Posted in Breaking News, Contest/Sweepstakes on November 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Autumn Reeser
Are you a budding designer? If so, actress Autumn Reeser (The O.C. and No Ordinary Family) is looking for you. She needs a logo for her new lifestyle blog called MOVE! and you could be the one to help her with her new brand.
Visit here for the details.
Posted in Breaking News, Contest/Sweepstakes, Paley Center on November 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Paley Center for Media
What is TEDWomen? Here is the 411 on them:
“Over the past several years, a flood of fascinating data from the worlds of education, micro-finance and more has shown an essential link between investing in women and girls and economic growth, public health and political stability. A new lens reveals women as powerful change agents in developing nations; meanwhile, in the West, generations of educated women are forging new directions in the sciences, arts, business and beyond. To track this emerging story, the first-ever TEDWomen will invite both women and men to explore in depth: Who are the women leading change? What ideas are they championing? How are women reshaping the future? The cross-disciplinary, cross-generational program will focus on how women think and work, communicate and collaborate, learn and lead — what this means and why it matters to all of us. Speakers from around the globe — both men and women, from anthropologists to artists, scientists to soldiers, farmers to futurists — will share their ideas in the classic TED format, creating a program that surprises and inspires.”
And, if you have a big idea and are passionate about what you do, you could win an all-expense paid trip to attend the inaugural TEDWomen Conference in Washington, DC, which will be held on December 7 and 8.
The contest ends on November 23. To learn more about the conference and the contest, please visit here.
Posted in Television, TV Calendar on November 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the fall season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
6 PM
Robin Hood movie on BBC America
7 PM
Avatar movie on HBO2
8 PM
The Vampire Diaries on The CW
Burn Notice (part of day-long marathon) on USA Network
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone movie on ABC Family
16 Wishes movie on Disney
9 PM
Nikita on The CW
Burn Notice (part of day-long marathon) on USA Network
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale movie on Hallmark
9:30 PM
The Big C on Showtime
10 PM
Burn Notice (mid-season premiere) on USA Network
Enjoy!
Posted in Breaking News, Geekdom, Movies, Television on November 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Veronica Mars
Are you a fan of the cult favorite series Veronica Mars? Have you been participating in the Twitter effort to convince Warner Bros. to make a box office movie out of the series? Did you know that actress Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars herself, has expressed a deep interest in revisiting the character that helped make her a household name?
Regardless of how you answered those questions, please check out the following article about a Warner Bros.-led petition email about this very subject:
Warner Bros. Sets Up Official Petition Email For ‘Veronica Mars’ Film
And, you can also read the response by series creator Rob Thomas to the above article here
Make your voices heard, following the instructions in the latter link; and maybe the fans CAN really make a difference, getting this movie made.
Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on November 10, 2010| 1 Comment »
Hey All,
How is Wednesday going for everyone? Having a good day, I hope. There is quite a bit of interesting news, some cool trailers and first look photos and more to share with you today.
Please read on:
TELEVISION
Southland will return for its third season on TNT starting January 4 at 10 PM. Mark your calendars. (The Futon Critic)
Steven Weber (Wings) and D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) have signed on to star in the as-yet untitled TNT pilot based on The Rabbit Factory novel by Marshall Karp. The pilot follows two Los Angeles detectives. Weber will portray Detective Mike Lomax, who still receives weekly letters from his dead wife a year after her passing. Hughley will play Terry Biggs, Lomax’s newly married partner. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Cosby Show) will appear in an upcoming episode of Community, starring as Andre, the ex-husband of Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown). (Lynette Rice at Entertainment Weekly)
Della Reese (Touched By An Angel) will guest star in an upcoming episode of the ABC drama Detroit 1-8-7 that is set to air on December 7. She will portray Lorraine Henderson, an urban, working class mother in her 70s, whose son’s body is found in an abandoned fallout shelter. (The Futon Critic)
Darren Criss who debuted on last night episode of Glee is in talks to become a full-fledged series regular. This promotion would likely happen at the start of the show’s third season. (Michael Ausiello via Deadline)
ARTICLE ABOUT TELEVISION
Sherlock will be back for a second series says BBC
SUPPORT A STRUGGLING SERIES
Roush Review: Give Terriers a Chance
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Ron Moore (the man behind Battlestar Galactica) has sold an action-adventure series to NBC. The show is to focus on the men and women of the fictional Coast Guard cutter The McCulloch as they travel around the world. (James Hibberd at The Hollywood Reporter)
