Russell Brand Headlining Universal's Drop Dead Fred Remake
Another day, another remake. Universal (didn't we mention them yesterday?) will remake the 1991 comedy Drop Dead Fred, but of course, they're modernizing it. British hotshot actor Russell Brand is set to headline their remake, in the role of the havoc-wreaking imaginary friend that British actor Rik Mayall played. The 1991 original starred Phoebe Cates as a wallflower who loses her job and is forced to live back at home, where she's reunited with her childhood imaginary friend, who promises to...

Russell Brand to star in remake of ‘Drop Dead Fred’
Universal is resurrecting the 1991 movie Drop Dead Fred as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand , according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dennis McNicholas, a cowriter on the production company’s upcoming Land of the Lost , will write the script based on the original, which starred Phoebe Cates as a woman who loses her job and her husband only to find her world further rocked by the appearance of a rambunctious imaginary friend from her childhood (whom Brand will play in the remake)....

'Drop Dead Fred' remake: Let's not flick boogers at it just yet
Glaaaadiooooolas?! Snotfaces, I am all over this remake of Drop Dead Fred starring Russell Brand on two conditions: One, they keep the gag where Fred's face gets flattened out in the refrigerator (favorite!); and two, Phoebe Cates be involved at least in some capacity -- we don't see enough of her, and she is awesome.

'Drop Dead Fred' remake: Let's not flick boogers at it just yet
Glaaaadiooooolas?! Snotfaces, I am all over this remake of Drop Dead Fred starring Russell Brand on two conditions: One, they keep the gag where Fred's face gets flattened out in the refrigerator (favorite!); and two, Phoebe Cates be involved at least in some capacity -- we don't see enough of her, and she is awesome.

Universal remaking 'Drop Dead Fred'
Universal is resurrecting "Drop Dead Fred," this time as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand. Dennis McNicholas, one of the writers of Universal's upcoming "Land of the Lost," will pen the remake. Marc Platt is producing via his studio-based Marc Platt Prods. along with Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. The 1991 original starred Phoebe Cates as a wallflower who loses her job and husband during the course of a lunch hour. Forced to live back home, she's reunited with her childhood

Universal remaking 'Drop Dead Fred'
Universal is resurrecting "Drop Dead Fred," this time as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand. Dennis McNicholas, one of the writers of Universal's upcoming "Land of the Lost," will pen the remake. Marc Platt is producing via his studio-based Marc Platt Prods. along with Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. The 1991 original starred Phoebe Cates as a wallflower who loses her job and husband during the course of a lunch hour. Forced to live back home, she's reunited with her childhood

TMR: Russell Brand will 'Drop Dead' and McG brings a knife to a gunfight
Welcome to The Morning Read. I dunno... Im not feeling it this morning.  There are some good things out there to read, but even after spending a couple of

Russell Brand - Russell Brand Back On Air And Calling Obama
Russell Brand has returned to the radio for the first time since the prank phone call scandal that led to his resignation from the BBC – with a prank phone call to Barack Obama. Brand is making his radio comeback on a two-hour Talksport special, co-hosted with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, to be aired tonight at 21:00 BST. During the programme, Brand calls Barack Obama to find out if the US president is really a football fan, but leaves a message when there is no answer. Brand says:...

Russell Brand - Brand Leaves Voicemails For Obama On Radio Return
Comic Russell Brand has made a controversial return to British radio - by leaving voicemails for new U.S. president Barack Obama with his pal and co-host Noel Gallagher. Last year (08) Brand quit his BBC Radio 2 gig after he and fellow broadcaster Jonathan Ross were slammed for leaving "grossly offensive" messages on former Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs' answer machine during a live broadcast.

Russell Brand joines Drop Dead Fred remake!
Its official, Hollywood has run out of story ideas! Universal has announced plans to remake, Drop Dead Fred. The only good bit is that they’ve signed on Russell Brand to star in it. In 1991 original starred Phoebe Cates as a wallflower who loses her job and husband during the course of a lunch hour. [...]

Russell Brand To Star In DROP DEAD FRED Remake
Is there anything that can stop Russell Brand ? The Brit comedian with messy hair and loud mouth trademark is enjoying his climb to become Hollywood’s next big Brit comedy star! Simon Pegg better watch himself. Before I continue further, let me just say that I don’t find Russell Brand completely hilarious but I don’t wanna fully come to the conclusion that he’s like Will Ferrell who unfortunately, in my opinion, has lost his funny mojo. I’m still curious to see...

