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"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" (2008)

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" tracks the outrageous escapades of Sidney Young (Simon Pegg), a smalltime, bumbling, British celebrity journalist who is hired by an upscale magazine in New York City. In spectacular fashion Sidney enters high society and burns bridges with bosses, peers and superstars.
  1. Kirsten Dunst
  2. Megan Fox

Simon Pegg Talks About "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People"

"Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" star Simon Pegg plays British journalist Sidney Young in "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," a romantic comedy based on the book by Toby Young. Young's love-hate relationship with celebrities provided fodder for his best-selling book which chronicles his real life adventures as a struggling writer who lands a job at "Vanity Fair."

Exclusive Interview with Toby Young

Toby Young on the movie version of "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," the truth behind the story of Kirsten Dunst kicking him off the set, the dog's death, and the script.

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" Trailer

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People movie trailer in Quicktime and Windows Media formats.

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" Photos

Gallery of photos from the MGM movie "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" starring Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Megan Fox and Jeff Bridges.

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" Poster

"The most hilarious comedy of the year"

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" Credits

Cast and crew list for "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People," MPAA rating, and release date info.

Megan Fox on "How to Lose Friends"

(June 2007) While promoting "Transformers," Megan Fox spoke briefly about working on "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People."

Jeff Bridges Discusses "How to Lose Friends"

(June 2007) At the press junket for the animated penguin movie "Surf's Up" Jeff Bridges explained who he plays in "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People."

Official "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" Website

MGM's official site for "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People." Release Date: October 3, 2008

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"How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" is part of my 15 fall movies to watch for list.

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