Ahoy Mateys! Redux

No Beaver last night (and sadly, no Dick either) but there was plenty of forshadowing last night with Marcos and his secret on the fence antics. Granted knowing now what I knew then, it's a little creepy that Mayor Goodwood could turn all the boys if not a little gay with the fully gay Peter and the can't get it up with conscience girls Beaver. Well here are a couple of my favorite screen shots from last night's episode:


Since the end of the season, I've talked a lot about Evil Beaver, but I totally forgot about Evil Veronica. Oddly, much like Evil Lana on Smallville, I find Evil Veronica somewhat more attractive than her real counterpart.


Hopefully with the Emmy nominations tomorrow, they saw this scene, because this one, along with numerous other scenes, should warrant Kristen Bell a nod.


Maybe not an Emmy worthy scene, but the look these too gave when Clemmons opened his door in a bathrobe was priceless. One of my favorite scenes from last season. Could have only been improved had Dick been walking by and said "shocker" when he opened the door.

Veronica Mars at Comic Con

Just so great new for those living in Southern California or those already planning to go to Comic Con; cast and crew of Veronica Mars will be Q&A panel there on Saturday July 22nd from 4:30 to 5:30. Creator Rob Thomas and stars Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Francis Capra, Ryan Hansen, and Michael Muhney are all scheduled to appear. The panel will be moderated by some dude from TVGuide.com. So check out the Comic Con website if you are interested in attending.

Unfortunately on account that I'm dirt poor, it doesn't look like I will be able to attend unless there is a viewer with more money than they know what to do with wants to send me there. Hey, if you send me there, that means more pictures for this site. Warren Buffet, where are you?

Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Redux

Last night was the repeat of the babysitting episode and the most interesting cap from last night was how happy Evil Beaver looked by crashing Mayor Goodwood's house. Maybe it had a little something to do with the liquid, the courage, the liquid courage in Dick's hand.


But there were a couple other interesting scenes last night that I wonder will be dealt with later. First there was the above drawing and I wonder if we will be seeing the J offering, babysitter hitting on dad in one of the three arc for season three.


Another scene that always peaks my interest was the ending scene with Sheriff Lamb where he said something to the effect of "Funny, my dad said the exact same thing" when Mr. Manning said he was the victim . I wrote after that episode aired that this was when Lamb got interesting. Unfortunately, that was never brought up again and only briefly mentioned when Lamb said he should have never let Ronnie and Duncan go after Duncan took off with his baby.

Oh, yeah, and Lamb's squeeze, Madison Sinclair showed up in a bikini (her "My Dick" line here is one of the funniest in the shows' run). Although I never realized she was all tatted up, that kind of a turn off for me. Plus another classic Dick shirt.

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Unfortunately, Veronica Mars wasn't on the other side of the door, but here is the entrance to the Mars apartment. On the other side, basically nothing but a backdrop with a horizon painted on it. Also don't forget to turn in tonight with one of the best episodes of this last season, with the great titled, Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner.

Keith's Bedroom 3

Last week I showed a close up look at Keith's movie collection, here is a zoomed out view of the shelves that those movies were on. Notice all the trophies Keith has amassed despite being on a not so good softball team. Hopefully I can get another visit to the set of Veronica Mars so I can get a better look at them to see what he won them for. It's also interesting that he could have a school bus bookend on the shelf below the trophies.

Dick Casablancas Is Pretty Fly for a White Guy

A couple weeks ago I shared a Dick Casabancas music video and I recently came across another one and since I (heart) Dick I just had to share it with you. So click play and enjoy Dick, who I have to say, is indeed Pretty Fly for a White Guy.

Keith's Movie Collection

Unfortunately this was one of the pictures I took unknowingly I had switched to a lower resolution, so it's hard to make out the movie titles, but if my memory is correct, I believe they were mostly monster movies, although no House of Wax because the Hilton girl gives the Mars family nightmares. But I'm pretty sure the picture on the upper shelf is that of Kristen Bell.

Rat Saw God

Beaver was MIA again on last night's repeat of Veronica Mars so no forshadowing his evilness. But one thing I remember watching again and again during the first time around trying to figure out exactly what was taped to the bottom of the seat. I came to the conclusion that it was the remains of the bomb, but we all know now that it was in fact a rat. Of course in hindsight that seems obvious because the title of the episode was Rat Saw God.

