QAF Addiction News Archive - June 2007

June 29, 2007

Tony Tellado's Sci-Fi Talk blog features a podcast with Thea Gill (Lindsay on QAF) who starred in the Masters of Horror episode "Homecoming" and will appear in the upcoming film Seed, directed by Uwe Boll. Tellado calls Thea a talented, solid actress who gave a great peformance as Jane Cleaver in Homecoming, and says it was a fun interview. For more information and to download the podcast, visit Sci-Fi Talk.

Broadway World chose a photo of Randy Harrison sporting his "Flock of Seagulls" hairdo to promote One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, commenting on the difference between the film and the stage adaptation. Randy will play "the fragile young man, Billy Bibbit."

Peter Paige left a new message for fans on his website, sharing updates on his work and some heartfelt appreciation for all the support he's been getting. He has finished shooting PING PONG PLAYA with Scott Lowell, and is starting production on LEAVING BARSTOW, which will feature some "spectacular talent" (soon to be confirmed). If that wasn't enough, he's busy working on his writing with partner Brad Bredeweg. Peter thanks fans for their support, and says reading the notes help him tremendously. Visit the Connection to read Peter's message, or visit the Guestbook to leave him a note.

There seems to be an abundance of press for Sharon Gless these days, and with good reason: she's working more than most actresses half her age. Actress Gless finds prolific career after 'Cagney & Lacey' is a new article by Mike Hughes in the St. Cloud Times.

From Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal: "Celebrity Paranormal Project" premieres July 4 at 10 p.m. ET on the specialty network Slice. The series invites a posse of B-list celebrities - in the opener, Gary Busey, former "Queer as Folk" star Hal Sparks and past "Survivor" champion Jenna Morasca are among the semi-famous - to spend a night recording their observations while wandering the halls of a haunted site. Think "The Surreal Life" meets "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" Producers armed the celebs with ghost-hunting gear, including electromagnetic field meters and thermal cameras. They were able to measure sharp drops in temperature - thought to indicate the presence of spirits - as well as strange moving objects. Says the author, "Wandering the dark and dilapidated hallways at 3 in the morning was for me more sad than scary. As Sparks remarks in the opening episode, there is a lot of 'sorrowful energy' in the place."

June 25, 2007

This Thursday, June 28, Sharon Gless will be on NBC'S Today Show to promote her new series BURN NOTICE. The following week, Sharon and her Cagney & Lacey co-star Tyne Daly will be jetting off to London for an appearance on the Graham Norton show. According to the Cagney & Lacey site, the show tapes on July 4th, and all fans are welcome! It will air on BBC Two Thursday, July 5th and again on Sunday, July 8th. The entire show will be devoted to Cagney and Lacey. It will be the only live television talk show they will be doing together in London at this time.

SW30 (the Scott Walker film documentary of which Gale Harold is an associate producer, which I probably don't need to keep repeating for those of you who read this page regularly, LOL) has been added to the roster for the Auckland/Wellington editions of the New Zealand International Film Festival at the end of July and beginning of August. Visit nzff.telecom.co.nz for more details.

Speaking of New Zealand... last month I mentioned that Robert Gant was there, working on a film for the here! network. The title of the film is "The Delphi Effect" (previously named Second Chance), and it's about an ex-US spy (played by Robert) who is brought out of retirement after he receives a mysterious call from his ex-spy partner (played by Shannon Doherty of Beverly Hills, 90210 fame). John Rhys-Davies stars as the Spy chief. The Delphi Effect (or Delphi Method) is based on the assumption that group, as opposed to individual, judgement of trends can improve the validity of forecasts. New Zealand's Field Sounds has been chosen to record the sound on the film, from distributor Regent Entertainment who are working in partnership with Chris/Rose Productions (LA) and Auckland Film Studios. A few photos of Robert and his co-stars are available at the Field Sounds website. Take a peek at one of the actresses in the film, Nina Knight, who was made up by artist Monika Malik to look like an elderly person for her role here.

There is now a MySpace page for Professor Ben Bruckner (the character Robert Gant played on Queer as Folk). Hop on over and check it out!

