Crash the Wedding Crashers Trailer
In what seems to be the coolest bit of technology we've seen all
year, you can digitally"crash" the trailer. You gotta check this
out!
June 27, 2005
IMDB Review Calls Wedding Crashers "inappropriate,
hilarious and glorious"
"Saw a advance screening of this on Friday night. Hilarious
doesn't do the film justice. You know how in most films you remember the funniest
parts and bring them up as you leave the theater? This one, it's hard to remember
the best parts because there's so many of them.
Unlike his previous films, where Vince Vaughn is usually
reduced to the role of 'scene stealer', here we get a full dose of Babaganush,
and he's in his finest form since 'Swingers'. If you liked
him in his Swingers/Made persona, you'll love him here. Some of the riffs
that he has literally will have you holding your sides with laughter.
Owen Wilson is Owen Wilson. You either like him or you don't.
He's more of the straight man in this film, although he does have some pretty
good lines too, and he has great chemistry with Vaughn, especially
in the scenes where they're fighting. He's the ying to Vaughn's yang.
The movie certainly 'earns' it's R rating. There's a healthy
dose of nudity, sex related hijinks, and f-bombs. But it's not 'gross out'
humor a la American Pie. It pushes boundaries, but not just in a 'shock value'
way. It's genuinely funny.
I saw the movie with a bunch of critics, who usually the jaded type, were
laughing their asses of as well. Guys will love this movie and will be quoting
it for the rest of the year. Girls will love it too though, and there is a
romantic subplot (cheesy at times, but forgivable given how funny the movie
is), with Rachael McAdams doing a great job as Owen Wilson's love interest.
Isla Fischer plays the role of 'scene stealer' in this one, serving as Vince
Vaughn's psycho love interest. And Chris Walken is Chris Walken.
So overall..inappropriate, hilarious and glorious. Better
than Oldschool. Way better than Anchorman. Best comedy of the year,
maybe the last couple of years." (IMDB)
Podcast #16: Juliette Lewis Musical Tribute
We salute Juliette Lewis, Frat Pack actress and rock singer! We play
cuts from Juliette and the Licks' EP "... Like a Bolt of Lightning"
and their new album "You're Speaking My Language." We also have
a rare Juliette cut from Natural Born Killers and not-so-rare clips
of Juliette from Old School. We have your required dose of Frat Pack
news, including a clip from Wedding Crashers, and a follow-up of
our Made review. Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Eight Wedding Crashers Clips and new Photo Galleries
Stop what you're doing right now and head on over to Yahoo for eight
incredible clips from the movie. The Bicycle clip is hilarious and we
have a bit of Jane Seymour trying to seduce Owen! Notice how Owen pronounces
"inappropriate" exactly the same way Luke did in Old School.
Also of note is a great
new photo gallery with tons of photos from the movie.
Also, we'd be remiss if we didn't point you to the Babes
of Wedding Crashers photo gallery.
Incredible
Candids of Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston
Check these candid
shots of Vince and Jen on the set of The Breakup.
Teen Choice Awards
Nominations
Several Frat Pack connections in the nominations for the Teen
Choice Awards:
Wedding Crashers U.K.
Premiere Info
We got a great tip from Marie-Lu: "I was wondering if you have seen my
post there about the info on The Wedding Crashers UK premiere. I heard
that it will be held on 4th July at Odeon Leicester Square.
I cannot find many sites on the internet confirming it, but I have found out
that the company called Entertainment Film Distributors is the distributor
of the premiere and I phoned them and they did confirm the date and venue,
so I don't think it is false info. I also confirmed Owen and Vince
will be there. If you would like to ask the distributor any questions,
their phone number is +44 20 7930 7744. Also their website comes up if you
Google their company name."
Luke Wilson/Mike Judge Film to be Named Idiocracy
Rumor time, folks. The film formerly known as 3001
will apparently be released in the fall with the title of Idiocracy. (Ain't
it Cool News)
Will Ferrell Kills
in New Bewitched Clips
There are six
incredible new movie clips out now. Remember, the movie opens this Friday.
Wedding Crashers Soundtrack
Clips Available on the Official Site
You gotta head over to the official
site and click on the Soundtrack link.
June 20, 2005
Podcast #15: The High Price of Fame
Forgive the indulgence as we describe our experience being ambushed
while promoting the Frat Pack on Red Bar Radio. We also announce the winner
of our mystery artist contest. Congrats to Christopher Cacho for correctly
identifying Juliette (Lewis) & the Licks. Check out today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
Wedding Crashers Soundtrack Details
Here is a track listing for the "Wedding Crashers" soundtrack, according
to New
Line Records' official web site. The CD also includes a video of "Shout"
featuring Owen and Vince.
01. The Sound of Settling - Death Cab for Cutie
02. Love Underground - Robbers On High Street
03. Aside - The Weakerthans
04. (Splash) Turn Twist - Jimmy Eat World
05. Sister Jack - Spoon
06. Hope Tomorrow Is Like Today - Guster
07. In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
08. This Modern Love - Bloc Party
09. Rock 'N Roll - The Sounds
10. Mr. Ambulance Driver (No Siren) - The Flaming Lips
11. Circus - The Sights
12. Cinnamon - The Long Winters
13. More Adventurous - Rilo Kiley
14. Shout (Matter Music Remix) - Isley Brothers
15. Hava Nagilah - Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson & The Klezmer Juice
Band
Jane Seymour Goes Topless
for Wedding Crashers
If you haven't heard these Entertainment
Tonight interviews in our latest podcast, you gotta check it out!
Mystery Artist Contest
Over
We've recieved a winning entry in our podcast mystery artist contest. We'll
announce the artist in our next podcast (stay tuned...)
