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Morning Links on Jason Castro's Last Day on "Idol"

Man, last night was uhg-leee on "American Idol." Dreadlocks Boy is definitely going home, unless there's some sort of rift in the time-space-tweener girl continuum. So we're counting down the minutes to the results show. In the meantime...

• "Hannah Montana" ratings took a big hit this week. Could it really be that ginned-up Vanity Fair photo controversy? Does that at least give us an excuse to run the picture again? (TV By The Numbers)
• Obsessive analysis of the identity of the last Cylon mole on "Battlestar Galactica." (Cellounge)
• The "Veronica Mars" Cruise. Oh dear. (Cruise to Mars)
• "Smallville" season finale spoilers. (TV Addict)
• Josh Radnor reassures fans about the return of "How I Met Your Mother." (TV Squad)
• Last night's episode gives fresh evidence why "Reaper" must be renewed. More Gladys!!! (TV Squad)
• Our friend Tim Goodman's Monday column had some plain-talk common sense for network executives. Which will of course be ignored. Sigh. (SF Gate)

Veronica Mars And McLovin' Together!

It's from funnyordie.com, and it really is funny, and I found it via tvaddict.com. Now, rock the spot:

Lunchtime Links: "Veronica Mars" DVDs, "Reaper" Pranks...

"Veronica Mars" season 3 DVDs are out and they look great. (BuzzSugar)

Sam is still a dumbass on "Reaper," but I love what Andi did to  the manager's car. (Seriously, OMG!)

"Heroes" just isn't ringing Kathie's bells anymore. Is the show going off the rails? (GMMR)

Troubled "Lost" actress Michelle Rodriguez was in and out of the bathroom at a party awhile ago, and bloggers said it must have been drugs. Wrong! She proved it by releasing drug test results. (TMZ)

Kristen Bell Joining "Heroes" For A Spell

Wowza. After turning down "Lost," Kristen Bell is joining "Heroes" for a multi-episode story arc, Variety reports. The in-demand star of the late, lamented "Veronica Mars," will play Elle, a mysterious hottie with ties to key parts of the "Heroes" mythology. Supposedly she's coming on in October, with a bang, by committing a major crime. Bell's decision is already a noisemaker in Hollywood, though, as she was publicly courted for a role on "Lost" that she ultimately declined. According to Variety, other shows were pursuing her as well. Getting her is definitely a sign that "Heroes" has the big mo going into the fall.

Talking With "Veronica Mars" Creator Rob Thomas

Our friends at Blogcritics have an excellent interview with "Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas about the end of that show and the start of the next one.

Is there any truth to the rumours of a movie to wrap things up, or is that in the past now too?
No, that's not in the past. I have read recently that Veronica Mars fans have been sending Mars Bars, and I don't want to dampen their enthusiasm, but I have to say, it's not going to happen. Veronica Mars the TV series is gone. Unfortunately. Lord knows I would have loved for it to keep going. I did meet with DC Comics last week to talk about continuing Veronica Mars as a comic book, and I have some aspirations to write a feature script about Veronica. But the show is a thing of the past now.

Read the whole interview at Blogcritics>>

"Veronica Mars" Is Dead, Rob Thomas Is Alive And Well

"Veronica Mars" creator Rob Thomas says that fans sending Mars bars to the CW won't be able to pull off the same sort of miracle that "Jericho" fans did by sending nuts to CBS. "Veronica Mars the TV series is gone," he tells Blogcritics, before talking about his commitment to the new series "Miss/Guided."

Read the complete interview at Blogcritics>>

Tonight's Picks: Tuesday, May 22

American Idol -- Finalists Perform
The two remaining finalists perform in the second-to-last episode of the season. Who will be crowned the next American Idol? Will it be Not-Melinda #1, or Not-Melinda #2? The suspense is killing me!

Veronica Mars -- The Bitch Is Back
The canceled-too-soon show concludes with the third-season finale. Veronica is forced to investigate when a sex tape of her with Piz surfaces on the Internet. While she struggles to keep her dad from finding out about the tape, the investigation begins to point toward someone from her past.

Dancing with the Stars -- Finale
After the Week 10 competition, it's time for the big finale! Which of our celeb-utainers will be crowned the most dexterous and delicate dancer of the season? I'm all on pins and needles!

