GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S "WELCOME BACK KOTTER" CAST REUNION

FX TO AIR THE LAST FOUR EPISODES OF CANCELLED FOX SERIES "RUNNING WILDE"

 
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FX will give the fans of the now cancelled "Running Wilde" series a chance to see the final four episodes starting Thursday,  April 28 and ending  Thursday May 19.

The series was pulled back in January due to low ratings

HBO SERIES "TREME" RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 IN APRIL

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  HBO's critically acclaimed series "Treme" returns Sunday, April 24 for its second season.

The Emmy nominated "Treme" centers around residents of New Orleans as they recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

ABC CANCELS DAYTIME SOAPS "ALL MY CHILDREN" AND "ONE LIFE TO LIVE"

 
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The reports are true: ABC has canceled All My Children and One Life to Live. Children will be abandoned in September, while One Life will die in January 2012. Both soaps are being replaced by health-related talk shows.

Upon hearing the news, Emmy winner Susan Lucci, who has starred on All My Children for the past four decades, released the following statement, “It's been a fantastic journey. I’ve loved playing Erica Kane and working with Agnes Nixon and all the incredible people involved with All My Children. I’m looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities.”


 In Children's place, ABC will slot The Chew, a one-hour live show centered on food and hosted by restaurateurs Mario Batali and Michael Symon, Top Chef's Carla Hall , What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly and nutrition expert Daphne Oz. ABC says the Gordon Elliot (Paula's Home Cooking, Down Home with the Neelys) production will "focus on food from every angle — as a source of joy, health, family ritual, friendship, breaking news, dating, fitness, weight loss, travel adventures and life's moments." Sounds yummy, but is it as yummy as Children?


Meanwhile, come January, The Revolution will take up the space left by One Life. That show will feature Project Runway's Tim Gunn, trainer Harley Pasternak and Kimberly Locke, who completed in the second season of American Idol. These hosts and a revolving pool of contributors will "help viewers transform all areas of their lives, from relationships to family, food, style, home design, finance and more," according to ABC's announcement. The Revolution will also include a different woman's five-month weight-loss story rolled out over the course of each week's new shows.

General Hospital now stands as the last remaining daytime drama on ABC. The cancellation of these soaps follows the axing of CBS' Guiding Light and As the World Turns in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS" FINAL SEASON STARTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

2011 TV Land Awards airs Sunday, April 17

 
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The TV Land Awards 2011, which, for the first time in the award show’s nine-year history, was held in New York.  The show, which premieres on TV Land on Sunday, April 17 at 9pm ET/PT, kicked off with a surprise performance by legendary entertainer Liza Minnelli, who performed her  rendition of the classic tune “New York, New York.”  Barbara Walters, Stevie Wonder, Ben Stiller, Jane Lynch, Paul Reiser, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and the cast of “The Real Housewives of New York” joined in on the extravaganza at the Jacob Javits Center to honor: entertainment icon Regis Philbin (Legend Award), platinum recording artists Daryl Hall and John Oates (Music Icon Award), and the beloved casts of “The Cosby Show” (Impact Award), “Family Ties” (Fan Favorite Award), “Welcome Back, Kotter” (35^th Anniversary Award) and “The Facts of Life” (Pop Culture Award).

The tribute awards included the following:

35^th ANNIVERSARY AWARD
Emmy® Award-winner Jane Lynch, whose own hit show “Glee” takes place at a high school, presented the cast of “Welcome Back, Kotter” with the 35^th Anniversary Award. Golden Globe®-winner and two-time Academy Award® nominee John Travolta reunited with co-stars Gabe Kaplan, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes, Ellen Travolta and Marcia Strassman to accept the award for the popular edgy sitcom which ran from 1975-1979.

THE IMPACT AWARD
Presented by musical prodigy Stevie Wonder, The Impact Award is given to a show that offered both entertainment and enlightenment, with comedy that reflected reality. “The Cosby Show” cast – Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Tempestt Bledsoe, Sabrina LeBeauf, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Raven Symone, Geoffrey Owens and Malcolm-Jamal Warner – accepted the award.

THE LEGEND AWARD
A legend herself, Barbara Walters presented this award to Regis Philbin (“LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,” “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”), whose career in television has spanned over 50 years and two Emmy® Awards.

THE MUSIC ICON AWARD
Popular television star Paul Reiser presented this award to “Rock ‘N Soul” pioneers and platinum recording artists Daryl Hall and John Oates. The duo received the award for their contribution to music, having sold over 60 million albums worldwide and eight number one singles throughout their long and successful careers. Daryl Hall and John Oates also performed three of their number one singles – “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List” and “You Make My Dreams.”
 
THE POP CULTURE AWARD
Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick – the stars of TV Land’s “Hot In Cleveland” – presented “The Facts of Life” cast, including Charlotte Rae, Mindy Cohn, Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel, Cloris Leachman and Geri Jewell, with The Pop Culture Award.  Their memorable characters along with that catchy theme song made “The Facts of Life” soar to pop culture status in the 1980s.

THE FAN FAVORITE AWARD
The Fan Favorite Award was presented to the “Family Ties” cast by comedian extraordinaire Ben Stiller. The show won the hearts of viewers everywhere as the fictional Keaton family humorously struggled to deal with a new generation gap and political differences in the 1980s. Cast members Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers, Tracy Pollan and Marc Price accepted, and singer Billy Vera gave a moving performance of “At This Moment.”
Now in its ninth year, the “TV Land Awards 2011″ pays tribute to classic and contemporary luminaries of television, music and movies.  The ninety-minute telecast will feature exhilarating tributes to some of the most iconic television casts and musical performers.

"BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE" PREMIERES SUNDAY, APRIL 17

BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE, starring Bruce Campbell, will premiere Sunday, April 17 at 9/8c on USA Network. The prequel film to USA's smash hit series takes place in Columbia 2005 when Lieutenant Commander Sam Axe (Campbell) is sent to advise a local military platoon. It's there he discovers deep layers of deception and ultimately realizes he may be allied with the wrong side. Shot on location in Bogota, Columbia, the two hour movie is directed by BURN NOTICE star Jeffrey Donovan.

