Pauly Shore, star of such comedies as “Encino Man” and “Bio-Dome”, has another project in mind: playing fitness guru Richard Simmons in a biopic.
Earlier this week, Shore took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that he’s “been playing phone tag” with Simmons, who he says is now living in Big Bear, California.
Read More: Richard Simmons Thanks Fans For Well Wishes In Rare Public Comment After Years Out Of The Spotlight
“I’m trying to make it happen, you guys,” he wrote, adding a joking reference about the nomination he’s certain to receive for the 2025 Oscars.
I’ve noticed the reactions to me playing #RichardSimmons in a biopic. I heard he’s living in Big Bear. We’ve been playing phone tag. I’m trying to make it happen, you guys. In the meantime, hit up all the big producers. I’ll see you at @TheAcademy 2025! pic.
Earlier this week, Shore took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that he’s “been playing phone tag” with Simmons, who he says is now living in Big Bear, California.
Read More: Richard Simmons Thanks Fans For Well Wishes In Rare Public Comment After Years Out Of The Spotlight
“I’m trying to make it happen, you guys,” he wrote, adding a joking reference about the nomination he’s certain to receive for the 2025 Oscars.
I’ve noticed the reactions to me playing #RichardSimmons in a biopic. I heard he’s living in Big Bear. We’ve been playing phone tag. I’m trying to make it happen, you guys. In the meantime, hit up all the big producers. I’ll see you at @TheAcademy 2025! pic.
- 9/23/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Ke Huy Quan has opened up about his struggle to find roles following his childhood success in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies.
The Vietnamese-American actor landed his first on-screen credit in the first outing of the Harrison Ford-led franchise in 1984. Shortly after, he appeared in the late director Richard Donner’s 1985 adventure classic.
In the decades proceeding, Quan was forced into a career hiatus because of the lack of roles for Asian actors.
Now 51, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday (12 March).
While speaking to Variety in a new interview about his “surreal” win and Hollywood comeback, Quan further reflected upon the harder years when he “couldn’t get a job”.
“I was taught never to blame anybody. If something doesn’t go the way you want, it’s...
The Vietnamese-American actor landed his first on-screen credit in the first outing of the Harrison Ford-led franchise in 1984. Shortly after, he appeared in the late director Richard Donner’s 1985 adventure classic.
In the decades proceeding, Quan was forced into a career hiatus because of the lack of roles for Asian actors.
Now 51, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday (12 March).
While speaking to Variety in a new interview about his “surreal” win and Hollywood comeback, Quan further reflected upon the harder years when he “couldn’t get a job”.
“I was taught never to blame anybody. If something doesn’t go the way you want, it’s...
- 3/15/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Film
Pauly Shore is sending love to some former Encino Man co-stars following their Oscar wins, although he did leave out the part about nugs, chillin’ and grindage.
In a tweet posted the day after the Oscars, Pauly Shore praised his Encino Man co-stars Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan, who won statues for Best Actor (The Whale) and Best Supporting Actor (Everything Everywhere All at Once), respectively. “…what I Really loved is that my old buddies from back in the day, Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan, took home the Oscars! Never quit on your dreams.”
Pauly Shore has no beef with Jimmy Kimmel, who made light fun of Shore’s career during his Oscars monologue, saying, “Two actors from Encino Man are nominated for Oscars…What an incredible night it must be for the two of you, and what a very difficult night for Pauly Shore. Maybe it’s time to reboot Bio-Dome.
In a tweet posted the day after the Oscars, Pauly Shore praised his Encino Man co-stars Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan, who won statues for Best Actor (The Whale) and Best Supporting Actor (Everything Everywhere All at Once), respectively. “…what I Really loved is that my old buddies from back in the day, Brendan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan, took home the Oscars! Never quit on your dreams.”
Pauly Shore has no beef with Jimmy Kimmel, who made light fun of Shore’s career during his Oscars monologue, saying, “Two actors from Encino Man are nominated for Oscars…What an incredible night it must be for the two of you, and what a very difficult night for Pauly Shore. Maybe it’s time to reboot Bio-Dome.
- 3/15/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jimmy Kimmel opened the 95th Oscars Sunday night with only the mildest of jabs at stars including nominees Austin Butler and Steven Spielberg, as well as Nicole Kidman’s ever-present AMC ad.
His genuinely funny monologue didn’t skimp on references to Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap last year, with Kimmel joking that anyone who committed violence at the awards show would “be given the Best Actor Oscar and allowed to make a 19-minute speech.”
