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Steve Carell has starred in some comedic gems in the 2000s embodying characters that have been etched into people’s minds. No one can forget his hilarious role as Brick Tamland in 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy or his amusing and lovable performance in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. However, Michael Scott from The Office remains the most celebrated role of his career.
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The show was a reinterpretation/adaptation of the beloved UK version of the same name which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Back then, people were apprehensive of the US version and the first season didn’t necessarily impress them. The show is now a phenomenon and the upcoming Australian reboot of the show is receiving the same treatment from audiences.
Fans Are Sadly Expecting The Worst For The Upcoming Office Reboot
Steve Carrell’s...
Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office | Credits: BBC
The show was a reinterpretation/adaptation of the beloved UK version of the same name which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Back then, people were apprehensive of the US version and the first season didn’t necessarily impress them. The show is now a phenomenon and the upcoming Australian reboot of the show is receiving the same treatment from audiences.
Fans Are Sadly Expecting The Worst For The Upcoming Office Reboot
Steve Carrell’s...
- 8/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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I’m not sure anyone I knew made a single original joke in 2004.I wasn’t innocent. As a child, my parents coaxed me into doing Honeymooners bits, filming them gleefully onto VHS tapes that would be screened for every significant other I was unfortunate enough to bring home. My...
- 8/16/2024
- by Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
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Christina Applegate, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in Dead to Me and Anchorman, has been candid about her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis (Ms), a condition she was diagnosed with in 2021. Recently, she revealed an unexpected source of comfort during this challenging time: reality television.
During an August 8 episode of This Life of Mine on SiriusXM, hosted by James Corden, Christina shared her surprising reliance on reality TV as a coping mechanism.
Christina’s All-Embracing Love For Reality TV
When asked if music played a role in helping her through her condition, she responded, “No, I find reality television very useful. That’s kind of it for me.”
The 52-year-old actress admitted that her fondness for reality TV isn’t something she hides. “Anyone who knows me well knows that it’s on 24/7 in my room,” Christina explained. “I don’t leave my room very often. I know that sounds really depressing,...
During an August 8 episode of This Life of Mine on SiriusXM, hosted by James Corden, Christina shared her surprising reliance on reality TV as a coping mechanism.
Christina’s All-Embracing Love For Reality TV
When asked if music played a role in helping her through her condition, she responded, “No, I find reality television very useful. That’s kind of it for me.”
The 52-year-old actress admitted that her fondness for reality TV isn’t something she hides. “Anyone who knows me well knows that it’s on 24/7 in my room,” Christina explained. “I don’t leave my room very often. I know that sounds really depressing,...
- 8/14/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
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Kathryn Hahn has always been more than happy to take on a supporting role. Her comedic career blossomed in the early 2000s with bit parts in Adam McKay films like “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Step Brothers,” and she also garnered dramatic bonafides with Sam Mendes’ “Revolutionary Road” and M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Visit.” Most recently, she’s helped fill out ensembles in live-action projects like “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and animated ones such as “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” As her career has developed in the last decade, so too has her center-stage appeal, with roles in HBO’s “Mrs. Fletcher” and Tamara Jenkins’ “Private Life” placing her in lead position. Now, it seems, Marvel is taking notice as they’ve decided to spin her side character from “WandaVision” off into her own Disney+ show with “Agatha All Along.”
Speaking with Emmy Magazine for a recent interview,...
Speaking with Emmy Magazine for a recent interview,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
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As the format continues to gain traction, here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK.
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
15th July: Le samourai (Criterion)
15th July: Soldier Blue (Steelbook)
15th July: Halo season 2
15th...
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
15th July: Le samourai (Criterion)
15th July: Soldier Blue (Steelbook)
15th July: Halo season 2
15th...
- 8/12/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
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To celebrate the anticipated release of Bad Monkey, the new series from writer/creator Bill Lawrence, we had the pleasure of sitting down with him and his cast to find out more about your next big binge.
Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) who has been bounced from the Miami Police department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
Chatting to Lawrence, Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner (“Eve Stripling”), Charlotte Lawrence (“Caitlin Stripling”), Natalie Martinez (“Dr. Rosa Campesino”) and Ronald Peet (“Neville Stafford”) we chat all things comedy, the unique tone of the show and why it feels like a “departure” for Lawrence after Scrubs,...
Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) who has been bounced from the Miami Police department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
Chatting to Lawrence, Vaughn, Michelle Monaghan, Meredith Hagner (“Eve Stripling”), Charlotte Lawrence (“Caitlin Stripling”), Natalie Martinez (“Dr. Rosa Campesino”) and Ronald Peet (“Neville Stafford”) we chat all things comedy, the unique tone of the show and why it feels like a “departure” for Lawrence after Scrubs,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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Steve Carell first came to prominence as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” appearing as a regular cast member from 1999 to 2005. He left the nightly news satire to play bumbling boss Michael Scott in “The Office,” a role which brought him six Emmy nominations as Best Comedy Actor and a Golden Globe win in 2006.
After supporting roles in such films as “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Melinda and Melinda” (2004), and “Bewitched” (2005), Carell moved into leading man status playing a middle-aged man seeking to have sex for the first time in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005). He received wide critical acclaim the very next year for playing a gay Proust scholar in the Oscar-winning “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Carell became an Oscar nominee himself for playing eccentric billionaire John du Pont in Bennett Miller‘s true life sports drama “Foxcatcher” (2014). He reaped a Golden Globe bid the following...
After supporting roles in such films as “Bruce Almighty” (2003), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Melinda and Melinda” (2004), and “Bewitched” (2005), Carell moved into leading man status playing a middle-aged man seeking to have sex for the first time in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005). He received wide critical acclaim the very next year for playing a gay Proust scholar in the Oscar-winning “Little Miss Sunshine.”
Carell became an Oscar nominee himself for playing eccentric billionaire John du Pont in Bennett Miller‘s true life sports drama “Foxcatcher” (2014). He reaped a Golden Globe bid the following...
- 8/10/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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Stars: Jordan Doww, Joe Chrest, Robyn Lively, David Koechner, Pablo Castelblanco, Deaton Gabbard, Brady Gentry, J. Craig Gordon, Tatiana Harman, Marissa Reyes | Written by Colby Holt | Directed by Colby Holt, Sam Probst
In mythology, Ganymede was a young man who was so stunningly handsome Zeus had an eagle abduct him and bring him to Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods. And, of course, as one of his lovers. In the here and now, Ganymede is the new film from Colby Holt and his partner Sam Probst who previously collaborated on Pig Hag. The film is based in part on their own experiences. I’m assuming they mean growing up LGBTQ in deep South fundamentalist Christian families, not being stalked by something from beyond the grave.
While there are no monsters in the film’s opening scene, it’s certainly ominous enough. A man sits, finishing his cigarette before...