BURN NOTICE: THE FALL OF SAM AXE also stars RonReaco Lee ("The Good Guys," "Madea Goes to Jail"), Kiele Sanchez ("Lost," "The Glades"), John Diehl ("Miami Vice," "Stargate") and Chandra West ("John From Cincinnati," "The Gates").

SNEAK PEEK: AUDRINA

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"Audrina" premieres Sunday, April 17 on VH1

SNEEK PEAK: BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES

This 10-part docu-series about singer/songwriter Toni Braxton and her four sisters - Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar - reveals that sisterly bonds are fierce. The show captures the drama surrounding their conflicts, both personal and professional (especially for Tamar who is struggling to make a name for herself as a singer, apart from Toni's success), combined with lots of family love and laughter. Mom, Evelyn - as well as various spouses and kids - round out the growing family, based in Atlanta.

Braxton Family Values premieres Tuesday, April 12 on the WE network.

TBS CANCELS "GLORY DAZE"

 

 "Glory Daze"  the first hour long comedy series from TBS has been canceled after just one season.

SNEEK PEAK: HAPPY ENDINGS

Premiere Date:  Wednesday, April 13

Show Description: "Happy Endings" offers a fresh and funny take on modern friendship and what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect couple who brought them all together break up on their wedding day. The failed wedding forces them all to question their life choices. 

Principal Cast:   Elisha Colbert   (24, The Forgotten)
                               Damon Wayans Jr. (  The Other Guys My Wife and Kids)
                               Zachary Knighton (Flash Forward)

TERMINATOR:THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES TO RE-AIR ON Syfy

 
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Syfy has acquired both seasons (31 episodes) of the acclaimed fan-favorite Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, it was announced today by Chris Regina, Vice President, Programming, Syfy, and Tom Cerio, Executive Vice President, Cable Sales, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

With Terminator 3 as the lead-in, the series will join the Syfy line-up on Thursday, April 7 with two episodes from 9-11PM (ET/PT). The regular time slot will be Thursdays from 7-11PM (ET/PT).

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles brought the blockbuster Terminator movie franchise to television in an action-adventure drama taking place after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The series reveals what happens when Sarah Connor (series star Lena Headey - upcoming Game of Thrones, 300, The Brothers Grimm) stops running and goes on the offensive against an ever-evolving technological enemy. At the end of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sarah vanquished the Terminator sent from the future to kill her teenage son, John. Now Sarah and John (series star Thomas Dekker - Heroes) find themselves in a very dangerous, complicated world. Fugitives from the law, they must evade pursuers from the future and the present in today's Los Angeles, relentlessly battling to save more than just themselves.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ran for two seasons (2007-09).

"THE SING OFF" ANNOUNCES SEASON 3 OPEN CASTING CALLS

 
 NBC's "The Sing-Off" is looking for the best-of-the-best a cappella groups to audition for season three of the hit series.

Casting call cities and dates are: 

BOSTON Thursday, May 5 Emerson College's The Paramount Theatre 560 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111 

NEW YORK CITY Saturday, May 7 SIR Studios 520 W. 25th Street New York, NY 10001

NASHVILLE Saturday, May 14 Sir Studios 1101 Cherry Avenue Nashville, TN 37203

CHICAGO Saturday, May 21 Superior Street 2744 Superior Street Chicago, IL 60612 

LOS ANGELES Saturday, June 4 Center Staging 3350 Winona Avenue Burbank, CA 91504

SNEAK PEEK: KATE PLUS 8 RETURNS MONDAY, APRIL 4

JIMMY FALLON AND STEPHEN COLBERT PERFORM REBECCA BLACK'S "FRIDAY"

SNEAK PEEK: BREAKING IN

Premiere Date:  Wednesday, April 6

Show Description:  An offbeat half-hour workplace comedy about a high-tech security firm that takes extreme - and often questionable - measures to sell their protection services. Created by Adam

Principal Cast:         Brett Harrison   (V,  Reaper, Grounded for Life)
                               Christian Slater  ( My Own Worst Enemy, The Forgotten
                               Odette Yustman ( October Road, South Beach)

NBC PULLING "PERFECT COUPLES"

 
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I am very upset to announce that NBC has decided to pull the very funny freshman sitcom "Perfect Couples" from the schedule after April 7th.  I have really enjoyed watching this comedy, but based on the ratings I think that I am practically the only one who feels this way about the comedy series.

"Perfect Couples" revolves around three very different young couples who are all messed up in all the normal ways.  The comedy will be replaced by new comedy series "The Paul Reiser Show".

So after April 7th, it looks like there will be four unaired episodes of  "Perfect Couples". If NBC decides not to bring the series back I sure hope the unaired episodes are eventually posted online.



 

"AN IDIOT ABROAD" APRIL FOOL'S DAY MARATHON

 
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The Science Channel will run a marathon of all eight  episodes of "An Idiot Abroad" episodes -plus a 30-minute preview special from 2:30p.p. to 11:00 p.m. on April Fool's Day.

"An Idiot Abroad" features Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as they send their interesting pal Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world.  The show originally aired in the U.K. and is the Science Channel's highest -rated series ever.

The Science Channel is still in talks to acquire the second season of the series, which has already been approved in the U.K

SNEAK PEEK: THE KILLING

 "The Killing" tells the story of the murder of a teenage girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation. Based on the successful Danish television series "Forbrydelsen," "The Killing" weaves together three distinct stories around a single murder, including the detectives assigned to the case and their suspects, the victim's grieving family, and the local politicians connected to the case. As "The Killing" unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they have moved on, their past still lingers.

