The Los Angeles Times has Real lessons from fake presidents, including words of wisdom from Laura Roslin and (naturally) Harrison Ford.
Elsewhere, Roslin fans can show their support with this nifty t-shirt.
Once more, with a ballet slipper
Not content to stick to just one medium, Joss Whedon is working on a ballet for Summer Glau, he told IESB. Currently on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Summer has used her dancing talents in Joss’ work twice: during an episode of Angel called Waiting in the Wings and for her fight scene in the movie Serenity.
For those wondering what a Hollywood writer is doing writing music, check out Once More, With Feeling; the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (via)
It’s official: Expect Indy IV trailer for Valentine’s
Variety confirms the rumors: the teaser trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will debut February 14th. It’s attached to The Spiderwick Chronicles, but expect it on the web in short order.
Deal made in writers strike, end in sight?
CNBC is reporting that a deal has been reached between the media companies and the Writers Guild:
“It’s over,” [Michael] Eisner said. “They made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It’s going on Saturday to the writers in general.”
The WGA has scheduled bicoastal meetings on Saturday to go over the new agreement. Ratification of the contract could take up to two weeks.
ETA: Or not.
Half-Blood Prince Filming
The Leaky Cauldron reports that filming is underway at the Gloucester Cathedral, with the cast members now arriving. They have some great behind the scenes photos including images of Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, and a red-headed stunt double. There are also some cute shots of some of the local schoolkids, who have been cast as extras, excitedly goofing around on the site. Lucky kids!
Video du jour: Classic mash
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Crystal Skull revealed!
What does a Crystal Skull look like? It looks like this. And before that image appeared, Action Figure news showed off this picture of some various artifact merchandise – including the crystal skull. So… what does a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull look like? Wait until May 22, when Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released – or at least until next week, when the first trailer is revealed.
Meanwhile, IGN’s Obscure Character of the Day is none other than the librarian in Venice from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
Superbowl ads of note
Slashfilm has been posting video of some of the movie ads that debuted today: Prince Caspian, WALL-E, and Iron Man.
(They also have some new Iron Man production photos… Is that the blonde chick from Popular?)
Writer’s strike winding down?
Friday saw a breakthrough in talks between Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Writers Guild, reports the New York Times:
Informal talks between representatives of Hollywood’s striking writers and production companies have eliminated the major roadblocks to a new contract, which could lead to a tentative agreement as early as next week, according to people who were briefed on the situation but requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak.
We can only hope…