Here are some interviews with Jason from the press junket for Bad Teacher. I know that they’re a wee bit late but better late than never.

(Warning- some of these interviews may contain conversation unsuitable for young children.)

Young Hollywood Interview 

Access Hollywood Interview

Bossip Interview

David Letterman interview

AMC Theatres Interview

This movie is a typical romantic comedy. Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz) is a super spoiled, stuck up, 30-something who became a teacher so she could have summers off and barely do any work. When her rich fiance breaks it off, she tries to latch onto her oh so sweet co-worker, Scott Delacorte (Justin Timberlake) because, well, he’s rich too. Scott instead goes after Amy Squirrel (Lucy Punch), a goody-goody teacher who knows Elizabeth’s games of trying to steal money to get a boob job (because having larger breasts will make finding a rich husband easier, of course). After an hour and a half of Elizabeth doing ridiculous things and being a not-so-nice person, Russell Gettis (Jason Segel), a mere gym teacher, somehow convinces her to stop being so selfish and to date him. Yea, I know I’m not supposed to give away the ending, but it’s a romcom…what do you expect?

So, if I was going to rate this out of 5 stars, I’d give it a 3, and it would be lower if Jason Segel wasn’t in it. Timberlake and Punch (who I have not even heard of until I saw this movie) were absolutely perfect for their characters – both very smart and necessary for the story. Diaz, however, was a little too into her character, if that makes any sense. Too annoying, too needy, too self-centered. There were definitely some funny parts, and she plays this role well, but I wasn’t too impressed with the character or plot in general.

Segel, on the other hand, was perfection. Every line he had was charming, witty, and hilarious. He’s barely in the first half of the movie, but because of how great his character is, I think it’s worth the 45 minute wait.

So, if you’re not a diehard Segel fan, this movie is one you can skip (unless you’re dying to see Cameron Diaz dress like a scandalous teenager or you’re secretly obsessed with JT).

Jason Segel on set with the Muppets

In a recent interview with PopSugar.com, Jason has expressed how making a Muppet movie has always been his life long dream, “Once the studio said they were going to make it, everyone in my life was like, ‘All right! Whatever you need. Let’s get this thing made.’ Because I’ve had puppets and Muppet figurines in my house, in my bedroom, since I was a kid. I’m not an arrogant dude, but to be even the tiniest footnote in the Muppets lineage is nuts to me. That is insane! So I feel very honored.”

Well his dream will hit American theaters on November 23 and is directed by James Bobin (Flight of the Concords) and written by Jason and Nick Stoller. Including all your favorite Muppets and Jason, the movie also stars Chris Cooper and Amy Adams. Jason also told PopSugar.com that Amy Adams was his ideal choice to play his love interset by saying, “I wrote it for her. She was in my mind from the beginning, ever since I saw Enchanted. The role is very different, but first of all, she’s like the best actress alive. To go from Enchanted to Doubt, and The Fighter, this woman can do anything. I don’t know what we would have done if we haven’t gotten her.” Including the big stars, the movie will also feature signature cameos throughout the movie. When talking about cameos Jason in the same interview said, “I got a lot off calls, especially my contemporaries who have kids all wanted to be a part of it for their kids. The idea of bringing their kids to meet the Muppets, or even to be able to show them the movie eventually. People love the Muppets. There’s a lot of muppet love out there.” Some of the confirmed cameos include Neil Patrick Harris, Jack Black, Rashida Jones, Emily Blunt, and Zach Gallifinaskis. Jason plays Gary, a naive guy from Smalltown, USA who lives with his long time girlfriend, Mary,(Adams) and his best friend, Walter, who happens to be the world’s biggest Muppet fans. The three Muppets fanatics decide to take a vacation to Los Angeles to visit the old, famed Muppet theater. But when they get there, they discover a terrible secret. There is a big oil reserve located under the theater and oil tycoon Tex Richman,(Cooper) is going to start drilling under the theater. The only way to save the theater is to reunite the Muppet gang, put on a telethon called,’The Greatest Muppet Show Ever,’ and raise 10 million dollars. This is easier said than done though, as the gang has headed done seperate paths over the years. Fozzie now plays in a Vegas tribute band called the Moopets. Miss Piggy is know a plus size fashion editor at Vogue Paris. Animal is in a Santa Barbara anger management clinic and Gonzo is working for a very powerful plumbing company. Can Kermit, Walter, Mary, and Gary reunite the gang in time to save their old stomping grounds before total destruction or will their efforts be hopeless?

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In the mean time here’s a great little interview with Jason about a new film, in which he guest stars along side Cameron Diaz. A comedy following a foul-mouthed teacher who, after being ditched by her older man, begins to woo a colleague – a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Jason’s character is a slacker gym teach with intent to hook up with Diaz’s easily influenced character. Jason plays a great part but is a bit under used, but never the less it’s worth a watch!

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Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Dexter Emmy winner is nearing a deal to play Neil Patrick Harris’ onscreen dad, Jerome Whitaker, in one episode later this season. Questions surrounding Barney’s MIA papa have dogged the legendary lothario during much of the show’s run. Red herrings he encountered on his quest included everyone from Bob Barker to Ben Vereen (a.k.a. his half-brother’s dad, Sam).

It’s not clear how or exactly when Barney will come face-to-face with his estranged dad, but it’s safe to say said reunion will be… wait for it… epic. What did you think I was going to say?! (Source)

Speaking about this storyline this week and whether he was worried about the tone, Jason Segel said, “No, I was very excited. I like having a little drama in my comedy, because that’s what real life is like. It’s like James Brooks style. There is a 10% more demonstrative style on a sitcom. You have to sell a joke and all of that. And [with] this, the job is just to be honest, which I love. It’s my favorite.”

Segel revealed there was a lot of work by the HIMYM producers to keep this plot turn under wraps, explaining, “In the script we received, the last scene was, ‘Marshall, I’m pregnant.’ And then they told us on the day, ‘No, that’s not what’s happening.’ And they gave us the alternate pages.”

Both Segel and Alyson Hannigan spoke about Segel’s decision to not know what Hannigan’s exact lines were in that scene. As Segel put it, “I didn’t want to know what she was going to say to me when she got out of that cab.” Hannigan recalled asking, “‘Jason are, you sure?’ I was like, ‘I’m going to take some pauses and okay, the last word [for your cue] is ‘it.” I was like, ‘I don’t say ‘it’ any other time.’”

Said Segel, “I had no idea what [Hannigan] was going to say to me. I knew the overall premise, but she came out and she was already crying and it was so heartbreaking and it made acting very easy. All I had to do was react in that scene. I didn’t have to dig very deep.”

Amazingly, only one take of that powerful scene was filmed. Hannigan recalled asking the director and producers, “‘Are you sure? We should probably do it again!’ But they were like, ‘It’s perfect!’”

Monday’s new episode, “Last Words,” will delve further into Marshall’s reaction to his father’s death. Segel said he felt this storyline was, “Really exciting. And you wouldn’t think that it’s funny, but they found a way to shine a light on the funny parts of grieving that’s great.”

Said Hannigan, “Marshall is going to go through a huge re-evaluation of his whole life, because that was his best friend and he was so inspired by his dad. There are going to be some interesting ups and downs I think. ”

How I Met Your Mother: “Last Words” airs Monday, January 17th on CBS. (Source)