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- April, 4th
Kristen Bell Goes Shopping At La Perla And Perry Reeves
Holly Hotty: April 4, 2009Photos of Kristen Bell in a pretty white dress at La Perla And Perry Reeves.
Reviews for "The Haunting in Connecticut"
April 4, 2009Some reviews for Kyle Gallner's (Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas) The Haunting in Connecticut.
Kyle Gallner makes a very convincing boy-about-to-die
Madsen and Gallner are standouts in their performances. You'll root for them to beat the demons, but you'll also find yourself hoping that Matt will survive his illness; the development of an emotional connection is successfully achieved.
Kristen Bell Come To The Rescue!
YouTube: April 4, 2009Chris Lowell (Piz) made a video begging Kristen Bell to come to an Invisible Children charity event. Very cute.
- April, 3rd
The force was finally with the filmmakers
Toronto Sun: April 3, 2009Kyle Newman talks about Kristen Bell in this interview for Fanboys. FYI: Fanboys is opening in Canada this week.
Kristen just really is incredibly cool and I was friends with her beforehand. She was one of the first people I attached. Yes, she's very attractive, but she's also smart and witty and into a lot of the stuff these guys talk about. She's a girl who likes to play games, she knows Star Wars.
Jane Lynch serves ups laughs in 'Party Down'
Red Eye Chicago: April 3, 2009Jane Lynch talks about her career and Party Down in this interview.
That's the brilliance of [writer] John Embom. He wrote every script. We improvise a line here and there, but it was all on the page. He's a great writer and he really wrote specifically for each of us so well. He really had our rhythms down; he has a great ear. I know he was exhausted by the end of it because he did 10 episodes and he was on set every day.
Party Down, "Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar": Seniorlicious!
What's Alan Watching: April 3, 2009Alan Sepin reviews the latest episode of Party Down.
MORE 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Casting Confirmed!
Bloody Disgusting: April 3, 2009Kyle Gallner (Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas) is in talks to star in the new Nightmare on Elm Street.
- April, 1st
Ratings: Premieres for ‘Cupid' and ‘Osbournes'
New York Times: April 1, 2009The premiere of Cupid had 7.6 million viewers and finished 3rd in it's timeslot.
Chris Lowell joins 'Up in the Air'
Variety: April 1, 2009Chris Lowell joins Jason Reitman's Up in the Air, staring George Clooney.
- March, 23rd
Amanda Seyfried out of Zack Snyder's 'Sucker Punch'
Entertainment Weekly: March 23, 2009Amanda Seyfried (Lilly Kane) has pulled out of Sucker Punch because of scheduling conflict with Big Love.
- March, 11th
Minka Kelly part of CW's 'Body Politic'
Hollywood Reporter: March 11, 2009Jason Dohring has been cast in the CW drama pilot Body Politic. It's a show about young staffers in Washington D.C.
Jason must have a thing for politics. This the second show about Washington D.C. he's been cast in. I wonder whatever happened to HBO's Washingtonienne,
Musical 'Heathers' headed to stage
Hollywood Reporter: March 11, 2009The team behind the musical Reefer Madness is working on a musical based on the films Heathers. Could this mean that Kristen Bell might be returning to the stage? She did star in Reefer Madness and participate in the reading for this new Heathers production.
- March, 10th
Shows That Died Too Soo
Pop Culture Freak: March 10, 2009Pop Culture Freak names Veronica Mars as one of the show that died too soon.
Party Down Game
PartyDownGame.com: March 10, 2009Starz has created video game based on Rob Thomas's Party Down.
Whoa. That's a new approach to promote a show.
The Spectacular Spider-Man, Vol. 3
DVD Talk: March 10, 2009Daran Norris (Cliff McCormack) is mentioned in a review for Spider-Man cartoon DVD.
Several of the classic characters from that fictional periodical are here, including Betty Brant and the obnoxious J. Jonah Jameson (voiced hilariously by Daran Norris).
- March, 9th
Actores fracasados buscan un lugar en la TV
Esmas: March 9, 2009Spanish article about Party Down. Something is getting lost in the translation, I think. That articles incorrectly states that Party Down is from The CW network. PD is from Starz, not CW.
