Wedding Crashers DVD Released Early in FYE Stores
We received this note from Adam Stevenson in Michigan: "Wedding
Crashers has been released early on DVD at FYE (For Your Entertainment) for
$19.99 but then it is $12.99 after mail-in rebate. I was talking to
some guy at FYE about why the DVDs were out already. He said he had
gotten an e-mail saying that some company had broken the release date and
wanted them to release it now and not on Jan. 3rd. The DVD has great
features such as both the rated and unrated version. Also, a poster
of the film comes with it with purchasing it. I've ckecked Borders,
Best Buy, and Circut City and could not them there. So, go to your closest
FYE to check it out."
The Wedding Crashers DVD was to be released on Tuesday, January 3rd. A special
showing of the "uncorked" edition of the movie will be shown in
theatres on the evening of January 2nd.
Fans Mourn the Death of "Blue" from Old School
Actor Patrick
Cranshaw, who played the elder fraternity brother "Blue" in
"Old School," has died in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 86. Cranshaw
died of natural causes Wednesday at his home, the Dallas Morning News reported
Friday. 
He
is survived by two daughters and one son.
Cranshaw was a popular character actor but his star really rose in the twilight of his career with roles in "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and the "Air Bud" movies. But it was his scene-stealing turn as Joseph "Blue" Palasky in the hit Will Farrell comedy "Old School" that turned Cranshaw into a bonified Hollywood star, the newspaper noted. Cranshaw could hardly go anywhere without hearing Ferrell's signature line from the film, "You're my boy, Blue," his daughter told the newspaper. "It's like he became a rock star in his 80s." Cranshaw had recently returned home to Fort Worth from shooting another installment in the "Air Bud" series.
Seth
Rogen Declines Frat Pack Pledge Status; Avoids Carrot in Ass
There's a nice interview
with Seth Rogen from The 40 Year-Old Virgin over at Bulls-eye.com.
He notes that he will next appear in Owen Wilson's You, Me, and Dupree.
December 25, 2005
Podcast #49: Christmas Special
Celebrate the holidays with the Frat Pack. Hear great clips from
Elf and The Office, along with rocking songs by The Dan Band and Tenacious
D. Plus, our special rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas, Frat Pack style.
You don't want to miss this one, folks
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December 23, 2005
Podcast #48: The Big News Show Featuring Luke Wilson's Wendell Baker
Story
Let's play catch-up with the Frat Pack News, including Will Ferrell's
Golden Globe nomination, Owen Wilson's next summer blockbuster, 40 Year-Old
Virgin news, and more. We also briefly discuss Jack Black's performance
in King Kong and drop a nice Tenacious D clip fron SNL. The main
feature is on Luke Wilson's Wendell Baker Story, which finally will
get a theatrical release in February.
Links:
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Trailer for Owen Wilson's "Dupree"
Film Released
Hot
off the presses is the trailer
for Owen's summer comedy You, Me, and Dupree, costarring Matt Dillon,
Kate Hudson, and Michael Douglas. There's also an official
movie site.
40-year-old
Virgin has smash DVD debut
Universal Pictures announced that the film sold 3.7 million units
or $65 million at retail in its first week in DVD release. If "Virgin"
continues to perform as expected, it could land in the top five grossing DVD
comedy releases for the year, a Universal spokeswoman said. (Yahoo!)
Where's
the Podcast?
Sorry for the lack of a podcast updates, folks. I've had some unusual family
cirucmstances lately but hang tight as we have Christmas and end of year shows
planned. If you'd like to nominate a Frat Pack Man of Year, please drop us
a line or call our voicemail line: 206-666-FRAT.
Kevin Crossman, kevin@kevdo.com.
Globe Nomination "beyond my wildest dreams" for Will Ferrell
News of Will Ferrell's nomination for actor in a musical or comedy
for "The Producers" induced a groggy debate at the performer's house
Tuesday morning when he awoke to a phone call from his publicist that he failed
to catch. "I was wondering, 'Gosh, who's calling?' I didn't put anything
together. 
It
wasn't until my wife was like, 'You got nominated, I know it! There's no reason
why anyone would be calling this morning!' I was in a half-asleep state and
I said, 'Or maybe he's telling me I didn't get nominated,' and she said, 'Why
would he do that?' " Once he found out he was nominated, Ferrell fell
back to sleep. "We have a 2-year-old and I knew he would be waking up
soon, so I tried to get some more sleep." Still, he was elated by his
first Globe nomination. "It's hard to put it into words. You feel flattered
by the whole thing. This is beyond my wildest dreams." Ferrell did his
own singing and dancing in the movie, which he described as "a trial-by-fire
experience." "I was thrown in with the rest of the group,"
he said. "But that's where Susan Stroman was such a good director, with
me and Matthew (Broderick) and Nathan (Lane), (she) really helped me along."
Ferrell said he had no plans for any celebrations as his "exciting conclusion
to the day" would involve taking his wife to the doctor because she threw
her back out. "But I'll do it with a smile on my face." (Backstage.com)
More News:
Will Ferrell and Steve Carell Score Golden Globe Nominations
Congrats
to Will Ferrell for being nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The
Producers. Ferrell competes against dramatic heavyweights such as Bob
Hoskins, Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, and Matt Dillon. Frankly, we're shocked
by this nomination; it seemed so far removed from realistic possibility that
we didn't even list Ferrell on our award speculation story on December 11th.
Meanwhile, Steve Carell was nominated for Best Comedy Actor in a Television Series for The Office. He competes against Zach Braff, Larry David, Charlie Sheen, and Jason Lee (who is a lock to win). Carell also helped announce the awards (shown in photo).
The winners will be announced on January 16.
For Your Consideration: The Frat Pack
The American Film Institute 
announced
their top 10 films of the year. These included tradional
faire such as Brokeback Mountain and King Kong but also
a critical favorite: The 40 Year-Old Virgin. Congrats to
Steve Carell and the rest of the gang.
Universal is really pushing Kong for Oscar consideration, including Jack Black for Best Supporting Actor.
Catherine Keener was awarded Best Supporting Actress from the Los Angeles Film Critics for a variety of roles this year, including Virgin.
Virigin and Wedding Crashers were nominated for Best Comedy
from the Broadcast Film Critics, completing against The Producers
amongst others. The awards are presented on Janurary 9th, broadcast on the
WB network.
December 10, 2005
Podcast #47: The Reckless, Obsessive Genius of Jack Black
To celebrate his dramatic turn in King Kong, we salute Jack Black!
We have an incredible interview from Dateline NBC, a conversation with Jack
Black/Tenacious D superfan Matthew Cox, and an outrageous "Double Team" from
Jables and Kage. The Frat Pack news brings us a special event for Wedding
Crashers fans, attacks on Ron Burgundy's trademark, and more.
