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Results Are In: Recast Felicity

BuzzSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:30:56 -0800

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

Last week I asked you all to chime in with ideas for the beloved JJ Abrams college drama, Felicity. Some of you expressed dismay at the thought of recasting this show - and don't worry, I too am in love with the show, and there's no actual remake in the works or anything like that. This really is just for fun! So, on with the game.

The role of Felicity is key. She's a mix of super-smart, girly, and highly neurotic, and the audience must be able to sympathize with her. I like Whip's idea for Kristen Stewart in this role, and alethe16's suggestion for Olivia Thirlby is awesome, too. Several of you suggested Emily VanCamp as well, and in my mind, you just can't go wrong with that girl.

I also really like sundew's idea for Kat Dennings to play Felicity's roommate, Meghan! I love that actress so much. As for the guys, alynn's suggestion for Taylor Kitsch to play Ben is inspired and right on in my mind. But it was the recast that included a member of the cast of Privileged, one of my favorite shows on the air right now, that won me over. Congratulations to nomiloo2000!

To see who nomiloo2000 chose, along with a new cast photo, read more.

nomiloo2000 cast list:
Felicity Porter - Emma Watson
Noel Crane - Michael Cassidy
Ben Covington - Benjamin McKenzie
Elena Tyler - Raven-Symone
Meghan Rotundi - Ellen Page
Sean Blumberg - Seth Rogen
Julie Emrick - Evan Rachel Wood
Javier Clemente Quintata - Greg Grunberg

Recast Felicity and Win a Prize!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:33:31 -0800

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

The WB (remember when it was just the WB?) has given me so many earnest dramas to revel in, and Felicity sucked me in from day one. I loved the idea of a "college drama" that portrayed higher education the way I liked to romanticize it, which is to say: full of cozy sweaters, intriguing classes, BFFs and boys. And deep thoughts. And working at coffee shops.

So, who would you cast as the main character Felicity, originally played with a subtle spunkiness by Keri Russell? Then there are the two main men in her life: dreamy Ben, who she followed to NYU, and responsible resident adviser Noel. Who would you cast as her funny Wiccan roommate Meghan, and good friend Julie? I think we should recast Felicity's other friends Elena and Sean, too. Finally, let's think of someone to play Javier, Felicity's boss at Dean & DeLuca.

Leave your entry in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature Tuesday, Nov. 25, complete with a "new" cast photo. To see a list of characters to recast and a photo of the BuzzSugar t-shirt, read more.

Characters to recast:
Felicity Porter (Keri Russell)
Noel Crane (Scott Foley)
Ben Covington (Scott Speedman)
Elena Tyler (Tangi Miller)
Meghan Rotundi (Amanda Foreman)
Sean Blumberg (Greg Grunberg)
Julie Emrick (Amy Jo Johnson)
Javier Clemente Quintata (Ian Gomez)

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What's Your Favorite JJ Abrams Series?

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:43:07 -0700

Tonight's premiere of Fringe got me thinking about creator/executive producer JJ Abrams and his pretty stellar track record on television.

In the past decade, Abrams has created or co-created four shows (Felicity, Alias, Lost, and now Fringe) and executive-produced two others (Six Degrees and What About Brian). Many of those shows had ratings success and/or significant buzz, and all of them (well, except maybe Six Degrees) had vocal fan followings. While we wait to see how Fringe will stack up, which is your favorite of Abrams's series so far?

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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:30:00 -0800

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! In a Thanksgiving episode of Felicity, Noel receives a surprise visit from his girlfriend Hannah. Name the actress who played Hannah.

Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:30:00 -0700

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! During Felicity's freshman year of college, what is her major?

Fantastic Mr. Fox: Lives Up to Its Title

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

For the past five years, Wes Anderson's wide fan base has been waiting for his first fully animated film. Would his adaption of Roald Dahl's children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox appease the same crowd that holds Bottle Rocket and The Royal Tenenbaums near and dear to their hearts? The answer is an emphatic yes, and the best news is that you don't even have to enjoy Anderson's other work to fall in love with this film.

