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Link Time! James Van der Beek Is Coming to The Forgotten

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:30:35 -0700

James Van Der Beek will make an appearance on The Forgotten - The Ausiello Files
Woody Allen's next movie will be called You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger - Vulture
Jay-Z will perform at the World Series this week - Pitchfork
Bravo has a new Top Chef spinoff in the works that's focused entirely on desserts - YumSugar
Keira Knightley will portray Eliza Doolittle in Joe Wright's My Fair Lady remake - Cinematical
Check out these two new leaked promos for 24 - The Wrap
Michael Hurwitz confirms that he's directing the Arrested Development movie - MTV Movies Blog
5 things you should know about the Battlestar Galactica spinoff Caprica - Pop Candy
Kristin Chenoweth is going to reprise her guest-starring role on Glee - PopWatch
Kenny Ortega drops out of directing the Footloose remake - Coming Soon

TCA Tidbits: Ghost Sex, Lipstick Jungle, Pushing Daisies, More

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:30:11 -0800

It's the last day of the TCA press tour, and ABC is presenting a ton of new midseason series today, including Nathan Fillion's Castle and Amber Tamblyn's The Unusuals. The news has been coming fast and furious, so here are some tidbits from this morning's ABC sessions and yesterday's NBC panels:

Apparently, we should stop using the term "ghost sex" to describe Izzie and Denny's relationship on Grey's Anatomy, stat. "It's not a ghost, which you will learn," ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson said. He also said skeptical viewers should be patient and wait to see where the story is going: "I actually think that when you get to the end of the season and you see what [creator Shonda Rhimes] had in mind, it might not be your cup of tea, but I think you will be surprised at how insightful and smart the storyline itself is."
If you were hoping NBC's executives would give some clarity to the Lipstick Jungle cancellation situation, no such luck: According to entertainment president Angela Bromstad, no decision has been reached on the show's future, and it will be a conversation when the network sets its Fall schedule.
These were pretty much no-brainers, but NBC has renewed The Office, 30 Rock, and The Biggest Loser.
Count Portia de Rossi in for an Arrested Development movie: Despite calling her new character in ABC's Better Off Ted her all-time favorite, she'd be up for reprising Lindsay Bluth on the big screen. "I would love to do a movie for Arrested," she said - before adding to the confusion surrounding the project by saying "the cast are all on board." If that gets off the ground, she'd be a busy lady: She also wants to start a vegan shoe line.

For info on Heroes, Pushing Daisies, and NBC's late-night lineup, just read more.

NBC's aware that Heroes needs to change things up: "Tim [Kring] and I have talked to getting back to the core of the show, that it's these ordinary people with extraordinary powers, and that they may have taken on too much in terms of the storyline," Bromstad said.
McPherson was sadly noncommittal on the future of the unaired episodes of Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money, and Eli Stone. He said he's hopeful they'll get out somehow, but there would be lots of financial issues and rights issues to deal with first.
Jimmy Fallon snapped a picture of the TCA crowd with his iPhone and said he'd be bringing a decidedly geeky feel to his version of Late Night when he takes over in March.
Apparently, we needn't fear that moving to an earlier time slot will make Conan O'Brien tame: "I like to stand on things. I like to lick things. I jump around," he said - and none of that is going away. He also said he's hoping his band will make the move to LA with him. As for his Late Night farewell, he said he's aware that longtime fans will want certain things, but "what I don't want to do is a big salute to me."
Rachel Maddow, who was here to chat about her MSNBC talk show, on President Bush's post-presidency plans: "No international travel, probably, for the rest of his life."

Fox Searchlight Reportedly Picks Up Arrested Development Movie!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:40:05 -0800

If all the "sources" are correct, Arrested Development fans have something to celebrate today: The movie is a go!

Yup, I think I just blue myself.

The Hollywood Reporter is saying today that Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard are "reportedly closing deals for the long-gestating project from Imagine and Fox Searchlight."

E! Online's Watch With Kristin is going a step further to confirm that without a doubt, the "Arrested Development movie will happen." However! There is apparently some behind-the-scenes drama already, since "one of the show's original cast members has not signed on to the movie." Kristin continues, "The good news is that aside from this actor (who, sorry, cannot be named), I'm told that all of the other main cast members have committed to be a part of the big-screen project." That utterly sucks about the one "holdout," though maybe he or she will come around? Fingers (and hooks!) crossed!

Now, if you need me I'll be in the hospital bar, wearing my "slut" t-shirt.

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Link Time! 9/4

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:30:59 -0700

Anthony Edwards is returning to ER - in flashbacks. - TV Squad
Uh-oh: Michael Cera says he hasn't heard about an Arrested Development movie. - Slashfilm
Top Design's second season is off to a promising start. - CasaSugar
A new live track from Spoon! - Stereogum
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is getting read aloud - in full! - in NYC. - Pop Candy
The political side of our Curtis Sittenfeld interview. - CitizenSugar
Remembering Bill Melendez, Peanuts animator and voice of Snoopy. - Popwatch

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Which Arrested Development Character Do You Miss the Most?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:30:00 -0800

In case you didn't hear, we are closer than ever to getting an Arrested Development movie! Jason Bateman recently told E! that they're in talks to resurrect the Bluths' story for the big screen.

Despite owning all three seasons of AD on DVD, I have missed the Bluths terribly since the show went off the air almost exactly two years ago. I know there are lots of AD fans lurking out there, so tell me: Which character have you missed the most?

