The Office Cast Gets their Swag On

All this time you thought awards season was about the recognition for good work and the little statues they give you. P’shaw…it’s all about the swag baby. In the days leading up to awards shows, the stars are invited to gift and luxury suites and are pampered with luxuries us average blokes could only imagine. From manis and pedis, to spa days, to so many free clothes and products one might think these people didn’t have enough money to pay for it all in the first place. Ah, to be a celeb.

What it comes down to is publicity. The companies behind the swag give away the goods in hopes that the star will be seen with them or talk about them and help sell the product for them. Sounds like a pretty frakkin’ good trade off to me.

Anyway, our friends over at The Office are now in the big time, and they get invited to all these fun events. I couldn’t help but share some of the great pics of the cast of “The Office” and their swag.

Best of luck to The Office…here’s to hoping you take home Best Comedy!!

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Producers’s Cut of “The Office” to Air on NBC.com

I am having a CRAZY busy day, but I had to quickly pass along this awesome news…well awesome to fans of The Office (which I know most of you are). Thanks to tanster for alerting me to this news.

“Producer’s Cut” To Be Web-Exclusive Event On NBC.com On November 9th

BURBANK, Calif. November 6, 2006 NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy “The Office” (Thursdays, 8:30 9:00pm ET/PT) will offer fans a first-ever, web-exclusive “producer’s cut” on November 9th. The episode will include additional scenes and extra footage not shown in the broadcast version. Viewers can log onto NBC.com at 9:00pm (PT) on November 9th to see the web-exclusive event.

The announcement was made today by Vivi Zigler, executive vice president NBC digital entertainment and new media.

“This is a first-of-its-kind and a real bonus for fans of ‘The Office,'” said Zigler. “It’s also a natural for this show which has continually pushed the envelope in the digital landscape. We’re seeing an incredible audience reaction to the evolving digital extensions of our programming and anticipate this being one of their favorites.”

In the pivotal November 9th episode, Jan (Melora Hardin) tells Michael (Steve Carell) that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down and Michael strives to keep his staff’s spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein and Mindy Kaling also star, and Ed Helms (“The Daily Show”), Rashida Jones (“Wanted”) and Charles Esten (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) guest-star.

UPDATE: My sources tell me that the “producer’s cut” will remain on NBC.com for at least one week.

Original Source: Futon Critic

NBC’s The Office to Give a Sneak Peak of the Fall Lineup

Mark your calendars. On Saturday, September 2nd the employees of Dunder Mifflin will take a break from selling paper long enough to help showcase the new series premiering on NBC this Fall.  Cast members of The Office, including recent Emmy nominee  Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson and B.J. Novak, will be featured in quick wraparound sketches designed to match the theme of each new series whose highlights are introduced during the program. Series regulars Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Leslie David Baker, Mindy Kaling and Paul Lieberstein also will star.

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Breaking News!! NBC Supersizes the Season Finale of The Office

In a press release issued today, NBC has announced that the season finale of The Office will in fact be Supersized!!  Looks like our efforts paid off.  I’m sure this has much more to do with the quality writing and superb acting than our little petition, but either way this is fantastic news!! 

So what does this mean?  I know that we were really hoping for a truly supersized season finale, as in one hour, but I’ll take what I can get.  The show will be an extra ten minutes long, running from 9:20-10pm on Thursday, May 11th.

Did you know that the season finale was written by Steve Carell?  Guess he really wet his chops writing the screenplay for Threat level Midnight.  Check out the press release about the finale as well as a brief episode description (contains minor spoilers):

IN SUPER-SIZED SEASON FINALE WRITTEN BY SERIES STAR STEVE CARELL, ‘OFFICE’ MATES LET IT ROLL — In the super-sized season finale, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and the Dunder Mifflin crew hold a “Casino Night” for charity in their warehouse — and take some big gambles. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Melora Hardin and David Denham also star. The episode was written by series star Steve Carell.

