 Alice Cooper Talks “Talking Dead” & His Favorite “TWD” Character
Source: Cherokee Tribune
MARIETTA — Rock legend Alice Cooper, whose original band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, is bringing his world tour, “The No More Mr. Nice Guy” show, to the Cobb Energy Centre at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets start at $37.
In a telephone interview this week from Canada, Cooper talked about the show, his Christianity, the secret to surviving decades as a rock star, how golf helped him overcome an alcohol addiction, and a favorite television series filmed here in metro Atlanta, AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”
MDJ: Was that really you calling up “The Talking Dead” show the other day?
Cooper: I watched the show, and they kind of asked me to call. I’m a big fan of the show anyways. They should do the same thing with “Dexter,” where at the end of the show people can call in and ask questions, because it’s like a soap opera. You kind of get involved in the characters more than the zombies.
MDJ: Who’s your favorite character?
Cooper: I like what’s his name? Daryl. The guy that was in “The Boondock Saints.” He’s great because he’s sort of like a guy that would be the real guy. All he knows is being a redneck, and all he really knows is that these are bad things, kill them.
You can read the full interview at the source.
 “TWD” Star Norman Reedus Talks Daryl Dixon’s Appeal
Source: MTV News
Maybe it’s the crossbow. Maybe it’s his prickly disposition towards his fellow survivors, an armor he casts aside when lost little children are dropped into the mix. Or maybe it’s just the simple fact that Norman Reedus is a bit of a badass. Whatever the reason (let’s face it, it’s the crossbow), there’s no question that Daryl Dixon is the coolest character on “The Walking Dead.” In fact, he’s one of the coolest characters on television,evidenced by his #13 position on MTV News’ Top 50 TV Characters of 2011 list.
It’s a well-earned victory for the zombie-killing hillbilly: In one and a half seasons, we’ve seen Daryl bash zombie brains with rocks, slash open throats with double axes, and even hallucinate a conversation with his brother while killing even more zombies. Between all that, Daryl has spent much of the current second season searching tirelessly for the missing Sophia — a search that ended tragically during the midseason finale. Whether Sophia’s death will push Daryl back to being the antisocial bully of yesterday or galvanize him even further as a protector of this group of survivors remains to be seen, but we can tell you this much: No matter where Daryl goes next, we’ll be along for the ride.
Reedus swung by MTV News headquarters to talk about the awesomeness that is Daryl Dixon, touching upon the character’s damaged past, his coolest kills and his future with the series.
MTV News: Fans have been hugely supportive of Daryl Dixon. Even ["Walking Dead" creator] Robert Kirkman has admitted that Daryl is a favorite of his. It just seems to be the general consensus that people love this character. What has the fan reaction been like in your experience?
Norman Reedus: Actually, walking across the street [in Times Square] just now, a cop grabbed me by the arm and said, “I love your character on ‘The Walking Dead!’ ” I get it a lot, actually. I [even] have my own Daryl Dixon “Hello Kitty” iPhone case. It’s been really good, you know? The fans really like Daryl, and I’m really appreciative.
MTV: What is it about Daryl Dixon that’s just so f—ing cool?
Reedus: Well, it’s hard not to look cool while holding a crossbow, first off. But he’s interesting in that he has a different sort of struggle than anyone else. He’s trying to just get along with people for the first time, I think. That one moment where Carol reaches down to kiss him on the forehead and he [recoils], he thinks he’s about to get hit. There’s this damaged thing about him that’s really interesting. And when you have a backdrop like “The Walking Dead,” it’s even more powerful. But you have Rick and Shane fighting for what’s the best thing in this group, and Daryl is just sort of trying to find his footing. He’s not used to people telling him he’s worth a damn. So once people start telling him that, his first reaction is fight or flight. He’s such an interesting person. You could have that personality type in a Wall Street movie and he’d still be interesting.
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 Daemon’s TV Exclusive Interview with Norman Reedus
Source: Daemon’s TV
It must be quite a interesting experience to be Norman Reedus these days.
Not only is he in The Walking Dead one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the year but he gets to play one of the most beloved character on the show. Why you ask? My fellow writer The TV Czar said it best in 5 Must See TV Stars:
He has managed to transform this racist hillybilly character into someone loved and rooted for by the audience. Also, he seems to be one of the few characters on the show that is capable of common sense thinking when faced with a zombie apocalypse. He should get at least a Golden Globe nomination for that alone.
