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5 Movie Stars Who Hit It Big on TV

BuzzSugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:35:15 -0800

Matthew Broderick is coming to your small screen with the help of NBC. The network has just given the green light to Beach Lane, a multicamera comedy that follows a celebrity author (Broderick) hired by a millionaire to manage his Hamptons newspaper. Sounds like a funny premise, but the most promising part of all: the series is being handled by 30 Rock executive producers Lorne Michaels and Marci Klein.

Does this mean that Broderick could find Alec Baldwin-sized success? We know that the guy can do comedy (need I really remind you of Ferris Bueller's Day Off?), but with the exception of a few small films, you don't really see much of him nowadays. Beach Lane could be just what he needs to launch himself up the Hollywood food chain again. Just check out these five actors who pulled off similar stunts.

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Breaking News: Rachel Bilson's Back on TV!

PopSugar — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:03:56 -0700

OMG you guys... Josh Schwartz has answered our prayers! He has hired Rachel Bilson to be back on TV this fall. We have been begging for someone to give the cutest girl in Hollywood a job and we're happy to report it has finally happened. Best part yet - it's back with OC creator Josh Schwartz on one of our favorite new fall shows, CHUCK! You know, the one we told you we already had a crush on and we even suggested what a wonderful fit R-bils would be on the show! Well apparently Josh was listening (thank you) and Ms Bilson will be crushing on Chuck this fall as well. Best news this week, (well after that fight club reunion thing) but YAY!

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Biggest Loser Recap: The Season Premiere

FitSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:15:00 -0700

The Biggest Loser Season Four premiered last night and I am already hooked. The format is a little different this year, but so far so good.

As always, the cast introductions were emotional and I was amazed at how hard the trainers work them from the start. Their results showed it too as weight loss numbers ranged from seven pounds to a whopping 31 pounds from Jerry, the oldest contestant (62 years) in Biggest Loser history. Amber was kicked off -- I am not attached to any of the contestants yet, so she seemed like the best choice since she was begging to go home on day one.

One of my favorite things about the show is that lessons about being healthy are promoted. The new host, Alison Sweeney, mentioned that watching the show is a weekly reminder for viewers that they too can get healthy. Sure tuning in every week is also great for ratings, but I am not kidding you, it's motivating.

Aside from that, here's what I learned from the Biggest Loser this week:

On figuring out if something is a protein: One simple theory is that, "If it had a mother it's protein."
On resisting the urge to snack: Keep sugar free gum around and grab that when you're feeling like nibbling on something.
On drinking too much soda: Cutting out soda from your daily diet could help you lose 8 pounds over the course of a year (without even stepping on a treadmill).
On the average American diet: An American eats an average of 16 pounds of french fries per year.

To see all the new contestants and to see which of my favorite fitness gadgets made their television debuts, just read more

I also like that they are pushing their own online weight loss club, "The Biggest Loser Club" because people are seeing some amazing results from being inspired by the show and just working out at home. If you're looking for an online weight loss community, I would definitely check it out.

Pretty interesting, right? I was also very impressed that the contestants were wearing my favorite workout gadget of all time, the bodybugg!

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Pilot Watch: "Bionic Woman"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:30:00 -0700

The networks have announced their fall schedules, but which of the series will actually 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 comprehensive reviews, just quick thoughts on how the shows look now. Today's installment: NBC's "Bionic Woman."

What's it about? A remake of the 1970s classic, the show focuses on a bartender named Jaime who is nearly killed in a horrible car crash and is rebuilt with superhuman technology that gives her incredible strength, amazing vision and a whole slew of other powers. With the technology comes a whole slew of new responsibilities - and new enemies.

Who's in it? Michelle Ryan, Miguel Ferrer, Chris Bowers, Will Yun Lee, Molly Price. Katee Sackhoff of "Battlestar Galactica" will also star in several episodes, as will Isaiah Washington.

The good: The show is well-paced and slick-looking, and - though I'm admittedly not a special effects junkie - the effects looked cool to me. For a remake of a '70s show, it feels modern. Ryan makes an appealing main character.

The bad: Ryan might not be enough of a badass to be believable as a woman on a mission to save the world; Sackhoff comes off so much tougher in all the scenes the two share. The entire story line about Jaime's deaf sister has been reconceived since the pilot was shot, so there's a lot I can't judge yet.

Will I watch? I'm curious to see how the show works with a new actress in the sister role and a little time for Ryan to grow into her tough-chick persona.

To watch a preview for the show and see a gallery of photos, read more

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Pilot Watch: "Journeyman"

BuzzSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:30:00 -0700

What's it about? Dan, a San Francisco newspaper reporter, discovers he can travel back in time to change the past - and reunites with his long-lost fiancee in the process.

Who's in it? Kevin McKidd of "Rome," Moon Bloodgood of "Day Break," Gretchen Egolf, Reed Diamond

The good: Did you like "Quantum Leap" and/or "Early Edition"? Then you might really like this show, which follows their tradition of questioning what happens when people travel through time and toy with the past. McKidd is a strong leading man, and my favorite moments in the pilot came from his character trying to convince his wife, boss and brother that he wasn't crazy or drugged. I'm intrigued by the love triangle developing between his character's wife and ex-fiancee. I'm also happy to see Moon Bloodgood turn up in a series again, even though it's somewhat odd that it's her second show in a row with someone (first Taye Diggs, now McKidd) going back in time to save her life.

The bad: Like all time travel shows, it's pretty confusing - especially when it comes to the question of how and why Dan begins to travel. The part of the past Dan tries to change in the first episode isn't particularly interesting, and I didn't always understand how he knew what he was supposed to be doing.

Will I watch? I honestly wasn't sure until the last few minutes of the first episode. But there's a nice twist there, and it made me curious enough to come back and see if the show can balance the surreal time travel story with more traditional dramatic elements. And hey, maybe it will fill the void left by "Day Break" last year.

You can watch several clips from the show on NBC's site, and to see a gallery of photos, read more

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Get a Sneak Peek at NBC's New Shows

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 23:20:36 -0700

We might have to wait till fall to see the full versions of NBC's new shows, but the network is giving you a preview now. Clips of four of the shows, including "Chuck" (photo above), have made their way to YouTube, and NBC has a bunch of goodies on its fall preview site. I also have a ton of photos for the new shows, and I can't wait to hear what you think.

"Journeyman"
Here's a clip of this "Quantum Leap"-ish show that shows Dan explaining to his wife that he's been living 20 years in the past. More videos here.

More videos and dozens of photos from all six new shows if you read more

"Chuck"
This clip doesn't do much to explain what's going on in the show, but for some reason, it had me laughing out loud. More here.

"Bionic Woman"
This clip shows the Bionic Gal herself finding out she's now bionic. More here.

"Life"
This clip sets up the premise: A cop who's been jailed for murder makes a comeback. More here.

"Lipstick Jungle": Check out a ton of videos here.

"The IT Crowd": NBC's put out one video, an interview with star Richard Ayoade.

Now, onto the photos:

"Journeyman"

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"Bionic Woman"

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"Life"