- The American Idol 6 winner‘s first single will be picked from a national song writing contest, even though the contest hasn’t started yet and there’s no date set for when it will start. Oh, did I forget to mention that Simon Cowel is no longer part of the team that picks the song. Make of that what you will. [Reality Blurred]
- In an admirable effort to keep the media and anyone else from getting their hands on the video, the production crew that filmed Steve Irwin’s tragic death destroy all but one copy of the video. The only copy in existence was given to Steve’s wife, Terri. [A Socialite’s Life]
- The season premier of Beauty and the Geek 3 has been and gone and the most annoying pair were the first to get the boot, yay! [Reality TV Magazine]
- Rosie O’Donald and The Apprentice 6 lead man Donald Trump are still bickering back and forth, but now you can choose your side and beat the crap out of the other. Give the Rosie vs Trump game a shot! [TVGasm]
- America’s Next Top Model‘s only “normal” judge, Nigel Barker, is taking on the world of competitive stupidity by juding the next Miss America contest. [BuddyTV]
Heroes Video: Masi Oka on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Last night Heroes superstar Masi Oka, better known as Hiro Nakamura, was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a guest, along with Justin Timberlake. Masi offered some insight into the upcoming January 22nd return episode of Heroes, entitled “Godsend”, and even aired a special preview clip of the upcoming episode!
Masi also talked about being on the cover of Time Magazine as a “whiz kid” when he was 8, how he came to the USA and what his mother thought about him leaving a very successful computer programming career with George Lucas’ production company to become an actor.
The return episode of NBC’s hit TV series Heroes is going to be fantastic, don’t miss it!
If you missed the interview last night, then here it is, just for you. Enjoy!
The Apprentice 6: Episode 1 Preview
For the first time in the series 6 season history, NBC has released a full 24-minute preview of the first episode of The Apprentice 6. The preview gives us good insight into what we can expect from the January 7th 90-minute season premier.
The Apprentice 6 is pitting 18 highly talented and very well established contestants against one another for the much sought after grand prize, a chance to work for “The Donald” himself, Mr. Donald Trump.
Naturally, the 24-minute preview that NBC has so graciously provided for our viewing pleasure cuts off just as Trump gets down to the firing portion of the show, but it’s more than enough to give the average viewer a feel for how things might pan out.
I’ve only seen the 24-minute episode 1 preview and already I know I’m going to dig this season. I’ve already picked out the super spunky internet entrepreneur James as my potentially favorite contestant. Of course, I’ll have to catch at least the entire first episode of The Apprentice 6 before I’ll be able to make any decisions to that effect.
Don’t forget, the Apprentice 6 kicks off in full on Sunday, January 7th with a 90-minute season premier extravaganza at 9:30/8:30c. Don’t miss it!
Heroes News: Two New Heroes!
Jared over at JustJared.com has come up with a few interesting details about the upcoming January 22nd return episode of NBC’s Heroes, titled “Godsend.”
According to Jared, the return episode of Heroes will see Masi Oka aka Hiro Nakamura, set out in search of a “sacred object” – his samurai sword. As if Hiro finally going after his samurai sword isn’t cool enough, we’ll be meeting a new character too! Claude, played by Christopher Eccleston of Dr. Who fame plays an invisible man. Tim Kring, the man behind NBC’s Heroes sensation, had the following to say about the new Claude character: “He’s been living with his invisibility for many years and has come to grips with it, so he’ll give us a different view into this hero world. He’s big, imposing and charismatic, and will become a mentor to Peter — albeit a tough, reluctant and stern one. He’ll help Peter learn to use and control his powers.†Sweeeet!
