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The votes are in and Peggy Black of Orange, CT has been selected by THE SIMPSONS producers as the winner of THE SIMPSONS Character Contest. Black won a trip to Los Angeles to meet with SIMPSONS producers and an animator where she worked with the team to bring the character to life.  

Her character, Ricardo Bomba (nicknamed “La Bomba”), is a smooth-talking ladies’ man from South America with a luxurious black mane, a chiseled physique and a voice as smooth as silk. By day, Ricardo works as a safety inspector at the nuclear power plant, and by night, he works Springfield’s singles scene – melting women’s hearts all over town.

Ricardo Bomba will make his small-screen debut in the “Million Dollar Maybe” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Jan. 31 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. In this all-new episode, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) blows off a date with Marge (Julie Kavner) to buy a lottery ticket. When Homer wins the million-dollar jackpot, he fears how Marge will react when she finds out why he missed their date. Homer keeps his newly inherited fortune a secret, and instead spoils his family with “anonymous” gifts. When Bart (Nancy Cartwright) finds out, he gives Homer a lesson in looking out for number one. Additionally, Chris Martin of Coldplay makes a guest voice appearance as himself in the episode.

Chef Gordon Ramsay invites you to cook along with him in during his Live One-Hour Special: Gordon Ramsay Cookalong Live, which airs Tuesday, Dec. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

During the live one-hour special, Chef Ramsay will guide America through step-by-step instructions on how to cook three mouth-watering courses for family and friends. Whether you love cooking, or never go near the kitchen, Chef Ramsay guarantees that you’ll be able to cook three delicious dishes in one hour if you just do what he says. The evening’s menu will feature an Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes appetizer; Steak Diane with Sautéed Potatoes and Peas as the main course; and Quick Tiramisu for dessert.

Download and print the shopping list so you can prepare ahead of time.

Also the show is still casting until Novemer 20. They are looking for people who have a passion to cook and a passion to learn. Visit the FOX casting page for more information.

LOS ANGELES
OPEN CALL - Saturday, 10/10/2009
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Conlin Company
11825 Major Street, Suite 106
Culver City, California 90230
Contact: Renee at (310) 482-0435
or hellskitchen8@gmail.com

DALLAS
OPEN CALL - Monday, 10/12/2009
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
The Iron Cactus
1520 Main Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Contact: Brittany at (310) 482-0564
or Brittanycasting217@yahoo.com

CHICAGO
OPEN CALL - Tuesday, 10/13/2009
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
180 North Wabash St.
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Contact: Peter at (310) 482-0194
or hellskitchencasting@yahoo.com

LAS VEGAS
OPEN CALL - Friday, 10/16/2009
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas
2350 Corporate Circle
Henderson, Nevada 89074
Contact: Brittany at (310)482-0564
or Brittanycasting217@yahoo.com

CHARLOTTE
OPEN CALL - FRIDAY, 10/16/2009
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1122
Contact: Peter at (310) 482-0194
or hellskitchencasting@yahoo.com

NEW YORK
OPEN CALL - Monday, 10/19/2009
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sutton Place Bar and Restaurant
1015 Second Avenue (Between 53rd & 54th Street)
New York, New York 10022
Contact: Debbie or Lisa at 917-678-9996
or Twinsworld1@aol.com

Please make sure to visit www.theconlincompany.com for the application and eligibility requirements. Please fill out your application and bring it with you TO THE OPEN CALL.

PLEASE BRING YOUR APPLICATION AND
A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE.

Turn any computer into your own personal Dollhouse with VIRTUAL ECHO!

Download the application for free here:

http://www.fox.com/virtualecho

Powered by Adobe Air, the application is totally free and available to both Mac and PC users.

FOX has ordered a full season of the critically acclaimed comedy GLEE, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.

“The response we’ve received to GLEE has been remarkable,” said Reilly. “It’s already got the makings of a cultural phenomenon. I’ve seen all 13 episodes, and Ryan Murphy, his team and the talented GLEE cast have knocked our socks off with their incredible work. We’re happy to pick up this gem of a show, and can’t wait to see what they’ll do with the rest of the season.”

“It’s fantastic to be the first show picked up and that this underdog series, like its characters, will get the chance to keep singing,” said series co-creator/executive producer Ryan Murphy. “There are so many more stories to tell. We’re grateful for the incredible passion shown by everyone involved - the unbelievable fans, the cast, crew, our partners at the network and studio and even music artists and labels.”

In the next episode of GLEE, airing Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Kurt (Chris Colfer) takes center stage when he tries out for the football team in order to impress his dad. Sandy (guest star Stephen Tobolowsky) and Sue (Jane Lynch) join forces to carry out their plans for disbanding the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Quinn (Dianna Agron) and Finn’s (Cory Monteith) relationship is tested when they receive some life-changing news.

GLEE, the genre-defying new musical comedy series, follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - attempts to save McKinley High’s Glee Club from obscurity while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential. The critically acclaimed series stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley and Mark Salling. Guest stars this season include Victor Garber, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth and Eve.

During its preview and throughout the summer, more than 25 million people sampled the first episode of GLEE. The Sept. 9 premiere of GLEE was FOX’s highest-rated fall scripted new series premiere in three years among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens. In fact, during its first week this season, over 15 million viewers watched GLEE’s fall premiere episode. Additionally, the show has attracted over 300,000 obsessed fans on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, and after only three episodes, six of the songs featured on GLEE have already made it into iTunes’ Top 100 Downloads.

GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante Di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Full episodes of GLEE are available for viewing at fox.com and hulu.com. For more information on the series, including episodic photos, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z268.]

Thank you to everyone who participated in last night’s FRINGE Tweet- peat special event!  We’ve read through all the fan feedback.  While many people were thrilled with the opportunity to interact with the FRINGE cast and producers, others felt the on-screen graphics made it difficult to follow the broadcast.  We’ve listened and have used these comments and suggestions to help us make a few adjustments to tonight’s GLEE Tweet-peat special.

Don’t forget that Tweet-peats are unique events for repeat episodes only.

Tonight’s GLEE Tweet-peat will air at 9 PM ET/PT.  During this encore airing of the GLEE pilot, both east and west coast broadcasts will feature LIVE tweeting by the cast.

Thank you.

FOX Special Airing Wed, Aug 19 8/7c

Have you wondered what makes Nadya Suleman tick? Get a view into her private world with exclusive footage in a new 2-hour FOX special.

Known to the world as “Octomom,” Nadya Suleman made headlines and history in January 2009 when she gave birth to octuplets conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Already a mother of six, much about Suleman has been shrouded in secrecy and subject to speculation. For the first time, television viewers will get an intimate look inside Suleman’s life in OCTOMOM: THE INCREDIBLE UNSEEN FOOTAGE, a two-hour special airing Wednesday, Aug. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Through this never-before-seen footage, viewers will be able to witness the emotional struggles, physical complications and financial burdens of this single mother of 14. From the day the octuplets were born, cameras had unprecedented access to every area of Suleman’s life. For more than seven months, cameras documented Suleman, capturing incredible footage, including the private moments and reactions of Suleman’s family, as well as Suleman’s own feelings, doubts and fears.

MEET YOUR FAVORITE “GLEE” CAST MEMBERS AT HOT TOPIC STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Locations Include Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Washington, DC

The cast of the new fall comedy GLEE is hitting the road this summer in search of “Gleeks” at a mall near you! Cast members Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Dianna Agron and Mark Salling will make appearances exclusively at Hot Topic stores in select cities across the country to sign autographs, hold Q&A sessions and give fans a sneak peek at the new season of GLEE. The tour kicks off Monday, Aug. 17 at the Natick Mall Hot Topic in Boston. For exact details and admission info, go to http://www.hottopic.com/glee.

