Will Ferrell News

Bad ROI: Will Ferrell, Tom Cruise, Ewan McGregor and more, the list

Nov 19, 2009, 9:32 GMT

Will Ferrell has topped a list of the Most Overpaid Stars. ... more

Will Ferrell's going British

Nov 6, 2009, 9:32 GMT

Will Ferrell wants to buy a British pub. ... more

Land of the Lost - Blu-ray Review

Nov 3, 2009, 10:49 GMT

Will Ferrell gets shat out by a Tyrannosaurus Rex and you might feel about the same way watching this flick.  Instead of doing a straight adaptation of the Sid and Marty Krofft television series, they attempt a comedic send up.  However, it’s not all that funny.  I guess it’s not their fault.   ... more

Anne Heche books two new roles

Oct 29, 2009, 18:01 GMT

Anne Heche will play the female lead in Fox Searchlight's 'Cedar Rapids,' alongside Ed Helms. ... more

Will Ferrell ready to 'Go'

Oct 16, 2009, 17:24 GMT

Will Ferrell will star in 'Everything Must Go,' an independently financed film that marks the feature directorial debut of commercials director Dan Rush. ... more

SpongeBob SquarePants “Truth or Square, Friday Nov. 6

Oct 14, 2009, 4:07 GMT

Nickelodeon dishes up SpongeBob SquarePants “Truth or Square” premiering Friday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 p.m. ... more

Buckley, Schwartz part of 'Other Guys'

Oct 13, 2009, 17:09 GMT

Andy Buckley ('The Office') and Ben Schwartz have been added to the cast of the Adam McKay-directed 'The Other Guys.' ... more

Land of the Lost finds its way to DVD and M&C’s giving away five copies

Oct 7, 2009, 16:37 GMT

Mega box office star Will Ferrell and a cast of comedic talent journey through time when Land of the Lost makes its way to DVD on Oct. 13th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and M&C’s giving away five copies! ... more

Will Ferrell 'thrilled' with son trio

Oct 1, 2009, 9:15 GMT

Will Ferrell is to become a father for the third time. ... more

More Actors join the 'Guys'

Sep 23, 2009, 17:55 GMT

Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson and Steve Coogan are joining the Columbia Pictures comedy 'The Other Guys.' ... more

Actors set for 'Oobermind'

Aug 17, 2009, 23:26 GMT

DreamWorks Animation's 'Oobermind' has brought on three new superheroes, with Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill set to lend their voices to the comedy set for release in fall 2010. ... more

'The Hangover' surprises 'Up' from No. 1 spot

Jun 8, 2009, 19:12 GMT

Disney/Pixar's 'Up' moved down in weekend domestic boxoffice rankings Monday, when final numbers showed that Warner Bros.' 'The Hangover' brought in $45 million. ... more

Man vs Wild drama: Will Ferrell rescues Bear Grylls

Jun 6, 2009, 8:01 GMT

Will Ferrell saved the life of adventurer Bear Grylls. ... more

In Pictures: 'Land of the Lost Los Angeles Premiere'

Jun 2, 2009, 20:07 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Land of the Lost Los Angeles Premiere'. ... more

Get ready to enter the Land of the Lost with gift packs from the film

May 26, 2009, 15:55 GMT

Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall who gets sucked into space-time vortex and spat back through time when Land of the Lost opens in theaters on June 5th from Universal Pictures. Get ready for the whacky trip with a Land of the Lost Gift Pack!  ... more

Ferrell and Poehler close SNL for the season VIDEO

May 17, 2009, 20:43 GMT

'Parks and Recreation' star Amy Poehler graced Saturday Night Live last night to close the season. ... more

Man vs Wild update: Will Ferrell drinks urine

Apr 18, 2009, 8:01 GMT

Will Ferrell drank his own urine to survive in arctic conditions. ... more

HBO's 'Eastbound & Down' back for season two

Apr 8, 2009, 14:28 GMT

HBO's comedy 'Eastbound & Down' will be back for a second season. ... more

Old School (Unrated) – Blu-ray Review

Jan 5, 2009, 16:12 GMT

Some middle-aged men get to return to their glory days when they have to form a fraternity to save one of their houses that is on a college campus.  It also put Will Ferrell on the path to stardom on the big screen. ... more

