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Jonah Hill Joins Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Andy Scott — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:59:08 +0000

Jonah Hill has caught another big break: The Moneyball star, who appeared on the big screen earlier this year in 21 Jump Street, will star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s next movie, The Wolf of Wall Street.

The film, based on the memoir by Jordan Belfort, chronicles Belfort’s (DiCaprio) rise and fall on Wall Street, which eventually landed him in jail on charges of money laundering and fraud. According to Deadline, Hill will play Belfort’s close friend-turned-business partner.

Hill’s acting career continues to climb!

This is the latest coop for Hill, who in January picked up a surprise Oscar nomination for his performance in the Brad Pitt vehicle Moneyball. (He lost to Christopher Plummer, for Beginners.) Prior to Moneyball, Hill was known for his comedic work, in raunchy films like Superbad and Knocked Up.

Now he joins the Oscar-winning Scorsese, who will be collaborating with Leo for the fifth time. They previously worked together on Gangs of New York, in 2002; The Aviator, in 2004; and The Departed, in 2006, for which Scorsese (finally) won a Best Director Oscar and Shutter Island in 2010.

Scorsese was most recently nominated for an Oscar for his eye-popping 3-D adaptation Hugo. DiCaprio will return to the big screen in two high-profile projects this year: Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained and Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, respectively.

What do you think? Is it finally time for everyone to take Jonah Hill seriously? Sound off in the comments, below!

Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum Attend premiere of '21 jump street' in la

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Trend Spotting: Jonah Hill Rocks a Three-Piece Suit! (PHOTOS)

Amanda Hasaka — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Jonah Hill cleans up nicely, doesn’t he?!

The funny man stepped out at the Hollywood premiere of 21 Jump Street on Tuesday evening, and was looking suave in this three-piece suit.

By the looks of it, three-piece suits are all the rage these days!

Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson sported the style at the film’s premiere last Monday, while Ryan Gosling sported a suit on the set of his latest film, Gangster Squad, in addition to Matt Bomer and Jon Hamm being seen wearing the classy ensemble while out and about.

For more, check out the gallery!

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Channing Tatum Admits to Skinny Dipping with Jonah Hill (VIDEO)

Gabrielle Chung — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:21:27 +0000

Now that’s a true bromance!

While on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, hunky actor Channing Tatum admitted that he and Jonah Hill got a little rowdy while promoting 21 Jump Street together. According to Channing, the two actors decided to take their relationship to the next level during one drunken night in Miami.

“We decided to jump in the ocean – naked. It was night time, thank God,” Tatum told host Jimmy Kimmel.

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But that’s not all! Since that night, Channing has been Jonah’s “mom” — making sure that the Oscar nominee would stay out of trouble.

“There’s Jerry’s Deli right on the corner and [Jonah] decides he wants to go in and all he’s got is his t-shirt and his underwear on and he’s like, ‘I’m going in to get something to eat!’ and I’m like, ‘No!’” Channing recalled. “So I stopped him and [took] him back to the car.”

“Now he’s nicknamed ‘Baby Jonah’ because I had to dress him like a mom,” he revealed.

Channing’s wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, better keep an eye on her man!

Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill Join List of Hottest Hollywood Cops! (PHOTOS)

Amanda Hasaka — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:30:56 +0000

We’d surrender to these fellas any day!

21 Jump Street finally hits theaters today, which stars the sexy Channing Tatum and the adorable Jonah Hill as undercover cops, and this got us thinking about all those other stars who fought crime on the big screen.

So, who are some of our fave (Hollywood) men in blue?

Zac Efron dressed as one for Halloween, while Jake Gyllenhaal will star as one in the upcoming film, End of Watch.

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So for whatever reason they throw on the handcuffs — a movie, television show, or a costume party — these guys (or ladies!) fit the part nicely. You have the right to remain silent in awe! Check out the rest in the gallery!

Who is your favorite? Sound off in the comments!

