‘Family Switch’ Review: Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms in a Four-Way Body-Swap Comedy That’s More Strenuous Than Funny

Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming film will document her romance with husband Ben Affleck; however, the Latina singer, actress, and businesswoman revealed that not everyone felt it was a good idea to expose their relationship in “This Is Me… Now,” the album and movie.During an interview with Variety, Lopez said that despite the noise, she feels she is doing the right thing. “As artists, we have to follow our heart and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it,” she told the publication.According to Lopez, who legally changed her last name to Affleck after marrying in 2022, she and her husband still think about the trauma of their first split, which ended in them marrying and having kids with other people to reunite, rekindle, and eventually marry.Cristian Nodal and Cazzu spread romance at Luis Miguel concertVictoria Beckham graces the Internet with more hot David Beckham contentZara Tindall tells husband Mike he’s ‘in so much trouble’ after revealing nickname for Prince William“We both have PTSD,” JLo admitted, referring to the media scrutiny they endured 20 years ago. “But we’re older now.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Jennifer Lopez admits not everyone in her camp initially supported the idea to document her romance with husband Ben Affleck in her upcoming “This Is Me…Now” album and companion film. “As artists, we have to follow our heart and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it,” Lopez tells me. Lopez is set to drop “This Is Me…Now,” a new album that marks the 20th anniversary of “This Is Me…Then,” on Feb.

EXCLUSIVE: Producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson are best known for helping bring an injured mongrel dog into the global consciousness in Colin From Accounts. Ahead of a busy 2024, the pair sat down with Deadline to chat about plans for their Easy Tiger Productions imprint, the state of TV in Australia and signing with CAA.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hosted a star-studded holiday bash, and the celebration was nothing short of entertainment and A-listers. The celebrity couple welcomed Hollywood’s crème de la crème at their home in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 16.People said it was a night to remember as Margot Robbie, Michael B. Jordan, Casey Affleck, Jennifer Lewis, Lily Rabe, and Benny Medina were among the guests.Una publicación compartida por Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)“They threw a really fun party,” a source told the publication.

Stranger Things is now a stage play in London and a star-studded crowd stepped out for the world premiere’s opening night performance.

Jennifer Garner, who decided never to return after her first run.The 51-year-old actress and mother to Ben Affleck’s kids attended the Met Gala for the first time in 2007 alongside designer Valentino Garavani. Although she maintains a great relationship with the gala organizer and Vogue’s EIC Anna Wintour, she revealed why she hasn’t returned to the publication.The 2024 Met Gala theme revealed: what to expectSalma Hayek reminisces about the moment her look became a representation of 90s fashionMet Gala ink: Celebrities that rocked tattoos on the carpetWhile filming a makeup tutorial for Vogue, Garner said: “I found it a little scary, so I haven’t been back,” she added that despite it, she felt uncomfortable; her Valentino dress was “magical” and elegant.

Giant toymaker Hasbro is laying off 1,100 employees, following 800 staff cuts announced earlier this year, as CEO Chris Cocks cited a tough business climate that’s been slow to recover. That’s about 20% of the company’s global workforce.

Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, and more attend Matthew Perry’s funeralWatch Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow tribute her dad on the 10th anniversary of his deathA post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston)Rita Moreno, who starred in the reboot of “One Day at a Time,” shared a post on Instagram, showing Lear kissing her cheek. "I am cut to the quick and already lonesome for my dear friend, Norman. Our nation has lost a treasured looking glass," she wrote.

EXCLUSIVE: Harland Williams (Dumb and Dumber) has wrapped production on Wing Man, his sophomore feature behind the camera, in which he also stars opposite comics Russell Peters (The Opening Act) and Jamie Kennedy (Malibu’s Most Wanted).

