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10/31/2006

The Office HOUR Long Xmas Special!

Newsday is reporting that we all get a special holiday treat this season when NBC brings us an hour long Office Christmas episode! No plot points have been revealed but it has been announced that the man behind the original Vacation, Stripes, and Groundhog Day, Harold Ramis, is set to direct!

Also announced is that Felicity/Alias/Lost guru JJ Abrams is set to direct a February 2007 Sweeps episode.

How can't wait for winter?

10/30/2006

Studio 60...Seconds from Being Canceled?

According to this article in Market Day, one of my new favorite shows, NBC's Studio 60 is about to be canceled even though they just ordered 3 extra scripts last week! HELP, I'd tell you to watch tonight but NBC has already pulled the show this week to see how Friday Night Lights performs post Heroes.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- "Studio 60 on Sunset Strip" is about to be canceled, despite NBC's ordering three additional scripts for the U.S. show, Fox News reported Sunday.

NBC had no comment on the report.

Cast members are already confiding in friends the end is near, Fox said.

"Studio 60" had 7.7 million viewers last week, compared with 17.5 million for competing "CSI: Miami," Nielsen Media Research said.

The NBC show's replacement will likely be a reality program or a game show, Fox said.

"Studio 60" takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show of the same name whose format is similar to NBC's "Saturday Night Life."

10/26/2006

GMMR's Welcomes Back The OC, Bitch!

My BFF Blogger buddy GiveMeMyRemote has posted about the first 4 episodes of The OC without whiny Marisa! You should head on over to her site to check it out.

Plus, she talks about Bright's return to television. Okay, so his real name is Chris Pratt but he's back on TV after that wretch Dawn Ostroff cast his Everwood family to the wolves in order to show such great programming as Runaway which only lasted 4 episodes! Great move.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour Report - Toronto (without 1 Top 10er)

There's a scandal a brewing folks... an international scandal involving one of our beloved Top 10 dancers. Read Vance's recap of the show last night in Toronto to find out!

So You Think You Can Dance Live Tour goes International and comes to Toronto, Ontario, Canada! (Yes, we are actually a different country despite the fact that we all watch the same TV shows)
October 25th 2006

So this is
my second time to this little So You Think You Can Dance shindig, and I was probably even MORE excited than the first time around because I actually knew what to expect (and what a lot to expect!) from these amazing dancers. Last time, I had to cross the border with my passport to Buffalo, but this time, I let our favorite So You Think You Can Dance dancers come visit us up here in Toronto, Canada. Sadly, not everyone made it through the border and the news spread quickly before the show that our beloved No-Longer-Jailbait (and GMMR fave) Ivan had to remain in New York because of passport problems (DAMN YOU CANADIAN IMMIGRATION... I thought we let EVERYBODY and ANYBODY in?). *Ducky here, I just called GMMR with the info and she almost died. She seriously wanted Border Patrol to just let Ivan into the country without documentation just based on good faith. HAHAHA!

So with that initial disappointment already setting in that the adorable Ivan would not be doing his hip-hop moves before us, I knew that (and I'm trying to find the brightest hint of a silver lining here) at least my attention would have one less thing to concentrate on and I could focus on the other dancers (like my fave Travis). Since my only major disappointment from the last show was that there was no rewind button or the fact I did not have 10 pairs of eyes which meant I had no idea where to concentrate on since there were so many fantastic dancers! It was all too much for one pair of eyes!

So they ran through the intros, this time sans namecards flashing on the screens above. After the AMAZING and new favorite Technologic routine, they explained (somewhat, without actually mentioning the passport problem) that Ivan could not make this one date for the tour, but that he was not sick, and that Jaymz would be filling in for him for the rest of the night. At least we gave Jaymz a great big reception of an applause, though right off the bat from the Technologic routine, it felt like there was something missing and Ivan was sorely missed. No one can groove like that skinny white boy. Now, no disrespect to Jaymz (god, I still hate that spelling), but while he was decent, Ivan really did have something special going on, which was surprisingly most obvious in all the duets with Allison. Most especially during the Argentinian Tango surprisingly enough, which to be honest, was kinda boring this time around. I was sad about "Sexy Love" and their umbrella dance which was a favorite of mine, but luckily Allison and the choreography was still amazing that I could still love it without Ivan, with Jaymz pulling decent enough duty. Meanwhile, the Annie Lennox "Why" routine didn't garner nearly as much applause as the Buffalo audience now without Ivan in place.

The rest of the show basically goes off without a hitch, and in fact, after a month from the last time I saw them, the routines (
described in all the tour reports at Dan's site) were even more polished and smoothly performed. I could still do without the solos and more group dances (and wished they had done Mia Michael's Imogen Heaps "Hide and Seek" routine) but they ran through everything again, only with Jaymz filling in for Ivan in all counts except during the krumping with Martha, where Travis retook his position and reminded me of why they were my front-running faves right from the get-go of the show.

Travis by far had the loudest and longest cheers, even much more than in Buffalo (I would say Canadians do have good taste and know how to pick and love them! except I think more than half the Buffalo audience was from Toronto as it seemed everybody waiting for photos and autographs after the show had also been at the Buffalo show like I was, plus the parking lot back in Buffalo was full of Ontario plates). In fact, as soon as the audience caught a glimpse of the now famous BENCH for the Mia Michael's choreographed "Calling You" flower number with Heidi, the roars overtook Travis and Heidi who seemed to be taken by surprise at its overwhelming reception and had to take a longer-than-normal pause before they could be heard doing the introduction to the routine.

Of the girls, Heidi is definitely the most experienced and professional, but Natalie and Allison danced up a storm still (and Natalie's knee-wrap was gone this time though apparently suffering a slight cold from what we found out in the post-show autograph/stalking session, not that it showed at all on stage ), and Donyelle seemed to be getting better at her "lines of flirtation" with Benji (or is it the real thing? Benji gave a quick peck to Donyelle during the dip in their ballroom dance). Martha (I still can't believe she's that young. She seems so mature and professional) was fantastic as always but again, I'm so glad she was paired up with her first partner Travis during the Krumping to add along with their "Steam Heat" duet.

The boys were great as always too, with Dimitri really enjoyable to watch during the disco routine, and Ryan and all his control during his solo. Benji, hamming it up as always (and in a Canada T-Shirt to start), was in excellent form in his newly dyed red hair (apparently done while in Toronto), and hilarious in a throw-away moment that only a few of us had seem to catch, where he dramatically pulled the Fosse stage piece off the stage, pulling with Rico-Suavé flair. Travis of course still pulled most of my attention, as I felt that he seemed to just have that extra little bit somehow in all his dances, from disco to contemporary to his Paso Doblé.

It was nice to see all the dancers seemingly grounded and super nice in the after show (stalking) autograph session by the tour buses, with Donyelle filming the crowd with her own camera herself. Only Travis didn't take pictures with everybody, probably because he definitely elicited the loudest cheers and was in demand the most, so for times sake (and the fact that the dancers were freezing outside in our cold weather (I swear, it's unusually cold right now in Toronto, we aren't always an igloo state)) Travis was rushed through only signing things quickly. Everyone else was extremely cute (but much shorter than I imagined (with the exception of Dimitri, who must be about 6'1" since we were about the same height)) and took the time to pose for pictures with everyone, and Benji really did seem like the nice guy we all would be friends with in school and seemed super excited of everyone posting the photos on his
myspace page.

