Johnny Galecki at SXSW 2016 promoting ‘The Master Cleanse’ Image: James Goulden Photography via Getty
Johnny Galecki produced and stars in The Master Cleanse at SXSW this week. It has three separate screening times:
Sunday, March 13 at 2:34 PM in Alamo Lamar D
Tuesday, March 15 at 2 PM in Alamo Lamar A
Wednesday, March 16 at 8:45 PM in Alamo Lamar B
Written and directed by Bobby Miller, The Master Cleanse centers on a heartbroken man who attends a spiritual retreat, only to discover that the course releases more than everyday toxins and traumatic experiences.
We bring you photos of Galecki promoting his new film. We also will bring you links to reviews as soon as they become available. Check back for the reviews.
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Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Johnny Galecki, Kyle Gallner and writer/director Bobby Miller of ‘The Master Cleanse’ are photographed in the Getty Images SXSW Portrait Studio powered by Samsung at the Samsung Studio on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images)
Kyle Gallner, Johnny Galecki and writer/director Bobby Miller speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Producer Aaron L. Gilbert, actor Kyle Gallner, Brenda Gilbert and actor Johnny Galecki attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Film editor Josh Crockett, actor Kyle Gallner, writer/director Bobby Miller, actor Johnny Galecki and producers Aaron L. Gilbert and Jason Cloth attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Film editor Josh Crockett, actor Kyle Gallner, writer/director Bobby Miller, actor Johnny Galecki and producer Aaron L. Gilbert attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Producer Aaron L. Gilbert and actors Kyle Gallner and Johnny Galecki attend the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actor Johnny Galecki speaks onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actor Kyle Gallner, Johnny Galecki and writer/director Bobby Miller speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Actors Kyle Gallner and Johnny Galecki speak onstage at the premiere of ‘The Master Cleanse’ during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Alamo Lamar D on March 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Goulden Photography/Getty Images for SXSW)
Mayim Bialik joins Fox TV at FabLabTV’s Press Event on March 3, 2016 at Archer School for Girls. Image:
The Big Bang Theory star and doctorate holder in Neuroscience, Mayim Bialik joined Fox TV today for the launch of FabLabTV, a new show that will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. Bialik will be actively participating in the program answering questions.
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The press event took place at Archer School for Girls where they held live experiments during the press conference. FabLabTV is hosted by Aysia Bell, Kerri Doherty, Cara Santa Maria, Nick Uhas, and Madi Vorva.
Other participants came from various youth oriented shows who participated in some on-the-spot questions about STEM.
Below is Mayim’s talk at the FabLabTV Launch event, courtesy of Fox TV and FabLabTV.
Full Press Release:
MAYIM BIALIK AND TEEN CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS ANNOUNCE FABLAB, THE FIRST SCIENCE TELEVISION SERIES AIMED AT ‘TWEEN AND TEEN GIRLS, FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE TEEN CHOICE AWARDS FABLAB IS A NEW APPROACH TO ENGAGING ‘TWEEN AND TEEN GIRLS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), BROADCAST NATIONALLY ON WEEKEND MORNINGS
Los Angeles (March 3, 2016) — FabLab is the first and only science television series aimed at bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to the under-reached ‘tween and teen girl demographic. The series airs nationally (check local listings) and is seen in over 80 million homes weekend mornings as part of Xploration Station’s Educational and Informational STEM block of programming. Five hosts bring STEM alive and help show the teen and ‘tween viewers that STEM solves problems, changes lives, and in short, makes the world better. The hosts are Kerri Doherty, popular on YouTube for her comedic approach to all things geeky; Cara Santa Maria, a hipster science broadcaster; newcomer Aysia Bell; Madi Vorva, a Teen Choice Pro-Social award winner; and the sole male host, Nick Uhas, a former Big Brother contestant and a YouTube science guru. Celebrity co-hosts and guests will populate the series, each week taped in a new locale to augment that week’s topic.
Several announcements were made from a press conference at The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles today. There are exciting interactive elements on the TV show and surrounding FabLab digital channels including:
• Mayim Bialik’s “Ask Mayim” weekly Q&A segment allows kids across the country to send in any questions about science or technology and get answers from the biggest name in science entertainment, seamlessly combining humor and information.
Mayim Bialik to have an ‘Ask Mayim’ segment in FabLabTV’s STEM-focused program. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
• The debut of FabLab News on the FabLab YouTube Channel where it is shown how Science, Tech and Innovation are helping to solve the biggest issues of the day.
