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Comic Con Bagdes on Sale TOMORROW

Posted in Breaking News, Comic Con, Convention/Event, Geekdom, Movies, News, Television on March 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The following is a direct excerpt from an article from The L.A. Times:

Comic-Con International, the massive San Diego expo celebrating entertainment of the fantastic, is more than four months away, but it will be the hot topic this weekend: Entrance badges go on sale online Saturday at 8 AM Pacific Standard Time.

Fans that met the February 28 registration deadline to register for a Member ID (a new first step added to the process this year) can purchase badges via Event Planning International Corp. (EPIC). Here’s hoping the rush to secure admittance to the event doesn’t launch the flurry of “epic fail” puns that followed last year’s online badge sales, which crashed Comic-Con’s website on three separate registration opening days. Eventually, on the final attempt in February 2011, the badges sold out in less than one day.

An email Comic-Con International sent out to those with Member IDs today declared, “As you know, because of limited space at the San Diego Convention Center we have had to cap attendance for the last few years. The new Member ID registration process is an attempt to streamline the process of purchasing a badge and hopefully reducing, to a great number, those who purchase badges only for resale.”

The pop culture event runs July 11-15, 2012. Over 126,000 attended last year.

Mark your calendars and be prepared!

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Reminder: WonderCon To Be Held in Two Weeks

Posted in Convention/Event, Geekdom, News, Reminder on March 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The annual WonderCon convention (a precursor to Comic Con) will be held in Anaheim at the Convention Center there in two weeks. It will run from March 16 to 18.

You can find out details on the event, learn the daily schedules and any other details you might need here.

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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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New Show Introduction: GCB

Posted in News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »

GCB

On March 4 the new ABC drama GCB will debut at 10:01 PM.

Show Synopsis: Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb), once the ultimate high school “mean girl,” is forced to return home in disgrace after her marriage ends in scandal. Reluctant but desperate, Amanda has no choice but to turn to her mother, Gigi (Annie Potts), for help. Gigi, the quintessential proper Dallas socialite, wants nothing more than to have Amanda back and to give Amanda’s two teenage kids a good southern upbringing. The problem is that Amanda is nothing like the girl she was 20 years ago and is hesitant about re-entering this world of opulence, status and salacious rumor mills. She is hopeful for a new start, but soon finds it’s not that easy to escape your past in this tightknit community.

The cast includes Kristin Chenoweth, Miriam Shor, Jennifer Aspen and Marisol Nichols as well as David James Elliott, Mark Deklin and Brad Beyer.

Here is a trailer for GCB.

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Movie of the Week Reminder: We’ll Take Manhattan

Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on February 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »

We'll Take Manhattan

The first original movie We’ll Take Manhattan will air on the Ovation network on March 3 at 8 PM.

Set in the 1960s world of fashion photography, the film explores the relationship between ground-breaking British photographer David Bailey and his model and muse Jean Shrimpton, particularly during their legendary New York photo shoot for British Vogue in 1962. The film stars Aneurin Barnard (Spring Awakening) and Karen Gillan (Doctor Who) as Jean Shrimpton.

Here is the trailer for We’ll Take Manhattan as advertised for BBC Four (one of the major networks in the UK).

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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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