Nicolas Cage’s “Next” Project
April 30, 2007 at 3:54 pm | Posted in American Idol, ANTM, Casting Call, celebrity, The Bachelor, Totally Frakked | 1 Comment
Nicolas Cage’s “Next” Project
He acts. He directs. He produces. And of course, he dreams of blue suede shoes. That’s Nicolas Cage for ya.
If you blink, you may have missed him in his first major film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Since then, Cage has gone on to box office platinum with such films as The Rock, Con Air, and Gone in Sixty Seconds. Nic’s most recent film, Ghost Rider, raked in a cool $200 million worldwide. And, to the delight of National Treasure fans, he’s currently filming the sequel in Washington, DC.
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Casting Call: Virgin Guys Needed
Guys: Did you miss your big chance to be on Beauty and the Geek? Don’t worry, if you’re nervous around girls and trying to learn some moves, MTV has the show for you. Don’t torture yourself with a Blind Date — if you’re a novice with girls, get some real help.
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Tonight’s Picks: Monday, April 30
Heroes — String Theory
Hiro and Ando find themselves five years in the future. Finally, we’ll discover why Future Hiro has that silly soul patch. Tonight’s episode tells us if Nathan ended up in the White House, how New York blew up, and what happened to the heroes after.
How I Met Your Mother — Showdown
Barney finally gets his big chance to spin the big wheel and meet Bob Barker. Will he win a lifetime supply of Palmolive, and impress his idol Bob? Barney Stinson, come on down!
Dancing with the Stars — Round Six
Heather Mills has left the dance floor, and only six teams remain! Ballroom dances and Latin dances are up. Whose dance cuisine will reign supreme? Better yet, who will fall down?
Britney Spears To Write Tell-All Book About All That Stuff We Already Know
Let’s face it: Us normal folks like to pretend we know all about celebrities based on what we see and read. We judge them, we criticize their every action, and we try to make ourselves feel better about being nobodies. So when they write autobiographies, we sometimes get to see a whole different side of them. This will probably not be the case when Britney Spears writes her tell-all book.
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‘Studio 60’ Coming Back, But Perhaps Not For Long
Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip hasn’t exactly been the runaway hit NBC was hoping for, but the network is apparently gonna give it one more shot…kind of. The show will begin airing again on May 24th, but that’s after the all-important May sweeps. There’s plenty of reason to believe that Studio 60 will end up as just another prematurely-cancelled show.
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America’s Next Top Model: Tyra Loves Food, Hates Paying
Apparently, America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks thinks she’s such a big fat star now that she can just eat everything at the buffet and then leave without paying. Word on the street (and by “street” I mean “Internet” — I’m so urban) is that Tyra was eating with Russell Simmons, presumably talking about famous black people stuff, when she bounced without paying.
Tyra now says she was embarrassed to have to read about it in the paper, and has apologized to the restaurant owners. She claims it was all a misunderstanding, and that she thought Simmons had paid the $100 lunch bill or she wouldn’t have left.
Sure, Tyra, assume the man’ll pay. You go, girl!
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Cheese-Off: Andy from The Bachelor vs. The Wedding Crashers
Whether he’s consoling Bevin (whose name is actually Australian slang for “white trash,” go figure) or taking his hairless chest hot-tubbing, Andy from The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman is never far from a cheesy one-liner: “I really feel a connection with you.” He’s like a real-life (sorta) version of Owen Wilson or Vince Vaughn from Wedding Crashers.
In this trivia game, we’ll give you the cheeseball quote; you tell us whether it came from Andy, from Owen or Vince, or from both. We’ll give you the answers at the end of the quiz.
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Beyond Sanjaya: American Idol’s Worst of All Time
Trying to find a bad singer on American Idol is like trying to find a needle in a stack of needles.
When we say the worst singers of American Idol, we don’t really mean the worst. William Hung will not grace this list, nor will Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum from this season’s Seattle auditions. We’re talking about relatively poor singers who actually fooled the judges and America into thinking they were good. All of the members of the following list actually made it to the Hollywood rounds, much to the bewilderment of any human able to view the Idol proceedings objectively.
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Totally Frakked: Supernatural — Still Cute In Orange Jumpsuits
Supernatural
Title: “Folsom Prison Blues”
First Aired: 4/26/07
The Winchester boys go behind bars; to the pokey, the big house, the slammer, the big pokey slammer house. The not-surprising thing is that there are ghosts in prison. The surprising thing is that no one drops the soap.
Despite the fact that they’re wanted in a half-dozen states, Sam and Dean go out of their way to get arrested so that they can be thrown into the county lockup. Their dad’s old friend Deacon asked them to investigate a haunting at the jail, and the Winchesters are nothing if not stupidly loyal. The plan backfires a bit when Agent Henricksen shows up, demanding answers. Dean gives the mug shot camera his Blue Steel, and then gives Henricksen a hard time.
Henricksen: “You think you’re funny.”
Dean: “I think I’m adorable.”
Yeah, yeah — so do we.
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Casting Call: Smart 5th Graders Wanted!
If you’ve got an out-of-control kid, you call Nanny 911. But who do you call if you’ve got a genius kid? FOX’s new hit show, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, is seeking brainy kids to outwit the grownups.
Fox is searching for their new class of 5th Graders! Does your kid have what it takes to be a cast member? If you are the parent of a smart, funny, and outgoing 4th grader (who will be in 5th grade this fall), then Fox wants to hear from you! Please follow these instructions for your child to be considered as a student for the next season of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
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Weekend Picks: April 27-29
Amazing Race: All-Stars — Leg 12
The final foursome heads to Guam, everyone’s favorite vacation spot. Will Danny and Oswald pull out of last place? Will Danielle get whiny? Who knows?
Desperate Housewives — Gossip
Gaby’s engagement party is overshadowed by gossip over a dead body found in Mrs. McClusky’s freezer! What’s a girl to do? Susan gives up and flips a coin to choose between Ian and Mike.
Celebrity Fit Club — Week 2
The soon-to-be-former-fatties head to Angeles National Forest for a team-building camping trip. No s’mores though. And in case we weren’t scared enough, Screech talks about his sex tape.
Give the Gift of Dwight Schrute This Mother’s Day Weekend
Want to meet Rainn Wilson? Well, if you and your mom are fans of The Office, you can meet Dwight himself at the Full Circle Learning Benefit on Saturday, May 12, in Pacific Palisades, California. (That’s the day before Mother’s Day, in case you haven’t been paying attention.)
Wilson is set to host the benefit, which will include several musical guests. No word yet on whether or not attendees will get a free bobblehead.
Find out all about it over at Give Me My Remote >>
Alec Baldwin Wants Out of 30 Rock Contract, But NBC Says No Way
Alec Baldwin has officially asked NBC to release him from his 30 Rock contract, to allow him to focus on his “parental alienation.” But the network isn’t about to let the Golden Globe winner get away that easy.
Baldwin has been at the center of a media frenzy since the leak of an angry voicemail he left on his 11-year-old daughter Ireland’s cell phone, in which he called her a “rude, thoughtless little pig.” Now Baldwin clearly wants to put his time and energy into resolving the bitter custody battle he’s been fighting with former wife Kim Basinger, as he told The View in a taped appearance set to air tomorrow:
If I never acted again, I couldn’t care less.
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Casting Call: Calling All SoCal Girls
Missed your chance for an Extreme Makeover? Never sure What Not To Wear? If you’re fashion challenged (or know someone who is) and live in Southern California, you could have a chance for a free makeover, courtesy of E! Entertainment.
E! is looking to turn Plain Jane into J. Lo! Do you know someone who has no fashion sense? Would a complete makeover change his/her life? If it’s time to change everything, E! wants to hear from them.
The producers are looking for incredible people with great stories for a complete makeover, including NEW CLOTHING! Tell them your story, or nominate a friend. Explain why this person truly needs and deserves a makeover. (Remember, they want very INTERESTING stories!) You help make your friend over, and you receive $400!
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Lost: Who’s Your Daddy?
Lost
Title: “D.O.C.”
First Aired: 4/25/07
This week’s Lost is all about Sun, who her baby daddy is, and how she ended up in this mess. Either she’s pregnant by another man, or she’s going to be killed by the mysterious illness that strikes all women who get pregnant on the island. Obviously, it’s a feel-good story. At the end of the episode, they’ll give Sun a puppy, and then take it away and tell her it has cancer.
Sun, understandably tense, confronts Juliet about the mystery of what happens to pregnant women on the island. Juliet’s not exactly full of answers, but she does take Sun off to the Dharma Initiative medical station for an ultrasound. It turns out that Sun’s baby was conceived on the island, so it’s death instead of dishonor for Mrs. Kwon. It seems like this episode should have been the one called “Catch-22.” On the way out, Juliet records a message for Ben, letting him know about Sun and ominously mentioning that she’ll have a sample from Kate soon.
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American Idol: So This Is Hell!
American Idol
Title: “Idol Gives Back”
First Aired: 4/25/07
Welcome to the seventh level of Hell; one where you can’t tell the good guys from the bad guys, the genuine from the conniving, and the safe from the… safe.
In other words, welcome to the experiment that never should have been.
Sure, a ton of money was raised for charity. That’s good! However, have you ever seen so much corporate back-patting, celebrity egotism, and overall self-righteousness in your life? Now, for those who think I’m being insensitive, or for those who just think I’m using too many big words, let me break it down like this:
America, you have been played!
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Tonight’s Picks: Thursday, April 26
30 Rock — Hiatus
Sean Hayes guest stars in the first-season finale, in which the summer hiatus of TGS looms, and Liz’s long-distance relationship with Floyd poses various tests. Meanwhile, Jack’s mom arrives in town, which is just never good news.
October Road — Season Finale
The season wraps up with Aubrey asking Nick to choose between her and Hannah; Ray telling Owen about Ikey and Alison; and Physical Phil trying to get Pizza Girl back.
Survivor: Fiji — Episode #11
The castaways compete for a seaplane ride and a trip to a spa. At tribal council, another person is voted off the islands.
Sanjaya’s Mom Busted for Growing Pot, Being Tone Deaf
Breaking news on the Sanjaya front. According to TMZ.com, Sanjaya’s mama, Jillian Blith, was nabbed by police in February 2005 for possession of 310 ganga plants. Sis Shyamali, who came thisclose to entering the American Idol Top 24, was also nicked, but only for being in the company of a bag of weed and a variety of “smoking devices.” To avoid serious jail time, Mamajaya pulled a Big Pussy by squealing on some nearby maryjane growers.
The hula, the hair, that sh*t-eating grin — it all makes sense now.
Get the full story on TMZ.com >>
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Drinking Game — Save the Beer, Save the World
Jeremy Toeman brings us a little something to make catching up on those reruns of Heroes more exciting. A drinking game that’s pretty much guaranteed to have you passing out after a couple of episodes. Hey, you may not remember the plot, but it will be a good time.
Our favorite? Take a drink when Sylar fools someone and you sit there yelling at the screen, “He’s the bad guy, he’s the bad guy!”
>> Check out the whole game over at LIVEdigitally
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Rosie O’Donnell Calls It Quits On ‘The View’ After Doing Just The Right Amount Of Damage
Rosie O’Donnell’s stint as host of The View will be over after just one season. The outspoken TV personality has announced that her first season will also be her last, although there is no bad blood, even after a year filled with controversy. O’Donnell has had very public feuds with Donald Trump, Bill O’Reilly, and Kelly Ripa since joining the show. She also came under fire from the Chinese-American community after doing a bad impression on the air.
Dancing with the Stars: America Tells Heather Mills to Hop Along
Defying all odds by making it so far in a dance competition despite being both white AND British, Heather Mills was voted off Dancing with the Stars last night.
The vote came after a week that saw Mills fall at the end of her routine and receive a poor score from the judges, proving that there’s nothing Americans enjoy more than kicking a cripple while she’s down.
Mills used her farewell speech to push a vegan lifestyle before pulling a no-show on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, on which she was scheduled to appear — presumably because she was in a hurry to spend more of Paul McCartney’s money.
