Some inspired promotion from FOX in the US emerged this week. Our favourite Gleeksters are getting their fashion on for a promotional video ahead of the 8th September – the official date for the global Fashion’s Night Out extravaganza. And just 12 days later, the new season of Glee happens to air on the American network.
The skit (above) is too short for my liking (please let there be a full-length music video aired at some point, or at least additional break bumpers with out-takes), but some of the production stills give you an idea of the fun had on set.
(L-R) Chris Colfer, Heather Morris, Cory Monteith, Lea Michele and Mark Sellig, Glee Live 2010, California. (c) Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)
Less than a month to go now until Glee Live lands on our shores, taking over the O2 for a week in June. Naturally, I’m going.
For those attending who wish the set list to remain a surprise until the day, look away now.
For the rest of you Gleeks, let the excitement commence:
Main set with featured performers and original artists
Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey)
The Dog Days Are Over featuring Amber Riley and Jenna Ushkowitz (Florence + the Machine)
Sing (My Chemical Romance)
I’m a Slave 4 U featuring Heather Morris (Britney Spears)
Fat Bottomed Girls featuring Mark Salling and Ashley Fink (Queen)
I Want to Hold Your Hand featuring Chris Colfer (The Beatles)
Ain’t No Way featuring Amber Riley (Aretha Franklin)
PYT featuring Kevin McHale (Michael Jackson)
Born This Way (Lady Gaga)
Fireworks featuring Lea Michele (Katy Perry)
Teenage Dream featuring the Warblers, a rival glee club including Darren Criss (Katy Perry)
Silly Love Songs featuring the Warblers and Criss (Wings)
Raise Your Glass featuring the Warblers and Criss (Pink)
Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy featuring Michel and Colfer (Barbra Streisand & Judy Garland)
A night of success for David Fincher’s Facebook movie The Social Network dominated the movie award winners at last night’s ceremony in L.A, including the immensely talented Aaron Sorkin picking up his much-deserved screenplay award. As for the Televisual side of things, Glee stormed it for the second year running, with the adorable Chris Colfer picking up his Best Supporting Actor award on his first nomination:
Big congrats to the Brit flying the flag for us – Colin Firth – who walked away with his Best Actor gong for The King’s Speech.
MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES:
BEST MOTION PICTURE, DRAMA The Social Network
BEST MOTION PICTURE, MUSICAL OR COMEDY The Kids Are All Right
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PICTURE In a Better World, Denmark
BEST DIRECTOR David Fincher, The Social Network
BEST DRAMATIC ACTOR Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
BEST DRAMATIC ACTRESS Natalie Portman, Black Swan
BEST ACTOR, COMEDY OR MUSICAL Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version
BEST ACTRESS, COMEDY OR MUSICAL Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
SUPPORTING ACTOR Christian Bale, The Fighter
SUPPORTING ACTRESS Melissa Leo, The Fighter
ANIMATED FILM Toy Story 3
SCREENPLAY Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
ORIGINAL SCORE Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network
SONG
‘You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me’ (music and lyrics by Diane Warren), Burlesque
TELEVISION CATEGORIES:
DRAMATIC TV SERIES Boardwalk Empire
BEST ACTOR, TV DRAMA Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
BEST ACTRESS, TV DRAMA Katy Sagal, Sons of Anarchy
TV SERIES, MUSICAL OR COMEDY Glee
BEST ACTOR, TV MUSICAL OR COMEDY Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
BEST ACTRESS, TV MUSICAL OR COMEDY Laura Linney, The Big C
BEST MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Carlos
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Claire Danes, Temple Grandin
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Jane Lynch, Glee
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION Chris Colfer, Glee
CECIL B DEMILLE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Robert De Niro
It’s finally arrived. Glee. In the UK. On E4. Right now.
But before I start writing reams about how super-amazing it is (and I will), a few choice quotes from tonight’s first episode (of a double bill) to whet your appetites for the dry, dark humour of Ryan Murphy‘s newest treasure. Just a quick slice of the dialogue, a cynical, starkly insightful comment on popular youth culture:
“All these kids feel invisible. That’s why they all have a MySpace page.”
~ Mr. Schuester
“I have a phoner in a few moments. That’s an interview. On the phone. With a major media outlet.”
~ Sue Sylvester
“My MySpace page keeps me busy every minute of every single day. Fame is the most important thing in our culture. Being a part of something special makes you special, right?”
~ Rachel Berry
“You’re very talented. I should know. I’m very talented too.”
~ Rachel Berry
