In general, I file Danny DeVito under Things That Are Awesome!, but it looks like his appearance on Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio tonight qualifies specifically. In the must-see clip below, he recalls how he found out that Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted to run for governor of California (after DeVito pitched him Twins 2). After the jump, he goes into his infamous View visit (and tells you exactly how to drink Limoncello to get your "giddy" on).
Archive: May 2009 (311-320 of 467)
May 11
2009
05:17 PM ET
May 11
2009
04:55 PM ET
'How I Met Your Mother' tonight: A preview in this behind-the-scenes video
So it has pretty much been established that Sarah Chalke’s much ballyhooed Stella on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother is not the mother in the genius comedy’s central mystery. But that doesn’t make the excitement about who is indeed the mother any less exciting. Tonight’s episode will hopefully clear up lots of questions — about the yellow umbrella, why the hell Stella is back, etc. — we’ve all got burning.
As a lead up to tonight, CBS released a little behind-the-scenes featurette:
So it seems we will learn about the yellow umbrella; we will see a little run-in between Ted and Stella-stealer Tony; and we’ll see Chalke playing Stella and a French woman in a fantasy sequence. Plus: As the French woman, Chalke gets a French poodle! I love that Chalke admits she pretty much demanded that she have the pooch. Storylines released by the network tease that Tony helps Ted find a job and Barney tries to get out of a speeding ticket. Wah wah.
Okay, so the video isn’t so revealing — and neither are those network-sanitized storylines — but they’re both a nice appetizer for tonight. PopWatchers, what do you think is gonna happen? What do you want to happen?
More on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ from EW:
‘How I Met Your Mother’ = off-the-charts awesome
‘HIMYM’ scoop: Stella’s the mother! Or IS she?
‘How I Met Your Mother’: Are you your workplace’s Creepy Backrub Guy/Girl?
May 11
2009
04:51 PM ET
Nathan Fillion answers your questions (tune in to 'Castle' tonight)
We asked for your questions for Castle star Nathan Fillion, you gave us approximately 300 of them. To quote Fillion upon hearing that number: "Holy crap." We only had a few minutes on the phone with him Friday, so we didn’t make too much of a dent. The good news, however: The show’s been upgraded to "Now a safe bet" on Ausiello’s Fall TV renewal cheat sheet, which means if the ratings hold for tonight’s season 1 finale (ABC, 10 p.m. ET), this shouldn’t be our last occasion to chat…
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Okay. Let’s jump in, since the clock is running: The most popular question, by far, was about how much influence you have on scripts. Are there particular scenes or dialogue you can take credit for?
That’s an excellent question. I have been very pleased. This is the most I’ve been allowed to play. I pitch jokes constantly. I don’t come up with solid gold all the time, but if it’s funny, we’ll put it in. My system is, if it’s in the middle of a scene, I’ll pitch it to the writer beforehand. Every episode, we have the writer for that episode on set. If it’s at the very end of a scene, I’ll do the scene as written, give it two seconds so they have the opportunity to cut away when the scene is over, and then throw the joke in at the end. I don’t mind surprising people at the very end…. When we were playing laser tag, and I was embarassed that I didn’t invite Kate Beckett [Stana Katic] in and I used the gun to shoot myself in the mouth, that wasn’t written in the script. That was a little something I threw in there. When the prostitute called me back, I said, "Just out of curiosity, what are you wearing right now?" Those things you can throw in at the very end of the scene because they can opt to cut it out at any point.
Multiple Firefly fans would like to know if they’re just looking for shoutouts in the dialogue, or if the references they’re hearing are intentional.
Let’s just say that any time I can give a shoutout with a Firefly reference, I will. I’ve also given shoutouts to One Life to Live. I’ve also stolen lots of jokes from Ryan Reynolds from Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place. I’m a plethora of stolen jokes and kitschy references.
So the "five by five" from last week’s episode was in fact a reference to Faith from Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Yes.
Another popular question: When and how are we going to deal more with Beckett’s mother’s death? [CRYPTIC SPOILER ALERT!] The press release for the season finale ends with "…while looking into Beckett’s past,he unearths information that could end his relationship with herforever." Does that have to do with Beckett’s mother?
[Silence] I wouldn’t want to spoil the season finale.
Be a man, Nathan. Give us something.
I’m trying to think what I can say… [More silence] I’m gonna keep that a secret. It’s really well orchestrated. I don’t want to blow anything.
So you probably won’t answer the follow-up question: Is there a story line in place to keep Castle and Beckett working together once his book is published?
Is there a story line in place to keep them together?…You know what, I’m gonna have to be totally surprised along with the audience, because I have no idea what’s happenin’ next season.