Box Office Battle: ’21 Jump Street’ vs. ‘Casa de mi Padre’ (POLL)

Zach Jones — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:04 +0000

This weekend it’s all about the guys and the comedy in our battle at the box office! Whichever flick you choose to catch, we have a feeling you will be rolling in the aisles.

First up in the battle, we have the action comedy 21 Jump Street starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. The film version is based on the gritty late 1980′s TV series of the same name that starred a young Johnny Depp! The new version gives the old premise a 21st century comedic kick. Tatum and Hill play a pair of underachieving cops who must go undercover as high school students to bust a drug ring.

On the flip side of the battle, we have Casa de mi Padre, the latest comedy starring funny man Will Ferrell! This is the hilarious story of two brothers played by Ferrell and Diego Luna who are trying to save their father’s ranch in Mexico. On their adventure they encounter Mexico’s most feared drug lord played by none other than Gael Garcia Bernal. There is no doubt that the the LOLz will only ensue from there!

One more funny flick of note opening this weekend is Jeff, Who Lives at Home starring Jason Segel. The film revolves around Jeff, played by Segel, who still lives at home with his mom (Susan Sarandon) at age 30. Jeff seems to be doomed to a life of slackery until one day he goes with his brother, played by Ed Helms, as he tracks his wife whom he fears is being unfaithful.

Which comedy will you be catching this weekend? Don’t forget to vote in the poll!

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Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill Suit Up for ’21 Jump Street’ Premiere (PHOTOS)

Amber James — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:30:07 +0000

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill ditched their police uniforms for a more dapper look at the Los Angeles premiere of 21 Jump Street.

Channing, 31, opted for a checked grey suit paired with a striped shirt and black tie, while Jonah, 28, settled on a more slimming three-piece black suit. Also on hand was Channing’s beautiful wife Jenna Dewan, who stunned in a strapless white dress paired with a green gemstone clutch and earrings.

Channing Tatum Goes Shirtless at Sydney Beach

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A few weeks ago, Channing was in Sydney to promote his upcoming flick — but still made time for some fun in the sun. The hunky actor was spotted shirtless as he went for a swim in the ocean. Fans will get to see more of the shirtless star when Magic Mike hits theaters this summer. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, and Joe Manganiello, the film chronicles loosely on Channing’s real-life experiences as a male stripper.

Check out Channing and Jonah at the 21 Jump Street movie junket below:

Jonah Hill Pals Around With Bill Hader In ‘SNL’ Promo (VIDEO)

Rachel Maresca — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:22:04 +0000

Oscar nominee Jonah Hill returns to Saturday Night Live this week to host and promote his latest film 21 Jump Street.

The funnyman jokes around with SNL cast member Bill Hader in a promo for this week’s episode, which including some funny voice routines and subtle jokes. Though it doesn’t give too much away for the weekend, the promo gives us just enough that we can’t wait to watch Jonah host for the second time around!

The Moneyball actor never ceases to entertain when he takes the stage at Rockefeller Center. Jonah’s appearance also comes just one week after the very highly anticipated Lindsay Lohan hosting gig, which aired to mostly disappointing reviews.

Jonah’s new film 21 Jump street hits theaters next Friday (March 16). He costars with The Vow‘s Channing Tatum.

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Join Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill for an Exclusive ’21 Jump Street’ Event!

Gabrielle Chung — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:30:15 +0000

Want to rub elbows with Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill? Well, here’s your chance!

The 21 Jump Street co-stars will be hosting a live online event to promote their new movie and they’re currently inviting fans to join its VIP list. The date of this exclusive event will only be released to those who RSVP. Sign up today to get a chance to interact with the boys! Here’s how:

Simply enter your contact information in the widget below to get more details on the event.