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Arrested Development: Where Are They Now?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:53:04 -0700

Get ready for the big-screen Bluth family reunion! The Arrested Development movie is finally picking up some steam, with creators Michale Hurwitz and James Vallely working on the movie's script. The only concern? All the principal actors are committed to doing the movie, but since the show invigorated their careers, they've all got a lot of projects lined up, which may make for scheduling conflicts when shooting begins. So what are the original cast members up to that's making them so busy? I'll tell you.

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Joel McHale and Ken Jeong Share Details About Community!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:29 -0800

Community is one of those shows where you know the cast has an awesome time together. So I wasn't all that surprised to hear stars Joel McHale (Jeff) and Ken Jeong (Senor Chang) fawn over one another when they recently sat down with reporters. I've been waiting to see these two cement their friendship on-screen too, and it sounds like I'll get my wish tonight. Both actors shared a few tidbits from the episode, plus thoughts on Chevy Chase, the possible Jeff and Annie romance, and their mutual admiration.

Joel on Jeff and Annie's kiss last week: I haven't seen any scripts where it'll be revisited, because I'll probably be arrested, but believe me it was good times. I mean it's Alison Brie from Mad Men!
Joel on Jeff's relationship with Britta: His first initial reaction was, hey there's a really hot chick. And she has like an endless, you know, she has all the denim jackets that you can find. And so I think that was his first reaction. And then at the complete rejection of him he was like, ah, a challenge. And then as he got to know her, she was so much more than he expected, which was she was a totally grounded cool person...So that intrigued him, and she really is I think the moral compass of the show.

To hear more from Joel and Ken, including what's in store for this week's episode, read more.

Ken on Senor Chang's constant power trip: There is something to be said about being in a room where you have students hanging on every word. And it's definitely, as a teacher I think it's an ego rush, you know. You're definitely feeding off of that. It's really the only time in life you get to have a room where people are hanging on your every word and learning from it, and you have a power to influence.
Ken on tonight's episode: You really get to see why Senor Chang has the chip on his shoulder that he does. And some of that involves love and some of that involves friendship, and you really get to see more of the back story of Chang...And it's the relationship with Joel. Joel is really the guy that sees how [Chang's] character comes to be, and why he's developed all these traits along the way.
Joel on working with Chevy Chase: It's like working with Nolan Ryan. He's older than everybody, he's got the best stories. He has worked way more than any of us, but he still throws it harder than any of us...We have a lot to learn from that guy and it's so weird to be walking around with this kind of icon and legend that, you know, you grew up with.
Joel on Ken: Ken he will invent comedy where there is not comedy. He creates it...He's a damn good performer and you pray to God you get him in your movie or your TV show because it's like having a secret weapon.
Ken on Joel: I'm amazed at how Joel handles everything. He's always just grace under pressure this guy, because we'll be working, you know, on a Wednesday or middle of the week, and then he's got to do the Soup or another show and it's just how he switches gears is effortless. I just marvel at that. I'm like dude, how do you do it?
Ken on Community hitting its stride: I think that my wife has a good theory about sitcoms...They're like fine wine, you give them a little bit of time, and they just keep tasting better and better......The audience gets more familiar with the characters, the writers get more familiar characters, and so do the actors.

Do you like the theory that comedies get better with time? I think Community has gradually improved week after week, don't you agree? (Don't forget to watch tonight!)

Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

The Office celebrated Jim and Pam's wedding! I was worried about the hype, but it actually went above and beyond my expectations.
There are plenty of choices at the box office this weekend, including Good Hair, The Boys Are Back, An Education, and Couples Retreat.
Speaking of Couples Retreat, think you know Vince Vaughn?
We finally got to feast our eyes on the first music video for New Moon - Death Cab for Cutie's Meet Me on the Equinox.
The competition is heating up in my Scariest Movie Bracket - don't forget to fill out your bracket to win a prize!
You chose Vampire Diaries as your favorite new Fall drama. Have you checked out the sneak peek photos from next week's episode yet?
See if you agree with my list of the 10 Most Influential Male Characters on TV.
After the initial shock of David Letterman's scandal, he went on air to apologize.
With talk of an Arrested Development movie off and running again, where are the cast members now?
While you're surfing the Web this weekend, don't forget to check out the hot groups in the BuzzSugar Community!

Ellen Page and Alia Shawkat Score HBO TV Show

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:30:13 -0700

Don't say you don't make friends on the derby rink. Ellen Page and Alia Shawkat, recent costars in Whip It, have scored a deal to write and produce a TV show for HBO. Another costar from the movie, Sean Tillman (AKA Har Mar Superstar, pictured here), is also collaborating.

The show, called Stitch 'N Bitch, will be about "two painfully cool hipster girls as they relocate from Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood to Los Angeles' Silver Lake enclave in hopes of becoming artists." It sounds obvious who these characters will be based on - both women fit that 'painfully hip' description, but there isn't a confirmation yet that they'll be starring. I'd love to see them in the roles, but also hoping this isn't one of those projects that will cause scheduling conflicts for the Arrested Development movie!

Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:14 -0700

Stephenie Meyer's The Host will be made into a movie - MTV Movies Blog
Betty White will play herself on 30 Rock - Zap2It
Dwayne Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, and Steve Coogan cast in Adam McKay's The Other Guys - Coming Soon
K-Fed joins the cast of Celebrity Fit Club - TMZ
True Blood's jewelry line has stainless steel and dastardly silver pieces - FabSugar
Bruce Willis' 10 best movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Where's Kirk Cameron? Preachin' about Darwin - Best Week Ever
The early Oscar predictions get started - Moviefone
Pee Wee Herman: Planning a comeback - Vulture
Can Modern Family be the new Arrested Development? - TV.com