Martin Scorsese will serve as executive producer on an upcoming authorized documentary on The Grateful Dead, directed by Amir Bar-Lev. “The Grateful Dead were more than just a band,” Scorsese said. “They were their own planet, populated by millions of devoted fans. I’m very happy that this picture is being made and proud to be…
Critic unimpressed by ‘Anchorman 2’
I wanted so badly to find Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues funny. The trouble is that it just isn’t. A boring, bloated mess that does little but tread old ground, it’s so jam-packed with lazy gags and half-hearted plot development that it garners more groans than giggles. Will Ferrell returns to the franchise as “Ron Burgundy,”…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 30
Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in Gold, which tells the story of athlete Sebastian Cole’s rivalry with Steve Ovett in the years leading up to the 1980 Olympic Games. The film will be directed by The Woman In Black helmer James Watkins, with a script by Slumdog Millionaire scribe Simon Beaufoy and How to Train Your Dragon screenwriter Will Davies….
James Marsden cast in ‘Anchorman 2’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic James Marsden has signed on to Adam McKay’s upcoming “Anchorman 2.” Marsden will play a rival anchor and nemesis to Will Ferrell’s character, Ron Burgundy. For more information on the project, click here.
Stars join ‘LEGO’ cast
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Actors Alison Brie, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson and Nick Offerman have signed on for roles in Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow’s upcoming LEGO. They join the previously announced Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, and Morgan Freeman. The film will be written and directed by Phil Lloyd and Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street,…
Will Ferrell to join ‘The Office’ cast
In a last minute effort to boost ratings for the sitcom, Will Ferrell is set to join “The Office” cast alongside Steve Carell before his character Michael Scott makes his triumphant exit from the series.
