Posts with tag WillArnett
Posted Sep 5th 2008 10:24AM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: 30 Rock, Casting, Reality-Free, Gossip Girl
If I didn't love this news so much, I'd be worried that
30 Rock was turning into
The Love Boat or
Will and Grace. After all, it seems as though there's news of a new guest star every few days. First
Will Arnett signed on to reprise his role as the delightfully evil Devon Banks, then ex-
Friend,
Jennifer Aniston, decided to return to television in order to stalk Jack Donaghy. After that came news that
Oprah was scheduled to play herself on an upcoming episode.
That's a lot of guest stars to pack into one season, but now we have news of two more. Everybody's favorite
Gossip Girls, Blair and Serena, AKA
Leighton Meester and Blake Lively, are coming to 30 Rock. What on earth could bring these Upper East Siders to Midtown? Are they trying to overthrow Liz Lemon as queen bee of
TGS with Tracy Jordan? Are they starring in a movie with Tracy Jordan? There's more info on their storyline after the jump.
Continue reading Liz Lemon was a Gossip Girl?
Posted Aug 29th 2008 11:27AM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: 30 Rock, Casting, Reality-Free
I'm pretty sure I know how
Will Arnett has spent his summer: doing leg presses.
Arnett is slipping back into his short robe to reprise his role on
30 Rock. His character, Jack Donaghy's nemesis
Devon Banks, may have already screwed Jack out of the CEO job at the end of last season, but he's coming back for more.
Arnett is scheduled to load up on the self-tanner and appear on
30 Rock's season premiere, airing October 30. He scored a well-deserved Emmy nomination for his stint on the show last season, so his reappearance is no big surprise. Arnett is reportedly already on the
30 Rock set shooting scenes with Baldwin for the inevitable Banks/Donaghy showdown.
Although this is the only episode in which he is confirmed to be appearing, I wouldn't be shocked if he popped up again later in the season. I'm just hoping that the season premiere takes place a little while after the finale, so Kenneth can get back from Beijing in time to be harassed into Banks' arms, because
that's the love story I want to see.
Posted Jul 31st 2008 9:37AM by Annie Wu
Filed under: OpEd, Celebrities, Children, Reality-Free
The new season of
Sesame Street is right around the corner and, while I normally wouldn't give it a second thought, I am unusually excited right now. No, this isn't a snarky rant about how I've been driven to children's TV because of the sorry state of grown-up programming.
Sesame Street's 39th season, starting August 11th, looks like it has a lot of fun lined up not only for the pre-schoolers but parents as well. I already posted Feist's upcoming special take on "
1 2 3 4", but I had no idea how many amazing guest appearances were coming. Just check out this star-filled highlight reel after the jump.
Continue reading Sesame Street is going to be awesome - VIDEO
Posted Jul 17th 2008 5:22PM by Kona Gallagher
Filed under: Saturday Night Live, The Office, Casting, Emmys, Reality-Free
Yesterday we reported that Amy Poehler had been offered
the lead on The Office spinoff (or
not-spinoff, as the case may be). Today,
Poehler herself is confirming the rumor. She tells the AP, "I can kind of confirm that I will be working in some capacity on that show," but goes on to say that "I don't really have any other details yet."
Poehler has been a castmember on
Saturday Night Live since 2001and is currently the co-host of Weekend Update. She will remain on
SNL through the fall, but with
her baby due in October and now this new show, her role in the second half of the season is up in the air.
It's been a big week for Poehler, who in addition to the new job offer, also received an Emmy nomination this morning for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her work on
SNL. Her husband,
Will Arnett, also scored an Emmy nod, for his guest appearance on NBC's
30 Rock.
Posted Jun 24th 2008 5:25PM by Isabelle Carreau
Filed under: TV on the Bigscreen, Arrested Development, Reality-Free
As I was surfing the world wide web over the weekend, I stumbled on a fun clip on the
Entertainment Weekly website featuring actor Will Arnett. The caption describing the clip said "Will Arnett - Part 1. How to get the
Arrested Development movie made."
