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TV Casting: Gabrielle Union and Alfre Woodard Book Roles
Here's the latest on two cool women coming soon to a small screen near you:
- Gabrielle Union is joining the cast of Flash Forward, playing a criminal defense attorney named Zoey. Zoey will be a recurring character, and she'll also have a romantic arc on the show, though there's no word on which other cast member that will involve. (But wouldn't she be cute with Joseph Fiennes?
TV Casting News: Freddie Prinze Jr, Jessica Lucas, and More
The newest round of casting news includes a new role for a former 90210-er and a project that could put Freddie Prinze Jr. back on TV at the same time as wife Sarah Michelle Gellar, so read on!
- Freddie Prinze Jr. is hopping to an ABC comedy pilot called No Heroics, which is based on a comic series and revolves around a team of B-list superheroes living in our world. Prinze's role is Bradley (superhero name: Ultimatum), the tormenter of the B-list squad's leader: "An A-list superhero, Bradley is a handsome, cocky and egotistical Alpha male who has all the women and fame and money a guy could want."
Movie Preview: American Violet
I haven't heard a ton of buzz surrounding American Violet, a little film scheduled to hit theaters in limited release on April 17, but the few reviews that have come out about it have been mostly positive. In particular, the performance by newcomer Nicole Beharie at the heart of it seems to elevate the film from average to definitely worth watching.
Based on a true story, the movie revolves around a 24-year-old single mother, Dee, who is wrongfully accused of being a drug dealer.
Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal's Parents File For Divorce
Maggie Gyllenhaal met up with Alfre Woodard and Rachael Leigh Cook on Long Island Wednesday night to watch the final presidential debate. Maggie kept her spirits high with other activist women despite the confirmation of some sad personal news. Jake and Maggie's parents officially filed for divorce after over 30 years of marriage.
Movie Preview: The Family That Preys
The first thing that struck me about this trailer for Tyler Perry's new movie The Family That Preys was the stellar cast. First off, Academy darlings Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard on the same screen together is awesome. Plus, after watching Something New, I'm really excited to see more of Sanaa Lathan.
Buzz News Roundup, 6/23
- Alfre Woodard will play Christian Slater's boss on NBC's series My Own Worst Enemy, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
- The indie film Nailed, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel, has stopped production for the fourth time, citing more financial problems, Variety reports.
- The Financial Times is reporting that there could be a Beatles edition of Guitar Hero or Rock Band.
- Katie Cassidy won't be returning to Supernatural, TV Guide reports.
- Jennifer Egan's novel The Keep will be adapted for the big screen, writes ComingSoon.
- Billboard is reporting the news that Amy Winehouse has emphysema, according to her father.
- You can now watch full episodes of ABC shows on Veoh.com, Reuters reports.
- Blake Lewis is the latest American Idol contestant to lose his record deal, according to the New York Post.
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NBC Closes Out the TCA Fun
The TCAs wrapped up on Monday with a few fabulous shows from NBC. Zachary Levi and Josh Schwartz revealed fun news about Nicole Richie's role on Chuck, including her very exciting shower fight scene. We also heard from Brooke Shields who's thrilled to get back to work on Lipstick Jungle, especially with Mary Tyler Moore playing her mom.
Take Your First Lady to School Day, She'll Bring the Stars
Michelle Obama really has this women's-history-month thing down! Today she organized a star-studded career day that was held at schools throughout the Washington, DC, area.
Friends of the first lady, including Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, actress Alfre Woodard, and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown shared inspiring stories of success.
Pres. Barack and Michelle Obama Are Stars of All the Balls
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama went from one ball to the next last night stopping by ten events over the course of their evening. The first stop was at the first ever Neighborhood Ball where there were star-studded performances from Jay-Z to Alicia Keys to Stevie Wonder, but Beyonce belting out "At Last" for the Obama's first dance was particularly touching — you seem to agree. Michelle looked stunning in her Jason Wu gown and the couple couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces all night long.
Desperate Housewives Desperate Again
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Garrett announced the 58th annual Primetime Emmy award nominations this morning and the big talk is all about how the Desperate Housewives and Lost were left out of the best series nominations. In fact, the only housewife to get a nom was Alfre Woodard. As for those who were Academy favorites this year, 24 got 12 noms, Grey's Anatomy got 11 and Will & Grace received 10.
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