David Wain News

I don't know why ROLE MODELS had to be rewritten as a PG-13 , but anything directed by THE STATE alum David Wain is owed the benefit of the doubt.

August 6, 2008 AT 11:53AM MTV.com has an exclusive first look at the trailer for Role Models, the new comedy directed by David Wain .

Man, today started off crappy. Humidity, rain, and an early morning trip to the wilds of the Upper East Side to get one's ass X-rayed is not a recipe for an awesome Wednesday.

The first trailer for Role Models has arrived courtesy of MTV . The film stars Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott as two energy drink reps who are forced to enroll in a Big Brother program in order to stay out ...

Feeling nostalgic for those childhood days spent at summer camp, so much so that you almost - almost - wish you could bunk up at the same sleepaway where the kids are staying? Try watching some campy DVDs ...

Earlier this month, we learned that Diablo Cody was taking over LA's New Beverly Cinema to screen some of her favorite films, and she put together some awesome double features.

The trailer for "Meet Dave," Eddie Murphy's latest movie, is most remarkable for what it doesn't feature: namely, Murphy in a fat suit or in drag, or both.

Why do so many funny people come from Shaker Heights? Take, for example, David Wain, formerly of MTV's "The State" and director of "Wet Hot American Summer." His Web series, "Wainy Days" won a Webby for best ...

Cleveland's David Wain, the writer, actor and director best known from the MTV sketch comedy "The State" and the film "Wet Hot American Summer," now has one of the top honors on the Internet. via Cleveland.com

Original content from high-profile film and TV names highlighted the 12th annual Webby Awards winners, which were announced Tuesday. via Variety

Categories: Events , Video , Web/Tech , YouTube The Webbys have landed. The "Oscars of the Internet" announced winners Tuesday for achievements in website design, interactive advertisements and digital content. via Wired News

“Reaper"). He made a name for himself offering up commentary on pop culture on the last 30 or so years on VH-1's "I Love...”

Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here, continuing the lovefest for RUN FATBOY RUN. via Ain't It Cool News

Jamie Sweet, left, is the Old Timer who narrates the farce and Albina Anthony-Davis stands out in multiple roles, in "Sex, a.k.a. Wieners and Boobs" at the Garage Theatre in Long Beach through March 22. via Press-Telegram

“What does a monkey have in common with a Fig Newton? Nothing, right? Think again ... they're both sometimes brown.”

Anyone who's been to summer camp will tell you that Wet Hot American Summer is one of the funniest movies ever made. via TheCelebrityCafe

“I certainly don't want to do absurdist comedy exclusively. I enjoy watching dramas more than watching comedies.”

Live Schriber and Joe Lo Truglio play good coveting neighbor's in "The cat scan one." Movie: The Ten Check out this underrated, and under-seen, 2007 comedic play off of The Ten Commandments. via The Spectrum

Posted 02/06 @ 12:22pm by Matt Flint Lately, it's been widely reported that a U.S. spy satellite is falling from orbit and scheduled to hit Earth in the coming months somewhere in North America. via The State News

“Did the Holocaust really happen?"). Not that the audience seemed to mind. In fact, while all three drew lusty laughs, the balding, bespectacled Wain seemed to be a crowd favorite, even drawing an effusive cry, "David Wain, you're my Barack Obama!”

Say what you like about Barack Obama: Whether or not he succeeds in uniting the Democrats behind him, this past Monday he drew together a motley coalition including a seasoned comedy trio, a scruffy Brit ... via Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

“Sandwiches are very funny to me; I don't know why”

FOR sketch comedy fans the '90s were nothing short of a renaissance, thanks in no small part to the pioneering efforts of Michael Showalter . via New York Times