It's the "funniest [book] I've ever read," said "Superbad" star (and newly minted three-time MTV Movie Award nominee) Michael Cera of "Youth in Revolt," a popular coming-of-age story he's starring in within the month.

It's also, at least in parts, borderline unfilmable, he laughed.

"I don't know if any of that will be in there!" he said of a risque scene between the hero (Nick Twisp) and his best friend. "There's a lot of stuff where you read in the book and you realize it's gonna be in the movie and you're like, uh, that might just be really awkward in the theaters!"

Mind you, this coming from a guy who wore those yellow running short shorts throughout "Juno." Could it get worse than that? Turns out it can, chuckled Cera. Read more...

Don't let the middle of the week doldrums get you down. Cheer up with our links of the day, which include news on "Bond," "Batman," and Howard Stern.

- From India with Love: Shilpa Shetty to be next "Bond" girl? (Metro UK)

- Len Wiseman to helm "Escape From New York." (Hollywood Reporter)

- Michael Cera is a "Youth in Revolt." To star in movie adaptation as the titular Nick Twisp. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Howard Stern's "Porky's" a go? Bababooie (Slash Film)

- Your tax dollars at work: Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Pressing) to cameo in "The Dark Knight." (Superhero Hype)