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Do You Like Seeing Politicians on Late Night TV?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:30:08 -0700

Earlier this week CBS announced that President Barack Obama will be on The Late Show With David Letterman on Monday. In fact, the entire broadcast will be devoted to Obama's visit, which is a huge milestone. Obama was a guest several times on the program during his campaign for office, but this is the first time a current president has appeared on the show.

I get why Obama is sitting in Dave's chair, but isn't The Late Show better suited to guests like, oh, Drew Barrymore and George Clooney? Not to mention, President Bill Clinton is set to be Letterman's guest on Tuesday, so we'll have back-to-back policy talk.

Maybe it's just me, but I've always tuned into late night shows for the lighter celebrity stuff. If I want to hear about health care reform, I'll flip to MSNBC. But what's your take on this - do you like watching politicians on late night TV?

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Hope Davis Replaces Julianne Moore in Hillary Clinton Role

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:41:26 -0700

As much as I like Julianne Moore as an actress, I had a tough time picturing her as Hillary Clinton in the HBO Films/BBC Films movie The Special Relationship (is it sad that whenever I see that title I think of Hugh Grant, as Prime Minister, saying that to sleazy US President played by Billy Bob Thornton in Love Actually?). Now, due to a scheduling conflict, Moore has pulled out of the project and Hope Davis has taken her place.

This makes much more sense to me, as Davis resembles Clinton a bit more, and I think she is such a versatile, engaging actress, and she deserves more roles and more recognition. I can't wait to see what she does with this one. She'll be working alongside Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton and Michael Sheen (reprising his role from The Queen) as Prime Minister Blair. Written by the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of The Queen, Peter Morgan, the movie "chronicles the unique and sometimes turbulent political relationship between newly installed British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s."

Who Should Play Bill Clinton - Now and Forever?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:30:36 -0700

I've been monitoring some interesting casting news for a movie titled Special Relationship, about the Clinton White House, which will be written and directed by Peter Morgan (of Frost/Nixon). The project is the latest in a group of movies penned by Morgan - including The Queen - and it will "show how Bill's 'inappropriate relationship' with White House intern Monica Lewinsky nearly ended his time in power." Yowza, right? Morgan is associated with and respected for his personal, fictionalized portrayals of those in power, so this will most likely be more than a melodramatic retelling of the the former president's indiscretions.

Anyway, there have been lots of rumors about who's playing the ex-prez, but the latest is Dennis Quaid! Can you believe it? Supposedly, Russell Crowe, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, and Tim Robbins were also in the running. Julianne Moore has been cast as Hillary Clinton, and Michael Sheen will once again play British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Now, Clinton is no stranger to having actors fill his shoes on the big and small screens (John Travolta played a character based on him in Primary Colors, and both Darrell Hammond and the late Phil Hartman portrayed him on Saturday Night Live) but I'm curious who you guys imagine playing Bill Clinton in a movie like this. Is it Quaid? Or is there someone else you picture in your mind forever and always as Bubba?

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Link Time! 12/16

BuzzSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:30:35 -0800

If you are bold enough to admit that you hate A Charlie Brown Christmas, this post is for you. - CliqueClack TV
From Towelhead to Role Models, who are the most offensive movie characters of 2008? - Cinematical
Whoa, Neko Case's piano collection is awesome. - Stereogum
So yeah, even the original Gossip Girl author thinks Aaron Rose is "icky." - TV Filter
Which movie character lives the life you want? - Popwatch
An extensive and hilarious preview of The Real World: Brooklyn. - TVgasm
So, who should play Bill Clinton in Peter Morgan's Blair-Clinton movie? - Vulture
The UK's X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke, has a new video for "Hallelujah" - spin it or sling it? - PopSugarUK

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Good and Bad News for Lost, and More Strike Updates

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:28:30 -0800

Compared to yesterday's Office-closing, 24-postponing day on the picket lines, today's reports from the Hollywood writers' strike were a bit less dramatic. But some major developments still emerged, so read on:

ABC is planning to air the eight filmed episodes of Lost in February as previously planned - even if that means it cuts off after an awkward cliffhanger.
This story rounds up how the strike affects cable networks. Among the big news: Dirt will have a shortened season. Also, maybe this is how HBO figured we'd have time to watch In Treatment.
Friday shows, including Friday Night Lights, might start airing on other nights since Fridays get low ratings anyway.
Who wants to mediate the dispute now? Bill Clinton.
Here's a roundup of the reality programming that could be coming our way soon, including an NBC show called Clash of the Choirs. I'm so not kidding.
The cast of Grey's Anatomy" joined the picketing writers on Wednesday, prompting the chant "It's alright, it's OK, we've got all our friends from Grey's!"

