Jesse Eisenberg

Will the real Mark Zuckerberg please stand up

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:59:00 -0700

The Olympic commentators had a lot under their belts, so it's understandable they would occasionally make mistakes. But Saturday, they mistook an actor for the man he played in a movie, leading to yet another use of the hashtag #NBCFail.

Jesse Eisenberg fights for parrots after playing one

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:00:00 -0700

The star is speaking out about animal rights, at the same time he is busy shooting Rio 2.

To Rome with Love movie review: absurd fantasy fulfillment

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:33:00 -0700

Everyone has a secret fantasy. Some are simple and others are, well, complicated. Set in the eternal city of Rome, four comedic vignettes explore the fantasies of some average people, some American and some Italian. Woody himself returns to acting as a newly retired opera director yearning to leave his mark on the world, even if it requires convincing a mortician to sing in the shower.

Jesse Eisenberg makes a special delivery in 30 Minutes or Less

Chris Jordan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:05:00 -0700

Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari star as unlikely bank robbers in 30 Minutes or Less.

Rodrigo Santoro showcases Rio hospitality

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:47:00 -0700

As I meet Rio star Rodrigo Santoro, it becomes immediately clear this man is a huge superstar in Brazil. Santoro is a well established actor in Hollywood too, but in his home country, he is Brad Pitt huge. As I take my seat alongside the actor, who stars currently in the film Rio, there are hundreds of locals gathered behind us, simply to watch Santoro talk.

Rio premiere: From Rio to Hollywood!

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:23:00 -0700

SheKnows takes you all over the world for two premieres of the new Fox animated film Rio. First, our Senior Entertainment Editor Joel D. Amos journeyed to Rio to attend the world premiere of the film, the first ever held in the Brazilian city. Then, one of our contributing entertainment writers, Kim Grundy, worked the U.S. premiere of Rio at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. We bring you the full report from all corners of the globe.

Rio movie review

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:32:00 -0700

Rio sucks you in from the opening moments. You don’t have to have been to Rio to appreciate the impeccable work of the animation team behind Rio and the marvel that is their creation. The film opens with a spanning shot of Sugarloaf and eventually a pull-back past the beaches into the jungle. It’s as real as being there and that is only the beginning of how Rio rocks.

Leslie Mann talks postpartum depression and parenting teens

Kim Grundy — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0700

Leslie Mann has starred in hit movies such as Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin and voices a character in the new movie Rio, but one of the roles she cherishes the most is that of being a mom. The actress and wife of director Judd Apatow opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression and how she finds the balance between work and family.

Jamie Foxx and Will.i.am visit us in Rio

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:45:00 -0700

We’re hanging out on the beach in Rio and who should we run into? Jamie Foxx and Will.i.am are in the South American city for the world premiere of Rio, their new animated film. Will.i.am and Foxx were swarmed by the Brazilian press at the premiere, but we have them all to ourselves on Copacabana beach for an exclusive video interview.

Sergio Mendes and Taio Cruz explore Rio

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:43:00 -0700

Sergio Mendes is not only a legend here in Brazil, but worldwide as the hitmaker is intertwined in music history on so many levels. For one, he is the "M" in A&M Records and its roster of artists ranks among the world’s bestselling performers. Then, there are his own hits, including The Look of Love and Brasil 66, plus the work he has done with legendary artists from Frank Sinatra to Justin Timberlake.

Leslie Mann chats Rio and motherhood in Hollywood

Kim Grundy — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:58:00 -0700

Being an actress in Hollywood is a family affair for Leslie Mann, who voices the part of Linda in the upcoming animated movie Rio. The hilarious and wonderful mother of two has starred in blockbusters such as Knocked Up and 40 Year Old Virgin, and opens up about everything from working with her kids on-set, her director husband Judd Apatow and even her secret to preventing stretch marks!

Anne Hathaway dishes Rio

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:09:00 -0700

After dazzling us with her dramatic onscreen acting prowess for years now, it is refreshing to see Anne Hathaway get a little animated in Fox’s new family film, Rio.

Jesse Eisenberg flies to Rio

Joel D. Amos — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:45:00 -0700

Jesse Eisenberg may star as a rare blue macaw in the Fox animated instant classic Rio, but he, just like "us," took a plane to Rio. We’re sitting on the world famous Copacabana beach in Rio interviewing the cast of Rio, and The Social Network star is up first for the SheKnows Brazilian spotlight!

Rio gets animated: Flying like Blu

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:40:00 -0700

SheKnows went to Rio for the world premiere of Fox's charming animated film Rio. We are thrilled to give our readers a taste of what’s coming, from our exclusive video interviews with the cast including Jamie Foxx, Will.i.am, Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway, to a treat of a video that is yours truly jumping off of one of Rio’s highest peaks with nothing but a parachute. We put you above the city to give you a feel of the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most excellent cities.

Oscars preview: Best Picture

Jenna Busch — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:28:00 -0800

There are ten pictures up for a Best Picture Oscar on February 27. In the final installment of our Oscar series, we'll take a look at who's competing for the golden statue for Best Picture: Black Swan, 127 Hours, The Kids Are All Right, The Social Network, The King's Speech, Winter's Bone, Toy Story 3, Inception, The Fighter and True Grit.

Oscars preview: Best Actor

Jenna Busch — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:15:00 -0800

All this week we're breaking down the major Oscar categories. Today we're checking out the nominees for Best Actor including Colin Firth, James Franco, Jeff Bridges, Javier Bardem and Jesse Eisenberg. Only two days left until the 83rd Academy Awards!

2011 Academy Award predictions

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:23:00 -0800

Will The King's Speech top The Social Network for Best Picture? We think so, and as we do every year -- in the last several years, our correct prediction percentage has soared over 80-percent -- SheKnows is set to unveil our picks for who will win the 2011 Academy Awards.

Visiting Rio with Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx and George Lopez

Joel D. Amos — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:04:00 -0800

After getting an early glimpse at the upcoming animated film Rio on the Fox lot, it was easy to leave with a slightly bossa nova attitude. Rio and everything Brazilian ruled the day and we were there to talk to the stellar cast including Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx and one of the funniest men on the planet, George Lopez.

Vanity Fair unveils Hollywood Issue with Anne Hathaway and James Franco

Kristin Watson — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:35:00 -0800

Vanity Fair has revealed its 17th annual Hollywood Issue, bringing a taste of old Hollywood glam to the cover with stars like Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Mark Zuckerberg and Jesse Eisenberg appear together on Saturday Night Live

Kristin Watson — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:00:00 -0800

The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg came face-to-face with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday Night Live. The world finally got a real-deal side-by-side look at the two -- Eisenberg who played Zuckerberg in The Social Network.

Jesse Eisenberg hosting Saturday Night Live

Deanna Barnert — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:02:00 -0800

Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg is set to host Saturday Night Live January 29 with musical guest Nicki Minaj. Eisenberg's SNL promos have dropped and yes, The Social Network and Oscar jokes have already started.