A.P. Bio is still experimenting with its cast.
The NBC midseason comedy has added Jean Villepique (Veep, The Office) to the cast as a series regular, TVLine has learned. Villepique will play hard-partying high school teacher Michelle — the role played by SNL alum Vanessa Bayer in the original pilot. (Bayer had to drop out of the role due to a movie commitment.)
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Hailing from executive producers Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers, A.P. Bio stars It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘s Glenn Howerton as a philosophy professor who misses...
The NBC midseason comedy has added Jean Villepique (Veep, The Office) to the cast as a series regular, TVLine has learned. Villepique will play hard-partying high school teacher Michelle — the role played by SNL alum Vanessa Bayer in the original pilot. (Bayer had to drop out of the role due to a movie commitment.)
RelatedGlenn Howerton Comedy A.P. Bio Scores Series Order at NBC
Hailing from executive producers Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers, A.P. Bio stars It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘s Glenn Howerton as a philosophy professor who misses...
- 8/1/2017
- TVLine.com
A conversation between senior art critic Jerry Saltz and editor David Wallace-Wells about just what to make of Kim Kardashian, her sort of brilliant book Selfish, and the weird fact that all of a sudden, everyone seems to be taking her very, very seriously. David Wallace-Wells: Jerry, last year you wrote a fascinating essay about Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and the “new uncanny” you detected both in their weird music-video project “Bound 2,” and also in their weird behind-the-bell-jar life as celebrities. Mostly, people mocked you for it. Last December, we published a derisive post about Kim showing up at Art Basel — “Kim Kardashian Thinks Her Ass Is a Work of Art” — which was a huge hit because it mocked her. When she announced she was publishing a book of selfies with Rizzoli, there was another round of mocking. But a couple of weeks ago, Kim actually released...
- 5/20/2015
- by Jerry Saltz,David Wallace-Wells
- Vulture
Last week, the Whitney museum opened its new building to the public with the exhibition "America Is Hard to See," spanning several floors and drawn entirely from the museum's permanent collection. Because that collection is what it is, the emphasis was on work from the first half of the 20th century — art from the modern period that isn't exactly "modernist," American painting before Abstract Expressionism and Pop really put America on the global art map. Here, senior art critic Jerry Saltz talks with editor David Wallace-Wells about what exactly can be seen in the revelatory show.David Wallace-Wells: Jerry, walking through the Whitney last week with you was a blast. But I also had a weird feeling — a sort of déjà-vu-y feeling. This may sound kind of insane, but for a while, I've been secretly wondering whether modernism ever even really took place in America. Mostly I was...
- 5/4/2015
- by Jerry Saltz,David Wallace-Wells
- Vulture
Earlier today, I published an interview with "The Bridge" showrunner Elwood Reid about how great season 2 has turned out to be. Now I have a review of tonight's episode coming up just as soon as I throw in a pair of custom boots... There were times early in this season where I worried that the story was becoming too big and diffuse. Marco and Sonya were only occasionally together and the entire ensemble (seemingly larger than ever) was scattered all over the map in stories that were vaguely linked to one another. Even though I was enjoying certain parts of the season (Frye and Adriana's investigation, or the compelling oddness of Franka Potente's work as Eleanor), the whole of it wasn't entirely working. But this second half of season 2 has been a powerful, thrilling reward for the slow and expansive first. Everything is moving faster now, and everything has...
- 9/11/2014
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Actor Andy Buckley is the latest acting credit to be added to the list of performers heading to Colin Trevorrow's 'Jurassic World'. If the name isn't overly familiar to you then perhaps the name David Wallace will ring a few bells, particularly for fans of NBC's 'The Office'. Buckley played Dundler Mifflin's CFO for a number of seasons before losing his job and turning his attentions to his creation 'Suck It', a device to help pick up kids toys from around the house. Buckley joins the likes of Chris Pratt ('Guardians of the Galaxy'), Bryce Dallas Howard ('The Village'), Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Vincent D'Onofrio ('The Cell'), Katie McGrath ('Dracula'), Lauren Lapkus ('Orange is the New Black'), Judy Greer ('Carrie'), Jake Johnson ('New Girl'), Bd Wong and Omar Sy....
- 5/7/2014
- Horror Asylum
Andy Buckley is making the jump from The Office to Jurassic Park 4...
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The casting news continues for the now-shooting Jurassic World. The movie, which is being directed by Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed), already has a cast that includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio and Irrfan Khan. And the latest addition to the line-up? That'd be Andy Buckley.
To date, Buckley is best known for his work on The Office (the American version), where he played David Wallace, the CEO of the firm. It's unclear what role he's taken on in Jurassic World.
One other Jurassic World thing: Legendary Entertainment has taken on co-financing as part of its deal with Universal. The two are also joining forces to finance Dracula Untold, which will star Luke Evans.
Jurassic World is due in cinemas in June 2015.
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The casting news continues for the now-shooting Jurassic World. The movie, which is being directed by Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed), already has a cast that includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio and Irrfan Khan. And the latest addition to the line-up? That'd be Andy Buckley.
To date, Buckley is best known for his work on The Office (the American version), where he played David Wallace, the CEO of the firm. It's unclear what role he's taken on in Jurassic World.
One other Jurassic World thing: Legendary Entertainment has taken on co-financing as part of its deal with Universal. The two are also joining forces to finance Dracula Untold, which will star Luke Evans.
Jurassic World is due in cinemas in June 2015.
Variety.