After parachuting in as if dropped off by Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” character, Kimmel quipped, “I’m happy to see that Nicole Kidman has finally been released from that abandoned AMC where she has been held captive for almost two full years now. It’s good to have you back. And thank you for encouraging people who are already at the movie theater to go to the movies.”
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His genuinely funny monologue didn’t skimp on references to Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap last year, with Kimmel joking that anyone who committed violence at the awards show would “be given the Best Actor Oscar and allowed to make a 19-minute speech.”
After parachuting in as if dropped off by Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” character, Kimmel quipped, “I’m happy to see that Nicole Kidman has finally been released from that abandoned AMC where she has been held captive for almost two full years now. It’s good to have you back. And thank you for encouraging people who are already at the movie theater to go to the movies.”
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- 3/13/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Brendan Fraser is getting the recognition he’s long deserved.
On Monday, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey announced that the American-Canadian actor will be the recipient of the Award for Performance at the TIFF Tribute Gala during the festival next month.
Read More: First Look At Brendan Fraser As A 600-Pound Man In Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’
Fraser will be in Toronto to accept the award, along with premiering his new film “The Whale”, from director Darren Aronofsky.
“Brendan Fraser gives a performance of staggering depth, power, and nuance in ‘The Whale’,” said Bailey. “This former Torontonian has been an action star, a screen comic, and a romantic lead. We’re thrilled to welcome him home as the actor behind one of the finest performances of the year.”
In the film, Fraser plays a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity, who tries to reconnect with his teenage daughter.
Fraser...
On Monday, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey announced that the American-Canadian actor will be the recipient of the Award for Performance at the TIFF Tribute Gala during the festival next month.
Read More: First Look At Brendan Fraser As A 600-Pound Man In Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’
Fraser will be in Toronto to accept the award, along with premiering his new film “The Whale”, from director Darren Aronofsky.
“Brendan Fraser gives a performance of staggering depth, power, and nuance in ‘The Whale’,” said Bailey. “This former Torontonian has been an action star, a screen comic, and a romantic lead. We’re thrilled to welcome him home as the actor behind one of the finest performances of the year.”
In the film, Fraser plays a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity, who tries to reconnect with his teenage daughter.
Fraser...
- 8/22/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
It's official - Chris Rock will be hosting the Oscars for a second time.
The comedian previously took charge of Hollywood's biggest night in 2005, and is now confirmed to host the next Academy Awards on February 28, 2016.
"I'm so glad to be hosting the Oscars," said Rock. "It's good to be back."
"Chris Rock is truly the Mvp of the entertainment industry," said Oscars producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin.
"Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian - he's done it all. He's going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!"
Rock previously told Digital Spy he was eager to take charge of the Academy Awards again.
"I would love to host the Oscars again. I mean, you know they gotta want me," he said. "I mean, every year they have a great host. It's not like they're like, 'No, Chris Rock we're not using, we got Pauly Shore' - they're like,...
The comedian previously took charge of Hollywood's biggest night in 2005, and is now confirmed to host the next Academy Awards on February 28, 2016.
"I'm so glad to be hosting the Oscars," said Rock. "It's good to be back."
"Chris Rock is truly the Mvp of the entertainment industry," said Oscars producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin.
"Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian - he's done it all. He's going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!"
Rock previously told Digital Spy he was eager to take charge of the Academy Awards again.
"I would love to host the Oscars again. I mean, you know they gotta want me," he said. "I mean, every year they have a great host. It's not like they're like, 'No, Chris Rock we're not using, we got Pauly Shore' - they're like,...
- 10/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Chris Rock writes, directs and acts in the funny, self-aware and uplifting comedy Top Five co-starring Rosario Dawson.
The actor and comedian takes the lead as Andre Allen, a stand-up comic and recovering alcoholic who's desperate to be taken seriously in the shallow world of Hollywood while becoming submerged within a celebrity-obsessed culture.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Chris reveals he's currently writing a script for his next movie. It's not, as previously reported, a sequel to Top Five, but will have a similar tone and some of the same cast.
Chris talks about Jay Z and Kanye West's involvement as co-producers, and how there's perhaps a "dash of Kardashian" in Gabrielle Union's reality TV star Erica Long. He also responds to Woody Allen comparisons, and tells us who us his top five stand-up comedians of all time are:
How much of your own personal experiences did you carry into Top Five?...
The actor and comedian takes the lead as Andre Allen, a stand-up comic and recovering alcoholic who's desperate to be taken seriously in the shallow world of Hollywood while becoming submerged within a celebrity-obsessed culture.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Chris reveals he's currently writing a script for his next movie. It's not, as previously reported, a sequel to Top Five, but will have a similar tone and some of the same cast.
