Sunday TV: Miss Austen Regrets Nov 14, 2009
After a steady satisfying diet of Underbelly here, Weeds borders on silly but Mary-Louise Parker, who plays Nancy, retains all the wit, sass and sexiness from her role as Amy on The West Wing. - Conrad Walters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hollywood's glass ceiling Oct 29, 2009
Dramas are still alive in television,'' says Obst, ''which is why we see some of our greatest actresses emigrating to TV, everyone from Mary-Louise Parker to Glenn Close to Holly Hunter. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Worldwide Orphans Foundation Fifth Annual Gala Raises $950,000 Oct 29, 2009
there are promises to keep," and the event was co-chaired by Lori B. Finkel and Andrew Cogan of New York. Ms. Finkel is a member of the WWO Board of Directors.Special guests attending the Gala included Mary-Louise Parker, Tony-award winning actress and star of TV's Weeds; film and stage actor Daniel Craig, actress Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Broadway star Donna Murphy.Children from the National Dance Institute presented an electrifying dance performance.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A switch in time? Now Archies marrying Betty! Oct 10, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker is a friend of the library, the Black Eyed Peas go mile-high, stars head out to the ballpark and more. TODAYOct. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
LIONSGATE'S(R) MAD MEN Strikes Emmy(R) Gold With Second Consecutive Wins for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Writing Sep 22, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker has been honored with four Golden Globe nominations including a 2006 win, two Emmy nominations and four SAG nominations, among other awards for her work in WEEDS. Produced by Lionsgate in association with Tilted Productions, the series was created and is executive produced by Jenji Kohan and also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Allie Grant and Andy Milder. About LIONSGATE. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toni Collette beats Tina Fey to Emmy Sep 21, 2009
and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) were all considered better chances to win the Emmy ahead of Collette. Asked if she was surprised she beat Fey and the other heavyweight nominees, Collette dismissed the question. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Drew Barrymore wins Best Dressed (and other Emmy news and views) Sep 21, 2009
"Michael Emerson winning Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Lost. I didn't even know he was married to Carrie Preston of True Blood. Speaking of "True Blood" winning Best Breakthrough Performance for the scene where Stephen Moyer's Bill Compton first meets Anna Paquin's Sookie Stackhouse. I voted for this and it worked! (I saw blond Stephen, and even Ryan Kwanten, but where was Anna?)Ricky Gervais mocking the attractiveness of TV stars vs. movie stars, as Tom Hanks gave a not so sure look... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
• Cynthia Littleton: We're in countdown mode Sep 19, 2009
For lead comedy actress, as good as Toni Collette was in "United States of Tara," the scales are tipped for me by the lovely Mary-Louise Parker. She can sell whatever they throw at her on "Weeds.". (Variety)
Predicting Emmy Award Glory Sep 19, 2009
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Tina Fey - "30 Rock" Christina Applegate- "Samantha Who?" Julia Louis-Dreyfus - "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" Sarah Silverman - "The Sarah Silverman Program" Mary-Louise Parker - "Weeds" Toni Collette - "United States Of Tara". Who Will/Should Win: "Tina Fey. People have a love affair with '30 Rock,' and it shows no sign of abating. Tina already picked up an Emmy for her impersonation of Sarah Palin, and I just would not bet against Tina Fey right now.". (CBS News)
TV critic Matthew Gilbert predicts this year’s Emmy awards Sep 19, 2009
Sarah Silverman ( The Sarah Silverman Program ), Tina Fey ( 30 Rock ), Toni Collette ( United States of Tara ), Mary-Louise Parker ( Weeds ). Should win: I always love Tina Fey. (Boston Globe)
Handicapping the Emmy Awards Sep 19, 2009
Nominees: Tina Fey, "30 Rock"; Christina Applegate, "Samantha Who?" (ABC); Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (CBS); Sarah Silverman, "The Sarah Silverman Program" (Comedy Central); Toni Collette, "United States of Tara" (Showtime); Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds." Should win: Toni Collette. Will win: Toni Collette. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Our Emmy predictions! Sep 18, 2009
Toni Collette as Tara Gregson on United States of Tara Tina Fey as Liz Lemon on 30 Rock Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin on Weeds Sarah Silverman as Sarah Silverman on The Sarah Silverman Program iafrica. com predicts: Tina Fey. (iAfrica.com)
Primetime Emmy's Sep 18, 2009
Weeds: Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin. Loading. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jim Carroll, poet and punk rocker, dies Sep 14, 2009
From Mary-Louise Parker to LL Cool J, stars share the books that have influenced them most. Sept. (MSNBC -- News)
Claire Danes Ok With Monogamy Aug 20, 2009
