The Weekend Tally

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, and staff for the week ending September 14.

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Tipsters: Tanya, Nick, Diapers Schrute, Mikki, Chris, Paul, Amy, Jules

Jenna Fischer MySpace blog: A little spoiler

From Jenna Fischer’s MySpace blog, dated September 8, 2008:

We are shooting part of our Halloween episode right now. OMG! I cannot wait for you to see everyone in costume this year! It’s AWESOME! I can’t decide who I like best. Our hair, makeup and wardrobe teams worked very hard on this episode. They made our costumes look great but also homemade. I wish they could design my costume for real life! I usually just end up wearing black and orange and a funny hat.

Also this week we are working with Stephen Merchant, co-creator of the British Office. He’s directing an episode this year!

That’s all. Just a little teaser. I’m off to shoot!

Jenna Fischer MySpace blog: A Final Message from Rainn Wilson

From Jenna Fischer’s MySpace blog, dated August 29, 2008:

A Final Message from Rainn Wilson

Dear MySpace community of the late Jenna Fischer

There was an unfortunate end to one half of the ‘JAM’ phenomenon due to the unfortunate box office performance of my new motion picture comedy film, ‘The Rocker’.

Ms Jenna Fischer was buried yesterday after 15 days in my trunk. Dehydration and emotional neglect. No peach smoothie for America’s sweetheart, I’m afraid. You can see actual footage of this event on my (failed) promotional website www.FREEJENNANOW.com

As you can see from the videotape cassette, Miss Phyllis Smith has agreed to spend some time in the back seat of my Firebird to help out in my new quest, the pursuit of the coveted ‘Emmy’ award statuette.

Well, the pressure is now off of all of your collective shoulders, but The Rocker, a truly fun, sweet and funny comedy, is still at a theatre near you, entertaining literally hundreds of people across this great nation. Check it out!

That is all.

Rainn Wilson

PS. Jenna Fischer ‘appears’ to be alive and well – having fled her shallow grave. She is, in fact, a member of the undead. She’s a zombie actress. Still sweet as pie.

Jenna Fischer talks to E! Online

SPOILER ALERT! Article and subsequent comments may contain spoilers.

E! Online’s Kristin Dos Santos talks to a newly freed Jenna Fischer about ‘The Office’ Season 5:

What … can you tell us about Pam this season?

Well, I think last season was all about Pam being in love and just enjoying that and being content with Jim and now, she still has Jim, but she is growing and getting into something she’s always wanted to do. It’s a big year for Pam.

Link: Jenna’s Free and Dishing on the New Office Season

The Weekend Tally

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, and staff for the week ending August 16.

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Jenna Fischer MySpace blog: Free Jenna

From Jenna Fischer’s MySpace blog, dated August 13, 2008:

Attention:

All further inquiries as to the specifics of Jenna’s kidnapping should be directed to www.FreeJennaNow.com

Video message to be posted at 8pm Pacific Time Tuesday August 12, 2008.

That is all.

Rainn

Jenna Fischer in Marie Claire

I received this email from Jenna Fischer yesterday:

Hello!

Attached is a feature I did for the September issue of Marie Claire on newsstands now. The magazine shot a bunch of TV folks and the photos are all amazing!

The photographer is the same guy who shot my nude photo for Jane magazine a couple of years ago. I often get nervous during photo shoots. I just feel out of my element.

After doing a number of these, I have gained a new respect for models. It is not easy to pose for photos! This photographer only uses natural light, which makes the whole thing feel very candid and relaxed. It was a really neat experience.

I shot the same day as Elizabeth Reaser — she’s the coolest. The crew were all talking about how fun Molly Shannon and Selma Blair were to work with. They were first up for the day and already finished by the time I arrived. I was sorry to miss them!

There is a tiny spoiler about the upcoming season in the mini-interview.
I wasn’t allowed to say any more than that. Enjoy!

Jenna

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