Although we all already know how scruffy Seth Rogen looks and how gorgeous Elizabeth Banks is, we still haven’t officially seen the two together in a photo from the upcoming Kevin Smith movie Zack and Miri Make a Porno. USA Today has the first look all wrapped up in a very interesting article titled “If the title says ‘Porno,’ will moviegoers say ‘no thanks’?”. But as they go on to say, the edgier a comedy is, the better it is (and the better it performs), at least in today’s time. With that said, whether you’re a Kevin Smith man or not, it’s time to jump ahead and take a look at the first new photo from Zack and Miri.

Rogen and Banks star as Zack and Miri (respectively), two “broke friends who embrace their desperation by making their own X-rated tape to pay off their debts. In the process, they uncover romantic feelings for each other.” Beyond that, who knows what other shenanigans will take place in Smith’s comedy. Also co-starring are (of course) Jason Mewes, Jeff Anderson, Tom Savini, and even Traci Lords.

USA Today does bring up a very interesting point about the title, but Smith himself isn’t too worried, saying “we’re just hoping that by the time the movie comes out, if the marketing people do their jobs right, it’s a word that people will kind of get over.”

On the other hand, Jeff Block, an “analyst with movie tracking firm Exhibitor Relations” praises it, saying “It’s one of the best titles of the year. It sells the film for exactly what it is.” He goes on to explain that Smith has a dependable fan base and that “They’ll follow him anywhere. I don’t think anything is too risqué for Kevin Smith fans.”

Without much to go on besides a simple story explanation and perfect cast, this is already near the top of my list of highly anticipated movies for this year. I’m thinking, like Superbad, it’ll hit on all the perfect “sex comedy” notes yet still remain a true Kevin Smith film, and that I truly can’t wait for.

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Oh man, everybody is fucking everybody these days and it’s barely as exciting as it sounds. These celebrity fueled musical bits inspired by Sarah Silverman’s clever little “I’m Fucking Matt Damon” video and her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel’s response, “I’m fucking Ben Affleck” will probably be poppin’ up everywhere.

Now, in what appears to be a viral marketing effect for Kevin Smith’s new movie Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Kevin Smith, Elizabeth Banks and Seth Rogan have created a parody video with a couple laughs you haven’t already had. Most noticeable, the last scene with Kevin Smith and M. Night Shyamalan’s director credit.

Jason Mewes and ex-porn-star Traci Lords make brief appearances.

Watch Elizabeth Banks is Fucking Seth Rogan:

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Article from D Theatre

Movie Babe of the Day: Elizabeth Banks
Betty Brant has our Spider sense a tinglin’.
by Daniel Phillips

February 14, 2008 - Mini Bio: Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, actress and Babe of the Day Elizabeth Banks began her career appearing in television shows like Sex in the City, Third Watch and Law and Order, before she finally swung (pun intended) onto the big screen in the hugely-successful Spider-Man films. Banks starred as Daily Bugle receptionist Betty Brant in all three-blockbuster installments of the Spider-Man franchise, and though her role was relatively minor, her turn as Betty Brant helped catapult Banks to success on both the small and big screens.

After a supporting role in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can in 2002, Banks’ breakout role came in the hit comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin, where she nearly stole the show as Beth, the sex-crazed bookstore employee.

After starring turns in the football underdog movie Invincible and the over-the-top horror film Slither, Banks made a splash on the small screen once again with a recurring role in Scrubs, where she played the love interest of J.D. (Zack Braff). In her latest film, Banks plays opposite Rachel Weisz and Isla Fisher in the romantic comedy Definitely, Maybe also starring Ryan Reynolds.

Best Work:
Scrubs, The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Upcoming Projects:
Banks is slated to appear in a number of films, including A Tale of Two Sisters, The H-Man Cometh, and Starship Dave.

From IGN