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Mark Wahlberg Says ‘Entourage’ Movie is Happening

andPOP Staff — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:35:23 +0000

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Rumors have been circulating for years that Entourage would become a movie. Now it looks more certain than ever that it’s going to happen, considering the HBO series is just finishing its last season.

During a recent press tour, creator Mark Wahlberg and executive producer Doug Ellin more or less said it’s a sure thing. “If I had to finance it myself, I would do it,” Wahlberg said. Ellin was even more direct.

“We’re going to do a movie. We’re going to do it, the question is when and how quickly. Hopefully we’ll come down with an idea and make it happen,” said Ellin.

We are concerned about the plot of the movie. How do you change this ongoing series into a 2 hour story? Also will it involve the same cast? All these questions are yet to be answered. However even if this movie sucks, with the loyalty of the Entourage audience and the star power of Wahlberg, it will easily make some records at the box office.

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’s’ Leon Wants Spinoff

andPOP Staff — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:34:11 +0000

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We love Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm, but is he worthy of a spinoff? Well there are suggestions of that on the Twittersvere.

Coincidentally, TMZ caught up with JB Smoove who plays Leon on Curb. Not surprisingly JB is in favor of the idea. He was also asked if Leon’s character is based on JB. JB replied that he wasn’t worthy to carry Leon’s jockstrap.

As far as suggested names for Leon’s show? JB suggested “The Ruccus” or “That’s How We Dooze It.”

In the spirit of Leon, below are some of our favorite Leon clips.

Lady Gaga Debuts A Cappella ‘Born This Way’

Christian Allaire — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:46:53 +0000

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As we all know, HBO debuted the concert event “Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden” this weekend, delivering 2 hours of musical and visual brilliance from Gaga’s ‘Monster Ball’ tour.

Sure, everyone is buzzing about the documentary. But one of the most talked-about moments of the special was Gaga’s soulful backstage A Cappella rendition of “Born This Way,” which kept everyone screaming for more during the closing credits.

Take a listen below. If you have, at any moment, ever doubted Gaga’s singing capabilities, you can take that back right about now. Such power, such soul!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Gp5Dr4p7E

Ed Harris to Star as John McCain

Lauren Treihaft — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:45:32 +0000

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We have already reported that Julianne Moore will be starring as Sarah Palin in the upcoming HBO film, based on the best-selling book, Game Change. EW.com, reports that Ed Harris (A History of Violence, Stepmom) has been cast as John McCain.

The film will be a portrayal of the controversial 2008 election. There is no word as to who will be playing Barack Obama or Hilary Clinton but surely they will be well known and possibly Academy Award nominated actors, like Ed Harris.

The film will attempt to truthfully document the politics and publicity surrounding the election. This month HBO’s Mildred Pierce will be released, judging by the quality of the show and its popularity will give a good indication as to what Game Change may be like.

Charlie Sheen Gets $5 Million Pay Day from HBO

andPOP Staff — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:06:37 +0000

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Charlie Sheen is not taking the news that “Two and a Half Men” would be cancelled well. He is so pissed that he claims to be moving to HBO.

In a message to RadarOnline.com, Sheen called the decision “crazy” and “sad” and said that he was moving to HBO to do his own half-hour show titled ‘Sheen’s Corner.’ The deal would reportedly get him $5 million for an episode.

Sheen reportedly said, “I’m close to securing a deal with HBO for a 10 show guarantee. It will be epic, all types of guests, and we will focus on the truth and the absurd!” Radar notes that HBO could not be contacted for comment.

So is Charlie bull sh**ing or do you think HBO is a real alternative?

Lady Gaga shoots Monster Ball Documentary in NYC

Megan MacKay — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:17:36 +0000

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Gaga’s much anticipated HBO special began shooting today according to Radar Online.

Paparazzi caught the pop sensation in between takes sporting torn fishnets, a huge hair poof, and spiked fingerless gloves.

Gaga tweeted excitedly about the event, exclaiming “What a dream come true! Filming my HBO special of the Monsterball today.”

She also spilled some new info about the video for her new hit, “Born This Way,” which has apparently finished post-production and could be release any time now. “Announcement soon! X” the chanteuse added coyly.

Looks like it’s gonna be a busy year for Gaga! Are you excited about her upcoming announcement?

Anna Paquin Announces her Bisexuality Through Public Service Announcement

Angelina Irinici — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:43:21 +0000

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HBO’s “True Blood” star, Anna Paquin said little that revealed a lot, as part of a videotaped public service announcement.

“I’m bisexual, and I give a damn,” the 27-year-old actress says as part of the True Colors Fund’s Give a Damn campaign that was taped January 30 and kicked off April 1. The campaign features celebs encouraging people to work toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, MTV news reports. Paquin was a bit of a surprise, as organizers were unaware that she was going to declare her bisexuality through the PSA.

The campaign includes a series of videos that also include stars like: Kim Kardashian, Elton John, Cynthia Nixon, Clay Aiken, Whoopi Goldberg, Wanda Sykes, Jason Mraz, Mya, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne and True Colors Fund co-founder Cyndi Lauper.

