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BREAKING NEWS: The Office Out of PaleyFest 2012 But Parks & Recreation In

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, News, Paley Center, Television on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The Paley Center for Media announced today that the NBC comedy The Office has dropped out of their scheduled appearance during PaleyFest 2012; but on the upside Parks & Recreation will fill the void. The reason behind the pull-out is due to production scheduling issues.

The Parks & Recreation panel will be on March 6 and will include the following cast members and creative team:

Amy Poehler, “Leslie Knope”
Chris Pratt, “Andy Dwyer”
Jim O’Heir, “Jerry Gergich”
Retta, “Donna Meagle”
Greg Daniels, Creator/Executive Producer
Michael Schur, Creator/Executive Producer

Tickets for The Office will be honored on the night; but if you do not wish to attend Parks & Recreation, you can contact TicketWeb at 866-468-3399 for a refund by no later than 5 PM on March 3.

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Breaking News: Paley Center Members To Get Priority Entry to PaleyFest 2012

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, News, Paley Center, Television on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

It will be members first! To reward members of The Paley Center for Media for their support; and for the first time (ever), there will be two lines in front of the Saban Theatre: one for members and one for the general public. The members line will allow access to the theater before the general public.

If you are a member, all you need to do to ensure that you receive priority entry is to bring your member card with you to the show. If you are a new member and have not yet received your card, please bring your confirmation email from TicketWeb as proof of membership.

If you are not a member, you can join on-the-spot and receive early entry for the remainder of the Festival.

And the same member benefits will apply for events and programs held at The Paley Center throughout the year, including priority entry.

NOTE: It will be interesting to see how the Saban Theatre handles/organizes these two entry lines since for years now the folks who have VIP and/or Premium Passes are allowed early access – in fact, they pay a higher amount for their tickets to ensure early admittance.

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Television Out of the Box at Paley Center

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Paley Center, Television on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Have you ever wanted to see the alien head from V up close, or Tony Soprano’s robe from The Sopranos? How about Daisy Duke’s actual “Daisy Dukes” from The Dukes of Hazzard? Now is your chance.

Following on the heels of the opening of PaleyFest 2012, Warner Bros. Television is teaming up with The Paley Center for Media to take the TV out of the box, inviting all to peer inside with the new interactive, multimedia museum exhibit.

Highlights include iconic series ranging from The Bugs Bunny Show to The Big Bang Theory, Kung Fu to The Closer, Murphy Brown to The Mentalist and more.

Learn more about the “Television Out of the Box” exhibit here.

The exhibit will open on March 7 (2012) and run through August 2013.

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Breaking News: PaleyFest Auction Announced

Posted in Auction, Breaking News, Geekdom, News, Paley Center, Television on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The Paley Center for Media is partnering with Bidding for Good, giving fans of the annual PaleyFest the chance to own some unique and one-of-a-kind memorabilia from past PaleyFest and Public Programs.

The PaleyFest Auction items include autographed programs and posters from Dexter, True Blood, Breaking Bad, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Parks and Recreation, Supernatural and much more. Bids will be taken on items like a track suit worn and signed by Glee’s Jane Lynch, a VIP set visit with the ladies of Hot in Cleveland – Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Wendi Malick, and Jane Leeves, and a once-in-a-lifetime script table read with the cast of Modern Family.

Bidding starts at 8 AM on Friday, March 2 and ends on Thursday, March 15 at 11:59 PM.

Please visit Bidding for Good for more information on the auction and watch as more items are added during the upcoming PaleyFest 2012.

All proceeds benefit The Paley Center for Media.

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SAD NEWS: Singer-Actor Davy Jones from The Monkess Passed Away

Posted in Breaking News, News on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Davy Jones

I have never done an individual posting on any passing of a celebrity before, but the news broke this morning that Davy Jones, singer and actor from the 1960’s pop group The Monkees has passed away; and I needed to make a special note of the news.

Davy and The Monkees were introduced to me back in the early 1970’s when their TV show would air during Saturday morning programming, becoming a very important part of my life.

In the 1980’s MTV reaired their show in conjunction with the band’s anniversary tours, which brought a whole new generation of fans to their music.  And, I was there for the reunion tours and appearances.

I have remained a long-life fan of the group and am deeply heartbroken by his passing.  Rest in Peace Davy Jones.

Deepest condolences are extended to Davy’s family, friends and his worldwide fans.

