Damon Lindelof wanted to be an Alias writer, but Lost got in the way!

The story linked below on TheWrap.com details how Damon Lindelof had one goal: to work on Alias as a writer. Instead, J.J. Abrams asked him to do a crazy pilot called LOST and the rest is TV history. One can only imagine what Lindelof could have done for Alias those last two seasons. Click the following link for all the details:

Damon Lindelof's History of 'Lost' (A Show He Longed to Quit) | TheWrap TV

Happy Birthday Michael Vartan!

Say happy birthday to our favorite CIA agent. Michael Vartan is 43 today. Many happy returns!

Alias coming to Netflix Streaming and Amazon Prime

Disney/ABC has signed a new deal to add Alias to both Netflix Streaming and Amazon Prime's Instant viewing service. The deal includes most TV shows in the Disney/ABC library, and it is unclear how soon we'll be able to get instant Sydney Bristow gratification.

Catch Jennifer Garner on Ellen September 27! (video)

Jennifer Garner will appear on Ellen next Tuesday (September 27), and in this preview clip, she discusses her latest pregnancy and...wait for it...thongs. 

Jennifer Garner sports her baby bump

Jennifer Garner is in Toronto to premiere her new film Butter at a film festival. While there, she posed for a few pictures, including this one, where she sports her ever-growing baby bump. Click on the pic to see a larger version!

Michael Vartan and his best friend

Michael Vartan has created a new video for PETA. Check it out below:

Jennifer Garner is a busy mama

Not only is Jennifer Garner working on baby #3, she's working on a new show for ABC. Based on a book, it's called The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth and follows a group of high schoolers. It appears she will serve as an executive producer but will not appear on the show, but since it is still early on, perhaps she can be convinced to play a substitute teacher!

D23 Expo: Giacchino to appear, Garner might be there

D23, the official Disney fan club, is holding their annual convention this weekend in Anaheim, and Alias composer Michael Giacchino will appear Saturday, August 20 t 1:00 p.m. to discuss his work in the Pixar films. Word was Jennifer Garner would appear to promote her new film The Odd Life of Timothy Green, but that is not confirmed. For more info on the event, click right here.

Michael Vartan talks HawthoRNe, Alias, and Eastbound & Down

Michael Vartan talked to The Hollywood Reporter about his projects past and present, including Alias, and says he would love to appear on "Eastbound & Down." To read the article yourself, click right here.

JJ Abrams and Michael Giacchino discuss their careers

J.J. Abrams and Michael Giacchino have been joined at the hip - so to speak - for at least the past ten years. The former video game score composer was tapped by Abrams to provide music for some of his biggest projects, including Alias, Lost, Star Trek, Super 8, and Fringe. He won the Oscar in 2010 for his score for the Pixar movie "Up." Last month, Abrams and Giacchino sat down and discussed their careers at the Hammer Museum. Here is the video, but be warned: it's 90 minutes long. Enjoy!

Jennifer Garner vs Conan O'Brien!

Here's a classic TV clip you will appreciate: Conan O'Brien (back in his NBC days) interviewing Jennifer Garner when a "discussion" of the word "snuck" broke out. Enjoy!

New trailer for Alcatraz

Here you go! The brand new trailer for J.J. Abrams' Fox show Alcatraz, coming in 2012!

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

Happy birthday to Jennifer Garner, who turns 39 today!

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Vartan ties the knot!

Michael Vartan is officially off the market. The actor married real estate agent Lauren Skaar this weekend in California. Victor Garber was on hand for the weeding. Congrats to the happy couple!

Jennifer Garner is Miss Marple

Looks like Jennifer Garner is gearing up for a possible movie franchise. Disney has signed Garner to play Miss Marple, the character based on Agatha Christie's series of mystery novels. The character is an elderly woman in the books, but it looks like Disney is looking to appeal to a younger audience by casting Garner. No word yet on production or release dates.

Visit our sponsor: TVStandShop.co.uk!

Alias fans (especially those in the United Kingdom), be sure to visit our newest sponsor TVStandShop.co.uk! When you are ready to sit back and enjoy an episode of Alias, you need the essentials, and after you have a nice big TV to watch Sydney and the gang on, you need to find the perfect TV stand to display it. There a number of TV stands to choose from, in a variety of styles and materials, and TV Stand Shop is ready to serve you. Their website is easy to navigate and shop, and they take all major credit cards. They also carry other products for your T room, including cables, wall brackets, entertainment centers, and DVD storage units.