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- 5/7/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
It's a classic Western tale but with a prime-time TV twist - the cattle thieves could have appeared in an episode of Breaking Bad, and the cowboy is a reality star. Oklahoma rancher and The Amazing Race contestant Jet McCoy says about 100 cows have been taken from his property. Authorities have two suspects in custody who have admitted to being methamphetamine users and allegedly stole the livestock to sell and fund their habit, People confirms. It's the latest incident in an ongoing battle, ABC News reports, with ranchers and law enforcement on one side and cattle robbers fueled by drug addiction on the other.
- 3/12/2014
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
A series finale is a unique piece of television because it not only needs to function as a self-sustaining episode, but it needs to provide adequate closure to the stories the series has left unresolved. The Office’s “Finale” didn’t really accomplish the former, but it did everything in its power to cement as much closure as it could to the few ongoing stories it’s kept alive till the very end, and even some it hadn’t. There was truly no reason for anyone who hasn’t been a long-time fan of the show to bother watching the finale, but as one of those devotees who hung in there, I was mostly satisfied with it.
I could be bitter about the decline in quality story-telling or character arcs the last few seasons saw, or resentful that NBC wouldn’t let the series end gracefully...
A series finale is a unique piece of television because it not only needs to function as a self-sustaining episode, but it needs to provide adequate closure to the stories the series has left unresolved. The Office’s “Finale” didn’t really accomplish the former, but it did everything in its power to cement as much closure as it could to the few ongoing stories it’s kept alive till the very end, and even some it hadn’t. There was truly no reason for anyone who hasn’t been a long-time fan of the show to bother watching the finale, but as one of those devotees who hung in there, I was mostly satisfied with it.
I could be bitter about the decline in quality story-telling or character arcs the last few seasons saw, or resentful that NBC wouldn’t let the series end gracefully...
- 5/22/2013
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Scranton digs "The Office," and the cast and crew of the soon-to-end NBC comedy about the employees of a fictional local paper company definitely dig the northeastern Pennsylvania city too.
That was never more evident than at a parade, wrap party and concert with cast and crew of the long-running series on a warm, sunny Saturday, May 4, in downtown Scranton. And at the end of the day, the enthusiasm kicked up several notches with the surprise appearance by departed series star Steve Carell.
Cast members John Krasinski (Jim), Jenna Fischer (Pam), Rainn Wilson (Dwight), Ellie Kemper (Erin), Paul Lieberstein (Toby), Creed Bratton (Creed), Craig Robinson (Darryl), Kate Flannery (Meredith), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis), Oscar Nunez (Oscar), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) and Andy Buckley (David Wallace), along with executive producer Greg Daniels and other production personnel, appeared genuinely touched and at times overwhelmed by the outpouring of adulation and affection from an estimated...
That was never more evident than at a parade, wrap party and concert with cast and crew of the long-running series on a warm, sunny Saturday, May 4, in downtown Scranton. And at the end of the day, the enthusiasm kicked up several notches with the surprise appearance by departed series star Steve Carell.
Cast members John Krasinski (Jim), Jenna Fischer (Pam), Rainn Wilson (Dwight), Ellie Kemper (Erin), Paul Lieberstein (Toby), Creed Bratton (Creed), Craig Robinson (Darryl), Kate Flannery (Meredith), Phyllis Smith (Phyllis), Oscar Nunez (Oscar), Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) and Andy Buckley (David Wallace), along with executive producer Greg Daniels and other production personnel, appeared genuinely touched and at times overwhelmed by the outpouring of adulation and affection from an estimated...
- 5/9/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
By Barry Wolborsky
It was a great day in Scranton: Warm, sunny — and glowing from a surprise visit by Michael Scott.
Favorite faces from the Dunder Mifflin branch that put the town on the pop culture map — including an unannounced Steve Carell joining in at the end of the day — gathered here with the behind-the-scenes creative team to commemorate the end of the long-running comedy with their ”neighbors” — about 10,000 of them, according to AP’s crowd estimate.
The day of good feelings began with the writers’ Q&A, where the tone was bittersweet and emotional. Creator and executive producer Greg Daniels...
It was a great day in Scranton: Warm, sunny — and glowing from a surprise visit by Michael Scott.
Favorite faces from the Dunder Mifflin branch that put the town on the pop culture map — including an unannounced Steve Carell joining in at the end of the day — gathered here with the behind-the-scenes creative team to commemorate the end of the long-running comedy with their ”neighbors” — about 10,000 of them, according to AP’s crowd estimate.
The day of good feelings began with the writers’ Q&A, where the tone was bittersweet and emotional. Creator and executive producer Greg Daniels...
- 5/5/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
While this “double episode” of The Office allows for a couple laughs, ultimately it’s a case of ‘too little, too late,’ which betrays its own weaknesses more than anything else. As I’ve mentioned before, the last couple seasons of this show have suffered from overcrowding, subsequently producing episodes which feel rushed and hectic without any substantial payoffs. Consequently, whenever there’s been a double episode in these seasons, they’ve each benefited from the extended time length by at least feeling more evenly paced. “Livin’ the Dream” is no exception, however, it’s also never been more obvious how far the series has fallen. Basically, this episode’s tragically relative success in a slightly irregular format only demonstrates its typical limitations.
The thing is, there’s very little actual story in “Livin’ the Dream.” The Jim and Pam marital crisis has apparently been solved...