“One hate crime is committed approximately every hour of every day in this country,” Paquin says, while other celebs add in facts about discrimination.

“Imagine walking down the street and wondering if this is the day you’ll get beaten up or even killed, simply because of who you are,” Elton John says.

Adds Mraz, “It is time for things to change!”

Paquin, a New Zealand native, got engaged to Stephen Moyer, her “True Blood” co-star last August. She plays a telepathic waitress named Sookie Stackhouse, who falls for Moyer’s vampire, Bill Compon. The premier of the third season kicks off on June 13 on HBO.

MTV News asked Moyer for some inside scoop on the third season, but he wasn’t spilling the beans. “I don’t want to give anything away!” he said.

Kid Cudi to Star in HBO’s New Show

Angelina Irinici — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:51:55 +0000

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It is not doubt that Kid Cudi has reached much success in the music industry in a short period of time. He has had three Grammy nominations and is featured on tracks with the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West and Shakira. Now, Cudi is ready to take his success to a new level, as he is ready to hit the big screen.

According to MTVnews.com, Cudi, whose given name is Scott Mescudi, is making his acting debut in HBO’s new show “How to Make It in America”.

“The fact that everybody is finally getting to see me act and stuff is part of my dream coming true. It’s just really dope, and people could see me be silly. My album was so deep and serious, and that was just me showing my dark side,” Cudi said. “Acting is therapeutic — just being able to pretend to be somebody else for a little bit, it’s dope.”

The series is executively produced by the same team behind HBO’s hit show, “Entourage” which includes big names like: Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss and Julian Farino. However, don’t expect A-list celebrities and luxurious lifestyles. The show is centered on two characters, Ben Epstein and Cam Calderson, played by Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk, as they attempt to start their own fashion line. Cudi plays their friend Domingo Dean, a name he chose after his two older brothers. It follows their story and trials and tribulations facing normal guys in New York City.

“I’m talking about these guys work a 9-to-5 — actually, one of them doesn’t even have a job. As the story goes along you see all of the hardships that they’ve had to go through in order to achieve their dreams,” Cudi said.

Cudi has always thought about acting, but the show came as somewhat of a surprise. The show’s creator, Ian Edleman, approached Cudi one night and asked if he ever considered acting.

“Of course I was like, ‘Yeah,’ but it was in the club and I was trashed. I didn’t necessarily take him seriously. Two days later he had his assistant send me a script and I was like, ‘Wow, this is dope. I would love to be a part of this.’ ”

Cudi still had to audition for the part, and did so while he was working with Kanye West on West’s “808s & Heartbreak” record.

“I would dip away from sessions with Kanye and go rehearse my lines when nobody was around because I was very self-conscious and I didn’t want them to see me and make fun of me,” said Cudi.

The cast gets the opportunity to see all sides of New York as they film everywhere from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side. They said that was a major plus in the filming of the show.

“What was great about shooting the show was, sometimes me as a native New Yorker, I’ll find spots and we’ll start shooting and I’ll say, ‘I’ve never even seen this place before. I never even heard of this place’,” Lords of Dogtown star, Victor Rasuk said.

Bryan Greenberg, from One Tree Hill, also had positive things to say about filming in NYC.

“The cool thing about this show is, like, we’re shooting in the best locations in NYC — the best restaurants, the best clubs,” Greenberg said. “This is definitely one of the sets where all of my friends want to come visit.”

Catch the premier of “How to Make It in America” Sunday on HBO.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jerry Ferrara Breakup?

Robert Ostfield — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:40:39 +0000

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Say it isn’t so? E!Online is reporting that real life Entourage couple Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jerry Ferrara have called it quits. The couple had met on the set of the HBO show, however in September 2008 it surfaced that in real life the couple were dating. E!Online tried to get a comment from Ferrara’s representative about the possible breakup, who had this to say, “I don’t know anything about that. It’s news to me if it’s true.”.

So if this news ends up being true, it is certainly a let down for all the Entourage fans out there. Additionally this comes as a shock as very recently reports surfaced that Sigler and Ferrara were looking to buy a home together in the Hollywood Hills.

Flight of the Conchords Ends On A High Note

Emma Renda — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:44:43 +0000

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After just two hilarious seasons, Flight of the Conchords is ending its television run.

In an announcement on their website, Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement informed fans they would not be going ahead with production of the third season of the HBO television series, one that garnered them two Emmy nominations earlier this year.

“We’ve noticed the less we say about the future of the show, the more people want to talk about it, so in an effort to reverse this trend we are today announcing that we won’t be returning for a 3rd season,” the post read. “We’re very proud of the two seasons we made and we like the way the show ended. We’d like to thank everyone who helped make the show and also everyone who watched it.”

“While the characters Bret and Jemaine will no longer be around, the real Bret and Jemaine will continue to exist.’’

The two have not publicly discussed any more plans for the future, even as far as music. Their two LPs that spun off the TV series began as underground hits before taking off to mainstream popularity (The Distant Future won a Grammy in 2008 for Best comedy album.)

