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'Year One': The Land That Laughs Forgot, By Kurt LoderOriginal at MTV Movies
• Fri, Jun 19
Remember "Land of the Lost"? The Will Ferrell movie? Came out two weeks ago? Right, that one. Do you think there's still room in the tank to which that picture was instantly consigned for the new "Year One," another prehistoricky gagfest with not a gray cell in its tiny noggin? Good dumb come...
Twenty Second City Alumni You Should Know
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Jun 17
Adam was head writer of “Saturday Night Live” and is one of the best comedy writers around. His daughter Pearl starred in the somewhat controversial “Funny of Die” sketch “The Landlord” with both Adam and Will Ferrell. Even as a toddler she showed a ...
Janet Reno High School's Fightin' Janet Renos Might Never Get to Fight
Original at The Miami New Times Blog
• Wed, Jun 17
FL It was a thing on Saturday Night Live, with Will Ferrell. It was... never mind." Well, thanks to a school-naming committee, this scene might never transpire. Students will never get to cheer their football team, the Janet Reno High Fightin' Janet Renos ...
Hollywood Psych
Original at Box Office Prophets
• Mon, Jun 15
More recently, Will Ferrell has trusted that all he has to do is change costumes to sell tickets, especially with his yawn-inducing sports run (Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro.) The idea was that we trusted these actors to be funny, ... Lost Land SouthCoastToday.com
Will Anyone Care About 'The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard' Later This Summer?Original at The Playlist
• Thu, Jun 11
By theplaylist@gmail.com (The Playlist) Executive produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, greenlighting a movie starring Jeremy Piven probably seemed like a good idea at the time when Piven was "Entourage" hot and perhaps seemed like a good chance to showcase a lot of strong talent not on the A-list.
TV Junkie: Carradine on 'Mental'; Starbuck to '24'; 'Futurama' and 'Earl' Live On
Original at LAist
• Tue, Jun 9
By Tom Lewis 11:35pm The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien NBC - Actor Eddie Murphy; actress Angela Kinsey; Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal perform. 12:35am Late Night With Jimmy Fallon NBC - Actor Will Ferrell; actress Kyra Sedgwick; Mos Def performs.
Opinion: It's Probably A Little Early For The Will Ferrell Eulogy Parade
Original at NPR
• Tue, Jun 9
This particular run of comedies really starts with Old School in 2003 and Anchorman in 2004. Since then, you've got Talladega Nights and Blades Of Glory, but the EW eulogy tags all the other big comedies as disappointments, including Bewitched, ... The Film Cynic Times-Standard
Opinion: 'Hangover' puts a hurt on Universal, Will Ferrell
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Mon, Jun 8
In a way, you could say that Ferrell was in the wrong movie, since Ferrell's biggest successes have been in outrageous comedies like "Old School," "Talladega Nights" and "Blades of Glory," films with essentially the same ingredients as "The Hangover. ...
Land of the Lost Movie Review
Original at MoviesOnline!
• Fri, Jun 5
Land of the Lost is Will Ferrell and Danny McBride's latest foray into the comedy universe and sadly this time its pretty pathetic. What Land of the Lost proves is that even the funniest funny men can suck when the writing is absolute drivel. This film relies on toilet humor, low brow antics an...
Review: `Land of the Lost,' indeed
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Jun 5
By The Huffington Post News Editors And Chaka ("Saturday Night Live" writer Jorma Taccone), who was merely a mischievous primate before, is now a shameless horndog who repeatedly fondles Holly's breasts and even finds himself attracted to Marshall's manhood. The joke doesn't work even once. More on Will Ferrell
Opinion: 'Land Of The Lost': Into The Mild, By Kurt LoderOriginal at MTV Movies
• Fri, Jun 5
It's a little dismaying to hear a man as funny as Will Ferrell give forth with witless exclamations like "Captain Kirk's nipples!" But Ferrell seems to be expending a lot of his career in this sort of schlockbuster trash. What's more distressing is watching Danny McBride, an actor with a fi...
Will Ferrell's 'Land Of The Lost' Won't Upset Fans Of Original
Original at MTV Movies
• Wed, Jun 3
Will Ferrell Photo: MTV News How many trophies did the vampires win? What was the year's ultimate WTF moment? Check out the winners, fashion and outrageous moments of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: Will Ferrell Behind The Screen: Land Of The Lost Edition
Beyond his wildest dreams - Metro Canada
Original at Metro Toronto
• Tue, Jun 2
Metro Canada - Calgary, Canada Comic actor Will Ferrell hopes to continue his box office success with Land of the Lost. Will Ferrell just wants to be taken seriously. The comic actor, who got his start on Saturday Night Live and has gone on to become one of the biggest comedy stars ...
Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien! His First Laker's Game, First Biden Joke, First Will Ferrell Song (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Tue, Jun 2
By The Huffington Post News Editors Will Ferrell was O'Brien's first guest. He called Liza Minelli a "Commie" and led the audience in a chant of "U-S-A" before singing Conan a goodbye song that confused the host. Ferrell explained himself saying, "Don't get me wrong. I'm pulling for you. But this little thing is a crapshoot at be...
Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions: Andy Samberg's Tribute To Action Stars (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Mon, Jun 1
By The Huffington Post News Editors amp;lt;p>In addition to hosting the MTV Movie Awards, Andy Samberg shot several digital shorts for the show. The highlight of them was certainly his tribute to action movies and their stars, that featured Samberg, Will Ferrell and J.J. Abrams singing about cool guys who walk away f...
Opinion: Unlikely 'Twilight' Celebrity Fans Rave About The FilmOriginal at MTV Movies
• Sun, May 31
Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Kings of Leon are all fans. By Kathleen Newman-Bremang And you may have been a little confused when Will Ferrell was seen clapping enthusiastically during the now-infamous almost-kiss, but MTV News got the inside scoop: Ferrell is a closet Twilighter.
Andy Samberg Has A History With The MTV Movie AwardsOriginal at MTV Movies
• Sat, May 30
As Andy Samberg gets set to host the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, viewers might be thinking this will mark the "Saturday Night Live" comedian's first appearance on the show. But not only does Samberg have a long history with the Movie Awards, the show actually helped launch his career.
Will Ferrell And Danny McBride Give Andy Samberg Hosting AdviceOriginal at MTV Movies
• Thu, May 28
Will Ferrell and Danny McBride Photo: MTV News Number one," Will Ferrell began, "I hope he's sober." According to Ferrell, every MTV Movie Awards is a spectacular event. And to make sure he remembers them all, he always takes home a souvenir.
TV Junkie: 15+ Season Finales This Weekend; 'Primeval' Returns
Original at LAist
• Fri, May 15
By Tom Lewis Later on Saturday night, the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" brings Will Ferrell back home and Green Day will perform. In addition to "SNL", there will be at least 14 other season finales from Friday through Sunday. 11:25pm Saturday Night Live NBC - Season Finale
Rick Kaplan, CBS Evening News Producer, Called Out During Will Ferrell HBO Special (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Tue, Mar 17
By The Huffington Post News Editors Rick Kaplan, executive producer of "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" and the former head of CNN and MSNBC, was called on in the audience participation segment of Will Ferrell's HBO special, "Youre Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush." Ferrell, playing former President B...
Will Ferrell's Broadway Bush - VIDEO
Original at TV Squad
• Sun, Mar 15
By Allison Waldman Who knew this was George W. Bush in reflection week? I must have missed the memo. But when I tuned in to watch the HBO debut of Will Ferrell: You're Welcome, America, his take on President Bush since the end of this presidency, I couldn't help but recall that just a couple of days ago on Hard Ball,...
'Saturday Night Live' Weekly Watch: Tracy Morgan needed more than ...
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Sun, Mar 15
There was a reason Tracy Morgan didn't get in more sketches when he was a cast member of SNL. He's just not that funny. Last night's show really, really stunk, especially coming one hour after Will Ferrell burned up my TV with his good-by to GWB. ...
Conan's Final "Late Night" Episode: Will Ferrell, Classic Skits, Andy Richter, Tribute To Staff (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Sat, Feb 21
By The Huffington Post News Editors Watch highlights from the episode below. More details about the show from the AP. Watch more classic moments here. HIGHLIGHTS: Will Ferrell, Conan's favorite skit, classic Andy Richter skit, Conan's promise for his new show, his tribute to his staff. Will Ferrell appears (and strips)
You're Welcome America: It's Saturday Night Live, Live! On Stage!
Original at gawker.com
• Fri, Feb 6
By Richard But ultimately this production is less about the legacy of George W. Bush than it is about the comic persona that has been perfected by Will Ferrell. "You're Welcome America" is a lot like Mr. Ferrell's more middling movies, not quite on a level with "Blades of Glory" or "Talladega Nights." Som...