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us out by taking our Podcast
Feedback / Demographic SurveyWedding Crashers Back on the Big Screen for One Night Only
Hide your bridesmaids! Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn renew their vows as America's
hottest comedy duo in Wedding Crashers - back on the big screen for one night
only in 100 movie theatres across the country on Monday, January 2nd
at 8:00 p.m.
If
you missed the party the first time around, now is your chance to catch the
$200 million comedy smash of the year one last time in select Regal, United
Artists and Edwards movie theatres with this special unrated Wedding Crashers
event, featuring outrageous never-before-seen footage and special featurettes
including "The Rules."
Tickets are available online at www.BigScreenBoxOffice.com or at participating Regal, United Artists, and Edwards movie theatre box offices at the standard movie ticket price (prices vary by theater location). For a complete list of theatres, please visit the website.
New Line Home Entertainment will release Wedding Crashers on DVD and UMD for PSP(TM) the following day, January 3, 2006. More details are available at vince-vaughn.com.
December 6, 2005
Podcast #46: Substance Abuse Show
We celebrate Vince Vaughn's almost-DUI with a salute to substance
abuse, Frat Pack style. Krissy Manning is back for the discussion and introduces
our Website of the Week: jon-favreau.net.
We introduce a long-distance dedication, starring Owen Wilson and hear an
preview of two songs from the upcoming Tenacious D movie starring Jack Black.
There's lots of Frat Pack news, including Luke Wilson's weight gain and Jack
Black attempting to revive Heat Vision and Jack, his failed TV pilot that
costarred Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller. One of our listeners has an idea for
a "Frat Pack Sit Com" that is sure to raise eyebrows.
Links:
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Vaughn, Aniston pulled over by Scottsdale police
Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston might not be an official Hollywood couple,
but they're certainly hanging out together in the northeast Valley, according
to Scottsdale police.
Vaughn - who was driving with Aniston - was pulled over Tuesday at 12:20 a.m. near Indian Bend and Scottsdale roads by a patrol officer who observed a "demolished" registration sticker on the license plate of the actor's rental SUV, Scottsdale police Sgt. Mark Clark said.
The officer reportedly detected the smell of alcohol in the car, and Vaughn was asked to take a field sobriety test. The star of Swingers and Wedding Crashers was found to be under the legal limit, police said, though he was asked not to drive.
A friend of Aniston's picked the couple up on the side of the road. No citation was issued, and no police report was filed, Clark said. (azcentral.com)
Happy
Birthday Ben Stiller
Belated
birthday wishes to Ben Stiller who turned 40 on November 30th.
Jack
Black Hosting SNL on December 17
Kathleen sent us a heads-up that Jack Black will be hosting Saturday Night
Live on December 17, with musical guest Neil Young. Howard Stern may be making
an appearance on this show as well.
Carell's
The Office Moving to Thursdays in 2006
Steve Carell's show will air on Thursdays at 9:30 starting on January 5. (Yahoo!)
Owen
More Kissable than Luke; Vaughn Loses to Pitt
According
to a new Lifetime
Television poll Every Day's a Holiday*, by nearly four to one (78% vs.
22%) American women would rather kiss Brad Pitt than Vince Vaughn under the
mistletoe. When it comes to necking with a Wilson Boy, 53% picked Owen with
47% taking Luke.
Piven
in for Carell
Longtime second banana Jeremy Piven (Old School)
is finally getting
his chance to carry a film. New Line has set the actor best known for his
roles in SAY ANYTHING, SINGLES, "The Larry Sanders Show" and most
recently "Entourage" to star in the movie formerly titled FURRY
VENGEANCE. Piven will replace Steve Carell, who recently
dropped out of the production, in the lead role as a ruthless developer who
becomes the subject of revenge from the numerous animals he's displaced in
the wild. No word on when the former FURRY might begin filming but it probably
won't be any time in the very near future. Piven has another film project
on the way plus another season of "Entourage" to begin filming for
HBO. Carell is getting set to star in EVAN ALMIGHTY, the BRUCE ALMIGHTY spinoff,
and didn't have time in his schedule to stay committed to FURRY. (JoBlo.com)
November 28, 2005
Podcast #45: The Frat Pack Save the Earth!
Catch Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, and Jack Black from Earth to America,
a comedy special with environmental emphasis. Ferrell is outstanding once
again as President Bush, Black interacts once again with children, and Stiller
guilts us into saving the earth. Plus, we have news that the Will Ferrell
NASCAR comedy may be a tad more serious than Anchorman, and word
of a French remake of Starsky & Hutch. We also have a killer track
"Radio" from Heavy Mojo.
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November 27, 2005
Podcast #44: Old School Earmuffs Edition
We catch up on tons of Frat Pack news, and welcome Krissy Manning
as our special correspondent. Then we discuss the "Earmuffs" edition of Old
School, shown recently on ABC.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast for tons of show notes, news, and links.
Help us out by taking our Podcast Feedback / Demographic Survey
Earth to America Clips Featuring Will, Ben, and Jack
Big thanks to Kelley for providing the heads-up on these links. Download
them now while they're hot.
Incredible Set Report and Interview with Jack Black at LatinoReview
The more we hear about this movie, the more we think we're gonna love it.
Frat Pack Fan Videos
Which is funnier? Bad "What Is Love?" lip syncing or an Anchorman
workout spoof? As Will Ferrell might say, "It's Glorious!"
vs. 
GQ
Men of the Year: Vince and Jen
Congrats
to the couple of the year. Our friends at Vince-Vaughn.com have two great
articles. Aniston
Joins the Guys and Vince
Vaughn Man of the Year.
Darrell
Waltrip on Will Ferrell's NASCAR Comedy
" I got to work on the Will Ferrell NASCAR movie for a couple of days
in Charlotte with Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds and the NBC guys. We've got little
cameo parts throughout the movie so we were calling one of Ricky Bobby's races.
I had an awesome time. The people were so fun to work with. Larry, Mike and
I love talking about racing, and we were excited about being able to participate
in the movie so it was a fun two days.
I can't wait to see the final product. Always remember it's a spoof on NASCAR, and it should be really hilarious. Knowing Will Ferrell the way we do, I'm sure it's going to be a hoot." (Fox Sports)
Football
Players in Awe of Will Ferrell
"Actor Will Ferrell was a surprise guest in the Carolina Panthers'
postgame locker room Sunday, November 13. He's in Charlotte to work on his
latest film, in which he portrays a NASCAR driver named Ricky Bobby. Asked
by a television reporter who he liked in Saturday's college-football showdown
between "USC and Clemson," Ferrell deadpanned: "I'll take USC
of Los Angeles."
