My Name Is Earl delivered the goods again this week with a full hour comprised of two all-new episodes The first one featured Earl Jason Lee trying to cross 72 off his list by bringing Joy a hot tub to make up for one he accidentally prevented her from earning years ago I hope everyone already knew that lighters and hairspray dont mix And whats the usual high point of any Joy-centric episode Jaime Pressly of course For the first time ever youve satisfied me in a way Darnell never could Joy utters to Earl after he gives her the hot tub Understandably he leaves out the part about picking up the gift off the side of a road after finding a bum living inside of it Blissfully unaware Joy begins living it up as only she can spending day and night soaking in the questionable spa and indulging in Old British 40s while keeping pickles on her eyes Her life of luxury ends pretty abruptly though when she finds her big toe has become well a bi
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My Name Is Earl broke ground on Season 4 in style with two back-to-back episodes With last seasons storylines left in the dust getting back to the shows roots was nothing less than a breath of fresh air After an hour filled with some of the funniest new TV moments Ive seen in a while I couldnt ask for more but I wanted to anyway In the first installment Earl Jason Lee recalls having once ruined Buddy Zaks wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation when he was just a boy himself When he sets off to make it up to Buddys mother he finds Buddy still alive and all grown up A film enthusiast Buddy asks Earl to produce his dream movie in exchange for crossing him off of the list However the only available actors are Camden Countys usual cast of clowns It also doesnt help that the film 2 The Max is ridiculous Seth Green brings on the funny in the role of Buddy and looks like hes enjoying every minute of it With all of his recent work in animation Family Guy Ro
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Well lets not beat around the bush regarding the big news Earl and Billie got married It was great to see Earl in such suave and decisive form in his first post-coma order of business But as with every enjoyable Earl episode the real fun is in the journey not the destination Lets revisit the main stops along the way All of the main characters were out in full force tonight with the Crab Shack serving as the base of operations At the outset we learned that Joy Darnell and the kids have taken up residence at the bar since Earl tipped over their trailer But even though the children are using the pool table as a bunk bed and getting homework tips from local derelicts fixing that problem isnt on Earls radar for the time being Since Randys humorously stream-of-consciousness notes he had kept arent of much use Earl decides to enlist the help of Frank Michael Rapaport to find Billie I really enjoyed seeing Mike OMalleys Stuart character exerting major influe
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War courtesy Lionsgate
FBI agent Jack Crawford (Jason Statham) is looking for revenge after his partner is brutally murdered by the assassin Rogue (Jet Li). It's been three years since the murder, and Crawford is prepared to do anything to capture Rogue after he discovers the assassin is back in San Francisco. Crawford's pursuit will put him in the middle of a conflict between two Asian gangs, and he must be prepared to go to war if he wants to avenge his partner's death.Extras on this Blu-ray release include "The War Chest" (never-before-seen footage available in movie, or through menus), "Scoring War," Visual Commentary with director Philip G. Atwell, Audio Commentary with writers Lee Anthony Smith and Gregory J. Bradley, Gag Reel, Deleted Scenes, "The War Zone" trivia track, Yakuza Fighter game and behind-the-scenes FX Bonus. I really enjoyed listening to the "The War Zone" trivia track, which is filled with interesting information on the location, stunts, and actors in the movie. It also includes shor...
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Justin Bruening by Chris Haston/NBC Photo
Here's a roundup of winter and spring TV-movies and specials to keep in mind when seeking out alternative, strike-time programming:Husband for Hire | Jan. 19, at 8 pm/ET, OxygenA single woman (Nadine Velazquez) has 24 hours to find a husband in order to inherit her share of the family fortune. Mark Consuelos, Erik Estrada and Mario Lopez costar.Daniel's Daughter | Jan. 26, 9 pm, Hallmark ChannelLaura Leighton (Melrose Place) plays a woman who realizes how much she has in common with her late father when she fulfills his last wish.The Russell Girl | Jan. 27, 9 pm, CBSAmber Tamblyn (Joan of Arcadia) stars as an aspiring med student who returns home to confront her difficult past.Bernard and Doris | Feb. 9, 8 pm, HBOEccentric billionaire Doris Duke (Susan Sarandon) hires penniless Irish butler Bernard Lafferty (Ralph Fiennes) and then leaves him her fortune in this fictional tale based on true events.The 50th Annual Grammy Awards | Feb. 10, 8 pm, CBSRapper Kanye West and troubled souls...
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Nadine Velazquez, My Name Is Earl
Now in its third season, My Name Is Earl (tonight at 8 pm/ET, NBC) continues to be a ratings stalwart as the lead-in to NBC's Thursday-night comedy lineup. Along with consistently funny writing, a big part of what keeps audiences tuned in to the misadventures of Earl J. Hickey is the casting, from the Golden Globe-nominated Jason Lee and the Emmy-winning Jaime Pressly to regulars Ethan Suplee (Randy), Nadine Velazquez (Catalina) and Eddie Steeples (Crab Man). TVGuide.com recently spoke with Velazquez about what she thinks elevates Earl. The beautiful Chicago native also gav
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Nadine Velazquez by Mitchell Haaseth/NBC
Despite the hot night, there was a chill vibe in the air at the NBC upfront party on the Beverly Hilton rooftop. Celebs like Heroes’ Greg Grunberg and ER's John Stamos kept cool with electronic mini-fans the network handed out to guests. As they noshed on roast beef, pasta and loads of pastries, partygoers could unwind in cabanas, mingle with the masses, or, in the case of NBC’s biggest stars, dish to TV Guide about the upcoming season of their hit show. My Name Is Earl’s Nadine Velasquez says, “The last I heard, I might explore being a lesbian and compete with Earl for girls. It’s not confirmed yet because the network has to approve it, but I love it.” Still, despite the reporters trying to get some scoop, it was a party. ER’s Mekhi Phifer, who doesn’t return to work until August, didn’t know much about the upcoming season. After a few minutes, Phifer looked at the crowd and said, “C’mon, guys, I just want to drink and relax.&#...
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Nadine Velasquez seeks a Husband for Hire in a made-for-Oxygen telepic about a Latina businesswoman who must sign on a spouse, and quick, or forfeit her inheritance. (Tale as old as time, I know.) Mark Consuelos, the host of NBC's forthcoming Age of Love dating series, is Velasquez's insta-groom. Rounding out the cast, says Variety, are Mario Lopez, Erik Estrada (see today's CHiPs-related Q&A) and Tempestt Bledsoe.
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My Name Is Earl's Jason Lee
Tonight, Earl Hickey claims that which is rightly his: a berth on NBC's Must-See TV slate, as the freshman hit My Name Is Earl relocates from Tuesday to Thursday at 9 pm/ET, where it will be followed by the equally worthy tagalong The Office. The shake-up also shuffles Will & Grace to the 8 o'clock slot, begging the question — and TVGuide.com wasn't afraid to ask it — of whether Earl will be adding "aided and abetted the bumping of Joey from NBC's lineup" to his famous list of wrongdoings.
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