Oh goody, there's a new Adam Sandler movie on the horizon.

Donny’s Boy is a new film coming to a multiplex near you (since an art house won’t touch anything with Sandler’s name on it, just on general principals) next June, smack in the middle of summer block-buster season.  

Generally, I like to highlight films that could probably use the exposure, the films you probably have never heard of and so will skip right over them when and if they ever get a release…unless someone (read: Me) tells you about them.  Then of course there the films that fascinate me either because I want to see them or they just seem like they’re going to be a trainwreck I won’t be able to believe anyone threw money at.  Anything with Adam Sandler falls into the latter category until proven otherwise. And I will admit that Judd Apatow’s Funny People did prove otherwise, even if it was so badly marketed that most of the Adam Sandler fans out there actually hated it. Spanglish wasn’t bad either.  I digress, as usual, but I have a point.

The simple storyline: A father moves in with his son right before his wedding and soon begins sparring with his daughter-in-law.

The twist? Sandler plays the father. Andy Samberg (who incidentally, is only 12 years younger than Sandler) plays the son. Leighton Meester plays the bride-to-be.

While still in his teens, Donny (Adam Sandler) fathered a son, Todd (Andy Samberg), and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills. 

Donny’s Boy was originally titled I Hate You Dad, but never mind that. Todd’s mother is played by Susan Sarandon who was one of Donny’s teachers, with whom he had an affair. Do you see why I’m maybe thinking this falls into that trainwreck category I mentioned earlier?

The rest of the cast includes Sarandon’s daughter Eva Amurri, Will Forte, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Blake Clark, Ian Ziering, Todd Bridges, Colin Quinn (as well as Ciara, Vanilla Ice and Tony Orlando- I swear I’m not making this up). It was directed by Sean Anders and John Morris, the writers of Hot Tub Time Machine and She’s Out of My League. It was written by David Caspe (Happy Endings) and then rewritten by Ken Marino and David Wain (who both wrote Wanderlust).   Yeah…

Donny’s Boy opens June 15 in the US and 7^th September in the UK. 

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We just got a brand new poster for Jeff Who Lives at Home, the new film from the writers/directors of indie darling Cyrus, Jeff and Mark Duplass.  It’s the story of an aimless 30-something played by Jason Segel who, appropriately enough, is still living in his mother’s house. Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother (Susan Sarandon), slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day withhis brother (Ed Helms) as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife (Judy Greer).

Now before I could even get that out to you, Paramount Vantage has just released the first trailer. (It's unusual that they come in such close proximity to each other, but I like it.) The trailer shows us much more than a simple comedy. The filmmakers aren’t going for rioutous laughter. It’s obviously a story about family and finding one’s path and place in the world, with sharp dialogue and nuanced performances that provide the comic relief.

Whatever else is going on here, there's going to be a soft gooey center full of heart. And whatever else the Duplass brothers have going for them, they have the ability to attract a great cast. Cyrus boasted Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, Oscar nominee John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill (okay so since then he’s been nominated for a Golden Globe).  Jeff Who Lives at Home made its debut at Sundance 2011 and then played the Toronto International Film Festival last fall. The film opens in the US on March 16 and 20^th April in the UK.

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Susan Sarandon's beautiful daughter Eva Amurri 26 (of Californication fame) married former soccer player (and current soccer commentator) Kyle Martino in Charleston, South Carolina last night.

The bride was joined my Susan's former partner (of 21 years) Tim Robbins who watched Eva grow up into a beautiful young lady. It's nice that Susan and Tim could be together on this very special day for Eva. I have to say Eva's husband Kyle is pretty freaking hot!

The bride wore a gown designed by Lela Rose who also designed a dress for Susan Sarandon. Earlier in the year Susan said of the groom:

"He's just a very sane, really lovely guy. His family's fabulous. He adores her. I mean, you couldn't ask for anything more."

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Susan Sarandon looks stunning for 64.  Honestly.  She’s gorgeous, completely sexy still, and wow.  She’s still got “it” and I love her for that!

Her latest venture is jumping on board the Got Milk? campaign and it fits her like a glove.  Susan told People,

“I drink light milk as often as I can.  I have it in other ways like drinking it in coffee and I love ice cream. I highly recommend light milk.”

Check out the TV spot that is now airing:

Okay, I am ready for a cold glass of chocolate milk.  Yes, I am like a little kid.  I have to have the chocolate.  At least it doesn’t take any of the good stuff out of the milk!

Susan Sarandon is about to add something new to her life resume.  Being a mother in law!  Her gorgeous daughter, Eva Amurri is engaged!  She shared the news with the world via Twitter, the most fabulous way ever to share what’s important to you.

Anna Paquin Hosts Audi’s Golden Globe Party

Girl Power @ The Montblanc Charity Gala

“What a week: I became a cartoon character, did a Maxim shoot, and got engaged! Lol. Not bad, not bad. Thanks for all the congrats!! Xoxo”

So now the ladies are pumped for the wedding and the guys can’t wait to to see that Maxim spread. Yes, it will sizzle. Oh wait…. did you want to know who the lucky guy is? Ha!  He is Kyle Martino, a former MLS soccer player who is now shares his knowledge as a Fox Soccer Channel commentator.  He’s soooo hot too!

Congrats to the happy couple and to Susan on planning a beautiful wedding!

Photo: Nikki Nelson /WENN

Gerard Butler and Demi Moore are in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti as part of the group Artists For Peace and Justice.

In particular they are visiting a camp for internally displaced persons managed by actor Sean Penn and his Jenkins-Penn Humanitarian Relief Organization.  You’ll also see pictured Olivia Wilde, Susan Sarandon, Paul Haggis, Ben Stiller and of course Sean Penn.

I would say something perverted that I would like to do to Gerard Butler but given the humanitarian effort behind his reason for being in Haiti, I won’t as it would seem inappropriate.  But I’ll be thinking it.  Oh yes.  And I know you will be too.

Six more pictures after the break

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