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I’ve listened to many podcasts during the long upstate winter and one of my favorites has been Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This. It’s billed as a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. I enjoy it because Longworth spins great yarns, with vivid insights, about Hollywood stars and their careers.

But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.

It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...

I’ve listened to many podcasts during the long upstate winter and one of my favorites has been Karina Longworth’s You Must Remember This. It’s billed as a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. I enjoy it because Longworth spins great yarns, with vivid insights, about Hollywood stars and their careers.

But I think there’s more to why it’s popular and why I enjoy it so much. I’m starting to realize that the inevitable ups and downs of yesteryear’s Hollywood Stars are analogous to the rollercoaster rides that categorize so many of today’s careers.

It’s astounding to hear about how a legendary star’s career might have floundered at one point, only to do a complete 360 as he or she gets cast in a successful blockbuster movie. Thundering successes and crushing failures become the...

Now this is the Ron Burgundy way. It turns out that Paul Rudd didn't even know he was going to be reprising his role as Brian Fantana until the rest of the world did too! During a recent interview with Digital Spy, the actor revealed that he had to watch Conan O'Brien in order to hear the news. 

"When it was announced, we didn't even really know," he said. "Will Ferrell was on a talk show as Ron Burgundy, and I just remember the day before, I got the message: 'You gotta watch Conan tomorrow night.' That was how I found out." Adding, "A week later we all got together to shoot a teaser trailer for it and it was surreal getting back into the costume and seeing each other. It was really exciting." What's also interesting is that the script wasn't even written when the sequel announcement was made.

Now this is the Ron Burgundy way. It turns out that Paul Rudd didn't even know he was going to be reprising his role as Brian Fantana until the rest of the world did too! During a recent interview with Digital Spy, the actor revealed that he had to watch Conan O'Brien in order to hear the news. 

"When it was announced, we didn't even really know," he said. "Will Ferrell was on a talk show as Ron Burgundy, and I just remember the day before, I got the message: 'You gotta watch Conan tomorrow night.' That was how I found out." Adding, "A week later we all got together to shoot a teaser trailer for it and it was surreal getting back into the costume and seeing each other. It was really exciting." What's also interesting is that the script wasn't even written when the sequel announcement was made.

Paul Rudd may have been one of the key stars in "Anchorman," but he had to wait to hear the news of "Anchorman 2" just like the rest of us.

"When it was announced, we didn't even really know," Rudd said in an interview with Digital Spy (shown above). "Will Ferrell was on a talk show as Ron Burgundy, and I just remember the day before, I got the message: 'You gotta watch Conan tomorrow night.' That was how I found out."

Ferrell surprised viewers in March of 2012 when he appeared on Conan O'Brien's talk show as his "Anchorman" character Ron Burgundy. Ferrell played a little jazz flute before announcing, "As of oh-nine-hundred hours Mountain Time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel for 'Anchorman.' It is official: There will be a sequel to 'Anchorman.'"

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By Hannah Soo Park

Breaking: Channel 4 News (aka Ron Burgundy and co.) is coming back to the news desk—and this time, it's officially official.

After a grueling, months-long "will they?" or "won't they?" wait, we have total confirmation from Paramount Pictures (via ComingSoon) that the long-awaited sequel "Anchorman: The Legend Continues" will open in theaters exactly one year from today on December 20, 2013.

So now that we've gotten the alarming, groundbreaking, kind-of-a-big-deal bit of news off of our chests, let's talk about the returning key players. We already know that Will Ferrell's Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy is returning to his anchor chair, and that he'll be joined by the original Action4News team comprised of Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Champ Kind (David Koechner) and Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd). The biggest casting surprise, however, is that of fellow SNL alum Kristen Wiig, who was recently rumored to have signed on as Carrel's love interest.

"Based on true events..." "Inspired by a true story..." However you phrase it, one key word always manages to make horror more horrific: true. Sit back and relax as we take a look at some movies based upon the strange, bizarre, and weird.

Sure, much horror carrying the "true story" tag is only loosely based on actual events. Just think of how many extremely different envisionings of the Ed Gein story there are. Everything from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs and hundreds in-between trace their roots to that twisted Wisconsin deviant. But there's just something about knowing even a modicum of the heinous tale unfolding on the screen before your eyes is true that makes it that much more chilling.

