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The following is an expanded version of an interview with David Wain that's running in the June 9 issue.

Genre: Post-modern Prehistoric Comedy Directed by: Harold Ramis Starring: Jack Black, Michael Cera, David Cross, Vinnie Jones, Juno Temple, June Diane Raphael Harold Ramis' Year One is one of those films that probably sounded like a good idea when pitched to the studio.

Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language. Length: 1 hr., 47 min. Stars: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Betty White, Denis O'Hare, Malin Akerman and Oscar Nunez.

"3, 2, 1 ... Lay on!" Several groups of warriors charge fiercely toward each other with their shields up and swords ready to strike.

Judd Apatow didn't coin the term "bromance," but he might as well have. Nor did he write or direct "Year One," the new comedy starring Jack Black and Michael Cera, but the comedy auteur's "brotherly" template definitely laid the groundwork.

Once again, Artie Lange's got everybody talking. His appearance on the premiere of "Joe Buck Live" on HBO on Monday night is just the latest in a string of public appearances catapulting Artie Lange to the number one spot on Google hot trends on Tuesday morning.

Comedian Russell Peters enters the arena for his 20th anniversary tour. Photograph by: Malcolm Taylor , Getty Images With the release of his Red, White & Brown DVD/CD recorded at a sold-out 2008 show at Madison Square Garden's Wamu Theatre, Brampton, Ont., funny man Russell Peters hit megastardom.

THE HANGOVER **** DIRECTED BY: TODD PHILLIPS STARRING: BRAD COOPER, ED HELMS, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, JUSTIN BARTHA IT'S been a good year for American comedy.

Make Room in the Man Cave on August 11 for the DVD and Blu-ray Featuring Uproarious Outtakes and Deleted Scenes, Commentary by the Director and Stars, a Hilarious Gag Reel and More I Love You, Man - On DVD & Blu-ray 8/11/09 THE STARS OF KNOCKED UP AND FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL ARE TOTES MAGOTES HYSTERICAL IN THE OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY BRO-MANCE Make ...

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To celebrate the release of Role Models on DVD, the hilarious movie starring Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd as salesmen sentenced to 150 hours of community service mentoring kids, we have a rather snazzy prize pack for you to win! To be in to win 2 prize packs each containing: Copy of Role Models on DVD 'Sturdy Wings' backpack Role Models t shirt ...

Paul Rudd co-writes and acts in the outrageous and occasionally romantic Role Models , which means he gets to kiss leading lady Elizabeth Banks and join co-star Seann William Scott in some wildly off-the-wall physical comedy.

If Internet buzz is to be believed, The Hangover, the new road trip-to-Vegas comedy by the director of Old School, is the ''in'' comedy of the summer.

Kevin Smith goes from Porno to Dicks . Source: THR Sean William Scott and Adam Brody have reportedly signed on to star alongside Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in the cop comedy titled A Couple of Dicks for director Kevin Smith.

Seann William Scott and Adam Brody are joining Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in "A Couple of Dicks," a buddy action comedy being directed by Kevin Smith.

Main speaker, director, actor, writer and producer David Wain, told the graduates to find their own unique voice and embrace it.

Directed, written by, and starring Tommy Wiseau, this indie cult favorite takes a look at the state of modern relationships.

James McAvoy, Laura Linney and Elizabeth Banks team up for new film. The Details recently signed James McAvoy, Laura Linney, Elizabeth Banks and Anna Friel for the black comedy's cast.

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A long-time supporting player in Hollywood comedies, Paul Rudd is coming into his own as a leading funny guy, DEBORAH SNOW reports When Paul Rudd tells an embarrassing story, he leaves in details other celebrities might be too proud to reveal.