Jason Bateman Owes Film Career to Blackmail

“I have incriminating photos of her that she’s trying to get back from me. So she figures, ‘I’ll get him in The Kingdom, I’ll get him in Juno.’ She’s close. I told her it was going to take three films.” —Jason Bateman on how he landed roles in two upcoming films with Jennifer Garner [EW]

“I get some street cred living in New York. And people think you’re a better actor — hiring a ‘New York guy’ for a film in LA is like the producers splurging for expensive lighting equipment.” —New York actor Jesse Eisenberg on why he doesn’t move to L.A. [Gothamist]

“I just strapped those breasts down and went for it.” —Cate Blanchett on playing Bob Dylan [W via People]

“Who’s going to catch me? These little Jimmy-come-lately Jimmy Kimmels? I’m the record holder!” —Regis Philbin, who holds the Guinness World Record for most time spent on TV [TV Guide]

“I certainly have had more than my share of trouble with women. The food is 100% exactly like my life. I did park my car in the same area [in Chicago] and sit there in the middle of the night with Ho Hos and stuff.” —Jeff Garlin on the autobiographical elements that he included in his film I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With [LAT] —Elizabeth Black