April 26, 2005 |
WELCOME TO THE O.C., SITH!
Star Wars director George Lucas will guest-star as himself on The O.C.'s May 12 episode, Fox confirms. In the episode, Lucas expresses interest in Seth's (Adam Brody) "graphic novel," which leads Ryan's better half to make a difficult decision regarding Summer. Things become even more complicated when Lucas invites Seth to dinner and gives him some wordly advice. I'm guessing it sounded something like this: "Seth, man, if you missed 24 last night, get a tape. Chloe was fierce!" |
IN RELATED NEWS...
The O.C.'s George Lucas confirmed over the weekend that he's developing two Star Wars projects for the small screen, per Variety. The first is an 3-D animated half-hour that expands on the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars miniseries, and the other would be a live-action series that would focus on several of the franchise's supporting characters. Both shows would be set in the years between the end of Revenge of the Sith and the beginning of Star Wars. Also known as Princess Leia's training-bra years. |
RECOVERING
George Lopez underwent a kidney transplant last week using an organ donated by his wife, Ann. The couple "are resting comfortably in their Los Angeles home and are both expected to make a full recovery," their rep said in a statement. The ABC sitcom star reportedly suffered from a genetic condition that caused kidney deterioration. Production on George Lopez had already wrapped for the season. |
SAVE THE DATE
ABC has announced a May 4 air date for its much-talked-about Primetime Live exposè on American Idol. In a press release, the network said the hour-long report will "explore explosive claims about behind-the-scenes activities" at the show. Rumor has it those activities involve Paula Abdul, disgraced former contestant Corey Clark and what may or may not have happened in Ryan Seacrest's makeup trailer. |
JACKO UPDATE
Michael Jackson's Dream Team has shed another member. Attorney Brian Oxman became the latest member of Jacko's defense team to up and quit on Monday. No reason was given for his exit. Meanwhile, the judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can call the singer's former wife, Debbie Rowe, as a witness, not to mention an utter fool. |
ON THE MEND
Phyllis Diller underwent surgery over the weekend for fractures in her neck suffered when she fell out of her bed last week. The legendary comedian prognosis is said to be "great." |
THE ABC'S OF SUMMER
In what is being billed as ABC's most ambitious summer slate in years, the network will launch at least four new reality shows in June and July, per Variety. ABC is also planning to air 10 original episodes of Wife Swap and debut its five-part Roman empire miniseries Empire. The new reality offerings include Dancing With Stars (American Idol meets Dance Fever), Brat Camp (self-explanatory) and Welcome to the Neighborhood, in which a community decides which of seven families should win a brand new home. |
FOR THE BIRDS
Universal is developing a remake of the classic Alfred Hithcock thriller The Birds. Don't you get any ideas, Gus Van Sant. |
GREAT GILMORE!
It's the news Gilmore Girls fans have been waiting for! After lengthy negotiations, series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has inked a deal to return next season as show runner, sources confirm. The pact, finalized last week, also calls for her hubby, Dan Palladino, to continue on as co-executive producer for what would be Girls' sixth season. I say "would" because WB hasn't officially renewed the show, although, let's face it, it's coming back. In other GG news, don't forget to set your TiVo to record tonight's fresh episode, featuring a special guest appearance by you-know-who. Click here for more! |
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