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Boston Globe
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From ‘SNL' to the big screen: A list of 11 sketches turned into movies, ranked from best to worst
The undisputed godfather of 'SNL' films wasn't based on a sketch at all, but it did spring from the show. The Blues Brothers, Jake ( Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Advertisement 2. Coneheads (1993) Our favorite 'SNL' extraterrestrial family was a natural fit for feature film treatment. Beldar, Prymaat, and Connie Conehead (Dan Aykroyd, Advertisement Dana Carvey and Mike Myers in the 1992 film "Wayne's World." (Paramount Pictures) Paramount Pictures 3. Wayne's World (1992) The feature film version of this 'SNL' sketch was an instant classic — and with good reason. True to its TV origins, the 4. Wayne's World 2 (1993) The follow-up to the hit film original goes bigger and beyond the original premise of Wayne (Myers) and Garth's (Carvey) public access show. They still break the fourth wall and the wordplay jokes and sight gags are nonstop, but now Advertisement 5. Blues Brothers 2000 (2000) The Blues Brothers sequel starts off by acknowledging Jake's death in prison (in real life, Belushi died in 1982). Soon after, Elwood (Aykroyd) embarks on a whole new adventure of putting the band back together. To fill the void left by Jake, we 380395 27: Billy Dee Williams as Lester in Paramount Pictures "The Ladies Man." (Photo by Marni Grossman/Online USA) Marni Grossman/Online USA 6. The Ladies Man (2000) This funny, raunchy big screen Leon Phelps tale Advertisement 7. A Night at the Roxbury (1998) The head-bobbing Butabi brothers Doug (Chris Kattan) 8. MacGruber (2010) The MacGruber (Will Forte) character began as a spoof of MacGyver on the small screen, but gets reimagined as an R-rated 'Naked Gun'/'Hot Shots' inspired-comedy for the big screen. It's another extra raunchy 'SNL' comedy romp, this one packed with sexual innuendos and poorly aged sex jokes. Advertisement MOLLY SHANNON stars as Mary Katherine Gallagher, the quintessential Irish-American Catholic schoolgirl, in Superstar, a film directed by Bruce McCulloch. (Chris Helcermanas-Benge/Paramount Pictures) Chris Helcermanas-Benge/Paramount Pictures 9. Superstar (1999) Al Franken and Laura San Giacomo in the 1995 film "Stuart Saves His Family." (Paramount Pictures) Paramount Pictures 10. Stuart Saves His Family (1995) With veteran writer and Julia Sweeney and David Foley in the 1994 film "It's Pat." (Touchstone Pictures) Touchstone Pictures 11. It's Pat (1994) During the '90s, the Advertisement Ronke Idowu Reeves is the Globe's SEO Editor, and a contributor to the books "Oprah: A Celebration at 70" and "PEOPLE Books: Special Edition Barbie."
CNN
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Will Forte was once roommates with Val Kilmer, who he calls ‘the most interesting person in the world'
Will Forte is remembering when his good friend and 'MacGruber' costar Val Kilmer – who he called 'the most interesting person in the world' – ended up living with him for nearly three months. In an essay published by Vulture on Friday, Forte remembered Kilmer, who died from pneumonia this week at the age of 65, as 'incredibly funny and incredibly smart. He could be super-silly and then turn around and be a little frickin' devil – but a sweet little devil. Life is more vivid when you're hanging out with Val.' Forte explained that the pair had become 'pretty tight' after shooting 'MacGruber,' which was based on a recurring 'Saturday Night Live' spoof of 'MacGyver' featuring Forte and co-starring Kilmer as zany villain Dieter Von Cunth. Due to some real estate issues, Forte said Kilmer was looking for a new place to live, and approached him about staying at his place 'for a couple days.' 'I don't remember if he said 'a couple days,' but I got the impression that it was going to be a couple days,' Forte wrote. 'So he showed up on a Monday, and later that day, his assistant came over with two huge duffel bags filled with books, and I'm like, Oh, this seems like it's maybe going to be more than a couple days. It ended up being two and a half months.' Forte went on to give snapshots of what it was like living with the 'Doors' star, from coming home to a darkened house only to find Kilmer reading with a miner's headlamp on, to wearing boxers on his head, or spontaneously going jogging with him in a linen suit. 'One of the great joys of my life is, as I turned around to look back at him, I saw him jogging back in my direction in this linen suit,' Forte wrote. 'That was him – just full of surprises. Just the most unique person I've ever met.' They also connected on various television shows, including 'The Amazing Race.' At one point, Kilmer came home to find Forte watching it and dismissed the reality competition show as useless fodder that's 'going to rot your mind.' Forte succeeded in convincing Kilmer to try watching it, and soon he was hooked. 'Then, at a certain point, he said, 'Will, you and I have to go do 'The Amazing Race.' We have to. Let's do 'The Amazing Race.'' I'm like, 'I am so fully in.'' He continued to write that they even called their respective agents about getting on the show, but they put the kibosh on it. 'That is, maybe to this day, the biggest regret of my whole career – that I never did 'The Amazing Race' with Val. I think we would've gotten out very quickly, but it just would've been the experience of a lifetime.'
