rosario dawson-related stories
Posted Jan 18th 2009 1:02PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: OpEd, Saturday Night Live, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free
(S34E13) I don't have much of an opinion on Rosario Dawson. I've seen a few of her movies, like
Clerks 2 and
Death Proof, but instead of blowing my mind with every film, she's left me in a state of indifference. I'm sure there are plenty of gentlemen here who strongly differ. Sorry, boys.
That said, Dawson did a pretty good job hosting this episode. The writing wasn't particularly exciting, but Dawson's delivery was smooth and very professional. Just like Neil Patrick Harris from the previous week, her enthusiasm was very evident and greatly appreciated. Here are some video highlights from the night.
Continue reading Saturday Night Live: Rosario Dawson/Fleet Foxes - VIDEOS
Posted Dec 8th 2008 5:05PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Celebrities, Reality-Free
Question: if you were famous - not just well-known to a small but loyal fan following, I'm talking real mainstream fame - would you sign a bunch of autographs? Let's say you worked every day filming and at the end of the day you just wanted to go home or go out to dinner but you were ambushed by 50 people who all wanted their photo/book/stomachs signed. Would you stop and do it? I think I'd be a good signer. I wouldn't go crazy. There would be a normal limit to what I would stand there and sign, but I'd be nice to fans.
I was thinking about that after reading this story about
the best and worst celebrity signers. It's ranked by
Autograph magazine, and they say that the best celebrity autographer is Jay Leno.
Continue reading Leno loves to sign autographs (but Shatner doesn't)
Posted Aug 20th 2008 9:03AM by Brett Love
Filed under: Other Sci-Fi/Supernatural Shows, Industry, Video, Web, Reality-Free
The marriage of the internet and television production continues to mature. The latest entry, launching this week, is
Gemini Division. While it's too early to tell how the 50 episode saga is going to ultimately be received, it's still worth talking about.
Gemini Division is another big step for the future of internet-based productions.
The show is being produced by NBC Universal Digital Studios, which, among other things, means a much larger budget. Something evident in the cast which includes the star of the show, Rosario Dawson. That's a pretty big name for what is ultimately another experiment in the medium. She's joined by Justin Hartley, Danny Woodburn, John Kapelos, Kevin Alejandro, Fransois Chau, and Elizabeth Bogush, among others. It's not exactly
Ocean's 11, but those are all pretty recognizable actors.
Continue reading Gemini Division: the next step - VIDEO
Posted Apr 18th 2008 7:04PM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Industry, Programming, Commercials, Reality-Free
Advertising is everywhere on TV and online, and not merely in the form of traditional commercials. Most of us are used to viewing ads before watching online videos, and product placement can even be humorous if done properly (30 Rock does it particularly well). Can the partnership between advertising and entertainment go too far, though?
NBC Universal is joining forces with an advertising agency on a new venture: product-centered programming. The network's Digital Studio will work with the Omnicom Group to create several series that focus on the products of participating sponsors. These programs will air on NBC's "digital properties" (websites, for example.).
Continue reading NBC Universal to collaborate with ad agency
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