Chris talks about Jay Z and Kanye West's involvement as co-producers, and how there's perhaps a "dash of Kardashian" in Gabrielle Union's reality TV star Erica Long. He also responds to Woody Allen comparisons, and tells us who us his top five stand-up comedians of all time are:
How much of your own personal experiences did you carry into Top Five?...
- 5/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Showtime recently acquired the rights to the documentary feature Pauly Shore Stands Alone. It basically follows the life of an aging and struggling comedian. Pauly Shore found his 15-minutes of fame back in the 1990s with films such as Encino Man, Son in Law, In the Army Now, and Bio Dome. Since he made those movies the comedian has just been trying to get by, and this doc gives us an interesting look at him trying to climb his way back into the spotlight.
Pauly Shore Stands Alone is a true-life road documentary. The camera follows Pauly on a snowy mid-western comedy club tour, while Pauly deals with moving his ailing mother, Mitzi Shore, out of her West Hollywood mansion of 40 years.
The doc will premiere on Showtime on Thursday night, December 4th 2014.
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Pauly Shore Stands Alone is a true-life road documentary. The camera follows Pauly on a snowy mid-western comedy club tour, while Pauly deals with moving his ailing mother, Mitzi Shore, out of her West Hollywood mansion of 40 years.
The doc will premiere on Showtime on Thursday night, December 4th 2014.
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- 9/23/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Hollywood mansion where Pauly Shore grew up ... nailed chicks ... filmed his reality show ... and nailed more chicks ... is officially up for sale, buuuuddy. TMZ has learned ... Pauly's mom Mitzi -- who owns the legendary Comedy Store -- decided she's finally ready to move out of the Shore house after 4 glorious decades. Asking price: $5.8 million."It's been a great run. 40 years," Pauly tells TMZ ... "It was my childhood home."The Weasel says he made...
- 8/25/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This week in the ongoing resurfacing of baby Bruno Mars videos: "The World's Youngest Elvis Impersonator" (or, at the time, just Bruno) was featured on Pauly Shore's talk show and showcased some of his signature (and super-super-superadorable) moves for the Encino Man actor. But why tell you when we can show you? And hell yes he can do Michael Jackson too. It's Baby Bruno Mars! He can do anything! And it goes without saying: We love your shorts, Pauly.
- 2/22/2013
- E! Online
Before MTV became a breeding ground for fist pumpers and troublesome teen moms, it actually played music videos.And today, we're paying tribute to the people who introduced them: The MTV VJ.In honor of Pauly Shore's 45th birthday, we decided to see how all the VJs of the '80s and '90s have aged through the years.Pauly definitely looks a lot different than his days as The Weasel. Long gone is that long curly hair and his crazy Steven Tyler-esque styling.After leaving MTV, he found acting success in a string of comedies after his days on MTV -- starring in flicks like "Son-In-Law," "Bio-Dome" and "In the Army Now."After that he made a mockumentary called "Pauly Shore Is Dead" and can most recently be seen in Internet videos on Funny or Die and YouTube. He's also currently on tour doing standup.How have...
- 2/1/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Bio-Dome (1996) Director: Jason Bloom Stars: Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams A horror movie where people are locked in a confined space with Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin. I think Bio-dome is Pauly Shore.s best movie. I know that.s not saying much but it's true nonetheless. Even though he's at his Pauly Shoriest, there's something about his chemistry with Stephen Baldwin here that elevates this film to unexpected places. Whether that's ultimately good...
- 11/14/2012
- by Jason Adams
- JoBlo.com
The comedy throwback the weasel is alive and well, as Pauly Shore.s Pauly-Tics comedy special includes hilarious interview with politicos like Larry King, Ralph Nader and Herman Cain. It premieres on Showtime on October 26th at 9Pm, and is available for download at PaulyShore.com for $5. Pauly is giving away $100,000 to one viewer once the site reaches 100,000 downloads. The special will be available online on Election Day (November 6th). From the press release The election race is on, and comedian Pauly Shore is getting into politics. In the funniest way possible. In his latest stand-up special, .Pauly Shore.s Pauly-Tics,. the legendary comedian is at his very best . riffing on American politics and landing interviews with some...
- 10/17/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Ok, so, a few of things: 1) Pauly Shore is really into politics, 2) he recorded a rap song about Barack Obama killing Osama bin Laden, and 3) the video for the rap is part of Pauly's new political web show Pauly-Tics that will be streaming on PaulyShore.com starting November 6, 2012... you know, election day.
