Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Superficial - Because You're Ugly

The Superficial - Because You're Ugly


The Crap We Missed – Thursday 6.30.11

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 01:25 PM PDT

   
Apparently The Situation and I make the same face when we see tits. That’s.. that’s great. Welcome to Thursday’s The Crap We Missed featuring Steven Tyler remembering how awesome drugs are, “I see… an angel! Ooh, tacos,” Jessica Simpson sensing marzipan, Jason Statham not at all looking like he spent the night beating Rosie Huntington-Whitely in Read More ...

Josh Duhamel Banged Megan Fox

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:24 PM PDT

'Now, finish blowing me, dork, and remember Josh Duhamel is always a friend to the fanboy. Hey, how you doin'? Yes, I know I look great.' 'I should seriously get paid for each sexy face I make. You're giving away gold, Duhamel...' 'Yes, that's right, folks, I bang non-trannies, too. Thank you!' 
Call me a master detective on par with Batman – I’m serious, specifically call me that. – but I don’t know how else you interpret this quote from Josh Duhamel to mean anything but he also had sex with Megan Fox on the set of Transformers, most likely just before Shia LaBeouf became a man. Read More ...

Selena Gomez is Cheating on Justin Bieber With Shia LaBeouf

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:06 AM PDT

   
Someone better scoop out that Maple Fetus and make room for THE BEEF. Despite literally risking life and limb for a ride on the Christ Coaster, Selena Gomez apparently goes goo-goo eyed for Shia LaBeouf and doesn’t care who knows it as evidenced by a video of her meeting him backstage at The Today Show that Read More ...

Octomom Hates Each Of Her 14 Kids

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:44 AM PDT

   
“You can’t even fit them in one picture! Assholes, right?” In a disturbingly frank interview, Octomom Nadya Suleman single-uterusly manages to make it public record that she “hates” every single one of her 14 kids, even though I think I’ve seen her around them exactly once, and regrets even having them. So, basically, welcome to the Read More ...

Chris Hansen Caught Cheating on Hidden Camera With Woman Half His Age

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:43 AM PDT

   
To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen apparently told 30-year-old WPTV reporter Kristyn Caddell, who’s not his wife, to take a seat right over on his penis only to get caught by undercover cameras from the National Enquirer, according to TVSpy: Hansen and Caddell were introduced in the VIP area of a West Palm Beach club Read More ...

Brigitte Nielsen’s Still Got it? And Other News

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:42 AM PDT

   
Posted by Photo Boy - Gwyneth Paltrow believes waterboarding relieves stress. - But nobody really cares what crap falls out of her mouth when she’s wearing this. - RuPaul to Countess LuAnn de Lesseps: “Seriously, you aren’t even gonna try to hide that dong?” - Justin Timberlake is buying MySpace. No, really. - Harrison Read More ...

Jonathan Rhys Meyers Attempted Suicide

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 07:55 AM PDT

   
“I was merely attempting palaver with the dead. Leave me to my dark arts!” Tudors star Jonathan Rhys Meyers apparently attempted suicide Tuesday night, according to The Sun: Paramedics answering a 999 call found him slumped on the floor. But they had to call police after he refused treatment at the scene for more than 30 minutes. Read More ...

Lindsay Lohan Got Hammered Last Night

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 06:59 AM PDT

   
“Did you.. did you see all those bottles? Iwanttomarrymymouth.” Immediately after her house arrest ended yesterday Lindsay Lohan told her friends she’s afraid to go out and just wants to focus on her community service then stay at home reading a book with her sister. So, of course, here she is absolutely hammered-balls with Emile Hirsch Read More ...

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WTF?! America's Got Talent Beat The Voice Finale In The Ratings!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Wow! Didn't see this one coming!

According to preliminary numbers, America's Got Talent apparently earned higher ratings than the The Voice's season finale last night!

The singing competition reportedly took a 3.5 rating/12 share in the adults 18-49 demographic - which was 6% higher from last week's result show, but 20% lower than the performance finale the night before - and garnered 10 million viewers, while Talent had a 4.0/12 share and 13 MILLION viewers!

We guess people love their Howie Mandel!

Who'd of thought?! LOLz!

Either way, well done to both of those shows!

Ark Music Factory's Newest Superstar Has ARRIVED! Meet Lexi St. George!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Oh boy! Will lightning strike TWICE?!

