Marina and the diamonds

One of my favorite gifts this year was a copy of this groups stuff. I so love Marina's voice. She's a bit like Regina Spector and the lead singer from Dresden Dolls. I was captivated by I'm not a robot. I can't wait when their new CD comes out in Feb. But at the moment you can enjoy their EP The Crown Jewels that's out now. I think this is a band to watch for in the new year.

Courtney Henggeler Conquers 2009!!!

Congrats to Courtney Henngeler for booking not one, but FIVE roles this year. The rundown includes the tv movie PEAS IN A POD, ROOMMATES, NCIS, ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE, and TWO DOLLAR BEER!!

Sean Maguire Has A COLD CASE!

Congrats to Sean Maguire for booking an upcoming episode of CBS's COLD CASE!! Stay tuned to this blog for showtimes.

Kimberly Williams On ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE And MELROSE PLACE!!

"I just worked on ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE last week which was a blast. I learned a TON!!!! I just booked MELROSE PLACE and I will work in January. It's a guest star possible recurring if they get picked up for another season. Since taking class with you I have literally been called back for every project I've auditioned for or I've booked it!" Stay tuned to this blog for showtimes!

Kevin M. Horton In AMERICAN PIE: BOOK OF LOVE!!

"I am stoked to announce the release of my newest film AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS THE BOOK OF LOVE starring myself (Kevin M. Horton), Eugene Levy, Bug Hall, and Brandon Hardesty. Buy or rent it TODAY on DVD, Blu-Ray, and paid digital download!

I play Nathan, one of three hapless virgins who discover the infamous 'Book of Love' in their high school library and use its vast knowledge about Great Falls women to score with their respective hotties. In the Special Features, you can also find me hosting an "American Pie Trivia Game", as well as yucking it up in countless deleted scenes and gag reels!2009 has been a great year, and 2010 is looking nice already. Watch for me as 'Charlie' the zany bad guy in kid's action-adventure film HANNA'S GOLD starring Luke Perry, and 'Chet' one of the dorky leads in DEVOLVED a teen comedy starring Chris Kattan. The new year brings many upcoming projects and I look forward to keeping you all abreast (a little 'Pie' humor) with what to watch me in!A very merry Christmas and a happiest of holidays to you and yours. I hope this email finds you safe, happy, and healthy. Thank you all again for your support!"

Alice Cutler Needs Our Help SAVING RENT!

"For those of you who don't already know, I recently wrote, produced, and starred in my web series, SAVING RENT. Many of you have been asking when you can see it online. You now can see the first three episodes! But we need your vote.
In addition to a number of meetings with independent and studio distributors, our producers have submitted SAVING RENT into web festivals. The first, the STREAMY AWARDS, has a category called the Audience Choice Award. During the Public Submissions period, members of the public can submit the names and URLs of web series and individuals for consideration.

Please take a moment to check out the categories for SAVING RENT (you might see yourself or someone you know listed) and VOTE and ask people you know to VOTE! One submission per IP address per day is allowed.

The following is the STREAMY awards public submission site:
http://www.streamys.org/submit/public-submissions//t_blank

The following is SAVING RENT’s URL to submit:
http://www.veoh.com/search/videos/q/saving+rent/t_blank#watch%3Dv19542235g5ydHTpe (and this is where you can view episodes 1-3)

Thank you so much!"

VIctor Webster Has CRIMINAL MINDS!!

Congrats to Victor Webster who has landed the lead role of a very bad man in an upcoming episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS . Stay tuned to this blog for showtimes!

Mara Hall Is VICTORIOUS!!

"I just wanted to let you know that I booked my first co-star role on the new Nickelodeon-Dan Schneider show Victorious!!!!!!"

Casey Wilson In THE UNTITLED CHRIS CASE PILOT!

Congrats to Casey Wilson who booked THE UNTITLED CHRIS CASE PILOT! Stay tuned to this blog for airtimes!

Joe Manganiello In TRUE BLOOD!!!

Congrats to Joe Manganiello for landing the major role of Alcide in HBO's TRUE BLOOD. Keep an eye out for him in the summer of '10.
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/12/15/true-blood-joe-manganiello-alcide/

Avatar!!!!

