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Update! 'Shameless' and 'Episodes' on Showtime - Renewed for Season 2! @SHO_Episodes @SHO_Shameless

 

As hoped for, the good news arrived today: 'Shameless' has been confirmed as renewed for a second season!

This fantastic news comes on the heels of the previously-released BBC-report that Matt LeBlanc's half-hour Showtime comedy lead-in 'Episodes', was picked up for a second season as well.

Here are the details and the official Showtime announcement on the second season pick-up for Shameless and Episodes:                                     

Emmy Rossum/ Justin Chatwin in Shameless

 (Photo Credit: Showtime)

You can count on spending more time with the Gallagher family and “Matt LeBlanc,” now that Showtime has renewed both Shameless and Episodes for second seasons.

“The viewer loyalty and critical acclaim that has met both [these shows] since their January debuts makes it clear that these two brash and sophisticated series are burgeoning hits,” Showtime entertainment president David Nevins said in announcing the pick-ups. “[Shameless EP] John Wells is carving out a tone that is truly unique in the television landscape — equal parts drama and comedy. And Episodes marks the universally embraced and hilarious return to television of an inspired comedy triumvirate: Matt LeBlanc, and creators Jeffrey Klarik and David Crane. We are thrilled with the response to both series and eager to start planning for their second seasons.”

Shameless — which with nearly four million weekly viewers across multiple platforms is on pace to be Showtime’s second-highest rated drama series (behind Dexter) — was granted a 12-episode order for Season 2. The episode count for Episodes is at this time “TBD.”

Production on both shows’ sophomore runs will start later this year with an eye on 2012 premieres.

Source: TVLine - Shameless and Episodes Earn Second Seasons

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VIDEO: Nurse Jackie Sneak Peek Interview NEW Character! Premiere Date Set! @SHO_Jackie @ SHO_Kareem

Jaimie Alexander on 'Nurse Jackie':

Jaimie Alexander on 'Nurse Jackie'

Jamie Alexander discusses her role as Aunt Tunie in season three of Nurse Jackie.

Jaimie Alexander has landed a sizable role on season three of Nurse Jackie. The actress, who has guest-starred on Bones and CSI: Miami, will play Kevin's sister, Tunie, a character Entertainment Weekly described as "wild and immature." Look for Jackie's sister-in-law to appear in at least four episodes of the Showtime hit. When we last left Kevin and Jackie, the former had staged an intervention for his wife. It's unclear how his younger sister's presence will play a role in this family dynamic.

Source: tvfanatic.com -   Jaimie Alexander to Recur on Nurse Jackie 

Wow! Another gorgeous, charming brunette on Showtime! And since she's been cast on Nurse Jackie she's bound to be quite talented as well.

Truth be told, I don't watch network television anymore so I'm not familiar with Jaimie's TV work but even in this short clip she makes an impression.

I'm so looking forward to Nurse Jackie returning. It's such a great 30 minutes. Sharply witty, genuine, great cast...what else could you want? We all struggle, be it with addiction as Jackie does or other life 'stuff.' Nurse Jackie is a welcome reminder that even when things seem really bad--sometimes you just have to let go of the pain and laugh. It's how we stay sane.

Nurse Jackie has it's season premiere on Showtime on March 28, 2011!

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VIDEO: Time for More Disney-Pixar Cars 2 Action!

Cars 2 - Turntable "Rod "Torque" Redline" - "Miles Axlerod" - :

Cars 2 - Turntable "Nigel Gearsley"

Cars 2: Turntable "Rod "Torque" Redline"

Cars 2: Turntable "Miles Axlerod"

Despite all the 'turntable teasing' you still must wait until summer, 2011 for the movie to arrive at your local theatre.

Do you think any little girls are going to want to get in on this action? I don't remember being into cars at all...maybe times have changed?

Sneak Peeks: Californication Episode 8 - Promo Photos - A Look Back at Hank & Karen #Giveaway @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Cali

Season 4 Soundtrack Giveaway Deadline Extended to Midnight February 27!!

Winner to be announced on this blog on February 28!

I hear over & over that people dig the music on Californication. I agree! It's awesome--and because its so I'm giving away the Season 4 Soundtrack to Californication! That's right! The Season 4 soundtrack--this season--stuff you have not heard yet but will want to hear again!

The soundtrack features The Queens of Dogtown (recurring on the show) as well as Warren Zevon, Shooter Jennings, Tommy Lee, Better Than Ezra and others!

It is yours for the asking, my friends. Just drop me a comment between now and February 27 @ midnight telling me one thing you like about the music on Californication.

Remember, I'm gonna need your contact info to mail you your CD! So either sign in with an email or respond to my announcement of the winner of the giveaway which I'll make here on this blog on  February 28!! Good Luck!!

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SPOILER PHOTOS: True Blood Season 4 - Merlotte's Waitress Watches As Home Goes Up In Flames

Are They Burning Witches In Bon Temps?

From the Thursday, February 24th L.A. location shoot of HBO's True Blood, comes some spoilerific shots of Merlotte's owner,  shapeshifter Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), waitress/witch Holly Cleary (Lauren Bowles) and Bon Temps police chief Andy Bellefleur (Chris Bauer) responding to what seemed to be Sam's little shoebox rental homes up in flames.

