Anchorman 2

[Trainsaw]

Sweet Eli Whitney's Nose!!

Looks like there's a really good chance of this happening.

http://joblo.com/anchorman-2

[irthesteve]

That would be great

[ror.]

i really hope this comes together. he hasn't even come close with any movie released after anchorman and it seems like most of the characters he's created have been derivatives of the late great Ron Burgundy.

[blimpcityhero11]

Knights of Columbus! This is kind of a big deal...

Actually, this is old news. They said awhile ago that they'd like to make Anchorman 2. I hope they make a good movie that doesn't ruin the first one. Can't let it go all Austin Powers. Although, Ferrell needs a solid after the terrible Semi-Pro.

[Trainsaw]

Knights of Columbus! This is kind of a big deal...

Actually, this is old news. They said awhile ago that they'd like to make Anchorman 2. I hope they make a good movie that doesn't ruin the first one. Can't let it go all Austin Powers. Although, Ferrell needs a solid after the terrible Semi-Pro.

he had always said he'd do a sequel but i never heard from McKay that they'd do it.....

[RamInGoreville]

By the Beard of Zeuz!

Definitely would like to see another one.

My whole middle school career was quotes from this movie.

[Colorblind!]

This gets me terribly excited.

[MyWorldEntire]

Well, I could be wrong, but I believe, uh, diversity is an old, old wooden ship that was used during the Civil War

[Smash Adams]

seeing the first one in theaters in San Diego, which is German for a whale's vagina, was magical

[RamInGoreville]

Brick killed a guy!

[blimpcityhero11]

i really hope this comes together. he hasn't even come close with any movie released after anchorman and it seems like most of the characters he's created have been derivatives of the late great Ron Burgundy.

How could you hate Talladega Nights?!?

And I also thought that Anchorman and Talladega Nights were part of a trilogy of three separate movies? So we'll see how that plan goes now...

[irthesteve]

I think the hardest I have ever laughed in a movie theater was the first time I saw this movie

[Broken Parachute]

I think this is one of the funniest comedy movies of our generation. So quotable, so many great actors/scenes/jokes.

Although, I'd say The 40 Year Old Virgin is a better comedy and Steve Carrell is probably one of the funniest, if not the funniest actor in movies right now and over the past few years.

[AShannon04]

Overrated, in my opinion. The first 132409751234 times people quoted that movie, it was funny, but not anymore.

Will Ferrell's humor bugs me after awhile. I can't take too much of it.

[ESundy36]

I was quoting this movie way too much yesterday.

[fromoc2dc]

I'm down. I was more skeptical the first time I heard about it, but even if it's not great, it won't diminish my appreciation for the first one.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I'm down, I love anchorman

[iaminsane20]

that would be amazing if this came out.

[AshesAshes]

If done right this would be awesome.

[gloriousmuse]

I love lamp

[GiggsOho]

Dont lie about this McKay...you poop mouth. With your mouth full of poop.

[IAPAI]

even if it's just as good as Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, it would be hilarious.

If you haven't seen Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, definitely see it (a different storyline that was also filmed for the movie but never used).

See this clip from it that should have made it into the real movie.

http://tenspeed.multiply.com/video/item/4

[Schmidty Says]

I love lamp

You are a smelly pirate hooker!

[ror.]

How could you hate Talladega Nights?!?

And I also thought that Anchorman and Talladega Nights were part of a trilogy of three separate movies? So we'll see how that plan goes now...

IMO it was just way too over the top. I'm not a big John C. Reilly fan either and it seemed like it was a lot of his low-brow middle school comedy. There was nothing new there, it just over perpetuated stereotypes that films have already run into the ground. But that's just my opinion.

[bhs1158]

This is by far my favorite comedy EVER. I have never laughed out loud as much in my life as the first, and even the second and third times I saw this in theaters. Agreed with the comment that nothing Will Ferrell has done since this movie has come close. (Except Stranger Than Fiction, but that wasn't really in the comedy genre)

[Rawrr]

How would this affect the trilogy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediocre_American_Man_Trilogy

[CatDiesel]

IMO it was just way too over the top. I'm not a big John C. Reilly fan either and it seemed like it was a lot of his low-brow middle school comedy. There was nothing new there, it just over perpetuated stereotypes that films have already run into the ground. But that's just my opinion.

