Ricky Gervais upcoming comedy This Side of the Truth (which is also his feature film directorial debut) has just received a release date, and this comes straight from the mouth of comedic genius himself. In the video we've embedded below that comes straight from his blog, Gervais and co-writer and co-director Matthew Robinson confirm that the title (which apparently has been the point of some contention online) is indeed This Side of the Truth, and that the film will be released on September 25, 2009.

If this is the first you've heard of what looks to be a promising Fall comedy, here's the simple rundown. The story is set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist and no one has ever lied, or even thought about lying. But one day, a writer (Gervais) discovers this deceptive ability and uses it for his own personal gain. What has me most excited about this one (besides Gervais involvement) is a cast that includes Jonah Hill, Jason Bateman, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Guest, John Hodgman, Bobby Moynihan and Stephen Merchant.

Ricky Gervais had an underrated comedy last year in Ghost Town (if you haven't seen it, you need to) and this looks to be a great venture for him. My only problem with Ricky Gervais is despite his routine of being a downright prick being hilarious, part of me thinks he's actually like that. Combine that with the fact that he looks like a toad, and then I just start feeling bad for him. Not as bad as I feel for Mike Myers though.

For some reason there seems to be a bit of backlash at the recent release of the trailer for Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian the sequel to the 2006 family blockbuster Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller. I really don't know what the problem is. Night at the Museum was a great family film with enough laughs for kids and adults. Ricky Gervais had a great bit part as the museum curator and Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan bickering back and forth as the miniatures exhibits was hilarious too. And of course seeing Robin Williams return to a fun comedy was more than welcome (BANGARANG!). Sure this wasn't an absolutely stunning stroke of comedic brilliance, but by no means was it painful to watch.