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2009 Emmy Nominees

17 July 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

The Emmys are once again approaching, meaning it’s time to highlight those shows that made the often-unbearable experience of TV watching worth your while, if only for a short while.

Take a look over the list of this year’s Emmy Nominees then head on down to the comment section to give your two cents.

 

The 2009 Emmy Nominees (Abridged Version):

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Drama Series:

“Big Love,” HBO

“Breaking Bad,” AMC

“Damages,” FX

“Dexter,” Showtime

“House,” Fox

“Lost,” ABC

“Mad Men,” AMC

Comedy Series:

“Entourage,” HBO

“Family Guy,” Fox

“How I Met Your Mother,” CBS

“Flight of the Conchords,” HBO

“The Office,” NBC

“30 Rock,” NBC

“Weeds,” Showtime

Actor, Drama Series:

Simon Baker, “The Mentalist”

Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment”

Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”

Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”

Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”

Hugh Laurie, “House”

Actress, Drama Series:

Glenn Close, “Damages”

Sally Field, “Brothers and Sisters”

Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”

Holly Hunter,

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The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations

16 July 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards this morning. NBC comedy series 30 Rock lead the way with 22 nominations with the HBO telefilm Grey Gardens with 17 nominations and last year's winner for Best Drama, Mad Men, with 16 nominations. Take a look at the complete list of the nominees below.

Outstanding Voice-Over Performance

American Masters - Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About - PBS - Thirteen/Wnet American Masters - Ron Rifkin, Narrator

Family Guy - I Dream of Jesus - Fox - Fox Television Animation - Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin

Robot Chicken - Robot Chicken: Star Wars - Episode II - Cartoon Network - ShadowMachine - Seth Green as Robot Chicken Nerd, Bob Goldstein, Ponda Baba, Anakin Skywalker, Imperial Officer

The Simpsons - Eeny Teeny Maya Moe - Fox - Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television

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What’s Next for Zach Galifianakis?

6 July 2009 10:19 PM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

Brilliant comedian Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) now has one of the most successful comedies ever on his resume, which has given him what any actor strives for in Hollywood – a choice. According to the trades, Galifianakis has three potential projects at the top of his list, two of which may see him reunite with director Todd Phillips. Galifianakis is considering Phillips' pregnancy-themed comedy Due Date; the comedy Say Uncle; and another Phillips' project, the supernatural comedy Man-Witch. All three are set up at Warner Bros. Due Date centers on a slacker who hits the road with an uptight businessman; like Hangover, it also features a road trip and a baby among the plot lines. Man-Witch, a project that Jack Black was once attached to, centers on a man who finds he has supernatural talents -- a discovery that leads him to attend an all-girls witch school. Galifianakis is also most

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Kristen Wiig gets "Bored to Death"

24 June 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | From AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news

I have a crush on Kristen Wiig.

I know I’m not alone. Her Saturday Night Live characters like the Target Lady and Penelope have made her one of the most popular SNL players in recent years. In fact, Wiig has appeared in more sketches this season than any other cast member.

Her impressions are spot-on as well. Wiig’s Nancy Pelosi has gotten the most airtime, but my personal favorite is her take on Suze Orman.

For now, Wiig’s roles outside of SNL have been limited, but I make space on the DVR whenever I see her name. So I’m delighted to see her in the teaser for HBO’s new comedy, Bored to Death.

The premise for Bored isn’t new (a writer and detective novel fan moonlights as a P.I.), but if the lineup in the trailer is any indication, we’re in for a treat.

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Ted Danson Hopes Jellyfish Burgers Aren't On 'The End Of The Line'

24 June 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | From Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news

Ted Danson narrates a new documentary that reveals an inconvenient truth about our love affair with seafood: if unsustainable fishing practices continue, we could see the collapse of the world's fisheries as early as 2048. 'The End of the Line' takes aim at fish wholesalers and restaurant chains, such as celebrity haunt Nobu, that serve the most troubled species, including bluefin tuna and certain types of cod. Some businesses are already responding. A world without sushi-grade tuna sounds grim and is already becoming a reality for some Japanese chefs, who are experimenting with less appetizing terrestrial substitutes. No need to remodel your diet in the image of Jeremy Piven's: it's still possible to enjoy fish responsibly. Choosing sustainable seafood can be tricky, but Danson urges consumers to avoid buying large, overharvested species and farm-raised carnivorous fish and to look...

