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Buzz News Roundup, 11/21

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:15:22 PST

Strike news: A huge number of actors will be recording PSAs in support of the writers on the LA Weekly's Deadline Hollywood Daily blog; the New York Times says some showrunners have returned to their non-writing duties; the LA Times says the strike could cost the city $20 million per day; and Variety has the news that directors have reached a deal that will probably keep them off the picket lines.
Billboard says Weezer will release a new album in April, while NME has the tracklist for frontman Rivers Cuomo's solo album.
David Hasselhoff may reprise his Knight Rider role for NBC's remake, Zap2it reports.
Cirque du Soleil will open a show in Hollywood starting in 2010, writes Variety.
TV Guide reports on a survey that says Americans wish Clair Huxtable were cooking their Thanksgiving dinner - and want to keep Peg Bundy away from the stove.
Fox has apologized for a Polish slur in an episode of Back to You, writes the New York Daily News.
Variety reports that advertisements for Shoot 'Em Up have been banned in the UK.

Back to You will be Back for More

BuzzSugar — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:26:05 PDT

The latest show to get a full-season pickup: Back to You, the Kelsey Grammer/Patricia Heaton comedy on Fox. The show was one of the first to be picked up by any network last spring, so I suppose it only makes sense that Fox would be standing by it now.

The network has ordered 11 more episodes of the show, bringing the total number of episodes to 24 for the season. Its ratings haven't been great - it hovers somewhere between 6.5 and 7 million viewers each week - but it's been consistent. And, as was recently pointed out with the pickup of Gossip Girl, networks are changing their standards for what's considered a hit show in the first place.

In other news:

ABC has ordered six more scripts of Samantha Who? The show is the No. 1 new comedy of the season and did almost as well in the ratings this week as it did in its premiere.
The CW wants three more Reaper scripts, even though this week's ratings were (gulp) a series low.

I'm a little surprised we haven't heard about any of the NBC shows yet. All of the other networks have picked up at least one key series (Back to You for Fox, Gossip Girl for the CW, Pushing Daisies and Private Practice for ABC, The Big Bang Theory for CBS). None of NBC's series has been a huge hit, but I figured at least one of them would have gotten the network's support by now.

TV Tonight: Welcome Back, TV!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:30:47 PDT

Finally! At long last, it's starting to get hard to decide what to watch on TV. While many shows don't start till next week, three networks have new shows premiering tonight, and most of them are worth a look:

Fox has the premiere of its new comedy "Back to You" and Gordan Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," with a new episode of "'Til Death" sandwiched in bewteen.
CBS has the much-ballyhooed premiere of "Kid Nation"
The CW kicks off the new season of "America's Next Top Model," then follows it up with the first episode of "Gossip Girl."

Throw in a special on ABC about the character of Addison and the live finale of "Last Comic Standing" on NBC, and it's quite the night for the major networks. Me, I'll be checking out "Kid Nation," "ANTM" and "Gossip Girl." You? To watch video clips of each of the four brand-new shows making their debuts tonight,

"Gossip Girl":

"Kid Nation":

"Kitchen Nightmares":

"Back to You":

Photos courtesy of CBS, The CW and Fox

Pilot Watch: "Back to You"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:30:00 PDT

The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually be worth watching? Throughout the summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. A lot can change before a show makes it to air, so these aren't comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: the Fox comedy "Back to You."

What's it about? A disgraced news anchor returns to the smaller market where he once was a superstar and must work again with his former co-anchor, who's not thrilled to have to share the spotlight with him.

Who's in it? Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Fred Willard

The good: I'm an ex-"Fraiser" fan, and this show reminded me that I really do like Kelsey Grammer. For a traditional sitcom - and, don't get me wrong, it is very traditional - it had more laughs than I was expecting. It feels very professional, by which I mean that you can tell that everyone from the lead actors to the writers to the peripheral cast know what it takes to make a comedy work.

The bad: "Back to You" doesn't break any new ground; I've seen all these jokes and plot lines before. The pilot has a supposedly shocking twist that Fox begged reporters not to reveal, but it's the kind of thing that anyone over the age of 12 could figure out easily.

Will I watch? Doubtful, but not because it's bad, per se - it's just not my style.

