Early Buzz: 'Big Bang,' Ricky Gervais and more
Good morning, friends! Thanks to everyone who sent sweet messages my way yesterday -- it feels really good to be missed! Let's take a gander at some headlines, shall we?
- Watch a trailer for Ricky Gervais' new comedy series.
- J.J. Abrams granted a dying fan's wish to see Star Trek 2 early.
- Camper Van Beethoven has announced a 30th anniversary tour.
- The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper has inspired the name of a new bee species.
- This New Year's countdown show (hosted by Jamie Kennedy) is so bad it's hard to turn away. (Thanks, Zack S.)
- Spinner talks to the Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
- The latest video from Amoeba's "What's in my bag?" series features the cast of The Sarah Silverman Program.
- Anthony Bourdainlive-tweeted an episode of iCarly.
- Whoa, NPR's Bob Boilen saw 462 concerts last year.
- George Lucas talks about the future of Star Wars.
- Could Twin Peaks ever return?
- ComingSoon talks to Gus Van Sant.
- AMC has released footage from new episodes of The Walking Dead.
- BBC America's airing of the Doctor Who Christmas special broke a ratings record.
- Our pal/guest blogger Zack Smith talks to American Elf's James Kochalka.
- Rolling Stone talks to Eddie Vedder.
- Marc Maron is going on tour.
- Check out these Doctor Who stamps.
- And finally, two Ooompa Loompas are wanted for assault.