tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82216257213235662942024-02-06T21:31:07.085-05:00All About David James ElliottThis blog is dedicated to David James Elliott, star of 'JAG' and 'Close to Home'. His character in 'JAG', Harmon Rabb Jr., was such an inspiration to me, helping me through rough times. Thank you Mr. Elliott.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-52046051150070430702012-02-14T23:49:00.002-05:002012-02-14T23:53:12.215-05:00DJE in new movie 'Rufus'This movie is about a teenage vampire and is being filmed in Canada. Had this in a Google alert, an article about the movie:<br /><br />http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/movie-guide/Lights+camera+Dundurn+Vampire+movie+being+shot+Saskatchewan+town/6153070/story.html<br /><br /><br /><br />I cannot wait to see this!!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-20876020339196149602011-06-20T20:57:00.002-04:002012-02-14T23:52:48.733-05:00Terror Trap on DVDDVD release date according to Amazon.com is September 27, 2011. You can pre-order the copy on Amazon.com for 29.95 US dollars. Sounds like a great horror flick! JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-77442291841398205032011-06-11T15:42:00.001-04:002011-06-20T21:01:56.407-04:00The Futon's First Look: "Good Christian Belles" (ABC)<div>Please note: As a courtesy, please do not reproduce these comments to newsgroups, forums or other online places. Links only please. (This according to the author of the article - JD)<br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.thefutoncritic.com/reviews/2011/06/10/the-futons-first-look-good-christian-belles-abc-10212/20110610_goodchristianbelles/<br /></div>JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-2366079941187622762011-04-15T17:10:00.000-04:002011-04-15T17:10:10.100-04:00"Jag" Star David James Elliott on Fox News Edge - NWAHomePage.com<a href="http://nwahomepage.com/fulltextfox?nxd_id=231517">"Jag" Star David James Elliott on Fox News Edge - NWAHomePage.com</a>JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-57505083834767715222011-03-29T19:31:00.002-04:002011-03-29T19:33:46.977-04:00CSI: NY episode this FridayThe episode will feature the return of David James Elliott of JAG fame as FBI Agent Russ Josephson, Jo Danville's ex-husband, and will feature Taylor Kinney, who played werewolf Mason on The Vampire Diaries, as the killer.<br /><br />"Identity Crisis" is going to put Jo in a tough place. However, the promo doesn't show her dealing with her daughter—just Ellie witnessing the crime.<br /><br />The promo begins with Ellie watching as an old man is killed in the 34th St - Penn Station subway station. Flack calls it "the most interesting crime scene you'll go to all week." There's a twist—the victim isn't an old man with a beard. The victim is a woman wearing a mask, and Jo calls her "a master of disguise." However, they can't find any evidence that suggests that she was out there running cons. Mac is the one to realize that they need to figure out why the killer stabbed the victim, thinking she was an old man. He's the one who's upset someone enough to kill.<br /><br />Here is the link to the page from the Google alert... the promo vid can be found there:<br /><br />http://www.examiner.com/primetime-tv-in-new-york/david-james-elliott-returns-to-csi-ny-identity-crisisJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-86326446685181031132011-03-16T19:02:00.000-04:002011-03-16T19:03:57.575-04:00Truth Be Told Set to Air On FOXTruth Be Told Set to Air On FOX<br /><br /><br /><br />"Truth Be Told," a new made-for-TV family movie, starring Candace Cameron Bure, David James Elliott and Ronny Cox will premiere on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8/7c on FOX.<br /><br />"Truth Be Told" plays upon the old adage, that "honesty is the best policy," and according to Colorado's leading marriage counselor, Annie Morgan (Candace Cameron Bure, "Full House" and "Make It Or Break It"), honesty is the key to successful long-term relationships. Ironically, Annie has never been married and doesn't always follow her own advice.<br /><br />Through a misunderstanding, Annie receives an invitation for her and her spouse to join media mogul Terrance Bishop (Ronny Cox, "Stargate SG-1" and "Beverly Hills Cop"), at his New Mexico ranch to discuss her dream job: hosting a radio advice program. Fearful that being single will ruin her chance of a lifetime, Annie conspires with Mark Crane (David James Elliott, "JAG" and "Scoundrels"), an old college friend, recent widower, and father of two teenagers, to pose as a married couple for the weekend. A series of comical misunderstandings color the trip, leaving Annie emotionally involved with Mark's family and battling with her own conscience. As the entertaining and touching story unfolds, Annie begins to realize that the truth may have its consequences, but ultimately it's what opens our hearts and brings out the best in each other.<br /><br />After spending several years as the face of family entertainment on "Full House," Candace Cameron Bure continues her commitment to quality programming with the role of Annie Morgan.<br /><br />"What I really like about 'Truth Be Told' is that many of us can relate to Annie at some point in our lives and have ultimately learned that telling the truth is always the best choice," stated Candace Cameron Bure. "This is a touching movie that the entire family will enjoy and will be a great life lesson for kids of all ages."<br /><br />David James Elliott, best known as Captain Harmon 'Harm' Rabb, Jr. on the hit TV series "JAG," co-stars as Mark Crane, an old college friend of Annie's who is the widowed father of two teenagers. Ronny Cox, who starred as Vice President Robert Kinsey in "Stargate SG-1," and alongside Eddie Murphy in "Beverly Hills Cop," plays media mogul Terrance Bishop. Belita Moreno, best known for her role as George Lopez's mother on "George Lopez," is his wife, Sophia Bishop. The roles of Kenny and Zoe Crane are played by Christopher Brochu and Emma Gould, respectively.<br /><br />The movie also features a musical performance by 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville recording artist and "American Idol" Season Eight finalist, Danny Gokey, and a cameo appearance by Super Bowl XXXIV MVP Award Winner and likely Hall of Fame quarterback, Kurt Warner.<br /><br />For more information visit www.familymovienight.com or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/familymovienight.<br /><br />"Truth Be Told" is produced by P&G Productions. For the last 75 years, P&G Productions, a division of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG), has been at the forefront of creating powerful, emotional relationships between consumers and brands. Through the development of original content, PGP has utilized the most advanced technology of each era to generate innovative properties, ranging from soap operas on the radio and early television to award shows to fast-growing web ventures. Current PGP properties include "The People's Choice Awards" and Family Movie Night films like "Secrets of the Mountain, "The Jensen Project," "A Walk in My Shoes," and "Change of Plans." PGP also owns original content websites such as Petside.com, DinnerTool.com, LifeGoesStrong.com and ManoftheHouse.com.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Read more: http://tv.broadwayworld.com/article/Truth_Be_Told_Set_to_Air_On_FOX_20110316#ixzz1Go4MgCFfJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-87687041093536637912011-03-16T18:57:00.002-04:002011-03-16T19:00:09.524-04:00DJE to star as male lead in new showGOOD CHRISTIAN BITCHES (ABC) - David James Elliott ("Scoundrels") is set to play husband to Kristin Chenoweth in the drama pilot, about Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb), a widowed mother of two who - to get a fresh start - moves back to the affluent Dallas neighborhood where she grew up. He'll play oilman Ripp Cockburn, who used to know Amanda's late husband. Annie Potts, Jennifer Aspen, Marisol Nichols and Miriam Shor also star in the hour, from ABC Studios, director Alan Poul and writer Robert Harling.