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Jason Biggs wants to make another 'American Pie' movie.The 47-year-old actor is "very proud" of the comedy franchise - in which he played Jim Levenstein - and how it shaped his career, and after the cast last got together for 2012's 'American Pie Reunion', he'd love to reunite on screen with the likes of Eugene Levy, Jennifer Coolidge, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein, Tara Reid, Alyson Hannigan, Natasha Lyonne and Eddie Kaye Thomas once again.Asked about being part of a potential 'American Pie 5', he told People magazine: “Of course, of course, I would. I’ve always said I would 100% be down to work with those people again and to play that character again, and you know, it’s one of the best experiences of my life.“I’m very proud of it.“I’m proud that 26 years later people are still talking about it,...

Good news for American Pie fans. Two sequels from the theatrically released entries will be getting new physical media releases. The bad news is that these particular releases are from a British distributor, and the normal Blu-rays are Region B. However, American Pie 2 will get an Ultra-hd 4K remastering on a region-free Blu-ray so North American consumers can enjoy it as well. According to Blu-ray.com, 88 Films is releasing the first sequel and the last sequel to the 1999 teen virginity comedy. Both Blu-rays are due to hit retailers in June.

The description for American Pie 2 reads,

“The characters you love are back! One year after the prom-night misadventures immortalized in American Pie, the entire gang has reunited for the summer. Now, an innocent-looking beach house will be transformed into the ultimate party-central. Five guys will discover the powerful bonds of friendship… and Super Glue. Five girls will explore the mysteries of love…...

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Jason Biggs may need a new surname following his recent weight loss.

The American Pie star shed 35 pounds.

But losing weight was not, it seems, his actual goal. His focus was on his health.

It turns out that there was one major indulgence that he had to cut back on to meet his goals.

Jason Biggs attends as City Harvest Presents The 2025 Gala: Carnaval at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 22, 2025. (Photo Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for City Harvest) Jason Biggs is opening up about his weight loss and the reason behind it

On Tuesday, April 22, Biggs spoke to Page Six about a radical change that he underwent.

Upon discovering a red flag in his health, he adjusted his lifestyle and dropped 35 pounds.

“I had some cholesterol issues,” he explained. “Probably because of the … ice cream pints I would knock back.”

Jason Biggs attends “Glengarry Glen Ross...

Fans have been shocked by a recent appearance of American Pie star Jason Biggsas he attended the 2025 City Harvest Gala: Carnaval on Tuesday in New York City. Why? Well, many still remember the 46-year-old actor from his American Pie days, and he is almost half the man he was back then – literally after revealing he has lost a huge 40lbs through some good eating and - jokingly - the “stress” of directing his first movie.

Speaking to The Daily Mail, Biggs jokingly put down his dramatic change in appearance to working on his upcoming movie, Getaway, which he also stars in with Justin H. Min, Meaghan Rath, Arturo Castro, and Kamilla Kowal. He said:

'A part of it was I directed my first movie. Probably the most stressed I've ever been in my life, professionally anyway. So that contributed a little bit.”

Following this up, Biggs went on to explain...

The star-studded revival of the play Glengarry Glen Ross just had its Broadway opening night and an equally star-studded crowd stepped out to watch the performance.

Kieran Culkin and co-stars Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr took their opening night bows on Monday evening (March 31) at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Among the attendees were Kieran‘s Broadway co-stars Sarah Snook, J. Smith-Cameron (with husband Kenneth Lonergan), Dagmara Dominczyk (with husband Patrick Wilson and son Kalin), and Sydney Lemmon.

More stars in attendance included Katie Holmes, Liev Schreiber, Ansel Elgort, and more.

Glengarry Glen Ross is “set in a cutthroat Chicago real estate office where four salespeople compete to sell mostly worthless properties to unwitting customers. Whoever sells the most wins a car; whoever sells the least is out of a job – a ruthless environment where each character will do anything to come out on top.”

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This week on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” the daytime talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will bid a fond farewell to its studio home of nearly 40 years at 67th St. and Columbus Ave.

On Monday, March 31, Jenny Mollen will return to discuss the revival of the cooking show, “Dinner and A Movie,” which she hosts with husband Jason Biggs, chef Eric Adjepong will cook with Kelly and Mark, and the Los Lonely Boys will perform.

In an episode airing on Tuesday, April 1, the show looks back on the “Live” family’s most memorable moments at its studio home for nearly 40 years before moving into its new digs within Disney’s corporate headquarters located at 7 Hudson Square, plus a surprise guest who has appeared the most times on the show makes their 100th “Live” appearance!

