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Thanks for the report! I skimmed the spoilers and kind of wish I hadn't, but that is my fault, not yours. *g* And interesting re: Bionic Woman. Too bad, since Katee is far and away the best part of the show. Jamie and his family will be spending Thanksgiving with Mary McDonnell Awww. And if the non-Hollywood stuff comes to fruition I hope you will share. And interesting re: Bionic Woman. Too bad, since Katee is far and away the best part of the show. Which is why I'm personally pleased to hear that Katee won't be stuck in a minor supporting role there any longer. Her career will be much better served by getting out now. On November 21st, 2007 05:24 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Katee Too bad about Katee possibly leaving Bionic Woman. She was the reason I started watching it. Over all I like it, but Katee adds so much to it. |
On November 20th, 2007 06:52 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: hi, I'm new here... And being that I'm not a BG fan (not because I've anything against it, I don't have cable so I've never seen the show) I hope you don't mind my "crashing" your blog. I just wanted to ask about Katee not returning to BW. I realize it's almost certainly a moot point since I too am practically sure that BW is not long for this world. But I'm so curious that I was wondering, would you mind posting a quote of what Katee said about not coming back to the show? Or better yet, if you were allowed to take one, a video clip of it? Or were cameras not allowed? I don't know much about either Katee or Michelle Ryan but I must say that I'm sad and more than a little shocked if they didn't get along and I can't imagine why that would be. Everything I've seen of both of them shows them to be very professional and humble people. Now I get that sometimes the chemistry is off and no one gets along with absolutely everyone but even still...very weird. The only thing I can think of is everyone's made such a big deal about how Katee upstages Michelle in the show that it caused tension between them and the writers wrote Katee out to keep her from stealing the spotlight away from Michelle. But even then I just can't picture either of them being catty. Especially not after watching the earlier scifi convention video that came out before the show began where they were both so complimentary toward each other. That's pretty awful if what you said about Katee being called names is actually true. I do wholeheartedly agree, much as I loved Michelle Ryan on Jekyl, that BW is painfully bad and Katee was the best part of it by light years-far. Thanks for the report. Re: hi, I'm new here... Video taping is prohibited by Creation. Still cameras only. And I can't claim to have a perfect memory, so nothing that I report should be accepted as an exact quote, but I'll try to be as concise as I can. And you should remember that facial expressions communicate volumes and Katee is a VERY facially animated person, but it's difficult to pass that kind of thing along though a keyboard. At the Sunday breakfast, Katee was asked by someone at our table when she would be back on BW, and she replied that she wouldn't. Not at all. The response at the table was to tell her she was the best part of the show, to which Katee replied, "Maybe that's the reason." Later in the stage session when the subject of BW came up, Katee made a snarky comment about how the ratings for BW were {insert razzberry sound here} and it's unknown if NBC will resume production on the show after the strike, and if they don't it's no big deal to her. After again being told she was the best part of the show, she rather sarcastically asked the crowd if it's any wonder why the ratings are so low. The crowd supplied the answer (Michelle) to which Katee made no verbal response but through her animated faces (winces, rolling eyes, etc) and body language it was very plain that she agreed. She mentioned how when a fan comes up to her asking, "Are you Sarah Corviss?" she will actually tell them, "No, but I'm Starbuck!" I wish I could remember exactly what the name was that Katee said they had given her on the set of BW. It was a combination of words along the lines of "difficult b!tch" but I don't recall the actual descriptor. Perhaps another convention goer will be able to report it correctly. I also think it says a great deal that although Katee never came out and pointed direct fingers at anybody on BW, she didn't offer any supportive words about the production or about Michelle, even when the audience had unflattering things to say about them. She accepted the criticisms of Michelle with a smile, wink, nudge, etc. I