Now, say your film is not only based on a true story, but one which involves supernatural, unexplainable events. Now you're really onto something.

Will Ferrell is back to star in the sequel to 2004's comedy hit, in addition to the original director, writer and most of the cast

Crack open the Sex Panther and stay classy, people: Ron Burgundy is back. The bumbling newscaster star of 2004's Anchorman is to return for a sequel. The news was broken by Deadline this week, then confirmed by Will Ferrell, who plays Burgundy, on a surprise appearance on Conan O'Brien's chat show.

After treating the audience to a little light jazz flute and advising O'Brien to have plastic surgery ("You look like someone put a bright-red fright wig on a skeleton and chucked it out of a helicopter"), Ferrell's Burgundy revealed he had a special announcement.

"I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas," said Burgundy. "To our friends in Spain, Turkey and the UK – including England – that as of 09:00 mountain time,...

Do you smell the 'Sex Panther' in the air? It can only mean one thing... We hope you've been staying classy, HollywoodLifers! Will Ferrell, dressed as his Anchorman alter ego Ron Burgundy, paid a visit to Conan on March 28 to announce some breaking news -- and no, it wasn't "cannonball." Ron, and the entire Channel 4 News Team, will return to theaters for an Anchorman sequel! "I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey and the UK -- including England -- that as of 09:00 mountain time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman," he announced. "It is official, there will be a sequel to Anchorman!" Watch Will's -- I mean Ron's -- big announcement below:...

Ron Burgundy is Back! And he’s still an impressive flautist! What can we say, this man just makes us dig him so much. Another reason why would be because of his latest announcement! Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is coming back for round two! The legend lives on! Oh come on, you know why we’re so excited. We know you remember this guy! How could you not?

Will Ferrell appeared in character on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show to tell us this groundbreaking bit of information. He confirmed a sequel saying, “I actually have an announcement. I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas. To our friends in Spain, Turkey and the U.K, including England, that as of 0900 mountain time Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman. There will be a sequel to Anchorman!

"Anchorman" Ron Burgundy wants to tell you to stay classy... once again.

Appearing in character in Burgundy's trademark blazer and mustache, funnyman Will Ferrell told host Conan O'Brien on Wednesday that he will reprise his role as the smooth-talking San Diego newsman in a long-awaited follow-up to 2004's "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

Ferrell as Burgundy explained, "I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey and the U.

Ferrell makes official announcement in costume as newsman Ron Burgundy on Conan O'Brien.

By Gil Kaufman

Will Ferrell in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"

Photo: DreamWorks

It's time to get classy again, San Diego. Will Ferrell confirmed on Wednesday night that the long-awaited sequel to his 2004 comedy, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," is a go.

Ferrell, appearing as leisure-suit wearing newsman Ron Burgundy, broke the news while making a surprise appearance on the "Conan" show that thrilled the audience. Taking the stage in a, yes, burgundy suit and wide, striped tie, Ferrell/Burgundy, ripped off a wicked flute solo, then explained to host Conan O'Brien, "I like to keep my chops up, jam with the cats here ... smoke a little tea afterwards, see if a little backstage Judy ends up on my lap."

After complimenting the host on his broadcasting skills, Burgundy shared one small criticism with O'Brien.

Ferrell makes official announcement in costume as newsman Ron Burgundy on Conan O'Brien.

By Gil Kaufman

Will Ferrell in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"

Photo: DreamWorks

It's time to get classy again, San Diego. Will Ferrell confirmed on Wednesday night that the long-awaited sequel to his 2004 comedy, "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," is a go.

Ferrell, appearing as leisure-suit wearing newsman Ron Burgundy, broke the news while making a surprise appearance on the "Conan" show that thrilled the audience. Taking the stage in a, yes, burgundy suit and wide, striped tie, Ferrell/Burgundy, ripped off a wicked flute solo, then explained to host Conan O'Brien, "I like to keep my chops up, jam with the cats here ... smoke a little tea afterwards, see if a little backstage Judy ends up on my lap."

After complimenting the host on his broadcasting skills, Burgundy shared one small criticism with O'Brien.

