Monday, 22 September 2008Interview: Shirley Manson
Topic: Hollywood
Posted by ohryankelley at 1:55 PM EDTRecently we spoke with the creator and executive producer Josh Friedman of Fox's fall drama Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Today wer’re sitting down with the newest addition to this season's cast: Shirley Manson. Be warned, the following interview may contain minor spoilers. Gamesville: You’re playing a new character on the show. How did this role come about? Shirley: Josh Friedman contacted me and jokingly asked if I was interested in being on the show. I thought he was kidding so I jokingly said of course I would be. It turned out he was serious! The role was for Catherine Weaver, the CEO of ZeiraCorp--and the brand new Terminator on the show . When I found that out, I jumped at the opportunity. What’s Catherine like as a character? She is pretending to be human so that, in itself, is interesting to me because she’s physically a human being, but is unable to bring what is essentially human to the table all the time. I find it fascinating; this is a woman who is truly unassailable, because she’s a Terminator and a CEO of a very successful company. It’s really a lot of fun to play. Given how popular the franchise is, how did you handle the pressure of stepping into the show? I just didn’t think about the pressure, to be honest. I’ve been under a lot of pressure situations in my life through being a musician, and a touring musician. I have just come to realize in life you just have to block out people’s expectations and hopes and just try to concentrate on enjoying yourself and having fun. At the end of the day, that’s really all you have. Do you have any other expectations for your character, any kind of arc you want your character to take? I haven’t really stopped to think about it because I’ve enjoyed where they’ve taken my character so far, and I feel like I’m in good hands. I have noticed that all the Terminators on the show want to meet the other Terminators! We’re always making hints that it would be great fun to have us all take our super powers against each other. Other than that, I’m perfectly happy with where they’re taking it. Are you continuing to work on music while taking on this new role? Yes, I’m still working on music. I’m not a huge lead in the show so I have plenty of downtime, despite some of the crazy hours we work. I’ve been working all year on stuff and continue to do so. I have a lot of material and I’m intending to go in and start recording some of the songs next month, so we’ll see if I manage to pull it off. Were your bandmates and friends shocked when they found out you were going to be playing this role? No, I don’t think so. Particularly with the Terminator, it’s kind of coming from a similar place in some regards. It’s also coming from a sort of superhero standpoint in the way that comic book superheros grew out of feeling disempowered, and I think musicians in some ways do too. I think in some ways it’s a natural fit, even though it might seem peculiar to the casual onlooker. It makes sense to me! Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles airs Mondays at 8:00PM eastern / 7:00PM central on Fox. Updated: Wednesday, 24 September 2008 4:08 PM EDT Log in to Comment | Permalink Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Topic: Useless Facts
Posted by Chris Cummings at 12:01 AM EDTMany factors influence changing leaf colors--but weather has the greatest impact. According to the U.S. Forest Service, it's the amount of moisture and temperature that affect the autumn colors. Warm sunny days and cool, but not freezing nights are the key ingredients for vibrant fall foliage. Source: www.na.fs.fed.us/Spfo/pubs/misc/leaves/leaves.htm Log in to Comment | View Comments (3) | Permalink Friday, 19 September 2008Ninja Cat!