The video above is just the teaser for the full rap video. We submit it to you without comment.
The video above is just the teaser for the full rap video. We submit it to you without comment.
- 9/30/2012
- by Carol Hartsell
- Huffington Post
Is ‘In The Army Again’ a Real Pauly Shore Sequel or Just a Stunt to Publicize Andy Dick’s Talk Show?
There are certain auteurs out there, like the Coen brothers or Paul Thomas Anderson, who have never made any sequels to their fan favorite films. They’re artists who are always taking on new challenges, always attempting to break new ground. Pauly Shore is the same way. I’m certain that somebody somewhere has been clamoring for Encino Man 2, The Son In-Law 2, and especially In the Army Now 2 for years, but Shore has been unrelenting, always committed to moving forward and exploring new territory. All of that is supposedly about to change, however. Shore was recently a guest on Andy Dick’s Internet talk show Andy Dick Live, and during their conversation the talk turned to their memories starring together in 1994’s signal-of-the-end-of-Pauly-Shore’s-relevance, In the Army Now. Dick was the first to suggest that it might finally be time to give their biggest fans exactly what they want by filming a sequel called In...
- 5/30/2012
- by Nathan Adams
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Suck on This a-one time ... Pauly Shore tells TMZ he's in talks with Andy Dick about doing a sequel to their 1994 flick "In the Army Now."Dick and Shore discussed the idea on Andy's radio show yesterday ... with Dick saying, "I've always said we should do 'In the Army Again' ... We should rescue Katy Perry from a Uso show gone bad or something."Now, Shore tells us, "Andy has wanted to do it for awhile...
- 5/24/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
“Andy Dick Live” is on right now, and the special guest is none other than Pauly Shore! Even better–you can watch the show right here on ShockYa! FilmOn.TV’s billionaire founder, Alki David, has given us the exclusive embed code for “Andy Dick Live,” airing at 1 p.m. Pst/4 p.m. Est. If you’re fans of “Andy Dick Live” already, you know you can expect out-of-bounds humor and commentary, and it’s about to get even crazier with Shore as the guest. Shore is a comedian and actor who has a new comedy special, “Pauly-tics,” coming to Showtime; a live performance of “Pauly-tics” will happen at D.C.’s 9:30 Cluc June 30. I know [ Read More ]...
- 5/22/2012
- by monique
- ShockYa
Exclusive: Actor-comedian Pauly Shore, who had a reality show, Paid Vacation With Pauly Show, on Cmt, is back on the cable channel with a telefilm. The latest entry in Cmt’s original movie franchise established a year ago, is Whiskey Business, starring the 1990s comedy star, which will premiere on March 25. The film, produced by Entertainment One, centers on self-proclaimed “Guido,” Nicky Ferelli, (Shore) who runs away from his mob-tied family when he is wrongly accused of murder, and ends up hiding out in a small southern town making a new and unusual variety of moonshine, while discovering that a country way of life could be the best thing that ever happened to him. “It’s heartfelt, and playing a likeable ‘Guido’ is a throwback to the old Pauly fans know from my earlier movies,” Shore said. Whiskey Business co-stars John Schneider and Tanya Tucker and also features Cynthia Preston,...
- 2/14/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV Replay
Usually, when the first guest slides down to the couch on 'The Tonight Show' (Weeknights, 11:35Pm Et on NBC) to make room for the next guest, they keep to themselves. They may occasionally chime in with some banter, but Pauly D wasn't prepared for Christina Applegate.
While Jay Leno was talking to the 'Jersey Shore' star about working an event for Kim Kardashian, he kept insinuating that Kim and Pauly had a relationship that went beyond professional.
"Now is that still going on with the new husband?" Leno asked, implying a sexual relationship.
"She's my friend. She's a really cool girl; the whole family," Pauly said, and then Applegate's voice could be heard abruptly saying, "Yeah, right."
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Usually, when the first guest slides down to the couch on 'The Tonight Show' (Weeknights, 11:35Pm Et on NBC) to make room for the next guest, they keep to themselves. They may occasionally chime in with some banter, but Pauly D wasn't prepared for Christina Applegate.
While Jay Leno was talking to the 'Jersey Shore' star about working an event for Kim Kardashian, he kept insinuating that Kim and Pauly had a relationship that went beyond professional.
"Now is that still going on with the new husband?" Leno asked, implying a sexual relationship.
"She's my friend. She's a really cool girl; the whole family," Pauly said, and then Applegate's voice could be heard abruptly saying, "Yeah, right."