• FabLab is encouraging kids across the country to vote online for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest, seeking the coolest science project to help to make their communities better places. “Young students today are really thinking about how they can make the world a better place, and the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest can help guide them,” said Andrew Bowins, vice president of Corporate Reputation at Samsung Electronics America. “The contest challenges students to use their STEM skills to solve a problem in their community. We believe it encourages them to grow as students as well as neighbors, and we are excited to partner with FabLab. The program shows kids that there are even more opportunities to use STEM in the real world.”
• Lenovo FabFinder national science talent search launches today to find guest reporters and hosts to appear on FabLab; students should go to www.fablabtv.com to learn how to submit videos to enter. “This talent search gives young women a chance to showcase their interest in STEM and to connect with the next generation of STEM leaders. Lenovo is proud to support a search to identify and tap into more diverse STEM talent,” said Yolanda Conyers, vice president of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer for Lenovo.
Mayim (The Big Bang Theory) said, “As a neuroscientist who was encouraged to enter the field in high school, getting girls involved in science (or STEM ) is a personal passion of mine. Through my interactive ‘Ask Mayim’ segment, I hope to get more young women excited about getting into the field that I love so much.”
Some influential believers who have offered to lend their support through their enormous social media networks include Leonardo DiCaprio, Amandla Steinberg, and Karlie Kloss. The teen stars who showed their enthusiasm at the press conference are Katherine McNamara (The Shadow Hunters), Brec Bassinger (Bella and the Bulldogs), Kelli Berglund (Lab Rats), Paris Berelc (Lab Rats), Chloe Lukasiak (Teen Choice Awards winner), Chantel Jeffries (Club Noir), and Roshon Fegan (Disney Channel). Little-known fact about some of your favorite stars –they have a background in or passion for science. That impressive list includes Seth McFarlane, Danica McKellar, Natalie Portman, Alan Alda, Lisa Kudrow, Ashton Kutcher, will.i.am, Zooey Deschanel, Daryl Hannah and Eva Longoria, to name a few.
FabLab has one mission: to get girls enthused about STEM by drawing the connections between STEM innovations and making the world a better place. Why? Studies have shown that illustrating how STEM inventions and breakthroughs have the power to change the world for the better, really motivating young women to engage with the sciences. FabLab is produced in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The show also partners with 15 additional organizations inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
“We are thrilled to partner with FabLab for the launch of the show,” said Elizabeth English, Head of School at The Archer School for Girls. “We know that STEM is the fastest-growing professional sector with the highest paying jobs. We also know that these fields hold the key to solving some of our world’s most pressing problems, and as such demand a plurality of perspectives. Archer is proud to stand at the forefront of advancing girls in STEM and to be working toward a future where women are not only contributors to STEM solutions but leaders in the field.”
It is a myth that girls don’t gravitate to STEM. Statistics support the fact that 74% of girls show at least as much interest as boys in the sciences. High school girls, in particular, surpass the percentage of boys interested in Algebra II and Calculus, for example. But along the way, young women tend to be drawn to fields that have social impact and make a difference. FabLab is highlighting amazing STEM discoveries that are mind-blowing and world-changing to help reframe STEM and allow young women to see those fields as a creative outlet for improving their world. FabLab isn’t just reaching the audience on the television show; it will have an active and innovative online and digital presence with exclusive programming for its own YouTube channel and interactivity through social media, all driving home the same message of STEM making the world better for people, pets and the planet.
Corporate partners who share the vision and have jumped on board to assist in attracting girls to science, technology and innovation include Samsung Electronics America, Lenovo, Motorola Mobility Foundation, Ally Bank, Brocade and L’Oréal USA. “Inspiring the next generation of girls in
STEM is a key component of the L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program,” said Lauren Paige, L’Oréal USA’s Vice President of Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives. “We are proud to partner with FabLab and look forward to featuring the exciting work of our For Women in Science fellows to help encourage girls to explore scientific careers.”
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and America’s fastest growing home appliance brands. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com and for the latest Samsung news, please visit news.samsung.com/us and follow on Twitter .
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies that redefine the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space with the open platform SmartThings, our broad range of smart devices, and through proactive cross-industry collaboration. We employ 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, and for the latest news, feature articles and press material, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $46 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode Yoga brands), workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Join us on LinkedIn, follow us on www.Facebook or Twitter () or visit us at www.lenovo.com.