Alas, that's it for me and So You Think You Can Dance, and I'm kinda sad today knowing that I won't see the group live again. Apparently the group were going to visit the
Hairspray movie sets last night (DAMN, I knew I should have held out for that job and not taken this one on a show you all know and love (or should! hehe)) before moving onto the next show today. Now if they can only come back to be dancers in Hairspray, that would have been GREAT! I guess I'll have to live through the clips on the net and the episodes I kept on tape (come ON Nigel, when are the DVD's coming out?).



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Other Reports/Photos:
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Halloween Costume Debate

Okay, so I'm not attending any parties but I will be working part of the Coolidge Corner Theatre Halloween Horror Marathon on Saturday night so I have to dress up. It's a 13 hour gore fest and a blast, if you live in the Boston area please come on out. It's $20 for 6 films, food, and fun.

Anyhoo, I need to dress up and I don't really feel like going out of control in the gore arena and my first idea isn't going to happen (which makes me sad because it was one of The Gentlemen from Buffy's amazing Hush episode) so I now have settled on two choices.

Here's where I need your help...

Do I go as Tim Gunn or Jeffrey Sebelia from Project Runway?


I'm kinda tall and have glasses so Tim would be easy with some graying of the hair and a suit... make it work! Jeffrey though would be easy as well. I already have a bunch of tattoos, the hair is similar and all I would need to do is get some ratty ass clothes, some combat boots from my mother and write across the front of my neck.

So torn. Jeffrey would be more easily recognized I think. Tell me your thoughs. Leave a comment with your decision please!

10/25/2006

Jared Padalecki Fights Fur!


You fell in love with him as “Dean,” the first boy to steal Rory Gilmore’s heart (among other things, ahem). Now you find yourself even more in love with him as “Sam,” the superhot Supernatural hero who drifts from town to town fighting demons and ghosts and all sorts of evil creatures wherever he goes. And just when you thought you couldn’t possibly love Jared Padalecki more, he goes and does something so wonderful, like starring in peta2’s newest “If You Wouldn’t Wear Your Dog …” anti-fur ad, that it pushes you straight over the edge to full-blown obsession.

That’s right, one of your favorite pieces of eye candy is just as kind as he is cute, and he wants you to know what happens to dogs—like his canine pals Harley and Sadie—cats, and other animals before they’re made into collars, cuffs, pompoms, and jackets. "Why is it deemed acceptable to kill some animals for their fur and sit at home cuddling others?" asks Jared, who took time out of his busy filming schedule to pose with his gorgeous pooches on the Supernatural set to remind all of us that the only difference between your “best friend” and animals killed for their fur is how we treat them. Jared adds, "After spending time with my dogs, I can't imagine how anyone could wear these sweet, sensitive animals. If you've ever spent any time with an animal, how could you ever think of wearing fur?"

Animals who become victims of the fashion industry have miserable lives. There are no federal laws in America—and no laws at all in China—governing fur farms, so the animals are forced to live in their own waste in tiny, cramped cages, where they are exposed to all weather extremes. Animals on fur farms don’t receive veterinary care for diseases or injuries, and they often go crazy from confinement. Animals killed for their fur have their necks broken and are beaten, drowned, electrocuted—and many are even skinned alive on fur farms in China. We don’t know about you, but we’d never do anything like that to our best friends, and like Jared, we’d never wear our dogs—how about you

Isaiah Washington Apologizes & Shonda Sets It Straight

Grey's Anatomy actor Isaiah Washington has issued an apology in a statement exclusive to PEOPLE for his behavior during an on-set argument with costar Patrick Dempsey.

"I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during the recent incident on-set," Washington, 43, says in the statement. "Both are beneath my own personal standards. … I have nothing but respect for my coworkers … and have apologized personally to everyone involved."

After Washington and Dempsey, 40, clashed on Oct. 9, reports surfaced that Washington had used a homophobic slur during the fracas. Then on Oct. 19, their costar T.R. Knight disclosed to PEOPLE that he is gay. "I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there," he said in a statement, adding, "I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."

Fallout from the turmoil has sparked talk of everything from hasty script rewrites of an impending onscreen fight scene (not true, says show creator Shonda Rhimes) to rumors that Washington would be fired, possibly to be replaced by former ER star Eriq La Salle.

"I found (those rumors) not only ridiculous but offensive that we would consider replacing a member of our family," Rhimes tells PEOPLE. "And also the (idea) that one black man was interchangeable with another seemed disturbing to me."

Rhimes also dismisses speculation that the mood on the set has been unusually tense. "The mood's what the mood's always been," she says. "We have a group of people who are more of a family than anything else. We have our fun days, and we have our days when people are tired and the work is hard."

On Tuesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Grey's costar Katherine Heigl played down the incident, calling it "some scuffle … There was a little burst of testosterone in the room, and then within five minutes ... they were totally fine."

Washington was scheduled to tape an interview with DeGeneres on Tuesday to air Wednesday, but canceled – citing a scheduling conflict – after Heigl jokingly warned DeGeneres to "step back" during Washington's appearance, USA Today reports.

So what actually happened between Washington and Dempsey? A set source says that when Knight, 33, was late to film a scene, a debate ensued between Dempsey and Washington, with Dempsey insisting on waiting for Knight before starting the scene. The argument quickly intensified, and the source says that yes, the alleged slur was used, but Knight was not present at the time.

"Isaiah was running his mouth off," says the source. "Isaiah verbally attacked Patrick – he tore into him. Patrick's voice escalated and he did tell Isaiah to 'f– off, (but) that was as heated as Patrick got."

Today, Rhimes tells PEOPLE, Dempsey and Washington "are fine" – as are Washington and Knight. "They've had conversations," says Rhimes. "They did a really great scene together the other day." The whole affair, she says, "was four and a half seconds of one day in three years. I feel like we've already moved on."


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Bravo Does Hair!

OMG, Bravo is "TOP" crazy. Top Chef, now this...

BRAVO ANNOUNCES SERIES PICKUP OF NEW COMPETITIVE REALITY PROGRAM 'TOP HAIR' (WORKING TITLE) - AN EIGHT EPISODE ONE-HOUR NEW ORIGINAL SERIES

NEW YORK - October 25, 2006 - Bravo announces series pick-up of "Top Hair" (working title), which was previously announced as a series in development under the title "Heads Up." Bravo has partnered with Reveille LLC, the Emmy-Award winning producers of NBC's "The Office," "The Biggest Loser," and Bravo's "Blow Out," to bring viewers this new one-hour eight episode competition series searching for America's next great hairstylist. Starting with the most basic of cuts and working up to full-blown makeovers, "Top Hair" will take the most talented hairstylists from around the country and slowly narrow them down as they compete in a series of weekly challenges until it is clear who has the skills, personality and overall chops to win $100,000, among other coveted prizes. The announcement was made today by Lauren Zalaznick, President, Bravo.


