Christopher Quinn Directs CVS

Here's a sneak peak of one of the three CVS spots directed by Christopher Quinn.

David Gordon Green Goes Eastbound & Down

Did you like Pineapple Express? Then you will love Eastbound & Down - the latest comedy series from HBO, starring Danny McBride (Tropic Thunder, Pineapple Express and Superbad. HBO writes:

Relief Pitcher Kenny Powers was poised to rule the Big Leagues, but two things got in the way: his fading fastball and his insufferable personality. After a spectacular career flame-out, Kenny came home to Shelby County, NC and picked up a job as a substitute gym teacher (mostly so his brother Dustin would stop threatening to kick him out). He's spent every moment since then cashing in the last of his dying fame while plotting his inevitable comeback... one beer at a time.

Will Ferrell’s company, Gary Sanchez Productions, is producing the six-episode season for HBO, and Green trades off directing duties with Jody Hill and Adam McKay.

Finally, A Trailer for Eastbound & Down

Kicking off HBO's 2009 season is Eastbound & Down, a collaborative effort between Hollywood young guns (and long time friends) Jody Hill, Ben Best, and Danny McBride.  Chelsea's David Gordon Green directs a few of episodes and it promises to be a highlight of the television season.  Here's the trailer, and check out www.hbo.com/eastboundanddown

Kevin MacDonald's State of Play Trailer

Check out Kevin's trailer for State of Play:

Based on the BBC mini-series of the same title, a team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman's mistress. The original series starred Bill Nighy and launched the career of James McAvoy (who later starred in Kevin MacDonald's Last King of Scotland), and the film stars Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams, and Chelsea favorite Jason Bateman.

Theatrical Release: April 17, 2009.

Chelsea at AICP Holiday Party

As usual, Chelsea was thrilled to attend the annual AICP holiday party, held this year at The Plaza. Frankly, our pictures are not the best, but considering the open bar and unlimited fatty food, it's a Christmas miracle we took pictures at all. Toys were brought for Tots and a fantastic time was had by all!

Not sure why we look so grim, we were having a great time.

Michelle was suspicious of the drink, and rightly so.

Desserts! We ate of them. It was awesome / kinda gross.

James Franco Gets A Golden Globe Nod for Pineapple Express!

Dear Sony Pictures, please add "Golden-Globe Nominated" to the DVD packing for Pineapple Express.  Because it is!  James Franco has been nominated for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical" for his role as Saul Silver in David Gordon Green's Pineapple Express.  Congratulations to Franco, Green, and everyone involved in the film!

The Script “Breakeven” - Latest Music Video from Charles Mehling

Straight outta’ Dublin, the Script pair up with Mehling again for their latest single, “Breakeven”. The band is currently slated to open for U2 in their summer 2009 performance in Dublin's famous Croke Park.

Production Company 2.0

This was used in the Chelsea presentation at the Boards Summit 2008.

Fox Greenlights David Gordon Green’s Good Vibes

Time to get excited. David Gordon Green is teaming up with a Simpson’s animator to create a new animated show for Fox. From the Hollywood Reporter: Written by Green and to be drawn by Brad Abelson (The Simpsons), Vibes revolves around a crazy group of high school students living in a Southern California coastal community. It’s gonna be good. The Variety announcement is here

Chris Wilcha Wins Emmy for This American Life: Season Two!

Wilcha comes through with the win for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming. Congratulations to Wilcha and co-director Adam Beckman and all the other nominees!

Pineapple Express Officially A Blockbuster!

Not to brag, but David Gordon Green's summer stoner comedy is an official blockbuster.  After a massive opening weekend and solid following weeks, Pineapple now has an international gross of over $100 million.  Congrats to David and everyone involved with the film!

Chelsea in Creativity Top Production Companies 2008!

We made the Creativity 2008 Top Production Company List!  Here's a scan:

Alex Gibney's Gonzo - The New York Times Review

The A.O. Scott review of Alex Gibney’s latest film, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, is in, and it is a good one. He writes:

Gonzo, Thompson’s symbol for which was a two-thumbed fist clutching a peyote button, denotes a drug-fueled, madcap libertarianism, a pursuit of freedom to the very edge of good sense and beyond. But as Thompson first used the word, gonzo was an aurally suggestive, semantically vague adjective, and the noun it modified was, above all, journalist. And it is to Mr. Gibney’s great credit that while he pays due attention to the outsize, cartoonish celebrity persona Thompson fell back on when his literary powers began to wane, this film concentrates on the bold, innovative journalism that secured Thompson’s reputation and assures his immortality.

David Gordon Green's Summer Smash Pineapple Express

The latest feature from David Gordon Green is, shall we say, a departure from his previous films, but shows the equally talented comedic side of the director.  A classic buddy comedy with a stoner edge, the story follows Dale Denton and Saul Silver on the run from a vicious drug dealer after Dale (played by Seth Rogan) witnesses a murder.  Chelsea favorite James Franco plays Saul, a return to comedy for Franco and a character similar to his much-loved Daniel Desario from Freaks and Geeks.  Check out the trailer and get ready for an August 6th release!

Charles Mehling Shoots Jennifer Aniston for Smartwater

Here's the behind-the-scenes look at a classic Charles Mehling shoot (beautiful women, glamorous setting, etc.), Jennifer Aniston for Glaceau's Smartwater.