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ABC's Pan Am Provides Wish Fulfillment, Escapism, and More Female Empowerment

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:49:54 PDT

The '60s are back with not one, but two shows this year, and ABC presented its drama Pan Am at the TCA over the weekend. The series takes us back to 1963 and follows the jet-setting lives of the pilots and stewardesses who made the airline so iconic. Like NBC's The Playboy Club, the cast and showrunners (including Christina Ricci) had to field a lot of questions about how women are portrayed on the show, and what makes the series stand apart from Mad Men.

It was pretty cool to learn that executive producer Nancy Hult Ganis was actually a Pan Am stewardess herself! The ladies who play flight attendants on the show credited Ganis for helping them with their research and prep, and Ganis said the show came to fruition because she had so many exciting stories she wanted to share from her own experiences and called the stewardesses "pioneers in a lot of ways."
The terms "wish fulfillment" and "escapism" came up more than once during the panel, and not just because working for the airline was a coveted job. Part of the fun of the show is seeing how the whole process of flying has changed over the years. As producer Jack Orman noted, "It's almost like science fiction. You go through no security; there's a lounge with drinks."
Ganis added that the job of a flight attendant was so different than it is now. She said, "We were treated as we were hostesses of a dinner party, and it was a movable feast. We would become friends with our passengers; we would know them by name. We would help them plan their trips. Because the flights were longer and there was no entertainment, it was much more friendly and interactive. Nearly 80 percent of Pan Am crews were from all over the world. That was part of the discovery too - for the girls to get to know each other. It informed us in ways that even my education did not."

To see what sets the show apart from Mad Men and Christina Ricci's take on playing a stewardess, just

Match the Celebrity to Their Running Shoe!

Heather Dale — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:30:38 PDT

Is it weird that I zero in on pictures of celebrities shoes when they're leaving the gym or out running? I don't know why I'm so obsessed - maybe because unlike their workout attire, it's usually easy to identify the brand of shoes they are wearing? I know I have my running shoe favorites, so I guess it's fun to see what certain celebrities like wearing. If you're an athletic shoe junkie like me, you're going to love this quiz. It's time to see if you can match the celebrity with their running shoes!

Question 1 of 8

Guess who loves her Mizunos?

Guess Who's Wearing Nike Free Shoes?

FitSugar — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:31:08 PDT

Can you guess which celeb is rocking a pair of Nike Free shoes?

Met Gala: Christina Ricci

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:30:03 PDT

Christina Ricci went for the gothic romance look via a webbed Zac Posen gown with an incredible train and strategic cutouts. She kept her hair pulled back and accessorized with pendant earrings, but the star was clearly the dress, which looked like it came straight out of a Tim Burton movie. What's your feeling?
Vote on all of our Met Gala polls here!

Gwen Stefani and Red-Headed Drew Barrymore Hit the MOCA For a Night of Street Art

Allie Merriam — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:57:06 PDT

It was a star-studded evening at the MOCA in LA last night, as Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, and more attended the opening of the Art in the Streets, the first major retrospective of graffiti art in the US. Gwen and Gavin are longtime supporters of the museum and its director, Jeffrey Deitch, after stepping out for another event there last Fall. Drew Barrymore and her red hair also made a cameo after she debuted the new hue Wednesday night at a book party. Other celebs like Adrian Grenier, pregnant Pink, and Christina Ricci were on hand to toast icons like Shepard Fairey and Thierry Guetta, the star of last year's documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Shepard and Thierry's work is represented there along with pieces by Banksy.

Link Time - Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams Heat Things Up

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:11 PST

First drool-worthy photo from Terrence Malick's upcoming romance, starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams - Hollywood Reporter
Find out who's rumored for the new season of Dancing With the Stars - TV Squad
Oscars' biggest losers (sorry, Johnny Depp) - Moviefone
Lynda Carter shares her thoughts on the new Wonder Woman - TV.com
Christina Ricci in talks for ABC's new '60s-set series, Pan Am - Vulture
Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine may judge NBC's The Voice - EW.com
Jessica Biel joins Playing the Field with Gerard Butler and Uma Thurman - Slash Film
See Danny Boyle's production of Frankenstein at a movie theater near you - The Playlist
America's Next Top Model contestants: where are they now? - BellaSugar

5 Wintry Hair Color Ideas to Take You Right Into the New Season

Jaime Richards — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:00:03 PST

The weather outside may be frightful, but your hair doesn't have to look the part. Celebrity colorist Jason Backe of the Ted Gibson Salon in New York has worked with stars like Anne Hathaway, Ashley Greene, and Christina Ricci, and now he has a few words of advice to share with us. So if you're feeling a bit uninspired with your hair color, let Jason guide you in the right direction.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:04 PST

Golden Globe nods are in! Which style star are you most excited to see? - People
Look of the day: Reese Witherspoon - InStyle
Lauren Lauren: Lauren Bush is engaged to Ralph Lauren's son David - Vogue UK
J.Crew welcomes new partner Lulu Frost - Stylelist
Fake out: six fresh faux-fur pieces - Fashionologie
Christina Ricci in Zac Posen at the 2010 New York Stage and Film Winter Gala - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Status update: Twitter-inspired necklaces from Survival of the Hippest - Nylon Blog
New Pre-Fall collections: Thakoon and Thakoon Addition - The Cut
Would you wear a long-sleeved minidress? - College Fashion
Natalie Portman through the years - Vogue Daily
All I want for Christmas is Hermes - Bag Snob

Side-Swept or Blunt? Vote on Your Favorite Celebrity Bang Styles

Jaime Richards — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:00:00 PST

From curly to side-swept to the eye-grazing blunt variety, bangs of various shapes and sizes are always in style. And now, it's time to get blunt - literally. Vote on your favorite celebrity bang looks by telling us whether you prefer these 10 stars with cascading bangs or blunt fringe.

The Fashion Crowd Crowns Billy Reid This Year's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Winner!

Hannah Weil — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:12 PST

Last night styled stars and fashion's elite gathered to honor the year's best designers at the seventh annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Billy Reid took home top honors, while Prabal Gurung and Eddie Borgo finished as finalists. Among the star-studded tribute, Carey Mulligan took the stage in sparkles, Anna Wintour was caught chatting with Prabal and Karl Lagerfeld, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester and Blake Lively each made a stunning red carpet entrance, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen coordinated in full-length fur. Inside, it's a world of fashion and designer favorites not to be missed - click on to see who stepped out for one of the biggest style nights of the year!