Exclusive Haunting in Connecticut TV Spot
Shock Till You Drop: March 9, 2009Shock Till You Drop has a TV spot for Kyle Gallner's (Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas) upcoming movie Haunting in Connecticut.
'The L Word' Series Finale Infuriates Fans
Buddy TV: March 9, 2009Veronica Mars is mentioned in this review for The L Word.
The cliffhanger ending has been done before (when thinking of good ones, think of The Sopranos or Veronica Mars)
TV Squad Ten: Canadians who shine on US TV
TV Squad: March 9, 2009TV Squad names Enrico Colantoni as one of the top ten Canadians on US TV.
- March, 6th
'Gossip Girl' exclusive: 'Lost,' 'Veronica Mars' alums flash back
Entertainment Weekly: March 6, 2009Ryan Hansen (Dick Casablancas) is rumored to have landed a role in the Gossip Girl spinoff, which stars Krysten Ritter (Gia Goodman). Gia and Dick - hmm, what would Veronica think of this pairing?
PhillyBurbs has photos of the GG spinoff rumored cast members.
- March, 2nd
Party Down premiere on YouTube
YouTube: March 2, 2009For those of you who don't have Starz, Starz has posted the premiere episode of Party Down on YouTube.
- February, 24th
My New Favorite Show Of The Spring: Party Down On Starz
Fancast: February 24, 2009Another rave for Rob Thomas's Party Down
And now, it is with great pleasure that I can report it is officially my new favorite show of the Spring.
That acting powerhouse is only one part of the equation, though. The other part? The preternaturally talented writing/co-creating/executive-producing team of Paul Rudd (Role Models), Rob Thomas, John Enbom, and Dan Etheridge (all three of Veronica Mars fame).
Amanda Seyfried at the Oscars
February 24, 2009Summary of Amanda Seyfried's appearance at the Oscars for those of you who haven't yet figured out where to see clips from the show.
Photo of Amanda during the opening musical number.
Critique of Amanda's red dress. My Fashion Life, CTV, Fug Girls liked it; Kimberly Couzens, Never Enough Shoes did not like it.
Is it just me, or does Amanda look less curvy now than when she was on VM?
Amanda had a wardrobe malfunction during the opening number.
- February, 23rd
Release dates for Kristen Bell's upcoming films
411 Mania: February 23, 2009When in Rome: August 7th
Couples Retreat: October 9thFunny tidbit:
Whoever titled the Kristen Bell romcom [When in Rome] needs to be fired. That is the exact title of the same Olsen Twins DTV adventure from 2002.
TV Squad Ten: TV DILFs
TV Squad: February 23, 2009TV Squad list Chris Lowell character on Private Practice as one of their top ten DILFs.
I never thought I'd put ex-Piz on a list of hotties, but what can I say -- the guy has grown on me. He plays a smart, sensitive dad, possibly the only character on the show with a head on his shoulders, and that alone makes him DILF-y.
Party Down Trailer
YouTube: February 23, 2009Official trailer for Party Down.
Zack Snyder's SUCKER PUNCH Casting News
IESB: February 23, 2009Zack Snyder (Watchmen) wants to cast Amanda Seyfried (Lilly Kane) as the lead in his next film Sucker Punch, an all female cast film described as Alice in Wonderland with machine gun.
- February, 22nd
Slew of pilots flesh out casts
Hollywood Reporter: February 22, 2009Jaime Ray Newman (Mindy O'Dell) has landed a role in ABC's Eastwick pilot, which is based on the book The Witches of Eastwick.
- February, 21st
First clips from Rob Thomas' new show, 'Party Down'
Chicago Tribune: February 21, 2009Maureen Ryan has 3 clips from Rob Thomas's Party Down.
- February, 20th
Top 13 Shows That Want Out
Forces of Geek: February 20, 2009Rob Thomas's Cupid is number 2 on Forces of Geek's list of shows they want on DVD.
Oscar Buzz: Mickey Rourke's Dog Good Luck Charm, Kate Winslet and Slumdog Millionaire
National Ledger: February 20, 2009Kristen Bell talks about working with Jason Bateman.
