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BuzzSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:16 -0700

The 100 worst-reviewed movies of the last decade - Rotten Tomatoes
Paul Dano has joined the cast of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz's movie Wichita - Vulture
The CW is going to shoot a reality about real-life NYC socialite Tinsley Mortimer - The Wrap
That's right: The Real Housewives of Atlanta have made a music video - Show Tracker
The 5 greatest hit-man flicks - Cinematical
David Mamet's Anne Frank project has been rejected by Disney - MTV Movies Blog
The top 10 TV character comas - TV Tango
Find out how much your favorite TV characters would earn in real life - SavvySugar
Of the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, who would you most want to be stuck in a car with? - PopWatch
NBC has ordered a script for a new show called Slacker Sons - Variety

TV Tonight: NBC's Comedy Lineup, Fringe, and More!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:30:18 -0700

Let the TiVo battles begin! Thursday is going to be the most difficult night to decide what to watch this Fall, and tonight introduces the first round of contenders.

Over on NBC, Parks and Recreation kicks off the comedy lineup at 8:30 p.m. This is the second season of the show, and it's already looking funnier than the first; tonight, Amy Poehler's character Leslie Knope accidentally marries two boy penguins to promote attendance at the zoo, ringing alarm bells in the conservative community.

After Parks is the sixth season premiere of The Office, where we'll get to see how well Jim and Pam can keep their baby a secret from everyone. Trying to remember all that went down in season five? Quiz yourself. It's not only returning shows on NBC tonight, though; check out the premiere of Joel McHale's college comedy Community at 9:30 p.m. I thought the pilot had its ups and downs, but you'll get to decide for yourself if it's worthy of a Season Pass on your TiVo.

Oh, and that's so not all that's happening on TV tonight. To see what else is on, just read more.

Over on Fox, it's the second season premiere of Fringe; I showed you a sneak peek of the season, which centers around the repercussions of last season's alternate universe bombshell. Rounding out the night's premieres is the devilishly funny It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia at 10 p.m.

So besides the premieres, there's also a new episode of The Vampire Diaries, which scored record ratings for the CW last week. You guys seemed to agree what you did and didn't like, but will you be coming back for the second installment?

It's going to be a tough night to work out what to watch (not to mention actually having time to see it all in preparation for tomorrow's water cooler conversations). Both of my TiVo's tuners are full and ready to go - which shows are you going to be checking out tonight?

Photos courtesy of NBC and FOX

Always Sunny Promises Recession Jokes & More Kitten Mittens

BuzzSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:15:22 -0700

If you're a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, you've probably already seen the video featuring Charlie's invention to soften the sound of cat claws: Kitten Mittens. But did you know that there will be far more merchandise options than just the mittens in the coming season of FX's comedy? It's true - a "nudie pen" with Dennis' body being revealed when the pen is tipped, a new kind of bath towel and a new way of getting a "shot" at a bar that is too funny for me to describe here are some of the brilliant inventions brought to us by the bizarre Philly crew. It's all in a new preview video for season five of the show, along with new footage from Charlie's Kitten Mittens promo spot ("you'll be smitten!"). In another video the cast explains more of the storylines we can expect to see in the coming months, starting with the season premiere on Sept. 17.

These videos make me laugh. If you're a Sunny fan, chances are they'll have the same effect on you. To check them out, read more.

There's some NSFW language in the videos.

Photo courtesy of Fox

Buzz News Roundup, 8/7

BuzzSugar — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:30:23 -0700

Danny DeVito and his co-stars on FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are taking their sitcom on the road, with a live-theater adaptation of last season's musical finale, The Nightman Cometh. - AP
Bow Wow and Ice Cube will star in the "urban comedy" Lottery Ticket. - ComingSoon
Bob Dylan is set to release an album of Christmas songs this holiday season. - Reuters
True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll will star in the remake of Charles Kaufman's 1980 Troma cult classic horror film Mother's Day. - The Hollywood Reporter
FX has shot a half-hour comedy pilot starring stand-up star Louis C.K., tentatively titled Louie. - Variety
The Robin Hood story will be getting a "futuristic action adventure" makeover, courtesy of Warner Bros. - ComingSoon
Jay Leno's new prime-time series is going to kick off on Sept. 14 with a performance of "Run This Town" by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West. - AP
Cartoon Network has assembled a cast for its live-action dramatic "urban adventure series" Unnatural History. - The Hollywood Reporter

Photo courtesy of Fox

Charlie Day, Christina Applegate Are Going the Distance With Drew and Justin

BuzzSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:13 -0700

Two of TV's funniest comedic actors (in my opinion) are joining up with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long for the romantic comedy Going the Distance. The movie focuses on long-distance relationships, with Drew and Justin playing the main duo. Christina Applegate and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Charlie Day will play supporting characters: Day will take the role of "Long's best friend while Applegate is Barrymore's sister." Barrymore and Applegate as sisters is a little hard to buy, but OK. I like all these actors and can't wait to see how they interact.

