Leave it to Michael Ausiello to get KRISTEN BELL to open up first about her new gig on HEROES! While this made my Monday the best Monday in a really really long time, reading the interview was an additional perk! Kristen Bell is a firecracker and seriously one of the best actresses on television (or in film) today. She deserves 18 more job offers.
Here’s a snippet of Ausiello’s interview:
How did the gig come about? It’s no secret that you’ve been fielding many offers, including from Lost. Bell: Obviously, I was in an extremely lucky position. I’ve kind of felt like I’ve been on a sugar high the last couple of weeks. Having any of those options… it still feels surreal. How do you make the decision between [Lost and Heroes]? Basically, being able to stay in [Los Angeles] was a little bit of a factor for me [in terms of turning down Lost]. But I was honored to even be considered by Lost. I really, really was, because I love that show. But I have social relationships with a lot of the people that work on Heroes, through so many random connections. So it was sort of funny that so many of my friends had been working on this show. I spent a lot of time with a few of them at Comic-Con. I was actually sitting on the train [back from San Diego] with Zachary Quinto and Masi Oka and some of the writers were on the train and they were like, “Hey, if you ever want to come on Heroes, give us a call!” And I sort of joked back, “I’d love that!” Later on I said to Zach, “Hey, if they were serious, I would love to work with you guys.” And somehow, somebody made it happen.
Was part of the appeal of doing Heroes the fact that it’s a limited gig, thus allowing you to keep your career options open? Bell: That’s certainly not a bad point. I am kind of in the luckiest position possible, because they’re allowing me to leave it open-ended. So, yeah, that was extremely appealing. Also, everyone that I know is involved in Heroes has had nothing but excellent things to say about what it’s like to work there or for Tim Kring and Co. I received a phone call before I even knew that the deal was done from Tim and a few of his partners in crime and, I should probably keep this confidential, but it might’ve been the nicest phone call I’ve ever gotten. I think there was almost a point where I fell out of my chair.
How many episodes are you committed for? Bell: I think I’m doing 13 as of now.
KRISTEN BELL will be in 13 Episodes of HEROES! 13? This day just keeps getting better and better. Kristen then talks about whether or not her character Elle has a power, if she’s a good hero or a bad hero and the demise of Veronica Mars. Amazing interview by Michael Ausiello, Pooper Scooper To The Stars.
Thank God it’s Monday because that means THE HILLS was on to make my night extra special! I cannot express how much I still love and obsess over LC and Co. Seriously, if I’m being 100% honest I looked forward to it all day.
The best part about The Hills tonight was Heidi Montag finally getting some courage and standing up to the bullish Spencer Pratt. Last week he did a graffiti mural on their living room wall, hideous! This week he bought three full size arcade games and stuck them in the dining room. Heidi was through! Girl went out, bought herself some paint and went to town on that Hollywood graffiti on the wall. Spencer walks in an “Surprise!” Slam, Heidi threw his own douche phrase back in his face and it was supreme television.
The second best moment of the night was Heidi telling her older co-worked Elodie that when you find “A SPENCER” you just know it’s right and it’s okay that you’re young because he’s your soulmate. Elodie looks at Heidi and goes “Really?” Love that woman.
“A” Spencer – for reals.
Third tonight was Justin Bobby. The kids got a pretty face somewhere underneath the scruff and skank hair but damn is he gross. He was so rude to Lauren that it was comical. He was burping and telling her he doesn’t care if she likes him or not. Unreal. Audrina, nice choice!
Seriously someone is setting Lauren up with these roommates and their retardo choices in BF’s. Not that LC’s much better. God, when is the Jason Wahler episode coming? I can’t stand it. I need context and I need it now!
So immediately following The Hills tonight was “The Hills After Show” and I have to say, it was frakkin’ hysterical! The two hosts are so great. You know it’s a big old queen (Dan Levy – Eugene Levy’s Son) and his fag hag (Jessi) up there working that stage. Though truth be told, they’re from MTV Canada and I wish I was best friends with both.
Regardless, Jessi seemed drunk the whole time and she’s not afraid to just go for it. First thing she wanted to talk about with Lauren and Audrina was Heidi’s hideous new single “Body Language.” Go girl! Dan had me rollin’ when he asked Audrina a question and he followed up her bewilderment with “too many words?” A quick witty jab that went unnoticed by many I’m sure… including poor Audrina.
Now who do I have to F*ck to get Dan’s outfits? Amazing!
SURVIVOR: CHINA will feature a cast of 16 Americans who will begin the series amid the bustle of downtown Shanghai before moving to HuangPu Mountain’s Mi Tuo Temple for a Buddhist ceremony where they will be instructed to leave all of their worldly possessions behind. The castaways will then be marooned with the clothes on their back at two separate islands on Zhelin Lake (translation: the Land of 1,000 Lakes) located in the Jiangxi Province. They will split into two tribes, Fei Long (translation: Flying Dragon) and Zhan Hu (translation: Fighting Tiger), and will each be given a copy of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War for tribe motivation and assistance throughout the game.
