Eye of the Potato tag:blogs.villagevoice.com,2011:/television//95 /img/atom_logo.png 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z News, reviews, casting calls: Corina Zappia keeps your television on. Movable Type Enterprise 4.21-en Heather Mills Hopes Her Leg Stays On tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65906 2007-02-28 15:01:48 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z You knew this was coming. A British website (via TV Tattle) covers Heather's leg-detaching fears as an upcoming contestant on Dancing with the Stars: "Mills, who lost her leg in a collision wi... Corina Zappia You knew this was coming. A British website (via TV Tattle) covers Heather's leg-detaching fears as an upcoming contestant on Dancing with the Stars: "Mills, who lost her leg in a collision wi...

Continue reading "Heather Mills Hopes Her Leg Stays On" > ]]> 0 Short & Sweet: 'Black Donnellys' tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65905 2007-02-27 12:07:47 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z NBC.com Airs: Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC Premise: A group of Irish-American brothers fall into a life of organized crime. Press-release sell: "Academy Award winners Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco... Corina Zappia NBC.com Airs: Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC Premise: A group of Irish-American brothers fall into a life of organized crime. Press-release sell: "Academy Award winners Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco...

Continue reading "Short & Sweet: 'Black Donnellys'" > ]]> 0 Oscars: The Awards That Should've Been tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65904 2007-02-26 09:18:30 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z Fresh Prince spawn. The very brief Academy Awards last night had some weak moments (James Taylor and Celine Dion); expected moments (Forest Whitaker for Best Actor), and very, very long moments ... Corina Zappia Fresh Prince spawn. The very brief Academy Awards last night had some weak moments (James Taylor and Celine Dion); expected moments (Forest Whitaker for Best Actor), and very, very long moments ...

Continue reading "Oscars: The Awards That Should've Been" > ]]> 0 Week in Review: 'O.C.' Gone, Abu Ghraib Doc tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65903 2007-02-24 13:29:55 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z Clockwise from top left: Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes: PBS doc on Tuesday looked into a taboo topic in hip hop: misogyny and hip hop. Asked viewers the question, Hip hop is a man's world .... Corina Zappia Clockwise from top left: Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes: PBS doc on Tuesday looked into a taboo topic in hip hop: misogyny and hip hop. Asked viewers the question, Hip hop is a man's world ....

Continue reading "Week in Review: 'O.C.' Gone, Abu Ghraib Doc" > ]]> 0 Finke: Oscar Spoilers tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65902 2007-02-23 12:30:35 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z Don't like surprises? Want to know which of your favorite Scientologist Actors are presenting, what director big wigs are expected to take the stage, who will perform songs? Deadline Hollywood ... Corina Zappia Don't like surprises? Want to know which of your favorite Scientologist Actors are presenting, what director big wigs are expected to take the stage, who will perform songs? Deadline Hollywood ...

Continue reading "Finke: Oscar Spoilers" > ]]> 0 To Watch: Stewie & Brian's Talk Show tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65901 2007-02-23 11:56:19 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z We'd say set your DVRs, but this one's actually on MySpace. This Sunday at 8 p.m., Stewie Griffin and Brian will do a 10 minute talk-show parody to introduce former Daily Show correspondent Rob ... Corina Zappia We'd say set your DVRs, but this one's actually on MySpace. This Sunday at 8 p.m., Stewie Griffin and Brian will do a 10 minute talk-show parody to introduce former Daily Show correspondent Rob ...

Continue reading "To Watch: Stewie & Brian's Talk Show" > ]]> 0 'The O.C.': Where Are They Now? tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65899 2007-02-22 14:46:36 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z So the O.C. will air its final episode tonight. Star-Ledger's Alan Sepinwall has a fantastic interview with the show creator, who talks bluntly about some stories were wound up so quickly, why s... Corina Zappia So the O.C. will air its final episode tonight. Star-Ledger's Alan Sepinwall has a fantastic interview with the show creator, who talks bluntly about some stories were wound up so quickly, why s...

Continue reading "'The O.C.': Where Are They Now?" > ]]> 0 Viacom Snubs YouTube for Joost tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65898 2007-02-21 12:30:11 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z (techtree.com) Hollywood Reporter writes today that after Viacom forced YouTube to remove 100,000 clips from their site, the MTV & Friends juggernaut has now worked out a deal with Joost, an Inte... Corina Zappia (techtree.com) Hollywood Reporter writes today that after Viacom forced YouTube to remove 100,000 clips from their site, the MTV & Friends juggernaut has now worked out a deal with Joost, an Inte...

Continue reading "Viacom Snubs YouTube for Joost" > ]]> 0 What to Watch: PBS Doc About Hip-Hop's Homophobia tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65897 2007-02-20 17:36:43 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z itvs.com Yes, it's The O.C. finale week, but we find what's far more interesting is the show airing on PBS tonight: "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." The Washington Post did an extensive review... Corina Zappia itvs.com Yes, it's The O.C. finale week, but we find what's far more interesting is the show airing on PBS tonight: "Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes." The Washington Post did an extensive review...

Continue reading "What to Watch: PBS Doc About Hip-Hop's Homophobia" > ]]> 0 Introducing "America's Next Top Sucker" tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65896 2007-02-20 10:42:58 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z Todd Oldham from Top Design (Bravo.com) We learn via Variety today that the makers of Project Runway and Top Chef have started pre-production on the next new widget: America's Next Top Producer. ... Corina Zappia Todd Oldham from Top Design (Bravo.com) We learn via Variety today that the makers of Project Runway and Top Chef have started pre-production on the next new widget: America's Next Top Producer. ...