"The Killing" premieres  Sunday, April 3rd

THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW FINALE AIRS MAY 25TH

 
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The 25th and final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will come to an end on Wednesday, May 25th.

Though the show has been in reruns the past few weeks, Winfrey tweeted Thursday that she was "hard at work planning the final shows. She also stated  new episodes would begin airing Thursday, April 7.

Winfrey announced the series would end back in November of 2009, citing her new network, OWN as her primary reason for leaving a daily broadcast behind.

So Oprah fans, mark your calendars and prepare to say Goodbye to one of  televisions greatest treasures.

JUST BECAUSE I LOVE GWYNETH AND "GLEE"

SNEAK PEEK: BODY OF PROOF

 Premiere Date:  Tuesday, March 29th

Show Description:  Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany) is a brilliant neurosurgeon whose world is turned upside down when an accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. In her new career as a Medical Examiner, she is determined to solve the puzzle of who or what has killed the victims. Along the way, Megan finds that their lives and the lessons they hold can be applied to her own personal journey of redemption and forgiveness.

Principal Cast:  Dana Delany (Desperate Housewives, Kidnapped)
                          Jerri Ryan  ( Shark, Boston Legal, Star Trek:Voyager )
                          Nicholas Bishop (Past Life)

SNEAK PEEK: GREY'S ANATOMY THE MUSICAL AIRS THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST

I am really starting to get excited about this episode.

BIO CHANNEL REMEMBERS: ELIZABETH TAYLOR ON THURSDAY, MARCH 24 AT 8PM ET

 
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When legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor tragically passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 79, the world said goodbye to a woman whose name was synonymous with glamour, beauty and compassion. BIO Channel takes a two-hour intimate look at the private life of a woman who never got much privacy in BIO Remembers: Elizabeth Taylor premiering Thursday, March 24 at 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 9PM PT.

An unequaled media phenomenon from childhood on, Elizabeth Taylor memorized audiences for over seven decades as the movie goddess who starred in roles like "Cleopatra," "A Place in the Sun" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and won Academy Awards for her roles in "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" She was dubbed the most beautiful woman in the world and one of the most dedicated humanitarians of her time. She captured attention with her roles not only on the silver screen, but in her private life as well as the quintessential survivor of public battles with addiction, health difficulties and infamous love affairs.

This in-depth portrait includes original interviews with lifelong friends and colleagues including Roddy McDowall, Robert Wagner and Michael Jackson as well as memorable film clips and photographs from those who knew her best.

BIO Remembers: Elizabeth Taylor on Thursday, March 24 at 8PM ET / 7PM CT / 9PM PT

"NO ORDINARY FAMILY" MOVES TO SATURDAY FOR ONE WEEK

 
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ABC has decided to air the second -to-last season episode of "No Ordinary Family" on a Saturday night.  The network has pre-empted the the supernatural family drama with an hour special, "Dancing with the Stars: The Story So Far.  There are two episodes left so one will air this Saturday, March 26th, at 10pm.  The finale will then air on Tuesday, April 9th at its usual time.

As if there weren't enough signals pointing to the end of series before this little schedule flip flop, just days after production wrapped on "No Ordinary Family", Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz both signed on to new pilots. These are technically in second position but it's not a good.sign.

BIG BROTHER13 CASTING CALL DATES ANNOUNCED

                                      

• Los Angeles, CA – Saturday, April 2nd 1PM to 4PM, Spot 5750, 5750 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 – 
• New Orleans, LA – Friday, April 8th 5PM to 9PM, Gordon Biersch Brewery, 200 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Boston, MA – Saturday, April 9th 12PM to 3PM, Bell In Hand Tavern, 45 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108
• Atlanta, GA – Saturday, April 9th 11AM – 3PM, Hard Rock Cafe, 215 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta GA, 30303
• San Francisco, CA – Saturday, April 16th 3PM – 6PM, Sugar Cafe, 679 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Dallas, TX – Saturday, April 16th 2PM – 6PM, Frankie’s Sports Bar, 227 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204
• Scottsdale, AZ – Saturday, April 16th 12PM – 3PM, Firehouse Bar & Grill, 4312 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
• Spartansburg, SC – Monday, April 18th 9AM – 12PM, Dave Edwards Toyota, 2450 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 

 You MUST bring to casting event:

1) A completed application
2) A photocopy of two forms of valid ID
3 )Two recent photos

Important Note: Please check "Big Brother 13" eligibility requirements  first.

Get ready to make the cut and be a part of  the Big Brother 13th season this Summer when it returns in July.

GENERAL HOSPITAL:TYLER CHRISTOPHER OUT AS NIKOLAS?

 
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Rumors are circulating that Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine)  has been let go from the ABC soap"General Hospital" . If true, I am not sure if this has anything to do with his lack of storyline on the soap or the recent pick up of his new pilot "The Lying Game" on ABC Family Channel.

Tyler Christopher's contract with GH was set to expire this June

 Update: It's official Tyler Christopher has been let go from "General Hospital" .  Tyler has been with show on and off since 1996 and his story lines will continue through most of April.

"THE CAPE" FINALE AVAILABLE ONLINE

"TWO IN A HALF MEN" FIRES CHARLIE SHEEN

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It's official Charlie Sheen has been Fired from the hit CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men

Warner Bros issued the following statement: "After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men,' effective immediately."

Sheen had one season left on his contract for the show and has threatened to sue CBS and Warner Bros. for violating the agreement.

A studio representative told Variety that no decision has been made about whether 'Men' will continue next season without Sheen.

MISS TV GIRL: A FAVORITE MOMENT IN TV HISTORY

FAMILY TIES - "JENNIFER LEARN TO DRIVE"

"ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT " : WHERE ARE THEY NOW

 
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It's been five years since the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning family comedy 'Arrested Development' left the airwaves, and, though we say this with a little grain of salt, it looks like the long-rumored big-screen version of the series is finally a go, maybe even for later this year.

