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It’s September already?

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Those are the words falling miserably out of mouths up and down the country, and really we shouldn’t be surprised. It happens nearly every year, we sit on the edges of our seats waiting for that moment when the sun will burst through the seemingly never ending run of clouds so we can spend more than a mere minute outside with our loving friend vitamin D.

It never happens and September rolls around with us feeling even more glum than the beginning of the year when we promised we’d give up that thing we LOVE to make us lose weight or to pretend we feel better about ourselves (just remember that time is coming again soon, 17 weeks, don’t hate on me for pointing this out I loathe that time of the year).

BUT, what comes with September, is the start of the television season. You may think I’m crazy but autumn (or fall) is when the country is supposed to retire in front of the box snuggled up on the couch with no sun to distract them, no more balmy evenings but cold and rain to keep them inside to watch the latest offerings on the tele.

And as I’ve mentioned countless times before US television is what matters, although as the cold months draw in UK television is good, one show I’m looking forward to is the Body Farm a spinoff from the very greatly missed Waking the Dead. And all the other thriller, killer drama’s that appear lovingly on my screen.

Every year there are double the amount of programmes on US tv, brand new shows competing with veteran shows, those that win over audiences are the successors some with devoted fans prevail others never last beyond their second or third episode after when viewing figures fail to ignite.

I happen to have a tough schedule this year, with 30* shows currently on my timetable I don’t know how I’m going to manage. My fellow US tv lover has 40, and has just discovered the wonders of a livestreaming channel, and the joy of no sleep whilst watching The Lying Game at 2am in the morning (I do not have the fortune of being able to stay awake until 2am I have to rise at 7am to get ready for work, he currently works from home on his own hours).

Here’s a run down of my list, what I will without a doubt not be missing, what I will be giving a try, and what I think will fall at the first hurdle even though it has made it to my list.

Wouldn’t miss if my life depended on it:

  • Fringe (Fox) – my love of Josh Jackson would never waver (I love you Pacey).
  • Supernatural (CW) – J-squared always have a place in my heart.
  • Vampire Diaries (CW) – Ian Somerhalder, those eyes, that body (Sorry you always play a dead guy).

Must-watch:

  • Gossip Girl (CW)
  • Nikita (CW)
  • Family Guy
  • Dexter (Showtime)
  • America’s Next Top Model (CW)
  • Glee (Fox)
  • Game of Thrones (HBO)
  • Desperate Housewives (ABC) – this is the final series (thank god).
  • One Tree Hill (CW) – just getting back into this show after ditching it when Lucas and Peyton did…

New picks:

  • Apartment 23 (Fox) - it has James van der Beek in it, as himself. Nuff said.
  • Hart of Dixie (CW) - Summer is back, sorry Rachel Bilson.
  • New Girl (Fox) - I love Zooey Deschanel.
  • Ringer (CW)- Sarah Michelle Gellar on my screen again, and with a really great show.
  • The Secret Circle (CW) - From the same author of Vampire Diaries LJ Smith, and the man behind both tv shows Kevin Williamson (Dawson’s Creek, Scream)
  • *Terra Nova (Fox) – Forgot that this finally had an air date after being pushed back a few times, big CGI production, dinasours and produced by The Speilberg, I have to give it a try at least. (Sounds a little Primeval)
  • *2 Broke Girls (CBS) – I missed this when making the list, noticed it had Kat Dennings starring who I LOVED in Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.
  • *Pan Am – I don’t know why I forgot to put this show on the list, an original series following the Mad Men lead it’s set in the “Jet Age”. My only worry is I’ve never watched Mad Men because it didn’t appeal to me so I may lose interest…
  • Revenge (ABC) – the lead returns to the town she grew up in but noone recognises her… no big names. (REALLY GOOD)

    The Ringer

Could fall at the first hurdle:

  • Alcatraz (Fox) - only thing attracting me to this show its from the creators of Lost and has Hurley in it.
  • Charlie’s Angels 2011 (ABC) - I loved the originals, the movies were ho-hum, I’m not sure the gloss and glamour will work in the noughties without making it tacky but I am prepared to be swayed. AWFUL
  • Grimm (NBC) - great idea but is it strong enough to hold up for more than one season when there’s already a show like Supernatural that covers the ‘grimm’ aspects. A possible replacement if SN finishes after season 7?
  • Once Upon a Time (ABC) - same idea using fairytales, but the look of the show could be a let down.
  • Revenge (ABC) – the lead returns to the town she grew up in but noone recognises her… no big names.
  • The Finder (Fox) – this is a latecomer to my list so I’ll be applying last to join first to go if it fails to impress me.
  • Awake (NBC) - another one that I could let go, I just like the premise of living a life while you dream.

