Judd Apatow Will Keep It Coming!

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There is no question that Judd Apatow is hot right now, but now we can guarantee that he'll remain front and center for years to come.

The filmmaker has just signed a big bucks deal with Universal to write and direct three films!

Universal Pictures chairman David Linde says that "it was a true mutual enthusiasm to really cement a relationship. Linde goes on to say that Apatow "has become a cornerstone for what this company prides itself on, which is excellence in comedies," and that he is "one of the most responsible filmmakers that this company works with. He is always on budget, he is always on time."

Apatow has directed three films for Universal: The 40-Year-Old-Virgin (2005), which grossed $177 million worldwide, Knocked Up (2007) which grossed a whopping $219 million worldwide, and the upcoming film Funny People, which expects a strong box office performance. He also produced Forgetting Sarah Marshall and is currently in production on Get Him To The Greek, both for Universal.

With the new contract, Apatow may produce projects elsewhere, but those penned and directed by him will be done at Universal. To date, he has produced six films for Columbia, including Year One, Pineapple Express, and Superbad.

Congrats, big guy!

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jul 31, 2009 at 7:15 pm / Email this »

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14 comments to “Judd Apatow Will Keep It Coming!”

AntonioDaBest says – reply to this

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cool,i like all his movies,and I know he will make some good flicks in the future
PrinceD says – reply to this

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I want to see funny people everything jude apatow does is deliciously hilarious he's so fucking great with every movie he does
Notmybowlofrice says – reply to this

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we realy don't need stupid filmakers like apatow–we want intelligent films, for crying out loud!!!!!!!!!
UrbestNightmare says – reply to this

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I LOVE his wifey, she's F@ucking hilarious!
CoinOperatedGirl says – reply to this

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Ahh, I love Apatow and his 'jew crew'. I'm not big on comedy but I do love his movies.
iluvselenagomezsomuch says – reply to this

6

leslie mann mentioned my name on jimmy kimmel's show!
SamiJames says – reply to this

7

Yay! Love him and his whole crew-I look forward to his future projects.
Nostradamus says – reply to this

8

He looks stoned to the bone
StaceyMichelle says – reply to this

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woooo i love apatow
femme-elle says – reply to this

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love you judd! and your wife
Snarky404 says – reply to this

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I saw a trailer for Funny People and the only name it mentioned was Apatow. None of the cast members were mentioned. A big ego centric. And I find his films to be juvenile and formulaic. Do something different.
Jezze says – reply to this

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Get much sleep, Judd? Poor guy's eyes are so red!
PBateman says – reply to this

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He's carved out a nice niche for himself. Congrats and take a deep breath, then exhale.
Cottonquinn says – reply to this

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I'm burned out on this guy but "40 Year Old Virgin" and "Stepbrothers" were great.