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Veronica Mars: The Movie
Published 8/19/2008 by Red (noreply@blogger.com) at Gingers is the Watchword
In news few people care about, rumors are circulating that Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell are chatting about a possible Veronica Mars movie. Considering 50% of GitW contributors love Veronica Mars more than life, this is very exciting news! (In fact, in case you ever wondered, our blog name is partly a reference to a Veronica Mars episode. Obsessed much?) Considering I wasn't crazy about the ...

Veronica Mars... The Movie?
Published 8/19/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (JA) at my new plaid pants
... No sooner do I proclaim myself too braindead to blog, than an actual news-story that tickles my fancy - and does this ever get a grip on my fancy and just tickle the fuck out of it - appears. Via EW.com: ...

Neptune Rising: Could a "Veronica Mars" Movie Be in the Works?
Published 8/19/2008 by Jace (noreply@blogger.com) at Televisionary
... Yes, that is the squealing of millions of fanboys and girls you hear. Just when I thought that my love for Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas couldn't increase, I learned one tiny little thing that made my heart surge: he and Kristen Bell have begun conversations about possibly developing a feature film version of Veronica Mars . Entertainment Weekly ...

Veronica Mars: The Movie
Published 8/19/2008 by Give Me My Remote at Give Me My Remote
... want to believe his report that there is talk about a possible VERONICA MARS movie. I miss Veronica…and Logan, Wallace, Mac, and especially Dick CASABLANCAS. I am still harboring bitter feelings at how the show ended. I choose to blame The CW although I guess Rob Thomas is really the one in the wrong…he did write it. But all will be forgiven if we are given a movie. Hell, it doesn’t even need to be a theatrical release, I’d take a 2-hour CW flick, a stage show…something….anything. According to Ausiello , Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell have recently discussed the possible big ...

Is a Veronica Mars movie in the works?
Published 8/19/2008 by Kona Gallagher at TV Squad
... , it seems that as soon as a show ends, the silver-screen talks begin. Regardless, I just about peed my pants when I read that a Veronica Mars movie may actually become a reality. ...

Would You Want to See a Veronica Mars Movie?
Published 8/19/2008 by BuzzSugar at BuzzSugar -- Entertainment hourly.
... creator Rob Thomas recently met with Kristen Bell to discuss the possibility of bringing Veronica Mars to the big screen. He's a very busy man these days, that Rob Thomas, and he says he'd have to wait until his new shows are off the ground before he could concentrate on a film version of VM, but he reportedly said, "as soon as I have any free time, that's my top priority." ...

'Veronica Mars' the Movie Closer to Reality?
Published 8/19/2008 at MSN TV Blog
... EW's Michael Ausiello has both Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell talking about the possibility in positive terms.   It's something that's been bandied about ever since the show's (IMO) premature cancellation. But with Rob Thomas saying it would be his ...

The More You Know: Ta Ta Tatas :(
Published 8/20/2008 by John at TiFaux
Get well soon!: To avoid getting cancer, Christina Applegate has had both of her breasts removed There might be a Veronica Mars movie! Cousin Mose from The Office is writing Amy Poehler’s new show Michael Chiklis talks about the final season of The Shield Here’s how you become an extra on Lost Not gay: Chris Kattan divorces from his wife Casting news for Pushing Daises, Scrubs, and more Amazing race visits Borat’s homeland this season Hey! It’s the Seinfeld ...

Early buzz: Rainn, Ellen, 'Veronica,' Brubaker and more
Published 8/20/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
... to Pop Candy's Twitter comic , is profiled in the New York Daily News . - The A.V. Club finds out what's on Lou Barlow's iPod . - Some pics from Ellen DeGeneres ' wedding day have landed online . She wrote a giddy entry on her website , too. - What are the best Star Wars spoofs ? - The new issue of Paste spotlights emerging bands in a feature called " The Best of What's Next ." - Can we dare to dream about a Veronica Mars movie one day? - I wonder if Ed Brubaker ever thought Tom Cruise would be ...

‘Veronica Mars’ Movie in the Works?
Published 8/20/2008 by Debbie at TV Chatting
... According to EW’s Michael Ausiello, Thomas and Bell had an impromptu meeting in the office of his production company (which just happens to be on the same lot where Bell is working on Heroes) last week. ...

