John Krasinski Owes Everything to ‘The Office’
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office, Features,
The Office changed John Krasinski's life. The 33-year-old actor was a waiter before he landed the role of Jim Halpert on the NBC show and John - who is married to Emily Blunt - will always be grateful for what it did for him.
"To say this show gave me everything is the biggest understatement. I was a waiter before The Office so to me, this was a winning lottery ticket. Everything about my life has changed," he told Us Weekly.
John admits he is "emotional" about the end of the show, and while he doesn't want to say goodbye, is happy he and his cast mates have the opportunity to bring their storylines to a satisfactory conclusion: "I get so emotional to think that we're ending the show. But I'm unbelievably proud to be a part of one that actually gets to end. Instead of being asked to leave, I actually get a shot at bringing the whole story and all the characters to a close."
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John Krasinski ‘Emotional’ Over Ending of The Office
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office, Features,
John Krasinski is "emotional" about the end of The Office.
The actor - who is married to Emily Blunt - has played Jim Halpert on the comedy for seven years and while he doesn't want to say goodbye, he is happy that he and his castmates have the opportunity to bring their storylines to a satisfactory conclusion.
"I get so emotional to think that we're ending the show. But I'm unbelievably proud to be a part of one that actually gets to end. Instead of being asked to leave, I actually get a shot at bringing the whole story and all the characters to a close," he said.
John, 33, also revealed he used to live in fear of the show ending and asked for some of the first episodes on DVD so he could show his mother. "We actually had a guy come down every Friday to the set and he'd be like, 'Ah man, this episode's so great. It's going so well. The dailies are looking great. You know this is the last episode, right? We're not going to pick it up.' And I was like, 'Can I at least get these on DVD to show my mom?' And he actually did give me the first six episodes on DVD, because we were sure we actually weren't going to get picked up," he explained.
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards: Live Commentary
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Late Night, Music, Prime Time, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, HBO, NBC, Showtime, TNT-HD, Saturday Night Live, Top Chef, Features, Gossip,
Tonight, the annual Emmy Awards telecast will be aired live on both the East and West Coasts (finally!). The ceremony will also incorporate fan tweets into Jimmy Fallon’s material—but will there be any other surprises in the 2010 broadcast?
Will 30 Rock continue its domination in the Comedy category, or will Glee - or even Modern Family - finally topple the reigning champ? Will Mad Men snag another Best Drama win, or will Lost get a statue for its final season?
What will Conan O’Brien say if he wins for The Tonight Show during this NBC event? Will Elisabeth Moss address soon-to-be ex-husband Fred Armisen if she wins for Best Supporting Actress? Oh – the awkward possibilities are endless!
So who won and who lost at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards? Read our West Coast play-by-play account of this evening’s telecast and find out!
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VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel and the Handsome Men’s Club
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Specials, ABC, Video,
Whether you’re watching it for the first time, or for the fifth time—this is some funny s**t.
On last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards special, the host gave us an inside look at the HMC, a.k.a. the Handsome Men’s Club.
Several items were on the agenda during the club’s meeting yesterday. Are Robert Pattinson and Taylor worthy of induction—or are they merely cute? (The Office‘s John Krasinksi already fills the club’s “cute” quota.) Should Ethan Hawke be allowed to change his name to “Handsome” Hawke? (Answer: Yes.) Is Jimmy Kimmel good-looking enough to even be in the club—let alone be it’s president?
Find out what happens - and who betrays Kimmel - in the video above.
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TV on DVD: September 8, 2009
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, BBC, Cable, CBS, FOX, HBO, MTV, NBC, The Office, DVD,
Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.
- Criminal Minds (Season 4)
- Dog the Bounty Hunter: To Seize and Protect
- Fringe (Season 1)
- Harper’s Island (Complete Series)
- Important Things with Demetri Martin (Season 1)
- Mr. Belvedere (Season 3)
- Nitro Circus (Season 1)
- The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (Season 1)
- The Office (Season 5)
- One Foot in the Grave (Complete Series)
- Parks and Recreation (Season 1)
- True Jackson, VP (Season 1, Vol. 1)
- Worst Week (Complete Series)
Make sure to also check out the DVD and Blu-ray film options for this week.
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2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Prime Time, Specials,
Last January, the Screen Actors Guild Awards was considered a pleasant distraction from all the writers’ strike business. Since the actors now face their own work stoppage, this year’s event once again served as a nice diversion.
With the Academy Awards less than a month away, tonight’s ceremony gave us a better idea of how that broadcast might pan out. Was Kate Winslet another double-winner this evening? Did Mickey Rourke wrestle an additional victory? Is Heath Ledger on his way to that posthumous Oscar? Get all the details after the jump!