But the decision to send Flight of the Conchords out on top will likely lend itself to a broad clamouring for more from fans and critics alike.

Entourage Bring TV To Life For A Good Cause

Stephen Baldwin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:17 +0000

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In a real-life re-enactment of an Entourage episode, Mark Wahlberg will head to the golf course with series stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrera.

The group will play at L.A.’s Wilshire Country Club this Monday at a charity event for The Mark Wahlberg Youth foundation.

Along with the Entourage will be fellow actors Jack Nicholson, Don Cheadle, Greg Kinnear, Jon Hamm and James Denton.

“I cannot be put in this position and forget where I came from,” Mark explained to etonline.com. “A lot of people don’t have the opportunity to really get a second chance, so we try to create an opportunity for the kids.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Pilot May Have Been Dropped By HBO

Vanessa Baker — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:00:45 +0000

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Sarah Michelle Gellar’s upcoming project, a comedy on HBO called The Wonderful Maladys, may not be premiering in 2010 as planned, reports E! News.

Nate Cordrry, Gellar’s costar on the show about a family of eccentric geniuses, said on Facebook, “Didn’t get picked up… boo.”

Alan Taylor, who directed the pilot back in May said, “Sadly, the rumours are true. WM will not be going to series.”

But fans shouldn’t lose hope just yet. When asked about rumours the show had been canned, a representative for HBO said, “We’re not able to confirm that one.”

Entourage Season 6 Finale’s ‘Matt Damon Bonus Scene’

Jeremy Singer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:21:34 +0000

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Another season cometh and went for HBO’s Entourage, and what ironically made the season finale was one of the celebrity cameo appearances by Oscar winner Matt Damon- who played himself trying to “Jason-Bourne” Vince into donating money to his Children’s Charity.

It’s pretty clear that Damon’s performance was truly a gut-buster. I personally was on the couch cracking up seeing him repeatedly stick-arm Vince into joining the foundation, donating money, and then donating more money.

Though the real performance came in the post-episode credits where we see Damon really lose a gasket. Check it out.

Entourage Season 6×12 Review: Give A Little Bit

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:59:11 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

On the day before he leaves to Italy, Vince tries to get the boys to come with him, but only manages to get Drama. Turtle still trying to get over Jamie, and tries to forget about her with the college dorm girl. And Eric says he’s going to try and get Sloan back -but the guys think it’ll be pretty hard.

Meanwhile, Ari and his wife meet with the therapist to discuss why his wife should lend him $12 million to help buy Terrance’s agency. But after Ari admits why he truly wants to buy it and pours his heart out, she agrees to spot him the money.

Despite Lloyd’s suggestion, Drama decides not to read for any acting gigs, saying he’s taking a break from it for a while. While shopping with Vince, the two run into Matt Damon who tries to pressure Vince into donating a cheque for his children’s charity.

Eric drives Sloan to a surprise location, refusing to reveal the day’s events. But after he takes her to a special restaurant that they went to while they were a couple -to tell her that they should get back together- Sloan refuses to listen to him, and tells him to take her home.

Turtle tries to forget about Jamie with the college chick, but realizes he can’t. He decides that he should go New Zealand to get her back.

At the agency merging meeting, Ari finds out that Terrance put a last-minute clause in the buying contract, stating that the agency name must remain in Terrance’s name.

Back at home, Vince and Drama get a call from Matt Damon who continues to pressure Vince into donating money. Turtle comes home and tells them that he’s been lying to himself about getting over Jamie, and that he’s going to see her. After seeing Turtle’s performance, Drama reconsiders his decision about leaving the industry, and realizes that he was born to be an actor.

Terrance drops by Ari’s office, and the two exchange their nagging thoughts that they’ve been carrying all these years. After Terrance apologizes, Ari finally accepts peace, and assures him that he’ll keep Terrance’s name in the merger.

Drama gets another shot at the Melrose audition, and nails it. Meanwhile, driving back home, Eric pulls over and confesses his love to Sloan, swearing that he’ll be committed and proposes to her.

Ari strolls through Terrance’s agency on a celebratory rant with a paintball gun, pegging everyone who he had grudges with- including Adam Davies. Though, he gives Lloyd a 24-hr window to come back to the Miller-Gold agency.

While about to takeoff on his flight, Turtle calls Jamie, but she tells him not to come to New Zealand, and that the long distance aspect will never work out. But the plane takes off, so he decides he’ll meet up with Vince in Italy.

And about to leave to Italy with Vince, Drama gets a call from the Melrose producer who admits that he and the network both loved his performance, but that he’s too old for the part. As a result, they want to give Drama a holding-deal to create his own show.

Lloyd comes back to the Miller-Gold agency in agent-fashion, giving Ari a ballsy rant. But when Ari apologizes and shows him his new agent office, Lloyd happily accepts.

About to take-off, Vince and Drama are ambushed by Matt Damon who brings along LeBron James to persuade Vince to donate $150,000 for Matt’s charity.

Eric and Sloan meet them at the airport to break them the big news that they’re engaged- Sloan showing them the diamond ring. As Vince and Drama leave on the private jet, Eric carries Sloan to the car in bliss.

