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10 Funny Anchorman Quotes

TheFW Staff — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:00:29 +0000

Is any film more quoted on the Web than ‘Anchorman’? Even though it came out way back in 2004, the all-star cast of Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and pretty much every other hilarious comedic actor in Hollywood has made ‘Anchorman’ a cult classic. The highly quoteable dialogue, courtesy of cowriters Ferrell and Adam [...]

See Will Ferrell's Secret Old Milwaukee Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:17:11 +0000

Will Ferrell filmed an ad for Old Milwaukee that aired during the Super Bowl last night. But you probably didn’t see it. The ad only played in three places — Sherman, Texas, Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Glendive, Montana. Old Milwaukee’s probably hoping to save their money and reach more people via YouTube. Or it could be [...]

Watch Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig Steal the Show at the Golden Globes

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:57:54 +0000

While last night's Golden Globes were filled with laughs, tears and death stares -- the latter courtesy of Tommy Lee Jones -- a memorable moment came from presenters Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell. The improv duo appeared to take the stage with little to no script, riffing off one another while announcing the nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.

Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling Are the Best Knife Salesmen Ever

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:32:53 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel doesn't need help making his show funny. But at least when he gets a little outside assistance, it's from Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling. That's pretty much the best way to do that. Will Ferrell for the laughs, and Ryan Gosling for making women

See the Cast of 'Elf' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:05:59 +0000

The Christmas comedy 'Elf' is about one of Santa's little helpers who learns that he is really human and then leaves the North Pole to seek out his birth family.

The film starred the long-limbed cut-up Will Ferrell as the "elf" in question, and became a huge holiday hit in 2003. 'Elf' also featured an all-star assortment of supporting actors and familiar faces. You can check out what the cast of 'Elf' is up to these days below.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Elf'

TheFW Staff — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:05:04 +0000

The Will Ferrell holiday classic ‘Elf’ wasn’t supposed to be a hit. Despite being a heartwarming comedy released around the holiday season, it had several things going against it before the filmmakers had a chance to start shooting. Ferrell had just found a loyal audience thanks to his memorable performance as Frank the Tank in [...]

Will Ferrell Advertises Beer, Dubstep in Sweden

Emerald Catron — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:44:14 +0000

Hey, remember Will Ferrell’s nutty Old Milwaukee ads that were only shown in Iowa? Well, he’s back with a new one, and it makes even less sense. This time the ad is Swedish and features dubstep because, well, it’s Will Ferrell and he does whatever Will Ferrell wants. What could be better than Will Ferrell [...]

Will Ferrell Crashes Chelsea Handler's Show

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:55:06 +0000

“I’ve been on twice. Two of the worst days of my life. And I’ve been to jail six times,” were the words Will Ferrell had to offer when he crashed ‘Chelsea Lately’ in a golf cart wearing a Cubs shirt. Then he tried to leave, and did a hilarious 20 million point turn to exit. [...]

Watch Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Read 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Nick Romano — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:30:10 +0000

You think Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis have great chemistry in ‘The Campaign‘ trailers? Well, just wait until you see them audition for roles in the upcoming ‘Fifty Shades of Grey‘ movie. Rumors have been circulating about who will star in this adaptation of the ‘Twilight’ fan fiction turned bestselling book about a BDSM fetish [...]

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Invade Chicago Cubs Game

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:23:23 +0000

America's pastime -- the yawn-enducing sport of baseball -- has finally figured out a way to make the batting lineup announcements anything but horribly dreadful. Recently, comedians Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis were present at a Chicago Cubs home game, where they not only hilariously delivered the team's introductions, but also tossed out some pitches.

'Old School' Cast Reunites For Spike TV's 'Guys Choice Awards'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:45:54 +0000

The raucous comedy ‘Old School’ came out almost ten years ago. (And, yes, that is making us feel a bit old ourselves.) It didn’t neccesarily help to see the movie’s three stars, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson, all looking even more middle-aged during a reunion at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards. They were there, along [...]

Watch the Hilarious Teaser Trailer for 'Anchorman 2′

Donald Deane — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:05:39 +0000

We've been waiting with baited breath ever since Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) announced an 'Anchorman' sequel on Conan O'Brien's show back in March. And now comes this leaked teaser trailer filmed by a moviegoer during a screening of 'The Dictator.' Great Odin's raven, we can't wait!

'Anchorman 2′ Poster Debuts, Teaser to Play Before 'The Dictator'

Patrick Bateman — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:41:46 +0000

Teasers for movies are meant to drive speculation, and the first poster for the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Anchorman’ did just that when it appeared on EW. The first promotional material presents more questions than answers, though it does give us the title, ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues,’ and the release date – 2013. But, as [...]

'SNL' Host Will Ferrell Spoofs George W. Bush, Joe Biden's Imaginary Friend

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:37:51 +0000

'Saturday Night Live' alum Will Ferrell returned to the stage this weekend to host one of the comedy show's more eventful episodes. Being that the cast reached its 100th digital short marker and the second-to-last week before the season finale, it was only fair that Ferrell brought back one of his most iconic impersonations -- George W. Bush.

'SNL's' 100th Digital Short – What Did Will Ferrell, Justin Bieber and More Do Now?