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Photos courtesy of Fox

First Connecticut, Now Pennsylvania?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:30:00 PDT

A while back, I told you that Connecticut was becoming filmmaking's latest hot spot. Now, I'm wondering if Pennsylvania's next. Much to Sienna Miller's likely chagrin, filmmakers and TV producers haven't exactly fled the state ever since her famously nasty comments while filming The Mysteries of Pittsburgh there last year.

Instead, the upcoming Spike TV show "The Kill Point" recently spent more than two months filming in Pittsburgh, and the state legislature is considering implementing tax breaks - like those that have helped push filmmakers to Connecticut - for productions that choose to locate in the state.

But that may not be the only reason producers have The Keystone State on the brain these days. Quite a few current and upcoming TV shows are set throughout the state - even if they're not actively filming there. Consider:

"The Office," which is responsible for putting Scranton on the map, is sending a producer to Scranton to look for local businesses, goods and services to feature on the show, from vending machine snacks to notepads that could appear on a character's desk.
"Back to You," a new Fox show starring Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton as newscasters, is set in Pittsburgh - and will be paired on the schedule with the Eastern Pennsylvania-set Brad Garrett sitcom "Til Death."

More PA goodies, so

TNT's "Heartland" focuses on transplant surgeons at a fictional Pittsburgh hospital.
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - which states its connection to the state right in its title - is set to return to TV in September.

Sheesh. I wonder which underappreciated state will be next?

Photo courtesy of Philip R. Cloutier

Get a Sneak Peek of the New Fox Shows!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 May 2007 23:30:28 PDT

Thanks to Fox, we now have sneak previews of that network's new fall shows, to add to the clips we've already seen from ABC, NBC, CBS and the CW. I'm eager to hear what you think of these clips, so get watching!

"New Amsterdam" (pictured above)
I still think this story of an immortal detective is the strangest of Fox's shows.

"The Return of Jezebel James"
Somehow, I think this would be much better without the laugh track.

I've got clips from the other Fox shows plus lots of photos, so

"Back to You
I must admit, I do kind of like Kelsey Grammer.

"Canterbury's Law"

"Sarah Connor Chronicles"
I wonder if you have to be really into the Terminator movies to like this?

"K-Ville"

"The Rules for Starting Over"
I wonder when I'll stop seeing Rashida as Karen from "The Office"?

"K-Ville"

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"New Amsterdam"

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"Back to You"

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"Canterbury's Law"

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"The Return of Jezebel James"

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"Sarah Connor Chronicles"

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"The Rules for Starting Over"

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Photos and video courtesy of Fox

Eva Mendes's Flawless Summer Style, a Great Gatsby Sneak Peek, & More! Get Caught Up With the Latest on CelebStyle

Hannah Weil — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:10 PDT

If you're addicted to all things celebrity fashion-related, then you and our sister site CelebStyle will be fast friends. With trend-spotting, style on set, and the latest celebrity looks, CelebStyle covers all your bases, so you'll never miss a moment. This week, they've got a sneak peek at the glamorous onscreen fashion from The Great Gatsby, the secret to Eva Mendes's perfect Summer style, and a look back at Revenge's covetable season-one wardrobe. There's lots more in store, like the rundown on where to shop all your favorite celebrity pieces. Just click on for the full recap.

Share Your Food Photos on YumSugar

Susannah Chen — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:24:28 PDT

Have you cooked, eaten, or spotted something mouthwatering recently? If so, then don't let anything hold you back from sharing it with the rest of us: we want to feast with our eyes too. On a recent trip to Chicago, I hit up one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, Big Star, for some south-of-the-border sustenance and wound up ordering their queso fundido, a platter of melted, pungent, cheesy goodness.

Are you ready to share? We've got a group called Savory Sights, where you can upload mouthwatering images of foods and drinks you've made, consumed, or simply salivated over. Start showing us your photos now. There are lots of ways to participate, so read on to learn more.

7 Weekend Movies That Motivate

SavvySugar — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:41:41 PDT

After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week. Read on to get my movie suggestions - then, grab a snack, kick back, and kick off your weekend with a little career-inspiring entertainment.

Watch, Pass, or Rent Video Review: Men in Black 3

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:14:10 PDT

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are back as the Men in Black when the third installment of the franchise hits theaters this weekend. This time around, Smith's character, Agent J, has to go back in time to rescue his partner (Josh Brolin plays the young Agent K). So does the film live up to the original, or is this just another unnecessary sequel? We'll tell you if the movie is a watch, pass, or rent.