Watching the new couple leave, Vince and Drama wonder which one of them will be next to get hitched.

Hookups:

None

Celeb Cameos:

Matt Damon, LeBron James, Bono, Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Overall:

Let me put it out there. Despite the opinions about the unorthodox story-line this season, if there’s one thing this show knows how to do, it’s to close the deal. Entourage knows how to close perfectly.

Not only that, but this one episode presented two of the top greatest moments in the show’s history.

A) Seeing Ari Gold go Terminator a la paintball gun through an agency.

and

B) Through an unpredicted turn of events, seeing Eric get hitched with Sloan- a feat that makes any guy, no matter how much of a man-whore he is, wish to god he found the “Sloan.”

And the celeb cameos were overflowing like a fresh bottle of Dom Pérignon. Matt Damon, a webcam Bono, LeBron James. I mean this episode was awesome, upon awesome.

Not to mention that Matt Damon gave one of the funniest celeb cameos this show has ever seen. I mean pressuring a celebrity Jason-Bourne style to donate to the charity. Hilarious.

So let’s recap.

—> Ari Gold: He buys Terrance’s agency, makes peace with his foe, and becomes the King Kong of Hollywood. And did a celebration fit for a king- paintball storming through the agency, pegging off any people he had grudges with. And putting the hardships aside with Lloyd, and surprising him with his induction as a real agent back at Miller-Gold was the icing on the cake. Who were we kidding, Ari needs Lloyd just as much as Lloyd needs Ari.

—> Vince: Funny seeing him be pressured by Matt Damon. But he’s off to FINALLY begin filming his next project, which means…the real Vinnie Chase in Season 7.

—> Eric: Oh boy, what can we say about our lovable Irish buddy. Well for starters, Mazel Tov. That spontaneous proposal couldn’t have made any dude more happier. The Sloan n’ E Saga continues.

—> Turtle: Bruuuutal. Dude, always stay with the smoking college chick. But he had to find out the hard way that long distance relationships rarely work out. We left off with him making his way to Rome. We’ll see what happens.

—> Drama: The guy finally put his antics aside and realized his passion for acting. And what did it do? It made the network want him more than ever. Way to go buddy.

ED note: It’s been a pleasure doing this blog for you guys, and I will see you come season seven.

Rating:

5/5 (Yes. That’s right, I went there)

Best Line(s):

1) Drama to Vince, after Matt Damon pressures Drama to get Vince on the phone to donate money to his children’s charity-

“Sorry, he Jason-Bourned me.”

2) Ari’s epic rant in the therapist’s office to his wife as to why he truly wants to buy the new company-

“Ok yes. If I could gauge out Terrance McQuewick’s eyeballs for what he did to me, I would. And I would sell that Benedict Arnold Adam Davies in a white slavery if we lived in a place that had a market for it. And Lloyd, that little queen, who I welcomed into my home, play with my children and care for my dog, I would tie him up and allow for the entire Screen Actors Guild to anally rape him if not for the fact that I think he would enjoy it. I hate’em all. And yes I would like to see them destroyed. But THAT is not the reason why I want this company. I want, no I need this company because it’s good business, good god damn business. And if I don’t buy it someone else will, and that’ll be VERY, very bad for my business. And my wife of all people should know that when it comes to business my judgment is never clouded. So please, please support me like you always have, and I will deliver for us, like I always have.”

3) Ari storming through the new company, paint balling everyone who he had grudges with-

“I’m back…and you’re fired.”

Best Moment(s):

1) Ari going “Terminator a la paintball gun” through the new agency.

2) Ari’s beautifully acted rant at the therapist’s office.

3) E proposing to Sloan.

4) Matt Damon pressuring Vince into donating money.

Entourage Season 6×11 Review: Scared Straight

Jeremy Singer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:47:03 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

On the way to a night club, Turtle has to bail to spend time with Jamie on her last night in the city. Vince and Drama then find Eric making out with a girl- who Drama recognizes as a previous one-night-stand four months ago.

Later on, Drama warns Eric that the girl tends to “get around” and he should be careful. But Eric realizes that he didn’t wear protection.

At the Miller-Gold Agency, Ari is having a tough time without Lloyd- firing every assistant that HR sends over to him. In his office, he finds Terrance McQuewick who wants Ari to buy-out his company for $100 million. Afraid of a hidden agenda, Ari tries to interrogate Terrance’s wife, to see if there’s any other information- to which he finds that Terrance is heading for a divorce.

Meanwhile, on her last day in the city, Jamie-Lynn discovers that Turtle added the sorority girl on Facebook- sparking an argument over whether they can make a long distance relationship work. At the airport, she shocks Turtle by breaking it off, saying that she loves him too much to keep him from seeing other people.

At his audition, Drama finds out that the Director of the new Melrose Place show, is a guy who he had a past conflict with. This causes him to become extremely nervous and anxious to the point that he experiences a severe nervous meltdown in the middle of the audition. After being rushed to the hospital, he decides that he needs to take some time off to re-evaluate his life.

