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PopSugarUK's October Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700

October sees the release of some great DVDs, a couple of exciting solo albums, and an eagerly anticipated film on our big screens. I'm also looking forward to the release of a couple of TV/film book tie-ins too. Check out what I'm excited about this month, and let me know your must haves too!

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Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff Signs on For 24

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:08 -0700

Battlestar Galactica fans, take note: Starbuck has a new job. Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff is joining the cast of 24 for the upcoming season.

Sackhoff will play an analyst in the new, shiny New York office of CTU. Her Dana Walsh is highly respected and down to earth, but she also "has a skeleton in her closet she's trying desperately to keep hidden." She's in a relationship with agent Davis Cole (to be played by Freddie Prinze Jr.), a former Marine with dreams of being like Jack Bauer.

Post-Battlestar, Sackhoff initially starred in an NBC pilot called Lost and Found from Law and Order's Dick Wolf, where she would have played a tough police officer. But NBC somewhat surprisingly passed on the pilot, leaving Sackhoff free to find other work. Apparently she took herself out of the running for the 24 role last week but changed her mind, threw her name back in, and ended up with the job.

Does 24 seem like a good fit for Sackhoff?

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TV News: Casting, Recasting, and Some Dream Casting

BuzzSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:03 -0700

We now mostly know what shows will be on our TVs come Fall - but who will be starring in them? After pilot season comes a flurry of casting and recasting, as actors whose shows didn't get picked up look for work and networks change up the lineups on some of the forthcoming series. Today, there's word of a big casting, some recastings, and Joss Whedon's dream casting:

The casting: Freddie Prinze Jr.'s ABC comedy pilot wasn't picked up, but the actor didn't have to wait long for a job: He's joining the cast of 24 as a Marine who dreams of becoming a sort of Jack Bauer Jr. He joins a growing number of new cast members for the season, including Anil Kapoor, John Boyd, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Jennifer Westfeldt.
The recastings: A few pilots-turned-series are already searching for replacements for their lead actors. Among those now out of work: Julia Ormond, who was supposed to play the head of surgery in CBS's Three Rivers, and two lead actors in ABC's The Forgotten, Reiko Aylesworth and Rupert Penry-Jones.
The dream casting: Summer Glau is out of work following the cancellation of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, but Joss Whedon might have a job for her. As you read this, he's trying to come up with just the right role to get her onto Dollhouse next season. He doesn't really want her to play an active, though - so what else could you picture her doing on the show?

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Buzz News Roundup, 5/27

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:30:11 -0700

John Lithgow has landed a - ahem - killer role on the upcoming season of Dexter. - The Futon Critic
Dustin Hoffman will star opposite Paul Giamatti in the indie drama Barney's Version, based on Mordecai Richler's final novel. - Variety
Jennifer Westfeldt and John Boyd are the newest cast members of 24 season eight, joining Anil Kapoor and Chris Diamantopoulos. - TV Guide
Eminem's back on top of the Billboard charts this week, while the Glee cast's "Don't Stop Believin'" hits the singles chart at No. 4. - Billboard
HBO's new series Hung will launch after True Blood in June. - Variety
Speaking of HBO, Al Pacino is in talks to portray Dr. Kevorkian in the HBO movie You Don't Know Jack. - Reuters
Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig will star together in a new dramatic play titled A Steady Rain this fall on Broadway. - NY Post
Former Wilco member Jay Bennett died on Sunday at the age of 45. - Billboard

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Kiefer's Bringing 24 Season Eight to New York

PopSugarUK — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Keifer Sutherland's in New York this week for the Fox Upfronts presentations, and he took some time out to enjoy lunch at Da Silvano in the West Village yesterday. While our friends in America have already seen the season seven finale of 24, we've got to wait until Monday for the closing double bill. I'm already looking forward to the next season, and it sounds like Kiefer will be spending a lot more time in NYC thanks to season eight of the show, saying:

"We're shooting it in New York. I can tell you that it's grounded in a political shift that's taking place in the world, and I actually think it's probably the most realistic thing we've ever done. It's going to be centered in one of the most realistic circumstances. Some of our stuff, to be fair, is kind of far-fetched. This one is actually quite possible, so that's going to be very interesting on that level."