Also starring Ellie Kemper, Brie Larson and Johnny Depp (yes, you’ve heard correctly), 21 Jump Street is set to be released on March 16.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Academy Award Nominee Jonah Hill (PHOTOS)

Jason Scott — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:00:10 +0000

Comedic actor Jonah Hill took on his first dramatic role in Moneyball last year, and now he’s a first-time Oscar nominee. What a stroke of luck and talent!

While he may be on top of the world now, what does his future have in store? In a recent interview with the LA Times, Jonah unveiled his future dramatic plans, saying:

“To have this kind of recognition -– it means I should do more dramas. I don’t know if there could be a bigger sign.”

To gear up for the Oscars, Celebuzz has put together an interesting “10 Things You Didn’t Know” gallery for the Superbad star. Peruse the gallery and let us know in the comments if you think Jonah can nab his first Oscar trophy.

Jonah also recently sat down with Oprah on her Oscar special to talk about his nomination, and what it feels like for an actor to get industry recognition. According to the Huffington Post, he says that accolades are not an inspiration that guides his performance, saying:

“You don’t really think about it, because you don’t want to get your head in that space of being disappointed or happy if it does or doesn’t work out.”

As did most Oscar nominees, Jonah joined Brad Pitt and George Clooney at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon. Check out those photos:

males at oscars luncheon

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George Clooney, Brad Pitt & More: Hollywood Fellas Attend 2012 Oscars Luncheon (PHOTOS)

Amanda Hasaka — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:17 +0000

Hollywood’s elite is getting into the Academy Awards spirit!

The Oscar noms were out in full force as they attended the annual luncheon held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in on Monday. George Clooney and Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt were among those suited up and smiling for some photos as they slowly but surely prep for the big show on Sunday, February 26.

Though Jonah is competing against the A-listers, (George and Brad are up for Best Actor, with Jonah up for Supporting Actor), we’re certain these pranksters are having a great time!

Who are you rooting for at this year’s Oscars? Sound off in the comments!

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Prankster Brad Pitt Reveals ‘Insane’ Stunt He Pulled on Jonah Hill During ‘Moneyball’ (VIDEO)

Amber James — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:48:07 +0000

Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill were live on Today this morning to talk about Oscar-nominated Moneyball. While most of the talk was dedicated to award show buzz, the co-stars admitted there was a lot of pranking on the set. Known for pulling some crazy stunts in his day, Brad decided to have some fun off set.

“They gave us golf carts. I had Jonah’s cart rigged. Whenever he turned it on it would blast: ‘Wake me up before you Go-go.’ … It was pretty good, I gotta say.”

But the prank didn’t end there.

Jonah added:

“If it was just that, that would be crazy. That would be annoying for me. But he had it shrink-wrapped bright pink, like neon pink, and superimposed a photo of George Michael on front that said, ‘I’m Jonah Hill and I love Wham.’ And. like, wedding things, like noise-makers under the car. So I’d have a meeting and I’d drive up in this, like, insane, absurd, Liberace-style golf cart.”

Watch the rest of the interview above and tell us what you think about Brad’s prank.

Brad Pitt Spotted in NYC

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Brad Pitt Sits In On Q&A with Fans During ‘Moneyball’ Screening (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:34:48 +0000

Following his 48th birthday on Sunday and a Golden Globe nomination this past week, Brad Pitt greeted fans and critics alike at a Moneyball screening and Q&A session on Monday night. The acclaimed actor was joined by his costar Jonah Hill and director Bennett Miller, and sported a lot of stubble.

In a pair of thick-rimmed glasses, an all-black ensemble and long locks, Brad shared some laughs and some answers with the audience. Moneyball follows “the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane‘s successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

Did you see the Golden Globe nominated movie? What did you think? Play movie critic in the comments!

Brad celebrated his 48th birthday with his gal Angelina Jolie and his six children. The family were seen checking out Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour on Saturday night. Brad is quite the family man!

