Jon Hamm, John Slattery to Direct More Mad Men Episodes
Some familiar faces will again be stepping into the director’s chair for Mad Men’s upcoming season: Jon Hamm and John Slattery. Slattery tells THR that he will be contributing two more episodes to the series and that Hamm will also be joining him behind the scenes. Both men have previously directed episodes, combining for a total of four throughout the series’ five seasons—Hamm was responsible for season five’s “Tea Leaves,” and Slattery helmed “The Rejected” and “Blowing Smoke” from season four, as well as last season’s “Signal 30.” Earlier this fall, the actors and crew began work on the sixth... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 20 Best TV Shows of 2012
From smart comedies to gripping dramas, covering the minutia of life in America along with epic fantasy worlds, we bring you the 20 Best TV Shows of 2012. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMad Men Reportedly Filming Season Six Premiere in Hawaii
Update: Only a week after it was reported that Mad Men would be shooting its season six premiere in Hawaii, photographs have surfaced from the shoot to give audiences just a little hint as to what the Drapers are up to. The photographs capture Jon Hamm and Jessica Pare lounging about on a beach enjoying tropical cocktails and even attending a seaside wedding. Check out the photographs below. Deadline has learned AMC’s popular drama Mad Men may be heading to the islands of Hawaii for a two-day shoot for the show’s season six premiere. The shoot will involve actors Jon... read more
Found in: TV, NewsEvery On-Screen Drink in Mad Men in Less Than 5 Minutes
The only thing that overshadows the drama of Mad Men, is the drinking of mad men—and women. For the past five seasons, it’s become a rarity to see characters without a drink in their hand and Bryan Menegus of Slacktory has somehow managed to compile each one into a supercut (if you play your own Mad Men drinking game when watching the show, now’s the time to call “time out”).... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the Day25,000 Participate in Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy Prank on Twitter
Jimmy Kimmel made a big promise before he hosted the 64th Primetime Emmy’s. He promised audiences “the biggest prank ever” at the Emmys. True to his word, Kimmel pranked TV audiences with the help of Tracy Morgan.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsWatch Jessica Paré Perform With The Jesus and Mary Chain
Friday night during a show in Toronto, The Jesus and Mary Chain brought special guest Jessica Paré out for a few songs, who you probably know as Megan Draper on Mad Men. read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 10 Best TV Shows of 2012 (So Far)
Fall may be the peak of great television, but the first half of the year has had its share of quality TV, and it's time that we paused to take stock: Which TV shows are worth going back and watching? What are the best TV shows of 2012 so far? read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJon Hamm Cast in Larry David’s Upcoming Comedy
Larry David is hard at work on his next big project—an improv comedy in the style of Curb Your Enthusiasm—and it looks like he’s finally found his comedic villain, according to CinemaBlend. Mad Men’s Jon Hamm will play the bane of David’s existence. Details are still scarce, but David will play a character similar to his own in Curb who butts heads with the hunky Hamm.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMad Men Review: "The Phantom" (Episode 5.13)
There are plenty of times when Mad Men is a slow burn...kind of like a hot tooth. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsMad Men Review: "Commissions and Fees" (Episode 5.12)
Just last week, while in the office discussing last week's phenomenal episode of Mad Men, one question caught me off-guard: "So who do you think the Falling Man is? Who do you think's gonna jump?" read more
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