Superbad, PlayStation and Sony

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.
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,
"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 on-screen.
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.
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 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.
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.
‘That’s Very Insulting’: Seth Rogen Humorously Recalls A Wild Note Execs Gave Him While Making Superbad, And Jonah Hill Is Involved
The Blue Bloods universe is expanding with a new show, but there will be some major changes from the original series. The Blue Bloods offshoot starring Donnie Wahlberg will not be taking place in New York City. The show, which currently has the working title Boston Blue, will take place in Boston. This is a...
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 physically touch or interact with one of its consoles onscreen. It's a pretty funny revelation,
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.
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
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 ...
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PlayStation banned Jonah Hill from touching the console in ‘Superbad’: “It’s too vile a character”
According to writer Seth Rogen, Sony refused to let Jonah Hill touch a PlayStation in Superbad due to his character being “too vile”. Superbad is a coming-of-age buddy comedy about two ...