May 11
2009
04:15 PM ET
Melissa Rivers: 'Dirt Squirrel' is the new 'Whore Pit Viper'
At last night’s Celebrity Apprentice finale event in New York, Melissa Rivers educated us on the correct usage of ”whore pit vipers" (turns out we’ve all been punctuating it wrong — the more you know!) and made a play for her next reality show casting by dropping her latest in catfight weaponry: "dirt squirrel."
May 11
2009
04:07 PM ET
'Terminator Salvation' trailers: Why buy the cyborg cow when you can get the plot-twist milk for free?
I have a love-hate relationship with trailers. As a geek, I am genetically primed to get giddy at first looks at things I’m excited for. That’s one of the reasons I love the summer movie season: Even if every other flick I see sucks, at least the trailers will be choice. Beyond that, there’s an art to making a great trailer. When they’re great, trailers can be short-filmmaking at its best (the Little Children trailer, for example, was a beautiful piece of work).
And then there are the trailers that show too much, that trade the giddyness of the now for the awesomeness of the future. Case in point, Terminator Salvation. Take a look at this four-minute Internet-only clip, bearing in mind that it actually requires a SPOILER ALERT…
…and explain to me why the filmmakers continue to betray a fantastic plot twist by showing it off in advance every chance they get. Imagine if you hadn’t seen anything about T4 and you were sitting in the theater watching the flick, and you get to the part where amnesiac wanderer Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington) is revealed to be a terminator — when Christian Bale’s John Connor asks him "You think you’re human?" before Wright looks down and, for the first time, sees his own metal skeleton. That would blow your brain-pan out. It’s a tectonic moment…one that too few of us can experience, because the trailers have already given it away. If filmmakers and movie studios are so concerned with spoilers, then why do they give them away themselves?
Are you as frustrated as I am with trailers like this? Or does it not bother you in the least?
May 11
2009
04:04 PM ET
Entertain me for free!
Movies, music, books, TV — the cost of keeping oneself entertained can add up, especially heading into blockbuster-heavy months of the summer. Fear not! We’ve got your budget covered. Check back every day this week for more posts on how to find the best in cheap — and free! — options.
The ultimate (no-cost) online library
Save money and trees. Digital library Project Gutenberg boasts a collection of more than 27,000 eBooks (some offered in several languages) ready and waiting to be downloaded. And were there enough bandwith in the world to download all of them, including Jane Ausetn’s Pride and Prejudice and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, it still wouldn’t cost you one pretty penny. — Kate Ward
The best in classic TV
To go back in TV time, you don’t have to buy the DVD box set. Check out these shows on Hulu:
Quantum Leap This pre-Lost time jumper (1989-93) starring Scott Bakula is a little campy, but it brings welcome humanism to the sci-fi genre.
Astro Boy Not just the first important Japanese-import cartoon (1963), but little works of art for both animation and manga fans.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents In this 1950s series, the master of suspense offers droll intros to tightly written, half-hour tales with twisty, twisted endings. –Ken Tucker
Stream these movies!
Fancast has a vast library of free films for streaming. A few gems:
The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3 Prep for this summer’s remake with the original 1974 subway thriller, starring the unsurpassable Walter Matthau (sorry, Denzel!)
Sexy Beast Sir Ben Kingsley shows his range by playing the anti-Gandhi in this gritty British gangster flick.
Bananas Woody Allen’s comedy about a Central American revolution has more gags than Steven Soderberg’s Che and didn’t need to be divided into two parts. Bonus! — Clark Collis
May 11
2009
03:23 PM ET
Ryan Seacrest's new food show: Is it just 'The Biggest Loser 2.0'?
Today, Ryan Seacrest furthered his quest for total entertainment-sphere domination by announcing his burgeoning production company is partnering with British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver for a six-episode ABC reality series focused on healthy eating. Say what? A food show? With Seacrest’s grinning face?
Don’t fret, American Idol fans — it doesn’t appear that our generation’s version of Dick Clark is going the Padma Lakshmi route…at least not yet. As far as I can tell from the information out there about this unnamed show, Seacrest will just produce, like he did with NBC’s reality flop Momma’s Boys and E!’s reality mess Denise Richards: It’s Complicated. Which is to say, he won’t be on screen.
Amid so much reality crap, I’m intrigued by the general do-gooder nature of the show, which will find Oliver — who was a judge on another ABC reality show, Oprah’s Big Give — traveling "to the unhealthiest places in America and findways to use nearby resources to improve local eating habits." Specifically, it looks like the targeted area will be pulled from the "fattest cities" list. That little tidbit is particularly interesting, especially when you consider that NBC’s health-segment-dominating reality hit The Biggest Loser also recently announced plans to target America’s "fattest cities." Hmm, it seems like America’s "fattest cities" (do you like how I keep putting that term in quotes, like it’s somehow fake?) may be the hottest new reality show characters since the advent of the bitchy British judge. Are Seacrest and Oliver taking a page out of The Biggest Loser‘s cookbook?