JCR is hilarious in Walk Hard

[billyboatkid]

I saw this earlier. I think it would be cool. Hopefully it won't be a sequel letdown.

[billyboatkid]

How would this affect the trilogy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediocre_American_Man_Trilogy

That is cool. I never knew about that. I was thinking Step Brothers would be the third, but probably not.

It has John C. Reily, and his name could be B.R. instead of R.B. Hmm

[Bryant]

No way! I haven't been such a Will Ferrel fan after that movie cuz he didn't top it, but this would be awesome.

[atticusfinch]

Sweet Oden's Raven!!!!

This movie never will get old. Instant classic. I love this movie to death.

Anchorman 2 would be spectacular, but the alternate version of Anchorman 1 technically counts.

[Bryant]

even if it's just as good as Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, it would be hilarious.

If you haven't seen Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, definitely see it (a different storyline that was also filmed for the movie but never used).

See this clip from it that should have made it into the real movie.

http://tenspeed.multiply.com/video/item/4

Haha, this was great. "You really ruin things when you do that Ron."

[sweetforever]

If they get the cast back together, I think this could be good.

[Chris Fallon]

If they have a good idea, why not? Seeing the first one three times in the theater was a highlight of summer of 2004. Still one of my favorite comedies.

[symbiote28]

i really liked the cameos by 'the frat pack' in the first one .. too bad owen wilson couldn't do one ..

[williek311]

By the Beard of Zeus!

Definitely would like to see another one.

My whole middle school career was quotes from this movie.
*fixed

Zeus is with an S.




Lets hope it's not as terrible as the first.

[Chemical Love]

I really hope this happens. The cast was great for the first one and I would love for all of them to get together again.

[TJ Wells]

If done right this would be awesome.
In my opinion they wouldn't do it right, hence I am not excited.

[Hampton]

Overrated, in my opinion. The first 132409751234 times people quoted that movie, it was funny, but not anymore.

Will Ferrell's humor bugs me after awhile. I can't take too much of it.


You're insane.

[loveisdead]

I really hope this happens. The cast was great for the first one and I would love for all of them to get together again.
Completely agree. I think it's impossible to screw up a movie when you have that cast.

[popdisaster00]

I have many leatherbound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany...

[TJ Wells]

You know I don't speak Spanish!

One of my all-time favorite quotable movies.

[Rawrr]

Official Anchorman quote thread.

[TBSowns524]

This is incredible news. Will Ferrell has not produced a move close to this caliber since Anchorman. Talladega Nights was Ok but I found it underwhelming. I thought Semi-Pro looked funny, but while there were humorous parts, there were terrible parts as well and the story stalled. If they can reunite the cast of Anchorman, how could a sequel not be great? I just hope this happens because I remember hearing Old School 2 was supposed to happen and then Will came out and said he wouldn't do it.

[reissgoespunk]

... oh my god.

[airik625]

That's so fucking exciting. that would be amazing.

[imahoodlum]

i really hope there's another one.
i use to say "by the beard of zeus" all the time back in the days.

[AshesAshes]

In my opinion they wouldn't do it right, hence I am not excited.

Yea I dont have my hopes up at all im expecting it to suck.

[Trainsaw]

well if this happens, Carrell is back:

We brought you the news that Adam McKay and Will Ferrell wanted to make ANCHORMAN 2, a little while back, but that it was contingent on the rest of the cast agreeing to come back. Well today we have confirmation Steve Carell is up for it. Rejoice:

"Oh, absolutely... Yeah, in a second. I’ve heard some inklings as to what Adam McKay has in mind for a sequel, and it’s really funny." And perhaps best of all, he mentions that “Everybody’s a friend...That is one of the most fun things I ever did. I laughed until I cried, every day on that movie.”

