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Mar 15 2013 01:13 PM ET

Following 'Veronica Mars' success, Zachary Levi wants to make a 'Chuck' film more than ever

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Chuck star Zachary Levi got all excited on Twitter when the Veronica Mars movie met its $2 million goal on Kickstarter (It has now earned $3.3 million) and got the green light.

Yep, you’re reading that hashtag correctly: a Chuck movie. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 29 2012 09:16 AM ET

Best of 2012 (Behind the Scenes): Josh Schwartz says goodbye to 'Chuck'

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Before the Chuck series finale aired in January, co-creator Josh Schwartz penned an ode to the power of sandwiches for EW, while looking back at the show’s wild, stop-and-start ride. For more stories behind this year’s top TV and movie moments, click here for EW.com’s Best of 2012: Behind the Scenes coverage.

By: Josh Schwartz

They say every end is a new beginning. In the spring of 2007, I was on set for the last day of shooting The O.C. when I got the call. I needed to immediately watch an audition for the lead of my new pilot Chuck. The actor who had just read? Zachary Levi.

And so began the most quixotic, satisfying, and, at times, surreal journey of my career. In the fall of 2007, I was lucky enough to have not only Chuck premiere but also another series I had co-created, Gossip Girl. What were the chances, given that there are seven days in a week, that both shows would air against each other? They did, and my parents upgraded to a dual DVR. READ FULL STORY »

Oct 9 2012 11:16 PM ET

'DWTS' eliminated dancers: One's angry, one's resigned

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Not one but two all-stars were sent packing from Dancing with the Stars on Monday. To read their parting words — and to find out who took it hard, and who took it in stride — head to the jump: READ FULL STORY »

Feb 14 2012 01:41 PM ET

Zach Levi lands half-hour Fox pilot

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Guess it was more like, “see you later.”

After closing out a five-season run on Chuck, Zachary Levi is back in the TV game, this time landing a half-hour comedy pilot with Fox. Levi is set to play one half of a married couple in Let It Go, an ensemble comedy that centers around the pair, his character’s best friend and his wife’s sister.

DJ Nash (Traffic Light, Til Death) penned the script and is set to executive produce along with Rescue Me creator Peter Tolan and Michael Wimer.

Now the big question: Who should play Levi’s leading lady?

Read more:
Best/Worst weddings of 2011

Jan 27 2012 03:14 PM ET

'Chuck' co-creator Josh Schwartz says goodbye -- EXCLUSIVE ESSAY

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With the series finale tonight, co-creator Josh Schwartz recently took some time to pen an ode to the power of sandwiches while looking back at the wild, stop-and-start ride that has been NBC’s Chuck.

By: Josh Schwartz

They say every end is a new beginning. In the spring of 2007, I was on set for the last day of shooting The O.C. when I got the call. I needed to immediately watch an audition for the lead of my new pilot Chuck. The actor who had just read? Zachary Levi.

And so began the most quixotic, satisfying, and, at times, surreal journey of my career. In the fall of 2007, I was lucky enough to have not only Chuck premiere but also another series I had co-created, Gossip Girl. What were the chances, given that there are seven days in a week, that both shows would air against each other? They did, and my parents upgraded to a dual DVR. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 11 2012 08:50 AM ET

'Chuck' star Yvonne Strahovski: Chuck and Sarah will have 'something taken away from them'

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Before shows take their final bow, it’s not uncommon for them to pump up the final adventure with talk of higher-than-ever stakes and grand risks. But the important thing to remember about Chuck is that they’ve never shied away from risks and genuine danger. (One such example of that danger resulted in the death of Chuck’s dad in season 3.) So it’s hard not to imagine the grave possibilities of what star Yvonne Strahovski meant when she ominously teased what’s to come on the final episodes of the cult-favorite action-adventure series.

“Something very unexpected happens,” she says. “When I read the script, I was really surprised myself. Chuck and Sarah have this great relationship, but I think in these last episodes, you’ll see that they’ll have something taken away from them, and it sort of causes some trouble in a big way.” READ FULL STORY »

Jan 6 2012 11:53 AM ET

'Fringe,' 'Castle,' 'The Secret Circle,' 'The Vampire Diaries': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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Happy Friday, all!

What a week it’s been. If you, like me, are suffering from this strange, post-holiday walking coma, then hopefully this week’s column puts a little skip back into your step.

Thanks to everyone who has been answering the call for questions. (Remember, no question is stupid! Unless it is. Kidding!) So keep it up! spoilerroom@ew.com

Oh, and I just figured out how to make one of these nifty Twitter buttons! (Don’t tease — I know I’m ridiculously late to the cool button party.)

‘FRINGE’ BOSSES ANSWER YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS! READ FULL STORY »

Dec 21 2011 04:23 PM ET

'Chuck': Comic book legend Stan Lee puts the moves on [spoiler] in Christmas episode -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Stan Lee, you sly dog.

