Kristen Bell may not possess the proficiency for computers that her TV-alter ego Veronica Mars did, but that’s not about to stop her from making her presence felt since discovering this new-fangled craze called twitter. In fact, since making her presence known on twitter late last week, Bell has been tweeting up a storm; Replying to fan questions (Yes, she’ll be at San Diego’s Comic Con on July 24th), offering up 140 character movie reviews (On My Sister’s Keeper, “that movie rocked me emotionally. i felt like i had been pepper sprayed by the end my eyes were so swollen from tears.”) and did we mention, enlisting you, the fans in her mini MARS movie revolution?
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LOS ANGELES, California — Warner Bros. Pictures is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached between Joel Silver Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures to commence shooting the highly anticipated VERONICA MARS movie with Kristen Bell (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, WHEN IN ROME, HEROES) set to star.
A Warner Bros. Picture Production, VERONICA MARS is produced by Joel Silver, and based on the popular television series of the same name that ran on UPN and later the CW from 2004-2007.
“Kristen Bell is one of the most gifted actresses working today and we’re thrilled that she, alongside MARS mastermind Rob Thomas have agreed to continue the story they started.” Silver said.
Good News: Brian Austin Green just snagged himself another starring role, joining Gabrielle Union, Tim Matheson, Minka Kelly and Jason Dohring in the CW’s BODY POLITIC. Bad News: It’s never a good sign when cast members are already jumping ship, even if his role in the new CW series is no doubt contingent on TERMINATOR’s future, or lack there of. [Source]
Good News: Satellite provider DirecTV continues to win over the hearts of TV Addicts everywhere by providing a second home for short-lived favorites such as SMITH, EYES and THE NINE. Bad News: We still don’t get DirecTV in Canada. [Source]
Good News: VERONICA MARS mastermind Rob Thomas doesn’t believe that his beloved series’ much-buzzed-about jump to the big screen is completely dead. Bad News: “Right now it’s just looking depressing,” revealed Thomas in a recent interview. “I think honestly if we would have had the pitch ready a year earlier, it would be a go project. The hope that we would get a quick greenlight didn’t materialize. This is the least optimistic I’ve felt in a while.” [Source]
Okay, so Enrico Colantoni wasn’t too specific and let’s face it, didn’t exactly provide what some might consider ‘actual details’ on the highly anticipated (read: dreamed about) VERONICA MARS movie. But everybody’s favorite local sheriff turned private investigator was kind enough time to stop by the tiny slice of real estate that this TV Addict carved out on the red carpet during Friday’s 2008 Gemini Awards (Canada’s Emmy equivalent) to give us an update on the movie.
Simply click play on the above video for Mr. Colantoni’s surprisingly candid answer and be sure to check back tomorrow to find out what Natasha Henstridge had to say about ELI STONE’s sudden cancellation.
What’s the TV Addict’s take on the rumored VERONICA MARS movie? — Nick C.
The TV Addict: Nick, I can sum up ‘my take’ in three simple words: Not Gonna’ Happen. Which is the reason I didn’t bother linking to Michael Ausiello’s over-hyped story on a possible MARS movie. I mean seriously, what studio head in their right mind is going to invest a minimum of thirty to fifty million dollars on a television series that ranked 148 out of 156 in the ratings?
That’s not to say I wouldn’t love to see Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring and the entire Neptune gang in a full length feature film. I just think that Rob Thomas would be wise to consider the Joss Whedon DR. HORRIBLE approach as NYMag so cleverly suggested, “Set aside a week and $100,000, and shot a couple of mini-Mars stories for download?”
In anticipation of the Fall TV season I counted how many hours of shows I currently watch (16.5) and how many hours of new shows I will start (5.5). OMG! There’s only 21 hours of prime-time in one week to watch these! I don’t know how I’m going to do it? — Linda B.
The TV Addict: Admittedly 22 hours of television per week sounds daunting. But I think if last week’s record-breaking performance by Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps taught us anything, it’s that anything can be accomplished with hard work, determination and one really big DVR. So to those of you who are asking, “Holy Crap, How am I going to fit all this TV viewing in!” This TV Addict has this to say: Stop whining and start watching! Put aside that social life, family and overrated ‘great’ outdoors for a few weeks and enjoy the madness that is September Season Premieres
(Left to Right) David Paetkau, Producers Anne Marie La Traverse and Bill Mustos, Hugh Dillon, Enrico Colantoni and Amy Jo Johnson
The biggest surprise to come out of yesterday’s CTV UpFront Presentation wasn’t that two new Canadian produced shows [FLASHPOINT and THE LISTENER] actually look like they can compete with the best the US networks have to offer. Rather its that this TV Addict may have just met the first Canadian actor who genuinely prefers Hollywood North [Toronto] to Hollywood.