The CW Announces Its Veronica Mars-Free Lineup

The CW made a bold decision by canceling the much-loved Veronica Mars. After losing Gilmore Girls as well, the network has a challenge ahead. The network, however, is moving forward by adding three new dramas, one comedy, and two reality shows.

See The CW's new lineup at Jack Myers Media Village >>

MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Veronica Mars Star Ken Marino and Paul Rudd

"Rob Thomas is awesome. He keeps bringing me back and giving me fun stuff. I'm just very thankful and happy to be on that show." -- Ken Marino

On tonight's episode of Veronica Mars, Paul Rudd plays a washed-up musician caught up in a caper only Ms. Mars could solve. Paul's appearance on the show is not completely random. Both he and Ken Marino (aka Vinnie Van Lowe) are starring together in not one, but two independent comedies written by Marino, Diggers and The Ten.

In this "awesome" interview with the dynamic duo, Ken and Paul discuss their mutual love of Veronica Mars and predict the winner of American Idol. I caught up them at the South by Southwest Film Festival, where they were promoting The Ten.

 

Tonight's Picks: Tuesday, May 1

Veronica Mars -- Un-American Graffiti
Finally back! After being away so long, super-sleuth Veronica is on the trail of a hate crime at a local restaurant. In the meantime, Keith gets drunk with power and checks for fake IDs at the local bars.

American Idol -- Six Finalists Left!
With America jonesing for silly-looking hair, Idol brings on Jon Bon Jovi to give us a little relief.  Now that the finalists are done "giving back," it's time to get down to the important business -- being catty. Wait, we mean singing. Yeah.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent -- Rocket Man
It's "ripped from the headlines" time as Goren and Eames investigate the murder of a pair of astronauts. Tate Donovan guest stars as a very naughty space cadet who ends up dead after sleeping around on his wife.

Tonight's Picks: American Idol, Veronica Mars, Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent -- Brother’s Keeper
Tragic news in the world of television today, as it has been announced that Rosanne Barr, star of stage and screen, has been found murdered by her husband, Tom Arnold... Wait, what do you mean Tom Arnold is only playing an evangelist under suspicion of murder on this week’s Law & Order? Oh, well... okay, then.

American Idol
Still haven’t had your fill of Simon Cowell crushing the hopes and dreams of emotionally fragile yet talent-challenged contestants with his patented mix of British snobbery and American bluntness? Then, tune in tonight on FOX for more of the same! Watch the top 12 male performers strut their stuff, and then get torn new ones. Cowell will make someone cry, or your money back! 

Veronica Mars -- Mars, Bars
Veronica has to bail Josh out of a murder rap -- for the death of his father, no less. Ah, nothing like a little patricide to bring two kids together in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours.

Jan. 31: Famke Janssen Cops to New Role, Veronica Mars Loves Tramps and Thieves

*Veronica Mars loves those tramps and thieves [GMMR]
*Fox wants to know: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? [The Futon Critic]
*Bravo unveils its Top Design tonight [GMMR]
*What if The Office was a horror movie? [BuzzSugar]
*Famke Janssen cops to new NBC role [Televisionary]

Jan. 24: Leo and Brad Talk Growing Pains, Nick and Vanessa Getting Married?

*The Hills are alive -- again [GMMR]
*Fans return in droves for Monk, Psych [The Futon Critic]
*Is Newlyweds in the picture for Nick and Vanessa? [Glitterati]
*Leo and Brad reminisce about Growing Pains [Popsugar]
*Justin Guarini cohosts American Idol pre-show [Reality Blurred]
*It's good to see Veronica Mars [Televisionary]

Tonight's Picks: Tuesday, Jan. 23

Good Morning America
The Oscar nominations are announced. Boy, do you think The Queen stands a chance?

American Idol
Be on the look out for more bush babies as the awful auditions continue in Memphis. Expect to see plenty of Carrie Underwood wannabes, and even more pitiful delusions of grandeur.

Gilmore Girls -- Santa's Secret Stuff
It's a little late for Christmas, but it's the first one Rory, Lorelai and Christopher spend as a family, so I suppose we'll forgive them this once. Rory returns from London and the festivities commence.