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thefutoncritic.com/devwatch/good-christian-bitches/"></a>JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-14200974109753463902011-02-05T18:59:00.002-05:002011-02-05T19:03:39.611-05:00THE RAINBOW TRIBE movie now available onlineSorry I didn't post this sooner, been dealing with some health issues. Just had an email from Dan Frisch that the movie is available online as a DVD at http://www.therainbowtribemovie.com/ I hope everyone buys a copy as it is a fantastic movie!!!! <br /><br />Thanks again to Dan for letting me know! BUY BUY BUY!!!! You won't be sorry!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-10980610298393201842010-10-15T18:51:00.001-04:002010-10-15T18:54:00.632-04:00Today's News: Our TakeKeck's Exclusives: JAG's David James Elliott Returns to CBS on CSI: NYOct 15, 2010 03:49 PM ET<br />by William Keck<br /><br />One of CBS' biggest stars is coming back to the network! David James Elliott, who starred as Cmdr. Harmon "Harm" Rabb, Jr. on JAG from 1995-2005, has been cast on CSI: NY. And it's an awesome role.<br /><br />David will play Russ Josephson, the ex-husband of Sela Ward's new investigator, Jo Danville. (Expect Jo to crack a joke about being Jo Josephson.) David will debut in an early January episode he is now shooting, and producers tell me there's a possibility he could come back for more.<br /><br />Russ is not only Jo's ex, he's also the father of their college-aged son, Tyler, and an FBI agent. According to insiders, "their relationship is civil, but Jo still fights his obvious desire to reignite the past." Sounds juicy!<br /><br />Had this in a Google alert! Awesome!!!! Link to original post:<br />http://www.talentandproduction.com/news/Kecks-Exclusives-JAGs-David-James-Elliott-Returns-to-CBS-on-CSI-NY/19062110/JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-40960443598110328212010-09-21T16:06:00.001-04:002010-09-21T16:07:31.215-04:00DJE's BirthdayWanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and may you have many more! I hope it's a wonderful day with friends and family!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-33173141424881623152010-08-17T20:51:00.002-04:002010-08-17T20:55:25.521-04:00Scoundrels: Off the Schedule; Has the ABC TV Show Been Cancelled?Had this in a Google alert:<br /><br />Fans of ABC’s summer drama, Scoundrels, may have noticed that the series isn’t on the schedule any longer. Has the show been cancelled?<br /><br />Scoundrels revolves around the West family, a clan that’s had many run-ins with the law. Dad (David James Elliott) has been sent to prison and his wife (Virginia Madsen) is determined that she and their kids not follow him. The TV show’s cast also includes Leven Rambin, Vanessa Marano, Carlos Bernard, and Patrick Flueger (in a dual role).<br /><br />The series debuted on June 20th to a disappointing 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.23 million viewers. In week two, viewership dropped to a 1.0 in the demo and 3.66 million viewers. The numbers got even worse in subsequent weeks. It hit a demo low 0.6 and, the finale attracted the fewest number of total viewers, just 2.73 million. Those are some terrible numbers for a major network, even for the summer months.<br /><br />Only eight episodes of Scoundrels were produced and, to ABC’s credit, they aired them all — despite the low ratings. Unfortunately, the network has little reason to want any more. So, no, ABC has not officially cancelled Scoundrels but, it is highly unlikely that they’ll order a second season. <br /><br />Link to original page:<br />http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/scoundrels-not-canceled-17419/<br />-------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Unfortunately I've been unable to watch the show, but I have it on good authority that David James Elliott played an excellent Wolf. The onscreen vibes between him and Virginia Madsen were fantastic. I hope they do another show together.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-40107365351379406522010-06-24T01:36:00.000-04:002010-06-24T01:37:05.742-04:00USA Today interview with Mr. Elliotthttp://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid42806360001?bctid=96946807001JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-31841176557567630272010-03-06T00:12:00.001-05:002010-03-06T00:13:53.509-05:00'Terror Trap' trailer - DJE moviehttp://www.americanworldpictures.com/index.htm<br /><br />Click on 'Terror Trap' to see the trailer for DJE's new movie! Looks awesome!!!<br /><br />Thanks to a friend for passing this on!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-70728328258147234722010-02-16T14:38:00.000-05:002010-02-16T14:39:20.243-05:00'The Guard' to air on ION Television in USAION Television Heats up Primetime with New Original Coast Guard Search and Rescue Drama "The Guard" <br /><br />Weekly Series Premieres Saturday, March 13 with Back-to-Back Episodes at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, ET <br /><br />Series Guest Stars David James Elliot ("JAG") <br /><br />WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- "Keeping your head above water" takes on new meaning in ION Television's new original primetime high-action marine rescue series, "The Guard." The series premieres for the first time to the U.S. audience with a two-hour block of back-to-back episodes on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, ET. Following its debut, "The Guard" will continue to air on ION Television in the same two-hour time period with back-to-back episodes each Saturday night. "The Guard" centers around four members of the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Team who knowingly place themselves at risk everyday in order to save lives. <br /><br />"Coming off the critically-acclaimed success of our first original drama 'Durham County,' we are sure viewers will enjoy the sexy, adrenaline-filled search and rescue drama 'The Guard.'" <br /><br />"We are excited to add 'The Guard' to our lineup of original programming," said Kristine Hunsinger, Senior Vice President, Planning, Scheduling and Acquisitions, ION Media Networks. "Coming off the critically-acclaimed success of our first original drama 'Durham County,' we are sure viewers will enjoy the sexy, adrenaline-filled search and rescue drama 'The Guard.'" <br /><br />Produced by Halifax Film and Brightlight Pictures, "The Guard" is a one-hour character-driven drama series that focuses on the lives of an imperfect, offbeat and sometimes, difficult rescue team. Led by Duty Captain Miro Da Silva (Steve Bacic), these heroic Coast Guard rescue specialists put their lives in danger as they dangle from helicopters and plunge into seas in order to rescue those in peril. Off-duty, rough waters still plague the team as they deal with their own personal issues. Da Silva is having financial troubles, Rescue Specialist Jeremy Guilbaut (Andrew Vanderlee) is suffering from emotional problems after a rescue gone awry, Rescue Specialist Carly Greig (Zoie Palmer) is an alcoholic with commitment issues and Rescue Specialist Laura Nelson (Claudette Fink) lives with David Nelson (David James Elliott from "JAG") who suffers from MS. <br /><br />Writers for "The Guard" include Raymond Storey, Peter Smith, James Taylor Phillips, Abigail Kinch, Michael MacLennan and Karen X. Tulchinsky. Charles Bishop, Stephen Hegyes, Raymond Storey and Shawn Williamson serve as executive producers. The series has received 3 Gemini Award nominations and 11 Leo Award nominations including two wins: Best Supporting Female Performance for Julie Patzwald and Best Supporting Female Performance for Eve Harlow. <br /><br />ION Television acquired the exclusive U.S. rights to the award-winning original TV series, "The Guard" from Lions gate. In addition, the network secured all U.S. television, digital media rights, internet streaming and video-on-demand rights. <br /><br />About ION Television <br /><br />ION Television (www.iontelevision.com) is a general entertainment network which reaches over 97 million U.S. television households via its nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems. Launched in 2006, ION Television