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Rise 'n' Shine: America's Ode to the Hoff

24 June 2009 5:58 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

• Britain's Got Talent introduces you to Susan Boyle. America's Got Talent brings you this (and sends it to the next round). No wonder it's not the same worldwide phenomenon. • We want to be besties with Anne Hathaway more than ever before. Apparently, she likes to play stylist and lends out her clothes. • Michelle Pfeiffer may not want you to call her a cougar, but she'd be happy to be Catwoman one more time. • Ted Danson doesn't eat fish, and it has nothing to do with lessons learned from that whole Jeremy Piven debacle. • Dear Paris Hilton: We knew you'd find the perfect Bff in Dubai, a "huge" one that wears lots of accessories,...

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HBO’s Bored to Death Trailer Starring Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis

23 June 2009 9:20 AM, PDT | From FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news

Hey, check it out... Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis are starring in a new HBO show together! I vaguely remember hearing some early announcements about this a while back, but regardless, it feels like this kind of came out of nowhere. After seeing the short teaser for Bored to Death, I simply cannot wait to see it. The basic idea is that Jason Schwartzman is a writer who is going through a painful break-up. He loves Raymond Chandler novels, and apparently decides to make a change in his life by becoming a real-life private eye. I love the concept and I love Schwartzman when given the right roles, and this kind of has an I Heart Huckabees feel to it. The cast also includes Ted Danson and Parker Posey, and it premieres in September. Check out the teaser trailer after the jump and see what you think. For more posts like this visit FilmJunk.

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Preview for HBO’s Bored to Death

18 June 2009 9:54 PM, PDT | From TheMovingPicture.net | See recent TheMovingPicture news

With The Hangover proving to be one of the biggest comedies of the summer many people are looking to see what one of the flick’s breakout stars, Zach Galifianakis, does next. One project the comedian/actor has coming up is the new HBO series Bored to Death, which also stars Jason Schwartzman and Ted Danson. The first preview for the show has arrived online and you can check it out below. The series centers on a Brooklyn writer (Schwartzman) who nurses a painful breakup by acting out his dream to live as a character out of a Raymond Chandler novel. As a result, he finds a new lease on life by offering up his services as an inexperienced private eye. Bored to Death premieres in September.

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Review: 'Nobel Son' on DVD

9 June 2009 12:02 PM, PDT | From Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news

Every now and then you see a movie advertised as coming to video and you scratch your head wondering why you’ve never heard of it. Nobel Son, which opened December 8 and is available on DVD today, is just such a case. The film stars Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Eliza Dushku, Shawn Hatosy, Mary Steenburgen, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson and Danny Devito. Pretty nifty cast.

Now, check out the official synopsis: On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge.

Sounds like it should be a pretty cool thriller. And yet. And yet the film lasted a mere three weeks during the holiday season and earned a meager $540,382 at the box office. As we’ve discussed previously,

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Exclusive Video: Brand New Nobel Son DVD Special Feature Clip

8 June 2009 10:54 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

We have a new exclusive special feature clip from the upcoming DVD Nobel Son, which hits the shelves on DVD on June 9. Click below to take a look at this new special feature clip, which shows us Bill Pullman, and Mary Steenburgen talking about their characters in the film.

On the eve of Barkley Michaelson's father receiving the Nobel Prize, Barkley is kidnapped and the requested ransom is the $2,000,000 in Nobel Prize money. When his father refuses to pay it starts a venomous tale of familial dysfunction, lust, betrayal and ultimately revenge. Featuring an ensemble cast starring Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Mary Steenburgen, Shawn Hatosy, Bill Pullman, Ted Danson, Danny Devito and Eliza Dushku.

Special Features:

- Commentary with director/producer Randall Miller, writer/producer Jody Savin, musician Paul Oakenfold, cinematographer Mike Ozier and actors Brian Greenberg and Eliza Dushku

Deleted scenes with optional commentary from director/producer Randall Miller

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Charlize, Elle, Sienna, Sting, Woody Join British Food Fight

8 June 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

There's something fishy going on at one of London's most swanky celeb restaurants: The stars are aligning to boycott until an endangered fish is removed from its sushi menu. Elle Macpherson, Sienna Miller, Alicia Silverstone, Charlize Theron, Sting and Trudie Styler, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Stephen Fry are among the 31 famous folks who have signed a petition vowing not to patronize Nobu London until it stops serving the near-extinct bluefin tuna. According to the petition, the stars say they can no longer "dine with a clear conscience" at the establishment. "As customers and fans of Nobu we strongly feel that bluefin tuna must be completely removed from your menu due to its...

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Lifetime acquires cable rights to "Mad Money" comedy

8 June 2009 | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Lifetime has picked up the cable TV rights to Overture Films' first released film - "Mad Money." Apparently, Lifetime will pay license fees to Overture of just under $4 million which is around 20% of what the film has grossed domestically. Starz Media, the parent company of Overture, brokered the deal and Lifetime may begin airiong sometime in the second quarter of 2010. The film stars Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson, Roger R. Cross, Christopher McDonald, Adam Rothenberg, Paul Rae, Meagen Fay, J.C. MacKenzie and Drew Waters.

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Lifetime acquires cable rights to "Mad Money" comedy

8 June 2009 | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Lifetime has picked up the cable TV rights to Overture Films' first released film - "Mad Money." Apparently, Lifetime will pay license fees to Overture of just under $4 million which is around 20% of what the film has grossed domestically. Starz Media, the parent company of Overture, brokered the deal and Lifetime may begin airiong sometime in the second quarter of 2010. The film stars Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson, Roger R. Cross, Christopher McDonald, Adam Rothenberg, Paul Rae, Meagen Fay, J.C. MacKenzie and Drew Waters.

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Theron & Miller Slam Top Restaurant

5 June 2009 1:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Charlize Theron, Sting and Sienna Miller have signed a petition ordering a top London restaurant to stop serving a rare fish dish.

The trio, along with model Elle Macpherson and former Cheers stars Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson, added their names to a letter sent to the boss of posh eaterie Nobu - Nobu Matsuhisa - in protest at the endangered blue fin tuna's inclusion on his menu.

They claim they can no longer dine at the establishment "with a clear conscience" if it continues to serve the fish, which is heading towards extinction in the next four years.

The letter states, "We feel strongly that Blue Fin Tuna must be completely removed from your menu as it is an extremely endangered animal."

And British comic Stephen Fry has also weighed into the debate, saying, "It's lunacy. There's no justification for peddling extinction."

The stars demand a reply from Matsuhisa by Monday.

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Stars Rally Against London Eatery For Serving Endangered Fish

5 June 2009 12:59 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Stars have rallied against top London restaurant Nobu for serving an endangered fish on its menu. Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, and Sting are just among those who are protesting against the fine eatery.

Stars including Sienna Miller, Stephen Fry, Ted Danson, and Elle Macpherson have signed a letter, petitioning to Nobu, which is headed by chef and co-owner Nobu Matsuhisa, to stop serving the endangered Blue Fin Tuna on its menu.

The letter read: "We feel strongly that Blue Fin Tuna must be completely removed from your menu as it is an extremely endangered animal."

They also added that the creature could be extinct in four years. The stars want an answer by Monday.

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[DVD Review] TV Sets: Forever Funny

27 May 2009 11:44 AM, PDT | From JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news

TV Sets: Forever Funny fetches a brilliant collection of shows to tickle the funny bone as a sampling of the comedic programs CBS has put out over time. Any collection that features Taxi, Cheers, The Odd Couple and Frasier is doing something right of the comedy front – but that’s only half the issue. Along with choosing the funniest shows possible, the funniest episodes of the series ought be selected as well. Instead, in an obvious attempt to encourage folks to start at the beginning, CBS has chosen the pilot episodes of each series. Once again, like in the TV Sets: Action Packed DVD, pilots are great for hooking an audience when the show is brand new – but these are classic shows that your average television viewer has seen at least a few episodes of.

There are two things more puzzling than the steadfast notion that the pilot episodes were

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Creepshow Brings the Scares to Blu-ray on September 8th

21 May 2009 1:58 PM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

You can bring a 1982 horror classic to 1080p this September. Creepshow will be released in Blu-ray on September 8. We have no special features details as of yet, but the Bd disc will be priced at $28.99 Srp and you can take a look at the cover art below. The film stars Leslie Nielsen, Ed Harris, Ted Danson, Hal Holbrook, E.G. Marshall, Adrienne Barbeau, Viveca Lindfors, Stephen King and Robert Harper.

Two macabre masters - writer Stephen King and director George A. Romero - conjure up five shocking yarns, each a virtuoso exercise in the ghouls-and-gags style of classic '50s horror comics. A murdered man emerges from the grave for Father's Day cake. A meteor's ooze makes everything ... grow. A professor selects his wife as a snack for a crated creature. A scheming husband plants two lovers up to their necks in terror. A malevolent millionaire with an insect phobia becomes

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Paz Vega in the Human Contract Trailer, DVD Release Date

18 May 2009 10:19 AM, PDT | From Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news

Paz Vega is a major star in Spain, but she’s never really caught on in the States despite being in a number of Hollywood films as the female lead. Unfortunately her latest movie, “Human Contract” isn’t going to help in that regard, because the film is going straight to DVD June 30 courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is a pretty spicy little drama, because let’s face it, when you think Jada Pinkett Smith, you think spicy little dramas. Okay, maybe not so much, but the trailer sure sells the sex pretty hard. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. The film is Rated R, so one supposes there will be follow-through with all the teasing. A highly successful but personally tortured ad businessman (Jason Clarke) has his life turned upside down after meeting a free-spirited, mysterious beauty (Paz Vega), who tempts him to explore reckless love Starring Jason Clarke,

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"House" - Interview with Meat Loaf on his part in the Fox series.

3 April 2009 | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

We conference with Meat Loaf about his part in Fox's beloved "House" series. The episode called "Simple Explanation" airs on April 6th at 9 p.m. What's the episode about? Charlotte, an older woman who has spent the last six months taking care of her husband Eddie (guest star Meat Loaf) while he's been dying of heart failure, is rushed to Princeton Plainsboro for immediate treatment after collapsing from respiratory failure at Eddie's deathbed. With Eddie still alive and taken to the hospital as well, the two of them become a double mystery when Eddie's  condition sporadically improves in direct correlation to Charlotte's condition deteriorating. The urgency of Charlotte's medical condition breathes new life into their lacking romantic relationship,  and their regrets of what could have been are replaced with genuine tenderness as Charlotte informs the team she wants Eddie to have her heart should she die before him. The team

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The Top 15 Favorite Gay Reality Stars

1 April 2009 6:32 PM, PDT | From AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news

While the number of gay/bisexual characters on scripted television has, at best, held steady over the past decade (and doesn’t exactly represent the diversity of gay men in the real world), it’s a different story when it comes to the depiction of gay men on reality television. Indeed, along with the explosion of reality programming has come a dramatic increase in the numbers and types of gay and bisexual men appearing on our television screens.

From the groundbreaking appearance of Pedro Zamora on The Real World: San Francisco to the current seasons of The Amazing Race, Survivor: Tocantins, and Make Me a Supermodel, there is a breadth of gay men that is quite frankly astounding.

In fact, there have now been so many gay and bisexual men on reality television that we decided to let AfterElton.com readers choose their favorites of all time. Here

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