Veronica Mars -- Show Me the Monkey
Veronica and Mac get their monkey on as they search for a missing primate by joining an on-campus animal-rights group. Meanwhile, Mindy asks Keith to investigate her husband's death because she believes he was murdered.

 

Weekend Picks: Dec. 22-24

A Home for the Holidays
Rod Stewart, Five for Fighting, John Legend and AI's Katharine McPhee come together to perform in this eighth annual event to raise awareness of adoption.

Justice -- Christmas Party
Tom helps Luther defend a college student (Krysten Ritter) accused of murder, and Ron takes control when a baby is abandoned at the office Christmas party.

Monk -- Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa
Monk goes undercover as Santa Claus -- a very clean, obsessive-compulsive Santa -- after a policeman dies from drinking poison wine meant for Capt. Stottlemeyer.

MeeVee Exclusive! Interview with Veronica Mars/Gilmore Girls Star Krysten Ritter

You may not know Krysten Ritter’s name, but you definitely know her face -- especially if you’re a 14-year-old girl. Her unique look and comic timing make her the ultimate scene stealer in just about every show she guest stars on. After playing pivotal characters on Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls, Ritter is now taking on the role of Brad Garrett and Joely Fisher’s daughter on the Fox sitcom, ‘Til Death. Managing Editor Marjorie Kase caught up with Krysten while she was on break in New York.

Dec. 13: Peter Boyle Dies, Duchess Signs On for Dancing, Tricia Helfer Poses Nude

*Tricia Helfer hopes her Battlestar fans have a very merry Christmas [The Hollywood Gossip]
*USA introduces Nashville Star finalists [The Futon Critic]
*Everybody Loves Raymond's Peter Boyle dead at 71[TMZ]
*iTunes has your Veronica Mars fix [The Hollywood Gossip]
*The good doctors of Nip/Tuck are heading to Hollywood [Popbytes]
*The Duchess of York signs on for Dancing with the Stars 4 [Reality Blurred]

Dec. 1: Danny DeVito Drunk, Taylor Hicks Apologizes, Willa Ford Engaged

*Danny DeVito gets drunk for The View [The TV Addict]
*American Idol apologizes for singing Proud [Glitterati]
*Army Wives flock to Lifetime [The Futon Critic]
*Dancing alum Willa Ford engages to hockey star [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Real World Denver house now a restaurant [Reality Blurred]
*What's Veronica Mars without the mystery? [Televisionary]

 

GMMR: Veronica Mars -- Spit and Eggs

Veronica Mars
Title: “Spit and Eggs”
Original airdate: 11/28/2006
As we open, Mac and Piz are standing on the roof of a frat party looking for Veronica. They won’t find her there, she’s pretty busy running down the halls of Hearst, clearly being chased, but by whom. A hurt and bleeding Veronica collapses against Piz and Wallace’s locked dorm room door, only to look up and see….

(…a long time ago, we used to be friends)

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Tonight's Picks: Tuesday, Nov. 28

Big Day - Pilot Episode
ABC puts a twist on the 24 premise - all the action takes place in one day played out over 22 episodes - with the debut of this new comedic series starring Marla Sokoloff and Josh Cooke as a young couple getting married. In the premiere episode, the bride has a fight with mommie dearest over salad and a groomsman has eye issues.

Veronica Mars  - Spit & Eggs
Our favorite teen sleuth sets out to solve the campus rape case with the help of Mac, Wallace and Piz by attending a frat party with super cool coasters. Meanwhile, Dean O'Dell (Ed Begley Jr.) hires Keith to investigate whether or not his wife is cheating on him.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Weeping Willow
A violent cyber kidnapping has Detectives Logan and Wheeler wondering if it could be just a hoax when a popular video blogger (Buffy's Michelle Trachtenberg) and her boyfriend are seen kidnapped live online by two violent assailants.

GMMR: Veronica Mars -- Don't Count Your Eggs Before They've Passed

Veronica Mars
Title: “Lord of the Pi’s”
Original Airdate: 11/21/06
After two truly stellar episodes, it’s pretty disappointing to see such a flat showing with this week’s episode, “Lord of the Pi’s”, particularly since it was scribed by one of my favorite Veronica Mars writers, Diane Ruggiero. Still, I felt better watching last night’s poor episode knowing that the show is already secure with its full season order.