saw Michelle Ryan at Comic Con and she certainly presented herself like a very personable lady, and even quite reserved compared to Katee, but of course I wouldn't have any clue what she's really like. Katee can be catty at times (just as she was in Burbank), though most of the time when she pokes fun at people it's all in good humor (such as calling Jamie Bamber a Bozo). Maybe Michelle is jealous and feels threatend by Katee...or perhaps Katee is accustomed to being the star and rankles at having to play second string. Or it could be both of those things. I happen to think it's most likely that if there are interpersonal problems both parties share the blame. But if NBC does still plan keep BW and nurture the show for the future then the blame game is irrelevent; the producers have to support their star over any recurring guest players. On November 20th, 2007 09:36 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: hi, I'm new here... Thanks for the follow-up report and answering my questions. I don't know what to say on this topic...well, okay, I have a lot to say on it but it's not relevant to your convention post so I won't go on about it here. I do have to say though that I'm sad that people keep blaming Michelle Ryan for the mess that is her show when it's the show's horrific writers and producers who ought to take the blame for that and not the cast. I've seen Michelle in other projects and whether people believe it or not, she's a good actress. I'm not saying she's the next Meryl Streep or that there's not room for improvement - just that solely blaming her for the suckitude of BW is very unfair to her. And I've also seen and read many of her interviews from past projects and BW and she really does come across as very sweet and down to earth and I find it extremely hard to believe that she's be catty and name-calling to anyone behind the scenes. Even if she were jealous, I doubt she'd be vocal about it on set. But of course it's not like we'll ever know since we weren't there. Thanks again. Re: hi, I'm new here... solely blaming [Michelle] for the suckitude of BW is very unfair to her. I agree with you completely. I haven't seen her work elsewhere, but you're not the first person I've heard speak favorably of her in other projects. I don't think this particular role on BW suits her, but I don't think anyone could have spun gold out of the poor scripts that Michelle has had to work with. I too hold the writers primarily responsible for the show's shortcomings, and the meddling from network executives has contributed to the problems as well. I'm not sorry to see Katee moving on, and unless they hire a completely new writing team, I think it might also be in Michelle's best interest to hope for a quick cancellation so that she can move on as well. |
On November 21st, 2007 08:33 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: I was at the convention too. I was sitting way in the back when Katee was asking why BW was so low in the ratings. From what I heard, the response from the crowd was mainly, "because you're not in it enough", to which she replied something like, "well, I didn't say it". But again, I was in the back and couldn't hear what anyone was saying in the front. I had no idea she and Michelle did not get along. But yeah, she did mention she was meeting with a new BW show-runner to discuss her future on it. I did get the impression she didn't like the show very much and steers people to watch Battlestar instead. She promised that despite the strike, Battlestar will finish all its intended episodes eventually because having a complete season is more profitable with syndication and all that. She also told an unrelated story where she and Tahmoh went out drinking in Hollywood when they were both single and he started to grope her butt and lick her neck when the paparazzi were outside Bar Marmont (they were drunk). She talked about drinking a lot! I did get to meet Jamie Bamber and he really was the nicest, sweetest person. Probably the nicest "celeb" I've ever met. Katee was a little indifferent towards me, which was a little disappointing, but I know it was a long day with tons of people in her face. It was fun though. -Jen On November 22nd, 2007 12:03 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Are you sure you interpreted things correctly, because every other report I've read from the con says that Katee did not insult MR in any way,and did not say she had quit the show. (although she wasn't happy with it). I think you have to be careful with the facts as your blog appears to be quoted as gospel on many sites (including USA Today) #1 - I never said she insulted Michelle