I just confirmed that actress Chyler Leigh (mentioned here) has been filming episodes for the upcoming fourth season of "Grey's Anatomy." She was added to the cast earlier this month as a series regular, reprising her role as LEXIE GREY, Meredith's half-sister, who sparks a little Mc-chemistry in the finale episodes of last season. Chyler's character Lexie will be joining the staff at Seattle Grace Hospital as their newest intern and is expected to bring with her some spicy storylines. Similarly, they are planning on adding a little Mc-Mystery Man to the cast as well to throw another wrench into the ever-evolving relationship that is Meredith and McDreamy. Chyler on the cast might just be enough to bring me back over to the dark side and start fresh as a regular Grey's Mc-viewer. Okay, I'll stop "mc-ing" everything... it was fun for a Mc-second. Mc-ha.
The Casting Couch
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Chyler Goes "Grey"
I just confirmed that actress Chyler Leigh (mentioned here) has been filming episodes for the upcoming fourth season of "Grey's Anatomy." She was added to the cast earlier this month as a series regular, reprising her role as LEXIE GREY, Meredith's half-sister, who sparks a little Mc-chemistry in the finale episodes of last season. Chyler's character Lexie will be joining the staff at Seattle Grace Hospital as their newest intern and is expected to bring with her some spicy storylines. Similarly, they are planning on adding a little Mc-Mystery Man to the cast as well to throw another wrench into the ever-evolving relationship that is Meredith and McDreamy. Chyler on the cast might just be enough to bring me back over to the dark side and start fresh as a regular Grey's Mc-viewer. Okay, I'll stop "mc-ing" everything... it was fun for a Mc-second. Mc-ha.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Worst Interviewer Ever.
Who the hell did this chick sleep with to get on TV? I mean really, its New York for crying out loud, not St. George, Utah. The city breeds good-looking well-spoken people. I just feel bad for Holly Hunter. The interviewer Merry Miller is practically unintelligible. Could she say "I love..." anymore? And who says "true true true" on the air? Just awful. This tape should be presented to all aspiring newscasters as the perfect example of what not to do in an on-air interview. Wow.
Indian-Americans Hit Their Prime!
Primetime, that is. Looking over the cast lists for the upcoming series, I couldn't help but notice an increase of Indian-American actors in starring and major supporting roles in Primetime Network Television Shows. I think this is a huge step in moving away from token diverse characters and really acknowledging the abilities and depth a diverse actor can bring to a character. Ethnicity aside, its about the creation of a person who the audience can relate to and be entertained by during their time on the screen. Indian-American actors have been making huge strides on American television shows, showing up all over in a wide variety of important roles. While Indian culture is known for being rich in Entertainment (Bollywood), I'm excited that American culture is finally about to integrate their ever-present talents in the mainstream. Those Indian-American talents that are at the forefront of this transformation are listed below:
Parminder Nagra
Parminder stole the hearts of American movie-goers in 2002 with the indie hit Bend It Like Beckham, which was the first major movie to put Indian culture at the forefront of a western film. Her next big starring role was saving lives as Dr. Rasgotra on NBC's hit series "ER."
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Sendhil proved that Indian-American actors can be totally sexy as the smart professor Mohinder Suresh in NBC's latest hit "HEROES." While the role was originally written as a 60-year-old man, once the casting directors saw Sendhil, he popped so much that they reworked the part just for him.
Mindy Kaling
One of the geniuses behind NBC's "The Office," Mindy is phenomenal as ditzy, talkative, and romance-obsessed Kelly. While Indian-Americans are often stereotyped as either nerdy doctor/scientist types or convenience store owners, Mindy proves that they are no different from the rest of us; afterall, a true valley girl can come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Padma Lakshmi
Padma is the face of Bravo's hit series "Top Chef." Aside from the host spot on this popular series, the gorgeous model and actress has also written a popular cookbook entitled "Easy Exotic: A Model's Low-fat Recipes From Around The World."
Maulik Pancholy
Maulik plays the obedient assistant of Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) on NBC's critically acclaimed series "30 Rock." It appears as though his character might have a man-crush on his boss, which adds some depth and comedy. Maulik has a whole slew of film projects coming up soon also.
Navi Rawat
Of both Indian and German descent, Navi is best recognized as the pregnant home-wrecking ex-girlfriend of Ryan Atwood on Fox's "The OC." These days she's landed herself a starring role on CBS's "Numb3rs" as brilliant mathematician and FBI Consultant Amita, proving that you can be young, sexy, and a genius all at once.
Kal Penn
Kal is perhaps one of the most recognizable Indian-American comedic actors, starring in feature hits Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and Van Wilder. He's now hitting the primetime tv circuit as a series regular on Fox's hit "House," where he plays a young doctor under Hugh Laurie's title character.
Sunkrish Bala
Sunkrish stars as one of the title characters on ABC's midseason sitcom "Notes from the Underbelly," which was recently renewed for a second season. He plays the dutiful young husband to his pregnant wife.
Ravi Kapoor
Ravi plays Dr. Bug on NBC's series "Crossing Jordan." He began his role as the brilliant but shy forensic entomologist and has developed the role into a full blown love interest for another title character, showing the more human relationship sides to his scientific character.
Indira Varma
Indira played devoted Niobe on HBO's hit series "ROME" until her suicide at the end of the first season. She also starred in the short-lived CBS drama "3 lbs" until its premature cancellation.
Dilshad Vadsaria
Dilshad plays the cold priviledged freshman sorority pledge in ABC Family series "Greek." A senator's daughter, her character makes a nice rival to the sorority princess Casey.
The New Class:
Adhir Kalyan as title role of Pakistani Muslim exchange student Raja Musharaff in the CW's half-hour sitcom "Aliens in America"
Kunal Nayyar as Koothrappali, one of the pack of science geeks that befriend the gorgeous young woman living next door in CBS's comedy "The Big Bang Theory"
Vik Sahay as Victor, one of the major supporting roles in NBC's upcoming series from Josh Schwartz "Chuck"
And some other up-and-comers to keep your eye out for in the feature and television worlds:
Noureen DeWulf, Samrat Chakrabarti, Kavi Ladnier, Sheetal Sheth
Parminder NagraParminder stole the hearts of American movie-goers in 2002 with the indie hit Bend It Like Beckham, which was the first major movie to put Indian culture at the forefront of a western film. Her next big starring role was saving lives as Dr. Rasgotra on NBC's hit series "ER."
Sendhil RamamurthySendhil proved that Indian-American actors can be totally sexy as the smart professor Mohinder Suresh in NBC's latest hit "HEROES." While the role was originally written as a 60-year-old man, once the casting directors saw Sendhil, he popped so much that they reworked the part just for him.
Mindy KalingOne of the geniuses behind NBC's "The Office," Mindy is phenomenal as ditzy, talkative, and romance-obsessed Kelly. While Indian-Americans are often stereotyped as either nerdy doctor/scientist types or convenience store owners, Mindy proves that they are no different from the rest of us; afterall, a true valley girl can come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Padma LakshmiPadma is the face of Bravo's hit series "Top Chef." Aside from the host spot on this popular series, the gorgeous model and actress has also written a popular cookbook entitled "Easy Exotic: A Model's Low-fat Recipes From Around The World."
Maulik PancholyMaulik plays the obedient assistant of Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) on NBC's critically acclaimed series "30 Rock." It appears as though his character might have a man-crush on his boss, which adds some depth and comedy. Maulik has a whole slew of film projects coming up soon also.
Navi RawatOf both Indian and German descent, Navi is best recognized as the pregnant home-wrecking ex-girlfriend of Ryan Atwood on Fox's "The OC." These days she's landed herself a starring role on CBS's "Numb3rs" as brilliant mathematician and FBI Consultant Amita, proving that you can be young, sexy, and a genius all at once.
Kal PennKal is perhaps one of the most recognizable Indian-American comedic actors, starring in feature hits Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and Van Wilder. He's now hitting the primetime tv circuit as a series regular on Fox's hit "House," where he plays a young doctor under Hugh Laurie's title character.
Sunkrish BalaSunkrish stars as one of the title characters on ABC's midseason sitcom "Notes from the Underbelly," which was recently renewed for a second season. He plays the dutiful young husband to his pregnant wife.
Ravi KapoorRavi plays Dr. Bug on NBC's series "Crossing Jordan." He began his role as the brilliant but shy forensic entomologist and has developed the role into a full blown love interest for another title character, showing the more human relationship sides to his scientific character.
Indira VarmaIndira played devoted Niobe on HBO's hit series "ROME" until her suicide at the end of the first season. She also starred in the short-lived CBS drama "3 lbs" until its premature cancellation.
Dilshad VadsariaDilshad plays the cold priviledged freshman sorority pledge in ABC Family series "Greek." A senator's daughter, her character makes a nice rival to the sorority princess Casey.
The New Class:
Adhir Kalyan as title role of Pakistani Muslim exchange student Raja Musharaff in the CW's half-hour sitcom "Aliens in America"
Kunal Nayyar as Koothrappali, one of the pack of science geeks that befriend the gorgeous young woman living next door in CBS's comedy "The Big Bang Theory"
Vik Sahay as Victor, one of the major supporting roles in NBC's upcoming series from Josh Schwartz "Chuck"And some other up-and-comers to keep your eye out for in the feature and television worlds:
Noureen DeWulf, Samrat Chakrabarti, Kavi Ladnier, Sheetal Sheth
Fall 2007 New Series
So in case you were all interested, below is a list of the networks new shows for the fall, when they're airing, and who the stars are. I've taken the liberty of highlighting the shows I have any interesting in watching based on my opinion of the pilots and what their scheduling is. Some are shows that I think I'm gonna love to hate like "Gossip Girl" and "Chuck." We'll have to wait and see once everything airs b/c that an awful lot of tv on top of my current faves "Lost," "Heroes," "The Office," "30 Rock," "Cold Case," etc.