And while we can't wait to see those wacky Bluths back in action, it's not like the cast members have been sitting around twiddling their thumbs since the 'Arrested Development' finale aired on Feb. 10, 2006. In fact, they've been a pretty busy bunch, including many projects in which they've continued to be co-stars ...

Jason Bateman (Michael Bluth)
The series' straight man (though he certainly had his share of hilarious moments), Michael was the Bluth family's second oldest son, and, far and away, the most responsible, ethical member of the whole clan. Since the 'Arrested Development' finale, Bateman has been hanging out mostly on the big screen, save providing the voice of gym teacher Larry Littlejunk in 'AD' creator Mitchell Hurwitz' short-lived Fox animated comedy 'Sit Down, Shut Up.'

In movieland, he has starred with Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston in 'The Break-Up,' and Aniston again in the comedy 'The Switch.' He also co-starred in 'The Ex,' 'The Kingdom,' 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,' 'The Promotion,' 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'Hancock,' 'The Invention of Lying,' Extract,' 'Couples Retreat' (again with Vaughn) and 'State of Play,' and had scene-stealing roles in 'Juno' and George Clooney's 'Up in the Air.'Next up, he has roles in the Simon Pegg/Nick Frost comedy 'Paul,' another collaboration with Aniston in the comedy 'Horrible Bosses' and co-stars with Ryan Reynolds in the comedy 'The Change-Up.' In 2010, Bateman and 'Arrested Development' co-star Will Arnett also launched DumbDumb Productions, a company focused on creating cool digital advertising.


Will Arnett (Gob Bluth)
George Oscar "Gob" Bluth, Jr.: Oldest Bluth son, magician, womanizer (and father of teen Steve Holt), author of the "I've made a huge mistake" catchphrase and, of course, Segway rider. Gob was also married, briefly, to a seal dealer played by Arnett's real-life wife, 'Parks and Recreation' star Amy Poehler.

The funny couple have expanded their family with the birth of sons Archie and Abel, while in TV land, they once again co-starred when he guested on an episode of 'Parks and Recreation.'

Arnett has also made memorable appearances on '30 Rock,' as Jack Donaghy's corporate rival Devon Banks, co-starred with Bateman in 'Sit Down, Shut Up,' co-starred with fellow 'AD' star David Cross in the comedy 'The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret' and, earlier this TV season, co-starred with Cross and Keri Russell in the short-lived Fox comedy 'Running Wilde.'

On the big screen, Arnett has been just as busy, co-starring with Poehler in 'On Broadway,' 'Spring Breakdown,' 'Blades of Glory,' 'Horton Hears a Who,' 'The Borrowers' and 'Monsters vs. Aliens,' and also co-starring in the comedy flicks 'The Rocker,' 'Hot Rod,' 'The Comebacks' and 'Semi-Pro.' His distinctive voice has led to voicework in 'Despicable Me,' 'G-Force," Ratatouille' and 'Grindhouse,' as well as commercials for GMC and Lamisil. Up next, he stars in the comedy 'Goats,' as well as 'Space Invaders,' penned by fellow actor Justin Theroux.


Tony Hale (Buster Bluth)
The youngest son of the Bluth clan was also the most babied by mom Lucille, which led to Buster's awkward social interactions. He spent years studying everything from cartography to 18th century agrarian business principles, was a frequent participant in medical experiments and, to finally try to break free from his mother's control, dated his mom's much-older-then-him best friend, also named Lucille (Liza Minnelli).

As for Hale, he has remained busy on the tube and the big screen. He had a recurring role on 'Chuck,' as Buy More corporate toady Emmett Milbarge, and 'Numb3rs,' and co-starred with Andy Richter in the short-lived NBC comedy 'Andy Barker, P.I.' He also guest starred on 'ER,' 'Justified,' 'Community,' 'United States of Tara' and 'Human Target,' in music videos by Fall Out Boy ('Beat It') and Switchfoot ('Awakening') and starred in the NBC Web series 'Ctrl.'

At the movies, he's co-starred in 'RV' with Will Arnett, 'Unaccompanied Minors' with Jessica Walter, 'Stranger Than Fiction,' 'Because I Said So' and 'The Goods,' and next co-stars in the dramedy 'Happythankyoumoreplease,' written and directed by 'How I Met Your Mother' star Josh Radnor.


Jessica Walter (Lucille Bluth)
Manipulative mama Lucille took advantage of son Michael, tortured daughter Lindsay about her looks, largely ignored son Gob and infantilized son Buster, while always plotting to keep as much of her ill-gotten wealth as possible and abusing drugs, alcohol and her housekeepers.

In real life, Walter, who turned 70 in January 2011, has been just as busy. Since the 'AD' finale in 2006, she starred as grandma Tabitha Wilson on the first season of '90210,' and currently stars as spay mama Mallory Archer on the FX animated comedy 'Archer' and as retired -- and newly separated -- mama Elaine Robbins on the TV Land sitcom 'Retired at 35.'

She's also playing a randy widow who wants to hook up with Leonard on this week's 'Big Bang Theory,' and in April, she begins a stint on Broadway, playing -- what else? -- an overbearing mama, Evangeline Harcourt -- in a revival of 'Anything Goes.'


Michael Cera (George Michael Bluth)
George Michael was the perfect son, student and worker -- he was "Mister Manager" at the Bluth banana stand -- but was plagued by shyness, nervousness and his forbidden-love crush on his cousin Maeby, who he kissed, and then found out he wasn't related to by blood, because her mother, Lindsay, was actually adopted.

Cera's understated performance, especially amidst such a talented adult cast, proved to be a huge breakout role for the Canadian actor, who has gone on to big-screen success in comedies like 'Superbad,' 'Juno,' 'Paper Heart,' 'Youth in Revolt,' 'Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist' and 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.'

