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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Segel, you know that guy from Freaks & Geeks, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and I Love You, Man, has co-written, will co-produce, and also star in a new Muppet movie. The plot is all hush-hush, but apparently Jason’s [human] character will make it his business to reunite all the Muppets. Hmmm…didn’t they already kind of do that in one of the previous Muppet movies? Oh well, no matter, there are no rules when talking puppets are involved!
James Bobin will direct. He co-created Flight of the Conchords, which means there better be a cameo by Bret and Jemaine–they can do a collaborative number with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. Speaking of cameos, according to IMDB, one of the producers of this “untitled Muppet project,” Todd Lieberman, was college pals with Elizabeth Banks (she’s currently on 30 Rock, as Avery, Jack’s CNBC love interest). I hope she shows up at some point…maybe as Piggy’s rival for Kermie’s affections? And of course, Jason Segel needs to bring some of his fellow College of Judd Apatow alums on board…James Franco and Seth Rogen can totally get high with Animal…and Adam Sandler can do some stand-up with Fozzie Bear. Oh my, I love this movie already!
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I’m sad to report that Corey Haim died this morning at the age of 38, of a drug overdose, according to TMZ. An 80′s teen icon, Haim starred in several films, including Silver Bullet and Lucas; as well as The Lost Boys, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream, with fellow teen heartthrob, Corey Feldman. Recently, the two reunited for A&E’s reality show, The Two Coreys, which lasted for two seasons. According to ABC, Haim had struggled with cocaine and valium addiction, and had been to rehab at least 15 times. UPDATE: New details regarding his health at the time of his death.