Step Brothers (Two-Disc Unrated Edition) – DVD Review

Dec 5, 2008, 15:24 GMT

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as forty year old men each still living at home with a single parent.  These parents meet, fall in love and get married.  If you think you have seen blended dysfunctional families, wait until you see this one. ... more

Step Brothers - Blu-ray Review

Dec 4, 2008, 14:01 GMT

Family is skewered in this latest comedy romp from Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and the Apatow Productions comedy factory.  The problem is that the film looks funny in the trailer but doesn’t hold up the promise as the main characters are hard to like. ... more

Will Ferrell's Bush meets Tina Fey's Palin on 'SNL'

Oct 24, 2008, 15:17 GMT

Will Ferrell made an appearance as President Bush on the primetime edition of 'Saturday Night Live.' ... more

Joker Will Ferrell

Sep 1, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Will Ferrell doesn't want to be taken seriously. ... more

Will Ferrell's dirty sequel

Aug 31, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Will Ferrell wants to make pornographic sequel to 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'. ... more

Will Ferrell's TMI toilet snacks

Jul 31, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Will Ferrell loves eating ice cream while sitting on the toilet. ... more

Will Ferrell's 'talk' advice for Nicole Kidman

Jul 21, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Will Ferrell has jokingly advised Nicole Kidman to talk to her newborn daughter 'at least once a week'. ... more

Will Ferrell develops a split personality for “Two Face”

Jul 17, 2008, 12:45 GMT

Will Ferrell is set to star in Vince Gilligan’s drama/comedy “Two Face” for Sony Pictures Entertainment. ... more

Columbia Pictures picks up 'Mythological Veterinarian'

Jul 10, 2008, 13:05 GMT

Columbia Pictures has picked up the comedy pitch 'Mythological Veterinarian' that will be written by Andrew Kurtzman and produced by Jimmy Miller. ... more

Robert Downey Jr. is Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes

Jul 10, 2008, 12:35 GMT

Robert Downey Jr. has committed to star as the world’s greatest detective in Guy Ritchie’s new “Sherlock Holmes” film for Warner Bros. ... more

Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell are Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

Jul 2, 2008, 9:55 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell are set to play Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in a new comedy. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Blades of Glory

Jun 2, 2008, 14:49 GMT

Some titles were only put out on HD DVD during the high-def war.  Since the war is over some of those titles are coming out on Blu-ray and this comedy about ice skating makes its Blu debut.  Is it funnier in high definition?  Read on to find out.  ... more

Blu-ray Review: Semi-Pro (Two-Disc Unrated 'Let's Get Sweaty' Edition)

Jun 2, 2008, 13:40 GMT

Will Ferrell takes to another sport to perform his comedy rim shots, but he was funnier when it was figure skating.  The 1970s are recreated in a funny fashion but there are too few laughs. This film may be the first of his to be called for traveling at the box office. ... more

Will Ferrell's killer bear

Apr 24, 2008, 12:25 GMT

A grizzly bear who wrestled Will Ferrell in 'Semi Pro' has killed his trainer. ... more

Will Ferrell's Cruise shirt

Feb 16, 2008, 11:35 GMT

Will Ferrell wants to make T-shirts boasting that he earns more money than Tom Cruise. ... more

HD DVD Review: Old School (Unrated)

Dec 3, 2007, 18:27 GMT

Only four years old, and I can safely say that ‘Old School’ has become close to a modern classic – a film that shot Will Ferrell to superstardom and cemented Vince Vaugn as the king of sardonicism – an ‘Animal House’ for our generation. ... more

HD DVD Review: Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy (Unrated)

Dec 3, 2007, 17:42 GMT

A year after ‘Old School’, Will Ferrell takes on his first notable starring role outside the family genre in  ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ which establishes a trilogy of sorts that also includes ‘Talladega Nights’ and ‘Blades of Glory’ about cocky man-child’s unaware of their own ridiculousness. ... more

