Monday, March 31, 2014

THE THUMB BONE’S CONNECTED TO THE TWEET PHONE

When “Bones” premiered on FOX in September 2005, there was no such thing as Twitter.  (It wouldn’t launch until the following year.)  But the loyal “Bones” fan base adapted swiftly and successfully to the social media sensation, making it one of their primary destinations for news about the show and its stars.  In fact, according to executive producer Stephen Nathan, the show is one of the biggest in the Twitterverse, and its cast and crew like to keep a close eye on what’s being said. 

New episodes of “Bones” are airing Monday nights at 8/7 Central on FOX.

Monday, March 24, 2014

CHRISTOPHER MELONI ALL ‘JACKED’ UP FOR NEW COMEDY

Former Law & Order: SVU star Christopher Meloni returns to television starring in the new FOX comedy, Surviving Jack. The series premieres this Thursday night on FOX.  

Meloni stars as a strict loving father on the series, which takes place in the 1990's. Meloni gave us a preview of what to expect from the show.  

Catch the series premiere of Surviving Jack this Thursday 9:30/8:30 Central on FOX.

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FOR SHAILENE WOODLEY, ‘DIVERGENT’ WAS LOVE AT FIRST READ

Shailene Woodley stars in the box office hit, Divergent, which is based on the beloved books by Veronica Roth.  The beloved novels have drawn comparisons to The Hunger Games novel and movie franchise. When Woodley was offered the role, she was hesitant to take on the film.  But after reading the script, she fell for it and was committed to the film from the second she accepted the role.


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Saturday, March 22, 2014

‘ENLISTED’ STARS ARE LIKE BROTHERS FROM DIFFERENT MOTHERS

FOX’s military sitcom “Enlisted” has gotten rave reviews from critics and viewers alike, in large part due to the chemistry between the actors who play three brothers stationed on the same military base.  We got to witness that chemistry first-hand, as Geoff Stults, Parker Young, and Chris Lowell sat down with us to talk about their on-screen relationship.

You can watch them in action on “Enlisted,” Friday nights at 9/8 Central on FOX.

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BAKER’S DOZEN: GORDON RAMSAY WANTS SEASON 12 OF ‘HELL’ TO BE THE HOTTEST EVER

Gordon Ramsay has now spent 12 seasons in “Hell’s Kitchen,” and it’s helped turn him into one of the best-known chefs in the world – and a bona fide celebrity in his own right.  But he knows that fans can be fickle, and they’ll start to tune out if they see the same thing over and over again, which is why he’s dedicated himself to making sure that he can live up to the challenge of making each new season of “Hell’s Kitchen” bigger, better, and more entertaining than the last.


Hell's Kitchen airs Thursday nights at 8/7 Central on FOX.

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CHRIS EVANS’ COMICAL CAREER IN GOOD HANDS WITH MARVEL

If Chris Evans wasn’t a comic book fan when he was a kid, he sure must be now.  He’s been collecting some larger-than-life paychecks for portraying larger-than-life superhero characters that originated on pulpy newsprint pages:  He’s played “The Fantastic Four’s” Human Torch twice and Captain America in five movies, including the “Avengers” sequel, “Age of Ultron,” that started filming last month.

Every actor knows there are two inherent dangers to playing a comic book superhero: 1) Falling into a typecasting trap, and 2) Upsetting comic book fans who don’t think you can fill the character’s super shoes.  But so far, both audiences and critics have given Evans the thumbs-up for his portrayal of Captain America, and he gives a lot of the credit to Marvel for producing movies that will meet (or exceed) fans’ expectations.

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

JASON BATEMAN HAS SOME BAD WORDS FOR HIS BAD MOVIES

Even actors need to pay their bills.  And when you work in an industry where you don’t know whether your next big gig is a month away or a year away, you sometimes find yourself taking the occasional “paycheck job.”  

Jason Bateman’s had plenty of success in television and movies, including “Juno,” “Horrible Bosses,” “Identity Thief,” and “Arrested Development,” but he’s also struggled through some lean times, too.  He told us that those times are when he’s taken roles in movies like “Teen Wolf Too.”

Bateman’s new movie, “Bad Words,” is also his big-screen directorial debut, and it’s playing in theaters now.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

‘BONES’ PRODUCER: THE SHOW CAN GO ON FOR ‘MANY YEARS’

After a brief detour to Friday nights, "Bones" returns to Mondays on FOX. The series was recently picked up for a 10th season and continues to prosper, thanks to the obvious on-screen chemistry between leads Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, a great ensemble cast, and some clever crime-solving.

A few years ago, executive producers Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan had speculated they thought the show might be able to run through a 10th season, which might make the show's sizable fan base a little worried about its future. But now that he's starting to plan for that milestone season, Nathan (who will be taking over as showrunner from Hanson, its creator) is starting to realize that his earlier assessment was wrong.  These days, he can envision the series running indefinitely... even if it means watching Booth and Brennan turn old and gray!  


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Monday, March 10, 2014

KEVIN BACON WAS JUST ‘FOLLOWING’ HIS WIFE’S ADVICE

Next time somebody tells you that Hollywood marriages never last, all you've got to do is bring up Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.  Not only have they stayed married for more than 25 years, they've been able to stay on Hollywood's A-List as well.  

While both Bacon and Sedgwick spent most of their careers making movies, both have transitioned to television in recent years.  First, Sedgwick took the lead role in "The Closer," which won her an Emmy Award.

So when Bacon was approached to star as Ryan Hardy on FOX's "The Following" but was unsure whether he wanted to make the kind of time commitment a TV series requires, he knew exactly who he could turn to for guidance: his wife.  And thanks to her, we now get to enjoy Bacon's formidable presence on our TV screens each Monday night.