Now that Rebecca Black has taken her runaway sensation of a song, Friday, into superstardom, it was only a matter of time before the Ark Music Factory attempted to recreate their whirlwind success with a new, fresh-faced pop star...and here she is!

Check out 14-year-old Lexi St. George's music video for her new song, Dancing to the Rhythm (above)!

Apparently, she was found through a talent search by the company in a partnership with Good Morning America, and she's actually pretty good!

And we hate to say it...but so is the song! Simple, harmless, and catchy!

We just wish that the video had all of those glorious little gem of moments like Friday had!

There's the hint of one beginning at the 1:34 mark...but we want MORE! Ha!

AND WHERE IS THE RAP INTERLUDE?! That's where the greatness lies!

Nice try, Ark! But only time will tell if Lexi can hold up to our beloved Rebecca!

What do U think?? Do U like Dancing to the Rhythm?

New Sneak Peek At Pottermore!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 01:00 PM PDT

At first glance at this interactive menu, we have a feeling we will never be hearing from any of your Potterheads ever again come this fall. None of you will be leaving your computers!

Via the website's personal Twitter page come this first glimpse at what is in store at Pottermore.com. The pic is a screenshot of the menu you reach when reading Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. Apparently, you'll have the choice of looking around Platform 9 3/4 or hopping directly on the Hogwart's express.

Give a careful look at the screenshot and see what other treasures you can spot!!!

Is it October yet?

AmyWinehouse.Com Has Been Hacked!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:49 PM PDT

RANDOM!!! And it still hasn't been fixed!

A group of hackers that call themselves SwagSec have infiltrated the viral inner sanctum of Amy Winehouse fans everywhere - her website.

If you head over to AmyWinehouse.com right now, you'll be affronted by a flashing screen, running rapid with bizarre expletives and a plea to bring "DEATH 2 THE WHITE DEVIL." We're going to assume they're talking about Amy.

According to their rant, their plan is to "take back the Internet from the white devil," and so far their plan has worked. Her network has yet to restore AmyWinehouse.com to its former glory. It's still flashing with their spam!

SwagSec surely has some swagger today! If you dare, CLICK HERE to see the website!!!

[Image via WENN.]

The 2012 Presidential Election Just Got Funnier! Stephen Colbert To Air Political Ads!!!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT

We can't wait for these!

Stephen Colbert has JUST received approval from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for a "Colbert Super PAC," which will give him permission to "produce and air political advertisements." AWE-SOME.

It gets even better though! Stephen has also gotten permission to use Comedy Central parent company Viacom's production resources/airtime/staff without his ads being seen as an "in-kind" contribution from the company.

Basically what this means is that he'll be able to create political ads and express his views without Viacom having to be closely associated with his "politicking"...which is good, because they don't want to be. LOLz.

At this point, it looks like his ads will only be allowed to run during his show...but at least he'll be able to get the word out there!

We are seriously excited to hear what you have to say, Stephen! We're ready to be enlightened! Ha!

Do U think Stephen Colbert should be allowed to air political ads? Will U watch them?

[Image via WENN.]

Spoiler Alert! Don't Read Any Game Of Thrones Spoilers!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:30 PM PDT

Here's the deal:

Like many of the shows currently on HBO, Showtime and Starz, Game of Thrones is based off a book series written by George R.R. Martin. In two weeks, Georgie's going to release the fifth novel of the six book series and its been a long time coming - six years, to be exact. Fans have been eagerly wanting to get their hands on this story and at the moment, there are more than a few embargoed copies of "A Dance With Dragons" floating around.

With such hype surround the book and series, the publishers are imploring those in possession of the book to hold off on releasing any spoilers until after the book is released. They've even gone as far as to published a public plea on their website, imploring the books secrets be kept as such and asking fans not to see out the spoilers that could be flying around. The website says:

"And so, Voyager is asking you – if you can bear it – to avoid your favourite GRRM-related sites (except for George's official site, and the Voyager site of course, where we will be screening comments as always) to ensure that the latest installment of this epic story is not spoiled for you. You've got a remarkable journey ahead of you, and some stunning surprises, and nothing should come between you and that experience. The embargo is now being thoroughly enforced by all accounts and customers around the world to ensure that no more copies are sold early."

Ah! But there is the rub! Can they bear it??? They're already all wincing over the fact they have to wait like FOREVER for season two of the show. These next two weeks might end up being damn near deadly if they don't get their hands on the deets!

