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The Other Guys Premiere with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg

The red carpet was rolled out for the arrival of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg at Wehrenberg's Chesterfield Galaxy 14 Cinema last night. The stars were in town for "The Other Premiere of The Other Guys," a fan-oriented movie premiere that St. Louis won via Facebook. The event also featured local celebrities such as Mayor Francis Slay and Ozzie Smith, as well as a surprise appearance from the legendary boxing promoter Don King and a NFL-sized Buddy Elf. Read more notes from The Other Guys Premiere. Photos by Jason Stoff.

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Fans of all types were on hand for the celebrity antics.

Fans of all types were on hand for the celebrity antics.

Fans brought all sorts of things for The Other Guys to sign - everything from Marky Mark memorabilia to Will Ferrell DVD cases.

Fans brought all sorts of things for The Other Guys to sign - everything from Marky Mark memorabilia to Will Ferrell DVD cases.

Fans turned out by the hundreds (thousands?) to greet Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

Fans turned out by the hundreds (thousands?) to greet Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

Home-made signs littered the sea of fans - "Mark, say "hello" to your mother for me!" was an obvious favorite quote.

Home-made signs littered the sea of fans - "Mark, say "hello" to your mother for me!" was an obvious favorite quote.

The St. Louis Rams' new mascot, Rampage the Ram, performed flips for the crowd before other celebrities arrived on the red carpet.

The St. Louis Rams' new mascot, Rampage the Ram, performed flips for the crowd before other celebrities arrived on the red carpet.

Rampage stole SMN's microphone, and "interviewed" fans.

Rampage stole SMN's microphone, and "interviewed" fans.

Local legend Ozzie Smith, wrestling promoter Don King, and St. Louis' Mayor Slay pose for a photo-op onstage before the premier.

Local legend Ozzie Smith, wrestling promoter Don King, and St. Louis' Mayor Slay pose for a photo-op onstage before the premier.

St. Lunatics' very own City Spud took time to promote both the new St. Lunatics record and his own solo projects on the red carpet.

St. Lunatics' very own City Spud took time to promote both the new St. Lunatics record and his own solo projects on the red carpet.

Don King, showing love to the press section at The Other Guys' Other Premier.

Don King, showing love to the press section at The Other Guys' Other Premier.

St. Louis Rams players hit the red carpet in style. Elf-style, specifically.

St. Louis Rams players hit the red carpet in style. Elf-style, specifically.

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