Opinion: The Comedy of Ineptitude, Political Division
Original at Oh No They Didn't!
• Thu, Feb 5
But ultimately this production is less about the legacy of George W. Bush than it is about the comic persona that has been perfected by Will Ferrell. “You’re Welcome America” is a lot like Mr. Ferrell’s more middling movies, not quite on a level with “Blades of Glory” or “Talladega Nights.” Som...
Will Ferrell Back As Bush With Tina Fey's Palin On Thursday's "Saturday Night Live" (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Oct 24
By The Huffington Post News Team The last time America saw Will Ferrell as Bush was in April at an autism fundraiser. Ferrell is set to play Bush on Broadway next year. MORE FERRELL/BUSH FEY/PALIN TRANSCRIPT: FERRELL AS BUSH - "Where's McRage?" FERRELL AS BUSH - "My God you are folksy."
Will Ferrell Heading To Broadway With Bush
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Oct 17
By The Huffington Post News Editors Will Ferrell will make his Broadway debut in January in the new solo comedy "You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W Bush." Production will be helmed by Adam McKay, the writer-director of Ferrell pics "Step Brothers," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" and "Anchorm...
Opinion: The Weekend Warrior: February 29 - March 2
Original at Comingsoon.net
• Sun, Oct 5
By Edward Douglas
Celebs Help Raise $9M For Obama: Leo, Spielberg, Will Ferrell, Jodie Foster And Others
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Sep 17
By The Huffington Post News Editors Dinner guests seen by reporters, or noted by waiters, included Will Ferrell, Jodie Foster, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Lee Curtis and DreamWorks founders Steven Spielberg, David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Then he flew to California for a night of hobnobbing with Hollywood notables.
Will Ferrell's Five Best Songs (VIDEO)
Original at Huffington Post
• Mon, Jul 28
By The Huffington Post News Editors But no one has made it a trademark as much as Ferrell has. As a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," one of his best characters was a rapping Robert Goulet. At last year's Academy Awards, he sang that "a comedian at the Oscars is the saddest, bitterest, alcoholic clown."
Podcast: Golf courses and nature meet in Minnesota, more on golf in Germany, and Will Ferrell accepts Tiger Woods' ESPY award
Original at TravelGolf.com
• Mon, Jul 28
By TravelGolf.com - Dave Berner “Another trophy, another one of these bad boys. And this one is definitely the most special. People are always asking me, ‘Tiger, how do you do it?’ And my answer is: ‘Shut up. I ask the questions around here. I’m Tiger Woods,’” Ferrell joked.
Opinion: Will Ferrell on Will Ferrell's Future Movies
Original at First Showing
• Fri, Feb 29
By Alex Billington Well I won't hold my breath until Land or Brothers, and I will still see both and still enjoy both, but I probably won't love them like I love his previous films (e.g. Anchorman, Old School, Elf). Hopefully I'm wrong, but only time will tell.
Podcast #169: Will Ferrell meets Dave Grohl... and Canadian Superfans Christine and Jon
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Fri, Feb 29
Christine and Jon braved the cold in Toronto to hang out with the funniest guy around, Mr. Will Ferrell. Will's new movie Semi-Pro opens today and we have some incredible audio of Will singing with Dave Grohl.
Charles in Charge
Original at Film Stew
• Tue, Jan 29
Back in 1999, Roven combined his Atlas Entertainment production company with the Gold/Miller Company management firm to form Mosaic Media Group. The latter, co-founded by comedian Dennis Miller’s younger brother Jim, brought into the mix such clients as Judd Apatow, Jim Carrey, Will...
Will Ferrell’s More Cowbell Sketch
Original at That's Ireland
• Thu, Jan 24
By Michael Nugent With Will Ferrell visiting Ireland this week, you’ve just got to have another look at this classic Saturday Night Live sketch starring Ferrell and Christopher Walken. It’sa mockumentary behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Blue ...
Podcast #163: Will and Woody's "Brother"
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Wed, Jan 16
We run down the latest Frat Pack news, including a move for Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Will Ferrell on Broadway(?). Plus, we confess we hated one of the Walk Hard cameos by a normally reliable Frat Pack friend. Then, hear Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly sing about "Bad Jokes" and more.
SNL Will Ferrell: Morning Latte
Original at MilkandCookies.com: Headlines
• Mon, Nov 5
Morning Latte featuring Will Ferrell. From Saturday Night Live.
