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First full trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? shows Sacha Baron Cohen's prankster Ali G back with a new look, tackling current issues and his girlfriend Julie's pregnancy, while pulling stunts on targets including a retired US general and possibly Deadmau5 at a festival; the film, the fifth Da Ali G Show outing, is slated for a 23 October release.
Director Peter Farrelly discusses the release of his new comedy film "Ricky Stanicky," starring Zac Efron and John Cena, and addresses the long development process, casting choices, and the current landscape for R-rated comedies. Farrelly also reflects on his previous projects, including the Oscar-winning "Green Book," and shares updates on upcoming works, expressing excitement for fans to experience the fun and surprises of "Ricky Stanicky."
Lionsgate's R-rated comedy film "Joy Ride," directed by Adele Lim, fell short of earlier projections with a domestic opening weekend of $6 million, putting it on track for sixth place. With a budget estimated around $32 million, the film's box office performance suggests it may struggle to break even and could rely on VOD rentals and sales for profitability. The challenges faced by R-rated comedies in the post-pandemic era, where direct-to-streaming releases have become the norm, make it difficult for such films to attract audiences to theaters. Despite positive reviews and a strong ensemble cast, "Joy Ride" may have lost marketing momentum, and competition from other raunchy comedies like "No Hard Feelings" adds to the challenge.
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, who star in the upcoming "Murder Mystery 2," have been pitching a new movie idea with Drew Barrymore. Aniston joked that they want to "put an end to this competition" between her and Barrymore, who have both played Sandler's love interests in previous films. Sandler praised Aniston as "one of the funniest people I know" and said she made playing a married couple "comfortable." "Murder Mystery 2" begins streaming on Netflix on March 31.