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall" fans will probably recall that the title character in the romantic comedy, played by Kristen Bell, winds up doing a TV series at the end of the flick, and her costar in it is Jason Bateman in a cameo appearance. Now Bell and Bateman are playing a couple in the just-wrapped "Couples Retreat." Was that planned? "It was completely a coincidence," says Kristen. "I was so excited when they asked Jason to do the cameo and he accepted. It was the second time I'd met him. I thought doing the movie with him was going to be a blast, and it was. I was really looking forward to it. He's constantly quipping funny little bits in your ear. He also does his homework, and he's really good. He's amazing to work with."
'Fanboys' reviews
February 20, 2009A couple more "Fanboys is meh, but Kristen is awesome" review for Fanboys
Detroit girl Bell is appropriately adorable at all times
The one genuine bright spot among the performers is Kristen Bell as Windows' would-be girlfriend, his dream combination of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Janeane Garofalo. She nails it — half nerd, half hottie, and altogether tougher than any of the guys in the van.
International articles about Party Down
February 20, 2009Articles from different countries about Kristen Bell guest starring on Party Down. Pizquita (Spanish), DVDrama (French), Ados (French), NonSoloCinema (Italian), OZap (French), Allocine (French), and Serien Junkies (German), Le Post (French).
Enrico Colantoni's cameo in John August's Remnants
Vimeo: February 20, 2009Enrico has a cameo in John August's (Go, Charlie's Angels, Big Fish) Remnants pilot. It's a comedy about a group of survivors in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.
NewTeeVee has a rave review for the pilot.
- February, 19th
It's official: Kristen Bell will appear on Party Down
TV Squad: February 19, 2009Another positive review for Rob Thomas's Party Down
I laughed out loud more than once while watching a preview ep of Party Down. The writing is hilarious, the ensemble cast is great, and the tone is just right. It's not too over the top and its not too dramatic. It's a workplace comedy not unlike The Office, but every episode features a new setting and about four hundred F-bombs. I hope STARZ puts this thing online, because, um, who the hell subscribes to STARZ.
'Veronica Mars' movie hope still alive for Enrico Colantoni
Zap2It: February 19, 2009Enrico talks about a VM movie.
The former Veronica Mars dad who currently stars on CBS' Flashpoint is definitely on board. "Unless they want Paul Giamatti to play Keith Mars," he joking tells Zap2it. "Do you know what I mean?"
"I think they're done with Cupid, and Rob says he's going to go home and write the movie. Now, he's still the executive producer of Party Down, but this is what I heard, that he's actually sitting down and writing the movie."
"I see Jason Dohring at times," he reveals. "Kristen and I text message each other, but it's hard. She's busy. I'm in Toronto. We text message each other about hockey. She's a Red Wings fan. I'm a Leaves fan."
Kristen Bell at Jill Stuart fashion show
February 19, 2009Photos of Kristen at the Jill Stuart fashion show. Herald de Paris, Gossip Girls, InStyle: Look of the Day, Ten Gossip
So what do you think? Is Kristen giving the evil eye to fellow fashion show attendee, and one-time-VM-guest star Paris Hilton in this photo?
- February, 18th
Jennie Garth Hints at '90210' Season 2
New York Post: February 18, 2009Photos of Kristen Bell at the Pamella Roland and Jill Stuart fashion shows. Wow, Kristen has been to quite a few shows during Fashion Week.
More postive reviews for Party Down
February 18, 2009Chicago Tribune: Kristen Bell gets to 'Party Down' with Rob Thomas by Maureen Ryan (Warning: the official Straz press release at the end of the review gives major spoilers for all the episodes)
Rob Thomas, the creator of the CW's late, lamented "Veronica Mars," is one of the creators of "Party Down," a pleasingly droll ensemble comedy that premieres on Starz March 20.
I've seen the first three episodes of the show, and while the first two are promising but uneven, the third had me guffawing out loud quite a few times. It was really that good. The ensemble cast is really skilled, and when they get in their groove, which definitely happens quite a bit in Episode 3, I liked this show a lot.
TelevisionaryAre We Having Fun Yet?: An Advance Review of Rob Thomas' New Comedy Series "Party Down"
Rob Thomas and fellow executive producer/writers John Enbom, Dan Etheridge, and Paul Rudd may have assembled the single best comedy cast EVER.