features popular TV series and movies from the award-winning libraries of CBS Television, NBC Universal, Twentieth Television and Warner Bros. Parent company, ION Media Networks, Inc., owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television station group. Using its digital multicasting capability, ION Media Networks has launched the digital TV brands qubo, a channel for children focusing on literacy and values, and ION Life, a channel dedicated to active living and personal growth. It also has launched Open Mobile Ventures Corporation (OMVION), a business unit focused on the research and development of portable, mobile and out-of-home transmission technology using over-the-air digital television spectrum. For more information, visit www.ionmedia.com. <br /><br />About Halifax Film, a DHX Media company <br /><br />Halifax Film, co-founded by Michael Donovan and Charles Bishop develops and produces original film and television programming. Halifax Film manages and co-ordinates all aspects of a program's life, including developing original ideas; purchasing literary rights; arranging production financing; carrying out production and post-production; and exploiting worldwide distribution rights. Halifax Film is a subsidiary of DHX Media Ltd., a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content with an emphasis on children, family and youth markets. <br /><br />About Brightlight Pictures Inc. <br /><br />Founded in 2001 by producing partners Stephen Hegyes and Shawn Williamson, Brightlight Pictures is a feature film and television production company that develops, finances and produces feature film and television projects for the international marketplace. Brightlight has successfully completed thirty feature film and television projects in the past six years, working with such stars as Justin Timberlake, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Anne Hathaway, Kevin Spacey, Elijah Wood, Jaime King, Mandy Moore and Nicholas Cage among others. Brightlight is committed to developing diverse high-quality feature film and television projects with solid commercial appeal.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-44813114565219647522009-11-18T18:31:00.002-05:002009-11-18T18:34:55.578-05:00Season 10 of 'JAG'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-igzUnSGs_S_3_8v6GJh7MrQRHa191rQX-OMNs5kfWBrDugl0Gy9nMS-xj7tba0Ie_KtzSyNMPJBlBFCPL4lj7wphZoBdFDOwXdrQRpdpi13xMdm1ZK0MRu0TiRe29hfYkzcKLYIavc/s1600/JAG_S10.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-igzUnSGs_S_3_8v6GJh7MrQRHa191rQX-OMNs5kfWBrDugl0Gy9nMS-xj7tba0Ie_KtzSyNMPJBlBFCPL4lj7wphZoBdFDOwXdrQRpdpi13xMdm1ZK0MRu0TiRe29hfYkzcKLYIavc/s320/JAG_S10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405591241740987762" /></a><br />Again, thanks to a good friend...<br /><br />To be released February 9, 2010... whoo hoo!!! <br /><br />Link to article:<br /><br />http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/JAG-Season-10/12989JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-91603143023296496702009-11-18T18:29:00.001-05:002009-11-18T18:31:28.982-05:00David James Elliott to star in 'Confined'Langley Times <br />The X factor at work<br /> <br />Kraig X. Wenman has sold 21 feature film scripts, one being filmed in Langley right now. But the Poppy grad has got his finger on the pulse of many projects. <br />John GORDON/Langley Times<br /><br /><br /><br />Published: November 17, 2009 2:00 PM <br />Updated: November 17, 2009 2:59 PM <br /><br />They say you can’t believe everything you read.<br /><br />That’s especially true if you’ve read that White Rock screenwriter Kraig Wenman has mixed it up in the ring with one of the most famous (and notorious) heavyweight boxers of our time.<br /><br />“No, I’ve never sparred with Mike Tyson,” says Wenman with a laugh, dismissing the “fact” included in his profile on the Internet Movie Data Base.<br /><br />That little gem was, apparently, posted in his IMDB bio by a friend, just to prove it could be done.<br /><br />The rest is all fact. Well, mostly.<br /><br />“My age is wrong. That’s a typo,” said Wenman, who celebrated some birthday or other on Nov. 6, though he declined to say which one, exactly.<br /><br />But, yes, it’s true he was a sponsored skateboarder when he was 11, and yes, he makes a point of naming characters in his screenplays after famous musicians.<br /><br />There’s Edward Vetter, for example, just different enough from the moniker of Peal Jam’s lead singer to avoid a lawsuit.<br /><br />“I also use a lot of street names from Langley. That’s something to look out for.”<br /><br />Then there’s the matter of his own name.<br /><br />Kraig X. Wenman as it sometimes appears in credits is not, surprisingly, the name he was given at birth.<br /><br />He added the X himself as a way to draw attention to himself in a business where one hopeful writer’s work blurs into the next as it piles up on a producer’s desks.<br /><br />It seems to have worked for Wenman, who enrolled in film school in 1999 after graduating from D.W. Poppy Secondary in Langley.<br /><br />He has now sold 21 feature film scripts, including one that is currently being shot in Willoughby. <br /><br />It stars David James Elliot of JAG fame and Emma Caufield, who played Anya on T.V.’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer.<br /><br />Written in the span of a week back in August, the feature, titled Confined, is about a woman who, after moving to a new neighbourhood begins to fear she is going crazy. <br /><br />Or, then again, it may be that her next door neighbour is up to no good. <br /><br />It’s the typical mother-in-jeopardy scenario, says the writer. <br /><br />It’s a story line that spans the thriller genre from the small, independent films he writes, all the way up to big-budget Hollywood fare — think Jodie Foster in Panic Room or, well, Jodie Foster in Flightplan. <br /><br />With such titles as Nowhere to Hide and Fireball under his belt (both of which air regularly on U.S. cable channels) Wenman is the first to admit it’s formulaic work.<br /><br />It always comes down to a woman in her mid 30s, he explained. <br /><br />She’s a mother and a professional woman who’s grown apart from her kids, and she suddenly finds herself in danger.<br /><br />He likens the ability to dash off screenplays to being a weight lifter — if you exercise certain muscles, they’re bound to get stronger.<br /><br />Eventually, he’d like to flex a different set of muscles by climbing into a director’s chair.<br /><br />“I want to write and direct, and really focus on storytelling,” he said.<br /><br />“Writing is giving me a director’s sense of where the camera goes.”<br /><br />The father of two has also penned a novel, titled Jack Scratch, which he’s hoping to see turned into a television series — or, at the very least, a pilot.<br /><br />The story uses voice over to combine a certain darkness with dry wit, he said.<br /><br />It’s about a hitman who is hired to kill musicians to up their value.<br /><br />“It’s Dexter meets Thank You For Smoking.”<br /><br />Wenman is also in the process of writing a comedy for the Hallmark Channel.<br /><br />Where the genre would, not long ago, have been outside his comfort zone, Wenman said parenthood has given him plenty of material. This one will have broad appeal, appropriate for families to sit down together and watch, he said.<br /><br />“Then I have Jack Scratch at the opposite end, just to keep things balanced.”<br /><br />Link to original article:<br />http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/langleytimes/entertainment/70317852.html<br /><br />Thanks to my friend getting a Google alert I never got! Whoo hooooo!!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-82034140933432554552009-09-20T23:42:00.003-04:002009-09-20T23:43:40.427-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguheFQIq8pQXWOP_gA70u3M_43Hd17PSXqPhmYa3R5LwssaSEt1Wra4We1DdO2ieAqmfmsgBEFrtKHg0GIbU_d4ixkEVlcX_vPzoQIhL3azXZ7mAmPhuM3bL-jrmEMgY8kLNzJqimEsF4/s1600-h/Birthday+2009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguheFQIq8pQXWOP_gA70u3M_43Hd17PSXqPhmYa3R5LwssaSEt1Wra4We1DdO2ieAqmfmsgBEFrtKHg0GIbU_d4ixkEVlcX_vPzoQIhL3azXZ7mAmPhuM3bL-jrmEMgY8kLNzJqimEsF4/s320/Birthday+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383761283014794834" /></a><br />Here's wishing you all the best today and always. Hope it is a wonderful birthday!