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

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.

Will Ferrell recently told People magazine that some of his fans were not too thrilled with his decision to revive Buddy the Elf as a grizzled ... Nicholas Stoller. The movie is now available ...

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

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 knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December.

Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December ... he still has the costume from the movie. When he replies that he doesn ...

“I told my wife, ‘Over the break, it would be funny if I just got a Buddy the Elf costume and didn’t ... if he still has the costume from the movie. After confirming that he didn’t Ferrell ...

While it may be January, the classic 2003 Christmas movie, Elf, was on the mind of the hosts of the Today show recently as ...