NETWORK NEW ORIGINAL SERIES—FALL 2007
ABC
Big Shots—Thurs/10 (Michael Vartan, DylanMcDermott, Christopher Titus, Joshua Molina, Nia Long, Paige Turco, Peyton List, Wendy Moniz, Jessica Collins, Amy Sloan)
Carpoolers—Tues/8:30 (Jerry O’Connell, Fred Goss, Jerry Minor, Time Peper, Faith Ford, Allison Munn, T.J. Miller)
Cavemen—Tues/8 (Nick Kroll, Bill English, Sam Huntington, Kaitlin Doubleday, John Heard, Stephanie Lemelin)
Dirty Sexy Money—Wed/10 (Peter Krause, Seth Gabel, Glenn Fitzgerald, Samaire Armstrong, Zoe McLennan, Natalie Zea, Billy Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Jill Clayburgh, Laz Alonso)
Eli Stone—MS (Johnny Lee Miller, Natasha Henstridge, Victor Garber, Loretta Devine, Sam Jaeger, Laura Benanti, James Saito)
Miss/Guided—MS (Judy Greer, Brooke Burns, Krostoffer Polaha, Jonathan Sadowski, Earl Billings)
Private Practice—Wed/9 (Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Audra McDonald, Chris Lowell)
Samantha Who?—Mon/9:30 (Christina Applegate, Jean Smart, Jennifer Esposito, Barry Watson, Melissa McCarthey, Tim Russ, Kevin Dunn)
Cashmere Mafia—MS Tues/9 (Frances O’Connor, Miranda Otto, Lucy Liu, Bonnie Somerville, Peter Hermann, Julian Ovenden)
Women’s Murder Club—Fri/9 (Angie Harmon, Paula Newsome, Laura Harris, Aubrey Dollar)
Pushing Daisies—Wed/8 (Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Swoosie Kurtz, Kristen Chenowith, Jim Dale)
NBC
The Bionic Woman—Wed/9 (Michelle Ryan, Chris Bowers, Miguel Ferrer, Molly Price, Will Yun Lee, Lucy Hale)
The IT Crowd—MS (Joel McHale, Richard Ayoade, Rocky Carroll, girl TBD)
Life—Wed/10 (Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, Melissa Sagemiller, Robin Weigert)
Lipstick Jungle—MS (Brooke Shields, Kim Raver, Lindsay Price)
Journeyman—Mon/10 (Kevin McKidd, Moon Bloodgood, Gretchen Egolf, Reed Diamond, Charles Henry Wyson)
Chuck—Mon/8 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strzechowski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster)
FOX
Canterbury’s Law—MS Thurs/9 (Julianna Margulies, Linus Roache, Ben Shenkman, Trieste Dunn, Jocko Sims)
Back to You—Wed/8 (Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Fred Willard, Josh Gad, Ty Burrell, Laura Moreno)
K-Ville—Mon/9 (Anthony Anderson, Cole Hauser, Maximiliano Hernandez, Blake Shields, Tawny Cypress, John Carroll Lynch)
New Amsterdam—Tues/8 (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zuleikha Robinson, Alexie Gilmore, Stephen Henderson)
The Return of Jezebel James—MS Wed/8:30 (Parker Posey, Lauren Ambrose, Scott Cohen, Michael Arden, Ron McLarty)
Unhitched—MS (Craig Bierko, Rashida Jones, Johnny Sneed, Shaun Majumder)
The Sarah Connor Chronicles—MS Sun/9 (Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Richard T. Jones)
The CW
Aliens in America—Mon/8:30 (Dan Byrd, Adhir Kalyan, Amy Pietz, Scott Patterson, Lindsey Shaw)
Life is Wild—Sun/8 (Leah Pipes, K’Sun Ray, Andrew St. John, Mary Matilyn Mouser, David Butler, Calvin Goldpink, Tiffany Mulheron, Atandwa Kani, Jeremy Sheffield, D.W. Moffett, Stephanie Niznik)
Reaper—Tues/9 (Bret Harrison, Allison Hossack, Andrew Airlie, Kyle Switzer, Missy Peregrym, Ray Wise, Tyler Labine, Rick Gonzalez, Valarie Rae Miller)
Gossip Girl—Wed/9 (Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgeley, Taylor Momsen, Connor Paolo, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Kelly Rutherford, Sam Robards, Matthew Settle)
CBS
Cane—Tues/10 (Jimmy Smits, Hector Elizondo, Nestor Carbonell, Paola Turbay, Rita Moreno, Eddie Matos, Polly Walker, Lee Tergesen)
Swingtown—MS (Molly Parker, Jack Davenport, Grant Show, Lana Parrilla, Miriam Shor, Josh Hopkins, Shanna Collins, Aaron Howles, Brittany Robertson)
Viva Laughlin—Sun/8 (Lloyd Owen, Madchen Amick, Hugh Jackman, D.B. Woodside, Eric Winter, P.J. Byrne, Ellen Woglom, Carter Jenkins)
Moonlight—Fri/9 (Alex O’Loughlin, Shannyn Sossamon, Jason Dohring, Sophia Myles)
Big Bang Theory—Mon/8:30 (Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar)
NETWORK NEW ORIGINAL SERIES—FALL 2007
ABC
Big Shots—Thurs/10 (Michael Vartan, DylanMcDermott, Christopher Titus, Joshua Molina, Nia Long, Paige Turco, Peyton List, Wendy Moniz, Jessica Collins, Amy Sloan)
Carpoolers—Tues/8:30 (Jerry O’Connell, Fred Goss, Jerry Minor, Time Peper, Faith Ford, Allison Munn, T.J. Miller)
Cavemen—Tues/8 (Nick Kroll, Bill English, Sam Huntington, Kaitlin Doubleday, John Heard, Stephanie Lemelin)
Dirty Sexy Money—Wed/10 (Peter Krause, Seth Gabel, Glenn Fitzgerald, Samaire Armstrong, Zoe McLennan, Natalie Zea, Billy Baldwin, Donald Sutherland, Jill Clayburgh, Laz Alonso)
Eli Stone—MS (Johnny Lee Miller, Natasha Henstridge, Victor Garber, Loretta Devine, Sam Jaeger, Laura Benanti, James Saito)
Miss/Guided—MS (Judy Greer, Brooke Burns, Krostoffer Polaha, Jonathan Sadowski, Earl Billings)
Private Practice—Wed/9 (Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Audra McDonald, Chris Lowell)
Samantha Who?—Mon/9:30 (Christina Applegate, Jean Smart, Jennifer Esposito, Barry Watson, Melissa McCarthey, Tim Russ, Kevin Dunn)
Cashmere Mafia—MS Tues/9 (Frances O’Connor, Miranda Otto, Lucy Liu, Bonnie Somerville, Peter Hermann, Julian Ovenden)
Women’s Murder Club—Fri/9 (Angie Harmon, Paula Newsome, Laura Harris, Aubrey Dollar)
Pushing Daisies—Wed/8 (Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Swoosie Kurtz, Kristen Chenowith, Jim Dale)
NBC
The Bionic Woman—Wed/9 (Michelle Ryan, Chris Bowers, Miguel Ferrer, Molly Price, Will Yun Lee, Lucy Hale)
The IT Crowd—MS (Joel McHale, Richard Ayoade, Rocky Carroll, girl TBD)
Life—Wed/10 (Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, Melissa Sagemiller, Robin Weigert)
Lipstick Jungle—MS (Brooke Shields, Kim Raver, Lindsay Price)
Journeyman—Mon/10 (Kevin McKidd, Moon Bloodgood, Gretchen Egolf, Reed Diamond, Charles Henry Wyson)
Chuck—Mon/8 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strzechowski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster)
FOX
Canterbury’s Law—MS Thurs/9 (Julianna Margulies, Linus Roache, Ben Shenkman, Trieste Dunn, Jocko Sims)
Back to You—Wed/8 (Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Fred Willard, Josh Gad, Ty Burrell, Laura Moreno)
K-Ville—Mon/9 (Anthony Anderson, Cole Hauser, Maximiliano Hernandez, Blake Shields, Tawny Cypress, John Carroll Lynch)
New Amsterdam—Tues/8 (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zuleikha Robinson, Alexie Gilmore, Stephen Henderson)
The Return of Jezebel James—MS Wed/8:30 (Parker Posey, Lauren Ambrose, Scott Cohen, Michael Arden, Ron McLarty)
Unhitched—MS (Craig Bierko, Rashida Jones, Johnny Sneed, Shaun Majumder)
The Sarah Connor Chronicles—MS Sun/9 (Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Richard T. Jones)
The CW
Aliens in America—Mon/8:30 (Dan Byrd, Adhir Kalyan, Amy Pietz, Scott Patterson, Lindsey Shaw)
Life is Wild—Sun/8 (Leah Pipes, K’Sun Ray, Andrew St. John, Mary Matilyn Mouser, David Butler, Calvin Goldpink, Tiffany Mulheron, Atandwa Kani, Jeremy Sheffield, D.W. Moffett, Stephanie Niznik)
Reaper—Tues/9 (Bret Harrison, Allison Hossack, Andrew Airlie, Kyle Switzer, Missy Peregrym, Ray Wise, Tyler Labine, Rick Gonzalez, Valarie Rae Miller)
Gossip Girl—Wed/9 (Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgeley, Taylor Momsen, Connor Paolo, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Kelly Rutherford, Sam Robards, Matthew Settle)
CBS
Cane—Tues/10 (Jimmy Smits, Hector Elizondo, Nestor Carbonell, Paola Turbay, Rita Moreno, Eddie Matos, Polly Walker, Lee Tergesen)
Swingtown—MS (Molly Parker, Jack Davenport, Grant Show, Lana Parrilla, Miriam Shor, Josh Hopkins, Shanna Collins, Aaron Howles, Brittany Robertson)
Viva Laughlin—Sun/8 (Lloyd Owen, Madchen Amick, Hugh Jackman, D.B. Woodside, Eric Winter, P.J. Byrne, Ellen Woglom, Carter Jenkins)
Moonlight—Fri/9 (Alex O’Loughlin, Shannyn Sossamon, Jason Dohring, Sophia Myles)
Big Bang Theory—Mon/8:30 (Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar)
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Pilot Re-Cast Alert
Oh, the inevitable re-cast. Once pilots are picked up and its stars excited at the prospect of network tv stardom looming around the corner, the networks jump in and rip the magic carpet out from underneath them. Oh, its not all tragedy... sometimes its the stars themselves that want out and other times the actor just wasn't right for the role or the role is being reworked so its best for the rest of us if someone new takes their place. Still, you can't help but feel sorry for the ones that don't make the cut. I mean, they are just people afterall. Now that my sympathies are expressed, I'm gonna be completely hypocritical and judge them. Yes, judge them against their shiny new replacements. See below:
"The Bionic Woman" (NBC)
Mae Whitman replaced by
Lucy Hale
I already talked about this below. I love love Mae and thought she was great, but I'm happy for Lucy to have the opportunity. I'm hearing rumors that the character is being completely reworked to be no longer deaf and have amazing computer hacking abilities. Hopefully it was Mae walking away from the series herself to go on to do bigger and better things.
"Private Practice" (Grey's Anatomy Spinoff)(ABC)
Merrin Dungey replaced by
Audra McDonald
I like Merrin, but I have to agree with ABC here that she brought a disconnect to the budding series. I just didn't buy her and Kate Walsh as bff's. The chemistry just wasn't there. Besides, Audra has won like 4 Tony Awards...clearly the better choice :)
"Reaper" (The CW)
Nikki Reed replaced by
Missy Peregrym
So I wasn't in love with Nikki at all in the pilot, and I definitely felt like she was the weak link. That being said, I've never been all that sold on Missy either. I felt like her character in "Heroes" this past season fell kinda flat. I guess she's the prettier choice. Hopefully she can pull it out for this Kevin Smith series.
"Aliens in America" (The CW)
Patrick Breen replaced by
Scott Patterson
Boo. I don't really support this decision. I think Patrick is a solid comedic actor and was happy with the dynamic he brought to the series. While I am a fan of Scott's, I am not pleased at the prospect of sexy-ing the dad up, which places more of a focus on him and away from the kids. Changes the series completely. Oh well.
"8 Days a Week" (The CW)
Johnny Lewis replaced by
Justin Hartley
I still can't believe this series got picked up...I mean Mario Lopez is a series regular. Anyway, they definitely sexed the role up like 5 notches with Justin. Yes please, I'll take 2. Johnny was sweet, but not really star material. Still, I've heard Justin a pretty horrific actor. I guess we'll see how it all comes to together. I love how the CW's solution to everything is "More Sexy." Fabulous.