Continue reading "Introducing "America's Next Top Sucker"" > ]]> 0 Week in Review: Colbert Ice Cream, '24' Torture tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65895 2007-02-16 17:32:37 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z Clockwise from top left: The Grammys: Timberlake films himself and the broadcast is telecast on TV. Why did this trend ever start? The Simpsons: Bart makes out with an older woman. Studio 60... Corina Zappia Clockwise from top left: The Grammys: Timberlake films himself and the broadcast is telecast on TV. Why did this trend ever start? The Simpsons: Bart makes out with an older woman. Studio 60...

Continue reading "Week in Review: Colbert Ice Cream, '24' Torture" > ]]> 0 Calling All: Who Want to Spend Oprah's $$ tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65894 2007-02-16 02:57:51 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z msnbc.com Usually, we post a weekly casting call that is creepy. This does not really qualify as such, but it is for Oprah, and Oprah supercedes all. P.S.: Abbreviated for space. Company: Profi... Corina Zappia msnbc.com Usually, we post a weekly casting call that is creepy. This does not really qualify as such, but it is for Oprah, and Oprah supercedes all. P.S.: Abbreviated for space. Company: Profi...

Continue reading "Calling All: Who Want to Spend Oprah's $$" > ]]> 0 '24' Lays Off the Torture tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65893 2007-02-15 16:02:17 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z So the producers of 24 made the decision to cut down on the torture scenes, but they claim it is not, repeat not, because of recent pressures from the military or human rights activists. (In case... Corina Zappia So the producers of 24 made the decision to cut down on the torture scenes, but they claim it is not, repeat not, because of recent pressures from the military or human rights activists. (In case...

Continue reading "'24' Lays Off the Torture" > ]]> 0 R.I.P. 'Studio 60' tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65892 2007-02-14 16:56:37 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z All five fans are crying into their Chandler Bing shirts right now. The show will be shelved, following the next episode, for Paul Haggis' new TV series Black Donnellys. Later Studio 60 episodes... Corina Zappia All five fans are crying into their Chandler Bing shirts right now. The show will be shelved, following the next episode, for Paul Haggis' new TV series Black Donnellys. Later Studio 60 episodes...

Continue reading "R.I.P. 'Studio 60'" > ]]> 0 Crocodile Hunter Toy Line tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65891 2007-02-14 14:02:35 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z wildliferepublic.com On March 15, Wild Republic toy manufacturers will launch the Steve Irwin Wildlife Adventure Series, a 38-piece line of toys that looks to include many of the same animals tha... Corina Zappia wildliferepublic.com On March 15, Wild Republic toy manufacturers will launch the Steve Irwin Wildlife Adventure Series, a 38-piece line of toys that looks to include many of the same animals tha...

Continue reading "Crocodile Hunter Toy Line" > ]]> 0 Bizarre Boob: Guy Proposes Via 'Veronica Mars' Commercial tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65890 2007-02-13 20:14:52 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z CNN.com recently reported that Seattle resident Rand Fishkin proposed to his girlfriend with a $3,000 local commercial he paid for during the airing of her favorite show, Veronica Mars: ... Corina Zappia CNN.com recently reported that Seattle resident Rand Fishkin proposed to his girlfriend with a $3,000 local commercial he paid for during the airing of her favorite show, Veronica Mars: ...

Continue reading "Bizarre Boob: Guy Proposes Via 'Veronica Mars' Commercial" > ]]> 0 VV to Heroes Cheerleader: Expect Lame V-Day tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65889 2007-02-13 16:30:44 2007-11-15T22:20:33Z After learning from TMZ that hot Heroes cheerleader Hayden Panettiere will be sending her Valentine's Day with true love boyfriend, Stephen Coletti, i.e., Kristen's castoff from Laguna Beach, we... Corina Zappia After learning from TMZ that hot Heroes cheerleader Hayden Panettiere will be sending her Valentine's Day with true love boyfriend, Stephen Coletti, i.e., Kristen's castoff from Laguna Beach, we...

Continue reading "VV to Heroes Cheerleader: Expect Lame V-Day" > ]]> 0 Timberlake Schnoz And Other Vital Grammy Highlights tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65888 2007-02-12 17:33:20 2007-11-15T22:20:32Z JT films his own face, a move about as cool as when Bono did it for Zooropa twenty years back. Anthony, grow out the magic locks. We need another hit. More Grammy photos, here. ... Corina Zappia JT films his own face, a move about as cool as when Bono did it for Zooropa twenty years back. Anthony, grow out the magic locks. We need another hit. More Grammy photos, here. ...

Continue reading "Timberlake Schnoz And Other Vital Grammy Highlights" > ]]> 0 Eye's TV Week in Review tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65887 2007-02-09 14:29:32 2007-11-15T22:20:32Z Clockwise from top left: Super Bowl Halftime: Prince gave one of the finest performances ever (and wisely removed the do-rag). Super Bowl Snickers Commercial: God, I hate it when my Snickers... Corina Zappia Clockwise from top left: Super Bowl Halftime: Prince gave one of the finest performances ever (and wisely removed the do-rag). Super Bowl Snickers Commercial: God, I hate it when my Snickers...

Continue reading "Eye's TV Week in Review" > ]]> 0 Calling All: Gay Fatties tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/nyv/television//95.65886 2007-02-08 18:07:19 2007-11-15T22:20:32Z Every week, Eye will post a real TV casting call that is creepy. Now Casting Untitled Reality Project Company: Shankly Productions Contact: State: CA Posted On: Feb 07, 07  Expires On: Feb 09... Corina Zappia Every week, Eye will post a real TV casting call that is creepy. Now Casting Untitled Reality Project Company: Shankly Productions Contact: State: CA Posted On: Feb 07, 07  Expires On: Feb 09...

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