Friends to return

[rkmsuf]

Uh, ok. I don't like this.

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News Story
‘Friends’ Returns to TV
By WENN|Sunday, January 22, 2006
Photo GalleryHOLLYWOOD - Seminal sitcom Friends is returning to television after each of its six stars agreed multi-million dollar deals to star in four one-hour specials.
In a secret meeting before Christmas, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry reportedly agreed a $5 million apiece deal with NBC bosses in Los Angeles.

Scriptwriters have already started penning lines for the four double episodes, which are due to air next year.

Aniston, who has filmed a string of movies since the final Friends episode, was the last to agree to the new deal.

An NBC insider says, "She's the one who had been holding out. But she's now agreed to reprise Rachel (Green).

"Bringing them back is a dream come true. Ratings will go through the roof."

Network bosses have also hinted at a second spin-off of the hit comedy, following the disappointing performance of Matt LeBlanc's show Joey. The new program will see the three male stars--Perry, Schwimmer and LeBlanc--pilot a series called It's A Guy Thing.

An NBC spokesperson confirms, "Negotiations on future projects are going on all the time."

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[gottimd]

The new program will see the three male stars--Perry, Schwimmer and LeBlanc--pilot a series called It's A Guy Thing. So I guess if this is greenlighted or actual does go on air, are we to assume Chandler and Monica have divorced, and it didn't work out for Ross and Rachel? Or will they try have Chandler always refer to Monica, but we never see her, kind of like "Vera" (think that was her name), Norm's wife in Cheers.

[Radii]

that article is no longer available on hollywood.com.

[gottimd]

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[GrantDawg]

Smells fishy to me.

[rkmsuf]

just worked for me

[gottimd]

works for me too

[stevew]

I'd guess the 4 episodes will set up the new series. Honestly, i think Monica pretty much has to die in order for the new show to be plausible and to tie up that loose end.

[Wolfpack]

I have to think "spin-off" is the wrong choice of words there. I don't think a lot of supporters of the original show would go for a "guys only" version, especially if they have to do some plot wrangling to justify none of the girls being there.

However, the three guys could start a completely different ensemble comedy that's "Friends-like" but doesn't actually feature them as their Friends characters. I think that may be the "spin-off" here, of the actors and not the characters. Problem with that is they've become so identified with the show, that probably won't fly, either. All the actors from Seinfeld (aside from Jerry himself, of course) have tried going it alone on their own shows that had no connection to that show and all tanked in pretty short order. I think Jason Alexander's last one was the only one to get beyond a half-season, let alone a season.

[kcchief19]

This just sounds too bizarre. I can imagine to a certain degree everyone but Aniston possibly agreeing to this, but at the rumored salary per hour that would be significantly less money than they made during the series' run. And I certainly can't see Aniston agreeing to a salary that low considering she has more of a movie career than the rest of them do.

Something just doesn't seem right about this.

[Ksyrup]

I have to think "spin-off" is the wrong choice of words there. I don't think a lot of supporters of the original show would go for a "guys only" version, especially if they have to do some plot wrangling to justify none of the girls being there.

However, the three guys could start a completely different ensemble comedy that's "Friends-like" but doesn't actually feature them as their Friends characters. I think that may be the "spin-off" here, of the actors and not the characters. Problem with that is they've become so identified with the show, that probably won't fly, either. All the actors from Seinfeld (aside from Jerry himself, of course) have tried going it alone on their own shows that had no connection to that show and all tanked in pretty short order. I think Jason Alexander's last one was the only one to get beyond a half-season, let alone a season.Julia L-D has a new show, I think. Not sure if it's out yet, though.

I'm watching Curb Your Enthusiasm - Second Season right now, and this is the idea for David's new show - feature Jason or Julia in a sitcom about an actor so identified with a character that he/she can't get work.

[rkmsuf]

Julia L-D has a new show, I think. Not sure if it's out yet, though.

I'm watching Curb Your Enthusiasm - Second Season right now, and this is the idea for David's new show - feature Jason or Julia in a sitcom about an actor so identified with a character that he/she can't get work.

Man that Curb show is funny.

[Maple Leafs]

This just sounds too bizarre. I can imagine to a certain degree everyone but Aniston possibly agreeing to this, but at the rumored salary per hour that would be significantly less money than they made during the series' run. And I certainly can't see Aniston agreeing to a salary that low considering she has more of a movie career than the rest of them do.
Seriously. Why would Anniston go back to TV, when she's had so much success in films like... um... hold on... um...