To top it all off, Norman doesn’t just rest on his laurels as he uses his profile to help out very deserving causes through his web site and with his photography that you can buy on Charity Buzz (all proceeds go to charity).
Daemon’s TV was lucky enough to catch Norman during this interesting time and ask him a few burning questions about the last TWD episode, what we should expect when the show comes back next year and what show he would love to guest star on. Check out what he had to say below and don’t forget to watch the new episodes of The Walking Dead which return next year Sunday Feb 12 at 9/8c.
Congratulations on a great second season of ‘The Walking Dead’ so far.
Norman Reedus: Yeah, thanks. I think after episode 8 it gets even better, to be honest.
Sophia walking out of the barn in the last episode, that was a shocker. Did you know about that all along?
Norman Reedus: We didn’t know that was going to happen. We kind of had an idea, but they give us our scripts just before we shoot. So, we didn’t really know for sure, but we had a good idea that it was going to happen.
You had a suspicion that she was nearby?
Norman Reedus: Yeah, and there was also talk that maybe Merle had her. There was talk that maybe she joined in with another group. There’s always talk about what’s going to happen on our set, but I think we kind of knew that was going to happen.
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Wired Store on charitybuzz has listed 23 of Norman’s photographs up for auction.
The current price of the bids range from $150-$450.
The auction for his photographs started yesterday, November 29, and will end on December 15.
 Photography by Norman Reedus
Source: Charitybuzz – Wired Store 2011
Norman Reedus, a photographer and actor – best known for his work in The Walking Dead – will be unveiling a unique exhibition of photographs taken around the set in Georgia.
The photographs will be on display from December 1 – December 6, exclusively at the 2011 WIRED Store Times Square – 42nd and Broadway, NYC.
Own A Norman Reedus Photograph!
Bid on charitybuzz between Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday, December 15, for a chance to own one of these surreal photographs exhibited at this event. All proceeds to benefit Oxfam.
If you have the money and would like to own one of Norman’s photographs & support Oxfam please bid!
Zoe Saldana attended 75th Anniversary Of Los Angeles Mission Serving Thanksgiving Dinner To The Homeless held at Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles, California on November 23, 2011.
She was pictured serving Thanksgiving dinner with her sister Cisely, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Kim Kardashian.
Be sure to view all 19 photos of Zoe attending the event.
   
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 Sunday’s Special Hour-Long Talking Dead to Feature Kirkman, Nicotero & Reedus
Source: The Walking Dead blog
Along with The Walking Dead’s Midseason Finale this Sunday at 9/8c comes the last Talking Dead of 2011. Which also means your last chance this year to have any burning questions answered by Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick and company. And since you’re likely to have more competition than ever to have your questions answered, AMC is airing a special hour-long episode this Sunday at Midnight/11c with guests Executive Producer and Writer Robert Kirkman, Special FX Makeup Designer and Co-Executive Producer Greg Nicotero, and actor Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon).
Got a question already about The Walking Dead? Submit them at TalkingDead.com.
Zoe Saldana attended Michael Kors Lifestyle Store Opening Party held at Michael Kors on Robertson in Los Angeles, California on November 16, 2011.
The boutique opening benefited the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
She was pictured with actress’ Annie Ilonzeh, Minka Kelly, Kate Mara, Stylist Petra Flannery and photographer Tasya Van Ree.
Zoe wore a Michael Kors dress & accessorized with Jack Vartanian jewelry.
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 Norman Reedus’ One of Daemon’s TV 5 Must See TV Stars
Source: Daemon’s TV
A great TV actor can make an entire series. They can overcome shaky writing, poor supporting characters, and even lackluster directing. Throughout TV history, there are countless cases of TV actors carrying mediocre shows and making them good, or taking a good show and making it transcendent. While the 2011 TV season has its fair share of duds (I’m most definitely looking at you, Eddie Cibrian), there are plenty of actors who are absolutely crushing it this year. Given the state of TV these days, the work of these fine actors is to be celebrated. Here are five actors that you should be watching:
Norman Reedus
I have taken my fair share of shots at THE WALKING DEAD recently, but one thing I cannot disparage is the performance of Norman Reedus as Daryl. Granted, some of his appeal may come from the fact that the other actors aren’t exactly putting on acting clinics, but Reedus’s work still needs to be recognized. He has managed to transform this racist hillybilly character into someone loved and rooted for by the audience. Also, he seems to be one of the few characters on the show that is capable of common sense thinking when faced with a zombie apocalypse. He should get at least a Golden Globe nomination for that alone.