GLEE premieres Wednesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. A special extended director’s cut of the pilot will air Wednesday, Sept. 2 (8:58-10:00 PM ET/PT) with encore episodes airing for three Fridays beginning Sept. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY AND 20^TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION

TEAM UP WITH ANIBOOM TO FIND
THE NEXT CLASSIC PRIMETIME ANIMATED HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Offers Cash Prize and Network Development Deal

Fox Broadcasting Company and 20^th Century Fox Television have partnered with Aniboom, the world’s first virtual animation studio, to launch the FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge, an animation contest to find the next great FOX holiday TV special. The contest, which kicks off on May 27, 2009, invites talented, creative up-and-coming animators worldwide to enter their original holiday-inspired animated shorts for the opportunity to win cash prizes and a FOX development deal. Submissions should present an original idea for a holiday special and feature the irreverent, edgy and uniquely FOX animation spirit that has made such shows as THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY and AMERICAN DAD hits for the network. 

“FOX has long been the sole primetime animation powerhouse, and we’re searching for a fresh new animated holiday special that could potentially become an instant classic and maybe even a weekly series,” said President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, Kevin Reilly. “By tapping into Aniboom’s community of undiscovered talent, we hope to find the next original hit holiday concept like THE SIMPSONS’ ‘Treehouse of Horror’ or ‘A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas.’”

“Our success in creating blockbuster primetime animated hits is one of the cornerstones of this studio, and we’re always on the lookout for the next great talent in this genre,” remarked Twentieth Century Fox Chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden. “We’re excited to partner with Aniboom and FBC on this contest. We can’t wait to see what comes in.”

“Aniboom is the studio for thousands of talented, passionate and undiscovered animators from over 70 countries around the globe, and every one of them reveres the innovation and creativity of FOX’s animated programming,” said Founder and President of Aniboom, Uri Shinar. “With this competition, FOX and Aniboom will introduce viewers to the next great superstars of animation – and quite likely, a brand new vision of what primetime television programming will be like five years from now.”

The FOX-Aniboom Holiday Animation Challenge is open to animators who have reached the age of majority in their state or country of residence. To be eligible to win, entries should be two to four minutes in length and must be holiday-themed – from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas – or any other holiday observed in the U.S. Animators can submit their shorts online by uploading them directly to the Aniboom website at www.aniboom.com/fox. The contest kicks off at 12:01 AM PT on May 27, 2009 and the deadline for submissions is at 11:59PM PT on August 31, 2009. Viewers can watch and comment on the videos as soon as they are posted. A voting period will take place from September 1 through September 30, in which viewers have the opportunity to rate their favorite submissions. FOX and Aniboom will reveal the five contest finalists on or about November 3, and then announce the grand prize winner in mid-November.

Each of the five finalists will receive a prize of $5,000. A panel comprised of FOX executives will select four of these finalists, while one “Viewer’s Choice” finalist will be chosen based upon the audience response on the contest’s website. The grand prize winner will receive the $5,000 plus an additional $10,000 and a FOX development deal, with the potential to air their winning work on FOX, FOX.com, and other FOX-affiliated websites.

Since its inception, Aniboom has successfully executed many short-form animation contests, whose winners have gone on to create animation for large corporations and media outlets. The Aniboom Awards is an annual short-form animation contest that, in past years, has received over 1,000 video submissions. In March 2008, Aniboom teamed with TBD Records to host the Radiohead Animated Music Video Competition, whose winning submission went on to serve as the music video for the band’s hit “Reckoner” from the “In Rainbows” album.

For complete official rules, eligibility restrictions and other information, please visit www.aniboom.com/fox.

Kevin Falls’ adaptation of the Argentinian telenovela “Lalola” has a pilot order.

Tentatively titled “Eva Adams,” the hour show is set at in a sports management firm and in the world of fashion. It revolves around a womanizing lothario who, under a witch’s spell, turns into a beautiful woman. He then learns what it’s like to experience the same kind of abuse and harassment he used to dole out.