"Glee" Discussion

[TheSequelOfDisney]

Though I do love the show, don't get me wrong, I agree with you, Disney's Divinity (well, on most parts). The back 9 of the first season, even with great performances, was not up to par with the first 13 episodes. I agree that a bunch of characters were just brought in to have a name for that episode so that people would be interested in watching that particular episode. Olivia Newton-John's cameo just seemed completely weird and out of nowhere. Don't get me wrong, remaking Physical was kind of a treat, but it seemed kind of pointless and I don't think it helped the story move forward at all. Apparently, the first 6 episodes of season two have been written already and the first 13 have been pitched. I've even seen the supposed songs for the first episode for the second season (though it could just be made up, but the songs do seem to fall into place after the finale). I'm hoping that the writing for the whole entire season will flow much better and actually make sense. And, I also really hope that they create some kind of time line because the way that season one panned out it was close to summer break with basketball still going on (which doesn't make sense at all). Here's hoping!

[TheSequelOfDisney]

Bonus Features:

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Glee-Season-1-Extras/13887

I'm surprised that there is only one commentary (plus it's only on the Blu-ray; which I'm fine with cause I have a Blu-ray player). I would think that the actors would love to talk about the show and record a commentary. I kind of expected at least four or five commentaries (which is normal for ABC's TV box sets, but this is Fox, so maybe commentaries aren't that high of a priority?). I'm not too keen on the dance lessons (something I'll probably never even look at) and the sing-along seems really, um, dumb (I already know the lyrics to every song except for a handful or so). I wish that they would add another disc for more features (or move those features already present to the 5th and 8th discs to make room for more commentaries). They wanted to make this set "special," but most of it I've already seen because half of the special features were on the previous Sectionals DVD, thus making it not so special. For Fox's biggest hit in probably awhile, they didn't seem to try too hard for the first season's DVD/Blu-ray set.

[zackisthewalrus]

Bonus Features:

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Glee-Season-1-Extras/13887

I'm surprised that there is only one commentary (plus it's only on the Blu-ray; which I'm fine with cause I have a Blu-ray player). I would think that the actors would love to talk about the show and record a commentary. I kind of expected at least four or five commentaries (which is normal for ABC's TV box sets, but this is Fox, so maybe commentaries aren't that high of a priority?). I'm not too keen on the dance lessons (something I'll probably never even look at) and the sing-along seems really, um, dumb (I already know the lyrics to every song except for a handful or so). I wish that they would add another disc for more features (or move those features already present to the 5th and 8th discs to make room for more commentaries). They wanted to make this set "special," but most of it I've already seen because half of the special features were on the previous Sectionals DVD, thus making it not so special. For Fox's biggest hit in probably awhile, they didn't seem to try too hard for the first season's DVD/Blu-ray set.

It also surprises me too that there's a lack of commentaries. Nearly every episode of "Family Guy" (also distributed by FOX) from Volume 3 on has an audio commentary if I remember correctly. Hopefully next season's set will be better bonus wise.

[UmbrellaFish]

Apparently, this was announced yesterday...

http://www.amazon.com/Glee-Season-Vol-R ... B0032JTV6U
Glee Season One, Vol. 2- Road to Regionals

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Glee-Seaso ... me-2/13926

But since I didn't buy the first part of season one, I'll buy the complete season on Blu.

[Widdi]

Apparently, this was announced yesterday...

http://www.amazon.com/Glee-Season-Vol-R ... B0032JTV6U
Glee Season One, Vol. 2- Road to Regionals

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Glee-Seaso ... me-2/13926

But since I didn't buy the first part of season one, I'll buy the complete season on Blu.

Thank Gawd.

Guess the outrage from fans who bought volume one was vocal enough for Fox to listen.

Since the bonouses on the Blu Ray aren't enough to make me buy the set I'll pick volume two up and then maybe buy the Blu-Ray at a later date when the price has been slashed.

[zackisthewalrus]

We got the first 13 on DVD, but we're just gonna go straight for the full season Blu.

