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Kiefer Talks Torture and Getting Turned on - 24 Is Back!

Molly — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:23 PST

Kiefer Sutherland and the rest of the cast of 24 took the stage at this morning's Fox TCA panel, and while the questions kept coming back to whether or not the show condones torture, they managed to get a few good jokes in. After this week's four-hour season premiere and last month's TV movie 24: Redemption, are you on board with the new season? The show's producers and cast seem hopeful that a little break has made the show and Jack Bauer reinvigorated and ready to excite us. Here were some highlights from Kiefer at the press presentation:

On Jack this season: "We felt that Jack had great contempt for the Senate investigation because many of the things he was asked to do over the previous six seasons were ordered by the government (president). He is certainly questioning many of the things he has been asked to do, either ordered or on his own. He is wrestling with his own history and whether or not he is the kind of person who should have been asked to do these sorts of things. This inner struggle is something he carries for all 24 episodes."
On torture: "The use of torture was a dramatic device used to show urgency, not meant to validate this kind of behavior for the real world . . . In reality less than 10 percent of information they get from situations like this are helpful, but it is a television show and we are driving a plot forward and we use it for dramatic effect. But it does raise question of right and wrong . . . From my perspective it has always been literally a dramatic device to show you the urgency of a situation. There was just no alternative. One of the most moving scenes for me was killing my boss - we’re not condoning that, it was just part of the show. It’s as simple as that."
On keeping in shape: “Try to work out as much as you can in the off-season because it's tricky to maintain in the on-season. You do what you can with the time you’ve got like everyone. I run, and lucky for me during the day when I have to go to work, I run a lot there too. On an emotional level, fear and panic is my workout through the entire season . . .This has been an unbelievable gift . . . There is no specific regimen I have because our schedule changes so much."
On his 24 romance with the new FBI agent, played by Annie Wersching: "Given the situation I guess romances do develop over 24 hours. I think born of the respect [they have for each other] there is a tension that develops. Watching Annie do her first fight sequence I went, 'You know, that kinda turned me on too,' so it wasn't hard."

To see what else Kiefer had to say about getting recognized and shooting in Africa, just read more.

On the show as a phenomenon: "My name is not Kiefer anymore, it's Jack, and people talk to me like that . . . this character had these unbelievable characteristics but is really human. Nothing in 24 is black and white, it lives in a gray area and people were receptive at that time to accept something like that. It’s something that I am continually trying to figure out."
On the show being realistic: "In regards to the not sleeping, we’ve shot 24 for 17-18 hours and can imagine staying up for 24, but in season one he does fall asleep. There are aspects and times when we can play with that, but I haven’t been that focused on it the past few years. One time I walked into a restroom, but they cut it out. It’s not for lack of trying."
On shooting in Africa: "I went down to South Africa with a lot of prejudgments, I was very strongly against apartheid, I was aware that even with new government an unbelievable portion of the population is living in poverty and that population is [mostly] black . . . But when I started working with these nine children I was startled by how aware they are and how much joy they have. They took us into the townships with no running water or paved roads, and it made me take a serious look at myself and some of the things I might complain about . . . How unbelievably warm and affectionate these children were was really inspiring."

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What to TiVo: Thursday

BuzzSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (new)
9:00 Grey's Anatomy (new)
10:00 Private Practice (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Courteney Cox and Tony Bennett)

8:00 The Big Bang Theory (new)
8:30 Rob (new)
9:00 Person of Interest (new)
10:00 The Mentalist (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Nicolas Cage)
12:37 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Lisa Kudrow and Weird Al Yankovic)

8:00 American Idol (new)
9:00 The Finder (new)

8:00 30 Rock (new)
9:00 The Office (new)
9:30 Up All Night (new)
10:00 The Voice (repeat)
11:35 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Denzel Washington and Octavia Spencer)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Zooey Deschanel and Chris Hardwick)

8:00 The Vampire Diaries (new)
9:00 The Secret Circle (new)

Get Excited For Banana Republic's Second Mad Men Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:57 PST

Banana Republic has just announced its second Mad Men collection, designed by the show's costume designer, Janie Bryant. The Spring collection debuts online and in stores on March 1 - just 24 days before the highly anticipated season premiere on March 25! Only one photo has been revealed from the campaign, but we do know that the line will feature over 40 retro-inspired pieces. Think cardigans, knee-length skirts, sheath dresses, and floral blouses. To get you excited for what's to come, check out some Mad Men style from season four in the slideshow now.