About Ally Financial Inc.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading automotive financial services company powered by a top direct banking franchise. Ally’s automotive services business offers a full spectrum of financial products and services, including new and used vehicle inventory and consumer financing, leasing, vehicle service contracts, commercial loans and vehicle remarketing services, as well as a variety of insurance offerings, including inventory insurance, insurance consultative services for dealers and other ancillary products. Ally Bank, the company’s direct banking subsidiary and member FDIC, offers an array of deposit products, including certificates of deposit, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRA deposit products and interest checking. Ally’s Corporate Finance unit provides financing to middle-market companies across a broad range of industries.
About L’Oréal USA
L’Oréal USA is the largest subsidiary of the L’Oréal Group, the worldwide leader in beauty. L’Oréal USA manages a portfolio of more than 30 iconic beauty brands, including Carol’s Daughter, Clarisonic, Essie, Garnier, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Kérastase, Kiehl’s, Lancôme, L’Oréal Paris, Matrix,
Maybelline New York, NYX, Redken, Urban Decay and Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.
In addition to its corporate headquarters in New York City, L’Oréal USA has research, manufacturing and distribution facilities across 13 other states including Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Washington with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees. For more information, visit www.LorealUSA.com or follow on Twitter .
About The Archer School for Girls
Celebrating its 20th year, The Archer School for Girls is a contemporary girls’ school, grades 6 through 12, devoted to educating and empowering girls for leadership in the 21st-century. We take a research-based approach to teaching and learning in an environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer has always been committed to reflecting the face of greater Los Angeles. 39% of our girls are students of color and come from 86 different zip codes and 141 different feeder schools. We award nearly $3.5M in financial aid annually. Above all, Archer is known for its highly innovative programs and joyful culture. For more information, follow us on Facebook or Twitter or visit our website www.archer.org.
Mayim Bialik at FabLabTV Launch on March 3, 2016. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
Mayim Bialik at FabLabTV Launch on March 3, 2016. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
Mayim Bialik at FabLabTV Launch on March 3, 2016. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
Kerri Doherty & Mayim Bialik at the FabLabTV Launch March 3, 2016. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
Kerri Doherty & Mayim Bialik at the FabLabTV Launch March 3, 2016. Image: Michael Bezjian/GettyImages
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The duo-writing team of Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch who will be premiering their film, The Bronze, in West Hollywood on March 7 and opening domestically on March 18 are now finding another project in the works that has been picked up by CBS and Warner Bros. Television.
The Big Bang Theory star and her husband, are co-writing a new multi-camera comedy, If We’re Not Married by 30, about a guy who comes to collect on a pre-teen promise made by his childhood best friend — whom he hasn’t seen in more than a decade. CBS ordered a script commitment, which will be produced with Warner Bros. Television.
The Bronze, created, written and executive produced with the Duplass brothers (Mark and Jay Duplass) will be opening in theaters around the nation March 18 stars The Big Bang Theory actress who plays a foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist who must fight for her local celebrity status when a young athlete’s star rises in town.
The Rauch’s won outstanding solo show at the New York International Fringe Festival with their 2005 comedy stage show The Miss Education of Jenna Bush. The comedy also had an extended run via HBO US Comedy Arts Festival and at the Coronet Theater.
Rauch isn’t the only Big Bang star to have projects being developed for CBS. Fellow cast-mate Kevin Sussman, who plays Stuart Bloom on the comedy hit, teaming with CBS for Sony Pictures Television’s multi-camera comedy Wife of Crime, about a straight-laced guy from Staten Island who marries into an Italian family with ties to the mob and finds himself drawn to the warmth of his new crime family. Jim Parsons is another cast mate that has a project that has a script order out on it from CBS. Parsons, through his shingle That’s Wonderful Productions at Warner Bros., Untitled Alyssa Shelasky Project centers on an optimistic and independent woman nearing 40 with an eccentric and supportive family (all of whom live in her building), based on Alyssa Shelasky’s book .
Kaley Cuoco stopped by The Ellen Show today and talked all about her new tattoo. Sporting a sweet outfit, Cuoco looked buff, tan and great post-split from her ex. See more in the clip below, courtesy of The Ellen Show.
