SIDE DISHES
Image Credit: Vivian Zink/ABC Have you seen the Castle screener? Thumbs up or jazz hands? — @genkichiba
Yes I did! And I went full-on jazz hands, PLUS a happy jig. Why? 1) The morning-after scene is everything executive producer Andrew Marlowe promised (“I think it’s a really sweet, fun and funny scene,” he told me.) and 2) They bring the plot about Beckett’s mom’s murder to a big non-resolution resolution that is very clever. And you’ll see exactly what my confusing terminology means when you see the episode.
Anything on #Castle?? Please? PLEEEEEAAAAASEEEEE? — @themrslondon
All the buzz about the first scene is worth it, but the last scene is also going to be a fave among the fans. (My reaction? “Hey, now! Easy, Beckett!”)
Any Meredith Grey scoop will make my day. – Tia
Rest assured: She’s not as injured as the rest of the gang. But look for her to be carrying a surprising reputation in the premiere, which, as previously reported, will jump ahead a few months in time.
Love some BBT scoop. Anyone, but bonus points for Sheldon. – Matt
It seems everyone is getting more action than Raj these days – surprisingly, that includes Mrs. Wolowitz. Shudder. (Damn. No bonus points for me.)
Sandra! Thank you for that Person of Interest scoop last week. So glad you’re watching the show! Can you tell me about anything more about some of the new faces this year? – Katie
While details are still under wraps about Margo Martindale’s guest spot, I can tell you that Lost alum Ken Leung plays the person of interest in the first episode, and Michael Emerson says, “he could not be better.” “He’s perfectly cast as a character that’s a bad match for Mr. Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Mr. Reese is forced to spend a lot of time with under dire circumstances,” he says.
Sandra, I’d love, love, love some Doctor Who scoop. I’m not sure if you even watch, but if you do, please give something up for Whovians. – Anna V.
I’m actually a fairly new Whovian, myself. But consider me on board for this new season, premiering here in the states on Saturday on BBC America. A great prep for the episode is watching these two just-released featurettes – one is a chat with executive producers Steven Moffat and Caro Skinner and the other has Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill. The best tease? Gillan’s about a “massive revelation in the first episode” that she says will explain “a lot about Amy and Rory’s relationship so far.” I can promise you it’s a shocking and devastating moment that’ll leave you crying right along with Amy. (Also, come to PopWatch after the premiere. We’ll chat about it!)
Tiva scoop?!? I LOVE NCIS. — Steffy
More?! There’s no pleasing you!… Actually, I take it from this request that you simply haven’t seen the bounty of pictures that I brought to you earlier this week. You know, the ones where Michael Weatherly talked about being all sweaty with his co-star? And where he teased that the elevator scene would reveal “how these two really are with each other now.” Yes, I’m sure you haven’t seen ‘em. But now you have! You’re welcome!
Any NCIS scoop – NOT Tiva related – Erin
Gulp. Tough crowd. Well, if the drama and tension of the first episode is a lot for you to handle, I recommend being excited about the third episode, which Weatherly describes as one of the most hilarious yet! “If that show is one tenth as funny as the table read, we should get nominated for a comedy award,” he says.
I adore your column! Do you have any secrets from the upcoming series of American Horror Story? The teasers are so creepy and good! — George
Well George, here’s hoping you’ve already picked up this awesome, scoop-filled issue. If you did and are still craving more, I asked Copper star Franka Potente (Run Lola Run) for even the tiniest hint about her character, who appears in episode four and five of the upcoming season. “I’m not allowed to tell you really anything,” she says. “But there’s this pretty crazy revelation about my character. You know [how when]Hitchcock [was] at his best he had this momentum in his movies where you think something’s insane but possible? My character has that momentum. And anybody who has seen this show will have [that feeling] because it’s related to something everybody knows historically.” It’s a head-scratcher, I know. But considering this year features aliens and Nazis, there’s little sense to be made of it all at this point – which is what makes it so delicious!
SANDRA! Any Scandal scoop? – Leslie
Yes. BIG scoop – or maybe the better word is gift. I’ll reveal all very soon. But I can tell you it involves this guy. And Scandal die-hards will LOVE it!
Hey, Sandra. I know you’re a Blue Bloods fan like I am. Any chances for a little scoop? – Lanie
I’d say your chances are VERY good – because I have some. After Danny successfully plays babysitter to a powerful man in danger, he finds himself getting a job offer that’s hard to refuse. (In other words, he shows him the money – if I may make a completely dated reference.)
I just read Ben’s parents are going to be in an episode of Parks? True? – Beth
Indeed. The episode, aptly titled “Ben’s Parents,” will find the parentals – and dad’s girlfriend! – joining our happy couple for dinner. And if you think it starts off tense, just wait till you see what happens after someone comes clean about their [spoiler!].
Image Credit: David Giesbrecht/USA Holy crap this photo!! As a fellow White Collar fan, Sandra, I just wanted to say THANK YOU! – Liz
Any Vampire Diaries scoopage?! — Terri
Nope. But I have a juicy announcement for Daniel Gillies fans! The hunky star of The Vampire Dairies and Saving Hope will be stopping by EW HQ next week for a Spoiler Room video edition. So get those questions in ASAP!