I'm not lying when I say I already want to make love to this movie. Sweet love, like I would definitely take it out to a nice Italian restaurant, put on some Phil Collins in the car, and I'd wear cologne. I wouldn't even try to feel it up on the way home. What can I say, I'm a gentleman and my intentions are pure.

http://joblo.com/carell-on-anchorman-2

[symbiote28]

This is incredible news. Will Ferrell has not produced a move close to this caliber since Anchorman. Talladega Nights was Ok but I found it underwhelming. I thought Semi-Pro looked funny, but while there were humorous parts, there were terrible parts as well and the story stalled. If they can reunite the cast of Anchorman, how could a sequel not be great? I just hope this happens because I remember hearing Old School 2 was supposed to happen and then Will came out and said he wouldn't do it.
Semi-Pro was dissapointing to say the least .. only a few funny parts and the wife scene

[zubinmoosa]

This sounds good.

[bailmeout13]

Nice, could be good, could be absolutely terrible.

[Drew Beringer]

yes

[amysaurus]

I would fucking love this.

[Markus1186]

Is this Wilt Chamberlain???

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

even if it's just as good as Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, it would be hilarious.

If you haven't seen Wake Up, Ron Burgundy, definitely see it (a different storyline that was also filmed for the movie but never used).

See this clip from it that should have made it into the real movie.

http://tenspeed.multiply.com/video/item/4


An astute observation leads to laughter! And it's continuing.


Anchorman is such a good movie, one of the most quotable comedies ever, hopefully they don't ruin it with a sequel.

[Brandon Allin]

Uncle Johnathan's corncob pipe! You can color me excited.

[JJJ]

this would be amazing !

[notoaststereo]

it stops being fun after everyone says all the lines of the movie as it's playing. or even in every day life.

[christopher™]

Is this Wilt Chamberlain???

i always laughed at that part.

[AtlanticRadio]

Man that would be awesome. Hard to find a movie that is quoted more than Anchorman.

[AP_Punk]

<33 brian fantana

[stayillogical]

I think the hardest I have ever laughed in a movie theater was the first time I saw this movie

The first time I saw it, I hated it. I was awe struck by its shamelessness. The second time, I laughed hysterically.

[irthesteve]

The first time I saw it, I hated it. I was awe struck by its shamelessness. The second time, I laughed hysterically.
i thought it was the greatest thing from the second i laid eyes on it

[Rawrr]

Going to be set in the 1980s now
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37596

[Trainsaw]

Going to be set in the 1980s now
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37596

yeah i read about that, this will be hilarious

[sputniksignals]

I don't know if you were listening, but I did over a thousand of them

[TeachBirds2Fly]

How could you hate Talladega Nights?!?

And I also thought that Anchorman and Talladega Nights were part of a trilogy of three separate movies? So we'll see how that plan goes now...


Yeah he is making a trilogy about ordinary people, each has there initials being R.B. Ron Burgandy and Ricky Bobby and so will the third

[TooLateF0rRoses]

in terms of them wanting to do a second... i may eat a whole wheel of cheese. YEah i read something awhile back saying that they would only do it if the entire cast could be brought back and i think that is a smart idea. WHAMMY!

[popdisaster00]

Haha! 80's. I love it.

[Protested Hero]

Already pumped for this.

[Ailite]

I hope to God this happens and is great, I'm watching Anchorman right now. Its continues to be hysterical even though I've seen it dozens of times before.

Edit- I'm Ron Burgundy?
DAMMIT, who typed a question mark on the teleprompter!?

[Susan Sarandon]

If it's done right, I'll be very, very excited.

[Ailite]

If it's done right, I'll be very, very excited.
Awesome username

[coryatlarge]

i would like to extend to you an invitation to a pants party.... theres a party... in my pants...... Ian? party? would you like to attend the party in my pants?

[AP_Punk]

stoked.

[thesafeword]

This girl in my English class this Spring who I'm friends with told me about this like it was the biggest fucking secret ever.

[Smash Adams]

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/heres-whats-hap.html#comments
this is promising

[c_rob2700]

I'm pumped. I think this is Ferrel's best movie

[sweetforever]

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/05/heres-whats-hap.html#comments
this is promising

Glorious

[deanster321]

Hopefully this will have a scene as epic as the fight in the first one.

