Derek and Hansel are lured into modelling again, in Rome, where they find themselves the target of a sinister conspiracy. He also starred in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and Paul Blart: Mall Cop . Well, watching Zoolander probably isn't going to give you any accurate representation of what being a male model is really like but it's definitely a hilarious spoof on modeling and fashion industry. Aside from Kevin James, Leah Remini was the only cast member to appear in all 206 episodes of King of Queens, where she played James' on-screen wife Carrie Heffernan. Even though the humor can be repetitive at times, it still managed to be funny for the most part throughout the movie. Extended scene of Matilda interviewing Derek: his support crew give her a look when she suggests that his "Ferrari," "Blue Steel," and "Le Tigre" looks are all identical, then he rolls his eyes when she says she works for Time magazine. Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. Rated PG-13 on appeal for sexual content and drug references, SAG-AFTRA Board Moves to Expel Donald Trump, Title Role Performances — Last Name Titles, The IMDb Phonetic Alphabet of Movie Titles. It’s worse than you’re thinking. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. View production, box office, & company info. Zoolander definitely achieves what it sets out to do and doesn't try to take itself seriously at all. Here are some well-known faces from Sundance over the years, as they brought their early movies to the festival. By Larry Bartleet. Although the plot is far-fetched it never tries to be taken any more seriously than a comic book. His friends disappear, his father is disappointed in him, and he feels that he's not good as a model anymore. Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater. It was co-written by Drake Sather and Josh Hamburg. | Kevin James plays Steve Downing, the lead police officer in Salem that has a history of not taking Hubie seriously. Actor Jerry Stiller, known for roles in "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens" and father to Ben Stiller, has died at 92. Add the first question. There isn't much romance in this film but there is a little between a reporter named Matilda (Christina Applegate) and Zoolander but it's never really explored in the film and most of its referred to with humor. Corner of N. Moore St. & W. Broadway, New York City, New York, USA, Additional celebrity interviews outside the VH1 Fashion Awards of, Extended walk-off footage of Derek and Hansel doing, Extended coal mine sequence starts with the Zoolander men sitting in the mine shaft elevator turning on their helmets; later Derek talks to a miner who can't breathe down in the mine, Extended sequence of Derek walk home from the Fashion Awards: the car that splashes him in the face a limo full of supermodels who invite Derek to a sex party--he declines; he goes to a nightclub where he fights his way past six bouncers through increasingly-smaller VIP rooms to tell off Hansel--who's talking with a sycophantic. — Derek Zoolander, Zoolander Tagged: Hansel and Gretel , play on words , Sassy “ Larry Zoolander: I just thank the Lord she didn't live to see her son as a mermaid. | I recommend you completely disregard Stiller's previous comedies Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, and Along Came Polly when approaching this film as it strays from his usual `boyfriend with bad luck who gets into hilariously embarrassing situations' style comedy. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team. Release Dates Larry Zoolander. Derek is famous for his trademark facial expression, “Blue Steel.” Derek used to be one of the best models in the world, but his star is falling thanks to his modeling rival, Hansel, who is played by Owen Wilson. His role this film shows character diversity in Stiller not seen in his past films and it works.The sheer stupidity of the main characters Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and rival male model Hansel (Owen Wilson) are the primary sources of the genuine laughs found in Zoolander. Written by Garry Emmanuel Shandling (November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. Directed by Ben Stiller. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are compliment each others roles very well and are extremely funny together.Bottom Line- 7.5 out of 10: Better than `fair' but not great, lots of laughs to be had but it relies on the same `stupid' humor the entire movie. Ben Stiller is Derek Zoolander, not too bright, three-time top male model; he loses the title to Hansel, played by the dangerously handsome Owen Wilson. Zoolander, writer/director/actor Ben Stiller’s latest comedy, is a light-hearted, energetic, and outrageous romp through a grossly exaggerated representation of the fashion world. The Prime Minister harms Mugatu's clothing factories (run by children) by imposing child labor laws, angering Mugatu and other fashion designers. But when evil fashion guru Mugatu hires Zoolander, he thinks his life has turned back round again, that is until he finds out that Mugatu has actually brainwashed him to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. | Al Pacino does a rap for Dunkin’ Donuts. Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry. He’s back! Let the walk-offs begin. He uses some profanity, makes various references to using drugs, and is also involved in the apparent orgy with Matilda and Zoolander. Zoolander (2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But when evil fashion guru Mugatu hires Zoolander, he thinks his life has turned back round again, that is until he finds out that Mugatu has actually brainwashed him to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. It was written, directed and produced by Ben Stiller, who also plays the eponymous character in the movie, Derek Zoolander. Recently, Remini has unveiled the highly-celebrated documentary about her conflict with the Church of Scientology, called Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.. Which vampire hunter would you trust to keep you alive? With Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell. Cast members recall her taking catnaps, er, dognaps throughout the scenes, often opting to clock out right on an actor's lap. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, chief hair stylist: Los Angeles (as Candy Neal), unit production manager (as Celia Costas), second second assistant director: Los Angeles, second second assistant director (as Kathryn Shertzer), first assistant director (as Michael Steele), additional second assistant director (uncredited), property master: Los Angeles (as Peter Clarke), assistant property master (as Russell Griffon), paint supervisor: Los Angeles (as Kirk Hansen), assistant art director (as Darrell Keister), assistant property master (as John B. McDonnell), production designer: VH1 Fashion Awards (as Keith Ian Raywood), on-set dresser: Los Angeles (as Harlan C. Spatz), assistant art director (as Mario R. Ventinilla), construction coordinator: Los Angeles (as Michael Villarino), assistant property master: Los Angeles (as Tim Wetzel), art director: Los Angeles (as Christian 'Pipo' Wintter), construction staff coordinator (uncredited), construction shop production assistant (uncredited), art department production assistant (uncredited), assistant sound editor (as Barbara Way Delpuech), sound utility: Los Angeles (as Kevin Patterson), supervising foley editor (as Thomas Small), production sound mixer: additional photography (uncredited), on-set technician: Steve Johnson's XFX (uncredited), animatronic arm technician: David Duchovny, Steve Johnson's XFX (uncredited), mold department: Steve Johnson's XFX (uncredited), senior digital artist: Pacific Vision Productions, visual effects sequence supervisor: Digiscope, graphic design: Pacific Vision Productions, digital artist: Pacific Vision Productions, visual effects supervisor: Pacific Vision Productions, texture painter: Pacific Vision Productions, visual effects producer: Digiscope (as Mary Stuart-Welch), visual effects assistant editor (uncredited), visual effects production assistant (uncredited), imaging supervisor: Digiscope (uncredited), systems administrator: Digiscope (uncredited), assistant visual effects editor (uncredited), visual effects production executive (uncredited), stunt double: Alexander Skarsgård (as Donald J. Hewitt), assistant chief lighting technician: Los Angeles, first company rigging grip (as James M. Boniece), assistant chief lighting technician (as Thomas W. Dolan), first assistant camera: "b" camera, Los Angeles, second rigging electrician (as Greg Farrell), second company grip: Los Angeles (as Alexander 'Pie' Griffiths), camera operator: "b" camera, Los Angeles / steadicam operator: Los Angeles, chief rigging electrician: Los Angeles (as Ted Kredo), first assistant camera (as Robert Mancuso), grip: Los Angeles (as Anthony F. Mazzuchi), second assistant camera: "b" camera, Los Angeles, aerial director of photography / camera operator: Wescam camera, steadicam operator: additional camera (uncredited), aerial director of photography: SpaceCam (uncredited), extras casting: Los Angeles (as Sandi Alessi), costumer: Los Angeles (as Sandra L. Collier), costume supervisor: additional photography / costumer: Los Angeles, additional conductor / additional orchestrator / composer: additional music, additional conductor / additional orchestrator, transportation coordinator: Los Angeles (as Mike Merrick), transportation captain (as James P. Whalen), fashion stills: Derek and Hansel (as Frank Ockenfels), fashion stills producer (as Gabé Doppelt), construction auditor: Los Angeles (as Toni Proscia), production auditor (as Ramona Diaz-Sanchez), assistant production coordinator: Los Angeles, editor/designer: main title sequence (uncredited), assistant: Mr. Stiller, Los Angeles (uncredited), assistant production office coordinator (uncredited), production assistant: Los Angeles (uncredited), assistant accountant: post-production and re-shoots (uncredited). Permalink: At the Derek Zoolander Center … Official Sites Jon Voight – Larry Zoolander; Judah Friedlander – Scrappy Zoolander; Nathan