In mythology, Ganymede was a young man who was so stunningly handsome Zeus had an eagle abduct him and bring him to Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods. And, of course, as one of his lovers. In the here and now, Ganymede is the new film from Colby Holt and his partner Sam Probst who previously collaborated on Pig Hag. The film is based in part on their own experiences. I’m assuming they mean growing up LGBTQ in deep South fundamentalist Christian families, not being stalked by something from beyond the grave.
While there are no monsters in the film’s opening scene, it’s certainly ominous enough. A man sits, finishing his cigarette before...
- 8/5/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
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Vince Vaughn is convinced studios want to “overthink” comedies nowadays, especially ones without an IP to fall back on.
The actor — who has appeared in iconic original films such as “Wedding Crashers,” “Old School,” and “Swingers” — explained why there is a lack of modern R-rated comedies in theaters.
“[Studios] just overthink it,” Vaughn said during First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series. “And it’s like, it’s crazy, you get these rules, like, if you did geometry, and you said 87 degrees was a right angle, then all your answers are messed up, instead of 90 degrees. So there became some idea or concept, like, they would say something like, ‘You have to have an IP.'”
He continued, “The people in charge don’t want to get fired more so than they’re looking to do something great, so they want to kind of follow a set of rules that somehow get set in stone,...
The actor — who has appeared in iconic original films such as “Wedding Crashers,” “Old School,” and “Swingers” — explained why there is a lack of modern R-rated comedies in theaters.
“[Studios] just overthink it,” Vaughn said during First We Feast’s “Hot Ones” series. “And it’s like, it’s crazy, you get these rules, like, if you did geometry, and you said 87 degrees was a right angle, then all your answers are messed up, instead of 90 degrees. So there became some idea or concept, like, they would say something like, ‘You have to have an IP.'”
He continued, “The people in charge don’t want to get fired more so than they’re looking to do something great, so they want to kind of follow a set of rules that somehow get set in stone,...
- 8/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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When Avengers collide with the world of Friends, you get a cocktail of stardom and insecurity! One Avengers star found themselves grappling with imposter syndrome after receiving a coveted invite to the Friends series finale. Despite their high-profile status, the star felt like a fish out of water among the iconic cast—Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, and Matt LeBlanc.
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Dive into the intriguing tale of how this Avengers star’s moment in the Friends spotlight became a struggle with their own self-doubt and a surprising twist on the red carpet!
Ant-Man’s imposter syndrome: Paul Rudd felt like an outsider on the Friends finale set Paul Rudd and Lisa Kudrow at the set of Friends | Warner Bros. Television
You wouldn’t think the guy who wields the power to shrink and grow would feel small, but Paul Rudd,...
Paul Rudd along with the rest of the cast in Friends | Warner Bros. Television
Dive into the intriguing tale of how this Avengers star’s moment in the Friends spotlight became a struggle with their own self-doubt and a surprising twist on the red carpet!
Ant-Man’s imposter syndrome: Paul Rudd felt like an outsider on the Friends finale set Paul Rudd and Lisa Kudrow at the set of Friends | Warner Bros. Television
You wouldn’t think the guy who wields the power to shrink and grow would feel small, but Paul Rudd,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
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New Trailer for Cuckoo: "Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father's boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen's mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn't seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family."
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Acquires “Cursed In Baja” Ahead Of Its World Premiere At This Year’S Frightfest: "The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the horror film Cursed In Baja, which will make its world premiere at this year’s FrightFest on August 23, 2024.
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Acquires “Cursed In Baja” Ahead Of Its World Premiere At This Year’S Frightfest: "The founders of the revitalized Anchor Bay Entertainment, Thomas Zambeck and Brian Katz, have acquired the worldwide rights to the horror film Cursed In Baja, which will make its world premiere at this year’s FrightFest on August 23, 2024.
Barbara Crampton (You’re Next) and...
- 7/24/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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Mel Brooks’ life and career will be chronicled in a two-part documentary set up at HBO Documentary Films, with Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio. The project is already in production.
Per the official logline, the project will offer “an expansive yet intimate look at one of comedy’s most hilarious and influential minds, whose work has had audiences around the world laughing for more than 70 years.”
The documentary will be edited by Joe Beshenkovsky, reuniting him with Apatow and Bonfiglio, as the three were also behind the HBO documentary “George Carlin’s American Dream.” Kevin Salter serves as executive producer.
“I went into comedy because of my love for Mel Brooks,” Apatow said in a statement. “This project is the dream of a lifetime.”
Among the best known films Brooks wrote and directed during his 70-year career are “The Twelve Chairs” (1970), “Blazing Saddles” (1974), “Young Frankenstein” (1974), “Silent Movie” (1976), “History of the World...
Per the official logline, the project will offer “an expansive yet intimate look at one of comedy’s most hilarious and influential minds, whose work has had audiences around the world laughing for more than 70 years.”
The documentary will be edited by Joe Beshenkovsky, reuniting him with Apatow and Bonfiglio, as the three were also behind the HBO documentary “George Carlin’s American Dream.” Kevin Salter serves as executive producer.
“I went into comedy because of my love for Mel Brooks,” Apatow said in a statement. “This project is the dream of a lifetime.”
Among the best known films Brooks wrote and directed during his 70-year career are “The Twelve Chairs” (1970), “Blazing Saddles” (1974), “Young Frankenstein” (1974), “Silent Movie” (1976), “History of the World...
- 7/24/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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A two-part documentary about comedy legend Mel Brooks from directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio has been set at HBO.
The HBO Documentary Films and Apatow Productions project, now in production, will trace Brooks’ journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood and Broadway. Joe Beshenkovsky, who last worked with Apatow and Bonfiglio on HBO’s four-hour documentary George Carlin’s American Dream, will edit the documentary.
Apatow promises a career-spanning film about the comedy legend behind classic movie farces and parodies. “I went into comedy because of my love for Mel Brooks. This project is the dream of a lifetime,” the Hollywood writer-director-producer said in a statement.
Brooks’ career began with Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows where he worked alongside the late Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. That’s after the teenage comedian in the Catskills conquered the entertainment world with his satirical comedy.
Brooks earned an Oscar...
The HBO Documentary Films and Apatow Productions project, now in production, will trace Brooks’ journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood and Broadway. Joe Beshenkovsky, who last worked with Apatow and Bonfiglio on HBO’s four-hour documentary George Carlin’s American Dream, will edit the documentary.
Apatow promises a career-spanning film about the comedy legend behind classic movie farces and parodies. “I went into comedy because of my love for Mel Brooks. This project is the dream of a lifetime,” the Hollywood writer-director-producer said in a statement.
Brooks’ career began with Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows where he worked alongside the late Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. That’s after the teenage comedian in the Catskills conquered the entertainment world with his satirical comedy.
Brooks earned an Oscar...
- 7/24/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy, enter for a chance to win a copy on 4K Ultra HD!
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment will mark the occasion by releasing the absurdly hilarious, star-studded comedy on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on August 5, 2024. The Collector’s Edition will include both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs, with a theatrical poster, Ron Burgundy’s notebook, and collectables including a Channel 4 sticker, art cards and more.
