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WILL Ferrell was in Dublin recently, promoting his new film Step Brothers, when he found himself "slightly" lost after taking "a little stroll" ... After a run of films including , , Elf, , and , there is no more popular or beloved goofball in big-screen comedy than Will Ferrell ... And, just as Ferrell gets "Jim Carrey!'', Reilly has now found himself getting "Will Ferrell. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Acting a highlight in 'Burn' Sep 19, 2008
Still, this is a Coen brother comedy, so there is no Will Ferrell and there is certainly no contrived happily ever after. Instead, like the good folks in "Fargo," the league of morons in "Burn After Reading" mostly winds up in the proverbial wood chipper. (Juneau Empire)
Shares roar back Sep 19, 2008
ASX: Australian share market news. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fortescue digs deep into the red Sep 19, 2008
Fortescue Metals Group reports net loss of $2. 5b, provides no forecast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rumourtrage at Macquarie, B&B Sep 19, 2008
Rumourtrage at Macquarie, Bh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Obama picks up $9 million in Hollywood Sep 18, 2008
17: Celebrities such as Will Ferrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jodie Foster and Steven Spielberg helped the Obama campaign raise $9 million at two Hollywood events ... 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. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Republicans go on attack after Obama parties with the A-listers Sep 18, 2008
Jodie Foster, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell and Steven Spielberg attended the $28,500-a-head reception at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, which has previously provided a setting for films including Ghostbusters and Air Force One. Later they moved to the nearby Beverly Wilshire hotel where a further 500 guests, who had paid $2,500 each, were entertained by Streisand, who ended with the song "Happy Days are Here Again." TV crews were banned from the event, partly in a bid to prevent a repeat... (Independent)
Who's the real star? Sep 18, 2008
Among those in attendance were Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Spielberg, Will Ferrell, Jodie Foster and Jamie Lee Curtis. The event, in microcosm, reflected how celebrities and politics often mix in an election. (MSNBC -- News)
Telstra slashes 800 jobs Sep 18, 2008
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Shares battered, but off lows Sep 18, 2008
Australian shares plummet as the latest wave of weakness gathers momentum overnight on Wall Street. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Who can you trust? Sep 18, 2008
Michael West on the crisis in confidence shaking world markets. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Babs and Barack Sep 17, 2008
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. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Here's looking at you, Kid Sep 17, 2008
As with his cast contemporaries, including Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, SNL was a form of comedy finishing school. "You learn quick when you're doing a live show once a week, and sometimes changing things right up to airtime," he says. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Whedon Says Its About the Message Sep 17, 2008
Much like when it was big news that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (later Judd Apatow) were on board with Funny Or Die, it was big news that the Buffy creator was going online with something original. That added/padded the views with the great publicity of a successful TV creator creating something for an online audience. (TVweek.com)
Grow up? Never Sep 16, 2008
Behaving childishly is something Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly take very seriously ... THE SUBJECT makes only a brief appearance in his new film, but actor Will Ferrell has spent a lot of time throughout his career discussing his nether regions. (The Age)
Royster's cult makes return Sep 16, 2008
Halfway through the recording, the band stops because of frustration with an excessively loud cowbell player portrayed by Will Ferrell. Dickinson insists he's "gotta have cowbell," and the band responded in kind by playing a cowbell onstage. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Kidman slammed as Hollywood's most overpaid actor Sep 13, 2008
Nicolas Cage was seventh, then Drew Barrymore, Will Ferrell and Blanchett rounded out the top 10. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Danny McBride Q&A Sep 13, 2008
UK, September 12, 2008 - Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen. They all agree on one thing: Danny McBride is a very funny man. (IGN FilmForce)
MEG RYAN, EVA MENDES, DEBRA MESSING Sep 13, 2008
JOHN C REILLY WILL FERRELL. 15 Ferrell and Reilly play a pair of middle-aged single men who end up becoming step brothers when their elderly parents marry. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Who Will Be the Godfather of Web Video? Sep 13, 2008 SNL excited to takeonelection season Sep 12, 2008 Celebrities get political on their blogs Sep 12, 2008 On the Net: Celebrities blog about the election Sep 12, 2008 And the most overpaid celebrity is... Sep 12, 2008 Most overpaid stars named Sep 12, 2008 Nicole is most overpaid Hollywood actor Sep 12, 2008 Coco Chanel's Complexity Sep 11, 2008 Overpaid actors Sep 11, 2008 Kidman 'most overpaid actor' Sep 11, 2008 Blah power: comic stars smell success on the net Sep 11, 2008 Ritchie flick top at UK cinemas Sep 10, 2008 'Hoff' and his Cats heat up Tucson Sep 10, 2008 Murray stuns No. 1 Nadal in U.S. Open semis Sep 8, 2008 Tennis: Felling Nadal, Murray reaches U.S. Open final Sep 8, 2008 No laughing matter Sep 6, 2008 Q&A: Kitty Flanagan Sep 5, 2008 New Regency Further Expands and Enhances Motion Picture Production Division Sep 4, 2008 Guy Ritchie: Russell Crowe is not my Dr Watson Sep 3, 2008 * The triumph of Will Sep 3, 2008 Step Brothers tops UK box office Sep 3, 2008 Funnyman Ferrell may be tainting traditional narrative comedy Sep 3, 2008 In American movie theaters, fewer eyes, bigger haul Sep 2, 2008 Fall film preview (23) Aug 31, 2008 The Step Brothers *** 15 Aug 30, 2008 Chastity Steadman: Walker Countys first Master Teacher Aug 30, 2008 Fincher's 'Benjamin Button,' 'Flash of Genius' Aug 30, 2008 Step Brothers: This isn't funny - it just stinks Aug 29, 2008 MLB best seats Aug 29, 2008 * FILM REVIEW:Watch out, hes packing a blow-dryer Aug 29, 2008 From obscurity to ubiquity without the weird Aug 29, 2008 Buzz Briefs: Ed McMahon, Gwen Stefani Aug 23, 2008 Movie star Carell is a big screen action man Aug 23, 2008 Seinfeld is Microsoft's New Pitchman Aug 23, 2008 Microsoft Created a Powerful Team For Their New Campaign Aug 23, 2008 Jerry Seinfeld to tout Microsoft in campaign, says report Aug 22, 2008 Hamlet 2: The First One Was Better Aug 22, 2008 Microsoft Enlists Seinfeld For Ad Campaign: Report Aug 22, 2008 Predictably silly, but refreshingly offbeat Aug 21, 2008 'The Rocker': Lite Show, By Kurt Loder Aug 20, 2008 5 movies with class Aug 19, 2008 Don't want to do it? Then follow the mayor Aug 19, 2008 Grey Goose Entertainment and Sundance Channel Announce Talent Pairings for Fourth Season of 'Iconoclasts' Premiering October 16 at 10 PM ET/PT Aug 19, 2008 Fans' Wizard Hats Droop With Anger, Sorrow as Warners Pushes Back ... Aug 18, 2008 Q & A With Luke Wilson Aug 17, 2008 For 'Tropic Thunder' writer, a chance to push the envelope Aug 16, 2008 Cowboy Practice Notes: Aug. 15 Aug 16, 2008 Danny McBride is in the 'Express' lane to fame Aug 15, 2008 Next 'Harry Potter' film to be delayed eight months Aug 15, 2008 Review: 'Tropic Thunder' has strong laughs Aug 15, 2008 Cameron Diaz tops Hollywood rich list Aug 13, 2008 Express denied box office crown Aug 12, 2008 'Dark Knight' derails 'Pineapple Express' Aug 11, 2008 R stands for funny Aug 10, 2008 Playing war gets serious in 'Thunder' Aug 9, 2008 Stars Become 'Friends of El Faro' - ET Aug 9, 2008 Blockbuster stars give lackluster performances Aug 9, 2008 Movie Trailers Aug 8, 2008 Top 10 Ben Stiller Moments Aug 6, 2008 Continuereading Aug 5, 2008 Top of the food chain Aug 5, 2008 'Step Brothers' is cruel, not funny Aug 4, 2008 (Paramount DreamWorks / Sony Columbia Pictures) Aug 4, 2008 Hollywood strikes gold with R-rated comedy wave Aug 4, 2008 Restricted travel, hard beds make me long for home Aug 4, 2008
Even Funny or Die, cofounded in 2007 by Hollywood's hottest property, Will Ferrell, and supported by a generous investment from Sequoia Capital, hasn't been able to keep an audience. Its first video, "The Landlord," which starred Ferrell and a 2-year-old girl as a swearing and beer-seeking landlord, was a runaway hit -- collecting a wildly impressive 57. (FastCompany)
Comedy Is Not Pretty Sep 13, 2008
Will Ferrell gets shaken down by a foulmouthed toddler. Views: 57. (FastCompany)
George W. Bush immediately brings an image of Will Ferrell muttering strategery. And Hammond has already defined Bill Clinton, an impression Michaels says is more real than Bill Clinton. (MSNBC -- News)
Adam McKay: The film director of "Stepbrothers" and "Anchorman" has his own Web site (he co-created with Will Ferrell), but he also like a lot of people in show business blogs on HuffingtonPost. com. (MSNBC -- News)
Adam McKay: The film director of "Stepbrothers" and "Anchorman" has his own Web site (he co-created FunnyOrDie with Will Ferrell), but he also like a lot of people in show business blogs on. His political thoughts are always tinged with comedy, making them far more palatable than many ardent bloggers. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cameron Diaz, Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage, Drew Barrymore, Will Ferrell and Cate Blanchett. The actor whose bankability improved most over the past year was Crowe, who was ranked the most overpaid celebrity last. (Yahoo News)
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Nicole Kidman tops 'most overpaid actor' list-International Buzz-Entertainment-The Times of India. Nicole Kidman tops 'most overpaid actor' list12 Sep 2008, 0048 hrs IST, ANI. (India Times, India)
MacLaines additional film credits include The Apartment with Jack Lemmon, Steel Magnolias with Julia Roberts, Postcards from the Edge with Meryl Streep, In Her Shoes with Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, Bewitched with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell and Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Others on the list include Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage, Drew Barrymore, Will Ferrell, and Cate Blanchett. (). (Boston Globe)
Nicolas Cage was seventh, then Drew Barrymore, Will Ferrell and Blanchett rounded out the top 10. Story Tools. (The Australian)
Hot on the heels of MC Hammer and Will Ferrell, Ashton Kutcher has launched an internet start-up, , which features animated clips of three South Park-style girls - Tiffany, Brittney and Krystle - riffing on pop culture. Kutcher launched the site at the Silicon Valley technology start-up conference, TechCrunch50, this week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Will Ferrell movie Step Brothers, last week at one, slid to number four. Mixed box office. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
In line with the great programs touting celebrity fans - USC and Will Ferrell, Texas and Matthew McConaughey, Oklahoma or Tennessee and any country singer, San Diego State-killer Notre Dame and Regis Philbin, Arizona State and, um, um. Sleep America's Debbie Gaby. (AZCentral -- Sports)
He explained, though, he was thrilled to have seen his favorite comedic actor, Will Ferrell, in the stands Sunday, and was also excited to have spotted members of the cast of the TV show Entourage at the tournament. Thats awesome, Murray said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Even the actor Will Ferrell seemed to feel the power Sunday, when he was shown on the scoreboard imitating Murray's arm curl ... Now he was a star here, big enough of a draw to meet Will Ferrell and big enough of a talent to meet Roger Federer in the final. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Will Ferrell has made a career out of playing buffoons who lack self-awareness ... IF THE look on Will Ferrell's face is anything to go by, I am not the first person today to ask about his scrotum ... Will Ferrell has made a career out of playing buffoons who lack self-awareness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
30 Rock', Tina Fey, 'Arrested Development', and anything with Will Ferrell in it. Who are your comedy idols. (iAfrica.com)
During her tenure at Paramount Vantage she oversaw a slate of films that included Paul Thomas Andersons There Will Be Blood; the Coen Brothers No Country For Old Men; Sean Penns Into The Wild; Ed Zwicks upcoming Defiance, starring Daniel Craig; The Duchess starring Keira Knightley;and The Goods, a comedy from producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. At Vantage, she was instrumental in the acquisition of the Academy Award-winning documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Russell Crowe and Will Ferrell ... Ritchie's Holmes is set to compete with a comic version headlined by Sacha Baron Cohen as the great detective and Will Ferrell as Dr Watson. (guardian.co.uk)
Will Ferrell has become one of the top comic actors in Hollywood playing dorky, immature weirdos ... If the look on Will Ferrells face is anything to go by, I am not the first person today to ask about his scrotum. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Will Ferrell (l) and John C Reilly team up for Step Brothers. Will Ferrell's latest comic caper Step Brothers has made its debut in the UK and Ireland box office at number one. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Non sequitur: a Latin phrase meaning "it does not follow." As in, "The average comedy churning out of Hollywood these days 'does not follow' any semblance of a coherent plot or narrative." And there's really only one man to blame for it: Will Ferrell. Now, I'm not claiming he invented the non sequitur or even introduced it to the silver screen. (Daily Iowan, IA)
They consisted of B-list, or drunken, superheroes ("Iron Man" and "Hancock"), a TV show years distant from original episodes ("Sex and the City") and an animated film with a 45-minute silent stretch ("Wall-E.") There was also comedy gridlock with Ben Stiller, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Steve Carell, Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz all headlining different films. Yet nearly all of those movies landed on their feet, providing financial peace of mind for all of the big... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Now, I haven't read the original story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, but does that mean we'll be treated to the sight of a full-grown, 80-year-old Brad Pitt emerging from the womb, sorta like in that one "Saturday Night Live" skit with Will Ferrell. I don't know, but I'm willing to trust the always reliable Fincher ("Fight Club," "Se7en") to make the best of a bizarre premise. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly play Brennan and Dale, two spoiled 40-year old men still living at home with their respective single parents - Brennan (Ferrell) with his mum (Mary Steenburgen) and Dale (Reilly) with his dad (Richard Jenkins) ... The script plays to Will Ferrell's strengths, but John C. Reilly is just as good as his witless cohort. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Forrest Gump, Titanic, The Notebook, Pretty Woman, National Lampoon's Vacation, Twisted, You, Me, and Dupree, Double Jeopardy Favorite music: Christian, Country Favorite musician: Kenny Chesney Hobbies/pastimes: Traveling, shopping, reading, exercising, spending time with family and friends Favorite TV shows: Amazing Race, First 48, Dr. Phil Favorite actors/actresses: Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell Pet: Rippley, a silver tabby Favorite quote: "You cannot change what you do not... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as two step-brothers who must find their way to brotherly love. sony; comedy; 'Step Brothers' trailer; John C. Reilly; will ferrell; video; variety; Heath Ledger stars as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated sequel to 'Batman Begins. (Variety)
The bulky, dead-eyed Will Ferrell was funny in Elf, where he played Santa's biggest and most cackhanded helper, and Blades Of Glory, in which he played a ridiculously egotistical, sex crazed ice-skater. Unfortunately, he also been responsible for some of the least amusing comedies of recent years. (Daily Mail)
Who: The seats have attracted plenty of famous faces, ranging from actors Tom Hanks and Will Ferrell to Celtics GM Danny Ainge and NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. Sold on a game-by-game basis, there are no season ticket holders and an absence of corporate fat cats. (USA Today -- Sports)
In his feathery 1980s haircut and loud, half-buttoned shirts, Zohan joins a long tradition, stretching back from Will Ferrell through Steve Martin to the great Jerry Lewis himself, of goofballs who mistake themselves for studs and turn out to be right. The films image of Israelis as hopelessly behind the pop-culture curve X Zohans musical taste belongs to the same era as his hairdo X is itself something of an anachronism. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Rocker looks like a cross between a Jack Black movie and a Will Ferrell movie. Hee-hee. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Will Ferrell gets framed, Celine Dion gets a degree and Aishwarya Rai is "Unforgettable". Photo Essay. (CBS News)
Then he did it again in Anchorman, wiping the floor with Will Ferrell as a surreally dim weatherman. Since then, Carell has broken out with his own super-stardom vehicles in cinemas with the Judd Apatow comedy The 40-Year-old Virgin (who can forget that eye-watering chest hair waxing sequence. (WalesOnline)
For now, Seinfeld is the only celebrity, other than Gates, taking part in the campaign, although others were considered, including comic actor Will Ferrell, the source said. The attempted image overhaul comes in the wake of Apple's "Mac vs. PC" ads featuring a geeky PC guy who vaguely resembles Gates being unable to keep up with a better-looking, hip Mac counterpart. (ABC News -- Business)
It is believed that other comedians will join Seinfeld in this campaign such as Chris Rock and Will Ferrell. Everybody is eager to find out how the target public will react to Jerry Seinfeld as it has been a while since his popularity was on its highest peaks. (eFluxMedia)
Microsoft reportedly considered other comedians including Chris Rock and Will Ferrell before selecting Seinfeld, according to the Journal. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
" and the secret weapon is the onlooker's pity. Related Articles The actor in question is Dana Marschz his last name is nearly unpronounceable, just the first reason he has trouble getting jobs and he is played by the English comedian Steve Coogan with the lank hair, toothy smile and blithe sweetness that recall Tiny Tim, the eccentric ukuleleist of the '60s. Coogan has been everywhere lately, starring in little movies (A Cock and Bull Story: Tristram Shandy) and guesting in bigger ones. He had... (Time.com)
For its new campaign, Microsoft also considered a range of other famous personalities, including comedians Will Ferrell and Chris Rock, the paper said, citing people familiar with the matter. Microsoft was not immediately available for comment. (Newsmax)
Yet Wilson, who's more of a real actor than clowns like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler and Jack Black, brings a human element to his performance. Along with his doughy charisma and courage to be revolting, he gives the character of Fish enough canniness to know that he's a walking stereotype and enough empathy to understand other losers. (Globe and Mail)
And although he shares with Jack Black a penchant for parading his proudly unbuff body, he's not especially funny doing it (maybe because Black and Will Ferrell have already done it to death), and in any case, he lacks Black's mad comic energy. This is the movie's crucial shortcoming or would have been, had "The Rocker" had any reason to be made in the first place. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Old School (2003): You know, there was a time when we didn't know Will Ferrell would show his naked backside all the time. It was somehow funnier then. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Here's your protest: "I'm not attending silly Will Ferrell movies until George Radanovich retires from the House of Representatives. The congressman said he would serve 10 years and get out, and he's been there since 1994. Enough is enough."Guys, want to appear sensitive to your lady's needs and not have to endure the 108-minute torture by terminal sappiness that is "Mamma Mia!". Autry is your savior. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
His directing credits include the intergalactic adventure Zathura and the 2003 holiday classic Elf, starring Will Ferrell. In 2001, he made his feature directorial debut with Made; he also wrote and co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Sean "Puffy" Combs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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In other words, not exactly what you'd expect from the Dallas-born actor who's best known for sharing the screen with Will Ferrell's bare backside in "Old School.". Why are people always finding Jesus on potato chips and toast and stuff like that. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Besides "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," he said he's writing a Sherlock Holmes film for Apatow to star Sacha Baron Cohen as Holmes and Will Ferrell as Watson. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
No Movie for Gundy A couple of years ago, Mike Gundy did get a kick out of Ricky Bobby in the movie Talledega Nights, so how about another Will Ferrell offering, Step Brothers ... "No, I had to speak to the Alpha freshmen at 7:30, so I didn't get to go with the team," said Gundy of missing the Step Brothers, the latest Will Ferrell flick ... "We finished meetings and I had to stay here and do that. The players really had fun at the movie. I talked to several of them and they love those movies... (GoPokes.com)
Somehow, Foot Fist ended up in the DVD players of some of Hollywood's comedy kings, including Will Ferrell, Pineapple's co-writer/star Rogen and producer Judd Apatow, and Tropic Thunder's director/star Ben Stiller. Foot Fist was released to little fanfare or box office (grossing $233,727 domestically), but it led to more work and an in-character appearance as obtuse, delusional Fred Simmons, the "king of the demo," on Late Night With Conan O'Brien in February. (USA Today)
It will now open opposite Universal's special-effects comedy "Land of the Lost," which stars Will Ferrell. But Horn said there was nothing next year compared to this summer's especially dense slate of big-budget releases. (Los Angeles Times)
When the bat's been away, Steve Carell ("Get Smart"), Will Ferrell ("Step Brothers") and Seth Rogen ("Pineapple Express") have all come out to play, and notched up lucrative returns, too. Ben Stiller's sometimes hilarious "Tropic Thunder" is easily the biggest of the summer's blockbuster comedies -- and certainly the goriest. (CNN -- Showbiz)
1 Will Smith - $US80 million 2 Johnny Depp - $US72 million 3 Eddie Murphy - $US55 million (tied with) 3 Mike Myers - $US55 million 5 Leonardo DiCaprio - $US45 million 6 Bruce Willis - $US41 million 7 Ben Stiller - $US40 million 8 Nicholas Cage - $US38 million 9 Will Ferrell - $US31 million 10 Adam Sandler - $US30 million. Agencies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Teen drama The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 2 made its debut at number four and Will Ferrell comedy Step Brothers fell two places to five. The Dark Knight should surpass Star Wars at $461m (240m) to become number two on the overall chart by the weekend. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Will Ferrell comedy Step Brothers was fifth with $8. 9 million, bringing its total to $80. (USA Today -- Life)
I saw the comedy Step Brothers starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly a couple of weeks ago. It was ridiculously stupid with lots of fart jokes, body-part humor and an implausible plot. (Winona Daily News, MN)
" {sbox} TROPIC THUNDER (R) opens Wednesday at Bay Area theaters. To see a trailer for "Tropic Thunder," go to .Ben Stiller Born: Nov. 30, 1965, New York, N.Y. Personal: Son of comedy veterans Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara; married to Christine Taylor (Marcia in the "Brady Bunch" movies); father of two. Why we care: His films have grossed nearly $1.7 billion; he directed "Reality Bites" and "Zoolander"; he's the reputed leader of "the Frat Pack" of comedians, including Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The former "Friends" star donated a gorgeous brown Henry Beguelin handbag and a black Jimmy Choo bag with gold accents, both signed on the inside, "With Love, Jennifer Aniston." Other gifts donated included a 'War of the Worlds' jacket signed by Tom Cruise and a hat worn by Will Ferrell in 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. . (WOKR13 Rochester)
After his last several films, I have come to regard Will Ferrell with the same disdain that I do Ben Stiller. Very few actors rub me wholly the wrong way and for ages the honor lay exclusively with Stiller, but Ferrell is biting at Stiller s heels for my worst comic actor award. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
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But while Stiller may be the name above the title, Tropic Thunder once again reveals that he's the ultimate midfield general, just as likely to lay the ball off to the wingers (Owen Wilson, Downey Jr.) or the big target men up-front (Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn) as he is to thump the ball in the back of the net from 35 yards out. It's them belters we're celebrating here. (IGN FilmForce)
Sony's Step Brothers, starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, has enjoyed a good weekend hold. The R-rated comedy added an estimated $16. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
His own career, Apatow concedes, has changed dramatically in a short time, but only because "I found a way to make people money. Five years ago, I hadn't, so they couldn't figure out what was wrong with my work and they'd try to tinker. But after I produced Anchorman (with Will Ferrell) and made 40-Year-Old Virgin, they said 'well maybe the guy can make movies,' and then they give you more creative freedom, and the work becomes better, because it's not as watered down. You won't hit a home run... (Globe and Mail)
Will Ferrell and John C. Rielly star in "Step Brothers." ... Starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott and Andrea Savage. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
But Steve Carell, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell have all offered up cinematic frivolity with varying degrees of success. However, their tried-and-true tomfoolery will soon seem as quaint as vaudeville routines as two of the most-anticipated and potentially genre-altering summer comedies in years open within a week of each other this month. (ABC News)
More and more, however, they are taking chances on R-rated comedies that ratchet up the rawness, allowing the "Sex and the City" gal pals to strut their stuff, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly to expose body parts in "Step Brothers," or Tom Cruise to swear like a sailor. "He was willing to go for it," "Tropic Thunder" star and director Ben Stiller said of Cruise, who is almost unrecognizable as a bald studio executive with a colossal talent for cussing. (Yahoo News)
tonight is "Semi-Pro." I watch it and it is funny as all Will Ferrell movies are, but I fall asleep before the end. The jet lag is starting to take effect. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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