Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell's Oscar Role: The Simon Cowell Biopic

source: Cinematical

The thing is -- I think I'd like to see this ... if Ferrell put aside his usual over-the-top quirk for a tone more like Stranger Than Fiction. But that's probably just me wanting to see more of that in any role. I think it's time to put down the uber-quirk and find some happy mellow comedy. Could being S...

Published Tue, Dec 1

Moviefone's UnSexiest Men Alive, AKA "#2 Say WHAT?"

source: Oh No They Didn't!

danger of causing a female stampede -- no matter how much Axe body spray they put on. (Editor's Note: We still love you, guys.) 10. John C. Reilly One possible explanation for why Will Ferrell so often appears alongside Reilly -- at the very least, it will up his hot quotient. We'll opt to 'Walk Har...

Published Sat, Nov 21

093- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

source: Netflix Top 100

Lifelong friends and national idols Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) and Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly) have earned their NASCAR stripes with their uncanny knack of finishing races in the first and second slots, respectively, and slinging catchphrases like "Shake and bake!" But when a riva...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Casting Tidbits: Jessica Biel, James Caan, Anne Heche & More

source: First Showing

Casting Tidbits ahoy! First up, Variety reports that Anne Heche has tacked on two promising comedies to her upcoming roster. Heche has nabbed the female lead opposite Ed Helms in the Fox Searchlight comedy Cedar Rapids about a sad-sack insurance agent who goes to an industry convention t...

Published Wed, Oct 28

'' - Unscripted Part 1

source: The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog

Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, and Will Arnett headline this high-concept comedy concerning two male figure-skating rivals aching to compete despite ... moviefone.com

Published Tue, Oct 27

Isla Fisher Gets Involved With Princes and Life Coaches

source: Cinematical

Life Coach is centers on a woman who hires a (shocker!) life coach to sort her life out. In a twist of twists, the life coach is more messed up than she is. On the outside, it looks like it could be a very typical girl comedy (wacky job, problematic boyfriend, credit card debt), but it is being co-p...

Published Fri, Oct 9

Matt Groening Says No 'Simpsons' Movie Until Show Is Over; Samuel L. Jackson Decides To Act Again?

source: The Playlist

Actress Isla Fisher is developing a pair of projects at Universal. The "Wedding Crashers" star, and partner of Sacha Baron Cohen, will produce and play the lead in an untitled romantic comedy from "Under the Tuscan Sun" helmer Audrey Wells, and "Life Coach," from Will Ferrell and Adam McK...

Published Wed, Oct 7

Review: A Serious Man

source: ContactMusic.com

Do you remember the movie Stranger Than Fiction ? There's a scene where Dustin Hoffman explains to Will Ferrell the difference between comedy and tragedy and has him tally up events that would fit into either genre.

Published Fri, Oct 2