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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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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.
Fans of all types were on hand for the celebrity antics.
Fans of all types were on hand for the celebrity antics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rampage stole SMN's microphone, and "interviewed" fans.
Rampage stole SMN's microphone, and "interviewed" fans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Seviin Li poses for a quick photo on the red carpet.
Seviin Li poses for a quick photo on the red carpet.
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St. Lunatics were out in full force for The Other Guys' Other Premiere.
St. Lunatics were out in full force for The Other Guys' Other Premiere.
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Mayor Slay presented both Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell keys to the city.
Mayor Slay presented both Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell keys to the city.
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Fredbird and Ozzie Smith presented both Wahlberg and Ferrell honorary St. Louis Cardinals jerseys with Ozzie's iconic number one.
Fredbird and Ozzie Smith presented both Wahlberg and Ferrell honorary St. Louis Cardinals jerseys with Ozzie's iconic number one.
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Wahlberg and Ferrell took fan questions before the premiere - Wahlberg was asked on a date, and Ferrell was asked about his favorite lines from his movies.
Wahlberg and Ferrell took fan questions before the premiere - Wahlberg was asked on a date, and Ferrell was asked about his favorite lines from his movies.
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Ferrell wanted to know what it'd feel like to be tackled by an NFL player - even a Ram in an elf suit. Luckily, there wasn't enough room onstage for a full-on tackle.
Ferrell wanted to know what it'd feel like to be tackled by an NFL player - even a Ram in an elf suit. Luckily, there wasn't enough room onstage for a full-on tackle.
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Mark Wahlberg and Joe Edwards pose for photos on the red carpet.
Mark Wahlberg and Joe Edwards pose for photos on the red carpet.
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Joe Edwards and Will Ferrell pose for photos on the red carpet.
Joe Edwards and Will Ferrell pose for photos on the red carpet.
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Will Ferrell took photos with a fans - including this one, who found his way into the press area.
Will Ferrell took photos with a fans - including this one, who found his way into the press area.
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Mark Wahlberg on the red carpet at The Other Guys' Other Premiere.
Mark Wahlberg on the red carpet at The Other Guys' Other Premiere.
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