Tag: Parks and Recreation (105-117 of 144)

Feb 11 2011 01:52 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Saying good riddance to Sammi on 'Jersey Shore', debating the sob stories of 'American Idol' and picking our fave 'Parks and Recreation' characters

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Sammi and Ronnie may finally be over on MTV’s Jersey Shore, and that’s a good thing because we are so over Sammi and Ronnie. Ever since Miami they have been the biggest buzzkill on what is supposed to be a happy-go-lucky party hearty program. Now that Sammi has left the house, can these knuckleheads finally get back to the absurdity that made us fall in love with them in the first place (namely: creeping, peeing in public places, and wearing sunglasses to nightclubs)? Annie Barrett, Tim Stack, and yours truly break down the break-up on EW.com’s newly rechristened InsideTV Podcast. (Unfortunately, promos show that Sammi will be returning to the house at some point. Boo!)  Also on tap: In an American Idol season chock full of sob stories, we determine just whose story is the sobbiest, while also bidding a not-so-fond farewell to that bundle of energy annoyingness, Victoria Huggins. And you may have noticed from our current cover that we’re rather fond of a certain NBC comedy by the name of Parks and Recreation. Now that we’re into the thick of season 3, Annie, Tim and I each pick our favorite character. (WARNING: Moustache alert ahead.) See if you agree!

To join in the fun, just click on the audio player icon below. Or, since we’re now on iTunes, you can subscribe for free and take the podcast with you on the go. No iTunes? No problem. You can also download the entire podcast right here. And to send a question to the InsideTV Podcast team, follow us on Twitter @InsideTVPodcast. Then hit the message boards and let us know: Are you over the whole Ronnie and Sammi thing?






Feb 4 2011 09:41 AM ET

'House,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Parenthood,' Justin Bieber on 'CSI': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

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I’m not one to exaggerate, so you can believe me when I say I have some killer scoop that’s deathly good this week.

Not only did I speak with executive producer Greg Yaitanes about one of the biggest episodes of House you’ve ever seen, Shay Mitchell about Pretty Little Liars, and Craig Thomas about the next few (happy!) episodes of How I Met Your Mother, but I also have a HUGE Justin Bieber-related CSI spoiler. Plus there’s Cougar Town casting scoop, Michael and Nikita spoilers, dish from Spartacus: Gods of the Arena ‘s Aussie star Dustin Clare, and a ton more! Dig in with the fury of a million Bieber fans competing for a lock of his baby hair. GO! READ FULL STORY »

Jan 28 2011 09:00 AM ET

'Gossip Girl,' 'Good Wife,' 'Supernatural': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

Spoiler-RoomImage Credit: John Paul Filo/CBS; Giovanni Rufino/The CW; Jordan Nuttal/The CW; Adam Taylor/CBSWhat is it about Leighton Meester that makes her so incredibly pair-able with others? Whether she’s standing beside Chuck or Dan (or Minka Kelly, for that matter), she simply oozes chemistry. Well, whatever “it” is, it makes for great TV (and perhaps also movies that you really want to see despite a fear of losing self respect). This week, I talked chemistry and more with Blair Waldorf’s amazing puppetmasters, Stephanie Savage and Josh Safran, who dish about what we can expect next from our favorite schemer and the rest of the gang. I also spoke with Matt Czuchry (insert tiny cartoon hearts here) about The Good Wife, dug up some dirt on Supernatural‘s (now postponed) return, spoke with Rachelle Lefevre about Off the Map, and much more. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 27 2011 05:47 PM ET

'Parks and Recreation' scoop: Amy Poehler and co-creator Mike Schur dish on Leslie's big gamble, romantic possibilities, and tonight's episode 'The Flu'

Parks-and-RecreationImage Credit: Mitchell Haaseth/NBCYou waited. You whined. You did other things that begin with the letter W. And finally, last week Parks and Recreation returned to NBC, and you got to watch the always-hopeful Leslie Knope (played by the always-delightful Amy Poehler) bet the farm –- and Pawnee’s Parks department — on an attempted revival of the city’s Harvest Festival. Curious to learn what’s in store for these quirky government employees? Wondering how the Parks gang felt about that extended hiatus? Series co-creator Mike Schur and Poehler offer some insights below:  READ FULL STORY »

Jan 21 2011 09:00 AM ET

'Castle,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Detroit 1-8-7,' 'Justified': Find out what's next in the Spoiler Room

spoiler-roomImage Credit: Byron Cohen/NBC; Bob D'Amico/ABC; Prashant Gupta/FX I feel all tingly inside, Roomies — and that’s not just my body responding to that Swanson I ate for breakfast. Frankly, it’s because TV shows are coming back from their breaks (a.k.a. the cold, dark months of TV hell), and there’s a lot to be pumped about.

First up this week, we have Castle scoop, info on Detroit 1-8-7 (SAVE IT!), and what you can look forward to from Pawnee (besides a sunnier life in general) now that Parks is back. There’s also casting bit on Smallville, Chuck EP Chris Fedak responds to our cries for justice, Chris Colfer weighs in on Kurt’s return to New Directions, and much more. Eat up. Go ahead. Make a pig of yourself. All I ask is that you feed me your scoop requests in return. (E-mail them to spoilerroom@ew.com or Tweet them to me directly @EWSandraG.)