Topic: Weird Wire™
Posted by ohryankelley at 12:22 PM EDTA very sneaky, furry friend made his way from one side of the room to the other, undetected! Check out the video below to witness this sluth feline in action:
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Log in to Comment | View Comments (3) | Permalink Thursday, 18 September 2008Best Pet: Lee35g's Doggie "Zack"
Topic: Best Pets
Posted by ohryankelley at 3:16 PM EDTThis week's Best Pet is Zack. The proud owner: Gamesviller Lee35g of Ontario, Canada. Distinguishing Personality Traits Lee35g says: "This is our puppy Zack. He is a Jack Russell / Bison mix and is the best dog in the world. He learned how to swim this summer and loves the water now. We take him fishing with us--he thinks the bobber is a ball and tries to go after it. He loves rocks and stones: His daddy throws them, and he fetches them and brings them back so he can do it again. He has just been the greatest friend anyone could ever want." Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community? Send photos to: members@gamesville.com In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:
Updated: Thursday, 18 September 2008 4:43 PM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (1) | Permalink Wednesday, 17 September 2008Gamesville on Twitter
Topic: News
Posted by ohryankelley at 3:31 PM EDTLooking for more ways to connect with Gamesville? We have another exciting announcement about how you can keep up to date with the happenings here at Gamesville! The GV team has begun posting updates on our Gamesville Twitter account. What's Twitter? Twitter is a free service that lets anybody exchange ideas, thoughts and feelings in a few sentences or less. It can be really useful. And it can be an addictive, enjoyable waste of time. Wait--did someone say "addictive, enjoyable waste of time"? We're there! Connect with us on Twitter to get up-to-the minute updates on Gamesville, experience new useless web tricks, and more. To give you an explination in plain english, The CommonCraft Show has created a video to explain exactly how people use and interact with Twitter: Stay current with the latest news from the Gamesville Blog and the random musings of our team by following us on Twitter. Log in to Comment | Permalink Tuesday, 16 September 2008Tonasketjim wins $4,999 In Magic 21Congratulations, tonasketjim! Nestled in the Okanogan River Valley, the town of Tonasket has a rich Native American history. Tonasket was named for Chief Joseph Tonasket, chief of the Okanogan tribe of Indians that lived along the Okanogan River. The present town was platted on the east side of the Okanogan River in 1907 when banker Arthur Lund and five others formed the Bonaparte Land Co. The town was incorporated in 1927. Learn more... Log in to Comment | View Comments (2) | Permalink Winner Interview: Capserie
Topic: Members
Posted by ohryankelley at 1:42 PM EDTGamesviller Capserie of Erie, PA won $200 in our weekly GV Rewards Sweepstakes on August 2nd, and took a few minutes out of her schedule to talk with us about her win. Gamesville: What was it like when you realized you won? Log in to Comment | Permalink Monday, 15 September 2008Interview: Josh Friedman and Lena Headey
Topic: Hollywood
Posted by ohryankelley at 12:01 AM EDTRecently the team at Gamesville had the opportunity to sit down with the creative minds and talent behind FOX's hit drama Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Creator and executive producer, Josh Friedman; and Lena Headey, who plays Sarah Connor, joined us to answer some questions about the upcoming season. Be warned! For those who missed the season two premier, the following interview may contain minor spoilers.
Gamesville: Hello, Josh and Lena. Thanks for your time today. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles airs Mondays at 8:00PM eastern / 7:00PM central on Fox Updated: Monday, 15 September 2008 12:02 PM EDT Log in to Comment | View Comments (2) | Permalink Friday, 12 September 2008Gamesville Facebook Fanpage!
Topic: News
Posted by ohryankelley at 12:01 AM EDTFor all you Gamesvillers who are also Facebookers we have some exciting news on how you can stay connected with your favorite gaming destination, Gamesville has just published a Facebook Fanpage! Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites nowadays and is a great way to connect with friends, family and companies to keep up with what they are doing. With Facebook people add friends, send them messages, and update their personal profile to notify friends about themselves. We are going to be rolling out more on this page in the future and it will naturally serve as a great way to see what's new here at Gamesville. Want to get up close and personal? Friend Gamesville Vegas on Facebook to interact with Gamesville, one on one. Updated: Friday, 12 September 2008 3:48 PM EDT Log in to Comment | Permalink Thursday, 11 September 2008Cast568 wins $4,999 In Three-Eyed Bingo
Topic: Members
Posted by ohryankelley at 2:16 PM EDTCongratulations, cast568! Yesterday, cast568 of Granada Hills, CA won $4,999 playing Three-Eyed Bingo: Bingo from outer space. Useless Fact! In 1959, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev visited Granada Hills with two requests: to visit Disneyland and to meet John Wayne. At the time Disneyland was ruled out due to security concerns and as a result, he was taken on a visit to a modern American neighborhood to get a view of American consumerism and the American way of life in Granada Hills. Although the Soviet leader's trip was cut short due to scheduling conflicts, it marked the first time a Soviet leader set foot on U.S. soil. Learn more... Updated: Thursday, 11 September 2008 3:09 PM EDT Log in to Comment | Permalink |
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