After years of will they won’t they back and forth, Paramount Pictures have Finally confirmed that a sequel to 2004′s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is in the works.

The announcement was made on the Conan O’Brien show by Will Ferrell, who entered the stage in the guise of Ron Burgundy playing jazz flute and announced that Paramount Pictures have confirmed the long awaited sequel after years of development hell.

Ferrel, (Ron) said:

I wanna announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey, and the UK including England. That as of 09:00 mountain time Paramount Pictures and myself Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman.

It is official, there will be a sequel to Anchorman.

Despite the original making $90 million at the worldwide box office, Paramount have been unwilling to sanction a sequel to the...

Will Ferrell has delighted Anchorman fans by confirming his comedy creation Ron Burgundy will be back for a second movie outing.

A follow-up to 2004 cult comedy Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy, which starred Ferrell as an obnoxious 1970s newsman, has long been mooted, but Ferrell has now revealed he is working on a sequel.

The actor appeared in character as Burgundy during an appearance on Conan O'Brien's America TV talk show on Wednesday to announce the news to fans.

He said, "As of 09:00 Mountain Time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman. It is official! There will be a sequel to Anchorman. There will be a sequel.”

It is not yet known if Ferrell's co-stars Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Christina Applegate will be returning in the new film.

On Wednesday evening, Will Ferrell stopped by Conan O'Brien's talk show in character as Ron Burgundy to make an important announcement: Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a sequel to the hugely popular 2004 comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy."

After playing some jazz flute and poking fun at Conan, Ferrell made his official announcement. "As of oh-nine-hundred hours Mountain Time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel for 'Anchorman.' It is official: There will be a sequel to 'Anchorman.'"

He then played more jazz flute and disappeared into the curtains.

A sequel for "Anchorman" has long been in the works, but had previously failed to come to fruition. Originally, Ferrell and director Adam McKay intended for a sequel to to originate as a Broadway show before coming to the big screen. However, the planned film, which was to take place in outer space,...

Ron: I’m not a baby, I am a man. I am an anchorman.

Veronica: You are not a man. You are a big fat joke.

Get ready for more Ron Burgundy goodness. Funnyman Will Ferrell announced tonight the return of San Diego’s favorite Anchorman on Conan O’Brien. Paramount Pictures’ sequel to 2004′s hit Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy is a go.

.As of 0:900 Mountain Time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman,. he said. .It is official! There will be a sequel to Anchorman. There will be a sequel..

So raise your glasses – more Scotchy, scotch, scotch all around.

Follow Ron Burgundy on Twitter: @RonBurgundy...

Ron Burgundy and his mustache traveled all the way from the 1970s to do three things tonight:

1.) Play some kick-ass jazz flute on TBS’s Conan.

2.) Tell Conan O’Brien he looks like he’s dying.

3.) Announce that his 2004 movie, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, is now getting a sequel.

Updated: EW found out just who will be back for the sequel, and when it will get underway.

Clad in his character’s signature wine-colored suit, Will Ferrell appears on tonight’s show and early footage has already leaked out. He made some crude sexual comparisons between his flute...

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy is to be followed up with a sequel, it has been confirmed. Casa Di Me Padre star Will Ferrell will return as news anchor Ron Burgundy in the follow-up to the newsroom comedy set in the 1970s. Ferrell revealed the news when he pre-recorded an appearance in character as Burgundy for Wednesday night's Conan O'Brien show. "I actually have an announcement. I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to our friends in Spain, Turkey and the UK - including England - that as of 0900 Mountain Time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Aaron Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to Anchorman," he confirmed. "It is official! There will be a sequel to Anchorman. There will be a sequel." Ferrell also played jazz flute with the house band and teased O'Brien about his (more)...

Will Ferrell donned his Ron Burgundy persona on Wednesday night, hitting the set of "Conan" to reveal an "Anchorman" sequel is on the way.

Playing a flute and dressed in his classic cardinal "Anchorman" jacket, Will walked on stage to loud cheers from the studio audience, before revealing the news.

"I want to announce this to everyone here in the Americas, to my friends in Spain, Turkey and the UK, including England, that as of 0900 Mountain time, Paramount Pictures and myself, Ronald Joseph Burgundy, have come to terms on a sequel to 'Anchor Man,'" he said.

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