BOX OFFICE NEWS
Patrick Fugit will appear in the box office movie called We Bought a Zoo, which is an adaptation of a memoir by Benjamin Mee. The story follows a man (Matt Damon) who used his family’s life savings to buy a dilapidated zoo in the English countryside. Mee and his children had to balance caring for his terminally ill wife and dealing with all the related animal issues including readying the zoo for a reopening. There are no details on Fugit’s role as of yet. Also, Elle Fanning will portray a thirteen-year-old worker at the zoo despite being not legally old enough to have a job. Scarlett Johansson is in final negotiations to play a zookeeper on the estate. Colin Ford will play Damon’s son, while Thomas Haden Church is Damon’s brother. (The Hollywood Reporter and Dark Horizons)
Channing Tatum is at the top of the list for the lead role in the film adaptation of the TV series 21 Jump Street. The story follows a group of baby-faced cops who go undercover at high schools. (Deadline and Dark Horizons)
BOX OFFICE TRAILER
Must Watch: Thrilling Gothic Horror in Official ‘Jane Eyre’ Trailer
Watch: Epic Ancient Rome Action in First Trailer for ‘The Eagle’
BOX OFFICE FIRST LOOK
First Look: Daniel Radcliffe in Ghost Film ‘The Woman In Black’
Q&A SECTION (with Adam and Mickey from TV Guide)
QUESTION: Loved seeing Tony’s dad again on NCIS! Anything else coming up for DiNozzo? — Andrea
ADAM: You bet. After the winter break, you will see Tony like you have never seen him before: humorless. “We wanted Tony to have no sense of humor for a whole episode,” Michael Weatherly tells us. “At the end, you realize an awful thing has happened to Tony and he’s just responding this way.” He says Tiva fans won’t want to miss it. “Ziva confronts Tony about what’s going on and it’s her insight that allows him to unlock this thing that’s got a grip on him,” Weatherly says. “It’s the truest, most romantic and painful scene, and I think it may be my favorite series moment for DiNozzo.”
QUESTION: What’s the deal with McGarrett’s sister on Hawaii Five-0? — Jen
ADAM: Mary’s presence will be explained in an upcoming episode in which she’s kidnapped. McGarrett and Danno’s investigation will reveal that her disappearance is connected to the murder of McGarrett’s mother years before. The lead suspect: a businessman with significant ties to the Japanese mob who’s also a close friend — and major campaign contributor — to the governor.
QUESTION: What is the deal with Alex and Michael on Nikita? Please tell me they aren’t heading for a Alex-Michael-Nikita triangle. — Kelly
MICKEY: I think you can stop worrying for now, as the show is looking to add a possibly recurring character to play Alex’s good-looking, confident new neighbor. We’re hearing that love is in the air for Alex, perhaps because Hunk Across the Hall offers her a glimpse at life outside of the endlessly depressing Division.
QUESTION: Are we going to see more Chance flashbacks when Human Target returns? — Sam
MICKEY: Not flashbacks per se, but when Baptiste (Lennie James) returns, we’ll definitely learn more about Chance’s back story. “Chance has to go to jail and bring him back to solve this other case,” Mark Valley tells us. “They’re working together reluctantly, but you get to see what relationship they had. In doing so, you understand more about Chance’s past as well.”
QUESTION: Since Aria and Ezra reconnected in last season’s finale of Pretty Little Liars, will they be a couple this season? — Megan
MICKEY: Aria and her English teacher will continue to explore their relationship, but look for Aria’s old babysitter, Simone (Alona Tal), to come between them when Aria’s mom sets Simone
up with Ezra. Mother couldn’t possibly know about her daughter’s secret fling, could she?
That’s it. Enjoy!
Posted in Appearances, Breaking News, Concert/Tour, Music on November 10, 2010| 1 Comment »
Sarah McLachlan
Singer Sarah McLachlan just announced new tour dates for the East Coast and Canada.
Here are the dates and locations:
Friday, Dec 31 – Atlantic City, NJ at Caesars Atlantic City – Circus Maximus
Saturday, Jan 1 – Mashantucket, CT at MGM Grand Theatre
Sunday, Jan 2 – Concord, NH at Capitol Center for the Arts
Monday, Jan 3 – Kingston, ON at K-Rock
Wednesday, Jan 5 – Akron, OH at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Thursday, Jan 6 – Buffalo, NY at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Friday, Jan 7 – Windsor, ON at The Colossium at Caesars Windsor
Saturday, Jan 8 – Pittsburgh, PA at Heinz Hall For The Performing Arts
Monday, Jan 10 – Washington, DC at Constitution Hall
Tuesday, Jan 11 – Boston, MA at Opera House
Wednesday, Jan 12 – New York, NY at Beacon Theatre
Tuesday, Mar 1 – Victoria, BC at Save on Foods Memorial Center
Wednesday, Mar 2 – Kelowna, BC at Prospera Place
Thursday, Mar 3 – Prince George, BC at CN Centre
Friday, Mar 4 – Edmonton, AB at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Sunday, Mar 6 – Calgary, AB at Jack Singer Concert Hall
Monday, Mar 7 – Regina, SK at Conexus
Tuesday, Mar 8 – Winnipeg, MA at MTS Center
Wednesday, Mar 16 – Hamilton, ON at Hamilton Place
Thursday, Mar 17 – Toronto, ON at Massey Hall
Monday, Mar 21 – Moncton, NB at Coliseum
Tuesday, Mar 22 – Halifax, NS at Metro Centre
For more details, please go here. If you live in or near one of these locations and can get tickets, have a great time!