Ryan. I said that she never made any direct accusations, but was treading a fine line and that I did not want her to step over that line and risk burning bridges. But by the summary of all the comments that did she make there were strong implicatons of personalities clashing and she did not dispute the criticims that other people made against Michelle. #2 - Katee's comment about not returning to the show at all was made at the Sunday breaksfast to the group sitting at my table, not during her stage session, so the majority of attendees would not have heard it. #3 - Anybody who would quote the blog of someone they don't know and call it gospel is a fool. I know I'm credible. People who know me know that I'm credible. But for people who don't know me to rely on me as a singular unimpeachable source of news displays a need for folks to get a reality check on the nature of the Internet. When Katee asked the crowd about the ratings for BW, the folks around me all pretty much fingered Michelle, but I'm sure the wording and responses were varied throughout the crowd. Katee avoided making any specific accusations and I've never heard her directly criticizing Michelle, but just as you pointed out she didn't dispute any of the criticisms from the crowd either. And the fact that she has been tagged with an unflattering nickname on the set (by somebody) is a pretty strong indicator that personalities are clashing somewhere and Katee did not cite any voluntary professional reasons for ending her involvement on the show. She promised that despite the strike, Battlestar will finish all its intended episodes eventually because having a complete season is more profitable with syndication and all that. And I'm sure Katee believes that, but I think there is a measure of wishful thinking mixed in. At this stage of the game, the penny-pinchers at the networks are focusing more on ways to cut their losses in the short-term (such as suspending the actors without pay) than on ensuring long-term gains. Pulling the plug on a low-rated scifi show on a minor cable network has to be considered a possibility. If Monday's negotiations are fruitful, it's likely we'll see 4.5 completed. If negotiations fall apart again...who knows? Ah yes, the "Omaha" story :D I couldn't remember the name of the bar, so thanks! I'm trying to include that in my brain dump, but it's one of those bits that is very difficult to do justice to across a keyboard. Jamie is truly a sweetheart, isn't he. I've met him three times now and he never ceases to impress me on both an intellectual and interpersonal level. |
On November 22nd, 2007 08:47 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: I have no idea what was said or implied at a breakfast table, so no comment on that. But I will add that I recall the shout from the crowd of 'no Katee' and that it appeared that was what she was responding to - her reaction followed immediately upon it and was directed to the area that it came from. I had no doubt that's what she was reacting to at the time, and was surprised to read the 'Michelle' comment in this LJ. I've no arguments with anybody, but it was not my experience that she directed any type of comment or expression toward Michelle Ryan while she was on stage. |
Thanks for the con report--lots of interesting tidbits! And thanks for separating the spoilers so that I could avoid them! |
On November 23rd, 2007 10:25 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: Just wondering how one can make the assumption that an actress isn't attractive enough to be the star/lead when she can play a bit part on a big show and steal the thing from everyone? Reviews of BW almost universally stated that she was the REAL STAR of that show,that it was blatantly obvious, that she blew everyone else off the screen and that she was the only saving grace of a shoddy show. That the show's (technical) star vanished whenever they were on screen together. You must have read the reviews - this isn't a figment of my imagination. All this regardless of whether or not she has the girl next door looks of MR. Almost everyone seems/seemed to want her on that show in a much bigger role or to take over the lead entirely. Isn't that what a real star is? Someone that people find compelling and turn on to watch. It's not something that can be manufactured - it is just there. It's x-factor, which KS seems to have in spades. I'm sure the bean counters have noticed after the this whole BW debacle and are tossing around ways of turning it all into $$$. If not, they really aren't earning their keep.
ps I think that if you surveyed your readers you'd find that an overwhelming majority found KS smoking hot.