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Will Forte Pledges to Climb Mount Everest Over 'Coyote Vs. Acme' Rescue
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors You're going to be hard-pressed to find someone happier about Ketchup entertainment saving "Coyote vs. Acme" than "MacGruber" star Will Forte. Forte was at the premiere of his new show "The Four Seasons" when he told The Hollywood Reporter how happy he was people would actually get a chance to see the movie, and the lengths he'd go to in order to promote it. Read More: 'Alien' Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best "I never thought it would happen so it just came out of nowhere and I'm so thrilled," Forte said. "Thank you Ketchup Entertainment, I'm so excited for people to see this movie. I'm gonna promote the crap out of it, just tell me what you want me to do and I'll go, I'll do whatever — go to the top of Mount Everest, I'm there." Will Forte attends premiere for Netflix's "The Four Seasons" at Directors Guild of America on April 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Will Forte attends premiere for Netflix's "The Four Seasons" at Directors Guild of America on April 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Unique Nicole/WireImage It's not surprising Forte's jokingly pledging to climb mountains over the promotion considering the strong words he used back when it looked like "Coyote vs. Acme" would survive as nothing but a Hollywood footnote. At the time, he told MovieWeb, "My thoughts were that it's f---ing bulls--t. It is such a delightful movie. It deserves so much better than what it got. I don't know, I can't tell you possibly why the decision was made to not release it, but it makes my blood boil." In 2022, Warner Bros. chose to shelve "Coyote vs. Acme" and included it as part of a $115 million impairment charge, but apparently behind the scenes the studio was looking to sell the film to any interested parties. This past March, Ketchup Entertainment, the same studio who took "The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" off Warner Bros. hands did the same with "Coyote vs. Acme", negotiating global distribution rights for the feature. "We're thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide," Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment said in a statement. "'Coyote vs. Acme' is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation. We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike." "Coyote vs. Acme" is directed by Dave Green. The film stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, Tone Bell, and Martha Kelly. There is no firm release date yet for the film, but it's expected to bow in the summer of 2026. More Movies: George Lucas Finally Explains Why Yoda Speaks Backwards Predator and Humans Team Up in 'Predator: Badlands' First Look Trailer
Metro
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Comedian faked his own death in a ‘horrible' prank on heartbroken mum
Will Forte has opened up about the moment he faked his own death as part of a prank on his unsuspecting mother. The actor and comedian is most known for his hilarious efforts on Saturday Night Live, as well as stints in MacGruber, The Cleveland Show, 30 Rock and Amy Schumer's Netflix flick, Kinda Pregnant. In an appearance on Hot Ones, the 54-year-old looked back on his career so far, while reflecting on a 'horrible' joke he played on his mom, and how it actually taught him a huge lesson about comedy. When host Sean Evans questioned him on the best prank he had ever played on his parents, he suggested the anecdote could be cut from the final episode as it was an 'awful' story. 'I have an awful one. Ugh. I'm not even going to tell it,' Will replied, as the presenter urged him to reconsider. 'It's awful. It's horrible. You'll see why. Please feel free to cut this out. 'I once – It's really bad! – I saw my mom driving in the neighborhood and I was like, 'Oh, this'll be funny.' I wrote on a piece of paper, 'I'm so sorry, Mom.' And then left that at the front door and then laid down on her bathroom floor as if I was no longer alive. 'Hearing her scream, it was the worst! It was the worst thing. I immediately popped up – 'Mom I'm kidding!'' Despite the 'joke' completely falling apart immediately, Will conceded: 'It was a good lesson, though. It did teach you, 'Not everything is funny. There are things that hurt people.' 