The story follows the wily Mr. Fox, a professional robber turned family man (er, fox) who just isn't satisfied with his quiet life working as a newspaper columnist. Even a move to prime real estate isn't enough to satiate his appetite for a little trouble making, and Mr. Fox (or "Foxy" as his friends call him) decides to take on the biggest adventure of his life. That's just the tip of the iceberg though, so read more.

Mr. Fox isn't your average wild animal; in fact he's just the opposite. He lives a civilized life with his wife Felicity (Meryl Streep) and 12-year-old son, Ash, making an honest living as a newspaper columnist. Like a kid who can't sit still, Mr. Fox has trouble curbing his desires to rebel and go back to his life stealing squab and running into trouble. Against his wife's wishes, Mr. Fox convinces his dim-witted but trusty sidekick Kylie (Wally Wolodarski) to take on one last hurrah. The crime? Ripping off the three biggest (and meanest) farmers around - Boggis, Bunce and Bean. When Mr. Fox starts an all-out war, he is forced to join forces with his family, friends, and neighbors - and that's where the fun begins.

The film's brilliance lies in the fact that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a movie for grown-ups disguised as a kiddie flick. Even with Anderson's name stamped all over it, there's no denying the furry animals dressed as humans. The animation makes the plot play out like a story book come to life; we're taken deep into the fox hole and beyond in a world that looks like a dollhouse made for fuzzy creatures. Kids will love the adventure and the colors, but the witty dialogue and quirky characters are made for the grown-ups.

The movie features a crew of lovable characters who deliver hilarious one-liners when they aren't breaking into impromptu dances. There's nothing new about a movie featuring animals acting like humans, but the actors make the movie the gem that it is. Jason Schwartzman playing a crabby 12-year-old but using his regular deep voice is genius. Clooney and Bill Murray (as badger, Mr. Fox's lawyer) bantering back and forth but replacing swears with the word "cuss" never gets old (as in "This place is a cluster cuss" and "What the cuss is wrong with you?").

Rare is the animated film with this much wit, cleverness, and chemistry between characters, but Fantastic Mr. Fox hits it right on the head. Score one more for Mr. Anderson.

(Don't forget that if you see a movie that you'd like to review, you can post your write-up in the Movie Review Group in Community - I may even post it here on the site!)

Desperate Housewives Season Six Sneak Peek!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:36:23 -0700

The ladies of Wisteria Lane will be back in our living rooms when Desperate Housewives returns on Sunday. There was a lot of drama last season, from Edie's death to Lynette's pregnancy to Gaby's new houseguest, and I can't wait for it to continue. Want a taste of what we can expect? Check out new photos from the upcoming season, including a big spoiler about who Mike ends up marrying.
Photos copyright 2009 ABC, Inc.

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What to TiVo: Monday

BuzzSugar — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:50:00 -0700

ABC is new with Dancing With the Stars and Castle
CBS is new with How I Met Your Mother, Accidentally on Purpose, Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, and CSI:Miami
FOX is new with House and Lie to Me
NBC is new with Heroes and Trauma
The CW is new with One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl
A&E is new with Intervention and Hoarders
ABC Family is new with Lincoln Heights and Greek
Bravo is new with The Rachel Zoe Project
TLC is new with Jon & Kate Plus 8
Late-night highlights include Bill Maher on The Jay Leno Show on NBC; Felicity Huffman on the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS; Chris O'Donnell on the Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on CBS; Courteney Cox and Jessica Capshaw on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC; and David Duchovny on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on NBC

Would You Watch a J.J. Abrams Medical Comedy?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:30:02 -0700

J.J. Abrams, the king of TV sci-fi, is looking for laughs. The man behind Lost and Fringe just signed on to executive produce a "comedic medical show" for FOX. Random!

I've always been a huge fan of Abrams, but I've never thought of him as a funny ha-ha kinda guy. Yes, his shows have had their goofy moments - Felicity's Richard used to always make me guffaw - but this is the same guy who creates smoke monsters. This is a total departure from his usual territory.

Not that I won't watch. Shows based around hospitals may be a dime a dozen these days, but with the old Scrubs that I loved on its way out, this could be a potential worthy replacement. Plus, everything that Abrams touches seems to turn into ratings gold.

What do you guys think of this news? Will you watch J.J. Abrams's new comedy when it comes out?