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- 9/13/2011
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
Wanna be Pauly Shore 's assistant? Well, you're probably out of luck -- because one of the main job requirements is you have to love his movies ... And be damn good at math. Pauly recently went on the hunt for a new right hand man -- and required each candidate to fill out a Very extensive questionnaire ... and TMZ has obtained a copy. Shore -- star of such cinematic masterpieces as " Bio-Dome " -- asked prospective assistants,...
- 5/27/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Earlier this week I saw a bunch of people on my twitter stream retweeting a bit of interesting film trivia: That the 1996 Pauly Shore/Stephen Baldwin "comedy" Bio-Dome was originally scripted as Bill & Ted 3. I was surprised as I had never heard this before. A quick google search showed that the information wasn't new, as it appears on hundreds of websites across the interwebs. The problem is that many of the webpages (which include some credible movie sites in the mix) provide the same minimal piece of info, and don't expand upon the story. IMDb's Trivia section (which, yes, is user submitted like wikipedia) has the largest explanation: A third sequel was planned, but was canned after Keanu Reeves, and later, Alex Winter, declined to reprise their respective roles. The script, which had already been written, was instead modified slightly, re-casted, and recycled into Bio-Dome (1996). It's a cool bit of trivia,...
- 1/5/2011
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
Even though the second season of Jersey Shore drew to a close last week, the story of the Macaroni Rascals’ trip down to M.I.A. during the spring of 2010 has yet to be completed. After spotting some chatter in the comments section of our Jersey Shore Top Ten Catchphrase Countdown last week, we were able to track down the whereabouts of one Annabelle DeSisto, a Florida native and former Miss Teen Florida runner-up who cameoed on the second to last episode of the season. Along with her friend Lindsay, Annabelle met up with the Jersey Shore gang at the Miami superclub Space and ended up going back to the Metropole with The Situation, an evening which concluded with her putting Sitch in his place by exclaiming, “I never said anything about checkers, old man!” So how did the 21 year-old DeSisto, an aspiring actress who was on Spring Break in Miami with her friends,...
- 10/27/2010
- by Mark Graham
- BestWeekEver
Looking a bit desperate to find a date for the evening, Pauly Shore was unsuccessful in his attempt to land a chippie in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night (August 21).
Decked out in a denim jacket, the funnyman looked a bit out of sorts as his chat-up technique didn't seem to be working - with two lookers turning down his requests for companionship outside of the Sunset Towers hotel.
The sighting comes as Shore has been busy touring the country with his stand-up routine, of which he told press in St Louis, "It's in my DNA, really. I'm blessed that I can get up on stage and perform in front of people who love me. For me, it's peace of mind, and I never stop touring. And at the end of the day, life is all about finding something that you love to do and finding a way to make a living at it.
Decked out in a denim jacket, the funnyman looked a bit out of sorts as his chat-up technique didn't seem to be working - with two lookers turning down his requests for companionship outside of the Sunset Towers hotel.
The sighting comes as Shore has been busy touring the country with his stand-up routine, of which he told press in St Louis, "It's in my DNA, really. I'm blessed that I can get up on stage and perform in front of people who love me. For me, it's peace of mind, and I never stop touring. And at the end of the day, life is all about finding something that you love to do and finding a way to make a living at it.
- 8/22/2010
- GossipCenter
Straight-to-dvd is known as the last stop on the gravy train before the end of a fading star's career. And there's definitely some truth to that. But it can also be a low-risk, high-reward place to restart a career, where you can throw away the stuff that hasn't been working and trying something new. Budgets and stakes may be lower, but so are expectations.
The Dtv landscape is full of untapped opportunities and I give Pauly Shore credit for being one of the first guys I've come across in this column who's clearly taking advantage of that. Completely dismissed by critics (Roger Ebert once compared him to "the cinematic equivalent of long fingernails drawn very slowly and quite loudly over a gigantic blackboard"), reduced to a punchline in the mainstream, the former MTV DJ and movie star has reinvented himself in straight-to-dvd land as "Pauly Shore," the star of self-deprecating...
The Dtv landscape is full of untapped opportunities and I give Pauly Shore credit for being one of the first guys I've come across in this column who's clearly taking advantage of that. Completely dismissed by critics (Roger Ebert once compared him to "the cinematic equivalent of long fingernails drawn very slowly and quite loudly over a gigantic blackboard"), reduced to a punchline in the mainstream, the former MTV DJ and movie star has reinvented himself in straight-to-dvd land as "Pauly Shore," the star of self-deprecating...