"Cavemen" (ABC)
Dash Mihok replaced by
Sam Huntington
Perhaps Dash realized this show was career suicide, I'm not sure, but he's out and adorable Sam is in. As long as fellow caveman Nick Kroll sticks with it, I'll give this show a few more episodes...he's hilarious. Hopefully Sam can add some more depth to his caveman...what am I saying here? I mean, this show is based on a Geiko commercial for crying out loud...its gonna die a fiery death.
"Moonlight" (CBS)--PILOT OVERHAUL
Rade Serbedzija replaced by Jason Dohring, Amber Valletta replaced by Shannyn Sossamon, Shannon Lucio replaced by Sophia Myles
Clearly they're going in a different direction since they dropped about 50 years off of the character Josef b/w Rade and Jason. Both Amber and Shannon are cute, but that's about where their talents ended here. I'm a huge Shannyn fan, so I'm stoked to see her as an ass-kicking vampire, I think. I'm not familiar with Sophia at all, but she has a strong vampire movie background, so I'm sure she had a kickass reel for this. The real question is, why didn't they recast Alex O'Loughlin in the title role...wasn't a big fan.
Other recastings include the parents on The CW's "Life is Wild" (Brett Cullen and Judith Hoag) being replaced by D.W. Moffet and Stephanie Niznik. Jessica St. Clair's character on NBC's comedy "The IT Crowd" is also rumored to have a replacement in the works.
Also, Victoria Pratt (the lip-purser who I hated from Dirty Sexy Money) is being left out of announcements for the show...I hope this means there's a re-cast in her future...
"The Bionic Woman" (NBC)Mae Whitman replaced by
Lucy Hale
I already talked about this below. I love love Mae and thought she was great, but I'm happy for Lucy to have the opportunity. I'm hearing rumors that the character is being completely reworked to be no longer deaf and have amazing computer hacking abilities. Hopefully it was Mae walking away from the series herself to go on to do bigger and better things.
"Private Practice" (Grey's Anatomy Spinoff)(ABC)Merrin Dungey replaced by
Audra McDonald
I like Merrin, but I have to agree with ABC here that she brought a disconnect to the budding series. I just didn't buy her and Kate Walsh as bff's. The chemistry just wasn't there. Besides, Audra has won like 4 Tony Awards...clearly the better choice :)
"Reaper" (The CW)Nikki Reed replaced by
Missy Peregrym
So I wasn't in love with Nikki at all in the pilot, and I definitely felt like she was the weak link. That being said, I've never been all that sold on Missy either. I felt like her character in "Heroes" this past season fell kinda flat. I guess she's the prettier choice. Hopefully she can pull it out for this Kevin Smith series.
"Aliens in America" (The CW)Patrick Breen replaced by
Scott Patterson
Boo. I don't really support this decision. I think Patrick is a solid comedic actor and was happy with the dynamic he brought to the series. While I am a fan of Scott's, I am not pleased at the prospect of sexy-ing the dad up, which places more of a focus on him and away from the kids. Changes the series completely. Oh well.
"8 Days a Week" (The CW)Johnny Lewis replaced by
Justin Hartley
I still can't believe this series got picked up...I mean Mario Lopez is a series regular. Anyway, they definitely sexed the role up like 5 notches with Justin. Yes please, I'll take 2. Johnny was sweet, but not really star material. Still, I've heard Justin a pretty horrific actor. I guess we'll see how it all comes to together. I love how the CW's solution to everything is "More Sexy." Fabulous.
"Cavemen" (ABC)Dash Mihok replaced by
Sam Huntington
Perhaps Dash realized this show was career suicide, I'm not sure, but he's out and adorable Sam is in. As long as fellow caveman Nick Kroll sticks with it, I'll give this show a few more episodes...he's hilarious. Hopefully Sam can add some more depth to his caveman...what am I saying here? I mean, this show is based on a Geiko commercial for crying out loud...its gonna die a fiery death.
"Moonlight" (CBS)--PILOT OVERHAULRade Serbedzija replaced by Jason Dohring, Amber Valletta replaced by Shannyn Sossamon, Shannon Lucio replaced by Sophia Myles
Clearly they're going in a different direction since they dropped about 50 years off of the character Josef b/w Rade and Jason. Both Amber and Shannon are cute, but that's about where their talents ended here. I'm a huge Shannyn fan, so I'm stoked to see her as an ass-kicking vampire, I think. I'm not familiar with Sophia at all, but she has a strong vampire movie background, so I'm sure she had a kickass reel for this. The real question is, why didn't they recast Alex O'Loughlin in the title role...wasn't a big fan.
Other recastings include the parents on The CW's "Life is Wild" (Brett Cullen and Judith Hoag) being replaced by D.W. Moffet and Stephanie Niznik. Jessica St. Clair's character on NBC's comedy "The IT Crowd" is also rumored to have a replacement in the works.
Also, Victoria Pratt (the lip-purser who I hated from Dirty Sexy Money) is being left out of announcements for the show...I hope this means there's a re-cast in her future...
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Guest Star Stand-Outs
Marshall Allman So I thought it'd be nice to recognize those actors that perform small but essential roles on popular tv shows and that really catch my attention in the role. I noticed Allman as the murdered victim on a episode of "Cold Case" entitled 'Knuckle Up.' He did a really good job of capturing his character, an over-achieving high school student that found his passion in his prep school's fight club. Really touching portrayal. His imdb notes a recurring spot on Fox's "Prison Break" (a show I've never seen, so if he's a huge character, I apologize for my ignorance). He's also starring in the feature film "The Immaculate Conception of Lizzie Dizzie" alongside Natasha Lyonne.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Little Monster Man
This is phenomenal. The little guy looks so real and the poor PETA guy is absolutely petrified. One word: AMAZING. I wish they'd bring this show back. Ashton Kutcher's "Room 401" on MTV can't hold at candle to its VH1 predecessor "Scare Tactics."
And the Emmy Nominees are...
Its that time of year again...The EMMY NOMINEES for 2007 were announced today! Naturally, I'm excited to make my predictions. However, I should let ya'll know that I'm not the best at predicting the accolades of television b/c there's just so much of it, its hard to soak it all in. This year I feel particularly out of the loop; I guess the tv I watch isn't quite "award-winning" if you know what I mean. There were a few exciting surprises though. I'll get to my specific thoughts later, but for now here are my mostly uninformed guesses and personal preferences. The stars indicate ones that I am really serious about :)
EMMY NOMINEES
**COMEDY SERIES**
"Entourage," HBO
"The Office," NBC
30 Rock," NBC
"Two And A Half Men," CBS
"Ugly Betty," ABC
**DRAMA SERIES**
"Boston Legal,"
"Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Heroes," NBC
"House," Fox
"The Sopranos," HBO
MINISERIES
“Broken Trail,” AMC
”The Starter Wife,” USA
MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
“Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee,” HBO
“Inside The Twin Towers,” Discovery Channel
“Longford,” HBO
“The Ron Clark Story,” TNT
“Why I Wore Lipstick To My Mastectomy,” Lifetime
**REALITY**
"Antiques Roadshow," PBS
"Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan," National Geographic
"Extreme Makeover Home Edition," ABC, Endemol USA
"Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List," Bravo
"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!," Showtime
REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
"The Amazing Race," CBS
"American Idol," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars," ABC
"Project Runway," Bravo
"Top Chef," Bravo
**ACTOR IN A COMEDY**
Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman, "Extras," HBO
Steve Carell as Michael Scott, "The Office," NBC
Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, "30 Rock," NBC
Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, "Two And A Half Men," CBS
ACTOR IN A DRAMA
James Spader as Alan Shore, "Boston Legal," ABC
Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House, "House," Fox
Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin, "Rescue Me," FX
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, "24," Fox
ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Robert Duvall as Prentice "Print" Ritter, "Broken Trail," AMC
Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," CBS
Jim Broadbent as Lord Longford, "Longford," HBO
William H. Macy as Clyde Umney & Sam Landry, "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King - Umney’s Last Case," TNT
Matthew Perry as Ron Clark, "The Ron Clark Story," TNT
**ACTRESS IN A COMEDY**
Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine," CBS
Tina Fey as Liz Lemon, "30 Rock," NBC
America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, "Ugly Betty," ABC
Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin, "Weeds," Showtime
ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Sally Field as Nora Walker, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC
Kyra Sedgwick as Dep. Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, "The Closer: Slippin’," TNT
Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Patricia Arquette as Allison Dubois, "Medium," NBC
Minnie Driver as Dahlia Malloy, "The Riches," FX
Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Queen Latifah as Ana, "Life Support," HBO
Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, "Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
Mary-Louise Parker as Zenia Arden, "The Robber Bride," Oxygen
Debra Messing as Molly Kagan, "The Starter Wife," USA
Gena Rowlands as Melissa Eisenbloom, "What If God Were The Sun," Lifetime
**SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY**
Kevin Dillon as Johnny Drama, "Entourage," HBO
Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold, "Entourage," HBO
Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson, "How I Met Your Mother," CBS
Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, "The Office," NBC
Jon Cryer as Alan Harper, "Two And A Half Men," CBS
**SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA**
William Shatner as Denny Crane, "Boston Legal," ABC
T.R. Knight as George, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Masi Oka as Hiro Nakamura, "Heroes," NBC
Michael Emerson as Ben, "Lost," ABC
Terry O’Quinn as John Locke, "Lost," ABC
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Thomas Haden Church as Tom Harte, "Broken Trail," AMC
August Schellenberg as Sitting Bull, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Aidan Quinn as Senator Dawes, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Edward Asner as Luke Spelman, "The Christmas Card," HallmarkProductions
Joe Mantegna as Lou Manahan, "The Starter Wife," USA
**SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY**
Jaime Pressly as Joy Turner. "My Name Is Earl," NBC
Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly. "The Office," NBC
Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper. "Two And A Half Men," CBS
Conchata Ferrell as Berta. "Two And A Half Men," CBS
Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. "Ugly Betty," ABC
Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes, "Weeds," Showtime
**SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA**
Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC
Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Chandra Wilson as Dr. Bailey, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi, "The Sopranos," HBO
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Greta Scacchi as Nola Johns, "Broken Trail," AMC
Anna Paquin as Elaine Goodale, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Samantha Morton as Myra Hindley, "Longford," HBO
Judy Davis as Joan McAllister, "The Starter Wife," USA
Toni Collette as Kathy Graham, "Tsunami, The Aftermath," HBO
GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Martin Landau as Bob Ryan, "Entourage," HBO
Sir Ian McKellen as Himself, "Extras, HBO
Stanley Tucci as David Ruskin, "Monk, "USA
Giovanni Ribisi as Ralph Mariano, "My Name Is Earl," NBC
Beau Bridges as Carl Hickey, "My Name is Earl," NBC
GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Christian Clemenson as Jerry “Hands” Espenson, "Boston Legal," ABC
Forest Whitaker as Curtis Ames, "ER," NBC
David Morse as Michael Tritter, "House, Fox
Tim Daly as J.T. Dolan, "The Sopranos, HBO
John Goodman as Judge Robert Bebe, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, NBC
Eli Wallach as Eli Weintraub, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, NBC
GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Elaine Stritch as Colleen Donaghy, "30 Rock," NBC
Judith Light as Claire Meade , "Ugly Betty," ABC
Salma Hayek as Sofia Reyes, "Ugly Betty," ABC
GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kate Burton as Ellis Grey, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Elizabeth Reaser as Jane Doe, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Marcia Gay Harden as Star Morrison, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Leslie Caron as Lorraine Chalmers, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Jean Smart as Martha Logan, "24," Fox
**INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM**
Ellen Degeneres, "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
