Dear X-Philes, our time with Mulder and Scully must come to an end and here’s a teaser video for The X-Files season finale. The conclusion of the series’ return will air on Monday, February 22nd. Also in this round-up: details on Shudder’s first guest curator and his collection as well as a new trailer for Altar.
The X-Files Event: “Season Finale of The X-Files airs Monday, Feb. 22nd @ 8/7c on Fox!
The conclusion of Six-Episode Event Series Features Guest Stars Joel McHale, Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose, Annabeth Gish and William B. Davis.
Episode Information:
The investigations that Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) previously began with conspiracy theorist and web-tv show host Tad O’Malley (guest star Joel McHale) seem to have awakened powerful enemies. A widespread panic begins as people all over the country suddenly start falling gravely ill, and Scully must look within to try and find a cure.
The X-Files Event: “Season Finale of The X-Files airs Monday, Feb. 22nd @ 8/7c on Fox!
The conclusion of Six-Episode Event Series Features Guest Stars Joel McHale, Robbie Amell, Lauren Ambrose, Annabeth Gish and William B. Davis.
Episode Information:
The investigations that Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) previously began with conspiracy theorist and web-tv show host Tad O’Malley (guest star Joel McHale) seem to have awakened powerful enemies. A widespread panic begins as people all over the country suddenly start falling gravely ill, and Scully must look within to try and find a cure.
- 2/20/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
From years of watching horror films, we all know how scary, sick, and twisted relationships can become. So if you’re feeling a bit love sick yourself this Valentine’s Day weekend, head on over to AMC-backed Shudder and stream some genre… Continue Reading →
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- 2/13/2016
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
On the eve of the 4th edition of the Frontières International Co-Production Market, the 24 Frontières and Off-Frontières film projects of the market's line-up are readying to meet with the 350 registered participants expected to attend the market.
From the Press Release
With every new edition of the market, selected film projects have been stepping up their presentation materials. Every single project has created teaser artwork specifically for their presentation within the market, and a great number of them are standing out.
Three of them have already made the news: Black Horizon by George Kane (Off-Frontières, designed by Annie Atkins), Love Sick by Todd E. Freeman (Frontières - designed by Phantom City Creative) and Mark Of Kane (Off-Frontières - designed by Omar Hauksson).
Seven other pieces of teaser artwork are worthy of special mention: Emergence by Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Frontières), Extra Ordinary by Mike Ahern (Frontières - designed by D.
From the Press Release
With every new edition of the market, selected film projects have been stepping up their presentation materials. Every single project has created teaser artwork specifically for their presentation within the market, and a great number of them are standing out.
Three of them have already made the news: Black Horizon by George Kane (Off-Frontières, designed by Annie Atkins), Love Sick by Todd E. Freeman (Frontières - designed by Phantom City Creative) and Mark Of Kane (Off-Frontières - designed by Omar Hauksson).
Seven other pieces of teaser artwork are worthy of special mention: Emergence by Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Frontières), Extra Ordinary by Mike Ahern (Frontières - designed by D.
- 7/23/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes photos from Chainsaw Sally: The Animated Series, the first two chapters from the novel Survivor Max, the uncensored trailer for Smothered with Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder, Camp Dread DVD release details, and much more:
First Two Chapters of Survivor Max: “Meet Max, an 11-year old boy who was stuck in another boring day at school when the lock down alarm went off. They were under quarantine. He escaped and made it home, only to discover he’d have to find a way to survive this plague alone. Little did he know his father, his only parent, was among the infected. Slow-moving and non-thinking, the “lamebrains” swarmed his apartment complex, hunting survivors to feed their insatiable hunger for living flesh. Now he must apply his Porcupine...
First Two Chapters of Survivor Max: “Meet Max, an 11-year old boy who was stuck in another boring day at school when the lock down alarm went off. They were under quarantine. He escaped and made it home, only to discover he’d have to find a way to survive this plague alone. Little did he know his father, his only parent, was among the infected. Slow-moving and non-thinking, the “lamebrains” swarmed his apartment complex, hunting survivors to feed their insatiable hunger for living flesh. Now he must apply his Porcupine...
- 3/23/2014
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Justin Bieber Deposition- Justin Gives Attitude Throughout Deposition The videos from Justin Bieber's deposition on Thursday have been released, and they don't exactly paint the scandal-plagued pop star in a good light. TMZ released clips from Justin's four-and-a-half-hour deposition for a lawsuit where he is being sued after his bodyguard allegedly assaulted a photographer. The videos show Justin acting disrespectful, claiming that he "doesn't remember" if he has ever been to Australia and acting confused when asked if he knows Usher, the man credited with launching his career. Throughout the videos, Justin talks back to the photographer's lawyer and calls a court reporter who asked for clarification a "f*cking moron." In another video (below), Justin gets visibly upset when asked if he is planning on "dating Selena Gomez" again in the future. "Don't ask me about her," Justin repeats while wagging his finger,...
- 3/10/2014
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Alexis Krauss and Derek Edward Miller, better known as Sleigh Bells, have done something fascinating on their latest release Bitter Rivals.
They’ve actually ascertained how to marry slick pop pageantry to the confrontational wallop of 1980s thrash metal without appearing desperate to pacify both sides of the aisle. Instead of allowing one style to topple the other, they put their heads together, and let sparks fly with reckless abandon.
The title track jumpstarts things with Krauss spewing lyrics through a flamethrower as she wastes little time letting the listener in on what the band is all about in 2013. It’s an abrasive beginning to what builds itself up as a ride you won’t soon forget.
Sugarcane is an appropriately named slice of heaven that leans on a spirited riff from Miller as well as elements of Edm that mirror the noise eruption prominent on Kanye West’s Yeezus from earlier this year.
They’ve actually ascertained how to marry slick pop pageantry to the confrontational wallop of 1980s thrash metal without appearing desperate to pacify both sides of the aisle. Instead of allowing one style to topple the other, they put their heads together, and let sparks fly with reckless abandon.
The title track jumpstarts things with Krauss spewing lyrics through a flamethrower as she wastes little time letting the listener in on what the band is all about in 2013. It’s an abrasive beginning to what builds itself up as a ride you won’t soon forget.
Sugarcane is an appropriately named slice of heaven that leans on a spirited riff from Miller as well as elements of Edm that mirror the noise eruption prominent on Kanye West’s Yeezus from earlier this year.
- 11/3/2013
- by David Hens
- Obsessed with Film
Reviewed by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com
Directed by Todd Freeman
Runtime 4 minutes
Written and directed by Todd Freeman, M is for Marriage (formerly titled Love Sick) is a short film currently in the running for a spot in the upcoming anthology horror film ABCs of Death 2.
Starring Natalie Victoria, Jeffree Newman, and Michael Draper, the film tells the story of a couple attending marriage counselling. The counselor uses a very unusual technique—having his patients visually manifest their pain. The couple is separated for this, but things don't go well for this particular couple.
M is for Marriage is a unique short film that I found to be quite compelling. The acting is well done, especially by Natalie Victoria who expertly conveys the deep hurt and anger she feels toward her husband. It is simply but effectively shot and edited, and the Special Effects are amazing. I think the other...
Directed by Todd Freeman
Runtime 4 minutes
Written and directed by Todd Freeman, M is for Marriage (formerly titled Love Sick) is a short film currently in the running for a spot in the upcoming anthology horror film ABCs of Death 2.
Starring Natalie Victoria, Jeffree Newman, and Michael Draper, the film tells the story of a couple attending marriage counselling. The counselor uses a very unusual technique—having his patients visually manifest their pain. The couple is separated for this, but things don't go well for this particular couple.
M is for Marriage is a unique short film that I found to be quite compelling. The acting is well done, especially by Natalie Victoria who expertly conveys the deep hurt and anger she feels toward her husband. It is simply but effectively shot and edited, and the Special Effects are amazing. I think the other...
- 11/3/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
My favorite line from this trailer: “The blood and guts fly out….the camera does not stop rolling!”…Well, let’s hope not!
The movie’s lead actor, who is slicing his way through more than half-naked nubile bodies is Bill Oberst Jr. If you were at the screening of the St. Louis-lensed shocker Coyote last month at Mx Theater, you saw that film’s star Mr. Oberst who is currently swinging for the title of “Hardest Working Man In Horror” with no less than twelve major roles in independent horror films this year. Bill’s most famous role was as honest Abe in Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies (2012), which, though not quite as good as Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter, was far superior than that boring-ass Speilberg movie.
The Los Angeles-based actor has just arrived in the woods of Kentucky to start shooting his 6th feature film of the year (The...
The movie’s lead actor, who is slicing his way through more than half-naked nubile bodies is Bill Oberst Jr. If you were at the screening of the St. Louis-lensed shocker Coyote last month at Mx Theater, you saw that film’s star Mr. Oberst who is currently swinging for the title of “Hardest Working Man In Horror” with no less than twelve major roles in independent horror films this year. Bill’s most famous role was as honest Abe in Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies (2012), which, though not quite as good as Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter, was far superior than that boring-ass Speilberg movie.
The Los Angeles-based actor has just arrived in the woods of Kentucky to start shooting his 6th feature film of the year (The...
- 6/4/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
A new teaser video for Ditch Day Massacre has been released (watch it under the details below).
The bloody film stars actor Bill Oberst Jr. as the axe wielding killer. Oberst is on track to complete 12 horror films this year, now that's some heavy lifting!
Check out all the details below and don't miss Ditch Day Massacre when it releases.
