Hi:
Not too much going on this week but let’s see what I can come up with.
TV NEWS
Imagine’s Brian Grazer (who partners with Ron Howard) has signed on with Fox to do an FBI series. Imagine and 20th Century Fox who produce ‘24′ and ‘Shark’ (2 of my faves!) are behind the project. This is gonna be good!!!! – It’s based on an Iraq War Vet, Mike Cavanaugh, who has been asked to lead the Critical Incidents Response Group for the FBI. Mike’s character is based on a real life former FBI agent, John O’Neill who warned the agency, to no avail, of the dangers of al-Queda and quit when his warnings were ignored.
O’Neil began a new career as Security Director at the World Trade Center on Sept. 10, 2001 and was killed one day later when the planes hit the towers. Later, at his funeral, several women found out they had all been married to him! (sounds like they should do a show on his personal life!). Grazer wants to put it in ‘24′s’ timeslot in the fall and then move it in January when ‘24′ begins its new season.
Boston Legal - will have a 90 minute premiere on Sept. 25th before moving to its usual one hour on Tuesdays.
Great TV News - Both Saving Grace (TNT) and Burn Notice (USA) have been given the go ahead for more episodes. Holly Hunter’s, Grace will have 15 more and Jeff Donovan’s, Burn is signed on for 13 more. Both really good shows – Very Excited!!!
For those of you who still watch, ABC has announced the new Bachelor.
Name: Brad Womack
Age: 34
Self-made entrepreneur (owns bars along with his brothers; now wants to start a hotel)
Time: Monday, Sept. 24th from 9:30 to 11
I’m sure we’ll be hearing allll about Brad before the premiere, ad nauseum!
DVDs
Elvis’s 30th anniversary of his death is coming up on the 16th so there have been a lot of DVDs released – digitally remastered, etc. One of my faves is VIVA LAS VEGAS which he did with Ann Margret (who he got along with VERY well!!!!) I understand after he made the movie with her, they remained very good friends and every time she played Vegas, he filled her room with flowers!!!!
Available on amazon:
Viva Las Vegas (Deluxe Edition)
Jailhouse Rock (Deluxe Edition)
Elvis – The ‘68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition DVD)
MOVIE NEWS
Anton Yelchin (who played Hank Azara’s son in HUFF on Showtime) has been chosen to play Chekov on the new STAR TREK XI movie. Story is believed to take place while the group were at the Starfleet Academy. Since everyone is YOUNG in this one…that would make sense!
Release Date: Christmas, 2008
“Grace Is Gone” – Just read about this one. It stars John Cusack as a father who takes his two daughters on a road trip, putting off the terrible news that their mother has been killed in Iraq serving our country. Rumor has it that when this movie was shown at one of the Festivals there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Clint Eastwood was one of those so moved by the story that he asked if he could compose the music soundtrack for it. His big passion, after directing. If all goes well, when this movie opens, late Fall, we could have a few Oscar contenders here….once again, Clint and could we hope that John finally gets an Oscar nod? (Although I’m not sure if he got a ‘nod’ for The Grifters?)
IN THEATERS
Becoming Jane (James McEvoy!!!!)
Daddy Day Camp (for the kids)
and…ongoing The Bourne Ultimatum which is grossing mucho bucks and has received rave reviews from everyone!!!
RUMOR
Only rumor I have at the moment, is that Kevin Federline is going back into court to ask for full custody of his two sons with “Trainwreck” Britney. Who didn’t see this one coming?????
OK, have a great weekend everyone…try and stay cool. Keep the ACs running and we’ll get together next week.
Joanie
One quick thought – THE POWER OF TEN with Drew Carey – one of the nicest hosts I’ve seen in a long time. Sincere, caring and actually sorry when you lose. First night – first contestant – a 19 year old med student – $1M!!!!! Is that terrific or what??? I hope this show catches on. People could win a lot of money. I think you can go on line and play too.