Think U might manage to stay off the forums for two more weeks? Or, do you need to know NOW???

New Gavin DeGraw!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:20 PM PDT

Check out the just-released video for his awesome new song, Not Over You, above!

The Curious Case Of Courtney Strodden Continues! Her Birth Certificate Says She's Actually 16!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 12:10 PM PDT


We think we more comfortable thinking that this was just a publicity, stunt.

Everyone was pretty shocked last week when 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison announced that he was married 16-year-old Courtney Stodden, but frankly, a lot of the shock came from actually believing that this girl was legitimately still a teenager!

Look at her! Yeah - perhaps she and Lindsay Lohan suffer from the same amount of drug use ailment, right?

Anyway, well, we can all be officially creeped out now, because according to her birth certificate, gurlfriend isn't lying! She was actually born on August 29th, 1994!

Check out the document (above)!

Which means...yeah. A 51 year old is actually married to a 16 year old.

We're just going to sit with that one for a while.

Diablo Cody Directing Her Own Christmas Story

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:50 AM PDT

Indie fans, listen up!

The screenwriter famous for penning Juno has been given the chance to direct her latest project, Lamb of God.

The holiday flick, to be produced by Mandate Pictures, won't be your typical warm and fuzzy, watch while you drink hot cocoa film. Instead, you'll follow a woman who loses faith in God after a horrific plane crash, but later meets up with him again as a sinful Vegas gal.

Oooh, dark Christmas plot meets indie writer humor. We likey!

Diablo Cody, having collaborated with Mandate before, is super eager to step into that little black chair. The writer states:

If I hear a certain type of music for a scene, I don't have to shyly suggest it. I can use it. If I picture an actor in a role, I can offer them said role. I'm accustomed to riding shotgun and for the first time, I get to be the Captain and Tennille. Holy shit.

Did ya hear that hipsters? She's gonna pick the soundtrack! Start tumblin!

[Image via Nikki Nelson/WENN.]

The Wayans Brothers' Former Assistant Is Taking Them To Trial

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:40 AM PDT

Tell us if you've heard this one before:

Two comedy brothers and their equally funny father head to trial to face off against their former assistant who claims the family stole his material. The punchline is he might actually have a case!

On July 12th, Jared Edwards, who worked for Keenan, Shawn and Marlon Wayans for nearly a decade, will drag their asses into court and sue them for copyright infringement. He claims that the brothers jacked jokes from him to writer their book, "You Know You're a Golddigger When..." Jared claims that the book was originally his idea and that he had pitched it to the family years ago, but they weren't interested.

What makes the case serious enough to go to trial is that Jared is further alleging that the family promised to pay him for his material, but never followed through. So not only are they looking into a copyright infringement case but also breached financial agreement. Serious stuff!

Seems like a lot of trouble to go to for a book the barely even sold.

[Image via WENN.]

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An Actress This Bad Can’t be Human

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 01:26 PM PDT

Lost EP Damon Lindelof saw X-Men: First Class and generally liked it. I haven't seen the movie yet myself, but based on this endorsement I'm assuming it's overly long, rife with unresolved...

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Reliving the Best Disney Channel Original Summer Movies

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:20 AM PDT

Recently, Gawker posted a list of ten summer movies to watch if you can’t go to summer camp, including the glorious late-’90s Disney reality show Bug Juice. I loved Bug Juice, but viewed the campers with pity instead of envy. Those poor children, living in the wild without central air or TV. Because without a TV, they couldn’t watch the annual parade of summer Disney Channel original movies, which were always far superior then any trotted out during the rest of the year (with the exception of course, of Halloweentown). And if they didn’t watch said movies, they couldn’t stumble upon them one night on a tumblr or one of the three-digit Disney cable channels and wonder, hey, whatever happened to that guy? And if they couldn’t do that, they wouldn’t really enjoy this slideshow. And it all started because there parents didn’t love them enough to keep them home from camp.

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Sex on the Wire: How Sexy Is Your Back?

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 10:35 AM PDT

3 Things That Are Actually Good About ‘The Bachelorette’ This Season

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 10:24 AM PDT

In most of my recaps of The Bachelorette this season, I’ve complained about the interminable Bentley subplot and the fact that the producers want to make Ashley Hebert look as sad and needy as possible. But there are a couple of great things about the show this year, such as:

Serious man candy.