Man. I should know this. She's on the cover of every magazine in the world and every woman is obsessed with her, so I know she's a big movie star. I just can't actually think of any of them.

Wait, wasn't she in Office Space? Sure it was eight years ago, and she was like the fifth person in the credits, but that still counts. OK, so it's settled, she's a big movie star.

[Butter]

I'm going to go ahead and call it a hoax. Or at the very least, a highly unsubstantiated report based on preliminary contract talks and the wet dream of every NBC exec. We'll go with that.

[WSUCougar]

I'd rather they do a spin-off threesome of Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe, named, "It's a Lesbian Thing."

[rkmsuf]

I'd rather they do a spin-off threesome of Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe, named, "It's a Lesbian Thing."


"More Than Friends"

followed at 9:00 on Thursday night by Heinfeld.

[Draft Dodger]

I'm going to go ahead and call it a hoax. Or at the very least, a highly unsubstantiated report based on preliminary contract talks and the wet dream of every NBC exec. We'll go with that.

this was floating around yesterday, all stories originating from the same British entertainment tabloid "news" source. CNN today is reporting about Lost salary increases, the cancellation of The West Wing and some other entertainment crap...but nothing about Friends?

I think I'll wait for some more official word

[AlexB]

this was floating around yesterday, all stories originating from the same British entertainment tabloid "news" source. CNN today is reporting about Lost salary increases, the cancellation of The West Wing and some other entertainment crap...but nothing about Friends?

I think I'll wait for some more official word

How dare you treat our highly regarded gutter press with such a lack of respect? Oh wait... ;)

[KWhit]

This sounds like a hoax to me. I hope it is, I couldn't handle having to hear about Friends again for a whole year.

[rkmsuf]

A Very Friends Christmas.

[gottimd]

A Very Friends Christmas.Shouldn't it be "A Very Friendly Christmas"?

[rkmsuf]

Shouldn't it be "A Very Friendly Christmas"?

It shoud be but they'll never show the women getting it on

[sovereignstar]

Why is everyone talking about Friends?

[gottimd]

It shoud be but they'll never show the women getting it on
Yes they will, in the "A Very Friendly Hannukah: Watch the dirty bitches get it on!"

[Kodos]

So noone told you life after Friends was gonna be this way--
Your show's a joke--
You're broke--
You career's DOA!

[oliegirl]

So noone told you life after Friends was gonna be this way--
Your show's a joke--
You're broke--
You career's DOA!

Courteney Cox's career isn't DOA...she's married to reknowned actor David Arquette, and she just produced that wonderful show Daisy Does America! She's a bigger name now than she ever was on Friends....

[rkmsuf]

Courteney Cox's career isn't DOA...she's married to reknowned actor David Arquette, and she just produced that wonderful show Daisy Does America! She's a bigger name now than she ever was on Friends....

sarcasm rulez

[Ksyrup]

We need more girls to post about a potential lesbian Friends reunion. Fur will fly.

[gottimd]

She was also in that Bruce Springsteen video when she was younger and looked like a boy. She has been riding "The Boss's" coat tails ever since.

[rkmsuf]

She was also in that Bruce Springsteen video when she was younger and looked like a boy. She has been riding "The Boss's" coat tails ever since.

She was kinda hot in Ace Ventura Pet Detective.

[Butter]

Why is everyone talking about Friends?
K-smurf hasn't been getting his Schwimmer fix lately, so he thought he'd dig up some iffy report and post it as fact in the hopes that his Friends fanaticism would return as big as ever. I don't know if it's worked as he'd hoped, however.

[rkmsuf]

K-smurf hasn't been getting his Schwimmer fix lately, so he thought he'd dig up some iffy report and post it as fact in the hopes that his Friends fanaticism would return as big as ever. I don't know if it's worked as he'd hoped, however.

Don't be hatin. I love dem womens.

[Butter]

You know you got caught up in the Ross and Rachel love story all the way from Episode 2. You just can't wait to see how those crazy kids made out.

[rkmsuf]

You know you got caught up in the Ross and Rachel love story all the way from Episode 2. You just can't wait to see how those crazy kids made out.

Stop trying to twist this, Brokeback Mountain boy.

[sovereignstar]

Stop trying to twist this, Brokeback Mountain boy.

Be nice, penis poster.