From The Press Release:
(With 12 Flicks In One Year, Is This The Hardest Working Man In Horror?)
A new teaser vid for the film Ditch has posted and the movie's lead actor is slicing his way through more than half-naked nubile bodies: Bill Oberst Jr. is swinging for the title of Hardest Working Man In Horror.
Oberst is on track to complete roles in 12 independent horror/thriller movies by year's end. The Los Angeles-based actor has just arrived in the woods of Kentucky to start...
A new teaser video for Ditch Day Massacre has been released (watch it under the details below).
The bloody film stars actor Bill Oberst Jr. as the axe wielding killer. Oberst is on track to complete 12 horror films this year, now that's some heavy lifting!
Check out all the details below and don't miss Ditch Day Massacre when it releases.
From The Press Release:
(With 12 Flicks In One Year, Is This The Hardest Working Man In Horror?)
A new teaser vid for the film Ditch has posted and the movie's lead actor is slicing his way through more than half-naked nubile bodies: Bill Oberst Jr. is swinging for the title of Hardest Working Man In Horror.
Oberst is on track to complete roles in 12 independent horror/thriller movies by year's end. The Los Angeles-based actor has just arrived in the woods of Kentucky to start...
- 6/1/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Vol. I Issue 10 February 2013
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As this last weekend approached I was faced with marking my Academy Award ballot. This process is always really difficult. How does one sort out the “best” film or accomplishment of five or nine in the case of the Best Picture? For me it has been over 30 years of screenings. Thousand of films. Some really great films and many not so great. I also try to think what it means to be one of the nominees. What was the off-screen story but always more importantly what their contribution was to the work and how the film compares to others. What’s great about short films is that they can be made for almost nothing by a few filmmakers without a large budget, crew or cast.
The Academy has three nomination categories for films less than 41 minutes in length: short fiction, documentary and animation. Once nominated, there are public screenings and panels to celebrate the nominated films at the Academy in Beverly Hills. A group photograph of all the nominees is taken with a large Oscar in the lobby of the Academy headquarters. It is really a wonderful experience.
It wasn’t always like that. There were no special celebrations for the short or documentary films until the l980s. While the Foreign Language films had their seminar, nothing was done for these films. We tried to remedy that in the 1980s and started the Direct Cinema receptions and screenings with UCLA, USC and, a few years later, the Ida sponsored “Docuday” and the Academy started doing an annual reception for the shorts and documentary filmmakers. Today the Academy’s evening receptions for the short films, animated features (a relatively new Oscar category) and the documentaries are annual sell-out events. The filmmakers and their works are celebrated and it has become a highlight of the Oscar week for the filmmakers and those associated with the films.
When I first became a member of the Academy the short films and animation branch was headed by a number of extraordinary talents: T Hee, Saul Bass and June Forey. These three remarkable artists represented classic Disney animation (T. Hee), fiction and narrative short films (Saul Bass), and the television and theatrical films (June Forey, who voiced hundreds of characters.)
Saul Bass articulated the branch’s membership policy, “We want them to be part of our branch.” This liberal interpretation allowed documentary filmmakers like Ken Burns as well as voice artists and creatives like Stan Friedberg (and June Forey) to be part of a group that included IMAX filmmakers as well as classic character animation directors, colorists, layout artists, producers and other key short film and animation filmmakers. The animation filmmakers represent both the studio animators and the independent animators who work globally doing personal work as well as studio work. Other governors from 1979 to the present have included Hal Elias, who served on the Academy board for 37 years and was a short film publicist for MGM among other things; Bill Littlejohn, who worked on over 90 films as an animator ranging from Charley Brown, Peanuts Christmas Specials to working with the Hubleys’; Bill Scott, who acted and wrote over a hundred animated films, and Carl Bell, who worked on over 35 films at Disney in its animation department.
Unlike most of the other branches, the Short Films branch screens all of the submitted films in 16mm and 35mm and now in Digital Cinema, in an effort to find and nominate the best short films produced in the world. The branch rules allowed films to qualify in an effort to encourage more international entries in the 1990s by taking a first prize at key festivals in addition to the method that all Academy films can use to qualify, a theatrical week long (now three day for shorts) run in a theater in Los Angeles County. Branch screenings were expanded to New York to permit more members to participate in the nomination process in the 1990s. The final short listed screenings are in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Over one-third of the branch participates in the voting. The best change took place this year, sending DVD screeners to all Academy members of the short live action and animated nominated films. While this still won’t force members to watch them, members can’t claim they can’t see them. This is not only great for the branch but great for the nominated filmmakers. Who would not want to screen their short film for Academy members?
The process of the branch for selecting Nominees has remained unchanged for years—members screen the films in a theater rather than on DVDs, which is how the Documentary branch is dealing with the flood of feature docs and their unwillingness to trust committees. Nothing beats seeing films projected on a large screen with perfect sound and that is now lost. In a two step process, a committee (self selected from the branch membership) screens the films and the 15 films with the highest scores are short listed. The short listed films are then screened again and members vote.
The current Short Film Branch governors are Jon Bloom (pictured with the 2007 nominees), a 1983 fiction short nominee, filmmaker, editor and producer who chairs the branch, animator and Disney Creative Head and multi-Oscar winner, John Lasseter, and William "Bill" Kroyer,an award-winning director of animation and computer graphics commercials, short films, movie titles and theatrical films and faculty member Chapman College.
One of the challenges for the branch is how to grow live action producing members. With the addition of feature animation to the awards and the large number of feature animation films being released, the branch would like to have the most qualified animators to become members. The number of animators grows at a far faster rate than that of the live action filmmakers since only a few live action filmmakers can qualify for membership. The commercial success of animated features, the long production schedules and the large number of animators who work in qualifying positions allows for six plus individuals per picture to be eligible for membership. With five nominees a year, the number of individuals who can play a key role in two or three features becoming eligible for membership can easily approach 30 plus individuals annually. Add in the short animation nominees and competition for the limited new slots allocated to the branch can be brutal. The talent pool of animators is both astonishingly strong and suggests that Hollywood can easily double production from the 15 or so films made annually to 25 or 30 without having to compromise on talent.
Many of the filmmakers in the branch who make their Oscar nominated or winning live action short have made or are interested in making feature length works. A number of recent nominees or winners have made that transition. The following list looks at all of the live action nominees from 2001 to 2011, using the Internet Movie Database I looked up each nominee and listed what they reported they were doing professionally. Obviously, this is not intended to show everything. In each case, I listed credits or summarized credits shown in the IMDb listing.
Some observations about 11 years of Live Action Short Film Academy Award Nominees:
There were 86 nominations (out of a possible 110) This is because in some years only three films were nominated and in some cases only one filmmaker from a film was eligible for a nomination. Non-us based filmmakers dominate this category. Despite the huge number of short films being made annually in the Us, a majority of the nominated films come from filmmakers based abroad. In part this is due to the government subsidies available, but it is also due to the strong training programs, commercial support for the short films and a rich tradition of theatrical shorts. This year (2012) four of the five films in the live action category are from Us filmmakers. This is an unusual year. Few filmmakers have more than one nomination, only a handful of the nominees have made multiple Academy worthy short films. As one might expect, many of the filmmakers have continued their film work in television, some in features. The European Oscar winners (vs nominees) have done better at snagging features after a win than have their American counterparts. Again, this is likely a function of government support for entry features. Perhaps one of the short films seem to have been turned into a feature (or television) film. Some of the short films are intended to be sizzle reels for features, but it is not clear why so few of the nominated short films have been turned into features. A number of the Oscar winners have not continued working in film. No record of future productions are shown on IMDb. It would be interesting to see what they are doing now. Two of the Oscar winners have written critically award winning screenplays, one received two Academy Award nominations for his screenwriting. None of these nominees have gone on to win Oscars in directing or producing for feature films.
The data is from the Academy and the IMDb databases.
Apologies in advance, if credits were missed or other factual errors were made. In a week we’ll be able to add this year's winner.
2001 (74th)
Short Film (Live Action) (* won Academy Award)
*the accountant -- Ray McKinnon: Two Features: Randy and the Mob 2007 and Crystal 2004 Lisa Blount: Produced these features. Copy Shop -- Virgil Widrich Gregor's Greatest Invention -- Johannes Kiefer A Man Thing (Meska Sprawa) -- Slawomir Fabicki, Two Features: Loving 2012, Retrieval 2006 (Also wrote) Bogumil Godfrejow Has shot multiple features Speed for Thespians -- Kalman Apple, Shameela Bakhsh
2002 (75th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Fait D'Hiver -- Dirk Beliën, Anja Daelemans produced Comrade Kim Goes North I'll Wait for the Next One... (J'Attendrai Le Suivant...) -- Philippe Orreindy, Thomas Gaudin Inja (Dog) -- Steven Pasvolsky Feature, Deck Dogz Joe Weatherstone, produced episodic television. Johnny Flynton -- Lexi Alexander, directed 3 features: Lifted, Punisher: War Zone and Green Street Hooligans Alexander Buono as a Dp has shot series and features *This Charming Manon (Der Er En Yndig Mand) -- Martin Strange-Hansen, Mie Andreasen produced both features, series and documentaries.