Ferrell
graduated from the University of Southern California and once worked in the
sports-Information office there. He obviously took offense at the USC reference
to the University of South Carolina, which plays Clemson this Saturday. Asked
afterward if Ferrell had any words of wisdom for him, quarterback Jake
Delhomme replied: "No. I think all the guys in our locker room were in
awe of him."
When Panthers Coach John Fox (shown at right) was asked about meeting Ferrell, he at first didn't want to comment on their "private" conversation. Fox did later admit that a reporter apparently asked Ferrell who would best play John Fox in a motion picture, and joked that Ferrell supposedly replied, "Sean Connery." (Winston-Salem Journal)
Jack
Black as Nacho Libre
"From the creators of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE and SCHOOL OF ROCK comes a wildly
original, off-the-wall comedy about Nacho, a lowly slop cook at an orphanage
who secretly dreams of becoming a famous Mexican wrestler. Moonlighting in
disguise, he is ultimately exposed and excommunicated by the church. But when
he defeats Mexico's most feared Luchador, and gives his winnings to the orphans,
he becomes a local hero." (JoBlo.com).
The movie is rumored to open on June 2, 2006 - the same weekend as The
Break Up.
November 20, 2005
Podcast #43: Catch-Up Show, Debut of Website of the Week
The power is out so we record the podcast in the parking lot of a
Wal-Mart. Catch up on Kevin's adventures at the Portable Media Expo, a podcasting
article mentions this podcast, and we talk about changes to the show. Our
Website of the Week is Vince-Vaughn.com.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Frat
Pack Stars Celebrate The Earth
This seems like appointment television. Make sure to check Earth
to America on TBS Sunday night. The show features appearances by Will
Ferrell, Jack Black, Ben Stiller, and more.
The
Break Up Moved to June 2006
According to the Official
Website, the movie will now open on June 2, 2006. Looks like we'll have
to wait a little longer for the Vince Vaughn/Jennifer Aniston flick.
Speaking of Vaughn, he was recently asked about having sex with Aniston and gave an answer that didn't exactly deny much. Vaughn was told: "It would be great if you just tell me what sex was like with Jennifer Aniston." The actor stumbled: "Well, yeah, exactly. But see, in my position, you're just like, whatever. There's nothing that can come out of talking about that stuff."
Will
Ferrell to Team with Jon Heder for Ben Stiller's Ice Skating Film?
Will Ferrell and Jon Heder might be lacing up their skates alongside
Will Arnett and Amy Poehler for "Blades of Glory." Red Hour Films'
Ben Stiller and Stuart Cornfeld are producing the DreamWorks comedy with John
Jacobs of First Entertainment. Tackling the competitive world of ice skating
will be the commercial directing duo Josh Gordon and Will Speck.
"Blades" revolves around a pair of world-class men's figure skaters who are banned from the sport after their disgraceful brawl during the Winter Games in Salt Lake City. After three years of toiling in obscurity, they attempt to put aside their feud and exploit a loophole in the terms of their suspension, partnering to compete in the only category open to them -- pairs figure skating.
Serious talks are under way to have Ferrell and Heder star as the disgraced
pair, with Arnett and Poehler playing their rivals. Sources cautioned, however,
that salary and scheduling concerns could sideline the prospective deal. (Hollywood
Reporter)
November 10, 2005
Podcast #42: C Pushups
We use a Tenacious D track to perform a social experiment.
Will Yahoo Podcasts censor the show title like they did before? (Update:
yes, they did -- Ed.) Big thanks to Scott Fletcher of Podcheck Review
for giving it to Yahoo! We also have some Frat Pack news, including Vince
and Jen's big year, the Frat Pack/Rat Pack Photoshop job, Uma as Luke's superhero,
and Will Ferrell bringing the B.O. (Box Office) to The Producers.
Your homework is to watch Old School on ABC November 12th, then tell us what you think. Call 206-666-FRAT or email kevin@kevdo.com.
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November 7, 2005
Podcast #41: More Cowbell
Hear
the classic Cowbell sketch featuring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken.
Plus add yourself to the Frat Pack map, news from every member of the Frat
Pack, and more.
Your homework is to watch Old School on ABC November 12th, then tell us what you think. Call 206-666-FRAT or email kevin@kevdo.com.
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Frat Pack Trailer Madness!
Today
is a good day. We don't know which one we're more excited about, but you have
to check these out.
Getting into the Frat Pack Spirit
Yeah,
that's FPT site creator Kevin Crossman and son Quinn channelling Beanie and
Max from Old School. Check the cool Speaker
City shirt.
First Look at Shots from Luke Wilson Superhero Flick
Some of these photos
are incredible. Luke is starring with Uma Thurman in Super Ex-Girlfriend.
Owen Wilson Out as Walter Mitty
Looks like Owen Wilson won't be playing in a remake of The Secret Life
of Walter Mitty. It seems they could not find a female co-star. Wilson
is moving on to other projects.
Will Ferrell supporting wheelchair basketball tourney at UNC Charlotte
Saturday Night Live comedian turned movie star Will Ferrell may pay back a
favor Saturday Nov. 5, possibly
making a special guest appearance at a wheelchair basketball tournament
at the Belk Gymnasium at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Add Yourself to the Frat Pack Tribute Map
Where are your fellow Frat Pack fans located? Add
yourself to this map!
October 31, 2005
Podcast #40: The Top 5 Frat Pack Films
Listen to the debate and great comments from our listeners on the
topic of the Top 5 Frat Pack films. We also present out list and the results
may surprise you. There is also news of an unusual project for Jack Black
and lots of great Frat Pack news.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
October 24, 2005
Podcast #39: Vincefer Anivaughn
Jump on the rumor bandwagon with a great opinion piece on Vince and
Jen's romance. Also, learn how Satan is backing Jack Black and the Tenacious
D movie. Plus, hear Ben Stiller's thoughts on the concept of "The Frat Pack."
We have some great listener questions and feedback, and ask for your Top 5
Frat Pack movies.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
October 19, 2005
Podcast #38: Frat Pack News Special / Virgin and Polly Draw Ire from
Frat Pack Fan
Catch up on all the latest Frat Pack news: Will Ferrell's career
and new moneymaking tip, Tenacious D movie spy report, Ben Stiller and Lance
Armstrong team up again, and a Frat Pack wedding. Also, we received some great
feedback regarding our "inclusive" Frat Pack movie definition, which drew
ire from listener John Robertson who doesn't think Along Came Polly
and The 40 Year-Old Virgin should count. Take a listen and then let
us know what you think.
Links:
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October 10, 2005
Podcast #37: Airline Trouble for "Focker" Fan
Hear about a "Focker" fan who lacked a sense of humor.