[rkmsuf]

Be nice, penis poster.

If I posted my penis the sheer size would slow up the forums for months.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Stop trying to twist this, Grandma's Boy.
Fixed.

Come on, man. Keep up.

[rkmsuf]

good looking out

[Honolulu_Blue]

If I posted my penis the sheer size would slow up the forums for months.
As I told Schmidty when he mentioned the alleged immensity of his nuts: Elephantitis is nothing to brag about.

[rkmsuf]

As I told Schmidty when he mentioned the alleged immensity of his nuts: Elephantitis is nothing to brag about.

I agree. As it is I need a sidecar.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I agree. As it is I need a sidecar.
That must be quite a burden you carry and I have no doubt that you carry it with grace and dignity, sir.

[rkmsuf]

That must be quite a burden you carry and I have no doubt that you carry it with grace and dignity, sir.

riding a bike is really the hardest part. beyond that the chicks seem to love it.

[Raiders Army]

I'd rather they do a spin-off threesome of Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe, named, "It's a Lesbian Thing."
Very nice. And nice follow up by rkmsuf

[Butter]

If I posted my penis the sheer size would clear out the forums for months.
Fix'd.

[rkmsuf]

Fix'd.

that too. like people running from king kong. the sheer magnitude is frightening.

[Karlifornia]

that too. like people running from king dong . the sheer magnitude is frightening.


Fixed.

[Anthony]

the three of them should d oa show where they reprise their Friends roles, and instead of pairing off they all bang each other.

they can call it "Friends - With Benefits"

i'd watch. only for like a season and a half, since the chicks are starting to get up there in age.

[vtbub]

the three of them should d oa show where they reprise their Friends roles, and instead of pairing off they all bang each other.

they can call it "Friends - With Benefits"

i'd watch. only for like a season and a half, since the chicks are starting to get up there in age.Come on, there is a MILF joke there. Despreate Singles?

[albionmoonlight]

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=170279434&p=y7xz8xy4x

The dream is over.

[Raiders Army]

Thank God. I bought that freakin' Friends, the Whole Ten Seasons, for $200 (I think...a few beers in me right now) and I'd hate to not have a compelte collection.

[Draft Dodger]

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=170279434&p=y7xz8xy4x

The dream is over.

shocked, I am.

[LoneStarGirl]

hey Courtney Cox had some nice clevage going on in The Longest Yard, and Jennifer Aniston made that movie with Kevin Costner that was pretty cute, but too girly for the guys here i presume.

[Draft Dodger]

hey Courtney Cox had some nice clevage going on in The Longest Yard, and Jennifer Aniston made that movie with Kevin Costner that was pretty cute, but too girly for the guys here i presume.

I don't know about the rest, but it's too Kevin Costnery for me

[Pumpy Tudors]

Julia L-D has a new show, I think. Not sure if it's out yet, though.

I'm watching Curb Your Enthusiasm - Second Season right now, and this is the idea for David's new show - feature Jason or Julia in a sitcom about an actor so identified with a character that he/she can't get work.I thought that's what the show "Watching Ellie" (I think?) was. Or was that about something else? I never watched the thing, but that was over a year ago.

[Ksyrup]

Louis-Dreyfus Balks at 'Seinfeld Curse'

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Says There's No Such Thing As the 'Seinfeld' Curse



The Associated Press



PASADENA, Calif. - "Seinfeld" curse? What "Seinfeld" curse? "My short answer is I have no worries about that because I'm on a heavy dose of antibiotics right now," actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus said Wednesday.

With that, she deflected questions about the inability of former "Seinfeld" cast members to have much television success after that NBC hit ended its run. Louis-Dreyfus' own "Watching Ellie" is in the wastebasket of failed shows.

You just have to keep trying, said Louis-Dreyfus, who is portraying a divorced mom in "The New Adventures of Old Christine," which will premiere on CBS this spring.

Her goal isn't to find a different character from Elaine, just to find someone funny, the 45-year-old actress said.

"I think the difference with this character is that perhaps she's a little more grounded and perhaps she's a little bit more real in a way that Elaine wasn't," she said. "But I would say that she has a pathetic quality that is similar, frankly. So set your TiVos."

Her 8-year-old son found it a little odd to watch his mom onscreen kissing another 8-year-old boy, she said.

"He's subsequently gotten over it," she said. "He knows I love him."

[Pumpy Tudors]

My bad.