'I certainly look back at my own work and there are regrets I have, but I don't love comedy that hurts people or makes fun of people.' Another lesson the Win or Lose star learned the hard way was to always wash your hands after eating spicy food – something we're hoping he remembered after his stint in the Hot Ones hot seat. Sharing a funny story with Sean, and viewers watching on from home, he recalled the moment his penis turned into a 'f**king volcano' after eating spicy food at a hospital event. It is well known that you should never touch your eyes after eating spicy snacks, but Will unfortunately realized too late that the rule should also extend to other body parts… More Trending 'At the Big Slick in Kansas City, it's a charity show you [Sean] know, which benefits Children's Mercy Hospital. You come out sometimes and you will do a version of the show [Hot Ones],' the Four Seasons favorite continued. 'One year I was a part of it. I ate this final wing, then I went to the restroom, and I had not washed my hands. 'About three minutes later, my penis was like a f**king volcano. It was on fire.' View More » 'I learned a lesson,' he added. 'I learned that eye lesson but it's also a penis lesson.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 7 most devastating TV deaths of all time that fans still can't handle MORE: Bella Ramsey reveals their one regret after coming out as non-binary MORE: The X-Files fans convinced TV reboot 'could fix show's biggest mistake'
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Forte Says Not Competing Alongside Val Kilmer In ‘The Amazing Race' Is His Career's 'Biggest Regret'
After Will Forte and Val Kilmer co-starred in MacGruber, the film adaptation of a recurring Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing high-intensity spy dramas, the two became close friends and even shared an apartment for a few months. In a heartwarming essay published in Vulture, the SNL alum reflected warmly on their relationship and what he called the 'biggest regret' of his professional life. Forte initially characterized himself as a 'huge fan' of the Top Gun actor's, saying that the idea of casting him in the eventual role of the villainous Dieter Von Cunth was originally a long shot. When he eventually signed on, Forte and his co-star became fast friends, paving the way for them to become roommates for three months after Kilmer was looking to move out of his Malibu home. More from Deadline Val Kilmer Was "The Coolest Cat," Remembers His 'Top Gun' Wingman Barry Tubb Tom Cruise Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer, Asks CinemaCon For Moment Of Silence TV Writer Matt Corman Remembers Funny Side Of Former Boss Val Kilmer During 'Heat' & 'The Island Of Dr. Moreau' Shoots While they lived together, Forte would typically watch The Amazing Race, the popular CBS reality show in which pairs traverse the world to complete various tasks and challenges in the quest to win $1 million. Initially, Kilmer dismissed the series as 'garbage' before getting 'really into it.' 'Then, at a certain point, he said, 'Will, you and I have to go do The Amazing Race. We have to. Let's do The Amazing Race.' I'm like, 'I am so fully in.' We got really excited about it, and then we called our respective agents and managers, and they were like, 'There's no way you guys are doing that.' That is, maybe to this day, the biggest regret of my whole career — that I never did The Amazing Race with Val. I think we would've gotten out very quickly, but it just would've been the experience of a lifetime,' the comedian wrote. In closing his essay, Forte added, 'I wish I had more time to remember the old stories. There are so many memories I'm leaving out … Somehow, we lucked into getting him to do MacGruber, but I didn't know if I was going to get that lucky to get to work with him again. I settled for being his roommate.' The Juilliard-trained Kilmer, beloved for his versatility as both a comedic and dramatic performer, as well as his genuine personality, died earlier this week at the age of 65 of pneumonia. Kilmer had previously been diagnosed with throat cancer, which permanently altered his voice, but later recovered. He was known for his leading turns in films like The Doors, The Saint, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Batman Forever, Tombstone, Thunderheart, Willow and his last credit, Top Gun: Maverick. Best of Deadline '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 So Far Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far