Deputy Sacks vs Osama bin Laden

One story that I been holding off for a while, is this one involving the picture above. I was one of the people while on the set of Veronica Mars who was looking at every small detail looking for hidden things and none bigger than what I found on Deputy Sacks desk. If you look at the name on the top folder, it is Osama bin Laden (much apologies for my not so reliable camera if you are unable to read it). I actually asked creator Rob Thomas about this but unfortunately I didn’t have my recorder with me at the time because they said we could leave our stuff in Java the Hutt while we went to some other sets, but then Rob showed up while we were at the Neptune Police Station and I asked him about it around that time, so this will be paraphrased.

So while walking to the next set, which I believe was the Mars Apartment, I asked Rob, “I noticed that Sacks has a file on Osama bin Laden on his desk. Is he going to hunt him down in Iraq later this season much Arrested Development went there this past season to get Saddam Hussein?” This got a laugh out of Rob then he went on to talk about how the kids were going to guest on an upcoming episode and about Veronica Mars being bleeped out by Fox during the Arrested Development finale. For those who have read much of my talks with Rob, he tends to laugh at my questions, and then avoids them by changing the subject.

I wouldn’t have given a second thought to Rob avoiding the Iraq question, that is until, on our way between sound stages, we passed this, a whole area that looked like urban Iraq Theater of war with Arabic signs and all.





Now my mind raced with speculations that I was right about Sacks going to Iraq when Rob said the second season finale would span continents. Although now that the finale has come and gone, we know that the Middle East wasn’t one of those places. But maybe I ran across something for season three? Just remember you heard it here first when Sacks comes back with the head of Osama bin Laden.

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It's got to be nice living in Southern California where you can have a company picnic in the middle of February. Granted Lamb must be a little lazy at updating this board considering it was the end of February during my set visit to Veronica Mars not to mention it was around April when the episode aired.

Cupid

Nothing really interesting this week on Veronica Mars in terms of foreshadowing, but one thing I did notice this time around was a certain show Jackie plans on watching a certain show called Cupid (click for a better view). For those not in the know, Cupid was another show Rob Thomas created starring Jeremy Piven, now of Entourage, and Paula Marshall who has shown up occasionally as Veronica's guidance counselor. And for those less in the know and are thinking the dude from Matchbox Twenty, check out No, Not That Rob Thomas.

Keith's Bedroom

We rarely get a look inside of Keith's bedroom on Veronica Mars, but here's a picture from my set visit. You gotta love anyone who still rocks the old school typerwriter. And I'm not positive, but I think that's actually Kristen Bell's picture.

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A look at the current at what the Neptune police department were working on back during my set visit to Veronica Mars. It looks like this perp was just set dressing as the guy depicted on the board never made it on screen. Too bad they didn't have something blatent like having the perp name being Cassidy.

Neptune Police Station 4

Keeping with the Neptune Police Station I started yesterday, here is the back wall of the station chalk filled with evil does. Granted I have a feeling Keith and Veronica Mars have found more of these people than sheriff Lamb and his boys. As always, click for a closer look.

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Here's a picture of Neptune's very own sheriff, Don Lamb. Apparently we caught him on the one day he was out catching bad guys, or more likely setting up the wrongfully accused. But hey, they are one in the same for Neptune's finest.

Grace Manning

Much like the other repeats this season, I found some major hint in last night's episode of Veronica Mars. Even though Beaver was MIA, I didn't realized how horrified Grace Manning looked in this episode, a few weeks before we saw her trapped in the closet. Although this was long after R. Kelly made stylish.

Dick Rules

Long time readers here and at the 9th Green know how I (Heart) Dick, but it's fellow Veronica Mars Press Day Blogger silkgrl (see sidebar for her link) that created a video for the lone Casablancas left in Neptune (well asides from Not-Kendall). Click play to check it out:

Scooter McGavin's New Job

On my visit to the set of Veronica Mars, they actually let me play with the marker (which I believe is the technical term, I call it the Pac-Man chomper thingie). If you enlarge the picture, you can see I was there for episode 18 which was I Am God or Veronica see dead people. What you can't see thanks to the weird thing that seems to be covering my head (I really need to get a better camera) are the headphones that I seemed to monopolized for most of the visit. Oh, and just to let you know, just out of frame over my left shoulder is Veronica and Evil Beaver.

Veronica Mars/Everwood News

TVFan over at Pass the Remote has some more interesting Veronica Mars news that I'm again too lazy to copy and paste it here so stop by there to read it especially if you are an Everwood fan because it also involves that show too. You will have to scroll down past the Cold Case part to read though. I'll be back here on Monday with more pictures from the set of Veronica Mars and hopefully the next one will be better lit than yesterdays.

