Month: March 2007

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B.J. in The Improper Bostonian

The Office B.J. Novak Improper Bostonianstepliana over at the LiveJournal Office community has transcribed The Improper Bostonian’s interview with B.J. Novak.

An excerpt:

IB: Most excruciating moment on the show that you had to act?
BJN: One time I had to look mildly surprised when I was actually moderately surprised. That was a pretty big stretch.

IB: Well, we all know how expressive you are with your eyes from that appearance on Leno. You had Helen Mirren wetting herself.
BJN: Yes, I think it’s clear who the better actor is. She gets all the roles that I turn down.

IB: So you were asked to play the queen?
BJN: Yeah, I turned it down, and now that she has all those nominations I’m kicking myself.

Read the full article here.

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Rainn performs Shakespeare April 9th

From Playbill:

Debra Messing, Rainn Wilson, Richard Kind, Michael Cerveris and Philip Bosco will be among the performers at The Shakespeare Society’s second annual free Shakespeare Birthday Marathon on April 9 at 6:30 PM at the Kaye Playhouse [in NYC].

Link: Messing, Wilson, Kind, Cerveris, Bosco to Celebrate Shakespeare’s 443rd Birthday

From the NY Post:

He’s doing Dogberry, the dogged policeman of “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Rainn is one of the funniest people on the planet, and Dogberry is a great part for him,” says Michael Sexton, the artistic director of the Shakespeare Society. “He’s someone who speaks with great conviction while being absolutely wrong. That, to me, is the essence of comedy.”

Link: Arresting Bard Role for Dorky ‘Office’ Guy

Tipsters: jljcc, Myra

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The Tuesday Tally

Back in the real world now. Working in my humdrum little cubicle. Catching up on all the Office tidbits that have been sitting in my inbox for the past few days.

Here’s the good stuff:

  • Video: a very nicely done Office/Heroes mashup by seat18b.
  • Video: a clip from Oscar Nunez’s new Comedy Central show, Halfway Home.
  • Game: think you’re an Office quote master? Test your skillz at NBC’s Finish The Quote Game. (I was appalled at how badly I sucked at this.)
  • Award news: Kenneth Whittingham won an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series” for his work on Season 2’s ‘Michael’s Birthday.’ Congratulations! See the full list of winners here.
  • Article: In Step With Rainn Wilson. Parade Magazine’s profile of Rainn, including some hilarious quotes.
  • Article: Office Party. How the show turned Scranton into a pop-culture hot spot. Some interesting details about plans to bring the Office cast to Scranton.

Tipsters: PeaceFrog2902, Daniel, Jill, Jordan

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Office on Scarborough Country

SPOILER WARNING! The video and subsequent comments will contain spoilers.

Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country,” visited The Office set on March 1st.

Not quite as exciting as a brand new episode, but it’ll have to do. :)

Update: Here’s a link to the set visit, as well as to some Web-exclusive interviews with the cast.

Tipsters: Stephanie C., Karalaine, Jay

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The Office at Paley Fest 2007

The Office Paley Fest 2007 Ed Helms Jenna Fischer Angela Kinsey Brian Baumgartner

SPOILER WARNING! This post and subsequent comments will contain spoilers.

The Office cast and staff appeared at Paley Fest 2007 last night in Los Angeles, and it was an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with the stars, as well as take a first look at an upcoming episode!


Articles: Watch with Kristin | Variety | IGN | Zap2it

Video: Clip from MTR

More details and photos after the jump.

Tipsters: Christopher, hug it out

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