Stephen Colbert, "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central
Jon Stewart, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central
David Letterman, "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS
Tony Bennett, "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY
Julian Farino, "Entourage: One Day In The Valley," HBO
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, "Extras: Orlando Bloom," HBO
Ken Kwapis, "The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," NBC
Will Mackenzie, "Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
Scott Ellis, "30 Rock: The Breakup," NBC
Richard Shepard, "Ugly Betty: Pilot," ABC
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA
Felix Alcala, Director "Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi Channel
Bill D’Elia, "Boston Legal: Son of the Defender," ABC
Peter Berg, "Friday Night Lights: Pilot", NBC
David Semel, "Heroes: Genesis," NBC
Jack Bender, "Lost: Through the Looking Glass," ABC
Alan Taylor, "The Sopranos: Kennedy And Heidi," HBO
Thomas Schlamme, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC
DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM
Bruce Gowers, "American Idol: The Finale, Fox
Jim Hoskinson, "The Colbert Report: Show #2161, Comedy Central
Chuck O’Neil, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Show #12061, Comedy Central
Don Roy King, "Saturday Night Live: Host: Alec Baldwin, NBC
Rob Marshall, "Tony Bennett: An American Classic, NBC
DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
Walter Hill, "Broken Trail: Part 1 & Part 2, AMC
Yves Simoneau, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee, HBO
Susanna White, "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS
Philip Martin, "Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS
Bharat Nalluri, "Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1 & Part 2, HBO
DIRECTING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
Rory Kennedy, "Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
Kevin Burns, "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel
Lauren Greenfield, "Thin," HBO
Christopher Wilcha, "This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Showtime
Spike Lee, "When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
ANIMATED PROGRAM (less than one hour)
Avatar: The Last Airbender: City Of Walls And Secrets," Nickelodeon
Robot Chicken: Lust For Puppets," Cartoon Network
The Simpsons: The Haw-Hawed Couple," Fox
South Park: Make Love, Not Warcraft," Comedy Central
SpongeBob SquarePants: Bummer Vacation / Wig Struck," Nickelodeon
ANIMATED PROGRAM (one hour or more)
Good Wilt Hunting (Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends)," Cartoon Network
Hellboy Animated: Sword Of Storms," Starz
Secrets Of The Deep," Discovery Channel
Where’s Lazlo? (Camp Lazlo)," Cartoon Network
VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
"The Colbert Report," Comedy Central
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,”Comedy Central
“Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” NBC
“Late Show With David Letterman,” CBS
"Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO
VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL
"The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner," Comedy Central
"The Kennedy Center Honors: A National Celebration Of The Performing Arts," CBS
"Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
"A Tribute To James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS
"Wanda Sykes: Sick And Tired," HBO
SPECIAL CLASS PROGRAM
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"The 64th Golden Globe Awards," NBC
"Jerry Seinfeld - The Comedy Award," HBO
"Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show," CBS
"The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS
**CHILDREN'S PROGRAM**
"Hannah Montana, Disney Channel," Disney Channel
"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Private Worlds: Kids And Autism," Nickelodeon
"The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody," Disney Channel
"That’s So Raven," Disney Channel
"When Parents Are Deployed," PBS
NONFICTION SPECIAL
"AFI’s 100 Years....100 Cheers: America’s Most Inspiring Movies," CBS
"Blood Diamonds," The History Channel
"Brando," TCM
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel
**NONFICTION SERIES**
"American Masters," PBS
"Biography," A&E
"Deadliest Catch," Discovery Channel
"Inside The Actors Studio," Bravo
"Planet Earth" Discovery Channel
**WRITING FOR A COMEDY**
"Extras: Daniel Radcliffe," Ricky Gervais, HBO
"The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," Greg Daniels, NBC
"The Office: The Negotiation," Michael Shur, NBC
"30 Rock: Tracy Does Conan," Tina Fey, NBC
"30 Rock: Jack-Tor," Robert Carlock, NBC
**WRITING FOR A DRAMA**
"Battlestar Galactica: Occupation/Precipice," Ronald D. Moore, Sci Fi Channel
"Lost: Through The Looking Glass," Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, ABC
"The Sopranos: Kennedy And Heidi," Matthew Weiner, David Chase, HBO
"The Sopranos: The Second Coming," Terence Winter, HBO
"The Sopranos: Made In America," David Chase, HBO
WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM
"The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert, Allison Silverman, Richard Dahm, Michael Brumm, Rob Dubbin, Eric Drysdale, Peter Gwinn, Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Frank Lesser; Comedy Central
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Rachel Axler, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, David Javerbaum, Ben Karlin, Rob Kutner, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart; Comedy Central
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien," Mike Sweeney, Head Writer; Chris Albers, Jose Arroyo, Dan Cronin, Kevin Dorff, Daniel J. Goor, Michael Gordon, Berkley Johnson, Brian Kiley, Michael Koman, Tim Harrod, Brian McCann, Guy Nicolucci, Conan O’Brien, Andrew Weinberg; NBC
"Late Show With David Letterman," Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel, head writers; Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland, Steve Young, Lee Ellenberg, Matt Roberts, Jeremy Weiner, Joe Grossman, Meredith Scardino, Bill Scheft, Aaron Blitzstein, Bob Borden, Frank Sebastiano, David Letterman; CBS
"Real Time With Bill Maher," Billy Martin, Head Writer; David Feldman, Matt Gunn, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Jay Jaroch, Chris Kelly, Bill Maher, Jonathan Schmock, Danny Vermont, Scott Carter; HBO
WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
"Broken Trail" Alan Geoffrion, AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," Daniel Giat HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Parts 1 & 2," adapted by Sandy Welch, PBS
"Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre)," Frank Deasy, PBS
"The Starter Wife," Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott, USA
**WRITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING**
"American Masters - Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film," James Sanders, Ric Burns; PBS
"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Wal-Mart," Penn Jillette, Teller, Sheryl Zohn, Jon Hotchkiss, Michael Goudeau, Star Price, Cliff Schoenberg, David Weiss; Showtime
"Planet Earth: Mountains," Gary Parker, Discovery Channel
"Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," Steven Smith, David Comtois, Kevin Burns; The History Channel
"This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Nancy Updike; Showtime
ART DIRECTION FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES
"The Class: Pilot," CBS
"How I Met Your Mother," CBS
**ART DIRECTION FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES**
"Deadwood," HBO
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"Rome," HBO
"Shark: Teacher’s Pet," CBS
"The Tudors: Episode 101," Showtime
"Ugly Betty: The Box And The Bunny," ABC
ART DIRECTION FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
"Return To Halloweentown," Disney Channel
"The Starter Wife," USA
ART DIRECTION FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC PROGRAM OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo
"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story Of The Mayflower, The History Channel
"Engineering An Empire," Egypt, The History Channel
"Hell’s Kitchen: Episode 210," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1209," Fox
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
**CASTING FOR A COMEDY**
"Desperate Housewives," ABC, Johnson/Genkinger Casting
"Entourage," HBO, Sheila Jaffe/Walken Casting
"30 Rock," NBC, Jennifer McNamara Casting
"Ugly Betty," ABC, Junie Lowry Johnsonn Casting
"Weeds," Showtime, Britt/Colloff Casting
**CASTING FOR A DRAMA**
"Brothers & Sisters," ABC, Bacharach/O’Neill Casting
"Friday Night Lights," NBC, Lowy/Brace/Sepko Casting
"Grey’s Anatomy," ABC, Lowy/Brace Casting
"Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip," NBC, Barnes/Maisler Casting, Liberman/Patton Casting
"The Tudors," Showtime, Moiselle Casting, Slater/Brooksbank (US Casting Consultant)
CASTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail," AMC, Wendy Weidman Casting, Coreen Mayrs (Canadian Casting), Fiorentino/ Mangieri/ Weidman Casting
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO, Haynes Casting, Fisekci/Elizinga (Canadian Casting)
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS, Di Carling Casting
"The Path To 9/11," ABC, Liberman/Patton, Cook/Hilliard-Forde (Canadian Casting), Smith (UK Casting)
"The Ron Clark Story," TNT, Zuckerbrod/Finnegan, Fisecki/Elzinga (Canadian Casting)
"The Starter Wife," USA, Slater/Brooksbank Casting; Tom McSweeney (Australian Casting)
**CHOREOGRAPHY**
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303A," ABC, Louis Van Amstel
"So You Think You Can Dance: Ramalama (Bang Bang)," Fox, Wade Robson
"So You Think You Can Dance: Calling You," Fox, Mia Michaels, Choreographer
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic, NBC," Rob Marshall, John DeLuca
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES
"According To Jim: Hoosier Daddy," ABC
"Rules Of Engagement: Jeff’s Wooby," CBS
"Two And A Half Men: Release The Dogs," CBS
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Built To Kill," CBS
"Deadwood: Catbird Seat," HBO
"Rome: Passover," HBO
"The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO
"Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Part 1," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2," ABC
"The Valley Of Light (Hallmark Hall Of Fame Presentation)," CBS
**CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING** (Single-Camera)
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Meerkat Manor:Family Affair," Animal Planet
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Showtime
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"Dirty Jobs: Mule Logger," Discovery Channel
"Intervention: Sylvia," A&E
"Project Runway: Iconic Statement," Bravo
"Top Chef: Episode 209," Bravo
COMMERCIAL
"Animals - American Express,"
"Battle - Cingular,"
"Happiness Factory - Coca Cola,"
"Jar - GE,"
"Pinball - Pepsi,"
"Singing Cowboy - Truth,"
"Snowball - Travelers,"
COSTUMES FOR A SERIES
"Deadwood: Amateur Night," HBO
"Desperate Housewives: Getting Married Today," ABC
"Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
"The Tudors: Episode 103," Showtime
"Ugly Betty: I’m Coming Out," ABC
COSTUMES FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Longford," HBO
"The Starter Wife: Part 1," USA
SINGLE CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA
"Dexter: Dexter," Showtime
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"Lost: Through The Looking Glass," ABC
"The Sopranos: The Second Coming," HBO
"The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO
SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A COMEDY
"My Name Is Earl: The Trial," NBC
"My Name Is Earl: Guess Who’s Coming Out Of Joy," NBC
"The Office: The Job," NBC
"Weeds: Mrs. Botwin’s Neighborhood," Showtime
"Weeds: Crush Girl Love Panic," Showtime
SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Life Support," HBO
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2," ABC
"The Starter Wife: Part 3" USA
MULTI-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A SERIES
"American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: # 12043," Comedy Central
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 304," ABC
"How I Met Your Mother: Robin Sparkles," CBS
"Two And A Half Men: Release The Dogs," CBS
PICTURE EDITING FOR A SPECIAL (Single or Multi-Camera)
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo
"Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
"A Tribute To James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS
PICTURE EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
"AFI’s 100 Years....100 Cheers: America’s Most Inspiring Movies," CBS
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"Meerkat Manor: Family Affair," Animal Planet
"Planet Earth; Mountains," Discovery Channel
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
PICTURE EDITING FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing" CBS
"American Idol: Memphis Auditions" Fox
"Extreme Makeover Home Edition: The Thomas Family" ABC
"Project Runway: Iconic Statement" Bravo
"Survivor: An Evil Thought" CBS
HAIRSTYLING FOR A SERIES
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303," ABC
"Deadwood: A Constant Throb," HBO
"Desperate Housewives: It Takes Two," ABC
"Rome • De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
"Ugly Betty: I’m Coming Out," ABC