SURVIVOR: CHINA will once again afford each tribe the opportunity to obtain a Hidden Immunity Idol which may save someone from elimination at a future Tribal Council. This time, two Hidden Immunity Idols will be in plain sight (one at each camp), although the castaways will not realize this at the start of the game.
**Each week, the winning tribe of the Reward Challenge will be allowed to kidnap someone from the losing tribe. The person who is kidnapped will receive a note from host Jeff Probst before departing for the enemy camp and will be instructed to give it to one member of the enemy tribe (the kidnapped victim will decide who receives it) in private. The clue will inform this person of the Hidden Immunity Idol located somewhere at their camp. This person must then decide if they wish to share the information with their tribe or keep it to themselves. The kidnapped victim will return to their original tribe at the following Immunity Challenge.
God why do I love it so? TOP MODEL is a weakness! I tell myself every single season that I will not get sucked back in but I always do! While The CW has yet to release the contestant information or any photos from the Cycle 9 contestants this video is out there as a promo.
Today is the premiere of STAR JONES‘ new self-titled Court TV show and her first guest? Ex-GREY’S ANATOMY hate-monger (allegedly) and current BIONIC WOMAN guest star ISAIAH WASHINGTON.
I must get word home because this needs to be DVR’d at all costs. 3pm EST – a must see.
*And yes I did find the worst picture of her as I could.
You may have already seen this video promo/music video for UGLY BETTY Season 2 but if not, it’s wonderful. Set to Mika’s “Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)” it’s like a Skittle Rainbow of Fruit Flavors exploded all over my screen.
This makes me wish I stuck with UGLY BETTY last season. It is after all, the gayest show on television.
On Demand will begin broadcasting the premiere of four NBC shows on September 10th. CHUCK, BIONIC WOMAN, LIFE, and JOURNEYMAN will all be available on Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and Charter.
NBC’s 30-minute Fall TV Preview Special will also be made available as well as special promos for HEROES and deleted scenes from THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.
BIG BROTHER 8 was pretty uneventful last night. The hatefullness was not like it has been either but that’s probably a good thing. Everyone is getting along for the most part and people are really taking time to sit back and wonder how the rest of this game will play out.
Jameka’s hot on the trail of Eric and Jessica’s big flip-flop last week and is almost certain that a deal was struck with Evel and Dani to make it to the Final 4. Smart girl. Did God tell her that in her morning slop?
Amber cried again, not buckets but still enough to once again make her face all splotchy and deformed looking. She’s got so many issues, it’s not even funny. She’s acting like Dustin was her best friend from grade school and she can’t live without him. As far as I know, she didn’t even know him 48 days ago. She hopefully came into the game with a plan and all she needs to do now is play the game for herself, the way she was originally intending. She’s so spastic.
Once again, Amber is forgetting that she’s playing a GAME! She’s not at summer camp or a big slumber party… this is Big Brother and she needs to go if she’s not there to win.
Oh and what about her 2nd grade education level? So sad… “What does outed mean?” What does AMBER YOU’RE A MORON mean? Is she for real? The clips of her asking what everyday common terms mean was simply superb while still being one of the most horrifying things an adult can experience. Do you think CBS will pay to send in Scholastics each week? Maybe allow her one hour of Reading Rainbow day? For reals, issues!
Daniele’s Nominations were not a big surprise. She nominated Amber and Jameka. The big surprise for me at least was that the intended target is really Jen. I didn’t see that one coming at all!
Until tomorrow night when POV is played we’ll have to wait and see what happens.
This weekend Fox was kind enough to host a K-VILLE Premiere Party and some of the Prison Break-ers were in attendance. My lucky podcasting partner in crime Kathie from Give Me My Remote was on assignment and will be bringing you all the scoop.
Head on over to GMMR for K-Ville and Prison Break goodness later today!
WHA WHA WHA WHA WHAT? OMG, Veronica Mars herself, KRISTEN BELL has been cast in a multi-episode arc on HEROES! I swear to god my first instinct was to go from door to door: “Good Morning, Kristen Bell was cast on Heroes” Next door: “Good Morning, Kristen Bell was cast on Heroes” And the next: “Good Morning, Kristen Bell was cast on Heroes”
Just to think, I coulda had a V8!
According to Variety, Bell will make her first “Heroes” appearance in October. She’ll play Elle, a character described 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.
“This was not easy to pull off,” said “Heroes” creator-executive producer Tim Kring. “But since we’re an ensemble show, with many arcs playing out through the year, we found a way to jump into a small window in (Bell’s) schedule.”
Ducky’s Uncontained Thoughs: I’m FREAKING OUT right now, freaking out! I guess Lost’s loss is Heroes gain! The world is in order today! It is. Thanks Mel for sending me this first!
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