'Party Down' Revival Set For Starz, But It's Unclear Which Cast Members Are Returning
Get your bowtie ready – a Party Down revival is headed to Starz, although it's not clear yet which of the original cast members will be returning.
Read MoreGet your bowtie ready – a Party Down revival is headed to Starz, although it's not clear yet which of the original cast members will be returning.
Read MoreA fake Party Down revival is coming to Ryan Hansen's YouTube show as a running joke where he clashes with Ken Marino over a new series.
Read MoreAspiring actors, disillusioned suburbanites, and little plastic men figure in today's edition of Sequel Bits. After the jump: The Fight Club comic book sequel launches in May China and France will get to see Taken 3 in 3D Pirates of the Caribbean 5 adds a few more mates Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has a new…
Read MoreVeronica Mars' successful Kickstarter campaign opened up a whole new route for TV makers hoping to revive their cancelled series, and Chuck's Zachary Levi, for one, hopes to take advantage of it. Meanwhile, one TV maker who wants to stick with a more conventional approach for his next project is Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas himself,…
Read MoreEven movie fans would agree some of the best entertainment made during the past two decades has been on premium cable. Whether it's HBO shows like The Sopranos, The Wire, Sex and the City and Game of Thrones or Showtime shows like Dexter, Weeds and Homeland, movies are regularaly getting schooled by TV in terms…
Read MoreToday's TV Bits is short but very sweet. After the jump: Game of Thrones finally finds its King Beyond the Wall, The Party Down movie is still on the way, aiming for a 2013 start, and HBO picks up a Christopher Guest and Chris O'Dowd comedy Christopher Guest has become the latest big-screen director to fall…
Read MoreToday's Sequel Bits is a low-key one, with just a smattering of minor updates on things we've talked about before. But if you're a big fan of Star Trek, Bridesmaids, and/or Party Down, we figured you might want to know anyway. After the jump: Martin Starr says "there's nothing official" on the Party Down movie quite…
Read MoreLately, it feels like any show with any significant following promises a movie on its way out, whether the series in question was a tragically short-lived critical favorite or a hugely popular hit that went on seasons past its prime. Not all of these proposed projects ever actually make it to the big screen, of…
Read MoreIt's become fashionable for shows to hint at a follow-up feature film as they make their way off the air, from brilliant-but-cancelled series like Arrested Development and Veronica Mars to the somewhat less brilliant but much longer-lived Entourage. Sometimes, those plans really do come to fruition, as with Serenity (based on Firefly) and Sex and the City.…
Read MoreWe hate when great comedy shows are killed off prematurely, and love when the possibility arises that they might rise from the grave to take over movie screens. The idea of an Arrested Development movie is something that has generated a surplus of questions and speculation, and that project seems to be slowly (slowly) crawling…
Read MoreWhat is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 32 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If…
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Read MoreI'm still saddened when I think about the loss of the fantastic comedy series Party Down, which Starz understandably canceled when its ratings failed to reach the same heights as its critical acclaim. But now it looks as though the show may find new life, in the form of a similarly-themed show on NBC. Learn…
Read MoreThis week, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley discuss the brilliance of Wayne Kramer, forecast a potentially bleak future for both Futurama and Party Down, shower some appreciation on the under-appreciated War of the Worlds, and get excited about Michel Gondry's Green Hornet. Russ Fischer joins us for this episode. You can always e-mail…
Read MoreIn this week's /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley assess whether or not Joss Whedon would make a good Avengers director, try to figure out what Summit Entertainment is trying to do with the final Twilight films, and discuss why the Green Lantern's CG-only suit...actually makes a lot of sense. You can always…
Read MoreThis Week in DVD & Blu-ray is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD and Blu-ray releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s. BAD LIEUTENANT: PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS Never before has an actor so quickly ascended the ranks of my heavily deliberated 'greatest…
Read MoreIt’s a crazy, mixed up world and we are thankful for movies, excluding The Tooth Fairy starring The Rock, that offer proof. /Film’s Weekend Weirdness examines such flicks, whether in the form of a new trailer for a provocative indie, a mini review or..."what do you mean Merlin wasn't real?!" Attention hosers: it's the return of FUBAR! And much…
Read MoreIn recent times, Adam Scott has sparkled in pop-culture for two masterful performances as manicured, modern cornholios in the Will Ferrell-endorsed comedies Step Brothers and Eastbound & Down. In the former, his character coached an obnoxious wife and kids in a caravan acapella of "Sweet Child of Mine," while faithfully rocking a Bluetooth headset. In…
Read MoreHere's a little indie starring Adam Scott, J.K. Simmons, and I guess I should continue, Brittany Snow, that a growing number of people are on the lookout for. Entitled The Vicious Kind and executive produced by sometime-gangster Neil LaBute, the film sees the irreverent, dry-witted Scott in a more serious role compared to those in Step…
Read MoreWednesday night marked the season debut of Glee on Fox, the new one-hour comedy series that is currently as well known for its experimental, tireless marketing campaign as for its potential to be the season's largest breakout hit. On the ratings front, the episode pulled in 7.3 million viewers and was tops in the 18-49…
Read MoreIn this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley debate how Weeds compares with Desperate Housewives, continue their praise of Party Down, try to figure out what went wrong with Outlander, evaluate the prospects of a Buffy remake, and revel in the pleasures of Torque. Special guest C. Robert Cargill AKA…
Read MoreIn this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley evaluate their familiarity with the character of Bazooka Joe, wonder why someone bothered buying the rights to the Battleship board game, get cynical about the new Sherlock Holmes trailer, and try to make sense of the time travel mechanics of Terminator Salvation.…
Read MoreWith each new episode, Party Down distinguishes itself as one of the funniest and lewdest shows on TV, and one of the coolest that many viewers have not yet seen. Last week, we had a great chat with Martin Starr, and this week we have an interview with Ryan Hansen (Veronica Mars). As Kyle Bradway---an…
Read MoreOver the last decade, Martin Starr has brought a unique ruckus to comedy on TV and in the movies. As an actor, he portrays characters that have settled into their aloof, awkward skins by way of deep thought, nerdy diversion, and hilarious observation. Poofs of weed smoke often chip in. While plagued with girl problems,…
Read MoreIn this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley weigh the stupidity of Fox's multiple Wolverine endings, speculate on David Slade's capacity to direct Eclipse, and grow ever more dubious of McG's credibility. Special guests Tyler Smith and David Bax join us from the Battleship Pretension podcast. You can always e-mail…
Read MoreIn this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley discuss the ideal business situation for 3-D glasses at theaters, get excited about Duncan Jones' Moon, deconstruct the awfulness of Marley & Me, and reflect on the brilliance of Jody Hill. Special guests Katey Rich from Cinemablend and Whitney Matheson from USA…
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