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Are you a fan of the USA Network series Psych? Were you a fan of the groundbreaking series Twin Peaks? Are you planning on watching the Twin Peaks reunion episode of Psych when it airs on December 1?

Well, you could see a special screening of the episode AND see some of the actors to be featured in that episode on November 29 if you live, or plan to be, in Los Angeles on November 29.

The Psych! A Twin Peaks Gathering will be held at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills at 7 PM and will feature the following in person:

Psych Stars:
James Roday, “Shawn Spencer”
Dule Hill, “Burton ‘Gus’ Guster”

Plus Twin Peaks Original Cast Members:
Sheryl Lee, “Laura Palmer” / “Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Ferguson”
Dana Ashbrook, “Bobby Briggs”
Robin Lively, “Lana Budding Milford”
Lenny von Dohen, “Harold Smith”
Ray Wise, “Leland Palmer” (schedule permitting)
Catherine Coulter, “Log Lady”

Here is the official write up from the Paley Center: “Twin Peaks fans, rejoice: the Paley Center is partnering with USA Network’s hit series Psych to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the premiere of the groundbreaking ABC crime drama from David Lynch and Mark Frost. Diane, here are the facts: the Paley Center will host the premiere screening of the December 1, TP-inspired episode of Psych, titled “Dual Spires,” which was cowritten by Psych star James Roday. The episode includes guest shots by seven members of the Twin Peaks cast, plus a reimagined rendering of the Psych theme song by Julee Cruise, known to Peaks fans as the blonde songstress who warbled Angelo Badalamenti’s immortal theme song back in the day. After the screening stick around for a discussion with Psych’s lead actors, Roday and Dule Hill, and the Twin Peaks alumni. No cherry pie, but a damn fine evening nonetheless.”

Tickets are on sale here RIGHT NOW!

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After their sold out tour last May, the cast of the popular FOX series Glee will be heading to London, Manchester and Dublin for an exclusive tour from June 22 to July 3.

Beginning Wednesday, June 22 at Manchester, England’s MEN area, Glee stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine) will perform in an all-new singing and dancing celebration of the Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning show.

The European exclusive engagement of Glee Live! In Concert!, is a unique concert experience once again conceived by series creator Ryan Murphy that will include live performances of some of the show’s most memorable musical numbers from seasons one and two including Empire State of Mind, Toxic, My Life Would Suck Without You, It’s My Life and, of course, the show’s anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’.

Here are the tour dates for the 2011 Glee Live! In Concert!:

June 22 – Manchester, England MEN Arena

June 25 – London, England O2 Arena

June 26 – London, England O2 Arena

July 2 – Dublin, Ireland O2 Arena

July 3 – Dublin, Ireland O2 Arena

Select tickets will be available to American Express cardholders in an exclusive pre-sale beginning November 22. Tickets then go on sale to the general public Friday, November 26 at 9 AM. Tickets will be available here or by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at any Ticketmaster Outlet.

Glee Live! In Concert! has also teamed with I Love All Access to provide a variety of fan ticket packages for the show, including premium seats, parties and more. For more information, please visit Glee here.

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The cable network Oxygen and Glee casting director Robert Ulrich will begin the casting search for The Glee Project, a new Oxygen reality series, on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, in Chicago. The second round of the open casting call will be held in Dallas on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9.

In The Glee Project, set to premiere in June 2011, performers will compete for a multi-episode role on Season 3 of the FOX sereis Glee. This reality series was born of a similar idea aborted by FOX, in which a nationwide talent competition in the summer 2010 was supposed to fill three roles for the current season.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and be available to the production from January through April 2011. You can get additional details, including an approved song list here.

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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.

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Paley Center for Media

Do you have a big idea? That is the question being posed by the Paley Center for Media and TEDWomen.

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Liz Tigelaar

Shiri Appleby

The non-profit organization IBG Inc. is sponsoring a “Conversation Series” event with Life Unexpected creator and showrunner Liz Tigelaar and series stars Shiri Appleby and Kristoffer Polaha on December 11 in Beverly Hills. Tickets are now on sale to the general public at IBG Inc.

The number of tickets for this event are limited in order to keep the “intimate gathering” feel, so fans and supporters should be sure to reserve their tickets as soon as possible. And in keeping with IBG’s tradition of matching the entertainment to the cause, the proceeds from the event will benefit Boys and Girls Aid in Portland.

Kristoffer Polaha

Boys & Girls Aid is the oldest child welfare agency in the state. The agency has been working to impact the lives of children in need by providing safe housing, positive relationships with caring adults, and tools to learn and grow since 1885. In addition to foster care, the agency provides adoption services and temporary safe housing for youth in need. For more information, please visit here.

IBG Inc. will also be producing a DVD of the Conversation With ‘Life Unexpected’ event, and proceeds from that sale will go to Boys and Girls Aid, as well.

You can learn more about IBG Inc. here.

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Were you among the MANY who could not get through the registration process for Comic Con 2011 back on November 1? Were you extremely frustrated when the registration was closed and it was announced that a new registration date would be announced on November 8?

Well, today was the day for the grand announcement of the new registration date and time for Comic Con 2011 and what was the result: Monday, November 22 at 6 AM Pacific Time. Yes, you read that right – 6 AM Pacific Time.

Now, I’m sure this earlier start time for registration has been arranged for when internet traffic isn’t quite as busy; but that is EARLY!! For the many who actually work day jobs, requiring them to be at work by 8 AM (or even 9 AM), this will make for a very busy morning especially if there are any glitches like what happened on November 1.

Let’s all hope the Comic Con organizers have planned ahead with plenty of contingencies should any glitches happen on November 22 otherwise there are going to be a lot of angry people. Mark your calendars and be prepared!

Here is a link to the details at the official Comic Con site.

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