There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme… Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team are San Diego’s #1 rated news source. All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone...
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment will mark the occasion by releasing the absurdly hilarious, star-studded comedy on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on August 5, 2024. The Collector’s Edition will include both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs, with a theatrical poster, Ron Burgundy’s notebook, and collectables including a Channel 4 sticker, art cards and more.
There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme… Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team are San Diego’s #1 rated news source. All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone...
- 7/21/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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Judd Apatow has always preferred to be a behind-the-scenes comedic creative.
The mega-producer and director said during Kevin Hart’s talk show “Hart to Heart,” airing July 17 on Peacock, that he always uplifted his more well-established comedian pals while starting out in Hollywood.
“When you’re young, you don’t feel like you’re the successful person. You’re just trying to break in,” Apatow said. “You believe in your friends, like, ‘Oh my gosh, my friend is the funniest person ever.’ […] So when I started, I lived with [Adam] Sandler for a while. Rob Schneider lived across the street. David Spade lived down the street. I would drive over the hill to Jim Carrey’s house to help him with stuff: jokes, sketches, for ‘In Living Color.’ And I was one person that was like, ‘I’ll help you write your jokes.'”
Apatow continued, “Everyone wants to be a star,...
The mega-producer and director said during Kevin Hart’s talk show “Hart to Heart,” airing July 17 on Peacock, that he always uplifted his more well-established comedian pals while starting out in Hollywood.
“When you’re young, you don’t feel like you’re the successful person. You’re just trying to break in,” Apatow said. “You believe in your friends, like, ‘Oh my gosh, my friend is the funniest person ever.’ […] So when I started, I lived with [Adam] Sandler for a while. Rob Schneider lived across the street. David Spade lived down the street. I would drive over the hill to Jim Carrey’s house to help him with stuff: jokes, sketches, for ‘In Living Color.’ And I was one person that was like, ‘I’ll help you write your jokes.'”
Apatow continued, “Everyone wants to be a star,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Harrison Ford is all set to make his MCU debut as Kevin Feige chose him to be the replacement for late actor William Hurt. Ford will be playing Thaddeus Ross a.k.a Thunderbolt in the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World. The latest teaser of the film also hints at his transformation as Red Hulk.
While Ford’s transformation is yet to be shown in the promos, fans have scoured the Internet to find the veteran star’s other transformation. He played newscaster Mack Tannen in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, in which he is revealed to be a werehyena. The actor had a legendary cameo in the film.
Marvel Fans Love Harrison Ford’s Werehyena Transformation In Anchorman 2 Harrison Ford plays Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios
Harrison Ford has a reputation of being a cranky and serious celebrity but he...
While Ford’s transformation is yet to be shown in the promos, fans have scoured the Internet to find the veteran star’s other transformation. He played newscaster Mack Tannen in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, in which he is revealed to be a werehyena. The actor had a legendary cameo in the film.
Marvel Fans Love Harrison Ford’s Werehyena Transformation In Anchorman 2 Harrison Ford plays Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios
Harrison Ford has a reputation of being a cranky and serious celebrity but he...
- 7/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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Comedies may not get the prestige and glory of dramas when it comes to awards, but the filmmakers behind them would probably agree that they're infinitely harder to make. The hope is that what's being captured on set will make audiences laugh months, sometimes even years, after production is wrapped. In order to determine whether something is funny, you're relying on a much smaller crew of people, from those who wrote the script to the crew behind the camera. If they're laughing, you're probably doing something right. But comedy is extremely subjective, and you never really know if you've got a true crowd-pleaser until those first test screening reactions start rolling in.
But in the case of Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau's modern classic holiday comedy "Elf," which follows an orphan human raised by elves at the North Pole as he tries to reconnect with his estranged biological father...
But in the case of Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau's modern classic holiday comedy "Elf," which follows an orphan human raised by elves at the North Pole as he tries to reconnect with his estranged biological father...
- 7/13/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
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We all know that San Diego comes from the German for whale’s vagina, but did you know that a lot of the banter between Ron Burgundy and co-anchor Veronica Corningstone was off the cuff? As much as TV anchors need their scripts to deliver the news, Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate were encouraged to venture far off of theirs when making 2004’s Anchorman.
Ferrell and Applegate recently got together on the latter and Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s joint podcast, MeSsy (via EW), to reflect on their time filming Anchorman, particularly how director Adam McKay would make frantic calls from behind the camera. As Ferrell put it, “A lot of that stuff, Christina and I going back and forth insulting each other, some of that was scripted, but so much of that was like, ‘Just keep going!’ Adam just wouldn’t yell cut, so you just had to keep going. At...
Ferrell and Applegate recently got together on the latter and Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s joint podcast, MeSsy (via EW), to reflect on their time filming Anchorman, particularly how director Adam McKay would make frantic calls from behind the camera. As Ferrell put it, “A lot of that stuff, Christina and I going back and forth insulting each other, some of that was scripted, but so much of that was like, ‘Just keep going!’ Adam just wouldn’t yell cut, so you just had to keep going. At...
- 7/13/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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Will Ferrell has revealed why he doesn’t go by his birth name.
At the end of the latest episode of Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler’s podcast MeSsy, Ferrell participated in a game where his Anchorman co-star analyzed his personality according to his picks for his top five favorite movies. After noticing that Ferrell picked ensemble films like The Godfather and Shawshank Redemption, “where somebody would have your back,” Applegate noted that the actor may have felt that growing up, he didn’t have “a place of belonging in a group.”
Ferrell confirmed there was “a lot of validity to that” and shared a story from his childhood. “You know what’s interesting about that [analysis]? This is like a minor thing—it’s not really even trauma. I remember being so embarrassed because my real name is John. John William Ferrell,” he said.
“The first day of school,...
At the end of the latest episode of Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler’s podcast MeSsy, Ferrell participated in a game where his Anchorman co-star analyzed his personality according to his picks for his top five favorite movies. After noticing that Ferrell picked ensemble films like The Godfather and Shawshank Redemption, “where somebody would have your back,” Applegate noted that the actor may have felt that growing up, he didn’t have “a place of belonging in a group.”
Ferrell confirmed there was “a lot of validity to that” and shared a story from his childhood. “You know what’s interesting about that [analysis]? This is like a minor thing—it’s not really even trauma. I remember being so embarrassed because my real name is John. John William Ferrell,” he said.
“The first day of school,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
It was about time that DreamWorks got DreamWorks’d. That’s what some animation fans must have been thinking back in 2010, when Despicable Me, a...
With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
It was about time that DreamWorks got DreamWorks’d. That’s what some animation fans must have been thinking back in 2010, when Despicable Me, a...
- 7/10/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
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To celebrate the release of Despicable Me 4 in the UK, we had the pleasure of catching up with Gru himself Steve Carell to find out about the latest yellow-tinted adventure.
Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
Chatting to Carell, we talk about the crazy success of the franchise and why he thinks all the stories and characters still endure, the first pitch of the first film and why he was sold on it, the world dominance of the Minions and their popularity,...
Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.
Chatting to Carell, we talk about the crazy success of the franchise and why he thinks all the stories and characters still endure, the first pitch of the first film and why he was sold on it, the world dominance of the Minions and their popularity,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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Photo Credit Paramount Pictures In comedy, there’s the idea of “low-hanging fruit” — ideas that are so easy to make fun of, the jokes almost write themselves. When Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was released 20 years ago, some people looked at the topic — overblown local news anchors — and decided that star/co-writer Will Ferrell had found himself some very low-hanging fruit. However, the consensus was that the movie and its characters were also very, very funny. At the time of Anchorman’s release, we spoke to Ferrell about the writing process and asked whether it was more difficult to parody anchormen, since so many of them are already parodies of themselves. (Click on the media bar below to hear Will Ferrell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Will_Ferrell_Anchorman_.mp3
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is currently streaming on Paramount+ and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
- 7/9/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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Will Ferrell reunited with his “Anchorman” co-star Christina Applegate on an episode of the latter’s “Messy” podcast, where the duo reflected on the 20th anniversary of their comedy classic. Ferrell remembered the first test screening for “Anchorman” and how it did not go according to plan.
“It was such a hard movie to get made in the first place and when it finally came around to when, ‘Oh wait, now Dreamworks wants to make it,’ it just felt like we were playing with the house’s money,” Ferrell said (via IndieWire). “So we were like, ‘Ok, gosh, they’re letting us make this crazy movie. Let’s just do all the comedy things we’ve wanted to try that other people have said, “No, you can’t do that in a comedy,”‘” Ferrell said. “We were just breaking the rules and having so much fun.”
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“It was such a hard movie to get made in the first place and when it finally came around to when, ‘Oh wait, now Dreamworks wants to make it,’ it just felt like we were playing with the house’s money,” Ferrell said (via IndieWire). “So we were like, ‘Ok, gosh, they’re letting us make this crazy movie. Let’s just do all the comedy things we’ve wanted to try that other people have said, “No, you can’t do that in a comedy,”‘” Ferrell said. “We were just breaking the rules and having so much fun.”
Ferrell and director Adam McKay...
- 7/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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“Bob’s Burgers” alum Jay Johnston won’t be slinging animated pizzas anymore.
The voice actor and star who also appeared in “Anchorman” has pled guilty to the felony charge of civil disorder after interfering with police officers during the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Johnston faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison; he will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols on October 7.
Johnston previously voiced “Bob’s Burgers” villain Jimmy Pesto on the beloved Fox series. His character appeared in 43 episodes across 11 seasons, with Johnston’s final voice acting airing in Season 11 episode “The Bridge Over Troubled Rudy” on May 2, 2021.
The Daily Beast reported at the time that Johnston was “banned” from the series after it was revealed he was part of the Jan. 6 riots. Johnston’s former “Bob’s Burgers” co-star Tim Heidecker tweeted that he had “fully confirmed through reliable sources” that Johnston was in the videos circulated...
The voice actor and star who also appeared in “Anchorman” has pled guilty to the felony charge of civil disorder after interfering with police officers during the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Johnston faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison; he will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols on October 7.
Johnston previously voiced “Bob’s Burgers” villain Jimmy Pesto on the beloved Fox series. His character appeared in 43 episodes across 11 seasons, with Johnston’s final voice acting airing in Season 11 episode “The Bridge Over Troubled Rudy” on May 2, 2021.
The Daily Beast reported at the time that Johnston was “banned” from the series after it was revealed he was part of the Jan. 6 riots. Johnston’s former “Bob’s Burgers” co-star Tim Heidecker tweeted that he had “fully confirmed through reliable sources” that Johnston was in the videos circulated...
- 7/9/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Will Ferrell is dropping details on the original “Anchorman” ending that never set sail.
During co-star Christina Applegate’s “Messy” podcast, co-hosted by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ferrell reflected on the 20th anniversary of the beloved film.
“It was such a hard movie to get made in the first place and when it finally came around to when, ‘Oh wait, now Dreamworks wants to make it,’ it just felt like we were playing with the house’s money. So we were like, ‘Ok, gosh, they’re letting us make this crazy movie. Let’s just do all the comedy things we’ve wanted to try that other people have said, “No, you can’t do that in a comedy,”‘” Ferrell said. “We were just breaking the rules and having so much fun.”
Yet that fun went a little off the rails when it came to the planned third act. After poor test screenings,...
During co-star Christina Applegate’s “Messy” podcast, co-hosted by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ferrell reflected on the 20th anniversary of the beloved film.
“It was such a hard movie to get made in the first place and when it finally came around to when, ‘Oh wait, now Dreamworks wants to make it,’ it just felt like we were playing with the house’s money. So we were like, ‘Ok, gosh, they’re letting us make this crazy movie. Let’s just do all the comedy things we’ve wanted to try that other people have said, “No, you can’t do that in a comedy,”‘” Ferrell said. “We were just breaking the rules and having so much fun.”
Yet that fun went a little off the rails when it came to the planned third act. After poor test screenings,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Updated with latest: Former Bob’s Burgers voice actor Jay Johnston today pleaded guilty to a federal charge stemming from his participation in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He has been charged with civil disorder, a felony.
Johnston, 55, could see a maximum sentence of five years in prison, but sentencing guidelines suggest a from eight to 14 months in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 7.
Johnston’s other credits include Anchorman, Men in Black II and Better Call Saul.
Previously on June 25: Former Bob’s Burgers voice actor Jay Johnston agreed today to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from his participation in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also include Better Call Saul and Mr. Show with Bob and David, faces multiple charges including civil disorder and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
His...
Johnston, 55, could see a maximum sentence of five years in prison, but sentencing guidelines suggest a from eight to 14 months in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 7.
Johnston’s other credits include Anchorman, Men in Black II and Better Call Saul.
Previously on June 25: Former Bob’s Burgers voice actor Jay Johnston agreed today to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from his participation in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The 55-year-old actor, whose credits also include Better Call Saul and Mr. Show with Bob and David, faces multiple charges including civil disorder and disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
His...
- 7/8/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
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It was a big weekend globally for animated movies as Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4” cleaned up at the international box office.
“Inside Out 2,” already the biggest hit of 2024, continued to climb up the list of all-time animated releases, passing “Minions” to become the fifth highest-grossing film in the genre with its $1.22 billion global haul. Over the weekend, “Inside Out 2” earned $78.3 million from 45 major markets.
Running slightly behind, “Despicable Me 4” earned an impressive $73 million over the weekend across 73 markets. That pushes the Universal and Illumination film’s foreign grosses to $106.9 million and its worldwide haul to $229.5 million.
In the U.S., the animated sequel, which sees Steve Carell return as Gru, and pits him against his “Anchorman” co-star Will Ferrell, playing a French supervillain, topped the Fourth of July box office, earning $122.6 million stateside. Looking around the world,...