SNL: 2000 Presidential Debate
Original at MilkandCookies.com: Headlines
• Fri, Nov 2
Darrell Hammond and Will Ferrell play Al Gore and George W Bush at the 2000 Presidential Debate. From Saturday Night Live.
"Saturday Night Live": 15 Best Musical Skits
Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Nov 1
By The Huffington Post News Team Justin Timberlake in the Emmy-winning ''D--- in a Box'' video. Will Ferrell as a one-note percussionist in the classic ''More Cowbell'' sketch. Eddie Murphy as Buckwheat. Here are ''Saturday Night Live'''s Greatest Hits.
Will Ferrell Doing Robert Goulet & His SNL Audition
Original at MilkandCookies.com: Headlines
• Thu, Oct 18
Will Ferrell's Saturday Night Live audition immediately followed by his interview as Robert Goulet on The Conan O'Brien Show.
Podcast #154: The Comebacks Interview with David Koechner and Carl Weathers
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Wed, Oct 17
David Koechner is best known to fans of this site as Champ Kind from Anchorman and Todd Packer on The Office (Editor’s note: True Frat Pack fans also love his deleted scene from the Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny DVD.) With roles in Talladega Nights, The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Thank You For Sm...
Podcast #151: Will Ferrell... "Ashamed?"
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Thu, Oct 4
We're gearing up for Ben Stiller's new movie, The Heartbreak Kid. We also discuss the incredible "teaser" for Will Ferrell's upcoming basketball comedy Semi-Pro. There's lots more Owen Wilson and Darjeeling Limited news, plus Golden Globe chances for Steve Carell. We have a listener rel...
Podcast #144: The Office Season 3 DVD
Original at The Frat Pack Tribute
• Tue, Sep 4
The main event is a review of Season 3 of The Office. We also catch up on the latest news about Owen Wilson (including some outrageous anchor people), plus tons of news on upcoming projects from Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, and more.
Stranger Than Fiction
Original at joshenglish (Livejournal)
• Tue, Sep 4
I have a terrible confession to make: I watched a Will Ferrell movie last night. I have a ban on Will Ferrell in my personal universe. Not just Ferrell, but practically everyone to come out of the corporate comedy machine of Saturday Night Live since 1980.
Will Ferrell and "The Landlord" are at it Again: New Video on Funny or Die Premieres Tomorrow
Original at LAist
• Sun, Jun 24
By Tim Hammer Ladies and gentlemen, can I please have your attention. I've just been handed an urgent and horrifying news story. I need all of you, to stop what you're doing and listen. A new video starring Will Ferrell and Pearl, who we all remember as "The Landlord" will be available tomorrow on Funny or Di...
TV Review: The Slanted Screen - Asian Men In Film And Television
Original at Blogcritics
• Sat, Apr 28
By Matthew Milam If you are black and named Will Ferrell, no movie. If you are white and named Will Ferrell, the checks can't come fast enough. What happens when you replace the word "black" and replace it with "Asian"? You will find the results are about the same, especially if you are an Asian male.
Podcast: April 06, 2007 (Cinema Ninjas)
Original at Naples Daily News
• Fri, Apr 13
Jon's two-week stint on jury duty is finally over and now the Ninjas are back. This week the dynamic duo paired up to watch Jon Heder and Will Ferrell spoof figures skating in "Blades of Glory." They also took a look at some new movies coming out this week, including "Grindhouse." The intro musi...
Movie Review: Blades of Glory
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, Apr 4
By General Disdain Will Ferrell is at again. Once more we have him playing a buffoon character toppled from the heights of fame and power. It's his bread and butter and he'll continue to push this shit out until it becomes unpopular. As a matter of fact, just last year Ferrell squeezed out Talladega Nights: The Ba...
Movie Review: Blades of Glory
Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Apr 2
By Neil Miller Why do I know this is happening? Because that is the power of a great Will Ferrell comedy; it stays with you long after you leave the theater. It stays with some longer than others, but the one-liners always stick. And as much of a fan as I have been of these movies (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, E...
Movie Review: Blades of Glory
Original at Blogcritics
• Sat, Mar 31
By Kaonashi While Blades of Glory was funny, it wasn't nearly as brilliant as Talladega Nights. What's great about Talladega Nights was that much of the humor lay in the ad-libbed dialog from the cast. It's a lot more quotable, and to me, it becomes more memorable. Blades of Glory relied more on visual hum...