It’s been over five years since the last episode of The Office aired …
You still miss it, don’t you?
It was just such a fun, funny, delightful little show, and so very many people loved it so very much.
And since we’re in a time right now when many beloved...
Steve Carell: Did He Announce a Reboot of The Office on Saturday Night Live?!
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Steve Carell: Did He Announce a Reboot of The Office on Saturday Night Live?!
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Steve Carell: Did He Announce a Reboot of The Office on Saturday Night Live?!
It"s been over five years since the last episode of The Office aired …
You still miss it, don"t you?
It was just such a fun, funny, delightful little show, and so very many people loved it so very much.
And since we"re in a time right now when many beloved shows are getting reboots — Roseanne, Murphy Brown, the new Sabrina series on Netflix, just to name a few — fans have been clamoring for a reboot of The Office, too.
There have been rumors about this for a while now, and even a few somewhat promising reports.
We"ve heard that a reboot could happen with just a few of the old cast members and some new characters.
But, over the years, Steve Carell, the man behind the World"s Best Boss, Michael Scott, has maintained that it wouldn"t be a great idea.
He"s also made it pretty clear that if it did happen, he most likely wouldn"t be involved.
Well, Steve hosted Saturday Night Live last night … and he may have changed his tune!
After he kicked off his opening monologue, an audience member interrupted him to ask if he"d ever reboot the show.
"No, actually, I don"t think so," he answered. "It was a great experience, I love all those people, but I just don"t think it"s the best idea, I think maybe we should just leave it alone."
Then Kenan Thompson popped up in the audience to tell him that no, it would be the best idea.
"It would be like someone wanted you to reboot Kenan and Kel," Steve argued.
Kenan told him that it "would be an honor" if that happened — so seriously, can that happen?
But then Ellie Kemper stood up.
Ellie Kemper who played that adorable, goofy receptionist, Erin, in later seasons.
"People would really love to see an Office reboot," she told him. "Especially me. I need that money. Let"s get that money, Steve!"
He still refused, so she called him a jerk and sat back down.
So it was Ed Helms" turn.
Ed Helms has gone on to star in tons and tons of movies, but many people still know him as Andy Bernard, that good ol" Cornell graduate who loves singing and has anger management issues.
"I just don"t think you understand how much money we"re talking about," he said to Steve. "Like, you wouldn"t have to do all those sad movies anymore."
(Steve is hosting SNL because he has a new movie, Beautiful Boy, coming out in which he plays a father with a drug addict son.)
He explained that he doesn"t do those movies for money, and so it was time to pull out the big guns:
Jenna Fischer, AKA Pam Beasley-Halpert.
"Steve, do you remember the last words Pam secretly whispered to Michael as she left for Denver?" she asked, referencing a fan-favorite moment.
When he said he didn"t, she told him "She said, "Steve, don"t be a dick, do the reboot.""
Finally, Steve"s actual wife and kids urged him to do it … so was what enough?!
"Seems like everyone wants this to happen," Steve said to the audience. "Do you want to see an Office reboot?"
Everyone cheered, because honestly, everyone does want to see that.
He asked Ellie, Ed, and Jenna to come up on the stage with him, then said "I am proud to announce officially …"
"We have a great show tonight!"
Yep, he really did play us like that.
Obviously there"s still no reboot in the works, but hey, maybe this was them sort of testing the waters, trying to see if people would want to watch?
We can dream.
Watch this mini reunion of The Office in the clip below:
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Mischa Barton Shooting "Hills" Reboot with Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt
Mischa Barton’s already sliding into the reality TV world with an assist from her new pals, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag – the new ‘Hills’ amigos are kicking off their reboot season with raised glasses in hand. The trio…
Sunday, August 26, 2018
The Hills Reboot: Will Anyone Actually Watch This Thing?
MTV’s reboot of The Hills sure made a lot of headlines at last week’s VMAs, but whether the buzz ends there remains to be seen.
In other words, will it lead to any actual viewers?
Here, The Hollywood Gossip staff debates whether or not this latest, shameless effort to reboot and recaputre nostalgia will be a hit.
IN ONE WORD, YES by Hilton Hater
Yes, The Hills revival will be a hit.