Eric makes a trip to the doctor’s office to get tested for any STDs- but fortunately finds clean results. When he gets back home, he tells the guys that he’s done with sleeping around and wants to get back in a relationship with Sloan- no matter what.

After finding out that Terrance wants to sell his company quietly to avoid a battle during his divorce, Ari offers him $75 million- which he accepts.

Hook ups:

Vince and a Clinic assistant.

Celeb Cameos:

Jamie-Lynn Sigler, David Faustino, Melinda Clarke, Dean Cain

Overall:

Is it just me, or did this feel like a good old-school episode of Entourage? I’ll admit the past few were mediocre at best, but the vibe in this one had some spunk to it. E freaks out over a possible STD, Drama has an insane breakdown, Ari makes another conquer. Boom.

Ari Gold—> On that note, it’s amazing how you would think that Ari couldn’t climb any higher. But he did. If he was already owned the most powerful agency in Hollywood, then adding Terrance’s (and his old) agency would make him, what…the best in all of North America? I’m not sure, but either way, that is a ballin’ move on Mr. Gold. But the question is will he be able to handle the pressure and meet those expectations. Well, check him out in the therapist’s office in next week’s season finale.

Turtle—> Kinda sad to see Turtle and Jamie-Lynn break it off. So far he’s still trying to call her. Will he end up just going for the co-ed chick at school, or continue to convince Jamie to pursue a long distance relationship?

Drama—> We’ve seen his meltdowns. But to be rushed to the hospital? Wow. Either the guy’s really old, or the guy’s…just really old. I’d like to see how he re-evaluates his life. Let’s just say he might be thinking of another career (check it out next week).

Vince—> Banging a chick on a giant inflatable mattress in a pool…good god. That was awesome. And now he has one week left until he peaces to Italy to begin shooting the new film. I’m feeling a crazy party segment next week.

Rating:

4/5

Best Line:

1) Drama to Eric, after Eric finds out that Drama hooked up with the same chick as him-

“E, I’ve had most of this town, so it was bound to happen that our trees would dabble in the same forest at some point.”

Best Moment(s):

1) Ari stuffing a muffin in his new assistant’s face.

2) Ari’s little illustration on the offer sheet to Terrance. Hilarious.

Next Week:

**SEASON FINALE** Give a Little Bit- Vince prepares to film in Italy. Eric’s luncheon date with Sloan doesn’t go as planned. Drama considers leaving the business, and Turtle tries to win back Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Ari and his wife debate on whether or not to buy his old company.

Entourage Season 6×10 Review: Berried Alive

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:46:13 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

Having relationship woes with jealous girlfriends, Eric and Turtle discuss with Vince how to solve it.

The boys meet up with a stressed out Drama who is afraid he’ll get cut from Five Towns. Although when he runs into a Melrose producer who offers him a part in the new show, Drama strongly considers dropping out of his current show.

He discusses the possibility with the boys about somehow getting out of his contract, and the boys advise him to call his agent.

Lloyd, feeling nervous after leaving Ari, tries to convince Drama to stay with him as his client at the new agency. Drama says if he gets out of the contract, then he’ll consider signing with Lloyd.

Meanwhile, Turtle gives Eric a lift to Ashley’s house, to settle some relationship trust issues. She’s suspicious about the identity of “Rupert Pupkin” (the name she saw on his cell phone), which happened to be Vince’s alias name. Ashley suggests that she have access to all his e-mails- this has Eric a bit sketched out.

When Ari finds out the news that Lloyd left the agency, he flips out, promising that he will destroy his life.

As this results in a tug-o-war over Drama, Ari ends up bribing Dan Coakly out of Drama’s contract.

On the way to school, Jamie senses that Turtle is acting odd and confronts him about it- realizing that it might be the sorority whores.

Making a final stand, Lloyd preaches to Drama his un-dying loyalty to him and the promise that he will be his no. one client. After Drama confronts Ari and questions his actual interest in his talent, Drama decides to sign with Lloyd.

Elsewhere, Eric meets Ashley for dinner to break-up with her over her paranoia. He and the boys then meet up to party with his assistant and her friends. And Turtle then gets a call from Jamie who informs him she got a part in a series that films in New Zealand.

Hookups:

Eric and Ashley

Celeb Cameos:

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Overall:

Eric dumps Ashley. Ari plays tug-o-war with Lloyd. Not too bad of an episode. But nothing great.

It’s clear that this episode was done to have some closure on the theme of relationships. The problem with Ashley has been dragging on for way too long, it’s about time that Eric finally dropped her. But with Jamie going to New Zealand, leaving Turtle with those “sorority whores” will he manage to stay loyal? Who knows. He’s already thinking about it, apparently.

But I think that this season is closing pretty well. Assuming that Drama will get the Melrose part, next season will boast Vince’s new movie, Drama’s new show, Lloyd being an agent, Turtle in business school, and Eric being a full-time manager (with some possible big clients).

And hey, Eric might even consider Sloan, who knows.

That sounds like a pretty interesting beginning for season seven. So in a way, this character development season story arc was more crucial to the show’s existence than ever.