2003 (76th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Die Rote Jacke (The Red Jacket) -- Florian Baxmeyer Multiple television films and series Most (The Bridge) -- Bobby Garabedian, William Zabka Mr. Zabka has appeared as an actor in numerous films and television shows Squash -- Lionel Bailliu Features: Fair Play and Denis (in post) (A) Torzija [(A) Torsion] -- Stefan Arsenijevic Directed: Lost and Found, Love and Other Crimes, and Do Not Forget Me Istanbul *Two Soldiers -- Aaron Schneider,Asc (Cinematographer numerous credits) and feature, Kiss the Girls, Andrew J. Sacks Series The Closer (98 episodes) and Major Crimes.
2004 (77th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Everything in This Country Must -- Gary McKendry Directed Killer Elite, Joseph and the Girl Little Terrorist -- Ashvin Kumar Produced and Directed features (2) and documentaries (2) 7:35 in the Morning (7:35 de la Mañana) -- Nacho Vigalondo Directed and written multiple films, series, shorts Two Cars, One Night -- Taika Waititi, Acted and directed and written multi television and films Ainsley Gardiner Nz based producer of multiple shorts, television and feature films *Wasp -- Andrea Arnold Actor, director and writer of numbers films, television programs
2005 (78th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Ausreisser (The Runaway) -- Ulrike Grote Ms. Grote has acted in over 42 programs, features, television series and films Cashback -- Sean Ellis, Director/Writer Metro Manila, The Broken Lene Bausager Producer, The Broken, Ginger and Rosa The Last Farm -- Rúnar Rúnarsson, Director/Writer Volcano, Thor S. Sigurjónsson Produced multiple features Our Time Is Up -- Rob Pearlstein, Director/Writer multiple television and a feature Pia Clemente Producer, documentaries *Six Shooter -- Martin McDonagh Writer/Director Seven Psychopaths, In Bruges
2006 (79th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Binta and the Great Idea (Binta Y La Gran Idea) -- Javier Fesser, no other credits shown Luis Manso Produced multiple features Éramos Pocos (One Too Many) -- Borja Cobeaga Writer, multi films and television series Helmer & Son -- Søren Pilmark no other credits, Kim Magnusso Producer over 100 film, television films (4 Best Short Film Academy Award nominations) Won for Ernst & Lyset The Saviour -- Peter Templeman, no other credits Stuart Parkyn, Producer, multi-short film credits *West Bank Story -- Ari Sandel Director, one short, one documentary
2007 (80th)
Short Film (Live Action)
At Night -- Christian E. Christiansen, Directed, Features and television series Louise Vesth Producer, multi features Il Supplente (The Substitute) -- Andrea Jublin
*Le Mozart des Pickpockets (The Mozart of Pickpockets) -- Philippe Pollet-Villard Actor and director short films, a television film
Tanghi Argentini -- Guido Thys, Director, Multiple television series Anja Daelemans, nominated for 2 Short Film nominations (Gridlock, 2002) Producer/Pm various The Tonto Woman -- Daniel Barber, Directed The Keeping Room, Harry Brown Matthew Brown Produced 2 shorts
2008 (81st)
Short Film (Live Action)
Auf der Strecke (On the Line) -- Reto Caffi Manon on the Asphalt -- Elizabeth Marre, Director, Television series Olivier Pont Director, Television series New Boy -- Steph Green, Director Run and Jump Tamara Anghie Producer Run and Jump The Pig -- Tivi Magnusson, Producer Over 64 titles many short films, Dorte Høgh Writer multiple series, (Directed The Pig) *Spielzeugland (Toyland) -- Jochen Alexander Freydank Producer of multiple television series
2009 (82nd)
Short Film (Live Action)
The Door -- Juanita Wilson, Director As If I Am Not There James Flynn Multiple Producer credits for over 50 titles, television and theatrical Instead of Abracadabra -- Patrik Eklund, Director, Television film and feature Mathias Fjellström Kavi -- Gregg Helvey Miracle Fish -- Luke Doolan, Multiple credits as editor Drew Bailey Multiple credits as Assistant Director *The New Tenants -- Joachim Back, no other credits shown as a director, Tivi Magnusson This is Mr. Magnusson’s first Academy Award and second nomination. See 2008.
2010 (83rd)
Short Film (Live Action)
The Confession -- Tanel Toom The Crush -- Michael Creagh *God of Love -- Luke Matheny Feature Love Sick and multiple Television series episode Na Wewe -- Ivan Goldschmidt Wish 143 -- Ian Barnes, Multiple directing credits Television Samantha Waite Credits as production coordinator on multiple titles
2011 (84th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Pentecost -- Peter McDonald, Credits as actor Eimear O'Kane Credits as Producer on The Shadows and on television programs. Raju -- Max Zähle, Director, Television series Stefan Gieren Producer-Writer credit on feature film, Kunduz: The Incident at Hadji Ghafur *The Shore -- Terry George, Writer Two Oscar nominations for screenplays In the Name of the Father and Hotel Riwanda Producer and director on films and television series Oorlagh George Numerous credits as Assistant on features, documentaries and television shows Time Freak -- Andrew Bowler Writer and actor in a short film Gigi Causey Production manager, producer shorts, series and films
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As this last weekend approached I was faced with marking my Academy Award ballot. This process is always really difficult. How does one sort out the “best” film or accomplishment of five or nine in the case of the Best Picture? For me it has been over 30 years of screenings. Thousand of films. Some really great films and many not so great. I also try to think what it means to be one of the nominees. What was the off-screen story but always more importantly what their contribution was to the work and how the film compares to others. What’s great about short films is that they can be made for almost nothing by a few filmmakers without a large budget, crew or cast.
The Academy has three nomination categories for films less than 41 minutes in length: short fiction, documentary and animation. Once nominated, there are public screenings and panels to celebrate the nominated films at the Academy in Beverly Hills. A group photograph of all the nominees is taken with a large Oscar in the lobby of the Academy headquarters. It is really a wonderful experience.
It wasn’t always like that. There were no special celebrations for the short or documentary films until the l980s. While the Foreign Language films had their seminar, nothing was done for these films. We tried to remedy that in the 1980s and started the Direct Cinema receptions and screenings with UCLA, USC and, a few years later, the Ida sponsored “Docuday” and the Academy started doing an annual reception for the shorts and documentary filmmakers. Today the Academy’s evening receptions for the short films, animated features (a relatively new Oscar category) and the documentaries are annual sell-out events. The filmmakers and their works are celebrated and it has become a highlight of the Oscar week for the filmmakers and those associated with the films.
When I first became a member of the Academy the short films and animation branch was headed by a number of extraordinary talents: T Hee, Saul Bass and June Forey. These three remarkable artists represented classic Disney animation (T. Hee), fiction and narrative short films (Saul Bass), and the television and theatrical films (June Forey, who voiced hundreds of characters.)
Saul Bass articulated the branch’s membership policy, “We want them to be part of our branch.” This liberal interpretation allowed documentary filmmakers like Ken Burns as well as voice artists and creatives like Stan Friedberg (and June Forey) to be part of a group that included IMAX filmmakers as well as classic character animation directors, colorists, layout artists, producers and other key short film and animation filmmakers. The animation filmmakers represent both the studio animators and the independent animators who work globally doing personal work as well as studio work. Other governors from 1979 to the present have included Hal Elias, who served on the Academy board for 37 years and was a short film publicist for MGM among other things; Bill Littlejohn, who worked on over 90 films as an animator ranging from Charley Brown, Peanuts Christmas Specials to working with the Hubleys’; Bill Scott, who acted and wrote over a hundred animated films, and Carl Bell, who worked on over 35 films at Disney in its animation department.
Unlike most of the other branches, the Short Films branch screens all of the submitted films in 16mm and 35mm and now in Digital Cinema, in an effort to find and nominate the best short films produced in the world. The branch rules allowed films to qualify in an effort to encourage more international entries in the 1990s by taking a first prize at key festivals in addition to the method that all Academy films can use to qualify, a theatrical week long (now three day for shorts) run in a theater in Los Angeles County. Branch screenings were expanded to New York to permit more members to participate in the nomination process in the 1990s. The final short listed screenings are in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Over one-third of the branch participates in the voting. The best change took place this year, sending DVD screeners to all Academy members of the short live action and animated nominated films. While this still won’t force members to watch them, members can’t claim they can’t see them. This is not only great for the branch but great for the nominated filmmakers. Who would not want to screen their short film for Academy members?
The process of the branch for selecting Nominees has remained unchanged for years—members screen the films in a theater rather than on DVDs, which is how the Documentary branch is dealing with the flood of feature docs and their unwillingness to trust committees. Nothing beats seeing films projected on a large screen with perfect sound and that is now lost. In a two step process, a committee (self selected from the branch membership) screens the films and the 15 films with the highest scores are short listed. The short listed films are then screened again and members vote.
The current Short Film Branch governors are Jon Bloom (pictured with the 2007 nominees), a 1983 fiction short nominee, filmmaker, editor and producer who chairs the branch, animator and Disney Creative Head and multi-Oscar winner, John Lasseter, and William "Bill" Kroyer,an award-winning director of animation and computer graphics commercials, short films, movie titles and theatrical films and faculty member Chapman College.
One of the challenges for the branch is how to grow live action producing members. With the addition of feature animation to the awards and the large number of feature animation films being released, the branch would like to have the most qualified animators to become members. The number of animators grows at a far faster rate than that of the live action filmmakers since only a few live action filmmakers can qualify for membership. The commercial success of animated features, the long production schedules and the large number of animators who work in qualifying positions allows for six plus individuals per picture to be eligible for membership. With five nominees a year, the number of individuals who can play a key role in two or three features becoming eligible for membership can easily approach 30 plus individuals annually. Add in the short animation nominees and competition for the limited new slots allocated to the branch can be brutal. The talent pool of animators is both astonishingly strong and suggests that Hollywood can easily double production from the 15 or so films made annually to 25 or 30 without having to compromise on talent.