Source: AccidentalSexiness

(Photo Credit: Sam Sharma)

 

 

SPOILER: True Blood Season 4 - An Old Friend Returns (Ausiello 2.24.11) #trueblood #spoiler

Eric Northman - Alexander Skarsgård: What Do You Make Of This?

 
Still desperately sniffing out any details we can for True Blood - Season 4, today comes news via King Bloodhound Ausiello @ TV Line that vampire Eric's maker, Godric, played by Allan Hyde, shall be returning  to True Blood in Season 4. As you may recall, Godric met the 'true death' near the end of  True Blood Season 2 on the rooftop of a Dallas hotel with a weeping Sookie by his side.

It would seem then that any present day incarnation of Godric is kind of doubtful. However, very little of Eric and Godric's 1000-year history has been explored so speculation is that it is pretty likely that Eric's maker will return via flashback.

True Blood creator/showrunner Alan Ball is not, accroding to Ausiello, 'offering too many clues, except to say that fans will see “a different side of Godric.”'

True Blood, Season 4 premieres on HBO on June 12, 2011.

1000 years ago: Eric gets made.

True Blood Men's Godric T-Shirt As the Sheriff of Area 9, Dallas, Godric was peaceful, benevolent and held faith for mankind. Once wicked then humbled he lived over 2000 vampire years though he has passed and wanted to burn he can always be with you. 100% cotton

Shameless - Episode 1.08 'It's Time To Kill the Turtle' Sneak Peeks - Promo Photos @SHO_Kareem #Shameless

Frank Stops Drinking?!?:

Despite the fact that William H. Macy is the co-star of Showtime's Shameless, with such a big 'family' he's has not gotten a huge amount of screen time yet. As you can see in the sneak peek, 'Boot and Rally' Macy, when set loose as 'Frank Gallagher', is quite a treat. Looking forward to this week's eppy on Sunday (it's 'appointment television' for spouse and I) to find out why Frank is behaving like a good dad.

 

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'Boot and Rally'

Frank makes breakfast for Debbie and Carl.

Shameless - Episode  1.08

'It's TimeTo Kill The Turtle' Frank stops drinking, worrying Sheila but delighting his kids.

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'Shameless: Religious Sect'

Kevin and Veronica get a foster child.

Episodes on Showtime Season Finale Tonight! News: Episodes - Picked up in 186 Countries! @SHO_Kareem #giveaway

Episodes on Showtime: The Whole World is Sold On Episodes (well almost-- 186 countries!):

Episodes - "Episode 7"

Deeply regretting her tryst with Matt, Beverly returns home to find her husband waiting with open arms. She desperately hopes to put this ugly chapter behind them. The dreadful "Pucks!" pilot wraps; Sean and Beverly prepare to return to London. However, a final goodbye between Matt and Sean takes an unexpected turn involving a missing Jaguar, a red-nosed reindeer and the smell of cinnamon.

More after the jump!

'Sookie' and 'Bill' of True Blood Fly Away from L.A. (2.18.2011) #trueblood #paquin #moyer

Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin departing from LAX airport (February 18):

 

Source:

http://www.paquinanna.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=819

Rarely would I publish shots of Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse) and Stephen Moyer (Vampire Bill Compton) off-stage but in this case they are in a very public place and don't seem to be hiding or try to eat a meal or some-such. Folks into their show are in  mega withdrawal from True Blood so here's a fix.

Notice that in the LAX airport shots that Anna is wearing her hair in the only signature Sookie Stackhouse  hairstyle--a high ponytail-- that she sometimes does off set? Very simple and polished-looking.

Photo credit: HBO

Currently, Paquin & Moyer are about one-third into shooting season 4 of True Blood which begins airing new episodes on June 12, 2011 on HBO.

More mundane* snaps of them acting like a normal couple making their way through the airport after the jump:

*'Mundane' in what they are doing--not how fantastic they look.

 

PHOTOS: True Blood Set - As Time Goes By (2011 Update)

Sookie Stackhouse Home on True Blood Set - Where Reality and Fantasy Meet:

 

Very interesting little piece over at the HBO True Blood series' production blog which provides a neat glimpse into the place--the Stackhouse home--where reality and fantasty blur. Check it out in the link below as well as this sweet comment from True Blood showrunner/creator Alan Ball:

 

This (here) is a shot of Alan Ball's mom from the 1930s.  "I like having her on set," Alan said, "there is a picture of my mom and dad and brothers on the piano, and my Uncle Bud is over the fireplace in the dining room."

 

Source   Inside True Blood Blog - 'Secrets of the Set: Things You Didn't Know About Gran's House'

 

I also have an album of detailed photos that were previously released of the Stackhouse home's interior as well as a few shots of both the exterior and Bill's home: Sookie's home - before the Maenad.

 

 

Californication - Episode 4.07 - Preview - Sneak Peeks - Promo Photos - Soundtrack #Giveaway @SHO_Kareem

From Californication - Episode 4.07 - The Recused - Promo Photos - Screen Caps http://foreverafangirl.com

Abby pitches Hank's case to a partner after recusing herself.

