Jimmy Kimmel is a huge Bob Newhart fan, and there’s a good reason why. He owes the guy his life.
Speaking with Newhart on Thursday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Kimmel revealed that a “Bob Newhart Show” joke actually got him out of a dangerous situation in high school. And unlike the famous “Newhart” series finale, this wasn’t a dream. It actually happened.
By Melody Star | June 29, 2014 | 10:31 AM PT
Mayim Bialik, best known for her roles as Blossom in the series Blossom and as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, was the keynote speaker addressing the attendees of the Evolution Expo held in Oakland, CA.
Evolution Expo is both a fun event for everyone, especially fans of Science Fiction, but also a charitable event who has a goal to uplift and inspire young people to pursue the math and science arts by realizing the potential of those endeavors in an entertaining and interactive event. Activities include doing workshops where you can do “scene work” as if cast in a Science Fiction film or TV show; hard science presentations by real scientists and astronauts who advise the film and television industry; and the Roddenberry Presentation which covers everything from creating and merchandising Science Fiction products to International space laws and everything in between.
There are special events for children which include creating robots, going to a planetarium, attending brainstorming sessions with peers their age to discuss brainstorming Science Fiction ideas or creations, and problem solving in a “think tank” ideas using scientific and science fiction ideas, plus if under the age of 10, be photographed with astronauts.
Mayim, brings her wealth of experience as not only a scientist, spokes-person for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), but as a mother and best-selling authoress who has many altruistic endeavors, but also as a huge fan of Science Fiction genre.
Mayim raised over $25,000 for seven (7) charities last evening.
Whaaaaattttt?! So cool. Thanks #evoexpo2014 for a great weekend!
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Source: fan named ReNee known as mkyujji on Tumblr – Autograph by Mayim Bialik while attending Evolution Expo 2014.
By Patrick Harley | June 29, 2014
After the disappointing finale of EIFF 2013 (if nothing else, Not Another Happy Ending was at least appropriately titled), it perhaps seems a risky move to sign-off this year’s festival with another romantic comedy. Written by and starring The Big Bang Theory’s Simon Helberg, who also co-helms with his wife Jocelyn Towne, 2014’s offering We’ll Never Have Paris bills itself as being “based on true story, unfortunately.” And though the film is unlikely to set many viewers’ worlds on fire, it is its moments of truthfulness that see it shift a small step above its predecessor.
Let’s be clear, the film certainly isn’t problem free. Essentially the story of how Quinn (Helberg) accidentally breaks-up with his long-time girlfriend, Devon (Melanie Lynskey), after discovering his attractive co-worker, Kelsey (Maggie Grace), is infatuated with him, our protagonist is introduced far too briefly to draw much initial sympathy. Other than possessing the impulses of the archetypal ‘man’, there seems to be little justifying Quinn’s actions – especially when he then pursues relations with Kelsey pretty much immediately. Further, though Lynskey makes a charming and refreshingly normal female match for Helberg, the portrayal of women remains off-balance, many of them seemingly powerless to resist Quinn, despite his obvious flaws.
By Nicola Balkind : 14:00 | Sunday 29 June, 2014
The final hours of EIFF are upon us! Our Web Editor, Nicola Balkind, recounts the Fest and looks forward to tonight’s closing festivities.
I come to you with a last minute blog today to encourage you to take advantage of the final selection of films and events in our 2014 programme.
The 68th Edinburgh International Film Festival has been a blast, with fantastic Hero Hangout guests including Don Johnson and Elijah Wood. Today the final Hero Hangout, presented by EIFF and Empire, took place with the co-directors of tonight’s Closing Night Gala film, Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne.
Empire journliast Helen O’Hara chaired the event, taking Simon Helberg through a career retrospective Q&A from his traumatic-sounding drama school experience, through web series work, and into projects as diverse as hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory and the Coen Brothers’ film A Serious Man.
By Paul Devine on June 29, 2014
Joined by his wife Jocelyn Towne, The Big Bang Theory‘s Simon Helberg turns director with autobiographical romantic comedy We’ll Never Have Paris. Helberg supposedly bases his film on a true story, making this charmless and aimless picture all the more tragic.