June 17, 2005
Podcast #14: Fresh Beer Episode
We podcast while drinking! We cover news including Playboy's "Slacker
Pack", Entertainment Tonight interviews with the Wedding Crashers
actors, commentary about the MTV Movie Awards and a review of Vince Vaughn
in Be Cool. We're also still looking for a correct answer to our
mystery artist song. Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Wedding
Crashers Online Promotion
"Crash
a Vegas Bash" weekend. The prize includes: Airfare for 4 to Las Vegas,
2 nights hotel accommodations, Makeover by Graham Webb stylist, Basket of
Graham Webb products, Dinner for 4, $1000 spending cash
Ben Stiller Crafting Movie with Frat Pack Connections
The Los Angeles Times & Coming Soon report that Ben Stiller has commissioned
a new script titled The Mirror, a cannily-written comedy about Stiller, who
awakens one day to find his mirror image passing himself off as the real star.
The Scott Smith script features Stiller's real-life wife (Christine Taylor) and family, pal Owen Wilson, agent Nick Stevens and Angelina Jolie as an irresistible sex goddess. The film is about an actor who can't handle the notion that everyone, even his own parents, prefer his crafty mirror image to himself.
"My initial inspiration came from a friend who was trying to become more authentic by stripping away her social persona, only to discover that the world wanted the more fake version of herself," said Smith" (Dark Horizons)
Elf Sequel In Works;
Ferrell Not Guaranteed Yet
"New Line has signed "Old School" and "Starsky
& Hutch" writer Scot Armstrong to start work on "Elf
2." Armstrong was the last scribe to do an uncredited rewrite on the
original "Elf," which grossed $173 million in its 2003 release.
Mini-major is believed to have an understanding with Will Ferrell that gives
it confidence to continue with the project, though there's no deal with the
thesp yet and the pic doesn't have a greenlight..." (Dark
Horizons)
New Wedding Crashers
Clip Available
You've seen parts of this in the trailer. Now see more of the football
scene.
Scans
of Owen Wilson's Playboy Interview
Playboy, it's called the Frat Pack, not the Slacker Pack. And you didn't exactly
make a case for Jack Black's inclusion... Big thanks to DevilWoman at wilson-brothers.com.
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Tuesday Frat Pack News Updates
Best
wishes to Tyson Beckford who was recently injured in a truck accident. Frat
Pack fans will remember Tyson as Derek Zoolander's walk-off "corner
man." (USA
Today)Frat Pack News Update
Podcast #13: Frat Pack Mysteries
The mystery of the "Luke Wilson Dance Party" lyrics is
solved. We also have a track from a mystery artist with Frat Pack connections,
and a contest opportunity. Plus, we have tons of Frat Pack
news, a commentary about someone who thinks Howie Mandel is funnier than Will
Ferrell or Christopher Guest, and a mini review of Made. Check out
today's Frat Pack Podcast.
"Luke Wilson Dance Party" Lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the "Luke Wilson Dance Party" that we featured
on our most recent podcast.
Your brother is more famous but he's never danced like you
You found out Inez loves you and your body is set in motion
Fueled by the news you bust more moves than an entire breakdance crew
You don't have to be the boring guy in all the movies
Luke Wilson dance party... robbing bookstores, on the lam... hanging out in
motels all day...
Want to see Wedding Crashers Early?
The
official
website is giving out free first come, first served passes
to screenings in Phily, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas,
Phoenix, Washington DC, Houston and Los Angeles. Fill out your information
and print your free ticket.
Vince Vaugn Photo Caption
Contest Winner
We were most partial to ""Beanie and his now-grown son
Max reminiscing on Dad's days in the frat" but this one is well-deserving
too. Congrat to JV for the winning entry. (Vince-Vaugn.com)
Just Married: New Line
Cinema and 'Once Upon 100 Weddings' Vegas Event
Clear
Channel Entertainment Properties Teams New Line's 'Wedding Crashers' With
Las Vegas Centennial Celebration. Let the Wedding Crashers promotional
hype begin!
Ben Stiller to star
in The Persuaders
Ben Stiller and Steve Coogan will star in The Persuaders,
a feature remake of 1971 British TV series. Stiller will play the role originated
by Tony Curtis, and Coogan will take on the Roger Moore role.
The series revolved around the adventures of two rich playboys. Curtis was the street-smart millionaire from the Bronx, Moore the upper cruster. They mingled in exotic locales, romancing women and righting wrongs along the way.
Coogan and Stiller had developed a mutual desire to work together, and it was Coogan, who just wrapped the Sofia Coppola-directed Marie Antoinette, who suggested The Persuaders. (Empire Movies)
Vince Vaughn Hanging
out in Chicago
"Since Vince Vaughn is in town prepping for this summer's filming
of his ''The Break Up'' with Jennifer Aniston, we'll have lots of Vaughn viewings
in the next couple of months -- like the recent one at Lion Head Pub in Lincoln
Park." (Chicago
Sun-Times, also another
sighting)
Vaughn Wins Raves in
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Be sure to check your disbelief and firearms at the door. "Mr.
& Mrs. Smith" is a violent romp with no socially redeeming value
-- but it's fun and sexy as hell. "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" is a modern-day
fairy tale complete with a savagery and glamour that masks slightly deeper
-- but not profound -- emotions. Vince Vaughn continues his deadpan
sarcastic shtick. (Zap2It.com)
So-So
Night for Frat Pack at MTV Movie Awards
Big congratulations to Ben Stiller for winning the Best Villian award
for Dodgeball. Ben accepted the award by rasing an egg to demonstrate
the evils of high cholesterol. "Take a look at this little fella. He's
killed more people than all the Hollywood bad guys combined," Stiller
said. "Crush cholesterol now!"
We also salute Ben's Fockers co-star Dustin Hoffman for winning Best Comedic Performance. As we have previously noted, we did like his performance but that said Will Ferrell really should have won in that category.
In
fact, Anchorman was shut out completely, including the award for
Best Fight. What? We're flabbergasted!
On a positive note, Vince and Owen appeared in a spoof of the upcoming Wedding Crashers. The MTV Movie Awards air on Thursday, June 9. More details at Vince-Vaughn.com.
Podcast #12: Frat Pack Dance Party
We kick up our heels with the Frat Pack Dance Party, featuring dancable
tracks related to the Frat Pack. We have Pianosaurus Rex's "Luke Wilson
Dance Party," The Dan Band's "Flashdance (What a Feeling) / Fame,"
and No Doubt's "Love to Love You Baby" from Zoolander. Plus, we
have our take on the MTV movie awards, news, and more. Check out today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
More Frat Pack News Bits
Just a couple of quick hits today.
