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NBC Renews Parks and Recreation, Up All Night, and Whitney

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:05 PDT

NBC has had mostly good tidings for fans of its comedies so far, renewing 30 Rock and Community, and now it's also given additional seasons to Parks and Recreation, Whitney, and Up All Night. However, we've also got some cancellation news to report: Are You There, Chelsea, Awake, Bent, and Best Friends Forever have all gotten the ax. All four shows were midseason entrants, and I'm not terribly surprised to see them go. In the meantime, I plan on celebrating the Parks and Recreation news (especially since it's also getting a full 22-episode order) the same way the gang gave it up for Leslie's election victory on the season finale.

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Video: Amy Poehler Promises "Big Changes" on Parks and Recreation!

Lauren Bradshaw — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:52:46 PST

It's the race of 2012! No, we're not talking about Super Tuesday, because over at PaleyFest yesterday, everyone was talking about another election: Leslie Knope's on Parks and Recreation. Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, and other members of the cast attended the Parks and Recreation panel at PaleyFest, and we chatted with them about Leslie's campaign as they made their way inside. Check it out in PopSugar Rush!

The Parks and Recreation Cast Reveals the Finale's Alternate Endings and Talk Twilight

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:14:10 PST

Last night, a handful of the Parks and Recreation cast and crew joined forces for their PaleyFest panel in Beverly Hills. Amy Poehler (Leslie), Chris Pratt (Andy), Retta (Donna), and Jim O'Heir (Jerry) were on hand to talk about the upcoming finale and some of the new guest stars ahead, including Brad Leland (Buddy Garrity from Friday Night Lights) as one of Leslie's election opponents, Fester Trimm. They reflected on Poehler's turn in the director's chair this season and why they chose to film two totally different versions of the finale - one in which Leslie wins the election and one in which she loses. The cast also carried out cardboard cutouts of their costars not in attendance, prompting their executive producer Michael Schur to crack: "By the way, this is exactly what it’s like to talk to Aubrey Plaza." Check out some of the highlights from the panel:

Poehler on Ben and Leslie's relationship: "I think Ben is the love of Leslie’s life, for sure. It was really great this season to get to play really big comedic moments with Adam [Scott], and really small lovely moments as well."
Pratt on his wife Anna Faris appearing on the show: "If they give us another season, I think it’s gonna happen. If we get one more season, my doggone wife is gonna come and play and be hilarious."
Schur on Tom and Anne's relationship: "We thought about this as early as season two, that they would make a terrible mistake and like, sleep together or something, and it was always in the back of our heads. . . and then, in the middle of the year, we were looking at our landscape and we have a lot of soulmate-y relationships. Leslie and Ben, Andy and April. There's a lot of true love. The point is that we were kind of like, we should just do a comedy relationship. We didn’t do it until we made sure that there was a reason - it’s very clear why Tom would be interested in Anne. I would say it’s somewhat less clear why Anne would be interested in Tom."

For more on the outcome of the election and Retta's love for the Twilight saga, just

Schur on whether Leslie will win the election: "You’ll find out in the finale. We shot two endings, partly to hedge our bets in case we changed our minds, and partly to throw snoopy snoopers off our scent."
Poehler on performing Leslie's acceptance and concession speeches: "It was really touching and moving to do both the acceptance and concession speeches. You know, you actually find that acceptance and concession speeches about the same until the end. They thank everybody for their hard work, they realize they can't do it alone, they talk about their future, and they say congratulations to the other guy. Being on stage and talking to the cast, who are all my friends, and having to tell them thank you for this election year, and I could never do it without you, and we would never be here without the hard work from everybody - real waterworks over here from Poehler."
Poehler on the show's sentimental take on small towns: "I think there’s something very romantic about people deciding to be in love with your own small town. There’s a lot of arc in art and literature about moving to the big city, and there’s something really sweet about moving to a small town."
Retta on her personal attachment to the Twilight episode: "The third [book in the series is] good sex! It was bananas. I was beside myself!"
Poehler on directing: "It was really a huge opportunity for me. I’m really grateful for it and it was like a dream come true, like every moment on this show is for me, to be able to work with these actors in a different way. We had a really big show, it was a lot of cameras and extras, and when Louis C.K. was on the show I kind of asked him his advice on how do you direct yourself. And I don’t remember what he said. So. . . ."
Poehler on whether she'll be a part of Arrested Development's return: "I’ll get coffee for them, I’ll do whatever they want me to do. I know Will [Arnett], my husband, is really excited about it."