'Veronica Mars' Movie Still Under Discussion
Published 8/20/2008 at BuddyTV
... the show's coming back. Emotionally, I don't want to think about Veronica Mars every day because it really does make me sad," she said. In addition to Bell, Veronica Mars also stars Enrico Colantoni as Keith Mars, Francis Capra as Eli "Weevil" Navarro, Jason Dohring as Logan Echolls, Percy Daggs III as Wallace Fennel and Tina Majorino as Mac and Ryan Hansen as Dick Casablancas. -Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist Source: EW (Image courtesy of The CW)

A ‘Veronica Mars’ Movie Is a Lousy Idea
Published 8/20/2008 at Vulture
... Supposedly the creator and star of the dearly departed Veronica Mars, Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell, met last week and discussed the possibility of a Mars movie. Any such project is a long way off, Thomas cautions: "It's very tough to focus on it right now with two pilots on my plate. But as soon as I have any free time, that's my top priority." We hate to throw cold water on such a delightful notion, but seriously, it's never gonna happen. ...

Please be true: A Veronica Mars movie in the works?
Published 8/20/2008 by Mike at Pop Critics
... Super-scoop Michael Ausiello revealed an awesome, juicy tidbit yesterday when he spoke to Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas. ...

Is There Life On (VERONICA) MARS?
Published 8/20/2008 by mrbeaks at Ain't It Cool News - The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.
... was a very slick conflation of high school dramas and detective series - kind of like 90210 crossed with THE ROCKFORD FILES (very sexy, but with fewer visits to the Malibu Pier). I'm still not sure why it failed to find a huge audience (Kristen Bell was adorable in the title role, and Enrico Colantoni was terrific as her PI father), but, as Joss Whedon demonstrated with SERENITY, abject failure in the ratings is hardly the end. That said, we're a long way from any kind of beginning. The EW headline that has tongues wagging today reads "Bell, Thomas Orbit VERONICA MARS Movie", ...

‘Veronica Mars’ to the Big Screen?
Published 8/20/2008 by Jeremy at WeAreMovieGeeks.com
... This seems to be the case according to The Ausiello Files at EW.com.  Apparently show creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell had a meeting at Thomas’ office to discuss the possibilites of bringing the show to movie theaters. ...

Veronica Mars Movie?
Published 8/21/2008 by john@themovieblog.com (John Campea) at The Movie Blog
Since it was mentioned on the live UnCut show this evening I thought I would dig it up and it turns out hte rumour wheels are running. An impromptu meeting with Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell took place and the subject on the plate was a Veronica Mars Movie. EW Scooper Ausiello says: The creator of Veronica Mars was sitting down with his beloved, lamented series’ star, Kristen Bell, to discuss bringing the cult hit to the big screen. Seriously. The impromptu powwow took place last week in the offices of ...

Messages from Mars
Published 8/21/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Simon Crowe) at Mostly Movies
Will Veronica Mars graduate to the big screen? The dream isn't dead people. (EW)

Is There Life On “Mars” For Kristen Bell?
Published 8/21/2008 by Rick at TunaFlix
... I’ve never seen the show, but I’ve done enough posts on Kristen Bell to know that any movie starring the Forgetting Sarah Marshall hottie is worth getting excited about. So Veronica Mars fans, I’m right there with you on this next bit of news… According to EW, creator Rob Thomas has had discussions with his series star about bringing the diminutive detective to the big screen: ...

Ask the Addict: VERONICA MARS, PRISON BREAK, BROTHERS & SISTERS and More!
Published 8/21/2008 by theTVaddict at the TV addict
What’s the TV Addict’s take on the rumored VERONICA MARS movie? — Nick C. The TV Addict: Yes. But there’s a reason I didn’t bother linking to Ausiello’s overhyped story on a possible MARS movie. And that reason involves three simple words. Not Gonna’ Happen. I mean seriously, what studio head in their right mind is going to invest a minimum thirty million dollars on a television series that ranked 148 out of 156 in the ratings? Now that’s not to say I wouldn’t love to see Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring and the entire Neptunge gang in a full length feature film. I just think that ...