I thoroughly enjoyed what I've seen of the series so far. The dialogue is top-notch and the actors are all perfectly cast. I especially enjoyed the third episode...I thought that this episode perfectly managed to crystallize the series' premise and made the best use of all of the characters to full effect. Additionally, its combination of deadpan humor and absurd plot twists involving heart attacks, strippers, and erectile dysfunction medication are used to full effect here, right alongside some genuine emotional beats.
It's more than enough to make me wish I subscribed to Starz.
Kristen Bell guest stars on Party Down
February 18, 2009OMG, I HAVE TO SEE PARTY DOWN!!
Kristen Bell is the lastet VM alum to take part in Rob Thomas's upcoming show Party Down.
Kristen told us, "I'm about to guest star on Rob Thomas' new show, called Party Down. It's on Starz...a lot of old Veronica Mars people are on it and some really cool comedians like Adam Scott."
Maureen Ryan has the Starz press release. (Major Spoilers for every episode)
Rob Thomas said: "I couldn't be any more excited about working with Kristen again. Her role in Party Down is the first that we've written for a specific actor. Too often women and guest stars get stuck playing the straight man in comedies, but, in Uda, I think John (Enbom) created a character worthy of Kristen's significant comedic talents. I'm also looking forward to hanging out on set like old times."
Party Down drinking game: Everytime you see a VM alum in the show, you must chug down a shot. By the end of the episode By the time the opening credits finish, you'll be drunker than Dick Casablancas after a weekend in Tijuana.
Crew: Dan Etheridge, Danielle Stokdyk, Jennifer Gwartz, John Enbom, Paul Rudd (Desmond Fellows), Rob Thomas
Main cast: Ken Marino (Vincent Van Lowe), Adam Scott (Chuck Rooks), Jane Lynch (Mrs. Donaldson), Ryan Hansen (Dick Casablancas)
March 20 (premiere): Enrico Colantoni (Keith Mars), Jackie Debatin (Madame)
March 27: Jason Dohrin (Logan Echolls), Alona Tal (Meg Manning), Ryan Pinkston (Danny Rossow)
April 3: Ed Begley, Jr. (Dean Cyrus O'Dell)
April 10: Daran Norris (Cliff McCormack) and Ryan Devlin (Mercer Hayes)
April 24: Joey Lauren Adams (Geena Stafford)
May 22 (season finale): Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars]Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Beyonce to sing at Oscars!
Los Angeles Times: February 18, 2009Amanda Seyfried and her Mamma Mia co-star Dominic Cooper are might sing at the Oscars.
Celebrity Style: Kristen Bell
Fab Sugar: February 18, 2009Photos of Kristen Bell at Alice + Olivia fashion show.
- February, 17th
Kristen Bell: To scarf or not to scarf
The Insider: February 17, 2009Photos of Kristen at the Pamella Roland fashion show.
Charisma Carpenter Brings CSI a Touch of Mink Mild Spoilers
TV Guide: February 17, 2009Charisma Carpenter (Kendall Casablancas) will guest star in an episode of CSI.
Early buzz: 'Race,' Morrissey, recession art and more
USA Today: February 17, 2009Rave review for Rob Thomas's Party Down.
Last night I stayed in and listened to a bunch of new music, cleaned my office and then watched some episodes of a new comedy called Party Down, which debuts next month on Starz.
Now, I don't want to hype this series too much, but ... it's pretty awesome. In fact, it may be my new favorite comedy...
Anyway, the show premieres March 20, and it deserves to become Starz's first breakout hit. Take note.
- February, 16th
Kristen Bell at Miss Sixty Fashion Show
February 16, 2009Photos of Kristen Bell at Miss Sixty Fashion Show. Hip Celebrity, In Case You Didn't Know, Vancouverite, Associated Press.
Le film "Veronica Mars" en projet
Series TV acut: February 16, 2009An article about a possible VM movie on a French TV site. The article just repeats what Rob Thomas told Mike Ausiello, but I think it's kinda cool that a French site would write about.
- February, 15th
Friday the 13th reviews
February 15, 2009Brief mentions of Ryan Hansen in these reviews for Friday the 13th.
Finally, casting former pop musician and Dancing with the Stars contestant Willa Ford and known joker character actor Ryan Hansen (from Veronica Mars) does not help to add to the credibility of this film being scary in the slightest.