Thanks to everyone that took the time to sign the Supersize The Office petition.  If nothing else, it was was great for the writers, producers and actors to see how much their fans appreciate them.

A special thanks to James from Northern Attack for taking my little idea and making it happen. You rock!! Thanks also to Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey & Brian Baumgartner for supporting our efforts and directing people to the petition.  Love you guys!!!

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No Summer Break for Staff of NBC’s The Office

This is the best damn news I have heard all week.  Looks like we are going to get a little Summer love from the folks at The Office. I’m such a HUGE fan of the Dunder Mifflin Accounting Staff, and I’m glad to see they are getting the recognition they deserve.  Congrats to all of them…especially my MySpace friends Brian Baumgartner and Angela Kinsey, who have always been kind to Give Me My Remote.

Apple TV+ Releases New Photos, Footage From LOOT Season 2, DARK MATTER, PRESUMED INNOCENT, and More

Apple TV+ has released new photos and footage from its shows returning/bowing in 2024 ahead of its Television Critics Association press day.

“Today we are elated to be unveiling so many brilliant new stories and characters for audiences to fall in love with in 2024,” said Matt Cherniss, head of domestic programming, Apple TV+, in a statement. “These compelling series all reflect Apple’s dedication to crafting stories that not only entertain but reflect the richness of our shared human experience, foster a sense of understanding and spark cultural conversations around the world. We can’t wait for everyone to experience what we have in store.”

Here’s what’s on tap… Read more

2024 SAG Award Nominations

SUCCESSION, THE LAST OF US, TED LASSO, and THE BEAR are among the shows nominated for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Here are the full list of television nominees, with the awards set to be streamed on Netflix on Saturday, February 24 at 8/7c (and 5 PM PT)…

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75th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations

Though when the award ceremony airs is very much up in the air with the current WGA strike and a potential SAG-AFTRA strike on the horizon, the 75th Primetime Emmy nominations were announced, with SUCCESSION, THE BEAR, JURY DUTY, and THE LAST OF US scoring big.

Here’s a full list… Read more

2022 SAG Award Nominations

SUCCESSION, THE MORNING SHOW, TED LASSO, and ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING are among the most nominated titles for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Here are the full list of television nominees, with the awards set to be handed out on TNT and TBS on Sunday, February 27 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT… Read more

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations

THE CROWN, THE MANDALORIAN, and WANDAVISION made the biggest splash when the 2021 Emmy nominations were announced.

Here’s the full list… Read more

Comic-Con @ Home: Disney Television Studios Sets Panels for THE SIMPSONS, CENTRAL PARK, THE GREAT NORTH, and More

It’s almost time for Comic-Con (kicking off Friday, July 23), and once again, it’ll be held virtually, so fans all over the world can watch the panels/events from home.

And, now, we have a few official panel announcements from Disney Television Studios… Read more

MOM: ‘Klondike-Five and a Secret Family’ Photos

Adam (William Fichtner) tries to make an amends on the Thursday, April 8 episode of MOM.

Check out photos from “Klondike-Five and a Secret Family”…

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72nd Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations

It’s been an extremely odd television year, but the Emmys are going along as normal. (Well, as normal as possible given the COVID-19 restrictions.) Here’s who was nominated for the 2020 awards, with WATCHMEN and THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL leading the way… Read more

Comic-Con @ Home: Saturday Lineup Includes Fox’s Animated Lineup, BRAVE NEW WORLD, WYNONNA EARP, and More

With Warner Bros. focusing on DC FanDome, Comic-Con’s Saturday lineup features Fox’s animated mainstays (THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY, etc.), while also introducing a few newer shows, like Peacock’s BRAVE NEW WORLD.

Here’s the full lineup for the panels that will be released on Saturday, July 25… Read more

The CW Sets 2020-2021 Schedule

The CW has released its 2020-2021 schedule…with a twist.

The bulk of The CW’s lineup will return in 2021, the network announced, with Fall 2020 consisting of acquired shows and the final episodes of SUPERNATURAL.

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