"Our critically acclaimed reality competition series are marked by talented contestants and highly creative challenges," said Zalaznick. "It's exciting to present our viewers with another group of gifted creators -- in this case stylists -- to showcase their craft as well as the high-stakes drama during their competitive journey."

The challenges will cover the full range of skills that being a star in a salon requires. To win this competition and create "Top Hair," they will need more than just skills with a comb. Surviving a house full of contestants wielding scissors will require energy and endurance, a vision for what the future of hair looks like, a unique personality capable of handling stressful situations and angry clients, and a general sense of fabulousness that just can't be taught.

Contestants will be drawn together from all walks of life and will possess a range of skills and training. With casting currently underway in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and Miami, licensed stylists with a passion for hair are invited to meet with "Top Hair" casting producers.

To schedule an interview and to find out more information about becoming the next top hairstylist, please visit www.BravoTV.com/Contestants.

NBC's Thursday Night Lineup Mix-up

Beginning November 30th, Scrubs and 30 Rock will join the NBC comedy block currently occupied by My Name Is Earl and The Office. That's great news for Scrubs fans but bad news for fans of both Grey's and anything else on television that night. Seriously, do we really need more to watch on a Thursday night? Damn.

30 Rock will get an early shot at the post Office timeslot on November 16th when it joins in on NBC's semi-annual SUPERSIZED NIGHT! That's right friends, an extra 10 minutes of comedy for each. I know Office fans are freaking out, they do love some super-sizing!

Heroes Episode 7 Spoiler Pic

Finally we meet Mrs. Nathan Petrelli! Rena Sofer, welcome to Heroes. Okay so she did a cheesy stint on Melrose and that horrible remake of Coupling but she'll always be Lois from General Hospital!


Since they cast her, I've been dying to see what she'll be like. Is she a powerful bitch that know's Nathan's a cheating (yet hot) scumbag? Can you believe Natalie Maines gets to hit that regularly?

Picture courtesy of
Heroes Forum, they're always the #1 spot for all things Heroes!

TV Shirts and Such!

I've added a new Heroes shirt as well as a new FRAK product! Thanks to everyone who's purchased one of these bad boys. If you'd like to send me pics of you in our products, please do so I'll post them! Otherwise I hope to see you on the street sometime wearing a Ducky creation.


10/24/2006

Veronica Mars "Charlie Don't Surf"

I don't have a ton to say about this episode other than it was a bombardment of witty banter and actual emotion while still moving the central mystery forward without being expositional or obvious. Wait a minute, I think I just had a lot to say about this episode.

I will say now, right here, this second that if Dick Casablancas turns out to be a raper, er sorry rapist, I will be pissed. I can't imagine they would do that but I'm trying to think of who or what did this to the women of Hearst. Is there a possibility it's a girl or a pack of the femi-nazi's doing it as a statement about fraternal life and the disgusting nature of
men? Is it really the Asian boy we saw with Claire at the ATM machine or is he just an unlucky fellow caught on tape? The possibilities are endless I guess as we're not even half way through the first arc. Only time will tell.

I absoloved and dug the chemistry between Laura San Giacomo and Enrico! I know they worked together for years and years and that a friendship and trust can transcend the camera but hot damn they were incredible together. The pain in her face when she realized her husband really wasn't cheating on her was gut wrenching because she had actually emotionally removed herself from the relationship and was into Keith. I really hope they bring her back later in the season.

I don't know what I think of Logan actually having a half-brother. Trina is one thing, but interjecting another Echolls offspring on us will be quite interesting. Do you think he will be the savior or the downfall for our beloved and troubled Logan? He had an honest face, the real Charlie Stone, so I'm intrigued to see where this goes.

Can we talk about the shirtless man candy tonight? It was insane. We had Dick, Logan, and Not Charlie. It was quite the mangasm on VM and really is anyone complaining?


As I mentioned before, I found the episode to be incredibly chalk-full of quips and snappy comebacks, here are a few of my faves.

Veronica (upon finding Dick in her entry way): "If you're not shooing it out with the newspaper, I'm stomping on it."

Keith (to a suited up Veronica): "Starting going to Church or addressing the Junior League?"

And finally, the best line of the night courtesy of Dick Casablancas...

Dick (to Veronica): "We're a frat; why rape the cow when you're swimming in free milk"

Jericho "9:02"


An electromagnetic pulse fries everything with a circuit board at 9:02 p.m., plunging the town into darkness. Before the power goes out, the citizens of Jericho watch as minutemen missiles are launched into the sky.

For the first time since the explosion, people realize they are on their own and must be responsible for maintaining law and order in their town.

When Gail’s (Pamela Reed) horses are stolen, Jake (Skeet Ulrich) realizes who the thief was and is forced to confront and old friend from his past.

Heroes Chapter Four: "Hiros"

Heroes
Chapter Four: "Hiros"


It's the mantra of HEROES and when you just look at it textually it's kinda funny but in the context of the series it's anything but. SAVE THE CHEERLEADER, SAVE THE WORLD! I find this whole scenario that's playing out between Claire, her powers, her Dad's knowledge, his still unclear agenda, and The Cleaner to be quite frightening. That Cleaner guy means business. He obviously wiped part of Matt's memory because when he awoke on his couch after being missing for a day he didn't seem that concerned. Either he's playing it well or he really is missing that 24 hour period from his database. Brody, that little rapist murdering bastard doesn't know who he is and is probably using a colostomy bag for relief... he ain't got a clue left in that head post Cleaner/Claire's Dad visit. Scary.

Speaking of scary, I was freaking out thinking Claire was actually going to confess to her Father that she has the power of cellular regeneration. How great was Hayden P. during that bedside confession scene though? Awesome. She's turning into quite the actress and is really being able to hold her own which is a good thing considering she plays a huge role in this series storyline. Afterall, she is the cheerleader in need of saving.

This morning it was announced that Claire's Jeepers Creepers Father, Jack Coleman, has just been made a series regular beginning with Episode 11. The Cleaner may have been made a regular but really would any of us remember? He's that good!

I really think this week's episode "Hiros" really amped up the series. There is one moment I don't appreciate and I will explain shortly but for the most part they moved this show along so much this week that I cannot wait to see what happens in 6 days.

As mentioned, we learned that Claire is still a vulnerable Daddy's Girl that really doesn't suspect her Father to be the downfall of the Heroes. Her Father showed us that he has the power (if not by himself) to manipulate almost any situation given his friend The Cleaner. Nathan showcased his flying power and power it is... the man created a sonic boom when he took off! Hiro and Nathan crossed paths and became some sort of friends. Niki awoke and realized she helped Mr. Linderman blackmail the would be Congressman. Nathan finds out about the blackmail sex romp video and ups his "in pocket" price from $2 million to $4 million whether Linderman likes it or not. Also like it or not Niki needs to keep her mouth shut or her debt with Linderman will reappear. The police raided Niki's house in anticipation of DL returning home. Is he the homicidal maniac or is Niki's other half? Ando thought it would be a good idea to pay Niki a visit as well, it really wasn't. Matt read his wife's thoughts and did everything she ever wanted him to do in effort to make up and mend their marriage. After a quick roll in the hay, he heads to a convenience store where his abilities help him prevent a robbery but puts him directly in harms way. Oh yeah and Peter took on Isaac's abilities, finished a painting of a looming figure murdering the cheerleader. Did I mention he had glowy white eyes too? In the end, the phone rang, Isaac said not to answer it because some crazy Japanese speaking man keeps calling but Peter picks it up knowing its Hiro (whom stopped the train and gave him a message from the future)... "My Name is Peter Petrelli; I have a message for you"

So many connections this week. So many possibilities. So many great moments!