Monday through Friday (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT)
Monday, Feb. 22 Actress America Ferrera; “Top Talker” radio personality Yesi Ortiz; singer-songwriter Kip Moore discusses his new album, “Wild Ones” and performs live (n)
Tuesday, Feb. 23 Television personality and host Khloé Kardashian discusses her new talk show and new book,“Strong Looks Better Naked”; “Top Talker” Nancy O’Dell (“Entertainment Tonight”) (n)
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Actress Anna Faris (CBS’s “Mom”); “Top Talker” senior entertainment editor Lindsay Miller (Popsugar.com) (n)
Thursday, Feb. 25Actor Johnny Galecki discusses CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory” 200th episode and host Sara Gilbert’s guest appearance; lifestyle expert Chi-Lan Lieu unveils “Shop Daytime Deals” with red carpet worthy must-haves (n)
Friday, Feb. 26 Oscar and GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Sir Elton John discusses his new album, “Wonderful Crazy Night” and performs; “Top Talker Keltie Knight (“The Insider”) (n)
RATING: TV14-DL (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)
As previously reported, Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant co-star in Florence Foster Jenkins as does The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg.
Florence Foster Jenkins is a biopic about a titular character (Streep) who is wealthy and was dubbed the “worst vocalist of all time.” The film takes place in the mid to late 1800’s. Jenkins had grand illusions of becoming an opera singer, but had no vocal skills or talent. But she fell in love with St. Clair Bayfield, who is a Shakspearean actor played by Hugh Grant. Bayfield takes on Jenkins as his client by becoming her agent and she becomes his “common-law” wife.
Meryl Streep has performed various roles which require vocal talent and has a beautiful voice. Taking on the role of Jenkins created a challenge for her, she basically had to learn how to suck at singing to do the role. As always, the veteran actress delivers and we trust that her voice will again return to beautiful outside of this film project.
Florence Foster Jenkins hails from Paramount Pictures and will be released in the the following European countries on the following dates:
United Kingdom Apr 23, 2016(Belfast Film Festival)
United Kingdom May 6, 2016
Croatia Jun 2, 2016
Bulgaria Jun 3, 2016
Portugal Jun 24, 2016
Estonia Jul 8, 2016
Netherlands Aug 31, 2016
Germany Nov 24, 2016
If it moves to the USA market, we will let you know the date as soon as one has been set.
New Public Service Announcement Will Air Following Special Episode of “Mom” on Thursday, Feb. 18
CBS, Warner Bros. Television and the hit comedy series MOM are teaming up with the U.S. Surgeon General to raise awareness of the addiction epidemic through a new CBS Cares public service announcement. The 30-second PSA, featuring U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy and MOM stars Anna Faris and Allison Janney, will debut after the MOM episode “Diabetic Lesbians and a Blushing Bride,” Thursday, Feb. 18 (9:01-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
“I’m proud to partner with CBS Cares and the cast and crew of MOM. Together, we want to raise awareness about an epidemic that is having a devastating impact on communities throughout our country,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Drug overdoses kill more Americans than car crashes – a reminder that everyone struggling with addiction needs access to treatment, compassion and support.”
MOM follows the story of Christy (Faris) and Bonnie Plunkett (Janney), a mother and daughter in recovery, along with their support group from AA. The series has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of those recovering from addiction, as well as other serious topics, in a humorous and sensitive manner. The episode airing on Feb. 18 tackles the serious consequences of opiate addiction.
“We are proud to have worked with the U.S. Surgeon General on this PSA, and hope it provides help to all those suffering from addiction,” said MOM executive producer Chuck Lorre.
The goal of the PSA is to bring awareness to the alarming rates of overdose deaths and encourages anyone struggling with addiction to call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year information service in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Those in need can also visit http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov for treatment locations.
To learn more about the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic or to find treatment options for patients, family or friends, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at www.hhs.gov/opioids.
About CBS Cares:
At the heart of CBS’s public service commitment is the multiple award-winning CBS Cares campaign, which consists of PSAs created by CBS and which usually feature talent from a wide array of CBS Television Network programming. These PSAs have addressed numerous causes including many health issues that impact the lives of millions of viewers. Among the health issues tackled by CBS Cares are: alcohol abuse, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, cervical cancer, children’s health, colon cancer, depression, drug abuse, epilepsy, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, menopause, obesity, oral cancer, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-partum depression, post-traumatic stress, prostate cancer, schizophrenia, sickle cell anemia, skin cancer, stroke prevention, suicide prevention and violence prevention.