“She hates America,” Kimmel quipped.
MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Rachael Harris, Star of Notes from the Underbelly
On Notes from the Underbelly Rachael Harris plays high-strung single divorce attorney Cooper, who proudly defies the Babybjörn set by showing no desire to settle down and make babies just yet.
In this exclusive interview, we ask Rachael what makes Cooper tick.
Tonight’s Picks: Wednesday, April 25
American Idol — Eliminations
One of the six remaining finalists is voted off in a star-studded episode benefiting young people living in extreme poverty in America and Africa. Slated to appear: Kelly Clarkson; Hugh Grant; Keira Knightley; Forest Whitaker.
Lost — D.O.C.
Sun learns the identity of her unborn child’s father after Juliet examines her (that sounds kinky, no?). Desmond allows an unlikely enemy to help save the life of another mysterious island inhabitant. Flashbacks follow Jin and Sun.
Cheerleader U — Season Finale
The coach prepares to select the championship squad, but last-minute changes to the male cheerleader lineup may create a problem as the team heads to Florida.
American Idol: Oh, Wait…You Mean Charity Is Good?
American Idol
Title: “Top 6 Contestants Compete”
First Aired: 4/24/07
Thanks to the ground-breaking efforts of American Idol: Idol Gives Back, America has finally realized that there is injustice in the world. Whew, not a minute too late, if you ask me!
The most mind-blowing moment of last night’s episode was when Simon Cowell, walking through a poverty-stricken, disease-infested shantytown in Africa, so eloquently said, “It’s just wrong.”
Oh, really, Simon? No sh*t! There are people who dedicate their whole lives to fighting these problems. Don’t act like you discovered these harsh realities. Please, just do your job. Just be rich and aloof and tell me who sings well and who sings badly. Wear tight V-neck shirts that highlight those forty-something pectorals. Treat me like dirt. Leave the charity to people who are actually earnest, down to Earth, and not driven by profit… like multi-platinum recording artist Bono!
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Eliminated Pussycat Doll Finalist Anastacia McPherson
April 25, 2007 at 12:14 am | Posted in ANTM, Casting Call, celebrity, Heroes, How I met Your Mother, Totally Frakked | 1 Comment
MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Eliminated Pussycat Doll Finalist Anastacia McPherson
The season finale of Pussycat Dolls Presents: The Search for the Next Doll airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. Central) on The CW!
Yesterday, MeeVee’s Managing Editor Marjorie Kase had the distinct pleasure of talking with Anastacia McPherson. Anastacia, as you may remember, was eliminated from Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll in the fourth round — ostensibly due to her height and weight, and her resulting lack of confidence.
After speaking with Anastacia, it became clear that, in retrospect, this dismissal was most probably a positive thing. The extremely tall and thin (yes thin) artist’s uniqueness and personality suggest that performing in a group would stifle her talents. Only a solo career would do her justice.
In this admittedly lengthy interview, Anastacia discusses her experience on the show, the controversy over her figure, and her obsession with Kevin Arnold from The Wonder Years.
Casting Call: Break Into Daytime Soaps
Looking to make it big on the small screen? If you’ve dreamed of having your own Entourage, and making a big splash in Hollywood, then CBS has the show for you! The singers get American Idol, so how about something for all those aspiring actors out there?
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Totally Frakked: Sci Fi Channel Picks Up Doctor Who Season Three
All the Whos down in Whoville are throwing a party. The Sci Fi Channel has signed a deal with the BBC to run the third season of Doctor Who. The series will debut on Sci Fi in July 2007, starting off with the Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Runaway Bride.
David Tennant is back again as the Tenth Doctor, and we poor Yankees will get to meet the Doctor’s new companion, Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman), in the season opener, “Smith and Jones.”
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America’s Next Top Model: Jael Rocks Her Own Reality Show
Who says models have no talent? Well, me actually, but apparently someone out there disagrees — namely, whoever decided to give America’s Next Top Model reject Jael Strauss her own “music reality series.”
After savoring a speck of the modeling world, Strauss immediately jumped at the opportunity to star in her own show. In an interview with Detroit News, Strauss said, “I’m really, really looking forward to doing my own television show based on unsigned artists and bands who have not seen the light of day.”
She’s like Russell Simmons, sans lisp, plus nice legs.
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Basinger Denies Leaking Baldwin’s Insane Voicemail Rant
Hear the whole voicemail here!
Kim Basinger has denied rumors that she leaked ex-husband Alec Baldwin’s angry voicemail on their daughter’s cell phone to the media. In the voicemail, Baldwin calls his 11-year-old daughter a “rude, thoughtless little pig” and threatens to fly out to California to “straighten [her] ass out. “
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Totally Frakked: SciFi Picks of the Week
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Lost — D.O.C.: Sun finds out who her baby daddy is; Desmond protects the woman from the helicopter.
Supernatural — Folsom Prison Blues: The boys bust into prison to hunt a ghost, but how will they get out?
Smallville — Nemesis: Lex gets kidnapped and it’s up to Clark to save him. Ironic.
Jericho — One If By Land: The boys from New Bern come to town, and it’s all bad news from there.
Stargate SG-1 — The Road Not Taken: Carter gets trapped on an alternate Earth where the Ori are poised to attack.
Stargate Atlantis — Irresponsible: The team tries to stop Lucius Luvin’s latest scheme, but ends up in hot water.
Totally Frakked: Heroes — The Game’s Afoot
Heroes
Title: “.07%”
First Aired: 4/23/07
After waiting roughly five bajillion years, Heroes makes its triumphant return to Monday night. The episode gives us enough meat to make the break seem worth it, and promises that the last few episodes will be red hot. With the show nearing its first season finale, the plot is ramping up. Cry havoc, and who let the dogs out?
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Tonight’s Picks: Tuesday, April 24
The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll — The Girl Who Becomes a Doll
The final three ladies perform solo and as a group for the judges, who then select the winner.
American Idol — Performances
The six remaining finalists perform songs of compassion and hope in connection with “Idol Gives Back.” Sponsors will donate money to benefit young people living in extreme poverty in America and Africa for every vote cast. Yes, even those cast for Sanjaya.
George Lopez — George Gets Smoking Mad at Benny and Develops an Oral Fixation
When Powers Aviation institutes a smoking ban, Benny’s nicotine withdrawal drives George to self-destructive behavior. Somebody give him a light!
GMMR: How I Met Your Mother — Best. Episode. Ever.
I’m not usually one to recommend watching a repeat, especially when there’s so much great original programming on tonight. But, if you haven’t ever seen the Slap Bet episode of How I Met Your Mother, I think you should consider TiVoing it tonight. This is my favorite episode of this series, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen it.
So what makes it do good? Well, we have the Slap Bet and Robin Sparkles. Two classic HIMYM tales in one episode.
Here’s a little taste of The Slap Bet…
Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia — Answers, Part 4
The big day has finally arrived! Yes, it’s time for the answers to the final installment of the Heroes trivia challenge. Oh yeah, and I guess the show is back on the air too.
In case you missed them, here are Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and finally, Part Four. And now, the answers!
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Sanjaya Gets All The Attention At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
April 23, 2007 at 6:10 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Sanjaya Gets All The Attention At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Sanjaya Malakar’s quest for world domination is coming along very well. The ousted American Idol crooner was the belle of the ball at the White House correspondents’ dinner over the weekend, attracting the most autograph seekers and making some very powerful allies.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Heroes’ Littlest Hero, Noah Gray-Cabey
To cap off MeeVee’s Exclusive! Heroes Sweeps Week, we talk with Heroes‘ littlest hero, Noah Gray-Cabey. On the show, Noah plays Micah, a precocious 11-year-old with the power to control just about any gadget. In real life, he may not be able to control kitchen appliances, but he’s certainly precocious.
A concert pianist at the age of four, Noah toured the world at age five. By the time he was ten, Noah had started his own nonprofit foundation, Action in Music (A.I.M.), designed to help budding inner-city musicians travel the world and team-build with kids in other countries.
Here, Noah talks with MeeVee about his career ambitions, his foundation, and his obsession with Harry Potter.
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MeeVee Video Top 5: The End of the World — Jericho, 24, Heroes
Maybe Chicken Little was right. Maybe we should panic. If you’ve ever watched FOX News, you’d know that our days are numbered (by the way, tune in at 10 tonight to find out what common household item can kill you and your entire family). In an age of nuclear weapons and wacko presidents / dictators with their pointer fingers on the giant red button, who knows how much time our precious planet has?
Earth Day was this past Sunday. What better way to celebrate than by highlighting some TV shows that depict potential catastrophic events on Earth?
Watch full episodes of Heroes with online commentary that puts you in control. See how a tiny town in Kansas may be our last remaining source of humanity. Find out how everyone’s lives can be inextricably linked by a mere Six Degrees. Finally, go behind the scenes and see how they put the BOOM! in 24.
It’s the end of the world as we know it… and I feel fine.
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Apprentice’s Kristine Lefebvre to Expose Naughty Bits
Although Kristine Lefebvre, former participant on the reality show The Apprentice, was eliminated on April 8, she remains in the limelight with her spanking new hype. “The Schmoozer” has landed a gig with Playboy, gracing the pages of the popular magazine’s June 2007 issue.
Lefebvre, a 37-year old native of Frankfurt, Germany, presently handles sports and entertainment licensing at a renowned law firm.
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Pirate Master: CBS, Mark Burnett to Make Pirates Uncool
In the beginning, pirates were cool. Then, Jerry Bruckheimer made three movies about them. And they were still cool, sort of.
Now, Survivor / The Apprentice / Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader producer Mark Burnett is turning pirates into a reality show. Will they retain their sea cred?
Pirate Master will premiere Thursday, May 31 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Australian actor Cameron Daddo will host. Pirate Master will send 16 modern-day pirates on a high seas adventure where they will live as buccaneers and travel around the Caribbean island of Dominica in search of hidden treasure that will total $1 million.
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Tonight’s Picks: Monday, April 23
Heroes — .07%
Sylar confronts two more on the list, while Nathan considers Linderman’s advice as he faces some über-difficult decisions. (Aren’t they all, on this show?) Meanwhile, Thomson hunts for Claire, and fan favorite Hiro renews his vow to save the world. At least someone’s looking out for us!
Real Wedding Crashers — Series Premiere
A quintet of improv performers pulls various pranks at real weddings (don’t worry, the bride and groom are in on the joke) in this six-part hidden-camera comedy series. First up are Derek and Jonnie, a couple from Las Vegas who dream of having a wedding their friends will never forget. Mission accomplished!
King of Queens — Mild Bunch
Doug attends his 20th high school reunion and teams up with a former bad boy (played by exciting cameo Adam Sandler) who’s now the school’s vice principal, to get revenge on their mean-spirited principal, who is still on the job.
How I Met Your Mother — Offensive Fowl
Everyone discovers that Robin has an aversion to malls (what, can that be?) because of a secret from her past, and Ted tries to get her to reveal what happened. Barney is convinced she made a porn film, while Marshall thinks she’s married.
Virginia Tech Tragedy Sparks Serious Debate Over Media Ethics
While the country remains in shock over the recent killings at Virginia Tech, there is a growing criticism of the media coverage surrounding the tragedy. Our good friend Jack Myers (of Jack Myers Media Village) delicately explores the difference between good reporting and exploitation.
Read the complete story at Jack Myers Media Village>>
The Real Wedding Crashers: MeeVee’s Exclusive Sneak Peek
The Real Wedding Crashers
Title: “Derek and Jonnie”
Series Premieres: Monday, April 23 on ABC
Ashton Kutcher is up to more tomfoolery with his latest produced series, The Real Wedding Crashers. The show takes real-life weddings, enlists the bride and groom as accomplices, and creates a series of chaotic, hilarious snafus that leave wedding attendees shocked and awed.
While it lacks the celebrity kitsch factor of Ashton’s infamous Punk’d, The Real Wedding Crashers definitely has the same playful spirit as Beauty and the Geek. Will it be a hit? Likely not, but it’s an awesome way to find a little cheer.
