All the latest news on Michael Weatherly. If you have an update, please tell us. Submissions. Please include source, thank you.
A bigger trailer
Before the finale aired, Michael let speculation fly during his interview with Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight. "What happened -- and I'm going to give ET the exclusive -- early on this year I decided I wanted a bigger trailer. I didn't think I was asking for that much. I made the mistake and now I'm paying the price." We're all letting go a collective sigh of relief that it wasn't him. That oughta make him think twice about getting too comfortable though.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
Farewell to Caitlin Todd
In a special tribute to Sasha Alexander's character Caitlin 'Kate' Todd, we're making mention of her news here. In the NCIS Season 2 finale, Tony's first case back on the job after recovering from the plague ("SWAK"), Kate takes a bullet intended for Gibbs. Donald Bellisario (the show's creator) says that the show is physically demanding and while all the main cast were feeling the strain, Sasha asked to leave what could turn out to be a long running series (who knows now that she's gone - most fans are still reeling). As a big Tony and Kate fan, I was saddened by her death. But we wish Sasha well and look forward to seeing her around soon.
Source: USA Today
"Her Minor Thing" World Premiere
The World Premiere will be at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Our screening dates are June 10 & June 12, 2005. We hope to see you there! The webpage is underway. It's planned to be up by end of May (hopefully sooner.) Michael is one of our leads. He is funny in the movie as well as was on the set. Our cast was wonderful and you'll see great performances. They were lots of fun to work with and seemed to have fun while they were working with us.
Take care,
Debra
Producer
Source: Debra Meyers, HMT Entertainment, LLC
Jezebel Magazine and other news
Michael Weatherly Fans have a host of pictures from Jezebel Magazine's September issue of last year. It features Michael and his co-star Sasha Alexander from NCIS. They talk about the show, relationships and what's important to them, and the interveiw can be found here at NCIS Germany. Also at the website is a more recent article where Michael talks about the women he's dated since being single. As most know, he was engaged to Dark Angel co-star Jessica Alba till late 2003. Read more here
Snapshots of Jezebel Magazine
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What's he up to?
Michael recently moved from Malibu to Valencia, so he could be closer to the studio where they shoot the hit show, "NCIS". Rating among the Top 10 most watched TV programs in AUS and NZ for this month, and just outside the Top 10, at 11th spot behind, "Cold Case" in the US (Nielsen Media Research Dec. 13-19, 2004) - it's doing very well in its second season. During the summer hiatus, Michael filmed 'Her Minor Thing', with Estella Warren. Now back at work, and training hard, from the scenes in "See No Evil" and "Caught On Tape" he's looking great. Long shoots don't seem to be affecting him too badly. Still no word on any lady in his life, although he has been seen to get on fabulously with this co-stars Sasha and Pauley...
Source: Ask Marilyn & Stacy
The Dark Angel relationship
Jessica explains that her romance with "Dark Angel" co-star Michael Weatherly was, "just as difficult as any relationship." She also shares a few thoughts on season two of the show, and that story changes may have caused its demise. Read more here. To Cosmo she confesses that her split from fiance Michael swore her off dating actors. Sounds harsh. Seems her latest beau, Cash Warren, whom she meet whilst filming Fantastic Four is 'the one', and here we thought Michael was?
Source: USA Today - Nov 2003 & Abstracts.net & Cosmopolitan, March 2005
Lots of pictures
Apologies for the lack of updates. I do this for a hobby and I've been really short on time.
But for everyone craving some eye candy. Here you'll find lots.
What Michael's been up to since our last update.
Most recent first
SAG Foundation's Conversations with the "NCIS" crew - December 7th
Esquire House, Young Hollywood "Rock The Vote" Party - October 13th
2nd Annual Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party - September 19th
W Magazine Hollywood Yard Sale - September 12th
The Hollywood Reporter TV Milestones Cocktail Reception - September 9th
WireImage.com::
Celebrity Photo::Film Magic::
More about the SAG event
And a scene shot from the Natalie Wood film. Michael as Robert Wagner. 
Courtesy Variety.com
Sightings and 'Her Minor Thing'
Michael attended the 46th Annual Doger Hollywood All-Star game on the weekend (7th August). And along with co-stars Sasha and Pauley, Michael posed happily for cameras at the CBS & UPN All-Star Party on 17th January. See pictures from these events at WireImage
Our favorite actor has hit his prime. Michael turned 36 on the 8th of July. And what better time to snatch up a silver screen role. Can we say it's about time they noticed him? Michael has just finished filming on a new project. The film is due out next year. It's a romantic comedy titled, "Her Minor Thing", co-starring Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes) and Christian Kane (WB TV's Angel). More details here
NCIS airs in Australia - the first season of NCIS will air May 2, 2004 on Sunday night on Channel 10.