[MickShamrock]

Will Ferrell needs another hit.

[DejaNew]

I will piss if they make this. Anchorman is still one of the funniest movies.

[Losthope182]

I loved Anchorman when it first came out but I watched it too many times and it lost some of its hilariousness, I think it may be time to break out that dvd again though. I'd love to see a sequel.

[Charles777]

I can't tell if I want this movie to happen or not. That being said,

WHALES VAGINA

[bard]

mmmm

i burnt my tongue

[derekmoyer4]

well i sure do hope something comes into fruition rather soon.

[killerswells]

don't act like you're not impressed.


awesome news.

[batmannj]

Will Ferrell needs another hit.

Even though I am stoked for this and I loved the first one, Will Ferrell needs to stop doing the same old movies playing the same character over and over again. It's getting embarrassing

[popdisaster00]

sick

[popdisaster00]

Even though I am stoked for this and I loved the first one, Will Ferrell needs to stop doing the same old movies playing the same character over and over again. It's getting embarrassing
At least Land of the Lost is a unique plot (but yes, he still seems to be playing THAT guy)

[popdisaster00]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/04/27/anchorman-2-much-closer-to-happening-than-previously-thought/

[Stavie Steelo]

Good to hear they all want to do it and will take pay cuts to make it happen. I hope this happens but I hope they don't force it to much and make it suck.

[anthonydarko]

Interesting, I hope it gets made.

[Chemical Love]

Hopefully the studio signs that check.

[ActorInThisPlay]

sweet, super excited about this being a possibility.

[eraserhead]

Skeptical of this being any good.

[popdisaster00]

Hopefully the studio signs that check.
They'd be stupid not to.

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

They'd be stupid not to.

This.

This movie would double it's budget in the first weekend.

[omgrawr]

anchorman is my favorite comedy movie. i rly hope that if they do make a second one it doesnt suck lol

[jwicklun]

the fact that there will be an 80's angle, just gets me excited. Happy to see both Will and Paul willing to cut their pay to do this movie.

[DrStrong]

the fact that there will be an 80's angle, just gets me excited. Happy to see both Will and Paul willing to cut their pay to do this movie.

Have they said anything about Steve Carrell joining? I know they got Christina Applegate and David Koechner recently. I dont see how this movie could be bad, this group of people could seemingly do no wrong.

And whats up with all the hate for Semi-Pro?

[jwicklun]

Have they said anything about Steve Carrell joining? I know they got Christina Applegate and David Koechner recently. I dont see how this movie could be bad, this group of people could seemingly do no wrong.

And whats up with all the hate for Semi-Pro?
Semi Pro was pretty bad.

[DrStrong]

Semi Pro was pretty bad.
Explain, besides the choreographed dancing.

[Genuma]

i don't even care if this sucks, i just want some more ron.

[Smash Adams]

Have they said anything about Steve Carrell joining? I know they got Christina Applegate and David Koechner recently. I dont see how this movie could be bad, this group of people could seemingly do no wrong.

And whats up with all the hate for Semi-Pro?
he said he's in
http://www.examiner.com/x-2239-Denver-Movies-Examiner~y2010m4d15-Date-Nights-Steve-Carell-Surprised-by-Anchorman-love

[mymusicismylife]

Anchorman 2?! I don't know whether to be excited or upset. Hopefully it's as good as the first.

[SlappedActor]

I want to be excited, I really do. I love Anchorman. I just can't avoid this sick feeling that they're going to screw everything up.

[popdisaster00]

Calling it now - Anchorman 2, in 3D!!!

[Stavie Steelo]

Dear god no 3D

[mymusicismylife]

3d would give the line "Don't act like you're not impressed" that much more, how shall I say, oomph.

[colorlesscliche]

From Adam McKay;

So bummed. Paramount basically passed on Anchorman 2. Even after we cut our budget down. We tried

[Gaugzilla]

I don't get why Paramount would pass on a movie that's basically guaranteed to make money. From the looks of it, anything Ferrell puts his name, be it funny or pure butt juice, is green lit. Don't see why this is the exception.