While this “double episode” of The Office allows for a couple laughs, ultimately it’s a case of ‘too little, too late,’ which betrays its own weaknesses more than anything else. As I’ve mentioned before, the last couple seasons of this show have suffered from overcrowding, subsequently producing episodes which feel rushed and hectic without any substantial payoffs. Consequently, whenever there’s been a double episode in these seasons, they’ve each benefited from the extended time length by at least feeling more evenly paced. “Livin’ the Dream” is no exception, however, it’s also never been more obvious how far the series has fallen. Basically, this episode’s tragically relative success in a slightly irregular format only demonstrates its typical limitations.
The thing is, there’s very little actual story in “Livin’ the Dream.” The Jim and Pam marital crisis has apparently been solved...
- 5/4/2013
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Wow, The Office is actually ending. If it didn’t hit you before, then this episode will definitely do the job. Changes were made and things started to come together in Livin’ the Dream, as you can really feel that it’s all coming to an end. Greg Daniels had stated that he didn’t want to put everything into the final episode, and it’s clear with this episode what he meant.
While Season 9 has been good, it wasn’t as great as the old days. I never expected it to be and I was fine with it. But this episode felt like a very classic one that brought together all the elements that made us fall in love with the show in the first place. It had that perfect balance of humor, heart and emotion. I suspected that they were saving the really good stuff for the end and they did not disappoint.
While Season 9 has been good, it wasn’t as great as the old days. I never expected it to be and I was fine with it. But this episode felt like a very classic one that brought together all the elements that made us fall in love with the show in the first place. It had that perfect balance of humor, heart and emotion. I suspected that they were saving the really good stuff for the end and they did not disappoint.
- 5/3/2013
- by Juan Sam
- We Got This Covered
"Livin the Dream," the start of what could be a great ending to one of the best comedies of all time, not only gave the audience satisfying emotional moments, but it also proved to be the funniest episode on television this week.
While it has produced more and more clunkers since Steve Carell left, the under-appreciated The Office continues to put out absolute gems every once in a while. "Livin the Dream" was exactly that.
They rewarded us for sticking around. They rewarded us in a big way. Dwight K. Schrute officially becoming regional manager of Dunder Mifflin was perfect in every way. From David Wallace noticing Dwight's determination during his martial arts demonstration, to Dwight making his rounds around the office after he finally earned his spot on the throne, it was a great ride.
The utter joy on Dwight's face when Wallace first told him was nothing short of beautiful.
While it has produced more and more clunkers since Steve Carell left, the under-appreciated The Office continues to put out absolute gems every once in a while. "Livin the Dream" was exactly that.
They rewarded us for sticking around. They rewarded us in a big way. Dwight K. Schrute officially becoming regional manager of Dunder Mifflin was perfect in every way. From David Wallace noticing Dwight's determination during his martial arts demonstration, to Dwight making his rounds around the office after he finally earned his spot on the throne, it was a great ride.
The utter joy on Dwight's face when Wallace first told him was nothing short of beautiful.
- 5/3/2013
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
Dwight was more humble and decent in the latest episode of "The Office." He had genuinely kind words about Pam, and acknowledged that he had perhaps blown his chance at ever assuming the manager position he'd been coveting so long. But never say never.
David Wallace showed up to give Andy the boot, but he didn't have to. Andy had impulsively decided it was time to stop giving himself excuses to not pursue his dreams of stardom, and so he quit -- and then un-quit, and then quit again, and then made sure he burned his bridges at Dunder-Mifflin by groping Toby and defecating on David's car. Yes, it was gross.
All the while Andy was having a mini-freakout, David was considering Dwight to assume his position. He checked in with Jim, who sincerely said that it was absolutely the right choice. And so Dwight had a banner day, achieving...
David Wallace showed up to give Andy the boot, but he didn't have to. Andy had impulsively decided it was time to stop giving himself excuses to not pursue his dreams of stardom, and so he quit -- and then un-quit, and then quit again, and then made sure he burned his bridges at Dunder-Mifflin by groping Toby and defecating on David's car. Yes, it was gross.
All the while Andy was having a mini-freakout, David was considering Dwight to assume his position. He checked in with Jim, who sincerely said that it was absolutely the right choice. And so Dwight had a banner day, achieving...
- 5/3/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
'The Office' series finale: Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak return, plus loads of guest stars (and Mose)
The series finale of "The Office" will bring back several familiar faces, but it also will feature a host of new guest stars.
The finale will also jump ahead in time a little bit. NBC has released a description of the hour-long finale, which airs May 16, and the logline says the episode takes place "months after the airing of the documentary" -- which the show has previously established as running in May. That's a bit of a departure from the show's tack of unfolding more or less in keeping with the real calendar, and it also harkens back to the British "Office" Christmas special, which caught up with David Brent (Ricky Gervais) as he tried to cash in on his TV notoriety.
The full description of the finale is as follows: "Months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding...
The finale will also jump ahead in time a little bit. NBC has released a description of the hour-long finale, which airs May 16, and the logline says the episode takes place "months after the airing of the documentary" -- which the show has previously established as running in May. That's a bit of a departure from the show's tack of unfolding more or less in keeping with the real calendar, and it also harkens back to the British "Office" Christmas special, which caught up with David Brent (Ricky Gervais) as he tried to cash in on his TV notoriety.
The full description of the finale is as follows: "Months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding...
- 4/25/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
“Couple’s Discount” was kind of depressing. Sure, maybe I ought to chalk it up to watching a Valentine’s themed episode while single, but let’s perform Michael’s least favorite activity and take inventory: Daryl stood up for Oscar and human rights advocates everywhere by proclaiming the validity and dignity of same sex couples entitled to the same mani-pedi discounts as traditional couples; Nelly realized she can’t even hold onto a phony boyfriend; Jim and Pam look like they’re barely holding on to their marriage; and although Erin and Pete have finally officially gotten together, Andy was dumped, lost a huge client, and was exposed to David Wallace (but in all fairness he really, really asked for it). So according to my count that makes the score two victories for happiness and three for crushing despair. Don’t get me wrong; misery...