The
Vince
Vaughn Earmuffs Photo Caption Contest ends tomorrow so submit your entries.
We'll be one of the judges and are looking forward to the entries.Frat Pack News Bits
Just a couple of quick hits today.
We're
eagerly looking forward to the 40 Year Old Virgin starring Steve
Carrell and many of the Anchorman players. Check this great movie
poster for the movie that will be released in August ("Better late
than never").Podcast #11: Grazing in the Grass
We have our review of Ben Stiller in Madagascar and note
some of the Frat Pack connections in the movie. We also have the audio of
the Frat Pack haiku, news, and an Anchorman track. Check out today's
Frat Pack Podcast.
More Wedding Crashers Banners
Two more found by Christine at Vince-Vaughn.com.
Incredible Wedding Crashers Banners
Check these incredible banner images found on JoBlo.com.
Click to view larger versions. Vote
for your favorite in our forums.
Kicking & Screaming
Called Oddly Poignant
There's an incredible
essay/review about Kicking & Screaming:
"I got all emotional watching Will Ferrell's new movie, "Kicking & Screaming." Yet there I was, in the dark, getting all ... moved. Feeling the pain of Ferrell's character, soccer dad Phil Weston. Understanding the vibe. For some, it was silly. For me, it was oddly poignant. Still, there's a truth to "Kicking & Screaming" that got me, much as I was sure it wouldn't; much as I didn't want to let it." (Wisconsin State Journal)
Vince Vaughn Photo
Caption Contest
Our friends at Vince-Vaughn.com are hosting a photo
caption contest for a recent "earmuffs" photo of Vince. Get
involved, folks!
Madagascar Opens on
Friday
Just a reminder to check out Ben Stiller as the voice of Alex the Lion.
Wedding Crashers is #3 in Rolling Stone Summer
Movie Preview
From the June 2 issue:
Cloned from every comedy about weddings -- they pop up as frequently as light-saber duesl in Star Wars -- the howlingly comic Crashers plays like something freshly minted. Expect a big, fat hit. Vince Vaughn, whose deadpan line delivery is priceless, makes a dream team with Owen Wilson as divorce mediators who crash weddings to score quickie sex from women at their most vulnerable. That Christopher Walken is along as a politician with marriage-able daughters (Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher) is icing on the potty-mouthed, boob-baring cake. There's something about merriment this hot and hilarious. As the summer's one indisputable laugh riot, WC can take on the epics.
Don't feel bad by the #3 finish, by the way. #1 and #2 are from a couple guys named Lucas and Spielberg. Perhaps you've heard of them? Learn more about Wedding Crashers.
Frat Pack Podcast Reviewed with Haiku
"Pound for pound" (minute by minute?), PodCheck
Week in Review might be the best podcast out there right now. They have
a unique approach to reviewing other podcasts: haiku! Here's what they said
about our Frat Pack Podcast on the May 22 episode.
The Frat Pack Tribute
Will Ferrell Kicks Ass
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Owen, Luke
They are the Frat Pack
The Frat Pack Tribute
A podcast about the boys
If you're into them
Kicking & Screaming Falls to Third; Maui Says Aloha
to Wilson Brothers
No surprise that Kicking & Screaming fell to third place
at the box office this weekend with $10.5 million. If you haven't seen this
movie yet, go out and see it now!
The Maui Film Festival has announced that the Wilson Brothers will be honored with the Shooting Star tribute for their movie, The Wendell Baker Story. The festival takes place from June 15-19.
Podcast #10: All Tears Episode
The Frat Pack news was sad with the crushing of Kicking & Screaming
at the box office at the hands of Star Wars. We highlight the painful fun
of quail hunting, Wedding Crashers style. And we have a sad tune from the
Anchorman soundtrack, with Ron Burgundy crying over Henry Gross's "Shannon."
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Quail Shoot Added to Wedding Crashers Official Site
A word of caution, kids: daquiris and shotguns don't mix. Except
on movie websites, that is. It's lots of fun, and Vince is "worth"
250 points. Check
the official website for all the fun, and thanks to Frat Pack fan Neil
for sending us the tip.
We
know it's kind of old news, but we finally found a phot of Will Ferrell playing
the cowbell with the Queens of the Stone Age on last week's SNL.
Frat Pack Summer Movie Buzz Continues
From this MSNBC
article:
Wedding Crashers: "Buzz: This looks to be the funniest comedy of the summer. Vaughn, basically using his “Swingers” persona and Wilson (playing himself, as usual) are a great combination and it’s easy to believe that many women would fall for their act (personally, I’d have to go with Wilson). This is another product of the so-called Frat Pack (which also includes Ferrell and Ben Stiller)."
Untitled Mike Judge Project (starring Luke Wilson): "Buzz: Mike Judge is probably best known as the creator of “Beavis and Butthead.” This is the first film he’s directed since 1999’s cult favorite “Office Space.” The humor here may be broad, but Judge has one of the quicker wits around, so it should be smart and highly quotable. Dodgeball's Stephen Root, who turned in one of the classic performances as the stapler-loving Milton in “Office Space,” reunites with Judge for this one. Expect some real laughs."
MSNBC also presents Comic smackdown: Sandler vs. Ferrell.
Great Quote from Orange County native Will Ferrell on his favorite team: "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Orange County, California of the Western Region of the United States of North America." (ESPN Radio)
Podcast #9: Kicking & Screaming Review / More Dan Band
We present a review of Kicking & Screaming, along with
the studio version of the Dan Band's version of "Total Eclipse of the
Heart." We have a clip from the Digital Pontification Podcast that mentions
our podcast and lots of Frat Pack news. Check out today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
Kicking & Screaming
Pulls in $21 Million; Will Provides More Cowbell
Only good for second place but $21 million isn't too shabby. We gave the movie
4/5 stars, so go see it! Will Ferrell returned to SNL and played cowbell with
musical guests Queens of the Stone Age. There's also a great interview
with Will Ferrell. The Kicking
& Screaming Official Movie Site now has interviews and clips
from the movie too.