We have Old School trivia and celebrate the airport sequence in Meet
the Parents. Listen to Will Ferrell in Curious George and hear
about Vince Vaughn's surprise guests.
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Airline Trouble for "Focker" Fan
Lorrie
Heasley says she just wanted to give her Democratic parents — waiting
at Portland International Airport to meet her flight from Los Angeles —
a laugh. They never got the laugh. Because Heasley didn’t make it to
the Portland airport. The Woodland, Wash., woman was kicked off her Southwest
Airlines flight at a stop in Reno, Nev., on Tuesday because of the T-shirt
she was wearing.
Two days later, Heasley calls it an egregious violation of her free-speech rights. The airline says it’s simply a matter of following Southwest rules and dealing with someone whose profane T-shirt was offending other passengers. The T-shirt Heasley was wearing was both political and profane. It’s imprinted with photographs of President Bush, Vice President Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with words under it alluding to a recent movie, “Meet the Fockers.” The shirt changes one letter in the movie title. (Portland Tribune)
October 5, 2005
Podcast #36: Steve Carell Pledges The Frat Pack
Steve Carell hosted SNL and lobbied for Frat Pack membership. Listen
to the complete monologue/song and takes from our listeners. Then sit back
for a groovy Anchorman tune from Tom Jones, an Old School
easter egg, more Ferrell NASCAR news (spoiler), and Owen Wilson's new co-star.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
October 3, 2005
Podcast #35: Papered Up / Vegas Tribute
Money is the theme as we feature a super-extended version of Snoop
Dogg's "Papered Up" from Old School. We also feature Vegas-related
clips from Dodgeball, Swingers and the Five Hundy By Midnight
Podcast. The Frat Pack news features Will Ferrell at Talladega.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Will Ferrell at the Talladega Racetrack, October 2nd, 2005.
October 2, 2005
Podcast #34: Will Ferrell Goes to Harvard
We present Will Ferrell's speech to Harvard from 2003. The speech
includes tons of hilarity, including riffs on George W. Bush and a rendition
of "Dust in the Wind." It's a long clip but it's totally worth it.
We also have news from Will Ferrell's NASCAR film.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Ferrell Movie Filming Today in Talladega
I wonder who'll be doing cameos?
The folks congregating for the races this weekend at Alabama's 175,000-capacity Talladega Superspeedway will have some interesting visitors on hand -- Will Ferrell and company, shooting scenes for the yet-untitled Columbia comedy in which he plays a NASCAR driver named Ricky Bobby.
"It's going to be fun, probably pretty rough and hectic," guesses Leslie Bibb, who's playing the highly manicured wife of Will's character.
She makes it clear they're not mocking NASCAR. Leslie is convinced "The people in NASCAR are going to love the movie; they're an integral part of it. We're not spoofing them -- this huge, fastest-growing sport in America. It's definitely getting their OK stamp."
The flick also features John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G), Michael Clarke Duncan, Gary Cole and a string of star cameos.
As for Will's stock car driver, "He knows how to drive fast. That's all I'll say about Ricky Bobby," says Leslie. Her own character, Carley Bobby, "probably didn't graduate from high school, but she's got herself this guy who ended up making it as a driver, and now she has everything -- and a lot to lose. She's mean, but it would be boring to just play her mean. She's definitely Southern. I grew up in the South," says the actress, who was raised partly in Virginia, "and my mother and I have a favorite joke you could never print about Southern women who have a pursed smile and say, 'How nice.'" (National Ledger)Talladega Superspeedway Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey said that producers want to showcase the track's thousands of supportive fans in one of the movie's most pivotal scenes, to be filmed just prior to the start of the Food World 300 at the start/finish line of the track. "This is one way that allows our fans to be directly involved in something that has been generating a lot of buzz for months." (Comingsoon.net)
Will
Ferrell's Kicking & Screaming will be hitting DVD on October
11th. The DVD features: The Red Cards: Deleted Scenes, The Yellow Cards:
Outtakes, Alternate Takes, Kickin' It with the Kids, Soccer Camp, From Rome
to Hollywood, Behind the Net: The Making of Kicking & Screaming.September 29, 2005
Podcast #33: Tenacious D Rocks ComicCon
The show features audio from the Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
website, featuring great audio from ComicCon. The show also brings news of
a cool project from Judd Apatow on the set of Will Ferrell's NASCAR movie.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
September 26, 2005
Podcast #32: Dust in the Wind
We salute a key track from Old School with three different
versions of this classic song. Hear from Will Ferrell, Kansas, and Blue ("You're
my boy, Blue!"). Also, we uncover a hidden connection between Old
School and Anchorman. There's also feedback about the show and
news of a Wedding Crashers sequel.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Tenacious D Previews Movie Songs at Katrina Benefit
Leave it to Jack Black and his prestigious rock pals to dump a barrel
of laughs — and a barrel of cash — onto an otherwise grim situation.
Slipping into his mock persona as half of facetious Satan-
worshipping
folk duo Tenacious D, Black invited Dave Grohl, Fiona Apple, Queens of the
Stone Age's Josh Homme, and comedians David Cross and Sarah Silverman onstage
at the Wiltern LG Thursday night for a Gulf Coast disaster benefit that was
equal parts hilarity, intimacy and goodwill.
Black and partner Kyle Gass previewed numerous songs from their upcoming "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" flick/soundtrack, including "Kickapoo" (the Missouri small town Black supposedly escaped from), "The Government Totally Sucks" (with the chant "Bring back the U.S.A.!"), "Man, I Totally Miss You" (Black's paean to K.G.) and "Master Exploder," a goofy guitar-god song Black hysterically lip-synched. That one drew the most applause of all the new songs, which were balanced out by fan favorites "Wonderboy," "Tribute," "Dio" and "F--- Her Gently." (MTV.com, includes additional photos)
More Frat Pack Notes
Podcast #31: Take Me Out To the Ball Game
What could be more fun than Vince Vaughn singing "Take Me Out
to the Ball Game" at Wrigley Field? How about a casual ballpark interview
with Vince, and news of the Wedding Crasheers DVD? We have all that and more.
Thanks to Nezee for the Vince Vaughn clip.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Wedding Crashers DVD News
Folks,
there's some good news and some bad news. According
to the fine folks at DVDAnswers.com, here are the details:
Wendell
Baker Story Press Kit
Thanks to Beth in Memphis for the tip that a press
kit is available with tons of info on The Wendell Baker Story.
The films is playing as part of the London
Film Festival, October 19-November 3.
Start Your Week With Some Frat Pack News
Jeff
from Teknokool.net
reminded us that today is National
Talk Like a Pirate Day. September 17, 2005
Podcast #30: Underground Music Experience
We feature a Tenacious D bootleg track with Frat Pack connections,
along with a killer mashup featuring the coolest Frat Pack friend, Snoop Dogg.