Lee Graham – Todd; Alexandre Manning – Brint; Asio Highsmith – Rufus; Alexander Skarsgård – Meekus; Andy Dick – Olga the Masseuse; Nora Dunn – British Designer; Jennifer Coolidge – American Designer; Vince Vaughn – Luke Zoolander I never thought I'd be interested in seeing something about a male model (because I have no interest on the subject) but modeling is just what it makes fun of. This was a movie that caught me by surprise, I didn't think I'd like it and thought of myself as being `dragged' to see it but was very happy with after watching. Jon Voight - "Larry Zoolander" Since playing Derek's coal miner dad, Voight has put in spellbinding performances as the pontiff in "Pope John Paul II" and an American antagonist in "24". Permalink: Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence ... Added: August 29, 2006; Damnit Derek, I'm a coal miner, not a professional film or television actor. Ben Stiller plays Derek Zoolander, an appallingly vacuous male model who routinely wins the Male Model of the Year contest. Jacobim Mugatu (formerly known as Jacob Moogbern) is the main antagonist of Zoolander and its sequel Zoolander 2. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test. Derek Zoolander, the hapless male model played by Ben Stiller, is the star of Zoolander and its sequel, Zoolander 2. His friends disappear, his father is disappointed in him, and he feels that he's not good as a model anymore. With the 1970s behind them, San Diego's top-rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm. Zoolander Title: Company Credits Derek Zoolander has been the dominant male model in the industry for three years thanks to his patented "look," Blue Steel. Set in modern day New York City, the plot revolves around a sinister fashion designer named Mugatu (Will Ferrell) and his plot to brainwash male model Derek Zoolander to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. At the Derek Zoolander Center For Children Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too, we teach you that there's more to life than being really, really good looking. However, groovy newcomer Hansel (Owen Wilson) - replete with skateboard, blonde locks and hippy-drippy philosophy - wrests the title from the king of the catwalk. In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Can Zoolander and his new friends find out how to prevent the incident before it's too late? OWEN WILSON plays a rookie model who's taken the industry by storm. Derek Zoolander, and femme fatale Penélope Cruz lead a gang of fashion and Hollywood royalty in a (very) long-awaited sequel. Ever wondered what it was like to be a male model? “The Party” (season one, episode 10): Considered one of the best episodes of The Larry Sanders Show, “The Party” is … Zoolander is struck with disbelief and it makes for a truly funny scene. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. WILL FERRELL plays a flamboyant and evil fashion designer who sets up Zoolander to assassinate the Malaysian Prime Minister. I consider it a solid comedy worth renting for those seeking laughter. Despite the loss, his agent Maury Ballstein wants him to become a model for a new Mugatu campaign, "Derelicte." Zoolander Quotes. As much as The Larry Sanders Show drew laughs from its smart dialogue and great characters, “Spiders” proves the show could do physical comedy too. The film was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures and distributed through Paramount Pictures. ... who plays male model Hansel McDonald - went for a more daring look in a garish yellow jacket. Picture Zoolander as a feature-length Saturday Night Live skit and you should know what kind of humor to expect.As I said before to enjoy this movie you can't take it seriously because you will take it as it was not intended. The IMDb editors have selected the films they're most excited to see in 2021. Leah Remini. John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. A mental state that he shares with most of the other models in this movie. Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander; Owen Wilson as Hansel McDonald; Christine Taylor as Matilda Jeffries; Will Ferrell as Jacobim Mugatu; Milla Jovovich as Katinka Ingabogovinanana; Jerry Stiller as Maury Ballstein; David Duchovny as J.P. Prewett; Jon Voight as Larry Zoolander; Vince Vaughn as Luke Zoolander; Judah Friedlander as Scrappy Zoolander; Alexander Skarsgård as Meekus Derek Zoolander. (2001). Zoolander proceeds to give his cocky award speech when he the host taps his shoulder and points to Hansel standing behind him. Zoolander was released 15 years ago today (September 28). Stiller plays Ted in this rom-com that follows the story of four men who are in love with Mary (Cameron Diaz). At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Derek Zoolander is VH1's three time male model of the year, but when Hansel wins the award instead, Zoolander's world becomes upside down. Zoolander 2 is one of the most hyped about sequels of the year. Male nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare. 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