And I need just two words to explain why: Heidi and Spencer. Better yet, I need just one nickname to explain why: Speidi.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag entered the celebrity mainstream over a decade ago, initially appearing on The Hills as your basic wanna be A-Listers who would do anything for attention.
But that’s the thing: They would do ANYthing for attention, whether that meant trying to make it as a singer (Heidi) or stirring up every type of scandal or controversy imaginable (Spencer).
These two were Donald Trump before he became President Donald Trump: they had no shame.
They sky-rocketed to stardom just as social media was taking off, squeezing every millisecond out of their 15 Minutes of Fame and milking every comment on that platform for Likes or Dislikes.
They didn’t care and they still don’t care. Speidi was simply after attention.
That was back in 2007, however. There are millions of current MTV viewers who were too young at the time to watch or appreciate the couple’s antics.
So now that Twitter, Instagram and Facebook dominate absolutely everything at all times, we can’t fathom the heights that a rebooted Spencer and Heidi will be able to reach.
We can’t comprehend how popular (or, at least, how DISCUSSED) the duo will become in this second incarnation.
Oh, and here’s the final thing: They’re still together! They have a son! The couple that came across all those years ago as faker than Heidi’s boobs have somehow managed to find real, lasting love.
It’s sort of amazing. And it makes The Hills definitely worth watching.
NO, IT’S A BRIDGE TOO FAR by Tyler Johnson
Reboots are all the rage these days, and no one at MTV has had a fresh idea since the Clinton administration, so it should come as no surprise that the network is repackaging all its old hits.
But with The Hills, they may have gone too far.
After all, a second iteration of Jersey Shore makes sense – the original series was a cultural touchstone that made household names of its most colorful stars.
But The Hills?!
The closest thing that show ever had to a colorful star was Spencer Pratt, and that’s only because dude likes to wear tie-dye while fondling his collection of crystals.
If you’re lost in a fog of nostalgia, it might be easy to lose sight of the fact that The Hills overstayed its welcome well before it wrapped up its initial run.
The show’s best-loved star, Lauren Conrad, famously saw the writing on the wall and quit before the final season and split.
Not surprisingly, she won’t be back for the reboot.
Hell, one could argue that the concept behind The Hills was played out before the show even premiered. It was a spinoff of Laguna Beach, which was itself a lazy attempt to capitalize on the popularity of The O.C.
Despite all that the show became a hit, but that was likely due in part to the fact its target demo had far fewer entertainment options in those days.
So for the moment, The Hills are alive … but my guess is they won’t be for long.
THE HILLS HAVE A YES by Simon Delott
Reboots are so often reviled, fairly or unfairly.
But technically what we’re talking about here is a revival, where people can wax nostalgic about a show from yesteryear and see some of their returning favorites.
So … is The Hills: New Beginnings going to be a success? Maybe so. Heidi and Spencer, who are new parents, will be returning.
You know that people are going to want to check in on two of the world’s most famous hot messes in this new chapter of their lives.
Other familiar faces will be there, too, and we also should look at another revival from a similar era. Jersey Shore‘s comeback has been a hit.
It’s not dominating our culture the way it once did, but it’s making a splash in a big way, no doubt paving the way for this latest effort.
Some would say that bringing back The Hills without Lauren Conrad is like bringing back Jersey Shore without Snooki. And they’re not wrong.
But while people will surely miss Lauren, who is too busy being a mom to relive her reality television days, producing a reality series has fewer expenses than traditional television.
If there’s any entertainment value that these famously entertaining disasters can offer, this new series could run for a while.
GO HOME, 2007, YOU’RE DRUNK by Free Britney
Look, I don’t blame MTV for wanting to revive The Hills, nor can I blame the cast members for wanting to jump on board.
There’s very little risk, and what the hell else are they gonna do, come up with fresh ideas, or get real jobs, respectively?
With all due respect to the lovely Whitney Port (above) and company, obviously not. They don’t exactly have a lot going on.
Availability and opportunity doesn’t mean there’s enough nostalgia or new, capitvating material for this to stick, though.
The Hills dates back to when Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton were tabloid mainstays and reality TV was a novel concept.
In other words, it was a long ass time ago, and the show was more noteworthy in pioneering a genre than anything else.