[UmbrellaFish]

Okay, this isn't really news, but I just found out Chris Colfer and I share the same birthday (May 27th).


Bye bye!

[UmbrellaFish]

Glee received 19 Emmy nominations!

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series- Matthew Morrison
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series- Lea Michele
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series- Chris Colfer
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series- Jane Lynch
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series- Neil Patrick Harris
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series- Mike O’Malley
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series- Kristin Chenoweth
Outstanding Comedy Series- Glee

Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series
Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Costumes for a Series
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series
Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

[Widdi]

O'Malley, Lynch and Chenoweth all deserve to win. Chris should win too but competiton might be really tough.

Matt and Leah won't win.

I'm hoping it will win the series award and finally knock that overrated drivel that is 30 Rock off it's pedestal. Modern Family may pose a threat, but that show is not the phenomenon Glee is and will probably have a good many more seasons to win its award.

[TheSequelOfDisney]

I'm really excited that Glee received 19 nominations. That's quite spectacular considering it's the first season of the show. I also think that 30 Rock should be put on an ice floe because of what I've seen of it, it's not that great or funny. I really do want Lea, Matt and Kristin to win. Out of all the actors/actresses who were nominated for the show, I do believe that they are the best on the series and are most deserving. Yay Glee!

[PeterPanfan]

Idina Menzel > Kristin Chenoweth.

[TheSequelOfDisney]

Idina Menzel > Kristin Chenoweth.

Well, she wasn't nominated, so ha!

[UmbrellaFish]

Personally, I like Chenoweth a smidgeon of a bit more than Menzel, but I thought Idina was more worthy of a nomination...

Still, no qualms here! I'm very happy with all the nominations!

[Escapay]

Dame Julie Andrews > Chenowith & Menzel combined

Get her on the damn show already.

albert

[UmbrellaFish]

Dame Julie Andrews > Chenowith & Menzel combined

Get her on the damn show already.

albert

Definitely!


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Here's the facebook group- http://www.facebook.com/DameJulieonGLEE

We're getting stronger everyday, Bette Midler!!!

[UmbrellaFish]

Possible Spoiler Warning!!!

In case you didn't know, Filipino singer Charice Pempengo has signed on to star as a foreign exchange student for the second season of Glee.

Now read this...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino teenage singer Charice Pempengco says she prepared for her debut on the hit TV show "Glee" by getting Botox and an anti-aging procedure "to look fresh on camera."

The 18-year-old Charice, whose singing career rocketed after appearing on Ellen DeGeneres' and Oprah Winfrey's talk shows, underwent a 30-minute Thermage skin-tightening procedure and Botox to make her "naturally round face" more narrow, celebrity cosmetic surgeon Vicki Belo told ABS-CBN television.

Charice, in the same interview, said last week's face makeover was part of her big preparations for her appearance on the hit show's second season. She starts filming at the end of this month.

"All people will be anticipating how will Charice look? Is she good enough to pit against Rachel Berry? So of course there is tremendous pressure," Charice said.

In an earlier TV interview, she said she auditioned for "Glee" in mid-June in Los Angeles and was thankful to have been accepted.

"It's really a blessing," she said, adding she was "very proud to be an Asian, very proud to be Filipino."

Born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco and raised with her brother by a single mother, she sang in local contests and appeared on TV talent shows in the Philippines and South Korea before she got a big break on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" at age 15.

She later appeared several times on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and credits Winfrey for helping push her career.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/1 ... 50806.html

Apparently, "thermage" is a facial, so that's not bad, I guess, but Botox at 18? Judging from the picture provided in the article she is already a pretty girl and I feel sorry that she feels she has to get this work done in preparation for her acting gig.

And before the debates start, I'm sure Glee producers didn't ask her to get this done. Nowadays plastic surgery is pretty much looked down upon in Hollywood, and they're probably freaking out about how natural it looks, and what bad publicity they might incur from this.

Hopefully, for this young girl's sake alone, the surgery is not too extreme.