Even if according to U.K.'s The Times, Jason Bateman confirmed that
the rumored Arrested Development movie is definitely happening, I'm not getting my hopes up too quick and I'm ready to try anything and almost everything to ensure that the Bluths appear in a movie (be it on the big screen, a DVD or a special TV movie). That being said, I clicked on the play button to listen to what Arnett had to suggest.
Continue reading Will Arnett tells Arrested Development fans to threaten FOX
Posted Jun 13th 2008 4:42PM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
A lot of hilarious, yet terrible, things run in the Bluth family--huge mistakes, catchphrases, and unconventional modes of transportation. In honor of TV Squad's
Arrested Development week, let's take a look at some of the qualities that make the Bluths unique.
Drinking and Drug Problems - Lucille's drinking problem is world-famous, but the other Bluths have been known to use alcohol and drugs on occasion. Lindsay had some issues with Zanatab back when she was part of "The Solution," and Buster can't get enough juice. G.O.B. frequently used roofies (known to him as forget-me-nows) on other people during his magic career. In the clip below, the Bluth siblings and Tobias got drunk to prepare themselves for an intervention. Michael only lets loose when he's drunk, and it's a wonderful thing to see. I love that he's wearing a Franklin wig.
Continue reading Common bonds: Bluth family traits - VIDEOS
Posted Jun 13th 2008 3:21PM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: OpEd, Arrested Development, Celebrities, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
So, after
three seasons of GOB's greatest moments, I found I had so much more to say about my favorite character. GOB has so many great lines over the course of three seasons of
Arrested Development. Furthermore, Will Arnett does an incredible job with the delivery. To finish off my tribute to GOB, I compiled a list of some of my favorite lines from the show. One could even say it's the final countdown.
After the jump, you have
"GOB: The B-Roll." Let the eldest Bluth take you through important matters like race, women, business affairs, and family.
Continue reading GOB: The B-Roll
Posted Jun 13th 2008 12:19PM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: OpEd, Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
This week TV Squad has been paying tribute to
Arrested Development with special
Retro Squad pieces. I decided that I would highlight my favorite character from the show, GOB. After watching several episodes of
Arrested Development, I realized that I couldn't just narrow it down to the five greatest moments. I would have to do a list for each season.
You've already seen
Five greatest GOB moments (season one) and
Five greatest GOB moments (season two). After the jump, I have my favorite moments from season three.
Continue reading Five greatest GOB moments (season three) - VIDEOS
Posted Jun 13th 2008 10:02AM by Joel Keller
Filed under: OpEd, Arrested Development, Retro Squad, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
Do not adjust your web browser. You are now entering the Retro Squad, where we are reviewing past episodes of classic TV shows.
(S01E02) Many people will tell you that they got sucked into Arrested Development by its pilot. I wasn't. For some reason, I didn't watch the pilot when it first aired. But that's just fine, because the second episode, "Top Banana," was a perfect representation of everything AD ended up being. Throwaway jokes. Quick cut-aways and flashbacks. Subtle catchphrase generation. A "lesson of the week" couched in vicious barbs between members of the Bluth family. Oh, and two words that I'll never forget: "No touching!"
Continue reading Arrested Development: Top Banana - VIDEO
Posted Jun 12th 2008 2:07PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: OpEd, Arrested Development, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
Do not adjust your web browser. You are now entering the Retro Squad, where we are reviewing past episodes of classic TV shows.
I will admit, I was super late to the
Arrested Development game. It had been canceled and I'm pretty sure everything was on DVD. Actually, I remember the first time I watched an episode, it was on G4. There was that guy from
Teen Wolf Too and he was talking to David Cross, who was
painted like a Smurf for some reason. And then he did some things that didn't really make sense, and I laughed nervously because I was worried I had become too stupid to keep up with sitcoms. I gave up after another ten minutes of confusion and switched over to
Flavor of Love or something equally brain-numbing to make myself feel better.