pps It's probably not journalistically sound to quote from facial expressions. Reviews of BW almost universally stated that she was the REAL STAR of that show,that it was blatantly obvious, that she blew everyone else off the screen and that she was the only saving grace of a shoddy show. And I will contend that Katee's success here can be attributed to her acting talent, not just to her looks. A pretty face does not make someone a "REAL STAR"...or Michelle Ryan too would have won praise and adulation. Of course I've read the reviews...and I've never disupted them. But before you get your boxers into a bunch, the post where I speculated on Katee's post-BSG prospects was back well before BW aired, and it was not focused on Katee alone. It was a pragmatic look at the entertainment industry and what we might expect to see from the entire cast of BSG, from a statistical point of view. I didn't blow sunshine up anybody's ass or predict inevitable great things around the corner for anybody. Why? Because as much as we all might love our own favorites, the fact of the industry is that one hit show is already a greater degree of success than most actors will ever see. Two hit shows is exponentially rarer still. Even the casts of "Friends" and "Seinfeld" have failed to achieve it so far, and they are all MUCH bigger stars than anyone on BSG. Anything is possible for any of them, but by that same token we should also accept that their relative state of obscurity might not ever change. Almost everyone seems/seemed to want her on that show in a much bigger role or to take over the lead entirely. And yet, the exact opposite is what appears to be happening. There has to be a reason, and we agree that it isn't because of her performance in front of the cameras. So...? I think that if you surveyed your readers you'd find that an overwhelming majority found KS smoking hot. There are certainly some, and to those who fall into that category -- Enjoy! But I already know that the majority of people who I communicate with regularly have never seen her work, neither on BSG nor on BW, and they are completely indifferent to Katee one way or the other. I happen to be more of a fan of Katee than most people that I know. This is a mistake that I see many fans making, not just Katee's fans...that because they adore somebody, they assume that an "overwhelming majority" of other people feel the same. To this day though, I think the rabid Orlando fans still take the prize. pps It's probably not journalistically sound to quote from facial expressions. If I'd ever claimed to be a journalist, you might have a point. But then again, to ignore body language would be to ignore as much as 50% of a person's communication skills and that wouldn't be sound under any circumstances. Remember that the next time you're in a bad mood and you want yor boyfriend/husband to notice it without spelling it out for him. Edited at 2007-11-24 05:58 pm (UTC) |
On November 27th, 2007 06:58 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: My experience was completely different I was fortunate enough (or dumb enough to spend the money) to be a backstage VIP at the convention and I got to sit and talk to all four of them backstage. Maybe it’s because they weren’t “on” but they seemed a little more worried about the show not having a proper ending and sad about not working on BSG anymore. They all seem to be really good friends in real life so I would guess that it’s probably a lot like High School graduation. Here are my impressions: • Tamoh talked about the strike a lot and he 100% supports the writers but he said that a lot of people are out of work and many people in the entertainment industry (non-actors) are being fired. He seemed pretty somber when he talked about it; I think that the chance that he may never work on the BSG set again with all of his friends was setting in. He was really tired because he stayed up late the night before at the cast party then had a 5am flight to Burbank. He really loves the UFC and was dying to see it but he couldn’t get the PPV in his hotel room so he had to wait for his TiVo at home. He is such a sweet genuine person; he hugged me at least 4 times (once when I tried to give him beer that he ended up not taking) and just seemed like an all around “good guy” (just like Helo). On November 28th, 2007 12:45 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: My experience was completely different Just curious...how do you get a VIP pass and what do you get (besides getting to be backstage)? Sounds like you had a great time! On November 28th, 2007 01:25 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: My experience was completely different Bought it from Creation. We got to go to the front of the line for everything,brought us food and drinks (including beer, wine & mixed drinks) and they made sure we got to spend time with everyone. The Creation people were very nice to us. On November 28th, 2007 01:36 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: My experience was completely different Oh and one funny thing Katee & Jamie asked us that exact same question in that order. Katee was only impressed with the food and beer she said that made it worth it LOL. On November 28th, 2007 06:15 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: My experience was completely different Haha..good to know we think alike! I actually didn't even know there was a convention going on. I just happened to wander in during my lunch break because I work next door (although I'm a big BSG fan). I was surprised how expensive it was, but I guess they make a good deal of money out of it (or else they probably wouldn't attend). I did buy a "photo op" and it was totally worth it...but not as amazing as your experience! Re: My experience was completely different Thanks for relating your extra experiences backstage. I was surprised they didn't say more about the strike during their stage sessions, particularly on the subject of their suspended contracts. But I suppose it's just as well since they couldn't really have said anything more than has been reported in the papers. |