From MovieWeb.com: When spies get fired, they don't get a letter from human resources, they get BURNED. Blacklisted spy Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) doesn't plan to take being "burned" lying down. He wants to find out why he's been terminated and by whom. Meanwhile, Westen puts his Special Ops training to use, helping those who the police can't or won't, in order to fund his ongoing personal investigation. Madeline (Sharon Gless) is Westen's colorful hypochondriac mother. Weston and Gless recently sat down for a conference call to discuss their new show, Burn Notice. Here's one of the questions:
Sharon, are you finding any connections between the gay community that you explored with Queer as Folk, and now the spy community with Burn Notice?
Sharon Gless: No. Not so far. The only similarity is that both my sons were named Michael. So I find different ways to say the word Michael so that nobody gets confused. They couldn't be more different. They're as different as night and day. There's a very, very different energy. In character, I'm trying to get my son hooked up with some wonderful woman. Somebody that will stay...
Jeffrey Donovan: She's a terrorist! How can you want to hook me up with an IRA Terrorist?
Sharon Gless: This will keep you in Miami, baby.

June 23, 2007

Finally... photographic evidence that Gale Harold is alive and well! I know some of you have been wondering if we'd ever see him again. ;) Seriously, though, it appears that Gale attended the Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 22nd. Getty Images has photos of Gale and other celebs arriving at the 8th Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame Night honoring its Orchestra Founding Director John Mauceri and Tenor Placido Domingo. Also featured on Getty are Kristin Chenoweth, Kirk Douglas, Carol Lawrence, Ian McShane and wife Gwen Humble, Jason Alexander, Joe Mantegna, and Scott Bakula. The Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame was established in 2000 to identify and pay tribute to artists whose unique achievements embody the spirit of the world-renowned Hollywood Bowl.

The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce sixth annual awards dinner will be held this Saturday, June 23rd. Sharon Gless will introduce the entertainment: impersonator Jim Bailey as Judy Garland. The event will be held at the Radisson Miami Ballroom, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $140 per person; $1,150 table of 10; valet parking included. For information visit www.gogaymiami.com or call 305-573-4000.

The SAGE Awards are presented annually to individuals and corporations that have made significant contributions to GLBT culture and history, or who have championed public/private policies that have enriched the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The SAGE Awards is SAGE’s largest and most visible event of the year and attracts close to 500 supporters. This year’s 12th Annual SAGE Awards are taking place on Wednesday, October 3rd at the Metropolitan Pavilion on West 18th Street in New York City and will be hosted by long time SAGE supporter, Robert Gant. For more information and to purchase tickets, e-mail eguerrero@sageusa.org or visit www.sageusa.org beginning August 1st.

The Rick & Steve website has gone live, complete with character profiles for the new animated series on Logo. Steve Ball, the versatile top (voiced by Peter Paige) is Rick's husband, a gym bunny and complete hottie, who's not very bright but makes a lot of money off his charm by selling shoddy real estate. He is the oldest of 8 boys in a conservative Southern Evangelical family. He dropped out of high school and turned down a shot-put scholarship to follow a lover to Europe, where he was promptly dumped. Real estate never interested him, but owning stuff did, and this made him lots of money... And money ensured he'd have lots of tight asses to plow well into his old age. His patience and temper are short but he's sincere and always acts with the best of intentions. He's dedicated and determined, which allows him to spend two hours a day at the gym. His love for Rick is unquestionable, but his need for spicing up their sex life grows exponentially with each passing weekend. Meet the rest of the characters

Thea Gill will be shooting another Bravo short called Pants On Fire by Maureen Bradley. The short stars Grace Vukovic as Miriam. Thea will play Ruth, Miriam's mom.

Thea will be among a slew of celebrities including David Gale, Jack Nicholsen, Stephanie Martin, Laska Sawade and Lenore Zann, performing at the "Night for Ned" fundraiser on Sunday, June 24 at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. Ned Vukovic is a highly regarded theatre artist living and struggling with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Toronto's theatre community has rallied around him and organized this benefit performance to help offset the cost associated with his care. An informal post-show soirée will encourage attendees to meet and greet and spend time with Ned. Fittingly, June is ALS Awareness Month in Canada. For more information, visit theagill.com, and check out the new photos posted on the main page!

Playbill.com announces Randy Harrison's role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest this summer, and TheaterMania.com announces that 2007 Tony Award nominee Xanthe Elbrick will play Vivie in the Berkshire Theatre Festival's production of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, August 14-September 1, in which Randy Harrison plays Frank Gardner.

