What do you get when you pair the creative minds behind Scrubs and Family Guy? If you think it’s worth finding out (and it is), check out Nobody’s Watching, a sitcom with a really fitting title (it never aired on TV). The networks’ decisions to pass on the TV show should have been the end, but the first episode recently surfaced on YouTube and now has itself a pretty solid fan-base.
Check out the first 10 minutes below and click here to see parts 2 and 3 of the funny first episode. It’s got a unique concept, plus you’ll feel all indie and underground for seeing it here first. I’m assuming that if enough people check it out on YouTube and like it, it might make it onto actual TV screens. Yes, the first episode is rough around the edges but with the guys from Scrubs and Family Guy in charge, I think this one’s got major potential.
I like the made-you-look scene on the fake Friends set. Let me know what you think.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Odds and Ends
I've been gone for a bit -- again, I know -- but I blame summer, laziness and the new season of Entourage for that. So it's really not my fault. But to make up for lost time, here are a few pop culture odds and ends I've thrown together. Dig in and leave comments.
- Rob Zombie, director of House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, is set to direct the next Michael Myers movie in the Halloween franchise. Zombie promises his version will ditch the flashy, blockbuster vibe of the previous versions and move the series into more gritty, raw and disturbing territory. So far, Zombie has revealed that he plans to keep the original music we're all familiar with and return to the original mask (the later movies tweaked the mask and lots of fans complained). "I am basically making a prequel and a semi-remake of the first film all in one," Zombie said. I like the sound of that.
- Oh yeah, Paris Hilton sings now! This is good news only because she'll release music videos. And having seen her in countless magazines, entertainment news shows and a sex tape, I'm curious to see what she'll be doing in a music video where she has creative control of how she's presented and how she acts. Check out her first video and judge for yourself:
For all the rolling around and grinding she's doing, I have to say it's much more low-key and tame than I expected. That's probably a smart move if she wants to be "taken seriously" but here's hoping there's a bit more raunch and stupidity in the next video.
- Justin Timberlake is prepping to release a new album in September called FutureSex/LoveSounds. The first single, SexyBack, will hit radio airwaves on July 7. The slash in the CD title makes me think this might be a double-CD like OutKast's 2003 release, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, though I'm not sure. What is for sure is that Timberlake has said a big f*ck you to the space-bar with those compound-word titles. Aside from just sounding cool, I assume they are supposed to make us think Look at this guy completely ignoring the rules of grammar. What a badass! Let's buy his CD. Hey, who are we to judge? You know it will work.
- The bafflingly sexy Heidi Klum is once again pregnant with Seal's baby. To jog your memory, he sang the theme song from Batman Forever (and lots of other songs not worth mentioning because they were not the theme song from Batman Forever). Also, is it just me or were people in Hollywood not having babies two years ago? Cuz seriously, what's with all the babies?
- According to Rotten Tomatoes, Superman Returns has received only one negative review to date. Most critics are praising the film, calling it "retro" and "a throwback." Fan reaction is something else completely, so it will be interesting to see if they are as impressed. Sometimes, though, when a movie amasses so much positive buzz from critics, I can't help but wonder if the director played it too safe. Personally, I'd rather hear that some people loved it while others hated it.
It's worth noting that the negative review by Movie City News says Superman Returns is "terribly cast, poorly conceived, extremely light on action, features a romance that is not remotely romantic, [and] doesn't feature a single memorable, 'gosh, that was great' repeat-to-your-friends moment." Fightin' words, but again, that's the opinion of one man (who no one seems to agree with). I still can't wait to decide for myself on June 28.
- Rob Zombie, director of House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, is set to direct the next Michael Myers movie in the Halloween franchise. Zombie promises his version will ditch the flashy, blockbuster vibe of the previous versions and move the series into more gritty, raw and disturbing territory. So far, Zombie has revealed that he plans to keep the original music we're all familiar with and return to the original mask (the later movies tweaked the mask and lots of fans complained). "I am basically making a prequel and a semi-remake of the first film all in one," Zombie said. I like the sound of that.
- Oh yeah, Paris Hilton sings now! This is good news only because she'll release music videos. And having seen her in countless magazines, entertainment news shows and a sex tape, I'm curious to see what she'll be doing in a music video where she has creative control of how she's presented and how she acts. Check out her first video and judge for yourself:
For all the rolling around and grinding she's doing, I have to say it's much more low-key and tame than I expected. That's probably a smart move if she wants to be "taken seriously" but here's hoping there's a bit more raunch and stupidity in the next video.
- Justin Timberlake is prepping to release a new album in September called FutureSex/LoveSounds. The first single, SexyBack, will hit radio airwaves on July 7. The slash in the CD title makes me think this might be a double-CD like OutKast's 2003 release, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, though I'm not sure. What is for sure is that Timberlake has said a big f*ck you to the space-bar with those compound-word titles. Aside from just sounding cool, I assume they are supposed to make us think Look at this guy completely ignoring the rules of grammar. What a badass! Let's buy his CD. Hey, who are we to judge? You know it will work.
- The bafflingly sexy Heidi Klum is once again pregnant with Seal's baby. To jog your memory, he sang the theme song from Batman Forever (and lots of other songs not worth mentioning because they were not the theme song from Batman Forever). Also, is it just me or were people in Hollywood not having babies two years ago? Cuz seriously, what's with all the babies?
- According to Rotten Tomatoes, Superman Returns has received only one negative review to date. Most critics are praising the film, calling it "retro" and "a throwback." Fan reaction is something else completely, so it will be interesting to see if they are as impressed. Sometimes, though, when a movie amasses so much positive buzz from critics, I can't help but wonder if the director played it too safe. Personally, I'd rather hear that some people loved it while others hated it.
It's worth noting that the negative review by Movie City News says Superman Returns is "terribly cast, poorly conceived, extremely light on action, features a romance that is not remotely romantic, [and] doesn't feature a single memorable, 'gosh, that was great' repeat-to-your-friends moment." Fightin' words, but again, that's the opinion of one man (who no one seems to agree with). I still can't wait to decide for myself on June 28.
- Family Guy's 100th episode is titled "Stewie Kills Lois." I could not be happier about this show reaching its 100th episode, but I've got to say I'm having mixed feelings about whether I want Lois gone. She's Stewie's ultimate nemesis -- the thorn in his side that keeps him so evil. I expect the writers will find a way around Stewie actually killing her, or they'll somehow resuscitate her if he actually does. Either way, how can this not be hilarious? The episode will air next fall.
- America's Got Talent sucks. I wanted to put this out there before you waste any time on this crapfest. I, like many others, sat down thinking Well, it looks funny and more exciting than other contest-style reality shows. And they've got Regis hosting, so it should be at least as good as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Turns out it's not funny or exciting. Regis must owe someone money. And no, this show ranks no where near Millionaire. If these aren't enough reasons for you to not watch, then consider this: The judges include a smarmy British guy, Brandy and...
- America's Got Talent sucks. I wanted to put this out there before you waste any time on this crapfest. I, like many others, sat down thinking Well, it looks funny and more exciting than other contest-style reality shows. And they've got Regis hosting, so it should be at least as good as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Turns out it's not funny or exciting. Regis must owe someone money. And no, this show ranks no where near Millionaire. If these aren't enough reasons for you to not watch, then consider this: The judges include a smarmy British guy, Brandy and...
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