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Season One of Bored to Death: Yay or Nay?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

This week marked the finale of Bored to Death's debut season, and I'm wondering what you all thought of the show. It took me a few episodes to warm up to the comedy, but my love for Jason Schwartzman can't be stopped.

We already know that Bored to Death will be back for a second season, but what do you think of the first - yay or nay?

Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:30:03 -0700

Please, Tracy Morgan, join Twitter! Check out the public plea, all you 30 Rock fans - Best Week Ever
Emma Stone talks about shooting zombies - Rotten Tomatoes
A list of the 13 best South Park episodes (with clips!) - TV.com
Alas, another Simpsons movie looks unlikely. Sigh . . . - Moviefone
A Mike Tyson biopic? It'll happen if Jamie Foxx gets his way - MTV Movies Blog
David Bowie and Iggy Pop get Lego'd - Stereogum
Bored to Death gets picked up for a second season on HBO - The Futon Critic
Concert video of Kelly Clarkson covering The White Stripes, Alanis Morissette, and Kings of Leon - Rolling Stone
Take this tech quiz on last night's episode of The Hills - GeekSugar
Mariah Carey dishes on her new album . . . and wearing Nick's clothes?! - HitFix

What's Your Favorite New Fall TV Comedy?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:31:53 -0700

By now, all the pilots for the most anticipated new shows have premiered, and I've already picked my faves and permanent TiVo residents. There have been some really strong freshmen comedy shows that run the gamut from romantic, musical, slapstick to pregnancy, including Glee, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Community, Accidentally on Purpose, and Bored to Death.

Which comedy is your new fave?

Link Time!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:47 -0700

You must watch the How I Met Your Mother season four blooper reel! - PopWatch
The Cleveland Show is Sunday night's ratings winner; it's up 44 percent over the previous time slot occupier, King of the Hill - Movieline
Bored to Death gets the New York reality index - Vulture
Disney is getting ready to replace Johnny Depp in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie - MTV Movies Blog
Want to know much The Hills stars make? Maybe you don't - Defamer
George Clooney started shooting The American today, previously known as A Very Private Gentleman - Coming Soon
Seth Rogen uses his guest spot on The Simpsons to get back at the Entourage crew - Cinematical
Listen to another song from the New Moon soundtrack, "Satellite Heart" - MySpace
How Geek would wire Betty Draper - GeekSugar

Buzz In: What Do You Think of HBO's New Sunday Night Lineup?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:30:44 -0700

While the Emmys were going down on CBS last night, HBO unveiled its latest Sunday lineup. True Blood and Hung may be out for now, but in their place, the network brought in another season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and new show Bored to Death to air before Entourage.

I'm curious to hear what you guys think about the schedule and this week's episodes. Curb has been getting a ton of hype thanks to the upcoming Seinfeld reunion, but I was a little underwhelmed with the premiere - there was no Seinfeld alum in sight, and it seems like the cast's cameo may still be weeks away. And while Bored to Death looks promising, it's still finding its footing. HBO usually has a strong showing on Sundays, but without True Blood in the mix, I wouldn't be surprised if they lose a few viewers - especially when you have Mad Men, Desperate Housewives, and other shows competing for the same time slot.

So tell me, did you catch HBO last night? What do you think about the network's new lineup? Will you watch?

Pilot Watch: Bored to Death

BuzzSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:30:00 -0700

The networks have announced their Fall schedules, but which series will actually be worth watching? Note that a lot can change before a show actually makes it to air, so these aren't reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's pick is HBO's new comedy Bored to Death which will team up with Curb Your Enthusiasm on Sunday nights, starting September 20.

What's it about? Bored to Death opens as Jonathan Ames watches his girlfriend move out of their apartment and begins to assess his life as a single, 30-year-old struggling writer. As he contemplates how to win her back and what to do with his free time, Jonathan poses as an amateur private detective after a little inspiration from his favorite crime novels. Hijinks ensue.

Who's in it? Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Olivia Thirlby.

The good: The star-studded cast alone is enough to draw an audience, and fans of Schwartzman will enjoy his portrayal of yet another lovably quirky character. The humor isn't in your face, but the subtle jokes and offbeat characters keep the story afloat. Plus, the first season boasts a handful of special guest stars including Parker Posey and Patton Oswalt.