In this week’s Christmas episode of Chuck, the comic book legend makes a quick cameo — with a twist. As you’ll see in the exclusive clip below, we learn that Lee is actually a spy! (Oh, in a perfectly awesome world, this would be 100 percent true.) And he’s got his spy eyes on none other than General Beckman, who, I should mention, doesn’t give him the time of day.

You’ll also notice in the clip that Chuck is dressed as Santa. There’s a story behind that. But you’ll have to tune into the episode, airing Friday, for that little piece of info. Until then, enjoy my present to you: READ FULL STORY »

Nov 23 2011 12:09 PM ET

'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Chuck,' 'Glee,' 'Gossip Girl': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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Happy Thanksgiving, Roomies!

As I’ll likely be in a Turkey coma on Friday, here’s something to be thankful for a little early… Spoiler Room: Special Wednesday/Pre-Holiday/Yay For a Long Weekend Edition! Yup, just a few scoops to take you into your hopefully lovely holiday.

But before the 411 — and at the risk of sounding very sappy — I have to say that I’m very thankful for your readership and highly entertaining comments and questions this year. Here’s to another great one!

On that note, don’t slack! Send questions and ponderings to spoilerroom@ew.com or Tweet ‘em to me @EWSandraG. Be well!

‘HIMYM’: ABOUT THE NEXT EPISODE…
The logline for next week’s How I Met Your Mother is incredibly teasey. Observe: When “Robin receives bad news, she decides to lie about it to the gang. Meanwhile, Marshall hangs Christmas decorations on the house in the ‘burbs with help from his neighbor.” But still unsatisfied, I hopped on the phone yesterday with HIMYM executive producer Carter Bays, who talked about the next episode. (To read part of our chat, click here.)

What I left out about the Dec. 5 episode, however, is something that truly sent chills of anticipation down my spine: While Bays said he believes it’s “one of the best episodes we’ve ever done,” he also expressed a little apprehension, saying he hopes viewers will see it the same way. “You know, honestly, I hope people stay on board after the next episode,” he tells me. “I think there’s some incredible acting in it, and it’s a really nicely told story that we’re very pleased with. But… this Barney and Robin stuff is a third rail for our show in a good way. It’s nice to get a little jolt every now and then, but it is so divisive among fans from what I’ve gathered. So hopefully people will enjoy the story for what it is. But yeah, we’re nervous about where the story goes. Excited, and very proud of it, but I hope people stay on board. I think they will.” READ FULL STORY »

Nov 7 2011 05:31 PM ET

'Chuck': The lowest-rated show in primetime?

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Oof, some ratings hit hard, and the ones for Chuck are no exception: The comedy’s second episode earned a mere .9 rating/3 share on Friday, making it the least watched show of the night, according to final national ratings released today. The good news: Zachary Levi’s beloved character (at least among TV critics) isn’t THE lowest rated show on broadcast television. That distinction belongs to Nikita on the CW, which is averaging an anemic .7/3. READ FULL STORY »

Nov 4 2011 11:14 AM ET

'Glee,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Parenthood,' 'The Secret Circle': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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Many, many scoops today. So let’s get to it.

But before we do, remember to be sending me your questions! Without you, there are no spoils to be had. So send all queries, theories, thoughts, and Get Well Soon messages (See the results of my clumsiness here) to: spoilerroom@ew.com or hit me up on Twitter: @EWSandraG.

‘GLEE’: LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX
It’s hard to know where to begin talking about one of Glee‘s most anticipated episodes of the year. Thankfully, that’s not my problem, because I took your burning questions to resident Gleek lord Tim Stack, who offered up these monster teases! If you didn’t get a chance to submit any, you’re probably not following me on Twitter! Don’t miss out next time! READ FULL STORY »

Nov 2 2011 05:18 PM ET

'Chuck' scoop: Chris Fedak teases 'jaw-dropping' Sarah episode. Plus, is this REALLY the end?

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The final season of Chuck finally got underway last Friday (to decent ratings, considering), but as fans prepare for episode 2, executive producer Chris Fedak was talking up a Sarah-centric episode in the second half of the season that he promises will leave fans of Sarah Walker very satisfied.

“I have to say, for those fans who love Sarah Walker, it will be your favorite episode ever,” Fedak said of episode 8 today in a conference call with reporters. “It is an amazing, epic story that reveals a lot of secrets about Sarah that you could have ever imagined.”  READ FULL STORY »

Oct 31 2011 02:55 PM ET

'Chuck' scoop: Carrie-Anne Moss fighting, romancing Casey -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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Carrie-Anne Moss makes her big debut on NBC’s Chuck on Friday and EW has two first-look action photos, plus a few words from the former Ms. Trinity herself.

As fans know, the actress is joining the show as Gertrude Verbanski, a former spy who now runs Verbanski Corp., the chief rival of Chuck’s new spy company Carmichael Industries. She’s ruthless and deadly, yet she also has a weak spot for her old rival John Casey. “It’s a love interest with some dysfunction,” Moss tells EW. “They have a history together and she’s using using her connections and powers to get close to him. They’re a match made in heaven.”

With all its pop culture references, will there be any shout outs to The Matrix? READ FULL STORY »

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