NCIS - JAG crossover
For those who are a little behind because they aren't in the US, like me, here's a heads-up. Michael's character, "Special Agent Tony Dinozzo" appears in episode: "Meltdown" (episode # 8.21) and episode: "Ice Queen" (episode # 8.20) of "JAG".
Source: IMDB.com
Weatherly-Alba Romance Rekindled?
Alba, 22, and 35-year-old Weatherly were spotted out together enjoying drinks and dinner at Firefly in Studio City, California, on August 13.
An eyewitness says, "They looked very together. Michael had his hand on Jessica's waist and they were all smiles."
The pair broke off their three-year romance in July, but quickly got back together. A representative confirms the romance is back on, but adds, "They've postponed making wedding plans for the time being."
Thanks to Vanessa. Source: World Entertainment News Network
The WireSlam Convention
Being an ocean and just a few hundred thousand miles away, I thought I'd do a little digging and find out what happened at the WireSlam convention in Paris. Michael was confirmed to attend late May and I was curious as to what happened on the actual "Dark Angel" day. If I'm to match the proceedings to what happened on the "Buffy" day, then I guess there may not have been an appearance by Michael. If you want to learn how not to run a convention and read a Buffy fan's experience on June 27, 2003. Read The Con Report by berry
Thanks to berry. Source: Berry's Blog
Television Critics Association CBS Arrivals
- Day Two. July 21, 2003.
Update thanks to WireImage.com
Weatherly & Alba News
US WEEKLY July 28th issue 2003:
"... Meanwhile, it's all over between Jessica Alba and longtime fiance Michael Weatherly. On July 11, Alba, 22, went solo to a friend's birthday party at the Los Angeles restaurant Tantra, where, a source says, guests were warned not to ask about Weatherly, 35. The reason? Alba and her former Dark Angel costar had broken off their engagement. "She seemed sort of quiet throughout the party. At one point she kind of did some dance moves by herself," says the source. Although Alba and Weatherly had been engaged since April 2001, they never set a date. Reps for both did not return calls."
Sad news if it's true. They made such an attractive couple. And their on screen chemistry was so dramatic and addictive. Ladies, now just give the guy a little time. Then you can go offer those sympathy hugs. ;)
Update thanks to http://www.abstracts.net/jessica-alba/
2003 TCA Summer Press Tour - CBS party
Michael Weatherly & David James Elliott. July 20, 2003. Ref: 1301232 & 1301229 Byline: DeGuire/WireImage
Update thanks to Anaelle and pictures courtesyWireImage.
World Premiere of "The Italian Job" - Red Carpet
Michael Weatherly & Jessica Alba arriving to the movie premiere held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. May 27, 2003. Ref: JR1850. Please Byline: Juan Rico / Big Pictures USA
Pictures thanks to Big Pictures USA & Jessica-Alba.ws You could also check out WireImage, they had a few good pictures too.
2003 CBS Upfront Primetime TV Gathering
14 May 2003
Primetime schedule announcement in New York. And Upfront After Party, Tavern on the Green, New York City. Michael Weatherly and fiance Jessica Alba. The other stars of CBS' new show "Navy CIS" also attended. Mark Harmon, David McCallum, and Pauley Perrette.
Picture thanks to FilmMagic
Dark Angel Music Video
All great heroes and heroines love just as hard as they fight ... and Max (Jessica Alba) is no different. This great vid showing that wonderful relationship between Max and Logan (Michael Weatherly) is quite touching, thanks to some great music by Lifehouse. Disclaimer: All material in this video is for non-profit personal entertainment only. No infringement of copyright is intended. All material remains the property of the copyright owner.
Download Vid. by lostpenguin.net
QT loves this video, so she begged for it to be mentioned in MW News.
Michael to visit Paris
On the 7th of May, Michael Weatherly's manager confirmed that Michael would be attending the Wire Slam Convention. The convention will take place in Paris, France on 27, 28 and 29th June 2003. Other Dark Angel stars attending the Sci-Fi convention are; J.C. McKenzie (Normal), Jennifer Blanc (Kendra) and Richard Gunn (Sketchy). It's unconfirmed if Jessica will be attending.
Thanks to Wire Slam @ http://www.wireslam.com/
NCIS & Michael Weatherly's character
According to an article just posted on zap2it.com, "Navy CIS" will run at 8 pm Tuesday next year, and JAG will move to 9 pm Friday, between two new shows. According to CBS Fall schedule, posted 14 May 2003.