On hiatus:

  • Falling Skies (TNT)
  • Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family)
  • Teen Wolf (MTV)
  • True Blood (HBO)

If there are any other shows that you will be watching that I haven’t listed and think it would fit into my schedule then let me know. I like having US tv buddies, discussing the ins and outs of the shows are much fun and can make you go crazy (PLL ha).

*Most recent additions

Comic-Con 2011 (spoilers)

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So it appears my tickets got lost in the post this year, maybe next year…

Instead I spent some (I won’t say most or all because this would be lame) of the weekend monitoring Twitter for Comic-Con updates, so easy when people hash tag or you know specific users that were there. My favourite being @cadlymack a writer for television/movie site Zap2it, I was directed to her through a fellow (US) tv lover, she has a dog named Pacey who is adorable and that may say everything about her (loves Dawson’s Creek obvs) and she is like best buds with all the cast in the Vampire Diaries so cool.

A little Pacey-aside, that was the Funny or Die video that Josh Jackson did at last year’s Comic Con. But once again if you’re not a fan of Dawson’s Creek I’m afraid you just won’t GET IT.

Right on with it…

Fringe – At the end of the last season we effectively see Peter disappear. As in he no longer exists. WTF was my reaction after the season finale but at the Comic Con panel Josh Jackson reassured the fans that he had plenty to do whilst dressed as an Observer… Perhaps as this is the only way he could exist outside of time? (See the very end of the video below)

Supernatural – I massively gasped at hearing Alona Tal was returning as Jo, when we all saw her die in Season 5… Although we did get a glimpse of how life could have been with Ellen and Jo still alive in Season 6 episode My Heart Will Go On. Jared Padelecki talked about how difficult it was playing Soulless Sam, Demon-blood Sam and the recovering normal Sam and how Jensen Ackles is like Dean only in the way they both “air-guitar all the time”. J-squared banter I. Love. It.

Vampire Diaries – What’s in store for Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Caroline (Candice Accola)… Ian Somerhalder replies with “Puppies… little vampire puppies”. I switched my allegiance from Stefan to Damon half way through the last season (or is that from Paul Wesley to Ian Somerhalder after I found out the former was married to Torrey deVitto aka Melissa PLL) and so I’m dying for an Elena/Damon hook up but as it’s reported at Comic Con they are too preoccupied with finding Stefan who has gone on a bloody hunt with Klaus boohoo.

Ringer – Sarah Michelle Gellar returns. Yes one of the newly scheduled shows for the Fall Premiere season, is Ringer a show about stolen identity. It looks so good I’m already addicted and that’s only from the trailer, and an extended version was shown at Comic Con. My favourite line being: “Siobhan we have a problem, Bridget’s still alive”. Oooo cannot wait.

True Blood – Apart from witches, Eric losing his memory there’s THAT shower scene. The one from the book with Eric and Sookie together at last, no more Bill (woo). And if you’re watching TB as it is on in the US, you will have seen the near naked torso of Alcide (Joe Manganiello) and the near naked torso of Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) in the same scene *faints*.

Mmm...

So that’s a bit from television, now for the movies. My first “oh well that’s not what I expected” comes in the form of the posters from  Snow White and the Huntsman, featuring Kristen Stewart in full body armour and holding a sword. A SWORD? No red lips and short people whistling while they work in this movie… Unlike the rival movie Snow White featuring Lily Collins as the damsel in distress, which one are you going to be a fan of? When I first heard Kristen Stewart was to be cast as Snow White I think smoke may have come out of my ears, but now seeing the posters and the way the film looks I think I could get on board, maybe its the sickly sweet look of Lily Collins that’s putting me off.

