He Got Paid How Much For ‘The Hangover 3?’

Ken Jeong has come a long way from his doctor days. He made his first appearance as the hilarious OBGYN in “Knocked Up.”

News reports state that the famed actor earned $5 million for the third rendition of “The Hangover.” The amount is a lot, but not too shocking considering he certainly makes the theater laugh.

The third film is expected to pull in close to $73 million its opening weekend.

This One’s For the Grads

To save his job as an employment agent, former musician William (Willie K) must get a job for Merton (EicGilliom), a bumbling man-child who surfs every day in a place where there are no waves.

Meanwhile, William’s long-time girlfriend, Laura (Carolyn Omine), cooks up a half0baked scheme to drag her man to the alter. Fueling the con is a colourful cast of islanders including a traffic cop, (Augie T), a tourist (Jake Shimabukuro) and cameos by Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers and Willie Nelson.

Written/directed by Maui’s Brian Kohne, Get a Job “is a name dropper’s delight–a who’s who of Hawaiian musicians and entertainers” (Hawaii Tribune-Herald) with a tropical soundtrack by the award-winning Barefoot Natives. It’s a multicultural plate-lunch of surprise and hilarity certain to leave you smiling and hungry for more!

Melissa McCarthy Fires Extra on Set

Melissa McCarthy took action on the set of “Tammy” when one of the extras got a little too close with her child.

According to reports from TMZ, the extra forcefully “grabbed” McCarthy’s daughter on set. “Tammy” is a comedy starring McCarthy about a woman who is forced to take a road trip with her alcoholic grandmother.

Melissa McCarthy was saddened by her need to take action on the set while filming her movie. McCarthy’s reps have not released any further details regarding the incident.

 

 

Check Out Chevy Chase in “Not Another Not Another Movie”

Follows a struggling movie studio that’s willing to do anything to make a mint – even if it means ruining their reputation, and running the movie industry into the ground.

A spoof on Hollywood, “Not Another Not Another Movie” is a guaranteed knee-slapper. When Sunshine Studios realizes that it is steps away from bankruptcy, the gang teams up to produce a single movie with the hopes of putting the studio in the green again.

Watch to see if Chevy Chase and the rest of the studios can pull off one last big hit!

Travolta to Move Forward with Gotti Biopic

“Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father” is finally hitting the production stages. Since 2010, John Gotti has been working diligently to get the story of his father to the big screen, and now it is finally happening.

John Travolta is set to play Gotti in the film, alongside his actually wife who will play Victoria Gotti. Anthony Hopkins will also be a part of the gang.

The latest announcements about the film were made at Cannes this year. The film is scheduled to begin filming in New York this September.

 

 

‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Tops the Charts

‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ hit the top of the box office this weekend. The movie earned $84.1 million, falling just below the $100 million expectations that Paramount Pictures hoped to obtain.

‘Iron Man 3′ took the second place slot, bringing its total gross to $337.1 million.

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ slipped to third place, adding $35.2 million to its gross total. Due to mixed reviews, the film has yet to match its reported budget of $105 million.

 

NEW on BIGSTAR This Week

The Chosen One“: A man finally finds faith in himself after the rest of world puts its faith in him; the sole being on earth who can save mankind from its own destruction – The Chosen One.

Holiday Engagement“: Thirty-something Hillary Burns has spent her life trying to get the approval of her parents, most specifically her judgmental mother, Meredith Burns, thus far without success. Part of that approval for Hillary is to marry the right man. That’s why Hillary is so happy that she is engaged to successful lawyer Jason King, who she will bring home to meet the family for the first time at their Thanksgiving get-together weekend in a week’s time.

Lovers and Liars“: A presumptuous American actress falls for a handsome Italian banker before embarking on the misadventure of a lifetime in this comedy of errors starring Goldie Hawn and Giancarlo Giannini. Anita (Hawn) is an American actress vacationing in Rome. When the free-spirited screen star sets her sights on a friendly banker named Guido (Giannini) who’s currently en route to visit his ailing father, she agrees to join him on his trip without realizing that her handsome traveling companion is a married man.

The Assistants“: They are the eyes and ears of Hollywood. Every script, every contract, every birthday card passes through their hands. They know every actor’s price. They know every agent’s weak spot. They know which producers are having affairs and with whom. If they ever pooled their resources there’s nothing they couldn’t do.

Genre for the Weekend: Most Popular

Bones“: The heart breaking coming of age story of four teens growing up in 1989 blue collar New York, and the bond that would tie them together for life.

Tracing Cowboys“: A classic road movie, Tracing Cowboys tells the story of two individuals searching for their own identity, while separated from each other. Ethan is a young Englishman obsessed with his hero John Wayne and intent on becoming a Country and Western singer. When his girlfriend Debi leaves without explanation, Ethan travels down to Mexico during the festival of the Day of the Dead intent on finding her.

Tom Wolfe Gets Back to Blood“: Tom Wolfe spent several years researching his new novel, Back to Blood, in Miami. This documentary goes behind the iconic white suit to show what makes this master author and journalist tick. The man behind Bonfire of the Vanities, the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test and the Right Stuff shows that even in his 80s, he hasn’t lost his touch.

Conned“: The Boston Underworld is too small for all of them. And there’s only one big prize left. It’s about to go under. All the smart operators have gone to jail, and all that’s left behind are the eccentric whacks and nut jobs deemed unworthy of being put behind bars.

Check Out Tommy Lee Jones in “In the Electric Mist”

 

In the Electric Mist“: Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film.

At the same time, after Elrod Sykes, the star of the film, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafalaya Swamp near the movie set, Robicheaux starts another investigation, believing the corpse to be the remains of a black man who he saw being murdered 35 years before.

Date Night Pick of the Week: “Circus Rosaire”

Not your average date night movie, “Circus Rosaire” will take you behind-the-scenes of the circus world. If you and and your significant other love animals, then you will both enjoy this unique award-winning film.

Story of the Rosaire family, a 9th generation family of circus performers known for their unique and respectful manner of performing with animals, as they struggle to maintain their family heritage and adapt to the modern world of entertainment.