He and best friend and 'Greek' star Clark Duke also created the Internet series 'Clark and Michael,' on which fellow 'AD'-ers David Cross, Tony Hale and Mitch Hurwitz have popped up, provides the voice of P.A. announcer Sal Viscuso on 'Children's Hospital,' and, as a musician, has recorded with Weezer, toured with Mister Heavenly and formed the band The Long Goodbye with Clark Duke.

Up next, Cera is producing a slacker sitcom, '13th Grade,' for FX, and will make guest appearances on the show.


Portia de Ross (Lindsay Fünke)
Lindsay was the shallow, shopping-addicted Bluth sister, who, it was revealed in the series finale, had actually been adopted by the Bluths, who added her to their family only to keep a business rival family from adopting her.

As for her post-'AD' series career, de Rossi (birth name: Amanda Lee Rogers) played Julia's (Joely Richardson) girlfriend Olivia on 'Nip/Tuck' and starred as supercontrolling boss Victoria on ABC's sadly short-lived sitcom 'Better Off Ted.'

De Rossi also married longtime girlfriend and talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres in 2008 (and legally changed her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres last year), and, in Nov. 2010, released the autobiography 'Unbearable Lightness,' in which she discusses her bout with anorexia and being diagnosed with lupus.


David Cross (Tobias Fünke)
Lindsay's husband was a chief resident of psychiatry, until he lost his license, then decided it was his destiny to become an actor. Tobias' most hilarious trait was that he was a "never-nude," suffering from a condition in which he was terrified of being naked, and always wore a pair of cut-off shorts, no matter what his activity, underneath his clothes.

Post-'Arrested Development,' Cross published his first book, 'I Drink for a Reason,' co-starred with Will Arnett on 'Running Wilde,' and appeared in the Beastie Boys concert flick 'Awesome; I F**kin' Shot That!' and the Bob Dylan biopic 'I'm Not There.' He also guest-starred on 'Family Guy,' 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' and 'Important Things with Demetri Martin,' starred with Michael Cera in the movie 'Year One,' had movie roles in 'Megamind,' 'Alvin and the Chipmuks' and 'Kung Fu Panda,' and did voicework for the Jack Black videogame 'Brutal Legend.'Next up, he again provides the voice
for Master Crane in the 'Kung Fu Panda' sequel.


Jeffrey Tambor (George and Oscar Bluth)
Known as Pop-Pop to his grandchildren, George Bluth was married to Lucille, who committed the business crimes, we learned in the series finale, for which George had served prison time. He escaped rom jail, faked his death and then hid out in a Bluth Company model home; at the end of the series, he joined Michael and George Michael in fleeing the family nest and hightailing it to Cabo.

As for Tambor, he has continued to be a frequent TV presence, co-starring with John Lithgow in the short-lived NBC comedy 'Twenty Good Years' and the short-lived CBS comedy, with Raquel Welch, 'Welcome to The Captain.' He's also Mr. Big on 'WordGirl,' guest starred on 'Archer' with Jessica Walter and 'Running Wilde' with Will Arnett and David Cross and has had roles in big-screen projects like 'The Hangover,' 'Monsters vs. Aliens,' 'Hellboy II,' 'The Invention of Lying' and 'Tangled.'

Up next, he co-stars with 'AD' son Jason Bateman in the March 18 comedy 'Paul.'


Alia Shawkat (Maeby Fünke)
The teen daughter of Lindsay and Tobias, Maeby was given to trying outrageous antics to get the attention of her self-absorbed 'rents, including pretending to be a wheelchair-bound girl named Surely (get it?) to get donations from her classmates and pretending to be a movie studio executive, a fake job that she became successful, and famous, at.

Since 'Arrested Development' aired its series finale, Shawkat has had a recurring role on the short-lived USA series 'The Starter Wife' and guest starred on an episode of FX's 'The League,' and has had an active movie career that included roles in 'The Runaways' and 'Whip It.'

Up next, she co-stars with Ed Helms and John C. Reilly in the big-screen comedy 'Cedar Rapids,' has roles in the comedies 'That's What She Said' and 'The Oranges,' and is co-writing, co-producing and possibly starring in 'Stitch N' B*tch,' an HBO comedy series with friend and 'Whip It' co-star Ellen Page.


Ron Howard (The Narrator)
Howard was the show's executive producer and uncredited narrator, though he often referenced the show and himself while commenting on the Bluth's activities, like when Bluth publicist Jessie (Jill Ritchie) mockingly called George Michael "Opie," prompting Narrator to warn, "Jessie had gone too far, and had best watch her mouth."

In the series finale, Howard made his only on-camera appearance on the show, playing himself during a meeting with teen studio exec Maeby, and cleverly telling her that her life story would make a better movie than a TV show.

Since 'AD,' Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Howard has produced and/or directed flicks like 'Curious George,' 'The Da Vinci Code,' 'Changeling' and 'Frost/Nixon,' and is an executive producer on the TV series 'Parenthood.'

His latest directorial effort, the Vince Vaughn/Kevin James dramedy 'The Dilemma,' hit theaters in January, and up next, he's directing the movie adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower,' is producing 'Cowboys & Aliens' and 'J. Edgar' (with director Clint Eastwood and star Leonardo DiCaprio) and, it was rumored earlier this month, may be interested in directing a '24' movie after serving as a producer on the Kiefer Sutherland series.

42nd NAACP IMAGE AWARDS AIRING LIVE FRIDAY, MARCH 4, ON FOX

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Actor and comedian Wayne Brady and talk show host, actress and author Holly Robinson Peete will host the 42ND NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium, Friday, March 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor LL Cool J, Grammy-nominated singer and Emmy-nominated actress Vanessa Williams, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington and rising comedy star Affion Crockett are scheduled to appear alongside celebrated recording artists Mary Mary and Michael Franti & Spearhead.

 The NAACP IMAGE AWARDS celebrates the accomplishments of people of color working in the fields of literature, music, television and film. The awards also honor individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.