Kristen Stewart as Snow White

Lily Collins as Snow White

Kristen Stewart was at Comic Con along with all the cast from Twilight, there to promote part four of the series Breaking Dawn Part 1. A lot of love went out to Kristen, Rob and Taylor obviously, some questionable looks coming from Rob’s half shaven head and Kristen’s usual lack of making an effort. Some of the honeymoon scenes were shown from the movie, I don’t want to hunt them out myself as I’d like them to be a surprise for when I turn up at the midnight showing of the November release (geek). I’ve seen an image of the honeymoon, with Edward and Bella in the water near a waterfall… don’t remember that being mentioned in the book.

The official ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ trailer was premiered at the Comic Con panel, I watched it and felt strangely transported to 2002. Yes the new reboot seems serious, less Toby Maguire-comical more Andrew Garfield-moody with a pinch of Emma Stone-delight thrown in. But it still looks the same. The same suit, the same backdrop, with a slightly different way of Peter Parker getting bitten by that elusive spider. There is no way to really change up Spider-Man once it’s already been done, this seems to be a “re-do” of the Toby Maguire series that it will inevitably be compared to. Hopefully the sequel will head in a different direction if Gwen Stacy is the main love interest and the villain is different? I’m not entirely convinced, but I will still go and see it. (Also the beginning of the trailer eludes to Peter’s parents and why they had to leave him, maybe potential side plot?)

Cowboys and Aliens had its world premiere over the Comic Con weekend, all the stars turned up for the show and some critics thought it was a “crowd-pleasing summer movie with more wit than most” whilst others were not so appreciative of all the cowboys and aliens in the same film together “[it has] a clumsy touch and zero feel for the intangibles of classic movie westerns”. Now I’m not a fan of westerns, the nearest possible one to the genre I have watched was Wild Wild West with Will Smith and we all know how that played out. It annoys me that a film associated with the name Speilberg should be a reason to go and see it so I’ve been looking for a reason not to go and Robbie Collin (former employee of NOTW) gave me a great one:

Coachella Weekend

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It’s the weekend where all the coolest hottest people in the US fly over to Indio, California to the desert for a 3 day music and arts festival with all the top names headlining. This year Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Kanye West, The Black Keys, Lauryn Hill, Animal Collective and Mumford & Sons are to name a few of those who are playing at the festival.

I’d love to be there chilling with all the cool people, checking out what people are wearing. Instead I shall do it from afar, it’s the best part really, celebs flock there to enjoy the sunshine and relaxed atmosphere and there’s some of my favourite people there this year…

The return of my favourite couple, Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson looking very much in love. Diane ever the style queen is rocking a nude maxi skirt a great look for a music fest and that classic trilby her favourite goto accessory.

How I love it when I see celebs hanging out with each other, even though I dont think Nina Dobrev and the hottie that is Ian Somerhalder are a couple they look cute together. Nina in a classic summer outfit, a definite favourite of mine, denim cutoffs you can never go wrong.

As I always say Im not a fan of Kate Bosworth as an actress (apart from in Blue Crush ha) but her style here is flawless, white denim shorts and Im pretty sure thats a Topshop vest looks f**king awesome. Understated but enough cool to make it a perfect outfit, in fact so good that I want some white denim shorts now, and arm candy Alexander Skarsgard wouldnt go amiss.

Victorias Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio looks all pretty and summery, the boots could have been swapped for some sandals but Im absolutely loving the scarf it adds depth to the white peasant skirt and top look.

Vanessa Hudgens has taken the festival look a tad too far, but the individual pieces are gorgeous like the floppy hat the colour of her top and the piles of bangles and necklaces. The trousers... well erm the thought was there.

Camilla Belle at a bbq thrown by Mulberry at Coachella, another celeb in denim shorts such an easy go to with a cute blouse and sunnies.

I heart Nicole. Her day to day style is great, and she sticks to what she knows with a hippy vibe touch. Super short denim cutoffs look gorgeous with this flower print blouse, and with heels to sharpen her whole outfit.

