Topic: Steve Carell

Culture Cafe Despicable Minions have heart and humor, but 'Despicable Me 2' has a weak story

'Despicable Me 2' stars Steve Carell as the voice of former villain Gru. 'Despicable Me 2' is the sequel to the 2010 film.

Culture Cafe 'Despicable Me 2': Will it win over kids and adults like its predecessor?

The sequel to 'Despicable Me,' starring Steve Carell and Miranda Cosgrove, hit theaters July 3. Will it continue the subversive, fun spirit of the original?

Chapter & Verse 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' goes to the big screen via Disney

Relative unknown Ed Oxenbould will play Alexander, while Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner will be portraying the protagonist's parents.

A 'mockumentary' chapter ends

As 'The Office' ends this May, a look back on how it influenced the TV comedy genre and what made it work.

Culture Cafe Al Pacino leaves 'Despicable Me 2' two months before premiere date

Al Pacino, who was set to voice the villain in the animated sequel 'Despicable Me 2,' has left production two months before the film's release date. Despite Al Pacino's departure, the movie will be released as planned with actor Benjamin Bratt stepping in.

Culture Cafe Jon Stewart replacement John Oliver will (temporarily) host 'The Daily Show' this summer

While the 'Daily Show' host is filming the movie 'Rosewater,' Jon Stewart's replacement John Oliver will take over the show for the summer. Jon Stewart's replacement John Oliver has served as a presenter and writer on the show since 2006.

No Steve Carell in the 'Office' series finale? Producer Greg Daniels discusses the last episode

There will be no Steve Carell appearance in the series finale of the NBC comedy 'The Office,' according to producer Greg Daniels. Steve Carell's absence is partially because he didn't want to overshadow the other characters' endings, said Daniels.

Culture Cafe Olivia Wilde, Steve Carell star in the magicians comedy 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'

Olivia Wilde, Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi star in the movie 'Wonderstone,' which also features Jim Carrey as a popular illusionist. Steve Carell is a fading Las Vegas magician while Olivia Wilde is a stage assistant.

Culture Cafe 'Anchorman' love interest: Which comedy actress may appear in the sequel as Steve Carell's girlfriend?

'Anchorman' love interest for Steve Carell's character Brick? Details have been dropping that the sequel may include a comedy actress appearing as Carell's girlfriend.

Culture Cafe 'The Office' spin-off 'The Farm': What's its status?

'The Office' character Dwight Schrute was scheduled to star on a spin-off airing on NBC called 'The Farm.' What's happening with the show?

Culture Cafe 'The Office' will end after this year

'The Office' will air its ninth and final season this fall.

Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones in 'Hope Springs': movie review

'Hope Springs' revives a tired boomer marriage.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: movie review

'Seeking' is the worst entry yet in the end-of-the-world genre.

Will Ferrell announces Ron Burgundy's return in 'Anchorman' sequel

Ferrell made a surprise, in-character appearance on 'Conan' to regale the audience with a flute solo and declare a deal with Paramount Pictures. 

'The Lone Ranger': 5 other TV shows that became movies

As the 'Lone Ranger' movie adaptation gets attention, here are 5 other movie adaptations of classic TV shows from the past 10 years.

Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.

James Spader takes over as new 'Office' boss

In July, NBC announced it had signed James Spader as a full-time cast member. He reprises his guest role as manipulative Robert California.
09/23/2011 11:02 am

Steve Carrell checks out the singles scene in Crazy, Stupid, Love: movie review

Steve Carrell is part of the pro-forma romantic crisscrossings with a dynamite cameo in Crazy, Stupid, Love.
07/29/2011 03:23 pm

Culture Cafe New movies planned for Steve Carell and a celebration of Australia

New in movie news are projects for Steve Carrell and a film by Australian producers John Polson and Gary Hamilton in celebration of Australia, "Sydney, I Love You."
07/05/2011 04:40 pm

Chapter & Verse "Parks and Recreation" jumps into the book business with "Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America"

"Parks and Recreation" deputy director Leslie Knope (a character who exists only on TV) will publish a book about Pawnee (a place every bit as fictional as Knope).
06/16/2011 02:35 pm

Culture Cafe Nick Offerman of 'Parks and Recreation' offers his views on life, Los Angeles and his character, Ron Swanson

In an interview with 'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman, one can’t help but be struck by the eloquence and sincerity of his words. So get ready, because if, based on Ron, you think you know Offerman, you’re in for a surprise.
06/07/2011 12:45 pm

Culture Cafe Tommy Lee Jones Joins Meryl Streep and Steve Carell in Great Hope Springs

Lee Jones and Streep will play a married couple, who are having problems with their relationship. Before considering divorce, however, they decide to give their marriage one last try, and head off to a retreat which offers a series of intense counselling sessions with an expert therapist (Steve Carell).
05/23/2011 05:31 pm

The Vote Rapper Common: Should he be disinvited from Obama poetry event?

Rapper Common is set to attend a 'Celebration of American Poetry' at the White House Wednesday, but Common has had harsh words for President George W. Bush in the past.
05/11/2011 03:28 pm

In Pictures Dr. Seuss birthday

Will Ferrell to appear in 'The Office'

NBCs popular show, The Office, will have funny man, Will Ferrell, guest star in some of this season's episodes.
01/27/2011 11:26 pm