CHEAT TWEET: CBS & team up w/ Dr. Murthy on PSA – broadcast debut 2/18 after #Mom! http://bit.ly/1QYhJlh
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Lynch, Nia Vardalos and more Attend Sean Hayes’ debut in ‘An Act of God’ in Los Angeles
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Jane Lynch stand in front of Sean Hayes poster at Opening Night of ‘An Act of God’ in Los Angeles Feb 10, 2016. Images: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
The stars came out to show support for Sean Hayes in his debut of An Act of God in Los Angeles Feb 10 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The pivotal role was first made popular by ‘The Big Bang Theory’s’ Jim Parsons in the limited run Broadway production of the play.
An Act of God, is a 90-minute comedy where the Almighty and His devoted angels answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. He’s finally arrived to set the record straight… and He’s not holding back!
An Act of God is directed by Tony-winner Joe Mantello, written by 13-time Emmy winner David Javerbaum who is a former writer for The Daily Show and current producer for Late Late Show with James Corden, and the play is produced by four-time Tony nominee Jeffrey Finn.
Filling out the cast are the two archangels and standby. Archangel Michael is played by Comedy Central Records’ David Josefberg (Les Miserables, Wedding Singer, Grease), archangel Gabriel by Gounrdlings member James Gleason (Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Frasier) and the standby is Peter Husmann (1776, Annie).
Attending the opening night were Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell), Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2), Kate Flannery (The Office), Wilson Cruz (Red Band Society), producer Neil Meron (The Wiz Live!, The Oscars), Michael A. Sheppard( various guest roles on NCIS, Criminal Minds, Monk), Suzanne Cryer (Silicon Valley, The Fosters), Mia Serafino (Crowded),Carlease Burke (Crowded), Matthew Jaeger (various guest roles on Castle, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds), and Ian Gomez (Cougar Town, My Big Fat Greek Wedding2.)
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— Neil Meron ()
Jesse Tyler Ferguson attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Jane Lynch attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Nia Vardalos attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Wilson Cruz attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Kate Flannery attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Producer Neil Meron attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Michael A. Shepperd attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Suzanne Cryer attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Mia Serafino attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Michael Jaeger attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Ian Gomez attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Carlease Burke attends Opening night of “An Act of God” in Los Angeles Feb 10. Image: Paul Redmond/Getty Images
Review Roundup: AN ACT OF GOD, Starring Sean Hayes, Opens in L.A.
Kunal Nayyar and crew arrive at Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pro-Am Tournament. Image:
On of the most exciting golf events of the year for the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) is the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament. The contest, pitting amateur celebrity golfers against professional golfers, takes place over three of Monterey Peninsula’s premier golf courses – Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore – played in front of over 150,000 spectators on the courses and millions of television viewers. All proceeds from the event benefit Monterey Bay charities.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am began in 1937 and has become one of the most intentionally recognized stops on the PGA Tour. The event provides Monterey Peninsula Foundation grant programs which support hundreds of nonprofit organizations, which in the year 2015-2015 donated $9.1 Mil to support local charities that benefit the community in the focus areas of Arts & Culture, Community & Environment, Education, Health & Human Services and Youth. They fund the areas of Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito counties in Central California with limited grants to organizations in Northern California.
This week the Pro-Am begins with practice runs on February 8-10, and the first round to begin on Thrusday Feb 11. The tournament wraps up on Sunday, February 14. There is a celebrity challenge on February 10th at 11 AM where the top celebs pay for the charity of their choice and again at 3 PM top celebrities play for the charity of their choice.
This year celebrities include: Chris Berman, Carson Daly, Josh Donaldson, Tom Dreesen, Josh Duhamel, Larry Fitzgerald, Colt Ford, Kenny G, Andy Garcia, Wayne Gretzky, Jim Harbaugh, Toby Keith, Thomas Keller, Huey Lewis, Gary Mule Deer, Bill Murray, Kunal Nayyar, Chris O’Donnell, Jake Owen, Alfonso Ribeiro, Aaron Rodgers, Ray Romano, Joe Don Rooney, Kelly Slater, Alex Smith, Larry the Cable Guy, Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Clay Walker, and Steve Young.
Last year Brandt Snedeker won the Tournament with a score of 265, making it his seventh PGA Tour victory. Will he be able to defend his title this year or will another victor emerge?