“Couple’s Discount” was kind of depressing. Sure, maybe I ought to chalk it up to watching a Valentine’s themed episode while single, but let’s perform Michael’s least favorite activity and take inventory: Daryl stood up for Oscar and human rights advocates everywhere by proclaiming the validity and dignity of same sex couples entitled to the same mani-pedi discounts as traditional couples; Nelly realized she can’t even hold onto a phony boyfriend; Jim and Pam look like they’re barely holding on to their marriage; and although Erin and Pete have finally officially gotten together, Andy was dumped, lost a huge client, and was exposed to David Wallace (but in all fairness he really, really asked for it). So according to my count that makes the score two victories for happiness and three for crushing despair. Don’t get me wrong; misery...
- 2/9/2013
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
For weeks now on "The Office," Jim and Pam have been going through a really rough patch in their marriage. It got so bad that Pam even cried and found consolation in the arms of Brian, the boom mic guy from the documentary crew. This week saw Jim back in Scranton for Valentine's Day, but after a lunch date with Brian things got tense again. Pam had never told him she was crying and venting to Brian about everything.
Rather than have their romantic dinner out, Jim decided he would rather just go back to Philly so they don't fight. But Pam made the more difficult decision to work for their marriage.
"I don’t think you should go to Philly tonight. I think you should stay and I think we should fight," she told him.
"You really want to fight on Valentine’s Day?" he asked her. "Ok. Alright.
Rather than have their romantic dinner out, Jim decided he would rather just go back to Philly so they don't fight. But Pam made the more difficult decision to work for their marriage.
"I don’t think you should go to Philly tonight. I think you should stay and I think we should fight," she told him.
"You really want to fight on Valentine’s Day?" he asked her. "Ok. Alright.
- 2/8/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
"Couples Discount" focused on two key structural aspects of The Office: Jim and Pam's relationship, and Andy Bernard fitting in at Dunder Mifflin. Neither the marital fighting nor the Nard Dog's return was fundamentally successful, thus ending a recent run of quality episodes.
On the surface, I completely respected this week's fight between Jim and Pam. It's certainly fine to have them struggle as a couple at this point in the series run, and both John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer did remarkable jobs portraying the hurt that both Jim and Pam are going through, but it came about in the wrong way.
Using Boom Mic Brian as an entrance point to Jim and Pam's struggles is forced and a waste of opportunity with the behind-the-scenes characters. Continuing with my Brian issues, he and his wife have become great friends with Jim and Pam?!?
That comes out of thin air to the viewer.
On the surface, I completely respected this week's fight between Jim and Pam. It's certainly fine to have them struggle as a couple at this point in the series run, and both John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer did remarkable jobs portraying the hurt that both Jim and Pam are going through, but it came about in the wrong way.
Using Boom Mic Brian as an entrance point to Jim and Pam's struggles is forced and a waste of opportunity with the behind-the-scenes characters. Continuing with my Brian issues, he and his wife have become great friends with Jim and Pam?!?
That comes out of thin air to the viewer.
- 2/8/2013
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
On TV this Thursday: It’s time to say goodbye to 30 Rock (nerds!), a doc with personality plus tries to Do No Harm, a Beast must choose between two beauties and Conan fans put on a show. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
Preview | Big Bang Theory Scoop: Love for Raj, Action-Figure Snafu and Change for ‘Shamy’?
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8 pm 30 Rock (NBC) | One-hour series finale: Stay-at-home mom Liz Lemon and the Tgs gang return for a final show,...
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Preview | Vampire Diaries‘ Ian Somerhalder on Elena’s Sire Bond, Damon’s Angst About the Cure
8 pm 30 Rock (NBC) | One-hour series finale: Stay-at-home mom Liz Lemon and the Tgs gang return for a final show,...
- 1/31/2013
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
This episode may be one of the most full of debauchery of the entire series. “The Target” opened with Oscar telling the camera he’s unsure if Angela actually realizes he and her husband are having an affair. I don’t know how there could be any ambiguity left in this situation after how the last episode ended, but before I could roll my eyes at the thought of the show prolonging this confrontation we see just before the opening credits begin rolling that Angela has indeed figured it out and clearly has some definite plans for revenge. Well, maybe not definite plans, but at least definite intentions. As much as I’ve previously mentioned that in the last few episodes regarding this plot, Oscar has really stolen the show, in “The Target” it was Dwight who really carried the story this time.
I was really...
This episode may be one of the most full of debauchery of the entire series. “The Target” opened with Oscar telling the camera he’s unsure if Angela actually realizes he and her husband are having an affair. I don’t know how there could be any ambiguity left in this situation after how the last episode ended, but before I could roll my eyes at the thought of the show prolonging this confrontation we see just before the opening credits begin rolling that Angela has indeed figured it out and clearly has some definite plans for revenge. Well, maybe not definite plans, but at least definite intentions. As much as I’ve previously mentioned that in the last few episodes regarding this plot, Oscar has really stolen the show, in “The Target” it was Dwight who really carried the story this time.
I was really...
- 12/2/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Ms. Levinson-Gould I presume? That's right, Jan returned to the fold to The Office, attempting to shove her new job at the White Pages in David Wallace's face.
It was Dwight's practice for, and attempts at, selling to her that highlighted "The Whale." The frustration on the faces of the women of Dunder-Mifflin was pretty great as Dwight showed no signs of compassion while practicing his pitch.