- 7/28/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
Best known for his starring roles in Encino Man, Son in Law and Bio-Dome, Pauly Shore was once one of the biggest young comedians in Hollywood. Since his heyday, he's remained a nostalgic kick to people who remember his comedic "Hey, Buddy" -style MTV humor. But now he's back, with a new DVD released yesterday entitled, Adopted, several new films in development and rumors of a new television series on MTV. I had the opportunity to interview Pauly about his new ventures, his crazy Hollywood days and whatever else rolled off the tongue of this hilarious star. Press Play To Listen Follow him at: http://www.twitter.com/paulymshore ...
- 6/16/2010
- by Jeff Rivera
- Huffington Post
Pauly Shore is back at it and, as with his previous mockumentary, Pauly Shore is Dead, still on a quest to see if there's life after the Weasel. In the similarly self-directed Adopted -- which is being released on home video on June 15th -- Pauly follows in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Madonna, travelling to South Africa to snag himself one of those highly coveted, third-world orphans. If that doesn't sound to you like a particularly good idea, well, you'd be right: The film puts the comedian on a fast-track to international incident, showing him blundering through the adoption process by, amongst other faux pas, greeting one kid Jacko-style in facemask and rubber gloves, abandoning another on a mountaintop in order to chase after a hot local and, most death-defying of all, baiting the most fearsome of world...
- 6/15/2010
- by Dan Persons
- Huffington Post
It's been two decades since comedian Pauly Shore first turned up on the beach to host MTV's Spring Break parties, and whether you're tickled or annoyed by his goofy antics from Encino Man and Bio-Dome, his character "The Weasel" has, fittingly, weaseled its way into pop culture history. Personally, I gained respect for the guy once he became a filmmaker with his ballsy, scathingly self-critical debut Pauly Shore Is Dead, so I couldn't pass up the chance to talk to Shore, again in the director's chair for the new mockumentary Adopted, coming to DVD on June 15:
Adopted is a comedy that explores the lengths to which Pauly Shore will go to adopt a child during a trip to Africa. Practicing fatherhood by taking a variety of "orphans" on day-trips, Pauly believes that he can leave his playboy past behind for good and start an instant family, as many other stars have done.
Adopted is a comedy that explores the lengths to which Pauly Shore will go to adopt a child during a trip to Africa. Practicing fatherhood by taking a variety of "orphans" on day-trips, Pauly believes that he can leave his playboy past behind for good and start an instant family, as many other stars have done.
- 6/10/2010
- GreenCine Daily
By Los Angeles Times
For nearly 40 years, the Comedy Store has been a training ground for countless Hollywood aspirants, providing a showcase for the likes of Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman. But these days, nobody is joking about the future of the Sunset Strip landmark -- or the condition of Mitzi Shore, the Store's 79-year-old owner. Both are at the center of a lawsuit filed last week by Pauly Shore, the actor-comedian and her youngest son.
In his complaint, Pauly, 41, alleges that his older brother Peter, a psychologist and former TV director who lives in Portland, Ore., has been exerting ...
For nearly 40 years, the Comedy Store has been a training ground for countless Hollywood aspirants, providing a showcase for the likes of Richard Pryor, Jay Leno and David Letterman. But these days, nobody is joking about the future of the Sunset Strip landmark -- or the condition of Mitzi Shore, the Store's 79-year-old owner. Both are at the center of a lawsuit filed last week by Pauly Shore, the actor-comedian and her youngest son.
In his complaint, Pauly, 41, alleges that his older brother Peter, a psychologist and former TV director who lives in Portland, Ore., has been exerting ...
- 12/15/2009
- by Dylan Stableford
- The Wrap
Pauly Shore's father has brushed off allegations the star's brother has been mistreating their mother - dismissing the claims as a "family feud."
The Encino Man actor has filed a lawsuit accusing his sibling of improperly caring for their ill mum Mitzi, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease.
But Sammy Shore, who is Mitzi's husband and Pauly and Peter's father, is adamant the claims are false.
He tells RadarOnline.com, "No, it's not true, (Peter)'s taking care of (Mitzi). I don't wonder if she's safe, I know she’s safe."
Pauly has also alleged Peter has been mismanaging their Los Angeles comedy club, which was founded by their mother.
But Sammy is adamant the fall out over their business venture is nothing more than a brotherly disagreement.
He adds, "When there is a family business there's always gonna be problems. This law suit is just a family feud. It will be over in a few weeks, I'm sure of it."
A representative for Pauly says, "This is a personal family matter that will be handled privately."...
The Encino Man actor has filed a lawsuit accusing his sibling of improperly caring for their ill mum Mitzi, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease.
