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Matt Lauer ready for his new catch-phrase

Following his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catchphrase.

Is northern Sweden too far to promote movie?

The wilderness of northern Sweden, where Will Ferrell ate grilled reindeer eyeballs with adventurer Bear Grylls, seems like a long way to go to promote a movie and test-drive a television spinoff.

Best bets: Conan O’Brien takes over ‘Tonight’

The red-headed kid who used to write for "The Simpsons" has really moved up in the world. This week, Conan O'Brien takes over Jay Leno's spot on with Will Ferrell as his first guest and Pearl Jam as the first band to appear on the show. (June 1, 11:35 p.m., NBC.)

Ferrell, Pearl Jam set for O'Brien's `Tonight' bow

Will Ferrell and Pearl Jam will be part of Conan O'Brien's first "Tonight Show."

Ferrell survives `Man vs. Wild' with Grylls

Will Ferrell says it was a thrill to join adventurer Bear Grylls for an icy episode of Discovery Channel's "Man vs. Wild."

On the Net: Sites aim to be TV Guide for the Web

You've seen Will Ferrell's "Landlady." You know what Hulu is. But that much hyped 21st century invention called the Web series remains largely unknown to you.

Conan says bye to New York with some old friends

Conan O'Brien said goodbye to New York and NBC's "Late Night" by passing out shards of his stage, enjoying one last rub from Will Ferrell and promising fans he wouldn't grow up for an earlier time slot.

Penis photo drives Ferrell fans out of play

According to the New York Times, a supersize photo of a male organ that Will Ferrell suggests belongs to former President George W. Bush has driven at least six audience members to storm out of Ferrell's Broadway play.

Ferrell says his Bush on Broadway will surprise

Will Ferrell says audiences should expect the unexpected from his upcoming one-man Broadway show and HBO special about President George W. Bush.

Best bets: Britney's back, and life's a ‘Circus’

Can the princess of pop make a comeback? My said “yes, definitely,” and who am I to disagree with a toy?   returns with a full head of hair and “Circus,” her latest album. She’s also set to appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, Dec. 2.  (On sale Dec. 2)

After ‘ER,’ ‘Full House’ vet still has hands full

Don’t assume it’s a lack of story lines or viewer interest that’s put the kibosh on “ER” after 15 seasons. “We’ve run out of blood — that’s why the show’s ending,” joked John Stamos, who plays Dr. Tony Gates on the show, during a TODAY interview in New York. “There’s no more fake blood.”

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

Appearing as President Bush on the prime-time edition of "Saturday Night Live," Will Ferrell offered his political "strategery" to Tina Fey's Sarah Palin. Ferrell reprised his famed impression of the president on the live "Weekend Update" special Thursday to give an "impromptu" evening address to the nation.

Thursday's late-night wrap-up of election jokes

Letterman, Leno and Conan were all off Thursday night, but Will Ferrell and Tina Fey were on. Quotes from their "SNL" appearance and other late-night election jokes from Thursday:

Calif. opens inquiry into fatal grizzly bear attack

State work safety officials opened an investigation Thursday into the death of an exotic-animal trainer who was killed while wrestling a 700-pound grizzly bear for a promotional video, authorities said.

Will Ferrell's FunnyOrDie.com celebrates 1-year anniversary

FunnyOrDie.com, the Web site started by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, is 1 year old. Its biggest star, Pearl, is 3.

'Semi-Pro' Scores $15M, Tops Box Office

Will Ferrell's basketball comedy "Semi-Pro" dribbled to the top of the weekend box office, but it fell short of his previous blockbuster openings in the sports spoof genre, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Vince Vaughn: The ultimate movie pal

According to the Internet Movie Database, Vince Vaughn was born in Minnesota but moved after just two weeks (the fact that it was in March probably didn’t help). I wish he had stayed.

Will Ferrell Wins James Joyce Award

Will Ferrell has received the James Joyce award — but concedes he's no literary expert.

Emma Thompson Gets Inside Ferrell's Head

On the set of his latest movie, Will Ferrell did whatever the little voice in his head told him to do. Luckily, the words arrived in the classy voice of Emma Thompson.

Ferrell Wins Again; 'Trade Center' 3rd

The Will Ferrell comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" raced ahead of the competition to remain the box office champ for a second weekend with $23 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates released Sunday.

'Ricky Bobby' Speeds Past Weekend Rivals

Will Ferrell's NASCAR spoof "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" enjoyed life in the fast lane with a No. 1 finish in the weekend box office race, taking in $47 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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Funny Or Die links up with YouTube
Source: TechRadar: All Phone and communications feeds

YouTube has announced it is to partner Will Ferrell's comedy website Funny Or Die, offering up a channel featuring a boatload of the site's comedic content.