Synopsis: Californication - Episode 4.07 - The Recused

Due to the previous night's hanky-panky, Hank's ex-attorney (Carla Gugino) decides to remain so,  and attempts to match him up with Charles Widmore, senior partner (Alan Dale). The results are decidedly mixed.

I've mentioned before that I just started watching Californication this year (my bad) though I watched David Duchovny in his previous non-cable network series, the X-Files, for it's entire run. One of the things that I'm really loving about this little 30 min. show is the soundtrack. It really enhances the vibe with music that without question, I'd want to hear again.

Fortunately for you, I'm able to give away the Season 4 Soundtrack to Californication! That's right! The Season 4 soundtrack--this season--stuff you have not heard yet but will want to hear again!

The soundtrack features The Queens of Dogtown (recurring on the show) as well as Warren Zevon, Shooter Jennings, Tommy Lee, Better Than Ezra and others!

It is yours for the asking, my friends. Just drop me a comment between now and February 26 telling me one thing you like about the music on Californication.

 

Californication: Not That Easy

Hank plays golf with Abby and her boss.

Californication: Ritual Cleansing

Charlie, Marcy and Stu wait to meet with television executives.

 

 

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True Blood - Ausiello Casting & Kristen Insider Spoilers (2.15.11) #trueblood #casting

New 'Wolf" Cast,  Set Spoilers:

True Blood‘s werewolf hierarchy is about to experience a tectonic shift.

Daniel Buran is joining the HBO smash as Raoul, the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. By my calculations, that makes him Alcide’s boss!

Buran, whose credits include appearances on CSI: NY, Criminal Minds and Southland, as well as CSI creator Anthony Zuiker’s digi-novel Level 26: Dark Origins, will appear in roughly seven episodes of TB‘s upcoming fourth season.

 

Source: True Blood Exclusive: Meet Alcide's New 'Boss'

(Photo Credit: http://www.level26.com)

EDIT above/ Kristen adds a bit of detail : 'Daniel will be playing Raoul, the Shreveport packmaster. Which means he'll be above Alcide (Joe Manganiello) in terms of werewolf rank. His role is described as "tough and intense," and he'll be recurring in at least seven episodes. Raoul's first appearance will be in episode 4.05, titled "I Hate You, I Love You." Guess we'll be getting a werewolf showdown as well as a witch war this season. True Blood is back on June 12, 2011.June 26, 2011.

  Well it has the greenery. Maybe the 'twinkle lights' haven't been turned on, yet?  That is Sookie's faery godmother, 'Claudine,' in the foreground, BTW.
(Photo credit: HBO, inc. via sookieverseblog.com)

Insiders tell E!Online that True Blood is currently shooting scenes in a stage decorated with twinkle lights and greenery that's being populated with beautiful men and women in gold body paint and robes. We're wondering if the fairy folk get as orgy-tastic as the maenad's followers once did?

Source: E!Online

Looks like True Blood has hit a home run with the casting of Daniel Buran as the Shreveport packmaster. Buran may play 'Raoul' as 'fuzzy,' but warm (other than 'blooded')? I don't think so! My guess is our ray of sunshine, Alcide and his 'boss'' are going to have a clash or two. Can't wait!

Shameless Episode 1.07: Frank Gallagher: Loving Husband, Devoted Father Preview, Photos, Sneak Peeks @SHO_Kareem

Next On Shameless: Episode 7 - Frank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them:

Next On Shameless: Episode 7 - Frank takes a risk when goons demand the six grand he owes them:

Hood Girls:

Steve tries to convince Fiona to spend the night with him at a fancy hotel.

I love this scene. Poor Steve, so very much enamoured of Fiona, but with not a clue as to how to court her as he's got no reference for what it's like to  be a part of her world. His expectations are completely off. Finally Kev can't take it anymore and he counsels Steve that he's got to 'learn the language'--When a "hood girl" says 'fuck you' it means 'I like you.'  Further, Kevin reminds Steve, Fiona's a 'hood girl--not a debutante from Glencoe.' Now let's see how Steve proceeds under Kev's tutelage.

Eye in the Sky:

Linda has cameras installed in the Kash's store.

 

GRAPHIC: Pick Your Cupid by Ji Lee (HUMOR)

Source: NYTimes - The Opinion Pages - Pick Your Cupid Op-Art

Very clever. I'm hoping that my spouse does not succumb to the V-day hype and buy me chocolates. Please, don't let him buy stoopid chocolates. Lunch at Berghoff's in the city couple of days ago was perfect. It goes without saying (but) I'll say it anyway: No card, either!

Episodes Tonight! - 'Episode 6' - Don't Miss My Giveaway! @SHO_Episodes @SHO_Kareem #giveaway

Here's proof that even I have some less that stellar compression abilities [wink]. You watch Episodes on Showtime, right? If you don't just hop over here:
 

EPISODES 101: http://bcove.me/prrfogan EPISODES 102: http://bcove.me/fukikhsj

 EPISODES 103: http://bcove.me/cstzq520

 

(cont.) where you can watch the first three (30 min) episodes of Episodes on Sho.com and YouTube for FREE until February 28! 