ADDED:
Fellow Monkee Micky Dolenz was on the Today Show today (March 1) to talk about Davy and it was a nice little tribute to him. Here is the video for those who want to see it.

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Vote Now: TV Guide Magazine “Second Annual Fan Favorites Awards”

Posted in Breaking News, Contest/Sweepstakes, Geekdom, News, Television on February 27, 2012| 2 Comments »

TV Guide Magazine invites readers to vote in the “Second Annual Fan Favorites Awards“, which celebrate the best shows and stars in television. Readers can cast their vote on the TV Guide Magazine Facebook page, where they can also enter to win a trip to the TV Guide Magazine 2012 Hot List Party.

Voting is open now through March 16, 2012 on Facebook, and fans can vote as many times as they would like to support their favorite show. One new category will be posted per day, and fans can vote on the previous days’ nominees as well. The Fan Favorites winners will be revealed in the April 16 issue of TV Guide Magazine, available on newsstands April 12, 2012.

Selected by TV Guide Magazine editors, the 2012 Fan Favorites nominees are:

Favorite Drama: The Good Wife, Downton Abbey, Homeland, Game of Thrones, NCIS, Mad Men, Justified, Breaking Bad, Fringe, The Killing

Favorite Comedy: Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, The Big Bang Theory, Community, The Middle, Two and a Half Men, 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, The Simpsons, New Girl

Favorite Actor: Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family), Mark Harmon (NCIS), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Damian Lewis (Homeland)

Favorite Actress: Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Tina Fey (30 Rock), Claire Danes (Homeland), Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)

Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Pretty Little Liars, Revenge, Ringer, The Bachelor, Storage Wars

Favorite Comeback: Debra Messing (Smash), Tim Allen (Last Man Standing), Kiefer Sutherland (Touch), Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men), Simon Cowell (The X Factor)

Favorite TV Chef/Foodie: Anthony Bourdain (No Reservations, The Layover), Gordon Ramsay (Kitchen Nightmares), Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef), Tom Colicchio (Top Chef), Rachael Ray (Rachael)

Favorite New Show: New Girl, Person of Interest, Once Upon a Time, Revenge, Two Broke Girls, Smash, Suburgatory, Touch, Alcatraz, Homeland

Favorite Singing Contest: American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor, The Sing Off, Nashville Star

Favorite Horror Show: American Horror Story, The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Supernatural, The Walking Dead

Favorite Couple: Cam and Mitchell (Modern Family), Bones and Booth (Bones), Castle and Beckett (Castle), Daniel and Emily (Revenge), Rachel and Finn (Glee)

Favorite Villain: Evil Queen (Once Upon a Time), Victoria Grayson (Revenge), Klaus (The Vampire Diaries), Nicholas Brody (Homeland), Constance (American Horror Story)

Favorite Train Wreck: The Real Housewives franchise, Jersey Shore, Toddlers & Tiaras, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Celebrity Rehab

Favorite Ensemble: Modern Family, Community, Downton Abbey, The Good Wife, Happy Endings

After casting a vote at the Facebook page (make sure to “Like” the page so you can vote), fans can submit their email address to enter a sweepstakes to win a trip to the TV Guide Magazine 2012 Hot List party in Los Angeles.

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Attention Lost Girl Fans: First Ever Pre-Show Event Scheduled for Night of Lost Girl Season Finale

Posted in Breaking News, Geekdom, News, Television on February 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Lost Girl

Lost Girl fans are in for a treat when the Canadian channel Showcase premieres the “Lost Girl Pre-Show“, a brand new one-hour special that will air right before the much anticipated season two finale that is set to air on Sunday, April 1.

The Lost Girl Pre-Show will air at 8 PM on Showcase and will be a live-to-tape special that will be filmed in front of a live audience on the Toronto set on March 25 with host Steve Cochrane, who is a writer for the series. The special will include live, in-person interviews with series star Anna Silk (Bo) and other cast members, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and questions from the audience, all leading up to the season two finale that will air immediately following the pre-show.

According to Christine Shipton, Vice President of Content at Shaw Media – the folks behind Lost Girl – “The pre-show is shaping up to be a fantastic tribute to this powerhouse series. We see the pre-show as a perfect opportunity to, first and foremost, give back to the Lost Girl fan community, who have been unwavering in their support for the series, and to try something new for our channel”.