“Inside Out 2,” already the biggest hit of 2024, continued to climb up the list of all-time animated releases, passing “Minions” to become the fifth highest-grossing film in the genre with its $1.22 billion global haul. Over the weekend, “Inside Out 2” earned $78.3 million from 45 major markets.
Running slightly behind, “Despicable Me 4” earned an impressive $73 million over the weekend across 73 markets. That pushes the Universal and Illumination film’s foreign grosses to $106.9 million and its worldwide haul to $229.5 million.
In the U.S., the animated sequel, which sees Steve Carell return as Gru, and pits him against his “Anchorman” co-star Will Ferrell, playing a French supervillain, topped the Fourth of July box office, earning $122.6 million stateside. Looking around the world,...
- 7/7/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Fireworks, barbecues and Gru. That’s how many Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, as “Despicable Me 4” topped the box office, earning a commanding $20.4 million.
The film, the latest entry in Universal and Illumination’s wildly successful franchise about a domesticated former supervillain, has earned $47.6 million in its first two days of release. It is projected to gross roughly $120 million over the five-day holiday — an impressive result for a production that carries a relatively economical (for an animated movie) $100 million budget. In contrast, many films by Disney and Pixar, Illumination’s main rivals, routinely cost $200 million to produce.
“Despicable Me 4” brings back Steve Carell as Gru and pits him against his former “Anchorman” co-star Will Ferrell, who plays a French foil named Maxime Le Mal, and Sofia Vergara as Valentina, a femme fatale and Maxime’s main squeeze. But it’s the minions, those highlighter-yellow, manic critters that...
The film, the latest entry in Universal and Illumination’s wildly successful franchise about a domesticated former supervillain, has earned $47.6 million in its first two days of release. It is projected to gross roughly $120 million over the five-day holiday — an impressive result for a production that carries a relatively economical (for an animated movie) $100 million budget. In contrast, many films by Disney and Pixar, Illumination’s main rivals, routinely cost $200 million to produce.
“Despicable Me 4” brings back Steve Carell as Gru and pits him against his former “Anchorman” co-star Will Ferrell, who plays a French foil named Maxime Le Mal, and Sofia Vergara as Valentina, a femme fatale and Maxime’s main squeeze. But it’s the minions, those highlighter-yellow, manic critters that...
- 7/5/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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Historically, the Oscars have maintained a storied reputation for favoring the dramatic flair over the whimsical jests of comedy films. Despite this, in a moment that shook the aisles with humor during the 79th Academy Awards (2007), beloved comedic giants Will Ferrell and Jack Black delivered a delightful sketch spotlighting this very phenomenon.
Will Ferrell as Buddy in Elf | New Line Cinema
With John C. Reilly at their side, they charmed the audience with a musical number that elegantly highlighted the loneliness of comedy stars at the Oscars. Indeed, in one segment, Ferrell and Black jovially (and facetiously) threatened more serious nominees in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories, including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Gosling.
Ferrell dared not, however, mess with Mark Wahlberg.
Jack Black & Will Ferrell’s Hilarious Encounter with A-List Celebs
In Hollywood, there are always some who are ready to engage in little fisticuffs.
Will Ferrell as Buddy in Elf | New Line Cinema
With John C. Reilly at their side, they charmed the audience with a musical number that elegantly highlighted the loneliness of comedy stars at the Oscars. Indeed, in one segment, Ferrell and Black jovially (and facetiously) threatened more serious nominees in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories, including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Gosling.
Ferrell dared not, however, mess with Mark Wahlberg.
Jack Black & Will Ferrell’s Hilarious Encounter with A-List Celebs
In Hollywood, there are always some who are ready to engage in little fisticuffs.
- 7/5/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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Viggo Mortensen did not plan to be in The Dead Don’t Hurt but had to dust off his cowboy boots and appear in the movie when another, unnamed, actor dropped out. That meant Mortensen added starring in, to writing, producing, directing and creating the music for the Western.
“I had not planned to act in the movie,” Mortensen said at the Munich International Film Festival. “The actor who had the part decided at one point late in preparation stages, after being with us for many months, to do something outside. So we tried to replace him with an actor who was younger than me, an actor the age as it was written originally, and was well-known enough for the financiers to say ok.”
Having failed to find the right person with the right availability, Mortensen had to add starring in The Dead Don’t Hurt to his to-do list. “In the...
“I had not planned to act in the movie,” Mortensen said at the Munich International Film Festival. “The actor who had the part decided at one point late in preparation stages, after being with us for many months, to do something outside. So we tried to replace him with an actor who was younger than me, an actor the age as it was written originally, and was well-known enough for the financiers to say ok.”
Having failed to find the right person with the right availability, Mortensen had to add starring in The Dead Don’t Hurt to his to-do list. “In the...
- 7/4/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
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Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its July highlights. The Pluto TV July 2024 schedule includes a new Westerns category and a Yellowstone Fourth of July marathon.
You can also expect fireworks at the Big Brother house when season 26 premieres, and with Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 live feeds, you won’t miss a second of the drama. Fans can also relive past seasons of the competition series on a new dedicated channel.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.
Pluto TV offers various genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more. The service can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices.
You can also expect fireworks at the Big Brother house when season 26 premieres, and with Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 live feeds, you won’t miss a second of the drama. Fans can also relive past seasons of the competition series on a new dedicated channel.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live, linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience. The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies.
Pluto TV offers various genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more. The service can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices.
- 6/27/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
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A few years ago, Jay Johnston was a favorite among comedy nerds for his hilarious work on Mr. Show with Bob and David and as Jimmy Pesto on Bob’s Burgers. But nobody’s laughing now as Johnston prepares to plead guilty to federal charges for his role in the January 6th insurrection.
Johnston surrendered to the FBI last month after the Justice Department issued a warrant for his arrest. He agreed to plead guilty to taking part in a “group assault,” reports Deadline. Johnston faces several charges, including civil disorder, obstruction of law enforcement performing their duties, entering a restricted area and hampering the conduct of government business.
Lucas Astrom, who directed Johnston in the movie Wing Dad, told The Daily Beast that he didn’t see it coming. “We had this great time shooting and then I saw that he was there (at the Capitol) and was like whoa…...
Johnston surrendered to the FBI last month after the Justice Department issued a warrant for his arrest. He agreed to plead guilty to taking part in a “group assault,” reports Deadline. Johnston faces several charges, including civil disorder, obstruction of law enforcement performing their duties, entering a restricted area and hampering the conduct of government business.
Lucas Astrom, who directed Johnston in the movie Wing Dad, told The Daily Beast that he didn’t see it coming. “We had this great time shooting and then I saw that he was there (at the Capitol) and was like whoa…...
- 6/26/2024
- Cracked
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Actor Jay Johnston can’t point to method acting as his justification for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, so instead he will plead guilty. Ryan Reilly of NBC News reported on Monday that the former Bob’s Burgers cast member, who was charged with felony obstruction of officers during civil disorder, unlawful entry on restricted buildings or grounds, and impeding passage through Capitol grounds, will enter a guilty plea on July 8.
