MacGruber to be released on DVD and Blu-ray September 7

The SNL movie MacGruber starring Will Forte and Kristen Wiig will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 7, Universal has announced. The release is being dubbed The Unrated Ultimate Tool Edition so its likely going to include the unrated version of the movie as well as the theatrical version. 
I'll post pre-order info as well as bonus materials info once it becomes available. 

John Solomon Podcast

SNL & MacGruber writer John Solomon was a guest on this week's Movie B.S. podcast. He talks about writing for SNL and about MacGruber's disappointing box office returns. You can download the podcast here -
http://moviebs.pdx.fm/

MacGruber debuts at #6

So I guess Universal's "genius" plan to bump MacGruber's release date into the height of summer movie mania backfired as MacGruber debuted at #6 at the box office grossing just $4.1 million. I'm just going to post what I wrote when Universal announced its plan to postpone MacGruber's release date -

In a seemingly overwhelming vote of confidence in MacGruber, Universal Pictures has opted to push back MacGruber’s release date from April 23 to May 21, so as it can go up against Shrek Forever After. Y’know Shrek, that massively successful movie franchise that has a pretty good record of earning bucketloads of money? Yeah. Universal thought it’d be wise to put MacGruber i.e a movie based on an SNL sketch, which historically have not done well box-office wise, against that.

Now look, I don’t doubt that MacGruber is probably better than the likes of It’s Pat or The Ladies Man, but really Universal? You think that a movie based on a cult sketch stands a chance against Shrek? I get that they have different audiences, but you’re looking at going 2 weeks after Iron Man 2(i.e. sequel to the movie that made $320 million domestic), and 1 week before Prince Of Persia/Sex and The City 2, at which point MacGruber is doomed to get swallowed up by the incoming tide of competition. It’s like you want it to fail.

As Cinema Blend puts it, counter-programming almost never works, and I don’t envision MacGruber being as successful as The Hangover, no matter what ill thought-out strategy you apply, Universal.

Right now, all I have to say is - Oi.

I don't understand how I, a 17 year old girl, could see this coming when highly paid Universal executives couldn't. Do you know what new release MacGruber would have been up against had it been released in April as originally planned? THE LOSERS - y'know that film that flopped. MacGruber most certainly would have opened top 3 that weekend and grossed more than $4 million. 
Note to everyone that hasn't seen MacGruber - go! 

Kristen Wiig Q&A with Vanity Fair

Kristen Wiig Q&A with Vanity Fair!


Sample answer where Kristen discusses Will Forte -

So you’re claiming that he exaggerated the extent of his public nudity?

Well, he was definitely nude. And don’t let him kid you, he’s like that on Saturday Night Live too. It could be the middle of winter in New York, it doesn’t matter. He’ll be naked. (Laughs.) He’s one of the most free-spirited, wonderfully joyful people I’ve ever met in my life. And I think that really comes across, even when he’s playing an asshole like MacGruber. He’s a lovable asshole.

MacGruber Released Today!

Yes, the day has finally arrived. MacGruber hits theatres today! Do your funny bone a solid and go see it! And after you see it, tell me what you thought of it in the comments! Anybody who saw an advanced screening - leave a comment too!

I'm going to have to wait for a copy to show up online. Oh, the inconvenience of living in Ireland. Anyhows, enjoy it! By all accounts, it's all kinds of funny!

Will Forte on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

For those of you who missed Will Forte on last night's LNWJF, I've embedded the three parts of the interview after the jump -

Interview with MacGruber cast

http://www.makingof.com/posts/watch/1796/kristin-wiig-and-ryan-phillippe-for-macgruber
  http://www.makingof.com/posts/watch/1800/makingof-interview-with-jorma-taccone-and-will-forte

These are interviews with Kristen Wiig & Ryan Philippe and Jorma Taccone & Will Forte of MacGruber e-mailed to me courtesy of Greg at Making Of.com. Enjoy, guys! And thanks, Greg! 

If you guys want to e-mail any content to me, my e-mail is amyfairycakes@gmail.com 

MacGruber Premiere (PHOTOS)

The MacGruber premiere took place in NYC last night and many of the SNL cast were out to support the SNL movie. Photos after the jump -

Jorma Taccone & Will Forte Q&A

Here's a Q&A with Jorma Taccone and Will Forte from ComingSoon.net. Among things that are discussed are the genesis of MacGruber, the shooting time, inspirations and the craziness of shooting pieces for SNL. Check it out!

Kristen Wiig and Will Forte on Today Show (VIDEO)

Kristen Wiig and Will Forte appeared on the Today Show today promoting MacGruber to the masses. Over the course of the three-minute segment, Kristen came face-to-face with Kathie Lee Gifford and revealed that the whole cast would be back next season!
Check it out -

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NY Times article on MacGruber

Check out this NY Times article in which the conception of MacGruber is discussed and Jorma Taccone, Will Forte and John Solomon are interviewed about the overall tone of the movie.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/movies/16macgruber.html

Who Wants MacGruber ringtones?

