Going the Distance The Movie in Mesquite, TX
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Genre: Romantic comedy
Synopsis:
A California-based journalism student (Drew Barrymore) and her New York lover (Justin Long) try valiantly to keep their bicoastal romance alive.
Release Date: -0/03/2010
Running Time: 102
Rating: R - Restricted
http://going-the-distance.warnerbros.com/
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Cast:
Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate, Ron Livingston, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jim Gaffigan, Natalie Morales, Kelli Garner, June Raphael, Rob Riggle, Sarah Burns, Terry Beaver, Matt Servitto, Leighton Meester
Crew:
Director - Nanette Burstein, Screenwriter - Geoff LaTulippe, Producer - Adam Shankman, Producer - Jennifer Gibgot, Producer - Garrett Grant, Executive Producer - Dave Neustadter, Executive Producer - Richard Brener, Executive Producer - Michael Disco, Cinematographer - Eric Steelberg, Film Editor - Peter Teschner, Original Music - Mychael Danna, Production Design - Kevin Kavanaugh, Art Director - John Kasarda, Art Director - Peter Rogness, Set Decoration - David Schlesinger, Costume Designer - Catherine Thomas, Casting - Kathleen Chopin, Casting - Juel Bestrop, Casting - Seth Yanklewitz
Production Companies:
Offspring Entertainment
Distributors:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Notes:
- Notes provided by Warner Bros. - Erin's (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end. And while Garrett's friends Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day) joke about his pre-flight calorie-cutting and his full-time relationship with his cell phone, they don't like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance. At the same time, Erin's high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corinne (Christina Applegate), wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road. But despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might have found something like love, and with the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night phone calls, they might actually go the distance. Academy Award(R)-nominated documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein (``On the Ropes) directed ``Going the Distance, which marks her feature film directorial debut, from a screenplay by Geoff LaTulippe. The film stars Golden Globe Award winner Drew Barrymore (``Grey Gardens), Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Christina Applegate. The film was produced by Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and Garrett Grant. Dave Neustadter, Richard Brener and Michael Disco served as executive producers. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Eric Steelberg, production designer Kevin Kavanaugh, editor Peter Teschner, costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas and composer Mychael Danna. New Line Cinema presents, an Offspring Entertainment production, ``Going the Distance. The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. The movie is rated R by the MPAA for sexual content including dialogue, language throughout, some drug use and brief nudity. www.going-the-distance.com For downloadable general press information and photos, please visit: http://press.warnerbros.com ABOUT THE PRODUCTION ALL THE RIGHT MOVES A raucous and romantic comedy with both heart and heat, ``Going the Distance tells the story of what can happen when a beer-and-barbecued wings-fueled one-night stand accidentally turns into something more. When Erin and Garrett hook up, their intentions are to have a few fun and frisky weeks before she heads back to grad school in San Francisco and he stays in New York City. But when Erin's about to board a plane for home, they both realize they have developed deeper feelings for one another, and they don't want whatever it is they have together to end. So, they decide to give the ``long distance thing a go. The film stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long as the cross-country couple whose booty calls actually take place over the phone. Barrymore reveals, ``I liked this story because it had a lot of humor and it was sexy, but it was also surprisingly emotional. I couldn't stop thinking about these characters and I really cared about why or how they were or weren't able to work out their issues. Any story that deals with the complexities of a relationship in a very comical and contemporary way totally interests me. ``I'd been reading a lot of romantic comedies, Long recalls, ``and this one really stood out for me in the sense that it was much more raw and realistic, and very funny, too. It didn't hold back at all. ``Coming from documentaries, where I capture real life, I wanted to direct a movie that would feel as real as possible-people do swear, and they say what's on their mind, says director Nanette Burstein. ``It was such a fresh story and the premise was so natural. I really responded to the material and I felt that a lot of people would relate to it. Producer Adam Shankman agrees. ``It's a pretty honest look at the perils of the long distance relationship, which can be really hard no matter how much the people involved adore each other. Shankman and his producing partner, Jennifer Gibgot, also found the realistic, mature nature of the comedy refreshing. ``It was very exciting to both Jennifer and me because we