HAIRSTYLING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
LIGHTING DIRECTION (Electronic, Multi-Camera for VMC programming)
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"American Idol: The Finale," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 308," ABC
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien: # 2408," NBC
MAIN TITLE DESIGN
"Dexter," Showtime
"Hu$tle," AMC
"The Lost Room," Sci Fi
"The Path To 9/11," ABC
"Standoff," Fox
"Ugly Betty, ABC
MAKEUP FOR A SERIES (Non-Prosthetic)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fannysmackin’," CBS
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303," ABC
"Deadwood: I Am Not The Man You Take Me For," HBO
"MADtv: Episode 1210," Fox
"Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
MAKEUP FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL (Non-Prosthetic)
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story Of The Mayflower," The History Channel
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King," TNT
"The Starter Wife," USA
PROSTHETIC MAKEUP FOR A SERIES, MINISERIES OR SPECIAL
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Legend," CBS
"Grey’s Anatomy: My Favorite Mistake," ABC
"House: Que Sera Sera," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1203," Fox
"Nip/Tuck: Conor McNamara," FX
**MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES** (Dramatic Underscore)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Law Of Gravity," CBS
"Ghost Whisperer: Love Never Dies," CBS
"Kidnapped: Pilot," NBC
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"Rome: Philippi," HBO
"24," Fox
MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL (Dramatic Underscore)
"Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs And Blockbusters," HBO
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"The Librarian: Return To King Solomon’s Mines,"TNT
"Longford," HBO
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King: Battleground," TNT
"The Path To 9/11," ABC
MUSIC DIRECTION
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 310," ABC
"Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
"The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS
**MUSIC AND LYRICS**
"Family Guy: Peter’s Two Dads," Song title: "My Drunken Irish Dad," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1209," Song title: "Merry Ex-Mas," Fox
"Saturday Night Live: Host: Justin Timberlake," Song title: "Dick In A Box," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical," Song Title: "Everything Comes Down to Poo," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical, " Song Title: "Guy Love", NBC
MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC
"Dexter," Showtime
"Hu$tle: 401, AMC
"On The Lot: 102A," Fox
"30 Rock: Hard Ball," NBC
"The Tudors: Episode 5," Showtime
SOUND EDITING FOR A SERIES
"Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi
"CSI: Miami: No Man’s Land," CBS
"ER: Bloodline," NBC
"Lost: A Tale Of Two Cities," ABC
"Smallville: Zod," CW
"24: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM," Fox
SOUND EDITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail: Night 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"The Librarian: Return To King Solomon’s Mines," TNT
"The Path To 9/11: Night 1," ABC
"Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1," HBO
SOUND EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Single Or Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"American Masters: Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
SINGLE-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A SERIES
"Boston Legal: Lincoln," ABC
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Doll," CBS
"Deadwood: A Two-Headed Beast," HBO
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"The Sopranos: Stage 5," HBO
"24: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM," Fox
SINGLE-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Night 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Krakatoa: Volcano Of Destruction," Discovery Channel
"The Lost Room: The Key And The Clock (Night 1)," Sci Fi
MULTI-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A SERIES OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Episode # 12061," Comedy Central
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"The Magic Flute (Great Performances At The Met)," PBS
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY OR MUSIC SERIES OR SPECIAL OR ANIMATION
"Entourage: One Day In The Valley," HBO
"My Name Is Earl: Our Cops Is On!," NBC
"The Office: The Coup," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
"30 Rock: Corporate Crush," NBC
SOUND MIXING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Single Or Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"American Masters: Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
**SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A SERIES**
"Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi
"Eureka: Pilot," Sci Fi
"Grey’s Anatomy: Walk On Water," ABC
"Heroes: Five Years Gone," NBC
"Rome: Philippi," HBO
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" HBO
"Drive: The Starting Line" Fox.com
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King: Battleground" TNT
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King: The End Of The Whole Mess" TNT
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2" ABC
"Secrets Of The Deep" Discovery Channel
STUNT COORDINATION
"CSI: Miami: Rush," CBS
"CSI: NY: Sleight Out Of Hand," CBS
"ER: Bloodline," NBC
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"24: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM," Fox
TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO FOR A SERIES
"American Idol: Bon Jovi," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 310," ABC
"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jay Z Show," ABC
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien: # 2424," NBC
"Saturday Night Live: Host: Alec Baldwin and Musical Guest: Christina Aguilera," NBC
TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox
"Comic Relief 2006, HBO,"
"Dane Cook Vicious Circle," HBO
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show," CBS
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN NONFICTION FILMMAKING
"Jonestown: The Life And Death Of Peoples Temple (American Experience)," PBS
"A Lion In The House (Independent Lens)," PBS
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
EMMY NOMINEES
**COMEDY SERIES**
"Entourage," HBO
"The Office," NBC
30 Rock," NBC
"Two And A Half Men," CBS
"Ugly Betty," ABC
**DRAMA SERIES**
"Boston Legal,"
"Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Heroes," NBC
"House," Fox
"The Sopranos," HBO
MINISERIES
“Broken Trail,” AMC
”The Starter Wife,” USA
MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
“Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee,” HBO
“Inside The Twin Towers,” Discovery Channel
“Longford,” HBO
“The Ron Clark Story,” TNT
“Why I Wore Lipstick To My Mastectomy,” Lifetime
**REALITY**
"Antiques Roadshow," PBS
"Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan," National Geographic
"Extreme Makeover Home Edition," ABC, Endemol USA
"Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List," Bravo
"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!," Showtime
REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
"The Amazing Race," CBS
"American Idol," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars," ABC
"Project Runway," Bravo
"Top Chef," Bravo
**ACTOR IN A COMEDY**
Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman, "Extras," HBO
Steve Carell as Michael Scott, "The Office," NBC
Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, "30 Rock," NBC
Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, "Two And A Half Men," CBS
ACTOR IN A DRAMA
James Spader as Alan Shore, "Boston Legal," ABC
Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House, "House," Fox
Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin, "Rescue Me," FX
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, "24," Fox
ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Robert Duvall as Prentice "Print" Ritter, "Broken Trail," AMC
Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone, "Jesse Stone: Sea Change," CBS
Jim Broadbent as Lord Longford, "Longford," HBO
William H. Macy as Clyde Umney & Sam Landry, "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King - Umney’s Last Case," TNT
Matthew Perry as Ron Clark, "The Ron Clark Story," TNT
**ACTRESS IN A COMEDY**
Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell, "The New Adventures Of Old Christine," CBS
Tina Fey as Liz Lemon, "30 Rock," NBC
America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, "Ugly Betty," ABC
Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin, "Weeds," Showtime
ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Sally Field as Nora Walker, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC
Kyra Sedgwick as Dep. Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, "The Closer: Slippin’," TNT
Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Patricia Arquette as Allison Dubois, "Medium," NBC
Minnie Driver as Dahlia Malloy, "The Riches," FX
Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Queen Latifah as Ana, "Life Support," HBO
Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, "Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
Mary-Louise Parker as Zenia Arden, "The Robber Bride," Oxygen
Debra Messing as Molly Kagan, "The Starter Wife," USA
Gena Rowlands as Melissa Eisenbloom, "What If God Were The Sun," Lifetime
**SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY**
Kevin Dillon as Johnny Drama, "Entourage," HBO
Jeremy Piven as Ari Gold, "Entourage," HBO
Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson, "How I Met Your Mother," CBS
Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, "The Office," NBC
Jon Cryer as Alan Harper, "Two And A Half Men," CBS
**SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA**
William Shatner as Denny Crane, "Boston Legal," ABC
T.R. Knight as George, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Masi Oka as Hiro Nakamura, "Heroes," NBC
Michael Emerson as Ben, "Lost," ABC
Terry O’Quinn as John Locke, "Lost," ABC
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Thomas Haden Church as Tom Harte, "Broken Trail," AMC
August Schellenberg as Sitting Bull, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Aidan Quinn as Senator Dawes, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Edward Asner as Luke Spelman, "The Christmas Card," HallmarkProductions
Joe Mantegna as Lou Manahan, "The Starter Wife," USA
**SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY**
Jaime Pressly as Joy Turner. "My Name Is Earl," NBC
Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly. "The Office," NBC
Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper. "Two And A Half Men," CBS
Conchata Ferrell as Berta. "Two And A Half Men," CBS
Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater. "Ugly Betty," ABC
Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes, "Weeds," Showtime
**SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA**
Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, "Brothers & Sisters," ABC
Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Chandra Wilson as Dr. Bailey, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano, "The Sopranos," HBO
Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi, "The Sopranos," HBO
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Greta Scacchi as Nola Johns, "Broken Trail," AMC
Anna Paquin as Elaine Goodale, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
Samantha Morton as Myra Hindley, "Longford," HBO
Judy Davis as Joan McAllister, "The Starter Wife," USA
Toni Collette as Kathy Graham, "Tsunami, The Aftermath," HBO
GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Martin Landau as Bob Ryan, "Entourage," HBO
Sir Ian McKellen as Himself, "Extras, HBO
Stanley Tucci as David Ruskin, "Monk, "USA
Giovanni Ribisi as Ralph Mariano, "My Name Is Earl," NBC
Beau Bridges as Carl Hickey, "My Name is Earl," NBC
GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Christian Clemenson as Jerry “Hands” Espenson, "Boston Legal," ABC
Forest Whitaker as Curtis Ames, "ER," NBC
David Morse as Michael Tritter, "House, Fox
Tim Daly as J.T. Dolan, "The Sopranos, HBO
John Goodman as Judge Robert Bebe, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, NBC
Eli Wallach as Eli Weintraub, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip, NBC
GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, "Desperate Housewives," ABC
Elaine Stritch as Colleen Donaghy, "30 Rock," NBC
Judith Light as Claire Meade , "Ugly Betty," ABC
Salma Hayek as Sofia Reyes, "Ugly Betty," ABC
GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kate Burton as Ellis Grey, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Elizabeth Reaser as Jane Doe, "Grey’s Anatomy," ABC
Marcia Gay Harden as Star Morrison, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Leslie Caron as Lorraine Chalmers, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC
Jean Smart as Martha Logan, "24," Fox
**INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM**
Ellen Degeneres, "79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
Stephen Colbert, "The Colbert Report," Comedy Central
Jon Stewart, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Comedy Central
David Letterman, "Late Show With David Letterman," CBS