DANCING WITH THE STARS: ABC ANNOUNCE CELEBRITY AND PROFESSIONAL PAIRINGS FOR SEASON 12

 
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The season 12 star-studded cast and their professional partners get ready to break in their dancing shoes on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" for the long awaited two-hour season premiere, MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. In alphabetical order, with their professional partners, the 11 stars making their dancing debut are:

 KIRSTIE ALLEY, television and movie star, joins MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY, who is back for his tenth season.

 "PSYCHO" MIKE CATHERWOOD, radio personality, partners up with LACEY SCHWIMMER, who is back for her fourth season.

 CHRIS JERICHO, WWE star, teams up with two-time champ CHERYL BURKE, who is back for her eleventh season

 CHELSEA KANE, Disney star, teams up with two-time champ MARK BALLAS, who returns for his eighth season.

 SUGAR RAY LEONARD, boxing legend, joins ANNA TREBUNSKAYA, who returns for her seventh season.

 RALPH MACCHIO, movie star, teams up with KARINA SMIRNOFF, who returns for her eighth season.

 PETRA NEMCOVA, supermodel, partners with DMITRY CHAPLIN, who returns for his third season.

ROMEO, rapper and actor, teams up with CHELSIE HIGHTOWER, who returns for her fifth season.

HINES WARD, Super Bowl MVP, teams up with Season 9 champion KYM JOHNSON, who returns for her ninth season.

KENDRA WILKINSON, reality star, partners with LOUIS VAN AMSTEL, who returns for his eighth season.

 WENDY WILLIAMS, talk show host, joins TONY DOVOLANI, who is back for his eleventh season.

All 11 couples will dance for the first time on live national television on MONDAY, MARCH 21 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), with couples either performing the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha Cha. The couple with the lowest combined judges' scores and public votes for their performance will be sent home the following week on the season premiere of "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," TUESDAY, MARCH 29 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

SNEAK PEEK: AFTER LATELY

"After Lately" follows the lives  of the cast of characters in front and behind the scenes of the very successful nightly series "Chelsea Lately".  Each show will follow a 30 minute story arc in which staff members reenact some of the insane and hilarious situations that they've encountered over the years.

"After Lately" premieres on E!  March 6th at 11pm

THE DAYTIME EMMY PRENOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

 
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The 38th annual Daytime Emmy Award Pre-Nominations were announced this morning.  The pre-nominations are setup to help narrow the selection for the acting categories  to the performers who will be on the ballot for the official nominations.  This preliminary process on covers the top six acting categories.

I am happy to see my two favorites Laura Wright(Carly Jacks) and Steve Burton(Jason Morgan)  from "General Hospital" on the list  this year .  Maybe this year Wright will  finally receive a much deserved Emmy nomination and  win.

Here are the actors in their respected categories including  "As the World Turns" for the last time.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

 ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
REBECCA BUDIG, as Greenlee Hayward
ALICIA MINSHEW, as Kendall Slater
DEBBI MORGAN, as Angie Hubbard

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
MAURA WEST, as Carly Tenney
COLLEEN ZENK, as Barbara Ryan

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
SUSAN FLANNERY, as Stephanie Forrester
KATHERINE KELLY LANG, as Brooke Logan

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
KRISTIAN ALFONSO, as Hope Brady
ALISON SWEENEY, as Samantha Brady

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
KELLY MONACO, as Sam McCall
LAURA WRIGHT, as Carly Corinthos Jacks

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
KASSIE DEPAIVA, as Blair Cramer
GINA TOGNONI, as Kelly Cramer

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
JEANNE COOPER, as Katherine Chancellor
MICHELLE STAFFORD, as Phyllis Summers

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC

RICKY PAULL GOLDIN, as Jake Martin
MICHAEL E. KNIGHT, as Tad Martin

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
JON LINDSTROM, as Craig Montgomery
MICHAEL PARK, as Jack Snyder

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
DON DIAMONT, as Bill Spencer, Jr.
JACK WAGNER, as Nick Marone

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
PETER RECKELL, as Bo Brady
JAMES SCOTT, as EJ DiMera

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
MAURICE BENARD, as Sonny Corinthos
STEVE BURTON, as Jason Morgan

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
JERRY VER DORN, as Clint Buchanan
ROBERT S. WOODS, as Bo Buchanan

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
PETER BERGMAN, as Jack Abbott
CHRISTIAN LE BLANC, as Michael Baldwin

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
MELISSA CLAIRE EGAN, as Annie Chandler
CHRISHELL STAUSE, as Amanda Martin


AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
TERRI CONN (COLOMBINO), as Katie Peretti
LESLI KAY, as Molly Conlan
JULIE PINSON, as Janet Ciconne

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
ADRIENNE FRANTZ, as Ambrosia “Amber” Moore
HEATHER TOM, as Katie Logan Spencer

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
NADIA BJORLIN, as Chloe Lane
ARIANNE ZUCKER, as Nicole Walker

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
JULIE MARIE BERMAN, as Lulu Spencer
NANCY LEE GRAHN, as Alexis Davis

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ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
ROBIN STRASSER, as Dorian Lord
BREE WILLIAMSON, as Jessica Brennan


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
TRICIA CAST, as Nina Webster
AMELIA HEINLE, as Victoria Newman Abbott
ELIZABETH HENDRICKSON, as Chloe Mitchell

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
CORNELIUS SMITH JR, as Franklin Hubbard
JACOB YOUNG, as JR Chandler

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
TRENT DAWSON, as Henry Coleman
ERIC SHEFFER STEVENS, as Dr. Reid Oliver

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
PATRICK DUFFY, as Stephen Logan
RICK HEARST, as Whip Jones

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
SHAWN CHRISTIAN, as Dr. Daniel Jonas
JAY JOHNSON, as Philip Kiriakis

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GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
JONATHAN JACKSON, as Lucky Spencer
JASON THOMPSON, as Patrick Drake

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
BRIAN KERWIN, as Charlie Banks
MARK LAWSON, as Brody Lovett

