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Stiller reveals serious side in interview with Filmink

Australian movie magazine FILMINK speaks with Ben Stiller about his career and new film in their latest issue. Included are some revealing tidbits, such as Stiller’s admission at being socially awkward and unpopular as a teen. Check out the interview below. Filmink can be found on newstands in Australia, or purchased through the site Filmink.com.au.

MakingOf speaks with Stiller on career, directing

Ben Stiller offers some insights in a recent exclusive with the “behind-the-scenes Web portal” MakingOf, in which he discusses the differences between stage and screen performing, and his directorial methods.

See the interview below, and check out the excellent site MakingOf.com, founded by Christine Aylward and Natalie Portman. The site’s mission is to “champion the art and craft [...]

Ben Stiller on UK’s Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

Last week, Ben was across the pond, promoting his new film, and popped over to TV presenter Jonathan Ross’s chat show.

You can watch the interview following the jump, which starts with extensive footage from Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

Towards the end of the chat, Stiller discusses one idea for a new [...]

Twitter or Not? Readers ask if Stiller’s a Twit

Recently, I’ve received a flurry of emails asking whether Ben Stiller is Twittering away under the name “@ben_stiller” — which at its peak, had over 61,000 followers.

Considering that Ben has previously shown a general disinterest in directly communicating with fans,  it doesn’t appear likely that he’d suddenly become a voracious Twitaholic.

Nor would we expect that [...]

Stiller on UK’s Jonathan Ross

Ben just appeared on one of the UK’s leading chat shows, Friday night with Jonathan Ross. He talked about the origins of Tropic Thunder, including his early attempt to audition for Platoon, as well as his appreciation of Tom Cruise.