Getting Into Character: Ferrell and Applegate in ‘Anchorman 2’
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Sequels, Comedy, Celeb News, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
Anchorman fans residing in New York City received a special treat this week, catching a glimpse of the film's sequel being shot in the streets - including a first look at Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate back in their '70's attire.
Though the Anchorman: The Legend Continues production has been spotted in Atlanta and New Orleans, these are the first photos taken from the set since its relocation to the Big Apple. Hopefully New Yorkers will be given the chance to see one (or more!) of the numerous A-list celebrities planned to appear in the comedy, including Harrison Ford, Kristen Wiig, Kirsten Dunst, Sacha Baron Cohen, Vince Vaughn, Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, and more. If not, we'll just have to wait to see all of their cameos when the film hits theaters December 20.
(Check out more photos of actors getting into character here.)
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Adam McKay: Anchorman 2 Will be a ‘Big Change’
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: DreamWorks, Paramount, Sequels, Comedy, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
The Anchorman 2 characters can expect a "big blast of change" compared to the first installment of the film. Writer/director Adam McKay isn't expecting the movie's stars - which will include news presenter Ron Burgundy, who is played by Will Ferrell - to cope with the differences in the follow up to the 2004 comedy movie because there will be "a lot of innovation" thrown in their direction.
"We know these guys never deal well with change, and the good thing is that there's a big blast of change coming, according to the regular timeline. We're going to be throwing a lot of innovation at them, and they're not going to handle it well," he said.
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Anchorman 2 to Start Filming in February 2013
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Paramount, Sequels, Comedy, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
Anchorman 2 will begin shooting in February 2013. After star Will Ferrell announced the eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2004's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy this week, writer/director Adam McKay took to his Twitter account to confirm the news and reveal a start date.
"A few people questioning if Anchorman 2 is 100% for sure happening. Let me assure and assuage: it is. We're writing now and we shoot in Feb (sic)" he wrote on his Twitter.
It has also been revealed that Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd will reprise their roles of Brick Tamland and Brian Fantana respectively in the sequel even though a deal was only reached with Paramount Pictures this week.
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Will Ferrell Confirms Anchorman Sequel
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Paramount, Sequels, Comedy, Celeb News, Rumors,
Will Ferrell has confirmed an Anchorman sequel.
The first movie, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, was a huge hit when it was released in 2004 and after several rumors, the funnyman has finally revealed he will be reprising his role as the newscaster.
To announce the news, Will made a surprise appearance on TV show Conan, dressed as his alter-ego. "I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey, and the UK, including England, that as of 0900 mountain time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman," he told the audience.
The news was met with loud cheers from the excited crowd and he added, "It is official. There will be a sequel to Anchorman."
The first movie grossed over $90.5million at the box office. Last year, Will revealed he was desperate for an Anchorman sequel and urged the movie's fans to bombard Paramount Pictures with emails in the hope of getting one: "I urge you all to email Paramount and make this happen. We are all desperate to do it."
To Sequel or Not to Sequel: Comedies Out, Action In
Derek Zoolander and Ron Burgundy won’t be re-appearing on the silver screen, but action flicks G.I. Joe and Avatar have been given the go-ahead to create sequels. We’re seriously screwed as moviegoers when Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller have trouble making films happen.
Paramount has now axed Zoolander 2, a follow-up to Stiller’s hilarious comedy about male modeling, as well as Ferrell’s Anchorman 2, which would have revisited one of his best characters. According to a recent Twitter from Stiller: “Ron Burgundy and Derek Zoolander looking to appear in sequels. Both men destitute, without means or intellect to fund their own comebacks.”
Meanwhile, the second G.I. Joe movie is expected to hit theaters as early as 2012. Paramount hasn’t committed to a script or anything else on the project, but rumor states the company is fully behind the planned sequel.
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Ron Burgundy’s Return
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Will Ferrell has been hinting around for months that he might reprise his role as Ron Burgundy, San Diego’s 70s-era news anchor, in another flick. While on location, the funnyman told reporters that he’ll soon meet with Anchorman co-stars Paul Rudd and Steve Carell to talk about ideas.
But don’t get excited just yet. Rudd and Carell’s careers have changed quite a bit since Anchorman hit the big screen in 2004. Carell was once just another correspondent on The Daily Show, a lot of people didn’t recognize Rudd and Will Ferrell has become one of the biggest box office stars in the biz. Will the budget stretch enough to hold them all…and the other supporting cast members?
Rumor has it that the Anchorman sequel, if it ever comes into existence, will propel polyester-clad Burgundy into the 80s.
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Sequel News: Hairspray, Anchorman, School of Rock
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, New Line, Paramount, Musicals, Sequels, Comedy, Casting, Celeb News, Rumors, Upcoming Releases,
Here’s the latest scoop on the sequel buzz spreading across Hollywood:
The film that inspired a Broadway show and an update may soon spawn another creation: a sequel. New Line Cinema, obviously encouraged by the success of the High School Musical franchise (and last week’s debut of Mamma Mia!), has asked John Waters to begin writing a treatment for a follow to Hairspray.
According to Variety, the studio hopes to reunite members of last year’s cast in time for a 2010 release. The story would again be set in the 60’s, just where the Turnblad family left off.
While no actors have yet been lined up, most of the musical’s key players - including director/choreography Adam Shankman - are scheduled to return.
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