His smile-and-nod was definitely not the answer, though. Well, not if his goal was to not creep out anyone in his vicinity. If his goal was to seem like a complete psycho, then it worked perfectly! I, for one, couldn't stop laughing at his stupid looking face.
Melora Hardin's return as Jan was definitely a welcome appearance. Her all-around meanness combined with the hilarity of her singing over Astrid's slideshow were a joy to watch.
What continued to be much less...
It was Dwight's practice for, and attempts at, selling to her that highlighted "The Whale." The frustration on the faces of the women of Dunder-Mifflin was pretty great as Dwight showed no signs of compassion while practicing his pitch.
His smile-and-nod was definitely not the answer, though. Well, not if his goal was to not creep out anyone in his vicinity. If his goal was to seem like a complete psycho, then it worked perfectly! I, for one, couldn't stop laughing at his stupid looking face.
Melora Hardin's return as Jan was definitely a welcome appearance. Her all-around meanness combined with the hilarity of her singing over Astrid's slideshow were a joy to watch.
What continued to be much less...
- 11/16/2012
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I was very impressed with “The Boat” because it managed to take two ongoing plots that I’ve been less than an ardent fan of and made each of them successfully entertaining though for different reasons.
The episode’s opener found Oscar taking the initiative on acknowledging the elephant in the room of the documentary crew finally catching he and Angela’s husband, Robert Lipton, The [State] Senator, embraced in a passionate kiss (despite Oscar’s reptilian Halloween costume). In confessing to the camera and asking for the crew’s discretion, Kevin sheepishly appears from the alley eating ice-cream and having heard Oscar’s confession. Oscar’s sole response of, “Why?” before the scene cut to the opening credits was pretty funny, but this cold open was more about establishing one of the episode’s main conflicts, Oscar trying to keep a lid on his affair despite...
I was very impressed with “The Boat” because it managed to take two ongoing plots that I’ve been less than an ardent fan of and made each of them successfully entertaining though for different reasons.
The episode’s opener found Oscar taking the initiative on acknowledging the elephant in the room of the documentary crew finally catching he and Angela’s husband, Robert Lipton, The [State] Senator, embraced in a passionate kiss (despite Oscar’s reptilian Halloween costume). In confessing to the camera and asking for the crew’s discretion, Kevin sheepishly appears from the alley eating ice-cream and having heard Oscar’s confession. Oscar’s sole response of, “Why?” before the scene cut to the opening credits was pretty funny, but this cold open was more about establishing one of the episode’s main conflicts, Oscar trying to keep a lid on his affair despite...
- 11/11/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
The final season premiere of The Office was very much concerned with playing catch-up, making sure we know that Kelly has moved with her fiancé (did that happen last season? I vaguely remember Mohinder from Heroes popping up quick but I could be thinking of something else – that’s what a wonderful impression last season left me with), not that she’s starring in a new show on another network. Ryan has followed her and we are left with only our imaginations to conceive of how that would play out as I suspect this will be the last time we ever see those characters again. Replacing them are the eponymous Clark and Pete, otherwise known as Fart and Plop the new Dwight and Jim due to their vague physical resemblances. I’m actually a big fan of Clark Duncan and I liked what I saw from...
The final season premiere of The Office was very much concerned with playing catch-up, making sure we know that Kelly has moved with her fiancé (did that happen last season? I vaguely remember Mohinder from Heroes popping up quick but I could be thinking of something else – that’s what a wonderful impression last season left me with), not that she’s starring in a new show on another network. Ryan has followed her and we are left with only our imaginations to conceive of how that would play out as I suspect this will be the last time we ever see those characters again. Replacing them are the eponymous Clark and Pete, otherwise known as Fart and Plop the new Dwight and Jim due to their vague physical resemblances. I’m actually a big fan of Clark Duncan and I liked what I saw from...
- 9/21/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
It looks like the doors of Dunder-Mifflin will soon be closing. Executive producer Greg Daniels said today that season nine will be the last for the Us version of The Office.
In a conference call, Daniels said, "This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and to make an artistic ending to the show that pays off a lot of the stuff that has mattered most to fans with the core characters... We're planning a very big exciting last season."
He continued, "We're going to have a lot of familiar faces coming back. We're going to Roy's wedding. David Wallace is running the show, the Dunder-Mifflin show. We have a lot of funny stories, we're telling some crazy Dwight stories we've wanted to tell for years."
Will Michael Scott also be back? Daniels would be very happy to...
In a conference call, Daniels said, "This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and to make an artistic ending to the show that pays off a lot of the stuff that has mattered most to fans with the core characters... We're planning a very big exciting last season."
He continued, "We're going to have a lot of familiar faces coming back. We're going to Roy's wedding. David Wallace is running the show, the Dunder-Mifflin show. We have a lot of funny stories, we're telling some crazy Dwight stories we've wanted to tell for years."
Will Michael Scott also be back? Daniels would be very happy to...
- 8/22/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Some sad news to pass on from the world of television. NBC has confirmed that the upcoming 9th season of The Office will be its last. Yes, we know that most of you probably stopped watching after Jim and Pam got married *belated spoiler alert* and then the rest of you probably stopped watching after Steve Carell ended his incredible run as Dunder Mifflin Regional Manger Michael Scott in 2011. But none of that matters. Nine years is a hell of a long time when scripted television is concerned, and we feel like our heart has been ripped out and placed in Jello.
NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt released a statement today praising the cast, crew and producer/original showrunner Greg Daniels. “The Office is a classic, award-winning television comedy and all of us at NBC couldn’t be prouder to have produced and telecast the series as it heads into its ninth season,...
NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt released a statement today praising the cast, crew and producer/original showrunner Greg Daniels. “The Office is a classic, award-winning television comedy and all of us at NBC couldn’t be prouder to have produced and telecast the series as it heads into its ninth season,...
- 8/21/2012
- by Jordan Runtagh
- TheFabLife - Movies
Greg Daniels, the man who adapted "The Office" for U.S. TV and has returned to run Season 9, spoke with the press Tuesday (Aug. 21), breaking the news that this will be the last season for the popular NBC comedy.
"This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and to make an artistic ending to the show that pays off a lot of the stuff that has mattered most to fans with the core characters," says Daniels. "This will be the last season of 'The Office.' We're planning a very big exciting last season."
"We're going to have a lot of familiar faces coming back," Daniels continues. "We're going to Roy's wedding. David Wallace is running the show, the Dunder-Mifflin show. We have a lot of funny stories, we're telling some crazy Dwight stories we've wanted to tell for years."
The question on everyone's mind is...
"This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and to make an artistic ending to the show that pays off a lot of the stuff that has mattered most to fans with the core characters," says Daniels. "This will be the last season of 'The Office.' We're planning a very big exciting last season."
"We're going to have a lot of familiar faces coming back," Daniels continues. "We're going to Roy's wedding. David Wallace is running the show, the Dunder-Mifflin show. We have a lot of funny stories, we're telling some crazy Dwight stories we've wanted to tell for years."
The question on everyone's mind is...
- 8/21/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
After nine seasons, NBC will be airing the final episode of The Office in 2013. Based on the Ricky Gervais BBC hit (which only lasted 14 episodes), the Us version of the show will complete its run with just about 200 episodes. No word on whether Steve Carell will return for the finale, but showrunner Greg Daniels did reveal some details about the final season. Final season plot points: "David Wallace sent Andy to Outward Bound training over the summer to make him more decisive and...
- 8/21/2012
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
NBC is closing The Office.
The veteran comedy — and NBC’s highest-rated scripted series (gulp!) — will conclude after the upcoming ninth season.
Despite its status as the network’s top entertainment program, the show fell to an all-time ratings low last season following the exit of Steve Carell and general sense among fans that the comedy’s best days were behind it. Now original showrunner (seasons 1-5) Greg Daniels is retaking the creative reins for one last season.
“This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and make an artistic ending for the show that pays...
The veteran comedy — and NBC’s highest-rated scripted series (gulp!) — will conclude after the upcoming ninth season.
Despite its status as the network’s top entertainment program, the show fell to an all-time ratings low last season following the exit of Steve Carell and general sense among fans that the comedy’s best days were behind it. Now original showrunner (seasons 1-5) Greg Daniels is retaking the creative reins for one last season.
“This year feels like the last chance to really go out together and make an artistic ending for the show that pays...
- 8/21/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Let’s face it: Season 8 of The Office was like getting a Prism Durosport for Christmas when you really wanted an iPod. Meandering plots, characters acting out of, well, character and an overall lack of focus dragged down the NBC comedy’s first full year without Steve Carell.
Enter original showrunner Greg Daniels, who is back at the helm and determined to reestablish The Office as Must-See TV — albiet during the show’s just-announced final season. Here, the boss lays out his Season 9 game plan — which includes a more aggressive Andy, several fresh faces and a tormented Nellie.
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Enter original showrunner Greg Daniels, who is back at the helm and determined to reestablish The Office as Must-See TV — albiet during the show’s just-announced final season. Here, the boss lays out his Season 9 game plan — which includes a more aggressive Andy, several fresh faces and a tormented Nellie.
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- 8/21/2012
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
From his new home base in Brooklyn, the British novelist and firebrand talks to David Wallace-Wells about sex, porn, rioting, the difference between London and New York, and the dwindling fortunes of postmodernist literature and American empire. Let’s start with your new book, Lionel Asbo, and in particular with the subtitle of the new book, State of England, which I understand was originally the working title.Yeah. Is it unfair to read that subtitle literally?My 12-year-old daughter said to me, “Enough with the subtitles, Daddy, for crying out loud.” Because they always seem to cloud the issue rather than clarify it. There used to be such a thing—almost a genre—called “state of England” novels, or “state of the nation” novels, which tend to be earnest explorations of various institutions with lots of civil servants and academics talking in indistinguishable voices about this or that. My...
- 7/23/2012
- by David Wallace-Wells
- Vulture
Listen, we know our "Veep" recaps dropped off for the past few weeks. A combination of the Cannes Film Festival and screeners that didn't arrive in time led to the gap in coverage, but when we finally sat down to catch up on what we missed, we were in for a very pleasant surprise: "Veep" has hit its stride in a major way. Unlike the overstuffed and strenously zany first three episodes of the season, a sharper focus on story and the stripping away of extraneous subplots has allowed the show's humor to come right to the fore, and the results speak for themselves. Laugh-out-loud funny in a way it hasn't been yet, and finally bringing greater dimension to the lead character Selina Meyer, "Veep" is now showing the teeth we've been wanting to see since the pilot and taking a bold story jump as well. Instead of doing full-blown...
- 6/2/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Andy won back his managerial position from the British usurper Nellie. Dunder Mifflin Sabre is now just Dunder Mifflin again. Robert California is out as CEO; David Wallace is in (again). Erin and Andy are together. Kelly and Ryan are not. Angela's baby is probably Dwight's and her husband is definitely into Oscar. On paper, The Office Season 8 was not the most eventful season! (Unless you're a superfan for the status quo.) And although it was widely disliked by both fans and critics, I'm here to tell you it wasn't entirely a waste of time. No really! It was... More >>...