Tony Bennett, "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY
Julian Farino, "Entourage: One Day In The Valley," HBO
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, "Extras: Orlando Bloom," HBO
Ken Kwapis, "The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," NBC
Will Mackenzie, "Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
Scott Ellis, "30 Rock: The Breakup," NBC
Richard Shepard, "Ugly Betty: Pilot," ABC
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA
Felix Alcala, Director "Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi Channel
Bill D’Elia, "Boston Legal: Son of the Defender," ABC
Peter Berg, "Friday Night Lights: Pilot", NBC
David Semel, "Heroes: Genesis," NBC
Jack Bender, "Lost: Through the Looking Glass," ABC
Alan Taylor, "The Sopranos: Kennedy And Heidi," HBO
Thomas Schlamme, "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC
DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM
Bruce Gowers, "American Idol: The Finale, Fox
Jim Hoskinson, "The Colbert Report: Show #2161, Comedy Central
Chuck O’Neil, "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Show #12061, Comedy Central
Don Roy King, "Saturday Night Live: Host: Alec Baldwin, NBC
Rob Marshall, "Tony Bennett: An American Classic, NBC
DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
Walter Hill, "Broken Trail: Part 1 & Part 2, AMC
Yves Simoneau, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee, HBO
Susanna White, "Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS
Philip Martin, "Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre), PBS
Bharat Nalluri, "Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1 & Part 2, HBO
DIRECTING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
Rory Kennedy, "Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
Kevin Burns, "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel
Lauren Greenfield, "Thin," HBO
Christopher Wilcha, "This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Showtime
Spike Lee, "When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
ANIMATED PROGRAM (less than one hour)
Avatar: The Last Airbender: City Of Walls And Secrets," Nickelodeon
Robot Chicken: Lust For Puppets," Cartoon Network
The Simpsons: The Haw-Hawed Couple," Fox
South Park: Make Love, Not Warcraft," Comedy Central
SpongeBob SquarePants: Bummer Vacation / Wig Struck," Nickelodeon
ANIMATED PROGRAM (one hour or more)
Good Wilt Hunting (Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends)," Cartoon Network
Hellboy Animated: Sword Of Storms," Starz
Secrets Of The Deep," Discovery Channel
Where’s Lazlo? (Camp Lazlo)," Cartoon Network
VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
"The Colbert Report," Comedy Central
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,”Comedy Central
“Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” NBC
“Late Show With David Letterman,” CBS
"Real Time With Bill Maher," HBO
VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SPECIAL
"The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner," Comedy Central
"The Kennedy Center Honors: A National Celebration Of The Performing Arts," CBS
"Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
"A Tribute To James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS
"Wanda Sykes: Sick And Tired," HBO
SPECIAL CLASS PROGRAM
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"The 64th Golden Globe Awards," NBC
"Jerry Seinfeld - The Comedy Award," HBO
"Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show," CBS
"The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS
**CHILDREN'S PROGRAM**
"Hannah Montana, Disney Channel," Disney Channel
"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee: Private Worlds: Kids And Autism," Nickelodeon
"The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody," Disney Channel
"That’s So Raven," Disney Channel
"When Parents Are Deployed," PBS
NONFICTION SPECIAL
"AFI’s 100 Years....100 Cheers: America’s Most Inspiring Movies," CBS
"Blood Diamonds," The History Channel
"Brando," TCM
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," The History Channel
**NONFICTION SERIES**
"American Masters," PBS
"Biography," A&E
"Deadliest Catch," Discovery Channel
"Inside The Actors Studio," Bravo
"Planet Earth" Discovery Channel
**WRITING FOR A COMEDY**
"Extras: Daniel Radcliffe," Ricky Gervais, HBO
"The Office: Gay Witch Hunt," Greg Daniels, NBC
"The Office: The Negotiation," Michael Shur, NBC
"30 Rock: Tracy Does Conan," Tina Fey, NBC
"30 Rock: Jack-Tor," Robert Carlock, NBC
**WRITING FOR A DRAMA**
"Battlestar Galactica: Occupation/Precipice," Ronald D. Moore, Sci Fi Channel
"Lost: Through The Looking Glass," Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, ABC
"The Sopranos: Kennedy And Heidi," Matthew Weiner, David Chase, HBO
"The Sopranos: The Second Coming," Terence Winter, HBO
"The Sopranos: Made In America," David Chase, HBO
WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM
"The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert, Allison Silverman, Richard Dahm, Michael Brumm, Rob Dubbin, Eric Drysdale, Peter Gwinn, Jay Katsir, Laura Krafft, Frank Lesser; Comedy Central
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Rachel Axler, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, David Javerbaum, Ben Karlin, Rob Kutner, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, Jason Reich, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart; Comedy Central
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien," Mike Sweeney, Head Writer; Chris Albers, Jose Arroyo, Dan Cronin, Kevin Dorff, Daniel J. Goor, Michael Gordon, Berkley Johnson, Brian Kiley, Michael Koman, Tim Harrod, Brian McCann, Guy Nicolucci, Conan O’Brien, Andrew Weinberg; NBC
"Late Show With David Letterman," Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel, head writers; Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland, Steve Young, Lee Ellenberg, Matt Roberts, Jeremy Weiner, Joe Grossman, Meredith Scardino, Bill Scheft, Aaron Blitzstein, Bob Borden, Frank Sebastiano, David Letterman; CBS
"Real Time With Bill Maher," Billy Martin, Head Writer; David Feldman, Matt Gunn, Brian Jacobsmeyer, Jay Jaroch, Chris Kelly, Bill Maher, Jonathan Schmock, Danny Vermont, Scott Carter; HBO
WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
"Broken Trail" Alan Geoffrion, AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," Daniel Giat HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Parts 1 & 2," adapted by Sandy Welch, PBS
"Prime Suspect: The Final Act (Masterpiece Theatre)," Frank Deasy, PBS
"The Starter Wife," Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott, USA
**WRITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING**
"American Masters - Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film," James Sanders, Ric Burns; PBS
"Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Wal-Mart," Penn Jillette, Teller, Sheryl Zohn, Jon Hotchkiss, Michael Goudeau, Star Price, Cliff Schoenberg, David Weiss; Showtime
"Planet Earth: Mountains," Gary Parker, Discovery Channel
"Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed," Steven Smith, David Comtois, Kevin Burns; The History Channel
"This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Nancy Updike; Showtime
ART DIRECTION FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES
"The Class: Pilot," CBS
"How I Met Your Mother," CBS
**ART DIRECTION FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES**
"Deadwood," HBO
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"Rome," HBO
"Shark: Teacher’s Pet," CBS
"The Tudors: Episode 101," Showtime
"Ugly Betty: The Box And The Bunny," ABC
ART DIRECTION FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
"Return To Halloweentown," Disney Channel
"The Starter Wife," USA
ART DIRECTION FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC PROGRAM OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo
"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story Of The Mayflower, The History Channel
"Engineering An Empire," Egypt, The History Channel
"Hell’s Kitchen: Episode 210," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1209," Fox
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
**CASTING FOR A COMEDY**
"Desperate Housewives," ABC, Johnson/Genkinger Casting
"Entourage," HBO, Sheila Jaffe/Walken Casting
"30 Rock," NBC, Jennifer McNamara Casting
"Ugly Betty," ABC, Junie Lowry Johnsonn Casting
"Weeds," Showtime, Britt/Colloff Casting
**CASTING FOR A DRAMA**
"Brothers & Sisters," ABC, Bacharach/O’Neill Casting
"Friday Night Lights," NBC, Lowy/Brace/Sepko Casting
"Grey’s Anatomy," ABC, Lowy/Brace Casting
"Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip," NBC, Barnes/Maisler Casting, Liberman/Patton Casting
"The Tudors," Showtime, Moiselle Casting, Slater/Brooksbank (US Casting Consultant)
CASTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail," AMC, Wendy Weidman Casting, Coreen Mayrs (Canadian Casting), Fiorentino/ Mangieri/ Weidman Casting
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO, Haynes Casting, Fisekci/Elizinga (Canadian Casting)
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS, Di Carling Casting
"The Path To 9/11," ABC, Liberman/Patton, Cook/Hilliard-Forde (Canadian Casting), Smith (UK Casting)
"The Ron Clark Story," TNT, Zuckerbrod/Finnegan, Fisecki/Elzinga (Canadian Casting)
"The Starter Wife," USA, Slater/Brooksbank Casting; Tom McSweeney (Australian Casting)
**CHOREOGRAPHY**
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303A," ABC, Louis Van Amstel
"So You Think You Can Dance: Ramalama (Bang Bang)," Fox, Wade Robson
"So You Think You Can Dance: Calling You," Fox, Mia Michaels, Choreographer
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic, NBC," Rob Marshall, John DeLuca
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MULTI-CAMERA SERIES
"According To Jim: Hoosier Daddy," ABC
"Rules Of Engagement: Jeff’s Wooby," CBS
"Two And A Half Men: Release The Dogs," CBS
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Built To Kill," CBS
"Deadwood: Catbird Seat," HBO
"Rome: Passover," HBO
"The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO
"Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip: Pilot," NBC
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Part 1," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2," ABC
"The Valley Of Light (Hallmark Hall Of Fame Presentation)," CBS
**CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING** (Single-Camera)
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Meerkat Manor:Family Affair," Animal Planet
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"This American Life: God’s Close-Up," Showtime
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"Dirty Jobs: Mule Logger," Discovery Channel
"Intervention: Sylvia," A&E
"Project Runway: Iconic Statement," Bravo
"Top Chef: Episode 209," Bravo
COMMERCIAL
"Animals - American Express,"
"Battle - Cingular,"
"Happiness Factory - Coca Cola,"
"Jar - GE,"
"Pinball - Pepsi,"
"Singing Cowboy - Truth,"
"Snowball - Travelers,"
COSTUMES FOR A SERIES
"Deadwood: Amateur Night," HBO
"Desperate Housewives: Getting Married Today," ABC
"Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
"The Tudors: Episode 103," Showtime
"Ugly Betty: I’m Coming Out," ABC
COSTUMES FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Longford," HBO
"The Starter Wife: Part 1," USA
SINGLE CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA
"Dexter: Dexter," Showtime
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"Lost: Through The Looking Glass," ABC
"The Sopranos: The Second Coming," HBO
"The Sopranos: Soprano Home Movies," HBO
SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A COMEDY
"My Name Is Earl: The Trial," NBC
"My Name Is Earl: Guess Who’s Coming Out Of Joy," NBC
"The Office: The Job," NBC
"Weeds: Mrs. Botwin’s Neighborhood," Showtime
"Weeds: Crush Girl Love Panic," Showtime
SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Part 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Life Support," HBO
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2," ABC
"The Starter Wife: Part 3" USA
MULTI-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A SERIES
"American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: # 12043," Comedy Central
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 304," ABC
"How I Met Your Mother: Robin Sparkles," CBS
"Two And A Half Men: Release The Dogs," CBS
PICTURE EDITING FOR A SPECIAL (Single or Multi-Camera)
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo," Bravo
"Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," HBO
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
"A Tribute To James Taylor (Great Performances)," PBS
PICTURE EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING
"AFI’s 100 Years....100 Cheers: America’s Most Inspiring Movies," CBS
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"Meerkat Manor: Family Affair," Animal Planet
"Planet Earth; Mountains," Discovery Channel
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
PICTURE EDITING FOR REALITY PROGRAMMING
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing" CBS
"American Idol: Memphis Auditions" Fox
"Extreme Makeover Home Edition: The Thomas Family" ABC
"Project Runway: Iconic Statement" Bravo
"Survivor: An Evil Thought" CBS
HAIRSTYLING FOR A SERIES
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303," ABC
"Deadwood: A Constant Throb," HBO
"Desperate Housewives: It Takes Two," ABC
"Rome • De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
"Ugly Betty: I’m Coming Out," ABC