hadn't ventured into that territory, and the truth of the matter is, my sense of humor leans a bit toward the subversive, Shankman offers. ``There's a tremendous amount of freedom when you're shooting a scene, whether it's a love scene, a fight scene, whatever, if the characters can talk the way that people really talk, Gibgot states. The screenplay was penned by first-time feature writer Geoff LaTulippe, who didn't have to look far for inspiration. ``The idea for the story actually came-and this would be shocking to a lot of people-from a night of drinking, he deadpans. He and executive producer Dave Neustadter were kicking around ideas when Neustadter mentioned that he had just gotten out of a long distance relationship. ``Dave had a bunch of stories about what he'd gone through, and neither of us could remember the subject being the focus of a movie before, certainly not a comedy. We thought it was full of comedic set ups and could actually bear out some really heartfelt stuff, too, but with an edge. Real life has an edge to it. The writer had no problem pushing the boundaries when it came to the scenarios and the dialogue. In addition to his romance, Garrett has a bromance going on with the other significant others in his life, best friends Box and Dan, played by rising comedy stars Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day. LaTulippe put these characters in a few unexpected, if utterly real, situations. ``It's not the `50s anymore, we're not afraid to see women's knees and hear F-bombs, and it seemed like anything that was funny was fair game in the script, Day smiles. ``There was a script? I didn't read a script, kids Sudeikis. ``The world is populated by people with a sardonic perspective, and Geoff is definitely one of them, Shankman offers. ``The story was not overly earnest, because it has characters who have that sense of irony, who know they're living in the real world and doing what real people do to try to stay together in what's not the best of circumstances. That includes maintaining their sense of humor. Producer Garrett Grant contends, ``With today's economic environment making it even harder on young people who aren't established in their careers, it's a struggle to make things work when you don't have as many choices. Not having the luxury of working wherever you want or the money to travel back-and-forth very often is tough, so this really hits home. A FEW GOOD MEN On-screen chemistry is arguably never more important in film than in a romantic comedy, but if the filmmakers were going to push the comedy envelope, good chemistry between all of the cast members would be critical, especially since Burstein planned to encourage improvisation on the set. ``I really wanted to loosen things up and let it feel as real as possible, so I knew we'd have to cast actors that are not only tremendously talented but also funny in their own right, the director says. ``All the stars literally aligned for us, says Grant of the top-notch cast they assembled, including rom-com veteran Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Christina Applegate and comedic actors Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day. Gibgot notes, ``Because Erin and Garrett spend so much time apart, the friends and family are really important characters and we wanted to surround Drew and Justin with an amazing supporting cast, with everybody bringing something funny to the table. The role of aspiring journalist Erin required Barrymore to be both tough and vulnerable, with a smartass sense of humor. ``Drew has often played an America's sweetheart type of character, but Erin is strong-willed, she curses, she speaks her mind freely and is really on equal footing with the guys. Drew played it without losing any of her charm, Burstein states. ``Erin is a very strong girl; she can go to bars and win at video games and hang with the boys, Barrymore offers. ``But she put a relationship ahead of her dreams before and resented it, so she's not going to do it again. I really liked playing someone with a sharp tongue and wit and honesty. I loved her bravado. ``Being an educated woman of around 30, still interning in a shrinking job market, there's a lot of competition and that's frustrating, Shankman says. ``So, like a lot of young professionals, Erin goes out after work to blow off steam. ``She plays as hard as she works, the producer adds. ``I think Drew felt that was a refreshing change of pace and she was fantastic in the role. On the receiving end of Erin's affections is Garrett, an A&R scout who's passionate about cool, indie music, but who's being forced to handle much more commercial bands at the label where he works. He's also something of a self-saboteur when it comes to serious relationships. The role is played by Long, whom Shankman describes as ``a kind of 'every man' who guys can relate to and girls really like. ``Garrett's kind of stuck in a rut, both professionally and personally, Long asserts. ``He's a low-level executive trying to gain a foothold in an industry that, in his opinion, has kind of sold out. And he's just been dumped by a girl he's been seeing for a few months because, once again, he couldn't go to the next level. Then he meets this girl, this crazy, pixie-ish, slightly badass girl who is cute and makes him laugh, and he's very intrigued-and, spoiler alert: they get together. ``To me, both Erin and Garrett are