Before moving into its new studio next week, the hosts will spend...

On March 10, 1997, spunky teenager Buffy quit her high school cheer squad to fulfill her destiny of slaying vampires and demons (while accidentally falling in love with one particularly handsome immortal)—and the world was never the same. Joss Whedon's wildly popular television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer not only ran for seven seasons but launched successful careers for nearly all of its regular cast members.

Its spin-off series Angel garnered a large viewership and starred Buffy the Vampire Slayer's David Boreanaz. But, Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar would eventually secure lead roles in even more noteworthy television shows and movies, along with fellow show actors Alyson Hannigan, Seth Green, James Marsters, Michelle Trachtenberg, Anthony Head, Nicholas Brendon and many others. Since this '90s teen sci-fi/fantasy show debuted 28 years ago, the fan base has loyally followed their favorite cast members to horror movies, sitcoms, procedural dramas, and even an iconic animation series.

Teen sex comedies used to be all the rage. Who can forget Jason Biggs ejaculating into an apple pie in American Pie or Michelle Trachtenberg and Travis Westers' "twincest" in EuroTrip? The sub-genre has died down over the years, largely because films like Porky's have aged like milk. Even still, we've seen the sub-genre succeed recently, with films like No Hard Feelings and Bottoms, as well as the hit Netflix series Sex Education.

The zany conspiracy comedy Operation Taco Gary’s is set to launch at the European Film Market this year, according to Deadline. The film rights to the comedy has recently been acquired by Archstone Entertainment and the company will be taking it to the EFM to find international distributors. Operation Taco Gary’s made its debut at the Austin Film Festival and stars Simon Rex, known for Red Rocket and Scary Movie 3, and Brenda Song, who has appeared in The Social Network and will be starring alongside Kate Hudson in Running Point.

Per Deadline, “The story follows conspiracy theorist Danny (Rex) and his skeptical brother Luke (Milligan) as they set out on a cross-country road trip and uncover a global plot that leads them to unassuming fast food chain Taco Gary’s — only to discover it’s the secret base of operations for an alien race intent on taking over the planet.

Exclusive: Archstone Entertainment has acquired world rights to Operation Taco Gary’s starring Simon Rex (Red Rocket) and Brenda Song (The Last Showgirl) and will launch sales at this year’s EFM.

The sci-fi comedy is written and directed by Mikey K. The film’s cast also features Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Jason Biggs (American Pie franchise), Doug Jones, Arturo Castro, and Tony Cavalero.

The film debuted at the Austin Film Festival. The story follows conspiracy theorist Danny (Rex) and his skeptical brother Luke (Milligan) as they set out on a cross-country road trip and uncover a global plot that leads them to unassuming fast food chain Taco Gary’s — only to discover it’s the secret base of operations for an alien race intent on taking over the planet. While Luke grapples with the realization that his...

Some of the best TV shows ever faced multiple rejections before becoming hugely successful. It may be hard to believe, but many were even turned down a shocking number of times. Whether due to budget, a complex story, or a genre that felt too niche, they were considered too risky or too different from what audiences were used to.

However, they eventually found their place among the stars, showing that sometimes the most unexpected ideas can lead to incredible triumphs. In addition to great storytelling, stunning visuals, and all the other elements that make for a great series, the ace up the sleeve these titles had was doing things no one had done before. From HBO's The Sopranos to Netflix's Squid Game, these cases prove that it doesn’t matter how slowly one goes, as long as they don’t stop.

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Charles Shyer, the writer/director behind films like Private Benjamin, Father of The Bride (1991), and Father of the Bride Part II (1995) has died at the age of 83. Per Deadline, no cause of death was revealed.

The Meyers-Shyer family did provide a statement to Deadline about Shyer’s death that read: “It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer’s passing. His loss leaves an unfillable hole in our lives, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of wonderful work he’s left behind. We honor the extraordinary life he led and know there will never be another quite like him.”

Shyer Was Nominated for an Oscar for Private Benjamin

Shyer earned an Oscar nomination in 1981 for writing on 1980’s Private Benjamin, which starred Goldie Hawn, an honor he shared with Nancy Meyers and Harvey Miller.

Charles Shyer, the writer and director behind some of the most memorable comedies of their eras, has passed away at the age of 83.

Charles Shyer’s first film credit – after penning episodes of The Odd Couple and Happy Days – came with 1977’s Smokey and the Bandit, lending to what would become a fast-paced, quip-filled comedy that would be one of the highest-grossing movies of the year. Shyer would garner more industry attention with the following year’s House Calls, sharing a WGA nomination.