Anyhoo. I read *somewhere* that former Friends and now 'Episodes' star Matt LeBlanc dyes his hair. I assumed that because last time I saw him, his hair was dark that he meant he was putting in the gray for his Showtime show, as it does figure in every now and again in a humourous way. Guess what? I was WRONG! Like totally, completely 100% Duh! wrong. Watch the video clip here or just read the summary paragraph that follows: (cont.)

 Matt LeBlanc revealed last summer that he began dyeing his hair more than a decade ago, "almost the whole time" the actor starred in 'Friends'. He clarified on 'The Tonight Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC) that it was "just on the sides" and that he started going gray in his mid-20s. "Dyeing it on the show would take like an hour and a half ... and you gotta listen to everybody's yakking and talking in the makeup room," he said. So the actor took matters into his own hands, purchasing Just For Men and coloring his locks at home. It "takes five minutes, but then about a half-hour of paint-thinner to get the black off your ears," he joked.

Source: TVSquad -  Matt LeBlanc Talks Dyeing His Own Hair During 'Friends' Era (VIDEO)

 Ha!

Matt has been gray since his mid-twenties(!) which as Leno asserts in the clip, happened to him as well. Some guys start going bald in their twenties (think Prince William) but gray, I think, is the better deal.

If I do say so, Mr. LeBlanc is looking mighty fine, and the gray does suit him!

BTW, I have said it before but I want to underline, emphasize and make a point of saying that the Episodes series, which right now is in total, 3.5 hours long (seven, 30-min episodes) really hit it's mark with me as the first season tied up. The final episodes are fantastically funny, doing a brilliant job of setting up season 2.

I watch all three of the Showtime Sunday night comedies (I DVR them sometimes to enjoy them when I have more time). All three shows -- Californication, Shameless and Episodes are broadly appealing which have made them a great choice for myself and spouse who in general, have pretty different taste. It's quite nice to look forward to LOL-ing together.

On Tonight's 'Episode 6' of EPISODES:

Convinced that Sean is having an affair with Morning, Beverly packs a bag and leaves, intending to head back to London. However, in her distress, she is unaware that she's driving on the left hand side of the road. Beverly doesn't realize her mistake until a head on collision -- a collision which leads her down a road with even more dire consequences.

Hey! Would you like your own copy of the official poster art for Episodes?:

Sort of  like this one Here. 

I'm giving it away! To be in the running for the giveaway just drop a comment here in this post telling me one reason why you enjoy Episodes! I'll announce the lucky winner on this blog on Sunday, February 20th. Good Luck!

One of my favourite scenes from Episodes is on tonight! Watch below!

SHOWTIME | Season 1 Ep. 6

Matt LeBlanc and Beverly get into a car accident.

True Blood - NEW (2.11.11) HBO Launches Insider's Blog

Today HBO launched a 'production blog,' HBO: Inside True Blood:

The blog, a behind-the-scenes effort, is authored by 'Gianna' who introduces herself as having worked 'for the extraordinary Alan Ball' for two years. She describes herself as being 'in the middle of things' and goes on to dish a very few small tidbits about what was going on BTS including that 'today’s call sheet includes the words hostage, bites, dinner and Eric.  There is also a General Safety Memo When Working with Exotic Animals attached to the front,' she disclosed.

She goes on to urge True Blood fans to check back because you can expect weekly 'news on production, plus a little backdoor peek at how things work around here.'

 

 

Gianna wrote a great little post about Sookie Stackhouse's little yellow Honda car's identity crisis (Am I for driving, A stunt car? For being towed about?! Turns out, literally: All three!) as well as a 'quick Q&A' with Alan Ball:

 

Gianna: What are you most excited about this season?
Alan: I really love the Eric storyline.

Gianna: What's going to shock the fans?
Alan: What happens to Jason...throughout the whole season.

Gianna: Got any advice for fans that are chomping at the bit?
Alan: We're working as fast as we can! In the meantime, I recommend watching the Swedish film Let the Right One In and the Russian films Day Watch and Night Watch.

  (Photo credit: HBO, inc.)

The only downside I can see from what otherwise seems like a great little fix for True Blood fans is the following disclaimer: 'This website is intended for viewing solely in the United States.'

Also amusing and ironic, is this caveat: "This website may contain adult content."

 

 

True Blood Season 4 News and Spoilers Updated: (02.25.11) #trueblood

SPOILER PHOTOS: True Blood Season 4 - Merlotte's Waitress Watches As Home Goes Up In Flames

Are They Burning Witches In Bon Temps?

From the Thursday, February 24th L.A. location shoot of HBO's True Blood, comes some spoilerific shots of Merlotte's owner,  shapeshifter Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), waitress/witch Holly Cleary (Lauren Bowles) and Bon Temps police chief Andy Bellefleur (Chris Bauer) responding to what seemed to be Sam's little shoebox rental homes up in flames.