really honest, flawed characters, Shankman observes. ``Garrett behaves pretty badly at times, Erin behaves pretty badly at other times, and they both behave selfishly. But even though life is giving them an 'out,' they're honestly trying to make a go of it before they decide if it's too big of a commitment. And while humor infuses almost everything, the emotional scenes with Justin and Drew really anchor the film. Throughout the movie, both Erin and Garrett have the support-and skepticism-of friends and, in Erin's case, family. Christina Applegate plays Corinne, Erin's overprotective sister who is less than thrilled with her little sister's romantic choices, both past and present. Applegate infused her character with a backstory in which ``it had really just been the two of them for many years; I thought perhaps Corinne had kind of raised Erin, the actress speculates. ``Therefore, she's very controlling of her world as well as her sister, but at the same time she has her own moments where she's a little naughty. ``Christina and Drew were great, Burstein declares. ``Even though this was their first time working together, they absolutely felt like real sisters to me. Barrymore agrees. ``I loved working with Christina, she says. ``She was totally inspiring and made me laugh all the time. On the opposite coast, Garrett is frequently flanked by best friends Box and Dan, who like Erin but aren't sure they like Garrett when he's with her-or, more specifically, once she's left-and the constant texting and phone calls become a major distraction for him. Box, who works at the record label with Garrett, is played by Jason Sudeikis. ``Box is Garrett's cutting, know-it-all best friend, Sudeikis remarks. ``Thanks to all the technology that makes it possible to date someone who is miles away, Box is a little frustrated by the fact that his friend isn't really present, even though he's right in front of him. Charlie Day is Dan, Garrett's roommate and earnest but dimwitted friend, who tries to further Garrett's romance by taking advantage of the fact that the walls in their apartment are paper thin. Day explains, ``Dan often listens to whatever's going on in Garrett's room, and either comments through the wall or plays music that he feels suits the occasion. He's not only his best friend, he's his life DJ. ``Jason portrayed Box with great acerbic wit, and Charlie was all sweetness as Dan, so the way they played off each other was really funny, Gibgot says. ``The trio of guys felt very genuine. They had fun and truly connected with one another and I think that comes through in the movie. Adding to the mix of men in the film are comic actors Jim Gaffigan, who plays Corinne's husband, Phil, and Ron Livingston, who is Will, Garrett's music biz boss. ``We really had a tremendous cast, Burstein commends. ``They were even funnier than I could have ever imagined. Being a first-time feature director, I felt extremely lucky. FAR AND AWAY ``Going the Distance was shot entirely on location in and around New York City, with a second unit crew capturing the necessary San Francisco exteriors after the main production had wrapped. ``Since it's a movie about a long distance relationship, the cities that the characters live in have to become footholds for them, Shankman asserts. ``I've always loved the romance of both New York and San Francisco. You can feel alone and at the same time be part of a community because you're surrounded by life, everywhere you go. To capture just the right feel, Burstein collaborated with cinematographer Eric Steelberg, production designer Kevin Kavanaugh and costume designer Catherine Marie Thomas. Among the exterior New York locations used in the film were various areas of Central Park. Key scenes were shot in the famous Sheep's Meadow, the Literary Walk at the south end of the Mall, and the Lake by the Boathouse, in which Barrymore, Long, Sudeikis and Day all piled into one of the coveted row boats. Taking advantage of her documentary training, director Burstein took a very small unit on a guerilla-style shoot for several scenes between Erin and Garrett. ``We wanted to show them falling in love over a series of dates, so we went out and shot some stuff in high def, completely unscripted, through Coney Island and Chinatown,`` the director relates. The crew and the actors were able to fly under the radar for a short while, before the crowds of people began to spot them and recognize Barrymore and Long. The production shot at The Half King, a downtown bar/restaurant co-owned by Burstein that was used as the place where Erin waitresses and which became a favorite hangout of cast and crew during production. They also filmed at no fewer than 11 different bars and/or dining venues, from the Upper West to the Lower East Sides and into Brooklyn. Several interior scenes were also shot at Hellgate Studios in Queens, where Kavanaugh and his team created several sets: Garrett and Dan's apartment, including Garrett's bedroom, the décor of which influences Dan's first opportunity to DJ Garrett and Erin's hookup; the tanning salon where Garrett attempts to warm up his pasty, east coast skin tone; and Erin's bedroom in her sister's San Francisco home. The rest of the San Francisco residence was filmed on location in Riverdale, New York, and a real house represented the remainder of Corinne and Phil's suburban San Francisco dwelling. They also hit such notable