Why Bill Murray did GARFIELD.

by | Jul 19, 2010 | Features

When I was growing up, Bill Murray was a major star: CADDYSHACK, GHOSTBUSTERS, MEATBALLS, STRIPES, SCROOGED, TOOTSIE…the guy was all over the place.Somewhere along the way, something changed. Bill became a bit of a recluse and focused more on supporting roles...

Guest Blogger – TESS GERRITSEN

by | Jul 18, 2010 | Features

You’re writing your first novel, and you wonder if you’ll be able to sell it to a publisher.  Is your writing good enough?  Will any editor or agent want to take on your story?  You can’t trust your mom’s opinion, so where do you...

First Impressions: THE GLADES.

by | Jul 18, 2010 | TV

I first wrote about THE GLADES (Then called SUGARLOAF) back in February. As time went on, we were treated to various teasers, promos and clips. My anticipation grew with each one. A protagonist that is smart, almost as smart as he thinks he is. An exotic (for me)...

James Gammon 1940-2010.

by | Jul 17, 2010 | Features

Word comes that veteran actor James Gammon has passed away. Gammon died Friday surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home in Costa Mesa, where he and his wife, Nancy, had been living. He had cancer of the adrenal glands and the liver. Mr. Gammon appeared in...

First cast photo from THE WALKING DEAD.

by | Jul 17, 2010 | TV

Here is the first cast photo from AMC’s upcoming series THE WALKING DEAD. The series is based on the killer comics from Robert Kirkland and will debut in October.The series is being written, directed and produced by Frank Darabont (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, THE...

First impressions: RIZZOLI & ISLES.

by | Jul 16, 2010 | TV

After considerable fanfare, RIZZOLI & ISLES debuted on TNT.The series features the characters of NYT bestselling author Tess Gerritsen and stars Angie Harmon (LAW & ORDER) as Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli as well as Sasha Alexander (NCIS) as medical...

McQuarrie tackling Lee Child's ONE SHOT.

by | Jul 16, 2010 | Films

Many moons ago (about 21 months), word came out that Josh Olson was adapting Lee Child’s ONE SHOT for the big screen. Olson delivered the goods on A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE and many (including me) were hoping this news meant that a Jack Reacher film was on...