LOST's Matthew Fox to Star in 'Speed Racer' Movie

I'm so psyched about this. I love Speed Racer. In fact, as a child, I had a crush on Speed Racer. I know you're thinking, Speed Racer is a Cartoon. So what? Speed was awesome and handsome and such a great guy.

So anyway, the Wackowski Brothers (of The Matrix fame), are making a live-action version of the classic cartoon and, as I understand it, are remaining impossibly faithful to the look and story of the original. Foxxy will be starring as the mysterious Racer X.

The film began shooting this month and is expected to keep Matthew Fox busy right up to the beginning of shooting for LOST Season Four.

Check out this video featuring an unveiling of the right-on-the-money Mach 5 and snippets of cast interviews:



Nod to The Tail Section for the story.

Smallville Season 6 DVD Cover Art

This wasn't available when I posted about the DVD before, but I thought it was worth another post. Clark is looking all grown up and very foxxy here (as well he should since Tom Welling recently celebrated his 30th birthday). You also get a little sexy Lex and, unfortunately, a little Lana in the background.

This will make a nice addition to my collection!

Nods to Kryptonsite and Amazon.com!

Ex-'Grey's' star cites racism for firing

Did I call it, or did I call it? I said he would scream racism if given the chance. I have two words for Isaiah Washington: Shut Up!

Here's the story from Yahoo News:

LOS ANGELES - "Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington said racism was a factor in his firing from the hit ABC series after he twice used an anti-gay slur.

Washington, who initially used the epithet during an onset clash with a co-star, told Newsweek magazine that "someone heard the booming voice of a black man and got really scared and that was the beginning of the end for me."

He tried to make amends by expressing remorse and volunteering to enter a counseling program to understand how the confrontation got out of hand, he told Newsweek.

"My mistake was believing that I would get the support from my network and all of my cast mates across the board. My mistake was believing I could correct a wrong with honesty and sincerity," he said in the interview posted online Thursday.

"My mistake was thinking black people get second chances. I was wrong on all fronts," he said. His unwillingness to act like a submissive black at work was part of the problem, Washington said.

"Well, it didn't help me on the set that I was a black man who wasn't a mush-mouth Negro walking around with his head in his hands all the time. I didn't speak like I'd just left the plantation and that can be a problem for people sometime," he said.

"I had a person in human resources tell me after this thing played out that `some people' were afraid of me around the studio. I asked her why, because I'm a 6-foot-1, black man with dark skin and who doesn't go around saying `Yessah, massa sir' and `No sir, massa' to everyone?
"It's nuts when your presence alone can just scare people, and that made me a prime candidate to take the heat in a dysfunctional family," he said.

ABC declined comment Thursday. In its one public statement regarding Washington, issued in January, the network said his actions were "unacceptable."

Washington, who used the slur against co-star T.R. Knight during a confrontation with Patrick Dempsey, repeated the word backstage at the Golden Globes in January in denying the first incident. A public apology to Knight and others followed.

ABC renews 'According to Jim' after all

I am happy to report that ABC has given a last-minute reprieve to one of the only family-friendly sitcoms left on TV. "According to Jim" is one of the few programs that I feel I can sit with my kids and watch. I remember when I was a kid, sitting and watching prime-time with my parents and you just can't do that today. These days, the networks feel pressured to push the limits with shows like "2 1/2 Men" in order to compete with cable. I love "2 1/2 Men" as much as the next guy but it's definitely not suitable for little guys. To find anything safe for the kids, you have to put them in front of the Disney Channel, and let's face it, most of what they show is not at all appealing to people over 12. So I give kudos to ABC for bringing it back!

You can read more about "Jim's" repreive here.

Grey's + TV Land = Classic Parody

This is from last year's TV Land awards, but if you're a TV fan, it's a must-watch. It's chocked full of classic tv doctors with a little surprise at the end. So if you haven't seen it (or even if you have), take a minute and watch it. It's sure to give you a chuckle:

Need a Heroes Fix?

Go to NBC.com and watch some behind-the-scenes "webisodes". There are 4 up right now: Stunts, Wardrobe, The Score and Visual Effects. OK, I know it's not the same as a real episode but I'll take what I can get over the hiatus.

And good news - the cast is back at work filming new episodes! Come on September!!

I Can Tell It's Summer

Seems like every summer I have to become my mother (and if you know my mother, you know what I mean.).
 
For example:  Today, my kids are playing in the back yard.  My dogs are going nuts barking and one of the boys comes running in to tell me he needs to go see what is going on in the front.  Well it seems a couple of boys (one of whom I have already had to tell not to just walk in my house uninvited) were wanting my boys to come to the front yard.  He didn't like that the dogs were barking at him so he THREW HIS SHOE over my fence at my dog.

I went out back and could not find his shoe anywhere.  We searched and searched and then I had a thought...and I was right.  My dog had it chewing on it.  This gave me quite a delight.

So The Pleaser grabbed up the shoe and we went out to the front yard.  I told the boys 1) not to throw things over my fence, 2) not to throw things at my dog and 3) if they did throw anything else over my fence or at my dog, their mom or dad would have to come and get it because I was not giving it back to them.

So the boy sheepishly took the shoe from me and slid his foot into the dog-slobber-soaked footwear and went on his way.   And once again...I am the neighborhood bitch. Thank you....thank you very much. 

No LOST DVD until December 11?

That's what Amazon.com says anyway. Why so long? If it's not coming back until February, I am going to need the DVD to pass some time. I think they're just yanking my chain and it will come out by September. I'm clinging to that hope anyway. :)

Rumor is that it will have 3 bonus discs with extra features including something for fans to "pass the time" with. Ooooh. I can't wait to find out what it is!

So Isaiah Washington...yeah

So he didn't get renewed. Is anyone really surprised? He's probably lucky the network let him finish out the contract he had. Networks don't put up with that crap.

Personally, I don't think what he said was worth getting fired over if it was a one-time thing said out of frustration. Everybody has a bad day. However, I think the way he handled it was out of line.

I also think if the situation had been reversed, and someone had used a derogatory remark toward him, he would have been the one screaming and throwing a fit about getting that person fired. I think T.R. Knight handled things very professionally and I have a lot of respect for him. Isaiah lost my respect after the Golden Globes.

I won't miss him. I'll look forward to some new doctors on Grey's this season to freshen up the storylines.

Animated Avatars from this past TV Season

These animated avatars are some of my favorites from this last TV Season.

Smallville




Heroes




and LOST