He would go on to win a Writers Guild of America Award for Private Benjamin, which found Goldie Hawn as a privileged 20-something who joins the army. Shyer, along with a team that also included frequent collaborator and one-time wife Nancy Meyers, would be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

While Private Benjamin would end up being Charles Shyer’s most defining work (it...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, food, and favorite traditions. While The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless continue to make new memories for their fans, we’re taking advantage of the holiday to look back on some of the celebrations past from soaps we’ve lost over the years.

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For the last few decades of the show’s run, it wasn’t a Thanksgiving on As the World Turns unless the Snyder family was hunkering down to carve the old Hubbard squash. Enjoy this complete episode from 1994, and your glimpses of the Hughes, Stewart, Snyder, and Walsh families… along with a very young Jason Biggs, long before he got up close and person with an American Pie.

Children’s Table

The Martin family was there for the first episode of All My Children, and they were there for the last.

Plenty of comedians develop characters they perform, without breaking, on stage and screen. What separates comics like Diane Morgan (aka Philomena Cunk), Martin Short (aka Jiminy Glick), Tyler Perry (Madea) or the late Bob Einstein (Super Dave Osbourne) from Adam Ray is that the character that got him a Netflix special isn’t exactly a character: it’s the former daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw.

Ray talked with me last week, before his sold-out show at New York’s Beacon Theatre as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Read on to find out how he developed the character; translating it from a Comedy Store show to a Netflix special; and what it’s like playing Dr. Phil with Dr. Phil.

You wear some pretty serious makeup to play Dr. Phil. How involved is the process of putting it on?

It takes about two hours. I've done some...

Jenny Mollen is addressing the recent outrage she caused online.

Back in October 29, the 45-year-old City of Likes author, who is married to Jason Biggs, shared a video on Instagram of her friend checking her head after she had some itching, which she initially believed was caused by “perimenopause symptoms.”

The friend discovered that Jenny actually had lice on her head.

Keep reading to find out more…“I have f–king lice and honestly, I think I know where I got it,” Jenny said while wearing a plastic bag over part of her head in an attempt to stop the lice from spreading. “I’m not gonna call that person out, but she knows who she is.”

“I’ve never had lice in my life, and I don’t know what to do,” Jenny noted. “I’ve been itching for two weeks. So they’ve been living on me for two weeks.

In the film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jason Biggs confuses James Van Der Beek’s character of Dawson Leery with Joshua Jackson’s Pacey Witter. Fans would be surprised to know that it almost happened in Dawson’s Creek. Jackson auditioned for the role of Dawson before Van Der Beek landed the titular role in the series.

Joshua Jackson and James Van Der Beek in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

When Jackson’s Dawson audition didn’t go well, Kevin Williamson, the creator, cast him as Pacey. Jackson is currently starring in the ABC series, Doctor Odyssey. Van Der Beek shocked audiences on Sunday when he announced his cancer diagnosis to the world.

Joshua Jackson Auditioned For The Role Of James Van Der Beek’s Dawson In Dawson’s Creek Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson as Joey and Pacey in Dawson’s Creek | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

Joshua Jackson is...

Shifting Gears, the upcoming ABC comedy series, has officially added another star to its talented cast. American Pies Sean William Scott has been signed on for a lead role in the series and is set to join previously announced stars Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. Picked up to series back in July, Shifting Gears is preparing to go into production in November. As per Variety, Allen plays Matt, a seasoned mechanic and a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, who has a penchant for fixing things, be it cars or people's problems. Kat Dennings, popular for her role in 2 Broke Girls, stars as his quick-witted but estranged daughter, who returns home with her teenage kids in an attempt to restore their relationship.

Scott joins the cast as Gabriel, a family friend of Matt & Riley who works in the shop with Matt. Charming but slightly unpredictable, his...

Seann William Scott is once again returning to television, this time joining forces with some elite sitcom veterans.

Per Variety, Scott is set to join Tim Allen and Kat Dennings in ABC's upcoming sitcom, Shifting Gears. According to the official logline for the series, the sitcom centers around Matt (Allen), "the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matts estranged daughter (Dennings) and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins." Scott will play Gabriel in the series, who is described as a "family friend of Matt & Riley who works in the shop with Matt." With the cast rounding out for the series, Shifting Gears is expected to begin filming in November.

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Jason Biggs points out a glaring error from American Pie that nobody noticed 25 years ago.