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Nicolas Cage’s “Next” Project
April 23, 2007 at 6:08 pm | Posted in American Idol, Blogroll, Casting Call, celebrity, Dancing With the Stars, Heroes, Totally Frakked | 8 Comments
Nicolas Cage’s “Next” Project
He acts. He directs. He produces. And of course, he dreams of blue suede shoes. That’s Nicolas Cage for ya.
If you blink, you may have missed him in his first major film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Since then, Cage has gone on to box office platinum with such films as The Rock, Con Air, and Gone in Sixty Seconds. Nic’s most recent film, Ghost Rider, raked in a cool $200 million worldwide. And, to the delight of National Treasure fans, he’s currently filming the sequel in Washington, DC.
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Sanjaya Goes to Washington
As if to further answer the question, “Mommy, why do the terrorists hate us?”, American Idol‘s semi-talented singing phenom Sanjaya Malakar will soon be meeting President Bush.
They’ll no doubt be discussing plans to team up to promote their new line of cologne: “Mediocrity.” So hot right now.
The Stars of Heroes Reveal Their Favorite Superheroes
We asked Heroes cast members Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh), Tawny Cypress (Simone Deveaux — RIP), Hayden Panettiere (Claire Bennet), and Leonard Hawkins (D.L. Hawkins) which superheroes served as inspiration for their characters on the show.
Here’s what they had to say:
Sendhil Ramamurthy: I don’t know. I grew up with comic books a little bit. My favorites were always not so much the guys that had the super-abilities, but the guys that exerted themselves, like Batman. He’s just a normal guy who went a little nuts and a little vengeful and kind of took it out on the slime of the world. Those are the guys that I was kind of inspired by — everyday people, which in a way, were a merry band of misfits that we are, too.
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Alec Baldwin In Scalding Hot Water After Angry Tirade On Daughter’s Voicemail
Hear the whole voicemail here!
Actor Alec Baldwin is in big trouble after the leak of an angry voicemail he left for his 12-year-old daughter, Ireland. In the verbal tirade, Baldwin lashes out at his daughter for having her phone turned off for a scheduled call from good old dad:
You are a rude, thoughtless little pig.
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Sanjaya on Letterman Tonight
Don’t feel bad for Sanjaya Malakar. Perhaps American Idol‘s most infamous contestant isn’t crying tears over being ousted from the competition. Let’s face it, Sanjaya is going to be famous for more than his singing. I mean, how many other past Idol contestants are asked to present David Letterman’s Top Ten List? But that’s just what Sanjaya is doing tonight.
Tune in to see the boy in action. Maybe his sister will show up, too — BONUS for you boys! — Give Me My Remote
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Totally Frakked: Smallville — Man of Steel, Woman of Wonder
Smallville
Title: “Progeny”
First Aired: 4/19/07
Two main characters that didn’t make it into Smallville’s version of the Justice League are Batman and Wonder Woman. The Dark Knight has yet to show up, but this week’s new episode brings us the Amazon Princess. Sort of.
Former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter guest stars as Chloe’s previously discussed, but never seen, mom in “Progeny,” a tale that takes the bond between mothers and daughters to a whole new level.
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The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman — Interview with Aircraft Carrier Reject Peyton
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman‘s latest dumpee, Peyton Wright, Marketing Coordinator for Tri-Delta sorority (“Delta Delta Delta, can I help ya help ya help ya?”), seemed awfully gracious for a chick who just got the Heisman (knee up, hand to the face) on national television. And on an aircraft carrier, no less.
We wanted to know whether Peyton’s still feeling so charitable, or if she’s planning to join a sore-ority. Because let’s face it: Nothing stings like rejection. Except maybe a bad pun.
Check out MeeVee’s exclusive interview with the perky Peyton…
Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia — Night of the Living Trivia
Attention, Heroes trivianistas! This is your last chance to pit your wits against the geeks. If you’re just tuning in, don’t forget to check out Part One, Part Two, and Part Three from earlier this week. I hope we haven’t made it too easy on you.
Ready for your last five chances to show us up? Let’s go!
1. What is the video game that Micah and Jessica are playing together?
a. Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
b. Genjii: Days of the Blade
c. Heavenly Sword
d. The Darkness
2. According to the show’s creators, what does the strange S-like shape that appears periodically mean?
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Totally Frakked: Supernatural — That Business Called Show
Supernatural
Title: “Hollywood Babylon”
First Aired: 4/19/07
This week on Supernatural, the Winchester boys head to Hollywoodland to battle ghosts, Gary Cole, and more self-referential humor than you can shake a stick at. Worse than that, they seem to have wandered into the CW studios, which means they have to spend the whole time dodging Sam’s ex-girlfriend.
Sam and Dean go to visit the set of a horror movie where one of the crew was horribly killed. Apparently, infiltrating a movie set and getting a job as a PA is so easy you can do it accidentally, because that’s just what the guys do. Dean chats up the lead actress, since she’s the one who found the dead tech. She shows him a picture, and Dean recognizes the dead guy as an actor. When the Brothers W look him up, he’s very much alive — the whole thing was just a publicity stunt. Or, as they’re calling it these days, “viral marketing“.
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia — Answers Part 3
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Weekend Picks: April 20-22
Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter — Series Premiere
Kicking butt and taking names! This brand-new series features the daily life of a female bounty hunter named Sandra. In this debut episode, Miss Femme Fatale checks on a “skip,” then heads back home for her daughter’s birthday party. You know, the usual.
The Apprentice — Series Finale
Find out which of the four crafty business peeps wins the coveted apprenticeship with Donald Trump, as the show whisks off to the famous Hollywood Bowl. Which lucky soul will hear the words “You’re hired?”
The Simpsons — Marge Gamer
Marge goes online for the first time, and becomes obsessed with a role-playing game that Bart and many of their neighbors are playing. Meanwhile, Lisa develops her own obsession — for soccer — and Homer becomes a referee.
The Sopranos — Remember When
Tony and Paulie take a trip south to escape some potentially sticky situations in New Jersey. Junior recovers part of his old self during a poker game. Expect lots of attitude and near misses.
Casting Call: Bay Area Residents with Stupid Tricks — It’s Your Time to Shine
If you’re a Bay Area resident with a four-legged friend who has the makings of a real-deal Pet Star, this one’s for you. Or perhaps you’ve just got a few stupid human tricks up your sleeve that America simply must see.
The one and only David Letterman will be in your neighborhood next week looking for a few stupid tricks. Will you be one of the chosen few?
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Sanjaya Eliminated; Balance In The Universe Is Restored
Sanjaya’s Cinderella story is over. The 17-year-old wanna-be crooner finally got the axe on last night’s American Idol, simultaneously breaking hearts and causing celebration around the world.
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Lost: Killing the Hobbit
Lost
Title: “Catch-22”
First Aired: 4/18/07
If you’re a Charlie-hater, this week’s Lost will be enormously satisfying; you’ll get to watch him get shot in the throat about 5,000 times. You’ll also get to watch Hurley pull up a big cable 2,000 times, but that’s less exciting.
Here’s what we know:
- Desmond was a monk for about five minutes. He sucked at it.
- He met Penny when he got fired by God and thrown out of the monastery.
- He joined the monastery to get out of his first engagement. What a peach.
- Despite seeing Charlie die horribly in a vision, Desmond will still lead him right towards an arrow in the throat.
- Sawyer is A-OK with being an anger-induced jealousy lay. Big surprise.
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia 3 — The Bride of Trivia
Another day, another Heroes trivia challenge! If you missed Part One and Part Two, then don’t forget to check them out for more brain twisters. Now, think you know enough about Heroes to go head-to-head with us? On to the questions!
1. In what year did the real Jessica Sanders die?
2. What is Ted Sprague’s wife’s name?
a. Karen
b. Sarah
c. Christine
d. Michelle
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia — Answers Part 2
Okay, hot-shots, how did you do this time? If you missed Part Two of our Heroes trivia challenge, go check it out before you read the answers. No cheating — we’ll know.
All ready? On to the answers!
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Tonight’s Picks: Thursday, April 19
My Name is Earl — Two Balls, Two Strikes
The death of Camden’s most powerful citizen — one Richard Chubby — brings even nastier Little Chubby (played by the hilarious Norm MacDonald) to town, as the younger man commandeers the family business.
Grey’s Anatomy — Time After Time
George comforts Izzie as she faces her painful past, while Meredith and Derek question their relationship. Quirky Cristina decides to fight for her relationship with Burke, despite her history with Colin Marlow. Three cheers for love triangles and medical emergencies!
Survivor: Fiji — It’s a Turtle?!
The newly merged castaways compete for a reward that includes a feast and overnight stay on a yacht that’s moored within sight of the losers back at camp. Oh, now that’s cruel! And yes, another contestant is ousted forever.
Casting Call: Newlyweds, Get Your Dream Home!
Do you dream of a home that makes those on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition look like a shed? Are you a newly married couple that doubles as a pair of House Hunters? Then this casting call is a must. ABC is looking for competitive couples ready and willing to win their ultimate dream home!
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American Idol: Holy F’n’ Mother F’rs!
American Idol
Title: “Lowest Vote-Getter Out of Top 7 Contestants Eliminated”
First Aired: 4/18/07
Call the President! Sound the alarm! Declare a National Holiday!
God has returned from vacation, and he’s kicked Sanjaya Malakar off American Idol!
It’s been a long time coming, sure, but would Sanjaya’s cry-baby tears have given so much pleasure if they would have happened when they should have — like, two months ago? The answer is obvious…
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Britney Spears Blames Her Manager for Recent Downward Spiral
Britney Spears seems to be getting back on track these days. She’s hard at work preparing for an upcoming small venue tour, and she’s stayed out of the news by keeping her clothes on and not attacking any inanimate objects. But now a bizarre video has surfaced on the web, in which Brit goes on a very sarcastic rant about how nice the media is and how great a decision it was for her manager Larry Rudolph to send her to rehab.
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Dancing with the Stars: Clyde Takes a Slide
Dancing with the Stars
Title: “Eliminations”
First Aired: 4/17/07
Seriously, America, are you out to destroy every female dancer on Dancing with the Stars? There’s no other explanation, outside of misogyny, for this week’s bottom-two landing by Heather Mills. She’s consistently been a solid dancer, especially compared to some of her male counterparts, and yet, there she was, basking in the red light. I am appalled and exasperated.
Thank goodness for small miracles; the one to go this week is the one who should have gone on Week One — Clyde Drexler. He didn’t put in the same effort as the other dancers, and yet grew defensive with the judges’ harsh but spot-on commentary. So long, Clyde — I hate to say it, but you won’t exactly be missed.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Heroes Star Greg Grunberg
In keeping with our “Be Hiroic” theme this week, we talk with actor Greg Grunberg, who plays psychic cop Matt Parkman on Heroes. Although Matt hasn’t always operated on the right side of the law, his never-ending quest for the truth makes him a Hero in our eyes. Here Greg discusses his take on the show, his partner in crime Clea DuVall, and his sandbox sidekick J.J. Abrams.
What is it about Heroes that has so completely captured people’s imagination?
I just think it’s fresh, in a way. I don’t think you have one character that you follow that you kind of get tired of their power. They’re all relatable characters, and you can latch onto somebody and that can be your favorite, and that can change. And also, you don’t know if all of these people are good or bad. I mean, we just shot something where I take a turn, and it’s like… wow. You look and go, “Are you kidding me? Why would he…?” It was really interesting when I read the script. It’s justified — you understand that he would do it — but it just makes for a more interesting character.
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia 2 — The Trivia Strikes Back
Welcome back, campers! Time for Part Two of our Heroes trivia quiz. Can you out-geek us this time? If you missed part one of our trivia challenge, check it out here.
1. There’s a sly nod to George Takei’s Trek roots in one of the episodes in which he appears. What is it?
2. According to Hiro’s trip to the future, what is the date of the explosion?
a. October 16
b. November 16
c. November 8
d. December 1
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia — Answers Part 1
Yesterday we posted Part One of our Heroes trivia challenge. How did you stack up? Could you defeat the geeks, or did we leave you in the dust?
