Jason Segel hosted the November 19, 2011 episode of Saturday Night Live and for his opening monologue, he was joined by his co-stars from the upcoming family-friendly film, The Muppets. Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo accompanied Segel in a musical number celebrating Segel’s SNL hosting gig that becomes increasingly antagonistic as the number goes on.
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Muppets Join Jason Segel on SNL
New Arrested Development Episodes Coming to Netflix
Netflix’s Official Press Release:
“In a landmark deal, all new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Arrested Development will be coming exclusively to Netflix for its U.S. members to watch instantly, beginning in 2013.
For the first time in their histories, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Imagine Television will produce original first-run entertainment content for the world’s leading internet subscription service, bringing back the acclaimed series to production on all new episodes five years after its cancellation.
One of Time Magazine’s ‘100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME,’ the tale of the formerly wealthy, deeply eccentric Bluth clan aired for three seasons, 2003-2006, on Fox and was honored with the Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series after its first season on the air.
‘Arrested Development is one of the finest American comedies in TV history and its return through Netflix is a perfect example of how we are working closely with studios and networks to provide consumers with entertainment they love,’ said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer.
‘It’s also a perfect example of how broad and successful our relationship has become with Fox as we work together with their film, television, international and digital divisions on several exciting initiatives,’ he added.
‘Netflix’s bold entrance into original programming presents an exciting new opportunity for our two companies,’ commented Peter Levinsohn, Fox Filmed Entertainment’s President of New Media & Digital Distribution. ‘Bringing a classic show back to production on new episodes exclusively for Netflix customers is a game changer, and illustrates the incredible potential the new digital landscape affords great content providers like Twentieth Century Fox Television and Imagine.’
Commented 20th Century Fox TV Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman, ‘We build brands at this studio which are so distinctive that audiences still clamor for them years after they go off the air. Arrested Development is a great example of that—it has stood the test of time. This innovative deal with Netflix represents a new business model that is extremely exciting and opens the door for a wide range of new collaborations.”
“We also pride ourselves on breaking the rules at this studio, and after bringing back two canceled series – Family Guy and Futurama – to enormous success, we are bullish on the prospects for this brilliant series. We can’t wait to get back to work with Mitch, Ron and Brian on bringing the Bluths back to America’s living rooms,’ they added.
Said Imagine Entertainment co-founders Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, ‘Of all the projects we’ve been involved with over the years, we probably get more questions about Mitch Hurtwitz’s brilliant Arrested Development than any other– everyone, ourselves included, seems to feel like the Bluths left the party a bit too soon. Bringing a series back from cancellation almost never happens, but then, Arrested always was about as unconventional as they get, so it seems totally appropriate that this show that broke the mold is smashing it to pieces once again.”
Added Howard, ‘After a long hiatus, I’m dying to finally get back to the narrator’s microphone…It’s Arrested…Development.’
The Emmy-winning comedy had its final broadcast on February 10, 2006 and concerned Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) and his eccentric family comprised of his son George Michael (Michael Cera), his father George Bluth Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor), his mother Lucille (Jessica Walter), his brothers George Oscar Bluth II (Will Arnett), Buster Bluth (Tony Hale) and sister Lindsay Funke (Portia de Rossi), and Lindsay’s husband Tobias (David Cross) and their daughter Maeby (Alia Shawkat).
Arrested Development is a production of Imagine Television and 20th Century Fox Television. Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Mitch Hurwitz are executive producers.”
Source: Netflix
‘Rampart’ Movie Trailer Starring Woody Harrelson
Millennium Entertainment launches their Oscar campaign for Oren Moverman’s Rampart, a corrupt cop drama starring Woody Harrelson, Robin Wright, Ice Cube, Sigourney Weaver, and Ben Foster, with this trailer for the R-rated film.
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Schwarzenegger Tweets a Pic of His Injury
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s back at work in front of the cameras after a lengthy foray into the world of politics and he’s been keeping fans up to date on his film projects via Twitter. And in a recent tweet, he showed off a picture of a gash he got on his forehead while on the set of The Last Stand directed by Jee-woon Kim (A Tale of Two Sisters).
On November 17, Schwarzenegger posted: “Got a little banged up on set today. Thanks to the medical staff who got me back in action an hour later!”
The Plot:
Schwarzenegger stars as Sheriff Owens, a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with failure and defeat after his partner was crippled. After a spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy, the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the hemisphere is hurtling toward the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage and a fierce army of gang members. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction, where the whole of the U.S. law enforcement will have their last opportunity to make a stand and intercept him before he slips across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately accepts responsibility for one of the most daring face offs in cinema history.
The Must-Have Soundtrack of 2011: ‘The Muppets’
The Muppets return to the big screen for the first time in 11 years accompanied by a soundtrack featuring familiar Muppets tunes along with four new songs written and produced by Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords). The film, starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, and a new Muppet named Walter, hits theaters on November 23, 2011 with the soundtrack arriving two days earlier.
“Music was always an integral part of the The Muppet Show and Muppet films,” states McKenzie. “It’s hard to think of the Muppets without thinking of songs like ‘Rainbow Connection’ or ‘Mah Na Mah Na.’ The Muppets don’t sound like anyone else, and that’s what’s great about them. It was a huge honor to work on The Muppets, and I took the job very seriously, even when I was recording a man pretending to be a penguin.”
The Muppets Complete Song List:
“The Muppet Show Theme” – Performed by The Muppets, this is an updated version of the theme beloved for decades. The song also includes a special appearance by Joanna Newsom.
“Life’s a Happy Song” – Sung by Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Walter the Muppet, this is one of the key tracks in the score that onscreen grows from a simple tune to an epic production number, “I wrote this in New Zealand when I was in a particularly good mood,” says McKenzie. “I sat down at the piano, and it came out very quickly.” The song also features special appearances by Feist and Mickey Rooney.
“Pictures in My Head” – Kermit the Frog takes a solo turn in this sweetly humorous ballad, in which he remembers only the good stuff about his glory days with his fellow Muppets.
“Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” – Paul Simon’s immortal hit from his 1972 self-titled solo album is a song that perfectly captures the spirited fun of the film.
“Rainbow Connection (Moopets Version)” – Written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher, this is perhaps the best-known, best-loved Muppets song of all time. Here it is utterly twisted up by The Moopets (Fozzie Bear’s tribute band to the original Muppets).
“We Built This City” – Starship’s #1 smash hit from 1985 makes the perfect backdrop as the Muppets strive to save their studio.
“Me Party” – Destined to become a classic, Miss Piggy and Amy Adams team up for this upbeat, disco diva throwdown. McKenzie calls it “A party song for the lonely. Amy Adams did a great job, though Miss Piggy was predictably difficult to work with, I think she was dealing with some personal issues.”
“Let’s Talk About Me” – One of the soundtrack’s most pleasant surprises is this die-hard hip-hop track, performed with charming malevolence by Chris Cooper (who portrays the film’s villain Tex Richman) and Nathan Pacheco. Said McKenzie, “Turns out that Chris Cooper is dangerous on the mic, and I’m predicting a Dre/Cooper collaboration in the not-too-distant future.”
“Man or Muppet” – Performed by star Jason Segel and Walter, this power ballad is sung during one of the film’s emotional high points. Said songwriter McKenzie, “This was one of those songs that really needed a great vocal performance. Luckily, Jason and Muppeteer Peter Linz did an amazing job coming up with epic vocal takes. Turns out Jason has a voice like Meatloaf’s.”
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” – The Muppet Barbershop Quartet of Rowlf, Beaker, Link Hogthrob, and Sam the Eagle, takes on the timeless Nirvana hit. Kurt Cobain probably never imagined his music could be Muppetized.
“Forget You” – Wildly popular and often copied as Cee Lo Green’s classic may be, it’s guaranteed that no one has ever heard a clucked-up rendition like this one from Muppets Camilla and the Chickens.
“Rainbow Connection” – Here it is, the Oscar-nominated ballad from The Muppet Movie (1979) sung by the beloved Muppet gang.
“The Whistling Caruso” – Noted whistling virtuoso Andrew Bird puckers his way through this delightful, wordless interlude, performed in the film by Walter.
“Life’s a Happy Song Finale” – The entire cast teams up for a reprise of the opening number in a joyous finale that audiences will not soon forget. Shooting the scene shut down Hollywood Boulevard for two nights and featured 80 dancers and 300 extras.
“Mah Na Mah Na” – The memorable track from the original The Muppet Show, performed by Mahna Mahna and The Snowths.
‘Dexter’ Season 6 Episode 8 Preview
Here’s the scoop on the eighth episode of what’s proving to be one of the more entertaining seasons of Showtime’s Dexter: “Dexter uses lessons he learned from Brother Sam to follow up on some new leads in the Doomsday investigation; Debra butts heads with Captain LaGuerta over the case of a dead call girl.”
Dexter season six episode eight airs November 20, 2011. The cast includes Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S Lee, David Zayas, and James Remar.
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The Life and Times of Tim December Episode Guide
The third season of HBO’s animated comedy The Life & Times of Tim will premiere on December 16, 2011 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) . The 10 episode third season will once again be written and voiced by Steve Dildarian, with additional voices provided by Mary Jane Otto (Amy), Nick Kroll (Stu), Matt Johnson (Rodney) and Peter Giles (The Boss). Guest voices this season include Jennifer Coolidge, Rob Corddry, Andrew Daly, Jon C. Daly, Jamie Denbo, Bob Einstein, Joe Flaherty, Andy Kindler, Marc Maron, Penny Marshall, Edie McClurg, Alfred Molina, Mary Kay Place, Ian Roberts, Stephen Root, Paul Rust, Bob Saget, Horatio Sanz, Paul Scheer, George Wallace, Kym Whitley, Fred Willard, Billy Dee Williams and Anton Yelchin.