Many of the filmmakers in the branch who make their Oscar nominated or winning live action short have made or are interested in making feature length works. A number of recent nominees or winners have made that transition. The following list looks at all of the live action nominees from 2001 to 2011, using the Internet Movie Database I looked up each nominee and listed what they reported they were doing professionally. Obviously, this is not intended to show everything. In each case, I listed credits or summarized credits shown in the IMDb listing.
Some observations about 11 years of Live Action Short Film Academy Award Nominees:
There were 86 nominations (out of a possible 110) This is because in some years only three films were nominated and in some cases only one filmmaker from a film was eligible for a nomination. Non-us based filmmakers dominate this category. Despite the huge number of short films being made annually in the Us, a majority of the nominated films come from filmmakers based abroad. In part this is due to the government subsidies available, but it is also due to the strong training programs, commercial support for the short films and a rich tradition of theatrical shorts. This year (2012) four of the five films in the live action category are from Us filmmakers. This is an unusual year. Few filmmakers have more than one nomination, only a handful of the nominees have made multiple Academy worthy short films. As one might expect, many of the filmmakers have continued their film work in television, some in features. The European Oscar winners (vs nominees) have done better at snagging features after a win than have their American counterparts. Again, this is likely a function of government support for entry features. Perhaps one of the short films seem to have been turned into a feature (or television) film. Some of the short films are intended to be sizzle reels for features, but it is not clear why so few of the nominated short films have been turned into features. A number of the Oscar winners have not continued working in film. No record of future productions are shown on IMDb. It would be interesting to see what they are doing now. Two of the Oscar winners have written critically award winning screenplays, one received two Academy Award nominations for his screenwriting. None of these nominees have gone on to win Oscars in directing or producing for feature films.
The data is from the Academy and the IMDb databases.
Apologies in advance, if credits were missed or other factual errors were made. In a week we’ll be able to add this year's winner.
2001 (74th)
Short Film (Live Action) (* won Academy Award)
*the accountant -- Ray McKinnon: Two Features: Randy and the Mob 2007 and Crystal 2004 Lisa Blount: Produced these features. Copy Shop -- Virgil Widrich Gregor's Greatest Invention -- Johannes Kiefer A Man Thing (Meska Sprawa) -- Slawomir Fabicki, Two Features: Loving 2012, Retrieval 2006 (Also wrote) Bogumil Godfrejow Has shot multiple features Speed for Thespians -- Kalman Apple, Shameela Bakhsh
2002 (75th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Fait D'Hiver -- Dirk Beliën, Anja Daelemans produced Comrade Kim Goes North I'll Wait for the Next One... (J'Attendrai Le Suivant...) -- Philippe Orreindy, Thomas Gaudin Inja (Dog) -- Steven Pasvolsky Feature, Deck Dogz Joe Weatherstone, produced episodic television. Johnny Flynton -- Lexi Alexander, directed 3 features: Lifted, Punisher: War Zone and Green Street Hooligans Alexander Buono as a Dp has shot series and features *This Charming Manon (Der Er En Yndig Mand) -- Martin Strange-Hansen, Mie Andreasen produced both features, series and documentaries.
2003 (76th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Die Rote Jacke (The Red Jacket) -- Florian Baxmeyer Multiple television films and series Most (The Bridge) -- Bobby Garabedian, William Zabka Mr. Zabka has appeared as an actor in numerous films and television shows Squash -- Lionel Bailliu Features: Fair Play and Denis (in post) (A) Torzija [(A) Torsion] -- Stefan Arsenijevic Directed: Lost and Found, Love and Other Crimes, and Do Not Forget Me Istanbul *Two Soldiers -- Aaron Schneider,Asc (Cinematographer numerous credits) and feature, Kiss the Girls, Andrew J. Sacks Series The Closer (98 episodes) and Major Crimes.
2004 (77th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Everything in This Country Must -- Gary McKendry Directed Killer Elite, Joseph and the Girl Little Terrorist -- Ashvin Kumar Produced and Directed features (2) and documentaries (2) 7:35 in the Morning (7:35 de la Mañana) -- Nacho Vigalondo Directed and written multiple films, series, shorts Two Cars, One Night -- Taika Waititi, Acted and directed and written multi television and films Ainsley Gardiner Nz based producer of multiple shorts, television and feature films *Wasp -- Andrea Arnold Actor, director and writer of numbers films, television programs
2005 (78th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Ausreisser (The Runaway) -- Ulrike Grote Ms. Grote has acted in over 42 programs, features, television series and films Cashback -- Sean Ellis, Director/Writer Metro Manila, The Broken Lene Bausager Producer, The Broken, Ginger and Rosa The Last Farm -- Rúnar Rúnarsson, Director/Writer Volcano, Thor S. Sigurjónsson Produced multiple features Our Time Is Up -- Rob Pearlstein, Director/Writer multiple television and a feature Pia Clemente Producer, documentaries *Six Shooter -- Martin McDonagh Writer/Director Seven Psychopaths, In Bruges
2006 (79th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Binta and the Great Idea (Binta Y La Gran Idea) -- Javier Fesser, no other credits shown Luis Manso Produced multiple features Éramos Pocos (One Too Many) -- Borja Cobeaga Writer, multi films and television series Helmer & Son -- Søren Pilmark no other credits, Kim Magnusso Producer over 100 film, television films (4 Best Short Film Academy Award nominations) Won for Ernst & Lyset The Saviour -- Peter Templeman, no other credits Stuart Parkyn, Producer, multi-short film credits *West Bank Story -- Ari Sandel Director, one short, one documentary
2007 (80th)
Short Film (Live Action)
At Night -- Christian E. Christiansen, Directed, Features and television series Louise Vesth Producer, multi features Il Supplente (The Substitute) -- Andrea Jublin
*Le Mozart des Pickpockets (The Mozart of Pickpockets) -- Philippe Pollet-Villard Actor and director short films, a television film
Tanghi Argentini -- Guido Thys, Director, Multiple television series Anja Daelemans, nominated for 2 Short Film nominations (Gridlock, 2002) Producer/Pm various The Tonto Woman -- Daniel Barber, Directed The Keeping Room, Harry Brown Matthew Brown Produced 2 shorts
2008 (81st)
Short Film (Live Action)
Auf der Strecke (On the Line) -- Reto Caffi Manon on the Asphalt -- Elizabeth Marre, Director, Television series Olivier Pont Director, Television series New Boy -- Steph Green, Director Run and Jump Tamara Anghie Producer Run and Jump The Pig -- Tivi Magnusson, Producer Over 64 titles many short films, Dorte Høgh Writer multiple series, (Directed The Pig) *Spielzeugland (Toyland) -- Jochen Alexander Freydank Producer of multiple television series
2009 (82nd)
Short Film (Live Action)
The Door -- Juanita Wilson, Director As If I Am Not There James Flynn Multiple Producer credits for over 50 titles, television and theatrical Instead of Abracadabra -- Patrik Eklund, Director, Television film and feature Mathias Fjellström Kavi -- Gregg Helvey Miracle Fish -- Luke Doolan, Multiple credits as editor Drew Bailey Multiple credits as Assistant Director *The New Tenants -- Joachim Back, no other credits shown as a director, Tivi Magnusson This is Mr. Magnusson’s first Academy Award and second nomination. See 2008.
2010 (83rd)
Short Film (Live Action)
The Confession -- Tanel Toom The Crush -- Michael Creagh *God of Love -- Luke Matheny Feature Love Sick and multiple Television series episode Na Wewe -- Ivan Goldschmidt Wish 143 -- Ian Barnes, Multiple directing credits Television Samantha Waite Credits as production coordinator on multiple titles
2011 (84th)
Short Film (Live Action)
Pentecost -- Peter McDonald, Credits as actor Eimear O'Kane Credits as Producer on The Shadows and on television programs. Raju -- Max Zähle, Director, Television series Stefan Gieren Producer-Writer credit on feature film, Kunduz: The Incident at Hadji Ghafur *The Shore -- Terry George, Writer Two Oscar nominations for screenplays In the Name of the Father and Hotel Riwanda Producer and director on films and television series Oorlagh George Numerous credits as Assistant on features, documentaries and television shows Time Freak -- Andrew Bowler Writer and actor in a short film Gigi Causey Production manager, producer shorts, series and films
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- 2/28/2013
- by Mitchell Block
- Sydney's Buzz
When Nick and Juliette meet Hank’s new girl, Nick discovers that his partner is in love with a Hexenbeist.
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 17: “Love Sick”
Written by Catherine Butterfield
Directed by David Solomon
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Est) on NBC
Finally, this week, we get to see David Giuntoli kiss someone. Granted it’s Adalind Schade on the other side of the lip action, and Nick Burkhardt is smooching a Hexebeist in the line of duty, but I’m betting I’m not the only lady in the Grimm audience who took a close interest in the screen at that point in the show.
Nick isn’t the only character getting some action this episode. Captain Renard has already resisted the advances of Adalind, who flung herself at him last week, pretty fangs bared. This time he has a tougher test when Adalind’s mother, also a Hexenbeist,...