But Sammy Shore, who is Mitzi's husband and Pauly and Peter's father, is adamant the claims are false.
He tells RadarOnline.com, "No, it's not true, (Peter)'s taking care of (Mitzi). I don't wonder if she's safe, I know she’s safe."
Pauly has also alleged Peter has been mismanaging their Los Angeles comedy club, which was founded by their mother.
But Sammy is adamant the fall out over their business venture is nothing more than a brotherly disagreement.
He adds, "When there is a family business there's always gonna be problems. This law suit is just a family feud. It will be over in a few weeks, I'm sure of it."
A representative for Pauly says, "This is a personal family matter that will be handled privately."...
- 12/9/2009
- WENN
Comedian Pauly Shore is suing his older brother over allegations he abused their elderly mother.
The Encino Man star has accused Peter Shore of improperly caring for their ill mother Mitzi, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease.
Mitzi has been "rendered susceptible to unscrupulous behaviour and other undue influence because of her condition", according to Shore's lawsuit obtained by RadarOnline.com.
Pauly has also accused his brother of improperly running their business venture, the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, which their mum founded.
The brothers and their mother are the sole directors of the venue, but the actor claims he was "improperly" removed from the board of directors by Peter, the company's chief executive officer.
Pauly is demanding his brother provide tax returns as well as financial reports from the last 36 months in a bid to correct the situation.
The Encino Man star has accused Peter Shore of improperly caring for their ill mother Mitzi, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease.
Mitzi has been "rendered susceptible to unscrupulous behaviour and other undue influence because of her condition", according to Shore's lawsuit obtained by RadarOnline.com.
Pauly has also accused his brother of improperly running their business venture, the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, which their mum founded.
The brothers and their mother are the sole directors of the venue, but the actor claims he was "improperly" removed from the board of directors by Peter, the company's chief executive officer.
Pauly is demanding his brother provide tax returns as well as financial reports from the last 36 months in a bid to correct the situation.
- 12/8/2009
- WENN
How hadn't it come to this before? A new reality show called Adopted will follow Pauly Shore as he adopts an African baby. The show's official website dubs it a mockumentary film (that, perhaps, will be broken down into installments for distribution -- unless there's just faulty Post reportage). But the baby's adoption is only the beginning! The fresh-procured child learns its first steps at grandmother Mitzi's The Comedy Store in Hollywood, where Dom Irrera jokingly blows a wad of cigar smoke in its face and a fast-talking, old-school agent explains to it that they "already have a black comic" for that night. You've gotta learn the ropes, kid! You can read more about this in Pauly's harrowing upcoming memoir: Hollywood: A Bio-Dome of Prejudice. [NY Post]...
- 8/25/2009
- Movieline
There’s more to Pauly Shore then the on-set freakout which travelled the Internet last week. In this clip from the set of new comedy in production, ‘Brand Dead,’ Pauly discusses how he feels like he belongs on set “with the grips and craft services” and really enjoys acting again after doing a lot of stand-up recently.
Slam Slamsky (Patrick Cavanaugh) and Erica (Alex Mauriello) in 'Brand Dead'
This collection of exclusive comments from the set includes Phil Morris comparing ‘Brand Dead‘ with ‘Kentucky Fired Movie’ and Leslie Nielsen mentioning how he came to this project. Finally, newcomer Alex Mauriello shares her excitement about her first lead role in a feature film.
For more Pauly, follow the Twitters about this guy - some love him some loathe him.
More from Brand Dead Pauly Shore On-Set Rant Meltdown on CNN, TMZ and CBC
Shore Sheds Weasel for Bale-esque Meltdown on Set...
Slam Slamsky (Patrick Cavanaugh) and Erica (Alex Mauriello) in 'Brand Dead'
This collection of exclusive comments from the set includes Phil Morris comparing ‘Brand Dead‘ with ‘Kentucky Fired Movie’ and Leslie Nielsen mentioning how he came to this project. Finally, newcomer Alex Mauriello shares her excitement about her first lead role in a feature film.
For more Pauly, follow the Twitters about this guy - some love him some loathe him.
More from Brand Dead Pauly Shore On-Set Rant Meltdown on CNN, TMZ and CBC
Shore Sheds Weasel for Bale-esque Meltdown on Set...
- 8/24/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
The Pauly Shore freakout clip MovieSet correspondent captured on-set of ‘Brand Dead‘ is making it’s way around the Internets.
In fact, on CNN the ‘Pauly Shore Meltdown‘ was squeezed in between discussion about Paula Abdul’s contract with American Idol and talking about whatever it is that Jon Gosselin does.