Photo courtesy of AMC

Marion Works With Joaquin, Then Hits the Streets With Guillaume and Marcel

Allie Merriam — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:32:45 PST

Marion Cotillard got to work in NYC on Friday on a new movie with Joaquin Phoenix. The two actors are under the direction of James Gray, who worked with Joaquin and Gwyneth Paltrow on the 2008 film Two Lovers. This picture, which takes place in the 1920s, doesn't yet have a title. Marion stars as an immigrant to the US, who's tricked by Joaquin's character into a life of vaudeville. Jeremy Renner also has a part in the production. This is one of Joaquin's first roles since he took a break from acting following the release of I'm Still Here. He's also starring in Paul Thomas Anderson's pseudo-Scientology movie, The Master.

It seems Marion had yesterday off, though, to spend time out and about with her boyfriend Guillaume Canet and their young son Marcel. The trio bundled up to take a stroll around their temporary home base. The Canet-Cotillard clan was last in Paris, where Marion and Guillaume attended a César event. The Césars, France's most prestigious award show, takes place back in Paris on Feb. 24 with Guillaume serving as host.

Diane Kruger and Salma Hayek Help Launch Versace Eyewear

Katie Henry — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:59:58 PST

Donatella Versace hosted at an exclusive dinner at Paris's Restaurant Lasserre on Monday to unveil the Versace Étoile De La Mer eyewear collection. Diane Kruger was one of the lucky stars to score an invite, and wore a wild cheetah and floral minidress designed by her host, Donatella. Inside, fashionable ladies like Salma Hayek, Anna Wintour, and Abbie Cornish tried on pieces from the line, which will be available in stores as of March. Oscar nominee Bérénice Bejo, from The Artist, also joined the celebration.

Diane's been front and center for many of the Couture Fashion Week events in recent days, starting with Donatella's Versace couture show Monday.She then moved on to Giambattista Valli's presentation and Chanel's Haute Couture extravagana. Salma and Diane are traveling in similar fashion circles this month, and were both on hand last night's opening of Prada’s 24 h Museum. The actresses partied late into the night and were entertained with a special DJ session from none other than Kate Moss.

Photos courtesy Luxoticca

Exclusive: We Try On Madewell's New Rivet & Thread Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:03:14 PST

Madewell always has something up its sleeve and today, we're sharing some exclusive news and photos with you. We got all the details on the brand's latest and greatest denim collection: Rivet & Thread. The seven-piece collection, ranging from $135 to $200, was conceived during a 2,000-mile road trip to the Wild West - yes, ghost towns and all - and hits all the notes of classic workwear-inspired pieces. We can't get enough of the denim overalls, slim selvedge jeans, and denim popovers. We can go on and on about how great the collection is, but today, we're showing you exactly why we love these denim pieces. Check out the slideshow to see us in Madewell's Denim & Rivet line, launching online this Thursday and in stores Jan. 24., and don't forget to check out the exclusive lookbook. Share with us your favorite look in the comments section!