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 17: “Love Sick”
Written by Catherine Butterfield
Directed by David Solomon
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Est) on NBC
Finally, this week, we get to see David Giuntoli kiss someone. Granted it’s Adalind Schade on the other side of the lip action, and Nick Burkhardt is smooching a Hexebeist in the line of duty, but I’m betting I’m not the only lady in the Grimm audience who took a close interest in the screen at that point in the show.
Nick isn’t the only character getting some action this episode. Captain Renard has already resisted the advances of Adalind, who flung herself at him last week, pretty fangs bared. This time he has a tougher test when Adalind’s mother, also a Hexenbeist,...
- 4/16/2012
- by Cath Murphy
- SoundOnSight
Grimm Episode 117 "Love Sick" Written By: Catherine Butterfield Directed By: David Solomon Original Airdate: 13 April 2012 In This Episode... Captain Renard is taken at gunpoint by an old friend to meet his cousin in an empty car park. The purpose of this meeting is to "move things along." Cousin threatens Renard to get him the key (the one aunt Marie gave Nick before she died) or he will take the Grimm and find it himself. Renard doesn't take kindly to threats and shoots both men, making it look like a business deal gone wrong. However, he does tell Adalind to step things up a bit with Hank. Juliette and Nick meet Hank and his new lady friend for...
- 4/15/2012
- FEARnet
Grimm S01E17: "Love Sick"
This week on Grimm: murder food, family spats, and life-or-death cockblocking! .Love Sick. finally brought the Hexenbiest love potion to Nick.s attention, and we found out Renard and Adalind.s endgame for the Hank-obsession spell (spoiler alert: It.s not worth the build-up).
The episode started with a flashback to Aunt Marie telling Nick to keep the Grimm Key safe, which was helpful because I'd literally forgotten it existed. While no... More >>...
This week on Grimm: murder food, family spats, and life-or-death cockblocking! .Love Sick. finally brought the Hexenbiest love potion to Nick.s attention, and we found out Renard and Adalind.s endgame for the Hank-obsession spell (spoiler alert: It.s not worth the build-up).
The episode started with a flashback to Aunt Marie telling Nick to keep the Grimm Key safe, which was helpful because I'd literally forgotten it existed. While no... More >>...
- 4/14/2012
- by Josie Campbell
- TV.com
Grimm keeps up its frantic pace in "Love Sick" as it moves towards the season finale, and not since “Last Grimm Standing” has the show been this exciting.
The key, and Adalind, the parts of the puzzle that have been hanging around outside the fringes of the series since the very beginning have finally begun to work their way in to the picture. When Aunt Marie gave Nick the key, she told him to guard it with his life, and its covering hides a map. What that map is, exactly? No idea, but Burow is a town in Northern Germany.
Since so much of Grimm has been steeped in a history we’ve never really watched unfold yet, and one of the biggest reasons why so many of the Wesen act the way they do is because of lineage and family I’m beginning to wonder if the key is...
The key, and Adalind, the parts of the puzzle that have been hanging around outside the fringes of the series since the very beginning have finally begun to work their way in to the picture. When Aunt Marie gave Nick the key, she told him to guard it with his life, and its covering hides a map. What that map is, exactly? No idea, but Burow is a town in Northern Germany.
Since so much of Grimm has been steeped in a history we’ve never really watched unfold yet, and one of the biggest reasons why so many of the Wesen act the way they do is because of lineage and family I’m beginning to wonder if the key is...
- 4/14/2012
- by snickrz@gmail.com (Nick McHatton)
- TVfanatic
Grimm 1.17 "Love Sick" Review
How much is too much information to reveal in a single episode of television? It's a question that has no clear answer, particularly in the world of genre shows like Grimm, and a question that can make or break the run of your series. If you don't give the audience enough answers on a regular basis, they may feel strung along and bail, but if you go too far with the twists and the unraveling without having a clear plan, you can lose your vision in the need for flash and drive viewers away due to a clear lack of direction. It's a delicate balance that varies on a show-by-show basis, but in general, the series has to have sufficient forward momentum with engaging enough characters and situations to offset a "slower" period of plot development.
"Love Sick" allowed the proverbial rabbit to catch up to the carrot it's been chasing,...
How much is too much information to reveal in a single episode of television? It's a question that has no clear answer, particularly in the world of genre shows like Grimm, and a question that can make or break the run of your series. If you don't give the audience enough answers on a regular basis, they may feel strung along and bail, but if you go too far with the twists and the unraveling without having a clear plan, you can lose your vision in the need for flash and drive viewers away due to a clear lack of direction. It's a delicate balance that varies on a show-by-show basis, but in general, the series has to have sufficient forward momentum with engaging enough characters and situations to offset a "slower" period of plot development.
"Love Sick" allowed the proverbial rabbit to catch up to the carrot it's been chasing,...
- 4/14/2012
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
After last week’s episode, the world of NBC’s Grimm has proven to be hostile territory for romance. That trend continues on Friday’s episode. Photos: Fall TV's 10 Fresh Faces To Know Appropriately titled “Love Sick,” Nick (David Giuntoli) and Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) are picking up the pieces of his failed marriage proposal during their supposed respite in the woods. They do a double date with Hank (Russell Hornsby) to finally meet his new girlfriend. Of course, the tide turns when Nick discovers that it’s Adalind (Claire Coffee), the "hexenbiest" aka witch who tried to kill Aunt Marie. Meanwhile, Captain
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- 4/13/2012
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Friday the 13th on "Grimm" looks to be a night that continues building upon the events of the past few weeks as Hank remains under Adalind's spell. Check out a preview of and clip from Episode 1.17, "Love Sick", and be sure to tune in the next six weeks for the final eps of the season.
Episode 1.17 - "Love Sick" Synopsis (Airing 4/13/12):
An awkward dinner outing unfolds when Nick and Juliette meet Hank's mystery date; Capt. Renard takes matters into his own hands after his position becomes imperiled; Monroe and Rosalee intervene when Hank and Sgt. Wu become endangered. Bree Turner, Jessica Tuck, and Claire Coffee guest star.
Inspired by Grimms' fairy tales, "Grimm" follows Portland homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt, played by David Giuntoli, as he battles supernatural forces. Bitsie Tulloch portrays his fiancée, Juliette Silverton, with Russell Hornsby as his partner, Hank Griffin, and Silas Weir Mitchell as his confidant,...
Episode 1.17 - "Love Sick" Synopsis (Airing 4/13/12):
An awkward dinner outing unfolds when Nick and Juliette meet Hank's mystery date; Capt. Renard takes matters into his own hands after his position becomes imperiled; Monroe and Rosalee intervene when Hank and Sgt. Wu become endangered. Bree Turner, Jessica Tuck, and Claire Coffee guest star.
Inspired by Grimms' fairy tales, "Grimm" follows Portland homicide Detective Nick Burkhardt, played by David Giuntoli, as he battles supernatural forces. Bitsie Tulloch portrays his fiancée, Juliette Silverton, with Russell Hornsby as his partner, Hank Griffin, and Silas Weir Mitchell as his confidant,...
- 4/9/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Former 'Celebrity Rehab' star and Crazy Town singer in ICU.
By Gil Kaufman
Shifty Shellshock
Photo: Getty Images
VH1 "Celebrity Rehab" star and former Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock is reportedly in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital after his admission last week to the intensive care unit.
TMZ reported that Shellshock (born Seth Binzer), 37, entered the ICU last Thursday and is currently in an unresponsive state. At press time there was no information on what sent him to the hospital, but unnamed sources close to the singer speculated that it was drug-related.
The troubled singer was slated to appear in court his week for a pre-trial hearing stemming from a cocaine-related arrest in February. Last March he was arrested after police responded to a domestic violence call and officers realized he had outstanding warrants for an unrelated case.
Shellshock co-founded the rap-pop group Crazy Town in 1999 with pal Bret Mazur.
By Gil Kaufman
Shifty Shellshock
Photo: Getty Images
VH1 "Celebrity Rehab" star and former Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock is reportedly in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital after his admission last week to the intensive care unit.
TMZ reported that Shellshock (born Seth Binzer), 37, entered the ICU last Thursday and is currently in an unresponsive state. At press time there was no information on what sent him to the hospital, but unnamed sources close to the singer speculated that it was drug-related.
The troubled singer was slated to appear in court his week for a pre-trial hearing stemming from a cocaine-related arrest in February. Last March he was arrested after police responded to a domestic violence call and officers realized he had outstanding warrants for an unrelated case.
Shellshock co-founded the rap-pop group Crazy Town in 1999 with pal Bret Mazur.
- 4/3/2012
- MTV Music News
Ryan Seacrest, Lindsay Lohan are among other public figures who have been punk'd in public.
By Kara Warner
Kim Kardashian
Photo: Tommaso Boddi/ WireImage
Not surprisingly, there has been much ado over the flour-bombing of Kim Kardashian Thursday night at the West Hollywood launch of her new fragrance line, True Reflection. Kardashian is, after all, a generator of countless news headlines — sometimes one of the reality star's generic comments on Twitter is enough to warrant a news item — and the fact that she was attacked with a flour bomb during a red-carpet appearance is certainly newsworthy.
Kardashian is not the first celeb to fall victim to a flour bomb, however. The recent incident brings to mind several others that have involved a few of our favorite public figures taking some flour and other seemingly harmless household items to the face.
Ryan Seacrest The most recent "bombing" incident involved funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen and Ryan Seacrest,...
