July 8, 2008
As FX's The Shield wraps up filming its final season late last year, one of its stars is set to appear on yet another series on the same cable network, in a recurring role featuring six episodes.
Jay Karnes, who plays the clever but socially ill-equipped detective Dutch Wagenbach in the drama series, just landed a role on Sons of Anarchy, a series about a motorcycle club's effort to protect a small California town called Charming from drug dealers and local real estate and corporate developers. Karnes, who plays ATF agent Scott Kohn, is joined by Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Ron Perlman.
June 9, 2008
At the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation event held yesterday in Los Angeles, Courtney Cox (I refuse to add Arquette to her name) was asked about the status of Dirt, the F/X series she has starred in for two seasons and twenty total episodes. Matter-of-factly, Cox said: "It just got canceled.” Dirt's second season was drastically reduced due to the writers' strike, finishing with only seven episodes. The cancellation isn't a major surprise. The F/X, known for its cutting edge and critically acclaimed original shows, was bombarded with negative reviews when Dirt hit the air. Courtney Cox, yesterday, did say that she and her husband David Arquette are “developing all kinds of stuff right now. What kind of “stuff” that will be is still a mystery. Speaking of other F/X original series, The Shield has received a premiere date for its final season.
April 18, 2007
The Shield star Forest Whitaker capped a great year by getting the 2,335th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This year Whitaker received the Academy, Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globe Awards for his excellent portrayal of brutal Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin in the movie, The Last King of Scotland, which is being released on DVD this week.
April 13, 2007
Although his acting career started a little sluggish, Michael Chiklis has now established himself as a versatile actor capable of earning an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award. Bold and daring, he demonstrates that he is not afraid to be typecast and is highly capable of shifting from cheery and pudgy characters to tough and stern roles. A natural charmer, he can possibly captivate anyone’s heart with his convincing knack for acting. In addition, his creative talents whether in the field of film or television has earned him positive credits. He presently stars on the series The Shield.
April 13, 2007
Ranked # 62 on Maxim’s Hot 100 Women of 2002, Paula Garces proves that she has the whole package to make it far in the entertainment industry. Charming, provocative and sensual, she easily captures the crowd’s attention. On screen, she positively perks up her audience with her stimulating and thought-provoking presence. She may appear as a softy, but underneath her sweet and childish appearance is a powerhouse of strength and versatility in acting. She has a youthful aura that certainly works to her advantage. At present, she stars on the television series The Shield.
February 10, 2007
The Shield is a police drama series created by Shawn Ryan which is known for its display and portrayal of corrupt police officers. Generally, the show entails themes such as gang warfare, community’s distrust of police, drugs, and other social and political issues, breaking though the conventional police plot.