I'm especially interested to see Charlie Day on the big screen. Due to Always Sunny's demanding schedule, none of the main actors on the FX comedy have done much film work. Day explained, "I couldn't just up and take [the role]. I had to sit down with the guys and work out a schedule and say, 'If you're comfortable, I'm going to be doing a bit of flying back and forth.' . . . It has to be very interesting for us to bow out of our responsibility and pass the buck." So I'm going to go ahead and assume that if Going the Distance qualifies as "very interesting" by Charlie Day's standards, it's gotta be pretty dang good. Right?

Buzz Gift Guide: The Best of 2008 For Guys

BuzzSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:00:36 -0800

Welcome back to my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. Yesterday I entertained myself, actually, by sorting through all the great pop culture-related t-shirts I'd love to get for the men in my life, and today I'm tackling a bigger project for the guys: the best in music, books, TV, and movies of 2008.

Now, this is by no means a definitive list of the best entertainment stuff that came this year. These are simply gift ideas that I think the lads will like. For example, I think the best piece of writing to come from a TV show this year has to be the tome by How I Met Your Mother's Barney Stinson: The Bro Code. The product description cracks me up:

Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom.

It was also a great year for movies, and I'd be hard-pressed to think of a guy in my life who wouldn't be thankful to receive The Dark Knight and Hellboy 2 on DVD. As for TV in '08, I honestly don't know many guys who haven't given the FX comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia a chance yet, and my friends who are uber-fans will be gifted the show's DVDs this year. Finally, in regard to music, I know a lot of dudes who are really into the Bon Iver album released this year (me too!) as well as new music from The Hold Steady.

I've included several other ideas below so scroll through to check them out!

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 3 ($20.99)	The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts ($16.78)
Bro Code By Barney Stinson ($12.98)	The Dark Knight ($23.99)
For Emma, Forever Ago: Bon Iver ($11.49)	Stay Positive: The Hold Steady ($12.99)
Brighter Than Creation's Dark: Drive-By Truckers ($14.99)	Dear Science: TV on the Radio ($11.49)	Hellboy II: The Golden Army ($21.99)

Check out HolidaySugar for all of our holiday coverage and gift guides.

Buzz Gift Guide: Entertainment Tees For Guys

BuzzSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:30:15 -0800

Welcome back to my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. Last week I dug up fun t-shirts for the ladies so today I'm tackling the men's t-shirt department.

I love the idea of buying entertainment-related tees for guys because it not only shows you care, but that you really are listening when they quote, say, Arrested Development all the time. For those buddies I will be giving this t-shirt inspired by the show (and there are tons of other good ones!). I also know many a fellow who will get the joke on this It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia t-shirt (sing it with me: "Dayman! Fighter of the Nightman!"). And, oh my gosh, I think I'd die of laughter if I could get my dad to wear this Entourage t-shirt.

Fans of The Office might get a kick out of this Vance Refrigeration tee, and for the music-loving dudes in your world check out these t-shirts designed by bands like The Shins (proceeds go to charity!).

"Dayman" - It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia ($24.95)	Huge Mistake White T-Shirt ($24.99)
Vance Refrigeration T-Shirt ($24.00)	The Shins Charity T-Shirt ($25.00)	Entourage Let's Hug It Out b*tch Mens T-Shirt ($19.99)

Check out HolidaySugar for all of our holiday coverage and gift guides.

TV Tonight: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season Premiere!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:30:48 -0700

Always Sunny fans, listen up! The fourth season starts tonight on FX with two (count 'em, two!) new episodes - and they are doozies. In the first, "Manhunt," Dennis and Mac go on a manhunt (as in, they go hunting - camouflage and all - for a man) while Dee and Charlie become convinced that they are cannibals (thus the preview clips of the two of them at a morgue with a hot plate and a six-pack of beer). In the second episode, "The Gang Solves the Gas Crisis," well, the gang solves the gas crisis . . . um, kinda.