Check this out to get free MacGruber ringtones sent to your phone!
http://www.macgruberfilm.com/ringtones/

MacGruber Soundtrack

Follow this link here -
http://stereogum.com/357231/kristen-wiig-champion-feat-lightspeed-champion-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/
To listen to Kristen Wiig's song Champion which is set to be featured on the MacGruber soundtrack. She sounds terrific & the song is oddly mesmerising in an 80's sort of way!
The rest of the soundtrack list is as follows -

01 Corbread Compton & The Silverlake Choir – “MacGruber’s Theme”

02 The Black Keys – “Heavy Soul”

03 Toto – “Rosanna”

04 Gerry Rafferty – “Baker Street”

05 The Hives – “Tick Tick Boom”

06 Emerson, Lake & Powell – “Touch N’ Go”

07 Eddie Money – “Take Me Home Tonight”

08 Quarterflash – “Harden My Heart”

09 Kristen Wiig – “A Perfect Number”

10 Mr. Mister – “Broken Wings”

11 Robbie Dupree – “Steal Away”

12 Kristen Wiig (Feat. MacGruber & Lightspeed Champion) – “Rock My Body”

13 Michael Bolton – “Love Is A Wonderful Thing”

14 Matthew Compton – “The MacGruber Suite”

15 Kristen Wiig – “Champion”

Will Forte interview

Check out this great Will Forte interview from Diablo magazine in which he talks about how he made his foray into comedy, the work at SNL & of course MacGruber -http://www.diablomag.com/Diablo-Magazine/April-2010/Will-Power/index.php?cparticle=1&siarticle=0#artanc
Enjoy!

Will Forte & Kristen Wiig Hosting Tonight's WWE RAW

Kristen Wiig, Will Forte & Ryan Phillippe are hosting tonight's WWE RAW, promoting the upcoming MacGruber which stars WWE stars Chris Jericho and Mark Henry. I don't imagine that there are many readers who are fans of both wrestling and SNL, but if you are, tonight's your lucky night! I'll try post pictures tomorrow.

SNL Promo - Ryan Phillipe/Ke$ha

This promo is kind of a showcase for Will Forte.

MacGruber Reviews

So, the general consensus of MacGruber seems to be that it is indeed the funniest SNL film since Wayne's World - that might not seem like high praise given that Ladies Man was the last SNL film to be released, but may I remind you that Wayne's World is hilarious? So if MacGruber is being spoken of in the same sentence as that, it's a really good thing.
Here are a collection of some of the SXSW reviews posted since yesterday -

JoBlo.com - http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=31272
Cinematical - http://www.cinematical.com/2010/03/17/macgruber-review-sxsw/
Film School Rejects - http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/sxsw-review-macgruber.php
HitFix - http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-6-motion-captured/posts/sxsw-macgruber-turns-up-the-silly-on-a-day-of-sxsw-escapism
Hollywood Reporter - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/macgruber-film-review-1004075716.story

Hey guys,
Expect a lot of MacGruber related posts this week. It has its world premiere tomorrow at SXSW at 9.30 pm and on Tuesday the cast & crew will take part in a panel entitled "How to diffuse a bomb and other life lessons from the cast of MACGRUBER". These both mean a hella lot of interviews with Will Forte, Kristen Wiig and most likely Jorma Taccone too.
Just giving a heads up!
-amy

MacGruber Release Date Pushed Back

In a seemingly overwhelming vote of confidence in MacGruber, Universal Pictures has opted to push back MacGruber's release date from April 23 to May 21, so as it can go up against Shrek Forever After. Y'know Shrek, that massively successful movie franchise that has a pretty good record of earning bucketloads of money? Yeah. Universal thought it'd be wise to put MacGruber i.e a movie based on an SNL sketch, which historically have not done well box-office wise, against that.


Now look, I don't doubt that MacGruber is probably better than the likes of It's Pat or The Ladies Man, but really Universal? You think that a movie based on a cult sketch stands a chance against Shrek? I get that they have different audiences, but you're looking at going 2 weeks after Iron Man 2, and 1 week before Prince Of Persia/Sex and The City 2, at which point MacGruber is doomed to get swallowed up by the incoming tide of competition. It's like you want it to fail.

As Cinema Blend puts it, counter-programming almost never works, and I don't envision MacGruber being as successful as The Hangover, no matter what ill thought-out strategy you apply, Universal.


Right now, all I have to say is - Oi.

MacGruber - Behind The Scenes short

Can't believe that I didn't see this until now, but check out this characteristically odd/wacky short from the MacGruber set courtesy of MacGruber director Jorma Taccone.

SPOILER ALERT - he has a pornstache.