[UmbrellaFish]

Information and spoilers from Glee panel at Comic-Con. Taken from IMDB, taken from twitter.

Spoilers whited out.

- SO, no new scenes, just a highlight reel from season 1
-Six songs in BSpears episode. Brittany is doing a Britney song. Ryan won't say which songs. Airs in Sept.
- Chris is "obsessed" with the idea of Julie Andrews playing his grandma. Tribute episodes are the "ultimate guest stars" - Ryan.
-Kurt would approve of Ryan Murphy's fabulous yellow hat. http://tweetphoto.com/34921582
-Dream celeb guest stars: Queen Latifah. Hugh Jackman. Haley from Paramore. Joan Jett. JTimberlake. Julie Andrews. Carol Burnett. JLO.
-#Glee cast's dream guest stars: Chris wants Julie Andrews, Amber wants Queen Latifah.
-Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz says she still accidentally stitters even though her character Tina doesn't.
-Ryan Murphy jokes he'll write a Glee Ewok episode after his ComicCon appearance.
-Kevin's biggest challenge was the Safety Dance episode.
-Ryan's biggest challenge is planing for December episodes in July. Chris' biggest challenge was dancing in 1 inch heels.
-Being a Cheerio is being a professional dancer," Naya jokes
-Ryan: "Brittany can flunk every year..." Heather:"...and I'll never understand why." (on the graduation issue)
-Ryan recently signed a four year contract with Fox. Has a movie to shoot after season ends in May
-Ryan was offered to make #Glee into a feature film and he declined because it was too early and he don't know what that movie would be.
-If they do a movie, Ryan would be interested in a 3D concert version from Radio City. "...and Brittany will still be in high school."
-The whole opening of the first episode is catching up what the characters did over their summer break
-They start the year as bigger losers than they were last year. because of public 3rd place finish. Starting at "ground zero"
-An upcoming episode theme will be religion
-"Losing my Religion" and "Papa can you hear me?" will be sung in the religion episode
-Justin Timberlake appearing on #Glee is NOT true. Would love to have him, maybe as Matt's younger brother.
-"Is Britney playing herself in the episode?" / Ryan: "I can't say.
-Musical numbers will be scaled back this year. One episode has only four. Ryan wants to focus on characters
-We still feel like the underdogs." – Kevin
-The cast dances along with the season 1 clip reel while on stage.
-Shot of Will/Emma on the screen got HUGE reaction, more than when Puck was shown
-Watching Finn dance always makes me very, very happy. Crowd loooving the football single ladies scene
-Biggest cheer during #Glee clip reel comes for Artie's safety dance
-Chris says it's rewarding to play Kurt. He gets emails and tweets thanking him for the father/son portrayal. "Mike is flawless."
-Chris Colfer says he's gotten thousands of messages about his scenes w his dad. First show that has a father accepting a son for who he is.
-Amber Riley loves the relationship between Mercedes and Quinn.
-Amber Riley says this show is all about being who you are!
-Kevin McHale talks about filming the dance scene from season 1: "it was amazing" "50 dancers +200 extras" "crazy"
-9 out of 10 Gleeks agree: Artie dancing was one of the best episodes of #Glee
-Jenna Ushkowitz loves The Vampire Diaries. Amazing to do the scene where Figgins thinks she's a vampire
-Heather Morris' favorite line is the mouse line and gay shark line. She came up with the line about Jesse being Schue's son.
-Naya hopes Santana remains a bitch. We do, as well.
-Ryan Murphy says they will be doing another Madonna episode at some point.
-A lot of the props in the #Glee "Vogue" video were the original props from the original Madonna video.
-Madonna ep was overbudget and shot over about 12 days instead of usual 8-9
-Other than the pilot, the Madonna episode was Ryan Murphy's favorite. Cast loved doing Bad Romance
-Season 2 scoop: The characters pop so much that Ryan Murphy wants to see a whole episode on Brittany and a Artie/Tina ep
-BSpears episode will be called "Britney/Brittany". It will be done in a fun, hallucinogenic way
-Nothing says Super Bowl to me like #Glee." The post Super Bowl episode will be a tribute episode. To who? Ryan can't say yet.
-#Glee EP: Britney Spears ep will be Mr Schuester saying I don't want to do Britney - because Matt Morrison said that once in an interview
-Chris Colfer says he wants to do the time warp
-Ryan Murphy says there will be a Rocky Horror episode.
-Murphy says they will revisit Kurt/Finn situation
-Brittany/Santana shipping going on right now! Naya says it was not expected, but they love it.
-Murphy says they are debating having Brittany and Santana kiss
-Glee's Naya Rivera says Brittany and Santana's mash-up name is 'Santitany'
-Amber Riley wants to do a justinbieber episode on #glee
-Amber says meeting the fans is the best part of fame. "It makes us work a little bit harder."
-Who was scarier, the President or Oprah? Cast all answered together: "Oprah!
-"I had no idea who Marc Jacobs was before the pilot. I am just a huge, huge nerd." – Chris
-Colfer doesn't care for ten inch heels and says he's a huge nerd. Kurt thinks he's superior to everyone. Adore him!
-Chris is speaking on the uproar from Finn not apologizing to Kurt. "People should give Kurt a lot more credit than they do."
-Jenna Ushkowitz was the only one in a glee club in high school along with Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy
-On Lea being on Broadway instead of in Glee club in HS: "From delivery to Les Mis..." - Ryan Murphy
-Ryan Murphy is writing an episode where Tina falls out of love with Artie and in love with Mike
-Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth are both coming back next season.
-Season 2 scoop: You will see more from Mike Chang!
- #Glee EP says there will be a boyfriend for Kurt this season. They should be Prom King and Prom King
-Kurt's boyfriend scoop: Ryan wants Kurt to have the HS experience he never had. Ultimate goal:prom king and king.
-Heather Morris' favorite part of season one was wearing the cone bra
-#Glee EP says we will see Mercedes' home life, Artie's mother, and Rachel's gay dads
-Ryan wants to meet Artie's mother. REALLY interested in meeting Rachel's two gay dads. Also thinks Brittany has a smart older sister.
-Cast favorite songs: Poker Face. Like a Virgin. Somebody to Love. Bad Romance. One Less Bell to Answer
-#Glee EP says in the religion episode we go to church with Amber -- and Kurt comes along.
-Ryan can see Artie busting out some Guys and Dolls. He also wants to visit the golden age of Broadway.