Plus, we catch up on tons and tons of Frat Pack news.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Tenacious D to Stage Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert
Tenacious D have organized a concert in aid of Hurricane Katrina victims.
Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, Eagles Of Death Metal
singer Jesse 'The Devil' Hughes and Fiona Apple are all set to take part in
the benefit taking place September 22nd at the Los Angeles
Wiltern Theater. Comedians David Cross and Sarah Silverman have also been
recruited for the event.
This is the second benefit this year put on by the Jack Black fronted group. In January, they staged a show for survivors of the tsunami in Asia. That show also featured Will Ferrell playing the cowbell.
Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday (September 16), with proceeds from the show going to the American Red Cross. Tickets available through avalonattractions.com, ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets, The Wiltern LG box office, and charge by phone at: (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000 and (805) 583-8700.
Tenacious D have a liberal policy towards bootlegs. If you have any boots, please drop us a line.
Steve
Carell is Dan in Real Life
Steve Carell will star in Dan in Real Life, Walt Disney Pictures' romantic
comedy to be directed by Peter Hedges (Pieces of April). Pierce Gardner wrote
the script and Jon Shestack is producing, reports Variety. The 40-Year-Old
Virgin star will take on Dan in Real Life once he completes Evan Almighty,
the Bruce Almighty sequel Tom Shadyac will direct for Universal Pictures early
next year.
Carell plays a widower with three daughters who writes a parenting column for his local newspaper. His strict rules for behavior are tested when he falls for the girlfriend of his younger brother.
Thumbsucker Opens Today in NYC and LA
This independent movie features Vince Vaughn in
a suporting role as a high school debate coach. The movie moves into wider
(though still limited) release in more cities at the end of the month. Check
the Thumbsucker
Official Website for more information.
Incredible Photos of Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show
Head
on over and check out the photos
taken by Christine over at Vince-Vaughn.com. This show looks like a blast!
Christine has also posted a description
of the show.
In related news, Wild West Comedy Show merchandise is now available. Including the tank top worn by Jennifer Aniston.
Set
Report from Will Ferrell's NASCAR Comedy
It is totally worth registering to read
this incredible report. (San Jose Mercury-News)
Extras
Needed for Ferrell NASCAR Flick
Thanks to Kathleen for the tip:
The still UNTITLED WILL FERRELL RACING COMEDY will begin filming in Alabama September 30th through October 6, 2005. The film is produced by the same team that brought you ANCHORMAN; Judd Apataw, Jimmy Miller, David Householter and is being directed by Adam Mckay.
For those who might still be interested in being an extra in the film, the casting department requests that you provide the following information no later than September 17, 2005:
Name
Address
Height
Weight
Hair and eye color
All Contact Phone Numbers
If you have a photo that you can email, that would be appreciated.
You must be available all day October 1 & 2 (2 days) or October 4, 5 & 6 (3 days). When you submit your information, please indicate if you are available for the two days, three days, or all five.Send you information to: alracingcomedy@yahoo.com.au
September 13, 2005
Podcast #29: Will Ferrell Pimps the iPod
A non-traditional show format with Will Ferrell pimping the iPod.
We get into the act by playing podcast promos with Frat Pack connections.
We also have some listener feedback and a hilarious sign-off from Ron Burgundy.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Jack Black Helps with Shelter Concert
Among the luminaries for Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast
was Jack Black. The Frat Pack Tribute urges you to Donate
to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Wedding
Crashers Passes $200 Million; Virgin #2 Again
The 40 Year-Old Virgin pulled in nearly $8 million at the
box office this weekend, good for another #2 showing. Meanwhile, Wedding
Crashers spent it's ninth week in the top 10 with another $3 million.
The movie has now crossed the $200 million mark.
Great
Summary of Wedding Crashers
We know you've all seen a million reviews of Wedding Crashers by
now but this summary seemed interesting enough to pass on.
"The story is predictable, but Wedding Crashers doesn’t strive to reinvent the wheel. It’s comfortably aware of its similarity to every other ‘Frat Pack’ movie (for the uninitiated, this pack is comprised of Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, Will Ferrell, and Luke and Owen Wilson). In a short time, these actors have become the patron saints of guys who refuse to act their age, and most of their films are funny, owing to the fact that the scripts change, but the characters do not. Owen Wilson in Wedding Crashers is the same Owen Wilson of Starsky and Hutch; likewise for Vaughn, still playing his character from Swingers nearly ten years on. It’s a show that will inevitably get boring, but for the time being, it still makes for some great comedy. Wedding Crashers will be welcomed as a new classic by fans of Old School and Dodgeball, and is the perfect lowbrow comedy fix for the idiot man-child in everyone." (Yes Weekly)
Will Ferrell's NASCAR Film Starts Shooting
Principal photography begins today in Charlotte, NC on Columbia Pictures'
Untitled Will Ferrell NASCAR Comedy directed by Adam McKay from a screenplay
by Ferrell and McKay. The movie tells the story of NASCAR stock car racing
sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) whose "win at all
costs" approach has made him a national hero. He and his loyal racing
partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless
duo -- dubbed "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans
for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with
Cal always in second place. When a flamboyant French Formula One driver, Jean
Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), challenges the "Thunder" and "Lightning"
for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight
Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.
Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb and Jane Lynch head a supporting cast. Other key contributors include cinematographer Oliver Wood, production designer Clayton Hartley and costume designer Susan Matheson. Untitled Will Ferrell NASCAR Comedy is directed and co-written by Adam McKay (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy), who authored the screenplay with co-writer Will Ferrell. Jimmy Miller (Kicking & Screaming) and Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin) are the producers and David Householter (Just Like Heaven) is the executive producer.
More NASCAR Comedy Notes
So, I guess maybe the movie isn't called High, Wide and Handsome.
We also learned that the movie is now scheduled to open on August 4, 2006.
Check
Will and Ben in a Adam McKay's SNL Film on E!
Big props to Kathleen for sending this one in: "I was looking
at this week's SNL reruns on E! and saw that the episode with the "The
Heat is On" short film by Adam Mckay reruns Wednesday night and Thursday
afternoon. It was directed by Adam Mckay, starring Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller.
It's interesting... I figured this would be something you'd like as well,
with the Frat Pack connections. It'll be on E! Wednesday night at
at 1am (eastern) and again Thursday afternoon at noon
(eastern)."
Stiller plays a guy who meets Glenn Frey, played by Will Ferrell. This is
well-worth seeking out, and in the spirit of giving, we have obtained an AVI
video version for you to download.
Jennifer Aniston Supports Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show
We
stayed away from both of these stories because they weren't really related
to Vince's movies but since they're coming together we might as well.
Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show is touring the country (though, sadly, not in the SF Bay Area where we are based).
Jenn and Vince continue to deny rumors that they are more than friends, but Jenn was recently spotted wearing a shirt from Vince's comedy show. This isn't really the best way to put those rumors to bed. There are additional photos too.
Our friends at Vince-Vaughn.com have been covering both of these stories really well.
Virgin
Strong #2 at Box Office
The 40 Year-Old Virgin was second in the Labor Day weekend box office, with
an estimated $16.5 million over four days. Total box office now stands at
$72 million. Wedding Crashers made $5.7 million, good for 7th place
and a total take of $196 million.
Owen
Wilson as Walter Mitty?
Jim Carrey is out and Owen Wilson is in as the new
Walter Mitty. A film adaptation of James Thurber's short story "The Secret
Life of Walter Mitty" has been in development for years. "Mean Girls"
director Mark Waters says he and Wilson will start working in December
on an updated version of the story about the famous daydreamer, who was originally
portrayed onscreen by Danny Kaye in 1947. "Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard
were thinking about it, Jim Carrey was going to do it, but now I'm doing it
with Owen as Mitty," Waters says. "Richard LaGravenese ("The
Bridges of Madison County") wrote the script, which is this modern take
where everybody thinks Walter should be on Paxil or something, but he likes
his daydreams." (San
Francisco Chronicle)
September 3, 2005
Podcast
#28: The Cable Guy - Somebody to Love
With news of Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller teaming up for Used Guys,
we cover the earliest movie with Frat Pack connections, The Cable Guy.
Hear clips from the movie and Jim Carrey's killer version of "Somebody
to Love." We also have news of Judd Apatow and Seth Rogan's new post-Virgin
project and more.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
The Frat Pack Tribute urges you to Donate
to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Carrey and Stiller to Team Up for Used Guys
Obviously a little worried that he's about to lose his comedy crown to him,
Jim Carrey's come to the conclusion that if you 'can't beat
'em, join 'em' and has announced he'll be teaming up with funny-foe Ben
Stiller on a new flick.
Carrey and Stiller, who previously worked together on 1996's "The Cable
Guy", which Stiller directed, will star in Jay Roach's "Used Guys",
says Variety
The film tells of a futuristic world where woman rule the Earth - because men downed an enhancement drink that wiped them all out. The comedy duo would play clones rendered obsolete because they can't do what more advanced models can do - like listen to the women, or satisfy them sexually. The clones make a dash for it, in search of a male nirvana known as Mantopia. (Moviehole)
In other Ben Stiller Stiller news, there's a new website you should check out: Ben Stiller - Beyond Parody.
August 29, 2005
Podcast #27: The 40 Year-Old Virgin Musical Tribute
We salute the excellent soundtrack from The 40 Year-Old Virgin
with key tracks from Joe Walsh, Lionel Ritchie, Steve Carell, and cast. We
also have news of Old School 2, Will Ferrell's NASCAR movie, and
the Tenacious D movie.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
The Frat Pack Tribute urges you to Donate to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Virgin Number One Again; Small 23% Drop
It was another great weekend for The 40 Year-Old Virgin,
which was number one again with an estimated $16.4 million. The small 23%
drop shows this movie has great word-of-mouth and that audiences are responding.
Wedding Crashers had an even smaller 22% drop and bringing in another
$6.2 million for fifth place. The total box office for the Vince Vaughn and
Owen Wilson comedy stands at $187 million.
First
Official Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny Promo Photos
Check these incredible
pictures from the movie. Interestingly, the site still lists Will Ferrell
as one of the co-stars.
Carell
Scores Big Payday for Evan Almightly
Steve Carell, paid $500,000 for The 40 Year-Old Virgin,
will recieve $5 million to reprise his role as newscaster Evan Baxter, who
is challenged on an Almighty inspired quest to build an ark in preparation
for another great flood. Jim Carrey passed on the sequel and will not appear,
nor will Jennifer Aniston. Morgan Freeman is in negotiations to return as
God. (Variety)
Will Ferrell is High, Wide and Handsome
Will's NASCAR comedy will be released on July 14, 2006 and finally
has a title. Thanks to Jack Wilson for the tip on this one.
How Hollywood learned to market raunchy comedies to women
What Wedding Crashers and The 40 Year-Old Virgin have demonstrated
is that we don't need a Production Code to maintain a moral code. (Washington
Times)
Old School Sequel in the Works?
Variety is reporting that a sequel to the 2003 hit comedy
Old School has been given the go-ahead by DreamWorks Pictures in
the US. Todd Phillips will return as director and will reunite
with writer Scot Armstrong to pen the screenplay. No cast has been announced
for the film at present; the original film starred Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn
and Will Ferrell. Phillips and Armstrong are also working on the Billy Bob
Thornton-starring remake of School for Scoundrels.
Podcast #26: The 40 Year-Old Virgin
We review Steve Carell in The 40 Year-Old Virgin, along with listener
comments on the movie. We also hear from Director Judd Apatow and play Asia's
"Heat of the Moment." There's Frat Pack news including word of an
Andy Dick project that features Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
"Virgin" Number One at Box Office
Congrats to Steve Carell and Judd Apatow for scoring a number one
hit with The 40 Year Old Virgin. The movie made $20.5 million according
to estimates, which is pretty good for an R-rated comedy starring an actor
with no track record at the box office. Wedding Crashers dropped
just 30% to stay in 4th place with $8 million, bringing it's total to $178
million.
We'll have our review in our next podcast but overall we've given The
40 Year Old Virgin our highest rating: 
.
Tell us what you thought of the movie
by emailing us or leaving a message on our comment line: 206-666-FRAT.
In other news:
The
Couple: Mitch (Luke Wilson, left), an attorney, and Heidi (Juliette
Lewis, right), his girlfriend
Big
thanks to Chee-eeese from the Frat Pack Forums for this link. It's a short
film called Street of Pain starring Steve Carell and is "John
Woo meets Dodgeball." Definitely worth checking out.
Podcast #25: The Frat Pack Goes International!
We're back and geared for a podcast with international flavor. Listen
to the French and German versions of the Wedding Crashers trailer.
Then we hype Steve Carell and Paul Rudd in The 40 Year-Old Virgin
with audio clips. There is also news of Zoolander 2. We close with The Romantics
"What I Like About You."
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Dutch Wedding Crashers Website
Nice
tip from Tulipsforvince over on the Frat
Pack Forum. The Dutch
Wedding Crashers site has a different movie poster and a curious
mix of English and Dutch language. But, it also has a cool variant of the
Purple Heart cutouts.
The movie poster is a little weird. Vince looks cool but Owen doesn't quite look like himself, you know.