The bad: If I wasn't a Jason Schwartzman devotee, I'm not sure how I would feel about the pilot. Like I said, the humor can be dry and viewers may be disappointed by the lack of laugh-out-loud moments. The first episode isn't bad, but I fear that it may not live up to expectations.

Will I watch? I'll probably watch most of the first season, but I don't envision myself rushing home on Sunday nights to check it out in real time.

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First Look: Schwartzman, Galifianakis in HBO's Bored to Death

BuzzSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:30:37 -0700

A weekly dose of Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis on my TV? Yes, please! HBO has released a teaser for its newest half-hour comedy series Bored to Death, which will premiere in September. Zach Galifianakis was recently added to the show, which is pretty brilliant casting given the success of The Hangover. The comedy star power doesn't end with those two - as you'll see in the trailer the series also features Ted Danson, Parker Posey, and Kristen Wiig. So great!

Schwartzman plays Jonathan, a struggling writer living in Brooklyn who drinks a lot. For no apparent reason he decides to become a private detective. Galifianakis plays his friend who writes comic books. The whole thing looks pretty funny and full of promise. To check out the trailer and tell me what you think, read more.

Buzz News Roundup, 12/19

BuzzSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:30:21 -0800

Aretha Franklin is set to sing at Barack Obama's inauguration. - Billboard
Director Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Bedtime Stories) has two more movie projects lined up: Bob the Musical and a new take on the epic adventure Sinbad. - ComingSoon
HBO has picked up three comedies, including Bored to Death starring Jason Schwartzman and Hung starring Thomas Jane. - Zap2It
Barry Sonnenfeld will direct and produce the action-comedy The How-To Guide For Saving the World. - ComingSoon
Rainn Wilson and Jenna Fischer are both executive-producing new pilots at NBC. - Variety
United Artists will turn Fritz Leiber's 1952 supernatural thriller novel Conjure Wife into a feature film. - Variety
The Shield's Michael Chiklis is developing a series about a bad investment scheme - after becoming a victim of one himself. - The Hollywood Reporter
Frank Miller may direct a Buck Rogers movie. - Zap2It

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Buzz News Roundup, 9/3

BuzzSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:32:38 -0700

Oprah Winfrey is reportedly in talks to guest-star on 30 Rock! - E! Online
Speaking of 30 Rock, Jennifer Aniston will play Liz Lemon's ex-roommate - and current crazy stalker. - The Futon Critic
The trial over the Watchmen movie will start Jan. 6. - Variety
Ted Danson has taken a role opposite Jason Schwartzman in HBO's comedy pilot Bored to Death. - Hollywood Reporter
Ben Folds Five is reuiniting for a MySpace show in North Carolina. - Billboard
Casting news! David Arquette will guest-star on My Name is Earl, Willa Holland will have an arc on Gossip Girl, and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson will appear on The Secret Life of the American Teenager. - Zap2it
Stevie Wonder will receive the second Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, following Paul Simon. - Washington Post
Flight of the Conchords will likely end after season two. - TV Guide

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Jason Schwartzman Gets Bored to Death by HBO

BuzzSugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:32:21 -0700

Jason Schwartzman excites HBO.
No, the actor who was once Max Fischer isn't yawning every time he channel-surfs past the network that once brought you The Sopranos (at least not that we know of). Bored to Death is just the name of the network's new half-hour comedy pilot that just cast Schwartzman in the lead.

It doesn't sound boring at all.
The show centers on Schwartzman's character, Jonathan, a 30-something struggling writer living (and drinking heavily) in Brooklyn. After he breaks up with his girlfriend, he decides to refashion himself as a private detective in the vein of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett heroes. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jonathan "takes out an ad pretending to be a private detective and starts taking cases - solving some and making others worse."

Maybe it will be better than his last TV jaunt.
Besides being one of Wes Anderson's favorite players, Schwartzman has tried TV once before - in a short-lived 2004 Fox comedy called Cracking Up, from School of Rock writer Mike White. The show, which also starred Molly Shannon, was a midseason replacement that didn't even quite finish out its own season and was canceled after nine episodes. The show is scheduled to start filming in September in New York. If it became a series, do you think you'd check it out?

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