The release date for the DVD and Blu-ray release of “Couples Retreat” is Tuesday, February 09, 2010!

The full specs have yet to be announced, but according to the DVD Active, there will be an alternate ending on both the DVD and BD. Exclusive to the Blu-ray version will be a digital copy of the film…

“HappyThankYouMorePlease” has been submitted to the dramatic competition for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival! The festival will run January 21-31 in Park City, Utah…

“Happythankyoumoreplease” – Directed and written by Josh Radnor, about six New Yorkers negotiating love, friendship and gratitude when they’re too old to be precocious and not yet fully adults. Stars Malin Akerman, Radnor, Kate Mara, Zoe Kazan, Tony Hale, Pablo Schreiber, Michael Algieri.

Malin is set to star in “The Romantics” – a film that will also star Katie Holmes, Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Elijah Wood and Adam Brody! The movie is set to start filming this week in New York…

Katie Holmes has replaced Liv Tyler in the independently financed comedy “The Romantics.”

The actress has come aboard to topline and exec produce the pic, which also stars Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody and Jeremy Strong.

Team Todd, Plum Pictures and Benaroya Pictures are producing.

Project, which had originally been scheduled to lense in the summer, begins shooting this week in New York.

Film revolves around eight friends from college who reunite for a wedding. Holmes, fresh off her role in Miramax’s “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” will play Laura, the maid of honor to Anna Paquin’s Lila, the bride. Laura and Lila are best friends who both have a past with the groom (Duhamel).

Screenplay was adapted by Galt Niederhoffer from her novel; she will also direct.

Team Todd’s Jennifer and Suzanne Todd will produce alongside Plum Pictures’ Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Benaroya’s Michael Benaroya and Taylor Kephart.

From Variety

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“After a busy year of traveling from one set to the next, I look forward to reconnecting with my family and friends during the holidays and spending quality time together, which is why I’ve joined forces with Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal to encourage people to share their holiday connection wishes with us,” says Malin Akerman. “This season we want to make one lucky person’s connection come true, because seeing welcoming smiles from loved ones will warm any heart.”

Crest Whitestrips Holiday Connections Contest:
The Facebook fan page allows consumers to share their holiday connection wishes with Crest.
— Contest: The Facebook contest will go live on October 26(th) by logging on to: www.facebook.com/crestwhitestrips.

Entering the contest requires the submission of a story about a “connection wish” for a chance to win the grand prize, an all-expense-paid trip to make that connection happen! You can even pass the contest along to a friend! The winner will be selected and notified in December.

— Sweepstakes: Users can also play the daily sweepstakes and win prizes each week that will help them make their holiday connections even more special.

Playlist: Malin Akerman of Couples Retreat
“I play kazoo! It’s a really great rock instrument,” laughs Malin Akerman.

Malin has quite the musical sensibility, and it’s one of the reasons that she steals the show more than a few times in Couples Retreat. Her sense of rhythm makes for some impeccable comedic moments. That style probably has something to do with her other gig, fronting The Petalstones. Despite a deep love for music, she doesn’t always have her iPod blaring on set though.

“I don’t really listen to music to get into character,” she continues. “The only time I did was during Watchmen before fight scenes. All I listened to was heavy metal like Primus and the hardest stuff you can think of.”

Typically, Malin dabbles in almost every genre though. She shared her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature. Check it out below and don’t miss her in Couples Retreat in theaters everywhere now!

Malin Akerman’s Playlist:

1. The Rolling Stones

2. Led Zeppelin

3. Metallica

“I’m listening to everything, really. I’m a big fan of old rock n’ roll. I love The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Metallica.

4. Rilo Kiley

“I love Rilo Kiley right now; I’m hooked on them.”

5. Kings of Leon

“I have to say I’m insanely in love with Kings of Leon. I think women can agree! The singer has got a sexy voice [Laughs]. They’re just sexy!”

From Artist Direct

Malin is featured on the cover and inside the October 2009 issue of “944″ magazine!

I have added some MQ scans into our photo gallery for now, and I will be adding HQ scans once I can get a copy of the magazine!

The world premiere for “Couples Retreat” will be held this Monday, October 5th at the Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA! Make sure to check back Tuesday for TONS of photos of Malin at the premiere!