Sold. I loved it. Congrats to Joel David Moore (Norm Spellman), and Laz Alonso (Tsu Tey) who both rocked!

Happy Holidays!!!

Like I should really be doing another fan fiction..I just couldn't help myself. I watched all these old Degrassi episodes of Emma and Jay and now how he's with Manny, but he started out with Alex. Jay is the resident all time bad boy at Degrassi. He steals. He's a drug dealer. Practically was the culprit of getting Spinner into so many bad situations and the real cause of the shooting at the school that changed so many lives. And still there is something likable about him. So here is my fan fic about Jay, Manny and Emma. Is it a love triangle. I'm not even sure myself. A Degrassi Fan Fic.

We had to celebrate last night due to the blizzard happening right now. Hope you all got to spend times with your loved one and celebrated happily. Here, sleep late. Maybe watch Nowhere which is one of my all time favorite movies.

LK&Co. Golden Globe Noms

2010 Golden Globes Nominations

BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA, THE HURT LOCKER, Voltage Pictures , C/O 42West; Summit Entertainment

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA, TOBEY MAGUIRE - BROTHERS

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA - BIG LOVE (HBO), DEXTER (SHOWTIME), HOUSE (FOX), MAD MEN (AMC), TRUE BLOOD (HBO)

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL - 30 ROCK (NBC), ENTOURAGE (HBO), MODERN FAMILY (ABC), THE OFFICE (NBC)

SAG Award Noms are In

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

THE HURT LOCKER (Summit Entertainment)
CHRISTIAN CAMARGO / Col. John Cambridge
BRIAN GERAGHTY / Specialist Owen Eldridge
EVANGELINE LILLY / Connie James
ANTHONY MACKIE / Sgt. J.T. Sanborn
JEREMY RENNER / Staff Sgt. William James

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

THE CLOSER (TNT)
G.W. BAILEY / Lt. Provenza
MICHAEL PAUL CHAN / Lt. Mike Tao
RAYMOND CRUZ / Det. Julio Sanchez
TONY DENISON / Lt. Andy Flynn
ROBERT GOSSETT / Commander Taylor
PHILLIP P. KEENE / Buzz Watson
COREY REYNOLDS / Sgt. David Gabriel
KYRA SEDGWICK / Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson
J.K. SIMMONS / Asst. Police Chief Will Pope
JON TENNEY / FBI Special Agent Fritz Howard

DEXTER (Showtime)
PRESTON BAILEY / Cody
JULIE BENZ / Rita Bennett
JENNIFER CARPENTER / Debra Morgan
COURTNEY FORD / Christine
MICHAEL C. HALL / Dexter Morgan
DESMOND HARRINGTON / Joey Quinn
C.S. LEE / Vince Masuka
JOHN LITHGOW / Arthur Mitchell
RICK PETERS / Elliot
JAMES REMAR / Harry Morgan
CHRISTINA ROBINSON / Astor
LAUREN VÉLEZ / Lt. Maria Laguerta
DAVID ZAYAS / Angel Batista

THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
CHRISTINE BARANSKI / Diane Lockhart
JOSH CHARLES / Will Gardner
MATT CZUCHRY / Cary Agos
JULIANNA MARGULIES / Alicia Florrick
ARCHIE PANJABI / Kalinda Sharma
GRAHAM PHILLIPS / Zach Florrick
MacKENZIE VEGA / Grace Florrick

MAD MEN (AMC)
ALEXA ALEMANNI / Allison
BRYAN BATT / Salvatore Romano
JARED S. GILMORE / Bobby Draper
MICHAEL GLADIS / Paul Linsey
JON HAMM / Don Draper
JARED HARRIS / Lane Pryce
CHRISTINA HENDRICKS / Joan Holloway (Harris)
JANUARY JONES / Betty Draper
VINCENT KARTHEISER / Peter Campbell
ROBERT MORSE / Bertram Cooper
ELISABETH MOSS / Peggy Olson
KIERNAN SHIPKA / Sally Draper
JOHN SLATTERY / Roger Sterling
RICH SOMMER / Harry Crane
CHRISTOPHER STANLEY / Henry Francis
AARON STATON / Ken Cosgrove

TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
CHRIS BAUER / Andy Bellefleur
MEHCAD BROOKS / Eggs
ANNA CAMP / Sarah Newlin
NELSAN ELLIS / Lafayette Reynolds
MICHELLE FORBES / Maryann Forrester
MARIANA KLAVENO / Lorena
RYAN KWANTEN / Jason Stackhouse
TODD LOWE / Terry Bellefleur
MICHAEL McMILLIAN / Steve Newlin
STEPHEN MOYER / Bill Compton
ANNA PAQUIN / Sookie Stackhouse
JIM PARRACK / Hoyt Fortenberry
CARRIE PRESTON / Arlene Fowler
WILLIAM SANDERSON / Bud Dearborne
ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD / Eric Northman
SAM TRAMMELL / Sam Merlotte
RUTINA WESLEY / Tara Thornton
DEBORAH ANN WOLL / Jessica Hamby

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

30 ROCK (NBC)

SCOTT ADSIT / Pete Hornberger
ALEC BALDWIN / Jack Donaghy
KATRINA BOWDEN / Cerie
KEVIN BROWN / Dot Com
GRIZZ CHAPMAN / Grizz
TINA FEY / Liz Lemon
JUDAH FRIEDLANDER / Frank Rossitano
JANE KRAKOWSKI / Jenna Maroney
JOHN LUTZ / Lutz
JACK McBRAYER / Kenneth Parcell
TRACY MORGAN / Tracy Jordan
KEITH POWELL / Toofer

MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
JULIE BOWEN / Claire Dunphy
TY BURRELL / Phil Dunphy
JESSE TYLER FERGUSON / Mitchell Pritchett
NOLAN GOULD / Luke Dunphy
SARAH HYLAND / Haley Dunphy
ED O'NEILL / Jay Pritchett
RICO RODRIGUEZ / Manny Delgado
ERIC STONESTREET / Cameron
SOFIA VERGARA / Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
ARIEL WINTER / Alex Dunphy

THE OFFICE (NBC)
LESLIE DAVID BAKER / Stanley Hudson
BRIAN BAUMGARTNER / Kevin Malone
CREED BRATTON / Creed Bratton
STEVE CARELL / Michael Scott
JENNA FISCHER / Pam Beesly
KATE FLANNERY / Meredith Palmer
ED HELMS/ Andy Bernard
MINDY KALING / Kelly Kapoor
ELLIE KEMPER / Kellie Erin Hannon
ANGELA KINSEY / Angela Martin
JOHN KRASINSKI / Jim Halpert
PAUL LIEBERSTEIN / Toby Flenderson
B.J. NOVAK / Ryan Howard
OSCAR NUÑEZ / Oscar Martinez
CRAIG ROBINSON / Darryl Philbin
PHYLLIS SMITH / Phillis Lapin-Vance
RAINN WILSON / Dwight Schrute

explicit ills

If there has been one movie over looked..yet so important this past year...it has to be Mark Webber's Explicit Ills. He wrote it and directed it.

It takes place on the streets of Philadelphia. Urban stories of the people who live there. Some very poignant performances from amazing young actors, too.

Such as seven year old Babo played by Francisco Burgos. His performace really moved me as the young son of Rosario Dawson who is bullied, but it doesn't stop him from befriending the bully, as well as depressed actor Rocco played by Paul Dano. They become chess buddies, but when Babo has an asmatic attack it changes everything. Just as in other stories about other people who don't know each other in the neighborhood.

Such as drug dealer Lou Taylor Pucci comes to find love with one of his clients. Both are artistic in their own right, but this movie has it play with drugs in many a scene in all sorts of storylines, yet there comes a time to make decisions. And honestly, Lou did a great job in this role.

This film does show a gritty side of life. It felt very real with so many performances that blended with known and unknown actors which made it a much more deeper film to understand and see how each is linked to each other.