Crashers has Best Fifth Weekend Box Office in Over a Year
Wedding Crashers slipped only 26% in its fifth weeked to $11.8M pushing
the total up to a remarkable $163.9M. It was the best fifth-weekend gross
of any film since last summer's behemoth Shrek 2.
German Wedding Crashers
Site
We found the German
Wedding Crashers website. In addition to the German version of the trailer,
it still includes the Purple Heart cutouts that caused so much controversy.
Casting Set for Will
Ferrell's NASCAR Movie
Will Ferrell plays Ricky Bobby, a world-class race car driver and
fan favorite. Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a. Ali G) will play
Jean Girard, who comes to the U.S. to conquer NASCAR and defeat Ferrell. John
C. Reilly will play Cal Naughton, Ferrell's boyhood friend who together
with Ferrell forms "Thunder & Lightning," the most feared racing
duo in NASCAR. Michael Clarke Duncan will play Lucius Washington,
a crew chief whose main job is to harness Ferrell's go-for-broke attitude
and keep him from crashing. Dodgeball's Gary Cole
will play Reese Bobby, Ferrell's estranged father who re-enters his life to
help him return to the top of the racing world. Big thanks to Rick for the
tip on this.
The Frat Pack is Invincible
"The frat pack is darn near invincible: This is getting scary.
The loose club of Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell and
Ben Stiller hit gold again this summer with "Wedding Crashers" ($144
million and climbing). They never all show up in the same movie, playing musical
chairs from hit to hit, but "Crashers" (starring Owen Wilson, Vaughn
and with a cameo from Ferrell) follows the success of "Starsky &
Hutch," "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," "Old School,"
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Meet the Parents"
and "Meet the Fockers." Alone they can stumble (Ferrell had mediocre
results this summer with "Bewitched" and "Kicking & Screaming"),
but as a tag team they're uncanny." (The
Detroit News)
Steve Carell and the
Frat Pack Junior Varsity
Check
USA
Today's
great profile of Steve Carell, starring this weekend in The 40 Year-Old
Virgin. It also discusses the connections with other principals in the movie:
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
Clips and Carell/Rudd Interview
In addition to great clips on the official
website, there are some additional clips via AOL/Moviephone.
The 15 minute interview with Rudd and Carell is definitely worth a look.
This movie has been getting great buzz and definitely sounds like a winner!
Another Great Weekend for Crashers
Off only 20%, Wedding Crashers took in $16M generating the best
fourth-weekend gross of any film this year even beating Star Wars
Episode III. The comedy has banked an amazing $143.6M in 24 days.
Serial Noceurs
Our European tour continues. Check the French version of Wedding Crashers
- Serial Noceurs!
August 6, 2005
London Frat Pack Update
We're having a great time in London, where Wedding Crashers is a
modest hit. We don't feel so far away with our Frat Pack friends to keep us
company. That's me (Kevin Crossman) in front of the Odeon West End.
Updates Slow for the Next Couple Weeks
My wife and I are on vacation, so the updates will be few if any. In the meantime
we suggest you check these sites for updates:
It's a boy!
Congrats to Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor on the July 10th birth of their
second child, a son named Quinlin Dempsey Stiller.
Anchormafia!
Go directly to this article. Do not pass go and do not collect $200.
An awesome overview and chart showing the connections
of the Anchorman players - and Owen Wilson. (In Focus)
Podcast #24: God Damn Right It's a Beautiful Day
We celebrate Wedding Crashers hitting #1 with a positive
track from the Eels (heard in Along Came Polly). We also to crash
a wedding via the UK Wedding Crashers website.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show
notes and links.
Crashers #1 at Box Office with $20.5 Million; Small 20%
Drop
Wedding
Crashers was #1 at the box office this weekend, dropping an incredibly
low 20% and finishing with an estimated $20.5 million. To date, the movie
has taken in $116 million.
Also note the nice illustration sent into us by Japanese Frat Pack fan M.Arai. Click to view full-size.
We've now have the complete set of
112 Wedding Crashers rules.
Crashers on Track for #1 Finish at Box Office
Wedding Crashers pulled in $6 million to lead the Friday
box office and is likely to finish with $18-20 million and a number one finish.
The movie has already crossed $100 million.
Meanwhile, we've learned the DVD will be released on November 8th.
Tenacious D Movie Wraps
Production
Here's a great report sent in from Rick: "Production officially wrapped
for the Tenacious D film on Friday, July 22nd, in Pasadena, CA. According
to thread at IMDB, they filmed
a scene at the Guitar Center in Pasadena, featuring Jack Black and Ben
Stiller. So it seems that Stiller has officially taken over Will Ferrell's
role as the "Guitar Shop Dude" who introduces the D to "The
Pick." Also, MTV has a fairly funny interview
with Jack & Kyle on the set of the film.
Arrested Development
DVD Set Features Bateman, Stiller, Taylor
Another report from Rick: "Season 2 of Jason Bateman's "Arrested
Development" comes
out on DVD October 11th. This particular season features a couple of cameos
by Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller, including
the Emmy-nominated episode "The Sword of Destiny" which revolves
around Stiller's character, a magician named Tony Wonder."
Don't Believe the Old
School 2 Rumors
There are some internet rumors of an Old
School 2, where Luke, Will, and Vince head to Daytona Beach for Spring
Break. Don't believe them. It ain't gonna happen, folks.
The Rules of Wedding Crashing
Complete set of rules from IamChazz.com.
Thanks to Bob for the tip.
Podcast #23: We're All Going To Hell
We're surely going to hell with this podcast. Celebrate Tenacious
D's interview with Satan, our punk tribute to the oppresive American media
(with Green Day), and our new voicemail line (206-666-FRAT). No purple hearts
for us.
Check out today's Frat Pack Podcast and all the show notes and links.
Phony Purple Heart Taken Off Film Web Site
"Following
complaints from a congressman, the producers of "Wedding Crashers"
on Monday yanked from the movie's Web site a printable Purple Heart advertised
as a gimmick to pick up women and get free drinks.
The movie characters — played by Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn — use the medals to pick up women. But advocates for a bill introduced by Rep. John Salazar, D-Colo., say it's no joke — impostors also use the fake medals or fraudulent stories of medals to get ahead in business.
"We understand the sensitivity regarding the medals and did not intend to make light of their significance in any way," New Line Cinema spokesman Richard Socarides said Monday.
Wearing, manufacturing, buying, selling or trading a Medal of Honor is a crime. Salazar's Stolen Valor Act, introduced Friday, would expand the law to include more medals and would allow prosecution of anyone who falsely claims to have earned a military medal or a Purple Heart.
His office drew attention to the Web site. On Monday, he claimed victory.