- 5/17/2012
- by Price Peterson
- TV.com
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
The eighth season of The Office was an important one. Everyone wondered after Steve Carell’s exit whether the show could still work well while making us laugh. After 24 episodes the answer seems to be a resounding, “meh.” Critics and fans alike who’ve been watching since the beginning have had very mixed reactions to the Michael-less Scranton branch. Truth be told, The Office has been a series which peaked early (seasons two to three) and has been steadily though gradually dipping in overall quality ever since. Don’t get me wrong; up until this last season I’ve still been a big fan who’s looked forward to each new episode every week. But I think most can agree the last three seasons just haven’t packed the same punch.
I’m not saying change is a bad thing. In fact I’m pretty sure...
The eighth season of The Office was an important one. Everyone wondered after Steve Carell’s exit whether the show could still work well while making us laugh. After 24 episodes the answer seems to be a resounding, “meh.” Critics and fans alike who’ve been watching since the beginning have had very mixed reactions to the Michael-less Scranton branch. Truth be told, The Office has been a series which peaked early (seasons two to three) and has been steadily though gradually dipping in overall quality ever since. Don’t get me wrong; up until this last season I’ve still been a big fan who’s looked forward to each new episode every week. But I think most can agree the last three seasons just haven’t packed the same punch.
I’m not saying change is a bad thing. In fact I’m pretty sure...
- 5/12/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
"Free Family Portrait Studio" was the last episode of The Office this season. It was the final half hour with James Spader in the cast. It might have been the last we see of Kelly Kapoor and Dwight Schrute. Heck, it might be the last episode ever.
With all of those factors on the table, I couldn't help but be disappointed. This wasn't one of the show's worst efforts of the year, albeit that is a difficult feat to achieve, but nothing about it felt like a finale.
Was that supposed to be a send off for Robert California? I know he was only here for one full season, but it sure felt abrupt. He's getting paid by David to travel the world with hot gymnasts? It's strange.
When it comes to Andy Bernard, I have had more quarrels with the character lately than can be imagined, but I was...
With all of those factors on the table, I couldn't help but be disappointed. This wasn't one of the show's worst efforts of the year, albeit that is a difficult feat to achieve, but nothing about it felt like a finale.
Was that supposed to be a send off for Robert California? I know he was only here for one full season, but it sure felt abrupt. He's getting paid by David to travel the world with hot gymnasts? It's strange.
When it comes to Andy Bernard, I have had more quarrels with the character lately than can be imagined, but I was...
- 5/11/2012
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
"The Office" (Thu., 9 p.m. Et on NBC) finale seemed determine to right the ship a bit. Some viewers feel the show got a little off track this season, in large part due to the over-the-top and unpredictable antics of new Sabre CEO Robert California (James Spader).
The return of David Wallace, who officially asserted himself as the new owner of Dunder-Mifflin -- now free from the Sabre umbrella -- not only put Andy back in the manager's office, but also signaled a return to the earlier days of "The Office." There's no need for big stars to fill those roles because the show is about the everyday and the mundane.
With the core cast signing up for a ninth season, "The Office" seems a lock to be picked up again. So maybe a new season that refocuses on the happenings in the office will bring back that spark that...
The return of David Wallace, who officially asserted himself as the new owner of Dunder-Mifflin -- now free from the Sabre umbrella -- not only put Andy back in the manager's office, but also signaled a return to the earlier days of "The Office." There's no need for big stars to fill those roles because the show is about the everyday and the mundane.
With the core cast signing up for a ninth season, "The Office" seems a lock to be picked up again. So maybe a new season that refocuses on the happenings in the office will bring back that spark that...
- 5/11/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Huffington Post
"The Office" has had a difficult season, both in the ratings, where it's down a good amount from last year, and creatively, where it has struggled to find a center after Michael Scott went off to be happy.
For part of the spring it looked like the show, while pretty much a foregone conclusion to come back in the fall, might go through another creative overhaul as several regulars were at the end of their contracts. We're not sure the show could have survived that.
Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer have all re-upped for next year, so that hurdle's out of the way (although this was likely Mindy Kaling's last episode since her Fox pilot got picked up). "Free Family Portrait Studio" also ended the season on an up note, restoring a semblance of order without negating the season's worth of episodes that preceded it.
We have...
For part of the spring it looked like the show, while pretty much a foregone conclusion to come back in the fall, might go through another creative overhaul as several regulars were at the end of their contracts. We're not sure the show could have survived that.
Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer have all re-upped for next year, so that hurdle's out of the way (although this was likely Mindy Kaling's last episode since her Fox pilot got picked up). "Free Family Portrait Studio" also ended the season on an up note, restoring a semblance of order without negating the season's worth of episodes that preceded it.
We have...
- 5/11/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"The Office" (Thu., 9 p.m. Et on NBC) finale seemed determine to right the ship a bit. Some viewers feel the show got a little off track this season, in large part due to the over-the-top and unpredictable antics of new Sabre CEO Robert California (James Spader).
The return of David Wallace, who officially asserted himself as the new owner of Dunder-Mifflin -- now free from the Sabre umbrella -- not only put Andy back in the manager's office, but also signaled a return to the earlier days of "The Office." There's no need for big stars to fill those roles because the show is about the everyday and the mundane.