I absolutely loved Martin Cepeda as Demetri in the film who has a bit of a slum like drunk of a Dad, but even so, he finds a girl that he wants so much to be a part of her life and when she tells him that she only likes smart guys. He decides to do something about it.

The big message in this film is the end of the movie about the march where all sorts of people hit the streets. This is where you understand what this is really about. Our human rights. We all deserve health care we can afford. Webber did the film in a way to show the many vibrant colors of where we all come from and where we are going in our daily lives. I'm glad I watched this film.

Dylan O'Brien In MTV's TEEN WOLF!

"The show is called TEEN WOLF. It's a pilot for MTV. It is based off the Michael J. Fox movie from the 80s. It'll be a dark thriller take on werewolves, revolving around a comedic relationship between two best friends Scott and Stiles. Scott begins to experience supernatural powers after he is attacked by a wolf. I will play Stiles, who must now take all the necessary precautions as his best friend begins to turn full fledged werewolf."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i27f167feba4ef287539d76d8b0419f72

Visit Jeff Witzke UP IN THE AIR!!

Congrats to Jeff Witzke who stars in UP IN THE AIR which just recieve 8 Golden Globe nominations!! A must see movie!

David Sullivan On CSI: NY Tonight!!!

If you all wanna see me, since you hardly do otherwise, please watch CSI: NY Wednesday (16th) night. It airs at 10pm/9 Central on CBS. You will first see me with long hair, then I go through a transformation, so pay close attention. Thanks for keeping up.

Alanna Ubach Counts NUMBERS!

Congrats to Alanna Ubach for booking an upcoming episode of NUMBERS. Stay tuned to this blog for dates and times.

Anjelah Johnson Meets UGLY BETTY!

Congrats to Anjelah Johnson for booking a guest starring role on ABC's UGLY BETTY! Stay tuned to this blog for dates and times!

Angelique Cabral Visits MELROSE PLACE!

Congrats to Angelique Cabral for booking a role on CW's MELROSE PLACE!

Justin Willman Wants JUST TO LET YOU KNOW!

Congrats to Justin Willman who booked a pilot called JUST TO LET YOU KNOW for new Hasbro network!

Brady Matthews At The HOLLYWOOD IMPROV!

"Wanted to invite you all to the HOLLYWOOD IMPROV tonight at 10pm. Free show!!! I will be performing tonight as well as Whitney Cummings from Chelsey Lately and The Roast of Joan Rivers and Adam Ray. It's going to be an awesome night!! So if you dont have any plans tonight and want to come by just email me and I'll put you on the VIP list. Thanks everyone" Brady32@mac.com

David Sullivan In CSI:NY And Going To Sundance With SKATELAND!!

"I would love to be listed on the blog for my upcoming episode of CSI: NY. I will be guesting alongside Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Manillo and the lead singer of Train. It was a really fun episode and I go through 3-4 different looks. Also, I shot a movie last year, SKATELAND, that just was selected for competition in the Sundance Film Festival. It's a coming of age film about the life and times of a small Texas town in the mid-80's. Also, here's a cool interview I just did. http://liveforfilms.com/
My reel and resume are now at www.nowcasting.com/davidsullivan and I can be followed on twitter at http://twitter.com/_david_sullivan

a degrassi moment - Nate and Riley - slash fan fiction

OK, you probably knew it was coming. I've been thinking about it for a while. Then I accidentally found this picture of Nate & Riley and thought, why not. I like how the story started, but we probably won't get to see it go anywhere since Riley is trying to make this transition now about himself..without Nate. Unfortunately. There is so much I don't know about the two of them. You only got a hint how it might have been. If only Degrassi has more time for all their characters to have stories.

Here it is. A Degrassi Moment.

Brian Geraghty In THE HURT LOCKER!

Congrats to Brian Geraghty who plays Spc. Owen Eldridge in THE HURT LOCKER currently in theaters! Also, look out for him in the upcoming independent film, KREWS.

Paula Patton In PRECIOUS!!

Congrats to Paula Patton who plays Ms. Rain in the film PRECIOUS now in theaters!

