Will Ferrell News

The hilarious duo chat with BWW about saving a nightly theater seat for JK Rowling and the pressures of performing a Harry Potter piece in front of some of the world's most obsessive fans. (more...)

Paramount has released a trailer for its highly anticipated comedy sequel ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND CONTINUES. (more...)

A second performance of Nick Offerman: American Ham at the Vic Theatre has been added to the TBS Just For Laughs Chicago lineup, Saturday, June 16, at 10 p.m. His previously announced 7:30 p.m. show is sold out. Tickets ($35) for the late show are available at the Vic Theatre box office, online at etix.com, or by phone at 800-514-etix (3849). (more...)

Paramount has released a teaser poster for its highly anticipated comedy sequel ANCHORMAN II. The image gives no clues as to the film's plotline but rather gives fans an interesting look at the story's leading men Ron, Brick, Brian, and Champ. (more...)

Spike TV's GUYS CHOICE (#GuysChoice) will bring together luminaries from all over the entertainment and sports landscape to pay homage to the year in Guydom. (more...)

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., including multi-platform entertainment networks TBS and Adult Swim, is joining forces with FUNNY OR DIE in a strategic partnership that links three of the biggest brands in comedy. (more...)

According to the NYTimes.com Ellen DeGeneres has been chosen as the recipient of the 15th Annual Mark Twain Prize for Humor. (more...)

THE CAMPAIGN is coming to theaters on August 10, 2012 from Warner Bros. Pictures. The comedy is written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell and directed by Jay Roach. The cast includes Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Sarah Baker, Katherine LaNasa and Dylan McDermott. (more...)

Former SNL cast member Will Ferrell returns to studio 8H for his third time as host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 12th. Usher makes his third musical guest appearance alongside Ferrell. (more...)

IAMA THEATRE COMPANY presents IAMAFest 2012 on Friday, May 18, 2012 - Sunday, June 10, 2012 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 3pm) at The Working Stage Theater. IAMAFest is an festival of new one-acts and premieres, featuring both known, established talent and new, emerging voices. The five featured pieces in this years festival are CALL BACK by Neil LaBute (World Premiere); DRUNK by Bekah Brunstetter (West Coast Premiere); A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE LIVING by Charlotte Miller (World Premiere); THE FOUNDATION by Graham Sibley (World Premiere); and STORYTELLING by Stefanie Black (World Premiere). Stars Mike Vogel (THE HELP, CLOVERFIELD, PAN AM) and Emma Greenwell (SHAMELESS) join an ensemble cast of IAMA Theatre Company members and friends. (more...)

Former SNL cast member Will Ferrell returns to studio 8H for his third time as host this Saturday, May 12th. Usher will be the show's musical guest. (more...)

SNL announces the second to last show of their 37th season on NBC. Former SNL cast member Will Ferrell returns to studio 8H for his third time as host. Usher makes his third musical guest appearance alongside Ferrell. (more...)

id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 12th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, June 11-23, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from around the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop ten new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater. (more...)

This year's special achievement winners include Webby Person of the Year Louis CK who is being honored in acknowledgement of the groundbreaking digital-only release of his comedy special Louis C.K. - Live at the Beach Theater. (more...)

On May 12, former SNL cast member Will Ferrell returns to studio 8H for his third time as host. Ferrell was last seen in the telenova comedy, “Casa de Mi Padre” and can next be seen in “The Campaign,” due out August 10 with Zach Galifianakis. (more...)

Spike TV has announced the nominees for one of Hollywood's hottest marquee events of the year, the sixth annual "Guys Choice" awards. This year's star-studded homage to the year in Guydom once again brings together the biggest names in entertainment and sports. (more...)

Profiles Theatre announces an additional four weeks of performances of the Midwest premiere of Bachelorette by Leslye Headland, directed by Profiles Co-Artistic Director Darrell W. Cox. The full cast, Eric Burgher (A Behanding in Spokane, Kid Sister), Hillary Marren, Linda Augusta Orr, Rakisha Pollard, Amanda Powell and Adam Soule will continue with the production through the extension. The production will run through May 27, 2012, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway in Chicago. (more...)

According to The Huffington Post, Scott Aukerman announced on his 'Comedy Bang Bang' podcast today that he has just completed his TV directing debut with a half hour episode of Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS. The episode will feature comedians Tina Fey and Jon Stewart and will air on May 6. (more...)

Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport has announced The Davenport Ten Minute Play Contest. 10 ten minute plays or musicals will be selected from submissions to be featured in a presentation evening and vie for the title of ‘Best Play’ as chosen by a panel of industry professionals. Finalists will receive a cash prize of $50 and the grand prize winner will receive $500. (more...)

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors – a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders. (more...)