Kat Graham & her “Vampire Diaries” co-star Ian Somerhalder will be hosting “The Ripple Effect”, which will benefit The Water Project charity in association with ISF (Ian Somerhalder Foundation), on December 10th.
The event will take place at the Sunset Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles from 7 to 11pm.
VIP guest tickets cost $250 and $2,000 for a table of 10.
If you have the money & would like to attend the event you can purchase them here.
The Ripple Effect
We would love for you to join us on December 10th and attend “The Ripple Effect” hosted by The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham and chaired by her co-star Ian Somerhalder.
This red carpet event, which will benefit The Water Project charity in association with ISF, will take place at the Sunset Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles from 7 to 11pm.
It is a black-tie affair with a multi-course dinner followed by a silent and live auction. Seats are limited and expected to sell out quickly.
Formal attire requested.
Please be advised that the portion of your contribution in excess of the
estimated value/cost of this event is fully deductible for federal income tax
purposes (please consult your CPA and/or accountant as this is not tax
or legal advice).
 Norman Reedus Joins Sunlight Jr.
Source: MovieWeb
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has joined Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon in the indie film, Sunlight Jr..
The movie revolves around a Florida couple dealing with an unexpected pregnancy while holding minimum wage jobs. The actor will play Naomi Watts’ ex-boyfriend.
Laurie Collyer will be directing with Charlie Corwin and Andrea Roa set to produce.
The project starts production in December in Florida.
Sunlight Jr. comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon, Norman Reedus. The film is directed by Laurie Collyer.
Norman Reedus Goes Deep as Daryl Dixon in “TWD”
Source: Chicago Tribune
By Curt Wagner RedEye
1:27 a.m. CST, November 14, 2011
Norman Reedus never wanted Daryl Dixon, the redneck he plays in AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” to be a younger version of Daryl’s racist brother, Merle.
He’s definitely showing more sides of Daryl in Season 2 of the hit series, making the fan favorite both tender and tough. He’s still a loner, but he’s slowly opening up to individuals in the group.
He’s also become a real hero in the face of the zombie apocalypse. While other members of his group are ready to hang up the search for young Sophia, Daryl remains committed to finding Carol’s daughter—most likely because he feels a kinship as the survivor of abuse himself.
“You feel for Daryl,” Reedus told me at the beginning of the season. “He’s just as ferocious as ever, but you understand why he’s not just a nut, he’s not just Merle again.
“He’s a guy that’s just incredibly emotionally and spiritually damaged.”
It’s a standout portrayal by Reedus, one that Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes, called “phenomenal.”
“What he’s done with this role is beautiful and bewitching, and really intelligent as well,” Lincoln said in a separate interview. “Norman’s a great, great actor.”
In the two most recent episodes (spoilers if you haven’t seen them), Reedus showed the depth he’s found in Daryl, who last week told Carol a lovely story about the Cherokee Rose and, in Sunday’s “Chupacabra,” went all badass again, pulling an arrow out of his own side to use it to kill a zombie, eating squirrel sushi and making a necklace out of zombie ears.
Oh, and did I mention he had a hallucination in which Merle belittled him and told him that Rick and the group are not his friends? As Reedus said during our conversation, Merle’s influence still runs deep—which explains why, when Carol leaned in to give him a thank-you kiss, he pulled away and tried to refuse her compliments.
“The dogs with the loudest bark are the ones that are most afraid,” Reedus said, explaining his approach to Daryl, about whom we will learn even more devastating backstory. “I’m trying to play [Daryl] sort of like a scared, wet animal in an alley. He’ll lash out at you, but he’d really love it if you took him inside and gave him some milk.”
Here’s more of the conversation Reedus and I had earlier this year. We talked about Daryl, the zombie apocalypse, crossbows, Mothra and “The Boondocks Saints.” But first, he was very happy to hear that he’s made me pass out.
Thanks for doing the interview. First off, I wanted to tell you that you made me pass out in Season 1. When Daryl found his brother’s hand, the look on your face—I just went “plop.”
Oh, right on. [Laughs.] I don’t know, is that good or bad?
Well, it’s good I guess. I mean I wasn’t driving or anything, right?
You weren’t flying a plane. … So like anything dramatic will make you just pass out?
Yeah, it’s usually peoples’ reactions after either stabbings or body parts being chopped off. But it’s never the actual visual of that happening.
