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Post by davedoty on May 23, 2009 9:37:47 GMT -5
If there's a thread for this, I couldn't find it.
Did anyone else watch the pilot for this new series? I missed it's live airing, because I'd gotten it in my head that it was some kind of reality show, and blown it off. But lots of folks at GayGamer were talking about how awesome it was, so I checked it out (it's up on Hulu, and free on ITunes, and various places.)
It's certainly in the mold of the many, many "be yourself" series and films that have come out over the year, but it manages to overcome that and be pretty entertaining, and it has some snazzy musical numbers. (The competing school's rendition of Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" was probably the highlight for me, but the musical number at the climax was pretty awesome too.) Most of the glee club members are nothing more than brief character sketches at this point, but the main two club members and the teacher are pretty well fleshed out by the end. Hopefully "Wheelchair Kid," "Stuttering Asian Girl," "Black Beyonce Wannabe Girl," and "Gay Kid" will be fleshed out in the regular series.
Oh, yeah, it does have a gay character, but frankly, I'm not expecting more than the usual sexually neutered gay character. Maybe I'll be surprised, though.
The only actors I recognized are the main teacher's wife, who was on "Boston Public," and the guidance counselor, who played "Charlie" on Heroes and "Charlie" on Ugly Betty the same year. How weird is that? (Oh, wait, I recognized the evil Cheerleading coach, but I couldn't place from where.) Oh, and Vincenzo from Princess Bride played the creepy, child-molesting, drug-dealing glee coach who gets booted to make an opening for the main character to take over.
Apparently, the regular series will have a lot of guest appearances from the likes of Victor Garber, Kristin Chenowith, Cheyenne Jackson, and Josh Groban. Normally I hate stunt casting, but if they have these musically talented performers actually perform, I'm down with it.
I don't think the show has a chance in hell of making it to season 2, but I'm definitely going to check it out. I know my description makes it sound like a pretty generic, by-the-numbers kind of piece, but it's really much more entertaining than it sounds on paper.
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Post by softfurbear on Jun 9, 2009 2:32:32 GMT -5
From the June 9th Gays of Our Lives column on AfterElton.com: Gay fave Kristen Chenoweth, formerly of Pushing Daisies, joins the cast of Glee in a recurring role, starting with its 5th episode. Songs from the first episode of the series are currently in the top ten most downloaded songs on iTunes. www.afterelton.com/TV/gayslives/06-09-09?page=0%2C10 |
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Post by davedoty on Jun 9, 2009 6:07:10 GMT -5
I saw that, and was very happy. I'd been thinking as soon as I heard that Kristin Chenowith was going to be a guest that, given that her pilot wasn't picked up, they should bump up her role. Hopefully the character will work well and, if the show manages to survive, be bumped up. I think I'm pretty over David Kelley by this point, so I'd rather see her in Glee than another "wacky" legal dramedy from Kelley, anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2009 14:39:49 GMT -5
I saw the pilot of "Glee" it was cute, but I wasn't paying much attention as my ex-boyfriend called in the middle of it. It was good from what I saw. I like musicals and Kristen Chenowth is just adorable.
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Post by softfurbear on Jun 24, 2009 5:29:21 GMT -5
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Post by harmonium on Jun 24, 2009 10:38:52 GMT -5
Eve and Adam Lambert will be making guest-appearances in some of the episodes!  Miley Cyrus' boyfriend, Justin blah blah is in this show rite? Can't believe that disgusting brat managed to score such a hot guy. |
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Post by davedoty on Jun 24, 2009 11:06:11 GMT -5
I saw that Eve was taking a role that had been offered to Whitney Houston, who turned it down. She's probably more likely to stay sober until filming time, anyway. Oh, no I DI-N'T!
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Post by softfurbear on Aug 7, 2009 21:33:45 GMT -5
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Post by jnn111 on Aug 8, 2009 0:32:37 GMT -5
I really enjoyed the first episode and will probably be watching while it's still around.
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Post by Bonobochick on Aug 9, 2009 18:39:56 GMT -5
As a side note, I am going to "Broadway in Bryant Park" this week and the cast of Glee will be performing there along with members from Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia and Altar Boys performing bits from their respective shows. SQUEE.  |
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Post by HQ75 on Aug 9, 2009 21:06:39 GMT -5
Up Close with GLEE's Chris Colfer!