And my one not so great moment is really trivial but why would Matt go out of the house without his badge or gun. Maybe one or the other but not without both. I have a brother that's a cop and a brother in the FBI and both are always ready to go! So that part bothered me. If he'd just had that damn badge he wouldn't have had to worry about people losing it over him with the robber's gun. All I'm sayin'.

Now the Shirt!

Save The Cheerleader, Save The World


Podcast Episode 2 Contest - Almost Over...

...so GMMR and I have received some answers to our Podcast Episode 2 Contest but there are a couple hours left to submit your answer. Click below to download or listen to the podcast and all you have to do is count. It's as easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11... yeah we went on and on - I know!




You have until 6:30pm EST tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 24th) to submit your answer to the following question.

Fun Game:
Count how many times GMMR and Ducky say "Love" or some form of "Love" and email your guess to podcast at duckyxdale dot com. The listener/reader closest to the actual number without going over (hey, we grew up on Price is Right so how can those NOT be the rules) will receive a special DuckyGMMR prize!

Coming Soon: Episode #1.03

'Gilmore Girls' and 'Veronica Mars' METRO-Style

So I get on the subway this morning and what do I see in the daily free paper The Metro? A whole little TV section dedicated to Tuesday Night on The CW! Thanks to writer Amber Ray, every commuter opening their paper this morning in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia were give this treat... a quick primer on why you should be watching our favorite ladies! So what are you waiting for America? Christ, get thee to The CW tonight!

The CW's Tuesday lineup is so good you won't have to channel surf.

Tuesday's have become girls night ever since UPN and WB merged and the CW paired the one-two punch of sassy female-led series "Gilmore Girls" and "Veronica Mars." It makes for a smart block of television, except for all the "aerie girls" commentary - imbedded ads for American Eagle that would make a Gilmore cry "Attica!" - during commercial breaks.

Gilmore Girls
Every girl wishes her relationship with her mother could be as close as that of Lorelai and Rory gilmore, best friends with a voracious appetite for junk food and pop culture - the root of so many whip-smart observations in the show's trademark fast-paced dialogue.

Every "Gilmore" fan wishes Lorelai and small town diner owner Luke would just get married already - an event seven seasons in the making that seems doomed since they called off the engagement a few episodes ago. After six seasons under creator Amy Sherman-Palladino's watchful eye, we're still getting used to the less quirky tone set by new producer David Rosenthal this year.

Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars could totally kick your ass. Or at least dig up more dirt on you than you knew you even had buried. A sleuthing high schooler when we were first introduced, Ms. Mars figured out who murdered her best friend and later, why a bus of classmates crashed, in only two season.


Now a freshman at Hearst College, the moonlighting detective is using her dry wit and quick-thinking to stop a serial rapist - the first of three main mysteries to be solved in this darker more mature third season.

Veronica Mars "Charlie Don't Surf"


It's Tuesday and that means an all new Veronica Mars! Tonight's episode is titled "Charlie Don't Surf" and unfortch I've not seen this one yet! From what I hear though, the introduction of Matt Czuchry as Logan's long lost brother of sorts means fireworks! Also guest starring tonight is Laura San Giacomo, Enrico Colantoni's love interest on Just Shoot Me.

When Logan (Jason Dohring) is informed that his inheritance is running low, he become suspicious and enlists Veronica’s (Kristen Bell) help to sort through his financial records. Veronica uncovers that large sums of money have been going to a man named Charlie Stone (Matt Czuchry).



Meanwhile, Keith is hired by Harmony (Laura San Giacomo) to investigate her cheating husband. *For a minute did you freak thinking Harmony from Buffy and Angel was going to be on? I did a double take, it's okay to admit these things. I understand!

Percy Daggs III, Francis Capra, Tina Majorino, Ryan Hansen, Julie Gonzalo and Chris Lowell also star. Jason Bloom directed the episode written by Diane Ruggiero and Jason Elen


*All pics courtesy of Warner Bros./The CW

Isaiah Washington In Need of Anger Management Classes... STAT!

Shhh. Don't tell anyone I'm a homophobe and an abuser!

I've preached my annoyance with the character of Preston Burke from Day 1. I don't find him believable; I find him to be the least fleshed out and most cliched Doctor of the bunch. Do I really care that he can't perform surgery any more? No. Do I care that he may have lost his identity? No. Do I wish they would have just let him bleed out and die last season when he was shot? Sure do!

I for one would not shed a single tear if Isaiah Washington/Burke were removed from the world of Seattle Grace. I'm also the guy that will never be picked for a jury because I tend to think Guilty Until Proven Innocent instead of the other way around. So what's the point of this rant? Well if the rumors are true, Mr. Washington is in need of some major anger management classes and just possibly some lessons in bigotry.

Y'all recall the incident on set a couple weeks ago where Washington and McDreamy almost came to blows right? Well at the time it seemed it was over tardiness on set and the brunt of his frustration was with recently outed star T.R. Knight. Later rumors have led to the fight between McDreamy and Washington being more about Washington using the term "faggot" in reference to T.R. and McDreamy McStanding up for him.

Now, TMZ is reporting two other incidents where Washington has lost his cool on set:

In the year 2000, Washington was shooting the TV show "Soul Food" for Showtime in Toronto. Washington and an actress, who played his wife, were shooting a scene in which Isaiah was supposed to give the woman a superficial kiss. We're told to the horror of everyone, Washington grabbed the woman and planted a "forceful, aggressive kiss."

The actress became irate, which then infuriated Washington who began screaming at her. At that point the director stepped in to correct Washington, and the actor went off on him. Executive Producer Tracey Edmonds then took over and Washington went off on her.

In 1997 there was yet another incident on the set of the TV show "High Incident." Washington was a guest star on the show, but we're told the gig ended abruptly after the actor had a physical altercation with a crew member. We're told it was serious enough that police were called.

As for the "Grey's Anatomy" melee, there are reports that Washington taunted Dempsey by saying, "I'm not your little faggot like [name redacted]," referring to a fellow cast member.

10/23/2006

Is George Dating Scotty?

George has his own McScotty!

According to this picture alone it looks as if newly outed T.R. Knight might be dating Brothers & Sister's quirky gay Scotty (Luke MacFarlane). That's really cute. Actually it's kinda hot.

Go George!

10/20/2006

Ex-Idol R.J. Helton Is Gay - SHOCKER!