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Paramount’s Republic Pictures has acquired global rights to Jason Biggs’ directorial debut feature, the tentatively titled action-comedy “Getaway.”

“Getaway,” in which the “American Pie” actor also stars, centers on a hapless husband who stages a home invasion during a romantic getaway weekend in a desperate attempt to save his marriage, only for plan to go very wrong.

The cast includes Meaghan Rath (“Hawaii Five-0”), Arturo Castro (“Broad City”), Justin H. Min (“The Umbrella Academy”) and Anna Konkle (“Pen15”).

Currently in post production, “Getaway” was written by Jamie Napoli and Joshua Paul Johnson and produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America CEO Brad Krevoy, Charles Cohen, Jimmy Philémond-Montout, David Anselmo and executive produced by Mpca’s Amy Krell.

The latest acquisition is among a slew of new titles the label has acquired in recent months.

‘September 5’

Republic Pictures’ “September 5,” Tim Fehlbaum’s news crew thriller revolving around the 1972 Olympics hostage crisis,...

Kevin Smith's newest movie has arrived in theaters, courtesy of Saban Films. Called The 4:30 Movie, the film is a period piece set in the 1980s that follows a group of young friends sneaking viewings of movies at their local theater, much in the way Smith did himself at that age.

In an interview with Kevin Polowy of Cbr, Smith opened up on the development of The 4:30 Movie. He explained how the plot was partly inspired by Smith's real-life adventures of sneaking in screenings of many movies after only paying for one at the very same theater The 4:30 Movie was shot in. Beyond that personal touch, Smith also shared how the movie was reminiscent of his first feature film, Clerks, as the whole idea stemmed from first establishing a location before then coming up with the story.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with The 4:30 Movie, a coming-of-age story - set in the summer of 1986 - that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex.

When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans. Justin Long, Rosario Dawson, Jason Biggs, and more contribute outrageous characters to this poignant comic valentine to moviegoing and the youth of the '80s.

Shot in Smith's Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, the movie has the same vibe as Clerks and is full of fun nostalgic Easter Eggs and pop culture references. It's also a relatable tale which features star-making performances from its four young leads: Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup,...

The 4:30 Movie is a 2024 American semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It stars Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, Siena Agudong, and Ken Jeong. The story is loosely based on Smith’s experiences sneaking into movie theatres as a teenager and his earliest romantic endeavours.

Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with this coming-of-age story – set in the summer of 1986 – that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local Cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans. Justin Long, Rosario Dawson, Jason Biggs, and more contribute outrageous characters to this poignant comic valentine to movie-going and the youth of the ’80s.

The 4:30 Movie was released, in the US,...

Oscar race contenders Justin Kurzel’s The Order, Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist and Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 have joined the lineup for the Austin Film Festival, which has unveiled the full screening lineup for its 31st edition.

The Order, the neo-Nazi crime thriller starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, will be a Centerpiece Film presentation, with writer Zach Baylin and star Tye Sheridan attending. And the Oct. 24 to 31 festival will open with Malcolm Washington’s The Piano Lesson, which stars Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler. Virgil Williams, who co-wrote the Netflix stage-to-screen adaptation produced by Denzel Washington, will attend.

Also headed to Austin is Maria, Pablo Larrain’s Maria Callas biopic for Netflix that stars Angelina Jolie. This year’s world premieres include the paranoia-thriller Crossword, co-written, directed and also starring Michael Vlamis in his directorial debut; the folk-horror pic The Fetch, starring Robert Longstreet...

The digital release date has been revealed for The 4:30 Movie. The 4:30 Movie is a film directed by Kevin Smith, which follows a coming-of-age story of three teenagers in the 1980s who spend their day hopping between theaters. In addition to directing, Smith also wrote the film. The 4:30 Movie features a leading cast including Siena Agudong, Austin Zajur, Kate Micucci, Ming Chen, Method Man, and Betty Aberlin.

Now, Lionsgate has revealed the digital release date for The 4:30 Movie. The film will arrive on Electronic Sell-Through starting on October 1.

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The 4:30 Movie 0 Director Kevin SmithRelease Date September 13, 2024Writers Kevin SmithCast Aaron Shuf, Morgan Bluestein, Michelle Santiago, Evelyn Giovine, Logic, Nicholas Cirillo, Siena Agudong, Betty Aberlin, Jason Biggs, Diedrich Bader, Method Man, Ralph Garman, Jason Mewes, Genesis Rodriguez, Brian O'Halloran, Austin Zajur, Sam Richardson, Kate Micucci, Jeff Anderson, Rosario Dawson, Rachel Dratch, Ken Jeong,...