June 19, 2007

This past weekend, shooting started on "To Live and Die in Dixie," a feature-length movie from the Grand Valley State University film program, directed by John Harper Philbin. Principal filming is scheduled to last through July and employ 45 students, as well as Los Angeles-based cinematographer Jack Anderson. "Dixie" is a true-crime story about a murder on a college campus and incorporates a love triangle and courtroom-drama elements. The detective investigating the killing will be played by Scott Lowell (Ted on Queer as Folk). "Scott Lowell and I go way back," Philbin said. "He and I did a film together in grad school where he played Beethoven. I called him up and asked him if he was free this summer, and he said 'yes.'" The film is scheduled for an April 2008 premiere at Celebration Cinema North and will get a theatrical run at all Jack Loeks Theatres in Grand Rapids.

Are you looking for a home in a nice Los Angeles neighbourhood with famous residents like Anthony Kiedis (of the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Justin Timberlake? You're in luck! According to celebrity real estate buzz in the LA Times, Playwright and gay pop-culture icon Del Shores -- former writer and producer on Queer as Folk as well as ''Dharma & Greg,'' ''Ned and Stacey'' and ''Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' -- and his partner, actor-producer Jason Dottley, have listed their 1929 Laurel Canyon, Spanish-style home at $1.65 million. The house has an office, four bedrooms and 31/2 bathrooms in about 2,800 square feet.

On July 12th, Robert Gant will attend the 25th anniversary of Outfest, the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The festival will open with a screening of his film, "Save Me," at the Orpheum Theater, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. For ticket and parking information, please visit the Outfest website.

Frank Lovece talks to Sharon Gless about her career and her family in Fast Chat: A Q&A with actress Sharon Gless.

If you're lucky, you could win a Prize Pack from Sharon's new series, Burn Notice. MoviesOnline.ca is holding a contest for a "spy package" which includes a money clip, flashlight and cell phone charger, night scope binoculars, voice scrambler, and an invisible message UV pen. To enter, send an email to contests@moviesonline.ca with the subject "Burn Notice" and include your name, age, and address. For details, visit moviesonline.ca.

You can pre-order a copy of Scott Walker: 30 Century man from HMV.co.uk (no word yet as to whether it will be available for order outside the U.K.). According to HMV, the disc will be released on October 9th of this year. Gale Harold is Associate Producer on the film. The description reads: "Scott Walker – 30 Century Man explores Scott's music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, to mega-stardom in Britain's swinging 60's pop scene, and finally to his transformation into a composer of true genius; an uncompromising and serious musician working at the peak of his powers." The DVD features interviews with friends, collaborators and fans including, among others: David Bowie, Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker, Brian Eno, Damon Albarn, Neil Hannon, Marc Almond, Alison Goldfrapp, Sting, Dot Allison and many more. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man paints a fascinating portrait of the ultimate cult artist. Exclusive behind the scenes footage of the making of Walker's new album “The Drift”, his first album in 10 years, will delight fans, whilst introducing new audiences to a man who has inspired god-like devotion from his fans worldwide.

June 14, 2007

Watch a short promo for Burn Notice featuring Sharon Gless (she's back to the blonde hair) at sharkle.com. Looks good! Ms. Gless is keeping busy these days. According the Miami Herald, the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual leaders of the Miami-Dade community at its 6th Annual Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday, June 23rd at the Radisson Miami Hotel. Sharon will introduce internationally acclaimed entertainer The Legendary Jim Bailey, who will perform as Judy Garland.

You can watch the trailer for Logo's new animated series Rick & Steve at AfterEllen.com. Rick and Steve and their lesbian friends are poseable plastic folk who are wholly unsuitable for children. Voices are provided by Peter Paige (Emmett on Queer as Folk), Alan Cumming, Wilson Cruz (My So-Called Life) and Margaret Cho. And the music is by the same folks who are responsible for Broadway's Avenue Q score. Rick & Steve debuts Tuesday, July 10. More info will be available soon on the official Rick & Steve website.

Del Shores, writer and co-executive producer of "Queer as Folk," was the grand marshal for the Indianapolis Pride Parade this past weekend.

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man opened exclusively at the Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar, Dublin on June 8th. The movie received five stars in the Irish Times and Entertainment Ireland.

AfterElton.com covers the screening of "Save Me" at NewFest, the New York City LGBT film festival, this past weekend. The reviewer writes, "The fest closed with Save Me, a film starring out actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant as men who live in an 'ex-gay ministry' run by a well-meaning Christian woman, played by Judith Light. The film was definitely one of the highlights of the festival both due to its star wattage and the message of understanding that it offered to both gay and Christian audiences. And the post-screening Q&A with Gant, Light, and the film's director and producers offered even more insights, including the great news that the film will be released in October through Roadside Attractions. A bona fide gay film in theatres? Somebody pinch me."