Tom Explains His "Oh No No" List on Parks and Recreation

Annie Scudder — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:42:44 PST

"When I'm dating someone, I have a list called 'oh no nos,'" Tom Haverford explains last night on Parks and Recreation. An oh no no offense is similar to a dealbreaker. If a woman commits an oh no no, it can end the relationship on the spot. Number three on Tom's list: "Not loving '90s R&B music." If you don't know who Ginuwine is, don't even think about dating Tom. Watch the clip from last night above and tell us, what makes your oh no no list?

Take a Cue From Leslie Knope and Celebrate "Galentine's Day"

Annie Scudder — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:15:01 PST

Last night on Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope introduced us to a new holiday we want to start celebrating immediately: "Galentine's Day." Each Feb. 13, Leslie hosts a brunch for her girlfriends, giving them thoughtful gifts like a facial gift certificate or a needlepoint pillow with their face on it and the lead news headline from the day they were born. See why Galentine's Day, a day about celebrating lady friends, should be a national holiday in a clip from last night's episode.

Watch Kristen Stewart in Another Trailer For Snow White and the Huntsman

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:40:37 PST

See some more footage of Snow White and the Huntsman - NextMovie
Get a sneak peek at the Beauty and the Beast episode of Once Upon a Time - BuddyTV
Watch Matthew McConaughey reprise his Dazed and Confused character - Moviefone
See which movie is pairing up Kristen Wiig and Ben Stiller - The Hollywood Reporter
The Mythbusters are getting another show! - Zap2It
Find out how much more Paul Rudd will be on Parks and Recreation - HuffPost TV
Great beauty tips from makeover movies - Flavorwire
See how well Haywire is doing with critics - Rotten Tomatoes
Are you going to watch the Dance Moms spinoff? - LilSugar

Best of 2011: Movies, Shows, and Stars We Loved

BuzzSugar — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 PST

With 2011 coming to a close, we've been thinking about all of our favorites from another year gone by. In the latest episode of The Buzz, find out which movies, TV shows, and breakout stars stood out from all the rest this year and be sure to let us know if you agree with our picks!

Parks and Recreation Midseason Quote Quiz!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:05:00 PST

This season of Parks and Recreation has only solidified its spot in our hearts. From Leslie and Ben's ooey-gooey love fest to Tom's ability to put his face on everything, we've been laughing out loud all season. Do you have tickets to see Mouse Rat for New Year's Eve? Have you considered starting your own Pawnee Goddess troop? If so, match the quote to who said it and we'll see if you can hang with the Pawnee crew.

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Which NBC Comedy Had the Best Holiday Episode?

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:15:30 PST

NBC's Thursday night comedies aired their holiday episodes this week, and each one had its share of laughs, but which show was the best? On Community, the study group gets pulled into the glee club to perform in the college's Christmas pageant, and on Parks and Recreation, Leslie's colleagues pull together to give her the gift of running her campaign. Over on The Office, Dwight and Jim engage in the ultimate prank-off (but with a twist), while on Whitney, Chris and Whitney try to avoid their families so they can avoid holiday drama. Every show had me laughing out loud (especially the funny songs on Community and Tom's "Baller Time" watch on Parks and Rec), and The Office and Whitney have some sweet moments - but which one had the best holiday episode?

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What Is the Best Network Comedy of 2011?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:38:23 PST

With the exception of Happy Endings, most of this year's best comedies have been around for a few seasons. Many saw repeat wins in categories at the Emmys, like Modern Family, which picked up its second win for best comedy series, and The Big Bang Theory, whose star Jim Parsons received his second statuette for lead actor in a comedy series. But now it's your turn to do the voting, so check out the list of funny 2011 shows and let us know which one is your favorite of 2011.