The 4:30 Movie, the sixteenth feature film from director Kevin Smith, received a theatrical release on September 13th, and now it has been revealed that the movie is coming to 4K and Blu-ray on November 5th! Copies of the physical media versions of the movie are available for pre-order on Amazon – including an Amazon-exclusive steelbook edition where the case is designed to look like a large VHS tape and the discs look like VHS tape spools! A fitting design for a movie that’s set in 1986. Images of the steelbook design can be seen right here:

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The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age comedy that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each...

In another world, The 4:30 Movie might have been named ‘Movierats’. Kevin Smith has long told tales of New Jersey kids simply hanging out, be it at the local shop (Clerks), the local fast-food restaurant (Clerks II), or the local mall (Mallrats). Here, he takes that template and applies it to the local multiplex — what better love-letter to cinema than a film set almost entirely at the cinema? And more specifically, the cinema of Smith’s own youth, which he now owns and operates as Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ? Disappointingly, for all the promise in the premise, it rarely projects in quite the way you’d hope.

In typical Smith style, this is very much a story from the heart, remixing personal experience in cinematic form — lead character Brian David (a charming and engaging Austin Zajur) is a clear Kevin Smith stand-in, a deeply nerdy kid with a passion for cinema,...

As Hollywood attempts to keep up with the ever-changing face of streaming, Kevin Smith has gotten into the movie theater business.

The director’s latest film is The 4:30 Movie, which serves as a love letter to small-town cinemas. It came at a time when he was feeling “existential” about being “one more goofy-ass tile to this never-ending wall” of film and television content on streaming platforms.

“I know it’s hard out there. It’s always been hard,” he said. “That’s the one thing I could say. But it’s worth the struggle. It’s worth the fight. Like, it’s worth making that tile, man, because that tile winds up being all the difference in some person’s life you’ll never meet.

“I meet people who tell you wonderful things about movies you’ve made years ago that other people lambast, and they’re like: ‘That’s my favorite movie.

We spoke with the young cast of The 4:30 Movie, Kevin Smith's new indie comedy and New Jersey-set passion project that sees a trio of young pals trying to sneak into an R-rated flick while one of them attempts to seal the deal with his charming mega-crush (Siena Agudong). It's a gloriously simple premise for a film that was primarily shot inside a movie theater that Smith owns in real life, meaning the scenes were shot in his old stomping ground.

"Me and [Smith] did a little walking tour of the entire Atlantic Highlands town, and he just took me around, and kind of sort of gave me a play-by-play in my own free time," said Zajur, who plays the heroic lead character Brian. "I would just kind of go hang out at the spots that I knew I was going to film at and would just kind of get...

There are some minor Spoilers ahead if you don’t want anything about writer/director Kevin Smith’s new film The 4:30 Movie given away before you see it… but for those of you who would like to weigh whether not these are the sort of spoilers you feel you should avoid, I will say that this only concerns one exchange of dialogue and some of the special thanks seen in the end credits. Now, to get to the point: The 4:30 Movie is in theatres as of today, and since its release date also happens to be a Friday the 13th, I thought it was worth pointing out and celebrating the fact that Jason Voorhees, the iconic star of the Friday the 13th franchise, gets a shout-out in the movie!

Set in the summer of 1986, The 4:30 Movie is a coming-of-age comedy that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend...

"For you, movies make life make sense." Yes, we're talking to you. And fine, maybe it's also a poignant movie quote from The 4:30 Movie, Kevin Smith's new passion project of a feature that hits the masses this week. Sadly, you won't see the charming New Jersey native on the big screen in this one, though Smith is certainly not done starring in movies. A third Jay & Silent Bob film is in the works, and as the hilarious trailer for The 4:30 Movie suggests, there will "probably" be a Clerks IV down the line, which could certainly feature a Silent Bob cameo. Why not?

In the meantime, soak up this innocent delight from Smith's video store-generation mind, for it's a purposeful and confident nod to the '80s and also to Smith's childhood and hometown, where the film is set. Heck, the real-life Smith even owns the cineplex...

Jam-packed with his familiar brand of vulgar yet verbose stoner humor and free-flowing riffs on movies—especially his own—the vibes are certainly off the charts in Kevin Smith’s The 4:30 Movie. Set in the summer of 1986, the film chronicles an initially magical day in the life of a Smith stand-in, Brian David (Austin Zajur), after he invites a girl from school, Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong), to their local movie theater. But a raucous comedy of errors ensues thanks to Brian’s slacker friends, Burny (Nicholas Cirillo) and Belly (Reed Northrup), and a revolving door of local weirdos played by Smith’s Irl famous friends, turning the theater into a lawless asylum.

