Emile Hirsch will play John Belushi in upcoming biopic

Emile Hirsch will play John Belushi in an upcoming biopic based on the hard-living comedian’s life. According to The Wrap, Hirsch “will have to gain weight to play” the role. Steve Conrad will write and direct the flick. Belushi was one of the original castmembers of Saturday Night Live. His burgeoning film career was cut […]

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Animal House heads to Broadway

Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of John Belushi’s death is the news that his classic 1978 comedy National Lampoon’s Animal House is bound for Broadway. According to The New York Times, Universal Pictures Stage Productions confirmed a musical adaptation is in the works. Animal House concerns the Delta Tau Chi Fraternity – including a seventh-year […]

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The Blues Brothers are getting their own Glee-esque TV show

As Aretha Franklin famously sang in John Landis‘ comedy classic The Blues Brothers: “You better think; think about what you’re trying to do to me.” Variety reports Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd and Judy Belushi – the wife of his late partner John – are trying to set up a new TV show based around Jake […]

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I’m Still Here trailer debut

The trailer for the “Joaquin Phoenix has a giant public meltdown documentary (mockumentary?) I’m Still Here has debuted online. Frankly, the tone of it is a little more melancholy than we had anticipated. I guess this isn’t going to be the Borat-esque knee-slapper we had hoped. The Casey Affleck-directed doco follows Phoenix’s attempts to retire […]

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John Belushi biopic in the works

A new biographical film based upon the life of legendary comic actor John Belushi is heading to the big screen. According to THR, The Hangover director Todd Phillips is producing the project, with The Pursuit of Happyness screenwriter Steven Conrad penning the script. Belushi’s widow Judith will executive produce. Belushi broke into the public consciousness […]

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