Entertainment Roundup | 02/29/2008
South of Nowhere canceled
You’ve probably heard the rumor floating around these past couple of days, and yes the rumor is true. The N officially came out (no pun intended) and confirmed that Souh of Nowhere has been canceled.
“Things change. It doesn’t always seem good, but change they do. South of Nowhere has been a great journey. A show like this could not have existed ten years ago on youth oriented television or any television for that matter. But exist it does, because things change. I have loved my experience with The N for having the courage and vision to air South. I love the fans for allowing me to tell real stories about their lives. I love all of the producers, writers, directors, and crew who took the series into their hearts and participated in SON as more than a ‘job’.
I love the cast and how they dimensionalized the characters and created real people that you as fans could relate to and feel for as they reflected your own lives. I especially love Spashley. The name you gave to the two lead characters. To be able to create a show called ‘Excellent,’ ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘impossible to resist’ is rare. To create a show that touches the hearts and lives of a generation is a gift. Thank you for allowing me and Spashley into your hearts. And remember, things change, so there’s no telling where the stories of Spashley will show up next.” - Tom Lynch (creator)
Since its start in November 2005, South Of Nowhere gained a loyal fan base, numerous fan sites, artwork, fan fiction and even an Appreciation Convention.
The show has conquered various subjects, ranging from homophobia to even High School shootings and has helped numerous teens come out and even helped adults with children who are gay. Some even wished that a show like South of Nowhere had been around when they were children themselves.One of the rumored reason for the series’ demise is that the network (The N) is still too green and too scared to take on issues like sexuality. Which, in my opinion, is a load of bull. If that was the case they should have canceled the show long before. Let’s not forget to mention that the N’s executive is a gay man who also had an extremely difficult time coming out
It did not take long before fans were rallied up and a Save Spashley site was created at www.savespashley.com.
The Oscars: a record low, in more ways then one
“The 80th anniversary edition of the Academy Awards, dominated by European stars and films that played poorly at the box office, averaged 32 million viewers, entering the record books on Monday as the least watched Oscar telecast ever.”
The show was down a million or so from the last record low (33 million), set in 2003 when the Oscars were presented just after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq had begun.
Not only was it the least watched Oscar telecast ever, it was also the most blooper worthy. Actor Brad Renfro was snubbed at the Academy Awards when organizers left him out of the montage of stars that had died the past year. Renfro was found dead in his apartment from a drug overdose, but was overlooked from the 98 industry people on the list that included everyone from actors and directors to public relations people
A statement from the Motion Picture Academy of America claims, “It is simply not possible to include everyone in that segment.” What? They couldn’t have added one more on that list of 98? Load of bull. Which is also what a close friend of Renfro said “It’s unbelievable and disgusting.”
Not only that, but Whoopi Goldberg was left out of was left out of a montage of great moments from past shows, which ran throughout Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony. Here she is talking about it on The Look The View.
Don’t forget to check out Were They Thinking? The Oscar Special, where I discuss the various hot and not so hot dresses some of the actresses wore to the Awards Show.
Getting better a little every day
Britney Spears has spent another three hours with her young sons after they were driven to her Hollywood Hills home by their father’s bodyguard on Monday.
Mark Vincent Kaplan, Kevin Federline’s attorney, speculated about an official long-term reunion. “These visitations with the boys will help to normalize the family environment. Kevin has always been rooting for Britney to regain visitation. If these visits go well, they will ramp up over time.”
Reports suggest Spears and her lawyers are hoping to get visitation up to three times a week. The singer and Federline will be back in court for a custody hearing on April 9.
Meanwhile, Brit Brit’s sister, pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears, has picked up a General Educational Development diploma with high marks for reading comprehension. The 16-year-old actress sister of Britney Spears is now considering her college options, according to reports. A source tells People.com the Zoey 101 star is looking to take a college entrance test, telling the site, “She’s not wasting any time. People don’t know her. When she gets something in her head, she’ll make it happen. Everybody is so supportive of her.”
Heath Ledger’s Doctors Under Investigation
Two of late actor Heath Ledger’s doctors are being probed by U.S. Authorities. They are trying to determine whether the prescription drugs that killed the actor were given to him illegally. Heath Accidentally overdosed on powerful painkillers, anti-anxiety pills and sleeping pills — all of which had been prescribed to him. The investigation is centered on a doctor in California and a doctor in Texas, who are believed to have supplied the actor with Oxycontin and Vicodin.
There has been no suggestion the doctors acted improperly - but officials hope to clear up any suggestion of illegal activity. A source tells the New York Daily News, “It’s an ongoing investigation. It’s not clear if there is any wrongdoing.”
Before we forget
Since Angelique has had some Provider problems and has had no Internet connection for the past week, she’ll be posting a double review of The L Word next Wednesday.
Just one more day and we will finally know who takes the crowned and is the new Dutch Idol; Nikki or Nathalie? Be sure to check back Saturday evening to see who won!