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-67805133635769676782009-09-15T14:30:00.000-04:002009-09-15T14:31:23.778-04:00"Man of the House" Press ReleaseFrom the Futon Critic website:<br /><br />DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT ("JAG") STARS IN "MAN OF THE HOUSE," A HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE WHICH HAS BEGUN PRODUCTION FOR PREMIERE IN 2010 <br /><br />David James Elliott ("JAG") stars in "Man of the House," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie about a workaholic ad agency executive who has lost his wife and is then fired from his job. He soon becomes a full-time Mr. Mom and begins to realize what he has been missing by not balancing his career and family life. <br /><br />"Man of the House" has begun production and will premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2010. <br /><br />Ben Landis (Elliott) is shocked when his boss gives him the news that his job as an advertising executive is over because he makes too much money and can be easily replaced by three younger guys for the same amount. He shares the news with his two children, Lindsay (Madison Davenport), age 12, and Dylan (Will Shadley), age 8, who have many questions. Then he fires his live-in housekeeper who he can no longer afford to keep. Now in the role of Mr. Mom, he immediately begins making a mess of everything the kitchen, dropping the kids off at school, managing Dylan's asthma attack and making cupcakes for the school bake sale. <br /><br />But Ben keeps at it and soon gets the hang of things and even finds a supporter in Miss Jensen (Sharon Case, "The Young and the Restless"), Dylan's teacher, with whom there's an instant attraction. However, when he's offered a wonderful job at an ad agency in another city, Ben must decide what matters most in life, and what will be the best thing for him and his family. <br /><br />"Man of the House" is being produced by Larry Levinson Productions. Larry Levinson is the executive producer. Brian Gordon and Jim Wilberger and Lincoln are the producers. Bradford May is directing from a script written by Adam Rockoff. <br /><br />Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming to a national audience of 88 million subscribers. The top-tier program service is distributed through more than 5,450 cable systems and communities as well as direct-to-home satellite services across the country. Hallmark Channel consistently ranks among the highest-rated cable networks and is the nation's leading network in providing quality family programming. Hallmark Channel's sibling network is Hallmark Movie Channel which focuses on the greatest family movies of all time.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-63153966004117980162009-09-14T23:24:00.002-04:002009-09-14T23:25:16.399-04:00NEW MOVIE FOR DJE!!!!Had this in a Google alert from the Hollywood Reporter:<br /><br />Actor moves in to Hallmark's 'House'<br />David James Elliott to star in original movie<br />By Nellie Andreeva<br /><br />Sept 14, 2009, 11:00 PM ET<br />David James Elliott has been named "Man of the House" for Hallmark Channel.<br /><br />The former "JAG" star has been tapped for the lead role in an original movie about a workaholic ad- agency executive who loses his wife and is fired. He soon becomes a full-time Mr. Mom to his two kids and gets help from his son's teacher (Sharon Case).<br /><br />"House," from Larry Levinson Prods., has begun filming for a 2010 premiere. Levinson is the executive producer. <br /><br />Elliott is repped by Paradigm and McGowan Management. <br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Can't wait to hear more about it!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-86357626011845185992009-08-27T17:45:00.001-04:002009-08-27T17:46:30.279-04:00"BRIO PRESS AMONG SPONSORS FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT"The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundaton gift bag will include BRIO PRESS' Top Chef "Fan Favorite" Fabio Viviani cookbook, Cafe Firenze Cookbook08.27.2009 – Minneapolis, MN-Golfers at the annual Emmy celebrity golf tournament will get a taste of Florence, Italy with BRIO PRESS’ Café Firenze Cookbook. The publisher is donating Viviani’s book to the tournament gift bag. The book pairs martinis with 24 original Italian recipes. <br /><br />The tournament is on August 31 in Toluca Lake, CA. Golf tournament proceeds directly benefit the Television Academy Foundation’s educational and preservation programs such as the student internship program, College TV Awards, the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarships and the Archive of American Television. <br /><br />Scheduled to play are Bailey Chase (Saving Grave), Eric Close (Without a Trace), David James Elliott (The Storm), Jerry Ferrara (Entourage), Carmine Giovinazzo (CSI:NY), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy), Kevin Nealon (Weeds), Jeffrey Nordling (24), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), James Remar (Dexter),and Grant Show (Private Practice).<br /><br />“We are honored to be a sponsor for this event,” said BRIO PRESS co-owner William Reynolds. “I hope all participants enjoy the book.” <br /><br />Log on to www.BrioBooks.com for more information.<br /><br />About BRIO PRESS<br />BRIO PRESS is a division of BRIO that publishes books from authors whose works engender cultural legacies. When we choose a title to publish, we strike a balance between the benefits of traditional publishing and the self-started, self-reliant spirit of independent authorship. BRIO PRESS transcends barriers that often encumber great authors and stories, and delivers credibility, validity and most importantly, visibility to remarkable authors and their fine works. <br />BRIO PRESS was established in spring 2009 by its parent company: BRIO Print, LLC. www.briobooks.com<br /><br />Had this in a Google alert. Do good!!!JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-61585224708550117802009-07-27T18:32:00.001-04:002009-07-27T18:32:40.360-04:00The Deadbolt Interview - James Van Der Beek and David James Elliott Talk Up a 'Storm' for New Miniseries<a href="http://www.thedeadbolt.com/news/106001/the_storm_interview.php">The Deadbolt Interview - James Van Der Beek and David James Elliott Talk Up a 'Storm' for New Miniseries</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-4641170931787447292009-07-22T23:06:00.000-04:002009-07-22T23:06:05.616-04:00Interview for 'The Storm'Here is the link to the article:<br /><br />http://www.examiner.com/x-3767-Celebrity-QA-Examiner~y2009m7d22-James-Van-Der-Beek-and-David-James-Elliott-weather-the-storms-of-Hollywood<br /><br />And the article:<br /><br />James Van Der Beek and David James Elliott weather the storms of Hollywood<br />July 22, 11:18 AM By Carla Hay<br /><br />What’s scarier: facing down a disastrous storm or facing down a power-crazy billionaire who wants control the world’s weather? That’s the problem facing Kirk Hafner (played by James Van Der Beek), a good-guy scientist in NBC’s two-part miniseries "The Storm," which airs July 26 and August 2. In "The Storm," wealthy mogul Robert Terrell (played by Treat Williams) has achieved "weather creation" technology though his Atmospheric Research Institute, with the ulterior motive to have the technology used as a military weapon. An Army official named General Braxton (played by David James Elliott) is in cahoots with the billionaire in the ambitious plan. But when a top-secret test run leads to catastrophic hurricanes, lightening storms and other weather horrors around the world, it’s up to Hafner to expose the real purpose of Atmospheric Research Institute and stop its technology before it’s too late.