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From Flab to Fab: ‘The Sitter’ Star Jonah Hill’s Amazing Weight Loss Transformation (PHOTOS)

Elizabeth Santana — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:15:44 +0000

Jonah Hill is a multi-talented funny man who for most of his life has struggled with his weight. However, just this past year the actor has been about making positive strides to leading a healthier life.

The 27-year-old actor shed his fat-guy exterior the old fashioned way: through exercise and dieting! By mid July, Jonah had already lost around 40 pounds.

Jonah’s latest movie The Sitter hits the silver screen and it just so happens to be the last flick that the actor made before losing a ton of weight! In honor of his amazing transformation, Celebuzz has decided to take a look at Jonah’s weight-loss journey in pics!

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The Los Angeles Times caught up with the actor in the summer and he opened up about his drastic weight loss:

“It’s not fun. I wouldn’t say it’s the most fun endeavor I’ve ever took on in my life — but it’s important. And I’m enjoying it. If I eat something unhealthy now, I kind of feel a little weird and my body hurts.”

If you thought Jonah isn’t as funny now that he’s slimmed down, then you obviously didn’t see his appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He called out Matthew Morrison because he was the punch line to a joke that the Glee cutie was telling Chace Crawford!

Check out the red band trailer for The Sitter below. Will you go out and see Jonah’s latest movie?

Celebrities Born in December: Before They Were Famous! (PHOTOS)

Amber James — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:08:59 +0000

There is a lot to celebrate in December, so it should come as no surprise that it marks many celebrity birthdays as well. Celebuzz has dug deep into the yearbook vaults to unearth photos of all of December’s celebrity kids from back in the day — so get ready to see some of your favorite stars like never before!

Take a look at A-Listers like Britney Spears, Katie Holmes and Ryan Seacrest — before they were famous.

Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill Goof Off in ’21 Jump Street’ Trailer (VIDEO)

Jackie Willis — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:18:06 +0000

This trailer is a far cry from the original TV series of 21 Jump Street. The film stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and is chocked full of comedy!

Based on the show that starred Johnny Depp (who makes a cameo in the film), Jonah and Channing play two cops who are chosen to pose as high school kids.

The IMDB description reads:

“An undercover police unit consisting of young looking officers infiltrate high schools to control youth crime.”

The film doesn’t hit theaters until March 18, but what’s your take on the movie? Will it be better than the TV show? Sound off in the comments!

Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill in ’21 Jump Street’ Tweet Off!

Taryn Ryder — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:30:34 +0000

Are you team Channing Tatum or Jonah Hill because the 21 Jump Street stars are at war, and it’s time for you to pick a side! Well, it’s a war of words so to speak.

Along with posting these two video clips, Channing and Jonah took to Twitter last week to see who could get the most new followers by Wednesday November 2. So what does the winner get?

The chance to be the one to link to the 21 Jump Street red band trailer.

As of now it looks like Jonah may have the lead.

Everyone follow @JonahHill or @ChanningTatum and be first to see the much hyped flick which hits theaters March 16, 2012.

Just a thought, but maybe one of them should get Johnny Depp‘s endorsement? Celebuzz voted, but we’re keeping our pick a secret!

10 Things You Don’t Know About ‘Moneyball’ Star Jonah Hill (PHOTOS)

Jackie Willis — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:40:49 +0000

Although Jonah Hill is almost unrecognizable these days, one thing we still recognize is his undeniable sense of humor. The super slim 27 year old is showing off his behind the camera skills this year, executive producing two major films, The Sitter and 21 Jump Street.

The Los Angeles native made his way into the Hollywood scene with a little help from his friends. Jonah’s childhood pals happen to have a pretty amazing connection, their dad – Dustin Hoffman. Dustin had Jonah audition for a role in I Heart Huckabees that he landed and hit the silver screen for the first time in 2004.

Click the pics to see more fun facts about the funnyman!

Jonah’s days of needing connections to land gigs are long gone. The insanely funny actor has landed lead roles in films like Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek.