It was an investment. An investment for the writers to say:

“Hey let’s take a season off of the Vinnie Chase block-buster films, let’s deepen the other characters, expand their development, and then switch back to a Vince story line the following season- with the rest of the crew already having fresh arcs.”

So we’ll see what happens with two episodes left. All I can say is next week will be interesting. The issues will be plentiful.

And with the finale supposed to be featuring Lebron James and Lil’ Wayne, there’s still tons of wicked stuff ahead.

—> andPOP’s insider secret: Ari having another massive therapist meltdown.

Rating:

3.5/5

Best Line:

1) Lloyd trying to convince Drama to sign with him-

“I’ve seen everything from Viking Quest to the New New Love Boat…you were a tremendous young Merrill Stubing.”

2) Ari talking to Lloyd on the phone from Dan Coakley’s office-

“Why would he (return your phone call) when you’re a dead man? I’m everywhere Lloyd!”

Best Moment(s):

1) Ari going ballistic at Lloyd, after finding out he left the agency to work with Adam Davies.

2) Eric breaking up with Ashley.

Next Week:

Scared Straight- Suspicions arise when Terence wants to sell Ari his share of Ari’s old agency. Drama goes on an audition for the new “Melrose Place.” Eric goes to the doctor after receiving some disturbing news.

Entourage Season 6×8 Review: The Sorkin Notes

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:08:10 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

Eric cuts a business call to take a phone call from Sloan- who wants to make sure that he’s not mad at her for the fight between him and Ashley.

He then leaves to meet Vince at the mansion for the meeting with the “security guy.” Ari calls him on the way, and reassures Eric that this guy is the best there is.

Meanwhile at the Miller-Gold agency, Ari finds Andrew in his office, passed out in pajamas. Angry and confused, Ari finds out that Marlo kicked him out of the house, and froze his credit cards.

But Andrew promises Ari that he is signing Aaron Sorkin today. Barbra Miller wants him fired if he doesn’t follow-through.

At the mansion, Vince and the boys meet the “security guy”- who suggests extreme measures to turn the house into Fort Knox. This leaves the boys wondering if all this is necessary.

Vince advises Eric to call back Sloan to apologize for being rude on the phone. She invites him for a “friendly drink”- to discuss his new job, and reassures him that she’s with someone. So he agrees.

At the agency, Andrew Klein is M.I.A 13 minutes before his big meeting with Sorkin. Ari finally locates him at his house trying to get his notes for the meeting, but Marlo won’t let him in. When she then burns his notes, he crazily drives his car through the front window, into the house. This lands him in jail.

Eric discusses the Sloan issue with the boys, sort of confused about the mixed signals he’s getting from her. They suggest he find out what she wants.

Things aren’t going well at the Sorkin meeting, but when Sorkin hears that Andrew is in jail, he decides to go there to continue the meeting to listen to his ideas.

Eric gets a call from Ashley right before his drinks with Sloan. She tells him she misses him, and asks him to come back. Eric ditches the meet-up with Sloan- telling her he rather be with a girl he sort of likes, than with a girl who keeps on sending him mixed signals.

In jail, Ari tells Andrew to make the pitch, but when he breaks down, Sorkin sympathizes with his divorce, and agrees to sign with him- leaving Andrew and Ari in total shock.

Eric makes up with Ashley, and the security team find a driver’s license in Vince’s couch. They may have found the stalker.

Hookups:

None

Celeb Cameos:

Aaron Sorkin

Overall:

It had the Hollywood trifecta: well written, well directed and well acted.

- Andrew Klein is the unpredictable man.

First off, I haven’t seen anything so crazy on the show like his little car maneuver, since Drama went to jail in season two for taking a golf club and beating up another dude’s car out of road rage, or Ari bitch-slapping Adam Davies in season five.

Nor has anybody ever seen, or could predict, Klein signing Aaron Sorkin…in jail.

But they all happened. And that’s why this episode probably left everyone on a high of adrenaline.

- Also funny how Ari’s “security guy” ended up being an Israeli security team. It shows that the writers knew what they were doing. The I.D.F (Israeli Defense Force) is top notch.

And their drills on Turtle and Drama were hilarious.

But this stalker? Too bad it wasn’t the hot-type that Vince hoped, but instead, some creepy looking dude. Fuck I’d be sketched out too.

- Let’s talk about Sloan for a second. She’s hot. No, she’s uber hot. Usually, you would tell E to stop whining and take any chance he can get with her. But I must say, there comes a point where he just has to confront her, and say enough bullshit, make up your mind. And he did, and I’m proud of E-Murph.

Like Drama said “Sloan is all powerful. She stops him from getting pussy, and then doesn’t give him any.”

It’s also a nice change seeing Sloan making a move and then getting shutdown, rather than E (like at the Gatsby premiere).

Rating:

4.5/5

Best Line(s):

1) Marlo Klein to her husband Andrew-

“Get back together? I’d fuck Hammas before I’d fuck you again!”