The 4:30 Movie doesn’t so much find Smith in his wheelhouse as it does in some kind of Synecdoche, New York-style Tower of slacker-movie Babylon. That, though, doesn’t translate to comedy gold, let alone a cohesive film.

Kevin Smith returns with a new movie, and the options for where to watch The 4:30 Movie in theaters or on streaming vary. 30 years after his breakout movie Clerks, Kevin Smith is still one of Hollywood's beloved voices as he's developed the View Askewniverse. With a passion for telling stories directly connected to his own experiences with movies, The 4:30 Movie is one of his most personal. The movie is semi-autobiographical and follows a teenage boy as he sneaks into movies and falls in love for the first time.

Although Kevin Smith's movies were never big budget fare with massive box office expectations, his films have become even more niche releases in the years leading up to The 4:30 Movie. This was evident with Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Clerks III, two titles connected to Smith's biggest movies, receiving limited theatrical releases before being made available at home. The...

Its incredible how much societal attitudes around whats shocking change over time, meaning that once controversial films appear relatively mild in hindsight. This can be the case across genres, as trailblazing comedies, dramas, and horror movies lay the foundations for subsequent movies to push cinematic boundaries into previously uncharted territory. This was why horror movies that once left viewers running from theaters now appear pretty mild compared to today's most shocking media representations.

Some of the most controversial movies of all time can feel pretty mild by todays standards, as filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock and William Friedkin pushed audiences well past their comfort zones with truly subversive films. Other movies tested the limits of tolerance, and once shocking representations of LGBTQ+ characters no longer feel controversial at all. These changes in what constitutes a controversial film highlight just how much society has progressed over the past few decades and signaled positive social and political development.

After answering the call to defeat Thanos in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, Gwyneth Paltrow stepped away from the Hollywood spotlight to appear in shorts, Netflix’s The Politician series, a voice-acting role in She Said, and a guest voice role in American Horror Stories. While in big screen hibernation, she nurtured Goop, her wellness and lifestyle program. Now, Gwyneth Paltrow is ready to return to cinemas as a featured player in Josh Safdie’s mysterious new film project, Marty Supreme.

The forthcoming film hails from Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems), with the project based on a script he co-wrote with Ronald Bronstein. Initially, watercooler whispers pegged Marty Supreme as a film loosely revolving around a pro ping pong player. However, the latest gossip says it’s a fictionalized original film. Is the project still making moves to tell the story of ping-pong professional Marty Reisman? Your guess is as good as ours.

Exclusive: Jason Biggs (American Pie franchise) is making his directorial debut on Getaway, an action comedy, in which he also stars.

Others on board for roles opposite Biggs include Meaghan Rath (Hawaii Five-0), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy) and Anna Konkle (PEN15).

Currently in production in Ontario, Canada, Getaway centers on Kevin Stanwell (Biggs), an actor famous for being the mascot for erectile dysfunction ads. With his marriage on the rocks, he attempts to salvage the relationship with his wife Suzie (Rath) by planning a trip for them to the Adirondacks. Kevin recruits an actor friend, Ernie Guerra (Castro), to stage a home invasion to make Kevin look like a hero, but when the plan goes awry, the couple find themselves caught up in a murder investigation.

Jamie Napoli and Joshua Paul Johnson scripted the project, which hails from Motion Picture Corporation of America. Mpca CEO Brad Krevoy,...

Alyson Hannigan doesn't want her kids to watch American Pie, as the franchise contains many sexually explicit moments. The raunchy comedy in American Pie may not be family-friendly, with memorable scenes involving awkward sexual encounters. Hannigan's character Michelle in American Pie has funny moments, but she hopes her kids avoid it until they reach college.

Alyson Hannigan reveals that out of all her films, she doesn't want her children to watch American Pie yet. Directed by Paul Weitz, the 1999 comedy follows Jim (Jason Biggs) and his high school friends, who plan on losing their virginity before prom. Hannigan, known for her role as Willow Rosenberg on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, appeared in the original movie and its sequels, portraying Michelle Flaherty. An enthusiastic band member who is surprisingly knowledgeable about sex, Michelle forms a relationship with Jim and marries him in American Wedding.

During a recent interview with Us Weekly,...