<br /><br />In real life, Van Der Beek and Elliott know a few things about dealing with stormy situations — as in knowing the ups and downs of being an actor, particularly one who has to rebuild a career after starring in a long-running TV-series. ("Dawson’s Creek" for Van Der Beek, "JAG" for Elliott.) In a recent telephone conference call with journalists, Van Der Beek and Elliott discussed "The Storm" and other topics, including the worst weather they’ve ever experienced, how they want to emerge from the long shadows cast by their successful TV series, and why there is a lot of truth in "The Storm’s" fictional drama.<br /><br />James, you've had some really diverse roles this past year, so where exactly does "The Storm" fit in?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I was fascinated by the idea of a scientist who's kind of in love with the exploration and follows his knowledge as far as he can. But then all of the sudden [he] creates something that somebody else can use and for other kinds of nefarious purposes. I mean, this guy created this technology with the best of intentions and then somebody else took it and is using it for their own power. And so it puts him in a difficult situation. It's a guy trying to do the right thing when the right thing isn't entirely clear. And it just seemed like a lot of fun.<br /><br />Is this your first miniseries?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I believe it is, yes.<br /><br />How was it working with such a great cast?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: It was fun. Every day there was somebody new to talk to and somebody else's brain I could pick. I had a very good time.<br /><br />Is there a lot of action in the series?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, there's a ton of action. I was outside underneath the rain towers about every night. It was a very, very … wet shoot for sure. But I had fun. You know, running around and it was good.<br /><br />Do you think you'll be making a return appearance on "One Tree Hill"?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I don't know. They gave me a pretty good send off … But I don't know, I had a great time down there. I might go down and direct one, we'll see.<br /><br />David and James, could tell us a little bit about your characters in "Storm" and maybe any specific acting challenges you found with these particular roles?<br /><br />Elliott: Well I play the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I'm awfully young for the role; however, we decided that he was a brilliant military mind and he rose through the ranks at lightening speed. And as the film kind of supports, he may have got there just a little too soon. You know, every role is challenging and bringing, nuance and levels to the character and keeping it truthful and interesting. Just in time, so those would be the challenges I might have faced. He was a military man and I've certainly played one of those but there were definite differences. And he had to struggle with his morality ultimately. So those were the challenges I faced.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I play a scientist who is working for Treat Williams’ character, Treat Williams plays a billionaire. And so my guy is somebody with a huge imagination, very creative, very brilliant. And all of the sudden has all the tools at his disposal to push the limits of science as far as his mind will allow.<br /><br />And is then kind of a bit betrayed by the guy he was working for. And all of the sudden has no idea who he can trust. He has no idea who's after him but is now charged with putting a stop and an end to this thing that he's helped create. And I'd say the biggest challenge for me was keeping warm at 4 o’clock in the morning underneath rain showers. That pretty much trumped any other acting challenge.<br /><br />Could you tell us a little bit about the effects in the miniseries, like green-screen work versus practical?<br /><br />Elliott: I didn't really face any of the effects challenges so James would have to answer that.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I tell you the rain was real. There was no green-screen rain in this thing. We really didn't have to do many green screen issues at all. There were even some of the graphics that points in the scene were there. Really, a lot of it was just kind of practical and right there everything from the lightening flashes to the wind and even explosions … if they were in frame with me they were there on the day. So it was a pretty real environment. I didn't have to use too much imagination for a lot of it.<br /><br />Aside from your characters, what attracted you to the story? <br /><br />Elliott: What attracted me to the role was, you know, the script looked like it would be a lot of fun and was certainly an interesting topic. And the director is a very old and dear friend of mine and we've worked together. H directed maybe 50 episodes of "JAG," so any opportunity to work with Bradford May, I know the shoot would not only be fun but it would remain interesting and the film would look fantastic. So that's why I wanted to be part of it.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, yes, I think I've spoken a little bit about the kind of the dilemma. I mean, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. And I think that was one of the themes in this story that definitely, you know, attracted me to it and made it interesting. And I just kind of thought it would be fun to watch all this bad weather, some guy out in the middle of it. Who can he trust? He's on the run. It just seemed exciting. It seemed like something I would kind of want to maybe curl up and watch on a dark stormy night so.<br /><br />The Atmospheric Research Institute reminded me of HARP [High Altitude Research Program]. Do you think "The Storm" was inspired by it at all?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I'm not familiar with HARP.<br /><br />There's an actual machine like this up in Alaska, you know?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Oh really?<br /><br />Elliott: Oh really?<br /><br />For real, yes.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Oh boy.<br /><br />Elliott: Well, hopefully they get it right. Yes. Our guys did not.<br /><br />Do either of you have an interest or a passion for environmental issues of any kind?<br /><br />Elliott: Well I work a lot with Saving the Reef Foundation. I went to the Bahamas and some areas that are near and dear to me. I have done some charitable stuff and hope to do a lot more with the Bahamanian government in saving that environment or preserving that environment. James?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I'm pretty much your average, energy-saving-light-bulbs-recycling citizen. I haven't got involved in any charities but it is something that I'll look [up] online and go through the newspaper and constantly kind of try to figure out how to reduce the carbon footprint wherever I can. And I'm very fascinated by all the new technology out there. I feel like we're at a very, very interesting time. I mean, [we’ve] got all this economic upheaval which I think is a really good reason and excuse to kind of reinvent how we look at energy and how we look at business. And, you know, with a real eye on...<br /><br />Elliott: Opportunity.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, it is an opportunity to keep it as efficient as possible. Not just because it's the right thing to do but because it just makes the most sense economically and for the planet. So I'm a very avid bystander.<br /><br />Have you thought about how disaster movies are scarier than monster movies because hurricanes and earthquakes real and monsters are not?<br /><br />Elliott: Well I've certainly, you know, stared down the barrel of a few hurricanes, so I know how scary weather can be because I have a house in the Bahamas, and [I] spend a great deal of time there. So I'd have to agree with you, those kind of movies scare me a lot more than the slash-and-gash film. But I've sat through a couple of small earthquakes, and apparently they say the big one is coming soon.<br /><br />How do you suppose you would measure up in a chaos situation, like an earthquake or the scenario in this film? Would you be the type that steps up and takes charge and or be the type that curls up in a little ball and lets somebody else take the reigns?