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At TIFF, Seth Rogen says Hollywood’s tough but doable if you’re honest and a bit lucky, recounting his Vancouver-to-Los Angeles move at 16 and a decades-long writing partnership with Judd Apatow and Evan Goldberg. He credits honest life-in-comedy writing for his rise and notes that Apple TV+’s The Studio affords creative freedom, with Babies and the animated film Tangles marking his TIFF year.
At TIFF, Seth Rogen reflects on his storied career, mentors, and the best and worst advice he’s received. He cites Judd Apatow’s infamous line, “Less semen, more emotion,” as guiding his balance of humor and emotion, recalls an early acting teacher who urged him to change his voice, and notes that he’s receiving the Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award as his films Babies and Tangles play at the festival.
Ginia Bellafante profiles Leanne Morgan, a 60-year-old Southern comic whose 27-year stand-up arc has culminated in major fame with big tours, a Netflix series, and a Netflix special, all admired by Judd Apatow. Her material about American womanhood, marriage, and motherhood—rooted in churchgoing, Southern life—has helped her bridge red-state appeal with blue-state celebrity, illustrating a late-blooming path to stardom in the streaming era.
Graham Parker’s meteoric 1970s rise with The Rumour yielded acclaimed records like Howlin’ Wind and Squeezing Out Sparks, and fame that never fully matched the hype. Over a 50-year career he blended sharp, literate songwriting with fearless reinvention, collaborated across genres, wrote and published, and even cameoed in Judd Apatow’s This Is 40. He later embraced a more modest path, insisting on small-scale, intimate gigs while continuing to tour and release work well into the 2020s.
Leslie Mann revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that Judd Apatow intentionally gained about 15 pounds over four years while taking Ozempic, aiming to outrun its appetite-suppressing effects. He didn’t realize he was prescribed the drug at first, and Mann says the experiment—even costing around $40,000—is his way of testing whether he can outlast the medication’s influence.
Leslie Mann shared on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast that her nearly 30-year marriage to Judd Apatow works because they entertain each other, are best friends, and face challenges openly—accepting that making a marriage last is hard but worth it, with Mann noting she’s constantly learning from the relationship and that her daughters Maude and Iris have grown up around their dad’s films.
On The A24 Podcast, Seth Rogen says Anne Hathaway quit Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up over a graphic birthing scene, believing the crowning moment wasn’t her brand; Olivia Wilde auditioned for the lead, and Hathaway’s decision reflected what she felt fit her image, even as the 2007 film became a commercial success.
Comedian and The Pitt actor Moshe Kasher revealed an HPV-related tonsil cancer diagnosis after finding a lump during filming. He underwent a five-hour surgery removing his tonsils and 25 neck lymph nodes; doctors noted the cancer is at an early stage (Stage 1) and said a very high cure rate (~95%) is likely, with radiation possible depending on pathology. He remains hopeful, detailing a long recovery ahead and expressing gratitude for his life and family as he plans to return to work.
Comedian Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram that he has tonsil cancer, discovered after finding a bump while working on The Comeback. He underwent a five-hour jaw-opening procedure at Cedars-Sinai to remove the cancer and said the disease has a very high cure rate (about 95%), with radiation treatment decisions to come next week. Kasher expressed gratitude for his life and family, thanked his wife Natasha Leggero and Judd Apatow, and noted that he and Leggero recorded a conversation for their Endless Honeymoon podcast that will be released.
Rolling Stone marks the film’s 10th anniversary with an in‑depth oral history of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, detailing how Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer conceived a faux pop star and built an original soundtrack around a real‑world constellation of collaborators (Seal, Pink, Adam Levine, Michael Bolton, Maroon 5, Ringo Starr). The piece covers Judd Apatow’s push to commit, the creation of satirical songs like “Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song)” and “Equal Rights,” the infamous dick‑in‑the‑limo gag, and filming at the Forum, all of which helped the movie become a cult classic despite modest box office on release. The history also reflects how satire began echoing real pop culture in unexpected ways, strengthening the film’s legacy and hinting at future incarnations.
IndieWire marks the 10th anniversary of The Lonely Island’s Popstar: Never Stop Stopping with an oral-history from Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone. They discuss making a music-driven spoof under Judd Apatow, the rapid songwriting process, the film’s ambitious scope and glut of footage, star cameos, and how the movie initially underperformed at the box office but has since become a quotable cult favorite with enduring songs.
Opening night of Sundance’s last Park City edition brought Chris Pine, Jenny Slate and Judd Apatow to the Eccles for the premiere of Carousel, while Riz Ahmed boosted buzz for Bait and other debuts, as the festival and indie cinema brace for a bittersweet farewell to Utah ahead of a Boulder move in 2027 amid COVID-era financial strains and the death of festival founder Robert Redford.
Two‑part HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (Apatow/Bonfiglio) traces Brooks’s life from Brooklyn to today, using archival clips and new interviews to foreground his friendships with Carl Reiner and his marriage to Anne Bancroft; funny and deeply emotional, the four‑hour tribute doubles as a loving portrait of a life in comedy and the relationships that defined it.
During a post-screening Q&A for his HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, the 99-year-old comedian said he was glad Carl Reiner died before learning of Rob Reiner’s murder, reflecting on their 70-year friendship and Carl’s influence; the piece notes the two‑part HBO Max documentary includes posthumous interviews with Carl and Rob, and that Rob Reiner’s son has been charged in the deaths of Rob and his wife.
Cristin Milioti is set to co-star opposite Glen Powell in Judd Apatow's untitled original comedy at Universal, with Apatow directing and co-writing the script with Powell; the film, centered on a country-western star in free-fall, is dated for February 5, 2027, and is produced by Apatow Productions, Barnstorm, and Misher Films.