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:37:26 +0000

'Saturday Night Live's' 100th digital short was a milestone for the late-night comedy show. After all those years of performing such classics as "Battle of the V-Necks" and Steven Spielberg's "Laser Cats 7," the celebration had to be big.

Will Ferrell And Jimmy Fallon Sing About Their Tight Pants

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:34:43 +0000

Thanks to hipsters, tight pants are now semi-acceptable for men. And count Will Ferrell and Jimmy Fallon among those who have embraced the form-fitting bottoms. During Ferrell’s appearance on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ he sang a song about the glories of his tight pants, while wearing said attire. Since Fallon likes tight-pants and singing too, he [...]

Will Ferrell Wears a Rainbow Wig In 'Saturday Night Live' Promos

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:30:32 +0000

A very familiar face will be hosting 'Saturday Night Live' this week. Will Ferrell, who was a 'SNL' cast-member between 1995 and 2002 and has hosted twice after that, will be doing the duties again. The musical guest is Usher.

Ferrell shot the show's traditional midweek promos with Jason Sudeikis. So how did the old hand do?

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis Want Your Vote In 'The Campaign' Trailer

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:45:21 +0000

The 2012 election has already brought us the ridiculousness of "legitimate" presidential candidate Herman Cain. So spoofing campaign ads is going to be difficult this political season.

But in the trailer for 'The Campaign,' Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis are up to the challenge.

Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Will Ferrell Entirely in Spanish

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:41 +0000

Since Will Ferrell started promoting his upcoming Spanish-language movie 'Casa de mi Padre,' he's remained deliberately coy on whether or not he can actually speak Spanish.

The mystery thickened Tuesday night on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' where Ferrell and the host only spoke Spanish during an extended segment. While that would indicate Ferrell is fluent in Spanish, his strange answers suggest otherwise.

Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman Booze It Up In Bathrobes on 'Today'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:07:15 +0000

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb don’t usually get big names to stick around for ‘Today’s’ boozy fourth hour segment, but they snagged a couple major stars Tuesday in Will Ferrell and Nick Offerman, aka Ron Swanson from ‘Parks and Recreation.’ The pair were wearing bathrobes because that’s just how they roll, and continued ‘Today’s’ [...]

Will Ferrell Singing In Spanish Is Strangely Hilarious

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:59:15 +0000

Will Ferrell is staring in the upcoming Spanish language movie 'Casa de Mi Padre.' What makes this a bit odd is that it's unclear if Ferrell can speak Spanish, as he appeared completely flummoxed by the language during a recent appearance on Mexican TV to promote the film.

How Do You Improve Mardi Gras? Add Will Ferrell

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:05:02 +0000

Will Ferrell is in New Orleans filming the movie 'Dogfight,' which we learned a week ago when he popped up at the New Orleans Arena and read the starting line-ups for the Hornets-Chicago game.

This made the funnyman an easy choice to lead the annual Krewe of Bacchus parade Sunday. And, of course, he dressed up like a king.

Will Ferrell Is the Best Bulls-Hornets Game Announcer Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Will Ferrell, last seen wondering the fields of North Platte, Nebraska, popped up at another unexpected locale Wednesday night.

The funnyman was in New Orleans filming 'Dog Fight.' So he decided to hop on over to the New Orleans Arena and do the intros for the Hornets-Chicago Bulls game.

Watch the Will Ferrell Old Milwaukee Commercial That Most Of The World Missed [VIDEO]

Alex Staub — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:19:59 +0000

While most of the world watched a slew of big budget, overly extravagant Super Bowl commercials the good people of North Platte, Nebraska were the fortunate few who got to see Will Ferrell’s hilariously minimalist ‘Old Milwaukee’ ad. The 35 second ad is as low budget as a Super Bowl commercial can get, but with [...]

Watch the Will Ferrell Old Milwaukee Ads You Won't See on TV [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:55:29 +0000

Will Ferrell made the Pabst Brewing Company an offer they couldn’t refuse. Apparently, the eccentric funnyman approached them and said he would make a series of TV commercials for their Old Milwaukee brand, free of charge, providing the ads be shot in Davenport, Iowa and only run in that city’s TV market. According to Pabst, [...]

Conan O'Brien and Paul Rudd Honor Will Ferrell at Mark Twain Awards [VIDEOS]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:39:03 +0000

Last week, Will Ferrell received the Mark Twain Prize For American Humor.

It was a star-studded event, with tributes from people like Conan O'Brien, Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Molly Shannon, Ed Asner, and Andy Samberg, as well as a musical tribute from Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong.

Now, hilarious clips from the ceremony have been released.

Will Ferrell Accepts Mark Twain Comedy Award, Then Drops It [VIDEOS]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:05:48 +0000

A lot of famous funny people have received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and this year Will Ferrell took home the award. The actor joins the ranks of Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg and Tina Fey, who have all been honored with the award since its inception in 1998.

Of course, because it's Will Ferrell, the ceremony couldn't go off without something happening.

Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer Do 'Night At The Roxbury' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:13:49 +0000

In this vintage clip, Microsoft billionaires Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer spoof the nightlife-loving characters Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan made famous, bobbing their heads along to the ‘Night at the Roxbury’ theme song. Witness the whitest video of all time below. [via Viral Viral Videos]