Glee - Kevin McHale & Chris Colfer
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Post by Bonobochick on Aug 13, 2009 17:29:33 GMT -5
Here's a clip from teh season premiere: blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.viewcustom&friendId=408856112&blogId=505257544&swapped=true I saw Matthew Morrison perform today in NYC and he has a beautiful voice.  He saing "Leaving On A Jet Plane". I also got some cool buttons of all the main cast members doing the "L" on their foreheads.
There is also currently a promo tour in malls across the USA along with special screenings. More info here (from the Facebook group): MEET YOUR FAVORITE “GLEE” CAST MEMBERS AT HOT TOPIC STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY Share Yesterday at 5:15pm Locations Include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, DC The cast of the new fall comedy GLEE is hitting the road this summer in search of “Gleeks” at a mall near you! Cast members Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Dianna Agron and Mark Salling will make appearances exclusively at Hot Topic stores in select cities across the country to sign autographs, hold Q&A sessions and give fans a sneak peek at the new season of GLEE.
The tour kicks off Monday, Aug. 17 at the Natick Mall Hot Topic in Boston. For exact details and admission info, go to www.hottopic.com/glee.GLEE premieres Wednesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. A special extended director’s cut of the pilot will air Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8:58-10:00 PM ET/PT) with encore episodes airing for three Fridays beginning Sept. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). “The Gleek Tour” stops are as follows: Boston, MAMonday, Aug. 17 Natick Mall 2:00- 5:00 PM 1245 Worcester St. Natick, MA 01760 Show Screening Info: AMC Framingham 15 10:00am for the first 500 guests 22 Flutie Pass Framingham, MA 01701 New York, NYTuesday, Aug. 18 Garden State Plaza 3:00-6:00 PM 1228 Garden State Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 Show Screening Info: AMC Garden State 16 10:00am for the first 430 guests 1 Garden State Plaza Paramus, NJ 07652 Philadelphia, PAWednesday, Aug. 19 King of Prussia Mall 3:00-6:00 PM 160 N. Gulph Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406 Show Screening Info: Regal King of Prussia 9:00am for the first 690 guests 300 Goddard Blvd King of Prussia, PA 19406 Washington, DCThursday, Aug. 20 Fair Oaks Mall 3:00-6:00 PM 11750 Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax, VA 22033 Show Screening Info: Fairfax Corner 14: Cinema De Lux 10:00am for the first 575 guests 11900 Palace Way Fairfax, VA 22030 Chicago, ILFriday, Aug. 21 Orland Square 3:00-6:00 PM 500 Orland Square Orland Park, IL 60462 Show Screening Info: Orland Park Cinemas 10:00am for the first 370 guests 16350 South La Grange Rd Orland Park, IL Minneapolis, MNSunday, Aug. 23 Mall of America 2:00-5:00 PM 168 North Garden Bloomington, MN 55425 Show Screening Info: Theatres at Mall of America 10:00am for the first 500 guests 401 South Avenue Bloomington, MN 55425 Houston, TXTuesday, Aug. 25 Houston Galleria 3:00-6:00 PM 5135 West Alabama Houston, TX 77056 No Show Screening Dallas, TXWednesday, Aug. 26 Dallas Galleria 3:00-6:00 PM 13350 Noel Rd. Dallas, TX 75240 No Show Screening Denver, COThursday, Aug. 27 Park Meadows Mall 3:00-6:00 PM 8405 Park Meadows Center Littleton, CO 80124 No Show Screening Los Angeles, CAFriday, Aug. 28 Hollywood & Highland 3:00-6:00 PM 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Show Screening Info: Mann’s Chinese 6 9:30am for the first 750 guests 6801 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028 GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante Di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer. The pilot episode of GLEE is available for viewing on fox.com and hulu.com. Hot Topic, Inc. is a mall and web based specialty retailer operating the Hot Topic and Torrid concepts, as well as the e-space music discovery concept, ShockHound. Hot Topic offers music/pop culture-licensed and music/pop culture-influenced apparel, accessories, music and gift items for young men and women principally between the ages of 12 and 22. Torrid offers apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories designed for various lifestyles for plus-size females principally between the ages of 15 and 29. ShockHound (www.shockhound.com) is a one-stop, genre-spanning music website where people of all ages can purchase MP3s and music merchandise, share their music interests and read music news and editorial content. As of July 4, 2009, the company operated 679 Hot Topic stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, 156 Torrid stores, and Internet stores www.hottopic.com, www.torrid.com and www.shockhound.com. |
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Post by Bonobochick on Aug 15, 2009 1:14:37 GMT -5
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Post by overtherainbow on Sept 2, 2009 13:05:47 GMT -5
I thought I was going to hate it, cause it's really not my type of show, or at least that's what I thought.. I just watched the first episode though to see what all the buzz was about, and I LOVED IT! I want to see more, like NOW! lol. September 16th is simply too far away  |
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Post by devillies on Sept 2, 2009 18:15:32 GMT -5
I thought I was going to hate it, cause it's really not my type of show, or at least that's what I thought.. I just watched the first episode though to see what all the buzz was about, and I LOVED IT! I want to see more, like NOW! lol. September 16th is simply too far away i feel the same way, i thought the show was going to be another highchool musical thing, but it isn't and i can't wait for more |
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Post by mikey on Sept 3, 2009 18:41:31 GMT -5
Okay, so where have I been? Just watched the pilot on Global's site and love it! Freshest and funniest new show I've seen in a long time. Can't wait to see how the freshman season unfolds.