The tournaments will be covered by NBC on Feb 11 (12-3 PM PT), and Feb 12 (12-3 PM PT) and on CBS Feb 13 (12-3 PM PT) and Feb 14 (12-3 PM PT). Check your local listings as there may be stations owned by both networks where the tournament may air as well.
Hoping for a out on the golf course
— Clay Walker ()
shanked a shot and my ball hit this sweet man on the cheek:( then I gave him Tix to Big Bang, who's next?
Mayim Bialik, James Corden & Piers Morgan on The Late Late Show with James Corden Feb 8, 2016. Image:
The Big Bang Theory‘s Mayim Bialik appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight and showed a completely fun side of herself. In fact she surprised fans with how fun she could be. Below is a sample clip from the show, where she flashes Piers Morgan after a conversation about his comment regarding the outfit Susan Sarandon chose to wear to the Screen Actors Guild Awards recently.
Boris Kodjoe has joined the CBS medical drama CODE BLACK in a recurring role. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kodjoe will portray Dr. Will Campbell, a suave surgeon whose surgical skills and personal charm are only outweighed by his ego. As Dr. Campbell works more closely with the doctors in the ER, tension builds between him and Dr. Neal Hudson (Raza Jaffrey), as they compete to prove who is the better surgeon.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Boris Kodjoe join the CODE BLACK family,” said Executive Producer Michael Seitzman. “He comes in as Dr. Will Campbell, a well-respected surgeon with an arrogant edge. He’s a character viewers will love, but also love to hate.”
Kodjoe is best known for his role in the television series “Soul Food.” The show earned him three NAACP Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor. His other television credits include the series “Second Time Around,” “Last Man on Earth,” “Undercovers,” “For Your Love,” “Franklin & Bash,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Crossing Jordan,” “Eve” and “Boston Public.” Currently, he can be seen in “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” which has earned him two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Last summer, Kodjoe and his wife, actress Nicole Ari Parker, took on a new role as daytime talk show hosts in “The Boris & Nicole Show.” It had a four-week run in more than 20 markets, including New York and Los Angeles. The show had the couple’s take on everything from current events to parenting and relationships, as well as feature celebrity interviews. His film credits include “Resident Evil: Retribution,” “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” “Baggage Claim,” “Love and Basketball,” “Brown Sugar,” “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion,” “The Gospel” and “Surrogates.” Kodjoe made his debut on Broadway in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and previously toured the country in the play “Whatever She Wants.”
CODE BLACK stars Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Somerville, Raza Jaffrey, Luis Guzmán, Melanie Chandra, Harry Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth and William Allen Young. Michael Seitzman, David Marshall Grant, Brett Mahoney, Molly Newman, Ryan McGarry, Marti Noxon and Linda Goldstein Knowlton are executive producers for ABC Television Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.
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Creator of The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly, Mom and Two and a Half Men has teamed up with The Daily Show and An Act of God writer/showrunner/creator, David Javerbaum to create a new untitled comedy series centering about a Legal Marijuana Dispensary Shop in Colorado. The ensemble in the show will be a group of potheads.
The multi-camera comedy hails from Warner Bros. Television, where Lorre has an overall development deal. If the show is picked up to series, Lorre will continue to likely have three series going at one time with already renewed The Big Bang Theory for Season 10 and Mom is very likely to be renewed for a fourth season.
Pot comedies seem to be all the rage in all the broadcast and streaming service outlets. Amazon recently announced that Margaret Cho will be starring in a pot comedy called Highland; HBO picked six episodes of another pot comedy called High Maintenance and NBC has a new series in development called Buds, teaming Adam and Naomi Scott who are developing the project.
The Big Bang Theory‘s Kaley Cuoco attended the Art of Elysium 9th Annual HEAVEN gala presented by Vivienne Westwood & Andreas Kronthaler at 3LABS on January 9, 2016 in Culver City, California.
The gala gala reveals an experiential art installation to be held the night before The Golden Globes. The 2016 visionary and creative force behind this year’s event is fashion luminary, Dame Vivienne Westwood and Andreas Kronthaler. The charity will also recognize tireless fundraising and volunteer artists Finola Hughes and Russell Young, by honoring them with the ‘Spirit of Elysium’ award. The evening promises to be an unprecedented creative experience rooted in their mission and showcasing the spirit of their diverse artistic disciplines – Fashion, Fine Arts, Music and Theatre/Media Arts. HEAVEN is The Art of Elysium’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds directly supporting the organizations’ programs and services and expanding its mission to make art a catalyst for social change for artists, hospitalized children, elders and homeless communities.
