Hamlet 2 News

'Hamlet 2' Presents Sexy Jesus Sing-Along

July 11, 2008 10:07:45

In support to the upcoming comedy "Hamlet 2", Focus Features have brought forth a video clip of the movie's center musical piece, "Rock Me Sexy Jesus". What makes it even more special is that it is presented in a sing-along format enabling fans to double the fun.

Described to be a twisted "Grease" meets "Jesus Christ Superstar" musical interlude, "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" clip displays the scene in which Dana Marschz's drama students and himself perform this musical number during the stage play. In lights of typical video clip for a movie, the sing-along footage also let out scenes from the irreverent comedy.

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Five Rocking New Clips From 'Hamlet 2'

June 24, 2008 01:06:54

Giving future audience more chance in getting to know more about their upcoming irreverent comedy, Focus Features have brought out another round of newly released footages from "Hamlet 2". The new footages consist of five clips from the Andrew Fleming's movie and they give out more glimpses to some of the snippets that have been previewed through the trailers before.

Most of the clips run more than a minute, but two of them last about 30 to 50 seconds. In the first clip, viewers can see the scene from the musical number "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" which begins with three female teenagers sitting on a bed giving an introduction to the play. Then, Dana Marschz dresses in white robe acting to be Jesus descended to the stage under the amazement of the teenagers and others. Following that, the musical number begins.

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Hilarious Clip From 'Hamlet 2' Previewed

June 13, 2008 01:06:47

In support to the promotion of Andrew Fleming's forthcoming film "Hamlet 2", Focus Features have released a clip of the comedy tidbit. The snippet has been featured exclusively on Broadway World official page. It gives a chance for viewers to see upclose Steve Coogan's performance as Dana Marschz.

Displaying a short cut of the film's scene in which Marschz is standing in front of the class lecturing his drama students about meaning behind utterance in relation to literature, the video footage is an elaboration of the clip that has been shown through the previously released trailers. Amidst his lecture to prove a point, he kicks a trash bin, which accidentally knocks a student off her chair. Blamed by his other students, he tries to avoid being the guilty person by pointing that the mishap will be remembered forever due to its dramatic nature. The ludicrous clip can be seen via Broadway World.

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Interview: Comedian Steve Coogan Opens Up on 'Hamlet 2'

May 29, 2008 12:05:57

He played an eccentric inventor Phileas Fogg alongside Jackie Chan in "Around the World in 80 Days". He portrayed first Roman emperor Octavius in Ben Stiller-starring family comedy "Night at the Museum". Next, he is going to be seen as a failed actor turned high school drama teacher Dana Marschz in the upcoming comedy musical "Hamlet 2". However, before the Focus Features tidbit tickles the laughters out, Steve Coogan sat down to talk about the hit comedy movie at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.

Recently, the 42-year-old made time to discuss his involvement with the feature film project and the movie itself. In the interview, the actor who is going to be seen sharing the big screen once again with Stiller in "Tropic Thunder" chatted about various topics from his comedic inspiration, his preparation for the musical film to working with Elizabeth Shue and director/co-scribbler Andrew Fleming. The complete Q & A can be read below.

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Steve Coogan's 'Hamlet 2' Trailer on the Net

April 23, 2008 03:04:38

Following the release of its red band trailer earlier, the Focus Features' comedy "Hamlet 2" got its green band trailer outed online. The trailer takes the same amount of time to be viewed as its restricted version, which is about two and a half minutes.

Revealing the comedic side of the film starring Steve Coogan, the trailer begins with a character description of Dana Marschz stating that the failed actor turned to be a drama teacher only to find out that he is not that good in the profession either. As the trailer builds up, it is further revealed that in his effort to save his drama department from removal, he created a sequel to the famous Shakespeare play 'Hamlet 2'.

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'Choke', 'Henry Poole' and 'Hamlet 2' Marks Sundance's Major Deals

January 23, 2008 12:01:37

Ending the slow purchasing at Sundance, the three independent drama comedies "Choke", "Henry Poole is Here" and "Hamlet 2" marked the first three major acquisitions made at the film festival. Variety reported that on Tuesday, January 22, the deal for the three films has been closed as the three films have been picked up by major distributors.

The rights of "Choke" starring Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston has been bought by the company behind the success of "Juno", "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Napoleon Dynamite", Fox Searchlight. Reportedly, the film adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's novel has been valued for about $5 million. Meanwhile, the Overture Films which distributed "Mad Money" got their hands on Luke Wilson and Radha Mitchell's "Henry Poole" for $3.5 million.

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Catherine Keener Lands Starring Slot in Hamlet 2

September 11, 2007 01:09:29

Running her career quite smoothly this year, Catherine Keener has put one more starring role into her big screen resume. Variety has reported that the Oscar nominee is on her way to appear opposite Steve Coogan in a high school comedy entitled "Hamlet 2."

Story is said to focus on a teacher who tries to save his drama department by writing a sequel to William Shakespeare's "Hamlet." "Nancy Drew" helmer Andy Fleming is set to direct based on the script he wrote alongside Pam Brady, whose most recent writing work, "Hot Rod", currently is in theaters.

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