By Kara Warner
Kim Kardashian
Photo: Tommaso Boddi/ WireImage
Not surprisingly, there has been much ado over the flour-bombing of Kim Kardashian Thursday night at the West Hollywood launch of her new fragrance line, True Reflection. Kardashian is, after all, a generator of countless news headlines — sometimes one of the reality star's generic comments on Twitter is enough to warrant a news item — and the fact that she was attacked with a flour bomb during a red-carpet appearance is certainly newsworthy.
Kardashian is not the first celeb to fall victim to a flour bomb, however. The recent incident brings to mind several others that have involved a few of our favorite public figures taking some flour and other seemingly harmless household items to the face.
Ryan Seacrest The most recent "bombing" incident involved funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen and Ryan Seacrest,...
- 3/23/2012
- MTV Music News
Spoilers: When Will the Observers Return to Fringe? Plus: Grimm, Once Upon a Time, New Girl, A Gifted Man
Fringe | When will the Observers return? The last time we saw September in "Back to Where You've Never Been," he wasn't looking too good with a bullet in his chest. So if you're like me, you've probably been wondering whatever became of him and his ominous message to Olivia. Well, in the Feb. 24 episode "The End of All Things," September is back, and it appears he's finally ready to answer one of Peter's biggest questions: "Who or what are you?" You can catch a teaser for this very important episode here.
And if you missed this week's excellent episode "A Better Human Being," we have a review for you right here.
Are Alt Olivia and Lincoln being replaced? A casting call for the upcoming Episode 19 has been released, and it's mighty suspicious,...
Fringe | When will the Observers return? The last time we saw September in "Back to Where You've Never Been," he wasn't looking too good with a bullet in his chest. So if you're like me, you've probably been wondering whatever became of him and his ominous message to Olivia. Well, in the Feb. 24 episode "The End of All Things," September is back, and it appears he's finally ready to answer one of Peter's biggest questions: "Who or what are you?" You can catch a teaser for this very important episode here.
And if you missed this week's excellent episode "A Better Human Being," we have a review for you right here.
Are Alt Olivia and Lincoln being replaced? A casting call for the upcoming Episode 19 has been released, and it's mighty suspicious,...
- 2/20/2012
- by Araceli
- TVovermind.com
Her "True Blood" stint may have come to an untimely end, but that's not stopping Jessica Tuck from staying within the supernatural genre as she's signed on for a guest starring role in NBC's "Grimm" as a Hexenbiest.
Per EW, Tuck will play Catherine, the mother of Adalind (Claire Coffee), in an upcoming episode titled “Love Sick,” set to air later this season.
In other casting news for the show, EW also learned that Bree Turner (who’s appeared on Fox’s "Raising Hope" and CBS’ "Rules of Engagement") is joining the show as a recurring character. She’ll play Rosalee, a former drug addict who has been successful at staying clean. She comes from a long line of “Fuchsbau” (foxlike creatures) apothecaries (sort of like pharmacists), but she left the family business to pursue a career in the real world. She's brought back to Portland due to some sort of tragedy.
Per EW, Tuck will play Catherine, the mother of Adalind (Claire Coffee), in an upcoming episode titled “Love Sick,” set to air later this season.
In other casting news for the show, EW also learned that Bree Turner (who’s appeared on Fox’s "Raising Hope" and CBS’ "Rules of Engagement") is joining the show as a recurring character. She’ll play Rosalee, a former drug addict who has been successful at staying clean. She comes from a long line of “Fuchsbau” (foxlike creatures) apothecaries (sort of like pharmacists), but she left the family business to pursue a career in the real world. She's brought back to Portland due to some sort of tragedy.
- 2/10/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Something witchy this way comes…
As our intrigue about Adalind (Claire Coffee) continues to grow, viewers are about to discover another piece of her puzzle. EW has learned exclusively that True Blood’s Jessica Tuck is set to play Adalind’s fellow Hexenbiest mother, Catherine, in an upcoming episode titled “Love Sick,” set to air later this season.
Tuck, best known for her years on One Life To Live, also appeared on True Blood as the head of the American Vampire League.
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‘Grimm’: Nick’s grizzly, ‘organ’ic discovery — Exclusive Clip
Meet the foxy new ‘Grimm’ hire...
As our intrigue about Adalind (Claire Coffee) continues to grow, viewers are about to discover another piece of her puzzle. EW has learned exclusively that True Blood’s Jessica Tuck is set to play Adalind’s fellow Hexenbiest mother, Catherine, in an upcoming episode titled “Love Sick,” set to air later this season.
Tuck, best known for her years on One Life To Live, also appeared on True Blood as the head of the American Vampire League.
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‘Grimm’: Nick’s grizzly, ‘organ’ic discovery — Exclusive Clip
Meet the foxy new ‘Grimm’ hire...
- 2/9/2012
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
While Miley Cyrus isn't the first person to come to mind when making a wishlist of artists to cover Bob Dylan songs, we have to admit -- we're really looking forward to this album.
Miley and a host of her contemporaries have joined forces to pay tribute to both Bob Dylan and Amnesty International with a new cover album. The record, titled "Chimes of Freedom," features a huge variety of artists -- from Pete Seeger to Ke$ha.
"Glee" star Darren Criss even makes a contribution to the four-disc compilation, covering New Morning with his brother, Chuck Criss, and his band the Freelance Whales. The jam-packed album, which "salutes Amnesty International's 50th anniversary and life-saving human rights work," is set for a January 24 release. Check out the list of songs and artists below to see which classic your favorite singer will be covering.
Disc 1
Raphael Saadiq Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
Patti Smith...
Miley and a host of her contemporaries have joined forces to pay tribute to both Bob Dylan and Amnesty International with a new cover album. The record, titled "Chimes of Freedom," features a huge variety of artists -- from Pete Seeger to Ke$ha.
"Glee" star Darren Criss even makes a contribution to the four-disc compilation, covering New Morning with his brother, Chuck Criss, and his band the Freelance Whales. The jam-packed album, which "salutes Amnesty International's 50th anniversary and life-saving human rights work," is set for a January 24 release. Check out the list of songs and artists below to see which classic your favorite singer will be covering.
Disc 1
Raphael Saadiq Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
Patti Smith...
- 11/23/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
One chaotic round of updates coming up.
Jane Espenson has announced the new project she has been working on with Alessandra Torresani, Brad Bell (Cheeks) and Sean Hemeon, in an interview with CliqueClack. Yes, it's Husbands, a web series about "two guys, a newly dating couple, who celebrate a new marriage equality law in Vegas and wake up married." A couple of snippets from the interview:
Km: What do you hope to become of Husbands in the long run? If it simply stays as a free series on the web, will that satisfy not only you but the actors?
Je: Honestly, I would love to see Husbands turn into a network television show. I’m loving the freedom that we’re enjoying as we put it together ourselves, but there’s something about it that feels so accessible — it’s Ab Fab, Dharma and Greg, Will and Grace … it feels...
Jane Espenson has announced the new project she has been working on with Alessandra Torresani, Brad Bell (Cheeks) and Sean Hemeon, in an interview with CliqueClack. Yes, it's Husbands, a web series about "two guys, a newly dating couple, who celebrate a new marriage equality law in Vegas and wake up married." A couple of snippets from the interview:
Km: What do you hope to become of Husbands in the long run? If it simply stays as a free series on the web, will that satisfy not only you but the actors?
Je: Honestly, I would love to see Husbands turn into a network television show. I’m loving the freedom that we’re enjoying as we put it together ourselves, but there’s something about it that feels so accessible — it’s Ab Fab, Dharma and Greg, Will and Grace … it feels...
- 8/6/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
Airlock Alpha has the first report from the Battlestar panel at Comic-Con. Richard Hatch, Kevin Grazier, Michael Nankin and Lili Bordan were there, and Michael Taylor had to skip because of surgery. Get better soon, Michael Taylor.
Here is what is happening with Blood and Chrome:
The pilot is not expected to be completed until at least October, especially since the sets were extremely minimal, Bordan said. Hatch told the crowd that Syfy plans to air "Blood & Chrome" as a movie event first, and a backdoor pilot, similar to what was done with "Caprica." It looks like the network is not spending the money to do a miniseries, like it did with "Battlestar Galactica."Also, unless there was a misunderstanding at the panel, they are/were exploring the possibility of showing it in 3D. Read the whole article for more details.
Esai Morales has a new film in the works.
Here is what is happening with Blood and Chrome:
The pilot is not expected to be completed until at least October, especially since the sets were extremely minimal, Bordan said. Hatch told the crowd that Syfy plans to air "Blood & Chrome" as a movie event first, and a backdoor pilot, similar to what was done with "Caprica." It looks like the network is not spending the money to do a miniseries, like it did with "Battlestar Galactica."Also, unless there was a misunderstanding at the panel, they are/were exploring the possibility of showing it in 3D. Read the whole article for more details.
Esai Morales has a new film in the works.
- 8/6/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
So "Love Sick" wasn't as strong as last week's "Trials."
At the same time, though I have to keep my expectations in perspective. First and foremost, Warehouse 13 is primarily a procedural, not a heavily character driven drama. "Trials" was more the exception to the rule.
I was a bit disappointed to see Steve didn’t have a very prominent role. I guess this is where his “special guest star” billing comes into play. There was the quick joke with Pete showing off to him, after learning he was gay, and then he was quickly bronzed.
Meanwhile, the way Steve came out to Pete and Myka was well done. Pete was Pete, he joked about it, and then everyone moved on. Everyone was cool with it. No big deal all around.
Pete and Myka’s romp through the Warehouse after the artifact ball put them in a drunken haze was fun to watch.