Read on for the answers to Part One!
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Tonight’s Picks: Wednesday, April 18
Jericho — Casus Belli
Where is our fair Eric? He hasn’t returned with the group from New Bern, and all kinds of suspicions arise. Then Jake realizes the deal Jericho made with the neighboring town is in jeopardy. Yes, more bad news, but good TV!
America’s Next Top Model — The Girls Who Go Down Under
The models get a crash course in being on-air hosts, and then test their new skills in beautiful Australia. They’re asked to conduct interviews using Aussie slang, and later shoot a commercial in the Outback. One contestant forgets her lines and causes mass embarrassment. G’day, mate!
Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll — The Fantastic Four
Only four Cat-hopefuls remain, and this week, they’re forced to test their media-ready skills in a mock commercial and photo shoot. Interviews follow, and we see which ladies are up to the task of eloquence — if any. Later, the gals sing solo for the first time before one of them is eliminated from the competition.
Casting Call: Wives, Get Ready for a Swap!
Are you a brave married woman ready for a Ride to Adventure? Now’s the time to experience life in someone else’s shoes — the hit show Wife Swap is currently casting. Read on to find out how you can sign up!
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American Idol: And the Wiener Is…
American Idol
Title: “Top 7 Contestants Compete”
First Aired: 4/17/07
The wiener, of course, is Sanjaya Malakar! He and his stupid doo-rag. He and his idiot hair. He and his poopy-doopy face! Yep, this is the level of discourse that his continued existence on American Idol has brought us to.
Even Simon Cowell doesn’t know what to say. “Ghastly.” “Cabaret.” These phrases lose their power when the contestant knows he sucks, and when the contestant doesn’t care. So, you have to wonder how much impact Simon’s tirade against Sanjaya on last night’s episode will actually have, no matter how freaking mean it was.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Colie Edison of The Real World: Denver and The Inferno III
Fans of the current seasons of MTV’s The Real World and Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno are intimately familiar with Colie Edison, a vibrant, no-nonsense Jersey girl who survived the perils of Katrina during her college career at Tulane. If you’re wondering what it’s like to suddenly wake up as a reality star, this is one girl who knows the score.
Colie sat down with MeeVee sporting a 101-degree fever, but still had plenty to dish. She’s all warmth and kindness, despite that unfiltered edge. How did she get to be a Real World diva, and how will she follow her instant fame?
MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Matt Dallas of ABC Family’s Kyle XY
It’s hard to imagine that just five years ago, Matt Dallas was juggling two jobs and trying to save up money for a car. Today, as he’s driving around in his new Mercedes, those impoverished days seem like a distant past. Who would have known back then that Matt’s face (and bellybutton-less abdomen) would soon be plastered on billboards, buildings, and bus shelters nationwide to promote the ABC Family series Kyle XY?
Phoenix native Matt started acting at age 12, in a community theater production of The Ugly Duckling. His exploits in Los Angeles began with a few modest modeling gigs. Matt recalls the day he got a last minute call for an audition for a TV show. He showed up late, was the last one to read, but he nailed it and won the title role in Kyle XY.
In the past couple of years, Matt’s had a fair share of supporting film roles, but it’s the ABC Family series that has made him a rising superstar. MeeVee’s own Kyle XY fan Steve Czarnecki caught up with Matt recently, and got the inside scoop on the twists and surprises behind Season Two of this runaway hit show!
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Dancing with the Stars: One of These Boys Has Got to Go
Dancing with the Stars
Title: “Sambas and Rumbas”
First Aired: 4/16/07
Only two women are left on this season’s Dancing with the Stars, and one is so full of herself she doesn’t need any more votes. (Laila Ali, I’m talking to you.) So far, the men have managed to remain unscathed (save John Ratzenberger’s near miss last week). That doesn’t mean they haven’t had a few tongue-lashings from the oh-so-wise judges, but they’ve all lived to dance another dance.
Until now.
I’m making a prediction that on Tuesday night, Clyde Drexler’s number is up. His rumba was utterly atrocious. This nice guy may not finish last, but let’s hope he is at the end of the line.
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Totally Frakked: Heroes Trivia 1 — Out-Geek the Geeks
You’re a Heroes fan, but just how big a fan are you? Can you out-geek Totally Frakked when it comes to Heroes Trivia? We’ve put together some of the trickiest questions we could think of, to test your Heroes-Fu. Once you can snatch the answers from my palm, Grasshopper, you will be a true master.
1. What does Hiro’s catchphrase “Yatta” mean?
2. What is the Bennets’ address?
a. 16 Elm Street
b. 9 Juniper Lane
c. 261 Oak Road
d. 24 Palm Way
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Tonight’s Picks: Tuesday, April 17
Gilmore Girls — Hay Bale Maze
Stars Hollow prepares for the annual Spring Fling Festival, and Rory brings Logan home to see where she grew up. Yet is that tension we sense? Indeed — Logan and Lorelai are giving off all kinds of bad vibes.
Dancing with the Stars — Fifth Round Results
After last night’s rousing sambas and rumbas, it’s anyone’s guess as to whom America will say adios. Will another gorgeous woman be kicked off the stage, or will the boys finally have a moment bathing in the red light?
Living Lahaina — Series Premiere
Where on earth is reality better than in gorgeous Hawaii? Nowhere, and that’s precisely why this brand new series has landed there. A group of drifters teach tourists to surf by day and party by night. Oh, the trials of island life!
MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Heroes Stars Masi Oka and Sendhil Ramamurthy
It’s “Be Hiroic” week at MeeVee. To kick things off, MeeVee’s Managing Editor Marjorie Kase talks with Heroes‘ own keeper of The List, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Otaku Idol, Masi Oka. Oka is no stranger to geekdom, having spent ten years as a digital artist at George Lucas’s Industrial Light and Magic. He also has a reported I.Q. of 180(!). We caught up with Oka and Ramamurthy on the red carpet.
I hear you’re a genius.
Masi: I just play one on TV.
Sendhil: No, no, he tries to downplay it. He’s a genius, and we’re very proud to be associated with him.
Masi: I think we’re all creative geniuses. Sendhil does amazing work. You’re like, “Wow, I want to be like Sendhil.” So much to learn from this guy.
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Casting Call: Beauties and Geeks, Your Services are Requested!
The fine folks responsible for the surprisingly heartfelt and entertaining show Beauty and the Geek are currently casting for the upcoming fourth season. If you’re a woman with America’s Next Top Model looks, or a guy with a brain the size of Texas, this call’s for you.
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Totally Frakked: SciFi Picks of the Week
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This Week’s Totally Frakked: SciFi Picks of the Week:
Lost — Catch-22: Desmond’s got visions, Charlie’s got suspicions, Kate’s got Sawyer.
Supernatural — Hollywood Babylon: The Winchester boys go all Hollywood when ghosts attack a movie set.
Smallville — Progeny: Good news: Chloe’s mom controls meteor freaks. Bad news: Lex is determined to control Chloe’s mom, even if he has to kill Chloe to do it.
Jericho — Casus Belli: Jake looks for Eric in New Bern, but finds a conspiracy instead!
Stargate SG-1 — Line In The Sand: The team tries to use Merlin’s phasing device to hide a town from the Ori, but nothing goes as planned.
Stargate Atlantis — Echoes: Are there ghosts haunting the people of Atlantis? Nah, just Ancients with a Public Service Announcement.
Painkiller Jane — Toy Soldiers: It’s zombie fightin’ time! Jane and the team go up against a neuro with a very creepy power.
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Totally Frakked: The Mythology of Stargate SG-1
It’s the end of an era; Stargate SG-1 is going off the air. To send the old veteran off in style, the Sci Fi Channel ran a special event about the mythology behind the series. The cunningly titled Behind the Mythology of Stargate aired Friday — just before the show returned for its final ten episodes — and gave fans a look at how it all came together.
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New Theory: Sanjaya’s Teeth May Have Evil Hypnotic Powers
As leading scientists continue to struggle with an explanation for Sanjaya Malakar’s meteoric rise on American Idol, it is becoming clear that his popularity is neither innocent nor harmless. Evil forces are at work here. We’re sure of it. And we think his power stems from those gleaming chompers.
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MeeVee Video Top 5: Premium Cable — Sopranos, Entourage, Weeds
For you privileged souls out there with premium cable, you know the power of HBO’s and Showtime’s original series. Shows like The Sopranos and Entourage can become so addicting that they leave viewers strung out like crack addicts on Skid Row. Sometimes, it takes an entire season for the addiction to take over. Other times, it just takes one episode. Before you know it, your significant other will leave you, and you’ll be begging for quarters at the bus station to gather up enough money to rent the box set of your favorite program at Blockbuster.
This week’s Video Top 5 features outstanding shows from HBO and Showtime. Videos include cast interviews from The Sopranos and a tour of the Deadwood set. Learn the warning signs of a potential pot-dealing neighbor, as explained by the cast of Weeds. Also, get caught up with Entourage and Queer as Folk.
Last, but not least, we have our YouTube Clip of the Week. We haven’t yet decided if it’s more scary or more funny. You be the judge.
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Amazing Race: All-Stars — The Claws Are Comin’ Out
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Title: “We’re Here to Make Love, Not War”
First Aired: 4/15/07
Think it’s time for The Amazing Race: All-Stars to reach the final three teams? Not so fast, sister; this week’s ho-hum episode didn’t eliminate any of the feuding teams.
While Eric and Danielle did finish last, they aren’t down for the count yet. Next week, they’ll be marked for elimination, which really ought to bring out their warm and fuzzy sides. These two have looked miserable for the last several legs, and Dani even considered that maybe it wasn’t a good thing to still be in the running. Oh, those poor victims! It’s a dream opportunity for trillions, and all they can do is whine. Get rid of them already!
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Enter to Win MeeVee’s Heroes Sweepstakes!
Be Courageous! Be Loyal! Be Hiroic!
Next Monday, April 23, Heroes returns with an all-new episode — the first of its last five episodes of the season! In honor of this blessed event, we’ll be bringing you exclusive cast interviews, games, and giveaways.
First up: Win a special “Are you on the list?” T-shirt.
To enter: send us an email by Tuesday, May 15, 2007, with the words “Heroes Giveaway” in the subject line, and tell us which Hero on the show you identify with the most and why.
We’ll pick the best four entries and post them on the site!
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Tonight’s Picks: Monday, April 16
The Riches — Reckless Gardening
Proving that old-fashioned romances have not fully faded away, the Malloys receive an unpleasant visit from Ken. He’s there, of course, to claim his woman — the Malloys’ daughter, Di Di. She’s revolted, Ken’s shunned, chaos ensues. At Panco, Hugh wants Dahlia to be his personal assistant as the charade continues.
America at a Crossroads — Season Premiere
On a more serious note, this brand-new PBS show makes its debut by delving into post-9/11 challenges. First up: radical Islamic organizations and the dangers they pose. Join us for an examination of Jihad — the men and ideas behind al-Qaeda.
King of Queens — Offensive Fowl
Doug does the unthinkable and becomes a vegetarian after he hits and nearly kills a chicken with his truck. Carrie shows support of the new lifestyle, until he tries to force it on her meat-lovin’ self. At work, Carrie’s boss gives her a thick novel to read so they can talk about it. Oh, joy.
Casting Call: Craig Ferguson is on the Hunt for Funny People
Craig Ferguson, star of his very own late night TV show, is looking to make a few funny folks hugely famous. If you know you’ve got the jokes to be the Last Comic Standing, this is just the shot you’ve been polishing your set for.
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Totally Frakked: RIP, Kurt Vonnegut — So It Goes
On April 11, the world lost Kurt Vonnegut, one of the great authors of the 20th century. Vonnegut brought to the world a unique voice, writing eloquent prose that transcended the label of sci-fi. If you’ve never read anything by Vonnegut, go to your favorite bookstore and pick up Slaughterhouse-Five or Cat’s Cradle, and find your life enriched.
