DOWNTON ABBEY, which currently filming its 3rd season and just nominated for 16 Emmys (including Best Drama Series, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor), was celebrated at the recent PBS Summer 2012 Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on July 21, 2012.
Attending from “across the pond” were cast members: Hugh Bonneville (“Robert Crawley”), Elizabeth McGovern (“Cora Crawley”), Michelle Dockery (“Mary Crawley”), Brendan Coyle (“John Bates”), Joanne Froggatt (“Anna Smith Bates”), Shirley MacLaine (“Martha Levinson”), along with Julian Fellowes (creator, writer and executive producer) and Gareth Neame (executive producer). Introduced and moderated by Rebecca Eaton (series executive producer of PBS MASTERPIECE), the evening’s panel was filled with hilarity and mutual joy – a rare feat for any show brought before the highly critical Television Critic’s Association.
To get the party started, there was a special screening of a highlight reel of TV shows that have parodied the series, followed by an exclusive sneak peek of scenes from the upcoming third season of DOWNTON ABBEY. If that was not enough to get everyone salivating at the prospect of learning more juicy tidbits about what the show has in store for its worldwide fans, as the cast was introduced, each seemed to exude such happy confidence that the entire room was immediately under their thrall. It was an unusual night of blissful contentment and unexpected comedy.
The following are a few of the fun things learned during the panel as the cast and producers could barely conceal their giddy-glee and the audience sat in rapt attention: [Read more…]
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Ask the Addict: Spoilers for THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, GLEE, NEW GIRL, BONES & More!
Anything us VAMPIRE DIARIES fans can sink our teeth into? October 11th is oh so very far away! — Blaire
The TV Addict: According to sources close to the set, Producers are currently on the look out to add another beautiful bombshell to the cast. More interesting still, tentatively titled “Hayley,” this newcomer to Mystic Falls not only has a history with Tyler, but spells seriously bad news for Damon. Particularly when she doesn’t take kindly to Damon sidestepping questions about the whereabouts of Mason Lockwood.
Did you happen to talk to any of the BONES cast members during Fox’s recent All-Star Party? — Jeff
The TV Addict:Indeed I did. And while we’re saving our spoilerific one-on-one with executive producers Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan for a little closer to the show’s eight season premiere, we are happy to report that BONES’ lonely hearts club is about to get slightly less so! Which is to say, Tamara Taylor’s Cam will be getting a new love interest this season. Teased Taylor during Monday’s All-Star Party in West Hollywood, “Cam’s got a new love interest who’s apparently someone that we already know, so it could be anyone. My mom and I haven’t been going over it like who could it be…” [Read more…]
We Shine the Spotlight on Mary McDonnell, Who Dishes on THE CLOSER Coming to an End and What Fans Can Expect From Her MAJOR CRIMES Spin-Off
Taking the helm of the new TNT drama series MAJOR CRIMES as it spins-off from THE CLOSER, Mary McDonnell embraces the challenge. In a recent press conference call, Mary talked candidly about both series and what to expect as THE CLOSER wraps and MAJOR CRIMES prepares for its debut. [Read more…]
Eddie McClintock and Saul Rubinek Preview Season 4 of WAREHOUSE 13
After last season’s shocking and tragic finale, WAREHOUSE 13 has some serious rebuilding to do. With Agent Steve Jinks, Mrs. Frederic and H.G. Wells all dead, and the Warehouse being blown to smithereens, it is hard to imagine what other dark times lie ahead for the spunky, stalwart and normally cheerful Warehouse Agents Artie, Myka, Pete and Claudia. But with an unprecedented 20-episodes to play with this next season, there is plenty of time to explore how they all make it back from the dark days and find a way to interject some more fun-and-games back into the world we know of in WAREHOUSE 13. In a recent press conference call, co-stars Eddie McClintock and Saul Rubinek shared their candid thoughts on what is next for the 4th season. [Read more…]
Discovering the Incredible World of Nerd HQ: Zac Levi’s Comic-Con Alternative
Every year fans flock to San Diego, California for the mecca of geek gasms: Comic-Con. Being an entrepreneurial opportunist and perhaps nerd-genius, spring-boarding off that worldwide phenomenon, star Zac Levi took his popularity and passion and channeled it into a convention that has paralleled Comic-Con for the past two years.
