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Post by englishrose on Apr 15, 2006 16:46:23 GMT -5
from imdb.com
answer: He said it could be up to 20 Takes and then a devious laugh, "of course that might be because I annoyed the director that day!"
Question: How many days does it take to create a 43 minute weekly episode?
Answer: eight days They normally watch the episode during a lunch break and then it's on to the next episode.
Question: What sport does Michael compare acting to?
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Post by englishrose on Apr 16, 2006 17:36:51 GMT -5
Answer: GOLF. The reason is in acting you can do a commercial and make $20,000 and think "Hey! I can act" Then you go without money for weeks, months. Same for golf. You hit that birdie and you think "Man! I'm good!!" Then you play for weeks and months without another birdie.
Question: What does Michael think of the internet and e-mail?
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Post by englishrose on Apr 18, 2006 14:50:29 GMT -5
In answer to the internet/e-mail question, he isn't mr. computer-wiz and does just do the basics. Friends think he's crazy that it takes him an entire week to answer an e-mail, truth is he only checks it about once a week. He prefers a handwritten letter to an e-mail. Says the whole 'e' thing kinda just puts him off a bit.
According to MW, what adds 10 lbs?
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Post by englishrose on Apr 19, 2006 14:18:26 GMT -5
answer from imdb.com and Debra Sadly your answers are much wittier than Mr. Weatherly's. He said "The NCIS Craft Service Table". He bemoaned the fact that he does an independent movie such as ours and normally it will take at least two years from shooting to actual distribution (boy does he have that nailed) and he's gained weight, thus nobody recognizes him OR they ask him why he's so fat. (OK, I didn't see the fat, but maybe I did look hard enough for you all!)
According to Jim Meyers, writer/producer of "Her Minor Thing" what two words describe Michael Weatherly than makes him a unique person in Hollywood. (HINT, one of the words is NOT HOT!)
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Post by AngelZ on Apr 19, 2006 19:03:17 GMT -5
I can think of lots of words to describe him but I think Jim might describe our boy as a 'Nice Guy'.
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Post by englishrose on Apr 19, 2006 19:55:57 GMT -5
That seems to be the general opinion on IMDB.com. I let you know the answer probably tomorrow when Debra posts it.
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Post by englishrose on Apr 20, 2006 3:49:06 GMT -5
Debra's answer and next question: While this is true, Michael is a nice guy. Jim aptly described him as "Handsome" and "Brainy." Michael truly is a step above most actors as far as his brain-work. He thinks about things deeply. He's more interesting than most actors in that he has something to say about life outside of Hollywood and his next script or acting job. And of course he is handsome, but you know, Jim can't really call him hot. That wouldn't do for my macho husband.
In school terms (jr. high school, high school, etc), how would Michael describe working on a movie, vs working on a TV show?
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Post by englishrose on Apr 21, 2006 17:55:45 GMT -5
Debra asked me before the Sacremento Film Festival if there was once question I'd like to ask Michael what would it be? Well, Michael didn't turn up to the Sacremento film festival and in the meantime I had forgotten what my question was. I think it was something about how he handled the press and certain comment some people make about him to the press.
Anyway, when it was confirmed that Michael would be at the Sonoma Film Festival, Debra she would ask my question. Since I had forgotten what it was I asked her to ask instead how Michael was enjoying NCIS and if he wanted to continue on the show (In other words I ask if he was the one leaving). Here is the answer:
I asked him your question about who is leaving the show. He said this: "I cannot really try to anticipate what our producer is thinking right now. He's very into teasing the audience and the actors - greeting us at the beginning of the day with "WILL IT BE YOU?!!" (leaving). " He felt the cast and crew was realling gelling right now and things are going well. He said he's got a great relationship with Mark Harmon and enjoys his job, realizing how very lucky he is to be on a hit show and maybe three years from now things will not be as great. So he's just trying to have fun.
They film one 43 minute episode every eith days. Sometimes they watch the episode during lunch. Often he and Harmon will hate it and then they get more fan mail than they ever did before. So as far as understanding what works or not, he's just as mystified.
She also repeated that he found Her Minor Thing funnier than he thought it would be.
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Post by englishrose on Apr 24, 2006 17:01:24 GMT -5
Here's the answer to Debra's last question: He said making a movie is like 'summer camp'. You're there for a short time and you're just having a lot of fun. A TV series is like middle school, jr. high, high school as you're growing with a group of actors (students) thru many different stages.
What was his nickname on Pier 66 and why? (Hint it was shot in Florida at a pier famous for it's world renoun spa.)
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Post by englishrose on Apr 27, 2006 15:12:35 GMT -5
Spa-boy! He fell in love with spas on that film. He went so much the cast and crew teased him constantly. Now you know what line of work to get into in order to meet him! (;
In "Cabin by the Lake" Michael's favorite line from the movie was "Just think of it as the ultimate spa experience." as he watches what happen?
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Post by englishrose on May 1, 2006 21:58:34 GMT -5
In "Cabin By the Lake" Michael was watching them make a body cast of a beautiful girl, so they could fool the serial killer that she was dead as he thought. A plaster/oatmeal mix was being poured over the girl. It looked really suffocating. I cringed when I saw the scene. He just mentioned that his line was so deadpan considering what someone would really be thinking as they were covered with this goo.
And Michael does love Paris - another fun fact!
What did Michael's Mom say when he started playing "Tony" on NCIS?
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Post by englishrose on May 4, 2006 20:54:12 GMT -5
Too funny. His Mom said about "Tony" on "NCIS" -- "Well, it's not the most likeable character, dear." At least that's what he told the audience she said. So MOM, if this isn't true, talk to Michael!
Since he doesn't regularly surf the internet, how does he find out what you guys are thinking? (Hint: Has something to do with someone on the show.)
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Post by englishrose on May 7, 2006 22:46:28 GMT -5
The bulk of the responses were that Pauley (Abby) or Sean (McGee) were more computer literate so they probably told him what people say about him on different sites.
Debra's answer: Yes, you're right, he gets all his info from the others on the show who peek at his sites and clue him in.
I'm not sure about the fan club. He does receive all his mail thru the show now and prefers written letters to e-mails.
Thanks for playing!
Take care,
Debra
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Post by englishrose on May 14, 2006 15:11:50 GMT -5
from imdb.com by - kirsten-t 6 days ago (Sun May 7 2006 20:50:13 )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you slotted in at any other film festivals? Re: 'Her Minor Thing' Update by - hmtaccting 4 days ago (Tue May 9 2006 19:54:52 ) Ignore this User | Report Abuse
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Kirsten,
We've applied to a couple more festivals and have been working on MySpace.com page.
Take care,
Debra
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Post by ML Fan on Jun 6, 2006 0:52:23 GMT -5
Bob Shallit: Locally made film can't be seen here By Bob Shallit -- Bee Columnist A romantic comedy made and set in Sacramento is about to be released on DVD and shown on TV. Trouble is, you'll have to be in Russia, Spain or one of 14 other foreign countries to see it. "Her Minor Thing" is getting great traction overseas, says Jim Meyers, who wrote the script and produced the "feel-good" comedy with three others (Debra Meyers, Vikki Wagner and Heather Simpson). It's the first joint production by the four Sacramentans. "Some of the dubbing (into other languages) is going on now," he says. The first DVDs and TV showings in Europe, South America and Africa will happen in a few months. But the prospects for distribution deals in the U.S.? There have been some nibbles. Even offers to take the film directly to DVD here. But Meyers and his partners are holding out for something better -- ideally, a nationwide big-screen release of the film, which includes scenes shot at Memorial Auditorium, in Land Park and the Firehouse restaurant in Old Sacramento. The trick is convincing distributors the film will do well enough in theaters to justify the millions needed to produce theater prints and advertise a new movie. The film -- starring Christian Kane and Estella Warren -- has generated a buzz at film festivals in Seattle and here. If a distributor steps up, Meyers says, it could be a hit. "We believe there are a zillion romantics out there," he says, "and they'll respond when they hear about this film." Here's the link, www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/14264140p-15076897c.htmlThanks to Rinkle for the info.
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