Source: AccidentalSexiness

(Photo Credit: Sam Sharma)

 

 

Eric Northman - Alexander Skarsgård: What Do You Make Of This?

(2.24.11 Update)

 
Still desperately sniffing out any details we can for True Blood - Season 4, today comes news via King Bloodhound Ausiello @ TV Line that vampire Eric's maker, Godric, played by Allan Hyde, shall be returning  to True Blood in Season 4. As you may recall, Godric met the 'true death' near the end of  True Blood Season 2 on the rooftop of a Dallas hotel with a weeping Sookie by his side.

It would seem then that any present day incarnation of Godric is kind of doubtful. However, very little of Eric and Godric's 1000-year history has been explored so speculation is that it is pretty likely that Eric's maker will return via flashback.

True Blood creator/showrunner Alan Ball is not, accroding to Ausiello, 'offering too many clues, except to say that fans will see “a different side of Godric.”'

True Blood, Season 4 premieres on HBO on June 12, 2011.

1000 years ago: Eric gets made.

 

 

True Blood - Ausiello Casting & Kristen Insider Spoilers (2.15.11):

New 'Wolf" Cast,  Set Spoilers:

True Blood‘s werewolf hierarchy is about to experience a tectonic shift.

Daniel Buran is joining the HBO smash as Raoul, the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. By my calculations, that makes him Alcide’s boss!

Buran, whose credits include appearances on CSI: NY, Criminal Minds and Southland, as well as CSI creator Anthony Zuiker’s digi-novel Level 26: Dark Origins, will appear in roughly seven episodes of TB‘s upcoming fourth season.

 

Source: True Blood Exclusive: Meet Alcide's New 'Boss'

(Photo Credit: http://www.level26.com)

EDIT above/ Kristen adds a bit of detail : 'Daniel will be playing Raoul, the Shreveport packmaster. Which means he'll be above Alcide (Joe Manganiello) in terms of werewolf rank. His role is described as "tough and intense," and he'll be recurring in at least seven episodes. Raoul's first appearance will be in episode 4.05, titled "I Hate You, I Love You." Guess we'll be getting a werewolf showdown as well as a witch war this season. True Blood is back on June12, 2011.

  Well, it has the greenery. Maybe the 'twinkle lights' haven't been turned on, yet?  That is Sookie's faery godmother, 'Claudine,' in the foreground, BTW.
(Photo credit: HBO, inc. via sookieverseblog.com)

Insiders tell E!Online that True Blood is currently shooting scenes in a stage decorated with twinkle lights and greenery that's being populated with beautiful men and women in gold body paint and robes. We're wondering if the fairy folk get as orgy-tastic as the maenad's followers once did?

Source: E!Online

Looks like True Blood has hit a home run with the casting of Daniel Buran as the Shreveport packmaster. Buran may play 'Raoul' as 'fuzzy,' but warm (other than 'blooded')? I don't think so! My guess is our ray of sunshine, Alcide and his 'boss'' are going to have a clash or two. Can't wait!

 

Much more after  the jump!

Shameless Sneak Peeks - Promo Stills Episode 1.06 #Giveaway @SHO_Shameless @SHO_Kareem

LAST CHANCE To Enter to Win Shameless Swag!

From Tonight @ 10 pm E on Shameless on Showtime: 'EPISODE 6: 'Killer Carl' Promo Photos

 

Tonight @ 10 pm E on Shameless on Showtime:

'EPISODE 6: 'Killer Carl' -

Frank's poor business acumen continues to yield poor results.

 

Shameless: Legal Guardian

Fiona attempts to speak to Carl's Principal.

Shameless: I Don't Cheat

 Lip gets busted taking the SAT for fellow students.

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This one.  Yes?

I'm giving them away! To be in the running for the giveaway just drop a comment here in this post telling me one reason why you enjoy Shameless! I'll announce the 2 lucky winners on this blog on Sunday, February 13th. Good Luck!

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VIDEO: Cars 2: Turntable "Francesco Bernoulli" - "Shu Todoroki" - "Acer" - "Grem" - 'Cars Land' In Disney's California Adventure

From Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure - April 2009

Cars 2: Turntable "Francesco Bernoulli"

Cars 2: Turntable "Shu Todoroki"

Cars 2: Turntable "Acer"

More after the jump!

Californication - Episode 4.06 - 2 Sneak Peeks & Promo Photos - VIDEO: Queens of Dogtown Californication Soundtrack #Giveaway #SHO_Cali @SHO_Kareem

The title of Californication - episode 4.06 is "Lawyers, Guns & Money" : 

...which of course, is the name of the song written and performed by the late, great Warren Zevon who also performs a track from the Season 4 Californication soundtrack that I'm giving away!

"Bring lawyers, guns, & money

The shit has hit the fan"

Yep. Sounds about right. ;)

Californication: 'Billy Goat'

Hank and Charlie have a meeting with Eddie Nero (Rob Lowe).

Californication: 'Say It Ain't So'

Becca get's a tatoo and needs Hank to pay for it.

Californication - Episode 4.06  'Lawyers, Guns, & Money':

Hank's family rescues his career and his relationship with Abby.