Well duh, like a fetus didn't see this one coming. Apparently its the week of initials to come out! Season 1 finalist R.J. Helton has finally come out. This is seriously the biggest non-news event of 2006. Way to ride the celebrity wagon down the Hershey Highway RJ... a little late. Noone even remembers your jaundiced face let alone purchased your album.


Former American Idol contestant R.J. Helton, 25, announced that he is gay while on SIRIUS Satellite Radio host Larry Flick's show "OutQ in the Morning" on Wednesday.

During the on-air interview, Flick asked Helton – who'd been in the top five on the first season of the hit FOX show – why he was no longer performing inspirational music.

Replied the singer, whose full name is Richard Jason Helton: "I can have a faith but can't be who I want to be. So a lot of it was just personal things I needed to overcome and just be proud of who I was. … Just because I am gay does not mean I can't love God." (Helton's 2004 Christian music album Real Life sold more than 20,000 copies.)

"Well there you go," said Flick. "Congratulations. "This is something that I wasn't sure you were going to talk about on the air today, so what made you decide to come out?"

Said Helton: "Today, this morning, three seconds ago … I've never even said that. It feels good."

Expanding on that, Helton said, "It does feel great. It feels good. I'm just really comfortable with who I am now. I'm very proud of who I am."

Helton's announcement made news on the same day that Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight, 33, told PEOPLE exclusively, "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there. While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."

The Office "Initiation" Jim and Pam Speak!

A little slice of Heaven right here on Earth! A wonderful 3.5 minutes. I love how quickly they fall back into storytelling, mocking, and self referential comments. I heart these two.



As always, you know who the resident Office guru is.
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Grey's Anatomy "Oh, The Guilt"

I'm swamped today so I have to keep it short and sweet.

I just finished reading the Grey Matters blog and the writer said how Meredith has big huge problems in life. Really, I feel for Meredith... she has to choose between McDreamy and McVet. Matters of the heart are no where near as huge as losing your ability to be a surgeon or say losing your fiance because he died. Comparing Meredith's problems to the others is like apples and oranges. In the grand scheme of things Mer's issues pale in comparison. Period.

I loved having Izzie back in the hospital. I loved her "rich" talk with Addison. I really loved her talk with Burke. I actually kinda forgot that Burke was shot in part responding to Izzie's lies and actions. I'm glad he called her out and himself for that matter for not being "fine". Can't wait to have her back next week!

Um, Callie... it takes some major will power and guilt to not let George in the door after he shows up with a gift basket including obscure kung fo films. He was so damn cute in that moment not to mention his "I think I would remember breaking up" moment. Callie's answer and reaction was necessary but it didn't feel any less painful to watch. "That's why we broke up." Sad.

I think my favorite moment of the night was Bailey gaining her Baileyness back at the end and Alex's "I didn't do anything" speech. When Bailey called him by first name and whispered Thank You... whew, I just got chills writing it because it was so amazing and wonderful, a classic moment.

Addison Montgomery without the Shepherd is so great! I liked the Mer/Addison moment. I loved the Izzie/Addison moment. God she's good. And seriously, could she be hotter?

Wait, I almost forgot about the M&M. Wow, that was intense huh? I felt so horribly for Bailey. Dr. Savoy's a real douche huh? Damn. I wonder if Meredith with sleep with him next?

Oh, and if you hadn't heard... TR Knight is gay. You know if you're blind or living in a cage on an island somewhere. Hell, it was on the ticker of every channel this morning. I'm glad he came out especially being on the #1 show in America. It's a semi-big move. I also appreciate his statement which was very non-chalant. What do you think the producers were doing last night? I wonder how much time they had between him giving a statement and them finding out he gave said statement. If the rumor mill is correct, Isiah Washington didn't just complain about TR being late for a scene, he called him a faggot.


I love when minorities discrimate against other minorities... really makes us feel united and as one in the struggle for diversity. HELLO!

Grey's Anatomy... It's coming...

I'm sorry I'm really trying to write about Grey's but all I can really think about is our little George O'Malley going down on McSteamy. It is a good image to awaken to this morning, no?

10/19/2006

T.R. Knight is Gay! Seriously? Seriously!!!

People Magazine confirms that our little George O'Malley is 100% gay gay gay! Somehow I love him even more than I have before. There was always talk of an intern being gay or bisexual and the rumor mill always led to Christina but do you think this will factor into the storyline in the future? I think Callie and George as a Will & Grace type scenario would be quite amazing. You know she was a faghag growing up!


"I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there," Knight tells PEOPLE in a statement. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."

America's Next Top Model "Ducky's Girl Goes Home"


I'm kinda shocked that my first pick to win this competition got the boot last night! AJ, who mind you did blow at all the challenges and the photo shoot this week, was sent home over Man-Face Jaeda. Shock and Awe folks. I couldn't believe it. Now, the Top 3 must reshuffle and I hate to do it but someone I didn't want in there is entering... and how!

Ducky's New and Improved Top 3:
Melrose (I know right, you just fell off your chair)
CariDee
Michelle

Let's talk about the episode for a second. First I'd normally want to ask if Tyra was drunk when she decided to kick out AJ but I think it's pretty apparent that SHE WAS! WTF? Tyra was all crazy during the judging last night. Someone lit a fire under her big ass or slipped her some speed because girlfriend was all fired up! She was giggling, bouncing, making fun of girls... normally she is so serious and stone-faced in the judging so I was thrown by her jubilance.

Hell, at one point she even said that the make-up artist responsible for the Stedman look Anchal sported shoud be "killed." Ms. Banks if you're nasty! Hello!

The real meat of last nights story was with the twins, in particular bi-curious tomboy twin Michelle. She kinda sorta came out maybe as gay maybe as bi in last nights episode. It was way out of the blue (though I'm sure it was edited that way because she doesn't seem like someone that would just be like "I'm Gay!") and threw her twin sister Amanda for a loop. Not that Amanda cares if she is or isn't but she does care that this is all happening while on television. When she had her heart to heart with Tyra I actually got teary eyed. I loved how she said she didn't care if her sister was gay or bisexual, she loved her regardless but what worried her was the impact coming out on tv could have for her sister. Her line: "I don't know if America has the right to know this..." was very powerful. It's real folks. It's hard to deal with and I can only imagine is much worse knowing that you just came out in front of millions. It was a very honest and emotional moment and I hearted it.


Oh and what about when Michelle was calling her Mom and she said to Amanda, "I told you right?" HAHA! There was this moment where you could tell Michelle had worked the courage up in her own mind to tell people and that she had probably rehearsed what she would say so many times that she couldn't even remember if she had told her sister or not! A great genuine moment! And that call home, simply heartwarming. I love their Mom!


The Shoot was hysterical and I loved that the girls had two chances to shine this week. It was "Celebrity Couples" time. Some photos were just great but some of them were down right scary. Anchal's Stedman (as previously mentioned) was HIDEOUS. Her Oprah was just okay. Michelle's Ellen was dead on and her Porsia was great expect that they gave her grey hair. What's up with that? CariDee's Angelina was H-O-T! Brooke did a great KFed and Brit. The real winner of the night though was Melrose. She rocked both the male and female sides as Donald Trump and Melania. The side by side of Melrose and Melania was unreal. Melrose is pulling out of the gate and leaving these other girls in the dust.