Tonight's Picks: Tuesday, Nov. 21

House - Whac-a-mole
House turns a heart attack into a game for his staff when an 18-year-old (Patrick Fugit) - who's the sole supporter of his two younger siblings - falls ill while working at a restaurant that caters to kids' parties.

Veronica Mars - Lord of the Pi's
Veronica's on the hunt for a wealthy - and missing - Hearst College trustee who disappears the night before she's supposed to cast the deciding vote that could ruin frat parties forever and bring down the school's Greek system.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Blasters
Detectives Logan and Wheeler's investigation into the beating of a former child star turns interesting when they discover ties to the Albanian mob. 

Nov. 17: Veronica Mars Gets Picked Up, Weird Al Parodies Taylor Hicks, Chris Rock Divorce On Hold

*Veronica Mars gets picked up [GMMR]
*Weird Al takes on American Idol's Taylor Hicks [Reality Blogs]
*Fox axes Vanished while Justice moves to Fridays [The Futon Critic]
*Dustin Diamond leads cast of next Celebrity Fit Club [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Everybody hates divorce [TMZ]
*Looking for another lucky Bachelor [TVGasm]

 

GMMR Recap: Veronica Mars - Charlie Don't Surf

Veronica Mars
Title: Charlie Don’t Surf
Original Airdate: 10/24/06
Much to Veronica’s dismay, Keith has kindly invited Logan over for a Mars family dinner. With strict instructions to stay clear of any topic that could allude to having seen Veronica naked, Logan tries to be the perfect boyfriend in front of dear old dad. Not to say dinner didn’t go well, but it probably would have gone a bit better if Veronica wasn’t so insistent with her rules of what could and couldn’t be discussed. Anyone else think this scene seemed a bit off? Keith has essentially known Logan for many, many years now, and Logan has been at Veronica’s with Keith on a few occasions, but they are playing it off like the two had never met. I guess this scene was for the newbies. But come on, we are three eps in…throw the newbies in the deep end and let them learn how to swim.

Give Me My Remote: Veronica Mars Recap

And here we are…the first recap of Veronica Mars Season 3.

Title: Welcome Wagon
Original Airdate: 10/3/2006
“Here it is. First day of college. Whadya say Veronica? New school. Fresh start. How about you try to not piss anyone off this time around?” Ambitious thoughts coming from Ms. Mars. Best of luck to you Veronica. Welcome to Hearst College.

Give Me My Remote: Veronica Mars Season 3 is Back TONIGHT!!

WARNING…this post contains some mild spoilers for the first two episodes of Veronica Mars. Spoiler Puritans beware!!

This is a big year for Veronica Mars. Not just the title character but the show. While Veronica finds herself at a new college, the show finds itself on a new network. And while Ms. Mars will try her best to avoid the Freshman 15, the show will be begging to gain 22…episodes that is. The critically acclaimed but viewer-starved show has only been picked up for 13 eps this season. So Veronica needs to make some new friends - fast, or else risk not being …ugh. You know what?…I’m not even going there. Veronica Mars needs some new eyes in front of their TVs, and that’s that!

GMMR News: Veronica Mars Update

With a title like that, I hope I didn’t oversell it, but I do have a good amount of Veronica Mars news to share with you this morning.

First up…Veronica Mars Casting News

According to the ever fabulous Michael Ausiello, we can expect a few familiar faces sauntering about Neptune this year. In the never-ending search for Keith to finally replace the hideous Lianne Mars, the World’s Greatest Dad (besides my own of course) meets a sassy lady from his past. Well, truth be told, she’s not from Keith’s past, but rather Enrico Colantoni’s past.

GMMR: Dancing with the Stars Celebrity Contestants Announced

Have you been dying to find out just which celebs will be dancing their way across the stage when the new season of Dancing with the Stars premieres? Well, GiveMeMyRemote.com has the scoop. Check it out:

Harry Hamlin - A former People’s Sexiest Man Alive winner, this star of LA Law and Veronica Mars might have a slight advantage over the other contestants since his wife, Lisa Rinna, was a contestant on last year’s show.