The Switch

Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, and the ‘Twilight’ Cast Up for Razzie Awards, ‘Eclipse’ and ‘The Last Airbender’ Lead with 9 Nods

April Chieffo
1/24/2011
The Razzies honor the "worst" in film
US actress Kristen Stewartarrives for a photo call on the film 'The Twilight Saga:Eclipse' in Berlin, Germany, 18 June 2010. The third part of the Twilight trilogy will be in German cinemas on 15 July. Photo:SOERENSTACHE

Why Did ‘The Switch’ Disappoint?

Cynthia A. Almanzar
8/25/2010
Who is to blame for the movie's failure at the box office?

Jennifer Aniston’s latest movie, The Switch, opened to a disappointing $8.4 million, which makes it another notch on Aniston’s belt of unsuccessful movies. The movie has a 29 percent Fresh rate on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the movie a rotten rating. Usually, the opinions of critics do not represent the public's taste, as recently demonstrated by The Expendables, which has a 39 percent Fresh rating, but has made $65 million at the box office thus far. The Switch's failure comes down to its lack of studio support.

Nine Movies Make Over $7.5 Million in Close Weekend Box Office

Matt Thompson
8/22/2010
Hollywood hasn't had such an even weekend in months

In what was expected coming into this weekend, nine movies grossed a total of nearly $100 million.

Jennifer Aniston's Publicity Tour Spurs Controversy

Denise McGuigan
8/22/2010
As she drops the R-bomb during her appearance on 'Live With Regis and Kelly'

Jennifer Aniston’s publicity tour for her new film, The Switch, has sparked a bit of controversy.

The latest indiscretion was that the actress joked about being a “retard” during her Thursday morning appearance on Live With Regis and Kelly.

According to The Hollywood Reporter , while discussing her Harper’s Bazaar photo shoot, Aniston said, “I play dress up. I do it for a living, like a retard.”

Jennifer Aniston Accidentally says “Retard” on ‘Regis and Kelly’

Joel Japitana
8/21/2010
Actress criticized for language

Just days after her heated exchange with Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly over single motherhood, former Friends star Jennifer Aniston has created another uproar - this time, for using the word "retard" on live TV.

During a Thursday appearance to promote her new movie, The Switch, on Live with Regis & Kelly, the actress accidentally slipped the word, while chatting about the Harper's Bazaar photo shoot where she channeled Barbra Streisand.

Weekend Box-Office Preview - Hollywood Has Every Genre Covered

Matt Thompson
8/20/2010
The box office looks to be an even playing field

Looking for a comedy, maybe a horror film or a drama?

Well Hollywood has it all covered this weekend, starting off with The Switch. This romantic comedy stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in a tale about artificial insemination.

Another 3D movie is hitting the books as Piranha 3D comes out. It's quite clear what the movie is about -- piranhas. The water, spring break, piranhas, and 3D? This could make for one interesting horror film.

Cast of 'The Switch' Hypothetically Chooses Between Donating Blood and Semen

Jessica Sorentino
8/17/2010
Aniston: "Semen, I'd say"

In Jennifer Aniston’s newest film The Switch, her character decides to have a baby without a man. Her best friend, played by Jason Bateman, switches his sperm for her donors’ (Patrick Wilson). Then, craziness ensues and you have a new release.

MTV News’ curiosity kicked in from the concept of the movie and decided to ask the cast what they thought was sexier: donating blood…or semen?

Jason Bateman gave a long and detailed description about his opinion.

Jennifer Aniston on the Red Carpet of 'The Switch'

Gina DiFalco
8/17/2010
Jennifer Aniston addresses 'The Switch''s message

Jennifer Aniston walked the red carpet for the premiere of her latest movie, The Switch, on Monday night wearing a chic Lanvin dress.

Access Hollywood caught up with the actress and she addressed the chaos surrounding the film, specifically the headlines Bill O’Reilly generated when commenting on Aniston’s single motherhood statements.

Jennifer Aniston Dislikes Movie’s Name Change

Tara Fowler
8/17/2010
The former ‘Friends’ actress preferred the title ‘The Baster’ for her latest release, now called ‘The Switch’

Jennifer Aniston stepped out on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles for the screening of her latest film, The Switch, in which she is a single woman who opts to have a baby with a sperm donor.

But she said she preferred the original title for the film, reports the U.K.’s Telegraph.

Aniston Counters O’Reilly's Attack

Joshua Lindsey
8/14/2010
The actress fires back at the outspoken TV host.

Actress Jennifer Aniston responded to remarks made by Fox News talk show host Bill O’Reilly regarding her own comments about the evolving nature of parenting, and how it is now considered culturally normal and acceptable for a woman to raise a child on her own. O’Reilly called Aniston’s comments “destructive to society,” and accused her of “diminishing the role of the dad.”

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