I hate to admit it, but she has a real shot of winning this thing!

Update: OMG I almost forgot when AJ was leaving and hugging the other contestants she looked at Melrose and said: "Melrose, you've got this... try and be nice" Brilliance!

Friday Night Lights News

With the semi-good news comes semi-bad news folks. Here it is in all its glory.

The Good:
NBC has given the stellar Friday Night Lights an extra 9 episodes which means this is yet another show to receive a full season order. Lyla would be so proud, that psycho. Does she not scare the crap out of you with that automaton peppiness? Thank god she slept with Riggins because seriously she did need to get laid.

The Semi-Good:
In hopes of gaining more viewers, FNL is moving to Monday nights at 10pm right after Heroes.

The Semi-Bad:
The move to Monday's means that the current 10pm tenant and one of my top new faves is being sidelined for the time being. Studio 60 will be placed on the reserve list until NBC figures out what the hell their next play is. See, I can talk sports. I'm so worried about Studio 60 that at night I have fever dreams of never seeing Harriett again and that saddens me. Christ, I'm dreaming about a religious nut, my life is pathetic.


Oh yeah, and they've decided to write Amanda Peet's pregnancy into the show... that is if it lives to see that day. A tear.

Jeffrey Sebelia Wins Project Runway 3


I'm still somewhat in shock this morning that Jeffrey won! Not that I'm complaining because I love his style and I think he of the four has the most innovative and artistic designs but WOW I am still surprised.

As the collections were revealed weeks ago online and as we've seen on the show since the Reunion Special I thought for sure Uli or Laura had this in the bag. As a designer of gowns and classic feminine wear in S3 noone could touch Laura's unbelievable constructions. Her collection was so elegant and sophisticated that you knew this was the true Laura Bennett. Similarly was what Uli came up with for a collection. Her's was very classy but still very beachy Uli.

What the hell happened to Michael? He of all 4 finalists needs a mentorship with INC more than anyone. He'd gladly make hoocie hooker wear 24/7. He needs constraints and he needs guidance, its very apparent after last nights hideous collection. I get it, you're from the Dirty South and all but sweet lord that was Bryant Park not a dark corner in a nameless city circa 1973. I understood his message and what he was trying to convey but it just looked like he regressed instead of progressed. It was a sad showing.

Oh and what about them cutting to Brandy like we don't know why her alien face isn't there. Yes, supposedly they are dating. Does he know he's got a little gay in him? Cause he does.

Jeff really won huh? It's real. I know that I am happy for him and he could probably use the money but do you think he'll take the gig with INC? Seems so out of his realm. I can see him pulling a Benji Schwimmer and only taking the car, the money, the Elle layout, and the representation. He's already got quite the gig going on in LA I don't know that INC would help him much.


I am so excited though that Marilinda won! She was hands down the best Model that Project Runway has had in all three seasons. She had an amazing walk, a beautiful smirk, the power, and the attitude that comes along with being a top model. I cannot wait to see what her and Jeffrey pull off for Elle.

Until next year folks... Make It Work!

10/18/2006

Project Runway Finale Tonight (and Top Chef Premieres)


Look, its the first and only time all four will be smiling tonight! I know I'm crazy but I really do not want to find out that Jeffrey had outside help with his collection. I love Laura for bringing it up and for having the balls to tell Jeff to his face (fearless, I love that about her) but I really truly don't believe he did. If he's an ex-junkie I bet you he did stay up night and day to finish these garments. He seems that anal and dedicated. Now if only half that energy went into showering!

So who will win? I've seen all of the collections and I'm leaning toward Uli or Laura. Going into the finale I would have said Michael hands down has this in the bag but his hoochie meets 70s glam isn't working for me. Both Uli and Laura pulled out very cohesive and beautiful collections so one of them has to win. I like Jeff's collection as well but there is no way they'd give him $100k. That's a lot of blow.

And I almost completely forgot that following the PR finale is the return of Top Chef, sans Billy Joel's stupid wife! There's some other hooker hosting, she can only be better -- right?


All together now:

"I'm not your bitch, bitch!"

SYTYCD Kids Play Dress Up







Thanks to Marie for the link and for GMMR demanding I check out the link already. I honestly meant to look at these earlier but completely forgot. Thanks kids...


And these are just for fun.

Veronica Mars "Wichita Linebacker" Review


Well folks, it took three episodes. Three episodes for Veronica to be completely annoyed into suspicion by Logan's detached and often secret character traits. We knew it was coming, didn't we? Come on, every season our favorite bad boy with a heart of gold(leaf) messes things up yet somehow just like Veronica we welcome him back into our lives. Maybe its the biting wit, maybe it's those newly beefed up arms but whatever the case, just like Veronica we let him back in by episodes end. Jackass.

Last night we met the weasly Dean Cyrus O'Dell of Hearst College. He seems a tad bit slippery if you're askin' me. Not unlike Principle Clemmons, Dean O'Dell has immediately marked and made Veronica. Shocker. She does have authority issues, Van Clemmons can attest to that! It will be interesting to see where this relationship will go. As she left it, he owed her a favor so will this turn into a friendly "I scratch yours, you scratch mine" or will it be a little more one sided. Time will tell.

It's the return of Weevil. Well, a fatter version of Weevil but nonetheless... WEEVIL! Out on parole, our favorite PCHer, Non-PCHer is working at Jumbo's Car Wash. Glad to see the clink didn't lessen his sense of humor.

Weevil (to Veronica): "Now I'm working at the Car Wash, which as it turns out is not as fun as the song might sound."

Too bad he didn't learn to curb that temper because almost as fast as we learned of his employment we saw how he'd lose it. Throwing your boss against a vending machine, choking him, and then punching the glass out of said vending machine doesn't usually win you Employee of the Month status. Somehow feeling guilty, Veronica asks her Dad to give Eli a chance (becuase otherwise he's back in the slammer for parole violation). Keith reluctantly agrees which leads to the best visual of the night. A bloated Weevil in a flannel shirt and huge tie. God, his receptionist skills are exceptional. HA! About as good as controlling that temper. Before episodes end he's beaten the crap out of someone Keith was doing surveillance on and he's jobless once again.

Another sight to behold? Veronica in a cheerleaders outfit. Is Rob Thomas trying to make up for the lack of Sydney Bristow's ever changing getups? KBell is hotter than ever.

The mini-mystery this week revolved around a football player and his missing playbook. If the playbooks not found he could lose his scholarship to Hearst so of course Veronica is enlisted to help out. Why? Because Piz wants to have his own show on their college radio station and the girl running things is dating the footballer in question. It's not really of mention except that the footballer reminded me of Bryce Johnson from Popular (and soon to be seen in the oddly funny Sleeping Dogs Lie). He wasn't your typical jock yet you could see him playing football. Just thought it was worth noting.

Oh, that and a great quote when Veronica goes to nail the painter Larry whom she thinks is the culprit. During questioning he cracks.