Some seasons, everyone is so bland you have no idea how the Bachelor/ette will choose a winner. This year, I like Ames, JP, Beneff (Ben F.), and Constantine, and I enjoy hating Ryan. Ashley has some really attractive and nice guys to choose from, the lucky bitch. I’d be happy to see any of them but Ryan end up as the next Bachelor, and I also think Ben and Constantine would be hilarious on a spinoff show considering how funny they were in the dragon boat racing segment.

No hot tubs.

Have we actually made it this far on a Bachelor/ette season without a single hot tub sighting?! I mean, we’ve still had dragon boats and muy thai, but no Jacuzzis. I’ll take almost anything as a sign of progress at this point.

The guys got pissed about the Bentley thing.

Normally, it seems like everyone on this show is about keeping the Bachelor/ette happy and sucking up so they don’t get kicked off. So even though Ashley genuinely felt bad about the whole Bentley thing and tried (albeit badly) to explain the situation to the rest of the guys, they were honest about their feelings and told her so. While it resulted in one of them leaving the show (bye, Mickey!), it was nice to hear some more honest and realistic conversations about the conventions of this show. Ames, whom I am liking more on every episode, pointed out that people want “fairy tales” to be simple. They are; but actual adult relationships aren’t. And the pushback to Ashley’s Bentley speech showed that.

Now, there are plenty of things that suck about this season – Ashley’s eye makeup, that guy with the mask, Ryan still being on the show, and overuse of the word “amazing” among them. But I’ll wait for the finale to decide where this ranks on the list of best and worst Bachelor/ette seasons.

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Snap This: Bill Murray as Jesus

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:45 AM PDT

5 People Who Could Replace Dr. Drew on ’16 and Pregnant’ Reunion Specials

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:32 AM PDT

Dr. Drew needs to stop telling the girls of 16 and Pregnant they suck . Seriously,  if Tuesday night’s reunion was moved out of the studio and into a New Jersey restaurant for an episode of What Would You Do?, half the patrons would punch him in the face. So who could we get to replace him next time?

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Gallery: New ‘Transformers’ Babe Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Is Good at Being Dominated

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:26 AM PDT

According to Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is better at being sexy than her Transformers predecessor Megan Fox. Translation: She was willing to submit to the brusque, sexist will of director Michael Bay without complaint. Indeed, he hired the Victoria’s Secret model, despite her lack of any acting experience, after he shot her in a titties-and-explosions-laden VS ad in 2009.

If you don’t believe us, then take a look at the body language in these photos of Huntington-Whiteley and Bay promoting the movie, aided by LaBeouf’s dissertation on the sexuality of women on the silver screen.

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‘The Challenge’ Awards: You Can Strategize All You Want But You Still Have to Win

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 09:20 AM PDT

On last week’s episode, some stuff happened. And even though I didn’t like CT and Adam being teammates, I liked the idea of CT schooling all the morons on this show. Robin and Aneesa bid farewell, which means that I will not get another chance to hear Aneesa utter one of my all time favorite Challengeisms, “I will cut you with words.” Anyway, let’s get back to this week’s episode, where everyone is acting like five-year-olds. Drunk five-year-olds.

Best quote: CT

Although Evan inexplicably still gets talking heads despite being the exact opposite of clever, the best one liners are from CT. After a stupid prank where a couple of the guys leave a giant concrete swan or something in Mandi’s bed, CT gallantly removes it for her. “All these kids are one-dimensional. They’re big and bulky and they’re meatballs,” he says. “I have more gas. I’m a whole gas station.” I cannot tell you how much I want CT to kill Kenny. Wes acknowledges that CT is possibly the only guy there who is stronger than him, and he’s nervous about going up against him.

Worst try-too-hard: Tyler

This is a hard award to give out, since most of these people are attention whores desperate for reality TV fame. But Tyler wins for announcing that a) he’s the only person who brought condoms, b) they’re Magnums, and c) somebody stole two of them. Shut up, Tyler. This is like that girl I went to high school with who would tell you that according to her Swatch watch it was 2:30 PM. Tyler, I’m sorry that someone (Tyrie, from the way it sounds) stole your “expensive” condoms, but at least those twits you have to live with are practicing safe sex.