Continue reading Six reasons why now is the time to become an AD fan
Posted Jun 12th 2008 11:03AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, OpEd, Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
This week TV Squad has been paying tribute to
Arrested Development with special
Retro Squad pieces. I decided that I would highlight my favorite character from the show, GOB. After watching several episodes of
Arrested Development, I realized that I couldn't just narrow it down to the five greatest moments. I would have to do a list for each season.
You've already seen
Five greatest GOB moments (season one). After the jump, I have my favorite moments from season two.
Continue reading Five greatest GOB moments (season two) - VIDEOS
Posted Jun 11th 2008 11:04AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: OpEd, Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, TV Squad Lists, Reality-Free
The segue. The illusions. The initials. The menacing raspy voice, calling "Michael." GOB is my favorite character on
Arrested Development. And this week, I will pay tribute to him by bringing you The Five Greatest GOB Moments, one list per season.
It's gonna be good times after the jump!
Continue reading Five greatest GOB moments (season one) - VIDEOS
Posted Jun 10th 2008 11:04AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, Standout Episodes, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
Do not adjust your web browser. You are now entering the Retro Squad, where we are reviewing past episodes of classic TV shows.(S02E01) Here's the rundown. Michael and his son leave for Phoenix. Well, not really. Michael needs money so he ends up going back to his old life at the model home in order to track down the company check book.
While Michael tries to do something productive, the rest of the siblings are into the usual mischief. When she and Tobias decide to explore an open relationship, Lindsay falls for a real estate agent. Tobias readies himself to join the Blue Man Group, excited at this new acting opportunity. GOB, who has been put in charge of the company, finds the contracts with Saddam Hussein but inadvertently gives them to his father who is dressed up like Oscar, George Sr.'s twin brother. Buster reconnects with Uncle Oscar but gets enlisted in the army by Lucille.
And at the end of the day, the Bluths realize they all need each other. If they didn't, it wouldn't be
Arrested Development.
Continue reading Arrested Development: The One Where Michael Leaves (season two premiere) - VIDEO
Posted Jun 9th 2008 9:20AM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Arrested Development, Video, Retro Squad, Standout Episodes, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
Do not adjust your web browser. You are now entering the Retro Squad, where we are reviewing past episodes of classic TV shows.(S01E01) Some shows come out of the gate with such a power that you can't help but stand up and take notice. For the far too few of us who happened to catch
Arrested Development when it premiered, it quickly established that it was going to be something a little different than the other comedy fare on the television. The trend at the time was moving toward the single camera format, that's almost become the norm for comedies nowadays (
The Office,
My Name is Earl, hell NBC's entire Thursday night lineup).
There was a time when audiences were less receptive to this kind of television. It was funny, but minus a laugh track. So while shows like
The King of Queens,
Everybody Loves Raymond and even
According to Jim had this comfortable format with the basic house set and laughter to cue us into the funny bits,
AD was something a bit more challenging. Perhaps it was just a few years ahead of its time, or perhaps it was on the wrong network (FOX), or perhaps it was just too smart for its own good.
Continue reading Arrested Development: Pilot (series premiere) - VIDEO
Posted Feb 7th 2008 9:38AM by Jason Hughes
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Casting
In the movie
Batman Forever, Val Kilmer as Batman said "Chicks love the car." There he was talking about the Batmobile, but maybe he was being prophetic, too. Kilmer
has just signed to replace Will Arnett as the voice of KITT in the forthcoming NBC
Knight Rider telefilm/back-door pilot. I want you to note that in the original link, they've been very generous in picture selection for Mr. Kilmer, as his waist size and age have apparently been running neck and neck the last several years.
This article chose a more recent picture, and right now we're all thankful he's only doing voice work on the film.
Knight Rider premieres in 10 days (02-17-2008) and Arnett had completed all of the voice work already. Apparently,
as our own Kristin witnessed first-hand, the new KITT is a Ford Mustang and Arnett had done some GM commercial work before so it would be blasphemy to let him voice a Ford car. BLASPHEMY!!
Continue reading Arnett out and Kilmer in as voice of KITT; blame GM
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