Archive for August, 2007

‘Pushing Daisies’ Pilot to Screen at NY TV Festival

By Mel • Aug 15th, 2007 • Category: appearances, barry sonnenfeld, bryan fuller

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Pushing Daisies pilot episode will screen at the New York Television Festival in September. Creator Bryan Fuller, producer Barry Sonnenfeld and members of the cast also will be the guests at a reception at New World Stages where they will answer questions from festivalgoers.



Fan Video: Ned/Chuck

By Mel • Aug 15th, 2007 • Category: fan vids

The first (as far as we know) fan vid for Pushing Daisies has arrived! WARNING: Spoilers from the pilot, but it’s worth it for the Ned/Chuck adorableness.
Ned/Chuck
“I Will Be”, Avril Lavigne



British invasion ready to hit prime-time TV

By Mel • Aug 15th, 2007 • Category: anna friel

From Boston.com:

By Bridget Byrne, Associated Press | August 15, 2007
LONDON — A bevy of British actors, most sporting American accents, are being yanked across the pond and into US prime time this fall.
“Everybody’s going!” exclaims Sophia Myles as she waited, bags packed, for her work visa to arrive.
The British beauty’s movie credits include [...]



Pushing Daisies to Premiere in Lost’s Original Timeslot

By Scarlett • Aug 14th, 2007 • Category: previews

From BuddyTV:
According to ABC Television president Stephen McPherson ABC’s upcoming series, Pushing Daisies, is set to premiere in the time slot Lost originally debuted in.  McPherson also told reporters last month that the network has been having difficulty finding an appropriate lead-in for the series because it so unique.
“It’s always challenging for new shows to [...]



Magical Realism

By Liz • Aug 13th, 2007 • Category: reviews

Counterterrorism units and crime-scene investigators still clock in for work on TV, but one network in particular is convinced audiences are eager for escapism. “I can’t watch ‘24.’ It’s just depressing,” said Bryan Fuller, creator of this fall’s most anticipated series, the pleasurable and candy-colored “Pushing Daisies” on ABC. “I don’t want to see terrorism.”
Hefty [...]



More Raves!

By Liz • Aug 8th, 2007 • Category: reviews

The best-looking show on any network this fall has to be ABC’s “Pushing Daisies.” In the early going, scenes unfold like fairy tales — white picket fences and golden retrievers — and colors pop as bright as imagination will allow.   (Source)



You’re Invited to a Sneak Peek of PUSHING DAISIES

By Mel • Aug 7th, 2007 • Category: previews

If ABC’s brilliant new show PUSHING DAISIES doesn’t catch on, it most definitely won’t be due to lack of effort on behalf of the alphabet marketing department.
In the hopes of ensuring everyone gets an early taste of the pie maker (believe me, it will make sense when you see the premiere), ABC is inviting you [...]



The Backlash Begins? ‘Pushing Daisies’ May Not Be For Everyone

By Mel • Aug 7th, 2007 • Category: reviews

From Matt Roush’s column at TV Guide:
Question: I know that you and every other critic seems to be in love with Pushing Daisies. I just watched the pilot, and while I was thoroughly entertained, there are three problems that I think could become much bigger over the long run. Firstly (in order of escalating [...]



SPOILER: Pushing Daisies Episode 3 Scoop

By Mel • Aug 7th, 2007 • Category: spoilers

From Watch With Kristin at E!Online:
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Lee and Anna on ABC Video

By Mel • Aug 6th, 2007 • Category: anna friel, interviews, lee pace

ABC has a series of short video interviews with Lee Pace (Ned) and Anna Friel (Chuck) posted on their site. They talk about the early buzz, not touching, the writing, and more. Click here!