Sandra Oh seemed particularly into it; to watch her picketing, just read more

Buzz News Roundup, 3/26

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:29:47 -0700

Bill Clinton watches a lot of TV Land, "Boston Legal," and "24," writes the Hollywood Reporter.
300 director Zack Snyder's next movie will be Army of the Dead, says Variety.
Pitchfork says Arcade Fire has canceled its remaining European tour dates due to illness.
Variety tells us what HBO has on tap after "the Sopranos".
The "Grey's Anatomy" clip show in April might be worth watching: Denny Duquette himself is hosting, says TV Guide.
Variety reports on a new movie project called Hanna, which is like The Professional in reverse: a 14-year-old killer learns how to be a girl.
Billboard looks beyond the terrible name for details on Icky Thump, the new White Stripes album.
The AP has the winners of the YouTube Awards, including OK Go's treadmill video.
The New York Times goes behind the scenes at an "America's Next Top Model" casting call.
Comedy troupe Second City sets its sights on television projects, reports Variety.
The Namesake star Kal Penn will be a guest instructor at U-Penn, the AP reports.

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Link Time! Taylor Swift Wins Entertainer of the Year at the CMAs

BuzzSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:31 -0800

Taylor Swift is the youngest person ever to take the big CMAs prize - Watching TV
Where are all the women writers in late-night? - New York Times
Get to know the new guy on 30 Rock - Marc Malkin
Dawson's Creek scribe Kevin Williamson is working on a redo of The Bedroom Window - MTV Movies Blog
Harvey Keitel joins the cast of Little Fockers - ComingSoon
Sesame Street's five biggest controversies - TV Squad
Fright Night is getting a remake and the woman from Buffy the Vampire Slayer is behind it - Cinematical
Bill Clinton shares his thoughts on the ladies of Mad Men - TresSugar
Minnie Driver to guest star on Modern Family - Ausiello Files

SNL News: Jenny Slate Swears Herself In, Darrell Hammond May Be Out

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:40 -0700

New cast member Jenny Slate went from virtual unknown to Internet phenomenon on her first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live over the weekend. She dropped a now infamous "F-Bomb" during a biker-chick sketch that had her saying "freaking" about 50 times - you can barely blame her, it's a pretty easy slip, especially for someone new to live TV. Blogs immediately jumped to Slate's defense, but apparently the alarm was unnecessary. She's not getting fired, there won't be a fine since it was after 10 p.m., and Lorne Michaels supposedly isn't upset. Plus, I'd be willing to bet Miss Slate won't be making that mistake again.

In other SNL news, the show's longest running cast member's name - Darrell Hammond - was missing from the opening credits Saturday night. As recently as last week a rep for the show said he would be back in some capacity, but despite his appearance on Thursday's Weekend Update, he wasn't in any of the skits on Saturday. He's been on the show for 14 seasons and accounts for some of the cornerstone imitations - Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and my personal favorite, Sean Connery. Between the loss of Hammond and no more Tina Fey as Sarah Palin or Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton, there's a bit of a gaping hole in SNL's political satire.

So, what did you think of the season opener? There are some exciting hosts coming our way, but the premiere was a bit lackluster for me. Do you think Jenny Slate should face any sort of punishment for her slip up, or is it all much ado about nothing?

In case you missed it, check out the Jenny Slate clip below (language NSFW, obviously) when you read more.

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:50:30 -0700

ABC is new with Dancing With the Stars and the series premiere of The Forgotten
CBS is new with the season premieres of NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles and the series premire of The Good Wife
FOX is new with Hell's Kitchen
NBC is new with The Biggest Loser
The CW is new with 90210 and Melrose Place
Bravo is new with Flipping Out
MTV has a repeat of The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and is new with Daddy's Girls and The Hills Season Preview
Late-night highlights include Pee Wee Herman and Amy Poehler on The Jay Leno Show on NBC; Bill Clinton and LeBron James on The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Rebecca Romijn on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien on NBC; David Duchovny and Kid Cudi on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC; Reba McEntire and Dave Annable on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS; and Seth Meyers on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC