Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Katy Perry Movie Ought To Be Happening: She Tweeted!

We already stated that Katy Perry was acquiring a 3 dimensional feature film. The songstress while using Smurf-colored tresses has confirmed it and revealed the title for your concert film that Vital will release and Imagine Entertainment is creating. Here’s her tweet: FINALLY, my MOVIE has been launched with Vital this summer season! It’s referred to as “KATY PERRY: Part Of ME” Presented In 3d! KATYCATS-Enables TREND #KP3D

Desperate Housewives Trial: Steve McPherson Set To Take The Stand Friday

Freelance writer Dominic Patten is a Deadline contributor UPDATE, 4:45 PM:Here comes the big guy — former ABC Entertainment president Steve McPherson is slated to testify in Nicollette Sheridan’s wrongfultermination and battery trial on Friday at 1:30 PM. McPherson, who left ABC in 2010, has been cited in testimony byMarc Cherry and former ABC Studios president Mark Pedowitz as having given the network’s permission to kill off Sheridan’s Edie Britt character in May 2008, four months before the Cherry allegedly struck Sheridan in the head during an on-set altercation. Sheridan claims she was eliminated from the show because of that latter incident. Testimony today saw several witnesses take the stand out of order due to scheduling issues, and saw Cherry’s ongoing testimony pause yet again to accommodate those changes. Sabrina Wind, aDesperate Housewives producer and Cherry’s self-described “right-hand gal,” took the stand this afternoon and contradicted several statements her boss made during his testimony. Wind, visibly nervous, said she could not recall getting a call from Cherry shortly after the alleged head-hitting incident between him and Sheridan on September 24, 2008. Sheridan’s lawyer Mark Baute then read from Wind’s deposition last year, in which she said she “did not” receive a call from Cherry as he previously testified. Wind, in another contradiction to Cherry’s testimony, also said she did not keep the producer up to date on a human resources investigation into the alleged incident. Wind, who is Cherry’s partner in Cherry/Wind Productions, also said she knew of no discussions about financial savings or “unprofessional behavior” on Sheridan’s part as reasons for killing off the actress’ character. Earlier in theafternoon, former Desperate Housewives co-executive producer Lori Kirkland Baker testified that she never saw a supposed writer’s index card saying “Steve drinks OJ.” Baker, who was with the show from 2007-09, also said Cherry first announced his plans in December 2008, after “just being given permission by Steve McPherson to kill off the Edie Britt character.” Cherry said in previous testimony that McPherson, along with Pedowitz, gave him permission to kill off the character in May 2008, and that he had been working on a storyline to that effect. Wind’s testimony is expected to continue tomorrow. James Denton, who played Teri Hatcher’s love interest on the show, could possibly be called by the defense. PREVIOUS, 2:21 PM: Marc Cherry resumed his testimony today in Nicollette Sheridan’s wrongful termination and battery trial. The Desperate Housewives creator/executive producer answered more questions about the timeline of the decision to kill off Sheridan’s character Edie Britt, which is at the core of the actress’ suit against Cherry, ABC Studios and ABC. Cherry continued to claim that the main reason he decided to kill off the Britt character was creative, because the purpose of the character was over by Season 5. ButCherry said financial considerations and concerns about Sheridans egregious and unprofessional behavior also factored into his decision; that seemingly contradictstestimonyTuesday from former ABC Studios president Mark Pedowitz,who told the court killing off the Britt character was a purely creative matter.Pressed for specifics Wednesday, Cherry cited Sheridan making remarks about scripts that were insulting to writers, a time she was seemingly unprepared for a scenes, and an incident during the shows first season between Sheridan and co-star Teri Hatcher in which Sheridan told Cherry that Hatcher was the meanest person she had ever met. In another revelation, Cherry told the jury this morning that to keep the news of the Britt “mystery story” arc a secret, he used the code words “Steven drinks OJ” on an index card that Housewives writers used to organize story arcs for Season 5. That card was created in early May 2008, Cherry testified, before a September 2008 head-slapping incident occurred between Cherry and Sheridan that the actress said led to the decision to kill her off the show. Cherry said the Steven mention on the card was a working title for Edies new husband — later changed to Dave — and the OJ was because OJ Simpson killed his wife. Earlier in the morning, Cherry testified that he thought Britt’s death would give the show some juice and open up possibilities for new characters. As his lawyer argued last week, Cherry, under questioning from defense attorney Adam Levin, insisted that Edie Britt was not a leading character but an important series regular.The defense also introduced various sets of writers assistants notes and other bullet-point documents, dated May 14, 19 and 22 of 2008, that mentioned Edies death as a part of that seasons storylines.Cherry told the court that while some storylines and ideas were abandoned as the season progressed, he never wavered in his plan to kill off Britt, especially after he received permission from Pedowitz and then-ABC Entertainment president Stephen McPherson on May 22, 2008. McPherson, who is on the witness list, is expected to testify later this week. (Photo: Getty Images)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Five Reasons You Will Need 'Game Of Thrones' On Blu-ray

If the involves "Wager on Thrones" on Blu-ray, you lose otherwise you buy: there is no middle ground. Fans of Ice and Fire can acquire the Cinemax fantasy series' first season today (March 6), getting a arena of capabilities and episode enhancements coming along for your fight. From audio commentaries with stars and authors to in-depth compares the show's production, the "Wager on Thrones" Blu-ray is certainly a complete can't miss for your Westeros faithful. Keep reading through through for five top reasons to claim "Thrones" on Blu-ray today. To begin with, let's receive the best feature taken proper care of: The Whole Self-help guide to Westeros. You'll find several assets in publications an online-based (for instance Westeros.org and Tower in the Hands) that are greater than fitted to offer you loads and a lot of background detail on everything "Thrones." Another amazing assets has turned up inside the Complete Self-help guide to Westeros, an obvious encyclopedia that invites you to definitely certainly hear the tales in the Seven Kingdoms in addition to their finest houses. Discover concerning the background lore in the First Males as well as the Andals, the destruction of ancient Valyria, as well as the whole of Robert's Rebellion all occasions that occur right before "Thrones," but all occasions necessary to the story presently being told. It's fascinating stuff, less a history lesson and the majority a lot more like fantastic tales, like the traditional tales Old Nan frequently reads to Bran. Speaking about, the whole Guide involves you from the outlook throughout your chosen "Thrones" figures. Bran Stark reads for you personally in regards to the Kids from the Forest, Viserys Targaryen recalls Aegon's landing, nearly as good good examples. But what's excellent is always that, as they are the problem inside the books, a couple of of those histories and lores are told from multiple perspectives. Robert Baratheon, Tywin Lannister and Viserys all give their unique personal assumes the sack of King's Landing. There's truth to all or any their tales, however telling in the occasions is actually colored in prejudice it's difficult to understand what to think about literally and items to take getting a little suspicion. Consequently, the whole Guide isn't just an entertaining information dump it is really an exercise in character study, with every actor's voice-over revealing progressively more in regards to the personas from the particular figures. Very, very awesome stuff. The "Thrones" Blu-ray collection offers an amazing volume of in-depth examines what went into transforming George R.R. Martin's revered books for your small screen, as well as the various processes are merely breathtaking. The amount of detail inside the Dothraki language is stunning. The task that went into building sets, both physical and graphically enhanced, can be a question to behold. Truly, the producers of "Thrones" are, as they say, walking in George's dream, plus it shows. For that episodes themselves, if you're buying the Blu-ray, chances are good you have seen them already. Well, to start with, they're worth multiple viewings this show is fantastic, full-stop. But you may even rewatch "Thrones" having a couple of excellent enhancements, including audio commentaries (typically the most popular is George commentating round the episode he written, "The Sharp Finish," speaking about changes from both his script and also the books changes which will have a very "butterfly effect" on future seasons, he promises) as well as the In-Episode Guide, which essentially allows you to definitely certainly access portions from the entire Self-help guide to clarify which figures are which, who they really are fighting for and against, the need for their current location, plus much more. Very useful feature for people overcome with the show's obviously complicated narrative. Possibly in addition, the range isn't just an invaluable resource for fans in the show, it's also an excellent tool for fans in the books. Furthermore to delivering background on Westeros history pre-"Thrones," the various tales relayed car Guidethe pact between Males as well as the Children, their alliance in the White-colored Ramblers through the Extended Nightadd context to the majority of the occasions which take place in later books, aiding you realize a couple of from the harder threads assist with by advocates at Westeros.org, TOTH and beyond. The in-depth documentaries, too, show exactly how wealthy and detailed George's books are not only seen fantasy books, this person has truly created their very own world. Once the "Thrones" Blu-ray's epic episodes and fantastic features inspire even one viewer to come back and study using the "Ice and Fire" novelsand In my opinion "one viewer" is certainly an very conservative estimatethen this collection is a monumental success for the reason alone. Watch this "Wager on Thrones" Blu-ray exclusive! Are you currently presently buying "Wager on Thrones" on Blu-ray? 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Friday, February 10, 2012

'House' Ending Its Run This Year

After eight seasons and 177 episodes, Fox and also the producers of "House" have made the decision the current season from the medical drama is going to be its last.The series, which stars Hugh Laurie being an unconventional physician who frequently clashes together with his co-workers and patients in a Nj hospital, is a valuable property for that network. Additionally to becoming a launchpad for other Fox efforts, the series rounded out its seventh season using more than ten million audiences. In the newest airing, "House" received a couple.5 rating within the coveted grown ups age range 18 to 49 demographic and 7.a million audiences overall. ("House" rated among primetime's top ten series in the second, third and 4th seasons.)The series was acquired because of its current eighth season after protracted discussions between "House" studio Universal Media Galleries and Fox, that was searching to shave around 20 % from the license fee. Fox made the formal announcement Wednesday, giving some pot statement from executive producers David Shoreline, Katie Jacobs and Laurie."After much deliberation, the producers of 'House M.D.' have made the decision this season from the show, the eighth, ought to be the last. By April this season they're going to have completed 177 episodes, that is about 175 a lot more than anybody expected in 2004," they authored.They added: "The choice to finish the show now, or ever, is really a painful one, because it risks putting asunder 100s of close relationships which have developed during the last eight years but additionally since the reveal is a supply of great pride to everybody involved."This news may come as Fox comes with an elevated roster of hourlong dramas, including J.J. Abrams' "Alcatraz" and Kiefer Sutherland-Tim Kring's "Touch," each of which opened up to impressive amounts and therefore are considered apt to be the net's Monday selection later on.The network also offers yet to come to a decision around the fate of their pricey time-travel dinosaur drama "Terra Nova" or oflow-ranked critical darling "Fringe." Additionally, Fox has five hourlong drama projects already purchased to pilot this year.InchWhilst it's with much regret, along with a lump within our throats, we respect your decision Hugh, David and Katie make,Inch Fox Entertainment leader Kevin Reilly stated inside a statement. "A genuine original, around the page and amazingly introduced to existence by Hugh Laurie, there's just one Dr. House.For eight seasons, the whole House team has provided us with and fans all over the world probably the most compelling figures and affecting tales seen on tv.InchLacey Rose led for this report. The Hollywood Reporter

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Lily Collins From Evil Dead Remake

Farewell to harm...Whoops... Seems like Mike Raimi, director Fede Alvarez as well as the relaxation in the Evil Dead remake gang will need to finish up a completely new leading lady. Because according to Variety's Rob Sneider, Lily Collins has made a decision to skip a jaunt for the cabin inside the forest because of a organizing clash. You might recall that, captured, the horror obsessives at Bloody Disgusting dug up word that Collins reaches predicts star inside the new undertake Raimi's splatter classic. While there's no official confirmation of her acquiring in the deal to star, it now appears there will not be, since she's from there.What exactly may be the clash? Sneider doesn't say exactly, nevertheless the most likely suspect can be a combo of Collins' marketing use approaching Snow White-colored tale Mirror Mirror and filming on novel adaptation The Mortal Instruments, which Scott Stewart is creating to direct.The Evil Dead, meanwhile, will need to hire a roofer to see Mia, a young lady who heads out on a journey with a remote cabin along with her pals. Naturally, demonic forces are hiding and our heroes are possessed one at a time...Alvarez is searching to start shooting in March which is searching lower the barrel from the April 2013 US release date. He's working in the script he co-written with Rodo Sayagues, with a few beautifying the aid of Diablo Cody.As stated, Collins might have up next in Mirror Mirror, which arrives here on March 16.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Nick eyes telenovela at Nite

Nickelodeon and Televisa are joining forces for an 80-episode adaptation of Mexican telenovela "Reach for a Star," to air on Nick at Nite. Jill Farren Phelps ("General Hospital") and Hisham Abed ("The Hills" ) will exec produce "Reach," a single-camera, daily series about a teenage girl whose life is turned upside down when finds success as a songwriter and wins the love of her favorite singer. Josh Griffith ("The Young and the Restless") will serve as head writer. "Reach" will be produced in association with Sony Pictures TV, with production set to begin in Los Angeles in March. "We have experienced first-hand the popularity of the daily scripted format with our kid audience through the success of 'House of Anubis' and our teen audience with 'DeGrassi: The Next Generation,' " said Cyma Zarghami, prexy of Viacom's Nickelodeon Group, "and our Nick Latin American channel has already had great success in producing telenovelas with Televisa." "Reach" is an adaptation of "Alcanzar una Estrella," first broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas and Univision in 1990. That series spawned a film and sequel telenovela starring Ricky Martin and Sasha Sokol. "As part of the steps towards building a strong presence in the Anglo TV market, Televisa is excited to coproduce with Nickelodeon one of the many successful scripts from our library in a daily series format," Televisa television and content prexy Jose Baston said. "We are convinced that the daily series will be well received by Nicks family audiences and will capture their attention daily as it has happened in different markets in the world where Televisa has exported its production capabilities. ... We envision Reach for a Star as the first of many joint projects." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Monday, January 23, 2012

Parminder Nagra's Reaction to Alcatraz Premiere: "Already? You're Killing Me Off?"

Parminder Nagra Despite being shot by a sniper in the two-hour series premiere of Alcatraz, Dr. Lucy Banerjee will not mysteriously disappear from J.J. Abrams' new Fox drama - which is, of course, a relief to her portrayer, Parminder Nagra. "When I was told that was happening, I was like, 'Already? You're killing me off?'" Nagra recalls. "They went, 'No, no, no, no. This is what's happening.' It's always disconcerting when you've been shot as an actor because it's like: Are they going to survive or not?!" Dissecting Alcatraz's Mysteries: Who are the '63s? Lucy - with the help of San Francisco cop Rebecca Madsen (Sarah Jones), Alcatraz expert Diego Soto (Lost alum Jorge Garcia) and federal agent Emerson Hauser (Sam Neill) - has been tasked to hunt down a group of more than 300 guards and prisoners who seemingly vanished into thin air in 1963 from Alcatraz. The big twist? She's one of them. "You'll begin to start seeing a bit more of the backstory," Nagra says of Lucy, who was once a psychiatrist on the island and now works closely alongside Hauser. Both of them worked at Alcatraz when the '63s disappeared, but it remains to be seen whether they knew each other then - though he was especially distressed when she was shot. One thing is sure: Both are hiding a wealth of secrets. Nagra previously starred on NBC's ER, where the biggest mystery to the audience was the medical jargon. Now, she finds herself almost as much in the dark as the audience about her character and the mysteries surrounding the '63s. "It's good actually, because that's been the fun part of doing something like this because you're only given limited information, and if you are given any, it's relevant to a little bit of the story line," she says. "It really is like going with the flow in the truest sense." "Jorge was like, 'Well, this is sort of what happened on Lost," Nagra adds. "Eventually, you go, 'Well, I guess this is just what it is and you've got to go with it.' Very quickly you learn that's what you have to do." Alcatraz's J.J. Abrams: New Fox drama is on an island, but it's not Lost One of the bigger mysteries Nagra is interested in learning about is why even her own character doesn't know where the '63s were for the nearly 50 years they were missing, as evidenced by Lucy's interrogation of Jack Sylvane (Jeffrey Pierce) in the premiere. That's one mystery that won't be revealed for a long while, though. "Hopefully, in the next few more episodes we have left to film, we will get some of those things answered. I wouldn't be surprised if it was kept secret a little bit longer just to really frustrate [the viewers]," she says with a laugh. "It keeps people coming back for more." Alcatraz airs Mondays at 9/8c on Fox.

Sundance Today: Swag Beats (Boots?) Snow

The Sundance Film Festival is all about, because the title suggests, films. There is however another secret agenda in the centre from the Park City days-lengthy event: swaaaag, guy! If you have been maintaining using the MTV Movies team's escapades within our Sundance Today blogs, you already know that this writer continues to be getting some hard time walking bootless with the snowy slush of Utah. That's no more the situation. I have experienced my Sorel-top quality boots tied tight, some shades in the lovely folks at Solstice Sunglass Boutique shielding my eyes, along with a large dopey grin on my small face. The thing is movies at Sundance, which rocks !. However when you get free high-finish swag at Sundance, you realize you've showed up. And people, without a doubt: I've showed up. Anyway, enough boasting about swag, a minimum of. There's more movies, more stars, more filmmakers within our immediate future. Today, we are going one-on-one with "John Dies in the Finish" stars Clancy Brown and Paul Giamatti, "Luv" stars Common, Charles S. Dutton and Michael K. Williams, "Parks & Rec" favorite (and "Safety Not Guaranteed" actress) Aubrey Plaza, "Red-colored Hook Summer time" director Spike Lee, and much more. If you have questions for just about any of individuals men, you want to hear Them. Tweet them our way at @mtvmoviesblog and we'll do good to enable you to get the scoops you crave. In the meantime, if you want me, you'll find me stomping throughout Park City during my new Sorels. No. Large. Deal. The 2012 Sundance Film Festival is formally arrived, and also the MTV Movies team is on the floor confirming around the most popular stars and also the movies everybody is going to be speaking about around in the future. Ensure that it stays locked with MTV Movies for everything there's to understand about Sundance.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Keck's Exclusives: Glee's Becky Talks Up Large Episode

Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter It's a good time to be Lauren Potter. Besides getting recently been hired by Leader Obama to his Committee for individuals who've Intellectual Disabilities, the 21-year-old Glee star arrived at party with celebs within the Golden Globes, expires for just about any SAG ensemble award within the finish in the month, and contains a pivotal story in this particular week's episode.Her popular character, Becky Jackson, fearlessly claims her prefer to Artie (Kevin McHale). "Artie is actually sweet and nice handsome great boyfriend material," states Lauren, who loved running lines with Kevin. "Becky is spunky and loves Artie, but they'd prosper at dating and stuff."Becky doesn't let anything - including her disability - get if this involves pursuing her guy and finally eventually ends up asking Artie onto start dating ?. Lauren, who is simply as brave within their existence, states she also provides no reservations about asking boys out. "I'm a flirt," she confesses. Her advice: "In case your guy asks get you started, ensure he's honest. In my opinion [most] boys are trouble. These act so immature."Sadly, Artie's much less sure Becky's the woman for him, which finds both students trying to find the recommendations from the uncharacteristically sensitive Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch). "Sue is very nice to Becky when she's feeling sad," states Lauren, who offers up this exclusive tease for the future episode: "Sue will require Becky being her daughter, and Becky thinks Sue is a great mother."Which boy you think Becky needs to be coupled with on Glee? Any Bartie fans available? And the way you think Sue might be just like a mother? Appear off inside the comments section!Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Talk Football At The Golden Globes

First Published: January 16, 2012 1:44 AM EST Credit: Getty Images BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Caption Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt step out at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on January 15, 2012Angelina Jolie admitted shes a bit of a bleeding heart when it comes to choosing her favorite football player. When I see somebody who, like, cries and waves to his mom or kids, then that suddenly becomes my favorite player, Angelina told Access Hollywoods Billy Bush on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday. Im a girl, you know. Access had the NY Giants and Green Bay Packers game playing on the red carpet when Angelina and Brad hit Billys post, but the two were still feeling emotions over a Saturday night matchup. My [New Orleans] Saints lost yesterday, so Im a little upset, Brad said. It was a great game, though. They fought so well, Angelina noted. Brad admitted he was very moved by the game that saw the Saints lose to the San Francisco 49ers. The first half was one of the most painful. The second half was really strong, he told Access. It was parents night out as the Hollywood power couple attended the Globes, but they were still thinking of home and their six children. I think we usually say were gonna try to make it home early, Angelina said when asked what they tell the babysitter. And our kids just say, Can we get in your bed? So, theyre invading our room right now. They know. They know to crawl in and take over. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Cirque Du Soleil Casting Ballroom dancers for Vegas Shows

Back Stage has become managing a casting notice for ballroom dancers for Cirque Du Soleils's live and approaching show masterpieces in Vegas. This is actually the notice available through Back Stage Casting. (Subscription needed.)CIRQUEDU SOLEIL, Vegas CirqueDu Soleil is casting ballroom dancers because of its live performances in current and approaching show masterpieces. Line Giasson, senior dir.CirqueDu Soleil casting team. Performances are ongoing in Vegas, Nevada and also at locations through the U.S.SeekingDancers: males and women, 18-39, any ethnicity, contemporary/ballet, jazz, exotic dance, stylish-hop and street dance. Note: All ballroom dancers should be 18+.To audition, make a two-minute dance combination, bring music. A number of challenging combinations is going to be trained. Bring pix & rsums. Put on appropriate dance attire. For more information, visit world wide web.cirquedusoleil.com.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

'Woman In Black' Poster Alerts To 'Fear Her Curse'

There's under monthly until we'll hold the pleasure being absolutely afraid by see Daniel Radcliffe make his first publish-"Harry Potter" film debut in "The Woman in Black," which we're able to not be excited. Knowing due to your passionate response inside the MTV Movie Brawl 2012, we're taking a chance that creating feel much the same way. This is why we're pretty stoked the new poster for your flick makes its method to the internet. Empire got their at work the completely new image, which places Radcliffe within the forefront. Though he's numerous exclusive costars -- from Ciaran Hinds to Jesse McTeer -- it's been nice to find out that his participation might be the feature in the movie. We're can make the assumption that his character, a parent or gaurdian and lawyer named Arthur Kipps, has already established many steps from "Potter" knowing with this particular image as well as the previous trailers released. A young Uk quad that was released featured the tagline "Companies ghosts?" Now four . 5 several days later, the flick goes another route. Instead of asking once we believe ghosts exist, the completely new quad is warner we have to "fear her curse." This elusive lady in black does not appear as being a excellent lady. No less than both of these posters can be better than the primary one getting a photograph of two babies utilizing their eyes gouged from this, so the tagline "What did they see?" That particular was absolutely terrifying. "The Woman in Black" is directed by James Watkins and hits theaters on February 3. Whoever else consider the completely new "The Woman in Black" poster? Reveal inside the comments section below or on Twitter!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Wistful for Wisteria Lane

CherryThe cast and creator of "Desperate Housewives" talked about the professional and personal legacy that will forever be etched on Wisteria Lane at ABC's final TCA sesh Tuesday.Marc Cherry also added that despite the show's popularity, there would be neither a spinoff nor feature film.In referencing HBO's "Sex and the City," which ventured to the bigscreen following a run with a similarly very high-profile female cast, Cherry said: "The advantage for them (in doing a movie) is that they hadn't plumbed the depths of these characters, but after eight years I think we're done. I'm never sending these gals to Dubai."The panel was a nostalgia trip for Cherry, who had previously written for "The Golden Girls" but whose career had hit a major roadblock just prior to the "Housewives" launch in 2004."For a lot of us, it was our second chance," he said. "Marcia (Cross) had 'Melrose Place' and Teri (Hatcher) had 'Lois & Clark.' When it hit, it was crazy and intense, but we all said thank God."Cherry, who handed off showrunning duties to exec producer Bob Dailey several years ago and is currently working on some shows in development for the Alphabet, added: "I knew it would be a roller coaster, but I'm smart enough to know that there's no job that goes on forever. ... Like anything in life, the glory was worth the pain."Said actress Felicity Huffman in recalling the early zaniness: "I figured all press is good press. If stories were fallacious, it didn't matter."James Denton said he was a bit disappointed the show never got its kudos due but he believes the series made a lasting imprint on television."For awards we fell between the cracks, but Marc brought something to TV that we hadn't seen before," he said, Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Monday, January 9, 2012

Watercooler: It's Absolutely Fabulous to Have Patsy and Edina Back!

Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley Sweetie darlings!After too many years away (and two years in the clink for Saffy), the British boozebags of Absolutely Fabulous returned last night to clink cheers to their 20th anniversary of La Croix and high-grade pharmaceuticals with the first of three special episodes. And it is so bloody Fabulous to have them back.Last seen in 2004, Pats and Eddy now have a whole new world of pop culture to clown on, be it the Kardashians, Twitter or the original Danish version of The Killing, which were all skewered during last night's episode, amid the patently cheeky cocktail of unfortunate fashion choices, drug references and age-denial gags we've come to expect from the Stoli-swilling Laverne & Shirley from across the pond. Which is a good thing, since the main plot - Saffy's prison BFF turned out to be the drug dealer Pats stiffed years earlier - wasn't as "insta-classic" as some past Abs. Still, it was a hoot to behold the old girls getting back into the groove of behaving badly and we can't wait to see what they will get into (couture and storyline-wise) when BBC America and Loga air the second and third specials later this year.Were you completely daft over the duo's return?Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!