Wow. Why is that? That’s awesome. I mean it’s weird, but it’s awesome. Can you watch all of the second season and then call me every time you pass out? Because I bet I make you pass out again. … That’s my goal for the rest of the season. I’m going to make you pass out.
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A meeting with Katerina Graham is up for auction in support of Children Mending Hearts.
The current priced bid is $350.00 and the auction ends on Friday, November 18th.
If you have the money & would like to support the organization and meet with Kat, please bid!
Sit down with the lovely Kat Graham for tea in Los Angeles, CA! Kat (also known as Katerina) is the multitalented entertainment beauty best known for her starring role as Bonnie on the CW’s Vampire Diaries. Kat has been in show business since she was six years old. While she started in commercials and guest roles on TV shows, she was constantly hard at work developing her natural talents into true skill not only in front of the camera, but also in the recording studio and on the dance floor. Kat has recorded her own music, produced her songs, and even lent her vocal talents to a couple tracks on Will.I.Am’s solo album. She also went on tour with the Black Eyed Peas on their last world tour. She recently starred in the dance movie sequel Honey 2, as well as the upcoming Chris Stokes (You Got Served) dance film, Boogie Town. Whether she’s singing, dancing, or acting, Kat captivated her audiences and continues to climb in popularity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the charming starlet and hear her stories of what it’s like being on a hit show, working on movie sets, touring the world on stage, exercising her creativity in the music studio, or be able to speak four languages as a true triple threat in show business!
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 Q&A – Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon)
Source: The Walking Dead blog
Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon on AMC’s The Walking Dead, talks about Daryl’s zombie ear necklace and why it’s impossible to not look cool with a crossbow.
Q: “Chupacabra” is a pretty intense episode.
A: It’s like Deliverance meets Motorhead.
Q: In this episode, Daryl has a necklace of ears. Were you pleased with the necklace?
A: It’s a necklace of ears, man! Cutting off the ears is just Daryl getting angry and doing what he has to do to save himself. I love that he’s still like that.
Q: Last year you told us your challenge was to make a racist likeable. Now your character is a fan favorite. Have you enjoyed the switch?
A: I’ve tried to make him more of a multi-layered character — someone who can tear up and then try to knife you. He’s kind of like this wet little coyote that doesn’t know where he’s at and people are trying to reach over and pet him and he snaps back.
Q: Last year you told us you had never used a crossbow before. You must be pretty comfortable with the thing by now?
A: [Laughs] I’m pretty well-versed in crossbow-ness by now, but I’m still figuring out new ways to use it all the time. These days I can flip it around my back or use it to prop a shotgun up. I’ve gotten good at running and shooting it, too. My latest accomplishment is that I can jump on a horse and hook the reins onto the horn of the saddle and flip it over my back and load and fire it while riding. You can’t not look cool with a crossbow.
Q: The zombie actors must cringe when they have a scene with you.
A: You have to dry fire on set — and it’s with another wimpy crossbow, with the tension let out. If it’s a close range zombie kill, like that episode where I roll over on my back and shoot a zombie who’s on top of me, it’s with that Nerf-like crossbow.
Q: Daryl is a survivalist and outdoors type of guy. Are you like that?
A: [Laughs] I’ve been camping and stuff, but if you left me in the woods I’d probably just curl up and cry until someone found me. I have to say living in Georgia while shooting The Walking Dead — I love the country. I’ve been riding my motorcycle in my time off, not seeing anyone for hours. I love it here.
Q: Have you stumbled upon any hidden secrets in your travels around Georgia?
A: I also have an old truck — a 1979 Ford F150 that has big wheels on it — and what I’ve found out is that if you ride in the country in a truck, the other truck drivers wave to you. I love the politeness down here.
Q: Did you give Laurie Holden a hard time because her character shoots Daryl?
A: Yeah we had a big laugh about that. I was like “Laurie, I can’t believe you did that!” She was like, “I was really sad, I swear!” She’s become a good friend of mine. We’ve all become really tight on the show.
 Zoe Saldana and Fiance Keith Britton Split
Source: Gossip Cop
Zoe Saldana and her fiancé, Keith Britton, have split.
The Avatar actress and her longtime beau parted “amicably,” according to a statement from Saldana’s rep.
Saldana and Britton “remain committed business partners as co-founders of fashion resource MyFDB.com,” it continues.
The couple was together for 11 years, becoming engaged in 2010.
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