Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Chevy Chase Finally Leaving ‘Community’
Chevy Chase Finally Leaving ‘Community’:
Chevy Chase has made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Community, both in the pre- and post-Dan Harmon eras, so his departure always seemed more like a question of “when” than “if.” And now, that time has finally come. Effective immediately, Chase is no longer part of the NBC cult comedy, and will not appear in the few Season 4 episodes that remain to be shot. More details after the jump.
Deadline got the scoop on Chase’s exit, which was the result of “mutual agreement.” Chase was reportedly unhappy about the direction of his character Pierce Hawthorne, and had been for some time.
If anything, it’s just surprising Chase has stuck around as long as he has. The comedian has a long history of being difficult, to put it politely, and his blow-ups on the Community set are well documented. Among them are his well-publicized feud with Harmon, and his recent use of a racial slur during a dispute about the script. Shortly before Season 3 wrapped, Chase told press “I probably won’t be around that much longer, frankly.”
Chase’s departure comes toward the end of shooting on Season 4. All but one or two of the episodes have already been shot, and will therefore feature Chase. Since we don’t know yet how prominently Pierce features in Season 4, it’s tough to gauge how much his absence will impact the series. However, his character Pierce has never been considered a fan favorite and was often treated as a supporting role in storylines featuring more popular cast members. In other words: It’s impossible to imagine Greendale without Jeff or Troy or Abed. It’s much easier to picture it without Pierce.
Moreover, Community‘s slim chances at a Season 5 renewal means fans may barely even notice Chase skipping out on an episode or two. While NBC has yet to announce a decision about the 2013-2014 season, the signs aren’t good. Community‘s fourth season premiere was already pushed back from fall to midseason, and the order was only for 13 episodes instead of the usual 22. On the plus side, at least it’s getting its old Thursday 8:00 PM spot back on February 7, instead of running in the Friday timeslot of death as originally planned.
Chevy Chase has made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Community, both in the pre- and post-Dan Harmon eras, so his departure always seemed more like a question of “when” than “if.” And now, that time has finally come. Effective immediately, Chase is no longer part of the NBC cult comedy, and will not appear in the few Season 4 episodes that remain to be shot. More details after the jump.
Deadline got the scoop on Chase’s exit, which was the result of “mutual agreement.” Chase was reportedly unhappy about the direction of his character Pierce Hawthorne, and had been for some time.
If anything, it’s just surprising Chase has stuck around as long as he has. The comedian has a long history of being difficult, to put it politely, and his blow-ups on the Community set are well documented. Among them are his well-publicized feud with Harmon, and his recent use of a racial slur during a dispute about the script. Shortly before Season 3 wrapped, Chase told press “I probably won’t be around that much longer, frankly.”
Chase’s departure comes toward the end of shooting on Season 4. All but one or two of the episodes have already been shot, and will therefore feature Chase. Since we don’t know yet how prominently Pierce features in Season 4, it’s tough to gauge how much his absence will impact the series. However, his character Pierce has never been considered a fan favorite and was often treated as a supporting role in storylines featuring more popular cast members. In other words: It’s impossible to imagine Greendale without Jeff or Troy or Abed. It’s much easier to picture it without Pierce.
Moreover, Community‘s slim chances at a Season 5 renewal means fans may barely even notice Chase skipping out on an episode or two. While NBC has yet to announce a decision about the 2013-2014 season, the signs aren’t good. Community‘s fourth season premiere was already pushed back from fall to midseason, and the order was only for 13 episodes instead of the usual 22. On the plus side, at least it’s getting its old Thursday 8:00 PM spot back on February 7, instead of running in the Friday timeslot of death as originally planned.
Diving into the World's Largest Pile of Leaves
Diving into the World's Largest Pile of Leaves: (SKIP TO 1:15 FOR THE GOOD STUFF!)
The gang at Bangakang can't verify the record, but at 17 feet high and weighing in at 10 tons, this is one freaking huge leaf pile. They grab every bag they can find in Logan, Utah, arrange the contents into a pile, then jump in from the roof of a two-story building. Skip to 1:17 to see the finished product.
-via Daily of the Day
The gang at Bangakang can't verify the record, but at 17 feet high and weighing in at 10 tons, this is one freaking huge leaf pile. They grab every bag they can find in Logan, Utah, arrange the contents into a pile, then jump in from the roof of a two-story building. Skip to 1:17 to see the finished product.
-via Daily of the Day
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Better Check Your Rads
Better Check Your Rads:
Zachariah Cruse is quite the props designer. In fact, he was able to not only make a Pipboy from Fallout 3, but he was even able to make one with a working screen. Now that's impressive!
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Zachariah Cruse is quite the props designer. In fact, he was able to not only make a Pipboy from Fallout 3, but he was even able to make one with a working screen. Now that's impressive!
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Friday, November 16, 2012
The BEST Version of 'Call Me Maybe' Yet
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
John Cusack to Star in Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Cell’
John Cusack to Star in Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Cell’:
Stephen King has been good to John Cusack. One of the actor’s earliest roles was a minor part in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me, which adapted King’s novella The Body, from Different Seasons. And then King’s story 1408 provided the basis for a film of the same name that was a 2007 hit starring Cusack.
Now Cusack will go back to King’s imagination, as he has been set to star in an adaptation of the author’s novel Cell, “about a father’s odyssey to find his wife and son in the wake of a catastrophic pulse transmitted via mobile phones.” When the pulse hit, anyone using their phone was tranformed into a murderous, mindless monster, and Cusack will have to navigate that landscape.
Screen Daily reports that King co-authored the screenplay with Adam Alleca (The Last House on the Left), based on King’s own novel. Richard Saperstein, who was an exec on 1408, is producing.
Stephen King has been good to John Cusack. One of the actor’s earliest roles was a minor part in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me, which adapted King’s novella The Body, from Different Seasons. And then King’s story 1408 provided the basis for a film of the same name that was a 2007 hit starring Cusack.
Now Cusack will go back to King’s imagination, as he has been set to star in an adaptation of the author’s novel Cell, “about a father’s odyssey to find his wife and son in the wake of a catastrophic pulse transmitted via mobile phones.” When the pulse hit, anyone using their phone was tranformed into a murderous, mindless monster, and Cusack will have to navigate that landscape.
Screen Daily reports that King co-authored the screenplay with Adam Alleca (The Last House on the Left), based on King’s own novel. Richard Saperstein, who was an exec on 1408, is producing.
Artist Clayton Riddell had been in Boston negotiating a successful deal to sell his comic book project. His joy at finally hitting it big is shattered by an event called The Pulse which causes all those who were using their cell phones at the time of The Pulse to become zombies attacking and killing anyone in their way. Fortunately for Clay, he does not own a cell phone. In the panic to get out of Boston and find his way home to his wife and son in Maine, he is joined by Tom McCourt, a man he meets in the meleé immediately following The Pulse and a young girl, Alice, who they rescue from being killed by one of the “crazies.” The story follows their terrifying journey, avoiding capture—and worse—by the “crazies” who are beginning to “flock” and are led by one they call Raggedy Man as they attempt to reach Maine and a place called Kashwak which they hope will be their salvation.Cusack will also star in Due Process, which is yet another thriller set in the world of finance. This one is written by Anthony Derrico, and to be directed by Paul Currie (One Perfect Day). Cusack will be in a slightly new element here, as he’ll play a farmer who needs to stare down two bankers trying to foreclose on his homestead.
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