At the same time, though I have to keep my expectations in perspective. First and foremost, Warehouse 13 is primarily a procedural, not a heavily character driven drama. "Trials" was more the exception to the rule.
I was a bit disappointed to see Steve didn’t have a very prominent role. I guess this is where his “special guest star” billing comes into play. There was the quick joke with Pete showing off to him, after learning he was gay, and then he was quickly bronzed.
Meanwhile, the way Steve came out to Pete and Myka was well done. Pete was Pete, he joked about it, and then everyone moved on. Everyone was cool with it. No big deal all around.
Pete and Myka’s romp through the Warehouse after the artifact ball put them in a drunken haze was fun to watch.
- 7/26/2011
- by snickrz@gmail.com (Nick McHatton)
- TVfanatic
In all honesty, it's not going to be the maddening plot holes or ridiculous character continuity that makes me eventually give up Glee, it's going to be the creators screwing with the fans. A month after Ryan Murphy said quite clearly that Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, and Chris Colfer are "not going to be back at all for Season Four," his partner Brad Fulchuk goes to Comic-Con and says the exact opposite. "Here's the exact thing: They are seniors, so they're graduating, but because they're graduating doesn't mean they're leaving the show. If you have Lea Michele under contract, you don't say, 'We're gonna let you go.'"
But the news wasn't so good for Chord Overstreet, who was offered recurring status for 10 episodes with an option for joining the cast midseason, but he turned it down. "We wanted him back because we like Chord personally and had some good...
But the news wasn't so good for Chord Overstreet, who was offered recurring status for 10 episodes with an option for joining the cast midseason, but he turned it down. "We wanted him back because we like Chord personally and had some good...
- 7/25/2011
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Warehouse 13 faces a challenge next Monday, the kind of challenge to which all shows look forward: how to follow up what many consider to be the best episode in series history.
This SyFy smash will embrace that mission with "Love Sick," an outing based around the return of Lindsay Wagner as Artie's not-so-secret crush. Look for her to assist in pursuit of a murderous cyber matrix. Check out the official episode trailer now:
Love Sick Promo...
This SyFy smash will embrace that mission with "Love Sick," an outing based around the return of Lindsay Wagner as Artie's not-so-secret crush. Look for her to assist in pursuit of a murderous cyber matrix. Check out the official episode trailer now:
Love Sick Promo...
- 7/21/2011
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
A trio of powerhouse actors – Lindsay Wagner, Sasha Roiz and Rene Auberjonois– will guest star on Syfy’s hit series Warehouse 13. In Monday’s episode, “Love Sick,” Roiz (Caprica), plays the mysterious and sinister Marcus Diamond.
Wagner returns as Dr. Vanessa Calder, the in-house Warehouse doctor who is responsible for treating the team and also has a romantic connection with Artie Nielsen (Saul Rubinek). Also visiting the Warehouse again this season is Auberjonois as Hugo Miller, a computer genius from decades past in the Warehouse, who Artie and Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) call to help them out of a life-threatening situation.
“The most successful series in Syfy’s 18-year history, Warehouse 13 follows a team of government agents who work at a massive, top-secret storage facility in windswept South Dakota which houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and preternatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government.
The...
Wagner returns as Dr. Vanessa Calder, the in-house Warehouse doctor who is responsible for treating the team and also has a romantic connection with Artie Nielsen (Saul Rubinek). Also visiting the Warehouse again this season is Auberjonois as Hugo Miller, a computer genius from decades past in the Warehouse, who Artie and Claudia (Allison Scagliotti) call to help them out of a life-threatening situation.
“The most successful series in Syfy’s 18-year history, Warehouse 13 follows a team of government agents who work at a massive, top-secret storage facility in windswept South Dakota which houses every strange artifact, mysterious relic, fantastical object and preternatural souvenir ever collected by the U.S. government.
The...
- 7/20/2011
- by Aaron M.K.
- Nerdly
“I’m a fine mixture of blues and rock with a shot of Southern Comfort,” says Beverly McClellan, the bald lesbian rocker who made it all the way to the finals of NBC’s The Voice. “If Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge had a baby, and they invited over my grandmother — who’s Etta James — that would be me.” The Florida native got on the phone for an outspoken, sometimes outrageous interview with TVLine where she talked about making a living as an openly gay entertainer, winning over Voice coaches Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine with her “Sword of Troy,...
- 7/7/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Last night’s episode of The Voice provided for quite an entertaining evening of live television, minus the opening performance. The coaches opened up with a special performance of ”Under Pressure.” This was perhaps the messiest arrangement ever this season, so thankfully, fans were not subjected to this hot mess for too long…
The final four Javier Colon (Team Adam), Beverly McClellan (Team Christina), Vicci Martinez (Team Cee Lo), and Dia Frampton (Team Blake) performed two songs in this two hour broadcast, one duet with their respective coach and one original song. The original songs were much more intriguing to say the least. Viewers finally got a true taste for each artists’ own personal style. Colon worked with Rodney Jerkins (perfect choice) for his original song, “Stitch by Stitch” which was magnificent. Colon’s voice is beautiful and the lyrics were equally heartfelt. The only criticism towards this performance is that the band,...
The final four Javier Colon (Team Adam), Beverly McClellan (Team Christina), Vicci Martinez (Team Cee Lo), and Dia Frampton (Team Blake) performed two songs in this two hour broadcast, one duet with their respective coach and one original song. The original songs were much more intriguing to say the least. Viewers finally got a true taste for each artists’ own personal style. Colon worked with Rodney Jerkins (perfect choice) for his original song, “Stitch by Stitch” which was magnificent. Colon’s voice is beautiful and the lyrics were equally heartfelt. The only criticism towards this performance is that the band,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
By Stefan Doyno
We've been following The Voice lately, and there have been some awkward bumps along the way, but last night's episode finally hit a high note. The finals episode was filled with surprises and creative performances. Here's what happened in case you missed it.
Javier Colon, from Team Adam sang an original song titled "Stitch by Stitch." Adam Levine, his mentor, got choked up after the performance while discussing how close the two had become during the show. “I'm so excited for you, and the amazing things you’re going to do with your career.” Levine said.
Later on, Levine and Colon performed an energetic duet of Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror." It worked out perfectly because Adam made sure to not outshine Javier, letting him have the spotlight for his final performance.
Dia Frampton, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter from the band Meg and Dia, who...
We've been following The Voice lately, and there have been some awkward bumps along the way, but last night's episode finally hit a high note. The finals episode was filled with surprises and creative performances. Here's what happened in case you missed it.
Javier Colon, from Team Adam sang an original song titled "Stitch by Stitch." Adam Levine, his mentor, got choked up after the performance while discussing how close the two had become during the show. “I'm so excited for you, and the amazing things you’re going to do with your career.” Levine said.
Later on, Levine and Colon performed an energetic duet of Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror." It worked out perfectly because Adam made sure to not outshine Javier, letting him have the spotlight for his final performance.
Dia Frampton, the 23-year-old singer/songwriter from the band Meg and Dia, who...
- 6/29/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
In much the same way that Christina Aguilera has demonstrated a wide variety of ways to preposterously style her hair — the bedraggled beehive, the Hot Topic milkmaid, the 75 lb. wave of weave, to name a few — so, too, are there dozens of ways to determine who will and who should win Season 1 of NBC’s The Voice.
Who was the most consistent, and thereby built the most loyal voting bloc, through the early rounds and the three weeks of live performances? Which singer showed the most originality and took the most thrilling musical risks? Who was the most passionate, and...
Who was the most consistent, and thereby built the most loyal voting bloc, through the early rounds and the three weeks of live performances? Which singer showed the most originality and took the most thrilling musical risks? Who was the most passionate, and...
- 6/29/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Dia Frampton is currently number one on iTunes with Javier only a few spots behind, and it looks like it will be a very close race to the end for Team Adam and Team Blake! Who do You want to win ‘The Voice’?
Tonight’s episode of The Voice was a full-blown entertainment fest. The contestants took the stage with their coaches for some killer performances, interspersed with guest singers like Brad Paisley, Pitbull and Ne-Yo, plus all four coaches belting out “Under Pressure”. But most important were the individual performances from Javier Colon, Dia Frampton, Vicci Martinez and Beverly McClellan who sang original songs custom-made for each of their voices. And now, Dia and Javier’s original songs are both already ranked in the top five on the iTunes charts!
Dia Frampton sang “Inventing Shadows” and sounded pure and sweet as usual, although while sitting in the audience I have to admit,...
Tonight’s episode of The Voice was a full-blown entertainment fest. The contestants took the stage with their coaches for some killer performances, interspersed with guest singers like Brad Paisley, Pitbull and Ne-Yo, plus all four coaches belting out “Under Pressure”. But most important were the individual performances from Javier Colon, Dia Frampton, Vicci Martinez and Beverly McClellan who sang original songs custom-made for each of their voices. And now, Dia and Javier’s original songs are both already ranked in the top five on the iTunes charts!
Dia Frampton sang “Inventing Shadows” and sounded pure and sweet as usual, although while sitting in the audience I have to admit,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Lorena O Neil
- HollywoodLife
If you’re a fan of the unpredictable, then you probably loved Cee Lo Green’s outfit — think Britney Spears’ “Oops!…I Did It Again” bodysuit by way of Transformers in the Thunderdome — during his duet tonight with Vicci Martinez on “Love Is a Battlefield.” You’ll probably also love The Voice‘s Wednesday-night season finale, during which any one of the four remaining finalists has a legitimate chance to take home the Season 1 crown.
