Television

The Best Social Media Might Just Be Unofficial: HBO’s Girls and Beyond

Mar 13, 2013

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James Sims

Copyright, union restrictions and creative license concerns are just a few of the hurdles brands face when thinking of ways to extend storylines or showcase behind-the-scenes activities through digital media.
Live Blogging/Tweeting the Golden Globes

Jan 13, 2013

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James Sims

It would be impossible for me to keep from live blogging/tweeting the Golden Globes. So, please enjoy my random snark, Hollywood style.
Twitter Erupts as Carrie Underwood Joins NBC’s The Sound of Music

Nov 30, 2012

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James Sims

When news broke of country star Carrie Underwood’s casting as Maria von Trapp in NBC’s live broadcast of “The Sound of Music,” the Twitterverse responded.
Reality TV is Up “Hick Creek” Without a Paddle

Sep 11, 2012

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James Sims

Where Jed Clampett was endearing and comical, the real-life “hillbillies” filling primetime are hard to watch. Not so much because of their uncouth charm, rather the way in which these programs seems somewhat exploitative.
The Voice’s Chris Mann Teaches Broadway’s Kids

Feb 6, 2012

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James Sims

Chris Mann had been a guest teaching artist at Rosie’s Broadway Kids, an organization in New York City geared towards helping kids receive an arts education.
Our Guest Appearance on the Rachael Ray Show

Feb 1, 2012

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James Sims

My wife and I ended up making a guest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 for an episode focusing on newlyweds.
My Picks: 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Dec 29, 2011

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James Sims

A lot of quality films hit the big screen this past year, and many of them are captured in my Globe picks. We’ll see how these compare to the actual results on Sunday, January 15, 2012. How do your picks compare?
Nathan Lane, Jerry Mitchell and More Discuss Broadway on PBS

Oct 13, 2010

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James Sims

This past summer marked an evening of Broadway at the White House as President Obama and the First Lady hosted leading stage stars for a celebration of the arts and an outreach to students. Dance students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Joy of Motion Dance Center joined the cast of ‘Hairspray’…
Tom Cruise Revisits ‘Risky Business’ for MTV Spoof

Jun 3, 2010

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James Sims

Tom Cruise is never a name I thought would pop up on this blog, as the actor conjures thoughts of lunacy and madness in my head. From his Scientology hullabaloo to his rough antics in Hollywood, Cruise fell off of my radar post “Interview with the Vampire,” although he was waning even before then. However,…
Joss Whedon Tackles Misfit Angst With ‘Glee’

May 18, 2010

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James Sims

From vampire slaying cheerleaders to middle class suburbia, director and writer Joss Whedon has tackled a wide range of characters in his Hollywood career, but its quirky misfit angst that often works best for the 40-something artist, and this week’s episode of Glee has given him the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject. Looking…