Showing posts with label Paley Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paley Center. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Paley Center for Media Reveals Talent for the 31st Annual Paleyfest March 13-28, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre

The Paley Center for Media today announced the full lineup of special guest panelists scheduled to appear for the 31st annual ultimate TV fan festival, PALEYFEST: The William S. Paley Television Festival, which will take place March 13-28, 2014 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland. The annual two week event will host more than 200 of the hottest stars and creative talents in media and will feature two reunion events: a 10th anniversary LOST reunion on March 16 and a VERONICA MARS series reunion (the day prior to the March 14 nationwide release of the series-inspired movie), as well as honor standout series including ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, PARKS AND RECREATION, SLEEPY HOLLOW, MAD MEN, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES & THE ORIGINALS, MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., MASTERS OF SEX, THE MINDY PROJECT, COMMUNITY, VEEP and AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVENn.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

The Paley Center for Media Announces the Inaugural Launch of "PaleyFest: Made in NY"

The Paley Center for Media and the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment will present the first annual PaleyFest: Made in NY on October 2-6 at the Paley Center in New York. For thirty years, The Paley Center for Media has presented the iconic PaleyFest in Los Angeles - the premier television festival in the country. PaleyFest: Made in NY builds on this history, reputation, and dedicated community, giving an audience of avid media consumers the opportunity to connect with leading creators - and one another - and have meaningful dialogue around quality programming and content. Confirmed panel events include the casts and creators of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, ELEMENTARY, THE AMERICANS, SMALL EMPIRES WITH ALEXIS OHANIAN, THE OUTS and BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup for PaleyFestPreviews: Fall TV Sept. 6-13, 2013

The Paley Center for Media will present the 9th Annual PaleyFestPreviews: Fall TV on September 6-13, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, and on September 7-8 at The Paley Center for Media in New York.

PaleyFestPreviews: Fall TV, will feature screenings of the most highly anticipated news shows of the fall season, including:

CBS: WE ARE MEN, MOM, THE MILLERS, THE CRAZY ONES, and HOSTAGES

The CW: THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, REIGN, THE ORIGINALS; FOX: BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, SLEEPY HOLLOW, DADS, ALMOST HUMAN, and ENLISTED

ABC: THE GOLDBERGS, BACK IN THE GAME, TROPHY WIFE, SUPER FUN NIGHT, and LUCKY 7

NBC: IRONSIDE, SEAN SAVES THE WORLD, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW, and THE BLACKLIST

The Beverly Hills location will include interactive panel conversations featuring the stars and producers of new series including We Are Men, The Tomorrow People, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Back in the Game, Trophy Wife and Ironside.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: Maurice Benard On His New Film 'The Ghost and The Whale'

Maurice Benard plays everyone's favorite mobster ("Sonny Corinthos") on GENERAL HOSPITAL. I has the distinct pleasure of speaking with the actor on the red carpet of the "General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12.

Congratulations on the anniversary.
MAURICE BENARD: It's an honor to be on the show as long as I have been on. The history is amazing.

You recently finished your movie The Ghost and The Whale. Anything you can share about that?
MAURICE BENARD: Oh man, wait until you see it. It was hard to do, extremely difficult, because I had to play a different guy. I had to become a different guy. From what I have seen so far from the dailies, you have never seen me do anything like this acting wise. It's three times deeper than anything you have seen me do.

Is there a release date yet?
MAURICE BENARD: We are editing now. We just did the voice over from famed Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce, who's doing the voice of the whale. It should be completed by the end of the summer and I can't wait to see what happens.

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GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: John J. York On His Favorite GENERAL HOSPITAL Storylines

John J. York plays the Number One fill-in dad in Port Charles, "Uncle Mac Scorpio." I had the pleasure to catch up with the actor on the red carpet of the "General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12. We talked about about what it's like being back front and center on GH and a few of his favorite storylines.

Congratulations on being a part of history.
JOHN J. YORK: Thank you. 22 years for me. 22 years out of 50 is pretty good.

With so many years on the show, what's been your favorite storyline?
JOHN J. YORK: I would say there would be three favorite storylines for Mac Scorpio. First would be the Robin/Stone HIV story especially when she told her Uncle Mac, that she was HIV positive. Before that was the Maxie/BJ heart transplant storyline because it was heart wrenching. And third would be...hmmm...what's the most recent?

GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: Teresa Castillo On Her GENERAL HOSPITAL Audition & Singing At The Nurses Ball

Teresa Castillo plays GENERAL HOSPITAL's "Nurse Sabrina Santiago," the ugly duckling that just turned into a beautiful swan for the Nurses Ball. I spoke with the actress on the red carpet of the "General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12.

Welcome to GENERAL HOSPITAL. How was the audition process for you?
TERESA CASTILLO: Its funny. I had done guest star spots on different TV shows and I had done some theater, but from when I auditioned for this role until when I got it, it was about a six month process. I had actually been brought in a year before for a different role. It was between me and another girl, and she ended up getting it. But the casting director ended up remembering me and bringing me in for this role.

