• Blog updates: Kate | Brian | Angela (new slideshow of SAG Awards)
• Article: AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women of 2008 places Jenna Fischer at #98 and Rashida Jones at #77.
• Video: B.J. Novak reads ‘Wikipedia Brown’ at Northeastern University.
• Video: an oldie of Steve Carell and his wife Nancy Walls on The Daily Show’s ‘We Love Showbiz.’
• Live appearance: Mindy Kaling appears in Human Giant Live Tour Preview Show at the UCB Theatre in NYC on Feb. 11.
• Live appearance: Mindy Kaling appears in Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me at the UCB Theatre in NYC on Feb. 13.
• Live appearance: B.J. Novak performs at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco March 1-2.
• Live appearance: Kate Flannery performs in The Lampshades in various venues on Feb. 6 and 29.
• Merchandise: thanks to Tallyheads selling out The Office DVD Wall Calendar at WallDaddy.com, they sent this message: “Hello from Walldaddy.com. We are excited to see such good responses about our site and The Office products. Just for you guys here is a 20% off coupon to use on anything in our store — OT2008. Just redeem during check out! Hope you enjoy.” Check out Walldaddy.com’s other Office items here.

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• Blog: Mindy’s updated her blog, Things I’ve Bought That I Love.
• Blog: Julie Elgar has updated her legal blog, That’s What She Said.
• Newsletter: the Dunder Mifflin Scranton Newsletter, Vol. 10 has been published.
• Article: NBC Entertainment co-Chairman Ben Silverman has agreed to sell his production company, which makes “The Office.”
• Article: John Krasinski is a fun fearless male.
• Article: Rashida Jones — The Office star proves that geeks can be sexy too.
• Quiz: Which ‘Office’ character are you?
• Comics: ‘The Office’ makes an appearance on Pearls Before Swine.
• Merchandise: get your Scranton Parade Day Dunder Mifflin Shirts!
• Live appearance: the Feb. 4th edition of The Armando Show, which will feature Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery, has added Ed Helms to the roster. Should be a fun night! (See the OfficeTally Calendar for a full list of events.)

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• Article: more details on Year One — a film co-written by The Office writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
• Article: Charity’s work aligns with Rainn Wilson’s faith.
• Photo: Steve Carell, Master of All Media.
• Photo: John Krasinski parties in Vegas.
• Video: Angela hangs with Ed and Creed. Man, I miss this show.
• Video: The Office strike, speedpaint version.
• Merchandise: for the ultra-geeky Office fan.
• Vote: JAM needs your help.
• Upcoming event: B.J. Novak appears in ‘See You Next Tuesday’ at the UCB Theatre on Tuesday, January 8. This is a FREE event!
• Upcoming event: Tallyhead Secondrink reports that “Mindy [Kaling] and Craig [Robinson] will be performing stand-up at Ohio State University on Feb. 17. Unfortunately, it’s only for staff and students. I will try to send you a report when it happens, as there is supposed to be a Q & A after the show.”

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Some upcoming appearances by The Office cast!

Tonight, Jan. 3, Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling appears on Running Your Trap with Jimmy Pardo: You’ve seen other talk shows … well this is a lot like those: There is an opening, there is a sidekick, there are interviews with entertainers and sometimes … some video clips. The only difference? This talk show is hosted by Jimmy Pardo! More information JUST ADDED!

Jan. 4-6: Melora Hardin, Catalina Jazz Club

Melora Hardin will be moonlighting from her day job on the highly successful comedy “The Office” to entertaining at the Catalina Jazz Club with her show “At the Water Cooler.” This engagement and show will mark Melora’s debut in the club scene and she’s been in rehearsal now for about six months. Melora states, “It’s both a challenge and a dream come true and the perfect way to start 2008!” More information | Video

Jan. 26: Ed Helms, UCB Theatre

Join Ed Helms and Seth Morris in “Seth and Ed’s Puppet Talk Show,” as they host a real live talk show, with real live puppets. This show has to be seen to be believed! More information | Photos

Feb. 4: Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery, IO WEST

The Armando Show presents a star-studded strike support show on Monday, Feb 4, with 100% of the box going to the Industry Support Fund. The Office’s Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery are on board to join the cast of regular “Armando” performers. More information

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• Blog: Mindy Kaling’s updated her blog — Things I’ve Bought 2007 Best Of’s.
• Article: Zach Braff and David Denman (”Roy”) work on a new Fox drama.
• Article: Rainn Wilson to host WGA-supported Spirit Awards.
• Article: Second nature to balance elements: director.
• Article: What not to do in ‘The Office.’
• DMI: a holiday memo from Ryan.
• Video: Craig Robinson loses it. (NSFW)
• Video: Ed Helms urges you to vote.
• Fan video: The Office Reacts: The Jim and Pam Saga.
• Fan video: The Dwight Knight.
• Merchandise: according to DVDTalk.com, Target will sell The Office Season 3 DVD set for just $19 starting December 26th!

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• Blog updates: Angela | Bobby Ray
• Article: Gervais talks about ‘The Office,’ ‘Extras’ and fame.
• Article: Harold Ramis, Gene Stupnitsky, and Lee Eisenberg team up on ‘Year One.’
• Article: Jenna Fischer in sync for ‘Walk Hard.’
• Article: Jenna Fischer is Back on her feet.
• Article: Jenna Fischer Sends ‘Elaborate, Four-Step’ Christmas Cards.
• Video: National Lampoon’s The Zaz! Report talks with John C. Reilly and Jenna Fischer.
• Video: Another Day at the Second Life Office.
• Video: ‘The Office’ theme song created with Mario Paint.
• Video: a trailer for Horton Hears a Who, starring Steve Carell. Visually stunning.
• Photos: photos of ‘The Office’ cast at the ‘Walk Hard’ premiere — 1 | 2.
• TV appearance: Jenna appears on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Tuesday, December 18th.
• Live appearance: Ed Helms’ group Lonesome Trio performs at the Parkside Lounge in New York on December 29th.
• Live appearance: Melora Hardin performs her show ‘At the Water Cooler’ in Hollywood on January 4-6.
• Live appearance: presale tickets are now available for Ricky Gervais’ performances in Hollywood on July 12th, 2008 (presale code COMEDY) and New York on July 14th and 15th (presale code HERICKY).

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