<br /><br />Elliott: And screams like a little girl? Yes. James, how would you measure up?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: How would I measure up? I've been through quite a few hurricanes. I worked in North Carolina, where there's a housing development whose name was Landfall. And so, yes, in situations like that, I think I tend to get pretty calm and pretty level-headed, which I think is probably the best way to get. But you never know. It's one of those things you never know until … you're in it just how you're going to react.<br /><br />Elliott: That is what they say.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: So hopefully, we won't get tested. I'd like to not have to find out, let's put it that way.<br /><br />If someone said you could harmlessly change the weather, would you have wanted to? David, you grew up in Canada …<br /><br />Elliott: Oh, I would have changed it in a minute. I hated the cold. And when the opportunity arose to come here [California] I jumped in my car and left immediately. And I haven't looked back. So I am not a fan of bad weather, inclement weather. I like snow if I'm skiing but I don't like slogging around in it. And I I dislike rain and that's why Southern California is a great place for mem because I like the heat. I don't like hurricanes and I don't like earthquakes but who does?<br /><br />And James, growing up in Connecticut, did you have some kind of weather that you would have changed if you wanted?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: There [are] three things I do not miss about living in Connecticut: January, February and March. Yes, I would certainly do away with that kind of post-winter, pre-spring cold, dry wasteland, yes.<br /><br />James, what was it like working with Luke Perry? Because you guys certainly in effect were in the same teen-idol situation, about a decade apart on TV. Did you guys just chat about similarities or the interesting things the two of you had bumped across?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I tried to get as much out of him as I could. I was fascinated. I think he's a little bit further past it so it wasn't as present for him. But yes, it was really interesting. It always is, to talk to somebody who's been through something so unique like that. Because it's something you could only really know from the inside. So it's fun. There's kind of the mutual understanding for … something bizarre that really doesn't make sense on so many levels. But … it's fun. And Luke is a great guy. He's got a great perspective on it. And, yes, I really did enjoy the time in between setups.<br /><br />You were talking about this scientist has good intentions but it gets out of control, much like the story of Frankenstein. Do you think that concept is relevant to the nuclear age and beyond?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Absolutely, especially as technology keeps on advancing. You know, we've got to kind of also make sure that we keep up with it … as far as our humanity and how we use this technology and what our intention is behind it … It’s a quandary that's existed as long as we've been inventing things. And technology and science is certainly not slowing down anytime soon so, yes, I think it makes for great drama for sure.<br /><br />What’s the worst weather that you guys have been through?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: David?<br /><br />Elliott: You know, I remember some horrific snow storms. The most alarming thing, I think, is the change in the weather … I remember as a kid having so many snow days. And, you know, I realize my perspective has changed a little, but you'd walk out the door and the snow was up to your neck. I remember, with a shovel, we were tunneling toward the road to go to school when we got word that the school had been canceled that day. And now there's barely a snowfall these days in the Toronto area.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Wow. That's really frightening. I just remember in North Carolina, one year right after I'd bought property [there], we had about three hurricanes in one season. I remember hearing that [a] hurricane-relief concert had been canceled due to another hurricane. And so that was pretty crazy. You just realize how helpless you are, especially as a new property owner. You buy a house and you get it checked out and you feel like you've kind of made your mark here in some way. And then an act of God just comes up the coast and has the potential to just completely wipe it clean. Weather like that is certainly humbling.<br /><br />James, were you into science at all when you were growing up?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: No, actually. I could write, so I was good at English and anything where you kind of, you know, BS your way through an essay. That was my specialty. I was dyslexic, so math and formulas were not necessarily my strong suit.<br /><br />Weather machines are a perennial science fiction device. How did this one become a little fresher?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Just the power struggle, really. You know, whether it's the weather machine or whether it's a nuclear weapon or whether it's cloning or just any kind of technology that concentrates a mass amount of power in the hands of one person. You know, that to me is what the movie was about. And the responsibility of creating such a device and it ultimately kind of comes down to one man against another. One kind of fighting for a greater good and one fighting simply for his own good. So to me that was kind of the struggle that attracted me to the story.<br /><br />James, you’re the hero in this story, but you spend a lot of time in front of a keyboard for a hero. That's usually the sidekick's job. Is there a new kind of geek hero emerging here?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Possibly. You know, you start relying on people who are good in front of the keyboard more and more these days. So yes, I mean, that was kind of the idea behind this guy too … I mean, I've played guys who were athletic and strong and the kind of typical action hero. But what I liked about this guy was that he's not your typical action here. He's not particularly suited to being on the run, to being shot at, to being chased. But just kind of through his own kind of internal fortitude, he somehow scrambles his way through it. And that to me was kind of the more exciting journey as opposed to, you know, watching Rambo or somebody. This is somebody who decidedly is not Rambo.<br /><br />Hurricane Katrina must have been in the back of everyone's mind when they were making this film.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Well, I mean, that was the idea behind the my character's motivation creating the technology was that we can avoid that. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could have diverted that and not had to have gone through that catastrophe?<br /><br />James, this is kind of a reemergence for you since the end of "Dawson’s Creek"?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, I was pretty burnt out after six years on a series. And I don't know that I was really ready to jump back in. One thing that's happened, I will say in the past year, year-and-a-half is I've really started to rediscover my passion for acting and for being a part of a story and in a leading role capacity. So it's fun. I'm really having a good time right now.<br /><br />What was your most memorable moment you had from filming "The Storm"?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: This might be kind of funny to you actually. There was a moment where it was about 4 o’clock in the morning; we were shooting in Van Nuys [in California]. It was very, very cold. We're underneath these rain towers. The entire crew, the camera crew, everybody was underneath the rain at this point. And I was hiding behind a dumpster and there was a big Rottweiler that was supposed to come up against the fence and snarl and just scare the be-Jesus out of me. And I was attacked by a dog when I was very little so I kind of have a natural fear of dogs anyway.