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Emmy Finalists for Acting Categories
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Late Night, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, HBO, NBC, Showtime, Entourage, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Lost, Medium, Saturday Night Live, The Office, Rumors,
Last week, we told you which Emmy contenders were still in the running for the Best Comedy and Best Drama categories. And while these names are not official, we now have the rumored finalists for several of the main acting awards. (NOTE: Some categories have not yet been leaked.)
Best Actor, Drama
- Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
- Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
- Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
- Patrick Dempsey, Grey’s Anatomy
- Michael C. Hall, Dexter
- Jon Hamm, Mad Men
- Eddie Izzard, The Riches
- Hugh Laurie, House
- Denis Leary, Rescue Me
- James Spader, Boston Legal (last year’s winner)
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Top 5: Cliffhangers I’m Waiting to See Resolved
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, NBC, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, The Office,
Having (purposely) blacked out what was left hanging in May, I actually managed to enjoy my summer. Now with premiere dates looming, I’m finding myself salivating and feeling a bit antsy again. Will my returning shows serve me right—or will they just drop the ball? Here are the five season enders I’ve been fretting about the most:
The Office (NBC)
Although they have left me with dread before, the writers have proven they can write themselves out of a possible corner. When Jim initially professed his feelings for Pam, I was afraid the show had gone too far, too soon. But who could have predicted the route last season would take? And now that Jim and Karen are kaput, will Jim and Pam finally be happy? More importantly, will we be happy? And let’s not forget about Ryan and Kelly. What on earth will she do if he really takes that promotion?
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Right now I’m really in the mood for a good girl fight, so I would pay money to see Callie give Izzie (as much as I like her) what she seriously deserves. There’s nothing better than a Callie-done-wrong. And while I liked Preston Burke as a character, I’m surprisingly not sad that he walked out of his wedding. If anything, I’m hoping this will lead Cristina Yang (the fabulous Sandra Oh) to become bitter x 5.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Funny—this show is supposed to be a comedy, yet last season’s finale really shook me up. When Ted and Robin realized they simply wanted different things in life, I immediately found myself going through stages of grief. Nah—they’re
did they have to break up—so what if she doesn’t want kids?? Arrgh—can’t anyone be happy these days? Really, I just want them to do what is best for the show.
CSI: Crimes Scene Investigation (CBS)
As inconsistently as I watch the series (I have to know what’s going on at Seattle Grace)—I found myself drawn to that miniature-doll-killer storyline. Now I will have to find more room on my DVR because I must know what will happen to Sara! Will Grissom find her in time? And now that everyone knows that they are secret luvahs, how will this affect the rest of the show?
Heroes (NBC)
All I can say is: “WTF is gonna happen now?”
Jenna Fischer, Husband Split
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office, Gossip, Rumors,
I just read this news and let out an audible sigh. I don’t know why… it’s not like I even have a clue who Jenna Fischer‘s husband (James Gunn) is, nor have I ever really seen them together to get a sense of their chemistry. It’s just kind of sad to always read about another celebrity split. And I can’t help but think it’s because Fischer is becoming a big deal. We’ve seen it all before—I’m thinking Uma Thurman or Jennifer Garner—where one half of the couple is more famous… and the next thing you know, you’re reading about another divorce. Of course, I can only believe that Fischer has got to be the sweetest person; from her blog alone, she seems really down to earth. She and Gunn (who is a writer and director) have been married for more than six years, but according to a statement they released, they said, “We have chosen to separate. We are sorry for any pain this causes family and friends. The enthusiasm we have expressed for each other’s lives, spirits and careers is real – we have been each other’s cheerleader and friend during the past six years and continue to be so now and in the future.” Now we’ll have plenty of tabloid reports about who she’s dating next. Anyone want to put money on her co-star, John Krasinski?
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Jenna Fischer Healing After Spill
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, The Office,
You may recall awhile ago that The Office star Jenna Fischer injured her back when she fell down a flight of stairs after an NBC party in May. She hurt herself so bad—fracturing four vertebrae—that she has spent the entire summer getting better. According to Fischer, “I’m still sore. I have good days and so-so days. I’m definitely able to work.” Good thing, because production for the next season of The Office begins on Monday. Luckily, her role as a receptionist allows the actress plenty of time to stay seated—and the show even got her a variety of new chairs to choose from. It’s the least they could do, I suppose, but she’s still got some healing time ahead of her. She told People magazine, “I’m not allowed to start physical therapy yet. The bones have to completely heal first. I start physical therapy in about three weeks.” After a summer off of her feet, you can bet that the cutie actress is ready to get back to 100%. Being on a hit show, no doubt, dulls any pain—mind over matter—she just has to keep her mind on the paychecks and fame and she’ll be back to herself in no time.
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