Larry: "Look, I'm not a criminal mastermind... I just a painter."
Veronica: "So was Hitler"


Oh snap! I heart Veronica!

What else did we learn? Piz has a band called Black Licorice. What a horrible name, you know that band blows. You can just tell.

Oh and my favorite bit of info in this week's episode? MADISON SINCLAIR ATTENDS HEARST! I loved it when Logan referenced her. Now that's a class huh? Logan, Dick and Madison Sinclair. To be a fly on that wall.

Should we go back to Logan's being a douche phase? It's so obvious from the beginning that Logan's witholding information from Veronica. Whether it was because he's testing the college waters, or because he's doing something Veronica wouldn't approve of, we knew he was up to something. Veronica, determined to get Logan to be more interested in all things V invites him to an Art exhibit but he bails because he has class (that one with Dick and Madison Sinclair).

When Veronica runs into a drunk Dick later that night who tells her that class was a "walk" (the unspoken rule that if a professors late you can jet) she gets pissed because Logan didn't tell her or offer to go to the art show. When she confronts him later, he gets super defensive and turns into a little bitch.

A bitch with a good line (as always): "You're not the first girl to be led astray by Dick"

Oh you writers are so bad. Will the dick jokes ever not be funny? Long story short, Logan's got himself a little illegal campus gambling problem. One that has him hiding out and lying to Veronica. Has the boy learned nothing? You lie to Veronica and she'll find out. Especially when she has a tracking device in your cell phone or in your car. Don't mess with 'Ronnie. Who can blame her? She has trust issues. In the end though it's all good; Logan decided to stay home and make things right with Veronica instead of heading to Mexico with Dick and Gambling Kingpin/Entertainment Tonight Reporter Ryan Devlin. See, dangit he can be sweet when he wants to be. Too bad he can also be a douche.


I like douchey Logan, he keeps us on our toes.

Wednesday Means Ausiello Spoilage

Well it's Wednesday and Ausiello's got major prattle for us again this week. I of course have thrown in my favorite tidbits below. Check out all the gossip and scoop on Brothers & Sisters, The Office, Lost, Veronica Mars, and Battlestar Galactica below and over at Ask Ausiello.

Brothers & Sisters:
How long can my favorite Brother hold out on dating? Is this going to be a Will incident where we know he's gay but we never see actual relations? Let's hear what Exec. Producer Greg Berlanti has to say:

"Obviously, we’re heading towards something between him and Scotty. We want him to have as real and as fleshed-out a romantic life as any of the other Walkers. People won’t get to the end of the year and be like, 'Dude, is he only gay in name only?' He’ll be gay gay."

The Office:
Stamford branch will be closing come November sweeps and it looks like both Jim and Karen are heading to Scranton!

Lost:
-Tonight is a Locke flashback.
-Elizabeth Mitchell's Juliet will receive a flashback when the show returns in 2007.
-Penny won't show back up until the show returns in 2007.

Veronica Cast News:
Evil Beaver (Kyle Gallner)'s stint on CSI:NY will begin November 8th. He's playing Gary Sinise's stepson. Who knew?

Grey's Anatomy:
Remember how an Ausiello spy told of Addison chucking her wedding ring off a ferry while filming on location?
Well, now there are pics!

Cardinal's Coach Green Loses It After Losing To The Bears

Cardinals Coach Dennis Green Flips Out

Okay so you know I do not watch sporting events, in fact I loathe them but when multiple people kept telling me I had to see this clip, I knew it must be good. If you're a sporting fan and you were watching the Cardinals (who I thought were a baseball team) play the Bears the other night and understand that there was some sort of upset (I guess they were winning by a good amount with only a couple minutes left which was huge because the Bears are undefeated and somehow the Bears pulled ahead) ... this clip is for you!


It's brilliant and I don't even know who it is or what they're talking about.

Does anyone else think of Joe Jackson (MJ's Abusive Father) when watching this? My favorite part is when he says "You wanna crown em..." I laugh and laugh. This man is ripshit! Maybe I should start watching sports from now on.

The OC - The Season Premiere's First Few Minutes

So a little birdie told me that the first few minutes of The OC were online over at freeindie.com so I decided to check it out for myself. It looks really dark and convuluted this season which hopefully is a good thing. As you know, Ryan's taken up clubbing... Fight Clubbing that is. His face looks like ground chuck but honestly, he's still pretty hot. Sandy's forever on the rescuse; Seth's lost and torn; Julie's poppin' pills and it looks like Caitlin might be hookin'. Did I mention Taylor tells Summer she looks like a Hobbit? Hysterical.

Click on the picture below to watch the first few minutes as an extended teaser for the Season Premiere of The OC!

10/17/2006

Studio 60 "The Long Lead Story"

Sting's "Fields of Gold" plays a mellow harmony in the background as high atop the studio Matt and Harriet share a moment, a moment that blew me away with its subtlety, passion, and emotion while still staying true to the characters...

Harriet (taking his suit coat in her hands):
"You knock my socks off"

Perfection. Perfection folks. It was a moment that could go unnoticed but it was the moment that pushed this show past the fast paced world we've been introduced to. A moment that actually solidified this show as must-see tv.


Okay, so there were two moments last night that made Studio 60 Must-See TV. The second being Harriet's reluctant heart to heart in her dressing room to Vanity Fair reporter Martha O'Dell (the always amazing Christine Lahti). As she talked about her Mother and becoming both a Comic and a Christian at the exact same moment, Sarah Paulson held my attention like never before. There was this sadness mixed with joy in her story and in her face that they didn't pull back from making it an extrememly intimate yet intense moment that actually almost brought a tear to my eye. Sarah Paulson is a God!

So let's talk a minute about all the reviews I keep reading and all the speculation out there about Matt's supposed "wonderboy of comedy" status and how the skits on Studio 60 are not really all that funny. Well, for one I disagree with many out here on the web that thought the Pirates of Penzance skit wasn't funny. I found it incredibly self aware and witty. I appreciate the level of hypocracy they point out in Harriet's character and that she can make fun of herself and still find those that are way out there to be freaks. It was a funny song.

In general though, I don't think that the skits we see play out are meant to be funny for us. They exist for the most part in a world of recurrance and similarly to those on MadTV or SNL they get funnier by familiarity. Within the paradigm of the show I get that they are funny (the audience seems to love them so go with it folks... it's fictional television) and that's all that should matter. We're not getting a full representation of Matt's abilities because that is not the focus of the show.

It's not a sitcom; its not about nailing the joke, it's about the process of running a show, the politics involved, the networks, the studios, the audiences, the cast... every detail that goes in to producing art. That's where the show excels.

God I wish more people would watch this show. It's quite brilliant.

Veronica Mars 3.03 "Witchita Linebacker"

Here's a sneak peek at tonight "Witchita Linebacker" episode which finally introduces the new Dean of Hearst College, Cyrus O'Dell. Tonight Veronica's hired to help find the Football teams missing play book and it's the return of WEEVIL!

Veronica (Kristen Bell) is hired by a campus football player to help him find his stolen playbook before the next practice, or risk losing his scholarship. As a result of the expose Veronica wrote about the campus sorority, Dean O'Dell (guest star Ed Begley, Jr., "Arrested Development") threatens to expel her if she doesn't reveal one of her sources.

