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L.A. Readers! Wanna Help Will Ferrell Break A Guinness World Record?
Beaks here...
To help raise awareness for the November 5th theatrical release of the animated supervillain comedy MEGAMIND, DreamWorks Animation and Will Ferrell have decided to take a crack at the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of superheroes. And if you're going to be in the L.A. area on Saturday October 2nd, they'd love for you to don some spandex, throw on a mask, and join them in making history.
The record attempt will officially take place downtown at L.A. Live at 10 AM, so you should probably plan on arriving a half-hour early or so to stake out a spot amid this odd agglomeration of costumed goofballs. According to the below press release, you'll need to "arrive dressed as an easily recognisable superhero that has appeared in a published book, comic, television program or film." To break the record, Ferrell will need to be surrounded by over 1,501 participants - because, evidently, there was once a Guinness certified gathering of 1,500 superheroes.
For those interested, here are the details...
WHO: Will Ferrell (aka Megamind), DreamWorks Animation and Guinness World Records
WHAT: Join Will Ferrell and 1,500 of his closest costumed superhero friends as they attempt to make heroic history and claim the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of Superheroes. The Mega-event hosted by DreamWorks Animation is open to all caped crusaders wishing to join the fun.
To qualify for the record attempt, all interested participants must arrive dressed as an easily recognisable superhero that has appeared in a published book, comic, television program or film, as stipulated by the record guidelines. The feat will be judged by official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and Spokesperson, Stuart Claxton and will require a minimum of 1,501 superheroes to break the current world record.
The world record attempt will mark the kickoff of MegaMonth, an official month dedicated to Mega-events across the country in celebration of the release of MEGAMIND on November 5th.
WHERE:
LA LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
WHO: Will Ferrell (aka Megamind), DreamWorks Animation and Guinness World Records WHAT: Join Will Ferrell and 1,500 of his closest costumed superhero friends as they attempt to make heroic history and claim the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Gathering of Superheroes. The Mega-event hosted by DreamWorks Animation is open to all caped crusaders wishing to join the fun. To qualify for the record attempt, all interested participants must arrive dressed as an easily recognisable superhero that has appeared in a published book, comic, television program or film, as stipulated by the record guidelines. The feat will be judged by official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and Spokesperson, Stuart Claxton and will require a minimum of 1,501 superheroes to break the current world record. The world record attempt will mark the kickoff of MegaMonth, an official month dedicated to Mega-events across the country in celebration of the release of MEGAMIND on November 5th. WHERE:LA LIVE 800 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015
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And no
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Still no.
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Why not?
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And I promise that I'll never do this again.
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Last time.
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Great Iron Maiden albun
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sex..
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Muahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!
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Sept. 21, 2010, 1:33 p.m. CST
Would you like to be part of a marketing campaign?
by Jehovahs_Witness
To help promote a movie and unwittingly become a pawn for a large corporate movie studio?
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Sept. 21, 2010, 1:43 p.m. CST
HERE'S A RECORD TO BREAK, WILL FERRAL MAKES A FUNNY MOVIE!
by CreationistTechnophobicManiacs
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some good, lots bad.
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Minutes to Midnight, up the irons!
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In this battlefield, no one wins.
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Do you really think he deserves his millions with all the shitty movies he has made?
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no ones going to give two swampy farts about world records in 20 years.
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The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams... rush
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Looks like they are trying to break the record, which was set<P> waaaaaaaaaaaay back<P> about two weeks <P> Due to AICN's lack of Dragon*Con coverage, I'm suprised you didn't hear about it.<P> Or the Star Trek Guiness record attempt.<P> Or the Steampunk Guiness record attempt.
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A Guiness World Record attempt in the service of a movie marketing campaign? That's a new one. Still seven different flavors of lame, though.
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Promotion or not, just a gathering of superheroes sounds fun. I'll be there. Neon green rulz!!!
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Looks like they are trying to break the record, which was set<P> waaaaaaaaaaaay back<P> about two weeks ago at Dragon*Con.<P> Due to AICN's lack of Dragon*Con coverage, I'm surprised you didn't hear about it.<P> Or the Star Trek Guiness record attempt.<P> Or the Steampunk Guiness record attempt. <P> damn lack of edit feature
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The beagle? THE BEAGLE?!?!
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..thats got to stop..annoying & unfunny
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C'mon redrain, you can come up with a better song.
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seeing a little dog leading a charge...
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Sept. 21, 2010, 2:08 p.m. CST
A little dog leading a charge would be funnyer...
by RedLeaderStandingBy
Than any Ferrell movie.
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As the reasons for the carnage cut their meat and lick the gravy We oil the jaws of the war machine and feed it with our babies
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Now we're talking.
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where the hell are you getting a beagle from? not 2 min. to midnight!
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not me !
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Board Walk Empire
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...a ceremonial beagle would be brought from the finest kennel in the land. It would be placed in the center of the battlefield, and would be deathly silent, as if sensing the coming bloodshed. And much like today's mythical groundhog, when they looked to the beagle for the ominous moment and the beginning of war. <p> Didn't you guys go to college?