Kicking
& Screaming Opens; Will Ferrell on the Cover of Life
A little movie called Kicking & Screaming opens today.
To promote the film, Will Ferrell is on the cover of Life. Check
the great scans sent in by Beth in Memphis:
Will Ferrell in Life:
1 | 2
| 3 | 4
Some great quotes from some the various reviews:
Send us a note of what you thought of the movie. You can even send audio comments for inclusion on the podcast!
Wedding Crashers Website Updated with Crasher Kit, Hints
at Ferrell's Cameo
Check the official
website and click into the Crashers Kit. You'll find templates for purple
hearts, tips for creating balloon animals, and a name tag template (including
automatic translation to Irish, Chinese, Indian, and Jewish).
The highlight is the rules of How to Crash Weddings, written by Chazz Reingold. Keen observers will recognize that name as the character played by Will Ferrell (according to the IMDB), so it looks like Will plays Owen and Vince's guru in the film. Here are some of the rules:
Frat Pack News Round-Up
Just a bunch of quick hits today. Lots of great Frat Pack news!
Ben
Stiller receives award from Project ALS. Podcast #8: Kicking and Screaming eBook/Spoiler Episode
We present a reading from Kicking & Screaming: My Dad, the
Coach, based on the upcoming movie. We also present "Use Me"
by Bill Withers, from the Anchorman soundtrack and the Starsky
& Hutch movie. Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Luke Wilson Talks Up Wendell Baker Story on Letterman
Every so often we receive a nice kick in the pants from our loyal viewers. Thanks Beth.
"I came for my weekly visit today to the Frat Pack site but saw nothing on Luke Wilson's appearance on Dave Letterman last Thursday. He talked all about TWBS. WilsonBrothers forum has some great pictures. Dave saw the movie and gave it two thumbs up. Just thought I'd mention it. I wanted Luke to get his props over here too.
Beth in Memphis"
Ebert and Roper Give
Kicking and Screaming Two Thumbs Up
Speaking of thumbs, Ebert and Roper gave Will Ferrell's new movie
two of them. Check their audio
review.
Will
Wows Them in Chicago
Will Ferrell threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game today, and
later sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in character as Harry Carray,
along with Kicking & Screaming costar and Chicago legend Mike
Ditka. We have the audio in our podcast.
Podcast #7: Special Milkshake Edition
Check out Will singing, and more in today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
The Frat Pack Dominate MTV Movie Awards Nominations
Check the nominations, along with our comments. Anchorman
tied for the most nominations (4) of any movie, with Dodgeball right
behind (3). Make
sure to visit MTV.com and cast your vote!
BEST MOVIE
Kill Bill Vol. 2 (Miramax Films)
Napoleon Dynamite (Fox Searchlight)
Spider-Man 2 (Sony Pictures)
Ray (Universal Pictures)
The Incredibles (Walt Disney Pictures)
Where's Anchorman or Dodgeball? This category does traditionally cater to "better reviewed" movies as demonstrated by these nominees, though.BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Antonio Banderas -- Shrek 2 (DreamWorks SKG)
Dustin Hoffman -- Meet the Fockers (Universal Pictures)
Will Ferrell -- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks SKG)
Ben Stiller -- Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (20th Century Fox)
Will Smith -- Hitch (Sony Pictures)
Nice to see Hoffman's nom here, as it is a performance that grows upon repeated viewings. That said, he's clearly an also-ran here. So, who to choose, Stiller or Ferrell? We do think Ben's portrayal of White Goodman was inspired genius and he was a lot funnier. But Ferrell was outstanding as well and had to carry a lot more of the movie. Call this a toss-up.BEST ON-SCREEN TEAM
Lindsay Lohan/Rachel McAdams/Lacey Chabert/Amanda Seyfried -- Mean Girls (Paramount Pictures)
Craig T. Nelson/Holly Hunter/Spencer Fox/Sarah Vowell -- The Incredibles (Walt Disney Pictures)
Will Ferrell/Paul Rudd/David Koechner/Steve Carell -- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks SKG)
Vince Vaughn/Christine Taylor/Justin Long/Alan Tudyk/Stephen Root/Joel David Moore/Chris Williams -- Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (20th Century Fox)
John Cho/Kal Penn -- Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (New Line Cinema)
Nice to see that the entire "Average Joe's" team was nominated from Dodgeball. Nod should probably go to the Channel 4 News Team, though where is Christina Applegate?BEST VILLAIN
Tom Cruise -- Collateral (DreamWorks SKG)
Ben Stiller -- Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (20th Century Fox)
Rachel McAdams -- Mean Girls (Paramount Pictures)
Jim Carrey -- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Paramount Pictures)
Alfred Molina -- Spider-Man 2 (Sony Pictures)
You all know who we think should and deserves to win this category.BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE
Rachel McAdams -- Mean Girls (Paramount Pictures)
Ashanti -- Coach Carter (Paramount Pictures)
Elisha Cuthbert -- The Girl Next Door (20th Century Fox)
Bryce Dallas Howard -- The Village (Touchstone Pictures)
Emmy Rossum -- The Day After Tomorrow (20th Century Fox)
We think the nod should go to Old School-alumn Cuthbert.BEST FIGHT
The Battle of the News Teams -- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks SKG)
Daryl Hannah vs. Uma Thurman -- Kill Bill Vol. 2 (Miramax Films)
Brad Pitt vs. Eric Bana -- Troy (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Ziyi Zhang vs. The Emperor's Guards -- House of Flying Daggers (Sony Pictures Classics)
If Anchorman doesn't win this category then I say we grab some brass knuckles and tridents and storm the gates of MTV! Really pleased to see this nomination.BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Jennifer Garner & Mark Ruffalo -- 13 Going On 30 (Sony Pictures) -- "Thriller Dance"
Will Ferrell/Paul Rudd/David Koechner/Steve Carell -- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks SKG) -- "Afternoon Delight"
John Cho & Kal Penn -- Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (New Line Cinema) -- "Hold On"
Jon Heder -- Napoleon Dynamite (Fox Searchlight) -- "Election Dance"
They deserve this for the "Delight" video more than the performance in the film. Heder is probably a lock here, though.
