‘Stress Relief’ preview
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 | 214 commentsJan. 29, 2009
- KorbiTV’s review of ‘Stress Relief’
- USA Today’s article ‘Office’ is open for business Sunday after Super Bowl
Sneak peek of the star-studded movie. SO FUNNY.
Jan. 28, 2009
Read GMMR’s review of ‘Stress Relief.’
Jan. 27, 2009
A bunch more video interviews and one cool behind-the-scenes clip!
Tipster: Kirby
Jan. 22, 2009
- Two episode clips over at Maureen Ryan’s The Watcher column! Tipster: BringMePlayers
- A few photos from ‘Stress Relief’ starting here.
Jan. 16, 2009
Tipster: Paxton
From IGN: Jennifer Celotta explained that the movie plot is “A Harold and Maude type movie where Jack Black is engaged to Jessica Alba and then meets her grandmother — her nana — and instantly falls in love with Cloris Leachman.”
Jan. 16, 2009
From Zap2it: “[Paul] Lieberstein says that the stunt casting of Jack Black, Jessica Alba and Cloris Leachman in the Office Super Bowl episode was not a mandate from on high, but rather grew out of an idea from writer Aaron Shure.
Viewers will only see a little bit of footage from the fake film, and since Black and Co. only shot for a day, Lieberstein says there’s not a ton of extra footage to showcase on a DVD release.”
Tipster: Tallyhead Purse Girl
Jan. 8, 2009
TV by the Numbers states “The episode of NBC’s The Office following the Super Bowl is likely to be seen by 25 million viewers if the recent past viewership of the ‘Program After The Super Bowl’ is any indication.” More here.
(For comparison, see regular viewership numbers at the Nielsen Ratings post.)
Jan. 2, 2009
From Us Magazine:
Cloris Leachman displays some serious PDA with Jack Black in an upcoming episode of The Office.
“I have an intimate scene with Jack Black,” Leachman — who recently competed on Dancing With the Stars — told Entertainment Tonight Tuesday while prepping for her role as Grand Marshall at the Tournament of Roses New Years Day parade.
“He has to take me naked out of a bath tub and we kiss a lot,” added Leachman, 82.
This plot point has been confirmed by my Office source.
Link: Cloris Leachman Kisses Jack Black for The Office
Tipster: Tanya
Dec. 17, 2008
NBC has confirmed to me that ‘Stress Relief’ was written by Paul Lieberstein and directed by Jeffrey Blitz.
Dec. 16: KorbiTV
KorbiTV reports that Cloris Leachman will also appear in the episode.
Tipster: Paul
Dec. 16: NBC.com
Actress Jessica Alba (“Fantastic Four,”) is set to guest star in the upcoming post Super Bowl episode of “The Office.” The announcement was made by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.
In one plot of the special post Super Bowl episode of “The Office,” some of the office workers try to secretly watch a bootlegged Hollywood movie during the workday. Alba and comedic actor Jack Black will play characters in the bootleg movie.
Tipster: sorano916
Dec. 16: Ausiello Files
Jessica Alba announced as another guest star!
Tipster: Phyllis
Dec. 15: NBC.COM
Multitalented actor Jack Black (“Kung Fu Panda,” “Tropic Thunder,”) is set to guest-star in the upcoming post Super Bowl episode of “The Office.” The announcement was made by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.
In one plot of the special post Super Bowl episode of “The Office,” some of the office workers try to secretly watch a bootlegged Hollywood movie during the workday. The movie stars Jack Black and other notable Hollywood actors.
The special hour-long episode titled “Stress Relief” will premiere immediately following “Super Bowl XLIII,” Sunday, February 1 (10:30-11:30 p.m. ET; simultaneously to all time zones) on NBC.
Tipster: Daniel
Dec. 15: Ausiello Files
Guess who is guest starring on this episode?
Dec. 3: TV Week
According to people familiar with the plotline, NBC’s just-confirmed post-Super Bowl episode of “The Office” will feature the employees of Dunder Mifflin roasting the show’s lead character, played by Steve Carell.
The roast of Mr. Scott will not be celebrity-driven, but producers are exploring the idea of incorporating some stunt casting into the project.
More about the episode at the link below.