A dramatized, quasi-scripted series about a real, likable person (Lauren) and her telegenic friends, frenemies and enemies (Speidi)?
That was something new and different.
Endlessly dramatic and fascinating, and just real enough to be relatable on some level, it became a pop culture staple.
Looking back, it’s no surprise that this became a hit, or that it spawned hundreds of shows following that same basic formula.
But therein lies the issue:
What made The Hills groundbreaking TV has essentially become ALL TV, and too many other shows (Jersey Shore included) do it better.
A lot of the time, Hills episodes were like watching paint dry. Its chief protagonist had enough and bailed. Even Speidi’s act got old.
No one has thought about The Hills or its stars in years. Years. After this initial buzz dies out, that will be the case once more.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Lauren Conrad is Too Busy For "The Hills" Reboot, No Bad Blood
Lauren Conrad, star of the “The Hills,” didn’t turn down MTV’s reboot because she hated her costars … she’s just way too busy making a fortune. Sources close to Lauren tell us … LC is swamped with business ventures and just…
Lauren Conrad is Too Busy For "The Hills" Reboot, No Bad Blood
Lauren Conrad, star of the “The Hills,” didn’t turn down MTV’s reboot because she hated her costars … she’s just way too busy making a fortune. Sources close to Lauren tell us … LC is swamped with business ventures and just…
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The Hills Reboot: Who"s In? Who"s Out?
We suppose it was only a matter of time before TV moguls started taking a cue from their counterparts in the film world and began recycling old projects for new audiences.
It started with your favorite 3-camera 90s sitcoms, and now the reboot trend has expanded to reality TV.
And it should come as no surprise that MTV is leading the pack, as no one at that network has had a new idea since the Clinton years.
First, it was Jersey Shore, and now The Hills is coming back for a brand new season pointlessly subtitled New Beginnings.
And just like their East Coast equivalents, it seems not everyone from the SoCal squad is ready to step in front of a camera again.
Here"s what we know so far about the returning cast …
1. LC See Ya Later
The first question on the minds of most fans is whether or not Lauren Conrad will be returning to one of the two shows that made her famous. (Lauren was also a Laguna Beach OG.)
2. Dilemma
It’s hard to imagine The Hills without LC, but it’s also hard to imagine Lauren — the rare reality star who actually found post-show success — involving herself in the drama that made the show a success.
3. Bowing Out
Those who know Lauren best say they’re not surprised the businesswoman and new mom has decided not to participate in the reboot.
4. Moving On
“She’s in a different place in her life,” a source tells People magazine. “But she wants everyone to enjoy themselves. She wishes everyone the best.
5. New Priorities
“She loves being a mother and focusing on her family and on her work,” the source adds. “She has a very full and happy life.”
6. No Need For MTV
The news doesn’t come as much of a shock. Lauren stepped away from The Hills in the show’s final season, and in the years since, she’s become one of those Jessica Simpson types who makes more money selling handbags and crap than she ever did on TV.
Justin Bobby is Happy Lauren Conrad & Kristin Cavallari Absent From "The Hills" Reboot
Justin “Bobby” Brescia is thrilled to be working with a smaller cast on “The Hills” reboot … ‘cause he says Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari killed the good vibes on the original MTV series. We got Justin in NYC Monday leaving the Four…
Justin Bobby is Happy Lauren Conrad & Kristin Cavallari Absent From "The Hills" Reboot
Justin “Bobby” Brescia is thrilled to be working with a smaller cast on “The Hills” reboot … ‘cause he says Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari killed the good vibes on the original MTV series. We got Justin in NYC Monday leaving the Four…
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The Hills Reboot: It"s Really Happening! Watch the Teaser!
Are you ready for a new beginning
MTV surely is.
And the network is hoping viewers feel the same way.
On Sunday night, not long after Spencer Pratt and company came together on the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards for a reunion photo, MTV made the announcement many had been waiting to hear for months:
THE HILLS IS COMING BACK!
As you can see above, Spencer and Heidi Pratt, Audrina Patridge, Jason Wahler, Justin Bobby, Stephanie Pratt and Frankie Delgado all showed up for the annual awards ceremony, causing some fans to think this mere red carpet gathering would be the only reunion they"d see for awhile.
