Will Ferrell says James Caan told him he’s ‘not funny’ on the set of Elf
“I don’t get you. You’re not funny.” Will Ferrell is considered to be one of the most successful comedians of all time, with a host of hilarious titles from Step Brothers to Anchorman to his name. However, Hollywood legend James Caan apparently just didn’t get the hype. In an interview on the MeSsy podcast, Ferrell […]
1 year ago
US comedy legend Bob Newhart dies aged 94
American comedy legend Bob Newhart had died at the age of 94. In a statement, his publicist said the comedian had passed away at home following a series of short illnesses. Loved for his deadpan delivery, Newhart was the star of TV series The Bob Newhart Show, and also guest-hosted Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show 87 […]
1 year ago
Will Ferrell says James Caan told him he’s ‘not funny’ on the set of Elf
“I don’t get you. You’re not funny.” Will Ferrell is considered to be one of the most successful comedians of all time, with a host of hilarious titles from Step Brothers to Anchorman to his name. However, Hollywood legend James Caan apparently just didn’t get the hype. In a new interview on the MeSsy podcast, […]
1 year ago
How Elf has become an indisputable Christmas classic
20 years ago, a seemingly-unremarkable Will Ferrell comedy was released The next summer, Anchorman would make him arguably the biggest comedy leading man of the 2000s. But back in November 2003 when Elf first hit cinemas, he was still mostly known for his impressions of George W Bush on Saturday Night Live and supporting roles in Zoolander and […]
2 years ago
Will Ferrell returns as Buddy the Elf in stunning new Christmas advert
And that’s why elves go to Asda Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, is the star of this year’s Christmas advert from supermarket Asda. The 90-second ad uses original footage and iconic lines from the 2003 movie Elf, with Buddy appearing as the newest member of Asda’s Christmas team. Already available to watch on YouTube, the […]
3 years ago
Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel sing ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ together at Elf reunion
The Elf reunion was part of a Democrat fundraising event Nearly 20 years after Elf was first released, Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel got together this week to sing ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ together. Obviously, this being Covid-times, the reunion took place virtually, but that did not make it an any less special moment for fans. Deschanel shared […]
5 years ago