Link: ‘Office’ Game for Michael Scott Roast
Dec. 3: NBC Universal Media Village
Immediately following “Super Bowl XLIII” on February 1, NBC will broadcast an original, hour-long episode of “The Office” (10:30-11:30 p.m. ET; simultaneously to all time zones). Noteworthy announcements regarding this special episode are forthcoming.
Simultaneous to all timezones! That means I’ll finally be able to watch an episode without having read spoilerish comments first! WOO! ;)
But what does “noteworthy announcements” mean? Hmmm …
Link: NBC KICKS-OFF A POST-SUPER BOWL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Tipster: Red
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OH MY GOSH! I’m VERY excited for this episode! It looks HILARIOUS and is also looking pretty epic! If they stick Jim in there “saving the receptionist”, I am going to go onto iTunes and buy it JUST for that!
LOVE IT!
What would I do without you, Tanster? I wouldn’t have the satifaction of knowing that The Office this week will be AMAZING!
LOVE IT! (I know I alreay said that, but WHO CARES?)
Hehehe!
<3 Ally <3
Hee hee…those are the best chimes ever!
The hype for this thing is just awesome. I don’t remember an Office ep that this site has ever gotten so excited about. And with the early word of mouth, this could be the best show of the year.
OMG that new promo is insane. I totally just burst out laughing at Angela throwing a cat into the ceiling. Can’t wait for Sunday!
over here on the west coast the office will be on at 7:30. Perfect time.
and the promo is HILARIOUS
#183, I live in Steeler country too, and I have an idea for you: Forget about the guests and your hubby, go into another room and lock the door so no one can bother you. Maybe you will have to buy a new TV, but the solitude will be worth it!! GO STEELERS!!
Hahaha!! I can’t WAIT! That looks like it’s going to be the best episode ever. Ever.
Oh, my gosh, I didn’t notice the chimes until now. That poor cat…
Looks hilarious!
My DVR says 9:30 (central time)! LOL! What?!
My guess is we will “have to do it live!”
I’m right on the border of OH & PA, and our local station has The Office listed at 11:30 pm also.
What an awesome night this will be. I think both my Steelers and my “Office” will be big winners!
LMAO Kevin looting the snack machine!!!!
203. Chris: Thanks for the heads-up! Midnight is correct for WPXI. Fortunately, I am in Morgantown and we have a more local NBC affiliate airing the episode at 10:30. I could watch twice!!
If I can’t get folks to shut up during The Office, I’ll just watch at 12! No laxatives required!
That cat tossing reminded me of when in Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller threw Half Squat into the river when he was stabbing him.
hahahahah “Save bandit!!! *chucks cat*”
dear office: i love you.
I’m always uncomfortable when anything happens to an animal on TV or the movies. I think it’s seriously OOC for Angela to toss the kitty into the ceiling. She would wrap it up, tuck it under her blouse, or have a carrier with her, imho.
Kevin taking the snacks? That’s some funny.
Stanley, Barack is President! You are black Stanley!!
I’ve watched this promo a million times and I’m still dying with laughter each time I watch it. If that’s really just the beginning of the episode, I can’t wait to see how the whole episode plays out.
The Reviews all speak highly of it people! I think we may just be in for one of the best office episodes of all time!
“Stanley, Obama is president!” Omg I can’t stop laughing…that line alone just makes it haha. And the cat falling through the ceiling…wow! I can’t wait for this episode. :D
Re: #183: Sugahwafuhs…
I live in Steeler Country too. Check the local listings. On my DVR, the Office is set to play at 12 midnight on WPXI. I guess they are allowing for all the post-game stuff here in “Stillertown”. I really shouldn’t stay up to watch it at midnight…but I probably will. After the last preview, how can you NOT?
Woah. Dwight almost kills Stanley, and Michael saves him? Oscar in the ceiling… o_O Kevin breaking out the vending machine.
Why are they running? there are 4 emergeny exits. If Dwight blocked all of them, then this was attempted murder.
1)Regular exit
2)Behind Stanley/Andy’s desk
3)Between Kevin & Meredith’s desk
4)Near the break room.
This is awful! The Office shouldn’t be creating fake movies. Remember when The Office was rooted in the real world and in a real office setting? Ugh…