Embedded video from CNN Video
But the clip is not without controversy. While some are saying “enough to the celeb freak outs already”, others are not so sure of the realness of Shore’s antics.
A CNN commentator says, “I’ve seen Civil War reenactments which were less staged than this” in “Paula, Pauly and Jon! 7:14 Carlos Diaz and his panel discuss the latest on Paula Abdul’s future, Pauly Shore’s recent tirade and Jon Gosselin.”
Digg it: Pauly Shore’s Meltodown on Set on CNN w/ Paula and Jon
More Pauly Shore Freakout Reaction Pauly Shore...
In fact, on CNN the ‘Pauly Shore Meltdown‘ was squeezed in between discussion about Paula Abdul’s contract with American Idol and talking about whatever it is that Jon Gosselin does.
Embedded video from CNN Video
But the clip is not without controversy. While some are saying “enough to the celeb freak outs already”, others are not so sure of the realness of Shore’s antics.
A CNN commentator says, “I’ve seen Civil War reenactments which were less staged than this” in “Paula, Pauly and Jon! 7:14 Carlos Diaz and his panel discuss the latest on Paula Abdul’s future, Pauly Shore’s recent tirade and Jon Gosselin.”
Digg it: Pauly Shore’s Meltodown on Set on CNN w/ Paula and Jon
More Pauly Shore Freakout Reaction Pauly Shore...
- 8/21/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
Lawsuits are nothing new to Sacha Baron Cohen. Although I don't believe he's ever been on the wrong side of a judgment, Borat brought a ton of litigation, and now Brüno has sparked a little bit of controversy.
Pauly Shore is claiming that Cohen has swiped the tagline from his movie, Adopted, for an already famous sketch in which Bruno's new African baby is delivered to the airport in a box. "Angelina's got one, Madonna's got one, now Brüno's got one," the gay Austrian television personality says. Shore's allegation is that Cohen cops the promotional line from his movie, “First there was Angelina, then Madonna, and now Pauly!"
So Shore is threatening possible legal action, although proving anything would be difficult. If this is anything more than a coincidence, I'd be really surprised. But at least people know Pauly Shore is still working.
Pauly Shore is claiming that Cohen has swiped the tagline from his movie, Adopted, for an already famous sketch in which Bruno's new African baby is delivered to the airport in a box. "Angelina's got one, Madonna's got one, now Brüno's got one," the gay Austrian television personality says. Shore's allegation is that Cohen cops the promotional line from his movie, “First there was Angelina, then Madonna, and now Pauly!"
So Shore is threatening possible legal action, although proving anything would be difficult. If this is anything more than a coincidence, I'd be really surprised. But at least people know Pauly Shore is still working.
- 7/6/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
It should probably come as no surprise that Sacha Baron Cohen may have yet another lawsuit on his hands as a result of the upcoming film Bruno. What is a little bit unexpected, however, is the fact that the person contemplating legal action is not one of Bruno's on-screen victims... but rather comedian Pauly Shore! According to the New York Daily News [1], Shore is seeking retribution for Bruno's baby adoption gag, which figures prominently in the trailer. He seems to think it may have been stolen from his own movie Adopted [2] (tagline: "First there was Angelina, then Madonna, and now Pauly!"). When I wrote about the first trailer for Bruno [3] back in April, I did joke about the similarities between the two films, although I certainly didn't expect him to actually call up his lawyer. Clearly it's going to be hard to prove any sort of plagiarism here, especially since...
- 7/2/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Green Lantern co-screenwriter Marc Guggenheim spoke to SciFiWire and updated the status of the movie's script and casting issues. Guggenheim had just delivered a new draft of the script, which he says focuses on the first Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, and how he becomes part of the Green Lantern Corps.
You know, there's no desire on anyone's part to completely change the character and just call this other character Green Lantern and try to ... draft off the name recognition. This is all about "How do we bring the best version of this character to the silver screen?" We've drawn heavily from ... a lot of different sources in terms of the comic books.... The character ... is several decades old, so ... we've really had an incredible amount of source material to cherry-pick from. While Guggenheim says no decision in casting has been made, he did address some of the recent rumors that...
You know, there's no desire on anyone's part to completely change the character and just call this other character Green Lantern and try to ... draft off the name recognition. This is all about "How do we bring the best version of this character to the silver screen?" We've drawn heavily from ... a lot of different sources in terms of the comic books.... The character ... is several decades old, so ... we've really had an incredible amount of source material to cherry-pick from. While Guggenheim says no decision in casting has been made, he did address some of the recent rumors that...
- 6/16/2009
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
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