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i like the cut of your jib, and your taste in music!
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Awesome Reference.Great Maiden Album. Last Great one until Brave New World.
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Sept. 21, 2010, 2:21 p.m. CST
I...a ceremonial beagle would be brought from the finest kennel
by redrain
nice!!! and no i did not.
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Everyone knows that was Wishbone...and he's not a beagle, get your facts straight
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Only evil seems to live forever
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Your Taste seems to be in order too. Somewhere In Time is playing in my computer as I type. Much to the annoyance of my co-workers. Have seen maiden every tour since 86.
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...they used to use a ceremonial toad. But those damn toads wouldn't shut up, and they would be ribbiting before the royal animal handler even had a chance to place it down in the battlefield. As a result, the animal handlers were always the first ones slaughtered, and no one sought out that job anymore. Henceforth, they began using a beagle, noted for its auspicious timing and beautiful yelping.
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i love that dog
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and of course the PMS Avenger (works only a few days a month) ... I wonder if heroes from 'Mystery Men' count
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up the irons!!!
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Realize you are living in the golden years.
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Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010)
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Yeah, Wishbone has more charisma and acting chops than most actors working today, I'm not joking
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People with good taste for music are rare these days.
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May he be the "Last In Line"
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When you know that your time is close at hand. Maybe then you'll begin to understand, Life down here is just a strange illusion.
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Never saw that happen. I think everyone left.
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to get a decent hair cut.
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Sept. 21, 2010, 2:50 p.m. CST
I Got More Laughs Out of "the Beagle Sounds"...
by The Dreaded Rear Admiral
Then I will out of this movie.
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At least for a couple of hours.
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I'm pretty sure you could round up all the homeless people down there and dress them up, and make the count.
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for most string of unfunny movies in a row?
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Did I just hear the Mandrake scream?
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for the most TB posts that contribute absolutely nothing of any redeeming value. Congrats to you, fuckstick.
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Sept. 21, 2010, 3:57 p.m. CST
Throw in a barbecue and a coupIe kegs, they'll all show up.
by TheNorthlander
The mooch factor is pretty high with this crowd.
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Hire extras you assholes. Who the fuck wants to help Will Ferrell who's making millions per shitty movie do *anything* for free?!
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...how about a world record for largest number of costume-wearing dumbfucks sprayed with urine? Start fillin' your Super Soakers, kids!
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Ummm... doesn't this pretty much happen at any given comic con?
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REEEETAAAAARD.
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Thank God it is dead and gone, with only bald, overweight losers in their 40s care to discuss anymore. Good rock n' roll died in the 70s.
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Fuck this in its ass.
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I do like ACDC, though. Mind you I don't own any of their stuff, so that probably doesn't cunt.
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I meant count.
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It shows how far civilisation has slumped. From Beethoven to dumb shit like Cradle of Filth.
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Jesus, A G... how old are you?
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It's a trap
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I would go as Jedi Jar Jar.
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trying to manufacture goodwill as he was voted the most rude celebrity from people who've encountered him on the street?
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Except Rap.
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Iron Maiden was still touring and raking in the cash! I wonder why?
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civilisation? (ya limey bastard)
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A G, i would love to hear what you consider "good" music? rap?, disco? hiphop? let's hear it!!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFHBtu6Nb40
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Because 60's and 70's rock is far superior to anything that came after it. Even the original rock and roll of the 50's was pretty damn awesome...Elvis, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. <p> But not all metal is bad. Iron Maiden's a cool band (great vocalist), as is Megadeth. Early Ozzy with Rhandy Rhoads is nasty. Judas Priest's early stuff was great but I suppose that's more rock than metal, but shit, tons of rock bands had early signs of metal, and they kicked ass - Purple, Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Rainbow, Rush, Blue Cheer, etc. <p> I mean frankly, while some metal can be awful and migraine inducing, none of it is worse then the shit that passes for "rock" music today. It's a fucking travesty.
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but I'm thinking I'll come in costume with the Batman: Anarky tpb and my Batman hoodie to throw on just in case they're overly mundane on the "recognizable" front. But I'm not sold on going to this.
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ferrel can.
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WF is doin this for plub reasons only. He dont give a fuck. He wants to whore it up. Make history for his moutain of ego. Not the fans. Dragon Con is for the fans.
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i could not have said it better!
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check out airbourne,black stone cherry, (rock music today)
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was to drop their exposed nuts on some poor unsuspecting victim.
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I don't want to sound like a douche, but I need to defend myself. I love Hard Rock and Metal but I'm only 29, still have a head full of hair, a six pack and this week only I probably bang more girls than you in your life time.
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saw a wall covered with em' and never made that connection! same color and everything,nice!
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Awkwaaaaaard
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forget the "authorized' costume crap. I want to go as Golden Age Sandman (gas mask, gas gun) or as Dr. Fate. Our son will have a costume more familiar, but still not too obvious like some store-bought wear.
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No you can't. :-)
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In the Golden Age, there was a non-powered superhero called Madam Fatal. Apparently this guy thought the best way to hide his civilian identity was to dress up as an old lady to fight crime.
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