2) Turtle telling the guys what rating the security guy would give him, if he saw him smoking his bong-

“An A, for calmness under pressure.”

Best Moment(s):

1) Oh let’s see. Probably Andrew Klein ramming his car through his house front window.

2) Then going to prison, but still signing Aaron Sorkin there.

3) Seeing Drama and Turtle be the test dummies for the security team. Funny stuff.

Next Week:

Security Briefs- The boys worry about security at the house. Adam Davies’ revenge for Ari stealing Zac Efron as a client involves Lloyd. Drama turns into a private eye to find Vince’s new stalker. Ashley demands a more honest relationship with Eric.

Entourage Season 6×7 Review: No More Drama

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:10:09 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

After the mansion is broken into the night before, the cops can’t find any sign of an intruder. However the maid finds that all of the guys’ underwear have been stolen. Ari recommends to the guys that they call his “security guy.” Lloyd calls Drama to tell him that he won’t be needed on set today for Five Towns. So the boys advise him to go an apologize to Dan Coakley.

At his first day of work, Eric runs into a bit of trouble with a fellow colleague Scott who’s determined to sign Bob Saget- but he won’t return his calls. When Eric mentions at the meeting that he’s good friends of Saget and can give him a call, Scott tells Eric to stay out of his business. Drama tries to apologize to Coakley, but loses his temper once again on the phone when he talks about Jamie-Lynn. When Bob Saget agrees only to speak to Eric, and demands to have sex in Murray’s office in exchange to sign as a member, Scott decides to make Eric the one to forward the insane idea to Murray.

Vince and Turtle are out shopping for guns for protection, but are stumped by the 10-day waiting period. Lloyd reminds Drama that he is still forbidden from the TV set, so Drama decides to get some proof and tries to unsuccessfully secretly record Coakley speaking about Jamie-Lynn. Coakley tells him he’s not going to fire him, but that he’s going to torture him instead. When Eric reveals to Murray Bob Sagets’ terms, he agrees and gives Eric praise- adding that maybe tomorrow he can go for Christian Bale. When Drama brings home some guns and one of them goes off -shattering a window- Vince decides it’s time to call in Ari’s “security guy.”

Hookups:

None.

Celeb Cameos:

Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Bob Saget.

Episode Importance:

Stalker on the loose

Sure Vince isn’t too scared of the idea of a hot stalker, but it’s the first time ever that the house has been broken into (well excluding the time Dom broke into it to greet the boys). So the crew should definitley be amping up the place, and we’ll see just how intense Ari’s guy really is next week. Maybe build a moat, or make the place looking like a scene from MI:3. So locked down that Ethan Hunt would have nothing on it.

Because Arnold, as scary as he looks, seems to be losing his touch.

Overall:

I have to put it out there. I’m a huge fan of the show (or I wouldn’t be doing this blog), but I do have the balls to give critique when it’s necessary. I think everyone knows that this season has been strictly about character development- which is crucial for any show. But this was a weak episode. Probably the weakest this season.

It was just…bland.

I mean thank god for Bob Saget and his hilarious rants- but think about if Saget wasn’t making a cameo in the episode, it might just be one of the worst ever. It’s also so clear, without a doubt, that without Jeremy Piven (Ari Gold) on-screen for more than one scene, the show loses a considerable amount of points and appeal.

Now onto Vince. I know that most of us are sitting on the couch feeling that the fair-eyed star basically just looks brain-dead on the show with no story-line, but apprently he’ll be getting one with the remaining five episodes: a stalker alert. Wow. Not exactly what we’ve been waiting for. But it’s obvious that the Enzo ferrari film will begin filming next season, so that’s when we have to wait for Vince to get a real story-line.

On a more positive note, I did like seeing Eric hit a homerun at his first ever at-bat- signing Saget, wow. Looks like he’s got the right amount of charm, commitment and down-to-earth vibe that most hot-shot stars may look for in a manager- plus it always helps to have connections through Vince. And this new addition to Eric’s story-line could also present some other funny and interesting scenerios with him signing big clients.

And Saget? Well the guy is a rambling joker. We’ve seen him have a scene or two in past episodes of the series, but with an episode geared specifically for him, it was a delight seeing him bust people’s chops.

Rating:

2.5/5

Best Line(s):

1) Bob Saget bashing on the sleazy manager Scott who assures him that he’ll be around for Saget 24/7-

“That’s just what I want to look for when I’m sniffing a line of blow off her ass. Your fucking face.”

2) Ari talking to the boys about getting more security, after Arnold (their dog) failed to hear an intruder-

“He’s not deaf, he’s stoned.”

3) Turtle trying to tell Ari that they should get guns for protection instead-

“I have a good shot Ari…I think so, I’m a good free-throw shooter.”

Best moment(s):

1) Bob Saget in a meeting in Scott’s office, but tells Scott to leave his own office, because he wants to talk to Eric now.

2) Ari Gold sending dozens of pizzas to Eric during a staff meeting at his first day of work, with the message “good luck and that you are no a longer a pizza boy, you’re a pizza man.”