[Escapay]

Information and spoilers from Glee panel at Comic-Con. Taken from IMDB, taken from twitter.

Spoilers whited out.

-An upcoming episode theme will be religion

-"Losing my Religion" and "Papa can you hear me?" will be sung in the religion episode

-#Glee EP says in the religion episode we go to church with Amber -- and Kurt comes along.

I really hope they don't screw this episode up. There's so many things that can easily (and unintentionally) go wrong in it.

Information and spoilers from Glee panel at Comic-Con. Taken from IMDB, taken from twitter.

Spoilers whited out.

-Chris Colfer says he wants to do the time warp
-Ryan Murphy says there will be a Rocky Horror episode.

YES!!!!!

Hopefully this'll air in October!

albert

[Jay]

I love Glee it's my favorite show!!! I have been a fan of Lea Michelle since Spring Awakening and she is fantastic! And of course Jonathan Groff is amazing. And Jane Lynch is a riot as well!!! I also love Chis Colfer he is fantastic. I really hope that the second season is beter than the back 9. Not that they were terrible but they lacked the special something the first 13 episodes had. Overall this show is amazing!!! I think it would be awesome if they did a Disney themed episode. Imagine Kurt singing "God Help the Outcasts" and Sue belting "Poor Unfortunate Souls" haha

And I agree Julie Andrews NEEEEEEDS to be on the show as Kurt's grandma!

[yamiiguy]

I love Glee! Well Episodes 13-22 anyway, before that I thought it was an utter bore.