Nolan (played by Ryan Hansen)- swear to God, this guys looks like Matthew McConaughey's younger brother...Chet. Chet McConaughey.
There's a nubile Nordic-looking blond couple (Ryan Hansen and Willa Ford),
Flashpoint - Enrico Colantoni Interview
Joost.com: February 15, 2009Check out Enrico Colantoni's outfit in this video interview about Flashpoint. What would Veronica say if she saw Keith wearing glasses and a fedora?
The Haunting in Connecticut
Bloody Disgusting: February 15, 2009Images from Kyle Gallner's (Cassidy "Beaver" Casablancas) movie The Haunting in Connecticut.
Kristen Bell embraces new challenge in ‘Fanboys'
Boston Herald: February 15, 2009Kristen Bell discusses Fanboys and fame in this interview.
Interesting bit of trivia.
Of the "Fanboys" wig and its distinctive bangs, "I designed it myself," Bell said. The custom-made creation was modeled on her friend, "One Life to Live" actress Krysten Ritter. "I just thought that her hair was so adorable."
- February, 14th
Veronica Mars: The Complete Third Season
Sydney Morning Herald: February 14, 2009Review of the VM season 3 DVDs.
VERONICA MARS is everything a modern heroine should be — smart, brave, anti-authoritarian, hot. She's Buffy without the self-pity.
stringing a mystery out over 20 episodes requires skill: twists must not be too tortuous; red herrings must not come in a school. Creator Rob Thomas managed well in season one but struggled subsequently, although the third season recovers some ground lost in the second.
This six-disc set — along with the two preceding seasons — ensures that the whip-smart teen PI can continue to serve as a role model of empowerment for young girls for years to come.
- February, 13th
"Gossip Girl's" Newest Star Breaks Her Spin-Off Silence!
New York Post, Pop Wrap : February 13, 2009Krysten Ritter (Gia Goodman) talks about Gossip Girl spinoff, Confessions of a Shopaholic and Veronica Mars in this interview with Pop Wrap.
PW: As a huge "Veronica Mars" fan I would be remiss if I didn't bring up your role as Gia, and the possibility she will return for the movie -- thoughts?
Krysten: I just heard about that! I wonder what they would do with everyone all grown up. I haven't heard a peep from Rob [Thomas] and I don't know where Gia would be now. But I love that show and would watch anything Kristen Bell is in!
PW: That was kind of the first taste we all got of you.
Krysten: I know, it increased my visibility and opened a lot of doors for me.
- February, 12th
Serena's New Man Is Revealed Spoilers
TV Guide: February 12, 2009Armie Hammer (Kurt Fenstermacher in 3.03 "Wichita Linebacker") has landed a multiple episode guest staring role in Gossip Gir.
Preview of 'Knight Rider' 1.16: Knight and the City (Spoiler)
Ace Show Biz: February 12, 2009Alona Tal (Meg Manning) will guest star on the February 18th episode of Knight Rider.
Whoa. That show is still on? Why?!
Exclusive Photos: from the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Friday the 13th'
IF Magazine: February 12, 2009Photo of Ryan Hansen at the Friday the 13th premiere.
- February, 11th
The Origin of "Previously On…?"
Maclean's: February 11, 2009Writer mentions VM in this article about "Previously on..." recaps.
Sometimes ["Previously on..." recaps] try too hard to fill us in on exposition and backstory that is, or should be, given in the episode itself, like those early Veronica Mars recaps that informed us every week that Duncan used to be Veronica's boyfriend.
- February, 10th
Veronica Mars movie now being pitched
Killer Film: February 10, 2009Another article about a possible VM movie.
As the film is barely being pitched and has not begun the scripting process a film may be far off but seems fans will be closer the film version of their beloved sitcom.
Sitcom? VM? Huh.
Special romantic episodes with The WB recommends
: February 10, 2009From February 9th to 17th, TheWB.com is featuring 1.15 "Ruskie Business" in its "The WB Recommends" list of romance-themed episodes.
Picspam: The Same Boy You've Always Known (Veronica Mars, Enbom)
LiveJournal - amathela: February 10, 2009VM fan amathela has gathered a boat load of screenshots of the VM character John Enbom.