Enrico Colantoni is back in his hometown of Toronto Canada shooting the new Canadian produced series FLASHPOINT and he couldn’t be happier.
As one of the stars of FLASHPOINT, Colantoni plays Sgt. Gregory Parker, the chief negotiator in Toronto’s Emergency Task Force. An elite team of police that’s tasked with thwarting the most heinous of crimes at the moment they get out of hand.
Yet while most of the press in attendance were content in asking the generic, “How accurately do you portray a cop on the show?” type of questions.” Which by the way, Colantoni was more than happy to answer in his trademark humorous style, “The real thing doesn’t really make for good TV, unless someone gets shot. Guns always make good TV.” This TV Addict had only one thing on his mind. Or to be more specific two words: VERONICA MARS.
Good News: ONE TREE HILL got some serious media exposure in today’s NY Times. Bad News: For glamorizing teen pregnancy and being wildly unrealistic. Ugly News: Thanks to a never-ending WGA Strike, we’re still watching! [see link]
Good News: CBS has teamed up with Canada’s CTV to shoot 13 episodes of a cop show titled FLASHPOINT starring Enrico Colantoni. Bad News: The TV Addict may or may not have a mild restraining order placed on him when it comes to VERONICA MARS alumni! Ugly News: When the writer’s finally return to work, will their be any jobs left in Hollywood? [see link]
Good News: Conan O’brien shaves his beard. Bad News: This is what passes for big news these days. Ugly News: What’s next? Craig Ferguson becomes an American citizen? Too late![see link]
“A long time ago… we used to be friends… but I… haven’t thought of you lately at all… because the CW cancelled you.”
Okay, so that’s not exactly how the Dandy Warhols theme song for VERONICA MARS went. But courtesy of theTVaddict.com, you can now remember your old friend Veronica forever.
HOW TO ENTER
Simply leave a comment proclaiming your favorite Veronica boyfriend and you’ll be automatically entered to win 1 of 2 VERONICA MARS SEASON THREE DVDs.
Then, be sure to check your email box on Tuesday October 23 — coincidentally the same day VERONICA MARS SEASON THREE is released in stores — to find out if you won. Two winners will be chosen at random and notified via email so be sure to leave a comment with a valid email address.
For more info, including where to buy, videos and downloads, click here to be taken to the VERONICA MARS official DVD web site.
… can be found on TV GUIDE! As Michael Ausiello makes up for being out-scooped by Variety on the Kristen Bell/HEROES casting news by posting a pretty fantastic interview with Mrs. Bell herself. Click here to find out all the details on Bell’s new role as ‘Elle’ on HEROES, the current status of the MARS movie and whether or not Bell will follow up one Elle with another — as she discusses possibly heading to Broadway to play Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL when the brilliant Laura Bell Bundy decides to step down from the role.
This fall, America’s about to find out what fans of VERONICA MARS have known for years. Kristen Bell is a HERO! According to this morning’s VARIETY, Bell has signed on for a key multiepisode arc set to start in October. Bell will play Elle, who Variety describes as, “a sexy, mysterious young lady who has ties to the supposed death of Peter, H.R.G.’s past and the future of Claire. Elle will kick off her arc by committing a serious crime, though it’s unclear whether she’s good or bad.” And just to get the rumour mill spinning — sexy, blonde with ties to both H.R.G AND Claire? Paging Claire’s long lost slightly older sister!
Thanks to GMMR for the early morning tip! (how does she do it!?)
Kristen Bell may not possess the proficiency for computers that her TV-alter ego Veronica Mars did, but that’s not about to stop her from making her presence felt since discovering this new-fangled craze called twitter. In fact, since making her presence known on twitter late last week, Bell has been tweeting up a storm; Replying to fan questions (Yes, she’ll be at San Diego’s Comic Con on July 24th), offering up 140 character movie reviews (On My Sister’s Keeper, “that movie rocked me emotionally. i felt like i had been pepper sprayed by the end my eyes were so swollen from tears.”) and did we mention, enlisting you, the fans in her mini MARS movie revolution? 
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