Reilly also points out that Jan. 6 was not the first time Johnston participated in a highly publicized brawl. The first time,...
Reilly also points out that Jan. 6 was not the first time Johnston participated in a highly publicized brawl. The first time,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
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Rolling Stone has published an interesting piece on how The Boys was brought to the screen, revealing that it wasn't always going to be a Prime Video TV series.
As the report explains, when Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg picked up the first issue of the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson in 2006, they were immediately taken by it. "We were like, 'Holy shit, this is f*cking crazy,'" Rogen recalled. "And that week we went to Sony and we’re like, 'You guys should make this.'"
"And they were like, 'We should...with someone else,'" adds Goldberg.
While Sony did acquire the rights, a possible adaptation went through several iterations before coming back around to Rogen, Goldberg, and The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke. Anchorman and Don't Look Up helmer Adam McKay reportedly set out to make a movie trilogy, with the first instalment getting far...
As the report explains, when Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg picked up the first issue of the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson in 2006, they were immediately taken by it. "We were like, 'Holy shit, this is f*cking crazy,'" Rogen recalled. "And that week we went to Sony and we’re like, 'You guys should make this.'"
"And they were like, 'We should...with someone else,'" adds Goldberg.
While Sony did acquire the rights, a possible adaptation went through several iterations before coming back around to Rogen, Goldberg, and The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke. Anchorman and Don't Look Up helmer Adam McKay reportedly set out to make a movie trilogy, with the first instalment getting far...
- 6/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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There are only a handful of names in Hollywood whom people consider comedy legends, and Jim Carrey is undoubtedly among them. When Carrey is in a scene, there’s nothing that can distract viewers from soaking in all the amazing talent he brings.
Jim Carrey in a still from Bruce Almighty
However, Steve Carell is another standout who has earned his place as a legend. From his work in The Office to Despicable Me, he has proven himself to be not only a skilled actor but also a fantastic comedian. His mastery of physical comedy is unmatched, particularly evident in scenes like the one from Bruce Almighty, which some believe should have earned him an Oscar.
Steve Carell Deserves an Oscar for This Scene
When revisiting the comedic gem of Bruce Almighty, one standout scene that consistently leaves audiences roaring with laughter is the newscaster scene with Steve Carell‘s Evan Baxter.
Jim Carrey in a still from Bruce Almighty
However, Steve Carell is another standout who has earned his place as a legend. From his work in The Office to Despicable Me, he has proven himself to be not only a skilled actor but also a fantastic comedian. His mastery of physical comedy is unmatched, particularly evident in scenes like the one from Bruce Almighty, which some believe should have earned him an Oscar.
Steve Carell Deserves an Oscar for This Scene
When revisiting the comedic gem of Bruce Almighty, one standout scene that consistently leaves audiences roaring with laughter is the newscaster scene with Steve Carell‘s Evan Baxter.
- 6/21/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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Christina Applegate’s comment earlier this month that she doesn’t enjoy living anymore following her Ms diagnosis caused concern among many for the Dead to Me star.
In the June 4 episode of her MeSsy podcast with fellow Ms survivor Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate candidly told listeners, “A real, fuck-it-all depression — like, a real depression, where it’s kind of scaring me too a little bit because it feels really fatalistic, it feels really ‘end of,’” Applegate said on MeSsy. “I don’t mean that, but I’m trapped in this darkness right now that I haven’t felt in probably 20-something years.”
She continued, “I don’t enjoy living. I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things anymore.”
The Married with Children alum addressed the comments in her latest episode of MeSsy.
“I was talking about some dark stuff that I was thinking and feeling,” she said. “I...
In the June 4 episode of her MeSsy podcast with fellow Ms survivor Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate candidly told listeners, “A real, fuck-it-all depression — like, a real depression, where it’s kind of scaring me too a little bit because it feels really fatalistic, it feels really ‘end of,’” Applegate said on MeSsy. “I don’t mean that, but I’m trapped in this darkness right now that I haven’t felt in probably 20-something years.”
She continued, “I don’t enjoy living. I don’t enjoy it. I don’t enjoy things anymore.”
The Married with Children alum addressed the comments in her latest episode of MeSsy.
“I was talking about some dark stuff that I was thinking and feeling,” she said. “I...
- 6/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Will Ferrell never seems to miss an opportunity to embarrass his children.
The Emmy-winning actor’s eldest son, Magnus Ferrell, recently took to TikTok to join the photo trend where users jokingly rate things their parents and family members have done throughout their lives. “Rating things my dad has done,” Magnus wrote on the first slide.
But it was the second slide that featured a throwback photo of an unforgettable moment for the father-son duo. In the image, the Anchorman actor appeared to be wearing a medieval costume, alongside his son in a gray suit.
“Dressed as a medieval lord to embarrass me at prom 10000/10,” Magnus wrote, adding in the caption, “True story.”
The TikTok post quickly went viral, currently sitting at more than 39 million views. Thousands of Will’s fans also took to the post’s comment section, seemingly surprised that Magnus was the Elf star’s son.
One person wrote,...
The Emmy-winning actor’s eldest son, Magnus Ferrell, recently took to TikTok to join the photo trend where users jokingly rate things their parents and family members have done throughout their lives. “Rating things my dad has done,” Magnus wrote on the first slide.
But it was the second slide that featured a throwback photo of an unforgettable moment for the father-son duo. In the image, the Anchorman actor appeared to be wearing a medieval costume, alongside his son in a gray suit.
“Dressed as a medieval lord to embarrass me at prom 10000/10,” Magnus wrote, adding in the caption, “True story.”
The TikTok post quickly went viral, currently sitting at more than 39 million views. Thousands of Will’s fans also took to the post’s comment section, seemingly surprised that Magnus was the Elf star’s son.
One person wrote,...
- 6/14/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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In the era of streaming wars and AI challenges, very little can surprise the audience when the dystopian vision of humanity being overtaken by artificial intelligence is already prevalent in the atmosphere. In such a dark world, The Boys shines more brilliantly than ever due to its bloody, gore-filled, gross, and obnoxiously salacious content – because such a creation could only be born from the unbridled morbid imaginations of a human mind.
The Boys [Credit: Prime Video]However, every brilliant creation has a time of its own – too early for the public eye, and it’s censored into the darkest pits of Hollywood; too late and it becomes redundant for the moviegoing audience. The Boys, on the other hand, arrived just in time as Superhero fatigue was rampant in the industry and a satirical critique of that particular genre worked like a perfect salve for the masses.
But, the situation could have gone awfully...
The Boys [Credit: Prime Video]However, every brilliant creation has a time of its own – too early for the public eye, and it’s censored into the darkest pits of Hollywood; too late and it becomes redundant for the moviegoing audience. The Boys, on the other hand, arrived just in time as Superhero fatigue was rampant in the industry and a satirical critique of that particular genre worked like a perfect salve for the masses.
But, the situation could have gone awfully...