Going into this week’s finals, I’d have bet my entire collection of Haley Reinhart iTunes downloads that the winner of NBC’s fledgling...
Going into this week’s finals, I’d have bet my entire collection of Haley Reinhart iTunes downloads that the winner of NBC’s fledgling...
- 6/29/2011
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
The 53rd Grammy Awards are upon us, and music's biggest, most prestigious awards show will feature a number of killer performances, appearances and potential acceptance speeches from the likes of Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Cee Lo Green, Muse, Arcade Fire, B.o.B, Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, Jay-z and scores of others. In order to appreciate what's to come, every day the MTV Newsroom Blog will deliver a classic moment in the history of the Grammy Awards. Today's installment: Soy Bomb!
Considering the sort of reverence most people hold for the rock icons of the 1960s, it's weird to think that Bob Dylan ever needed any sort of a comeback. But that's just what happened when the venerable rocker released Time Out of Mind in 1997. After decades floundering with middling music, Dylan finally seemed to be embracing his own mortality on the dark, desolate Time Out of Mind, which...
Considering the sort of reverence most people hold for the rock icons of the 1960s, it's weird to think that Bob Dylan ever needed any sort of a comeback. But that's just what happened when the venerable rocker released Time Out of Mind in 1997. After decades floundering with middling music, Dylan finally seemed to be embracing his own mortality on the dark, desolate Time Out of Mind, which...
- 1/31/2011
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Bringing an end to the week with a little family time, Emily Osment was spotted enjoying the lovely weather in Sherman Oaks, California on Friday (September 3).
The 18-year-old "Hannah Montana" star looked adorable as she joined her parents for a tasty midday meal at the Cheesecake Factory.
And while she's currently in the midst of the final season of "Hannah Montana", Miss Osment continues to push forth with her musical aspirations.
The Disney darling just recently released a new song called “Love Sick", which is off of her upcoming album “Fight or Flight” due out on October 5th.
The 18-year-old "Hannah Montana" star looked adorable as she joined her parents for a tasty midday meal at the Cheesecake Factory.
And while she's currently in the midst of the final season of "Hannah Montana", Miss Osment continues to push forth with her musical aspirations.
The Disney darling just recently released a new song called “Love Sick", which is off of her upcoming album “Fight or Flight” due out on October 5th.
- 9/4/2010
- GossipCenter
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Disney is giving fans of the Jonas Brothers a big valentine: their latest DVD. "I Heart Jonas," the second DVD volume of episodes from the hit Disney Channel show "Jonas," is in stores now. Meant for fans and to be given as a Valentine's gift, the packaging even features a "To" and "From" label on the front.
The DVD include 7 episodes of "Jonas," including the most romantic and relationship-centered episodes of the show. The episodes "Fashion Victim," "Love Sick," Three Musketeers," "Karaoke Surprise," "Frantic Romantic," "Forgetting Stella's Birthday," and "Double Date."
Also included on the DVD is a bonus feature called "You've Just Been Jo Bro'd - Surprising Jordin Sparks," where pop singer and former tour-mate Sparks is the subject of a Jonas Brothers radio show prank.
If the DVD isn't enough, they've also thrown in some bonus Jonas Brothers magnets for the first run.
The DVD include 7 episodes of "Jonas," including the most romantic and relationship-centered episodes of the show. The episodes "Fashion Victim," "Love Sick," Three Musketeers," "Karaoke Surprise," "Frantic Romantic," "Forgetting Stella's Birthday," and "Double Date."
Also included on the DVD is a bonus feature called "You've Just Been Jo Bro'd - Surprising Jordin Sparks," where pop singer and former tour-mate Sparks is the subject of a Jonas Brothers radio show prank.
If the DVD isn't enough, they've also thrown in some bonus Jonas Brothers magnets for the first run.
- 1/26/2010
- icelebz.com
It's Nick Jonas and the Administration pretty much 24/7 at the moment, so much so that it's easy to forget that Nick plays in some other band called Jonas Brothers and acts with his siblings, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas, on a hit Disney Channel series called Jonas (TV). Well, just to make certain that no one forgets about Jonas, the good folks over at Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment are unleashing I Heart Jonas, a brand-new DVD with 155 minutes of Jonas goodness. So, what's on the DVD, which will arrive in stores on January 26? Well, for your $19.99 you get seven specially selected episodes of Jonas, the show that finds Nick, Kevin, and Joe playing a wildly popular pop band that isn't quite Jonas Brothers, but pretty darn close. Frankie Jonas is in there, too, of course, and he tends to steal the show. Episodes include "Fashion Victim," "Love Sick," "Three Musketeers,...
- 1/18/2010
- by ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
- TVStar
Before the 2009 VMAs, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Soy Bomb and Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford have been there before.
By Gil Kaufman
Kanye West crashes the Vma stage as Taylor Swift accepts the award for best female video on Sunday
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
For a man so hung up on being original, Kanye West pulled the oldest trick in the book on Sunday night at the VMAs when he crashed the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
For the third time at a major music awards show, West invited himself onto the stage for a righteously indignant rant against the winner, in this case the squeaky-clean, 19-year-old country phenom whose second album, Fearless, has been an unmovable staple of the top 10 for much of the past year.
And though it grabbed the headlines, got Kanye tossed from the show, was blasted by fellow celebrities on Twitter,...
By Gil Kaufman
Kanye West crashes the Vma stage as Taylor Swift accepts the award for best female video on Sunday
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
For a man so hung up on being original, Kanye West pulled the oldest trick in the book on Sunday night at the VMAs when he crashed the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
For the third time at a major music awards show, West invited himself onto the stage for a righteously indignant rant against the winner, in this case the squeaky-clean, 19-year-old country phenom whose second album, Fearless, has been an unmovable staple of the top 10 for much of the past year.
And though it grabbed the headlines, got Kanye tossed from the show, was blasted by fellow celebrities on Twitter,...
- 9/14/2009
- MTV Music News
Only a few more days before an all new Jonas and the previews are looking amazing! The new episode titled Love Sick follows Joe as he becomes nervous and some might say love sick over his Bff Stella. At the end of the day, will Joe realizes his feeling for Stella? Make sure to check out an all new Jonas airing on August 2 on the Disney Channel. We've got some great information on the Jonas Brothers for you today in your Oh My Jonas! Update. Calling all residents of Sacramento, the Jonas Brothers have a treat for you when they come this Monday! The Jonas Brothers open up to the media and talk about being compared to the Beatles, about their loyal fans, and they even comment on their favorite fan posters. Jonas Press Call Wow! These guys are really jumping all around the country performing to sold out crowds...
- 7/31/2009
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
Sara Paxton, who is best known for her starring role as Stacie on 2004 flick "Sleepover", will become a guest star on Jonas Brothers' TV series "J.O.N.A.S!". The 21-year-old actress is going to appear on "Frantic Romantic", the 12th episode of the comedy show.
On the episode, which is scheduled to be broadcast on Disney Channel on Sunday, August 16 at 8:30 P.M. Et/Pt, the story will center on diva actress Paxton's Fiona Skye and Joe Jonas' Joe Lucas who are labeled as couple by tabloids. While Fiona is happy with the boost in her career, Joe tries to enlist help from Kevin Jonas' Kevin Lucas, Nick Jonas' Nick Lucas, Chelsea Staub's Stella Malone, and Nicole Anderson's Macy to break up their fictional relationship.
Two weeks ago, several new stills from "Love Sick", the 10th episode of "J.O.N.
On the episode, which is scheduled to be broadcast on Disney Channel on Sunday, August 16 at 8:30 P.M. Et/Pt, the story will center on diva actress Paxton's Fiona Skye and Joe Jonas' Joe Lucas who are labeled as couple by tabloids. While Fiona is happy with the boost in her career, Joe tries to enlist help from Kevin Jonas' Kevin Lucas, Nick Jonas' Nick Lucas, Chelsea Staub's Stella Malone, and Nicole Anderson's Macy to break up their fictional relationship.
Two weeks ago, several new stills from "Love Sick", the 10th episode of "J.O.N.
- 7/31/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Several new stills from TV series "J.O.N.A.S!" emerge. In an image, Chelsea Staub, who portrays Stella Malone, the fashion stylist of fictional band Jonas on the show, is snapped kissing Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers on the cheek.
Another shot shows the 19-year-old singer, who plays Joe Lucas, gathering with his brothers Kevin Jonas' Kevin Lucas and Nick Jonas' Nick Lucas. All of them are photographed practicing in a music studio. One particular pic snaps Chelsea waving her left hand when standing next to Kevin and Joe. Then, in two photos, the 20-year-old actress is spotted talking to Joe.
All of the stills come from "Love Sick", the 10th episode of "J.O.N.A.S!", which is scheduled to be aired on Disney Channel on Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 P.M. Et/Pt. The story will center on Stella who asks Joe to...
Another shot shows the 19-year-old singer, who plays Joe Lucas, gathering with his brothers Kevin Jonas' Kevin Lucas and Nick Jonas' Nick Lucas. All of them are photographed practicing in a music studio. One particular pic snaps Chelsea waving her left hand when standing next to Kevin and Joe. Then, in two photos, the 20-year-old actress is spotted talking to Joe.
All of the stills come from "Love Sick", the 10th episode of "J.O.N.A.S!", which is scheduled to be aired on Disney Channel on Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 P.M. Et/Pt. The story will center on Stella who asks Joe to...
- 7/17/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
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