United States of Tara

 

I am so pumped up for this new Showtime TV series, ‘United States of TARA’. Written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (for Juno) and starring Oscar-nominated actress Toni Collette, it’s about a family with the mother suffering from dissociative identity (formerly known as multiple personality) disorder. Yep, the teenage kids have to deal with FOUR mothers instead of one!

 

Check out the official trailer of the Steven Spielberg executive-produced show below and more at the show’s site.

 

 

 

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Rad Nike Stealth Viral with Gossip Girl

Conspiracy theories abound about the fact that this video with Taylor Momsen, who plays Jennie in Gossip Girl, is a stealth ad for Nike. And you know, I totally believe it is. I mean, all these paparazzi for her (she's not THAT famous), and the clear zoom ins at the Nike logo on her chest and her Nike shoes. Oh, need I mention those killer jumps on rails & cars she (or most likely a body double) manages to do? And hanging from the ceiling like a monkey.... AWESOME

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Rove Live Funny Clip Compilation

I only recently got to know about the extremely funny Aussie Rove McManus and his fun weekly talk show, Rove Live. I have come across a YouTube clip of a collection of some of the random stunts he performed on his show, so I thought I'd share it with you. It's a nice introduction for those who don't know him or his show. If you like it, you can find other fun clips on YouTube.     

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Michael Phelps is Dr. McSwimmy

Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps starred in a hilarious parody clip for the Jimmy Kimmel pre Emmy Awards show. The clip shows Michael Phelps as Dr/ McSwimmy, the newst addition to the Grey's Anatomy cast. It's damn funny. See the video below.

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Cool Olympics Monkey Movie

This very cool Olympics 2008 Monkey Movie by BBC Sport celebrates the 2008 Beijing Olympics coverage with animation and music by Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn (Gorillaz).

The spot is based on the traditional Chinese folklore 'Journey to the West'.

Check out the cool video below.

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Pinocchio Gets Manhandled!

Very cool art direction by 1861United, Milano for SKY Satellite TV ad campaign. The ads communicate that SKY ensures only 'kid-friendly' programs. See that look on Pinocchio's face!

However, I think different variations of the cocnept should have been used. The metal detector's use in cool, but not in all the ads! Maybe asking them to remove their shoes, frisking them, ...

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Advertising Agency: 1861United Milano Italy
Executive Creative Directors: Pino Rozzi, Roberto Battaglia
Creative Directors: Vincenzo Celli, Peppe Cirillo
Art Director: Peppe Cirillo
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House Of Saddam

House Of Saddam is a new drama for BBC Two. It follows the rise and fall of Saddam Hussein from 1979 when he became president until his downfall and 2006 execution. It promises a fresh inside look and retelling of the events from inside the regime.

See the brilliant video promo below for an artistic 'melt down'.

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Dwight Schrute as Xena: Warrior Princess

Rainn Wilson (my favorite The Office character, Dwight Schrute) has done a hilarious spoof photo shoot with Entertainment Weekly as some of TV’s iconic characters.

See all the photos and 4 videos of Rainn Wilson as Xena: Warrior Princess, MacGuyver, Jean Luc Pickard and Paulie Walnuts (Sopranos) here.

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American Psycho!

TVNZ American Psycho movie premiere

Ad Agency : Saatchi & Saatchi, New Zealand

Art Director: Tim Howman

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New Series >> Eli Stone

Check out the promo and sneak peak of the new ABC TV show Eli Stone premiering on Thursday, January 31. Basically its a tale of a San Francisco lawyer who finds out he has prophetic powers and decides to use them for good. It looks fresh and funny, especially the George Michael dance in the sneak peak.

Eli Stone - Pilot Promo


Eli Stone - Pilot Sneak Peak

>> Eli Stone ABC official site
>> Eli Stone site on TV.com

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