Who knew I would be interested in watching yet another remake of The Wizard of Oz? At NBC's TCAs, the SciFi network was allowed to crash the party with what is bound to be their biggest hit of the season, Tin Man. The adorable Zooey Deschanel will star as Dorothy in the six hour miniseries which had amazing special effects and an updated look and feel. The cast also includes Richard Dreyfuss (who was not there), Alan Cummings as the scarecrow who graciously attended via satellite - so Alan of him, and Kathleen Robertson as the wicked witch (you know, Clare Arnold from Beverly Hills 90210). This show is for someone who enjoys a great classic with a modern twist and excellent production value. Here are a few highlights from the panel:
When Zooey was asked about playing two iconic characters like Dorothy and the upcoming (if it ever really happens) Janis Joplin movie. Her response was, "Well, that's a stretch... I mean they're both women. They have brown hair."
Alan Cummings was asked, Which is the hotter babe? The Wicked Witch or Dorothy?" His response that made the filled room laugh, "It's like a psychological thing. I think Dorothy and the witch represent the good and the bad and, you know, the darkness and the light. And so actually, it would be a good thing would be to have a combo."
I really had no idea about this show until today but it's definitely worth watching out for. As for Zooey, well we will always have her recent duet.
Fergie continued to proudly display her love of vests -- not always easy to pull off, we all know she's had hits and misses with them -- out with her best accessory/boyfriend Josh at the movies on Monday night. Maybe they caught an early showing of Josh's Transformers, in an effort to help it regain that #1 spot stolen by those Harry Potter kids? Or maybe they went to a matinee because Josh was, shhhhhh, seeing the competition. Hey, I hear that Ratatouille is pret-ty great. From there, was it home to play with their new toy? Heh, scandalous.
The cast of Hairspray kept the party going long after the film premiered in NYC. The star-studded cast is obviously very excited for their movie to hit the theaters this weekend, and it sounds like they couldn't be more proud of their project. The film had special meaning for its star Nikki Blonsky, who makes her debut in the movie and can't wait to spread the message behind Hairspray. She said,
"This has just been the most incredible dream come true for me. This is everything I've ever wanted and more -- just to get out there and show the world that different is great and uniqueness is beautiful, and that's what it's all about."
Hairspray is a classic and yet we're so looking forward to checking out this remake. Who doesn't get excited for a fun, feel-good musical? To hear more about Nikki's first experience in the movie industry, check out Buzz's exclusive interview here.
For better or for worse, Tara is certainly not ashamed to show off her body. Though her original surgical efforts were, admittedly, borne of vanity (who amongst us is completely free of that?), I'm starting to feel bad for the flack she catches in magazines and on the internet. Since last fall, Tara has been totally open about her botched liposuction and breast enhancement, which she has since attempted to fix (with moderate success). You have to commend her (a little?) for being confident with herself these days -- despite all the horrible things written about her body every time she goes for a swim. That can't feel great, right?
Heidi may be getting ready to film the fourth season of Project Runway, but she still has down time to shop in Beverly Hills with Henry. How cute is his mischievous little grin? Maybe it's because he knows his mommy is a super successful model. In fact, she was just named third of the world's top earning models. To see who was number one and two along with the rest of the list, click here.
Kate Moss was all smiles leaving the SingStar Take That Extravaganza in London. She took a casual approach to the night, opting for patent leather flats and mismatched blacks.
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