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Is Nikita the new Alias?

Since it looks like we won't be seeing an Alias reboot or reunion, you should be watching "Nikita" on the WB, which is a great show and really comes close to capturing the Alias feel. There's plenty of intrigue and espionage, a good helping of spy vs. spy, and of course, a heroine that kicks booty. Lindsy Fonseca really channels Sydney as her character works as a double agent in an organization not unlike the Alliance. Maggie Q may not wear as many wigs as Sydney Bristow, but when you're having this much fun, who cares? 

Fringe gives a shout out to Alias!

If you watched the February 25th episode of Fringe (and if you didn't, shame on you) then you likely noticed a bit of Alias lore return. The episode, which flashed back to the 1980's, showed a young Olivia taking stress tests, including the Project Christmas puzzle Jack gave to Sydney, which of course was featured in the final episode. You can see the puzzle, partially assembled, in the pic to the left. I would imagine this isn't a mistake using props, as this is a Fox show and Alias used ABC's prop department. I would guess this is a deliberate reference. It's kind of cool to think Fringe and Alias are set in the same J.J.-Verse. Given the wide appearance of Slusho in J.J. movies and shows, one must also assume the Cloverfield monster and Captain Kirk live in this universe as well.  

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Jennifer Garner eyes new independent film

Jennifer Garner is currently attached to star in the independent film Better Living Through Chemistry, according to Variety. The film tells the story of a pharmacist stuck in a loveless marriage who has an affair with a drug-addicted trophy wife. Jeremy Renner, Judi Dench, and Michelle Monaghan are also attached to star.

J.J. Abrams goes "Pulp" for new TV show

   

Word is J.J. is shopping around a new TV show called "PULP," which is being described as an hour -long crime drama with a "reality" tone. Former Alias scribes and exec-producers Monica Breen and Alison Schapker, have written the pilot for the show and would also serve as executive producers if the show is picked up.

Bring the Bad Robot home!

We all grew to love this little guy who appeared after another jaw-dropping Alias cliffhanger. Now, Quantum Mechanix has brought him into the third dimension with this cool little maquette. It even includes a cup of Slusho! It's very limited, but you can pick yours up by clicking right here.  

Victor Garber makes "The Soup"

Victor Garber just lit up the small screen again in the SyFy movie "Ice Quake," but the guys at E!'s The Soup couldn't help but take some of his lines from the film out of context. Watch below as Garber appears to be talking about his own flatulence, to put a kind spin on it.

Vartan's hosting gig for online series

Michael Vartan took some time to film a small part for an online comedy series called Backwash, which has featured a number of popular actors in recent episodes. He's pretty funny, and has a classic Alias reference you must hear. Vartan hosts Episode 9 and you can see the video by clicking the link below:
Backwash: Number Nine - Watch the full episode now - Crackle

Rachel Nichols becomes a "Criminal Minds" regular

Rachel Nichols was originally cast to appear on the CBS show "Criminal Minds" as a guest star for a three episode arc, but things went so well that they've now hired her on as a series regular. The former "G.I. Joe" and "Star Trek" star will also star in the upcoming "Conan" movie.

Meet J.J.'s new leading lady

Meet Sarah Jones, an actress most recently seen on "Sons of Anarchy," who has been cast as the lead in J.J. Abrams' new show "Alcatraz." She will play a police detective investigating the Alcatraz case (mentioned below). She joins Jennifer Garner and Anna Torv (Fringe) as J.J.'s hand picked leads.

We also now know some details of the show's plot. It involves several Alcatraz prisoners and guards who went missing at the prison 30 years ago and reappear in the present day. Jorge Garcia (Lost's Hurley) plays a modern day Alcatraz expert.  

Garber performing on Broadway in January

Victor Garber is getting back on the stage again. This January, he will appear at Alice Tully Hall in New York in performances by the Collegiate Chorale of Knickerbocker Holiday. For more information, visit collegiatechorale.org.

Grunberg talks about The Band From TV

Greg Grunberg and Bob Guiney (The Bachelor) talk about their musical group, The Band from TV (including their CD and charity work) in a BlogCritics interview that you can read right here. Proceeds from the band's CD sales and performances go to a number of charities, including The Epilepsy Foundation, Greg's charity.
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Happy Birthday Vartan!

