Posted by Linda on 01 Jul 2009

I got this information sent to me and thought to share it with all of you!


The NEW trailer for Universal Pictures' COUPLES RETREAT has just debuted exclusively on APPLE! The upcoming comedy features an all-star cast including Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love, be the first to check out the new trailer!


Couples Retreat is based on an original idea of Vaughn's, the comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples.


Trailer Debut: To watch the NEW trailer and receive a little couples therapy, go here!


Synopsis: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love star in Universal Pictures' upcoming comedy Couples Retreat. Based on an original idea of Vaughn's, the comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples. The film also stars Kali Hawk and Jean Reno.


Release date: October 9, 2009
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Malin Akerman, Kristen Bell, Kali Hawk and Jean Reno
Written by: Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn & Dana Fox
Directed by: Peter Billingsley
Produced by: Vince Vaughn, Scott Stuber
Executive Producers: Victoria Vaughn, Guy Riedel
Website: www.couplesretreatmovie.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/couplesretreat


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And here are two images from the movie!



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Posted by Linda on 29 Jun 2009

Don't forget to follow Jason-Bateman.net on twitter! You could miss some updates ;) Check: twitter.com/batemanfansite

Posted by Linda on 29 Jun 2009

Check out the trailer for "The Invention of Lying" below, even if you can't see Jason in it.

Posted by Linda on 26 Jun 2009

"What is Paul?" is the production blog for Greg Mottola's film "Paul" where Jason Bateman is featuring. You can find the blog right here on www.whatispaul.com!

Posted by Linda on 22 Jun 2009

I found this video today. It's a very young Jason Bateman playing jokes on the cast of Valerie's Family.

Posted by Linda on 10 Jun 2009

Jason Reitman, director of Thank You For Smoking and Juno, joined Twitter a few days ago to provide a few updates about his post-production work on the forthcoming Up in the Air, starring George Clooney. "A brief chronicle of my attempt to finish my film in time for the Toronto Film Festival," he calls it. (I'm continually pleased by the evolving capabilities of the Internet to allow me to observe creators at work while making me feel as is I'm working at the same time.) So while the film may well still have a December release date, it could well premiere at Toronto (editors note: or sneak premiere at Telluride), just like Juno did.


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Posted by Linda on 10 Jun 2009

"Paul," a sci-fi inspired comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost is shooting in New Mexico through mid-August.


Englishmen Pegg and Frost are best known for their roles in police spoof "Hot Fuzz" and the zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead." Pegg recently played a young Montgomery Scott (Scottie) in "Star Trek."


"Paul" is about two sci-fi geeks who make a pilgrimage to Area 51 and have a bizarre encounter with an alien named Paul, which leads to a life-changing road trip.


Greg Mottola, the director behind "Superbad" and "Adventureland," will direct. The production companies are Universal Pictures and Working Title Films. Working Title partners Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan will produce the film with Nira Park of Big Talk Productions. Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward and Robert Graf are the executive producers.


State officials did not name other cast members, but the Internet Movie Database lists Seth Rogen, Bill Hader, Jane Lynch, Jason Bateman and Kristen Wiig in the cast.


The production plans to hire 120 local crew members and more than 500 actors, including principal roles and extras. It will film in and around Albuquerque, Chimayo, Galisteo, Las Vegas, Madrid, Moriarty, Pecos, Santa Fe and Taos.


Some 125 major feature films and television series have shot in the state since 2003, when Gov. Bill Richardson took office and began aggressively pushing the state’s tax incentives for film production. They have brought $2.5 billion to the New Mexico economy, according to state officials.


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Posted by Linda on 09 Jun 2009

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Posted by Linda on 07 Jun 2009

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Posted by Linda on 03 Jun 2009

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Posted by Linda on 03 Jun 2009

Remember the "MakingOf"-site that Natalie Portman launched? I earlier posted part 1 of a video where Jason talks about acting and now part 2 is up too so check it out right here!


The first part is right here incase you missed that one.

Posted by Linda on 02 Jun 2009

I hope you have added me on Twitter for some Jason updates! At times when I don't have time to update here I try to do some Tweets at least, so make sure you follow me there: @batemanfansite.

Posted by Linda on 27 May 2009

I usually don't like videos where they film Jason, but that is when it's off work. This is filmed while they are on the set of "The Baster" so for me that is ok, rather than having his family filmed off set.


So, click here to see it :)

Posted by Linda on 23 May 2009

So, I've collected things said about Jason's part in "State of Play", if you want to read the full reviews, all you have to do is click read more and you'll get there. I'll add more when I get the time!

Still, in this media climate it's best to look for silver linings, and State of Play provides a big one with Jason Bateman's performance as PR flack Dominic Foy, a shill so oiled you can smell the magazine perfume ads on the guy. Supercilious and craven, he even refers to other people by the cars they drive: "Hey, Saab." Whatever fate awaits print journalists, we can be grateful we didn't end up like that scumbag, right?

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A separate mention is notable, in the presence of Jason Bateman, as informant Dominic Foy. Though he holds a minor role in the film, he steals the spotlight, with his portrayal of a high-living, paranoid Washington power player.

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Jason Bateman's appearance as Dominic Foy is probably more than decent — certainly, other reviewers clearly unfamiliar with the original have hailed him as Best Supporting Oscar-worthy — but is as nothing compared to Warren's creepy wimp in the series. When Collins breaks his cool and attacks Foy, the Affleck/Bateman version packs none of the punch of the Morrissey/Warren original.

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But it is Jason Bateman as a smarmy, creepy PR executive and Jeff Daniels as an evil rival congressman to Collins who steal the show. Bateman turns the camp up to 10, and his 15 minutes of screen time are easily the loosest and most enjoyable.

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And I can't not mention Jason Bateman's turn as Dominic Foy; it's a small role but an important one and Bateman makes the most of his time on screen and then some.

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Oh but wait until Jason Bateman hits the screen. As the slimy and smarmy public relations agent, Dominic Foy, Bateman provided a bowlful of comic relief that helped to break up some of the tension as evidenced by the laughter from the audience. He's just rolling into one fine supporting performance after another.

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Posted by Linda on 27 May 2009

ActorUniversal and Working Title Films have added Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Jane Lynch to the cast of "Paul."


The road trip laffer stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and will be directed by Greg Mottola.


Pegg and Frost, who wrote the script, will play two science-fiction fanatics on a road trip whose conspiracy dreams come true when they trek to Area 51 and encounter the title character, an escaped alien.


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Posted by Linda on 05 May 2009

I was away in London over the weekend so I'm a bit behind right now but will try to catch up on the news asap! Hope you all had a great weekend, mine was awesome. London is such an amazing city and funnily enough, I've been there three times in my life and all three times it's been sunny and warm. Raining in London? I think not haha

Posted by Linda on 29 Apr 2009

So, finally an update that is not about the filming of The Baster! Natalie Portman has launched a website where she is giving film fans a chance to go behind the scenes on the making of films etc. It's called Making Of and you can find a video where Jason talks about acting. It's pretty long and I'm at work so unlucky for me I can't watch it yet. It seems like there will be another part because it says "Part 1 of 2". Anyway, check out the first part right here!

Posted by Linda on 28 Apr 2009

More picture from The Baster. This is from a kissing scene from the movie.



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Posted by Linda on 27 Apr 2009

Here are pictures, again, from the filming of The Baster.





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Posted by Linda on 23 Apr 2009

There's been a lot of reviews coming in about State Of Play so I will try to catch up on that soon, as for the parts about Jason it seems like he's stealing the show. But hey, that's his job! ;)