Premiering this week, Jonah shows off his more serious side in Moneyball where he stars alongside Hollywood mega-star, Brad Pitt. The flick hits theaters September 23. Until then, check out the trailer below and let us know what you think! We’re super excited to see a more dramatic side of Jonah!

Jonah Hill Calls Out Matthew Morrison on ‘Jimmy Fallon’ (VIDEO)

Jackie Willis — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:42:52 +0000

Jonah Hill has beef with Glee guy Matthew Morrison! The Moneyball star recalled when he was at a Hollywood party with “lame actors” where Matt and “a Gossip Girl guy” [Chace Crawford] were talking, and Jonah overheard them say his name as the “punch line” to their joke.

“They don’t see me. I’m gonna get some scoop, I’m going to call this dude out. I’m going to bust up his conversation,” Jonah began to explain to Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday’s Late Night show. “I can’t really hear what’s going on, and I got my ear to the street. … And I hear, ‘Something, something, something, JONAH HILL,’ and then they both start laughing. Matthew Morrison says that. … I’m the punch line in this guy’s joke!”

He then goes into his rant towards the Glee guy:

”Yo, Matthew Morrison, you better bring your sh** next time I see you dude,” he said before getting up and pointing at the camera. “I’m calling dudes out on Fallon! I call dudes out on Jimmy Fallon!”

After he sat back down, he added smiling, “I like to see him sing his way out of this one.” Once calm, Jonah retracted a bit, adding, “I’m just kidding, you seem like a great guy.”

Whose side are you on: Jonah or Matt’s? Sound off in the comments!

Celebuzz’s Fall 2011 Movie Preview! (PHOTOS)

Amanda Hasaka — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:00:48 +0000

While a number of summer 2011 movie releases will no doubt go down in history, (we’re looking at you Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II), fall movies aren’t looking too shabby either!

Everyone knows that when movies are released later on in the year, the better chance they have during awards season. And if these previews are any indiciation, there will be plenty of flicks to choose from.

So, besides future Oscar winners, what else can we expect to see hit the silver screen in the coming months?

There will be plenty of comedies to feed your appetite including Anna Faris as a man chasing, unlucky in love lady in What’s Your Number as well as the third Harold and Kumar Christmas themed installment (in 3D no less!)

On a more serious note, some films getting the biggest buzz include Tilda Swinton‘s dramatic We Need to Talk About Kevin and Meryl Streep’s turn as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.

To see what else is on deck, check out the gallery, then let us know on our Twitter or Facebook, which movie are you most excited to see?

Brad Pitt ‘Became Obsessed’ With ‘Moneyball’

Celebuzz — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:04:01 +0000

Brad Pitt is featured on the cover of New York Magazine‘s Fall Preview issue on newsstands this week, looking stylish as ever alongside his Moneyball co-star Jonah Hill.

Brad explains in the cover story just why he was so eager to star in Moneyball, an underdog baseball film which hits theaters on September 23, that he says he “became obsessed” with.

“I saw it as a story about justice. How is a team with a $40 million payroll going to compete with a team with a $140 million payroll and another $100 million in reserves? Any talent they grow is going to get poached by the rich teams. That became really interesting to me.”

The 47-year-old actor had no qualms about sharing the cover with his funny costar, stating that working with Jonah gave him a newfound appreciation for young comedians.

“Jonah’s a revelation in this thing – he’s a study in reserve. I think the most interesting work that’s been going on in the last couple of years is what the comedy guys have been doing.”

Pitt added, “Guys like Jonah and Russell Brand and [Seth] Rogen and a few others … they picked up on an irreverence that started with Adam Sandler and continued with Will Ferrell, but they’ve been grounding it in a kind of pathos and humanity. I find it really strong work.”

According to IMDB, the baseball movie is “the story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane‘s (Pitt) successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.”

Do you plan on going to see Moneyball this fall? Sound off in the comments and check out the trailer below!