Logan (Jason Dohring) tells Veronica his schedule is keeping them apart, but she realizes he has been spending time participating in illegal gambling.

Meanwhile, Veronica convinces Keith (Enrico Colantoni) to hire Weevil (Francis Capra) to assist with office work at Mars Investigations.


Jericho "Federal Response"


Skeet and Co. are kicking some major butt this season and with a full order in front of them we might actually have a chance of finding out what really is going down in Jericho.

Tonight, the people of Jericho recieve a pre-recorded phone message from Homeland Security telling them that help is on the way. Power and phone lines are restored so the townspeople believe relief is moments away... that is until power surges and downed electrical lines cause major fires. Whoops, hoped too soon Jericans.

10/16/2006

Project Runway Marathon With Fan Comments - Tuesday

According to Media Week, Bravo said it plans to feature fan commentary and questions on screen during an upcoming marathon of Project Runway leading up to the show's season finale on Sept. 18.

On Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Bravo is scheduled to run seven straight hours of Runway, during which a "news ticker" related to the show will be present a the bottom of viewer's screens. Designed to mimic an on-screen message board, the ticker - dubbed "Project Runway Sound Auf”- will crawl with commentary and questions submitted by the show's fans, along with question and comments from Bravo celebrities and designers.

Fans can send potential on-screen comments on the show either at BravoTV.com or by sending text messages to the short code 62288. During the marathon, Project Runway star Tim Gunn will also answer fans specific questions via the ticker.

The CW Thinks It Can Dance with Mia Michaels

...or at least it hopes it can. In what I can only attribute to the rising popularity of the summer smash So You Think You Can Dance, The CW has ordered a pilot about what? You guessed it, DANCING! My favorite judge is even involved... MIA MICHAELS! Read about it below (courtesy of Zap2it).

Marta Kauffman is taking a turn with the CW around the pilot dance floor.The writer-producer and Warner Bros. TV will create a one-hour pilot for the fledling network tentatively titled "Steps," a "comedrama" or "dancedy" about a family-run dance studio, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"It's really about dancers," says Kauffman. "They're desperate to find grace and beauty in an otherwise ugly world. They are very special people."Kauffman will write and executive produce the project, which is in talks with choreographer Mia Michaels to act as a consultant.

Kauffman is learned about the world of dance from her mother, who earned money as a nightclub dancer during the Depression and then later opend a dance studio.

Ugly Betty Sitting Pretty Today!

Ugly Betty has been given a full season order by ABC! That's right friends, our favorite fashionista rockin' the poncho will be around for 22 hours this year and that is far from Ugly news.

Now if only ABC had confirmed that Vanessa L. Williams was dying before the 22 episodes are up, I'd be jumping for joy!

BSG's Presidents Baltar and Roslin Speak Up

Zap2it has a great interview with Mary McDonnell, James Callis, and Exec. Producer Dick Eick. God I'm loving Battlestar so far this season and if McDonnell and Callis don't get nominated for an Emmy its a damn shame.

If Roslin is so moral, why is she hiding Hera from Sharon?
McDonnell: I haven't ever really thought of Laura in terms of her being a moral person. I do think that there are many things and there are more of them in season three that Laura chooses to do that she wouldn't do under normal circumstances. And I think that if Laura would take the time to really feel the moral consequences of some of these actions, she probably would be incapable of doing them. So I do think that there's a stepping aside of certain implications.

What can we expect to see Roslin to do this season? Will she ever get into a knock-down-drag-out fight?
McDonnell: She's still teaching, but I think one thing you can trust about Laura Roslin is her passion for the fleet and her commitment to getting them to Earth doesn't really go away. So whatever hat she's wearing, I think the agenda remains the same. I actually feel that not getting into the fights is part of the deal, but I do think that perhaps you may see something like that one of these days.

Will Roslin have sex this season, act out the chemistry between her and Adama?
Eick: It's sort of like asking someone to explore the stories involving sexuality in their mother. Mary's like the mom of the show. I'll only say this: There's definitely going to be an exploration of a completely different and I guess you could say personable or private side to the character in season three. And an effort to not divulge spoilers at this point, I'll leave it at that.

How will Baltar develop over the course of this season?
Callis: By the end of the first few episodes Baltar's going through this existential crisis because he can't quite believe that he isn't dead. And the longer that he seems to evade [death's] clutches and fate, the more he is beginning to kind of wonder that there really might be a plan and that he might really have a part in it. Otherwise, why would he be alive out of these 30,000-plus people striving to find something? It's like everything in the world, everything in the universe points to the fact that he should be dead. So you think he's gaining momentum in understanding his purpose.

McDonnell: There's something going on in him that [Roslin] can't put her finger on. And I think that James said has something to do with that. There's something in him that you understand as seeking something good. And it makes it almost impossible -- otherwise there's no reason why, knowing the way my character is, she wouldn't have already tossed him out an airlock if she could. I think it's a beautiful thing about his character.

How does Gauis communicate with Number Six? Is she a figment of imagination, a projection, etc.?
Callis: One of the things that I like to think is I don't believe that he believes that she's a figment of his imagination for one moment. She feels and looks to be everything that's real as he is. And that would lead me to think that on some strange level, they are connected in an alternate universe beyond the grasp of anybody else. When we see her, the place is slightly different. It is the same place, but slightly different. So that's my take on it.

How much free will does Gaius have? Is he controlled by Number Six?
Callis: I think it's fairer to say that she's manipulating me rather than controlling me. So much of what she has to say seems to help. It's being forced to do things that you don't want to do necessarily, but a voice saying, "That actually by doing these things, there's a plan: It'll work out," -- the last thing you ever expected. So there has to be some argument with it.

Is she telling you what you already want to hear?
Callis: I think so on some deep level in the psyche. Yes, this is the voice that says, "Do the thing that you're straining against and you don't want to do."

Why can't other humans have Cylons in their heads?
Callis: Actually, I'd probably defer to David on that answer, but I'd say, "Gaius Baltar -- because he's the chosen one."

Brothers & Sisters - My Favorite Brother

Matthew Rhys where have you been all of our television viewing years? Sure you are from Whales, sure you've done some films but have I seen your body of work before this series? I've not... well at least not knowingly. He was in Titus and I saw that in a film class but who knew he was such a funny yet strong force on screen? Not me that is until now.

I'm officially announcing my favorite character on Brothers & Sisters as Kevin Walker... and please at least hook up with the quirky yet surprisingly stable Scotty. In last night's episode alone there were some swoon worthy moments; from his always there in a pinch son to the incredibly bitter banter with the homophobe Country Clubbers to the always awkward interaction on the street with Scotty and finally to the enraged speech about not always wanting to be his Mother's go to guy, Matthew Rhys nailed it. I officially have a new TV Crush.

Oh, and one of the best lines on television yet this season came from him last night:

"They're just too young to understand the pleasures of spitting in someone's mouth."

Greg Berlanti you are a dirty bird and that's why we love ya!

10/15/2006

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