Archive: February 2008

Rainn and the Spirit Awards

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 | 36 comments

This posts lists items about the Spirit Awards — celebrating the best in independent film. This year’s show was hosted by Rainn Wilson. It aired on Feb. 23 — live on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) at 2pm PT and an edited version that evening on AMC.

It was a hilarious afternoon. Rainn did a great job. So did Jen Celotta, who co-wrote the show!

Newest items:

Dennis Hopper initiates Rainn Wilson

Warning: NSFW (but you do get to see Jen Celotta!)

Rainn Wilson auditions for JUNO

I’ve recently become a HUGE Jason Bateman fan.

More audition videos here.

Previous items after the jump. More »

Phyllis Smith visits Jackson Junior High

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 | 5 comments

from seMissourian.com:

After politely listing her favorite actors, explaining how she got into showbiz and saying, no, there aren’t any real jerks on set, Phyllis Smith is asked a question that makes her snort. A junior high girl wants to know: Now that you’re famous, do you go shopping all the time on Rodeo Drive?

Link: ‘Office’ star visits Jackson Junior High

B.J.’s shows this week

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 | 9 comments

Just a reminder that B.J. Novak will performing live this week:

• Wed, Feb 27: B.J. Novak and Friends at Largo, Los Angeles.
• Sat/Sun, Mar 1/2: B.J. Novak at Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco.

I’ll be at B.J.’s show on Saturday at 8pm. Hope to see some Tallyheads there! :)

Tipster: jims_penguin

Melora Hardin on ‘Runaway Box’

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 | 10 comments

Here’s Melora Hardin in a series of funny vids from ‘Runaway Box’:

Elevator — Melora Hardin Super Fan

Two more after the jump, plus a little behind-the-scenes footage. More »

Latest WGA strike news

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 | 998 comments

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike from Monday, November 5, 2007 through Tuesday, February 12, 2008. This included all the WGA writers who work on ‘The Office.’

The strike came after “three months of negotiations between the WGA and the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers).” Areas of contention included DVD residuals and payments for “new media” (like last summer’s webisodes).

Latest news:

• Feb. 26: Writers Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract — “The members of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today put their final stamp of approval on the deal that ended their 14-week strike, giving writers new rights and protections for work distributed on and created for the Internet and other new media platforms. An overwhelming majority of the WGA membership voted in favor of ratifying the three-year contract by 93.6 percent of 4,060 votes cast in Los Angeles and New York. The term of the agreement is from February 13, 2008 through May 1, 2011.” More NEW

Videos: The Office is Closed | Why We Fight | This Is Our Moment

Call to action: Write a letter | Write a letter (part 2)

Ongoing strike coverage: Deadline Hollywood Daily | United Hollywood

Previous news after the jump. More »

Late night appearances

Monday, February 25th, 2008 | Comments Off

Just added to the OfficeTally Calendar:

• Tonight: Melora Hardin on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly.’
• Tomorrow night: Rashida Jones on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien.’

Tipsters: Metallus, Nancy

The Weekend Tally

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 | 24 comments

• Blog: Jenna Fischer has her first ‘Paparazzi Moment.’
• Article: “The Office” co-star returns to Minneapolis.
• Article: Sell-out crowd hears advice, humor from star of NBC’s ‘Office’.
• Article: Steve Carell to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in May?
• Video: download Rashida Jones’ new TV show Unhitched from the iTunes Store for free.
• Merchandise: The Office and Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
• Merchandise: Urban Outfitters is now selling the $1 Target Office magnets and I Love Jim mug.
• Live appearance: Rainn Wilson speaks on behalf of the Mona Foundation at the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ on March 1st.

Tipsters: FishRockette, Tessieholic, Jules

Steve Carell at WonderCon

Sunday, February 24th, 2008 | 17 comments

Tallyhead Eileen files this report on Steve Carell’s appearance at WonderCon in San Francisco on Saturday:

I just got back from WonderCon, which was quite an interesting experience considering I have never been to a comic book convention!

Anyway, I got to see Steve speak and he was great! He is just such a modest and humble guy and of course he is hilarious.

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