And the goodness doesn’t stop there my friends! If you read the Heroes Graphic Novel on the NBC website, then you know doubt have realized we may be in store for yet another new character! Hana, who – rumor has it – will be played by Jessalyn Gilsig of Nip/Tuck, may be stepping up to take the place of Eve, who recently splattered her own brains on the wall in an effort to prevent Sylar from taking her powers. Apparently she seems to fall into Eve’s roll willingly, as well, so she wasn’t forced into being a henchmen by Claire’s father, the evil Dr. guy. Sadly, though, her power will pale in comparison to Eve’s. Hana will allegedly possess the power to act like a human computer network, with the ability to send text messages and emails with mind power, along with being able to listen in on any phone conversation at her will. I have to say, Eve’s mind control was a way cooler power, but Hana could certainly prove useful.
I’m getting more and more excited with every story and rumor I read. The January 22nd return of NBC’s hit TV series Heroes is going to be fantastic, and the “Godsend” title return episode will no doubt prove to be aptly named after a nearly 2-months hiatus.
Survivor Fiji: February Debut?
According to the good folks over at Reality Blurred, Jeff Probst let slip in a recent interview with the AP that the next installation of the hit reality TV series Survivor: Fiji will kick off in February!
Now, I have to admit, I am very skeptical about this actually happening. There has been no official word from CBS on a February start date, the casting call for Survivor: Fiji was put out only a short time ago and there isn’t even a Survivor: Fiji in existence just yet, so, needless to say, I have my reservations.
I have to say, I most certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if they could get another Survivor season into swing so quickly, but I’m not holding my breath.
In the meantime, I’ll stick to reading all the gossip and rumors still circulating around Survivor Cook Islands. It was one of the best season yet, in my opinion, and was far from short of interesting events. Besides, I don’t think Survivor: Fiji will be able to come up with someone capable of matching Cook Islands Playboy Foursome Star Ozzy.
Heroes News: Masi Oka Scores a Movie Deal
Masi Oka, better known as Hiro Nakamura on NBC’s hit TV show Heroes, has landed himself a movie deal!
No doubt due in large part to the huge success of the Heroes TV series, Oka has been cast for the Robert Luketic movie 21.
21 is based on the Ben Mezrich book “Bringing Down The House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T Students Who Took Vegas for Millions.” The movie and book are both based on a true story that is incredibly well known in the blackjack and gambling world.
Six M.I.T students, along with a former math instructor, all worked together by using disguises, secret signals and a skill that will get you thrown out of any casino, or worse, know as card counting to take a number of Las Vegas casinos for nearly $4-million. At that time scamming, especially at Blackjack, for that much money was unheard of.
The movie, without a doubt, should prove to be a good one. I’m a huge fan of Heroes, love gambling and love Masi Oka, so I’ll certainly be checking it out.
On another Heroes note, don’t forget, Masi Oka will be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno tomorrow night, where he’ll reveal some juicy tidbits about the series return on January 22nd!
Reality TV For The New Year!
Happy New Year everybody! I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and hopefully the New Year will be a good one.
Now, it became very obvious very quickly, just how crappy TV is during December. With Survivor Cook Islands, The Amazing Race 10 and the Biggest Loser 3 all coming to an end within a matter of weeks, along with NBC’s Heroes going on holiday vacation, we were left with nothing of substance to watch. It’s okay to admit it, it sucked! But now, now we’re entering the New Year season of reality TV and some of the best reality TV shows are about to kick into full gear. Some of the shows revving up are old favorites, while some are newbies that could be awesome, or completely suck.
Find out what reality TV shows are coming your way, after the jump!
Masi Oka Interview and Heroes Marathon
On Wednesday, January 3rd, Masi Oka, better known as Heroes’ Hiro Nakamura will be on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! If you’re a die hard Heroes fan like I am, then you won’t want to miss his appearance. Masi Oka is promising to reveal some juicy tidbits about the upcoming episodes of NBC’s Heroes, which kicks off again on January 22nd. Don’t miss it!
If you’ve missed an episode of Heroes, or have simply forgot what’s happened because of the break, than tune in to NBC tonight at 8/7c for a Heroes Marathon! Tonight NBC will re-air 3 episodes of Heroes: Hiros, Better Halves and Nothing to Hide. If you don’t want to sit around and wait to catch these 3 episodes, than flip on over to NBCs website where you can watch any Heroes episode in full, for free!