"If any movie-goers take the advice of the 'Wedding Crashers' and try
to use fake Purple Hearts to get girls, they may wind up picking up an FBI
agent instead," Salazar warned in a statement. "I am pleased that
New Line Cinema has agreed to take down offensive parts of the Web site. Our
veterans and FBI agents are working hard to make sure that we honor our true
heroes, no one should undermine their efforts."
Socarides said it would be removed by the end of the business day. "This is a comedy, and it's intended to be funny," he said. "It's really not intended to offend anyone." (Yahoo! News)
Crashers Second Again with $25.7 Million
"Comedy fans continued to line up for the New Line hit Wedding
Crashers which slipped an amazingly low 24% in its second
weekend to $25.7M. After ten days, the R-rated Owen Wilson-Vince Vaughn pic
has grossed an astounding $80.4M. The $40M film seems set to soar to at least
$160M and could fly much higher if its strong legs keep holding up.
Very positive word-of-mouth and a lack of direct competition is working
wonders for Crashers which is set to challenge Hitch's $177.6M to become the
year's biggest comedy." (Box
Office Guru)
More News!
Dillon joins Hudson, Wilson in 'Dupree'
Matt Dillon (Something About Mary) has joined You, Me
and Dupree for Universal Pictures, says The Hollywood Reporter. He joins
Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson in the comedy about a best man
who outstays his welcome as the newlyweds' houseguest. (Digital
Spy)
Wedding Crashers Holds Up Great at Box Office
After a powerful opening, New Line's Wedding Crashers posted
a strong hold on Friday with an estimated $7.7M dipping only 29%. That gives
it the best sophomore hold for any summer film since the
sleeper hit Crash in early May. For the three-day span, the Owen Wilson-Vince
Vaughn comedy should take in $25-27M and remain in second place. (Box
Office Guru)
News Updates
Podcast #22: Jack Black Musical Tribute
We pay "tribute" to Jack Black including his band Tenacious
D. We have two great tracks including "Wonderboy" as well as a key
song from "School of Rock." We also read some great feedback regarding
Black's inclusion in the Frat Pack. Check out today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
Please Lend Support to Fellow Frat Pack Fan
If you've enjoyed our updates, especially the links to Vince-Vaughn.com,
please
consider donating to that site, in an effort to defray the extra
bandwidth charges they've been hit with in recent days. If you prefer, you
can also support them by purchasing
some cool Vince Vaughn T-Shirts.
Final Box Office Numbers Upgraded to $33.9 for Wedding Crashers
The movie seems to be holding up very well at the box office.
Inside Info on Will
Ferrell's NASCAR Comedy
We received a great spy report from Kathleen:
Hey Kevin! I went to the casting call for extras today, got some info to share. Filming begins Sept 6th in Charlotte, they'll be in Talledega in mid-Sept for about 2 weeks. They'll be able to film 2 weeks prior to the race (which is Oct 1st, I believe), then after the race they'll be done here. Yesterday, 800 - 1,000 kids showed up for the roles of Will's two sons. They were there from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., ran over (past 5 p.m.... not over any children), still didn't get to see all the kids. And Adam McKay, producers, casting director and everybody were there on Sat of course.
They mentioned a few things about the movie (And this is from what I can remember and what I could actually hear. Some of it wasn't said into the mic and therefore it was harder to hear clearly). Will Ferrel's character Ricky Bobby works in the pit, the car comes around for tire change and whatever, the guy's dead, Will then gets in the car and finishes the race, coming in 3rd. And there's some scene where Ricky has lost his nerve to drive, his dad calls... something about cocaine under the car... I couldn't hear if there was actual cocaine, or if it was some kind of metaphor... But with Will & cocaine in the same sentence, it'll be funny.There's a small role that calls for a half Asian man (I'm half Asian. Before she said "man", I was thinking, "Well there goes the majority of this crowd. Please be a woman's role... Damn!"). All I heard about that was something about looking like Kenny Rogers and something about Bruce Willis being dead... Then, "This film has a lot of little weird things."
I think that's pretty much it. And there was other stuff about what we'll be doing, how much we'll be paid, etc. But that's the same as any movie... I still wanna know why the character's name is the name of the two main characters from Made...
Washington Post Mentions The Frat Pack Tribute
Definitely a blink or you'll miss it, but it sure is nice to see
us listed along with great podcasts such as Podcheck Weekly Review and
Geek News Central.
Huge $32 Million Opening for Wedding Crashers
That's the second
best box office ever for a non-sequel R-rated comedy, and better than
Dodgeball last summer. (Box
Office Guru)
Also check out these great articles (thanks to Christine from Vince-Vaughn.com).
Wedding Crashers Scores $10.8 Million on Opening Day
The movie is on track for a $30 million opening weekend. Second place,
but please don't
take a turn to negative town.
Podcast #21: Wedding Crashers Reflections: Mazel Tof!
Celebrate the Wedding Crashers opening weekend with further
reflections and details about the movie, including some choice lines from
Vince Vaughn. We have two great songs from the Wedding Crashers soundtrack
(the only two good cuts), "Hava Nagila" with Owen and Vince and
"Circus" from The Sights. Big thanks to our special guest Julie
for a female perspective on Wedding Crashers. Check out today's Frat
Pack Podcast.
Wedding
Crashers Opens Today!
The day we've waited so long for has finally arrived! Go
see this movie! Take your friends. We gave this movie 5 Stars.
Post your comments in the Frat
Pack Forum or send us email to kevin@kevdo.com.
Twas the Night Before Wedding Crashers...
Tons of things to catch up on... Be sure to check out Vince-Vaughn.com
for lots of Wedding Crashers updates. Congrats to Christine for a great year
of VV updates!
Yes,
that's Owen and Vince on the cover of Rolling Stone. Read
article excerpt.Great of Articles About the Frat Pack
July 11, 2005
Podcast #20: Life Lessons from the Frat Pack
Life lessons pop up everywhere, including Frat Pack movies. Learn
how Old School and Anchorman provide life lessons we can
all learn from. Earmuffs fans are in for a treat. We also have a great track
from Anchorman, "Carry on Wayward Son." Check out today's
Frat Pack Podcast.
Frat Pack Podcast Added to iTunes Podcast Directory
It's called irony folks. Here's the direct
link to the show in iTunes.
Vince Vaughn Articles and Will Ferrell Raceway News
Podcast #19: Wedding Crashers Review
We have your early review of Wedding Crashers, including
clips from the movie. We also have news of a great Frat Pack article, interviews
with Owen and Vince, and lots of Wedding Crashers news. Check out
today's Frat Pack Podcast.
Frat Pack Media Onslaught!
There are tons of media updates.
First
and foremost, check Owen and Vince on the cover 