The impact of Kurt Vonnegut’s writing is easy to see in the tributes that went out across the Web. Along with the obituaries and articles from the press, countless individuals spoke about the way Vonnegut’s writing affected them.
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Larry Birkhead Already Profiting From Being a Daddy, Lands Six-Figure Deal with NBC
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Larry Birkhead Already Profiting From Being a Daddy, Lands Six-Figure Deal with NBC
It’s only been a few days since Larry Birkhead won the epic paternity battle over Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn, and he’s already reaping the rewards of fatherhood. NBC has reportedly bought the rights to Birkhead’s story in a high six-figure deal. It seems that Howard K. Stern won’t be the only one cashing in on Smith’s tragic death.
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman — Interview with Booted Beauty Alexis
Alexis Young, an attorney from Southlake, Texas, made no apologies about her conservative good girl ways this week on The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman. But is she really all sweetness and light, or does she resent the way she was portrayed?
MeeVee got the straight dish on Alexis’s motivations, and her true feelings about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Kristanna Loken, Star of Painkiller Jane
She’s played an evil Terminatrix, a single bisexual mother, and a Dhampir (half-human/half-vampire). Now Kristanna Loken is taking on the role of Painkiller Jane in the SciFi Channel series based on Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti’s comic book of the same name. Jane is an ex-DEA agent who, after a serious injury, discovers that she possesses serious regenerative powers, making her virtually unkillable.
A former model and kickass leading lady, Loken is a natural for the role, both in front of and behind the camera (she’s the show’s creative producer as well). We spoke with her live via teleconference call.
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Survivor: Fiji — Nobody Saw This Comin’!
Survivor: Fiji
Title: “Are We Gonna Live on Exile Island?”
First Aired: 4/12/07
Oh, you sneaky Survivor producers — I suppose you’re proud of yourselves this week! After a half-season of predictable winners and losers with the horrendous haves vs. have-nots scenario, things are finally getting more than a little shocking. Now this is the Survivor we know and love!
Everyone predicted a merge — and a merge transpired, but not as predicted. I doubt that anyone foresaw an unscripted immunity challenge involving teams (which did not negate the merge), or a spontaneous, no-scheming-allowed tribal council either.
Poor Michelle Yi! She had been skating along under the radar, wisely aligned with Earl and Yau-Man. But she became a target by default, and is the latest Survivor casualty.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Drive Star Nathan Fillion
Canadian-born actor Nathan Fillion is a familiar face on American television. During the past decade, he’s been a regular on One Life to Live and Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place. Nathan gained critical acclaim and a large cult of fans in 2002 when he starred as Captain Malcolm Reynolds on the Joss Whedon TV series Firefly. Whedon also gave Nathan a chance to display his range as the twisted preacher Caleb in the final season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
When Firefly was prematurely canceled, the show’s cast, crew, and many fans were devastated. Whedon vowed to resurrect the series in some way, and Nathan returned as Captain Reynolds in the feature film Serenity. Since then, he’s has had notable guest appearances on Lost and Miss Match, and some fun on the big screen in the horror-comedy Slither and the paranormal thriller White Noise 2: The Light.
Nathan returns to television to star in the FOX action series Drive, a drama about various individuals competing in an illegal cross-country road race. MeeVee’s Steve Czarnecki recently caught up with Nathan just long enough to get the answers to three burning questions.
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Weekend Picks: April 13-15
Painkiller Jane — Series Premiere
Kristanna Loken plays unbreakable ex-DEA agent Painkiller Jane in this SciFi Channel series, loosely based on Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti’s comic book. First up: A probe into designer drugs exposes a shadowy government organization, and its hunt for genetically enhanced individuals called Neuros.
Thank God You’re Here
Spontaneously erupt with this fully unscripted comedic gem. Guest improv performers for this episode are Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander, Brian Posehn, Jane Lynch, and Harland Williams. David Alan Grier hosts; Dave Foley serves as the judge.
Drive — Series Premiere
A brand new high-speed show on the FOX network — sweet! A seemingly random group of citizens is chosen to participate in an underground, cross-country road race. In the opener, the first leg begins after a meeting in Florida, where the drivers start to size up the competition. Gentlemen (and ladies), start your engines!
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School — Series Premiere
The oh-so-demure Flavor of Love girls are back, ready to ditch their diva ways for a more polished style. Impossible dream? We shall see. Thirteen former Flavor of Love contestants gear up to receive etiquette lessons and training to become more ladylike. First up: Host Mo’Nique takes the women on a wilderness excursion to break them down and build them back up.
The Sopranos — Stage 5
The last episodes continue as the premiere of “Cleaver” gets Tony thinking about his relationship with nephew Christopher. Poor Johnny Sack absorbs more bad news in prison, and Phil analyzes his family history.
Totally Frakked: Whedon Brings Angel Back On The Printed Page
Rumors coming out of Wizard World L.A. say that the captain of the Buffyverse, Joss Whedon, has signed on with IDW Publishing to create a graphic novel series that will pick up where Angel left off. The new comic will be a companion piece to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 series, already being published by Dark Horse Comics.
The word from IDW is that Brian Lynch, currently working on the Spike: Shadow Puppets series, will cowrite the new Angel book with Whedon. An artistic team has not yet been selected.
Looks like we’ll finally get to see what happened in the moments after the credits ran on Angel’s tantalizingly cliffhanger-y series finale. Who lived? Who died? Will thousands of rabid fangirls (and boys) get that steamy Spike/Angel love scene they’ve always wanted? Okay, probably not.
MSNBC Drops Don Imus for Boneheaded Racist Comment
Shock jock Don Imus continues to pay for his on-air characterization of the Rutgers women’s basketball team as “nappy-headed hos.” MSNBC has pulled the plug on their television simulcast of Imus’s popular radio show. Imus has already been suspended for two weeks from his CBS Radio gig, and many people, including a CBS Radio board member, are calling for his firing.
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Totally Frakked: Painkiller Jane — Bring the Pain!
Painkiller Jane
Title: “Pilot”
Premieres Friday, April 13, on Sci Fi Channel
If you’re an executive at Sci Fi Channel, you’ve got to be sweating a little. The Dresden Files is dead in the water, and Battlestar Galactica‘s men and women in uniform won’t be back on the air until 2008. It’s time for new programming, and fast.
The newest original series from Sci Fi, Painkiller Jane, took a circuitous route to the small screen. Originally a comic book, then adapted by Sci Fi for a 2005 TV movie, and now revived and rebooted as a weekly series with a brand-new cast. While Painkiller Jane‘s hardly a new idea, it seems like the show-runners are trying their hardest to make it fly on a weekly basis.
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PBS to Debut Series of Films About Post-9/11 Life
We’ve all heard the expression, “Everything changed after 9/11.” This is, of course, a harsh reality. PBS is exploring how the events of 9/11 altered perspectives and opened eyes with a series of documentary films called America at a Crossroads.
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Lost: Now with 50% More Staring!
Lost
Title: “One of Us”
First Aired: 4/11/07
This week’s episode of Lost keeps us wandering blind in traditional Lost style, but it doles out enough tidbits and surprises to have us begging for more. It’s just good enough to make me yearn for the “Oh My God” moments of Season One.
“One of Us” is a flashback episode, so we get to spend a lot of time with Juliet, her sick sister (and her costar, the incredibly ugly scarf she constantly wears), and her pouty staring. Juliet’s flashbacks give us more background on her and the rest of the Others. We see Juliet as a somewhat reluctant participant in Ben’s Mengelesque medical experiments, and talking about how much she just wants to get back to her poor sister (presumably to get her a new head scarf). There’s practically an avalanche of information (at least, in Lost terms) about the Others’ experiments on pregnant women and how the heck Juliet wound up on the island in the first place.
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Jericho: Who Are You, and Who Do You Work For?
Jericho
Title: “A.K.A.”
First Aired: 4/11/07
One and a half seasons into Jericho, and we had no idea exactly who Robert Hawkins was. Terrorist? FBI agent? Some bizarre hybrid? All that changed with the latest edge-of-the-seat episode — by far, the best in the show’s history. Jericho can often feel trite, forced, and shamefully predictable, but this episode oozed high class drama, intrigue, and decent acting. Well played, Jericho — but who the heck is this Hawkins fellow?
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America’s Next Top Model: You Can Act, Kid, But You Can’t Take a Pretty Picture
America’s Next Top Model
Title: “The Girl Who Impresses Pedro”
First Aired: 4/11/07
At the beginning of this season’s America’s Next Top Model, the size 10 babes among us held hope that maybe — just maybe — Hollywood could acknowledge the mega-hotness of curvy women. Then, a couple of weeks back, Diana got the boot, and we all held our breath for Whitney, the last remaining girl who didn’t look terrified of a good meal now and again.
Alas, we can stop wishing — Whitney is no more. But it’s her fault for sucking at that modeling thing.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Drive’s Taryn Manning
If you didn’t know Taryn Manning was an actress and singer, you’d mistake her for just another pretty face. Behind her cute, girlish East Coast looks, however, lies a rising star who never ceases to challenge herself. Taryn began acting in the late 1990s, appearing in such shows as The Practice and NYPD Blue. Her first role in a major motion picture was in the Kirsten Dunst/Jay Hernandez romantic comedy Crazy/Beautiful, followed by prominent roles in Crossroads, 8 Mile, and Hustle & Flow.
In 2003, Taryn and her brother formed the band Boomkat. Their debut album, Boomkatalog.One, was released in March of that year. Taryn sang a rendition of “I’ll Take You There” with Tweet in a Gap commercial, and a Boomkat song was included on the 8 Mile soundtrack.
The former Stuff magazine pin-up girl now takes one of many drivers’ seats in the much-anticipated FOX action-drama series, Drive. Our own former Stuff magazine pin-up model Steve Czarnecki caught Taryn between sips of a tall iced vanilla soy latte, and found out more about her role in this new show.
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Tonight’s Picks: Thursday, April 12
Notes from the Underbelly — Series Premiere
Think pregnancy isn’t funny? Think again! Tune in to this brand-new relationship comedy about a young expectant couple and their friends. In the opener, Lauren and Andrew debate the pros and cons of having a baby, and decide to give it a go. Brave souls, indeed.
30 Rock — Corporate Crush
Destiny smiles on Liz, who is completely smitten with her new beau Floyd (Jason Sudeikis). Destiny decides to frown on Jack, however, as network honcho Don Geiss (Rip Torn) scrutinizes his performance, putting Jack’s job in serious jeopardy.
Survivor: Fiji — Are We Gonna Live on Exile Island?
Merge, baby, merge! Two tribes become one, with much hullaballoo on both sides. With the game dynamics completely in flux, it’s hard to predict which castaway will be ousted next.
Casting Call: Los Angeles Area Restaurants – Are You Ready for Your Close-Up?
April 12, 2007 at 3:51 pm | Posted in American Idol, Casting Call, celebrity, Dancing With the Stars, Drive, Meevee Exclusive, Smallville | Leave a comment
Casting Call: Los Angeles Area Restaurants – Are You Ready for Your Close-Up?
If you’re the owner of an restaurant, deli, or bistro in the greater Los Angeles area and you’re ready for a bona fide Resturant Makeover, have we got a show for you! The producers of Nanny 911 are currently casting for a fast-paced, dynamic new restaurant pilot. Do you have what it takes to turn up the heat on the competition?
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American Idol: My Spanish Teacher Was Never This Hot!
American Idol
Title: “Lowest Vote Getter Out Top 8 Contestants Eliminated”
First Aired: 4/11/07
Listen up, America! Pay attentione! Jennifer Lopez is the reason to become bilingual.
But what do you care? Judging by Haley Scarnato’s dismissal from last night’s Results Show, the majority of you aren’t much into sex appeal anyway. How else do you explain Phil Stacey, who looks like some sort side effect, getting more votes than Haley’s legs?