Check your local listings because Global says it premiers Sept 9th in Canada, not Sept 16th, unless it's a repeat of the pilot and not the official series opener.
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Post by Bonobochick on Sept 3, 2009 19:36:36 GMT -5
It's Sept 9th in the states too. Yay!  See: www.fox.com/glee/ There are also clips on there from the upcoming season. |
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Post by mikey on Sept 3, 2009 20:53:21 GMT -5
It's Sept 9th in the states too. Yay! See: www.fox.com/glee/ There are also clips on there from the upcoming season. And www.globaltv.com/entertainment/shows/Glee/index.html for the Canadians out there since Fox tells me " Thank you for your interest in FOX. This episode is currently only available to viewers living in the United States." That takes me back to Queer As Folk: US days and Showtime, even though it was filmed on my doorstep.  |
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Post by devillies on Sept 4, 2009 1:00:30 GMT -5
It's Sept 9th in the states too. Yay! See: www.fox.com/glee/ There are also clips on there from the upcoming season. And www.globaltv.com/entertainment/shows/Glee/index.html for the Canadians out there since Fox tells me " Thank you for your interest in FOX. This episode is currently only available to viewers living in the United States." That takes me back to Queer As Folk: US days and Showtime, even though it was filmed on my doorstep. i hate when i cant watch shows cuz i dont live in the us QAF was shot in the Church and Wellesley area |
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Post by lucrece on Sept 4, 2009 1:10:40 GMT -5
Don't need to be on the US, because you don't need to watch it on that channel.
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Those 3 sites should have multiple, high quality megavideo/wisevideo/supernovatube rips of the episodes, ready to watch usually within 12 hours, if not right after the episode has aired.
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Post by devillies on Sept 4, 2009 1:27:41 GMT -5
i ve tried sidereel it works pretty well for me but when u use megavideo u can only watch 72 mins, well thnx 4 the other sites i will try them
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Post by lucrece on Sept 4, 2009 18:49:01 GMT -5
Alternate between megavideo and the others. I usually go back and forth megavideo and wisevideo (heck, if wise video is available for all episodes, just stick to it; there's not time limit to wisevid, and the quality is just as good).
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Post by devillies on Sept 5, 2009 10:10:16 GMT -5
Alternate between megavideo and the others. I usually go back and forth megavideo and wisevideo (heck, if wise video is available for all episodes, just stick to it; there's not time limit to wisevid, and the quality is just as good). thnx ill do that ;D |
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Post by overtherainbow on Sept 9, 2009 12:20:06 GMT -5
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Post by Bonobochick on Sept 9, 2009 23:23:09 GMT -5
Oh Glee... you are yummy goodness.
I totally enjoyed the premiere episode. I need to see it again but I actually laughed out loud a few times. Like with Finn's memory that makes him not erupt.
Loved Push It and Golddigger. I really thought the last song by Lea Michelle was great but I don't know what it's called.
Now I need to go watch it again. ;D
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Miley Cyrus' boyfriend, Justin blah blah is in this show rite? Can't believe that disgusting brat managed to score such a hot guy.
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He saing "Leaving On A Jet Plane". I also got some cool buttons of all the main cast members doing the "L" on their foreheads. 
