Archive for November, 2007

Paul Reubens Talks Daisies

By Mel • Nov 20th, 2007 • Category: interviews, paul reubens

On the eve of his first appearance on Pushing Daisies, Paul Reubens talks a little bit about the show and how he got there:
The show’s devotees have been buzzing about reasons for the recasting, especially since photos of Reubens as Alfredo were leaked months ago to several fan sites. After being asked directly if he’d [...]



Pencils2MediaMoguls

By Mel • Nov 18th, 2007 • Category: news, strike

Pushing Daisies fans, are you frustrated by the writers’ strike? Wondering how you, the viewer, can let the writers and networks know that you want a resolution? United Hollywood to the rescue! Several showrunners (including Joss Whedon) have launched a new campaign called Pencils2MediaMoguls to give the viewers a voice in this strike.
The premise is [...]



PHOTOS: Kristin & Chi at Planet Hollywood

By Scarlett • Nov 18th, 2007 • Category: appearances, kristin chenoweth, pics

Kristin Chenoweth and Chi McBride attended the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Grand Opening in Las Vegas this weekend. Preview below; larger in the Gallery.



Trailer for Lee’s New Film

By Mel • Nov 16th, 2007 • Category: lee pace, other projects

AOL has a trailer for Lee Pace’s new film, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, due out in 2008. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a delightful-looking romantic comedy set in 1939, starring Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Ciaran Hinds, Shirley Henderson and Lee Pace. Watch the trailer here.



Interviews with Ellen Greene and Molly Shannon

By Mel • Nov 16th, 2007 • Category: ellen greene, interviews, molly shannon

We have a pair of Pushing Daisies interviews for you today:
Ellen Greene in Playbill: “This is my first series,” Greene says, adding, “I’ve never done one because if you want [the show] to live a long time, you have to love your character. . . . It’s such a wonderful, multi-layered [character], and I fell [...]



PHOTOS: More for Episode 1.8

By Mel • Nov 16th, 2007 • Category: pics

ABC released 14 more photos for Pushing Daisies episode 1.8, bringing the total for this episode to 31! Uploaded in beautiful hi-res in the Gallery.

 



PHOTOS: Episode 1.8

By Mel • Nov 15th, 2007 • Category: molly shannon, pics

ABC just released photos for Pushing Daisies episode 1.8, “Bitter Sweets” (spoilers), featuring our first look at Molly Shannon as Dilly Balsam. See the whole set in the Gallery.



‘Pushing Daisies’ Wins Timeslot

By Mel • Nov 15th, 2007 • Category: ratings

The overnight ratings are in and Pushing Daisies won its timeslot both in total viewers and the coveted 18-49 demographic. Approximately 8.88 million viewers tuned in to see a doggone good episode, an increase of about 300,000 from two weeks ago.



SCREENCAPS: Episode 1.6

By Mel • Nov 14th, 2007 • Category: screencaps

We’ve posted 1800+ screencaps from tonight’s episode of Pushing Daisies, “Bitches”, in the Gallery. Enjoy!



Feeling the Love for Chi McBride

By Liz • Nov 14th, 2007 • Category: articles, chi mcbride

From FayObserver:
Chi McBride is one of those underrated TV actors. He’s toiled away in mostly mediocre films, and when he shines on TV — such as in “Boston Public,” “House” and now “Pushing Daisies” (8 p.m. ABC) — he doesn’t always get the recognition he deserves. But TV is where he is meant to be. [...]