I probably don't have to tell most of you this, but it is Michael Vartan's birthday. Our favorite Frenchman is 42 today. Hope it's a great one, Mikey-Boy!

Catch Victor Garber in "Ice Quake" December 11 on SyFy!

There will be a lot of Garber on the SyFy Channel. Spy daddy himself will not only be appearing on Stargate: Universe in the near future, but he will also star in the SyFy original movie "Ice Quake" on Saturday, December 11. Also starring Brendan Fehr, "Ice Quake" tells the story of a family separated when Alaskan glaciers begin to melt, causing earthquakes that threaten the entire planet. If anyone can save earth, it's Victor Garber!

David Anders on Undercovers!

How did I miss hearing about this? David Anders appeared on tonight's episode of "Undercovers" called "Assassin," which is episode #7. To avoid spoilers, I won't give out what his role was, but despite being a J.J. Abrams show, he does NOT play Sark. That would have been AWESOME, but it didn't happen. NBC must not have made much noise about Anders being on the show, because I usually get some sort of alert about the workings of former Alias actors.

In case you missed it, you can watch the episode through cable and satellite systems that offer NBC TV On Demand or online.

It's official: no ALIAS movie!

The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly is a special "reunion" issue, including an interview with Jennifer Garner and Victor Garber. EW has posted a video of part of the interview right here. Among the revelations are both Garner and Garber have no desire to do an Alias movie, mentioning that it is the one thing they are always asked about. If those two don't want to do one, we'll never see it. Oh well, we can still dream.

Jennifer Garner coming to Sesame Street

Here's a early look at Jennifer Garner's upcoming appearance on Sesame Street. There's no airdate for her episode yet, so you may want to set your DVR. By the looks of the photo, girly galoshes are about to be the next big thing.

Mia Maestro joins new Twilight film

Mia Maestro is joining the cast of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" as Carmen, a Spanish vampire. She starred in Poseidon and several smaller films since Alias ended, so this should propel her once again into the spotlight.

Jennifer Garner's old dorm room now a cultural landmark

Jennifer Garner's old dorm room has become some sort of cultural landmark. Room 113 of Smith Hall at Denison University in Columbus, Ohio was Garner's home when she first attended college, and it is now a boy's dorm shared by three grateful young men. “I feel her soul in the room every time I walk in,” Guram Sakvarelidze, a student from the country of Georgia, told a reporter about living in the room. Really? I don't care how big a fan you are of Alias, that's still weird.

Rachel Nichols to appear on Criminal Minds

Rachel Nichols has been pretty popular lately, with roles in Star Trek and G.I. Joe, as well as an upcoming role in the new Conan movie. Now, Nichols has signed on to appear in a three episode arc on the CBS show Criminal Minds. She'll play an FBI cadet who consults on a case. An airdate for her episodes has not been scheduled, but it is supposed to be later this season.

Victor Garber on the big screen this week

If you miss your Spy Daddy, you can see him on the big screen this weekend in the movie "You Again." He plays somebody's husband. Don't ask me whose - not even the greatness of Victor Garber can get me to see this flick. He probably gets just a few minutes of screen time anyway. Sorry, Jack.

Undercovers tonight!

Don't forget - J.J. Abrams' new entry in the spy genre, Undercovers, premieres tonight (Wednesday) on NBC. Reviews so far have been mixed, but I'm ready to decide for myself. After the show, go to the message board and post your thoughts.

Affleck won't work again with Jennifer

While promoting his new film "The Town," Ben Affleck talked about the possibility of working with his wife again. The two worked together on "Pearl Harbor" and "Daredevil," before they started dating. "Jen is a great actress. I would be profoundly lucky to work with her," he said. "But something tells me that people don't want to see real-life couples together at the movies. I think audiences have a hard time suspending disbelief. They already know a whole bunch of things about the relationship you have with the other person and if you try and thrust you and another person into a fictional relationship. I think it is distracting."

Fox orders J.J.'s "Alcatraz"

Another island mystery drama for J.J.? It sure looks like it. Fox Television has ordered a pilot from Bad Robot Productions called "Alcatraz." It written by Liz Sarnoff (a Lost writer) as well as Steven Lilen and Bryan Wynbrandt (who wrote fro Kyle XY) and is described as a "dramatic series that explores the lore and mysteries of Alcatraz, the notorious San Francisco island prison." Since this is an order for a pilot, there is no guarantee this will make it to air. Fox executives must review the pilot before ordering a series, usually in the spring.