locales as JFK Airport, which also filled in for Oakland Airport; Chelsea Piers, where the boys practice their golf swing; and the Pratt Institute, which subbed for Stanford University. Two newspapers were also utilized by the production. The offices of the New York Daily News doubled for the San Francisco Chronicle and featured the paper's editor as an extra in the scene. The working offices of the Associated Press stood in for the fictitious New York Sentinel offices where Erin works as an intern. This marked the first time a production had shot inside the historic wire service offices, which remained open during filming. In fact, some of the real AP staff members can be seen hard at work in the background of the shots. ``We were lucky enough to be filming in New York City in the summertime, Grant says. ``The weather was absolutely gorgeous and the city is so visual and has so much character. We didn't have to do too much to make it look great; it was just there for the taking. The cast and crew spent a great deal of their down time together, taking in the famously good food and drink at the various locations. ``It got to the point where everybody was saying, 'okay, no more food, we have to stop eating now,' he laughs. ``We had a lot of fun. THE OUTSIDERS Music adds to the fun in ``Going the Distance, and the filmmakers felt very fortunate to find The Boxer Rebellion, who figure into the story as an unsigned, unsung band Erin takes Garrett to see while he's visiting her in San Francisco. Guitarist Todd Howe, bassist Adam Harrison, drummer Piers Hewitt and front man Nathan Nicholson comprise the grassroots British group who are, in life as in the movie, not signed to a label. They were brought to the film by a New Line executive who had seen their show in Los Angeles. Originally thinking they would have to cast actors to portray a fictitious band and play to a track, the filmmakers were thrilled by the discovery. The band played live during the shoot, giving the scenes a realistic edge and the actors an authentic concert environment. ``I am so happy to have The Boxer Rebellion in the movie, Burstein says. ``They have such a fresh voice, and their sound is just so cinematic. When I heard it, I could instantly imagine the scenes that their songs would play to. While the band is accustomed to writing music to perform on stage, they found the process of writing songs for a film to be a bit different. ``There are a lot of guidelines, Nicholson states. ``For instance, we had to write a longer-than-usual intro to the song we played during the concert in the film, so that it could have dialogue over the top. Nevertheless, the band mates found themselves up to the challenge. Hewitt notes, ``Normally when we write, we never have a script directing us in terms of the subject or the tone, or anyone saying 'do a bit more of this or a bit less of that,' so it's a different way of writing. But it was a nice change. In addition to writing the songs and watching the shoot, they also enjoyed being on camera. ``I never would have thought we'd have a chance to be in a film, but this was absolutely awesome, Howe says. ``It was both a great experience and great exposure for us, Nicholson adds. ``That's right-so far our faces have only been used for radio, Harrison jokes. ENDLESS LOVE Like many real couples facing time apart, the characters in ``Going the Distance try to maintain both the humor and the emotion that flows freely when they're together. ``Even though Erin and Garrett are separated by thousands of miles, we wanted to make sure that we didn't separate the heart and the humor, Drew Barrymore states. ``We tried to bring in both everywhere, across the board. Justin Long agrees, adding that ``part of the appeal for me, and I hope for audiences, is that the movie doesn't hold back at all, just like relationships, just like life. According to producer Adam Shankman, ``I think audiences will really see themselves or their friends, boyfriends or girlfriends in these characters. It is emotional and it's honest and, if you ask me, funny as all get out. Director Nanette Burstein says, ``I feel that this is a hilariously honest comedy about the trials and tribulations of a long distance relationship, and really trying to balance your life out-your career and your love life-when you're 30 and you feel like you should already have it figured out. It's career versus love, and it's a really funny look at what can win out in the end. ABOUT THE CAST DREW BARRYMORE (Erin) has been a favorite of film audiences for almost three decades. She is also enjoying success behind the camera as a producer under her own Flower Films banner, which has produced such hits as ``He's Just Not That Into You, ``Never Been Kissed and ``50 First Dates, and the actioners ``Charlie's Angels and ``Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. In addition to producing the ``Charlie's Angels features, Barrymore joined Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu to star in both films, which, together, grossed more than half a billion dollars worldwide. Earlier this year, Barrymore won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award(R) and earned an Emmy Award nomination for her performance opposite Jessica Lange in HBO's ``Grey Gardens. She has also earned praise from both critics and audiences for her performances in a wide range of comedies, including ``He's