This year’s visionary recipients are Vivienne Westwood and Andreas Kronthaler.
The Art of Elysium is dedicated to enriching the lives of the artists and hospital youth, believing that there is a powerful and mutual exchange of hope and appreciation that occurs when artists share their time and talent with children battling serious medical conditions.
Sasha Alexander & Gillian Jacobs Image: Donato Sardella/Getty Images
Sasha Alexander & Gillian Jacobs Image: Donato Sardella/Getty Images
On The Big Bang Theory Sheldon Cooper’s Meemaw will finally be revealed and has been cast by Academy Award nominee June Squibb. Fans are thrilled to learn that they will finally get to meet the never-before-seen matriarch who has had such an influence and impact on Sheldon’s life.
The studio is keeping close to their chest any details regarding Meemaw’s appearance, but it is slated for an episode in February. We will publish more as more details unfold, so stay tuned….
Squibb is no stranger to Chuck Lorre fans as she recently appeared on Mom and also on CBS’ Code Black. Ironically Squibb played a role in a family named “Cooper” before in Love the Coopers.
The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8/7c PM ET on CBS.
DreamWorks Animation have announced the cast of their new animated film Trolls. Justin Timberlake is the Executive Music Producer of the film and will write and perform original music for the animated film, as well as will oversee the creative direction of the music.
Joining Timberlake are The Big Bang Theory‘s, Kunal Nayyar; Pitch Perfect‘s Anna Kendrick; Late Late Show‘s James Corden; Ron Funches; Russell Brand; Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop; and GloZell Green.
Justin Timberlake……….Branch
Anna Kendrick……………Princess Poppy
Kunal Nayyar……………..Guy Diamond
Russell Brand…………….Creek
James Corden…………….Biggie
Ron Funches……………..Cooper
Global Green……………..Grandma Rosiepuff
Iconapop…………………..Fashionistas
Branch (Timberlake) is a hardcore survivalist who goes on an epic adventure with Princess Poppy (Kendrick) in the film Trolls. Mike Mitchell will direct and Walt Dorhn will co-direct. Trolls is being produced by Gina Shay.
Trolls is slated for release November 4, 2016 by 20th Century Fox.
Michael Weatherly Image: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images
Michael Weatherly will be leaving CBS’ hit drama NCIS at the end of Season 13. Weatherly was one of the original cast members of the crime drama series, playing Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo, and he was a fan favorite. He will be sorely missed. Weatherly brought a lot of humor to the show as shown in the clip below (courtesy of CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
“After 13 years on NCIS, Michael Weatherly is leaving the show at the end of this season,” CBS stated. “He is a valued part of the CBS family, and the immense charm and talent he brings to the screen as ‘Very’ Special Agent Tony DiNozzo has helped make NCIS what it is today – the No. 1 drama in the world. We thank Michael for all of his contributions to this successful franchise and look forward to continuing to develop projects with him as part of our ongoing development deal.”
Weatherly also confirmed his plan to leave the show by writing, “DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character & I couldn’t have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons. Les Moonves & CBS gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. I will miss the amazing crew and cast, who are like family to me, and to the fans all over the world — THANK YOU, it’s been a fantastic ride!”
Les Moonves & CBS gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.
— Michael Weatherly ()
DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character & I couldn't have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons
— Michael Weatherly ()
David McCullum (Ducky on the popular series) revealed Weatherly’s impending departure in an question and answer session he held with United Kingdom’s Vulture Hound Magazine, saying “DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly, we’ve told people a long time ago, is leaving at the end of the season. So the writers have to decide what to do when one of the four members of the original cast leaves.
We along with fans are curious how the writers will have DiNozzo bow out of the show. This season has introduced several possible ideas already, including discussions about leadership and whether he wanted to be a “Gibbs” and also about family and whether he wanted to settle down and have a family. Our hope is that they don’t kill off DiNozzo so that if things worked out with the show and with Weatherly, he could do guest appearances now and again.
We wish Weatherly well in his future endeavors and look forward to seeing him in new projects.
Stay tuned, we are sure more is coming to this story….
