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Judd Apatow inks three-film deal at Universal


July 30, 2009 On the eve of the release of his latest movie, "Funny People," Judd Apatow has signed with Universal to write and direct three films. Universal gave Apatow considerable leeway in making "Funny People," his most personal and serious film, including final cut on the nearly 2 1/2-hour, $75 million movie starring Adam Sandler and Jonah Hill. While a longtime writer and producer, Apatow has only directed three films, all of them for Universal.

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