Garber Goes 'Gate'

Victor Garber will make a guest appearance on the upcoming season of the SyFy Channel's hit show Stargate Universe. According to reports, he will play a character named Ambassador Ovirda of the planet Langara. The new season of Stargate Universe begins September 28, but the date of the episode in which Garber will appear has not been announced. Spy Daddy returns!

David Anders on Vampire Diaries

David Anders certainly made an impression on The Vampire Diaries, the CW hit show, this past season. Without giving spoilers, Anders' character, Uncle John, was a big part of the finale last season, with the second season premiere airing last night. I missed it myself, but you can visit CWTV.com to see past episodes. The premiere isn't up yet, but it should be soon, and several of last season's episodes are available to watch.

J.J. Abrams wants The Rock

Is J.J. at it again? A San Francisco NBC affiliate reports that Abrams is shopping an idea to networks which involves filming at Alcatraz. No word on whether it is a series or TV movie. To see the original article, click here. 

Emmy Sneak Peek of Undercovers

Since Covert Affairs doesn't exactly live up to the standards set by Alias, maybe Undercovers will do better. I'm betting it will. In case you missed it, here is their promo that aired during the Emmys, courtesy of E!

Vartan discusses his life & career

Michael Vartan opened up about his life and career in a recent interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. To read the entire article, click right here.

Garner and Affleck in Oklahoma

Jennifer Garner and hubby Ben Affleck have been spotted hanging around the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in recent days. Local media reports Ben is doing some fishing locally to possibly prepare for an upcoming movie. If you live in the area, it's time to go on Ben and Jen watch!

From the J.J. Abrams panel at Comic Con

J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon held a panel together at the San Diego Comic Con on Friday, and while there was no big news from J.J., there was a little about Alias and Lost. To read E's take on the event, click right here.

Jennifer Garner talks fitness

Jennifer Garner spoke with Extra recently and gave some insight into how she stays in "Sydney Bristow" level of fitness.

Retro interview: Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan

Here's a blast from the past - a YouTube video of some kid interviewing Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan about Alias Season 3. Melissa George even has a cameo. Enjoy!

Will Applebaum and Nemec's MI-4 script get a rewrite?

Former Alias writers Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec have penned the script for the next Mission: Impossible flick, which J.J. Abrams will produce and Brad Bird (Iron Giant, Incredibles) will direct. Now, word is Paramount is worried about MI-4, after "Knight and Day" tanked at the box office, so much so that they have asked for a rewrite of the script. Let's hope they stick with Josh and Andre's script, which has gotten lots of good buzz.

Vartan talks Hawthorne

Michael Vartan talked to TV Guide about the new season of Hawthorne and what is upcoming. He also touches briefly on the talk of the Alias reboot. To view the video, click this link.

Sydney Bristow to the rescue!

Talk about cool. Could you imagine Sydney Bristow bringing you gas if you ever ran out? That's just what happened to two LA gals this week. Of course, some paparazzi were following poor Jen and caught the whole thing - can't they just leave her alone?

Anders visits the Warehouse

Fresh off of his appearances on "24" and "The Vampire Diaries," David Anders is about to appear on another genre show: this time, on the SyFy Channel's "Warehouse 13." According to Airlock Alpha, Anders will play a "calculating suspect with a deadly past and a dangerous connection to the Warehouse." The character, Jonah Raitt, evaded capture by Warehouse operatives in the 1960s and now it is left to Pete (Eddie McClintock) and Myka (Joanne Kelly) to track him down.

Happy birthday to THE MAN

Happy birthday to J.J. Abrams, creator of the JJ-Verse and the man who saved television (and Star Trek, among other things) turns 44 today. I may just celebrate with a Season One mini-marathon today....

Jennifer Garner denies pregnancy rumors

Jennifer Garner's rep has denied reports that she is pregnant. We usually don't dwell on rumors, but since talk about it had gotten so out of hand that the actress herself had to respond, we decided to run it. That's your non-news item of the day! 

Jennifer Garner in Arthur remake?