Next Week: The Sorkin Notes- Eric rethinks his status with both Sloan and Ashley. Ari must perform damage control due to Andrew Klein’s meltdown. The boys beef up security at the house.

LeBron James On Entourage

Jeremy Singer — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:21:52 +0000

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It appears that Entourage is really reaching new heights with it’s cameos of athletes.

First Tom Brady- beyond awesome, then a brief Steve Nash- cool stuff, but now viewers should prep themselves to see one of the biggest global superstars on the planet, the King himself, LeBron James!

Not sure exactly which episode it’ll be, but Jeremy Piven -a huge fan of the NBA and James himself- took a little video of the guy on the set:

Entourage Season 6×6 Review: Murphy’s Lie

Jeremy Singer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:26:14 +0000

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This Week On Entourage:

Turtle watches on in pain as Drama and Jamie-Lynn kiss on-screen for the Five Towns episode. Eric joins the gang and tells them about his slip-up of calling Ashley “Sloan” the night before.

Drama advises him to continue lying, and Turtle heads off to his first day as a UCLA college student.

Meanwhile, Ari finally makes amends with his wife, but experiences a huge problem at work when Marlo storms through the agency yelling and screaming like a demon to find Andrew’s “whore.”

Eric drops by Ashley’s place and apologizes again for the mistake. When she becomes skeptical, he promises to never lie to her again.

After Drama and Jamie finish their scene, studio exec Dan Coakley decides to drop by on-set to have lunch with Jamie. But Drama’s concerned that he wants to sleep with her.

While Eric is showering, Ashley listens to a voicemail on his phone from Sloan, realizing that she got Eric the job offer. Upset, Ashley walks out.

Vince drives Turtle to the UCLA campus, where they both experience a bit of popularity- Turtle being Jamie-Lynn’s boyfriend, and Vince…being Vince.

After Turtle leaves for class, Drama calls Vince to warn him that the studio exec is trying to hit on Jamie-Lynn. While Vince is off keeping himself busy with a college girl, Drama continues his spy up-dates on the lunch with Jamie and Coakley.

At the agency, Ari calls Lizzy and Andrew to his office and ends up firing Andrew. He tells him to go home and sort all this out with his wife.

Eric ends up taking the management job, after being assured that it has nothing to do with the fact that he’s friends with Vince.

After Drama can’t focus during his next scene -not knowing where Jamie and Coakley are- he bolts to the head office to confront the studio exec. When Coakley tells him that they didn’t fuck but now he’s setting his eyes on the Soprano star, Drama chokes him.

Coakley threatens to have Drama killed- by the writers- but Drama’s loyalty to Turtle is stronger.

Eric drops by Ashley’s place, who accuses him of having feelings for Sloan. Giving him one chance to admit it out in the open, Eric agrees that he still likes her.

Hookups:

Eric and Ashley, Vince and a college co-ed.

Celeb Cameos:

Steve Nash, Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Episode Importance:

Manning up

Drama deciding to put his friendship with Turtle before his career as an actor, Ari firing his best friend Andrew, and Eric finally admitting that he still has feelings for Sloan- in front of Ashley.

Not gonna lie, that takes balls boys.

Overall:

It could be…yes it is, she’s going, going…Ashley…is…GOOOONE!! (Well maybe not for good, but at least E admits that he’s still a Sloan-lover).

Nicely equipped episode. In fact, I’ll say it’s the best one of the season so far.

What makes a great episode is as follows: Ashley getting the boot. Nah, just kidding, but that was a relief.

Actually in my opinion, it’s a healthy combination of Action/Drama, Comedy, Sex, Partying and a Celeb cameo for brownie points.

1. Now there was tons of Action/Drama, as you can see- Drama choking a studio exec, E admitting to Ashley that he likes Sloan, Ari firing Andrew, and Marlo bursting into the agency trying to find Andrew’s “whore.”

3. Ari Gold is all the comedy you need- just take a look at his quote that made the Best Lines.

4. A very nice Vinnie Chase college dorm sex scene- which could very well turn into a interesting sex tape scandal for a story-arc.

and..

5. Steve Nash- whether he had half a line or not, still pretty wicked.

**True, there wasn’t any partying with the boys, but with the story-line of everyone growing up, we gotta take what we can get.

Rating:

4/5

Best Line(s):

1) Ari warning junior agent Lizzy about inner-office relationships – “You so much as eye-fuck another agent in this building, and I will deport you naked to the Taliban.”

Abso-fucking-lutley Brilliant.

2) Drama’s advice to E about keeping secrets from Ashley- “I know you like to think about yourself as honest-Abe and all, but in this situation, lie like a mattress.”

Best Moment(s):

1) Marlo storming into the Miller-Gold Agency like a mad woman. Well executed.

2) Drama’s confrontation with Dan Coakley.

3) After Drama just finished the kissing scene with Jamie-Lynn Sigler while Turtle watched, Jamie then kisses Turtle, and Drama blurts out “Ew, it’s like you just kissed me.”

Next Week: No More Drama- The house has a break-in. Drama must make amends with a studio executive, and E goes up against a co-worker at his new job.