Big Time Rush

OK, so Nickelodeon and Sony music have this partnership. And this is the show that came about. Take 4 teenage guys (supposedly) in the heartland of Minnesota and have them be discovered by the worst (actor) ever.

Not sure how this will fly in 2010. But you've got some cute guys. Granted one could very much be Adam Lambert's little brother if he tried (James Maslow). While Kendall Schmidt is the talented one and for most part, the better actor of the 4. You just know this show could be so much better if they had some real writing involved. But hey, they beat that Jonas brothers show by a long shot on Disney.

In the tradition of the Monkies which was rather campy, you have these not so fab 4 roosting in L.A. in a hotel full of stars of the future. Thus, they encounter all sorts of wackiness. Not to be confused with that movie because drugs would be involved then and well, that would so not be Nickelodeon, now would it? If only it had more Degrassi and less Disney this might be worth the watch, even addictive.

Its cute. But will it sell records? The group actually came out with Big Time Rush the song... the same as the boy band's name. Its catchy and has a beat. This might be what the group should really work on. Their music. If this is what it takes for Kendal Schmidtz and Logan Henderson to get noticed (the latter really is the one to watch for. He should be in movies). Then by all means do so!

Will it get me into next year?

I've probably been listening far too much to tunes, lately. But don't we always? And this time of year, people are putting new stuff out. And you don't hear it on the radio. Well, you know how it goes to get your tune fix.

In spite of Adam Lambert's fiasco with the AMA & Good Morning America well...all he wanted to do was entertain you. And the boy does know how to hit a high note. Is he the new Freddie Mercury? Not hardly. I doubt Mercury would have ever gone for some of those lyrics. Perhaps he was just old school when it came to rock and Lambert is new school. But there are some electronic beats that can really get you moving if you keep listening. And some might find it addictive. It is by all means..not a bad CD. It just might not be what you are looking for.

Now I have to wonder about the marketing team over there for American Idol. I think they did splendid with Allison Iraheta's CD Just like you. The first song you jump into is very catchy and she carries the song. Iraheta shows you, her variety of things. And she delievers. Now on the other hand, possibly tooo many songs about texting. Relationships and Texting.  I don't find anything much classic about it. Scars has to be one of my favorite tracks on the CD. She has such an earthy voice.

Speaking of earth..who does it better than Owl City? With Ocean Eyes. This CD will make most of us smile. Not trying to be pretentious. Fireflies caught my attention first. But seriously, the whole CD is wonderful. I loved every song on this CD. Perhaps it got me in the comfort zone. Something slightly NeverShoutNever yet PlayRadioPlay!, but more Postal Service and Ben Folds, too..but so upbeat. It won't leave you depressed. I loved the quirky and sincerity of the lyrics. A song somewhere on this playlist has to show up on the soundtrack of something soon. Just has too, or somebody will wish they had put a track or two on their show. But would something like Gossip Girl deserve it? Don't think so.

Katy Mixon Visits TWO AND A HALF MEN!

Congrats to Katy Mixon who plays Betsy in CBS's TWO AND A HALF MEN!!

Alex Dawson in CLARA'S CARMA!

"I wanted to share with you a short film I recently shot with Stephen Tobolowsky (GLEE, HEROES, MEMENTO). He's playing my therapist in a piece called CLARA'S CARMA which I also wrote and produced. Feel free to share this with friends." http://www.clarascarma.com/

Greg Marcel On CRIMINAL MINDS!

Congrats to Greg Marcel for booking an upcoming guest star on CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS! Stay tuned to this blog for date and time!

Aimee Shynn Is STALKING JASON SEGAL!!

"I'm a stalker! Ok, not really. I know. I know...it's hard to believe.... Actually, I entered a competition on the web. I need your help by getting your vote. You don't even have to watch the whole thing. However, if you are interested in checking out my killer dance moves, you'll have to wait till the end..or just fast forward to the last 30 seconds. Otherwise, the only thing that I ask is that you sign up on the website which takes a couple of seconds and say nice things about me. Once you log in you'll need to click the AUDITIONS at the top to get back to my video to vote. Please? Thanks. If you enjoy it feel free to pass along to your friends!
http://www.showbizzle.com/auditions/auditions/aimee-shyn-audition-video-stalking-jason-segel

Vicki Davis Moves Into HOUSE!!

