The 'Elf' star opened up about the viral stunt that had fans talking — and the unexpected inspiration behind his offbeat take ...

Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” That’s a line from Elf, one of the best Christmas movies of all time, but you know what’s not a good way to spread Christmas ...

The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with a twist, at a Los Angeles Kings game.

“Buddy the Elf got laid off, I think, from the North Pole,” Ferrell joked ... Invited,” directed by Nicholas Stoller. The movie is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Elf rightfully holds a spot in the Christmas Movie Pantheon. A big reason why is because it features one of the best characters in holiday film history: Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell’s lovable ...

Will Ferrell revealed there have been multiple attempts to get an Elf sequel off the ground over the years, however, he's ...

Then he saw it in person. "Oh my God, it’s Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," Ferrell said. The elf then recited one of Ferrell's quotes from the movie in an eerie, robotic voice. “Why don’t ...

It looks like the youngsters (both in the movie and at the Kings game) got an early lesson in the saying “Never meet your heroes.” I do have to wonder if Will Ferrell will possibly think twice before ...

Made by Gemmy Industries and sold by Home Depot for $199, the decorative Buddy the Elf was dressed exactly like Ferrell in the 2003 film — and even repeated some of the character's iconic phrases.

Will Ferrell got to meet the creepy Buddy the Elf Home Depot animatronic that freaked everyone out last year and he had the same reaction.