Do you have a musical background? You seemed to shine in the performances for the Nurses Ball especially with little Brooklyn Silzer ("Emma Scorpio Drake").

GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: Tyler Christopher Is Grateful For His GENERAL HOSPITAL Start

He recently made his return to General Hospital the ever so loveable "Prince Nikolas Cassadine." I had the chance to chat actor Tyler Christopher on the red carpet of the "General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12.

Welcome back! How has your return been?
TYLER CHRISTOPHER: Thank you. It's been absolutely amazing. It has been so much fun the past month and it really made me appreciate what I had and what I have moving forward.

What has been your favorite storyline as Nikolas?
TYLER CHRISTOPHER: For a lot of reasons, not particularly because of the content of the story but the circumstances surrounding, it would be when Nikolas first came on the show. It was my first job ever acting in anything, my first scenes were with Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, Stephen Nichols, Jonathan Jackson, and a slew of season veterans.

GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: Kimberly McCullough On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Directing & Being A Bad Ass

She grew up before our very eyes and became one of the most beloved characters in GENERAL HOSPITAL history. I spoke with the one and only Kimberly McCullough ("Robin Scorpio Drake") about GH memories and life after the show on the red carpet of the "General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12.

Kimberly, it's nice to meet you. Before we jump into Robin, I have to say following your Instagram you seem like the most bad ass chick. You are so athletic and always seems to like to have fun and take on new adventures.
KIMBERLY MCCULLOUGH: Oh wow, thanks. that's a great compliment. I can't help myself. I grew up with two older brothers and I always wanted to be like them, and now I'm still a tomboy.

It would have been fun to seen some of that infused in the character of Robin.

GH50 PALEY INTERVIEW: Marc Anthony Samuel On GENERAL HOSPITAL & Playing Felix Dubois

He has become the go to wingman in Port Charles! I had the pleasure to chat with Marc Anthony Samuel who portrays the outgoing outspoken "Felix Dubois" during the "GENERAL HOSPITAL: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" event at the Los Angeles Paley Center on April 12.

Congratulations on being a part of television history.
MARC ANTHONY SAMUEL: Thank you. This has been unreal.

Where do you get your inspiration for playing Felix?
MARC ANTHONY SAMUEL: My inspiration is friends mostly. I have friends that will verbally cut you in a heartbeat if you do them wrong.

Your portrayal comes off very authentic. Sometimes when an actor plays a gay character it can come across as over the top.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

PHOTOS: Paley Center Celebrates "GENERAL HOSPITAL: Celebrating 50 Years & Looking Forward"


The Paley Center celebrated "GENERAL HOSPITAL: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward" on Friday night in Los Angeles, with a wonderful panel discussion led by TV Guide Magazine's Will Keck.

The panel consisted the following:
Frank Valentini, Executive Producer
Ron Carlivati, Head Writer
Tony Geary, “Luke Spencer”
Jane Elliot, “Tracy Quartermaine”
Jason Thompson, “Patrick Drake”
Finola Hughes, “Anna Devane”
Jacklyn Zeman, “Bobbie Spencer”
Genie Francis, “Laura Spencer”
Laura Wright, “Carly Corinthos Jacks”
Maurice Benard, “Sonny Corinthos”
Kristina Wagner, “Felicia Jones”
Kirsten Storms, “Maxie Jones”
Kimberly McCullough, “Robin Scorpio Drake”
John J. York, "Mac Scorpio"

Check out some photos from the event below which include some additional GH stars:

Thursday, September 6, 2012

In Los Angeles? See The Retro Action-Adventure-Thon September 21, 22

The Paley Center for Media is partnering with the Warner Archive Collection for a thrill-packed weekend (September 21, 22) of "rare screenings, exhibits, and onstage conversations celebrating a classically cool collection of some of TV’s greatest action-adventure heroes."

Great TV heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Some swing from vines or keep the oceans safe with their superhuman strength, while others are larger-than-life western lawmen, or can change themselves into the world’s mightiest mortal by uttering a single, magic word. At their best, they capture our childhood hopes and dreams and serve them up in a nonstop thrill ride of TV goodness. Join us at the Paley Center as we kick off the fall by partnering with our good friends at one of the coolest DVD imprints around, Warner Archive Collection, for a festival of rare screenings and in-person conversations with some classic TV greats. Plus enjoy guided tours of the Paley Center and Warner Bros.’ Television Out of the Box exhibit featuring a treasure trove of iconic costumes, props, and sets spanning six decades of your favorite shows and stars.

This sounds like an incredibly fun and nostalgic two days! Plus, you can see Patrick Duffy (THE MAN FROM ATLANTIS), Michael Gray (SHAZAM!), Clint Walker (CHEYENNE) and Ron Ely (TARZAN) in person discussing the classics.

Visit http://www.paleycenter.org/2012-fall-retro-action-adventure-thon/ for more details.