<br /><br />And this huge Rottweiler, which probably weighed about twice my weight, was being held back by a chain ready to come up and pounce against this chain link fence. And it being 4 o’clock in the morning, by the time they let go of the Rottweiler he just kind of ran up and was not angry at all. I mean, [it was] just kind of sitting there panting. But in order to save the shot I knew I had to rile him up so I turned around and actually started barking at the dog and snarling and baring my own teeth. And which point he started barking. And so, you know, I think the dailies from that day are probably pretty ridiculous: me, on my hands and knees in the pouring rain, barking at a dog.<br /><br />Elliott: I was just excited to work with Treat Williams and so then my first day was probably my most memorable working with a guy I had been a big fan of for many years so. Other than that … business as usual.<br /><br />What did you like most about working with the director of "The Storm"?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: His passion and his energy. As David can tell you … Bradford May just comes every day with a huge zest for life and loves being on film sets. He's done every job there is to do pretty much on a film set. He started when he was 14. His parents were in the industry. He's one of those guys who really knows everybody's job on set. And was incredibly gracious about allowing them to do it and then kind of educating them on how they could do it a little bit better in a respectful way.<br /><br />And [he’s] just one of those pros who you get an opportunity to work with in the business, one of those lifers who just kind of reminds you that this is really fun stuff we get to do. You know, it's a job, it's a business but when you're on set, we're all kind of telling a story and we're making a movie. So that's what I loved about him. I'm sure David has stuff to add to that too.<br /><br />Elliott: Yes, there's no bullsh*tting Brad on any level because he knows everybody's job. It's one of the great things about working with Brad. And you move quickly and you don't waste time. And, you know, as James said, he's incredibly passionate and he's a gas to be around. It's not only there's not only the work done efficiently and done extremely well, it's a lot of fun. I remember the first time I met him. He walked onto a set — we'd been together, I don't know, six, seven years; I was on a show that went to 10 years. And Brad walked on the set and … nothing fazed him. He was this character … We all looked at him like, "Oh my God, who is this guy? This is not going to last." And within two, three days we fell in love with him. He's just that kind of person. You know? Great filmmaker. Probably the most underrated filmmaker in Hollywood.<br /><br />How long did it take to shoot "The Storm"?<br /><br />Elliott: My role was pretty quick. So James, he had to endure the worst of it.<br /><br />Van Der Beek: I was on it I think five or six weeks, six weeks, seven weeks, I can't remember.<br /><br />And it was all in California?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: It took a while. Yes.<br /><br />James, do you still have family and friends in Connecticut? <br /><br />Van Der Beek: I do have family back there … I get there, you know, maybe once or twice a year. I have very, very fond memories of Connecticut. Great place to grow up. A lot of great theater out there too.<br /><br />Your involvement in theater came as kind of an accident, right? You were more going into sports until you had an accident?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, I mean, I had a concussion when I was eighth grade, which kind of led to me doing theater just on a community level, like, little children's theater. That's when I fell in love with it and started pursuing it. And then, yes, I just started on that path.<br /><br />Were there a lot of opportunities for young people? <br /><br />Van Der Beek: You know, honestly I think the best thing in the world for me were just the children's theater productions that I got to be a part of when I was 13, 14, 15 years old. There's a guy named Dave Gardino in Waterbury who ran the Cheshire Children's Theater or Cheshire Theater Ensemble that I was a part of. And I think those experiences more than anything else really prepared me to get up on stage with professionals. I had my first play in New York when I was 16. But I remember things going wrong on stage … and I was fine with it, because I'd been on stage for other children's theater production where light falls or a set goes down … and you just kind of know how to deal with it.<br /><br />So I really hope that there's still that kind of opportunity for kids just even as an expression, you know, as a way to get together and work as a community and learn to work as a team. You know, I was very, very fortunate that there were opportunities for me as a kid to get up on stage and just try stuff and play different roles and, yes, I'm very grateful to Connecticut for that background.<br /><br />Treat Williams is from Connecticut as well. <br /><br />Van Der Beek: Yes, he is. He’s also a New York theater guy so we got along famously from the get-go.<br /><br />David, does doing a project like this make you think about getting back into series TV or are you happy to do guest-starring roles and do miniseries and different projects?<br /><br />Elliott: Oh no, you know, I'm thinking about it. I mean, I've been away long enough that. What I miss about series television was working the craft every day, you know? We're developing some shows at the moment with various partnerships so we'll see what happens. Series television has changed a lot since I left. It's a different game now. And the rules have changed. Getting something made, there are less opportunities.<br /><br />I guess if you look at everything as a new opportunity, like James was saying earlier about dealing with the changing environment, that's kind of how I'm approaching this. I'm just happy to work, believe me. I've been doing a lot of films and I just dig working.<br /><br />What are the biggest changes that the industry has gone under since "JAG" premiered?<br /><br />Elliott: Well, good God, reality TV has changed everything. Certainly, there's less opportunity for scripted television. And there's less money to be made; advertising has changed. TiVo changed that. Then the networks, they may not go away; they may just have to change how they do business and it seems to be happening. Cable television is probably the savior for most of them now that everyone's amalgamated over the studio. It seems and they own a lot of the cable television stations which are booing their present situations like NBC and CBS.<br /><br />So, you know, there's less money, there's less opportunity. But it's less stifling an environment to be creative in, which is great. You know, standards and practices don't have a grip on cable television like they have had on network television — not that that's good or bad but it's different …<br /><br />David, are you drawn to the military parts?<br /><br />Elliott: I don't know, this really was the only other time that I've done it. I mean, I did it for 10 years [on "JAG"] and [my character in "The Storm"], he's a completely different character … I believe he really at heart he was a patriot and then he found himself deep in it and then had to make some personal choices … He had to struggle with his integrity and his morality and ultimately he took the easy way out. But so this was the second time. I may have been offered a few [military roles] and turned them down just on the basis of it being another military thing and not wanting to be stuck in a box, but this one felt different. And it was fun and it was quick. And I got to work with Brad. And it was a groovy project and a great cast. And why not be a part of it?<br /><br />James, you mentioned before that by the time you got to the end of your run at "Dawson's Creek" you were pretty burned out. Was there a way that that could have been avoided or is that just the nature of the beast? And would you give any advice to young stars who on are on a hot show now?