MoveOn.org Political Action: Video: Something Terrible is Happening! Will Ferrell & friends
Source: pol.moveon.org

The "Video: Something Terrible is Happening! Will Ferrell & friends" campaign is brought to you by MoveOn.org Political Action™.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Matt Lauer ready for his new catchphrase
Source: msnbc.com

Following his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catchphrase.

Matt Lauer ready for his new catch phrase
Source: msnbc.com

Following his cameo with Will Ferrell in the new movie "Land of the Lost," NBC's Matt Lauer had better get used to being part of a new catch phrase.

Will Ferrell's most glorious buffoons-10 memerable characters
Source: tampabay.metromix.com

10 classic characters, from 'Old School' to 'Anchorman'

Will Ferrell's George Bush Farewell: Condi Rice Gets Down and Dirty With W
Source: Crooks and Liars

excerpt: "Will Ferrell hit one out of the park tonight on his HBO special You're Welcome America-A Final Night With George W Bush and this was one of the more irreverent moments of the night playing into the rumors about Bush and Rice having an affair" this is entertaining to …

You're Welcome America, Will Ferrell's Broadway Plastering of George W. Bush

Will Ferrell's Broadway send-up of George W. Bush broadcast on HBO last night made me laugh until I cried. I cried from the tragedy of it more than from the comedy. Ferrell's grasp of Bush's persona is incredible.

Mo Dowd: Cheney and the Goat Devil
Source: The New York Times

I was dubious about Will Ferrell doing his Bush impersonation one more time on Broadway.

No President Needs This Kind of Exposure
Source: The New York Times

So far six audience members have stormed out midperformance of the Broadway show "You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush," the comedian Will Ferrell's lampooning of the 43rd president, according to those keeping count at the Cort Theater.

Update Thursday: Bush Endorsement
Source: NBC

Yet another funny skit courtesy of Saturday Night Live...

Will Ferrell Goes Back to Only Successful Show He's Ever Done /
Source: jossip.com

Will Ferrell in his last appearance as George Bush on SNL.

Has this Saturday Night Live sketch sealed the fate of the Republicans?
Source: The Huffington Post

Thursday's "Saturday Night Live" election special welcomed Will Ferrell back playing President Bush in the opening sketch, with Ferrell's Bush offering an unwanted endorsement for the McCain- Palin ticket.

NHL Offers Will Ferrell $350 To Do Movie About Hockey
Source: The Onion

National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announced yesterday that the NHL has offered actor/comedian Will Ferrell $350 to write, direct, and star in a sports comedy about the game of hockey.

Hollywood film bear kills handler
Source: BBC News

A grizzly bear which featured in the recent Will Ferrell film Semi-Pro has killed its handler in California. Rocky, a 700lb (317kg) bear, bit Stephan Miller, 39, in the neck at a centre where wild animals are trained for film and TV productions.

Bridging the Gap, the Sequel
Source: The New York Times

A story that Daniel Scheinman, a senior vice president at Cisco Systems in San Jose, Calif., likes to tell illustrates the cultural divide between Hollywood and his Silicon Valley.

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay Help Survivor Of Crandon Mass Killing
Source: Channel3000.com - Local News

PICKEREL, Wis. -- Comic actor Will Ferrell and his writing partner, director Adam McKay, have made a big impact on a Wisconsin mass shooting survivor by sending him a DVD-filled package, along with their well wishes.

Advance Script Review: Land of the Lost
Source: CC2K.us

Sid and Marty Krofft won't be happy: Despite some pleasantly daft gags, the script for Land of the Lost, starring Will Ferrell, kind of sucks.

Is Will Ferrell Bringing Ron Burgundy Back?
Source:

Lets face facts here, people. There is no more iconic Will Ferrell character than Ron Burgundy. If you have a problem with that, then you can go fly a kite. The centerpiece of Anchorman, Burgundy has become a pop culture icon in his own right.

Writer's Strike Blues? These Sitdotcoms Will Make You Forget Your TV Entirely

Most people who spend any time on the web are aware of the increasing presence of television networks and entertainment companies offering content. In fact, compensation for "new media" is the central contentious issue behind the Writers Guild of America strike.

Stranger than Fiction - a Belated Review

I have a net-flix account that I am pretty bad at using. I have had three DVDs sitting on top of my TV since mid-august waiting on me to watch them.

"Best of" SNL to air in primetime in December
Source: TV Squad

NBC announced today that 90-minute "Best of" specials of Saturday Night Live will air throughout December. These special episodes, featuring sketches with Will Ferrell and Chris Farley to name just two, will air in primetime Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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