Executive Producer Jay Firestone shared that, “over the past two seasons, Lost Girl has built a dedicated fan base, and we look forward to giving some of our most passionate viewers the rare opportunity to interact with our cast…and Showcase has shown phenomenal support for Lost Girl and the pre-show is yet another example of their commitment to the series”.

Showcase will be launching a contest for fans clamoring to be a part of the live studio audience. To enter, viewers must visit the website and describe in 200 words or less why they are the biggest Lost Girl fan and/or submit a photo showing their Lost Girl spirit. The contest opens February 25 and runs until March 11.

Fans are also encouraged to submit questions for the cast via Facebook and Twitter (@lostgirlseries and @showcasedotca).

Fans can get up-to-the-minute information and contest details at Showcase.

And, don’t miss the Lost Girl Pre-Show at 8 PM followed by the season finale of Lost Girl at 9 PM on Sunday, April 1 on Showcase.

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Attention Switched at Birth Fans: Meet Cast at Disneyland Resort

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, News, Recommendations, Television on February 23, 2012| 2 Comments »

Switched at Birth Cast

The folks over at ABC Family announced yesterday details on a very special event coming to Disneyland Resort during the weekend of March 17-18. Downtown Disney District will host a celebration of creativity in the deaf community called SIGNin’ in the Street that will feature interactive workshops, film screenings and appearances by the stars of Switched at Birth, including Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano, Constance Marie, Lea Thompson, D.W. Moffett, Lucas Grabeel, Sean Berdy and Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin.

Also, two episodes of Switched at Birth as well as an exclusive sneak preview of the spring finale, will be screened at AMC Theatres on Saturday, March 17. Tickets to the screenings will be limited, so make sure to check back at ABC Family to find out more details.

The Switched at Birth cast will be on hand earlier in the day for panel Q&A sessions, as well as autograph signings.

Throughout the weekend, AMC Theatres will show two feature films, The Hammer, based on the life of triple NCAA champ and pro wrestler Matt Hamill, and the award-winning documentary See What I’m Saying. Stars from the films will host Q&A sessions, sign autographs and perform live.

Other highlights of interactive weekend include:

Musical performances by Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre, including a sneak preview of the group’s upcoming world premiere, and workshops for guests interested in learning American Sign Language and acting

Drum Café, the internationally acclaimed drumming crew, will super-charge the audience through interactive performances and workshops

Nighttime concerts by popular deaf performers, including singer-signer TL Forsberg, rock band Beethoven’s Nightmare and comic CJ Jones.

Specially created Disney merchandise featuring American Sign Language.

The super fun entertainment kicks off at 1 PM both days and continues until 9 PM on Saturday and 8 PM on Sunday.

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Paley Fest 2012 to be Streamed on Hulu

Posted in Breaking News, Convention/Event, News, Paley Center, Television on February 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Are you among those who cannot get out to the West Coast or couldn’t get (or afford) the tickets for the 2012 Paley Fest and are upset that you can’t see the panels?

Well, you are now in luck because The Paley Center for Media has partnered with Hulu to stream full-length content and short form clips exclusively on-demand for nine of the festival’s panels on the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service here.

The nine panels that will be provided to subscribers include: Community, Once Upon a Time, New Girl, The Office, Bones, Castle, The Vampire Diaries, Revenge and Modern Family.

The two-week Paley Fest celebration runs from March 2 to 14 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

UPDATED: All 13 events will now be be Live-Streamed; but will be only available live so make sure to watch on the date and time of the events as planned.

Enjoy!

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BREAKING NEWS: Hyperion to Publish eBook Novellas by Richard Castle

Posted in Books, Breaking News, Geekdom, News, Television on February 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Hyperion, the adult trade book publishing unit of the Disney/ABC-Television Group, which publishes general-interest fiction and nonfiction hardcover, trade and mass-market paperback books for adults, announced today they plan to publish three original eBook novellas by mystery writer Richard Castle (as portrayed by Nathan Fillion on the ABC drama Castle), marking a return to his internationally best-selling and award-winning Derrick Storm series.

The first eBook, titled A Brewing Storm, will be published in May 2012 and will bring the former CIA operative out of retirement. The as-yet-untitled second and third Derrick Storm eBooks are scheduled for release in July and August respectively.

Fans can follow Richard Castle via Twitter here at or follow Hyperion here. Fans can also get more information about the eBooks here.

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