Here's the piece on NCIS from CBS's press release. It mentions all the characters except Viv. Will she not be around?...
NAVY CIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) (Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 PM) stars Mark Harmon ("The West Wing," "Chicago Hope"), Michael Weatherly ("Dark Angel") and David McCallum ("The Man from U.N.C.L.E.") in an action drama, Inspired by the hit-series JAG, about a team of special agents whose mission is to investigate any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position. Leading this team that operates outside of the military chain of command is NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Harmon), a skilled investigator and interrogator who is smart, tough and willing to bend the rules to get the job done. Working under Gibbs is Agent Anthony Dinozzo (Weatherly), a former homicide detective who joined NCIS just a few years ago, but who has instincts that can come only from working on the streets. Joining them is Agent Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), a gifted forensic scientist whose dark wit matches her goth-style hair and clothes, and Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (McCallum), a medical examiner. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents traverse the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties. Donald P. Bellisario ("JAG," "Magnum, P.I.") is the executive producer for Belisarius Productions, in association with Paramount Network Television.
Thanks to Dottie B @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCIS- CBS
NCIS YahooGroup
A Day On The Set
JAG lists by Harriet, 8 April 2003 @ reposted by Rick
Extra info regarding the ExtraTV interview.
"I beleive it (the interview) was aired the night of Meltdown. He's had a haircut since filming the JAG episodes." Barb @ NCIS-CBS YahooGroup
ExtraTV
ExtraTV Interview
Thanks to dsc1865 @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCIS-CBS
Ghosts of The Abyss Premiere
@ the premiere with Jessica Alba. 31st March.
Update thanks to WireImage - http://www.wireimage.com
DailyCeleb.com
Best Friend Animal Sanctuary - The Lint Roller Party
Michael Weatherly attended the party with Jessica Alba. The Lint Roller Party in Santa Monica on March 30th. Michael brought along his pal, Murray. Jessica brought her pug pal, Syd. For images see the website
http://www.dailyceleb.com
Sun Herald (Sydney)
February 23, 2003 Sunday
SECTION: News; Pg. 48
HEADLINE: On The Face Of It, A Hollywood Icon
BYLINE: By Kate Cox
BODY:
THIS is Justine Waddell, left, who will play Natalie Wood in a $US8million ($13.4million) telemovie being filmed in Sydney.
South African-born and British-raised, Waddell's main qualification seems to be that she looks uncannily like Wood. But Natalie Wood: Hollywood's Last Child director Peter Bogdanovich said there was more to it.
"Besides looking eerily like Natalie, she's a superb young actress," he said. "Justine has the ability to capture all the different stages of her life."
Waddell, 26, appeared in Mansfield Park, Dracula 2000 and the British miniseries, Wives And Daughters.
The four-hour TV movie is based on the book Natasha, by Suzanne Finstad, who is executive producer. It features footage of the actress and is expected to air on Channel Nine early next year.
The movie tells the story of Wood's conflict between being born Natasha Zakharenko to Russian immigrants and the glamorous persona created by her ambitious mother and Hollywood. It will follow her career, her marriage to actor Robert Wagner and her drowning death in 1981.
The star of West Side Story drowned while trying to get into an inflatable boat from her 60-foot yacht. Rumour and innuendo have plagued her death.
Last week's rain-delayed filming created havoc for actors, including former Bardot starlet Sophie Monk (playing Marilyn Monroe), Malcolm Kennard (Christopher Walken) and Dark Angel 's Michael Weatherly (Wagner). Alice Krige and Colin Friels also star. Wood's sister Lana Wood is co-producer.
Big hair, fancy frocks and vintage cars transformed the neighbourhood in and around Elizabeth Bay House when filming began this month. Roads have been closed and art deco block Dalmar has been transformed into a Californian hotel. Filming is expected to finish mid-March.
Thanks to abregaza (posted @ dafans.proboards9.com)
The Daily Telegraph
Wood mini-series planned
January 17, 2003
THE US ABC is about to start filming a four-hour mini-series about the life of actress Natalie Wood at Fox Studios.
Directed by Academy Award winner Peter Bogdanovich (his first TV project), the project will star English actor Justine Waddell as the doomed Hollywood star while producers are still looking for an Australian to play the actress at age six.
Actor Michael Weatherly, fiance of Dark Angel star Jessica Alba, arrived yesterday to co-star as Wood's husband Robert Wagner. The international distributor of the mini-series has an output deal with the Nine Network so expect to see it on our screens later this year or in early 2004.
http://www.news.com.au
