Opening in theaters on June 22nd is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, the new comedy from screenwriter Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist), which marks her directorial debut. The film stars Steve Carell (Get Smart), and Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method), as well as featuring an excellent cast of supporting actors that includes Connie Britton (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult), Rob Huebel (The Descendants), Melanie Lynskey (Touchback), T. J. Miller (Cloverfield), Gillian Jacobs (TV's Community), Adam Brody (Damsels in Distress), Derek Luke (Captain America: The First Avenger), William Peterson (Detachment), Martin Sheen (The Amazing Spider-Man). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with comedic actors Patton Oswalt and Rob Corddry about their work on Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. The talented comedians discussed the new film, what they would do if the world was really ending, why they wanted to be in the movie, working with Steve Carell, heroin, cotton candy, a noodle-baker, and the Dalai Lama getting laid.

Available on DVD and VOD beginning June 19th is the new zombie film Exit Humanity from director John Geddes (Scarce). The film stars Brian Cox (X2), Dee Wallace (E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial), Stephen McHattie (Watchmen), Bill Moseley (Army of Darkness), Jordan Hayes (House at the End of the Street), and newcomer Mark Gibson. 

IAR is proud to present an exclusive clip from Exit Humanity entitled "Nightmare."

Opening in theaters on June 22nd is a new 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures called Brave. The movie was directed by Mark Andrews (John Carter) and Brenda Chapman (The Prince of Egypt), and features the voice-acting of Kelly Macdonald (No Country for Old Men), Julie Walters (Gnomeo and Juliet), Billy Connolly (The X-Files: I Want to Believe), Emma Thompson (Men in Black 3), Kevin McKidd (Bunraku), Craig Ferguson (How to Train Your Dragon), Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2), and John Ratzenberger (Cars 2).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with Craig Ferguson to talk about his voice-work on Brave. The actor and late-night talk show host discussed the new film, the inspiration for his character's accent, what he's learned from voice-over acting that he has applied to the rest of his career, only wanting to do an "adequate job," Lord Macintosh's contentious relationship with his son, Pixar's interpretation of the Scottish landscape, and his favorite Pixar film ... besides Brave. 

Available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning June 19th is the comedy Jeff, Who Lives at Home from directing brothers Jay and Mark Duplass (Cyrus). The film stars Jason Segel (The Muppets) and Ed Helms (The Lorax) as Jeff and Pat, respectively, two brothers with nothing in common that find themselves drawn together in a series of random meetings and emotional revelations that will change their lives forever. In addition to Segel and Helms the movie features Judy Greer (The Descendants), Rae Dawn Chong (Commando), and Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon (That’s My Boy).

Last month, I had a chance to attend a party in Santa Monica celebrating the Blu-ray and DVD release of Jeff, Who Lives at Home. In attendance were directors Jay and Mark Duplass, as well as actress Judy Greer. I had an opportunity to speak with the extremely busy Mark Duplass, who also moonlights as an actor (Darling Companion, Your Sister’s Sister), and the lovely Ms. Greer about Jeff, Who Lives at Home, and the forthcoming Blu-ray and DVD.

Opening in theaters on June 22nd is Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, the new comedy from screenwriter Lorene Scafaria (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist), which marks her directorial debut. The film stars Steve Carell (Get Smart), and Keira Knightley (A Dangerous Method), as well as featuring an excellent cast of supporting actors that includes Connie Britton (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine), Patton Oswalt (Young Adult), Rob Huebel (The Descendants), Melanie Lynskey (Touchback), T. J. Miller (Cloverfield), Gillian Jacobs (TV's Community), Adam Brody (Damsels in Distress), Derek Luke (Captain America: The First Avenger), William Peterson (Detachment), Martin Sheen (The Amazing Spider-Man). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with actors T.J. Miller and Gillian Jacobs about their work on Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. The talented actors discussed the new film, how they would act if the world was really ending, their scene together in the movie, improvising, orgies, pretending to be on ecstasy, whittling wood, and TGI Friday's.

Opening in theaters on July 3rd is the highly anticipated reboot of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man series entitled The Amazing Spider-Man, which is based on the beloved Marvel Comics character. This time the film is directed by the aptly named Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer), and stars Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Emma Stone (Easy A), as Gwen Stacey, Rhys Ifans (Anonymous) as Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard, Denis Leary (The Thomas Crowne Affair) as Captain George Stacey, Martin Sheen (The Double) as Ben Parker, two-time Oscar-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias) as May Parker, Chris Zylka (Shark Night) as Flash Thompson, and Campbell Scott (Dying Young) and Embeth Davidtz (Army of Darkness) as Peter's parents. 

IAR's managing editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down exclusively with feature film editor Alan Edward Bell (Water For Elephants, (500) Days of Summer) to discuss his work on The Amazing Spider-Man. Bell talked about the new movie, preparing to edit a Spider-Man film, why Marc Webb was the perfect person to direct the project, how they made the web-slinger come alive on-screen, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone's performances, telling the "Untold Story" of Spider-Man, Peter Parker's parents, sticking to the mythology, Easter eggs, and how the film's ending will prepare fans for the inevitable sequel. 

Scheduled for release on May 17, 2013 is the highly anticipated Untitled Star Trek Sequel, a follow up to director J.J. Abrams (Super 8) extremely successful 2009 reboot of the beloved science fiction franchise.

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down and speak with producer/co-writer Alex Kurtzman (Transformers, Cowboys & Aliens) about the Untitled Star Trek Sequel at the Los Angeles press day for People Like Us, which marks Kurtzman's directorial debut. While we will be running our exclusive video interview with Kurtzman about his work on People Like Us closer to the film's June 29th release, we wanted to show you now what the producer/co-writer had to say about the upcoming Untitled Star Trek Sequel. 

Kurtzman discussed wrapping principle photography on the sequel, that Abrams "Killed it," asking the studio to not rush them and let them take their time to get it right, fan's expectations, creating a worthy villain for the film, and that a sequel is all about the bad guy. 

Available on DVD July 3rd is the new drama from first time director Lawrence Rock called The Forger. The film stars The Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island), Hayden Panettiere (Fireflies in the Garden), Lauren Bacall (To Have And Have Not), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), and Dina Eastwood (Mrs. Eastwood & Company). 

IAR is proud to present the exclusive premiere of a clip from The Forger entitled "Nothing But The Best." 

Though the man himself is far too low-key and cool to admit it, rest assured that 2012 is the Year of Mark Duplass.  Los Angelinos have the opportunity to participate in the the Duplass-O-mani firsthand this Friday.  IAR Managing Editor Jami Philbrick is hosting a screening of Your Sister's Sister, after which Philbrick moderates a Q&A with Duplass, who stars in the film alongside Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt.

Opening in theaters on June 15^th is the new independent comedy Your Sister’s Sister from acclaimed writer/director Lynn Shelton (Humpday). The film stars Shelton’s frequent collaborator actor/filmmaker Mark Duplass (Darling Companion, Jeff, Who Lives At Home), as well as actresses Emily Blunt (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Five Year Engagement), and Rosemarie DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married, Margaret).

IAR’s Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down and speak with filmmaker Lynn Shelton about her work on Your Sister’s Sister, as well as the status of her next film Touchy Feely. The filmmaker discussed her new movie, getting the idea for the plot from her frequent collaborator Mark Duplass, developing the script, Emily Blunt's previous improvising experience, DeWitt's impromptu airport meeting with Duplass, the status of her next film Touchy Feely, when it will be released, and why she decided to edit it herself.