Neptune High School Classroom

Okay, so the light were not on in the classroom while I was on the set of Veronica Mars, but I went ahead and took a picture anyways. I believe this class was set up for English, but most likely was used for one of the study halls that were used near the end of the season. It is a little easier to see things if you click on the picture to enlarge.

Veronica Mars News

There's some cool Veronica Mars news that I'd like to share in lue of another of my on-set pictures. First the official season three trailer is up on the CW website, so click the link to see. Personally I think there's not enough Dick, but at least there's no Black Eyed Peas soundtrack.

Then over at Pass the Remote, has a post on how to ensure a full season three pick up, so I advise you to check that out as I'm too lazy to even copy and pasted. So check out the link to see what you can do.

Lilly Kane Memorial 2

Like I teased Friday, there is an interesting story behind the Lilly Kane Memorial. If you look at the poem engraved, it's heart warming right? Well it was actually taken from an unaired episode of Freaks and Geeks and written in honored for one of the character's dead dog. For a closer look, click the picture to enlarge.

Lilly Kane Memorial

With the upcoming holiday, it only seems appropriate to post a picture of Neptune High School's own memorial, that was dedicated to Lilly Kane during season one of Veronica Mars. But don't forget to pour some out for the real people who sacrificed their life for the country sometime this extended weekend too. Then check back Tuesday when I resume posting with a another shot of the memorial along with a story behind it.

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Here is the last of the official photos courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros from the Veronica Mars finale. Tomorrow it's back to my pictures from the set of the show (unless I'm lazy, then they will return after the Memorial Day Weekend).

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I still have a couple pictures left over from the Veronica Mars finale so here's on of the proud papa courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

The Crashed Bus Redux

Again, here is the aftermath of Beaver's dastardly deed.

Evil Beaver in Motion

I just showed you a still of Evil Beaver with arms crossed looking at the destruction he crossed, now here is a video of the post-crash site. Just a warning, you may want to turn off your speakers because the background music is a little annoying. And by a little I mean a lot.

Evil Beaver

If you were like me and forgot to check out Beaver's reaction after the bus crash on the repeat of the second season premeire of Veronica Mars, here's a screen cap from the episode. Click for a bigger view.

America's Next Top Model Finale

America's Next Top Model ended last night and unfortunately my girl Joanie Dodds didn't win. I had a feeling since an all American Midwestern girl won the last cycle, they wouldn't have two in a row. Here are some pictures of her taken from the finale courtesy of UPN along with the press release:










DANIELLE EVANS IS AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

Danielle Evans, a 20-year-old babysitter from Little Rock, Ark., was crowned AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL in the finale of the sixth cycle of UPN's hit dramality series. The three remaining girls participated in a national television commercial and photo shoot for CoverGirl’s Lash Exact Mascara. While all three girls struggled memorizing their lines, Jade had the most difficulty. Even after Jay Manuel brought out cue cards to help her, she still continued to miss her lines.

The next day, the finalists faced the judges for the 11th elimination of the competition. The judges felt that while all three girls looked beautiful in their photographs and on camera, Jade was repeatedly coming up with excuses for her lack of perfection in the photo shoots; thus eliminating her from the competition and leaving only two girls to compete for the crown.

The next day, Danielle and Joanie were met by Jay Manuel at the location for their final challenge, a runway show for top fashion designer Roj Singhakul with a lengthy, above water pathway connected by temples. During the show, Danielle impressed the judges with her powerful walk and improvised poses, while Joanie performed well but showed less stage presence.

During the final elimination, the judges considered the runway performances from the final runway challenge, as well as each girl's photos throughout the competition. While the judges agreed that Joanie had many versatile looks, they felt that Danielle had the “signature look” idealistic of a top model. “This has been such a long journey that will soon come to an end, but for one of you, it’s just the beginning,” Tyra said before announcing Danielle as AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.

Veronica Mars Picked Up

Things have been a little busy, so I haven't been able to put up new pictures the last couple days, but I thought I'd quickly drop a post as I have heard from reliable sources that creator Rob Thomas himself sent him an e-mail saying that Veronica Mars will be on the inaugural CW schedule. No official word yet, so hopefully someone didn't do any hacking into Rob's e-mail. So be sure to check out the entertainment sites on Thursday to see exactly what day and time the show will air.

America's Next Top Model Prediction

The season finale of this season's cycle of America's Next Top Model and here's my prediction for the winner in pictures courtesy of UPN:







As for the only other reality show worth watching, Survivor, I'll go with Danielle because I think the other castaways will, much like me, will be mesmorized by her breasts.

