Will Ferrell

Hugh Jackman has begged the Academy not to “validate” Ryan Reynolds, after learning the Deadpool actor had been shortlisted for the best original song Oscar.The Australian actor and singer said having Reynolds receive a nomination in the…

Octavia Spencer said that her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was “isn’t a solitary achievement”.The US actress said it had taken her “a minute to absorb the profundity of this moment” as she thanked “my family, my tribe, my village” at…

Screenshot: Doug DeMuro/YouTubeEurope gets all sorts of cars that America never will. Some, such as the Fiat Multipla are interesting but not particularly desirable. But then there’s the Renault Clio V6: a rear-wheel-drive, mid-engine hot…

Review at a glanceThis is an Elf warning: Elf the Musical isn’t very good. It jettisons most of what is sly and subtle about the sublime 2003 Christmas film on which it’s based, in favour of sappy sentiment and bland songs.It’s not Simon…

Review at a glanceDespite being a staple of the festive season, even the most iconic of Christmas films can’t help but fall into the trap of predictability. It can be what makes them such timeless classics — Buddy the Elf is finally…

Will Ferrell says he feared that his classic Christmas film Elf would be “my last movie” while filming it almost 20 years ago.The US actor and comedian said the film had “stood the test of time” because it was “beautifully uncynical”.Elf…

Review at a glanceFor many people in the UK (myself included), there’s only one Christmas film you need to stick on once Bonfire Night is over and the festive season truly begins – and that’s Elf.Seriously. Will Ferrell’s cheesy rom-com…

With all the new remake films making their debuts in theaters and earning praise or wretched reviews, there’s still one I’m happy to report is standing strong and avoided a remake : Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. We,…

Oh, 2006. The year that brought us the Nintendo Wii, Twitter, Britney Spears breaking up with Kevin Federline, and Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable.” I had just graduated from high school, enjoying the last hurrahs of teenage freedom before…

Richard Curtis has voiced his disappointment that Will Ferrell was never nominated for an Oscar for his turn in the beloved Christmas movie Elf.The 65-year-old British screenwriter and director, who is behind box office hits such as Love…