Superbad, Jonah Hill and PlayStation

Jonah Hill Wasn't Allowed to Touch a PlayStation in Superbad
Superbad director Seth Rogen details an amusing rule from Sony that restricted Jonah Hill's character from using a PlayStation console in the movie.
Sony Didn't Let Jonah Hill's Character In Superbad Use A PlayStation Because He Was Too 'Vile'
2007's Superbad was a massive hit comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as two virgin teens trying to party and get laid before graduation. In the movie, Hill’s character is such a shitty dirtbag that Sony, which was producing the film, made it very clear that he can’t touch a PlayStation at any point in the film.
Seth Rogen Says Sony Wouldn't Allow Jonah Hill to Use a PlayStation in ‘Superbad': He Can't ‘Interact With Our Products. It's Too Vile a Character'
Seth Rogen took a studio note personally on “Superbad,” when Sony objected to Jonah Hill’s character using a PlayStation 2 in a scene because he was too “reprehensible.” “They were like, ‘We can't have him interact with our products as a character,
Seth Rogen Says Sony Banned Jonah Hill’s Character From Using a PlayStation in SUPERBAD Because He Was "Too Vile"
Seth Rogen recently shared a interesting behind-the-scenes tidbit about Superbad that still cracks him up to this day. Turns out, Sony, who produced the film, had a serious issue with Jonah Hill ’s character using a PlayStation 2.
Sony Wouldn’t Let Jonah Hill Use a PlayStation In Superbad For a Questionable Reason
Seth Rogen recently shared how Sony—the very studio that produced the iconic 2007 comedy Superbad—refused to let Jonah Hill’s character interact with a PlayStation console during filming. The ironic restriction came because executives deemed Hill’s character too “reprehensible” to be associated with their gaming hardware.
Seth Rogen Explains Why Jonah Hill Was Banned From Playing A PlayStation 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
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
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Seth Rogen reveals how Sony had a major issue with Jonah Hill using a PlayStation in Superbad
In a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Seth Rogen reveals how Sony had a major issue with Jonah Hill using a PlayStation in Superbad.
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"Too Vile A Character": Sony Refused To Let 1 Superbad Character Near A PlayStation Because He Was "So Reprehensible"
Seth Rogen explains how one Superbad character crossed so many lines for Sony that they banned him from playing a Playstation ...
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How Superbad Found Its McLovin (and Why Jonah Hill Was Mad About It): Book Excerpt
The fact that it bothers you is exactly what we want.’” Superbad McLovin Excerpt Christopher Mintz-Plasse Jonah Hill Michael Cera Superbad (Sony Pictures) In recent years, Mintz-Plasse doesn ...
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PlayStation banned Jonah Hill from touching the console in ‘Superbad’: “It’s too vile a character”
Jonah Hill’s character Seth is based on co-writer Seth Rogen, while Michael Sera’s Evan is inspired by fellow writer Evan Goldberg. Released in 2007, Superbad sees the pair attend a number of ...
Judd Apatow Jokes Emma Stone ‘Cursed’ Him for ‘Superbad’ Dye Job: ‘Now People Love Her With Red Hair’
Emma Stone has been cursing Judd Apatow since 2007 when “Superbad” hit theaters and everyone fell in love with her dyed red ...