Posts with tag "Jason Segel"

Jason Segel Reveals Photos That Made Him Lose Weight (Video)

Posted Jun 24th 2011 at 07:55 AM by AOL TV Editors

Astute fans of Jason Segel may have noticed that the actor seems to have slimmed down in his more recent public appearances. He confirmed that on 'Late Show' and even brought the pictures to prove it. The photos served as a sort of intervention for Segel. He'd gotten up to about 245 pounds, and was enjoying "the best food and booze anywhere," according to Segel, in New Orleans. ...

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New 'Muppets' Trailer Leaks Online

Posted Jun 19th 2011 at 02:01 PM by Christine Fenno

Why are there so many movies -- and trailers -- about muppets? Fans of Jim Henson's furry family last saw them on the big screen in 2005's bizarre Muppet version of 'The Wizard of Oz,' co-starring Ashanti. Since then, 'How I Met Your Mother' star Jason Segel has written his take on the genre, and it'll soon be time to play the music, and light the lights! The new plot has the old gang ...

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Amy Adams and Jason Segel in New 'Muppets' Movie Trailer

Posted May 23rd 2011 at 09:00 PM by Tracey Harrington McCoy

The first trailer for the highly anticipated Muppets movie, 'Green With Envy,' is here-and Amy Adams and Jason Segel play starring roles. In fact, the Muppets don't even make an appearance in the trailer until near the end. For the majority of the preview, it appears Adams and Segel are starring in cute little romantic comedy. But then Kermit and Miss Piggy make surprise appearances and it's ...

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Jason Segel Talks Muppets, 'Gulliver's Travels,' and His Favorite English Pub

Posted Dec 22nd 2010 at 02:45 PM by Nicki Gostin

Jason Segel, star of 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' is co-starring in this season's surefire family favorite, 'Gulliver's Travels,' along with Jack Black. The genial 30-year-old spoke to PopEater about shooting in England, helming the upcoming Muppets movie, and memories of his "odd" childhood. Had you read 'Gulliver's Travels' before you shot the movie? I read it in ...

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Video: Jason Segel Introduces the Muppet He Created

Posted Dec 22nd 2010 at 12:01 AM by AOL TV Editors

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Jason Segel has been passionate about the Muppets since he was small. And now he gets to be a part of the Muppets legacy as he is writing and directing their big-screen comeback in the upcoming movie 'The Muppets'. Segel was on the 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' when he revealed that during the first table read of the script, the Muppets were brought in to perform ...

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Jack Black and Jason Segel's Rockin' Christmas Jam

Posted Dec 12th 2010 at 01:48 PM by Christine Fenno

Professional actors and wannabe rock legends Jack Black and Jason Segel were filming 'Gulliver's Travels' (opening Dec. 22) when they were apparently overcome with Christmas spirit and decided to go into the recording studio. It's no glossy 'Glee' duet, but the pair bring gritty gusto to their harmonious cover of Bing Crosby and David Bowie's 1977 single 'Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy.' ...

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Quips & Quotes: March 27, 2010

Posted Mar 27th 2010 at 08:26 AM by Caitlin McCormack

In this day of celebrity entourages and PR protection, it's rare for a star to make a false statement. But Hollywood is nowhere near perfect, and every so often its peeps will make an off-colour comment or reveal more than they intended to. We keep you informed of the most noteworthy Tinseltown talk with our weekly installment of celebrity Quips & Quotes. This week: Amy Winehouse ...