What do you think, PopWatchers? Will you watch this Ryan Seacrest-produced food show? Can it possibly top The Biggest Loser in emotional connection and sheer jaw- and weight-dropping craziness?
More related content from EW:
All About Ryan Seacrest
‘American Idol’ hub
‘Biggest Loser’ returns to single-contestant format, targets America’s fattest cities
May 11
2009
03:07 PM ET
Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog' trailer
The official trailer for Disney’s The Princess and the Frog is out.
It’s impossible to judge a Disney Princess movie without hearing the songs, especially the "I am [Princess], behold my trying circumstances, and my dream to overcome them" ditty. Think Snow White’s "Some Day My Prince Will Come," Aurura/Briar Rose’s "I Wonder," Cinderella’s "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," Ariel’s "Part of Your World," Belle’s "Belle," Pocahontas’ "Just Around the River Bend," Mulan’s "Reflection," QED. (Technically Jasmine is a Disney Princess TM, but Aladdin‘s not really about her. The "here is my deal, I have needs" song from that film is his, and it’s "One Jump Ahead.") Anyway, minus Tiana’s anthem, I’m unable to render meaningful judement on the film. On the plus side, I like classic 2-D style animation, and the film sure looks pretty. On the concerns side, Disney’s track record with racism and racist caricature makes me a little nervous when I see stuff like that toothless firefly.
What do you think, PopWatchers? Are you puckering up for The Princess and the Frog?
There’s more footage after the jump…
May 11
2009
02:37 PM ET
'The Celebrity Apprentice' recap: Dinosaur crushes shark
Poor Annie Duke. All season the momentum’s been building to a Joan Rivers victory, and Annie surely saw it coming. Or maybe not: Just take a look at the chart Jim Cramer provided us with last night. Annie had more victories (7 to Joan’s 6), more wins as project manager (2 to Joan’s 1 win/1 loss), and she raised the most money for charity. She’s ”a brilliant strategist” and ”all about business,” but apparently that’s not enough to compete with Joan, who’s ”all heart.” When it comes to numbers and playing the game, Annie won. But she must’ve missed the day when the competition went from ”finding the best businessperson” to ”finding the most loyal friend.”
Last night on Donald Trump’s My New BFF, the final challenge was to throw a silent auction combining the branding power of Kodak’s EasyShare digital picture frame, Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk show, and the contestants’ charities of choice. Annie picked Brande, Dennis, and Tom to be her helpers, and Joan picked Herschel, Clint (really?), and Melissa. The teams were charged with ”doing silent auctions of THINGS. You’re gonna get people to donate THINGS.” No further explanation on what these THINGS were, other than the fact that the Donald’s inflection really emphasized them. (Each team correctly assumed ”THINGS” meant ”fun celebrity-driven packages for people to bid on.”) They’d be graded on five criteria: the amount of money raised, the Kodak product integration, the charity integration, the celebrities in attendance, and the overall guest experience.
May 11
2009
02:34 PM ET
'American Idol' Power List: Who's your favorite from the top three?
3. Danny Gokey: (Last week: No. 4) The fact that he survived a Rock Week performance that curdled like rancid milk in a bowl proved his fan base is big and loyal. Not only that, but the judges continue to coddle him with "A for Effort" critiques that betray their commitment at all cost to a pre-ordained Adam-Danny finale. That said, dude has only had one positive breakout moment all season ("Come Rain or Come Shine"), and if he doesn’t deliver stellar vocals on both his songs this week, it’s possible voters will flash back to his "fingers-in-a-blender " yelp on "Dream On" and send him packing.
2. Kris Allen: (Last week: No. 3) It’s a good bet that the judges are getting ready to put the season 8 heartthrob in the stocks and pelt him with rocks on Tuesday night, no matter how well he sings. After all, his "Come Together" was inventive and strongly sung — arguably Rock Night’s most unique vocal — and they refused to give him proper credit. Kris needs a jaw-dropping moment on Tuesday — might we suggest ditching the band and going a capella or acoustic-only? — if he wants to crack the top two. But seeing how he’s stopped the show before ("Falling Slowly" and "She Works Hard for the Money" spring immediately to mind) that’s a totally plausible scenario.
1. Adam Lambert: (Last week: No. 1) There seem to be only two things that could stop Glambert’s march to the finale: voter complacency or a disastrous vocal on Tuesday. But seeing how Adam graced the bottom two only two weeks ago, it’s unfathomable that his fan base isn’t still in panicky speed-dial mode. And as for the latter scenario, that seems unlikely, too, seeing how Adam has barely missed a note in 10 consecutive live performances. At this point, Adam seems to be transitioning out of competition mode and treating the Idol stage like it’s his own weekly concert venue, which reminds us a little of David Cook’s season 7 trajectory. And we all know how that worked out for Mr. Cook…
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