What to TiVo: Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Last Man Standing (new)
8:30 Work It (new)
9:00 Celebrity Wife Swap (new)
10:00 Body of Proof (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guests Randy Jackson and Dermot Mulroney)

8:00 NCIS (new)
9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (new)
10:00 Unforgettable (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Kate Beckinsale)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guests Isaac Mizrahi and Sophia Bush)

8:00 Glee (repeat)
9:00 New Girl (repeat)
9:30 Raising Hope (repeat)

8:00 The Biggest Loser (new)
10:00 Parenthood (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guest Queen Latifah)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Tina Fey)

8:00 Table for Three

Kiefer Sutherland Talks About Coming Back to TV For New Drama Touch

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:28:59 PST

It's Fox's turn today to show off its new shows at the Winter TCA, and the first panel featured a Fox alum we can't wait to see more of: Kiefer Sutherland. The star is headlining new drama Touch, as a man whose son has the ability to see hidden patterns that connect people all over the world. The mystical-sounding series is from Heroes creator Tim Kring, and he, Sutherland, and the other stars of the series talked about Sutherland's 24 legacy and what we can expect from Touch.

Sutherland insisted that though his new character is very different from Jack Bauer, he didn't choose Touch to distance himself from 24, but did call it a "a nice diversion" from the series. He said that when he first got a call about doing the show, he was performing in a play, and wasn't interested at first because he wanted more time apart from 24. When he read the script, though, "it spoke to me on a really profound level."
Sutherland's character Martin Bohm isn't like Jack Bauer, he says, and the focus is more about Martin being a father to his autistic, gifted son. But Sutherland does see a parallel between Bohm and Bauer: imperfection. "Jack Bauer was asked to save the day and there was always going to be casualties . . . it was never going to the perfect win." Of Bohm, he's "never going to have a perfect relationship with his son."
The other star of the show is David Mazouz, the young actor who plays Martin's son Jake (if you're a fan of The Office, you'll recognize him as Robert California's son). The character, who "sees" patterns through numbers and other sensations, has an acting challenge in that he doesn't actually talk. But Mazouz said, "I don't think Jake needs to speak, because he does communicate through his father, through his numbers." Executive producer Francis Lawrence praised Mazouz for his work on the character, saying, "David really worked on mannerisms, posture, the way he holds himself."
Sutherland assured reporters that his commitment to Touch doesn't preclude him from doing a 24 movie. He didn't have many details on the movie itself, but he did reveal that they'll hopefully begin shooting at the end of April or the beginning of May.

Michelle Williams Tells Jay Leno She Didn't Use Her Marilyn Impression to Get Dates

Mackenzie Wagoner — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:47:17 PST

Michelle Williams stopped by The Tonight Show studios in LA yesterday. The star of My Week With Marilyn spoke with host Jay Leno about her film, which has earned a great deal of praise for Michelle. She's picked up best actress nominations at the SAG, Critics' Choice, and Golden Globe awards so far. We'll find out on Jan. 24 if she can add Oscars to that list, possibly making it her second year in a row of being in the running for an Academy Award. Michelle spoke with Jay about the process of making her Marilyn movie. She admitted, though, that she didn't really try to harness Marilyn's legendary sex appeal in her own life. Michelle told Jay, "I stayed a little bit in character while I was making the movie. It makes it easier that way. I remember experimenting with it early on. What was it like to walk around like that? What were people's reactions to it? But no, I think I would have felt silly trying to pick up somebody at a bar."

What to TiVo: Thursday

BuzzSugar — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Wipeout (new)
9:00 Grey's Anatomy (new)
10:00 Private Pracitce (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Tracy Morgan)

8:00 The Big Bang Theory (repeat)
8:30 Rules of Engagement (repeat)
9:00 Person of Interest (repeat)
10:00 The Mentalist (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Tina Fey)
12:37 Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Tom Selleck)

8:00 Bones (repeat)

8:00 Community (repeat)
8:30 Parks and Recreation (repeat)
9:00 The Office (repeat)
9:30 Whitney (repeat)
10:00 The Office (repeat)
10:30 Up All Night (repeat)
11:35 Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Michelle Williams and Josh Lucas)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Rachel Maddow and Fred Armisen)

8:00 The Vampire Diaries (new)
9:00 The Secret Circle (new)