That ’70s Show

The celebrity marry-go-round is a fascinating beast to watch sometimes.  Up and coming stars shacking up with bigger names and then ditching them once they’ve forged their own path is all too common.  As is the term, irreconcilable differences.

To note that That 70′s Show star Ashton Kutcher is divorcing Demi Moore and plans to wed and start a family with Mila Kunis, his onscreen girlfriend from 15 years ago, you’d have to wonder how much of a waste of time the entire facade has been. Does anyone really believe in real life Hollywood love stories anymore?

And as for That 70′s Show, will we ever see this or were the 90′s just not that cool? Continue reading »

Midsomer Murders creator suspended

The creator of Midsomer Murders has been suspended following comments made regarding race on the drama series. Brian True-May said in an interview: “Well, we just don’t have ethnic minorities involved. Because it wouldn’t be the English village with them. It just wouldn’t work. We’re the last bastion of Englishness and I want to keep it that way.”

Valderrama joins pilot

That ‘70s Show actor Wilmer Valderrama has signed on to feature inn a new drama pilot called REM. The actor will play a detective in the pilot, which is being billed as an “Inception-esque thriller”.

Chenoweth joins Good Christian Bitches

Actress Kristin Chenoweth has joined the new ABC pilot Good Christian Bitches, which focuses on a recently divorced mum’s move to a small Texas town. Not surprisingly, the pilot has attracted criticism from religious groups who are offended by the title.

Drescher close to TV return

Fran Drescher is nearing a return to TV with news the actresses latest project is close to receiving a series order. The Nanny star and her patented whine feature in the sitcom pilot called Happily Divorced, which is autobiographical for the actress following her split from her husband and collaborative partner last year.

Valderrama attached to new comedy

Former That ‘70s Show actor Wilmer Valderrama is attached to a new series which will have a comedic component. The series is being created by American Dad executive producers Murray Judah Miller and will have Saturday Night Live writer Akiva Schaffer on board as well.

24 actress to guest on Modern Family

Former 24 actress Mary Lynn Rajskub has signed on for a guest spot in Modern Family’s upcoming second season. The actress, who played Chloe in 24, will make an appearance on the sitcom as an old girlfriend of one of the characters. Rajskub has also appeared in the past on Flight of the Conchords.

Ridley Scott develops series

Film director Ridley Scott will produce a new miniseries based on a Philip K. Dick novel called The Man In The High Castle. Scott will work on the project which details a world in which Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany won the Second World War.

The Office to screen Glee episode

An upcoming episode of The Office is set to adopt a Glee theme with the show focussing on the Dunder Mifflin employees gathering together to watch the musical series. Due to the difference in networks, no Glee cast members are expected to appear as guests.

the BOX – Wednesday 12 May, 6.30pm

Jackie recruits the Formans to help clean out her family’s mountain cabin, but decides it best not to ask for Hyde’s assistance, instead telling him she is attending a doll expo. With Jackie going away, Hyde seizes the opportunity to use Jackie’s cabin and invites Kelso and Fez. Donna and Eric get lost on the way to the cabin and spend the trip fighting. Hyde’s plan goes wrong when Kelso gets his hand, holding his stash, stuck in a vase just as Jackie and the Formans arrive. Guest starring Jack Osbourne.

the BOX – Saturdays from 26 September, 7.30pm

It’s the ‘Me Decade’ baby and the Point Place crew are struggling to grow up while their parents are struggling with empty nest syndrome (or not so empty nest syndrome)!

Yes in a time of Farrah Fawcett posters and fondue sets nothing is as easy as it seems.

This season watch Hyde (Danny Masterson) run a successful record store with Leo (Tommy Chong) as his useless employee. Meanwhile the gorgeous and somewhat self obsessed Jackie (Mila Kunis) is still Hyde’s girl in a complicated relationship. Donna (Laura Prepon) grows more popular at the radio station and realizes that a long-distance relationship with Eric isn’t going to work, and Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) reveals more about his family and home country as he grows into quite the local Lothario. At the Formans’, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) has problems with no kids in the house, while Red (Kurtwood Smith) has problems because it still seems like there are always kids in the house!
The eighth season of That ’70s Show promises to bring all of the laughs, drama and swinging ’70s style to the table, so get your mates together head to the basement, sit back and enjoy*

*Flared jeans & tight tees optional.

the BOX – Saturdays from 4 July, 7.30pm

Set in the era of Led Zeppelin 8-tracks, Tab colas and Farrah Fawcett posters, That ’70s Show is a flash back to the “Me Decade”. Too cool for the Wisconsin suburbs where he lives under the authority of his parents Eric Forman (Topher Grace) yearns for his independence. But rites of passage aren’t all that easy at a time when jumpsuits and platforms are the epitome of cool. However times are never too hard when you have friends by your side and Eric has them in abundance. Donna (Laura Prepon), Hyde (Danny Masterton), Kelso (Ashton Kutcher), Jackie (Mila Kunis) and Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) are all along for the ride this season and ready to battle all of the issues that come their way as well as do some semi-serious thinking about their future.

This season, watch out for Jackie’s mother Pam Burkhard (Brooke Shields) as she returns from Mexico and tries to shack up with Bob (Don Stark), Donnas Dad!