HAIRSTYLING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre)," PBS
LIGHTING DIRECTION (Electronic, Multi-Camera for VMC programming)
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"American Idol: The Finale," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 308," ABC
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien: # 2408," NBC
MAIN TITLE DESIGN
"Dexter," Showtime
"Hu$tle," AMC
"The Lost Room," Sci Fi
"The Path To 9/11," ABC
"Standoff," Fox
"Ugly Betty, ABC
MAKEUP FOR A SERIES (Non-Prosthetic)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fannysmackin’," CBS
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 303," ABC
"Deadwood: I Am Not The Man You Take Me For," HBO
"MADtv: Episode 1210," Fox
"Rome: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)," HBO
MAKEUP FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL (Non-Prosthetic)
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story Of The Mayflower," The History Channel
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King," TNT
"The Starter Wife," USA
PROSTHETIC MAKEUP FOR A SERIES, MINISERIES OR SPECIAL
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Legend," CBS
"Grey’s Anatomy: My Favorite Mistake," ABC
"House: Que Sera Sera," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1203," Fox
"Nip/Tuck: Conor McNamara," FX
**MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES** (Dramatic Underscore)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Law Of Gravity," CBS
"Ghost Whisperer: Love Never Dies," CBS
"Kidnapped: Pilot," NBC
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"Rome: Philippi," HBO
"24," Fox
MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL (Dramatic Underscore)
"Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs And Blockbusters," HBO
"Broken Trail," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"The Librarian: Return To King Solomon’s Mines,"TNT
"Longford," HBO
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King: Battleground," TNT
"The Path To 9/11," ABC
MUSIC DIRECTION
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 310," ABC
"Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
"The 60th Annual Tony Awards (2006)," CBS
**MUSIC AND LYRICS**
"Family Guy: Peter’s Two Dads," Song title: "My Drunken Irish Dad," Fox
"MADtv: Episode 1209," Song title: "Merry Ex-Mas," Fox
"Saturday Night Live: Host: Justin Timberlake," Song title: "Dick In A Box," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical," Song Title: "Everything Comes Down to Poo," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical, " Song Title: "Guy Love", NBC
MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC
"Dexter," Showtime
"Hu$tle: 401, AMC
"On The Lot: 102A," Fox
"30 Rock: Hard Ball," NBC
"The Tudors: Episode 5," Showtime
SOUND EDITING FOR A SERIES
"Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi
"CSI: Miami: No Man’s Land," CBS
"ER: Bloodline," NBC
"Lost: A Tale Of Two Cities," ABC
"Smallville: Zod," CW
"24: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM," Fox
SOUND EDITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Broken Trail: Night 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"The Librarian: Return To King Solomon’s Mines," TNT
"The Path To 9/11: Night 1," ABC
"Tsunami, The Aftermath: Part 1," HBO
SOUND EDITING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Single Or Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"American Masters: Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS
"Ghosts Of Abu Ghraib," HBO
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
SINGLE-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A SERIES
"Boston Legal: Lincoln," ABC
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Living Doll," CBS
"Deadwood: A Two-Headed Beast," HBO
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"The Sopranos: Stage 5," HBO
"24: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM," Fox
SINGLE-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
"Broken Trail: Night 2," AMC
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee," HBO
"Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre): Part 1," PBS
"Krakatoa: Volcano Of Destruction," Discovery Channel
"The Lost Room: The Key And The Clock (Night 1)," Sci Fi
MULTI-CAMERA SOUND MIXING FOR A SERIES OR SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Episode # 12061," Comedy Central
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"The Magic Flute (Great Performances At The Met)," PBS
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
SOUND MIXING FOR A VARIETY OR MUSIC SERIES OR SPECIAL OR ANIMATION
"Entourage: One Day In The Valley," HBO
"My Name Is Earl: Our Cops Is On!," NBC
"The Office: The Coup," NBC
"Scrubs: My Musical," NBC
"30 Rock: Corporate Crush," NBC
SOUND MIXING FOR NONFICTION PROGRAMMING (Single Or Multi-Camera)
"The Amazing Race: I Know Phil, Little Ol’ Gorgeous Thing," CBS
"American Masters: Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built," PBS
"Deadliest Catch: The Unforgiving Sea," Discovery Channel
"Planet Earth: Pole To Pole," Discovery Channel
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
**SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A SERIES**
"Battlestar Galactica: Exodus, Part 2," Sci Fi
"Eureka: Pilot," Sci Fi
"Grey’s Anatomy: Walk On Water," ABC
"Heroes: Five Years Gone," NBC
"Rome: Philippi," HBO
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
"Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee" HBO
"Drive: The Starting Line" Fox.com
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King: Battleground" TNT
"Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King: The End Of The Whole Mess" TNT
"The Path To 9/11: Night 2" ABC
"Secrets Of The Deep" Discovery Channel
STUNT COORDINATION
"CSI: Miami: Rush," CBS
"CSI: NY: Sleight Out Of Hand," CBS
"ER: Bloodline," NBC
"Heroes: Genesis," NBC
"24: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM," Fox
TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO FOR A SERIES
"American Idol: Bon Jovi," Fox
"Dancing With The Stars: Episode 310," ABC
"Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jay Z Show," ABC
"Late Night With Conan O’Brien: # 2424," NBC
"Saturday Night Live: Host: Alec Baldwin and Musical Guest: Christina Aguilera," NBC
TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A SPECIAL
"79th Annual Academy Awards," ABC
"American Idol: Idol Gives Back," Fox
"Comic Relief 2006, HBO,"
"Dane Cook Vicious Circle," HBO
"49th Annual Grammy Awards," CBS
"Prince Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show," CBS
"Tony Bennett: An American Classic," NBC
EXCEPTIONAL MERIT IN NONFICTION FILMMAKING
"Jonestown: The Life And Death Of Peoples Temple (American Experience)," PBS
"A Lion In The House (Independent Lens)," PBS
"When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts," HBO
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Music to my Ears!
DEBORAH CADEHey Y'all. My roommate is playing her first big show at the HOUSE OF BLUES--SUNSET STRIP tonight at 8PM. I'll be out to support along with a whole slew of people. So if you're feeling an awesome rock music vibe, please come check her out. For more information or to purchase her tracks online visit her website www.myspace.com/deborahcade. She's fab!
Who All Seen da Leprechaun, Say Yeah!
An oldie, but a goodie! This news story from Mobile, AL in 2006 cracks me up everytime. So many amazingly quotable memories. It has spawned yet another internet sensation with "Where Da Gold At" music videos and "Amateur Sketch" t-shirts. For more information, check out WhereDaGoldAt.com.I mean, it's got to be a crackhead, got ahold to the wrong stuff, and it told'm to get up in the tree and play a leprechaun. Obviously.
The Smallest Actors
For being so notoriously shy, these otters seem to be hamming it up for the camera, taking on a big bad crocodile 10 times their size. This plays like an adventure movie. Too cute!! I had to share. Otters were my favorite zoo animal as a kid :)
Clip from "Planet Earth" as narrated by Richard Attenborough:
Clip from "Planet Earth" as narrated by Richard Attenborough:
Rebuilding HOUSE
Boo. I am very disappointed at a recent major revelation regarding the upcoming season of Fox's "HOUSE," starring Hugh Laurie. They've traded in my favorite team of young doctors with some younger models. Cameron (Jennifer Morrison), Foreman (Omar Epps), and the gorgeous Chase (Jesse Spencer) are being replaced with Kal Penn ("Harold and Kumar"), Olivia Wilde ("The OC"/"The Black Donnellys"), and Anne Dudek (White Chicks). Peter Jacobson ("Starter Wife"/Transformers)has joined the cast also. As you all hopefully know, Chase was fired at the end of Season 3, followed by resignations shortly after from both Foreman and Cameron, leaving Dr. House all alone. Now, I just naturally assumed that this would all be resolved in the start of Season 4. Not so, it seems, at least not right away. They've brought in this new team of recurring characters, probably hoping to breathe new life into the series that has run its course with the current cast of characters. I understand. Plus, its Hugh Laurie that really makes the show. It's pretty smart on Fox's part to experiment with new characters in hopes of extending the show's successes. Moreover Chase, Cameron, and Foreman aren't gone forever. They'll still be popping back in from time to time in the upcoming season...I hope, anyway. Until then, they will be missed.
Olivia Wilde, Kal Penn, Anne Dudek**FUN FACT** Australian hearthrob Jesse Spencer (Chase) also starred in the aussie soap "Neighbors" that previously mentioned Michelle Ang was on. Additionally, he is engaged in real life to recent on camera sweetie Jennifer Morrison (Cameron).
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Kiwi on the Rise
Michelle AngThis New Zealand native is certainly someone to know. At only 23, she's already accomplished quite a bit. She's gained acclaim around the world for her acting talents. She got her start on the New Zealand tv show "The Tribe" and gained further notoriety on Australian soap opera "Neighbors." You might recognize her stateside from a guest starring stint in the finale episode of "Xena: Warrior Princess." Still, through all this, she remains grounded and is currently studying at Victoria University in New Zealand with a double degree in Accounting and Commercial Law and Chemistry, while still actively pursuing her acting career in the US and abroad. She's another one of those people that just have an amazing energy about them. She's sweet and genuine, which is always a great find in a young actress. I look forward to many more appearances by Ang in the next few years.
I Love Lucy!
I Love Lucy, Lucy Hale that is.Actress Lucy Hale has been added to the series regular cast of NBC's upcoming "Bionic Woman" remake. I am simultaneously deeply saddened and yet optimistic by this development. Hale will be replacing Mae Whitman as the title character played by Michelle Ryan's deaf teenage sister Becca. I think Whitman is just phenomenal and am sad to see her leave the cast. However, I am happy to see Lucy have the opportunity to step into the role, as this is her first big series role. Previously she has done some guest spots on "How I Met Your Mother" and "The OC," among other things. Lucy is as sweet and vibrant an actress as can be, and I just knew she was someone to keep an eye on. I don't really see her as the misbent goth youth, but obviously the casting director saw something in her (its just as possible they've changed the role entirely). I was impressed with her energy most of all so hopefully she will be able to bring it to the screen and really make a name for herself in the network tv world! Congrats!
Monday, July 16, 2007
O Canada!
Coming off of a fabulous Bastille Day celebration this weekend (shout-out to the Chez Stilts crew), I'm feeling a particular kinship to our partially French-speaking neighbors of the North: CANADA.
Canada is really an integral part of our American Film and TV industries. One that I feel is often under-appreciated and misunderstood. I think the lay person has no idea how much production is completed up there. Basically, Canada is the new Hollywood.
Its no secret that with location fees into the millions of dollars at times, it has become quite expensive to film in and around Hollywood, CA. While it is where all the finest (non-theatre) actors flock to each year, its not where most of the filming is being completed. Sure we cast the leads out of LA or NY, but what of the remaining 90% of a film or television cast? Well, all that casting is done on-location, and it is my experience that a lot of that on-location shooting is being done in Canada.
The cities of choice are Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax, depending on what scenery you want (city, rural, etc.) and whether you plan of having some semblance of a diverse cast (as ethnic actors are somewhat hard to come by in certain locations). While there are countless movies and popular tv shows that shoot in Canada like SciFi's "Battlestar Galactica," ABC Family's "Kyle XY," NBC's upcoming "Bionic Woman," and practically everything on Noggin, I think the biggest genre of entertainment being shot here are TV Movies. Canada is the perfect location for these. Quick shoots, lots of reasonably priced locations to choose from, English speaking, culturally and geographically appearing like the US. Not to mention tons of Canadian actors who are pretty cheap for hire compared to SAG scale rates.