I was treated to "Manhunt" when I went to the Always Sunny panel at Comic-Con back in July, and it is as hilariously crass and disgusting as ever. If you've never seen the show, however, I would suggest starting from the very beginning - not for any timeline reasons, simply because it might take an episode or two to get used to these guys and their outrageously politically incorrect ways.

The fourth season premieres tonight on FX starting at 10:00 p.m. (check local listings). To see a preview of this new season, read more.

Photo courtesy of FX

Buzz News Roundup, 3/14

BuzzSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:30:40 -0700

Will Smith's kids Willow and Jaden will star in Amulet, a fantasy feature film their father is producing, Zap2it reports.
The creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are working on a comedy series for Fox set aboard a spaceship, Variety reports.
Rob Thomas isn't just penning a remake of 90210 - he's also gotten the OK to remake his own series, Cupid, for ABC, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
Sheryl Crow has told the Associated Press that she has plans to collaborate with Fleetwood Mac.
TV Guide reports that the CW has picked up a horror-themed reality show from director Sam Raimi.
Yes, it's true: Paris Hilton will use her MTV reality show to find a new BFF; details are at The Futon Critic.
ComingSoon reports that Sarah Michelle Gellar is in talks for the lead role in the indie drama Veronika Decides to Die, replacing Kate Bosworth.

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Five Questions With Charlie Day

BuzzSugar — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:22:03 -0700

I am continuously amused by the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The writers and actors on that show are either utterly fearless or just don't care about remaining within politically correct boundaries - to uncomfortable and hilarious results.

I recently got to talk with Charlie Day, one of the creators/writers/stars of Always Sunny and picked his brain a bit about the series, his director Fred Savage, and his wife - who plays the waitress Charlie is obsessed with on the show.

There's another new episode of Always Sunny tonight at 10:00 PM on FX, and until then, you can check out what I learned from Charlie if you read more

How much of the show is scripted and how much is improvised? It seems like a lot of it is ad libbed.
I think the ad-libbing style and the feel both come from the way we acted on the set and also from the style of acting that we have adopted for this particular show. But we actually heavily script every episode. Once we feel comfortable with a take or two, we will start to get a little bit looser with the dialogue and deconstruct a little bit of what we wrote to see if there are different and funnier ways to say what we’d written. I would say at the end of day, about 20% stays in and the rest of it is the scripted version of the show.

But I think what is adding to the improv feel is the fact that we talk over each other a lot. We shoot with two cameras going constantly, so you can cut from one side to the other, and that overlapping isn’t a problem.

How much are you like your character Charlie?
I’d like to think I am not like him at all, but I think, sadly, I’m more like him than I care to be. It’s funny, I really never thought the show would go this far, because it was a home video. I figured, Charlie is such a good name for the character, let’s stick with it.

How much am I like him? Well, I have never gotten drunk and refereed a basketball game, but I have gotten drunk and I have played basketball, so there you go.

Your wife, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, plays the waitress on the show. What’s it like working with her knowing how much her character loathes Charlie?
It’s always great working with Mary Elizabeth. We actually have a great working relationship. Oftentimes, I think we joke around at home in various characters, or in the characters of the show. For us it’s very enjoyable and it’s easy for me to pine after her. I don’t know why it’s so easy for her to dislike me so much, but I think it’s pretty enjoyable for both of us.

There is a video online in which we learn there’s something in your contract as actors, you have to service Danny DeVito, which is highly amusing. Was that just something you guys wanted to do, or was it to get more buzz online for the show? And will we see more of that stuff in the future?
Without a doubt, it was to get more buzz for the show. FX said to us, "Do you think you guys could come up with anything like those 'Dick in the Box' things that get six million hits on YouTube?" I think, because we didn’t have Justin Timberlake and we weren’t airing it first on Saturday Night Live, the answer was "no."

That video goes back to what we used to do, which is there was no crew. It was a lot of fun. We came up with the concept of Danny’s contract and Danny and Rhea and Fred Savage were all up for the joke. Fred Savage is the best part about it. I think in the future, we’ll definitely do more, whether they’re for Sunny, or just for our own amusement.

Do you think Fred Savage will ever make an appearance on the show itself, or will he remain behind the cameras?
I am begging him to make an appearance on the show. Not only is Fred a very talented actor and a very funny guy, he’s really a great director and he helped us a lot. Obviously, I have been a fan of him since he was a kid, and he is a really strong, funny actor. If he ever wants to do anything in front of the camera for us, we’ll be lucky to have him and I know our fans will love it, too.