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October sees the release of some great DVDs, a couple of exciting solo albums, and an eagerly anticipated film on our big screens. I'm also looking forward to the release of a couple of TV/film book tie-ins too. Check out what I'm excited about this month, and let me know your must haves too!
Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff Signs on For 24
Battlestar Galactica fans, take note: Starbuck has a new job. Battlestar's Katee Sackhoff is joining the cast of 24 for the upcoming season.
Sackhoff will play an analyst in the new, shiny New York office of CTU.
TV News: Casting, Recasting, and Some Dream Casting
We now mostly know what shows will be on our TVs come Fall — but who will be starring in them? After pilot season comes a flurry of casting and recasting, as actors whose shows didn't get picked up look for work and networks change up the lineups on some of the forthcoming series. Today, there's word of a big casting, some recastings, and Joss Whedon's dream casting:
- The casting: Freddie Prinze Jr.'s ABC comedy pilot wasn't picked up, but the actor didn't have to wait long for a job: He's joining the cast of 24 as a Marine who dreams of becoming a sort of Jack Bauer Jr. He joins a growing number of new cast members for the season, including Anil Kapoor, John Boyd, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Jennifer Westfeldt.
- The recastings: A few pilots-turned-series are already searching for replacements for their lead actors.
Buzz News Roundup, 5/27
- John Lithgow has landed a — ahem — killer role on the upcoming season of Dexter. — The Futon Critic
- Dustin Hoffman will star opposite Paul Giamatti in the indie drama Barney's Version, based on Mordecai Richler's final novel. — Variety
- Jennifer Westfeldt and John Boyd are the newest cast members of 24 season eight, joining Anil Kapoor and Chris Diamantopoulos.
Kiefer's Bringing 24 Season Eight to New York
Keifer Sutherland's in New York this week for the Fox Upfronts presentations, and he took some time out to enjoy lunch at Da Silvano in the West Village yesterday. While our friends in America have already seen the season seven finale of 24, we've got to wait until Monday for the closing double bill. I'm already looking forward to the next season, and it sounds like Kiefer will be spending a lot more time in NYC thanks to season eight of the show, saying:
"We're shooting it in New York.
Kiefer and Costars Celebrate 24 Finale
Kiefer Sutherland was full of smiles at the screening for the finale of 24 season seven yesterday, despite his recent troubles. He was joined by costars Cherry Jones, Sprague Grayden, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Elisha Cuthbert, Annie Wersching and Carlos Bernard at the Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles, as well as this season's baddy Jon Voight. We've got to wait a few weeks until we see the season finale here in the UK.
Kiefer Keeps it Casual in NYC and Emotional in 24
Kiefer Sutherland showed off his casual style yet again in a jumper and jeans as he arrived at Ye Waverly Inn in New York City this week. After travelling around Europe promoting Monsters vs Aliens for the last few weeks, Kiefer could no doubt do with a restful few days holed up in a hotel room. Following the confirmation that 24 will return for an eighth season, it looks like life won't be slowing down too much for my favourite action hero, but hopefully Kiefer will still find time for romantic trips with his girlfriend.
Sugar Bits — Madonna To Adopt Second Child From Malawi?
- Madonna is flying to Malawi in a bid to adopt her second child, she is expected to attend a procedural hearing at the High Court on Monday. — BBC
- Amy Winehouse has reportedly given up on Blake Fielder-Civil, updating her Facebook to the status "If you love him, let him go." — The Sun
- Jack Tweed is planning to auction Jade Goody's clothes with the money raised going to cancer charities.
Kiefer Can Do Sunnies and Specs Appeal Too
Kiefer Sutherland has been jetting around Europe for Monsters vs Aliens, travelling from Germany to England to Italy, and now he's in the City of Love, Paris. Inspired by Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal's romantic strolls in the French capital, Kiefer took some time off from work to enjoy lunch at Chez André with girlfriend Siobhan Bonnouvrier yesterday. He might return to Europe for the 24 movie, which he says could be filmed in London and Prague.
24 Recap Quiz: Episode Seven, "2pm-3pm"
In last night's installment of 24 Day 7, Jack and the gang track the Motobos to Dubaku's hiding place. While they manage to rescue the Prime Minister and his wife, Dubaku escapes and destroys the CIP module, having cut short his attack on an Ohio chemical plant. Meanwhile, Henry Taylor wakes up from one near-miss but heads straight in to another bad situation, and the President herself is still being confronted with all kinds of issues.
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