[Why Bother?]

I don't get why Paramount would pass on a movie that's basically guaranteed to make money. From the looks of it, anything Ferrell puts his name, be it funny or pure butt juice, is green lit. Don't see why this is the exception.

Yeah, Semi-Pro and Blades Of Glory got the green light and this didn't?

[Stavie Steelo]

That is very upsetting hopefully another studio will make it, first one if probably one of my favorite comedies.

[jwicklun]

dammit, appreciate the effort by Mckay. Studios green light movies like Furry Vengence, but not this?

[dundermifflin]

bullshit, bullshit, bullshit

[bard]

paramount owns the rights, so another studio can't do it

[ActorInThisPlay]

well I would have liked to see what they would have done but in a way, I'm probably happier. This way Anchorman can remain untainted in my eyes.

[Smash Adams]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/Cherry_871122/LOL/63semhe.gif
the guy with gray hair is Paramount

[I am Mick]

I honestly cannot comprehend why paramount would pass. This would fucking crush at the box office, even if it wasn't half as good as the first one. Whatever. Studios can keep going bankrupt, it's their fault for not understanding what the people want.

[Chemical Love]

Why the fuck did Paramount pass? I was really looking forward to a second one.

[element4433]

This movie stands alone and really doesn't need a sequel. That said, I'd be first in line to see a sequel.

[Guern1ca]

They cut budget and Paramount still passed today. Thank God.

[popdisaster00]

They cut budget and Paramount still passed today. Thank God.
? This is bad news for most of us.

[Guern1ca]

? This is bad news for most of us.

Name a great pure comedy with a great sequel.

[poppa Q]

Yeah, definitely don't care about a sequel to this.

[popdisaster00]

Name a great pure comedy with a great sequel.
Vacation spawned good sequels. American Pie 2 was good. It's definitely rare, but as most people have said...the whole cast was down, and willing to cut their pay checks, meaning that it probably could have turned out great.

[popdisaster00]

Also, there are two outcomes here. It's either A) Brilliant and a huge hit, and everything is good or B) Sucks in comparison and flops. Oh well. Just because Dumb and Dumberer is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, it doesn't make me like the original any less. Anchorman will still be Anchorman.

[Guern1ca]

Vacation spawned good sequels.

Euro is awful. And Vegas sucks. Christmas is a classic, but for the fact that Vacation is what you pulled is telling for the fact that there aren't many, if any.


Just saying. The reason why things like 40-Year-Old Virgin, Blazing Saddles, The Big Lewbowski, Coming to America, Spaceballs, Dr Strangelove, so on so forth, work is bc they're on there own never to be tainted.


edit: I would have accepted Clerks 2 as a great comedy sequel.

[Smash Adams]

Austin Powers 2 was the best in the series too :shrug:

[Guern1ca]

Also, there are two outcomes here. It's either A) Brilliant and a huge hit, and everything is good or B) Sucks in comparison and flops. Oh well. Just because Dumb and Dumberer is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, it doesn't make me like the original any less. Anchorman will still be Anchorman.

Or c) Paramount passes for the betterment of us all.

[Guern1ca]

Austin Powers 2 was the best in the series too :shrug:

Nah man. Spy Who Shagged Me is pretty bad imo and Goldmember is unwatchable.

[Drew Beringer]

Name a great pure comedy with a great sequel.
Wayne's World 2

Game. Set. Match.

[Smash Adams]

Nah man. Spy Who Shagged Me is pretty bad imo and Goldmember is unwatchable.
It's probably more it came out when I was 13 which is the age you enjoy those movies haha

[Guern1ca]

Wayne's World 2

Game. Set. Match.

is a terrible movie.


Finished your sentence for ya, Brew. :-)

[Guern1ca]

It's probably more it came out when I was 13 which is the age you enjoy those movies haha

Yeah I liked it then haha I was the same age but I rewatched in the past year or two and #1 is really the only one that holds up lol

[Drew Beringer]

is a terrible movie.