It definitely doesn’t have to do anything with his singing. If it did, he wouldn’t be hanging out in the bottom three every week. These guys would:
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Totally Frakked: Whitney Gets Flashy
For those of you who’ve been missing Eric Johnson, Smallville‘s former blond and angsty boyfriend Whitney, fear not! He’s been slated to appear in a new Flash Gordon series. Going where only five or six other guys have gone before, Johnson will no doubt bring his trademark blond angstiness to the role. Let’s all just assume that the “news flash” joke has been made, and move on from there.
>> Get the full story at Slice of Scifi.
Birkhead And Stern Make Nice While Anna Nicole Smith Biopic Gets Ready To Roll
It’s been less than 24 hours since the announcement that Larry Birkhead is the father of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby, Danielynn, and things seem to be calm for the first time since Smith’s death. Birkhead and Howard K. Stern even hugged it out after the paternity hearing.
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Dancing with the Stars: The Nicest of People, the Worst of Dancers
Dancing with the Stars
Show Title: “Eliminations”
First Aired: 4/10/07
So far this season on Dancing with the Stars, we’re down one supermodel and one Miss USA beauty. It stands to reason, then, that America would ax yet another gorgeous, cane-sugar-sweet female.
Leeza Gibbons is the latest victim, and I’m already missing her positive energy and fabulous-at-fifty glow. America, you’re running out of lovely ladies to chastise; when can we get rid of the men who suck?
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with “Drive” Star Rochelle Aytes
As a child, New York native Rochelle Aytes‘s first love was ballet. She appeared in the Ballet Hispanico, as well as the national tour and Broadway cast of Aida. But it wasn’t long before the acting bug bit. Rochelle decided to transition from theater and head to Hollywood to pursue her dreams of being a TV and film star.
It wasn’t an immediate dream come true — Rochelle began her acting career doing commercials for Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Burger King, Tylenol, L’Oreal, and Mercedes-Benz, to name a few. It wasn’t until 2003 that she finally made her television debut as a hostess on an episode of Sex and the City. That was all it took — before long she was finding herself in small roles on the shows Jonny Zero, CSI: NY, ER, and most recently, Day Break. Today, Rochelle is best known for her feature film roles as Lisa in Madea’s Family Reunion, and as Denise in the Wayans Brothers comedy, White Chicks.
This wasn’t MeeVee’s Steve Czarnecki’s first encounter with Rochelle, the two having crossed paths at a Hollywood party late last year. This time around, Steve caught up with Rochelle between tapings of her new FOX series Drive, in which she finds herself competing against others in a action-packed illegal road race.
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Tonight’s Picks: Wednesday, April 11
Jericho — A.K.A
Bad news comes to town yet again when Eric doesn’t return from New Bern with the other men. There’s going to be some upset folks. Then, boy-wonder Jake has a lightbulb moment, and realizes the deal Jericho made with the neighboring town is in serious jeopardy. Can he save the day yet again?
America’s Next Top Model — The Girl Who Impresses Pedro
Efren Ramirez and Tia Mowry give the models a crash course in character acting (which will be quite redundant for some of these drama queens). The girls then participate in an acting/modeling challenge. The main photo shoot highlights scandalous moments from past seasons and features previous contestants. Fingers crossed for a montage!
Lost — One of Us
Jack’s happy-sappy reunion with his fellow castaways gets a rude awakening when the crew realizes he’s accompanied by the not-so-adored Juliet. Elsewhere on the island, Claire is stricken by a mysterious, life-threatening illness, and the infamous flashbacks follow Juliet.
Friday Night Lights — Season Finale
Fresh off a prestigious Peabody award, Friday Night Lights hits full throttle on the season finale. The Panthers gear up for the big game—the state championship—as rumors swell about whether or not Coach Taylor will accept a job at Texas Methodist University. As the game toils on, Tami receives some surprising news.
Casting Call: Are You a Real Orange County Housewife?
Bravo is currently seeking dramatic divas for the ever-popular Real Housewives of Orange County. Here’s your chance to upstage such mavens as the Gastineau Girls, and sashay into reality TV history!
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American Idol: This Salsa Tastes Like Poo!
American Idol
Title: “Top 8 Contestants Compete”
First Aired: 4/10/07
I would rather be strapped to an impaling chair and forced to watch Taco Bell commercials on loop than sit through another “salsa themed” American Idol episode. Even with the World Heavyweight Booty Champion Jennifer Lopez presiding, there was nothing redeeming about watching goofy white guys and heavy-set black girls try to sing Gloria Estefan. It just didn’t work!
There’s a reason they call it “Latin” music, after all. It’s a dead language. At least to the vast majority of American Idol viewers, it is. How, I wonder, is a white-bread 13-year-old pep-squader supposed to judge the nuances of Lakisha Jones‘s performance of “Conga?” What about Melinda Doolittle‘s rendition of the “ultra-famous” salsa classic, “Sway”? Please! Just let these people sing what they want!
This, however, was not the real tragedy of last night’s show.
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It’s Official: Larry Birkhead Is A Daddy
April 10, 2007 at 10:58 pm | Posted in Casting Call, celebrity, Dancing With the Stars, Jericho, The Bachelor | Leave a comment
It’s Official: Larry Birkhead Is A Daddy
Anna Nicole’s Smith’s daughter just got a new daddy. DNA tests have confirmed that photographer Larry Birkhead is the baby’s biological father. Howard K. Stern was listed on the birth certificate, but Birkhead has been challenging that claim for some time now.
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Jericho Preview – Jake Holds Hawkins at Gunpoint
Jericho
Title: “A.K.A”
Air Date: April 11th, 2007
Jake holds Hawkins at gunpoint when he’s led to believe that Hawkins might be a terrorist, this week on Jericho.
The mysterious Hawkins finally gets the spotlight this week when Jake demands some answers. Acting on a tip that the short-term Jericho resident might be a full-on terrorist, Jake grabs a gun and goes to get some answers.
Meanwhile, the town gets nervous when Eric isn’t a part of the crew who returns from the latest journey, and everyone is starting to worry about the state of food and surivival.
Click here for a preview of the show.
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The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman – Here Come the Divas
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman
Three More Eliminations
Air Date: April 9th, 2007 on ABC
Last week, the latest ABC Bachelor, Andy Baldwin, chose his top 15 girls from a bevy of 25 beauties. In the mix are Tina, the Star-Spangled Banner crooner, Stephanie, the blood thirsty freak (and recipient of the first rose), and Peyton, a sorority recruiter. There are worse things, I suppose, and the handsome Naval officer seemed quite pleased with the lot. This week, however, the true colors started poking through the proper exteriors, and for three women, that meant a harsh dismissal. Susan, Alexis, and Tiffany are no more.
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‘Laguna Beach’ Star Arrested For Drunken Tomfoolery
Let’s face it: MTV’s Laguna Beach may not represent a high point in human development from an evolutionary standpoint. When a bunch of super-spoiled rich kids get the kind of ego-inflating attention that a hit reality show can bring, bad things can happen. Such is the case for Jason Wahler, who was arrested Sunday in Seattle for trespassing and assault.
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Dancing with the Stars: Somebody Please Light a Fire
Dancing with the Stars
Title: “Paso Dobles and Waltzes”
First Aired: 4/9/07
Dancing with the Stars continues to teach us volumes each week; it’s like a veritable history lesson, set to rousing music. For instance, this time around, we learned that dramatic actors like John Ratzenberger can make the elegant waltz look like a comedic showcase. We also found out boxers like Laila Ali simply cannot channel the bullfighter within during the passionate paso doble.
Above all, we learned that Leeza Gibbons doesn’t have the fire to light a stick of incense. She can tattoo “tramp” on her breast all she wants — no matter what, that girl is all sweetness and light. Please, Dancing gurus, from now on, keep her away from the sexual dances. It hurts too much to watch her fall.
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Tonight’s Picks: Tuesday, April 10
American Idol — Performances
The one and only J-Lo shows up to give the performers a wee bit more coaching, Latina style. The eight finalists then strike their best chords and perform.
Dancing with the Stars — Fourth Round Results
Two lovely ladies have already been dismissed. Will the ax fall for another diva, or will a man finally foxtrot his way home? Check out the latest results tonight!
Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels — Round the Clock in New York City
Little Miss Perky hits the Big Apple armed with an appetite. Rachael visits the best of NYC’s 24-hour gems, including breakfast at Good Enough to Eat, lunch at Max Brenner’s, and dinner and drinks at Japonais. And what’s a nightcap without a pierogie from Veselka? Rachael wouldn’t dare find out.
Casting Call: BET Seeks New College Grads
BET’s hit show, College Hill, is reaching out to find a few ambitious, new college graduates. Casting is on for a brand new reality series entitled College Hill: Interns. If you’re entering the Real World and are ready for some serious challenges, don’t miss this opportunity!
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Glitterati Gossip: Angelina Didn’t Approve of Aniston’s Gifts?
Does Jennifer Aniston continue to be a sore subject for Brangelina?
Sources say yes — when Aniston supposedly sent over some gifts for Pax, it didn’t quite sit well with Mama Angelina.
According to a source: “Angie didn’t approve of it at all.”
Supposedly, Angelina trashed Aniston’s card and probably the rest of the gift bundle as well, which included books and games.
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GMMR: Entourage Recap and Quotes
Title: “Less Than 30″
First Aired: 4/8/07
Breakups are never easy, especially when your ex just won’t let go. In tonight’s season premiere of Entourage, Ari is in unfamiliar territory after being unceremoniously dumped by Vince after his shadiness led to Vince losing The Ramones’ film project. While Ari is still eating his Ben & Jerry’s alone in the dark, Vince has moved on… to Amanda. His new agent seems to know what she’s doing, and comes to the table with an Edith Wharton film directed by Sam Mendes. Not a bad way to start off a new relationship.
O’Reilly And Rivera Turn The Volume Up To Eleven In Epic Shouting Match
April 10, 2007 at 12:24 am | Posted in Amazing Race, celebrity, Meevee Exclusive, Video Top 5 | Leave a comment
O’Reilly And Rivera Turn The Volume Up To Eleven In Epic Shouting Match
Bill O’Reilly and Geraldo Rivera may just be a match made in heaven. Both men are loud, attention-starved bullies. Not surprisingly, the two turned a debate on illegal immigration into a full-fledged shouting match on The O’Reilly Factor last Thursday. YouTubers wasted no time getting the encounter up on the web and the video quickly became viral.
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MeeVee Video Top 5: Game Shows, Bob Barker Farewell, Deal or No Deal
TV game shows — the thrill of watching contestants vie for a new microwave or an outdated dinette set. This, my friends, is real TV! Legends such as Chuck Woolery, Alex Trebek, and Mark Summers go down as some of the greatest hosts of all time. And those unforgettable catch phrases — “Big Bucks, No Whammy,” “You’re the Weakest Link — Goodbye,” and “Come On Down!” — will remain forever enmeshed in TV history.
As some of you may know, Bob Barker is stepping down from his throne after 35 years on The Price is Right. MeeVee’s Video Top 5 links you to your chance to create a 15-second YouTube clip to commemorate Sir Barker. Remember to have your pets spayed or neutered! Also this week, you can practice Deal or No Deal, play Grade School Trivia, and do battle as either Donald Trump or Rosie O’Donnell in a online fighting game. If not, you can always take the physical challenge!
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Amazing Race: All-Stars — Winners Become Losers
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Title: “The Way You Look, Yeah”
First Aired: 4/8/07
This week, Amazing Race: All-Stars proved that being a cute blonde pays, and missing your flight does not. Not exactly earth-shattering revelations, I know.
Beauty queens Kandice and Dustin flashed enough smiles to the locals to score a first place finish, but former Amazing Race winners Uchenna and Joyce reached the end of the line. Although they were a much beloved team, it’s only fair that these two former victors will not be granted a repeat. Uchenna and Joyce will be missed for their positive outlook and kindness, but let’s face it — it’s more fun to watch the back-stabbers anyway.
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Thank God You’re Grier! A MeeVee Exclusive Interview with David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier is no stranger to television. The Detroit, Michigan native got his start in the 1980s, playing everything from an FBI agent on Alf to a desk sergeant on The Equalizer. As the years went on, Grier’s talents sharpened, and this actor/comedian began defining himself as a skilled performer. His newly earned respect in Hollywood soon landed him on such shows as SNL, In Living Color, Martin, and Life with Bonnie. David’s film credits also flourished, with such hits as I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, Jumanji, Boomerang, and the recent Little Man.