Congrats to Vicki Davis for her episode of HOUSE where she plays Dara Sidas!

Chris Coy On CSI:NY!!

Congrats to Chris Coy for booking a guest starring role on CSI:NY! Stay tuned to this blog for dates and times.

Thea Brooks In TRUE BLOOD!

Congrats to Thea Brooks who booked an upcoming episode of HBO's TRUE BLOOD!!

Jennifer Taylor Rocks It Out On TWO AND A HALF MEN!!

Congrats to Jennifer Taylor who is currently rocking it out as Chelsea on TWO AND A HALF MEN on CBS!

Blake Silver Writes BOYFRIENDS!!

Congrats to Blake Silver who sold his script BOYFRIENDS to ABC!!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i7caa1009729f4158b36bd651b3529b87

Ray Campbell In THE NEW 20'S!

Ray Campbell is currently appearing as Khalid in the webisode THE NEW 20'S. Six five minute episodes focusing on a group of college friends ten years after graduation dealing with life, love, and loss. Check it out at : http://www.new20stv.com/

Zach Lewis And Jim Mahoney At The Actor's Lounge!

"Yes, it's true: Zach and I are resurrecting I WANNA BANG YOUR SISTER at The Actor's Lounge this evening. We've already shot this but we figured it would be a fun opportunity to get up and perform in front of people. The Actor's Lounge is basically an open mic for actors to perform pieces live and with an active audience. If any of you are available and have the time, we'd love to see you there. The evening begins at 8:30pm. Parking is free (right next door) and it's only a dollar to get in. The address is Greenway Court Theater located at 544 North Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles, CA. Hope to see you all there!"

Rachel Grate on Funny Or Die In THE MISS TINY TOT HOPES AND DREAMS THANKSGIVING DAY PAGEANT!

Check out Rachel Grate on Funny Or Die in THE MISS TINY TOT HOPES AND DREAMS THANKSGIVING DAY PAGEANT!! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/37ce7c1db7/the-miss-tiny-tot-hopes-and-dreams-thanksgiving-day-pageant

TJ Miller Meets YOGI BEAR!!

Congrats to TJ Miller who has been cast in the Warner Brothers movie YOGI BEAR! Check out the video that he made to help him secure the role. GO TJ!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnOHz1U6xNs&feature=player_embedded

Jeff Witzke On LOSING CONTROL And GREEK!!

Congrats to Jeff Witzke who will be appearing in the independent feature LOSING CONTROL and, also, GREEK!

Kate Micucci And Riki Lindholm Are GARFUNKEL AND OATES!!!

Congrats to Kate Micucci who has a whole slew of projects coming up including SCRUBS, 'TIL DEATH, and the film WHEN IN ROME. She, also, is part of the musical duo OATEGARFUNKEL AND OATES with actress Riki Lindholm. Please check out one of their shows. Check them out at http://www.garfunkelandoates.com/.

Eric Andre In CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM!

Congrats to Eric Andre who appeared in the final three episodes of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM this season on HBO.

Mo Mandel At Improv Lab!!

"Hey guys, happy holidays and such! I wanted to invite you all to a show I'm putting on, this Wednesday at 8:30pm at the Improv Lab. I'll be hosting and bringing up some of the best comics in LA. It's only five bucks and it would be great to see you all before the New Year. It's at 8162 Melrose, in the same parking lot as the Improv. Hope to see ya there!"

Lesly Kahn Wins The Silver In Websites!!!

Congrats to Lesly Kahn & Co., the newest recepient of the SILVER MEDAL AWARD given by Website awards (http://wsawards.com/) and currently displayed on the front page of their website. Judge for yourself! http://www.leslykahn.com/

Dan Bucatinsky On GREY'S ANATOMY And Prepping ST. ELMO'S FIRE!!

Congrats to Dan Bucatinsky who just guest starred on GREY'S ANATOMY. He, also, is currently writing the pilot for the reboot of the 80's film ST. ELMO'S FIRE!!!