Sam Weir, Omar Little, And Don Draper Walk Into A Bar…
Young people do extraordinary things in Hollywood, and make, I’m assuming, extraordinary money. Some good news about television, plus some bad news. And a film wins a very deserving prize.
Aw, all grown up. Little Sam Weir is little man now. Actor John Francis Daley, from Freaks & Geeks, has landed a writing deal with his partner Jonathan Goldstein. They’ll pen Cal of the Wild, a comedy skewering outdoorsy reality shows like Survivor. The pair has sold two scripts in the past. Daley is 23. So, sorta grown up. [Variety]
Premiere dates for pretty much all the fall ABC series have been announced. Except for a few, one of which is America’s favourite television program. I don’t quite… I just don’t quite know what we’re going to do. If we don’t know when it’s coming back, won’t the nation spin into chaos and discord? I mean, it’s Private Practice for God’s sake. We need its special brand of sexual snappiness. And we need it soon. [THR]
Oh, but there is a US premiere date for the third season of some bullshit show called Mad Men. Who the hell cares about that garbage? In case you’re a weirdo and you do, it’s August 16th. Pah. Give us our Addison! [Variety]
Hard-boiled creator of The Shield Shawn Ryan has gotten the greenlight from FX on his new series, Terriers. The gritty crime drama will be about two small dogs, a Cairn and a Dandie Dinmont, who solve mysteries. At least I’m pretty sure that’s what it’s about. [THR]
Young stars on the rise Jesse Eisenberg and Michael Angarano are set to star in the film Ceremony, to be produced, written, and directed by Hollywood scions Jason Reitman and Max Winkler, the son of Henry. Everyone will stand around and talk about Audis, then try to all hit on the extra in the little jean shorts. [THR]
Mainstream weirdo Tim Burton will have a show at the MoMA in Manhattantowne starting in November. The exhibit will feature drawings, paintings, storyboards, various little sculptures, and other oddities. Sounds fun! [Variety]
When you think of films one would call visionary, do you think of a movie like the single-takes Nine Lives or the eerie stillness of something like Silent Light? Well, you’re way off. You should be thinking of a movie like Twilight. That’s a film of vision. And the Vision Awards in Hollywood will bestow that title upon that film in a ceremony coming very soon. I mean, they’re also awarding Shonda Rhimes (give us our Addison!!!), so you know that it’s really prestigious. [THR]
Fuuuck, man. This show sounds good. Martin Scorsese’s Boardwalk Empire—about the early days of A.C.—has just cast The Wire’s Michael Kenneth Williams as Chalky White, the mayor of Chickenbone Beach. Yes. [THR]
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@kinneyG et al.: Add me (belatedly) to the list of people who watch Bones. It's fantastic! And I kind of want to marry John Francis Daley. He's adorable.
miss melis is a bee girl for the 21st century
@Helennellieforsythe: Oh, I wouldn't worry about getting nailed for stalking. Only punk amateurs get caught. The rest of us have skillz. If you want, you can come to one of the monthly meetings, hone your craft.
Occula
@Occula: This is making me reconsider an LA move... I'm not sure if I could handle having dreams shattered like that.
Well, I guess it probably wouldn't be the best idea anyways, since I think stalking is frowned upon there and I would probably be deported. Some people just don't understand true love.
@Helennellieforsythe: I know, right? I myself was flabbergasted. I figure it's got to be one of these:
-it wasn't actually DON DRAPER, but Jon Hamm, and he was pissy because he forgot to pick up Oxi-Clean and Jennifer was like 'you gotta go back and get the Oxi-Clean', and he just wanted to get home and play some GTA
-DON DRAPER had just been harassed by fans outside and was in no mood to be nice to somebody who was so OBVIOUSLY a fan like myself, even though I wasn't going to ask him for an autograph or tell him I loved him or anything
I dunno. All I know is thank god there's still a little while before season 3 comes on so I can recover from the snubbery.