America's Next Top Model Press Release

One more episode to America's Next Top Model left (check back tomorrow for my prediction) and here is a press release about the latest castoff as well as a picture courtesy of UPN:


SARA ELIMINATED FROM UPN'S "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL"

Sara, a student from Davis, Calif., became the tenth girl eliminated from the sixth cycle of UPN's hit series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, reducing the pool from four girls to the final three.

Following a lesson on Thai customs from designer Pichita Rucksajit, the girls embarked on individual go-see opportunities where they met with renowned Thai designers who judged their knowledge of Thai customs and modeling skills. Sara felt confident in her awareness of Thai customs, but the pressure of the go-see opportunity caused her to tense up, allowing her nerves to outshine her potential as a model.

The next day the girls set off for Phuket where they posed in OP Swimwear amongst the wind and waves for an Amp'd Mobile advertisement photographed by Nigel Barker. Once again, Sara appeared tense in front of the camera and had difficulty connecting her facial expressions with her sultry poses. "Good models have to be comfortable with themselves," Nigel said eluding to Sara's awkwardness.

Back in Bangkok, the judges viewed photographs from each of the go-see opportunities. While all of the girls exhibited grounds for improvement, Sara's photos appeared amateur and didn't stand out amongst the group. "The judges look at you as the most improved girl here," Tyra said to Sara. "But the judges are now saying 'has she improved enough?'" Thus, Sara was eliminated from the running to become AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

The winner of UPN's AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL will have the opportunity to be managed by Ford Models. She will also receive a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl. The winner will additionally appear in a fashion spread in Elle magazine.
The sixth installment of UPN's hit dramality series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL follows 13 young women as they attempt to prove they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modeling. Banks, who created the show, also serves as executive producer along with Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Anthony Dominici ("The Amazing Race").
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL airs Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. For more information about AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, log on to www.upn.com.

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A couple happy father daughter moments from the Veronica Mars finale courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros. Of course these pictures were taken before Keith stood up Ronnie and the airport so who knows how good their relation is right now. And hopefully everyone is ignoring those nasty 7th Heaven rumors that are floating around the net. Just keep in mind a wise man said, "CW? It's a done deal."

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Not quite a pony stuffed into the envelope. Personally I was hoping for an invitation to the CW schedule. Since I have an over abundance of graduation pictures below is another one of Wallace. Both pictures courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

Preview of Thursday's Toss Up

The official Toss Up is now up on the 9th Green - Toss Up: Lost vs Veronica Mars week 16.

First off I want to point out that even though I was way off on who crashed the bus, I totally called Jackie with child, Weevil being picked up at graduation, Veronica getting Le Clap from someone who raped her at the infamous Shelly Pomroy party, and Aaron Echolls getting killed. Granted I did pull back on the last one after suggesting there would be a “Who Killed Aaron” mystery next season with it being revealed that a not so dead Lynn Echolls did it. Then I realized that no one would care who killed Aaron because everyone would just be happy he was gone. But the writers were smart enough to solve that dilemma by going ahead and telling us who did it right away, leaving no mystery.

And speaking of Aaron’s death, Duncan and Clarence’s exchange, “CW?” “It’s a done deal” has to be an admission that Veronica Mars will be on the CW schedule next season, right? Rob Thomas isn’t going to put that that line in if it wasn’t, in fact, a done deal or if the powers that be at the network gave him the go ahead, would he? Even though I haven’t believed any of the speculation or supposed insider information, thanks to that line, my hopes are official raised for a third season. The only potential problem though is that the line was a blatantly stolen from Arrested Development’s (I actually discussed with Rob how great the show was and he also admitted that Big Dick’s shredding exit scene was an homage to that show) “It’s Showtime” line and see how that turned out.

Then of course there was the whole bus crash thing and it looks like sales of “I (Heart) Beaver” t-shirts will be on the decline. But then again Duke lacrosse gear went through the roof lately. (If you want yours, check out Ducky’s site.) I’m still not entirely sold that the Beav would kill a bus load of innocent people just to get two people. Then I totally missed how Veronica jumped from seeing Beaver’s name not pictured to figuring out he was a murderer. Then why after all these years living with it, why kill Mayor Goodwood? And why after finding a bomb under his car would Woody not sweep everything in his hangar too? But anyways.

On the subject of Mayor Goodwood, how great is it that he watches Dukes of Hazzard? If that’s the last television show I see before I die, at least I’ll die a happy man. And the throwing of the moose head was classic; that would be something Officer Mahoney would do as a last line of defense.

