Having already worked for the animation department of DreamWorks pictures with Kung Fu Panda and, more recently, Monsters vs. Aliens, Seth Rogen is about to headline a new film of theirs, titled Boo U, according to THR.

The film has a concept which sounds very similar to Monsters, Inc., the Pixar film from 2001, because the plot has Rogen’s character, a ghost, returning to school to learn how to be better at scaring. The plot similarities feel just a little too close to feel entirely comfortable with, at least for me. The film will be directed by Tony Leondis, who directed Igor from a few years ago, and it will be in 3D (but, come on, you knew that).

I don’t really keep up with DreamWorks animation, with Kung Fu Panda being the most recent movie of theirs that I’ve seen, although I heard good things about How to Train Your Dragon. I just think that this plot sounds too much like Monsters, Inc. for me to be comfortable.  Assuming that they can try something a little different, any similarities shouldn’t be of great concern.

What do you think of the idea behind the project, and are the similarities to Monsters, Inc. too similar for you?

No, this isn’t a Pineapple Express reunion. Although we may be getting one. James Franco and Seth Rogen have two big separate films coming out and we have first looks for both. First up is for Rupert Wyatt‘s (The Escapist) upcoming Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes. You can see James Franco, Freida Pinto, and Andy Serkis (in his motion capture performance suite and camera for facial movements) below via Just Jared. WETA is developing the photo-realistic apes using Avatar-like technology. Read the full story

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Even though it won’t come out til March, Greg Mottola’s Paul, a comedy about two traveling geeks (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) who encounter an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen).

Here’s the official synopsis (via /Film):

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/Film has reported several release date shifts from Universal, the most notable of which is certainly the continuing delay of George Nolfi‘s The Adjustment Bureau. The film’s trailer, which debuted online in mid-May, impressed me quite a bit, so the fact that the release date is now March 4th, 2011 (previously scheduled as September 17th, 2010) will no doubt bring negative buzz to the surface. The report identifies a series of steady rumors which are all saying the same thing: The movie just isn’t that good. Considering the Philip K. Dick source material, as well as the mutual appeal of lead performers Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, this is rather surprising to me. Did anyone else see this coming?

The other films mentioned in the report include Greg Mottola‘s science-fiction-comedy Paul, starring Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, and Sigourney Weaver. There were some lofty hopes for a late 2010 release, but an official date has now been set for March 18th, 2011. I am curious to see how this film shapes out, as it is Mottola‘s follow-up to Adventureland, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite romantic tales in recent years.

The last group of films with release date changes include the following:

• Devil (previously titled The Night Chronicles: Devil): September 17th, 2010
• The Dark Fields: January 21st, 2011
• Skyline: November 12th, 2010
• Kids in America: December 3rd, 2010
• Sanctum: February 4th, 2011

Which of these films are you anticipating the most?

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When the trailer for the Seth Rogen-starring, Michel Gondry-directed The Green Hornet was released, most people, including myself, found it to looked like a generic action movie that offered nothing new and seemed like a waste of the time of all the talent involved. And, if you, like me, didn’t like that trailer, there’s really no reason to watch the international trailer that is posted below. Why? Because it’s the same basic footage, with tidbits of new material interspersed throughout (via ScreenRant):

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After (almost) premiering on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Yahoo has put up the trailer for Michel Gondry‘s The Green Hornet. The superhero action comedy stars Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Cameron Diaz, Edward James Olmos, David Harbour, Analeigh Tipton, Edward Furlong and Tom Wilkinson. It was also written by Superbad and Pineapple Express partners Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. We showed you the first official photos earlier today, now check out the full trailer below. Read the full story

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THR is reporting that Sony Pictures is giving The Green Hornet IMAX treatment alongside regular 2D and 3D release when it hits theaters this January. The Toronto-based Imax will “digitally re-master the 3D version of the comic book actioner, complete with visual-effects shots, for its super-sized screens.” We can also expect the first trailer to premiere on Jimmy Kimmel June 21st. Read the full story

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Could those unfavorable remarks about Michel Gondry‘s The Green Hornet being “a disaster” be true? Although they were reportedly untrue, Sony Pictures has yanked the picture out of a prime December 22nd release and pushed it to January 14th, 2011. Their reason is for post-converting it to 3D. If a terrible post-conversion for Clash of the Titans only takes 2 months, we can only hope they can do a much better job in 9 months. Read the full story

Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall have joined the cast of Summit/Mandate’s now untitled comedy that was formerly known as I’m With Cancer.

Starring Seth Rogen, James McAvoy, Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard the film is due to start shooting later this month in Vancouver. Read the full story

An untitled Seth Rogen and James McAvoy comedy has been acquired by Summit Entertainment.  The film, which was previously called I’m With Cancer, is amassing a bit of a starry cast including Rogen, McAvoy, Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard. Summit’s president of production Erik Feig had promising remarks on the film:

It’s rare to find a script that has you laughing and crying in equal measure, or a cast and director as perfectly suited to get the tone of this unique and moving film as perfectly right. [The Wrap]

The film will be directed by Johnathan Levine (The Wackness) and the screenplay was written by Will Reiser. No word yet on the plot.  Production is set to begin this month.

Dramedy?  Is this a safe foray?  How will McAvoy do alongside Rogen?