‘CASTLE’: PREPARE TO FAN YOURSELVES

It’s almost here, Castle fans (who have been begging me all week for dish on the show’s big Jan. 24th episode). Almost. Here. The smooch you’ve been waiting for. And I’m happy to say that the episode is completely worth the wait. But not so fast. Don’t start picking out china patterns for the pair just yet. While the kiss is, indeed, not a dream, you know that this is still Castle. This is still Beckett. And there’s still a very important case — the one of Beckett’s mom’s murder — being investigated. That’s all I can say. On that note, however, the kiss, in my opinion, isn’t even the best part of the episode. (You probably guessed that they wouldn’t put the best part of the episode in promos, right?) I’d say there are two better moments. The first comes before the smooch when Castle is talking with his mom about his most recent brush with death, and he admits to her (in his Nathan Fillion melt-me-into-goo voice) that his time with Beckett is “*** ****t *** ****s **y****.” And the other comes sometime after the roughly 13-second smooch. After the episode airs, be sure to check EW.com for my exclusive chat with Andrew Marlowe and Will Beall, who penned the episode. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 20 2011 07:41 PM ET

'Parks and Recreation': Check out an extended scene from tonight's all new episode -- EXCLUSIVE

In less than two hours we’ll elbow-deep in a new Parks and Recreation and the wait is excruciating. Thankfully, if you find yourself unable to wait, check out this exclusive extended scene from tonight’s episode featuring my hero Ron Swanson as he whips his lame excuse for a youth basketball team into fighting shape using his Ron Swanson Pyramid of Greatness. (Beware: One curse word. But let’s face it, that makes it a little more awesome.)  READ FULL STORY »

Jan 7 2011 12:01 AM ET

InsideTV podcast: Who's nuttiest: Steven Tyler, Paula Abdul, or the vampire on 'The Bachelor'? It's a three-way tie!

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For those of you who miss the delicious dose of crazy that Paula Abdul brought to American Idol, good news! Meet Steven Tyler! Our own Adam B. Vary has been inside the Idol audition room and conducted the only roundtable interview with the new judges (for our new issue on stands now). He joins Mandi Bierly and yours truly on the latest edition of the InsideTV podcast to deliver all the scoop on the new judging panel. Do they actually get along? Can they survive the loss of Simon? And does Steven make one lick of sense? Listen in to find out! Also, we dissect a season premiere of The Bachelor that featured manscaping, singing, a (faux) proposal, and, naturally, a vampire with a real-life set of fangs. Mandi tries to make sense of it all while using her conversation with Bachelor Brad to shed some light on his controversial decision to stand up both ladies in season 11.

Finally, EW critic extraordinaire Ken Tucker stops by to preview midseason TV. Which new programs do you need to be watching — and avoiding? Let Ken tell you! Plus find out the show that threw me into a blind rage with its badness. To hear all that and more, just click on the audio player icon below. Or, since we’re now on iTunes, you can subscribe for free right here and take InsideTV with you on the go. And to send a question to the InsideTV team, follow us on Twitter @InsideTVPodcast.






Jan 6 2011 01:10 PM ET

'Parks and Recreation': New promo makes Jan. 20 seem so close yet so far

I’d sooner choose a favorite star in the sky than pick my favorite character on Parks and Recreations. Wait. False. It’s Ron. And while this new promo from NBC (featuring new clips!) doesn’t have nearly as much as my mustachioed TV lover Ron Swanson as I’d like, I still dare you not to smile/chuckle/pee yourself a little during this sneak peek at the return of the Parks gang.

I was well aware it had been a while since we’d last seen them, but I have to admit that the sight of solo cheering Jerry and famed shoe shineist Andy Dwyer made my heart flutter with excitement. Jan. 20, get here soon. More like now. Or yesterday. READ FULL STORY »

Oct 29 2010 05:03 PM ET

Before I go...

ausiello-ew-finaleImage Credit: Mitchell Haaseth/NBC; Kirsty Griffin/Starz; Art Streiber/NBC; Paul Drinkwater/NBC…here are my top 10 favorite EW memories, with a few exclusive scoops and spoilers mixed in.

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Aug 30 2010 07:42 PM ET

Shock Video: Watch Aubrey Plaza flip me off and shout [expletive]!

It all went down Friday night at the 2010 Entertainment Weekly and Women in Film pre-Emmy party in West Hollywood. Parental guidance is strongly advised.

Aug 23 2010 01:59 PM ET

Emmy predix: Best drama and comedy series

ausiello-emmy-predixImage Credit: Mike Yarish/AMC; Carin Baer/Fox; Bob D'Amico/ABC; Mario Perez/ABCWe’re in the homestretch! The 2010 Emmy Awards are this Sunday—my tux is scheduled to arrive from Filene’s Basement Paris tomorrow morning!—and I’ve got two categories left to handicap: Best drama and comedy series. BTW, my Schmemmy picks were 50 percent accurate, so I guess you can say I’m on a bit of a roll this year. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 9 2010 07:02 AM ET

Emmy predix: Who will win best lead and supporting actress in a comedy

ausiello-emmy-predixImage Credit: Justin Lubin/NBC; Bob D'Amico/ABC How competitive are the Emmy races for lead and supporting comedy actress? Any of the following 10 women could grab a fistful of gold on Aug. 29 and it wouldn’t surprise me in the least. Of course, that’s not to say that there aren’t two very clear favorites… READ FULL STORY »

Jul 26 2010 03:08 PM ET

Emmy predix: Who will win best lead and supporting actor in a comedy?

emmy-comedy-actorImage Credit: Sonja Fleming/CBS; Patrick Ecclesine/Fox; Bob D'Amico/ABC; Justin Lubin/NBCHere’s where my 2010 Emmy handicapping starts to get interesting. And by interesting I mean challenging. And by challenging I mean tough. And by tough I mean damn near impossible. All 12 of the nominees in the best lead and supporting actor comedy races can easily make a case for winning come Aug. 29. But only two will. So it’s with great fear and trepidation that I present you with part 3 of my pre-Emmy analysis. READ FULL STORY »

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