In true holiday spirit, the comedian dressed as Buddy the Elf, revisiting his iconic role ... syrup for beer and candy canes for a cigarette, drawing laughs from spectators. Will Ferrell’s ...

"Elf" became a modern holiday classic almost instantly after it premiered in 2003. But almost 20 years later, it still baffles me how offensive it is to cognitively disabled adults. It stars Will ...

But who nearly became Buddy Hobbs? And would Elf still be the same holiday gem ... he hadn’t proven himself as a box-office draw. Leading a significant holiday film was a bold bet.