Sony, Superbad and Jonah Hill

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 wouldn't let Jonah Hill use a PlayStation in Superbad as his character was too "reprehensible": "They're like, 'We can't have him interact with our products'"
"And they're like, 'We can't have him interact with our products as a character, because it's too vile a character,'" Rogen continued. "And I was like, 'It's based on me. That's v
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.
"They would’ve sold MORE PlayStations": Fans roast Sony after Seth Rogen reveals they didn’t want Jonah Hill using their console in Superbad
If you love the 2007 film Superbad, chances are you either love or hate Jonah Hill's character, Seth, on the film!
Jonah Hill's Superbad Character Was So 'Reprehensible' That Sony Insisted He Not Touch a PlayStation During Video Game Scene, Seth Rogan Reveals
No video games for you! Superbad co-writer Seth Rogen has revealed that Sony found Jonah Hill's character so "reprehensible" that reps insisted he stay away from a PlayStation during a video game scene in the now-beloved comedy.
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
Superbad is one of those comedies that earned its R rating, as Jonah Hill’s Seth, Michael Cera’s Evan and Christopher Mintz-Plasse get into a lot of shenanigans that are definitely not meant for children’s eyes.
Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Using a PlayStation in ‘Superbad’—”it’s too vile a character”
In the 2007 hit comedy Superbad, Jonah Hill plays a character named Seth, who is based on Rogen’s own teenage experiences. However, during the production process, Sony had an ob
Seth Rogen Details Hilarious Ban Jonah Hill Received During 'Superbad'
The film became a fan-favorite of many, featuring a star-studded roster that included Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone and Bill Hader. The main character, Seth,
Seth Rogen Explains Why Sony Refused To Let Jonah Hill Touch A PlayStation 2 In Superbad
Seth Rogen shared a surprising bit of PlayStation trivia during a red carpet interview at SXSW. When asked what the funniest note he'd received on a script was, Rogen said it was a note from Sony on the screenplay for 2007's Superbad, which Rogen co-wrote.
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
Seth Rogen reveals Jonah Hill couldn't touch a PlayStation in hit Superbad for one reason
Seth Rogen had a surprising note while working on Superbad, where Sony Pictures wouldn't let Jonah Hill's character interact with a PlayStation 2 despite one being in the film
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Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Playing PlayStation in Superbad
As it goes, one of the PlayStation platform holders' key stipulations was that Jonah Hill's "vile" character, Seth, could not ...
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Seth Rogen’s New Comedy ‘The Studio’ Opens Strong With a Perfect 100% Rating, Here’s Where To Watch It
Seth Rogen’s The Studio achieved a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes following its world premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 7, at the Paramoun ...
New Apple TV+ Show Starring Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara and Kathryn Hahn Looks *So* Good
If you’re looking for a compelling comedy that lives up to other star-studded shows (like Nobody Wants This), you’ve come to ...
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Seth Rogen's New Apple TV+ Comedy Debuts With Rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Reviews are coming in for Seth Rogen's new Apple TV+ comedy series, scoring an impressive perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes ...
'The Studio' Review: Seth Rogen Takes on Hollywood in Apple TV+'s Smart, Hilarious Satire
The Studio is a smart and funny Hollywood satire, led by star, director, writer, and co-creator Seth Rogen. Read our review.