John Hawkes Busy With Pilot And Movies

Have you been wondering how John Hawkes has been keeping busy? He was the only character in Deadwood to stay calm in the middle of the storyline madness. I'm looking forward to seeing whether his characters can maintain that calm in his new ventures.

He stars in "East Bound and Down," (no, it is not anything like the old Burt Reynolds film of the same name). This HBO pilot is set to be shown this fall in the 2008-2009 season. The show includes Jennifer Irwin, Danny R. McBride and Andrew Daly, and has good reviews.

In late 2008 or in 2009 also watch for John in two drama movies, "The Pardon," and "Small Town Saturday Night."

J

Ian McShane, Death Race Coach

As I reported earlier, Ian McShane stars as the coach of a prison inmate (Jason Statham) in the movie "Death Race."

Now the first trailer has been released by Universal Pictures (watch for Ian!).



Read the reviews! A late autumn 2008 release date is expected.

J

Molly Parker Premiers in "Swingtown" June 5, 2008

Earlier today I saw a familiar face on a television ad for a new drama that will air this summer on CBS. The woman's hair was reddish-blonde but I kept thinking, "Why does she seem so familiar?" Then I realized that I was looking at Molly Parker (who played Alma Garret in Deadwood).

She will play the role of one of the principal characters, Susan Miller. The first show premiers TOMORROW, June 5, 2008, at 10pm/9central. SEE IT!

Read more about the storyline.

Ian McShane To Be King

Ian McShane will once again grace the airways in a new pilot series called "King." (Let's hope that it becomes as big a hit as Deadwood).

NBC had the good sense to put this drama on its schedule for 2008-2009.

Read more

Timothy Olyphant turns 40 today

Happy Birthday Tim!

Born in Hawaii on May 20, 1968, Timothy Olyphant grew up in California.

READ MORE.

KungFu McShane

The Kungfu Panda movie trailer....




Ian McShane plays the voice of Tai Lung, the evil snow leopard. SEE more info about this movie.

JB

Paula Malcomson goes Galactic

Paula Malcomson who played the role of prostitute Trixie in Deadwood, later had roles in ER and HBOs ill-fated John From Cincinnati.

Now she has been slated to play the lead female role of Amanda in "Caprica," the prequel for the SciFi Channel's series "Battlestar Galactica."

Blend Television does a great job in describing her character's role, and relating more about Paula herself.

Ian McShane's Family

Ian McShane talks about his family (his father Harry McShane was a professional football player for Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, and later an announcer. Ian himself was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England UK on 29 September 1942.

Read about his interview.