Creating his brainchild The Nerd Machine with the help of some like-minded celebs, friends and anyone with a kindred spirit, Zac created a world for nerds, geeks and fans to mingle and celebrate. In fact, Zac found a way to bringing all these fantastic worlds together for a special 4-day event known as Nerd HQ. This year, with over 18 “Conversations for a Cause” panels featuring the talents of such popculture stars as Joss Whedon, Stan Lee, Nathan Fillion, Damon Lindelof, and Jared Padalecki as well as featuring hot shows like DOCTOR WHO, CHUCK, PSYCH and GRIMM and film casts from EXPENDABLES 2 and TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, the Nerd HQ event managed to showcase some of the year’s hottest celebs.
Gaius Charles Talks the Similarities and Challenges of Portraying Another Driven Football Star on NECESSARY ROUGHNESS
Being in demand for his physical prowess, Gaius Charles has deftly moved between equally gruelling roles both as football stars in the television series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and most recently in the sports drama NECESSARY ROUGHNESS. In a recent press conference call, Gaius shared his thoughts on the similarities and challenges of portraying the newest Hawks’ football player, Damon Razor. Damon is an ultra-bright and gifted athlete afflicted with an unusual condition called “imposter syndrome,” who doubts his own unique abilities simply because he feels he does not deserve them. [Read more…]
Ask the Addict: Spoilers for HART OF DIXIE, GREY’S ANATOMY, THE OFFICE, ARROW, SMASH & More!
What kind of Comic Con coverage can we expect from theTVaddict.com this year? — Dylan
The TV Addict: An exhausting amount thanks to our West Coast Correspondent extraordinaire Tiffany Vogt, who alongside her team will attempt to hit up the press rooms of many of your favorite shows including: PSYCH, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, ELEMENTARY, NIKITA, CULT, ARROW, HAVEN, FALLING SKIES, TEEN WOLF, SPARTACUS, WAREHOUSE 13, GRIMM, THE FOLLOWING, ONCE UPON A TIME, PERSON OF INTEREST, REVOLUTION, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, LOST GIRL, MERLIN, FRINGE, SUPERNATURAL and DOCTOR WHO. Needless to stay, stay tuned to theTVaddict.com all weekend long for exclusive photos and video as fast as I can edit it!
Any word on what’s in store for the denizens of Bluebell following last season’s very eventful HART OF DIXIE finale? — Jane
The TV Addict: Suffice it to say, the aftermath of George and Lemon failing to make it down the aisle will be front and center when HART OF DIXIE kicks off its much-anticipated second season this Fall. In typical Lemon fashion, the former bride-to-be will take the implosion of her relationship with George as a sign that it’s time for her to grow up, move out of her father Brick’s house and get her very first paying job at of all places the Rammer Jammer! And speaking of Bluebell’s most infamous watering hole, expect Wade to waste little time in making his intentions with Zoe clear, who sadly, will be forced to go back to square one in terms of assimilating herself into the tight-knit town now that all of her progress has been for naught following her presumed role as “home-wrecker” in the destruction of George and Lemon’s happily ever after.
Would love some news on my favorite fictional family, the Bravermans. — Allie
The TV Addict: Since TVGuide.com has already let it slip that eldest daughter Haddie will very soon be leaving the nest for College, you may be pleased to discover that the Bravermans are adding another bundle of joy to their brood. No, Adam and Kristina will not be having another child, but rather will consider giving Max a friend of the four-legged variety! Which should certainly add some fun to PARENTHOOD’s second episode back next. [Read more…]
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with BABY DADDY Star Jean-Luc Bilodeau
From his time spent as the BABY on the hit ABC Family series KYLE XY to his latest role that sees him play DADDY on the very same network, audiences have watched Jean-Luc Bilodeau grow up before their eyes. Now the star of BABY DADDY (See what we did there?!), we recently caught up with the actor on the hit ABC Family laugher to talk about what it’s like growing up on television, the challenges that come with transitioning from drama to multi-camera comedy and why we have yet to see him reunite with his KYLE XY writer Julie Plec on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. [Read more…]
Your Definitive Guide to San Diego Comic Con 2012’s Must See TV Panels
With Comic Con 2012 kicking off in sunny San Diego this week, theTVaddict.com thought now might be as good a time as any to share our definitive list of Must See TV Panels. [Read more…]
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Reasons the Entire TV Watching World Should Be Celebrating Canada Day
Contrary to what FOX News may have led you to believe, there is more to Canada than socialized medicine and poutine (Poutine being a bizarre concoction of french fries, cheese curds and gravy that — trust us — tastes a helluva lot better than it looks). Which is why in celebration of Canada’s 145th birthday today, we thought we’d take the opportunity to remind our friends across the globe as to some of the very important contributions the Great White North has made to the world of television. [Read more…]