Are you excited for this season's finale, and next season too?

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Kiefer and Costars Celebrate 24 Finale

PopSugarUK — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Kiefer Sutherland was full of smiles at the screening for the finale of 24 season seven yesterday, despite his recent troubles. He was joined by costars Cherry Jones, Sprague Grayden, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Elisha Cuthbert, Annie Wersching and Carlos Bernard at the Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles, as well as this season's baddy Jon Voight. We've got to wait a few weeks until we see the season finale here in the UK. Have you been watching?

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Images include: Cherry Jones, Sprague Grayden, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Elisha Cuthbert, Kiefer Sutherland, Annie Wersching, Carlos Bernard, Jon Voight

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Kiefer Keeps it Casual in NYC and Emotional in 24

PopSugarUK — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Kiefer Sutherland showed off his casual style yet again in a jumper and jeans as he arrived at Ye Waverly Inn in New York City this week. After travelling around Europe promoting Monsters vs Aliens for the last few weeks, Kiefer could no doubt do with a restful few days holed up in a hotel room. Following the confirmation that 24 will return for an eighth season, it looks like life won't be slowing down too much for my favourite action hero, but hopefully Kiefer will still find time for romantic trips with his girlfriend. Talking about the finale of 24 Day 7, Kiefer said:

"The most I can tell you about it is that it's not going to end because someone cuts two wires and the clock on the bomb stops. It is going to end with some of the characters going through a very difficult emotional dilemma which will be much more dramatic than a big action sequence. I believe that it's the most powerful important ending that we've ever had to a season."

I can't wait to find out what happens, what about you?

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Sugar Bits - Madonna To Adopt Second Child From Malawi?

PopSugarUK — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:17:57 -0700

Madonna is flying to Malawi in a bid to adopt her second child, she is expected to attend a procedural hearing at the High Court on Monday. - BBC
Amy Winehouse has reportedly given up on Blake Fielder-Civil, updating her Facebook to the status "If you love him, let him go." - The Sun
Jack Tweed is planning to auction Jade Goody's clothes with the money raised going to cancer charities. - The Sun
Robbie Williams has made new statements regarding a possible Take That reunion. He said, "Let's see what happens, but my head's in the right place, so the timing could be right if Gary calls. I think it would be fun. It would be good." - Telegraph
Fern Britton has dismissed reports that there's a rift between herself and This Morning copresenter Philip Schofield and that's the reason she's leaving the show. - BBC
Jack Bauer and 24 will be coming back for an eighth season! - BuzzSugar

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Kiefer Can Do Sunnies and Specs Appeal Too

PopSugarUK — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:00:00 -0700

Kiefer Sutherland has been jetting around Europe for Monsters vs Aliens, travelling from Germany to England to Italy, and now he's in the City of Love, Paris. Inspired by Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal's romantic strolls in the French capital, Kiefer took some time off from work to enjoy lunch at Chez André with girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier yesterday. He might return to Europe for the 24 movie, which he says could be filmed in London and Prague. You're pretty evenly split of whether you prefer Kiefer smart or casual, so what do you think of him with eyewear: does Kiefer still do it for you in sunnies and spectacles?

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24 Recap Quiz: Episode Seven, "2pm-3pm"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:45:00 -0800

In last night's installment of 24 Day 7, Jack and the gang track the Motobos to Dubaku's hiding place. While they manage to rescue the Prime Minister and his wife, Dubaku escapes and destroys the CIP module, having cut short his attack on an Ohio chemical plant. Meanwhile, Henry Taylor wakes up from one near-miss but heads straight in to another bad situation, and the President herself is still being confronted with all kinds of issues. Check how well you were paying attention to yesterday's episode by taking the latest of my recap quizzes.

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