Posted in Breaking News, Geekdom, Television on November 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Are you a fan of Syfy? That would be the network not necessarily just the genre.
If you watch Syfy on a regular basis, are a fan of any of their shows (such as Warehouse 13, Haven or Ghost Hunters) or just want to get some really cool geekdom “stuff”, then the Official Fan Club of Syfy just might be your cup of tea.
Read on for details straight from the Syfy Fan Club website:
Are you ready for the ultimate fan experience? Join the Syfy Fan Club, the official fan club of the Syfy network, and take your imagination to the next level.
Members receive an exclusive Syfy merchandise package that includes:
A custom designed Syfy messenger bag
A collectible button set featuring your favorite Syfy shows
Custom designed Syfy Key Chain
Personalized Syfy ID card
Personalized Membership Certificate
Welcome letter from Syfy President Dave Howe.
But the merchandise is only the beginning. You’ll also punch your ticket to a world of exclusive Syfy content:
Members-only chats with Syfy talent, writers, directors, executives and industry insiders
A news section with the latest Syfy announcements.
Sneak peek videos
A photo gallery featuring behind the scenes shots and more
Discounts for Syfy Fan Club members, including 15% off at the Syfy store, 10% off at the NBC store and discounts from leading retailers!
The opportunity to win autographed scripts, props, and access to Special Events
All this for only $39.99.
Go here to find out how to join.
Posted in Television, TV Calendar on November 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the fall season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
8 PM
Burn Notice on MyNetwork TV
NCIS on USA Network
Fanboys movie on TMC
That Thing You Do! movie on TV Guide Network
9 PM
Friday Night Lights on DirecTV
Burn Notice on MyNetwork TV
The Big C on Showtime
NCIS on USA Network
Edward Scissorhands movie on Hallmark
The Lake House movie on Lifetime
10 PM
Terriers on FX
Psych on USA Network
The Time Traveler’s Wife movie on Cinemax
That Thing You Do! movie on TV Guide Network
Enjoy!
Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on November 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Hey All,
So how is everyone’s Tuesday treating them? Well, I hope. I had quite a fun night last night, attending the Paley Center for Media’s panel for the popular USA Network series Royal Pains, which featured the entire cast and the executive producers plus a sneak peek at the first new episode that will air on January 20. It was a fun night.
Meanwhile, here are the news items for today:
TELEVISION
Rebecca Mader (Lost) will appear on No Ordinary Family, playing an employee of Global Tech — the company where Stephanie (Julie Benz) works — who may be hiding a few secrets of her own. This episode is slated to premiere in January. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)
Shohreh Aghdashloo (24 and FlashForward) will appear in an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVU, playing Sunny Qadar, an employee of the Brooklyn DA’s office. (William Keck at TV Guide)
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
FOX has picked up a drama project tentatively called Full Nelson, which is to be set in the music industry in the 1980s and follows a woman as she rises in the business. This project comes from Jeffrey Lieber and Jerry Bruckheimer Television. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)
BOX OFFICE NEWS
Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer are in negotiations, while Hilary Swank and Ashton Kutcher are circling key roles in the planned sequel (of sorts) to the movie Valentine’s Day called New Year’s Eve for which Lea Michele (Glee) and Abigail Breslin are already set to star. If the sign on, De Niro will play a bitter, dying man in a hospital; Pfeiffer would be a frustrated secretary tackling her unfulfilled resolutions; Swank would play a producer of the Times Square New Year’s Eve show, and Kutcher plays a guy who hates the holiday. (The Hollywood Reporter and Dark Horizons)
Camilla Belle is in negotiations and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) is set to star in the inspirational drama Zebras, based on the true-life story of a music producer who discovers talented young soccer players in the ghettos of South Africa. He soon forms them into a successful team dubbed the Zebras because it brings together black and white players. (Variety and Dark Horizons)
Q&A SECTION (with Kristin from E! Entertainment Online)
Bethany: If Life Unexpected doesn’t come back beyond the 13 episodes, will every storyline be wrapped up? Specifically the story between Ryan and Julia that was introduced in the premiere?
Kristin: LUX boss Liz Tigelaar promises that “every single thing we’ve set up in the course of this season will be fulfilled.” That said, The Ryan-Julia storyline certainly won’t be as fleshed out as originally planned, but fans will be pleased. “We can’t do everything that we had planned on doing, but I want to make it great,” Liz tells us. “If this is the end of the series, it’s going to be just like the beginning of the series—filled with a lot of hope. It’s just complicated and you get places in ways you didn’t expect.
That’s it. Enjoy!
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