Directed By: John Dahl

Guest Stars: Rob Lowe, Addison Timlin, Stephen Tobolowsky, Zoë Kravitz and Billy Morrison, with Carla Gugino

"Would" performed by Queens of Dogtown from the Showtime Series season 4 Californication soundtrack.

I've mentioned before that I just started watching Californication this year (my bad) though I watched David Duchovny in his previous non-cable network series, the X-Files, for it's entire run. One of the things that I'm really loving about this little 30 min. show is the soundtrack. It really enhances the vibe with music that without question, I'd want to hear again.

Fortunately for you, I'm able to give away the Season 4 Soundtrack to Californication! That's right! The Season 4 soundtrack--this season--stuff you have not heard yet but will want to hear again!

The soundtrack features The Queens of Dogtown (recurring on the show) as well as Warren Zevon, Shooter Jennings, Tommy Lee, Better Than Ezra and others!

It is yours for the asking, my friends. Just drop me a comment between now and February 26 telling me one thing you like about the music on Californication.

Music list from this episode:

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True Blood Season 4 Spoilers (2.8.11) - Casting - Alcide & Sookie NOT a Couple? #trueblood #spoilers #season4

Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello): Never to be a Couple?

Q: Please tell me I will still get to see Kevin Alejandro on True Blood!
 

A: Not only will he be back, but Jesus is getting an origin arc! Alan Ball will be digging into the gay witch’s creepy backstory this season, complete with flashbacks to the mid-'80s when he was living in the Chihuahuan desert with his protective mother and terrifying, intimidating brujo of a grandfather. (At left)  Kevin Alejandro as brujo 'Jesus'

 

Q: I would love some True Blood scoop!
Ausiello: Alcide’s getting an after-hours boss. The show is casting the role of Raoul, a tough, intense white dude in his early 40s who also happens to be the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. Curiously, interested applicants must be shorter than Joe Manganiello...

Source: TV Line

Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello): Never to be a couple?

Q: Any chance that Sookie and Alcide will get together this season on True Blood?
 

TVGuide:

'Timing is everything and the timing between those two could not have been worse, so we'll see where the time goes in Season 4,' Joe Manganiello says.

(And) factor this in: We're hearing that Alcide's loyalties might be split. His work for Eric is done, but Alcide has a new boss, and his interests diverge from those of Sookie.

Source: TV Guide

TrueBlood Episode 4 Title Update: Episode 4.05 will be called "I Hate You, I Love You"

 

Well Trubies, the chance of a Sookie-Alcide Season 4 hookup is looking pretty dire. It's sounding as if Alan Ball and Co. are doing what they've always (rightfully) done, take inspiration from the Sookie Stackhouse book series rather than simply replicating the books.

I'll admit I am a bit disappointed as I love Joe Manganiello's "Alcide," however he may end up with more screen time and a just as compelling storyline whether or not he is bedding Sookie.  Ultimately, Alcide's conflicted love for his crazy she-wolf ex could be a deciding factor in whether the True Blood team evens goes into a serious flirtation between Sookie and Alcide.

For me, only when the actual show airs do I make a judgement about what works and what does not. Also, I like both to be spoiled and surprised by how the storylines unfold.

True Blood Season 3 Screen Cap & Photo Stills Gallery

VIDEO: Nurse Jackie - Season 3 - First Trailer & NURSE JACKIE Official Key Art! @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

Oooh. So excited! Nurse Jackie is soon to return, apparently with heels dug in against any kind of "help" for her drug addiction. As you may recall, the last we saw of Jackie both her best friend, Dr. O'Hara, and her husband Kevin staged an intervention upon Kevin's finding Jackie's drug expense sheet (her prescriptions bills) and putting two and two together. Of course Jackie's life is effed up on a number of levels so there should be much fertile new ground to mine in season 3. Stay tuned because I will be continuing with my giveaways of Showtime posters and S3 Nurse Jackie's is pretty cool. Have a peek!

SHOWTIME | February 08, 2011 The truth is catching up and the only way out is to dig deeper. Nurse Jackie returns for an all new season on March 28.

 

 

VIDEO: True Blood Happy Valentine's Day - Give Your Lover Your Heart (HBO Shop)

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TrueBloodItalia | February 07, 2011

True Blood Valentine's Day!!!

 

***Many T-Shirts available in both Men's & Women's Styles***

True Blood Glamour Me Women's T-shirt

True Blood Fangtasia Limited Edition Hot Pink Fitted Tee Inspired by Pam

True Blood Glamour Me Compressed Women's T-Shirt

True Blood 'Love Hurts' Women's T-Shirt

 

True Blood Fleece Blanket

True Blood Men's 'I Heart Sookie' T-Shirt

True Blood Men's Fangtasia Life Begins at Night T-Shirt - Red

True Blood Season 4 - Denis O'Hare Rumors - Updates: Casting News - PHOTOS: Deborah Ann Woll in Allure Jan. 2011

PHOTOS: Deborah Ann Woll in Allure Jan. 2011:

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Fresh news out of the True Blood camp has been painfully sparse but I have a few tidbits I've collected over the last week or so from various sources to share with you. Also, be sure to scroll down after the jump for some awesome magazine scans of the ever-gorgeous Deborah Ann Woll as you've NEVER seen her...

