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Love It or Leave It: My One and Only Starring Renee Zellweger

BuzzSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:30:01 -0700

In My One and Only, Renee Zellweger stars as Ann Devereaux, a charming but mercurial society lady who leaves her cheating husband and takes to the road with her young sons (one of whom, it turns out, grows up to be the actor George Hamilton). The movie's tagline is "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Husbands," that seems to be an appropriate description for Ann's journey, as she meets and discards (or is discarded by) men of all stripes. Kevin Bacon, Chris Noth, Eric McCormack, and Steven Weber also star. Check out the trailer below and tell me: Will you be rushing to theaters for this one on Aug. 21? Or would you rather skip it?

Pilot Watch: The Good Wife

BuzzSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:30:30 -0700

The networks have announced their Fall schedules, but which series will be worth watching? Throughout the Summer, as I watch the pilots, I'll be posting my first impressions. 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: the CBS drama The Good Wife.

What's it about? A politician's wife, shamed by her husband's public sex and corruption scandal, takes a job as a junior associate at a prestigious law firm.

Who's in it? Julianna Margulies, Josh Charles, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Chris Noth

The good: The parts of the story focusing on Alicia (Margulies) trying to navigate life after her husband's revelations are the strongest moments in this pilot. It's certainly timely to tell a story about a high-profile wife caught in the eye of a political storm, and Margulies ably shows what the effects of such a scandal might be on Alicia's career, her children, and her marriage. Alicia's relationships at work are another promising element: Her boss (Charles) is an old classmate curious to see how Alicia does after so many years out of court, while the firm's investigator becomes a fast friend.

The bad: The legal parts of the show feel just like any other legal procedural; I found myself struggling to pay attention to some of the courtroom scenes. I'm interested in how Alicia gains confidence at work and how developments there resonate through her tortured personal life, but the specific details of the case made the episode drag a bit.

Will I watch? Actually, yes. I didn't expect to like this as much as I did, and I'm interested to see more.

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Buzz News Roundup, 4/29

BuzzSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:30:24 -0700

Chris Noth and the other men of Sex and the City - Evan Handler and David Eigenberg - are officially signed on for the Sex and the City sequel. - E!
Amanda Peet has joined Jack Black in the modern-day Gulliver's Travels movie. - The Hollywood Reporter
Sit Down, Shut Up is the latest show to be moved out of its time slot; it will now air Sundays at 7. - TV.com
Two bits of animation news: Wallace and Gromit creator Aardman Features is at work on two new films, while a children's book series by Ricky Gervais is also coming to the big screen. - Variety
Rick Springfield will guest-star as himself on the upcoming season of Californication. - Entertainment Weekly
Creed is reuniting for an album and tour. - Billboard
NBC has renewed the Celebrity Apprentice for 2010. - Zap2it

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Buzz News Roundup, 6/27

BuzzSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:34:58 -0700

Chris Noth is leaving Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Jeff Goldblum is joining the show in his place, writes Variety.
Bob Saget is the newest target of a Comedy Central roast, reports Broadcasting & Cable.
Musicians and fans gathered in London to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, the AP writes.
Showtime is producing a Dexter-ish drama called Hilary Jones about a female Los Angeles cop who works as a prostitute on the weekends, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
According to ComingSoon, Marcia Cross's first feature film role since joining Desperate Housewives will be in an indie comedy titled Peck.
Bravo's Real Housewives series is heading to Atlanta; details are at The Futon Critic.
James Gandolfini's wardrobe from The Sopranos raised almost $188,000 at a charity auction benefiting soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Associated Press reports.
Variety has the news that the excellent Korean horror-thriller The Host will be getting a sequel.

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Renee Zellweger Lands Mr. Big as Her One and Only

BuzzSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:40:24 -0700

OK, OK, not actually Mr. Big, but Chris Noth will be joining Renee Zellweger in the comedy My One and Only. The story follows Anne Deveraux (Zellweger), "a glamorous dreamer who travels from city to city looking for a wealthy man to fund a new life for her and her sons. Noth plays a retired military doctor who might just fit the bill."

Apparently, the story is based on a real-life "childhood adventure" of actor George Hamilton. Hamilton shared with Merv Griffin this story "about his early life on the road with his mother and brother."

Aww! After her smart-talking turn as Lexie Littleton in Leatherheads, I'm curious to see what Renee Zellweger has in store for us next. And how lucky is Zellweger to be able to call Mr. Big her One and Only?!