DVD Review: Blades of Glory

Aug 27, 2007, 15:35 GMT

Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star in this hilarious comedy about pair’s figure skating.  Who knew that this sport was ripe for comedic mining but mine they do and funny they find.  ... more

Will Ferrell in toddler swear storm

Apr 18, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Will Ferrell has landed in hot water after making an online video clip featuring a two-year-old girl swearing and demanding alcohol. ... more

Will Ferrell video a huge Internet hit

Apr 17, 2007, 16:34 GMT

Viral video has been graced with film star Will Ferrell, and his latest effort a homemade-looking Internet video called 'The Landlord', a two-minute movie in which Ferrell plays a slacker who is accosted by his angry landlady: Pearl, played by a 2-year-old. ... more

Will Ferrell's fan worries

Apr 15, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Will Ferrell feels like a disappointment when he meets his fans. ... more

Will Ferrell comedy complaints

Apr 7, 2007, 11:00 GMT

Will Ferrell has blasted the Oscars for not appreciating comedy. ... more

Weekend box-office: Will Ferrell's 'Blades' skates to glory

Apr 2, 2007, 1:17 GMT

A somewhat anemic weekend with sports comedy ‘Blades of Glory’ starring Will Farrell taking top spot in the line-up. ... more

Will Ferrell's bear silence

Mar 30, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Will Ferrell has lost his voice yelling at a bear. ... more

Movie Review: Blades of Glory

Mar 30, 2007, 9:54 GMT

For many Will Farrell is an acquired taste. ... more

Gallery of new stills from Blades of Glory!

Mar 18, 2007, 0:52 GMT

Paramount Pictures have provided us with 26 new stills from the Will Ferrell and John Heder starring comedy, Blades of Glory. ... more

DVD Review: Stranger Than Fiction

Mar 1, 2007, 14:23 GMT

Will Ferrell proves that he can handle drama as well as comedy in this creative movie that is well worth your time.  This is one of the better movies that I’ve seen in quite a while.  ... more

Ferrell, Black and Reilly: Three kings of Oscar comedy

Feb 26, 2007, 6:09 GMT

Actor Will Ferrell came out between awards during the Oscars, singing, 'A comedian at the Oscars, the saddest man of all; your movies make millions, but your name they'll never call.' ... more

Stranger Than Fiction arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray in February

Jan 8, 2007, 17:29 GMT

Two-time Golden Globe-nominee Will Ferrell shines in the hilarious comedy Stranger Than Fiction - arriving on DVD and Blu-Ray disc February 27th, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. ... more

Will Ferrell dad again

Jan 3, 2007, 12:10 GMT

Will Ferrell has become a dad for the second time. ... more

Will Ferrell and wife welcome second baby boy

Jan 2, 2007, 21:40 GMT

'Talladega Nights' star Will Ferrell and his wife Viveca welcomed their second child, another son on Saturday, Dec. 30, report news sources. ... more

Soundtrack Review: ‘Stranger than Fiction’

Dec 16, 2006, 14:28 GMT

I have to say that I really liked the soundtrack to Stranger than Fiction and it makes me want to catch the film even more.  The album feature several songs from the group Spoon as well as efforts from their lead singer Britt Daniel.  ... more

DVD Review: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Dec 12, 2006, 14:02 GMT

Ricky Bobby was born to go fast and the jokes come fast and furious in this Will Ferrell comedy. ... more

Andre 3000 becomes basketball pro

Dec 10, 2006, 4:13 GMT

The artist formerly known as Andre 3000 (and is now known as Andre Benjamin) is turning basketball pro. ... more

Ferrell: Comedy trumps tragedy

Nov 26, 2006, 12:00 GMT

Will Ferrell doesn't think he is a good enough actor to take on a serious role. ... more

Ferrell turns down Elf fortune

Nov 22, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Will Ferrell turned down $29 million to make 'Elf 2'. ... more