 

Deborah Ann Woll as 'Jessica' and Denis O'Hare as ' Vampire King of Mississippi, Russell Edgington' on HBO's True Blood - Season 3

Actor Denis O'Hare may eventually return to HBO's True Blood, he told The Hollywood Reporter before the New York edition of the WGA Awards Saturday night.

"I left them on a high. They have been very, very nice to me, and they tell me that they think I'm going to come back," he said about the possibility of a return of his character Russell Edgington, the flamboyant vampire king, to the show. "And I'm waiting. We'll see what happens."

What would the storyline be? 

 

 "Someone discussed a possible idea with me, which, of course, I can't tell you," O'Hare said. "But it's a very cool idea. It's not far fetched, but it's not something that you would see coming."

For now, he is busy with movie work. "I'm waiting for this movie to come out. It's called The Eagle and comes out Feb. 11," O'Hare told THR. "And then I'm doing a Clint Eastwood movie, J. Edgar Hoover with Leonardo DiCaprio. We start shooting soon. I go out to L.A. in two weeks."

Source: THR (2.6.11)

There appears to be yet another flashback sequence in this episode as a casting call has gone out for a character named 'Mavis,' 'a sad-eyed girl dressed in a modest 1930s dress.' She’s African-American, age 20-30, and speaks with a Cajun accent. Mavis is a recurring guest star.

She may be part of the witchy Jesus/Lafayette storyline. Kevin Alejandro who plays Jesus, was recently quoted saying, “You’re gonna see a lot of me. It’s the season of the witches, so you can count on seeing me a little bit more than last season.”

Source:  Spoiler TV - True Blood - Episode 4.06 - I Wish I Was the Moon - Casting Call

Q: What can I be looking forward to between Eric & Sookie in season 4 of True Blood?

A: Whatever is in store for the painfully attractive pair, count on a hunky (probably shirtless)
werewolf being in the way. Joe Manganiello told us at the Producers Build Awards: “Wherever Sookie goes, Alcide is not going to be that far behind. He is very protective of her in the way that dogs are protective of their owners. Even tiny dogs will bark and stand up to whoever or whatever is threatening their master despite how tiny they are compared to the tormenter. That’s the same theory at the heart of Alcide. Fortunately he is a bit bigger than a purse dog and his bark and bite are pretty ferocious.

Source: EW - Latest from EW - True Blood - 28th January 2011

Q: Your True Blood spoiler from last week about Jason is torturing me. Any other details about his big risqué scene?

Ausiello: At the Globes, Ryan Kwanten said the sequence in question elicited an “audible gasp at the table read… and for our actors to be shocked at anything is a big deal.” Remember: This has the potential to be as shocking, if not more, than last season’s head-spinning sexscapade between Lorena and Bill. Hmmm…

(Ryan is such a hunky little quote machine. That guy is driven!--Cyn)

 

Q: Enough about Eric/Sookie or Bill/Sookie. Tell me something about True Blood‘s hottest duo, Alcide/Sookie.

Ausiello: I’m 87 percent certain that there will be an Alkie (or is it Soocide?) kiss within the first six episodes of Season 4. (The margin of error is +/- 4.9 percent, so you can pretty much take this to the bank.)
Source: TV Line

It's 70's music Wednesday: Rolling Stones 'Tumbling Dice' - Stones 'Happy' Live Videos

 Rolling Stones 'Tumbling Dice' - Stones 'Happy' Music Videos and BTS:

MonsieurBaudelaire | October 08, 2006

EDIT 2.4.11/Am reading Keith Richards 2010 biography right now -- 'bout halfway through. It's extremely enlightening in regard to how these rock and roll gems came to be. Richards is also quite an entertaining storyteller with a keen memory for details. Who would have guessed?!

"Tumbling Dice" by the Rolling Stones was the first rock n' roll record I ever bought. I was 12 years old and despite the fact that I owned the the entire Beatles catalog--that music was what my parents bought for me.

"Tumbling Dice" I bought myself as a single (a 45 record) with my allowance.

I remember when I was ticked off by my parents, I went upstairs to my room, put on Tumbling Dice and cranked that green and white plastic record player to the max--hoping to piss them off. Heh.

Wikipedia: Tumbling Dice

"Tumbling Dice" is a rock song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for The Rolling Stones' 1972 double album Exile on Main St. and was the album's first single. It is a Rolling Stones concert favorite and is performed at almost every Rolling Stones concert.

So I chose one of the all-time rock  n' roll classics off of Exile On Main Street. I just learned that as I did not become a Stones fan. I liked some of their stuff and in fact one of my favourites is "Happy" which is from the same album and was released after "Tumbling Dice."

Wikipedia: Happy

"Happy" is the tenth song from the Rolling Stones' 1972 album Exile On Main St.  Guitarist Keith Richards famously laid down the music with producer Jimmy Miller on drums while waiting for the other Stones to show up for work.

