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Descendants Debuts, Will Ferrell Stars in The Hawk, and Trump Addresses the Nation Thursday
entertainment2 hours ago

Descendants Debuts, Will Ferrell Stars in The Hawk, and Trump Addresses the Nation Thursday

TVLine’s What to Watch for Thursday, July 16, 2026 spotlights Disney Channel’s Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premiere, Netflix’s The Hawk starring Will Ferrell, and HBO Max’s Marc by Sofia (a Sofia Coppola documentary on Marc Jacobs); the night also features The Man Will Burn on HBO, President Trump’s primetime address across all major networks, and episodes of Big Brother, Celebrity Family Feud, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Surviving Earth, Press Your Luck, and Project Runway across cable and streaming.

via TVLine|
#descendants-wicked-wonderland#entertainment#marc-by-sofia
The Hawk Struggles to Find Its Swing in Ferrell’s Netflix Golf Comedy
tv2 hours ago

The Hawk Struggles to Find Its Swing in Ferrell’s Netflix Golf Comedy

Netflix’s The Hawk, Will Ferrell’s long-anticipated golf-themed comedy, misses its swing: Lonnie ‘The Hawk’ Hawkins comes off as grating and underdeveloped, the satire never lands, and the show leans too hard on Ferrell’s persona while sidelining other characters. With a meandering arc that lacks momentum and a golf-world backdrop that’s not effectively explained, the ten-episode series fails to capture the sport’s culture or justify its premise, despite the potential and its Netflix release of all episodes.

via Variety|
#golf#netflix#the-hawk
McKay Reveals Gary Sanchez Split Was the Real Breakup Behind Ferrell Rift
celebrity20 days ago

McKay Reveals Gary Sanchez Split Was the Real Breakup Behind Ferrell Rift

Adam McKay says the split with Will Ferrell in 2019 was mainly due to ending their Gary Sanchez production company, not a personal feud. He notes they had a great creative partnership but underestimated the challenges of running a successful company, while Ferrell was less interested in producing. McKay remains open to working with Ferrell again.

via The Daily Beast|
#adam-mckay#breakup#celebrity
Behind Talladega Nights: McKay, Ferrell, Cohen on Ricky Bobby’s Rise and the Kiss
entertainment20 days ago

Behind Talladega Nights: McKay, Ferrell, Cohen on Ricky Bobby’s Rise and the Kiss

Adam McKay discusses Talladega Nights’ origins, NASCAR buy-in, and the Ferrell–Reilly collaboration, with Sacha Baron Cohen’s improv-in-the-edit-room contributions. The team aimed for authentic racing, leaned into improv (including the baby Jesus line and the on-track kiss), and considered a sequel, all while McKay reflects on his split from Gary Sanchez and Sony’s 20th-anniversary re-release of the film.

via Business Insider|
#adam-mckay#entertainment#nascar
McKay Open to Ferrell Reunion, Unmade Talladega Nights 2 Plot Revealed
film20 days ago

McKay Open to Ferrell Reunion, Unmade Talladega Nights 2 Plot Revealed

Adam McKay told Business Insider he’s open to working with Will Ferrell again after their 2019 split over Gary Sanchez, noting they were great creative partners; Ferrell has previously cited bandwidth as a reason for the breakup. McKay also discussed a shelved Talladega Nights 2 concept in which Ricky Bobby would race an European F1 team and clash with European politics and systems, but the idea never progressed beyond a story outline. The pair’s divide followed McKay’s decision to cast John C. Reilly in Winning Time, a move Ferrellsaid banking on, while McKay later reflected on the fallout in interviews. Separately, Talladega Nights is being celebrated with a 20th‑anniversary theatrical re-release:**June 28, 30 and July 1**.

via Variety|
#adam-mckay#film#gary-sanchez
Netflix Launches Hot Ones Spin-Off, Extra Heat, Tying Wings to MLB All-Star Week
entertainment23 days ago

Netflix Launches Hot Ones Spin-Off, Extra Heat, Tying Wings to MLB All-Star Week

Netflix is expanding the Hot Ones format with Extra Heat, which premieres July 13 during MLB All-Star Week following its Home Run Derby live stream. The first episode features Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster and Jimmy Tatro from The Hawk taking on the signature 10-wing challenge in a on-location setup linked to Netflix events, with more guests and moments planned and continued Hot Ones episodes also living on First We Feast’s YouTube channel.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#entertainment#extra-heat#hot-ones
Ferrell, Kudrow Lead Star-Studded Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2026
entertainment28 days ago

Ferrell, Kudrow Lead Star-Studded Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2026

Will Ferrell was named Titan of Culture and Lisa Kudrow received the Lifetime of Culture honor at the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards on Bravo, a two-hour celebration blending humor, tributes and music as Ciara Miller accepted the Allison Williams Cool Girl Award and performers like Megan Stalter, Rachel Zegler, Pikachu, and Mandy Moore took the stage.

via Deadline|
#award-show#ciara-miller#entertainment
McCartney Surprises SNL Monologue, Plays Drums With Ferrell and Chad Smith
entertainment1 month ago

McCartney Surprises SNL Monologue, Plays Drums With Ferrell and Chad Smith

Paul McCartney joined Will Ferrell’s SNL finale monologue, hijacking Ferrell’s bit alongside Chad Smith in a lookalike gag. The Beatle then stepped in again on drums for the last portion of the sketch, as Ferrell tried to reclaim the moment. McCartney’s appearance also accompanied a trio of performances later in the show: Days We Left Behind, Band on the Run, and Coming Up.

via Billboard|
#chad-smith#entertainment#monologue