Movie Review: Stranger Than Fiction

Nov 5, 2006, 7:15 GMT

An intellectually engaging gem, by first time screenwriter Zach Helm. ... more

Talladega Nights comes to DVD and Blu-ray unrated in December

Oct 2, 2006, 10:36 GMT

It’s time to “Shake and Bake” when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the hilarious $145 million summer blockbuster, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, on Rated and Unrated for the DVD versions and unrated for the Blu-ray Disc December 12th. ... more

Will Ferrell's dead Oscar bid

Sep 27, 2006, 14:57 GMT

Will Ferrell considered using reports he was dead to try and win a posthumous Oscar. ... more

DVD Review: Curious George

Sep 27, 2006, 14:09 GMT

The mischievous, but curious, monkey named George finally makes it to the big screen along with the Man in the Yellow Hat.  Actually, the movie turns out to be quite good but will be better the younger you are (though adults will probably still enjoy it). ... more

Will Ferrell's charity strip

Sep 15, 2006, 10:54 GMT

Will Ferrell loves stripping off on screen - because it helps starving children. ... more

Ferrell's Scientology upset

Sep 13, 2006, 17:22 GMT

Will Ferrell has joked he was so worried about upsetting Tom Cruise in his new movie that he joined the Church of Scientology. ... more

Will Ferrell cannot believe he is famous

Aug 23, 2006, 14:17 GMT

Comedian Will Ferrell cannot believe he is famous. ... more

Composer Alex Wurman talks music, movies, and a film called Talladega Nights

Aug 18, 2006, 13:56 GMT

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is currently racing at the top of the box office, and the film is fueled by a score by composer Alex Wurman – a man familiar with working on big blockbuster film scores, and what kind of music is needed to match a Will Ferrell comedy. ... more

Weekend box-office: Ricky Bobby keeps audiences laughing

Aug 14, 2006, 1:11 GMT

Will Ferrell’s Ricky Bobby kept audiences laughing for a second week, last week racing to a $23 million win at the box-office for a two week take of $91.2 million. ... more

Movie Review: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Aug 4, 2006, 1:30 GMT

This movie is almost hilarious! Ferrell’s signature little boy in adult body shtick is still strong after all these films. ... more

Curious George swings onto DVD in September

Jul 28, 2006, 13:23 GMT

Kids and parents will go bananas when their favorite inquisitive little monkey, Curious George, ventures onto DVD September 26th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $29.98. ... more

Alex Wurman scores Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Jul 18, 2006, 19:18 GMT

Alex Wurman has reunited with director Adam McKay for the score of the upcoming Sony's Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby starring Will Ferrell, and set to open August 4th.  ... more

DVD Review: The Producers

May 18, 2006, 14:24 GMT

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick reprise their roles in the faithful adaptation of the Broadway musical smash ‘The Producers’ just in time to coincide with the recent resurgence of the Hollywood musical. ... more

The Producers comes to DVD in May

Apr 28, 2006, 11:24 GMT

The stage is set for a riotous tale when Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) and Matthew Broderick (The Stepford Wives) reprise their Tony Award-winning roles in The Producers - available on DVD May 16 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment with the suggested retail price of $29.98. ... more

DVD Review: Kicking & Screaming

Nov 23, 2005, 7:30 GMT

Will Ferrell gets a yellow card in his latest outing, 'Kicking & Screaming'. ... more

Pairs skating comedy gets cast

Nov 17, 2005, 15:43 GMT

Will Ferrell skates to slow songs with Napoleon Dynamite in 'Blades of Glory' ... more

Will Ferrell kept Kidman laughing

Aug 16, 2005, 14:20 GMT

Will Ferrell says Nicole Kidman was obsessed with his butt the first time they met. ... more

Will Ferrell Enters Land of the Lost

Apr 23, 2005, 17:04 GMT

Will Ferrell has been cast in comedy Land of the Lost for Universal Pictures. ... more

Writer Hired for Will Ferrell Vehicle Bronze God

Dec 15, 2004, 8:25 GMT

Columbia Pictures have hired Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck to write Bronze God. ... more