Just Not That Into You, with Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck and Scarlett Johansson; ``Fever Pitch, in which she starred with Jimmy Fallon under the direction of the Farrelly brothers; George Clooney's acclaimed biographical satire ``Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, with Sam Rockwell; Penny Marshall's ``Riding in Cars with Boys; ``The Wedding Singer and ``50 First Dates, both opposite Adam Sandler; ``Home Fries, opposite Luke Wilson; and ``Never Been Kissed, which marked Barrymore's producing debut; ``Music and Lyrics, opposite Hugh Grant; and the drama ``Lucky You, for director Curtis Hanson. She also lent her voice to the animated features ``Beverly Hill Chihuahua and ``Curious George. Recently, Barrymore made her feature film directorial debut with the roller derby comedy ``Whip It!, in which she also starred with Ellen Page and Juliette Lewis, and also starred in ``Everybody's Fine, with Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. Barrymore made her film debut at age five in the 1980 science fiction thriller ``Altered States. However, it was her scene-stealing performance as the precocious Gertie in Steven Spielberg's 1982 blockbuster ``E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial that catapulted the young actress to stardom. She went on to star in the thriller ``Firestarter and the comedy ``Irreconcilable Differences, for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her many other film credits include ``Cat's Eye, written by Stephen King; ``Far from Home; ``Poison Ivy; ``Guncrazy, for which she received another Golden Globe nomination, for Best Actress; ``Bad Girls; Herbert Ross' ``Boys on the Side; ``Mad Love; ``Batman Forever; Woody Allen's ``Everyone Says I Love You; Andy Tennant's ``Ever After; and Wes Craven's horror hit ``Scream, which launched a successful franchise. JUSTIN LONG (Garrett) has emerged as one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors. He most recently completed production on ``The Conspirator, which will debut at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Robert Redford, Long stars in the film along with Robin Wright, James McAvoy and Evan Rachel Wood. Previously, Long was seen in ``Youth in Revolt, with Michael Cera and Steve Buscemi. In 2009 Long appeared in a range of films, including the adaptation of the popular book ``He's Just Not That Into You as part of an ensemble cast with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin and Scarlett Johansson; in the lead role opposite Alison Lohman in Sam Raimi's ``Drag Me to Hell; ``Zack and Miri Make A Porno; ``Funny People; and ``Serious Moonlight. He also starred in 2007's ``Live Free or Die Hard, opposite Bruce Willis, and lent his voice as Alvin in the hits ``Alvin and the Chipmunks and ``Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and as Lem in ``Planet 51. As a member of Vassar College's comedy troupe, Laughingstock, Long got his start in the comedy world, which led him to his first starring roles in such films as ``Galaxy Quest and ``Jeepers Creepers. He then shifted to the small screen for his role on the quirky NBC series ``Ed, and ventured into the world of offbeat comedies with his first box-office success, ``Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. From there, he went on to play roles in comedies such as ``Accepted, produced by Tom Shadyac, and ``The Break Up, opposite Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. He also appeared in the Adam Sandler-produced ``Strange Wilderness, along with Steve Zahn, and had a cameo in Vince Vaughn's ``Wild West Comedy Show. In addition to his film career, Long has established himself as a household name with his portrayal as the ``Mac Guy in the Apple Mac vs. PC commercials. CHARLIE DAY (Dan) is an actor, writer and producer whose comedic talent has garnered him a worldwide following among critics and fans alike. In addition to starring in his current role on ``It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Day also serves as writer and executive producer. He created the series in collaboration with friends Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton. ``Sunny... is heading into its sixth season, premiering this September on FX. Born in the Bronx, New York, Day began his acting career on stage. He played four years at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and went on to play the lead role in ``Dead End at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. Day had a recurring role on NBC's ``Third Watch, and also had a lead role in the FOX comedy ``Luis. His other television credits include a recurring role in ABC's ``Madigan Men, directed by James Burrows; Comedy Central's ``Reno 911!; NBC's ``Law & Order; and ABC's ``Mary and Rhoda, starring Mary Tyler Moore. Upcoming feature film projects for Day include the Seth Gordon comedy ``Horrible Bosses, starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jamie Foxx and Jason Sudeikis. The film is set for release by New Line Cinema in Summer 2011. JASON SUDEIKIS (Box) came to fame on NBC's weekend fixture ``Saturday Night Live, but is quickly gaining popularity for his work on the big screen. He most recently co-starred with Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler in the romantic comedy ``The Bounty Hunter, directed by Andy Tennant. This fall, he enters his sixth season as a member of