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: Oh boy. Wow, it's kind of a complicated question. I think really the only thing to kind of avoid burnout is a level of appreciation that I don't know you can really come to without stepping away from it for a little while. The hours are so intense. And the opportunities kind of come so fast and furious that it's almost impossible to really be able to appreciate them to the level that you should. I was doing movies during the hiatuses and doing movies during and then doing press and photo shoots and all that kind of stuff. You know, and it was a six-year run. Is there anything I could have done to avoid it? I don't know. I mean, I think now that I'm older and can kind of have a little bit different perspective on it, I'd like to think now that I can probably handle it not be burned out for so long.<br /><br />I think also it started for me at age 20. I wasn't in the place of really being able to handle everything that was thrown at me. And I came out OK, but what I would say for anybody going through it: "Just focus on the work, keep good people around you. And don't believe the hype either way, good or bad. Just really keep it all about the work and make sure the people you're surrounding yourself with are just high-quality human beings and you should be OK."<br /><br />Is that hard to do?<br /><br />Van Der Beek: It's tricky … especially if there's money that comes into the picture, it's kind of an indiscriminate magnet. It attracts all kinds of people; some of them with good intentions, some of them not. So it really is tricky. It's not impossible, but it is tricky …<br /><br />I'm sure David could probably attest to this too, but the one thing that I kind of came out of my experience with is a real compassion for anybody else who goes through the same thing. It's very easy to stand on the outside and judge and look at people making bad decisions and say, "What the hell were they thinking?" Having gone through and been in the eye of that storm I think I would try to judge a lot less than your average person looking at somebody going through a train wreck.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-43027797434364325522009-06-30T20:09:00.002-04:002009-06-30T20:12:23.915-04:00Impact on DVD September 1, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEGJx9nhnnn5TvBYfcuN5RbvC13RhShJxpVB9qSENglIRfRCL5EzB0m213bNgXd-WhJtwkcrkTruWwUAgqZ9ELk5eC6b6PqX5r4iO2Psr_xxbt3iaIGj5d_rn6Einob2y3rjrS0y7IWk/s1600-h/Impact_MiniSeries.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEGJx9nhnnn5TvBYfcuN5RbvC13RhShJxpVB9qSENglIRfRCL5EzB0m213bNgXd-WhJtwkcrkTruWwUAgqZ9ELk5eC6b6PqX5r4iO2Psr_xxbt3iaIGj5d_rn6Einob2y3rjrS0y7IWk/s320/Impact_MiniSeries.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353277482602789074" /></a><br /><br />Now this is some great news!!!<br /><br /> <br />http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Impact-Press-Release/12208JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-37404057842114888872009-06-26T05:25:00.003-04:002009-06-26T05:30:46.939-04:00Gooby: Giant bear can't save mediocre movie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_WOLF12nWTbg-e3Z1QUlIleIXE-SXh-sxo-F7vExlGY-0FBo0HNwRDTEmbuc7fm1KJVEnAE95r2BPC_tzfvFxgQjWxeAHf8evZnn2aPEgY_NDli84016EJ9kNwSFB1KG97_vcPR3DmA/s1600-h/Gooby_family.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_WOLF12nWTbg-e3Z1QUlIleIXE-SXh-sxo-F7vExlGY-0FBo0HNwRDTEmbuc7fm1KJVEnAE95r2BPC_tzfvFxgQjWxeAHf8evZnn2aPEgY_NDli84016EJ9kNwSFB1KG97_vcPR3DmA/s320/Gooby_family.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351566010199708930" /></a><br />Google alert from TheStar.com website:<br /><br />Jun 26, 2009 04:30 AM <br /><br />Jason Anderson <br />Special to the star<br /><br />Gooby <br /><br />**(out of 4)<br /><br />Starring Matthew Knight, David James Elliott and Eugene Levy. Directed by Wilson Coneybeare. 100 minutes. At the AMC Interchange 30. PG <br /><br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Teddy bears might be reliably snuggly but they aren't quite so cute when they're six feet tall and talk like Harry Potter's pal Hagrid. <br /><br />For proof, look at the oversized plush toy who comes to life in this generic but occasionally charming Canadian kids' movie, which starts a limited theatrical run this weekend before a DVD release in August. <br /><br />With his coat of golden fur, red tartan scarf, mechanically manipulated eyebrows and lifeless eyes, Gooby looks like an animatronic creature that's somehow escaped from the Country Bear Jamboree. It's a wonder that his pal Willy (Matthew Knight) doesn't flee in terror when Gooby shows up.<br /><br />Thankfully, this furball sounds friendlier than it appears. That's because Gooby is voiced by veteran Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane. <br /><br />The garrulous presence of the Harry Potter movie regular gives an additional charge to Gooby's wildest antics, like taking Willy on a daredevil downhill ride and causing a ruckus in a supermarket. <br /><br />He's there to alleviate Willy's loneliness as the boy contends with life in a new school and neighbourhood. <br /><br />Alas, there's only so much that one giant teddy bear can do to enliven a mediocre movie. <br /><br />Written, produced and directed by the appropriately named Wilson Coneybeare, Gooby is a well-intentioned effort to create a family-friendly film on a modest budget. But its lack of a compelling storyline and overreliance on so-so slapstick will limit its appeal to easily distracted preschoolers. <br /><br />The shortage of memorable human characters is another problem, though Eugene Levy has some fun as Willy's teacher, one of the few grown-ups who notice Gooby. Former JAG star David James Elliott and Ingrid Kavelaars make less of an impression as Willy's remarkably unobservant parents.<br /><br />Adults in the audience, however, will be on alert next time they visit Chuck E. Cheese, lest the robot bears leap from the stage and abscond with the children.JDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221625721323566294.post-62128742508798761282009-06-17T19:59:00.002-04:002009-06-17T20:03:36.800-04:00DJE Lessens His Impact on the EnvironmentAn interesting article blurb about Ecollywood:<br /><br />ABC has the scariest the-world-is-coming-to-an-end miniseries you'll see this summer.<br />By Gerri MillerThu, Jun 18 2009 at 5:12 AM EST<br /><br />The stars of ABC’s two-part movie Impact, about a meteor shower that hits the moon, sending it on a collision course with Earth, are doing their best to lessen their impact on the environment. “I’ve changed my bulbs. I drive a hybrid. I don’t use plastic stuff in my kids’ lunches. I recycle, turn the lights off. I buy everything in bulk and pour it into sustainable containers,” enumerates Natasha Hentstridge (Eli Stone), who plays an astrophysicist in the sci-fi drama, airing at 9 p.m. June 21 and 28.<br /><br />David James Elliott (JAG), who portrays a fellow scientist, eschews throwaway grocery bags and recycles, designating a separate basket for used batteries. “We carpool whenever we can. It’s certainly in our interest financially -- gas is pretty expensive. We’re doing what we can. I have two children and they’re learning about it in school. They bring home information and stuff for us to do.”<br /> <br />Nevertheless, Elliott is confused by the “conflicting information out there that makes it difficult to know what is doing the right thing. People say making car batteries causes more harm to the environment than they save, and making solar panels burns more energy than they save. What’s the answer? I don’t know,” he says, “but I’m looking for the truth.”<br /> <br />Next month, Elliott stars in another sci-fi TV movie called The Storm, playing the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “We weaponize the weather,” he says, “and we think it’s a good thing.” NBC airs the two-parter July 28 and Aug. 2 at 9 p.m. <br /><br />http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/ecollywood/stories/ecollywood-piers-morgan-disses-simon-cowells-bad-eco-habitsJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742638894327494021noreply@blogger.com1