Rumors are swirling in Hollywood that Jennifer Garner is in talks for a role in the remake of Arthur, starring Russell Brand. Jen would play Susan, the heiress Brand's Arthur would have to marry to keep his fortune. Nick Nolte is in talks to play her father.

While I'd like to see The Dimples in a new Arthur, I find Russell Brand unbearable. He's unfunny and a complete beating. I don't know if Jen would be enough to get me in a theater. OK, I'm lying, I'd still go, but my opinion of Brand won't change.

Vartan on Alias reboot: NO NO NO NO!

Michael Vartan has chimed in on the whole Alias reboot rumors, and he ain't happy. Actually, he's joking about it, but he thinks the whole idea is kind of silly. "I'm still young enough to run down a hallway, and so is Jennifer [Garner]. What is this nonsense of recasting Alias? Give us 20 years at least. How dare they?"

Vartan is currently doing press interview for the second season of Hawthorne, which premieres June 22 on TNT. He doesn't think the main cast members would return for a show if they continued the original storyline, and he doesn't even think he would guest star on a continuation that focuses on new characters. "I would say, 'Go with God' and do something else. There's only one Jack Bristow and Sydney Bristow." 

Click here to read Vartan's interview with Zap2It. Click here to read his interview with Sci-Fi Wire.  

Is the Undercovers script online?

If you're wondering if Undercovers will deliver the goods, you might be able to judge. An Italian newspaper, Il Post, claims to have the script to the pilot, and have posted the first twenty pages online. It's unclear whether it is the real deal, but the paper thinks so.

The script was written by J.J. Abrams and Josh Reims, and according to a note on the script, the pacing is incredibly fast. Personally, I won't read it, because I want to enter the show without any preconceptions. Remember the awesome opening to Alias? I'm hoping for that, and reading the script beforehand will ruin that. If you want to read it (in PDF form), click right here.

An ALIAS reboot? E's Kristin says maybe!

Don't get too excited just yet, but E Online's Kristin is reporting that ABC is in early talks with J.J. Abrams to reboot Alias in an attempt to recapture the audience they are losing with Lost and FlashForward going off the air.

According to the report, talks are very preliminary, and there's no indication if Jennifer Garner or Michael Vartan would return or if this would be a complete reboot with new actors or characters. Apparently, what won't be returning is the Rambaldi storyline. Whew! More on this as we get it! Here's the original story link.

Victor Garber Knows Kung Fu

Victor Garber has officially joined the cast of the "Kung Fu Panda" sequel from Dreamworks. His character has not yet been announced and the movie is hitting theaters in 2011. Among the other actors joining the cast are Jean-Claude Van Damme. Awesome.

A New Superhero movie for Jennifer Garner?

Rumors are swirling around Hollywood that Marvel Studios has offered Jennifer Garner a movie role as a "major" Marvel superhero character. Who the character is has not been revealed, and even with an Avengers movie in the works, talk is it could be a character for a totally new project. We'll see...

Jennifer Garner sighting in Shreveport!

Apparently Jennifer Garner is already filming her new movie "Butter," as reports have surfaced that she and her family (including Ben) have been seen around the Shreveport, Louisiana area. They've even been seen shopping and enjoying the sights. If you live in the area, you might want to carry around a sharpie and your Alias DVD set with you just in case, as well as a Daredevil DVD.

A look at "Super 8"

Here's a look at the trailer for J.J. Abrams new movie "Super 8" which has been running with "Iron Man" in theaters. The teaming of Abrams and Spielberg could be pure dynamite - I'm looking forward to it.

J.J. Abrams Talks "Undercovers"

J.J. Abrams is talking about his new show "Undercovers," which hits NBC on Wednesdays this fall. He'll direct the pilot.

A look at "Undercovers"

Here's a preview courtesy of NBC of J.J.'s new spy series "Undercovers." While J.J. has made it clear this isn't Alias 2, I still hope it has a little of that Alias "feel." Let us know what you think!

The Alias Figure Box Set

We're trying to make room around the offices (all those Rambaldi Artifacts take up space!) so we're offering some of our extra memorabilia for sale. We have several opened box sets of the Alias figures pictured here. This limited edition set from SEG Toys includes both Sydney figures, Michael Vaughn, and Arvin Sloane (all with accessories), and was limited to only 3,000. Originally each set came with an autographed card (it is visible in the picture in the middle of the package behind the figures). Our opened sets do not have the autographed card (but include everything else), so we are offering them for $30 shipped. These sets initially sold new for nearly $100 each, and even without the autograph, still display well. We take payment by PayPal only, and you can use the button below to order!