In the meantime here is a clip of a song by Weatherly called “Under the Sun” that came out in 2014 (courtesy of CBS Broadcasting, Inc.):
Jim Parsons, along with Susan Lucci and Jamie Lynn Sigler will be guest starring on the January 3rd Mid-Season Premiere for Season 8 of theLong Island Medium, starring Theresa Caputo. Parsons was joined by his sister, Julie for an emotional reading with Caputo. Caputo helped them recall a special sweet moment between their parents and how their father, Jack, who is their deceased father who Caputo connected with during the reading would always bring their mother red roses for their August wedding anniversary.
Below is a preview of the upcoming episode that will air at 9/8c PM on TLC, courtesy of Entertainment Tonight (ET).
Mayim Bialiik and Ryan McPartlin in ‘The Flight Before Christmas’. Image: Hybrid for LifetimeTV
Mayim Bialik appeared on Hollywood Today Live to promote her new film ‘The Flight Before Christmas‘ and also talked about the steamy upcoming scenes in the December 17th episode of The Big Bang Theory. She also briefly talked about the differences of being on The Big Bang Theory today versus playing Blossom in the 1990’s.
Bialik replied “lots of fried potatoes and onions” when asked about what her holidays look like, showing her brilliant sense of timing and humor. She shared how her boys celebrate their holidays and how her boys get to celebrate both Chanukah and Christmas, the latter with their grandfather.
See clip below for the interview, courtesy of Hollywood Today Live.
The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar joined Ellen Degeneres on The Ellen Show, December 1 and talked about his recent trip to Italy, and his book Yes, My Accent is Real and The Big Bang Theory. He talked about how Big Bang Theory was one of his first auditions.
Check out the Clip below where he talks about his Italian adventure. Clip courtesy of The Ellen Show.
Mayim Bialik & Ryan McPartlin Behind-The-Scenes of ‘The Flight Before Christmas’ airing on Lifetime TV starting December 5, 2015.
The Big Bang Theory‘s Mayim Bialik is known for many things; her parenting advice, being a breast-feeding advocate, a vegan, an authoress, a Ph.D. in neuroscience, a STEM adovcate, a beloved actress who made Blossom an icon and now Amy Farrah Fowler one as well, a charitable heart and most of all a Jewish woman who has embraced her faith and its traditions. So it may seem odd that Mayim recently had to embrace Christmas as part of a role she played in a new film coming out on Lifetime TV on December 5th called The Flight Before Christmas.
See the Production Journal of the A Flight Before Christmas (formerly known as Accidental Trip)
We have written several articles and included a production journal (see above link) on the film while it was being made, but now you can get further behind-the-scenes perspective on the film. Grok Nation, a site that Bialik started to allow more deeper discussions and knowledge on various topics sparked by posts from Bialik herself and guest contributors, has recently published two articles that take fans to learn more about Bialik’s journey as well as the Jewish screenplay writer of the film’s journey to make a Christmas film. You don’t want to miss their recent posts on Grok Nation. Check out the links below:
Bialik’s post about playing the lead female character in the film.
Jennifer Notas Shapiro’s post , the screenplay writer for the film, about writing Christmas films as a Jewish woman.
The Flight Before Christmas co-stars Ryan McPartlin with Bialik, along with Family Matters’ Reginald VelJohnson and Jo Marie Payton, and was directed by Peter L. Sullivan. The premise of the film is about a woman named Stephanie who is excited to take the next step in her relationship with her boyfriend by moving in with him. Stephanie’s plans are quickly dashed, leaving her crushed when her boyfriend instead says he wants to break up with her.
Heartbroken and not wanting to spend Christmas alone, Stephanie boards a plane and heads to Connecticut to be with family, taking a red-eye on Christmas Eve. On the flight, Stephanie is seated next to Michael(McPartlin), a man planning to propose to his college girlfriend.
Michael and Stephanie don’t quite see eye to eye at first and have a bit of a rocky start, but things turn worse when the pilot announces that a huge, unexpected snowstorm is crossing the country. The flight that the two embarked on is now re-routed to a small town in Montana.
Stephanie manages to book the last available room in the town’s bed and breakfast, leaving Michael without a place to stay. Putting aside their differences, Stephanie offers to share the room with Michael and try their best to get alone. The Flight Before Christmas airs on Lifetime TV on December 5 at various times, depending on your local region. You can also join the free trial of mylifetime.com movie club to stream the film when it is released on the 5th if you are out of the United States of America.