Finished your sentence for ya, Brew. :-)
no way, Wanye's World 2 is awesome.

[ThisIsNotDan]

there's no chance in hell this could've touched the first one, but I definitely woulda saw it. oh well :shrug:

[LastDeclaration]

I watched the original Austin Powers again the other day and realized that it is absolutely fucking awful.

[mymusicismylife]

They cut budget and Paramount still passed today. Thank God.

YES. This is great news.

[mymusicismylife]

I never saw an Austin Powers movie until I was 18, and it was one of the dumbest movies I'd ever seen.

[gusta0117]

i love the Austin Powers movies.

[seraph1214]

That fucking sucks. Was looking forward to this.

[colorlesscliche]

American Pie?

[popdisaster00]

Euro is awful. And Vegas sucks. Christmas is a classic, but for the fact that Vacation is what you pulled is telling for the fact that there aren't many, if any.


Just saying. The reason why things like 40-Year-Old Virgin, Blazing Saddles, The Big Lewbowski, Coming to America, Spaceballs, Dr Strangelove, so on so forth, work is bc they're on there own never to be tainted.


edit: I would have accepted Clerks 2 as a great comedy sequel.
Vegas is actually pretty good, and most people tend to like it a lot. This is all opinion vs. opinion here, man. At the end of the day, a good comedy sequel is possible. Rare, but possible.

[colorlesscliche]

I think Hangover 2 will be good.

[popdisaster00]

I just have this mindset that if every actor and the director all wanted to do it, and they were all willing to lower their pay, how could they not be confident in the project? If Anchorman 2 was 10% as funny as the original was, it would STILL be hilarious.

[element4433]

The main problem I have with sequels to comedies is that it's always them trying to rehash jokes from the first one in a new way. I guess we won't know if Anchorman 2 would have been the same, but I perfectly content keeping it a stand alone movie.

[element4433]

I think Hangover 2 will be good.I really hope so.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

"'Anchorman 2,' you'd have to really assert some kind of email hate campaign to Paramount picture because they've told us, quote unquote, 'We've run the numbers and it's not a good fit,'" Ferrell told an audience of journalists (via CinemaBlend (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Will-Ferrell-Updates-On-Southern-Rivals-Step-Brothers-2-Zoolander-2-And-More-24461.html)).

The stop sign from Paramount means that an old school approach that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay had planned for the sequel will not be happening.

"We were going to do almost a reverse... almost like how the Marx brothers used to do - we were going to do a Broadway musical and then have a film come out after the stage show," Ferrell said, confirming earlier rumors. "Everyone we tell the idea loves it, except for the studio that owns the rights. Ball's in their courts, but they're being idiots."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/30/anchorman-2-will-ferrell-_n_855830.html

[neo506]

Email Hate Campaign?

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[Genuma]

:(

[maxswellrevenge]

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[blimpcityhero11]

If The Hangover 2 did almost $140 million in its opening weekend, I have no doubt that an Anchorman 2 couldn't do at least half of that. I don't think they would do the movie if they didn't have a script they thought would do justice to the first one, and I'm sure it would be able to recoup its budget easily.

[Gaugzilla]

Yea, I don't get why this wouldn't get made.

[Brandon Allin]

I don't want this to be made.

[Gaugzilla]

I don't want this to be made.
Afraid it would ruin the original or do you hate all things good and holy?

[Brandon Allin]

Afraid it would ruin the original or do you hate all things good and holy?
Loved Anchorman, just feel like it's one of those flicks better served as a standalone.

[omgrawr]

definitely would be skeptical of this, but even if it sucked it wouldn't ruin the original for me. just like the horrific dumb and dumberer in no way affects my love of dumb and dumber.

[DemBitties]

http://puntabulous.com/wp-content/svvgcookies10.jpg

[Brandon Allin]

definitely would be skeptical of this, but even if it sucked it wouldn't ruin the original for me. just like the horrific dumb and dumberer in no way affects my love of dumb and dumber.
A little different situation, seeing as Dumb and Dumberer didn't even use any of the same cast.