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Jason Kent BatemanBirth Date :
January 14, 1969Birth Place :
Rye, New YorkSpouse :
Amanda Anka (actress, since July 03, 2001)Claim to fame :
As Michael Bluth in FOX television comedy "Arrested Development" (2003)
Celebrities Gather in L.A. for 'Up in the Air' Premiere
December 01, 2009 04:12:01"Up in the Air" celebrated the imminent premiere date with an event held at Los Angeles' Mann's Village Theater on Monday, November 30. From the cast to crew to celebrity guests, the event welcomed them all on the red carpet to pose for the photographers as well as sign autographs for fans waiting on the sideline.
Stars coming to the premiere wore dark suits in majority, including the lead actor George Clooney who was accompanied by model girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis and mother Nina Warren. Clooney greeted the crowd, shook hands with Cheech Marin and posed with CEO of Viacom Sumner Redstone, CEO of Paramount Brad Grey and director Jason Reitman.
L.A. Premiere of 'Couples Retreat' Glimmers With Stars
October 06, 2009 02:10:00Four days before the romantic comedy opens wide in theaters, Universal Pictures has presented the U.S. premiere of "Couples Retreat". On Monday, October 5, the studio rolled down red carpet in front of Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles to welcome celebrities arriving for the special screening event.
Most of the major cast members, Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, Faizon Love and Kali Hawk, made time to attend the premiere. Bateman was accompanied by his wife Amanda Anka, while Vaughn came with his father Vernon Vaughn, who also played a part in the movie.
Video: A-List Celebrities' Pledges of Service to President-Elect Barack Obama
January 20, 2009 09:01:52A number of notable Hollywood celebrities speak out their pledges to the U.S. president-elect Barack Obama in a video, which is made by MySpace in partnership with Ashton Kutcher's Katalyst Media. "We are honored to be working with MySpace to rally the entertainment industry to answer President-elect Barack Obama's call to service," Ashton explains in a statement. "The Presidential Pledge is a platform for people across the nation and throughout the world to make a first-person commitment of service to our new president, articulating a specific intent or action to become an agent of positive change."
Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Nicole Richie, Kevin Connolly, Jason Bateman, Dakota Fanning and Molly Sims are among the stars featured in the video. Each of them has different pledges from one another, as for Courteney and David, the pair pledges to help supporting the hungers by feeding them and helping the local food bank. Dakota, meanwhile, pledges to never stop "learning and growing each day and every day."
Car Wreckages and Ambulance Highlighting 'Hancock' L.A. Premiere
July 01, 2008 03:07:18Less than two days before "Hancock" starts screening in the theaters across the U.S., Columbia Pictures have rolled down red carpet in Hollywood. In celebration to the Los Angeles premiere of the forthcoming action movie, the special first screening event was held on Monday, June 30 at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre and it was made merrier with a uniquely designed red carpet.
Giving a memorable night, the premiere saw many Hollywood stars strolling down the red carpet which is designed with broken down cars tumbled on top of each other and an emergency service ambulance along its side. Among the cast and crew making special appearance were director Peter Berg, Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.
Jason Bateman and Allison Janney Cheer "Juno" Up
February 23, 2007 10:02:26
Constructing a promising cast lineup, Jason Bateman and Allison Janney have both given their agreement to take part in Mandate Picture's coming-of-age flick "Juno", set to be released under Fox Searchlight Pictures banner.
Joining the likes of Ellen Page, Jennifer Garner, and Michael Cera, Bateman will portray an emotionally stunted husband of Garner's character while Janney is plotted to play the stepmother of the titular character, played by Page. Meanwhile, Cera has already been billed as Juno's loyal best friend.
Peter Berg and Jason Bateman Tune In to "Jazz"
January 17, 2007 12:01:46
Finding each other being gathered up again in one screen after "Smokin' Aces", Peter Berg and Jason Bateman are set to star together once more in "White Jazz", the sequel to the 1997 "L.A Confidential", the film's director Joe Carnahan told Rope of Silicon.
A Warner Independent Pictures production, the picture is based on James Ellroy's novel of the same title which revolves around the daily work of Lieutenant David "Dave" Klein and his involvement with the dark side of the L.A.P.D. Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has already been billed to play the character.
"He Comes" for Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron
December 21, 2006 11:12:09
Sure constructing a real high-profile cast, Columbia Pictures' superhero drama "Tonight, He Comes" has successfully added Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron into its cast, Production Weekly has reported.
Accompanying Will Smith in the lineup, Bateman is billed as a corporate public relations consultant who revamps the image of Smith's character in his effort to repay the hero for rescuing him. Meanwhile, Theron will play Bateman's alluring wife whom the hero is secretly romancing.
More Joining "Arthur and the Invisibles" Company
November 28, 2006 02:11:26
The already-starry cast of "Arthur and the Invisibles" no doubt gets remarkably brighter by now as six more stars have reportedly been picked up to lend their voices in the project.
The latest addition includes big names consisting of Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Anthony Anderson, Chazz Palminteri, Jason Bateman, plus Jimmy Fallon. All thereby are joining the likes of Madonna, David Bowie, and Snoop Dogg who have already included in the list to voice Princess Selenia, Maltazard, and Max, respectively.
Jason Bateman and Wife Welcome First Baby
October 31, 2006 02:10:35
Life is now complete for Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka. The couple has just welcomed the arrival of their first child, a daughter, on Saturday October 28th.
The newlyborn, named Francesca Nora Bateman, was born in Los Angeles, the actor's rep, Cara Tripicchio has confirmed.
Jennifer Garner Rushed to the Hospital After Collapsing
August 14, 2006 09:08:56
One more actress becomes the victim of the burning heat. Still remember the dehydration happened to Lindsay Lohan? Now it is Jennifer Garner who got collapsed in the arid Arizona desert.
The actress was there filming "The Kingdom," which also stars Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper and Jason Bateman when the dry heat caused her to pass out. Fortunately, she's okay now.
Jason Bateman to Go Into "The Kingdom"
May 11, 2006 04:05:47
As for Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, and Chris Cooper they have all signed on to star in the forthcoming drama thriller "The Kingdom". Meanwhile, Jason Bateman has just joined those already on-board cast.
"The Kingdom", which story revolves around a deadly bombing attack that targets Americans working in a Middle Eastern country, and the US government's counterterrorist response, will be directed by Peter Berg and is scheduled for a June start date.
Jason Bateman Is in Mr. Magorium's Wonder
February 07, 2006 11:02:46One more person added to the cast of "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." Actor Jason Bateman has joined Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman to star in the upcoming comedy drama flick which will be directed by Zach Helm and starts shooting next month.
The film tells the story of a toy store owner who tries to lift the spirits of his depressed store manager by bequeathing her the shop. As of Bateman, he's set to play a precocious accountant hired to ascertain the establishment's worth.