"We observed that this country is obsessed with this issue, but that this country is not talking about this issues," noted producer Herb Hamsher, during a post-screening Q&A session. This film, Hamsher noted, is intended to start the conversation.

The article continues... "During the Q&A, Light and Gant spoke about their involvement in the project (both are also producers), which manages to discuss the issue of 'gay reparative therapy' without demonizing either the men who seek this kind of help or the individuals that claim that they can provide it."

When asked about his own sexuality and career, Gant had this to say:
 "I came to terms during Queer as Folk that as much as much as I want to make a great living, and following along with the mindset in Hollywood that you can't be gay and make a good living, I decided that following the truth and being who I authentically am was vastly more important in the balance of things. And I've experienced that that has been proven true and of great benefit to me, and i wouldn't have made any other choice in the world. As a result I've realized what it means, and that's that you have to participate in that process in a different way -- you have to create things to help create your career, your future. And you can do that -- just, you have to take these things one step at a time. And I'm really grateful to have the opportunities and the forum to live my truth and be openly gay -- and who knows what's going to come from it. All i know is that I'm happy and that I wouldn't choose to do it differently at all." Needless to say, this garnered a big round of applause -- as did the film itself, which managed for the most part to steer clear of melodrama in its telling of a love that grows in an unlikely setting.

Read more about Save Me at indiewire.com.

June 6, 2007.

For those who previously ordered (or are interested in ordering) a copy of THE UNSEEN starring Gale Harold, the DVD collector’s Artwork is now available on the morofilms website.

Peter Paige's movie SAY UNCLE will air on Showtime and Showtime #2 throughout the month of June. Check the schedule at sho.com or tv-now.com for showtimes.

Sharon Gless stars in the new USA series BURN NOTICE premiering June 28 at 10pm. For a video preview of the series, visit the USA website.

You can read a fairly comprehensive bio of Sharon at mediafiends.com. The Connecticut Post Online gives BURN NOTICE a great review: "Sometimes a show arrives with almost no fanfare and ends up delighting you with its wit and spirit. USA's new spy thriller "Burn Notice" is just such a show. It stars Jeffrey Donovan (of the network's excellent but short-lived drama "Touching Evil") as Michael Westen, a spy who learns that a "burn notice" has been issued on him, meaning he's been blacklisted by all the government agencies he works for. Financially wiped out, Westen ends up in his hometown of Miami, looking to figure out who ruined his life. Quick-paced and clever, "Burn Notice" is filled with little joys, including supporting roles for the likes of Sharon Gless (who plays Westen's hypochondriac mom) and national treasure Bruce Campbell. Don't miss it."

Tom O'Neil gives Sharon Gless a nod for her work on THE STATE WITHIN in his predictions of likely contenders for best actor and best actress nominees in the category of movies/miniseries for this year's Emmy Awards (LA Times Calendarlive.com).

On June 1, (tAB): theatre (co-founded by Randy Harrison and Marci Adilman in 2006) debuted an original short play entitled "a heartwarming story, ultimately" in conjunction with Hudson View (an afternoon of art and performance) at the Newington Cropsey Foundation in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. There is a picture of Randy and Marci on the theatre page of the (tAB) website. A new one-act play entitled REPORTAGE is scheduled to begin workshopping this Fall, according to the website.

From World Screen: Sullivan Entertainment has picked up the worldwide distribution rights for the new award-winning film LOVE IS WORK, which will be released theatrically in Canada this week. From filmmaker Johnny Kalangis, LOVE IS WORK stars Fabrizio Filippo (Billable Hours, Queer As Folk) and Shauna MacDonald (ReGenesis, Kalangis' newest film The Mad) and explores the themes of love and relationships as it follows the intense moments in the lives of five couples. The film has already won the Audience Choice Award at the Whistler International Film Festival, and the jury prize for best ensemble cast at the Canadian Filmmakers Festival.

Sullivan Entertainment’s recent acquisition is the latest in a slew of deals for new and original third-party programming. The company has also recently picked up distribution rights for the dark comedy RHINOCEROS EYES; the film The Overlookers, which follows a group of twenty-somethings as they cross paths through an online dating service; Run Robot Run, a comedic look at the work force; and the three-part series Water, Water, which explores our global interdependence on water. "We are very excited to be representing such a smart and thought provoking film that speaks to a worldwide audience," said Kevin Sullivan, the company’s executive producer and president. "It is a great addition to our successful catalogue and we look forward to representing many more films and TV series in a similar genre."



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