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Bones without Booth?

Tathy — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:33:26 +0000

Bones without Booth? What kind of show would that be? Well, that’s the show we almost got, if it hadn’t been for the chemistry between Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz. Turns out that originally, the show was slated to have Brennan as a single lead with Booth’s character as just a limited supporting role. Booth was planned to be in 13 of the 24 episodes in the first season, while Brennan was going to interact with other cops in addition to Booth.

While it took a little while to cast the leading man, David Boreanaz was suggested to Hart Hanson and he jumped at the chance to sign him. He said, “I thought he could be funny. I underestimated him. He can be very funny.” Brennan’s character turned out to be an even bigger challenge. Emily Deschanel was recommended by a friend of Barry Josephson’s who had worked with her on the movie Glory Road. She fit the role, but unfortunately she wasn’t quite as easy a sell for all those involved.

Apparently, Boreanaz wasn’t thrilled with Deschanel at the very beginning, and “challenged” her to step up to the role. According to Hart Hanson, “David had another actress he liked, that he thought should be the lead. David’s a very strong-willed man. So he… I wouldn’t say sabotage… he challenged Emily to rise to the occasion by advancing on her.

David’s about 6′1″, and about 200 lbs of shoulders with pecs attached, and the ‘package’ and knees… very, very… he’s a guy… And he advanced on her in the network test. And Emily stepped into it. She stepped right toward him. And then they had one of the exchanges that we used in the pilot. And it was when even a thick-head like me went ‘whoa.’”

Statement Magazine Scans

Tathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:17:05 +0000

Thanks to lostsleep and Emily Deschanel News, I’ve added to the gallery scans of Emily at Statement Magazine. This is a great article and photoshoot!!

Emily at ‘Comic-Con’

Tathy — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:31:46 +0000

From tvweek.com:

Twentieth Century Fox Television is getting its geek on.

The studio has decided to dramatically expand its presence at Comic-Con, bringing a whopping nine properties to next month’s annual fan festival in San Diego.

In addition, for the first time, the TV powerhouse will have its own booth on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center, taking over the space previously used by sister film company Fox Atomic.

The expansion by 20th is the latest example of TV studios invading Comic-Con, which is now considered a must-attend for marketing executives looking to hype shows with even the slightest geek appeal. Among TV studios, Warner Bros. Television has long been the 800-pound gorilla of Comic-Con, and it’s expected to have a massive presence at this year’s convention, with seven shows and a Warner Bros. corporate booth.

But 20th has upped the ante by having its stars appear on nine panels. In addition, while no-brainers such as Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse” will be at Comic-Con for 20th, the studio is bringing down less obvious choices such as “Prison Break” and “Bones.”

After taking five shows to the convention last summer, “We realized the tremendous impact you can have with Comic-Con,” said 20th Century Fox TV Chairman Gary Newman. “The fanatics who come to an event like this really propel your awareness and hopefully boost the have-to-have qualities in these properties. They become ‘must-see,’ and it starts with word of mouth.”

Mr. Newman said he learned a hard lesson last year when the 20th-produced NBC drama “Journeyman” — which had elements of time travel — failed to break through with a mass audience. The fact that the show had no major presence at Comic-Con didn’t help.

“NBC took care of the shows they owned, like ‘Heroes’ and ‘Bionic Woman,’” Mr. Newman said. “We realized that if we’re going to use Comic-Con to benefit our business, it was going to have to be a studio” initiative.

Joining “Dollhouse,” “Prison Break” and “Bones” in the 20th contingent will be “24,” “Life on Mars” and animated half-hours “Family Guy,” “The Simpsons,” “American Dad” and “Futurama.” Cast members and writers from most of the shows will sign autographs at the studio’s 600-square-foot booth.

The studio also will be selling original art from its animated series and giving away a premium item (details are still under wraps).

Mr. Newman said Comic-Con represents a “big financial investment” for 20th, but one that is needed in an age in which TV studios must have a more intimate relationship with viewers.

Rather than just distributing shows to networks, “Our customers and clients have become the consumers themselves, as opposed to the networks or the trade press,” he said. “They’re the ones going to iTunes, buying the DVDs, streaming on Hulu or buying the T-shirts. Any opportunity to build the relationship with the consumer, we take.”

As for specific 20th talent planning to attend Comic-Con, numerous writers and producers are expected, including:

— Kiefer Sutherland and Carlos Bernard will be on hand for “24.”

— Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green and Alec Sulkin will represent “Family Guy” and “American Dad.”

— Eliza Dushku will hype “Dollhouse,” along with Mr. Whedon.

— Most of the “Bones” cast, including stars Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, will attend.

— From “The Simpsons” and “Futurama,” look for Matt Groening, Al Jean, David X. Cohen, Katey Sagal and Billy West.

— Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and Sarah Wayne Callies will bang the drum for “Prison Break.”

‘Bones’ may come to Spain

Tathy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:22:09 +0000

From digitalspy.co.uk:

Bones star Emily Deschanel has revealed that the hit forensics show may film in Spain.

The Fox drama is currently shooting on location in London for the season four premiere. However Deschanel revealed that producers looked at switching to Spain due to the value of the US dollar against the pound.

She said: “We actually thought about Spain as a possibility because we weren’t sure that London was going to work out with us being able to afford it.”

The London episode marks the first time that Bones has ventured outside of Washington, something Deschanel hopes won’t be a one-off.

She added: “We’re hoping we can come and visit Spain. Maybe Spain will be the next on the list.“

More behind the scenes!

Tathy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:06:20 +0000

I found more pictures of Emily and David filming in London :)
Edit: Replace all of the pictures for HQs untagged version =D