With the core cast signing up for a ninth season, "The Office" seems a lock to be picked up again. So maybe a new season that refocuses on the happenings in the office will bring back that spark that...
The return of David Wallace, who officially asserted himself as the new owner of Dunder-Mifflin -- now free from the Sabre umbrella -- not only put Andy back in the manager's office, but also signaled a return to the earlier days of "The Office." There's no need for big stars to fill those roles because the show is about the everyday and the mundane.
With the core cast signing up for a ninth season, "The Office" seems a lock to be picked up again. So maybe a new season that refocuses on the happenings in the office will bring back that spark that...
- 5/11/2012
- by Jason Hughes
- Aol TV.
One season finale ago, The Office put together a search committee to find out who should replace Steve Carrell. Among the main contestants were James Spader, Catherine Tate, and Ed Helms’ Andy Bernard. Yet as tonight’s finale confirmed, there are no real winners at Dunder Mifflin — a year later, they’re all still lingering around Michael Scott’s old desk.
The episode began with a promising cold open centering on Oscar’s attempt to shoot an “It Gets Better” video. But, wouldn’t you know it, Robert California hijacks the moment on multiple levels, reminding all of us why...
The episode began with a promising cold open centering on Oscar’s attempt to shoot an “It Gets Better” video. But, wouldn’t you know it, Robert California hijacks the moment on multiple levels, reminding all of us why...
- 5/11/2012
- by Ray Rahman
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Office is about to get a serious renovation. In March, fans learned that Paul Lieberstein — who plays Toby Flenderson and is also the series’ showrunner – will depart at the end of Season 8 so he can concentrate on launching an Office spin-off about Schrute Farms. If that show gets off the ground, Rainn Wilson’s Dwight will also leave Dunder Mifflin.
And today, Fox officially picked up It’s Messy, a sitcom created by and starring Mindy Kaling — meaning that motor-mouthed Kelly Kapoor is also on her way out the Office door. Since Kaling’s an executive producer and the...
And today, Fox officially picked up It’s Messy, a sitcom created by and starring Mindy Kaling — meaning that motor-mouthed Kelly Kapoor is also on her way out the Office door. Since Kaling’s an executive producer and the...
- 5/10/2012
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
No, there’s nothing wrong with your screen or your vision, I have in fact given the newest episode of The Office more than three stars and it’s not because I’m slowly slipping into insanity; it’s because “Turf War” was a rather good episode for season eight. The episode not only featured the usual batch of subtle and humorous little contributions from the supporting cast, but additionally those contributions complemented those of the main cast which all stemmed from a relatively realistic plot that called forth great broad as well as specific comedy and genuine tension making for a well paced and well balanced episode.
In case it’s not immediately evident, let me clarify that I say “relatively realistic plot” because although the main story of resolving the dilemma of how to distribute recently closed Binghamton branch’s newly available clients among...
No, there’s nothing wrong with your screen or your vision, I have in fact given the newest episode of The Office more than three stars and it’s not because I’m slowly slipping into insanity; it’s because “Turf War” was a rather good episode for season eight. The episode not only featured the usual batch of subtle and humorous little contributions from the supporting cast, but additionally those contributions complemented those of the main cast which all stemmed from a relatively realistic plot that called forth great broad as well as specific comedy and genuine tension making for a well paced and well balanced episode.
In case it’s not immediately evident, let me clarify that I say “relatively realistic plot” because although the main story of resolving the dilemma of how to distribute recently closed Binghamton branch’s newly available clients among...
- 5/6/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
“Fundraiser” is another Office episode that follows the staff outside the actual branch to – you guessed it – a fundraiser held by Angela’s probably gay husband, Robert Lipton, better known as The (State) Senator. I hate to sound like a broken record, but this was another pretty lackluster episode as it offered little and delivered even less in terms of any character or story development as well as laughs. Even when the plots this season have been thin or redundant, at least there were usually some worthwhile punch lines, but not this time.
After over 160 episodes of a series I totally understand the writers wanting, even needing, to switch up the setting but even considering the large amount of episodes this series has, a setting switch should have more purpose than setting up one joke in which Dwight doesn’t understand how a silent auction works...
“Fundraiser” is another Office episode that follows the staff outside the actual branch to – you guessed it – a fundraiser held by Angela’s probably gay husband, Robert Lipton, better known as The (State) Senator. I hate to sound like a broken record, but this was another pretty lackluster episode as it offered little and delivered even less in terms of any character or story development as well as laughs. Even when the plots this season have been thin or redundant, at least there were usually some worthwhile punch lines, but not this time.
After over 160 episodes of a series I totally understand the writers wanting, even needing, to switch up the setting but even considering the large amount of episodes this series has, a setting switch should have more purpose than setting up one joke in which Dwight doesn’t understand how a silent auction works...
- 4/27/2012
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Let's face it, "The Office" hasn't been the same since Steve Carell left the show, and frankly, it was already on the decline during his last season. James Spader was kind of wasted as the new David Wallace (of sorts) and Ed Helms' position as the new branch manager was constantly undermined by tepid writing and a recycling of plotlines and running themes from previous seasons. So perhaps it's no surprise that NBC may want to start over. With contracts up (and not yet renewed) at the end of the season for Helms, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak, executive producer Greg Daniels is pitching a reboot of the show that would keep some key cast members, but essentially start fresh. Hmm. Remember how well that worked out for ABC and "Scrubs"? [Deadline]
Another NBC show up in the air at the moment is "30 Rock," which is still not officially renewed for another season.
Another NBC show up in the air at the moment is "30 Rock," which is still not officially renewed for another season.
- 4/13/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
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