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Jennifer Garner on the Early Show

Jennifer Garner was on the Early Show Friday on CBS talking about her work with Save the Children. Of particular interest are her remarks on the Laverne and Shirley movie. Apparently, she's Laverne, but the movie is not actually being planned yet, even though she wants to do it. Enjoy!

The Rambaldi DVD Set Trailer

In case you've never visited RambaldiDVD.com, here's the hidden trailer from the site:


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It outta be a national holiday.....

It's Jennifer Garner's birthday! Our favorite girl next door is 38 today. Many happy returns!

TV Alert: David Anders on Vampire Diaries Tonight!

Set your TiVos, ladies. David Anders makes his debut on the hit TV show "The Vampire Diaries" tonight on the CW. He plays Elena and Jeremy's Uncle John, and quickly stirs things up. Feel free to post your thoughts after you watch the episode!

Jennifer Garner goes all buttery for next film

Next month, Jennifer Garner starts working on her next film, and its nothing like her role as Sydney Bristow. Director Jim Field Smith (She’s Out Of My League) is making a movie called "Butter." Guess what it's about?

“It’s about butter carving in the Midwest, believe it or not,” Smith tells us. “Google it, you’ll be amazed. It’s like the NASCAR of dairy.”According to a Toronto Sun article, the comedy is a metaphor for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, with Garner as the Hillary Clinton of the piece, the Butter Carving Queen whose coronation is considered a mere formality. That is, until a 12-year-old African-American butter-carving prodigy turns up (Yara Shahidi), who pulls the competitive rug out from under her despite a lack of experience.It’s Garner’s first film under the aegis of her new production company. “I can’t wait to start churning,” she says.

This may not be good news....

Fox announced today that Monica Breen and Alison Schapker have joined the crew of "Fringe" as executive producers. Astute fans will remember this duo as the ones who ruined Alias. OK, maybe that isn't fair, but they did join the show as executive story editors and writers during the disastrous third season. They were executive producers during the final two seasons, and wrote some of the worst episodes during that time. "Prophet 5," the episode that killed Vaughn, can be laid at their feet as writers. Maybe I'm being harsh, because a lot of folks failed the show later on, but I just don't like their track record. Not on Alias, Lost, or the other shows they were on. I love Fringe, and I'd hate to see the "tone" change.

No "Laverne and Shirley" for Jennifer Garner

Despite reports to the contrary, there will be no big-screen adaptation of Laverne and Shirley starring Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel. Their reps have denied the film is being made. OK, I'm bummed.

Vartan gets engaged - women riot!

The Vartan Hos aren't going to be happy. Their site might be down, but I know they're still out there. I'm sure there's much wailing and gnashing of teeth among them today, as word has sprung that Michael Vartan has gotten engaged to Lauren Skaar, a girl he met in the parking lot of Whole Foods a year ago. No word on a wedding date. Congrats to the happy couple, and condolences to the Vartans Hos.

Rachel Nichols in the new Conan movie!

Rachel Nichols will be on the big screen soon, in the role of Tamara in the new Conan movie! She plays a queen's bodyguard who joins forces with Conan, played by Jason Momoa, who apparently appeared on one of Stargate's many series. Don't ask me which, they're all the same. Anyway, I can't wait to see Rachel go all "Gladiator" on folks. I never would have guessed when Alias ended that Rachel would end up doing more big-budget action flicks than Jennifer Garner. 

Have a Sarky Birthday

Happy birthday to our favorite faux Brit, David Anders, who turns 29 today. I'm sure he's celebrating somewhere on the set of Vampire Diaries right now.

A First Look at Anders in "Vampire Diaries"

EW.com has the first look at David Anders in the Vampire Diaries. His first appearance on the show will be April 15, according to the site. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

Season 5 Blooper

Here's a short little video I found on YouTube featuring a kissing blooper between Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan during Season 5. Enjoy!

Anders Joins the "Diaries"

David Anders has been a busy man. After his stints on Heroes and 24, the actor formerly known as Sark is now joining the cast of the WB's Vampire Diaries. He will play Elena and Jeremy's uncle, Jonathan Gilbert, and will appear for at least several episodes beginning in April.