- 6/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment will mark the occasion by releasing the absurdly hilarious, star-studded comedy on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on August 5, 2024.
There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme…. Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team are San Diego’s #1 rated news source. All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) turns it all upside down. Sparks don’t just fly, they ignite an all-out war between the two perfectly coiffed anchorpersons. In a job where it pays to keep a straight face, Anchorman is the comedy that makes it almost impossible to stop laughing.
The Collector’s Edition will include both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs,...
There was a time before cable when the local anchorman reigned supreme…. Enter the hard-hitting world of the 1970s local TV news, where Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his loyal Channel 3 News Team are San Diego’s #1 rated news source. All is well in their male-dominated world of news until beautiful, rising-star reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) turns it all upside down. Sparks don’t just fly, they ignite an all-out war between the two perfectly coiffed anchorpersons. In a job where it pays to keep a straight face, Anchorman is the comedy that makes it almost impossible to stop laughing.
The Collector’s Edition will include both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs,...
- 6/13/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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During Steve Carrell’s appearance on Today, anchor Savannah Guthrie talked about many topics, including an iconic movie series.
Carrell has starred in countless popular and acclaimed films like Foxcatcher, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Big Short.
One of his recent roles is his return to voicing the villain Gru in the popular Despicable Me franchise, with the fourth film arriving in early July.
While Carrell discussed that on Today, Savannah mentioned another classic set of films: Anchorman and Anchorman 2.
Carrell appeared as a main character in both films, and Savannah said she was ready for a third one to happen.
She also pleaded with Carrell about getting an Anchorman 3 film role.
Savannah asked Carrell about Anchorman 3 and her potential role
During the recent Today episode, Savannah Guthrie interviewed Carrell about Despicable Me 4 and mentioned one of his other films.
“I think one of the most- a masterpiece of cinema: Anchorman,...
Carrell has starred in countless popular and acclaimed films like Foxcatcher, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Big Short.
One of his recent roles is his return to voicing the villain Gru in the popular Despicable Me franchise, with the fourth film arriving in early July.
While Carrell discussed that on Today, Savannah mentioned another classic set of films: Anchorman and Anchorman 2.
Carrell appeared as a main character in both films, and Savannah said she was ready for a third one to happen.
She also pleaded with Carrell about getting an Anchorman 3 film role.
Savannah asked Carrell about Anchorman 3 and her potential role
During the recent Today episode, Savannah Guthrie interviewed Carrell about Despicable Me 4 and mentioned one of his other films.
“I think one of the most- a masterpiece of cinema: Anchorman,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has become one of social media’s biggest providers of viral clips in recent months, and today she added another memorable moment.
During a BBC News bulletin this morning, Moshiri quoted Will Ferrell’s famous “I’m Ron Burgundy?” line from the initial Anchorman movie after an autocue mistake caused her to falter on a light relief story about hazel dormice numbers in the UK.
“It’s hoped a new job project that sees them re-released into their natural habit could help to restore the population,” she read, before breaking the fourth wall and asking producers, “Is it ‘habit’ or ‘habitat’? I’m probably going to get emails about this. Well, it’s ‘habit’ on the autocue so what can I say?”
She then passed over to a colleague before making the Anchorman quip, saying, “I’m Ron Burgundy.”
The clip has been shared on...
During a BBC News bulletin this morning, Moshiri quoted Will Ferrell’s famous “I’m Ron Burgundy?” line from the initial Anchorman movie after an autocue mistake caused her to falter on a light relief story about hazel dormice numbers in the UK.
“It’s hoped a new job project that sees them re-released into their natural habit could help to restore the population,” she read, before breaking the fourth wall and asking producers, “Is it ‘habit’ or ‘habitat’? I’m probably going to get emails about this. Well, it’s ‘habit’ on the autocue so what can I say?”
She then passed over to a colleague before making the Anchorman quip, saying, “I’m Ron Burgundy.”
The clip has been shared on...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Anchorman heads to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, to mark the 20th anniversary of the film. More on the release here.
A very happy 20th anniversary to Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 news team in San Diego, with the news that Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is celebrating its birthday. The 2004 movie, that starred Will Ferrell, Steve Carell (“loud noises”), Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd and David Koechner, remains a firm favourite, and gave Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam McKay his first hit as director too. The mighty Step Brothers wasn’t far behind.
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is now making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut with a deluxe physical media set that’s landing on 5th August 2024.
You can find more information about the release, and order yourself a copy, right here.
The new set includes a 4K disc and two Blu-rays in the box.
A very happy 20th anniversary to Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 news team in San Diego, with the news that Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is celebrating its birthday. The 2004 movie, that starred Will Ferrell, Steve Carell (“loud noises”), Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd and David Koechner, remains a firm favourite, and gave Oscar-winning filmmaker Adam McKay his first hit as director too. The mighty Step Brothers wasn’t far behind.
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is now making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut with a deluxe physical media set that’s landing on 5th August 2024.
You can find more information about the release, and order yourself a copy, right here.
The new set includes a 4K disc and two Blu-rays in the box.
- 6/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
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The list of movies is only guaranteed to be available until the end of June, but until then Apple TV+ customers can watch some true classics.
Apple TV+ is continuing to step out of its wheelhouse and try something new in 2024. At the start of March, the streamer imported a wide selection of movies from various Hollywood studios, marking the first time in its history that Apple TV+ had added on a substantial number of non-original titles. Those films were only available for a limited time, some as short as a few weeks, but it proved popular enough for the platform to add more in April. Now, as first reported by 9to5 Mac, Apple TV+ is rolling out another wave of licensed films as it tries to determine which ones its audience are responding to the most.
Key Details: A total of 56 new movies are now available to stream on...
Apple TV+ is continuing to step out of its wheelhouse and try something new in 2024. At the start of March, the streamer imported a wide selection of movies from various Hollywood studios, marking the first time in its history that Apple TV+ had added on a substantial number of non-original titles. Those films were only available for a limited time, some as short as a few weeks, but it proved popular enough for the platform to add more in April. Now, as first reported by 9to5 Mac, Apple TV+ is rolling out another wave of licensed films as it tries to determine which ones its audience are responding to the most.
Key Details: A total of 56 new movies are now available to stream on...
- 6/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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Christina Applegate was 15 when she started playing Kelly Bundy on Married… with Children in 1987. The show ran for 11 seasons; she was 25 when the final episode aired in 1997. During that time, she reportedly earned over $125,000 per episode.
Doubts About the Show’s Success
Katey Sagal, Ed O’Neill, and Christina Applegate openly admitted to harboring doubts about the show’s potential success when they first signed on.
However, despite their reservations, they were won over by the humor and wit of the pilot script, which ultimately convinced them to participate in the project.
Katey Sagal portrayed Peggy Bundy, Christina Applegate portrayed Kelly Bundy, David Faustino portrayed Bud Bundy, and Ed O’Neill portrayed Al Bundy on “Married… with Children (Credit: Fox)
Casting Changes and Premiere
The show’s original pilot featured Tina Caspary as Kelly Bundy and Hunter Carson as Bud Bundy. However, the producers were unsatisfied with their performances and believed...
Doubts About the Show’s Success
Katey Sagal, Ed O’Neill, and Christina Applegate openly admitted to harboring doubts about the show’s potential success when they first signed on.
However, despite their reservations, they were won over by the humor and wit of the pilot script, which ultimately convinced them to participate in the project.
Katey Sagal portrayed Peggy Bundy, Christina Applegate portrayed Kelly Bundy, David Faustino portrayed Bud Bundy, and Ed O’Neill portrayed Al Bundy on “Married… with Children (Credit: Fox)
Casting Changes and Premiere
The show’s original pilot featured Tina Caspary as Kelly Bundy and Hunter Carson as Bud Bundy. However, the producers were unsatisfied with their performances and believed...
- 6/1/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
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Hulu has to be pretty pleased with its list of new releases for June 2024. That’s because it’s about to be the summer of The Bear once again.
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
The Bear season 3 premieres all of its episodes on June 27 on Hulu. This FX dramedy has proven to be one of the most successful shows of its era. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy Berzatto, a world-famous chef who returns home to Chicago to help his floundering family restaurant after the death of his brother. Season 2 saw The Original Beef of Chicagoland crew transform the spot into fine dining establishment The Bear. It ruled. So will season 3 probably.
FX is responsible for the other major TV release on Hulu this month. Clipped premieres on June 4 and is about the scandalous real life story of Donald Sterling, the awful owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers. Another intriguing TV option...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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June is busting out all over, especially on streaming. Whether it’s hiding from the heat or taking a break from school and work, Disney+ and Hulu are here to satisfying your mid-year entertainment needs.
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
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Exclusive: WME has signed Judd Apatow, the prolific hyphenate responsible for a ton of comedy box office and the launch of many stars and filmmakers in that space.
As Deadline exclusively revealed, Apatow ended a 30-year relationship with UTA, and took meetings with the other majors before deciding his next chapter will be with WME. It’s a coup for the agency, which recently signed Kevin Hart and Ben Stiller.
Apatow remains managed by Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller and lawyered by Ziffrin Brittenham. Apatow’s successes in the comedy space range from Freaks and Geeks and the HBO series Girls to films like Talladega Nights, The 40-Year Old Virgin, Trainwreck, the Anchorman films, Bridesmaids, Step Brothers, Superbad, Knocked Up, Begin Again, Funny People, The Big Sick, The King of Staten Island, Bros, Pineapple Express and so many others. Among the star careers empowered by Apatow include Seth Rogen, Lena Dunham,...
As Deadline exclusively revealed, Apatow ended a 30-year relationship with UTA, and took meetings with the other majors before deciding his next chapter will be with WME. It’s a coup for the agency, which recently signed Kevin Hart and Ben Stiller.
Apatow remains managed by Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller and lawyered by Ziffrin Brittenham. Apatow’s successes in the comedy space range from Freaks and Geeks and the HBO series Girls to films like Talladega Nights, The 40-Year Old Virgin, Trainwreck, the Anchorman films, Bridesmaids, Step Brothers, Superbad, Knocked Up, Begin Again, Funny People, The Big Sick, The King of Staten Island, Bros, Pineapple Express and so many others. Among the star careers empowered by Apatow include Seth Rogen, Lena Dunham,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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Steve Carell has been responsible for some of the funniest characters on the big and small screen this century. Brick Tamland in Anchorman, Michael Scott in The Office, Gru in Despicable Me, Mark R. Naird in Space Force — the list goes on. Now, per THR's reporting, Carell is set to add another notch to his funnyman belt with a starring role in a new HBO comedy from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence and Scrubs' Matt Tarses.
The victor of a multi-platform bidding war, HBO have ordered the as-yet-untitled show straight-to-series, with a 10-episode first season in development. Lawrence and Tarses, who are currently hard at work on Apple TV's upcoming Vince Vaughn comedy series Bad Monkey, are set to write the first episode of this show, a single-camera comedy set on a college campus that centres around the complicated relationship between an author (presumably Carell) and his daughter.
In a...
The victor of a multi-platform bidding war, HBO have ordered the as-yet-untitled show straight-to-series, with a 10-episode first season in development. Lawrence and Tarses, who are currently hard at work on Apple TV's upcoming Vince Vaughn comedy series Bad Monkey, are set to write the first episode of this show, a single-camera comedy set on a college campus that centres around the complicated relationship between an author (presumably Carell) and his daughter.
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- 5/21/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
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Exclusive: Writer-director-producer Judd Apatow has left UTA, ending one of the most tenured relationships with a major filmmaker and a major agency.
Apatow spent 30 years at the agency, 20 of them with David Kramer, and he remains managed by Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller and lawyered by Ziffrin Brittenham. These long relationships often come to a close, usually when the client wants to shake things up at a moment when it is hard, particularly in the comedy space. It was amicable, and I hear he’ll be meeting with CAA and WME.
But this is a moment to tip the hat at how the agency helped Apatow build his brand, and how Apatow’s prolific successes were a major part of building UTA. There aren’t many tenured relationships that led to as much success as Apatow has had and how many careers he has launched in that time. That goes from...
Apatow spent 30 years at the agency, 20 of them with David Kramer, and he remains managed by Mosaic’s Jimmy Miller and lawyered by Ziffrin Brittenham. These long relationships often come to a close, usually when the client wants to shake things up at a moment when it is hard, particularly in the comedy space. It was amicable, and I hear he’ll be meeting with CAA and WME.
But this is a moment to tip the hat at how the agency helped Apatow build his brand, and how Apatow’s prolific successes were a major part of building UTA. There aren’t many tenured relationships that led to as much success as Apatow has had and how many careers he has launched in that time. That goes from...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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After knocking her set out of the park at last week’s roast of Tom Brady, comedian Nikki Glaser has been discussing the controversial live TV event, including new regrets from the former New England Patriots quarterback to the live ribbing marathon, and how she received a note from Kim Kardashian calling the experience a form of “abuse.”
Following the May 6 roast of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, Brady said on The Pivot Podcast that he enjoyed when comedians took humorous jabs about nearly all aspects of his life but that he didn’t care for the jabs aimed at his family, adding that the comments impacted his children, “the people [he] care[s] about most in the world.”
“I feel like maybe he didn’t consider the backlash from his family and how it would affect them, and I do understand that,” Glaser said on Wednesday’s Today with Hoda and Jenna.
Following the May 6 roast of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady, Brady said on The Pivot Podcast that he enjoyed when comedians took humorous jabs about nearly all aspects of his life but that he didn’t care for the jabs aimed at his family, adding that the comments impacted his children, “the people [he] care[s] about most in the world.”
“I feel like maybe he didn’t consider the backlash from his family and how it would affect them, and I do understand that,” Glaser said on Wednesday’s Today with Hoda and Jenna.
- 5/15/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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