Now David is back on the tube, taking on a role he explains he’s been waiting 20 years to do — hosting the upcoming NBC comedy series, Thank God You’re Here! MeeVee’s resident funnyman and roving reporter Steve Czarnecki was given an exclusive opportunity to chat one-on-one with David backstage during the show’s recent taping.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with The Riches Star Eddie Izzard
Winner of numerous British comedy awards, Eddie Izzard knows how to make people laugh. Now, after many years of comedic success, Eddie has finally crossed over to the world of drama. In the new F/X series The Riches, Eddie plays Wayne Malloy, the head of a family of small-time grifters who assume the identity of an upper-middle-class suburban clan in the Deep South.
MeeVee’s own Steve Czarnecki sat down with the cross-dressing, edgy comedian to get the scoop on this hot new drama series.
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Thank God You’re Here: How Long Do You Plan on Staying?
Thank God You’re Here
Title: “Pilot”
Premieres: Monday, April 9, on NBC
The easiest way to describe NBC’s new improv skit show, Thank God You’re Here, is to say that it’s very much like Whose Line Is It Anyway? — only without the elements that most encouraged creativity and spontaneity on that program. You can imagine the boardroom full of executives that determined that what was lacking from Whose Line were costumes, sets, and scripts. It would perhaps be too unkind to say that the most impressive thing about Thank God You’re Here is that it managed to jump three sharks in its first episode. It might be unkind, but it wouldn’t be far from the truth.
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Tonight’s Picks: Monday, April 9
The Riches — The Big Floss
While Wayne must deal with legal arcana in an eminent domain case (it’s more interesting than it sounds, we promise), Dahlia gets a job for which she’s equally unqualified: a dental hygienist. Also, Ginny finds the Malloys, which means that Dale is probably not far behind.
Thank God You’re Here — Season Premiere
Spiff up your funny bone; this is one sketch comedy show worth staying home for. David Alan Grier hosts this improv competition in which various comedic performers act in scenes without a script. The first brave souls to hit the stage are Wayne Knight, Jennifer Coolidge, Joel McHale and Bryan Cranston.
Dancing with the Stars — Fourth Round
The nine remaining stars bust out their latest moves, dancing fox trots and flashing their best fancy footwork.
Exclusive Interview with Erin Cottrell of Hallmark Channel’s “Love’s Unending Legacy”
April 9, 2007 at 4:09 pm | Posted in ANTM, Casting Call, celebrity, Jericho, Supernatural, Survivor, The Bachelor | 3 Comments
Exclusive Interview with Erin Cottrell of Hallmark Channel’s “Love’s Unending Legacy”
Erin Cottrell is no stranger to the inspirational Love Comes Softly book series by Janette Oke. On Saturday night, she returns to reprise her role as Missie Lahaye in Love’s Unending Legacy, the fifth installment of the popular Hallmark Channel Original movie series. Cottrell is no stranger to TV and Film, having recently co-starred on Numb3rs, ER, Guiding Light and the made for television special on Senator John McCain called Faith of My Fathers. She’s also shared the silver screen with Reese Witherspoon as the president of the Delta Nu in Legally Blonde 2. Our own (once illegally blonde) MeeVee reporter Steve Czarnecki caught up with Erin at her home in Los Angeles to talk about this latest epic-frontier installment returning to the Hallmark Channel.
Anna Nicole Smith’s Shady Doctor Under Investigation
Someone’s finally being held accountable for the nine prescription drugs found in Anna Nicole Smith’s system at the time of her death. The California State Medical Board is investigating Dr. Khristine Eroshevich, the Los Angeles psychiatrist who authorized all 11 of the prescriptions found in Anna Nicole’s Florida hotel room after she died.
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Thank God You’re Grier! A MeeVee Exclusive Interview with David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier is no stranger to television. The Detroit, Michigan native got his start in the 1980s, playing everything from an FBI agent on Alf to a desk sergeant on The Equalizer. As the years went on, Grier’s talents sharpened, and this actor/comedian began defining himself as a skilled performer. His newly earned respect in Hollywood soon landed him on such shows as SNL, In Living Color, Martin, and Life with Bonnie. David’s film credits also flourished, with such hits as I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, Jumanji, Boomerang, and the recent Little Man.
Now David is back on the tube, taking on a role he explains he’s been waiting 20 years to do — hosting the upcoming NBC comedy series, Thank God You’re Here! MeeVee’s resident funnyman and roving reporter Steve Czarnecki was given an exclusive opportunity to chat one-on-one with David backstage during the show’s recent taping.
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Survivor: Fiji — Cry Wolf, Lose Fire
Survivor: Fiji
Title: “So You Think You Can Meke?”
First Aired: 4/5/07
Thank the Survivor gods for small miracles — Lisi has finally been silenced. When she reaped the benefits on Moto, the girl was a bitching, snobby nuisance. After she was booted to Team Ravu and had a few trips to Exile Island, there was absolutely no limit to her annoying ways. She blamed her team for losing, and never took credit for her limitless inabilities. She consistently teetered on the brink of quitting the game. It was high time that Lisi Linares lost her fire.
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Weekend Picks: April 6-8
Entourage — Season Premiere
The third season premiere has Vince going all 19th century as he considers an Edith Wharton pic pitched by his new agent (Carla Gugino) and Turtle planning a lavish party for the star’s birthday.
Brothers and Sisters — Three Parties
If you’re afraid your family is hopelessly dysfunctional, get to know Brothers and Sisters. Margot Kidder stars as Emily, Nora’s twisted friend, who urges her to pursue a romance with her professor (played by the always devious Peter Coyote). Chad’s also got a juicy revelation, but it comes at Kevin’s expense.
Desperate Housewives — Dress Big
Susan discovers some secrets about her future in-laws (played by Lynn Redgrave and Paxton Whitehead), and Gaby suffers a catastrophe at her home. Expect scantily clad crazy people and lots of yummy innuendos!
Casting Call: Country-Wide Search for Deal or No Deal
Think you could clean up on Deal or No Deal? Show the producers you’re oozing personality and that you’re a real Survivor by strutting your stuff at a local casting call. They’re hitting the road across the country – don’t miss your chance to win a million!
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MeeVee Exclusive! On the Set of Supernatural with Star Jensen Ackles
In the third part of our Supernatural set visit series, we talk with Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean, the older, more seasoned Winchester brother on the show. In this interview, Jensen discusses his acting process, his on screen and off screen relationship with costar (and fellow Texan) Jared Padalecki, and slips us a few hints about Supernatural‘s second season finale.
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Supernatural Set Visit Photo Albums
On the set of Supernatural, we had full access to props, sets, and the cast and crew. Check out the photos!
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman — Interview With Ousted Bachelorette Blakeney Rowe
If you missed the season premiere of The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, you missed a delicious display of desperation, outbursts, and drunken nosedives, as the field of 25 beauties was shaved to 15.
MeeVee had the supreme honor of chatting with one of the more memorable dismissed ladies. Blakeney Rowe, a charming wild child from Alabama, became most noted for her intoxicated antics. In edition to busting out a beat-box jive for her would-be prince, Blakeney also found herself diving off her barstool in a drunken face plant. Following her brush with grace, she also had a verbal showdown with rage-monger Lindsay, another girl who didn’t make the cut.
What was the deal regarding her war with Lindsay? And is she really a woman scorned? Blakeney tells all.
Whitney Houston Wins Stupidest Custody Battle Ever
Singer/train wreck Whitney Houston has officially won custody of her 14-year-old daughter as her divorce from fellow singer/train wreck Bobby Brown races towards finalization. Brown didn’t even show up for the hearing, begging the question: Where’s a third party candidate when you really need one?
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America’s Next Top Model: No Mo’ Moe
America’s Next Top Model
Title: “The Girl Who Gets Thrown Into the Pool”
First Aired: 4/4/07
There’s no doubt about it — this season’s America’s Next Top Model is loaded with a quirky cast. This week, two of the models (Natasha and Jael) got tossed into a pool at a star-studded party. After eons of her acting like a privileged fool, the one and only 50-Cent got sick of Jael’s antics, and gave her a shove — right before they were set to meet the legendary Bennie Medina. Folks, you just can’t script such ridiculous drama. Which is precisely why I can’t tear myself away.
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Jericho: I Shot the Sheriff, But I Did Not Shoot the Refugee
Jericho
Title: “One Man’s Terrorist”
First Aired: 4/4/07
It’s all fun and games until the food and rations run out. Such is the case in Jericho. Not-so-nice Sheriff Gray makes the difficult call to cut rations from the refugees and boot them out of town, and Roger — to put it lightly — goes nuts.
Gray decides to make a play to save the residents of Jericho by storming into the refugee camp and announcing that they all need to leave. Shockingly, this doesn’t go over well. One rebels and wreaks havoc across town, trying to score food and shelter. Then, a showdown takes place between Gray and a furious Roger, and Mr. Law gets shot.
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Tonight’s Picks: Thursday, April 5
The Office — The Negotiation
Darryl gives an impassioned plea to Michael about a pay increase, which sends Mr. Bossman into a spiral as he scrutinizes his own salary. Pam’s confession to Roy also has a massive impact on Jim. But then, what doesn’t?
30 Rock — Fireworks
Jack’s got his hands full as a titanic power-clash unfolds. A Left Coast network honcho shows up to stake his claim on Jack’s job. Meanwhile, Tracy is served with paternity papers, and Liz and Pete adapt to living and working together. Not necessarily well, but they’re working on it.
Happy Birthday, Elton John — Special Event
It’s Elton John’s 60th! Join Sir Elton and a star-studded cast as they celebrate in grand style at this Madison Square Garden concert, taped on March 25, 2007. Coincidentally, this event also marks Elton’s 60th performance at the venue.
Casting Call: Impossible Home Improvement Projects Wanted!
Do you have a dream for your home straight out of the pages of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? One of Trading Spaces‘ dreamiest cast members, Carter, is looking for a few good projects for his latest show. Check out this casting call to see if you fit the bill!
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American Idol: Rock and Roll Is Dead, And You Killed It!
American Idol
Title: “Lowest Vote Getter Out of Top 9 Contestants Eliminated”
First Aired: 4/4/07
Goodbye, Rocker-Girl! Your tongue ring no longer amuses them. Your hair no longer surprises them.
They are America, and they have spoken. You should know, however, that they are also retarded.
With Gina Glocksen now among the corpses strewn along Sanjaya Road, it’s safe to say that things are getting tense! I guess that’s what happens when you cater a singing competition to an audience that cares nothing about singing. That’s also what happens when you let teenagers vote! It should be mentioned here that anyone who voted for Sanjaya Malakar on Howard Stern’s recommendation is also considered a teenager, no matter their age or Dungeon Master level.
All is not lost, however. Sure, it was a shame to see Gina go, but last night’s show actually had a pretty hefty silver lining!
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Dancing with the Stars: Sorry, No One Likes You
Dancing With the Stars
Title: “Eliminations”
First Aired: 4/3/07
Poor Shandi Finnessey! She may have been Miss USA once upon a time, but she’s no longer America’s darling.
Last week, she and Paulina Porizkova wallowed in the bottom two, with Paulina gaining the dubious honor of being the first to go. This week, Leeza Gibbons joined the blonde beauty in the bottom, but as we predicted, it was Shandi’s last stand. She flashed her best pageant smile, but the disappointment oozed all the same. Shandi may be a stunner, but dancing is just not her game.
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Anna Nicole Smith Paternity Case Stumbles Toward Conclusion
All systems are go in the tabloid-friendly paternity battle over Anna Nicole Smith’s baby, Dannielynn. Howard K. Stern has dropped his appeal of the ruling-to-be, and the DNA test results are expected to be released as soon as today. Until then, mum’s the word as the Supreme Court of the Bahamas has ordered everyone in the courtroom to seal their lips until the official announcement is made. This is a rare moment of silence in a case that’s been noisy as hell.