Then we had yet another dream sequence in what may of happened had Lily not been murdered thus daddy’s still sheriff, mommy’s still around and sober, and Lily is still a dirty, dirty slut. One thing I missed though is that I never realized that Lily was older than everyone. For all this time I thought she was Duncan’s little sister yet at the same time the same age as Veronica. Oh well. I was disappointed that Logan turned out to be her dream boyfriend. But at least Dick made the cut in her dream. And what does it say about Ronnie that she had him going commando in her dream. And the best part of the episode is when Dick slapped Vee’s butt after graduation. Seriously how long until she gets a little Dick in her life?

CW? It's a done deal

I really hope the writers of Veronica Mars know something we don't know. Love the shades of Arrested Development in that line (except for the whole not actually making onto Showtime). Perfect. (If you haven't seen the episode yet, I won't spoil you to what that mean, but be sure to watch out for that exchange.)

Even though my Toss Up with be on the 9th Green on Thursday, I may have a very special preview of the Veronica Mars part of the Toss Up posted here tomorrow. One more graduation picture of the returing Wallace's mom courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.:

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It's graduation day tonight on the season finale of Veronica Mars and Veronica looks like she's happy about that. One person who looks surprisingly happy is Dick who, thanks to Mr Wu, is sans cap and gown. Seriously, who shows up to a graduation they or are family member isn't participating in? But you gotta love the "Trust Me, I'm Rich" shirt. Dick should open his own apparel store. Both pictures courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

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Here is a picture of Mac in her cap and gown.

Veronica Mars Season Finale - Not Pictured

Here is the offical Press Release ever from UPN for the season finale of Veronica Mars. Hopefully in a couple months I can bring you the first press release from CW for the show:


AFTER FINALLY IDENTIFYING THE CULPRIT OF THE BUS CRASH, VERONICA ENDS UP PUTTING HERSELF IN GRAVE DANGER, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "VERONICA MARS," TUESDAY, MAY 9 ON UPN

Steve Guttenberg ("The Poseidon Adventure") Returns As Mayor Woody Goodman; Tina Majorino ("Napoleon Dynamite") Returns As Veronica's Classmate Mac; Harry Hamlin ("L.A. Law") and Charisma Carpenter ("Angel") Also Return

"Not Pictured" -- After learning the identity of the perpetrator responsible for the bus crash, Veronica hurries to warn others, but ends up putting herself in an extremely perilous situation, on the season finale of VERONICA MARS, Tuesday, May 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on UPN. John Kretchmer directed the episode from a script written by series' creator and Executive Producer Rob Thomas, and John Enbom.

Meanwhile, Keith enlists Veronica's help in his ongoing investigation of Woody (guest star Steve Guttenberg) and asks her go undercover to get some vital information from Woody's lawyer. Later, when graduation day finally comes around, Neptune seniors celebrate at a huge party at the Neptune Grand.

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Before he heads off to trade school, Logan must first grab his diploma, or I wouldn’t be too surprised if it’s just a certificate of attendance. But the big question is will the rest of the Echolls family be there to support him? Or with his mansion burned down, will he offer dear ol’ dad Duncan’s room in the penthouse? The picture is courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

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Thanks to Mac and Beaver, Weevil will be walking across the stage next week during graduation. Something tells me he will then walk offstage and be greeted my Lamb with a set of handcuffs after being fingered by the kids for the murder of Thumper. The above picture is courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

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Graduation hits next week and of course Veronica will hit the stage. The question is will it be her or Angie Dahl that gets to give the speech. Well considering Veronica walked out of a final, it is a forgone conclusion that Angie got it, leaving Veronica without enough money to fulfill Dick's shower fantasy and thus ending up with Wallace at Hearst. The picture is courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros. and used by permission. And to the regular readers to the 9th Green, since Lost isn't on until tonight, the usual Toss Up will be up by tomorrow. And be sure to check back here all week for more exclusive graduation pictures.

Neptune High Graduation 1

I just got a bunch of pictures from the finale of Veronica Mars so while I transfer the old posts, I'll be putting up new graduation pictures leading up, and most likely past the season's last show. So make sure you look out for that for the next couple days. The picture above is courtesy of UPN/Warner Bros.

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A place that Veronica Mars knows very well, Sheriff Lamb's office. Unfortunately it looks like Lamb was off at the Neptune Grand with Madison Sinclair when I was at the set.

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Don't say you didn't learn anything from Veronica Mars, this helpful hint could lead to a healthier lifesyle.