‘Bernie’ has Jack Black and director Richard Linklater reuniting for the first time since their 2006 smash hit ‘School of Rock’. This true-life comedic drama follows a mortician (Jack Black) who falls for a much older lady (Shirley MacLaine). Bernie will open the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 16th.

SYNOPSIS: In the tiny, rural town of Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede was one of the town’s most beloved residents.  He taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Everyone loved and appreciated Bernie, so it came as no surprise when he befriended Marjorie Nugent, an affluent widow who was as well known for her sour attitude as her fortune. Bernie frequently traveled with Marjorie and even managed her banking affairs. Marjorie quickly became fully dependant on Bernie and his generosity and Bernie struggled to meet her increasing demands. Bernie continued to handle her affairs, and the townspeople went months without seeing Marjorie. The people of Carthage were shocked when it was reported that Marjorie Nugent had been dead for some time, and Bernie Tiede was being charged with the murder.

In this dark comedy, director Richard Linklater captures all the hilarity, friendliness, eccentricity and absolute strangeness of small-town Texas life.  Jack Black plays Bernie Tiede, Shirley MacLaine plays Mrs. Nugent, and Matthew McConaughey plays the town’s blustery real-life District Attorney, Danny Buck Davidson, who was determined to get to the bottom of the crime.  Co-written by Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth, BERNIE is a Mandalay Vision and Wind Dancer Films production.

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Angelina Jolie and the cast of ‘Kung Fu Panda 2′ arrive at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival today looking … thin. She’s just so tiny! I’m also very underwhelmed with her outfit. I don’t know – combined with her long, brown hair, it was just too much of the same color.

Sidenote: I watched Angelina Jolie on the Today Show this morning – and she’s very touchy-feely with Jack Black! Watch the video below.

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Actor Jack Black has been slated to host the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The show will premiere live on Saturday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m.

“Jack Black is the perfect mix of comedy, rock and star-power that will set the tone for an amazing show,” said Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development. Nickelodeon/MTV Kids and Family Group and Executive Producer of the show.

“Jack is always an exciting host because of his unpredictability, incredible comedic timing and ability to connect with our audience. We’re really excited to have him back.”

He will be a great host. Here’s a list of this years nominees.

TELEVISION
Favorite TV Show
Big Time Rush
iCarly
The Suite Life on Deck
Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite Reality Show
American Idol
America’s Funniest Home Videos
America’s Got Talent
Wipeout

Favorite TV Actor
Joe Jonas
Nick Jonas
Cole Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse

Favorite TV Actress
Miranda Cosgrove
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Victoria Justice

Funniest TV Sidekick
David Henrie
Jennette McCurdy
Noah Munck
Brenda Song

Favorite Cartoon
The Penguins of Madagascar
Phineas & Ferb
Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated
SpongeBob SquarePants

SPORTS
Favorite Male Athlete
Peyton Manning
Shaquille O’Neal
Michael Phelps
Shaun White

Favorite Female Athlete
Danica Patrick
Lindsey Vonn
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Favorite Movie
Alice in Wonderland
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
The Karate Kid

Favorite Movie Actor
Jack Black (Gulliver’s Travels)
Johnny Depp (Alice in Wonderland)
Dwayne Johnson (Tooth Fairy)
Jaden Smith (The Karate Kid)

Favorite Movie Actress
Miley Cyrus (The Last Song)
Ashley Judd (Tooth Fairy)
Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1)

Favorite Animated Movie
Despicable Me
How to Train Your Dragon
Shrek Forever After
Toy Story 3

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Tim Allen (Toy Story 3)
Cameron Diaz (Shrek Forever After)
Tom Hanks (Toy Story 3)
Eddie Murphy (Shrek Forever After)

Favorite Butt-Kicker
Steve Carell (Despicable Me)
Jackie Chan (The Karate Kid)
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2)
Will Ferrell (Megamind)

Favorite Music Group
Big Time Rush
Black Eyed Peas
Jonas Brothers
Lady Antebellum

Favorite Male Singer
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Jay-Z
Usher

Favorite Female Singer
Miley Cyrus
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift

Favorite Song
“Baby” (by Justin Bieber, featuring Ludacris)
“California Gurls” (by Katy Perry, featuring Snoop Dogg)
“Hey, Soul Sister” (by Train)
“Mine” (by Taylor Swift)

Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Dork Diaries
Vampire Academy series
Witch and Wizard series

Favorite Videogame
Just Dance 2
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
Super Mario Galaxy 2

Maybe I am just a big kid at heart, but I actually really enjoy the Kids’ Choice Awards. Will you tune in?

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Jack Black and son’s, Samuel Jason “Sammy” Black and Thomas David Black, attend a friends birthday party at a Studio City park , where they have fun playing with balloons and bubbles.

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Jack Black stars in the new 3D film adaptation of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’.

Black plays a magazine mailroom clerk who talks his way into writing a piece on the Bermuda Triangle. Upon arriving, he gets sucked into a secret world — called Lilliput — where he’s much bigger than the native inhabitants.

The supporting cast looks more interesting to me than Black, who – to me plays the same character in every single movie. I love Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. Maybe they can make this movie more than just another “Jack Black” film.

Check out the exclusive ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ trailer debut, and then see the movie when it opens on Dec. 22.

Cannes Film Festival is right around the corner, and promo posters for upcoming movies like “Gulliver’s Travels,” starring Jack Black and Emily Blunt being put up.

Movie Plot: Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver (Black) takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens. Directed by Rob Letterman (Monsters vs Aliens) and is set to hit theaters (in 3-D of course!) on December 22nd.

Picutred: Jack Black (Jack Black, dressed up as the hero of “Brutal Legend,” roadie Eddie Riggs. To complete the look, Jack had a muscle suit, a head banger’s wig and a “Brutal Legend” t-shirt.) Also pictured, Alessandra Ambrosio.

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