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Primetime pathologist talks about 'CSI' effectRobert David Hall is not a doctor, but he plays one on TV. In fact, Hall plays the longest running pathologist on primetime television as Dr. Al Robbins, the medical examiner on “CSI,” which enters its 12th season tonight. (Yes, that’s five years longer and more than 100 episodes past Jack Klugman’s “Quincy M.E.”) Despite his success - actually, because of his success - there’s one real-life role that seems to escape Hall despite numerous callbacks: the part of a trial juror. Maya Rudolph can identify with 'Up All Night'"Bridesmaids" star Maya Rudolph may play a famous daytime talk show host, who knows next to nothing about kids on NBC's new comedy "Up All Night," but in reality, she's an old pro at raising children. "I definitely recognize what Christina [Applegate] and other characters are going through, so much so that it’s kind of embarrassing," she told reporters at a conference call on Tuesday. "Although I will say as the third time parent – it’s like getting to a higher level of 'Angry Birds.' The first time, bringing the baby home from the hospital, I think I was in the backseat, like, putting my finger under her nose, making sure she was breathing and asking my husband to drive, like three miles per hour. By the third child, we didn’t even have a car seat anymore. When we got one, we didn’t even install it properly because we were just running out of the hospital because we just wanted to get home. I ended up just switching seats with [my husband] and I ended up driving myself home from the hospital." 'Avatar' land coming to Disney WorldJames Cameron's big-budget hit "Avatar" is going to become part of Walt Disney Theme Parks, CNN has learned. Filmmaker Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment are teaming up with Disney to bring the first "Avatar" land to the Orlando, Florida theme park Disney World. "'Avatar' created a world which audiences can discover again and again and now, through this incredible partnership with Disney, we'll be able to bring Pandora to life like never before," Cameron says in a press release. Everyone’s a Critic: Please sir, I want an encoreTo paraphrase Steve Martin’s character in “The Jerk”: The new fall season is here! The new fall season is here! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be inundated with new shows and returning favorites. For a TV junkie like me, the launch of the fall season is filled with excitement, anticipation, energy… and a fair amount of regret. You see, I’d like to watch everything. And when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING. There are some shows I’m looking forward to, and other shows that deserve a three-episode trial (that’s my standard). Even the shows I think are going to be horrible deserve a single viewing. After all, it’s only fair to actually watch something if you’re planning to be critical about it. As clock counts down, celebs rally for Troy DavisWith one eye on the clock, celebrity supporters of Troy Davis are using their platforms to continue to spread the word about the Georgia inmate. Davis is scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. for the 1989 murder of off-duty Savannah, Georgia, police officer Mark MacPhail. [Keep up with the latest developments over at This Just In.] Hip-hop artist Big Boi is one of many who has used his fame to bring awareness to the case, and departed for the prison in Jackson, Georgia, earlier today. "Troy Davis is from my home town of Savannah Ga, and personally reached out to me," the rapper tweeted Tuesday along with the hashtags 'Arrested Development' cast reuniting in NYCWhile we wait for that “Arrested Development” movie to happen, the cast of the cult series will soon be spotted in the same place, and at the same time, The Wrap reports. (Maybe someone should just film this reunion and call it a day.) Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter and series creator Mitchell Hurwitz will come together for an event called "A Bluth Family Reunion" at the New Yorker Festival in New York City on October 2. To top it off, Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Ellen Barkin, Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Paul Giamatti, the Scissor Sisters and writer Jonathan Franzen are among the other stars appearing at the three-day fest. Purchase tickets to see the Funke bunch at The New Yorker's website. 'Unforgettable' feels awfully familiarI’m willing to wager that John Bellucci and Ed Redlich, the creators of CBS’ “Unforgettable,” are starting to wonder if they should’ve gone with a different title. The latest in a series of crime dramas from the network feels awfully familiar – the New York City streets filled with crime, the cops who manage to crack the case by the end of the hour – and even with a unique ability for the series star, “Unforgettable” is precisely the opposite. “Without A Trace’s” Poppy Montgomery stars as Carrie Wells, a former police detective with the ability to recall everything that’s happened to her, as she has HSAM (highly superior autobiographical memory), or hyperthymesia, as it was formerly known. (“60 Minutes” actually did a piece on the rare condition, which highlighted the experience of “Taxi’s” Marilu Henner, who serves as a consultant for “Unforgettable.”) Two steps forward on 'Parenthood'Is it just me, or do most of the Bravermans seem to be on the verge of some sort of melt down at all times? Not that some of them aren't justified, but for the next family gathering in Zeke and Camille's backyard, they might want to try group meditation, or invite a life coach over. The only person Sarah invites over is Mr. Cyr. She stopped by his classroom during open house. Usually all most people take home from those things is a pile of papers and a PTA membership; Sarah took home the teacher. Not sure which is more awkward: Zeke bringing coffee for Sarah’s "sleepover buddy," as he put it, or Adam telling his pregnant wife that he’s considering not taking the first job offer he’s had in more than six months. Guns N' Roses announces first U.S. tour in 5 yearsGuns N’ Roses just announced today they’ll be doing their first US tour in five years, CNN can confirm. The legendary hair metal band will perform a two and a half hour show featuring all of their hits from October to New Year’s Eve. Axl Rose & Co. kick off the US tour on October 28 in Orlando, Florida. Before they hit the U.S., the band will tour Latin America for a few weeks. |
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