"Happy" is generally considered Keith's finest lead vocal performance. It was his only lead which was released as a single and managed to reach the Top 30 in the US.

mello9876 | April 09, 2007 | 122 likes, 6 dislikes

Happy from Exile

Next on Episodes #5 - Watch FREE 'Episodes' 1.01 - 1.03 @SHO_Episodes @SHO_Kareem #giveaway

Hey! Would you like your own copy of the official poster art for Episodes?:

Sort of  like this one Here. 

I'm giving it away! To be in the running for the giveaway just drop a comment here in this post telling me one reason why you enjoy Episodes! I'll announce the lucky winner on this blog on Sunday, February 20th. Good Luck!

Promo: Episodes #5
NEW EPISODES: Sundays at 9:30PM ET/PT, only on SHOWTIME.

Episodes: She's a librarian!

    Episodes - Episode 5

Sean's infatuation with the lovely "Pucks!" actress Morning Randolph is given an opportunity to blossom when Matt invites the two of them to a charity benefit. Sean realizes that his attraction to her may in fact be mutual. Meanwhile, Beverly and Carol share a joint and commiserate about the men in their lives. At the end of the night, Sean has a difficult choice to make, and Beverly learns that she has more to worry about her husband and the actress than even she realized.

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More video, photos & links to full episodes of Episodes after the jump!

Californication: Hank Gets Shot - 4.05 - 'Freeze-Frame' - Promo - Sneak Peeks - Music #giveaway @SHO_Kareem #SHO_Cali

Carla Gugino as 'Abby Rhoads'

SHOWTIME | Season 4 Ep. 5 | Added: January 31, 2011

Californication: Alcohol and Bad Decisions

Hank asks his attorney out for dinner.

Synopsis:  'Freeze Frame' -  A discreet photo of Hank is about to hit the Internet and change everything...

 

You just know this is going to end badly for Hank, right?

Kristen agrees

Q: Are things going to get better for Hank on Californication?
A:Not quite yet, because guess who's back? Yup, the deeply troubled Mia (Madeline Zima) charges into Hank's life and is hanging out with her movie counterpart, actress Sasha Bingham (Addison Timlin). When Mia and Sasha not-so-innocently put the moves on Hank someone snaps an extremely damaging pic.

Source: E!Online

Californication: Pick My Brain

I've talked about how much I enjoy the music that fits so well / helps induce the vibe in Californication so I thought I'd begin sharing the 'setlist' that I just :ahem: discovered on the official Californication area on the Showtime website. Credit for all Californication media reproduced here goes to Showtime.

You also might recall that I'm giving away the Season 4 Californication soundtrack as well the sex-ay poster art for Season 4?  Here's the scoop!

Queens of Dogtown Californication Season 4 Soundtrack Giveaway! #giveaway #SHO_Cali @SHO_Kareem

Do you like free stuff/giveaways?

How 'bout your very own, super-awesome, let's celebrate Californication getting-picked-up-for a-5th-season, Californication official poster art?

All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me one thing you like about the show Californication on Showtime and you are in the running. An announcement of the winners will be posted on Sunday, February 20th. Good Luck!

At the risk of TMI:  My tummy hurt from laughing at last week's Californication, episode 4.04 'Monkey Business.' I have not laughed that hard in a long time. It felt great! I'm so looking forward to this week. It's going to be hard to top!

 

Official CALIFORNICATION Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Californication

 

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Official CALIFORNICATION Series Site: http://www.sho.com/site/californication/home.do

 

Shameless on SHO Sneak Peeks - Promo - Photos Episode 1.05 - #Giveaway #SHO_Shameless @SHO_Kareem

Next on Shameless Episode 5 'Three Boys':

The family fakes a wedding when they realize that Kevin's fiancee comes with a substantial dowry. (02.06.11)

ALL images Showtime copyright.

 

Everyone Gets By: Jeremy White (an 'extra'--find more with the other Shameless actors at the Showtime Shameless video page.)

Jeremy Allen White talks about his character Lip, and how he ended up with the role.

Jeremy White as 'Lip', the eldest Gallagher son, is probably my favorite male character on the show. Though not the 'leading-man'-type in the stereotypical way, White has a dynamic energy and amazingly subtle comedic timing that has great appeal. I'd not ever seen  his work prior to  "Shameless," but I enjoy him immensely and hope to see him continue doing the great work he does both on Shameless and elsewhere!

 

Hard to believe my friends, but we are already 5 episodes in to Shameless!

Next on Shameless Episode 5 'Three Boys' (promo)

SHOWTIME | Season 1 Ep. 5 | Added: January 31, 2011

Sheila tailors Veronica's wedding dress.

 

SHOWTIME | Season 1 Ep. 5 | Added: January 31, 2011

Shameless: Moral of the Story

Fiona and Veronica discuss the wedding.

 

Hey! Would you like your own copy of the official poster art for Shameless?:

This one.  Yes?

I'm giving them away! To be in the running for the giveaway just drop a comment here in this post telling me one reason why you enjoy Shameless! I'll announce the 2 lucky winners on this blog on Sunday, February 13th. Good Luck!

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