Will Ferrell to Host
SNL on May 14
This will be Will's first return to the show in three years.
www.VinceBaby.com Launches
Check out this new message
board devoted to Vince Vaughn.
Newsweek Summer Movie Preview Photos - Featuring Will, Owen,
Vince
Check the May 9 issue for these great photos. The Newsweek
website has commentary
from the photographer. They have a poll about which movie you're most
looking forward to and Wedding Crashers doesn't even make the list!
Thanks to Christine from Vince-Vaugn.com for the scans from the magazine. Click to view a larger versions.
Frat Pack Podcast #6 Now Broadcasting
Two Anchorman tracks, new Wedding Crashers clips,
Jack Black, the future of Frat Pack Podcasting and more in today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
Owen and Vince Kill on Ellen
Our
good friends at wilson-brothers.com have captured clips of Thursday's appearance
by Owen
and Vince on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Not only did Vince and Owen charm
Ellen and the audience, they also raced go-carts. You'll have to watch the
clips to see who won, but let's say it was a very close race! We also got
to see two scenes from Wedding Crashers (clips 1 for Owen and Vince).
Thanks DevilWoman.
Will Lost
Be Jack Black's Initiation Into the Frat Pack?
According to Ain't
It Cool News, Will Ferrell's costars in the Land of the Lost
remake will be Kirsten Dunst and Jack Black! This could finally be the movie
to land Black a formal place in the Frat Pack (sorry, Envy fans...
all two of you).
Another Positive Wedding Crashers Mention
Noted on the April 25th Entertainment
Weekly Hot List:
"#9. Summer movie trailers We've been burned by them before, but after
peeking at the previews for upcoming flicks like ''War of the Worlds'' and
''Wedding Crashers,'' we say: Bring 'em on!"
Nothing against War of the Worlds but this does give us fond memories
of Dodgeball kicking butt at the box office vs. The Terminal.
Incredible
Starsky & Hutch Interviews
Thanks to Tricia for finding this gem of an article: Joblo.com
Visits the Set of Starsky & Hutch. Great interviews with Vince, Ben,
Owen, and Jason Bateman.
Official Bewitched Website Updated
Check out the official
movie website for a few goodies including photos, wallpapers, and more.
New Podcast with Frat Pack News and Meet the Fockers DVD Review.
All this and more in today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Great Old School Interview with Luke and Vince
Thanks to Tricia for sending this link in: The
Old School Frat Chats. It's an interview with Luke and Vince
from 2003 but it is a really nice interview.
Will Ferrell Travels
to Land of the Lost
We're not quite sure what to make of this news, but it has been announced
that Will Ferrell is attached to star in a remake of Seventies kid show, Land
of the Lost. Also attached is Will's Anchorman buddy Adam McKay.
(Comingsoon.net)
Incredible Wedding Crashers Images from Entertainment
Weekly
We are so loving the hype and anticipation for this movie. Check
out the incredible photos from EW. Special thanks to Christine from Vince-Vaughn.com
for doing the scans. We've stitched them together so you can see them in their
full and complete glory. Click to view large versions.
Wedding Crashers Official Site Updated
There's a great intro animation available now, along with photos
and a story synopsis. All themed out with things from weddings. It probably
doesn't hurt to have Green Day on the soundtrack either! (www.weddingcrashersmovie.com)
Frat Pack Podcast Mentioned on Adam Curry's Daily Source Code
Adam played our promo on his show today, featuring a "hit test"
with David Soul's "Don't Give Up on Us." Very cool. We discuss in
today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Wedding Crashers Preview
and Interview from Entertainment Tonight
Two more finds from Christine over a Vince-Vaughn.com.
You've got to check out this fabulous preview
of Wedding Crashers from ET. Vince and Owen can't keep straight
faces as they improv their way through this rolicking interview. An audio
version is available on today's Frat Pack Podcast.
There's also another preview from Extra floating around as well.
Meet the Fockers
Hits Video Stores Today
As a reminder, here are some details of the DVD:
Entertainment Weekly Loves the Wedding Crashers
Trailer
Props to Christine over a Vince-Vaughn.com
for catching this one. This movie has been getting so much good press lately
that I hope there isn't a backlash.
Podcast #3 is Now Broadcasting
In this podcast we cover recent Frat Pack news, play some clips from
the Kicking & Screaming website, discuss what makes a Frat Pack
movie and who is a member of the group. Our musical selection is Will Ferrell
singing "Afternoon Delight" from Anchorman.
You can point your podcasting client to our feed, or download the show directly. Check our Podcast page for additional show notes.
Kicking & Screaming Official Website Update
The
official
website has finally been updated and now has a host of goodies: wallpapers,
games, funny animation, photos, screensavers, and more. This is definitely
worth checking out and there are some great clips of Will Ferrell. The movie
opens on May 13.
We're starting to really look forward to this movie (despite a tame PG rating). I guess this is a "frat pack" type of movie we can bring our kids to. And this movie looks like it is a must for soccer fans as well as those who loved the human vs. ball antics of Dodgeball.
Kicking & Screaming Books - Perfect for Kids
Looks like Will Ferrell's new movie is more Elf than Old
School. These two books are made for kids and are every bit as cheery
and positive as you might expect. Lots of good photos from the movie though.
Definitely worth checking out at your local book store.
Kicking & Screaming: My Dad, the Coach
Kicking & Screaming: The Comeback Kids
Wendell Baker Story
Article from Premiere Magazine
Big kudos to Beachlover over at the Wilson-Brothers.com Forum for
scanning an article from the May issue of Premiere. The article focuses
on Andrew Wilson but is yet another positive mention of the movie. Check the
article scan or the original
forum thread.
Wedding Crashers Website Updated with New Trailer
The official
website has been updated with the same look as seen on the recent movie
poster and the herky-jerky trailer we saw last week on MTV.com is now available
in large and glorious QuickTime and Windows Media.
Our Wedding Crashers page has links to the Teaser Trailer, photos, and more.