The 4:30 Movie is the sixteenth feature film from director Kevin Smith, and a while back the movie not only received an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association ratings board, but it also secured a distribution deal with Saban Films that will see it reaching theatres on September 13th. In the trailer that has made its way online (and is embedded above), there’s a moment where we see a construction worker played by Jason Biggs having an intense experience in a port-a-potty… and Smith has revealed what’s going on in that scene. As it turns out, this is a movie-within-the-movie moment, much like the Sister Sugar Walls faux trailer that opens the trailer and the imagery we’ve seen from Astro Blaster and the Beaver-Men, which is the movie the characters are going to see at 4:30. The scene with Jason Biggs in a port-a-potty is from...

Netflix always has just what you need when you're looking for something to watch. This month, the streaming giant has released and will be releasing many new unscripted titles on its platform. We're talking true crime documentaries, music docuseries, and all kinds of competition reality shows.

If you're looking for something interesting to watch, then you must check out our list below of the seven best new unscripted titles on Netflix in August 2024. We thought we'd kick off the list with the brand new Korean competition reality series, The Influencer, which premiered on Netflix on Aug. 6.

The Influencer

In The Influencer, we watch as 77 of Korea's most popular influencers compete in various challenges to determine who has the biggest influence. The last influencer standing is crowned the ultimate influencer and is given a grand prize of 300 million won. The contestants include Risabae, PaniBottle, Shim Euddeum, Jang Keun-suk, Sia_jiwoo, Kejimin,...

It seems like an obvious rule of thumb that the producers of TV competitions should exclusively hire hosts and judges whom they would trust to be left alone in a room with one of the contestants. I mean , imagine if the organizers of the Westminster Dog Show had Rfk Jr. on their shortlist.

On the recently released Netflix cooking contest series Blue Ribbon Baking Championship, state fair-winning bakers from across the country compete for a $100,000 prize in order to determine which state produces the very best carnival confections in the country. The show is draped in all the family-friendly pageantry of an all-American state fair, so it’s only natural that the producers of Blue Ribbon Baking Championship set out to find a master of ceremonies whose name was synonymous with both America and its most patriotic pastries. That, I’m assuming, is how Netflix settled on hiring American Pie...

Netflix’s “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship” follows a now-familiar format for baking competitions, bringing together talented amateur bakers to compete in challenges and have their creations judged.

The show is set in a rustic barn that aims to recreate the atmosphere of a state fair, with judges Sandra Lee and Bill Yosses, White House pastry chef, and host Jason Biggs. Each episode consists of a “Fast Fair Bake” mini-challenge and a larger “Blue Ribbon Bake.”

While the show provides plenty of enjoyable baking and has a generally pleasant atmosphere, after watching multiple episodes I feel there is room for some improvements. The judging could feel more thorough and constructive at times.

And some challenges seem more focused on recreating fair foods rather than truly testing the bakers’ skills. Overall, though, the show is a pleasant way to spend time and get ideas for baking, even if it does not break new ground in the genre.

Kelly Ripa has been taking an extended break from her seat on Live with Kelly and Mark.

She has been taking a long time off with her daughter, Lola Consuelos, while Mark Consuelos has been taking care of business on Live.

Fans have been commenting the last two weeks as they tuned in to see Kelly missing again as someone else fills in for her, as reported by Monsters and Critics.

Mark mentioned once that Kelly was off preparing for her prestigious Disney Legend Award but did not explain why Kelly was taking time off.

It is only fair for Kelly to have Mark carry the show for a while; after all, he took extended trips to Italy looking after his Campobasso Fc team while Kelly kept working.

Kelly surfaced at the Disney Legends Awards recently, and from her photos, it appears that she may have had some work done,...

After 25 years, Jason Biggs took advantage of one of his most memorable roles for some tongue-in-cheek marketing.

The American Pie star, who hosts Netflix‘s Blue Ribbon Baking Championship, joked “there were no pies harmed” while filming the backing competition series, which is “safe for family viewing” and now available on the streamer.

“I’ve really wanted to host something in the food world,” Biggs told USA Today. “Of course, there’s the wink at the camera and the audience with me as a baking show host. And whenever I can’t think of something to say, I always have a pie joke in my back pocket that brings the house down.”

The show’s premiere comes after last month’s milestone anniversary of his breakout role in American Pie (1999), which has long been known for its eponymous scene, in which Biggs’ bumbling teen character Jim fornicates with an apple pie.

