Jason Lee

When I first learned they'd be making a live-action and CG movie of Alvin and the Chipmunks, I cringed. I guess I don't agree with remaking a classic favorite simply because we now have the technology to make the chipmunks look more lifelike. But alas, Hollywood doesn't listen to me nearly as often as I'd like, so here we are with the first trailer for Alvin and the Chipmunks.

I'm a little comforted by the fact that it's directed by Tim Hill who co-wrote the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, which I'm not above admitting I saw in theaters and loved. And to some extent I think the beginning sequence of the trailer is cute with the screaming crowds and the voiceover saying that they caused a media sensation years ago and now they're back. But then they get into actually showing the chipmunks and their David (Jason Lee). I found it painful to watch, and even more painful to live with that song in my head for the rest of the day. To see what I mean, read more

Frankly, it would have been sad if a panel full of stars and producers from NBC's four acclaimed Thursday comedies hadn't gotten laughs during the TCA press tour on Monday. So I'm pleased to report that the panel, which included Zach Braff, Jason Lee, John Krasinski, Tina Fey, and the executive producers of their shows, was appropriately hilarious. A few favorite moments:

Bill Lawrence, "Scrubs" executive producer, on his show's ratings:
"I think this is the year that "Scrubs" really becomes a big hit. We always kind of geared our plan towards peaking in the seventh year."

Tina Fey, on whether she had to convince Alec Baldwin to come back to the show:
"I've never even met Alec."

Greg Daniels, executive producer of "The Office," on those Jim-and-Pam-heavy promos:
"I always felt jealous on these Thursday-night promos because everybody else had these really funny clips on, and then, you know, ours was like, 'Do I still love you?'"

Fey on the differences between herself and her character, Liz Lemon:
"The biggest difference is that my character is not married. And also, apparently her jugs were bigger."

Lorne Michaels, "30 Rock" executive producer, on DVD commentaries:
"I was thinking it might be time to buy a DVD player."

John Krasinski on DVD commentaries:
"Tell you what, when I was doing a comment about DVD commentaries, what I was really thinking about was ..."

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Alright, this one's for all of you who yelled at me for including "My Name is Earl" in the Stop One Show list. "Earl" wraps up its second season tonight with a "supersized," 40-minute episode, and Earl's finally got his life in order, what with the job and the GED. Now, though, it's time for Joy's truck-stealing trial — and Earl must serve as a character witness. Fans, take note: Show creator Greg Garcia and stars Jaime Pressly and Ethan Suplee will be live-blogging on NBC's site after the show, and you can submit your questions now. To watch a preview clip for the episode, read more

Have you ever wondered what the world of Earl Hickey smelled like? Beer? Sweat? Flannel? Soon enough, we'll get to find out: NBC is putting out special "laugh-and-sniff" cards before the May 3 episode of "My Name is Earl."

I haven't seen a really elaborate TV gimmick since all those shows tried going 3-D in the late '90s, so I'm weirdly excited about this; it's like Smell-o-Vision for the small screen. The cards will be available in that week's TV Guide.

Of course, what NBC isn't saying is what smells will be included. The episode (which will be part of yet another super-sized comedy night) is called "Get a Real Job," and Earl will apparently be doing just that at an appliance store. Will you be scratching-and-sniffing along with "Earl"? And are there smells of Camden County that you just wouldn't want to experience for yourself?

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• Lane Garrison, the Prison Break star involved in a car accident where a high school student was killed last December will be charged today with vehicular manslaughter, drunk driving and providing alcohol to a minor. It doesn't look good. - TMZ
• Executive producer Rick Kaplan is being brought in to rescue Katie Couric's failing ratings on The CBS Evening News. Hopefully, he'll succeed. - Page Six
• John Popper from the band Blues Traveler was arrested yesterday after he was clocked going 111 mph. Police say they found marijuana, rifles, handguns, a switchblade, taser and night goggles in his car. Wonder if he gave them the run around. - BuzzSugar
• Tensions are obviously still high between Whitney and Bobby. At Bobbi Kristina's birthday dinner Bobby spent half the night knocking back shots at the bar while Whitney yelled at her daughter as they left. At least Bobbi only has one birthday a year. - Page Six
• My Name is Earl's Jason Lee has been cast as David, the human father figure in Fox's upcoming movie Alvin and the Chipmunks. Let the funny voice fun begin! - EW
• After Rosie called Idol producers "racist and weightist" this week on The View, AI producer Nigel Lythgoe shot back, saying Rosie was self-promotional, absurd and thoughtless. We can barely keep up with all of Rosie's feuds! - US Weekly

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Ryan Gosling (The Notebook) and Jason Lee (My Name is Earl). Jason has to have his mustache for the show; I'm not sure what Ryan's excuse is.

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