Editor’s note: Jason Flynn decided to shoot a film for the Campus MovieFest. Then he realized, through practice, that was a horrible idea. And then he decided to write about it. Everybody wants to be a movie star. At least, everybody has whimsically considered being a part of a movie. So when Campus MovieFest came [...]
Bill Lawrence made Blake McCormick a promise. There was a meeting, six years ago, about a TV show. The show went nowhere, but the meeting went very well. And McCormick — a 2000 graduate from the University who had already been in L.A. a few years, selling scripts and hopping around the sets of “Futurama” [...]
A freshly minted University Ph.D. graduate won more than $18,000 during a two-night run on the television quiz show “Jeopardy!” July 26 and 27. Ryan Fox, who graduated from UGA in May with a doctorate in mathematics education, used his knowledge of British royalty and some strategic wagering to stage a come-from-behind victory on the [...]
Do a Google search for Randall Bentley. His background is a little different from that of the typical Georgia Bulldog. This seemingly normal freshman lives in Russell Hall, loves Georgia football … Oh yeah, and had a recurring role on one of NBC’s most popular shows in recent history — “Heroes.” “I was born and [...]
Mark Evans is not the biggest loser. “[‘The Biggest Loser’ casting staff] really liked me, but they were auditioning couples and asked if I had any other fat people in my life,” Evans said. “Yeah, I have plenty of fat people in my life, but they don’t want to be on TV.” In February 2010, [...]
HBO saved Jace Everett’s career, and he is in no way shy about admitting that. “My career was out on cinderblocks in the front yard when [True Blood] happened,” Everett, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, said. Everett’s song “Bad Things” carries the opening credits of the HBO hit show that stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. For [...]
‘American Idol’ Fox, 8 p.m. It’s baaaack and sans Simon, but the addition of J.Lo and Steven Tyler rounds out a new judging table that is sure to perk the interest of viewers. The rest will stay the same — the William Hungs of the world will get their 15 minutes of fame, and the [...]
With one more day off from school, you might be ready to die of cabin fever. Don’t worry, though, there are plenty of new TV shows to keep you entertained Wednesday night. Chase (NBC), 9 p.m. In Part One of “Narco,” Marco’s bleak past haunts him, and Jimmy must decide how to handle his relationship. [...]
Classes are back in session, which means all-nighters can no longer coincide with sleeping in until 4 p.m. Here are a few new and returning TV series to look forward to while classes get flowing again. New classes and new shows — bring it on, Spring 2011. The Good Wife (CBS), 10 p.m. A client’s [...]
Classes are back in session, which means all-nighters can no longer coincide with sleeping in until 4 p.m. Here are few new and returning TV series to look forward to while classes get flowing again. New classes and new shows — bring it on, Spring 2011. Premiering tonight: “Lie To Me” (Fox), 8 p.m. Dr. [...]