On November 29th, 2007 05:06 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/T Katee Sackhoff by Alan Zenuk/NBC Katee Sackhoff wants to set the record straight. "I have no plans to leave Bionic Woman, and Michelle Ryan" — who fills the title role — "is doing a great job. There's not one ounce of bad blood between us." Sackhoff, whose flamboyant turn as Sarah Corvus has overshadowed Ryan on the struggling NBC series, tells TV Guide that she absolutely did not diss either BW or its star at a recent convention. (News of the alleged cattiness came from a blogger who attended the sci-fi confab.) "It's sad," says Sackhoff, "because you want to connect with the fans, and then they throw it in your face in a negative light." It's an interesting statement for Katee to make on multiple levels, but not entirely surprising considering that NBC has not yet made an official decision about the disposition of the show. You also forgot to quote the part where she qualified her denial by saying if the producers chose not to use her anymore, that would be fine with her, because she'd love a chance to pursue other opportunities -- so if such a thing wasn't even being considered by anybody, why would Katee make a point of bringing it up as a palatable option? |
On December 15th, 2007 01:22 pm (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: Idetrorce very interesting, but I don't agree with you Idetrorce Re: Idetrorce Fair enough. Care to elaborate? I base my position on evidence and personal experience. What is your position based on? On January 10th, 2008 07:23 am (UTC), an anonymous reader replied: Re: Idetrorce Isn't it about time that you deleted all of the misleading innuendo in this blog? I suppose an apology would be too much to ask for the trouble that you have caused this actress? It's hard to comprehend why you would waste so much time insinuating such negative things about someone - wouldn't it be healthier to use that time to write positive things about people you actually like or admire? I pity Katee Sackhoff that she ever had the misfortune to sit next to you at a breakfast. She would probably find that fact more than a little nauseating. Was she anything but polite and courteous to you? She surely didn't do anything to deserve such public and damaging character assassination. There are many actors that I don't particularly fancy, but I don't spend good money following them to conventions, seek them out to share a table and then turn around and slap them in the face, betraying their goodwill. Not nice. Not cool. More than a little obsessive and extremely nasty. Are you at all capable of discriminating between the actor, (who is known to be much loved and highly respected by her colleagues) and the character she plays on a TV show? Re: Idetrorce So, you don't care to elaborate nor support your position with anything resembling facts or experience, but more than two months after the convention you're still hung up on it. You really need to rethink where the "obsessive" tag belongs. It's old news dear. Get over it and move on. As for following Katee to the convention...get real. Here is where your total ignorance on the subject and about me is glaringly obvious. Michael Shanks, Jamie Bamber, Cliff Simon, and Bear McCreary are the reasons I spent money to attend the Burbank convention. I like Katee's work, but the fact is that I'm primarily indifferent about her. As anyone who attended the events knows full well, I didn't have to seek Katee out to briefly share a table with her at the Sunday breakfast; all of the actors make the rounds through the room to spend a few minutes at each table. The extra seat at our table happend to be next to me at both the desert and breakfast, as a result I sat next to all of the guests, including Jamie, Tahmoh, and Joe Flanigan. So here's a hint of advice...if you are going to be a troll...at least make a cursory effort to be informed on what you are trolling about, otherwise you just make a fool of yourself and spotlight your own ignorance. And no, I don't see any cause for deleting or modifying my original post which was an honest report of the events that occurred that weekend for all of the convention guests. [You do realize Katee was not the only guest at the event, right? But you don't contest anything that I reported about anybody else?] Some people are willing to own their words and actions and stand by them even if the shit hits the fan...some people aren't. I stand by what I said, even if you have chosen to interpret some of it in a very screwy manner. And if the facts are really so troubling to you, then perhaps you need to give some serious consider over why that might be so. Most importantly, if you really believe that my little blog has sufficient influence over the entertainment industry to impact anybody's career, then you need a serious reality check (which already goes without saying)...or hell I suppose I've wasted a golden opportunity to single-handedly resolve the writers' strike. |
On May 10th, 2008 02:00 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: Nice quote I'd rather be led to hell than managed to heavan. |
On August 20th, 2008 06:33 am (UTC), an anonymous reader commented: Hello I'm new here, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. |