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It's NBC day at TCA, and I'm most looking forward to the session with Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, and the creators of the non-spinoff spinoff of The Office. The show is still technically untitled, but some bits of the plot have dribbled out thanks to copies of the pilot script that were left in reporters' hotel rooms last night. Meanwhile, The Office mothership is getting an exciting Read more
Seriously, they're going to have to give the Office non-spinoff spinoff a name really soon, because this is just getting confusing. But here's the deal: Rashida Jones has booked a role on the Amy Poehler-led new NBC comedy, which will reunite her with The Office writers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur. Rumors of Jones joining the spinoff first surfaced months ago, but that was way back when we Read more
It's the last day of sessions here at the TCA press tour, and it's NBC's turn to hawk its wares. Just a few minutes ago, NBC Entertainment Co-Chairman Ben Silverman took the stage to clarify a few things about The Office spinoff (and not-spinoff), the network's plans for late night, and more. Some highlights: First and foremost: The show in which Amy Poehler was recently cast is not a spinoff Read more
They've teamed up for SNL and Baby Mama. Could Tina Fey and Amy Poehler soon be holding down NBC's Thursday night comedy fort together, too? That's what it sounds like, if we can believe the numerous reports that Poehler is in final negotiations to join the show, which also recently cast Aziz Ansari. Also, apparently we have to stop calling this show an Office spinoff: According to the reports, Read more
Well, here's our first proof that the spinoff of The Office is actually happening: The show might not have a title, a setting, or a concept, but at least it has an actor! Aziz Ansari of MTV's Human Giant will join the show as one member of the ensemble cast that's still being assembled. In addition to his work on the MTV sketch show, Ansari provided one of the funniest moments of the first season Read more
Dunder Mifflin's former assistant to the regional manager may leave the grind of The Office and go back to his roots. NBC is considering a Dwight spinoff about his bizarre life on Schrute Farms and his attempt to run the successful B&B he's always dreamed of. It's unclear whether this means Dwight would be leaving The Office, but it would be pretty easy to write him off since he's pretty Read more
Ed Helms lends his distinctive vocals to an all-star cast of voices starring in Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. We sat down with Ed recently during the film's LA press event where he explained his musical rivalry with Taylor Swift and shared his personal connection to the Dr. Seuss tale. Ed also gave us a progress report regarding his new managerial responsibilities on The Office, and touched on rumors of Read more
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt held hands as they headed to their car in LA yesterday. The pair were prepped for the soggy weather conditions and were dressed in rain-appropriate gear. Emily's fresh off the release of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, and next month, has The Five-Year Engagement with Jason Segel coming out. John's wrapping up the eighth season of The Office this Spring, and the future Read more
The orange carpet was rolled out in Hollywood yesterday for the world premiere of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. Two of the film's stars, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift, in an Honor dress, shared a big hug before making their way down the press line. Ed Helms hit the event solo, but met up with the star of the 3D animated movie, the Lorax himself, for pictures. Danny DeVito brought his family along, and Read more
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