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Attention Los Angeles Residents: Free Gas This Thursday, Pumped By the Stars!
A good friend has just given us the following scoop: FOX will be offering free gasoline this Thursday, April 5, from 9-11 a.m. at the Union 76 station at 10389 Santa Monica Boulevard (corner of Beverly Glen) in Century City. It’s a promotion for FOX’s new road-race/road rage drama, Drive.
As if the free gas offer isn’t enough, cast members Nathan Fillion, Kristin Lehman, Taryn Manning, Kevin Alejandro, Dylan Baker, and Emma Stone will be on hand to squeegee your windshields. Save three bucks a gallon, and watch actors get their fingernails dirty at the same time? Count us in!
Tonight’s Picks: Wednesday, April 4
Friday Night Lights — Best Laid Plans
Who wants to move to Texas? Coach Taylor might. He contemplates taking a position at Texas Methodist University, and makes a rash decision that could turn his family topsy-turvy. Then there’s Jason’s drama — he moves into a new apartment, only to discover Tyra’s shocking secret.
Bones — The Killer in the Concrete
The remains of a body are discovered, encased in concrete. Booth has a hunch that the victim is connected to an organized crime boss, ala Sopranos. Meanwhile, Brennan’s estranged father, played by Ryan O’Neal, pays her an unexpected visit.
America’s Next Top Model — The Girl Who Gets Thrown Into the Pool
What’s in a name? Just ask Twiggy. This week, she reveals the tale behind her famous nickname, and the women are challenged to create nicknames for themselves. (Is “Emaciated Skeletor” taken already?) Later, the ladies use their new names at a Hollywood party attended by rapper 50 Cent and model Beverly Johnson.
American Idol — Eliminations
Tony Bennett belts out a tune or two as the nine remaining finalists cross fingers and toes. Which hopeful will have his or her hopes dashed, and who will be sporting the worst hairstyle this week? Let’s hope it’s one and the same.
Casting Call: Big Brother Casting Heads South
If your idea of a good time is being sequestered in a televised house with loads of strangers, Big Brother is ready for you. Vie for your shot at starring in the equivalent of Survivor for couch potatoes. Big Brother‘s producers are holding a casting call this week in Jackson, Mississippi — keep reading to find out how to get in on the action!
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American Idol: Finally, A Cure For Insomnia!
American Idol
Title: “Top 9 Contestants Compete”
First Aired: 4/3/07
Having trouble sleeping? No problem! Just pop in a tape of Tony Bennett talking to nine American Idol contestants. Trust me, you’ll be out like a light!
Your nightmares, however, might bear a striking resemblance to what took place for one entire mind-numbing hour on FOX last night. Long story short, the top nine contestants took a few ham-fisted swipes at crooning such classic numbers as “Mack the Knife,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and “Night and Day,” while a somewhat confused-looking Tony Bennett did his best dinosaur impression.
This experience offered all of the excitement of rummaging through Grandma’s knitting basket while she tells you how much corn she used to buy for a nickel.
There was, however, one wonderful moment…
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MeeVee Interview: On the Set with Supernatural Producer-Director Kim Manners
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MeeVee Interview: On the Set with Supernatural Producer-Director Kim Manners
In Part 2 of our series on MeeVee’s visit to the set of Supernatural, we talk with Supernatural Director Kim Manners. Manners is no stranger to cult TV having produced and directed The X-Files, as well as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Growing up in a showbiz family, Manners began his career early as a child actor, eventually making his way into directing and producing shows such as Mission Impossible, Star Trek: TNG, and Baywatch. (Fun fact: his first gig was directing an episode of Charlie’s Angels in 1978.)
Here, Kim talks with us about The X-Files, classic rock, and his hopes for the fate of the show.
Were there any shows or movies you saw as a kid that inspired you to get into the business?
Yeah, I was a horror movie freak. I loved Boris Karloff in Frankenstein; Lon Chaney, Jr. in The Wolf Man. Those two guys were my heroes, big time.
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Wealthy Geeks Salivate At Opportunity To Buy ‘Knight Rider’’s KITT
It’s been 25 years since David Hasselhoff took the world by storm in the campy TV hit Knight Rider. Now the high-tech, talking car from that show can be yours for only $149,995. A Dublin, California auto dealer has announced the sale of the black 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, which is one of four “camera cars” that were used for close-ups while The Hoff was driving. Sadly, the car does not talk like it did on the show, which is ironic now that GPS technology has made talking cars commonplace.
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Dancing with the Stars: Not So Fancy Footwork
Dancing with the Stars
Title: “Tangos and Jives”
First Aired: 4/2/07
Last week, former supermodel Paulina Porizkova became the season’s first Dancing with the Stars victim, leaving the field of celebrity dancers minus one elegant beauty. For this week’s competition, the stars danced either a wholesome American jive or a steamy, sensual Argentinean tango. There were the usual standouts, and some hardcore flops, but absolutely no amazing, jaw-dropping performances. And yet, I couldn’t tear myself away.
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MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with The Shield’s Michael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis has lived both the horror and the dream of being an actor. The horror: Three years after arriving in New York City to pursue stardom, Michael found himself so poor that he couldn’t afford a can of Spam. Then the dream: Just when his acting career seemed hopeless, Michael landed the title role in Wired: The John Belushi Story. His fortunes made a dramatic turnaround, including starring roles in The Commish and the current F/X hit series The Shield, as well as playing his childhood idol — comic book superhero Ben Grimm, aka The Thing — in the blockbuster movie Fantastic Four and its upcoming sequel.
Grey Goose Vodka in hand, Michael spent a few minutes with MeeVee’s Steve Czarnecki to talk about the return of The Shield, and a love connection for his Fantastic Four hero.
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The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman — The Best Way to Spend Your 30th Birthday
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman
Title: “Season Premiere”
First Aired: 4/2/07
This year’s Bachelor, Andy Baldwin, appears to be a massive upgrade from last year’s vanilla, ho-hum prince. Andy is a Naval officer, a doctor, and a sweet-as-cane-sugar gentleman who happens to be easy on the eyes. Plus, he’s on a sincere quest to find a lady love, and doesn’t smack of a playboy out to have a fun, televised romp. Refreshing!
Less impressive was the bevy of beauties Andy faced on Monday night’s soirée, which coincided with Andy’s 30th birthday. There are a few diamonds for sure, but how on earth did a nut-job like Lindsay make it past the final selection? Ah, the quest for ratings will stop at nothing. At least Andy didn’t take the bait. He eliminated 10 women, leaving 15 to continue the journey. Some seem down to earth and elegant, others reek of immaturity. In other words, it’s going to be a good time for all.
Tonight’s Picks: Tuesday, April 3
The Shield — Season Premiere
Everyone’s favorite crooked cop is back for Season Six. Vic is full-on obsessed with finding Lem’s killer, and Kavanaugh is looking to pin the deed on Vic. Claudette gets Vic off the case by tossing the team a methadone fire case. Ah, it’s good to be bad.
American Idol — Performances
Curly’s gone, and the pack is ready to belt out a few winners. Tony Bennett hits the scene with a few coaching tips, so expect a little smooth swagger in these tunes.
House — Fetal Position
If American Idol doesn’t give you your rock star fill, House will surely deliver. A pregnant celebrity photographer suffers a stroke while shooting a rock icon, and soon her liver and kidneys start failing as well. Can House save the would-be mom and the rocker’s chance at even more fame?
MeeVee Exclusive! Visit to the Set of Supernatural Part 1
This weekend, I had the pleasure of touring the set of the CW’s fraternal scifi thriller Supernatural in Vancouver, British Columbia. There, my fellow reporters and I had the rare opportunity to speak with several crew members from each department, including props, hair and makeup, wardrobe, special FX, and production as well as skulk around the set. The visit was extra-special, since we were there during the show’s last few moments of production on the Season Two finale. Of course, we are not allowed to reveal anything right now (or risk punishment by death), but let’s just say that fans will not be disappointed.
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Britney Spears Gets the Kids, K-Fed Gets a Measly $1 Million In Divorce Settlement
California divorce settlements just aren’t what they used to be. There was a time when the kids would go to the parent who wasn’t completely insane, and the money would get split down the middle. But this isn’t the case for the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline divorce. The former couple reached an agreement last week that grants K-Fed only $1 million of Britney’s estimated $100 million fortune, and gives the pop diva custody of their two sons, mere days after she checked out of the worst rehab stint in history.
What a country.
MeeVee Video Top 5: ANTM, Ghost Whisperer, SNL
This week, MeeVee’s Video Top 5 features a random assortment.
MTV’s The Real World/Road Rules Challenge Inferno 3 kicks off a new season this Tuesday. From these clips, you can already see their fists are a-flying! Nothing like stretching your 15 minutes of fame into 16 minutes, kids.
Ghost Whisperer Jennifer Love Hewitt belittles the power of a Ouija board as she takes contacting the supernatural world to a whole ‘nother level.
Next, some might say that Saturday Night Live has degenerated over the years, but sketches like their spoof with Peyton Manning and the United Way thwart any chance of this legendary comedy show getting the axe.
The last two clips are from Planet Earth and America’s Next Top Model. Aside from the fact that models live on the planet Earth, there isn’t really anything else these two shows could possibly have in common. Some of the stuff that comes out of models’ mouths, however, proves to be completely out of this world! Just keep on smiling for the cameras, girls.
So there you have it — this week’s Video Top 5. Make sure to check out our YouTube Clip of the Week (the scary thing is, this is REAL video).
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Amazing Race: All-Stars — No Love for the Little People
The Amazing Race: All-Stars
Title: “If I Were In Town, I’d Ask for Your Number”
First Aired: 4/1/07
Mental note: Two hours of The Amazing Race: All-Stars is one hour too many. It turns out there really is too much of a good thing. That said, the show still rocks.
The teams flew from Africa to Poland, tuned pianos, ate piles of sausage, and generally made fools of themselves. This week, Team Guido and their drama queen ways were sent packin’. They arrived last in the first leg, and just couldn’t overcome their mark for elimination. But before the Guidos were finally axed, one of them bolted out onto a tarmac in an attempt to stop a plane. Go out with a bloody embarrassing bang, I say.
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Tonight’s Picks: Monday, April 2
Prison Break — Season Finale
The end is near and the clock is ticking. Michael races to rescue Linc and beat Mahone at his own game. Speaking of saving, Sucre is risking it all to rescue Maricruz, while T-Bag and Bellick find themselves in deep doo-doo on a river in Panama.
The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman — Season Premiere
Doctor, Navy officer, and complete hottie Andy Baldwin is the latest Bachelor to hunt down his woman on national TV. Tune in to see the lucky ladies and their boy wonder meet for the first time, as Andy celebrates his 30th birthday.
Dancing with the Stars — Third Round
Ten stars remain, and the newly Paulina-free pack puts on their dancing shoes to cut a rug once again. Look for Billy Ray Cyrus to lead the losers, and Joey Fatone to make his boy band proud.
Win a FREE i-Pod Shuffle in the Painkiller Jane Sweepstakes!
So, what do you get when you cross Laura Croft, the cheerleader from Heroes and that hot chick from The L Word?? Looks like we have a recipe for PainKiller Jane– The Sci-fi Network’s newest series, premiering Friday, April 13th. (cue the scary music here!!)
The show is based on the comic book series by the same name, and is set to really blow the doors off Friday nights. PainKiller Jane, or Jane Vasko is a DEA agent recruited by a covert government agency that hunts genetically enhanced individuals. She discovers that she can heal rapidly from any injury and begins to investigate the source of her powers. Sounds pretty sweet, huh?
So here’s the exciting part, as part of the hoopla leading up to the premiere, we are giving away a free i-Pod shuffle to help you kill the pain of your daily routine.
All you have to do is send us an email by April 5th with the answer to this question:
Who do YOU think is the biggest female badass in Hollywood? Let us know and be sure to check out PainKiller Jane on April 13th!
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