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
DOUG DAVIDSON, as Paul Williams
BILLY MILLER, as Billy Abbott

Outstanding Younger Actress In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC
BRITTANY ALLEN, as Marisa Chandler
NATALIE HALL, as Colby Chandler

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
JACQUELINE MACINNES WOOD, as Steffy Forrester
KIM MATULA, as Hope Logan

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
MOLLY BURNETT, as Melanie Layton
SHELLEY HENNIG, as Stephanie Johnson

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
LEXI AINSWORTH, Kristina Corinthos Davis
HALEY PULLOS, as Molly Lansing Davis

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC

KRISTEN ALDERSON, as Starr Manning
BRITTANY UNDERWOOD, as Langston Wilde

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, CBS
EMILY O’BRIEN, as Jana Hawkes

Outstanding Younger Actor In A Drama Series

ALL MY CHILDREN, ABC

FINN WITTROCK, as Damon Miller

AS THE WORLD TURNS, CBS
MICK HAZEN, as Parker Munson Snyder

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS
SCOTT CLIFTON, as William Spencer III aka Liam Cooper
ZACK CONROY, as Oliver Jones

 DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
CASEY DEIDRICK, as Chad Woods
CHANDLER MASSEY, as Will Horton

GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC
CHAD DUELL, as Michael Corinthos
NATHAN PARSONS, as Ethan Lovett

ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC
EDWARD ALDERSON, as Matthew Buchanan
DAVID A. GREGORY, as Robert Ford

 Do you have favorite you would like to see in included in the final ballot and eventually take home the Daytime Emmy.

The nominations will be announced Wednesday, May11 and the awards will be presented on Sunday, June 19

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" : WHERE ARE THEY NOW

 
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It was a mere five years ago, on Jan. 20, 2006, that 'High School Musical' hit the Disney Channel airwaves, making Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens the king and queen of the teen dream set, becoming the most successful movie in the cable network's history, nabbing a pair of Emmys and sparking TV and big-screen sequels, all along the way to becoming a true pop culture phenomenon.

Zac Efron
(Troy Bolton)
Then: Efron was BMOC Troy was the captain of the East High basketball team, which was coached by his dad, Jack. He also happened to have quite the song and dance skills, a fact that he kept hidden from his family and friends, until he and the beautiful Gabriella accidentally audition for the school's musical. Eventually, and despite pressure from his friends and dad, Troy decides to attend college near Gabriella, and to pursue both basketball and theater.

Since then: He graduated high school the year 'High School Musical' was released, and deferred his admission to the University of Southern California to continue pursuing his Hollywood career. Two 'HSM' sequels also revolved around his Troy character, and a considerably more buff Efron has continued to stir buzz with his performances in 'Hairspray,' 'Me and Orson Welles' and 'Charlie St. Cloud.'

Coming soon: His real-life romance with on-screen 'HSM' girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens is reportedly off, but, even after dropping out of the lead role in the upcoming 'Footloose' remake, he has a slate of nearly a dozen upcoming films, including 'The Lucky One,' adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, for which the actor gained 18 pounds to play a veteran of the war in Iraq; the romantic comedy 'New Year's Eve,' co-starring Robert De Niro and reportedly featuring cougar love between Efron and Michelle Pfieffer; and the 'Romeo and Juliet'-ish 'Die in a Gunfight.'

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Vanessa Hudgens
(Gabriella Montez)
Then: Hudgens was academic-minded Gabriella, who moved to East High in the middle of the school year, and quickly bonded with Troy and her new BFF, and fellow grades geek, Taylor. Gabriella also proved to be a talented singer and dancer, which did not endear her to plotting rich chick Sharpay, but Gabriella won the heart of Troy, performed in the school musical and excelled on the scholastic decathlon team, too, before heading off to Stanford in 'HSM.'

Since then: She released a pair of albums, including one that was certified gold, and weathered a couple of scandals when nude photos of her were released on the Interwebs without her permission. She also starred in the movie 'Bandslam' and was a spokesperson for Neutrogena and Mark Ecko, and was on Maxim and FHM's sexiest women alive lists, as well as Forbes magazine's "High Earners Under 30" list.

Coming soon: Her on-again, off-again relationship with Efron has made both the young stars tabloid staples, but 2011 will see the release of her much-anticipated 'Beauty and the Beast'-ish 'Beastly' movie, as well as the Zack Snyder 'Sucker Punch.' Hudgens is also co-starring in the upcoming 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' sequel 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' with Michael Caine, Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson and Luis Guzman.

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Ashley Tisdale
(Sharpay Evans)
Then: The Tis may not have been the main female lead in the 'High School Musical' flicks, but she sure seemed to be the one having the most fun. Her self-absorbed, spoiled rich girl Sharpay was all about the fashion and the drama, and especially combining the two to be the center of attention. Her specific path to make all the East High heads turn was trying to land the lead in all school musicals, and woe to the person who purposefully or otherwise stood in her way, and since nice girl Gabriella had serious performance skills of her own, as well as the attention of hottie Troy, she was frequently the target of Sharpay's ire. Tisdale says she looked to Rachel McAdams' performance in 'Mean Girls' as inspiration for playing Sharpay.

Since then: Tisdale is currently co-starring with fellow Disney alum Aly Michalka in The CW cheerleading dramedy 'Hellcats' ...

Coming soon: ... and will also reprise her role as Sharpay in the Disney Channel spin-off movie 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.' The direct-to-DVD flick, which premieres on DVD on April 19 and on the Disney Channel on May 20, finds Sharpay post-graduation, still fabulously attired and now trying to land a role on Broadway. 'Degrassi' star Lauren Collins co-stars, while Tisdale is also the movie's executive producer, and, with Relativity Media, is developing a Bravo reality series called 'Miss Advised.'