Person who doesn’t belong on this show: Mike

I had mixed feelings about Mike on his Real World season, but mostly I felt like he was a nice, sweet guy who was just kind of socially awkward and didn’t know when to stop talking. He tries to have a conversation with the housemates about genetically engineered crops, and everyone makes a big show of being bored to tears. Everyone on this show limits their conversations to sound bites and profanity, so Mike sticks out like a big sore thumb. But he and Leroy genuinely like each other, and they have a huge advantage over the other teams since they actually get along. I hope it works out in the long run. As Leroy voiceovers, he has the brawn and Mike has the brains.

Biggest eww moment: Jasmine

Jasmine (who has a boyfriend at home) is hooking up with Tyrie, which probably explains that missing-condom thing. Because she and Jonna won the challenge last week, they get to choose the order everybody goes in this week. Jasmine says she doesn’t want Tyrie to have to go first, because he’s her “Papa Bear.” Ugh. Later she tells Tyrie that he’s like a brother to her, which … um? He thinks it’s weird too. Not sure if it’s a slip because she has an actual boyfriend waiting in the wings or if girl has some deep-seeded issues, but I don’t want to find out.

Worst strategist: Wes

It’s fun to watch Wes and Kenny have to work together since they hate each other so much, and they both seem to have recognized that they’d rather win than kill each other. So Wes has focused his attention on CT instead, and plots OUT LOUD and IN FRONT OF EVERYONE about his strategy to take CT out. He and Johnny try to tell Adam that they really like him but because they hate CT they have to take their team out. Wow, that is soooo generous. Wes also gets a black mark for saying “Kenny and I’s team.” Pronouns, people! As soon as Wes outlines his genius plan, he and Kenny DQ almost immediately. The editors on this show really do excellent work. Do these people watch the previous seasons, considering they’re on all of them? You cannot have an alliance or a strategy work out unless you also win challenges. I’d watch an entire season of CT schooling Wes, Kenny, Johnny, and Evan repeatedly. Who can I call at MTV about this?

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Posted: 30 Jun 2011 08:40 AM PDT

Hollywood Jobs: Krissy Wall, Director of Development & Programming for the Oprah Winfrey Network

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Photo courtesy Krissy Wall

Krissy Wall is Director, Development & Programming, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. She previously worked her way up through Ashton Kutcher's Katalyst Media from receptionist to Director of Unscripted Development. After a brief stint freelance producing for Bethenny Frankel's Bravo TV show Bethenny Getting Married?, Krissy joined the network in 2010, and has been growing ever since.

We ate bowl fulls of fresh pasta at Speranza in Los Angeles’ Silverlake neighborhood, and dished about developing must-see TV.

You’ve worked with some pretty high profile people – Oprah, Ashton, Bethenny. I would freak out. Do you ever get starstruck?

In the workplace I have to turn off that part of my brain – if someone comes into the office that I admire, I'm quick to tell them I appreciate their work but always keep it professional. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. I met Hillary Clinton on OWN's Extraordinary Moms shoot and I forgot the English language and could only speak in vowels.

I totally got that way, too, once, but it was because Ryan Phillippe was in front of me at the movie theater.

Ha! That makes sense, he is pretty dreamy. I'm also a huge music fan – I saw Jenny Lewis at a Vietnamese restaurant near my house and was so excited I had to leave.

When I think of "network executive," I think boring corporate suit. And here you are, straight from work, in a trendy outfit and RayBans. What gives?

Occasionally, people in the office will wear suits if we have an event, but most days I'm in jeans and a button down shirt.

Thank God! Getting dressed up for work is such a chore.

I definitely want to look good – I work for Oprah. But, thankfully, I can still be me.

Your job is twofold – development AND programming. What is the difference?

In development, we take pitches from outside sources – producers, agents, talent or anyone who has an idea – and then we'll decide if it's something that would be right for the brand. We also develop ideas internally — we brainstorm, cut out magazine articles, try to find trends that would make a great TV show, look for great talent, and just basically work as an idea factory.

It sounds like your input really matters.

It's pretty cool. I think everyone — the assistants and coordinators and executives really feel that. Everyone gets heard. It's an awesome thing for the group to be a think tank together. But, when you do speak, it better be about something you believe in because you need to be able to support it fully.

Back to the programming aspect. The word "programming" makes me think of robots, but I imagine it's more fun than that.