Neurotic thirty-something Quinn (Helberg) is planning on popping the question to his girlfriend of ten years Devon (Melanie Lynskey), until his colleague (Maggie Grace) confesses her love for him. This new found revelation results in the nervous Quinn botching his proposal and breaking-up with Devon. However, he realises he has made a huge mistake and attempts to win her back.
We’ll Never Have Paris is a romantic comedy with no focus, a film that simply drifts like its central character’s indecision. Quinn is a frustrating protagonist who boasts a self-deprecation that masks how a vile character he actually is. He’s needy, neurotic, and throughout the course of the film treats his girlfriend like dirt. This is the sort of man that kicks off at the thought of his girlfriend simply meeting with another man, whilst in the past week has slept with two other women. Helberg appears to be going for a quick-talking, Woody Allen like character but I don’t remember any of Allen’s characters being so slimy.
by Melody Star | June 29, 2014 | 10:55 AM PT
Photo: Gordon Terris
Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne are in Scotland attending the Edinburgh International Film Festival where their film was chosen to close the event. It is a deep honor to be chosen to close this prestigious event.
Join us in following Simon and Jocelyn’s journey in Scotland. We will continue to update this site as they new information unfolds while they are attending this event. Please check back often.
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@julietsymes Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory) and his wife introducing their film “We’ll Never Have Paris” at the Edinburgh Film Festival 👏
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Source: Simon Helberg on Whosay Theater packed to see We’ll Never Have Paris
Twitter: Simon Helberg @simonhelberg 4m Delicious. ThxRT @dryburgh_soul: Hope you enjoyed the treats and the little one will get use of the bib @jocelyntowne
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Photo: Gordon Terris Article: The Herald Scotland
Article in The Herald (see above image):
STARS from the worlds of film and TV mingled with top Scottish authors last night as the 68th Edinburgh International Film Festival drew to a close.
Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg and his wife Jocelyn Towne, pictured, attended the international premiere of We’ll Never Have Paris, the closing night gala film, which the couple co-directed.
They were joined on the red carpet at the Festival Theatre by authors Irvine Welsh and Alan Warner, Trainspotting actor Ewen Bremner and Still Game’s Gavin Mitchell.
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It’s been another successful week on The Bazinga Cast. We look forward to seeing what this week brings us!
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A presentation by Hasty Pudding Presents, Andy Cohen, Andy Fickman, J. Todd Harris, Kevin Murphy, Laurence O’Keefe, Amy Powers, Jamie Bendell, Bruce Bendell, Scott Benson, Scott Prisand, Big Block Entertainment, Michael Paesano, Bernard Abrams & Michael Speyer / Stage Ventures, Katie Leary / Vineyard Point Productions, Bill Prady, Karen J. Lauder of a musical in two acts, based on the screenplay by Daniel Waters, with book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe.
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In a cab. London.
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Major bonding time happening with miss Ruby ☺️ #rescue #adopt #whosavedwho
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Ok many of you have asked where Loretta has been lately so here is her update..Lo is doing amazing working with @thepethandler every single day. Gaining trust and confidence and learning to finally accept love. She sees and plays with norm and Shirley all the time. She had a terrible start to life, but through amazing rehabilitation , she is turning into the perfect dog. We can’t save them all, but we can try! #rescue #adopt #pittiesrule
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Shirley and Loretta on their play date! #pittiesrule @thepethandler
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Hangin out on a Sunday 🐾
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.@missmayim is on the cover of this month’s issue of #iDMagazine! In it she talks #STEM & using the internet wisely. We are working with #iDMagazine to give 5 LUCKY readers/listeners a FREE copy of the issue that has @missmayim’s FULL interview in it. Email us with why YOU THINK you should win a FREE copy by July 3rd to enter! We will send our winners to our contact there and they will contact you with further items! Email: thebazingacast@yahoo.com
Bathroom selfie getting ready for the #evoexpo2014
Me in a car going to #evoexpo2014
Whaaaaattttt?! So cool. Thanks #evoexpo2014 for a great weekend!
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