New "Slacker Pack" Article A Hatchet Job
There's a new article about our favorite group of actors from The
Observer in the U.K. Unfortunately, the article is problematic in tone
(calling the group the Slacker Pack not the Frat Pack, relegating Luke Wilson
to second tier member) and plain inaccurate (Mos Def a member of the group?).
The article seems to rip off major portions of the New York Times
article from a couple weeks ago. (Guardian
Unlimited / The Observer)
Meet the Fockers
Falls from Top 20 (Corrected)
For the first time since it opened (before Christmas, folks), Meet
the Fockers has fallen out the Top
20 movies at the box office. Remember that the movie is available on DVD
on April 19.
Correction: Now that the offical, final returns
are in, Fockers barely hung in there for #20. It has grossed $278
million in the North America and about half a billion worldwide!
Frat
Pack Podcast - Starsky & Hutch Musical Special
We're back with our second podcast, featuring a host of music from Starsky
& Hutch. Included are renditions of "Don't Give Up on Us"
from both Owen Wilson and David Soul. Also featured are The Dan Band's version
of "I Feel Like Making Love" and a great score piece called "Two
Dragons" from Theodore Shapiro.
We also have Frat Pack news and more details about the show.
You can point your podcasting client to our feed, or download the show directly.
We also added a Podcast page for additional show notes, links, and more.
The Frat Pack Tribute Now Broadcasting with the Frat Pack Podcast
Our little hobby has now crossed the line but we couldn't be having a better
time. We have produced our first podcast, featuring audio from the new Wedding
Crashers trailer and the Dan Band's rendition of "Total Eclipse
of the Heart" from Old School.
Please send comments, questions, suggestions to kevin@kevdo.com.
You can point your podcasting client to our feed, or download the show directly.
Luke
Wilson's Wendell Baker Story Wins Best Film Award at Vail Film Festival
This film seems to be gathering momentum on the film festival circuit. Now,
if the movie could just find a distributor. Wendell which was written
and directed by Luke Wilson also stars Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell. (wilson-brothers.com)
Ben Stiller Will Retire For A Year
Ben Stiller has revealed he will be taking a year off after the birth of his
child.
The Hollywood funnyman, who is expecting his second child with actress wife
Christine Taylor, will quit acting for at least a year to spend time with
his wife, his two-year-old daughter, Ella, and the new baby, who is due this
summer.
A friend of the star said Ben, who made six movies last year, wants to put family before his busy work schedule.
He said: "Ben loves being a father and he feels he's missing out on a lot by working so much.
"He's saying that he's going to take at least a year off to be with his daughter and the baby once it arrives." (Femalefirst.co.uk)
A Second Wedding Crashers Poster Found
We've discovered a second version (the only difference is the tag line). We
also have large versions as well. Just click on the images below.
Ben
Stiller Pied and Will Slimed at Kids Choice Awards
Ben Stiller came prepared for slime by wearing a rubber suit. That
didn't stop Cameron Diaz from throwing
pies at him, however. Will Ferrell didn't fare any better, getting
slimed as a way to promote his upcoming movie, Kicking and Screaming.
Ben
Stiller Hosts the Kids Choice Awards Tonight on Nickelodeon
A reminder that Ben Stiller is hosting the Kids Choice Awards tonight
at 8 p.m. with a pre-show at 7 p.m. This show is getting a lot of buzz with
it's target audience, if my seven year-old is a representative sample.
New Wedding Crashers Trailer Available on MTV.com (Updated/Mac
Compatible)
There's a new
Wedding Crashers trailer available at MTV.com. Thanks to Christine
from vince-vaughn.com
for the updated link.
Wedding Crashers Poster Released
Check out this great poster for Wedding Crashers. Did we
tell you we can't wait for this movie? (The
Can Magazine)
Meet the Fockers DVD Details
Meet the Fockers makes its debut on DVD on April 19, 2005.
Here are some details of the DVD:
Release Date for Upcoming Luke Wilson / Mike Judge Comedy
The movie is definitely not going to be called 3001 but as of yet
there still isn't a name yet. That said, we're definitely looking forward
to this comedy to be released on August 5, 2005. It is Judge's first movie
since Office Space and we have high hopes for Luke's performance
as well. (Dark
Horizons)
The Frat Pack Tribute Site Adds RSS Feed
For those of you who want to keep up with Frat Pack news and additions to
the site, we've now added an RSS feed. Click on the XML image at the top of
our news section.
March 26, 2005
New York Times Story About the Frat Pack
They don't use the words "frat pack" but essentially that is what
the article is about. They're
In on the Joke: Hollywood's Funniest Clique
Among the tidbits contained:
New Frat Pack Illustration from
Christine
Check out the reworked illustration of the Frat Pack by Christine at vince-vaughn.com.
Christine edited out Jack Black, inserted Luke Wilson, and made Vince much
more prominent. Compare
it to the original.
March 25, 2005
Great New Wedding Crashers Photos
We found a site that has some great
photos of the future Frat Pack classic.
March 24, 2005
Full Bewitched Trailer Hits and Features Will Ferrell
Our opinion of this movie has gone up a thousand percent! Instead of featuring
Oscar winning "movie star" Nicole Kidman, instead the trailer mostly
features "hot" comedian Will Ferrell ("That Will, he's so hot
right now."). This definitely feels like a Will Ferrell movie and so
we're now quite excited about the movie. Check
the Bewitched Trailer.
March 23, 2005
Spade Draws Ire from Frat Pack Fans
We've seen and heard from several of you (including our friends on the wilson-brothers.com
message boards) and the overall reaction to David Spade's "spoof"
of Owen is summed up nicely by Frat Pack fan Odile: "Oh, and David Spade's
"appendage" as Owen Wilson? So not cool. Owen's a classy (and cool
guy) - unlike Spade."
Stiller on cover of New York Magazine
Odile also let us know about this great article, on currently on
newsstands in NYC. "Billion Dollar Ben" (New
York Magazine)
March 22, 2005
SNL
Tries Penile Implant
In what is described as a "ballsy" move, David Spade spoofed
Owen Wilson on the March 12 episode of Saturday Night Live. Keen
viewers noted that the nose actually resembled another appendage. (Broadcasting
& Cable)
We're starting to get excited about the opening of Will Ferrell's Kicking and Screaming which opens on May 13. Here's a spy report to tide you over.
