Perhaps known for his facial hair as much as his acting, it’s no wonder that Nick Offerman identifies with the famously mustachioed American humorist and author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain. But more than that, the former Parks and Recreation star, who has recorded and recently released his second Audible version of Twain’s works, tells Et that the author’s “ability to describe the heart of humankind with humor and alacrity is what makes him a favorite.”
Also a writer and a humorist himself, Offerman generally writes nonfiction as a way to “try to infuse my own anecdotes with an homage to his flavor and economy.” And when it comes to narrating the 1889 novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Offerman is grateful for the opportunity “to render this man’s delicious words for the auditory pleasure of listeners everywhere,” he says, adding:...
Also a writer and a humorist himself, Offerman generally writes nonfiction as a way to “try to infuse my own anecdotes with an homage to his flavor and economy.” And when it comes to narrating the 1889 novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Offerman is grateful for the opportunity “to render this man’s delicious words for the auditory pleasure of listeners everywhere,” he says, adding:...
- 9/29/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Roughing it for his latest project, Jake Gyllenhaal got to work on the set of "Everest" in Rome, Italy on Wednesday (February 26).
The "Brokeback Mountain" actor rocked a scruffy beard with mountain climbing gear as he shot scenes for the epic flick in front a giant green screen and rocky terrain.
Per the synopsis, "Everest" is a 3D adventure movie that is "based on the real events of 1996 Mount Everest disaster, in which several climbers died and survived. There were two expedition groups leading by Scott Fischer (Gyllenhaal) and Rob Hall Jason Clarke) each, who tried to climb the mountain."
The film also stars Josh Brolin and John Hawkes. It is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2015.
The "Brokeback Mountain" actor rocked a scruffy beard with mountain climbing gear as he shot scenes for the epic flick in front a giant green screen and rocky terrain.
Per the synopsis, "Everest" is a 3D adventure movie that is "based on the real events of 1996 Mount Everest disaster, in which several climbers died and survived. There were two expedition groups leading by Scott Fischer (Gyllenhaal) and Rob Hall Jason Clarke) each, who tried to climb the mountain."
The film also stars Josh Brolin and John Hawkes. It is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2015.
- 2/26/2014
- GossipCenter
Tom Daley is to front new ITV2 series Tom Daley Takes On The World.
The series will follow the Olympic diver as he embarks on a whistle-stop backpacking trip.
Daley and his best friend Sophie will travel to Thailand, Japan, Australia, Morocco and New Zealand on their global tour.
Roughing it in hostels, sleeping on night trains and making new friends, Daley will also take on an adventurers' bucket-list - flying a jet-plane and bungee jumping.
"I can't wait to get away on my trip," said the athlete. "Diving and training are my first love, but I am looking forward to a break from the norm and discovering more about places I've never had the chance to explore before. And to do it all with my best friend will be amazing."
ITV's director of digital channels and acquisitions Angela Jain, said: "Tom's career as a diver has captivated the nation,...
The series will follow the Olympic diver as he embarks on a whistle-stop backpacking trip.
Daley and his best friend Sophie will travel to Thailand, Japan, Australia, Morocco and New Zealand on their global tour.
Roughing it in hostels, sleeping on night trains and making new friends, Daley will also take on an adventurers' bucket-list - flying a jet-plane and bungee jumping.
"I can't wait to get away on my trip," said the athlete. "Diving and training are my first love, but I am looking forward to a break from the norm and discovering more about places I've never had the chance to explore before. And to do it all with my best friend will be amazing."
ITV's director of digital channels and acquisitions Angela Jain, said: "Tom's career as a diver has captivated the nation,...
- 8/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Since Mondays are just the worst, we here at Zap2it have decided to give your week a much-needed wake-up call with 10 TV teasers -- just to remind you that when the work day is over, your DVR waits to welcome you home.
This week, our Monday Kickstart includes dish on Oliver Queen's complicated love life on "Arrow," plus some "Mindy Project" conflict and a Chris Brown reference on "The New Normal." Because who doesn't love a good Chris Brown reference?
"The Mindy Project": Mindy's personal and professional lives collide when Morgan invites everyone in her cell phone contacts to attend her surprise party, and Danny and Jeremy decide they're both interested in Mindy's friend Alex (Kelen Coleman). The guys compete to impress Alex all night long -- until one of them ends up in the hospital, and it's not work related.
"Arrow": Despite the major tension between...
This week, our Monday Kickstart includes dish on Oliver Queen's complicated love life on "Arrow," plus some "Mindy Project" conflict and a Chris Brown reference on "The New Normal." Because who doesn't love a good Chris Brown reference?
"The Mindy Project": Mindy's personal and professional lives collide when Morgan invites everyone in her cell phone contacts to attend her surprise party, and Danny and Jeremy decide they're both interested in Mindy's friend Alex (Kelen Coleman). The guys compete to impress Alex all night long -- until one of them ends up in the hospital, and it's not work related.
"Arrow": Despite the major tension between...
- 3/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
A girl strolls down the street wearing headphones and scans people for their credit card details using a scanner. Then comes out of a store with shopping bags. McGee (Sean Murray) and Tony (Michael Weatherly) arrest her for terrorism and espionage. McGee demos the device she was using. One card she scanned has been alerted on the terrorism watchlist. Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is letting her stew in interrogation, whilst he talks to Vance (Rocky Carroll) who is going to be in conference with former NCIS Directors, reviewing case files. Former NCIS director Tom Morrow is mentioned but not actually shown. He was Jenny Sheppard's predecessor. Three DBs have been found off the Florida coast who were shot by the Coastguard. That would have been a good opportunity to bring back Coastguard Investigation in the form of Cgis in 7.18 Jurisdiction. One was in the navy. Vance tells Gibbs the girl is ready to talk.
- 4/3/2012
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
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