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Have No Fear, Mr. Big Is Here

BuzzSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:03:21 -0700

Well, this is some strange timing, but no need to worry about seeing the movie without him - Chris Noth is definitely signed on to play Mr. Big in the "Sex and the City" movie. Variety confirms today that Noth will be joining the four main characters played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon in the big screen adaptation of one of HBO's most sensational series. Variety goes on to note, however, "New Line hasn't released details about the exact storyline for the feature."

I'm relieved by this news. I was sure Noth wouldn't disappoint all the many "SATC" fans by not starring in the movie, but it made me nervous the longer he wasn't confirmed. Now I'd just like to know about that plot line...

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Would You Still See a "Sex and the City" Movie Without Mr. Big?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:30:00 -0700

Update: Chris Noth has signed on to play Mr. Big in the "Sex and the City" movie! So have no fear... but still, imagine if he hadn't?!

In the event that Mr. Big had not agreed to be involved in the "Sex and the City" movie, would you still go to see it?

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Rashida Jones and Chris Pratt Talk Parks and Recreation

BuzzSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:38:35 -0700

Since the beginning of the Fall season, Parks and Recreation has gone from shaky midseason replacement to a solid half-hour of comedy, thanks in part to a talented and hilarious cast. Two of my favorite actors from the show, Rashida Jones and Chris Pratt, who play Leslie's best friend Ann and Ann's ex-boyfriend Andy, respectively, chatted with some reporters this week about Parks and what's in store for their characters.

Rashida on the possibility of Ann and Andy getting back together: You know, I don't think it's an impossibility. I think there's still love in Ann's heart for Andy. I think so much would have to change for him to be OK with her. But I don't think it's an impossibility.
Chris on whether Andy will get a job or home: Yeah, the writers have found a nice way for Andy to get out of the pit and get a job and start sort of working his way up into independence.

To read more on why Chris and Rashida think the second season has been better, Ann and Andy's ex relationship, and those nude scenes, just read more.

Rashida on whether she likes Ann and Andy better together or apart: I think there's a lot of comedy both ways. I mean, I like this particular paradigm; I think it's really funny, because I just think Chris gets to shine a lot here and do something with something that could potentially seem really kind of cartoony and big which is like him, you know - showing up places and pretending to be casual about seeing me and all that. But he manages to make it kind of realistic and really sweet. So I like this dynamic for now.
Chris on whether Andy will start dating: I think that Andy's undying devotion toward Ann is one of the only things that sort of redeems him, so I hope not. I hope that he just keeps pining after Ann for 10 seasons to come. That would be the best for me.
Rashida on what Chris wears when he's naked on the show: They have those really unappealing little dance belts that were uncomfortable for Chris Pratt.
Chris on the nude scenes: Yeah, let's just say there was a dance belt included and it was uncomfortable. They kind of just are these little things that cover up your junk, but it was almost as if I was wearing nothing at all. Yeah.
Rashida on the show clicking more in the second season: It just takes time. I think for the actors, for the writers, for the audience, you just need some time to settle into what the characters actually are, and what's funny about their dynamics. And I'm super grateful that people gave us a shot to get there but I definitely think it takes about 10 episodes to even know what anything is, you know? I mean, you watch some early Seinfeld, you watch some early Sex and the City, it's nothing like the show turned out to be; the things that people loved about that show did not exist at the beginning of that show, you know.
Chris on the same: I've noticed that, as a fan of the show, I've seen it get better and better, and working on it I've noticed the scripts coming down the pipes have gotten better, but it kind of goes back to what Rashida said: it takes time for everybody. And I think it's just a matter of finding the sensibilities to all the characters and starting with Amy, you know; I think a lot of people compared Steve Carell to Ricky Gervais from The Office when they first started the American version of The Office. But he has a different style of comedy, and maybe they were writing for Steve the way they did for Ricky Gervais. And maybe in the beginning, they were writing for Amy the way that they wrote for Steve Carell, but her comedic sensibility is a little different. Maybe it's not that funny to watch her be uncomfortable the way it is with Steve Carell, but it's so goddamned endearing when she smiles. And you see her and when she's enjoying herself, so is the audience. And you see her doing that a lot more now; kind of just becoming comfortable in who she is, and like the episode with the beauty pageant, she's standing up for women's rights. You're seeing more dimensions of her. And maybe it's always been who they've envisioned her to be, or maybe they're figuring it out, but I sure like Leslie a lot more in the second season. I just enjoy watching her more and I think that's starting to happen with all the characters.

Don't forget to tune in to watch Ann and Andy on tonight's special Halloween episode; something tells me that some of what Rashida and Chris talked about will start developing sooner rather than later!