We made some changes to the layout of our site as well.
March 20, 2005
Giant Magazine has a great Old School Quiz. How well to you know the movie?
March 18, 2005
Woody Allen re-wrote new movie Melinda and Melinda to make it funny after persuading comedian Will Ferrell to star in it. After several successive comedy films, the director was relishing the opportunity to tackle a more serious topic - but when Ferrell signed to star, he altered the screenplay so it told two stories, one funny and one dramatic. (contactmusic.com)
March 17, 2005
Wilson Joining Two New Comedies
Source: Variety
Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers) has closed deals to topline and produce a pair of comedy spec scripts sold: Stalker -- A Love Story at Paramount Pictures and Me, You and Dupree at Universal Pictures.
Stalker -- A Love Story, from writers Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert, centers on a man who, after realizing too late that he's let the perfect woman get away, tries to win her back in all the wrong ways.
Me, You and Dupree, by Michael Lesieur, revolves around a troubled newlywed couple whose problems are magnified when the groom's out-of-work meddlesome best man moves in and begins competing with him.
Wilson has also optioned journalist John Falk's book "Hello to All That: A Memoir of War, Zoloft, and Peace," and plans to star in and produce the adaptation.
March 16, 2005
We received this note from Vince Vaughn fan Jean Louise: "Just wanted to let you know that Variety just announced that Jennifer Aniston is committed to “The Break Up” with Vince Vaughn. This explains the presence of Universal exec Scott Stuber on their ‘mystery date’. It was simply a business meeting." This sounds interesting and we've been big fans of Aniston with quality work in Office Space and Along Came Polly.
March 15, 2005
There's quite a bit of buzz for the Wilson Brothers' Wendell Baker Story. The Wilson-brothers.com Forums have photos of the SWSX premiere, reviews, and more. The film will be also be shown at the Vail Film Festival at the end of the month.
"In a pre-emptive purchase, New Line Cinema has scored with "Heckled," picking up the comedy script from the writing team of Jeremy Haft and Ed Gonzalez. The revenge tale centers on a heckler who causes an NBA superstar to get suspended only to find his own life in chaos when the roles are reversed and the heckler becomes the heckled. The project has been developed with an eye for Vince Vaughn to star as the heckler, sources said." (Hollywood Reporter)
"We recently heard that Vaughn’s people are trying to transition him back to drama work, so maybe the heckler New Line wants him to play can kill somebody if they’re serious about signing him up." (Defamer)
March 12, 2005
There's
a nice mini-review
of The Wendell Baker Story over at AICN.
There are some great
photos of The Wendell Baker Story premiere at the wilson-brothers.com
forum.
March 11, 2005
There's a new longer trailer for Will Ferrell's Kicking and Screaming.
Some of you have asked about Frat Pack message boards. We're pleased to report that the kind folks at vince-vaughn.com have started a Frat Pack related forum. There's also a poll for your Favorite Frat Pack movie.
March 8, 2005
A
couple reminders:
The Wendell Baker Story starring Luke, Owen, and Will opens at the SXSW Festival in Austin, TX on Friday.
Ben Stiller hosts the Kids Choice Awards on April 2 (presumably to promote his voice work in the animated movie Madagascar). Still, this is an odd choice, given that Ben's most famous character is Gay Focker. Interestingly, Fockers isn't mentioned anywhere in Ben's bio on the site.
March 7, 2005
Christine
at Vince-Vaughn.com
has posted an amazing number of reviews and notices for Vince's outstanding
performance in Be Cool.
Meanwhile, the Vince Vaughn
Tribute site has a new picture and videoclip each day.
March 5, 2005
We received this note today. Help if you can.
We wanted to let you know that Vince Vaughn and MGM donated a costume from BE COOL to the Clothes Off Our Back auction. His costume and other great items are up for bid at www.clothesoffourback.org. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Children’s Defense Fund, Smile Train, Cure Autism Now and the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund.
We appreciate your help is spreading the word about our auction.
March 4, 2005
Be Cool opens today. Vince has been receiving rave reviews as one of the highlights of the film. Twinkle Twinkle!
March 3, 2005
As reported by Variety:
Variety reports that New Line is in talks with Will Ferrell to star in Elf 2. The original grossed an impressive $220 million worldwide.
"We're only going to make this if it's with Will," confirmed New Line production president Toby Emmerich. Ferrell would earn $20 million plus for the sequel.
Still up in the air is who will direct the movie. Original's helmer Jon Favreau has the right to look at a script first, but it's unsure whether he'll end up behind the camera for a sequel.
If Favreau doesn't return, New Line executive vice president of production Kent Alterman is said to be a favorite of Ferrell's for the director's chair.
Scott Armstrong (Old School), who did uncredited work on Elf, is expected to be tapped as the screenwriter for Elf 2.
February 27, 2005
The Frat Pack is sprinkled throughout the list of overlooked movies at Meet the Flunkers as well as the Alternative Oscars and Uninformed Preview of the Oscars.
Frat Pack fans can breathe easy now: Ben Stiller was not the winner of the Razzie for Worst Actor (Ben "lost" to George W. Bush).
We updated our Frat Pack Tribute Recommends page with some future projects from our beloved Frat Pack.
February 26, 2005
Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor are expecting another child this summer, according to AP reports.
February 25, 2005
Vince Vaughn dismisses Old School 2 rumors:
"No, I don't think it's going to happen," said Vince Vaughn last
week, officially squashing the hopes of those who long to see Frank the Tank
run naked again. Rumors have depicted an "Old School 2" script as
being in different stages of development ever since the success of the 2003
frat comedy, but the star insists that the project is dead. "There have
been plans that I've heard talked about," Vaughn conceded, "but
nothing for sure. (mtv.com)
February 24, 2005
Be sure to check out Will Ferrell on the Barbara Walters Special on Sunday before/after the Oscars.
February 23, 2005
Check the Wedding Crashers preview from DCE Cinemas
John Beckwith and Jeremy Klein, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Clearly.