But they were sorely (and awesomely?) mistaken.
Midway through the VMAs, MTV ran the promo featured here.
It teased a revival of the former reality series that will apparently be titled The Hills: New Beginnings.
And why not, we guess, right?!?
Last Man Standing is coming back this fall. So is Murphy Brown.
Netflix has found success with Fuller House and MTV itself has found enormous success with Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
According to a network press release, this new version of The Hill will reunite original cast members, alongside their kids, friends and returning favorites, while following their personal and professional lives while living in Los Angeles.
It is scheduled to premiere in 2019.
In the first preview for the program, footage of Los Angeles plays as Stephanie is heard saying, “It’s like we’re all growing up. It’s weird.”
That"s not really weird. That"s sort of just how life works.
But Heidi and Spencer have a son now and that is really weird!
Only one question now remains: Will Lauren Conrad appear on the reboot?
It doesn"t sound that way.
"I don’t think I would do another show that involved my family,” Conrad told HuffPost earlier this year, adding:
“I spent a lot of years on a show focused on my personal life, so I don’t think I’d do it again."
Oh well. We"re still all in on a The Hills reboot. How about you?!?
Friday, August 3, 2018
David Faustino Says We"re All On Board for "Married with Children" Reboot
David Faustino says the Bundys — just like the Conners — might be returning to television soon. You better believe it, Bud!! We got Al and Peg’s youngest son out in WeHo Thursday and asked if a “Married with Children” reboot was going to happen.…
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
"Rugrats" Voice of Angelica Pickles Gets Call, Likely to Return for Reboot
Nickelodeon is rebooting “Rugrats” for a new generation of kids, and it sounds like the woman who played Angelica Pickles for years is coming back as well. We spoke with voice actor Cheryl Chase – who voiced Angelica for over 9 seasons…
"Rugrats" Voice of Angelica Pickles Gets Call, Likely to Return for Reboot
Nickelodeon is rebooting “Rugrats” for a new generation of kids, and it sounds like the woman who played Angelica Pickles for years is coming back as well. We spoke with voice actor Cheryl Chase – who voiced Angelica for over 9 seasons…
Friday, June 22, 2018
"Roseanne" Crew All Welcome Back for "The Conners" Reboot
Good news for everyone who worked on the original reboot of “Roseanne” — they’ve all been invited back for reboot 2.0 … except for Roseanne, of course. Sources close to production tell TMZ … all crew members who worked on the show that got…
"Roseanne" Crew All Welcome Back for "The Conners" Reboot
Good news for everyone who worked on the original reboot of “Roseanne” — they’ve all been invited back for reboot 2.0 … except for Roseanne, of course. Sources close to production tell TMZ … all crew members who worked on the show that got…
Saturday, June 9, 2018
"Roseanne" Reboot Has a Major Hang-up ... Roseanne Barr
ABC is still all-in on moving forward with a second “Roseanne” reboot — this one revolving around Sara Gilbert’s character — but there’s a major issue to resolve … ownership. Sources close to the production tell TMZ … because Roseanne Barr…
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
John Goodman"s Working the Phone Amid "Roseanne" Reboot Talks
John Goodman’s looking like he means business … as in the “Roseanne” reboot business. John was out in New Orleans Tuesday, and was spotted on a call that seemed more serious than lighthearted — and ya gotta wonder if that’s ABC or…
Monday, June 4, 2018
ABC Could Announce "Roseanne" Reboot Any Day Now
ABC wants to move forward with a second reboot of “Roseanne” and we’re told an announcement could be imminent. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … network executives kicked negotiations into third gear when Tom Werner, who produced…
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Tiffany Haddish Down with Doing "Blues Brothers" Reboot Called "Soul Sisters"
Tiffany Haddish is down with doing a “Blue Brothers” reboot with Cardi B … if the money is right. We got Tiff Friday at LAX and followed up on our convo last month with Dan Aykroyd, who told us about a script — “Soul Sisters” — that is sitting…
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
"Double Dare" Reboot Bringing Back Former Host Marc Summers
The new “Double Dare” reboot will feature one very familiar face — the show’s OG host, Marc Summers — but Summers’ new gig has a different job title. Nickelodeon is bringing back the hugely successful game show this summer, and sources close to…
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