Programming is managing the shows that actually make it to air – everything from working with producers on casting, production management, and post production (editing, etc). I view cuts and give feedback to producers and editors from the network. I learned really quickly how many departments at a network are involved in the process. For one episode to go on the air, a lot of people work hard to weigh in and approve certain aspects. It's a team effort. A big part of programming is working with a lot of different people to make sure the project is on track creatively and technically.

Tell me about the notes process. Is it pretty much just your opinion? Or was there some sort of basic training involved in how to properly deliver feedback?

There's definitely a crash course to giving notes. It's a skill that I've had to learn from my bosses. It's just as important to be specific and clear about what's working and not working as it is to be thoughtful – when you give notes you want to be clear so that they can be executed properly but you want to express a sense of gratitude to people who are working on the project.

When I was working in post production, I was the recipient of network notes. Because of that experience, I have a better understanding of how my words and direction affect the people who are making the content. Almost all of us at OWN have worked in production so we have a sense of empathy.

So, you found a great idea. What happens next?

We try to actually make television! We break out a format, decide how the show would work, and then usually we film and produce a presentation or a full on pilot to see if we can prove the content has legs, and then we bring it up the food chain. If everyone thinks there's a good idea to create a series, they'll green light it.

We have a whole research department at OWN. We listen to what they have to say about what people are watching, what's happening in society, things that our core audience is already excited about, and then we try to make shows out of those ideas.

How did you get into this business? Did you always dream of one day working at a network?

I actually had no idea that I would work at a network when I first moved to LA. While I was out freelancing on my own, I got a call from OWN Senior Vice President of programming and development, Rod Aissa, a former boss of mine from Katalyst who had started working at OWN and he asked me to interview. In my mind, network executives were all suits, too, and I had this thought of, "I'm not a network executive. I won't fit in there!" But then I interviewed with the department, and they were all brilliant people, and it was a relief that I could have a fancy sounding job and also get to be creative.

Are your friends constantly trying to get you to listen to their TV show ideas? I feel like that would get old fast.

You never know where you can get a great idea, so I usually listen. But it can be hard. Recently, I met a great guy and I thought we were gonna go out on a date — and then I realized he just wanted to pitch me an idea. That was disappointing.

What if someone has an idea that they're passionate about that you don't share their passion for? How do you let them down easy?

I try to explain a real reason why the idea doesn't work for us. Everyone is human, and every person's idea is important to them. I was a producer, and I remember how important that was when I was out pitching.

What's the biggest bummer about your job?

When I've fallen in love with a concept for a show – it's like I've already married it, and had kids with it, and I'm imagining our future, and I pitch it, and it's just… crickets. But the opposite of that is also true – when I work on something that makes it to air, that win is equally satisfying.

What kind of skill set does someone in your position need to have?

You need to be creative. You need to be good with people, be a good listener, and have a passion for storytelling. I think you have to be a really curious person. A great development executive is excited about more than their job. The more plugged in I am to the world around me, the easier it is to spot trends. If I'm living and experiencing pop culture as a human, I'll realize what makes good TV. And, you have to have a ham element to your personality – you can't be afraid of public speaking, you have to be able to pitch to a large group of people.

You're in your twenties, and I have to imagine the producers you work with are older than you. Do you ever feel like the kid sitting at the adult table?

I remember I was shooting a pilot a few months after I started my job, and I was nervous being the network executive on set – I'd never done that before, and I was decades younger than the producer I was working with, and I felt a little ridiculous. I had to prove to myself that it wasn't ridiculous for me to be there. 99% of it was in my own head. It comes down to respect – if I'm respectful and grateful to my producers, it's more collaborative.

If you went into work tomorrow, and your bosses said they would give an immediate green light to any show you wanted to develop, what would that dream show be?

That question freaks me out! I'm trying to find the dream show every day. It's why I'm reading a million magazines and books and blogs and watching a lot of TV to try and find “the show” – when I do latch onto something I find myself asking “Is this idea just something that I'm obsessed with right now or is there really something there that has series potential?”

What's the best part of your day?

Any time that there's measurable success – if we get a cut of a project I worked on and it's in great shape, or if we get graphics or main titles and they're beautiful — recently I got stills from this production we worked on, and they were gorgeous, and it was really satisfying because I knew the idea was working. If I pitch something in a meeting and we decide to pilot it – or if a pilot I work on goes to series – there is no better feeling.

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Hot Shot: Close Your Mouth, Robert Pattinson!

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 07:44 AM PDT