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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.
Men of the Year Party With the Women Who Are Obsessions
Two out of GQ's four cover boy Men of the Year came out to celebrate at the Chateau Marmont in LA last night. Jon Hamm and Leonardo DiCaprio both lived up to their steamy covers while Michael Phelps and Barack Obama (surprise) couldn't make it to the red carpet. Obsession of the year Megan Fox looked hot in pink and kept her boyfriend Brian Austin Green close for photos.
TV Tonight: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which returns to start its second season tonight on Fox, is one of the more interesting stories of last TV season. The show premiered during the doldrums of the writers' strike, got a mixed critical reaction, and somehow by the end of the season became a buzzed-about show.
How?
Pop A DVD In – Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (TV)
The first two Terminator movies were always something of a guilty pleasure of mine, but when I heard the producers of the original franchise were making a series based on it I wasn't entirely sure how it would work out. I was pleasantly surprised for the most part – Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles aired in the UK earlier this year on Virgin 1, and became the highest rated show on the channel – although I'm sure a lot of you may have missed the nine episode season (shortened by the writers' strike).
Starring British actress Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau (who I loved in Firefly), Richard T Jones and Brian Austin Green - what a blast from the past – it's an action packed and enjoyable first season that picks up the story a couple of years after Terminator 2: Judgement Day finishes in 1999.
Trend Alert: Tousled Waves at the Teen Choice Awards
Last night at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, the overall beauty look on the red carpet was casual chic. Although I'm sure the gals took a long time primping for the big night, they managed to create an effortless, age-appropriate effect.
One of the hottest hair styles of the evening was quintessential summertime sexy beach waves.
WonderCon 2008: Connor Chronicles Convos
If you haven't been tuning into Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles lately, you've been missing out on some sweet geeky hotness (i.e.: Brian Austin Green and Thomas Dekker). . .and that's about it.
Link Time! 1/22
- The Moldy Peaches stopped by The View this week, and Stereogum has video of their performance.
- Popwatch asks an important question: Would you rather hang out with Conan O'Brien or a chimp?
- Another JJ Abrams movie, another viral marketing campaign. Pop Candy has the details on a new, hidden Star Trek site.
- Buddy TV has an interview with Summer Glau of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles about stepping into Arnold Schwarzenegger's role.
- Pitchfork has scoop on a short film collaboration between Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, and Miranda July, among others.
- Want a collectible of the Cloverfield monster? Cinematical has the details on the toy — but no, you can't see it yet.
- MTV Movies Blog names Nick Cannon (of all people!) the new King of Sundance.
- TV Squad attempts to explain how A&E went lowbrow.
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Did You Help Save Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles?
To bring you up to speed, the fate of Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles has recently been up in the air, as the show needed big ratings for its two part finale last night to keep it afloat. Although I've gone on record to say that T:SCC isn't my favorite show, I tuned in anyway to get my fill of cybergenetic action until it (possibly) returns. But truth be told, I really just wanted to play along with IO9's Save Sarah Connor Drinking Game.
Dakota, Latifah, Paris & Carrie Are People's Red Carpet Choices
It was all about the ladies on the red carpet at last night's People's Choice Awards in LA. Queen Latifah sparkled in purple as the host of the show, yet again, while Debra Messing kept it a little more geometric. Paris Hilton was a nominee this time around for her first presidential video, though she lost in the online sensation category to Dr.
Brits David, Keira and Ed Win At US Teen Choice Awards
America has already let the kids choose this year, so it was time for the teens to have their say at the Teen Choice Awards 2008 last night in LA. The usual pretty and adored-by-kids suspects were there last night - The Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Miranda Cosgrove, Demi Lovato, Drake Bell, Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and the show's host Miley Cyrus, as well as some big names to all ages like Will Smith, Scarlett Johansson, Josh Holloway, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson and Steve Carell.
Us Brits were represented by David Beckham, who brought Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to watch him win a surfboard for Choice Male Athlete; Keira Knightley, who wasn't actually there but won Choice Drama Movie Actress; and Ed Westwick, whose Choice TV Villain surfboard proved that even when we're putting on US accents, Americans think that Brits are best at being villains!
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