Rihanna looking damn hot as usual, denim cutoffs (beginning to see a theme here...) and a light camouflage jacket which I love and of course the fiery red hair that is fast becoming a trademark!

Happy Birthday to two blondes

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Yeah I’ve written a few posts today, but I don’t care I’ve got a lot to say. Now I’m sending birthday wishes to two of my favourite television stars, Blake Lively, 23, and Alexander Skarsgard, 34. Two gorgeous blondes with lovely genes how lucky.

Blake is featured in Interview Magazine, interviewed by none other than Ben Affleck. She looks all sexy and sultry in the shoot by Craig McDean.

Blake Lively // Interview Magazine

Blake Lively // Interview Magazine

And then the lovely Alexander Skarsgard my favourite vampire (well just behind RPattz), he’s just appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone NAKED with his co-stars, yum yum.

Alexander Skarsgard

San Diego Comic-Con 2010

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Okay I have to say something about the genius that is Comic-Con. I’ve come to realise these past few years how much of a BIG DEAL it is. And I wish I was there.

According to Wikipedia the convention was founded in 1970 by comic fan Shel Dorf, so it’s been going strong for 30 years.

It’s grown considerably in popularity and from just showcasing comic books. Now it seems Comic-Con is the recreational site of choice for self-confessed celebrity geeks, most are actors/actresses/directors/producers/stars from television series and the like.

I mean where else would you see (apart from say the Oscars) would you see Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively and Natalie Portman under the same roof?

All there for their respective films, Angie sat on the panel for her new action movie Salt, where she said: “I think this is a better action movie than the ones I have done.” And as we all know Angie is a fan of the semi-automatic kind of weapon and she added, “I got to play with just about everything including using a fire extinguisher in a way I’d never used it.”

For the Green Lantern panel, Blake Lively showcased her talents (yes I’m talking about her boobs) and Ryan Reynolds was there too looking all dishy. JustJared reported that a female attendee had tweeted about the panel, “Nerds in Hall H transfixed… It’s like a normal dress but only it’s missing a chest piece. Even I’m transfixed.” Fantastic. I’m plenty sure that Scarlett Johansson only agreed to be in The Avengers is so she could go to Comic-Con and spy on her hubby Ryan Reynolds.

*Update – Blake is wearing Preen’s Haulster Bra

"Oh I hope my boobs stay in..."

Yes for me the big announcement, well I hadn’t heard that Joss Whedon had decided on the cast of The Avengers until Comic-Con, but who would play who in this hugely anticipated comic-movie.

Samuel L. Jackson – Nick Fury

Scarlett Johansson – reprising her role as Black Widow

Chris Hemsworth – Thor

Chris Evans – Captain America

Robert Downey Jr. – Iron Man

And Tah dah….

Jeremy Renner – Hawkeye

Mark Ruffalo – The Hulk

The last being my favourite, I really am excited to see Ruffalo play the green monster, the whole movie will be tres good.

The Line-Up

I also saw a little preview of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack (yess someone had illegally recorded it and posted it on Youtube but it was awesome), there were plenty of other reveals including some from Alan Ball the creator of True Blood.

So let’s just talk about how effing fantastic that show is. Adapted from the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris (I am currently reading them I suggest you go out and buy them all NOW) it follows a a telepathic barmaid, the title character, who realises she lives in an amazingly dangerous world of the supernatural which she is begrudgingly a part of. Think sexy vampires (nothing like Twilight), hot werewolves, weird maenads, witches (books not the show yet) and fairies. Yes FAIRIES.

If you think this sounds like shit, then you are wrong you have not sampled the delights of Eric and co. Here he is in his glory:

Eric Northmann Viking Vampire and Sheriff

Here’s the Season 3 preview that was aired:

Oh yeah and Olivia Munn was there next to some stormtroopers (yeah every Star Wars’ geek wet dream):

Oh hi do you know me?

As well as all these wonderful people and wonderful films and television shows, comic books, fantasy novels, video games, anime and collectibles I would just like to say how much I would like to have been there. And as discussed with fellow blogger Contains Scenes of Mild Peril and fellow tweeters, I want to be there one day. One day…