Bell, Thomas Orbit 'Veronica Mars' Movie
Published 8/21/2008 by supernatural66 (noreply@blogger.com) at Movies - Spoilers
... plate," adds Thomas, referring to his two ABC projects, a reworking of his '90s dramedy Cupid and an adaptation of the New Zealand series Outrageous Fortune. "But as soon as I have any free time, that's my top priority." For her part, Bell considers it a "major compliment" that people are still interested in Mars. "[Fans] still ask me all the time if the show's coming back. Emotionally, I don't want to think about Veronica Mars every day because it really does make me sad." Read the rest in the Ausiello files on EW ...

The Dailies: August 21, 2008
Published 8/21/2008 by Shawn Adler at MTV Movies Blog
... Batemen) dealing with workplace problems. (Variety) - First hi-res image of an ax-wielding Jason from “Friday the 13th” hits net. (Bloody Disgusting) - “Child’s Play” remake moving forward with Brad Dourif back as the voice of Chucky. (AICN) - Kick-ass fan made art of Kristen Bell as Harley Quinn pops-up, gives me nightmares. (Deviant Art) - Speaking of Bell, the “Veronica Mars” movie inching closer to becoming a reality. (EW)

Is “Veronica Mars” Getting a Movie?!
Published 8/22/2008 by Adam Mason at Movie Moron
... and we did discuss a Veronica movie,” says Thomas. “It’s very tough to focus on it right now with two pilots on my plate,” - Cupid and Outrageous Fortune - “but as soon as I have any free time, that’s my top priority.” Meanwhile, Kristen won’t talk on the matter, only saying, “We’ll see”. Pray to whatever you pray to that this does happen. Source: Entertainment Weekly ...

Film Junk Weekend Wrap-Up: Aug. 24, 2008
Published 8/24/2008 by Sean at Film Junk
... New Trailers Frost/Nixon Monsters vs Aliens Some Stories We Didn’t Cover Child’s Play Series Getting a Reboot Universal to Release Mamma Mia Sing Along Edition in Theatres Another Director/Studio Clash over Wolverine? Poltergeist Remake Gains Knowing Writers Brotherhood of the Wolf Gets a Director’s Cut Alex Proyas to Direct Robert Heinlein’s Jonathan Hoag Criterion Re-Releasing Essential Art House Movies in 6 Packs Veronica Mars Movie a Possibility? WTF… A Beverly Hills Ninja Sequel Trick R Treat ...

'Veronica Mars' Lends Her Voice to Animated Feature Film
Published 8/26/2008 at BuddyTV
... current endeavors, he promises fans that it will be his first priority once his desk is cleared. Meanwhile, fans wait in the wings for any other news about the film project to materialize. Kristen Bell will still be appearing on the upcoming third season of Heroes , where her character, Elle, will delve deeper into her dynamic relationship with super woman Claire ( Hayden Panettiere ). -Valerie Anne del Castillo, BuddyTV Staff Columnist Source: Zap2It , Entertainment Weekly (Photo courtesy of WireImage)

The Big List of TV Recommendations/Suggestions! (Plus, a Veronica Mars Movie?)
Published 8/26/2008 by Jessica Rae at Sofa Chip
... But first, I must bring your attention to the most amazingly amazing news of the week, in that Kristen Bell + Rob Thomas are ready to take Veronica Mars to that big ol’ screen at the multiplex. At least that’s what Michael Ausiello is telling us over on EW.com. Let’s hope this movie happens. Our poor hearts are fragile and easily broken! ...

ABC's new 'Cupid' with Bobby Cannavale: Will you watch?
Published 11/25/2008 by Michael Slezak at Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
... TV couple in the vein of Sam and Diane, Maddie and David, Jim and Pam, etc. What do you think of these scenes from the new Cupid reboot? Could the show be a hit this time around, or is it likely to join The Ex-List , Men in Trees , and Miss Match on the list of major network rom-com failures? More on 'Cupid,' Bobby Cannavale, Rob Thomas: Will America fall for 'Cupid' the second time around? Bobby Cannavale makes our list of 10 Actors Who Deserve Greater Fame Ausiello Files: Kristen Bell, Rob Thomas Orbit 'Veronica Mars' Movie