So what am I getting at here? I'm not really sure, but I know that if I was an up-and-coming actor who was sick of LA and was looking for a new place to live to gain a little more acting experience than LA will allow...I might consider Canada. Especially with all of our political mumbo-jumbo b/w red states and blue states here lately. Plus they have national heathcare, don't ya know?-and-Hei.jpg)
My Favorite Canadian Casting Director: COREEN MAYRS (Supernatural, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, The X-Files, Kyle XY, Fantastic 4, Butterfly Effect, X2, etc.)
My Favorite Canadian Talent Rep: PACIFIC ARTISTS
#1404-510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B-1LB
Canada
Phn: 604-688-4077
info@pacificartists.com
Canada is really an integral part of our American Film and TV industries. One that I feel is often under-appreciated and misunderstood. I think the lay person has no idea how much production is completed up there. Basically, Canada is the new Hollywood.Its no secret that with location fees into the millions of dollars at times, it has become quite expensive to film in and around Hollywood, CA. While it is where all the finest (non-theatre) actors flock to each year, its not where most of the filming is being completed. Sure we cast the leads out of LA or NY, but what of the remaining 90% of a film or television cast? Well, all that casting is done on-location, and it is my experience that a lot of that on-location shooting is being done in Canada.
The cities of choice are Toronto, Vancouver, and Halifax, depending on what scenery you want (city, rural, etc.) and whether you plan of having some semblance of a diverse cast (as ethnic actors are somewhat hard to come by in certain locations). While there are countless movies and popular tv shows that shoot in Canada like SciFi's "Battlestar Galactica," ABC Family's "Kyle XY," NBC's upcoming "Bionic Woman," and practically everything on Noggin, I think the biggest genre of entertainment being shot here are TV Movies. Canada is the perfect location for these. Quick shoots, lots of reasonably priced locations to choose from, English speaking, culturally and geographically appearing like the US. Not to mention tons of Canadian actors who are pretty cheap for hire compared to SAG scale rates.So what am I getting at here? I'm not really sure, but I know that if I was an up-and-coming actor who was sick of LA and was looking for a new place to live to gain a little more acting experience than LA will allow...I might consider Canada. Especially with all of our political mumbo-jumbo b/w red states and blue states here lately. Plus they have national heathcare, don't ya know?
-and-Hei.jpg)
My Favorite Canadian Casting Director: COREEN MAYRS (Supernatural, Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, The X-Files, Kyle XY, Fantastic 4, Butterfly Effect, X2, etc.)
My Favorite Canadian Talent Rep: PACIFIC ARTISTS#1404-510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B-1LB
Canada
Phn: 604-688-4077
info@pacificartists.com
Friday, July 13, 2007
Addendum to SYTYCD!
For my fellow "So You Think You Can Dance?" fans out there, I thought you'd all enjoy this fabulous parody to the Lacey and Kameron dance I posted previously. The quality is a bit bad, but I promise you, its worth a look. Mia would be so proud.
10 Posts in One!
Sorry guys--I've been pretty caught up in my own stuff lately and have been slacking on the posts once again. Vacation will do that to you. I apologize. So 10 things on my mind to get you all up to speed:
1.) Minnesota is one lily-white state. I think I saw 2 "ethnic" people the whole time I was there. And its overrun with teenagers that want to act and are fascinated with the entertainment business. Very interesting.
2.) Ratatouille is weird...cute sorta. But really weird. Not your usual Disney/Pixar movie. I'd rent it instead and put the movie going cash towards something a bit more worthwhile.
3.) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is awesome. The movie takes what I consider to be the best parts of book 5 and leaves a lot of the really dark depressing stuff behind. Moreover, if you choose to see this movie in the theatre, PLEASE splurge for the 3D Imax experience. You certainly won't regret it. It makes the movie all the much more amazing. Trust me here. Also, Evanna Lynch who plays Loony Luna is AMAZING. Holy cow, we're gonna be seeing more of this girl. She was just phenom.
4.) Man, those Harry Potter kids grow up fast. Emma Watson is lovely as ever. She speaks out here against all her bad publicity with finishing the Harry Potter series saying she just wanted to attend "University" to help her "keep in touch with reality" and not squander her education b/c she's famous. Smart Girl. Daniel Radcliff is all sex-symbol in this month's "Details" magazine, kinda creepy but totally hot. With the London production of "Equus" and various other things, he's doing a great job of being more than just "that Harry Potter kid." Even Neville (Matt Lewis)'s looking a bit like a young Adam Levine in some pics, which is weird b/c he's so not supposed to be cute. Good for him though.
5.) Shia LeBeouff is great. His performance in this summer's biggest blockbuster Transformers is getting rave reviews. Plus he's due out in a whole slew of other big movies like the next Indiana Jones. He really is our next biggest rising star so pay attention. Its becoming harder and harder for kids to switch from child star to adult actor lately.
6.) VH1 gave Perez Hilton a show, "What Perez Sez." Damnit, that was my idea, but it was "too edgy" for my network. Ah well, good for him. I'm sure it'll be one part "Best Week Ever" and two parts "Talk Soup." Hopefully it'll be good. He's such an awkward human being though in interviews. I don't know if I'd want to look at him for a whole hour. And so arrogant, yuck. But funny. We'll see. Meanwhile, this is funny:
7.) I've been seeing my boy Zac Efron EVERYWHERE. Wowie, even the likes of Perez Hilton have been giving him some extra special attention. I'm really excited to see Hairspray still, as I'm a big fan of Storyline Entertainment and Adam Shankman (he's so loony, its great). Rumors are even flying that he's the next Kevin Bacon in an upcoming Kenny Ortega remake of Footloose. "High School Musical 2" has been getting amazing press as well, even getting its own People Magazine Special Collector's Edition. I love those kids. Oh, and he's not gay. Promise.
8.) "So You Think You Can Dance" is the summer's hottest show in my opinion. Its quite fascinating to watch. I'm Lacey and Kameron all the way, but Kameron better step it up b/c if he ever finds himself in the bottom, I think he could easily get booted. The real star of this show though is the fabulously lovely and talented Cat Deeley. She's phenomenal, and I'm extremely picky about hosts. Usually I find them as the most superfluous and useless parts of competition shows. Cat is completely different. She is fun and genuine and sweet. Her presence really adds to the show and keeps me wanting more. Oh, and Wade Robson is a genius, nuff said. See my fave Mia Michaels' dance with Lacey and Kameron below:
9.) Speaking of guilty pleasures, ABC Family aired its series "GREEK" on Monday at 9PM. I'm loving this show so much, words cannot express. I hear its getting a lot of negative press from Greek organizations around the country, but they're all looney. Take it from someone who lived it, GREEK is a pretty accurate depiction of sorority and frat life. Plus its just so damn entertaining. The kids in it are great, and it really just gets me all nostalgic. *Tear*
10.) If I hear one more thing about those people coming to America, I'm gonna puke. You know who I'm talking about. Side note: I am really excited for that reality show though. While she seems like a total oddball bitch in photos, I find her to be quite warm and funny in interviews. Plus, he's just gorgeous.
And that's the world according to Kat. Ta ta!
1.) Minnesota is one lily-white state. I think I saw 2 "ethnic" people the whole time I was there. And its overrun with teenagers that want to act and are fascinated with the entertainment business. Very interesting.
2.) Ratatouille is weird...cute sorta. But really weird. Not your usual Disney/Pixar movie. I'd rent it instead and put the movie going cash towards something a bit more worthwhile.
3.) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is awesome. The movie takes what I consider to be the best parts of book 5 and leaves a lot of the really dark depressing stuff behind. Moreover, if you choose to see this movie in the theatre, PLEASE splurge for the 3D Imax experience. You certainly won't regret it. It makes the movie all the much more amazing. Trust me here. Also, Evanna Lynch who plays Loony Luna is AMAZING. Holy cow, we're gonna be seeing more of this girl. She was just phenom.
4.) Man, those Harry Potter kids grow up fast. Emma Watson is lovely as ever. She speaks out here against all her bad publicity with finishing the Harry Potter series saying she just wanted to attend "University" to help her "keep in touch with reality" and not squander her education b/c she's famous. Smart Girl. Daniel Radcliff is all sex-symbol in this month's "Details" magazine, kinda creepy but totally hot. With the London production of "Equus" and various other things, he's doing a great job of being more than just "that Harry Potter kid." Even Neville (Matt Lewis)'s looking a bit like a young Adam Levine in some pics, which is weird b/c he's so not supposed to be cute. Good for him though.
5.) Shia LeBeouff is great. His performance in this summer's biggest blockbuster Transformers is getting rave reviews. Plus he's due out in a whole slew of other big movies like the next Indiana Jones. He really is our next biggest rising star so pay attention. Its becoming harder and harder for kids to switch from child star to adult actor lately.6.) VH1 gave Perez Hilton a show, "What Perez Sez." Damnit, that was my idea, but it was "too edgy" for my network. Ah well, good for him. I'm sure it'll be one part "Best Week Ever" and two parts "Talk Soup." Hopefully it'll be good. He's such an awkward human being though in interviews. I don't know if I'd want to look at him for a whole hour. And so arrogant, yuck. But funny. We'll see. Meanwhile, this is funny:
7.) I've been seeing my boy Zac Efron EVERYWHERE. Wowie, even the likes of Perez Hilton have been giving him some extra special attention. I'm really excited to see Hairspray still, as I'm a big fan of Storyline Entertainment and Adam Shankman (he's so loony, its great). Rumors are even flying that he's the next Kevin Bacon in an upcoming Kenny Ortega remake of Footloose. "High School Musical 2" has been getting amazing press as well, even getting its own People Magazine Special Collector's Edition. I love those kids. Oh, and he's not gay. Promise.
8.) "So You Think You Can Dance" is the summer's hottest show in my opinion. Its quite fascinating to watch. I'm Lacey and Kameron all the way, but Kameron better step it up b/c if he ever finds himself in the bottom, I think he could easily get booted. The real star of this show though is the fabulously lovely and talented Cat Deeley. She's phenomenal, and I'm extremely picky about hosts. Usually I find them as the most superfluous and useless parts of competition shows. Cat is completely different. She is fun and genuine and sweet. Her presence really adds to the show and keeps me wanting more. Oh, and Wade Robson is a genius, nuff said. See my fave Mia Michaels' dance with Lacey and Kameron below:
9.) Speaking of guilty pleasures, ABC Family aired its series "GREEK" on Monday at 9PM. I'm loving this show so much, words cannot express. I hear its getting a lot of negative press from Greek organizations around the country, but they're all looney. Take it from someone who lived it, GREEK is a pretty accurate depiction of sorority and frat life. Plus its just so damn entertaining. The kids in it are great, and it really just gets me all nostalgic. *Tear*
10.) If I hear one more thing about those people coming to America, I'm gonna puke. You know who I'm talking about. Side note: I am really excited for that reality show though. While she seems like a total oddball bitch in photos, I find her to be quite warm and funny in interviews. Plus, he's just gorgeous.And that's the world according to Kat. Ta ta!
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