Netflix Christmas film Family Switch has soared to the top of Netflix UK’s most watched film rankings.The festive comedy starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms came out last Thursday (November 30) and is currently in the streaming service’s number one spot for the top 10 films in the UK.The film, directed by McG, is a Freaky Friday-style body-swap family comedy, for which a synopsis reads: “When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the Walkers to wake up to a full body switch, can they unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal, and soccer tryout?”The movie follows the triple family swap as Jess (Garner) and her teenage daughter CC (Emma Myers) trade places, while Bill (Helms) and teenage son Wyatt (Brady Moon) also swap, and even baby Miles and the family’s French bulldog, Pickles.While the film has been poorly received critically, scoring just 45 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, some critics have praised the film’s humour and lighthearted fun.Family Switch is also full of surprise cameos, including Weezer, internet personalities Anwar Jibawi and Hannah Stocking, actor and rapper Benjamin Flores Jr and football stars Ryann Torrero, Alyssa Thompson and Gisele Thompson.Director McG revealed why he cast Rivers Cuomo and co. in the film during an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, sharing that he “grew up on Weezer”.

The Masked Singer is set to return later this month, ITV bosses have confirmed. The hit show will return for its fifth series on Saturday 30 December - with comedian Joel Dommett hosting once again.The series sees various celebrities dress up in elaborate character costumes, with their identities hidden, while they perform well known songs.

Weezer feature in a new Netflix new Christmas film called Family Switch.The US rock band – Rivers Cuomo, Brian Bell, Scott Shriner, and Patrick Wilson – make a surprise cameo in the new festive comedy, which stars Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms.The film is a spin on the 2003 classic Freaky Friday, with the synopsis reading: “When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the Walkers to wake up to a full body switch, can they unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal, and soccer tryout?”The band make up the remaining members of Bill’s (Helms) garage band Dad or Alive. Director McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol), revealed his motivation to include the band in the film during an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, sharing that he “grew up on Weezer”.

It’s been two years since the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home and the movie continues to be one of the most successful films of all time. The film is currently the third highest-grossing movie of all time with a domestic total of $814 million and it’s safe to say that the lead actors took home a lot of money for the film!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are going strong in their marriage. The fan-favorite couple seem to be as in love as when they first met, as they recently proved during their latest outing in Los Angeles.

At this point, the body switch comedy genre is pretty well worn. Big, Freaky Friday (twice), 17 Again, 13 Going On 30, etc. have pretty much defined and exhausted what can be done with the concept to keep it fresh. The latter 2004 hit actually starred Jennifer Garner, who is now returning to the genre again, this time as producer and star of Netflix‘s holiday comedy, Family Switch.

Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Brady Noon and Emma Myers were a happy family on the red carpet at the premiere for their new Netflix movie Family Switch.

Jennifer Garner has no urge to relive her teenage years. In a new interview while promoting her film “Family Switch,” Garner and her co-star Ed Helms teased the film and whether they’d be into the story’s main premise: parents that switch bodies with their kids. Jennifer Garner shows off her dance skills in hilarious video: ‘Pretty impressive’Jennifer Garner celebrates her ex’s birthday with an ‘Alias’ throwback"You know what? I think my kids work so hard, and they have so much pressure on them that I could never even have imagined as a teenager myself," said Garner to PEOPLE magazine.

Jennifer Garner is celebrating her ex Michael Vartan’s birthday with an awesome throwback. Garner, who met Vartan on the set of “Alias” where they played each other’s love interests, shared a photo of the two in character in Instagram, signing off with her character’s name. Jennifer Lopez reveals big difference between her relationship with Ben Affleck and past romancesJennifer Garner shows off her dance skills in hilarious video: ‘Pretty impressive’A post shared by Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner)The photo is a screenshot of one of the episodes of “Alias,” showing the two in character.

Jennifer Garner is still on very good terms with her ex-boyfriend, Michael Vartan.The actress gushed over her former beau in an Instagram post on Monday, Nov. 28, marking his 55th birthday.“I can’t remember why I was Bavarian, but I do know today is your birthday.

She’s the queen of Radio 2 Drivetime, is about to publish her second novel and is hosting the seventh successful series of her BBC Two book club, Between The Covers – but there are moments in life that bring Sara Cox back down to earth with a bump. “Nelly pooed on my hand the other day,” she deadpans as she reveals how buying a horse during lockdown changed her life, mainly for the better. “She dropped lovely big, warm, soft, ping pong balls of s**t on me,” laughs Sara.