"The Following" airs Monday nights at 9/8 Central on FOX

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ON THE VERGE OF STARDOM, SHAILENE WOODLEY WASN’T SURE ABOUT ‘DIVERGENT’

Thanks to starring roles in the TV series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and in George Clooney's "The Descendants," Shailene Woodley was quietly but quickly building a name and reputation in Hollywood as a young actress to watch.

So it comes as little surprise that when Hollywood wanted to make movies based on Veronica Roth's "Divergent" book trilogy, Woodley was the producer's first choice for the series' young heroine.

While the "Divergent" series has drawn comparisons to "The Hunger Games," Woodley's career has also been compared to "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence. So when Woodley was unsure whether she wanted to commit to a major franchise, the reached out to Lawrence.

"Divergent" opens March 21.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

'FAMILY GUY' CREATOR SEEKS OUT BILLIONS & BILLIONS OF STARS... WITH 'COSMOS'

On Sunday, FOX launches an ambitious reworking of the classic 1980 Carl Sagan documentary series, "Cosmos."  Hosted by noted astronomer (and Sagan disciple) Neil deGrasse Tyson, and produced with the involvement of Sagan's widow, Ann Druyan, the new series, "Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey," looks like it will stay true to its legendary roots (although updated with modern effects).  

"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane was a young boy when the original series aired, and it helped spark an interest in science that has stayed with him to this day.  So remaking "Cosmos" for a new audience became a passion for him.

"Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey" premieres Sunday night at 9/8 Central on FOX.

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KNOW GEORGE CLOONEY? BETTER WATCH YOUR BACK!

George Clooney is one of Hollywood’s most respected celebrities.  He’s also one of Hollywood’s most-liked celebrities.  And he’s also one of Hollywood’s most-feared celebrities.  Why would he be feared?  Two words: practical jokes.  

Yes, George Clooney is show business’ undisputed King of the Pranks, and nobody is safe – even his best friends.  In fact, they’re usually his favorite targets!  One of his most infamous tricks was the one he pulled on character actor Richard Kind, and just thinking about it brings back plenty of fun memories for Clooney

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

HARRY CONNICK, JR.: TO STAY ON ‘IDOL,’ STAY ON POINT WITH YOUR SONGS

The “American Idol” judges can be tough, but as Kristen O’Connor discovered last week, the “Idol” audience can be even tougher.  With just 12 contestants remaining, each of them will have to bring their “A” game week after week.  And as Harry Connick, Jr. told us after last week’s elimination, a big part of being at the top of your game on “Idol” is being consistently good with their song choices. 

Tonight, the Top 12 perform for America’s votes, hoping they won’t be the one going home tomorrow night.  “American Idol” airs this week at 8/7 Central Wednesday and Thursday on FOX. 


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HALLE BERRY: I RETURNED TO ‘X-MEN’ BECAUSE I CAN RELATE

After playing Ororo Munroe and her alter ego, Storm, in the first “X-Men” movie, Halle Berry’s career took a big twist when she won an Oscar for the movie “Monster’s Ball.”  Some people were genuinely surprised that an Academy Award winner would go back to an action franchise like “X-Men,” but Berry returned for the movie’s two sequels.  She’ll also be back for “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” reuniting her with the original X-Men cast and director Bryan Singer.

The choice was a simple one for Berry, who loves the franchise and thinks that everyone can relate to the characters and their stories.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” – also starring Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, and Michael Fassbender (to name just a few) – will open in theaters on May 23.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

DARREN CRISS POSITIVELY THRILLED TO BE PART OF ‘GLEE’

To many, “Glee” has been more than just a television show. The series has been a hit around the world for many reasons, including the music and its positive social messages, which have provided inspiration to many people. Darren Criss, who plays Blaine Anderson, told us that’s why he’s so happy on proud to be a part of the phenomenon, because he understands the way the show has really touched its audience.

“Glee” airs Tuesdays at 8/7 Central on FOX.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

KERMIT & MISS PIGGY SHARE THEIR FORMULA FOR LOVE

There are a few long term relationships in Hollywood, including those of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and a few others. But probably
the longest current relationship to survive Hollywood is that of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. Their relationship has been going strong for almost four decades. Through starring in television shows, and numerous movies, their love is as strong today as it ever was. We spoke to the iconic couple who told us what their secret is to having a long term relationship.

Check out Kermit and Miss Piggy and the rest of The Muppets in Muppets Most Wanted opening in theaters March 21.

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HARRY CONNICK, JR. SAD TO SEE KRISTEN O'CONNOR'S IDOL ELIMINATION

Last Thursday night American Idol said goodbye to contestant Kristin O'Connor, who was eliminated from the competition. After the show, we spoke to Idol judge Harry Connick, Jr. who told us it was sad to see her go. 

After being eliminated from the competition Thursday night, O'Connor told us that she still intends to pursue a career in music. We asked Connick, Jr. if he had any advice for her.

Check out American Idol XIII Wednesday and Thursday nights as the top 12 remaining contestants perform 8/7 Central on FOX.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

ELLEN DEGENERES REMEMBERS THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED HER CAREER

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most beloved talks show hosts/comediennes in the world. DeGeneres will be returning for the second time to host the Academy Awards. Many don’t remember that DeGeneres started her career as a standup comedienne. Her career really took off when she made her first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1986. Back when the iconic talk show host Carson was on the air, comediennes would do anything to get on the show to perform. If Carson liked the comedy routine, he would then give a thumbs up sign or call you back to the couch to talk. If that happened, a comedienne’s career was made. Such is exactly what happened to DeGeneres on that night after she performed what is possibly the funniest standup routine in the history of The Tonight Show. We spoke to DeGeneres, who recalled the night that changed her life forever. 


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