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Corbin Bleu
(Chad Danforth)
Then: Bleu was Troy's BFF and East High basketball teammate Chad, who stepped in with an "intervention" when his pal was focusing on the school musical instead of the big game. He and Troy make up, and then Chad starts dating Taylor, who he takes to the prom in 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year.'

Since then: Bleu, who originally auditioned for the role of Ryan Evans, is a singer and actor who has guest starred on 'The Good Wife' and 'Hannah Montana,' and starred in the short-lived CW drama 'The Beautiful Life,' with Mischa Barton. In 2010, he starred in the Tony-winning Broadway musical 'In the Heights.'

Coming soon: Later this year, he co-stars with '90210'-er Shenae Grimes in the big-screen drama 'Sugar.'

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Lucas Grabeel
(Ryan Evans)
Then: Grabeel played Ryan, the fraternal twin, and frequent right-hand man of dirty work, to sis Sharpay. Though a talented singer and dancer who often starred with his sis in the school musicals (and liked to sport fancy hats), he's also a talented athlete, and a much kinder teen than his sib. In the second movie, when Sharpay abandons their partnership to co-star with Troy, Ryan steps out of her shadow and co-stars with Gabriella, eventually winning the Star Dazzle Award at the talent show.In the third movie, Ryan attends the prom with Kelsi and wins a scholarship to Juilliard.

Since then: Grabeel, who graduated from the same Missouri high school -- Kickapoo High in Springfield -- as Brad Pitt, has guest starred on series like 'The Cleveland Show,' 'Family Guy,' 'CSI,' 'Veronica Mars' and, most recently, 'Smallville,' where he played a young Lex Luthor. Grabeel also played photographer and Harvey Milk supporter Danny Nicoletta in the Oscar-winning flick 'Milk.'

Coming soon: He co-stars with Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris in writer/director Dustin Lance Black's 'What's Wrong with Virginia.'

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Monique Coleman
(Taylor McKessie)
Then: She was smartie Taylor, president of the science club, eventual editor of the yearbook, and, in the third flick, Yale University student-to-be. Taylor also bonded with Gabriella after finding out she had also accomplished much in her academic pursuits before landing at East High.

Since then: She has guest starred on 'Bones' and 'The Cleveland Show,' hosts her own online talk show, 'Gimme Mo',' and finished in fourth place -- behind Joey Lawrence, Mario Lopez and winner Emmitt Smith -- on the third season of 'Dancing With the Stars.'

Coming soon: The dramedy film 'We Are Family,' in which she co-stars with 'The Apprentice' vet Omarosa.

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Kaycee Stroh
(Martha Cox)
Then: Stroh, a dance teacher who took some of her students to audition for 'HSM' and was then asked by director Kenny Ortega to audition herself, played Martha, a member of East High's decathlon team who revealed she also loved to dance hip-hop. Martha also worked at the country club with the rest of the gang in 'High School Musical 2,' and went to the prom with Jason in 'High School Musical 3.'

Since then: She's guest starred on 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,' and lost 29 pounds, the third biggest weight loss, on the seventh season of VH1's 'Celebrity Fit Club,' where she was teammates with Kevin Federline. Stroh also got married in 2009, with 'HSM' co-stars Efron, Hudgens, Tisdale, Grabeel, Coleman, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr., Ryne Sanborn and director Ortega all in attendance.

Coming soon: She continues to be a model and spokesperson for Torrid plus-size clothing stores and recently guest-starred on FX's comedy 'The League.'

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Bart Johnson
(Jack Bolton)
Then: Johnson was East High basketball coach Jack Bolton, also the father of hoops star Troy. Coach Bolton wasn't always happy with Troy's decisions -- to try out for the school musical or to attend the University of California at Berkley -- but he always found his way towards supporting his son's ambitions in the end.

Since then: He's guest starred on 'Eve' and 'Las Vegas.'

Coming soon: Johnson is a producer and co-star in the upcoming vampire dramedy 'Immortality Bites,' and is rumored to be starring in the next 'HSM' movie. He also has a role in the upcoming TNT drama series 'Bird Dog,' starring Gerald McRaney and Ashley Williams.

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Olesya Rulin
(Kelsi Nielsen)
Then: Rulin played East High's musical wiz Kelsi, who wrote songs for the winter musical. Despite her obvious talents, Kelsi was often intimidated by snooty Sharpay, though, in the end, it was Kelsi and Sharpay's bro, Ryan, who won the coveted spots at Juilliard.

Since then: Rulin starred in 'Major Movie Star,' the flick that didn't make a major movie star out of its lead, Jessica Simpson, and has guest-starred on 'CSI: Miami' and 'The Mentalist.' Currently, she plays Abby, the Zeta Beta pledge class president, on ABC Family's college dramedy 'Greek.'

Coming soon: She stars in the indie comedy 'A Family Weekend,' in which she plays a teen who holds her parents (played by Matthew Modine and Kristin Chenoweth) hostage so they'll pay attention to her.

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Chris Warren Jr.
Zeke Baylor
Then: He was East High basketball player Zeke, who, after pal Troy revealed he was a jock with a fondness for singing and dancing, revealed that he had a secret love, too: Baking!

Since then: He's guest starred on 'The Bernie Mac Show' and Disney Channel's 'Luck Charlie,' and he co-starred in 'Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel' on the big screen. Most recently, he played RJ nemesis Patterson on MTV's 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger.'

Coming soon: He's expected to return for season two of 'RJ Berger.'

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Ryne Sanborn
Jason Cross
Then: He was Jason, Wildcat basketball star, friend of Troy and Chad and the guy known for asking silly questions in class.

Now: Since starring in 'HSM 3,' Sanborn -- who was named after professional baseball star Ryne Sandberg -- has been focusing on his hockey career. The Utah native, who aspires to play on the U.S. Olympic hockey team, travels around the country participating in the sport.

Coming soon: He's participating in the Luc Robitaille Celebrity Shoot Out all-star charity hockey event in Park City, Utah on Jan. 23.