Occula
@Occula: I refuse to believe this unless you are an invisible person. Don Draper would not only step aside, but serenade you, answer your question, pay for your purchase, and ask you to marry him.
Did I say you? I meant me.
I can't seem to find the section where we shit-talk famous people we see on the street, but because DON DRAPER is mentioned in this headline, I'll say here: I was just at the Apple store in Pasadena, right? And as I walk up to an associate, DON DRAPER walks up to her at the same time. Does he step aside so the lady (that would be me) can ask her question first? No. He ignores me and starts talking to the salesperson. I stand there. Then, when he's digging for a credit card, she turns to me and asks if I have a question. As I'm about to answer he leans forward and puts his credit card in her face. Then, when she's done, he walks away as though I hadn't been standing there watching him be rude to me. This is why I hate living in Hollywood. My illusions are repeatedly shattered. Note to fans: DON DRAPER is REVOLTINGLY tall, slim and handsome. WAY more handsome than on TV. Sigh. Fucker.
Occula
@Sproing: He dog returns.
@Spirit Fingers: Bones all the way!
@MisterHippity: Thanks for reminding me to set my dvr!
So does that mean no more Dr Sweets? And just when I was starting to like him, too.
@GooberSaysHey: he is a full cast member, not a featured player. He is coming back.
It's hard not to love Sweets. And Bones does, indeed, rule.
kinneyG
@Spirit Fingers: Not mocking.
I watch Bones. It's the only network show I watch.
JFD is a very talented...er..guy? Yes. Guy. (because he is still a baby duck, and does still have an aspect of Sam to him) It's hard to say "man", or feel he is completely grown.
But multi-talented, definitely.
kinneyG
@MisterHippity: What I wouldn't give to hear someone make a "Top Pussy Masters" joke on Bravo. In a Mario and/or Luigi accent. While wearing a "Club Rainbow" T-shirt.
Hootie Hoo--see you later!
DahlELama
Heaven bless the return of Mad Men. I simply MUST know what happened to Duck Phillips after his boozy aggro meltdown at the merger talks! I MUST!!
In other entertainment news, Top Chef Masters debuts on Bravo tonight (10 pm eastern), and I'm hosting a new commenter live-blog of the show tonight on Gawker. So we can all can post running commentary on the show.
You know, stuff like: "Ooh, that looks delicious!"
@kinneyG:
I watch Bones when nothing else is on - but I prefer to think of my Sam Weir walking the halls of McKinley High School in his Parisian Night Suit.
@Wendy_Kroy: A-freakin'-men.
And that "A" is for "Apatow."
@Spirit Fingers: What?? Bones rules. I hated Sweets at first, but he grew on me so I hope he's coming back.
Wow. That's a relief. The world isn't ready for Michael Bolton 2.
ROLLMYEYES
What's shocking about the Daley deal isn't that a 20something Freaks and Geeks alum sold a script. What's shocking is that a 20something Freak and Geeks alum sold a script that Judd Apatow isn't attached to.
@kinneyG: He also had almost no speaking parts in a movie called Waiting until the end wherein he proceeds to have some of the funniest lines in the movie.
I'm not sure if your tone is mocking or not, because who actually watches Bones?
Spirit Fingers
Atlantic City was incorporated in 1854. It will be interesting to see these actors in old-timey garb.
John Francis Daley is not *just* from Freaks & Geeks
he plays Dr. Lance Sweets on Fox's BONES (just picked up for two more seasons)
He also sings and plays keyboard in a band called Dayplayer. Definitely sorta grown-up.
kinneyG
This is unrelated to anything on this post (sorry) but I felt the need to share on one of Richard's posts that ALLISON IRAHETA GOT A FREAKIN RECORD DEAL. AND DANNY GOKEY DIDN'T. And now, back to your regularly scheduled program.
DahlELama
My goal this summer is to see Michael Kenneth Williams walking down Franklin St. whistling "Farmer in the Dell." Is that too much to ask?
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