the ``SNL ensemble cast. Sudeikis has several films upcoming, including the Farrelly brothers' comedy ``Hall Pass, slated to open in early 2011, in which he stars opposite Owen Wilson, Christina Applegate and Jenna Fischer. He is currently filming the Summer 2011 release ``Horrible Bosses, in which he stars with Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Jason Bateman and Jamie Foxx, under the direction of Seth Gordon. Sudeikis made his feature film debut in David Wain's independent comedy ``The Ten, which he filmed during his hiatus from his first season on ``Saturday Night Live. The film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. That same year, Sudeikis was seen in two more indie releases: Paul Soter's ``Watching the Detectives, starring Cillian Murphy and Lucy Liu, which screened at the Tribeca Film Festival; and ``Meet Bill, with Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. In 2008, Sudeikis was seen in three major feature films, beginning with the Will Ferrell basketball comedy ``Semi-Pro. He then co-starred with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher in the smash hit romantic comedy ``What Happens in Vegas, followed by a starring role in ``The Rocker, opposite Rainn Wilson and Christina Applegate. Sudeikis, who grew up in Kansas, began his comedy career in Chicago, where he performed with The Second City National Touring Company, Improv Olympic, and The Annoyance Theater. He also performed with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam before moving to Nevada, where he became a founding member of The Second City Las Vegas. In 2003, with the encouragement of his uncle, actor George Wendt, he sent a tape of his work to the producers of ``Saturday Night Live, who initially hired him as a writer. Two years later, he moved to the other side of the camera, joining the cast of ``SNL in 2005. His television credits also include a multiple episode arc on NBC's hit comedy series ``30 Rock, as a love interest to Tina Fey's Liz Lemon. Currently, Sudeikis can be heard as the voice of two principle characters on FOX's animated comedy series ``The Cleveland Show, created by Seth MacFarlane. CHRISTINA APPLEGATE (Corinne) has endeared herself to audiences and received accolades for her strength and versatility in theatre, film and television. She can currently be heard as the voice of Catherine in the upcoming ``Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, and also recently voiced Brittany, the lead Chipette, in the blockbuster ``Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Applegate will next be seen on the big screen in the Farrelly brothers' comedy ``Hall Pass, with Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Jenna Fischer. Her performance as the title character in the hit ABC series ``Samantha Who? has garnered two Emmy Award nominations for Applegate, as well as three SAG Award(R) nominations, two Golden Globe Award nominations, a Satellite Award nomination and a Prism Award nomination. In addition, Applegate served as a producer on the show, which won a People's choice Award for Favorite New Comedy during its first season. Applegate's film credits include ``The Rocker, for director Peter Cattaneo, in which she stared opposite Rainn Wilson; ``Surviving Christmas, for director Mike Mitchell; the comedy ``Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, with Will Ferrell; her critically praised performance alongside Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair in the raucous comedy ``The Sweetest Thing; ``Wonderland; ``View From the Top, with Gwyneth Paltrow; and Stephen Herek's ``Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Applegate first gained widespread attention as the sexy and sarcastic Kelly Bundy on the series ``Married with Children. After its very successful 11-season run, she furthered her television success by starring in her own NBC comedy, ``Jesse. In 1999, the highly rated show earned Applegate a People's Choice Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination. In 2004, she returned to television as a guest star on ``Friends, as Rachel's younger sister, Amy, winning an Emmy Award for her witty performance and a subsequent nomination the following year. In 2005, she earned a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk Award for her Broadway debut as Charity Hope Valentine in the revival of ``Sweet Charity. Her other stage credits include an appearance in John Cassavetes' Los Angeles production of ``The Third Day, with Gena Rowlands, ``The Axeman's Jazz, ``Nobody Leaves Empty Handed, ``The Run-Through and ``The Grass Harp. In 2008, after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis through an early, doctor-ordered MRI, Applegate founded Right Action for Women to educate women about what it means to be at high risk for breast cancer and encourage them to talk to their doctors about appropriate screening. Right Action for Women provides aid to individuals at increased risk for breast cancer who do not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with screenings. A longtime supporter of women's cancer causes, Applegate served in 2003 and 2009 as the ambassador for Lee National Denim Day, one of the largest single-day fundraisers for breast cancer in the country. JIM GAFFIGAN (Phil) is a true comedic triple threat with achievements in stand-up, acting, and writing. Beloved by a wide rang
