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Wild Linker 0.9 is a fast Rust-based Linux linker that adds broader platform coverage, ongoing ports to Mac-OS and WebAssembly, refactors ELF handling, and introduces GNU LD/Mold Linker Plugin API support for LTO and extensibility, with no major performance changes expected.
The article uses the movie 'Elf' to explore the high cost of living in New York City, highlighting that buying a home there is often more expensive than renting, with current median prices around $2.5 million and rent around $9,175 per month. It discusses the financial considerations of buying versus renting, including the impact of rising home prices, mortgage rates, and personal financial planning, emphasizing that housing decisions are also influenced by lifestyle preferences and financial security. The piece illustrates how high living costs can affect savings and retirement planning, especially for those moving to big cities for success.
Small-cap stocks GAP, ELF, and OPY have reached record highs, indicating strong performance in this segment of the market.
e.l.f. issued an apology after facing backlash over a commercial featuring comedian Matt Rife, whose past jokes about domestic violence and misogyny sparked criticism, with many demanding the ad be taken down and questioning the company's response.
Linux 6.17 aims to remove a longstanding 4K page size limitation in the kernel's handling of ELF program headers, a restriction dating back to 1993, to improve compatibility with modern ELF files on ARM64 platforms with 4K pages.
Hailey Bieber celebrated selling her beauty brand Rhode to e.l.f. for $1 billion by wearing a tiny black micro minidress at a dinner in Los Angeles, where she announced her expanded role as chief creative officer and head of innovation, while her husband Justin Bieber showed support on Instagram.
Grey Henson shines in the Broadway production of 'Elf,' bringing charm and humor to the holiday musical, which has been well-received by audiences and critics alike.
Will Ferrell revealed that his late "Elf" co-star James Caan was often frustrated with his on-set jokes, but later praised Ferrell's performance after seeing the film. Ferrell shared these insights and other behind-the-scenes trivia about the 2003 holiday classic during a podcast appearance.
The casting director of the holiday film "Elf" revealed her pick for the star of a potential remake, selecting "Saturday Night Live" alum Bill Hader for the role. While no remake is currently in the works, the casting director praised Hader as quirky and endearing. Will Ferrell, who originally played the lead role in "Elf," turned down a proposed sequel and a $29 million payday, expressing concerns about promoting a movie he didn't believe in.
Bob Newhart, at 94 years old, reflects on his role as Papa Elf in the film Elf, declaring it to be the highlight of his career. He fell in love with the script and predicted that the movie would become a beloved holiday classic. Newhart and Will Ferrell, who played Buddy The Elf, had a great time shooting the film, using forced perspective techniques to make them appear different in size. Elf went on to become a box office success and is now considered a timeless Christmas classic. Newhart believes that people are drawn to the film's charm and the way it captures the Christmas spirit.
Bob Newhart, the television legend, expressed his enthusiasm for his role as Papa Elf in the holiday classic movie "Elf," stating that it outranks any character he has ever played. Despite his iconic roles in long-running sitcoms, Newhart fell in love with the script of "Elf" and knew it would become a timeless Christmas classic. He also revealed the filming techniques used to make him and Will Ferrell appear different in size on screen. Newhart believes that "Elf" stands in a class of its own and fulfills people's need for the charming and wonderful Christmas spirit.
As the holiday genre struggled in the 90s with star-driven comedies, Elf, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, became a refreshing change in 2003. The film, which follows the journey of a man-child dressed as an elf spreading Christmas cheer in New York City, tapped into the child's point of view and embraced the true meaning of the holiday. With its use of traditional techniques and focus on an up-and-coming star, Elf remains the most enduring and best Christmas film of its era, standing out amidst the lackluster post-Elf holiday movies.
On the 20th anniversary of the Christmas classic film "Elf," producer Todd Komarnicki revealed that they turned down a director's proposal to make an "edgy" version of the movie, which included giving Buddy's love interest an abusive boyfriend. The film's success was credited to the casting of Will Ferrell as Buddy, and Zooey Deschanel as Jovie, who was initially considered the fifth choice for the role. The controversy surrounding the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" was addressed by having Deschanel sing the "predator part" to make it more modern. Peter Billingsley, known for his role in "A Christmas Story," made a cameo appearance in the film. The iconic Buddy costume was sold at an auction for nearly $300,000. Despite a lucrative offer, Ferrell turned down a sequel to "Elf" due to his unwillingness to promote a movie he didn't believe in.
Zooey Deschanel, known for her role as Jovie in the holiday comedy film "Elf" in 2003, is now 43 years old, marking the 20th anniversary of the movie's release. She starred alongside Will Ferrell and James Caan in the iconic film.
Michael Lerner, a veteran character actor known for his roles in "Barton Fink" and "Elf," among dozens of other film and television credits, died at the age of 81 due to complications from brain seizures. He was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar in 1992 for his role as a volatile movie studio mogul in "Barton Fink." Lerner was a committed working actor who started out with roles in theater productions and episodic television before embarking on a five-decade film career.