Blue Ribbon Baking Championship whisked its way onto Netflix just in time for a weekend binge on August 9, 2024, and if you’re anything like us, you probably couldn’t resist diving in! This delightful new baking competition series brings together ten top-notch bakers who have already proven their skills by winning blue ribbons at state fairs across the United States. Now, they’re turning up the heat as they battle it out for a mouth-watering grand prize of $100,000 and the prestigious title of "America's Best Baker."

Guided by the ever-charismatic Jason Biggs -- yes, that’s right, the star from American Pie -- and critiqued by a trio of culinary experts, Sandra Lee, Bill Yosses, and Bryan Ford, this show is tailor-made for fans who savor every episode of The Great British Bake Off and are hungry for more.

Blue Ribbon Baking Championship. (L to R) Bill Yosses, Sandra Lees...

American Pie may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it has certainly enjoyed wide appeal. The movie series helped launch several actors to fame, with Jason Biggs in particular gaining popularity as the lead star. Starring as the awkward yet lovable Jim Levenstein in the original movies, the actor has gone on to star in several notable roles.

Jason Biggs in a still from American Pie | Universal Pictures

While American Pie remains his most famous role, Buggs once revealed he had a chance to star in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time, How I Met Your Mother. Offered the role of Ted Mosby, Biggs continues to regret turning down the role despite having loved the role.

American Pie Star Was the First Choice for the Role of Ted Mosby

Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother | Credit: CBS

Before Josh Radnor became...

The 2024 edition of Netflix's Blue Ribbon Baking Championship brings together a cast of state fair bakers vying to win the ultimate prize.

10 contestants of the Blue Ribbon Baking Championship will go head to head in a series of bake-offs and challenges to receive a blue ribbon prize and the grand prize of $100,000. 

The competition is hosted by Jason Biggs (American Pie) and its pool of judges includes Sandra Lee, Bill Yosses, and Bryan Ford. 

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Sandra Lee is serving up the Blue Ribbon Baking Championship in the spirit of the state fair. The Netflix competition series brings together 10 former Blue Ribbon winners from across the country and all walks of life in a festive bake-off for $100,000. Lee, who has been cooking up this project for 12 years, co-hosts alongside Jason Biggs of American Pie fame. The Emmy-winning celebrity chef and best-selling author also judges on a panel featuring White House pastry chef and Baker’s Dozen host Bill Yosses and accomplished artisan baker Bryan Ford. Here EP Lee sets the table for what’s to come. This project was a long time in the making for you. What does it mean to have this show out? Sandra Lee: This is digging back into the past for all of us. The first state fair was in 1765, 11 years before we were a nation. You could say food competitions have been around since then.

There's an exciting week of Netflix new releases upon us, and that has a lot to do with the impending ending of a certain fan-favorite Netflix original series. But like with all endings, there are also new beginnings coming to the streamer this week, and they're the kind that will surely burn up the top 10 and get everyone talking.

Before we dive into three of the biggest must-watched Netflix new releases of the week, here's a bit of a preview of what else to expect. While you might have just started a binge-watch of Fire Country or Prison Break thanks to last week's new release drop, you might want to make some room on your watch list for the new documentary Inside the Mind of a Dog and the movie Reminiscence.

School's starting back up soon, so the youngsters in your home will enjoy one last taste of summer with...

A new week is here and with it comes a bunch of new movies and shows to Netflix! When you're not watching the Olympics, Netflix has plenty to check out this week, including a new nature docuseries, a new season of a fan-favorite Netflix original, and a new baking competition show.

First up this week is Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough! It comes to Netflix on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. David Attenborough is back with a new docuseries, and this time, it's all about the sounds animals make. The creators used special technology to capture these sounds and make it so it feels like you're actually there hearing them for yourself.

Take a peek at the trailer here:

Next up this week is the return of The Umbrella Academy! Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever for this one. Season 4 hits Netflix on Thursday, Aug. 8. This season, the...

Even after rumors of a Simpsons-esque dolphin fetish surfaced online, a story about J.D. Vance’s penchant for couch-humping continues to dog the vice presidential candidate. Sure the story is clearly untrue, but nobody seems to mind.

The joke’s longevity has now been further extended by Vance himself, after he made a comment about his wife forcing him to sleep on the couch. It’s unclear how many injuries were sustained by people frantically rushing to their devices to make jokes.

The Vance rumor clearly began as a joke, an easily-debunkable claim on social media that the 2016 book Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis contained a graphic remembrance of the time Vance got intimate with “an inside-out latex glove shoved between two couch cushions.” In retrospect, it’s too bad that we never got to see this scene brought to life by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard.