CAMPUS CLICKS: Kansas fans channel their inner 'Waterboy' Oct 10, 2008
Kansas Fans Use Chants From The Waterboy - SI.com - SI On Campus ... especially if comes from the movie The Waterboy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Country's 'Guitar Man' Reed dies Sep 4, 2008
Modern audiences will also know him as the angry coach in Adam Sandler's comedy The Waterboy - but his main passion was music, and he continued touring into the 1990s. Singer-guitarist Brad Paisley said Reed was one of country music's most influential players. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'East Bound And Down' Singer Dies Sep 4, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in "Gator," directed by Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's "The Waterboy," starring Adam Sandler. Reynolds gave him a shiny black 1980 Trans Am like the one they used in "Smokey and the Bandit.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Jerry Reed, 71; country singer became film star Sep 3, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in "Gator," directed by Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's "The Waterboy," starring Adam Sandler. Mr. Reed and Kris Kristofferson paved the way for Nashville music personalities to make inroads into films. (Boston Globe)
Jerry Reed, 71 Sep 3, 2008
But he was an ornery heavy in Gator, directed by Mr. Reynolds, and a hateful coach in 1998's The Waterboy, starring Adam Sandler. A March, 1980, file photo shows Jerry Reed, centre, receiving a surprise cake from Burt Reynolds, left, to commemorate Reed's 25 years in show business. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jerry Reed, 71; country singer appeared in 'Smokey and the Bandit ... Sep 3, 2008
In his last major film role, he played a harsh football coach in the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy "The Waterboy.". But before he made the jump to Hollywood he had established himself as one of the most sought-after guitarists in Nashville, a songwriter who wrote hits for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee and many others. (Los Angeles Times)
"The Guitar Man," singer Jerry Reed dies at 71 Sep 3, 2008
Reed later played Coach Red Beaulieu in the 1998 movie "The Waterboy" with Adam Sandler. Reed won two Grammys in the early 1970s and another in 1992 for the album "Sneakin' Around.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Sandler: We cant be afraid to offend Aug 16, 2008
Sandler, of course, has never exactly been renowned for his subtlety, but his extraordinary box office success with low-brow slapstick fare from Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison to The Waterboy and Little Nicky means that he s been a constant favourite with his prime target audience teenage lads. Then last year came I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, wherein Sandler played one of two firefighters faking a gay marriage for financial gain, attracting criticism from the gay community over its... (WalesOnline)
Guilty pleasures Jul 14, 2008
Indeed, Fairuza Balk in 1998s The Waterboy looks positively pedestrian by comparison. But never mind the beauties, there is stuff that you can enjoy in Sandler movies, as long as you keep all semblance of good taste in the foyer before you enter the cineplex. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Read the U-T review here. Jun 7, 2008
The chosen one dashed off Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy and Anger Management. These folks knew their Adam Sandler. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Underdogs bond and get the girl in sports date movies Apr 6, 2008
Sure the film, opening Friday, features 1920s gridiron stars, played by George Clooney and "The Office"s" John Krasinski, fighting for the affections of tough-as-nails newspaper reporter Renee Zellweger. But it's also filled with the genre touches that have made the football film a favorite with audiences: downtrodden, or underachieving, guys who have to prove their worth by opening up a big can of whup-tail on the field of glory.And it doesn't matter if those guys are convicts ("The Longest... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Adam Sandler breaks ankle Apr 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Adam Sandler may wish he stuck to being "The Waterboy.". The 41-year-old actor broke his ankle over the weekend while playing basketball -- but still won the game -- according to a statement sent to The Associated Press from Sandler's representative. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Underdogs in 'Leatherheads' Apr 1, 2008
Sure the film, opening April 4, features 1920s gridiron stars, played by George Clooney and "The Office"s" John Krasinski, fighting for the affections of tough-as-nails newspaper reporter Renee Zellweger. But it's also filled with the genre touches that have made the football film a favorite with audiences: downtrodden, or underachieving guys who have to prove their worth by opening up a big can of whup-tail on the field of glory. And it doesn't matter if those guys are convicts ("The Longest... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Adam Sandler breaks ankle playing basketball Apr 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Adam Sandler may wish he stuck to being The Waterboy. . (MSNBC -- News)
Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Anna Faris Flicks Lead Most Eagerly Awaited Comedies: '08 Movie Preview Jan 9, 2008
If I had a nickel for every time I thought a Sandler comedy would be immeasurably better if he dropped the phony accent (see: "The Waterboy," "Little Nicky," "Chuck & Larry," etc. I'd be rich but not nearly as rich as Sandler, a comic able to take even the silliest premise (see: "The Waterboy," "Little Nicky," "Chuck & Larry," etc. (VHI.com -- Music News)
50 First Dates Oct 15, 2007
Having achieved his initial success as a moronic adolescent in an adult's body in hits including Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy, Adam Sandler recognised that such a persona had a use-by date and began to play grown men (recently his screen persona has evolved into that of the family man). In 50 First Dates, that translated into Sandler, whose characters used to implode at the mere thought of a female breast, somewhat improbably playing a love-'em-and-leave-'em lothario. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Insider Predictions: UA/Cal Sep 22, 2007
Heck, sneak the waterboy on the field and turn Adam Sandler loose. The Cats have to find a way to make Cal QB Longshore uncomfortable in the pocket all the while closing down running lanes so Forsett does not run rampant. (CatTracks.net)
Collinsworth: Defense can't do it alone Sep 16, 2007
One of my kids' favorite movies is Adam Sandler's The Waterboy. It's the story of a water boy turned linebacker, Bobby Boucher (Sandler), who leads a bad football team to a bowl championship -- all from the defensive side of the field. (ESPN -- Football News)
Screen plays Sep 12, 2007
The list includes some no-brainers (Remember the Titans, the original Longest Yard), one clever sneak-it-on-for-a-plot-turn (Diner for the Colts quiz) and one who-got-the-payoff-from-Adam Sandler entry (The Waterboy). And, no, Joe Namath's sitcom, The Waverly Wonders, didn't make the list, but that was probably a technicality only because he played a basketball coach. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List September 10-16 Aug 30, 2007
Invincible Gridiron Gang Facing The Giants The Waterboy (ends 9/27) The Program (starts 9/1) Possums On the Set: The Game Plan (starts 9/21) Will Ferrell (begins 9/14) A triple shot of Will Ferrell films, featuring the early premiere of Stranger Than Fiction. Talladega Nights Winter Passing Stranger Than Fiction On the Set: Stranger Than Fiction Encore On Demand: Big 80's (available until 11/8) A totally awesome trip back to the '80s. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PRONOUNCED 'STINK-O': What Sandler has put together, let no man tear asunder. Or see Jul 24, 2007
As far as I'm concerned, ADAM SANDLER HAS NEVER BEEN FUNNIER than he was in 50 First Dates, Mr. Deeds or The Waterboy. And he was HEART-TOUCHING in Punch-Drunk Love and Reign Over Me. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Microsoft Adds Disney Movies to Xbox Marquee Jul 14, 2007
Films like "Armageddon," "Bridge to Terabithia, "The Queen," "Unbreakable," "Tarzan," and "The Waterboy" are now available for on-demand rentals. New releases in HD will cost Xbox Live members 480 Microsoft Points each, with standard-definition releases ringing up at 320 Microsoft Points apiece. Classic films will run Xbox 360 users 360 points for HD versions and 240 points for standard definition downloads. One hundred points costs US$1.25. The Wii Effect In Microsoft's quest to make the Xbox... (TechNewsWorld)
From The Gridiron To The Multiplex Jul 12, 2007
" Instead, a chance meeting with former University of Florida teammate Travis McGriff in Gainesville's Oaks Mall launched a budding film career Pollard never even imagined possible. Pollard initially thought McGriff was joking. But McGriff, a former Gators and Denver Broncos receiver who teamed with former USF and Tampa Bay Storm receiver Clif Dell to absorb all the punishment for star Mark Wahlberg in "Invincible," explained that filmmakers need experienced athletes to make sports scenes look... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
July 10 band concert kicks off Summer Reading Program Jul 7, 2007
By XAVIER ZARAGOZA/The Daily Dispatch. Douglas teens are encouraged to join the staff at the 8th Street Park July 10 for the 2007 Summer Reading Program. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Adam Sandler to Receive Special Honor at Spike TV's First-Ever 'Guys Choice' Jun 5, 2007
After becoming one of the most popular cast members in the history of "Saturday Night Live," Adam Sandler took his talents to Hollywood, where he has gone on to star in comedic classics such as "Billy Madison," "Happy Gilmore," "The Waterboy," and "The Wedding Singer," among others. Sandler is also one of the most successful comedic recording artists of all time, as his blend of comedy and music has resulted in platinum sales for every album he has released. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Disturbia' Holds #1, But 'Hot Fuzz' Tastes Its Own Victory Apr 23, 2007
1 "The Waterboy" ($161. 5 million) #2 "The Longest Yard" ($158. (VHI.com -- Music News)
David Thomson's Biographical Dictionary of Film #12 Apr 13, 2007
This is the Adam Sandler who came out of television and who is 40, and who was one of the great dumb successes of the 1990s with Airheads, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, a remake of Mr Deeds, Punch-Drunk Love, and Spanglish. It was clear that Sandler was not as dumb as he was acting (he wrote material, and he seemed intent on producing). (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Have man-boy comedies dumbed down American film? Apr 6, 2007
Here s the breakdown: Adam Sandler really started the trend with Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, and so on. Then Ben Stiller joined the game with Zoolander, and passed the ball to Will Ferrell in Old School, who immediately shared with fellow comedy star Vince Vaughn, who played the man-boy in both Dodgeball and The Wedding Crashers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sandler to star in 'Bedtime Stories' Apr 4, 2007
"Stories" marks the actor's first feature project for Walt Disney Pictures, though he worked for the Mouse House on the 1998 Touchstone comedy "The Waterboy.". Sandler will portray a harried real estate developer whose life is suddenly turned upside down when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew begin to come true. (Variety)
Anti-Sandler film reigns supreme Mar 26, 2007
The melancholy, slow-moving and contemplative Reign Over Me is not a movie for fans of The Waterboy -- though you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out from the trailers, which fairly accurately reflect the movie for a change. There are only a few moments of humour in Reign Over Me, most of them dry. (Edmonton Sun)
Assistant position gives Stumpf best seat at games Mar 24, 2007
Stumpf, a native of Pennsylvania, had recently accepted a graduate assistant position at Southeastern Louisiana University when he went to see the movie, "The Waterboy" starring Sandler ... "After I committed to the job, about two weeks later, I went and watched the movie The Waterboy.' I was like, Oh my God, what have I gotten myself into? Do people really eat cakes with frog legs sticking out?' When I got down here, I realized that was a little exaggerated but yeah, they do.". (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Hey, it's Adam Sandler! But what's this? A drama? Mar 22, 2007
As Sandler and Cheadle walk down a red carpet together, the TV interviews are interrupted by a mob of Sandler's fans, who shout out lines from his earlier comedies such as "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison." Sandler constantly backtracks to sign an autograph or take a camera-phone photo with some college-age fans who can't believe that the star of "The Waterboy" is half a block away from Memorial Stadium. Cheadle will appear in the much lighter "Ocean's 13," and Sandler is co-starring with... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Encore Presents 'Fools of April' A 24-Hour Marathon of Funny Films Hosted by Alexandra Wentworth This April Fool's Day Mar 22, 2007
at 2:50 p.m. Big at 4:35 p.m. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery at 6:20 p.m. The Waterboy at 8 p.m. The Wedding Singer at 9:35 p.m. Private Resort at 11:15 p.m. April 2: Hot Shots. at 12:45 a.m. Blast From the Past at 2:15 a.m. Blankman at 4:15 a.m.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Give Adam Sandler a break let him stretch Mar 20, 2007
Deeds, Big Daddy, The Waterboy and Those type of movies have almost become something in Hollywood thats rarely seen a sure thing at the box office with a combined domestic gross of nearly $600 million. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Movies)