CLAIRE Danes, who was famously blamed for breaking up ex-boyfriend Billy Crudup's relationship with a pregnant Mary-Louise Parker, has subsequently given a lot of thought to the subject of monogamy. "I was talking to my friend about [whether it] is feasible, is it realistic?" Danes muses in September's BlackBook, adding, "I resolved that there isn't really a better model. We just can't shake monogamy. It defini 00004000 tely demands a kind of rigor and discipline and selflessness. But it's also... (New York Post -- Gossip)
ION Television Inks Deal with NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution for Major Theatrical Film Package Aug 18, 2009
The 30-plus additional films in the new package include the Academy Award-winning documentary March of the Penguins, the award-winning Troy, starring Brad Pitt, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, also starring Brad Pitt, Oscar nominee Casey Affleck and Mary-Louise Parker. Additional titles include The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Reloaded, GoodFellas, Ladder 49, City by the Sea and Taking Lives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
True Blood is the only reason I have HBO (everything else is a bonus), so for... Aug 9, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds (Showtime). Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program (Comedy Central). (Multichannel News)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 Jul 30, 2009
Actress Mary-Louise Parker is 45. Director-actor Kevin Smith ("Clerks,""Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back") is 39. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Awards Guru Girds for Battle Jul 27, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker Weeds (Showtime). ACTRESS IN A DRAMA. (Multichannel News)
Three Aussies nominated for Emmys Jul 17, 2009
Sarah Silverman for The Sarah Silverman Program, and Mary-Louise Parker for Weeds. Rose Byrne has been nominated for the supporting actress in a drama series award for her role in Damages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lionsgate Shines With 22 Emmy(R) Award Nominations for Its Acclaimed Series MAD MEN and WEEDS Jul 17, 2009
The Company's hit comedy WEEDS scored six nominations, led by the series' first Emmy nod for Outstanding Comedy Series, Mary-Louise Parker's third nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress and Elizabeth Perkins' third nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress ... Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Mary-Louise Parker ... Mary-Louise Parker has been honored with four Golden Globe nominations including a 2006 win, two Emmy nominations and four SAG nominations, among other awards for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
US comedy sitcom "30 Rock" leads Emmy nominations Jul 17, 2009
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61st Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced Jul 17, 2009
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series "The New Adventures Of Old Christine," Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine "Samantha Who?," Christina Applegate as Samantha Newly "The Sarah Silverman Program," Sarah Silverman as Sarah Silverman "30 Rock," Tina Fey as Liz Lemon "United States Of Tara," Toni Collette as Tara Gregson "Weeds," Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin. Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series "Brothers rs", Sally Field as Nora Walker "The Closer," Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh... (CBS News)
L'Oreal Paris Signs Kate del Castillo as New Spokesperson Jul 16, 2009
Currently, del Castillo is appearing as a guest star in several episodes of the fifth season of the Showtime hit comedy series "Weeds." She stars as 'Pilar Zuazo,' who shakes up Nancy's (Mary-Louise Parker) romance in a most unexpected way. The episodes featuring del Castillo began airing July 13th. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The acting nominees Emmy voters should choose Jul 16, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker, "Weeds," Showtime. Ditto. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fallen 'Angel' Jun 27, 2009
Still, there is no doubt that Fawcett s image still the pretty girl with the ready smile worked to make the idea of a woman torturing a man more palatable, just as Mary-Louise Parker s beauty makes her Weeds character more sympathetic. Which isn t to say one should confuse Farrah Fawcett with a feminist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Critic's Corner Monday Jun 22, 2009
While Silas and Doug (Hunter Parrish and Kevin Nealon) try to take their pot business legit, Nancy's estranged sister, Jill (guest Jennifer Jason Leigh), stirs things up just as Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) is under doctor's orders to reduce stress. Good luck with that. (USA Today -- Life)
Todd DiRoberto and Caleb Wickman of American Satellite Announce Summer Specials and Roll-outs with Dish Network Jun 19, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Todd DiRoberto and Caleb Wickman of American Satellite, Inc share exciting Summer Specials the whole family can enjoy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Oh, Rob!!! Dick Van Dyke memoir planned Jun 17, 2009