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson star as two divorce mediators who crash weddings looking for Ms. Right Now. Rachel McAdams stars as the girl who Vaughn “falls” for and her bizarre politician dad is played by Christopher Walken. Will Ferrell also stars in an unknown role but I’m assuming it’s just a cameo.
Well, forget all the potential mushy romantic stuff I described above. The trailer focuses entirely on the stuff the guys want to see: booze, babes, and corny angles to get the girls into bed. I might have to bring a pad and pencil. I might need some pointers!
February 20, 2005
Meet the Fockers fell out of the top ten movies at the box office for the first time this week. It had been in the top ten for eight weeks and has grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.
February 16, 2005
There's a nice profile of Vince Vaughn from the Belfast Telegraph.
February 15, 2005
You can vote for your favorite Frat Pack movie at Empire Online.
February 13, 2005
We added a video clip of Mission: Improbable starring Ben Stiller to the Frat Pack Recommendations page and another clip of Will Ferrell and Jack Black's Panic Room parody to the Links page.
Our friends at Vince-Vaughn.com have been covering this story better than anyone. Check the spread from US Magazine with spy photos of Vince's supposed romance with Along Came Polly star Jennifer Aniston. A match made in Frat Pack heaven?
View
larger version at Vince-Vaughn.com
February 8, 2005
Here's
a great example of the Frat Pack defending their own!
Owen
Wilson defends Ben Stiller against scathing critic.
February 5, 2005
Here's an aspect to the Wedding Crashers plot we hadn't seen before:
"Two cads (Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn) scam their way into receptions
as a way to hustle women -- until one of them gets hustled right back."
(National
Post)
February 1, 2005
Meet the Fockers grossed another $8 million this weekend and is nearing $300 million in total worldwide grosses.
We updated the navigation of this site today, too.
January 29, 2005
There's a great article about The Wendell Baker Story reposted at wilson-brothers.com.
January 25, 2005
From Associated Press:
DURHAM, N.C. - In what police say was an homage to the movie "Old
School," partying Duke University students were found in a fraternity
house basement with an inflatable pool, a whole lot of baby oil and women
in bikinis.
Police came upon the scene early Sunday after responding
to a noise complaint.
"Inside were several of America's future, re-enacting
a scene from the movie 'Old School,' where females wrestle in a pool of lubricants,"
police Sgt. D. Gunter said. In their version, the Duke students apparently
opted for baby oil.
Officers said they cleared the house of the 200 revelers,
sending some of the women home in the subfreezing temperatures in nothing
more than the bikinis they wore.
Nicholas Hunter Roberts, who lives at the address,
was charged with violating the city's noise ordinance, a misdemeanor that
carries a $150 fine.
There has been ongoing tension between students and
residents of the neighborhoods that adjoin Duke's East Campus. Other weekend
parties in the area resulted in noise ordinance charges and a marijuana possession
charge.
January 24, 2005
It's a sad day in the Frat Pack neighborhood. Ben Stiller was nominated for Worst Actor by the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation. He was nominated collectively for performances in Along Came Polly, Anchorman, Dodgeball, Envy, and Starsky & Hutch. Now, we're clearly biased but wonder how Meet the Fockers missed the grade here, since arguably it was actually Ben's "worst" performance of the year. We're here to tell you, however, that we're going to fight this nomination by joining the organization and voting for someone much more deserving: George W. Bush from Fahrenheit 9/11.
There's a new item in the Frat Pack store. We now have a t-shirt with what's sure to be the next Frat Pack catchphrase when Wedding Crashers opens. Referring to a tattoo on the lower back, Vince Vaughn says "Might as well be a bullseye."
January 17, 2005
"The glorious Will Ferrell comedy, Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy, swept the board at the Golden Globes last night, taking home prizes in every category, from Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy AND Best Actor in a Drama (for the ‘glass case of emotion’ scene) for Ferrell, Best Supporting Actor for Baxter the Dog, and the prestigious prize of Bestest Film in the World Ev… no, wait, hang on. That was a dream we had." Read More >>
January 14, 2005
"That Will, he's so hot right now!"
January 12, 2005
The website URL shown in the Weddng Crashers trailer is up and running now (www.weddingcrashersmovie.com). Looks like the same site as the one we've been linking to for a while (www.theweddingcrashers.com).
January 11, 2005
We've added a page detailing some additional movies that you might like. They star only one Frat Pack star, or some of their friends. Check out Frat Pack Tribute Recommends.
January 5, 2005
PASADENA,
Calif. - Actor Will Ferrell was among those credentialed for the Orange Bowl
by Southern California, given a sideline pass along with such former USC stars
as Heisman Trophy winners Carson Palmer and Marcus Allen. "He walked
on for a day as a kicker and was an intern in our office for one semester,"
USC sports information director Tim Tessalone said of Ferrell, who starred
in such movies as "Elf" and "Old School." (The
Associated Press)
January 4, 2005
"I'm going to own next summer, you heard it here first," predicts New Line Cinema President Toby Emmerich, enthusiastic about the prospects for the Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson comedy "The Wedding Crashers," which is said to be testing well. "I think it's the best comedy I have ever made. Hopefully, we won't get unlucky." (Hollywood Reporter)
Luke and Andrew Wilson's "The Wendell Baker Story" will open the 2005 SXSW Film Festival on March 11th in Austin, TX, organizers announced Tuesday. Read More >>
January 3, 2005
Ben Stiller follows up on our "Man of the Year" award as the AskMen.com Man of the Week.
January 1, 2005
The Fockers juggernaught continues. The movie set records for the biggest New Year's Eve and New Year's Day box office. The movie has made $163 million in just twelve days. Meet the Parents took in $166 million for its entire run.
Here's
a nice shot of Will Ferrell from the upcoming Kicking
and Screaming.
January 1, 2005
Happy New Year!
Things we learned from the Anchorman deleted scenes: Frank Vitchard (Luke Wilson) doesn't speak to Tim Robbins' character after he cut off his arm and Wes Mantooth (Vince Vaughn) is Ron Burgundy's brother!
At this time of reflection, we have awarded the Frat Pack Man of the Year. Read to find out who it is!
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