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Seth Rogen Explains Why Jonah Hill Was Banned From Playing A PlayStation In 'Superbad'

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Jonah Hill in Superbad Sony Pictures ended up with a hit on its hands when Superbad hit theaters in 2007. It was also able to orchestrate some good, old-fashioned product placement to shamelessly promote the PS2, although Seth Rogen has revealed the studio refused to let Jonah Hill’s character interact with the console in the film. It’s hard to believe it’s been close to 20 years since we were treated to a new entry to the Raunchy Teen Movie can…
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Seth Rogen Explains Why Jonah Hill Was Banned From Playing A PlayStation In 'Superbad'

Jonah Hill in Superbad Sony Pictures ended up with a hit on its hands when Superbad hit theaters in 2007. It was also able to orchestrate some good, old-fashioned product placement to shamelessly promote the PS2, although Seth Rogen has revealed the studio refused to let Jonah Hill’s character interact with the console in the film. It’s hard to believe it’s been close to 20 years since we were treated to a new entry to the Raunchy Teen Movie can…

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‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved

Seth Rogen shared that Sony forbid Jonah Hill's character from using a PlayStation in Superbad because he's so "vile."

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If you love cannabis and comedy, trying Seth Rogen’s Houseplant should be on your list. You probably know Seth as the laid-back, always-stoned guy from movies like Pineapple Express, but his passion for weed goes way beyond acting. In 2019, he launched Houseplant, a brand that brings his personal taste and creative energy into every product. Whether you’re an occasional smoker or a true cannabis connoisseur, Houseplant offers a unique experience…

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Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad

Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW. When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony on the screenplay for 2007's Superbad, which Rogen co-wrote.According to Rogen, a scene in which Evan (Michael Cera) can be seen playing a game on a PlayStation 2 was originally meant to show Seth (Jonah Hill) using the console--but Sony wasn't having i…

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