Remember Drop Dead Fred? Yeah, They're Going to Remake It
Ack! Hands off my childhood! Sorry for the outburst, but, seriously, it's one thing, I suppose, to take successful '80s franchises like The Karate Kid and update them for a new generation. It's kind of another to just start randomly selecting one-off gems from my youth for the sole purpose of giving someone a starring vehicle.When I first saw that Drop Dead Fred would be remade with Russell Brand in the lead, I immediately thought: "Oh, great. What's next, Beetlejuice?" And then I read this:The...

Russell Brand plans 'to seduce' Dame Helen
British television personality Russell Brand is planning to seduce Dame Helen Mirren when they start filming a new movie together.

Universal remaking 'Drop Dead Fred'
Universal is resurrecting "Drop Dead Fred," the 1991 film starring Phoebe Cates. The movie is being remade as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand.

Russell Brand: 'Helen Mirren Drives me Wild'
Russell Brand clearly has a thing for the older lady -- he wants to bed Helen Mirren. The British comedian, 30, will star alongside Dame Helen, 63, in a new film version of Shakespeare's The Tempest. And Brand admits he's got a little crush on the classy Oscar-winner. He says, "She is so hot. There's something about her that drives me wild. "She's so sexy and enchanting, just look at her form. "They're going to have to hold me back when we start work. I'll be all over her. I don't know how I'll get any

10.03.08: Yogi bears down on theaters, the wondrous Russell Brand, and more
PREVENTING BONADUCE Reality TV is littered with the animated corpses of former child stars, yet parents keep feeding their adorable moppets to the system. Some kids survive the process intact; Daniel Radcliffe, Jodi Foster, and Natalie Portman come to mind....

Abusing Russell Brand: Jon Gaunt Doesn’t Read The Sun
Russell Brand makes a crass joke about rape. COMIC Russell Brand was condemned by rape charities yesterday after he rang a sex attack hotline during a gig. “Amusing,” says the Sun sub-header. Brand later apologised, saying: “I am devastated by the possibility I may have offended vulnerable people” - Sun – July 16, 2008 Then: Come on Russell, prove you’re [...]

3am: Russell Brand: Don't call me A-sissy
Good Lord! Devilish Russell Brand has come over all saintly after rescuing GMTV's Michelle Morrison when she tripped over.

Russell Brand's comedy hour
Russell Brand has been contracted to shoot a one-hour stand-up special in the US. The British comedian - who has made a name for himself in America in movies such as 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' as well as hosting the recent MTV Video Music Awards - will tape the show in November, for airing...Full Article @ Female First Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say something interesting

Even Russell Brand Has to Make Audition Tapes
I'm finally writing a post here that my sister will read. You see, she adores Russell Brand almost as much as Brand adores Cinematical and Scott Weinberg (see image above as proof of this fact). Maybe even more, because unlike most Americans, she was avidly following his British career via his podcast and BBC America. There have been many humbling moments in my Cinematical salad days, but none quite so humiliating as when I told her Brand was in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. "I know. I followed the filming on

Drop Dead Fred
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Now Russell Brand is on Barack Obama's voicemail
Russell Brand is back to his best on the radio – leaving cheeky messages for Barack Obama and even joking with Jonathan Ross. It has been six months since Russ handed in his notice at Radio 2 after the Sachsgate scandal. But he was on TalkSport last night with co-host Noel Gallagher and showed just what the airwaves have been missing. I was there for the wisely pre-recorded show on Saturday to witness the lads in full swing — and it was priceless to see station

Russell Brand's comedy hour
Russell Brand has been contracted to shoot a one-hour stand-up special in the US.

Russell Brand's comedy hour
Russell Brand has been contracted to shoot a one-hour stand-up special in the US.The British comedian - who has made a name for himself in America in movies such as 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' as well as hosting the recent MTV Video Music Awards - will tape the show in November, for airing in 2009.The special will feature Russell along with "an eclectic roster of special guests". Comment on this Article Speaking about the Comedy Central programme, Russell said: "Comedy Central is the home of 'South Par

Brand's back on the airwaves
Russell Brand has launched his new radio show - with a phone call to Jonathan Ross. Skip related content Related photos / videos Brand's back on the airwaves Related content Have your say: Russell Brand He took part in a one-off football special on Sunday night for Talksport radio, which was co-hosted with Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher. In the phone call, Ross and Brand poked fun at the row that...