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Last week, I told you about Maura Tierney's departure from the new NBC midseason drama, Parenthood. I was admittedly bummed, even though her recovery obviously takes priority. It's just that after watching the pilot, I thought Tierney was perfectly cast in the role.
Maura Tierney Drops Out of Parenthood
Well this news is a big bummer — Maura Tierney will no longer be appearing in NBC's upcoming series Parenthood due to her ongoing breast cancer treatment. The show was moved from Fall to midseason when Tierney learned of her illness, but now she's dropping out altogether.
I loved Maura on ER and really enjoyed watching her in the pilot, but of course her health is the most important matter here.
Maura Tierney's Illness Pushes Parenthood to Midseason
On the sad, worrisome news front, Maura Tierney has fallen ill recently, and the production start date for NBC's new show Parenthood, based on the 1989 movie, has been moved from late July to late September. Thus, Parenthood will now premiere midseason, instead of its previously scheduled premiere date of Sept. 23.
Peter Krause, Maura Tierney to Play Siblings in Parenthood
Meet the Bravermans: Peter Krause and Maura Tierney have signed on for starring roles in NBC's TV remake of Parenthood, playing new versions of the characters made famous by Steve Martin and Dianne Wiest.
They join Dax Shepard, Craig T. Nelson, Mae Whitman (who?), and the previously cast Erika Christensen as the potential members of the sprawling Braverman clan.
Movie Preview: The Go-Getter With Zooey and Jena
Zooey Deschanel and Jena Malone are in this movie The Go-Getter. You know who else is in it? Judy Greer and Maura Tierney.
Link Time! 4/17
- Maura Tierney apparently wants her character to be killed off ER, so TV Squad wonders: How should Abby die?
- FilmExperience has the lowdown on Baz Luhrmann's challenge for young filmmakers.
- According to Cinematical, there's now an R-rated trailer up for one of this year's most well-received Sundance movies, Hamlet 2.
- Vulture has video of Jason Segel's five best moments on the short-lived series Undeclared.
- Got a question for Neil Patrick Harris? Popwatch needs more ideas for what to ask him in an upcoming interview.
- Stereogum has some thoughts on Lily Allen's new tunes "I Don't Know" and "I Could Say."
- Awesome! A Pop Candy reader writes about her experience as an extra on the set of Lost.
Movie Preview: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler in Baby Mama
As you may know, I believe Tina Fey can pretty much do no wrong. A while back I was thrilled to learn that she and Amy Poehler were teaming up to make a motherhood-themed comedy Baby Mama, and I've been dying to see a trailer ever since. Finally — it's here!
TV Tonight: ER's 300th Episode
Think quick: Where were you when ER premiered in 1994? The show launched the career of Noah Wyle, made George Clooney a household name, and outlasted its fellow 1994 premieres Chicago Hope, Party of Five, and Friends. Tonight, ER reaches a milestone that few series ever do: its 300th episode.
Diggers: A Quietly Charming Slice of Life
Diggers is less like a movie than a moment, a few minutes of poking your head into someone else's life. It's a small, quiet movie where nothing much happens, but its subtle charms make it worth a look — especially because it's already available on DVD.
Diggers focuses on a ragtag group of of clam diggers growing up on Long Island in 1976.
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TV Tonight: Parenthood
Ensemble drama Parenthood has endured a long road of trials and tribulations, mainly due to original star Maura Tierney's illness and subsequent replacement by Lauren Graham. At long last, the show is finally getting its coming out party with tonight's premiere on NBC.
The hourlong pilot introduces you to the four grown Braverman siblings and each of their children, significant others, and issues.
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