The Plot:
Tim is a normal, twentysomething New Yorker trying to get ahead at work while keeping his girlfriend Amy happy and living a “normal” life. However, in Tim’s world, his often peculiar choices leave him in outlandish, surprising situations.
In this third season of The Life & Times of Tim, Tim’s habit of befriending bizarre and unusual personalities in New York City continues to put him in dangerously funny circumstances.
The Life & Times of Tim December 2011 Episodes:
Episode #21
Debut: FRIDAY, DEC. 16 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 16 (11:30 p.m.), 18 (2:55 a.m.) 21 (midnight) and 22 (12:50 a.m.)
HBO2 playdate: Dec. 19 (8:00 p.m.)
“The Model from Newark”: Tim becomes an assistant to a women’s professional basketball player.
“Tim’s Hair Looks Amazing”: Tim decides to go for a job-interview haircut.
Episode #22
Debut: FRIDAY, DEC. 23 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 23 (11:30 p.m.), 25 (3:15 a.m.), 28 (12:30 a.m.) and 29 (1:00 a.m.)
HBO2 playdate: Dec. 26 (8:00 p.m.)
“Percey Davis Boulevard”: The Boss gets a city block named after him, but needs Tim’s help for the ceremony.
“Cool Uncle Stu Balls”: Stu feels rejected by his Bar Mitzvah-aged nephew, who once idolized him.
Episode #23
Debut: FRIDAY, DEC. 30 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 30 (2:20 a.m.) and Jan. 1 (3:35 a.m.), 4 (12:45 a.m.) and 5 (1:00 a.m.)
HBO2 playdate: Jan. 2 (8:30 p.m.)
“The Caddy’s Shack”: Tim gets back his old high-school golf course job and competes with a 14-year-old in a “caddy-off.”
“The Sausage Salesman”: To impress Amy’s dad, Tim claims to have a lucrative career selling sausages.
Source: HBO
South Park Renewed for 3 More Seasons
“The collective genius of Matt and Trey knows no bounds,” stated Michele Ganeless, president, COMEDY CENTRAL. “Week after week and season after season they continue to surprise and delight South Park fans, and that includes all of us here at COMEDY CENTRAL. We’re thrilled that the adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman will continue through 2016.”
“COMEDY CENTRAL has been our home for 15 years and we love working there,” said Parker and Stone. “South Park is a blast and we can’t wait to make more.”
South Park kicked off its 15th season on April 27, 2011, averaging 3.5 million per episode. Per Comedy Central, “the series has also accumulated 35 million fans on Facebook, making it the most-liked series in cable and the #3 series in all of television.”
Source: Comedy Central
Rockers Come Together to Help South Sudan
Slipknot/Stone Sour’s frontman Corey Taylor, Dave Navarro, Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, John 5 and members of Rob Zombie’s band, along with host Henry Rollins, will take part in the Drop In The Bucket benefit concert to be held at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood. The one-night-only event will be held on November 30, 2011, with proceeds donated to the LA/Uganda-based non-profit to help build water wells and sanitation systems at large rural schools in sub-Saharan Africa.
“In a time when money is suspect, and politics looks a lot like schoolyard bullying, people forget that there are far greater issues going on in the world,” stated Taylor. “One of which is the fact that millions of people live without water on a daily basis when we as Americans treat it like used tissue paper. It’s only common sense to think that if I can do something to not only help, but also raise awareness, then that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Drop in the Bucket is one of the most important and selfless causes I have ever had the privilege to be a part of. And I can only hope that I do some good for it. And to be able to do that by putting on an awesome show with friends like Roy Mayorga, Scott Ian and John 5 just shows how good this business can be sometimes!”
Rollins went to Africa last year to witness the work done by Drop In The Bucket. “Drop In The Bucket is trying to make things better,” said Rollins. “There’s no profit incentive here. It’s only about getting people to water and keeping them alive and healthy.”
For tickets information, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Martin Scorsese and James Cameron ‘Hugo’ Q&A
Oscar winners Martin Scorsese and James Cameron talk about Scorsese’s first foray into 3D with Hugo, the family adventure film hitting theaters on November 23, 2011.
The Hugo cast includes Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, and Jude Law.
Official Synopsis: Hugo tells the story of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. With the help of an eccentric girl, he searches for the answer to a mystery linking the father he recently lost, the ill-tempered toy shop owner living below him and a heart-shaped lock, seemingly without a key.
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