Chris Carlson / APDick Van Dyke, who starred in films like "Mary Poppins and "Bye, Bye Birdie," is writing a memoir. Special featureFrom American author Toni Morrison to French novelist Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, meet the writers who have won the highest literary honor.Special featureFrom Mary-Louise Parker to LL Cool J, stars share the books that have influenced them most. updated 8:40 a.m. ET June 16, 2009NEW YORK - Cue the theme music: Dick Van Dyke is writing a memoir.The star of "The... (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
'Good Wife' faces stiff cable competition Jun 16, 2009
Some of the actresses who forged the trend of strong women in leading roles on cable - Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer" on TNT), Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds" on Showtime), Holly Hunter ("Saving Grace" on TNT) -return to their series, while Edie Falco ("Nurse Jackie" on Showtime) and Jada Pinkett Smith ("Hawthorne" on TNT) join the fold. (Glenn Close, who won an Emmy for her role on FX's "Damages," already completed her season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Madonna, other stars range near and far to adopt Jun 16, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker In September 2007, reps for the star of Showtime's Weeds confirmed the single actress had adopted a baby girl from Africa. No details were released. (USA Today -- Life)
No TV doldrums for 'the haves' Jun 6, 2009
"Showtime" ups the ante by having Mary-Louise Parker fall into a life of drug-dealing. But there's as much difference between "Weeds" and "Desperate Housewives" as between John Updike's "The Witches of Eastwick" and Anne Rice's "The Witching Hour." Underneath the absurdist humor in "Weeds" of a suburbanite's walk on the wild side with a Mexican drug lord there's a Cheeveresque tone of cleverly putting down American materialism, even as it appears to be celebrating it. (Boston Globe)
Who should receive Emmy nominations? Tough call Jun 5, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds (Showtime). Other contenders. (USA Today -- Life)
Soothing summer TV May 31, 2009
Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) -- see also: the most selfish mommy in the known universe -- is back and worse than ever. She's pregnant with a Mexican drug lord's baby and her kids are starting to hate her outright. (Salon)
'Angels' tops 'Trek' May 18, 2009
The naked truth "I didn't think I needed to be naked, and I fought with the director about it, and now I'm bitter." Actress Mary-Louise Parker, who says she was goaded into doing a nude scene on the season finale of "Weeds.". Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
TV reacts to real-life drug violence Apr 10, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker explores drug trafficking near Mexico in ''Weeds ... Last year on "Weeds," Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) fled to the fictional Southern California town of Ren Mar and ended up involved in cross-border drug deals and in a relationship with the corrupt mayor of Tijuana, Mexico. (Boston Globe)
TV Dramas Colored By Mexican Drug Violence Apr 9, 2009
Last year on "Weeds," Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) fled to the fictional Southern California town of Ren Mar and ended up involved in cross-border drug deals and in a relationship with the corrupt mayor of Tijuana, Mexico. "We chose this area because we felt that it was hot and it was blowing up and we'd have stories to tell for a long time," said series creator Jenji Kohan. (CBS News)
Director Calls For Action Mar 25, 2009
Boy George, Mary-Louise Parker, George C. Wolfe, producers Elizabeth I. McCann and David Brown (to name a few) all have had a chance to rebut, debate and vent in this space. Today it's Terry Kinney's turn. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Showtime's Emmy Promos Go Mobile Mar 5, 2009
In 2008, Showtime had 21 Emmy nominations -- including outstanding drama series for Dexter and outstanding lead actor in a drama for Michael C. Hall, as well as outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Mary-Louise Parker -- but failed to win in any category. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Rock and read: Bon Jovi book slated for fall Mar 4, 2009
From Mary-Louise Parker to LL Cool J, stars share the books that have influenced them most. updated 1:21 p.m. ET March 3, 2009. (MSNBC -- News)
Recent Galleries Feb 15, 2009
Mary-Louise Parker stars in the new Broadway production. . (Variety)
Da Vinci Code authors next book finished? Feb 14, 2009
From Mary-Louise Parker to LL Cool J, stars share the books that have influenced them most. The Week in. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
THEATER REVIEW | 'HEDDA GABLER': Hedda's terrible, horrible, no-good very bad day Feb 8, 2009
"Hedda Gabler" at the American Airlines Theater, with Mary-Louise Parker as the title character (Sara Krulwich/The New York Times) ... In the second act of this unhappy revival of Ibsen's 1890 drama, which opened Sunday night at the American Airlines Theater in New York, Hedda (Mary-Louise Parker) admits she possesses a talent for only one thing: "Feeling dead." By that time no one is going to argue with her. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
