Comedy "Veep" starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus on HBO

[WorthyStevens]

New preview!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Veep/196308417069134

 

[Sawyer]

"FYI, the President's not calling you."
"FYI, Gary, no ****."

 

[WorthyStevens]

"I need a ****."

 

[Lily Adler]

I wish I had HBO.

 

[Sawyer]

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[Pink Ranger]

This looks hilarious, but I wonder who the "normal" character is supposed to be (i.e. Michael from AD or Jim from the Office).

 

[Sawyer]

Given that her character seems vaguely like an Americanized version of Nicola Murray from The Thick of It, I'm guessing JLD is going to be the normal character, so to speak. She's just also going to be somewhat useless at her job.

The one thing The Thick of It had, though, that this doesn't seem to is a Malcolm Tucker (look him up on youtube and you'll see that none of these guys measure up). But I guess it makes some sense...... If the US government had a Malcolm Tucker, they'd be getting way too much work done.

 

[WorthyStevens]

'Veep' trailer: Elaine Benes and Buster Bluth are feeling quasi-presidential

We’ve still got a bit of a wait before Arrested Development‘s back-from-the-dead fourth season premieres on Netflix. But in the meantime, HBO is making it a lot easier for you to get your Buster Bluth fix — via Veep, a new comedy that stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as dysfunctional vice president Selena Meyer, Anna Chlumsky (Vada!) as her chief of staff, and Tony Hale as her assistant and “Body Man.” Sounds like a position for a guy with two hands.

In this latest Veep trailer, we get a closer look at VP Meyer’s loony office. At just 46 seconds long, it manages to pack in several chuckle-worthy moments — especially the part when Buster Hale unnecessarily explains what NASA stands for. Between this series, Game of Thrones, Girls, and The Newsroom, it looks like HBO is in for an unusually great spring; let’s hope the new shows will live up to our admittedly high expectations. Check out the Veep trailer below.

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http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/04/02/veep-trailer-hbo/

 

[Sawyer]

JLD's slight double-take after the guy said he doesn't read half the things he's supposed to was great.

 

[WorthyStevens]

A new behind-the-scenes look. Also, HBO OnDemand has a section up for 'VEEP'!

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[WorthyStevens]

For those without HBO...

HBO Offers Free Sampling Of ‘Girls’ and ‘Veep’ Debut Episodes

HBO will offer free access on multiple platforms to the premiere episodes of its two newest comedy series, Girls and Veep. The day after their debuts on HBO, pilots for Girls and Veep will go live on HBO.com, YouTube, DailyMotion, TV.com, and multiple distributors’ Free On Demand platforms. Girls will be available April 16-May 14 after its premiere April 15 on HBO, and Veep will be available April 23-May 21 following its bow April 22. Veep‘s pilot will also be available free on iTunes during its sampling period.

http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/hbo-offers-free-sampling-of-girls-and-veep-debut-episodes/#comments

 

[Sawyer]

Sweet.

 

[WorthyStevens]

Vicious political comedy is best post-'Seinfeld' role Julia Louis-Dreyfus, taps Armando Iannucci's genius.

In that sense, Louis-Dreyfus finds herself in another comedy where Larry David’s Seinfeld mantra “No hugging, no learning” aptly applies. For Iannucci, Veep is just different enough from The Thick of It and In the Loop to not be seen as a remake but a fresh shot at the ripe target of American politics. As in his previous work, there’s an improvisational feel, though the show is scripted. A shaky-camera effect makes the hustle-bustle more naturalistic and the hilarious, impromptu veep conferences seem intimate — and desperate. Most important, Veep looks as if it’s being filmed right next to the real thing and as if Iannucci and his writers are simply mirroring the ineptness and soul-crushing compromises around them.

http://m.hollywoodreporter.com/review/veep-review-hbo-311573?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Sawyer]

God, I really hope this is as great as Iannucci's The Thick of It and In the Loop...
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Those are literally just about the only two videos I could post from either one, due to swearing.... 99% of which comes from Malcolm.

 

[Prison Mike]

Was that Gabe in In the Loop?

 

[Speedball]

Given that her character seems vaguely like an Americanized version of Nicola Murray from The Thick of It, I'm guessing JLD is going to be the normal character, so to speak. She's just also going to be somewhat useless at her job.

The one thing The Thick of It had, though, that this doesn't seem to is a Malcolm Tucker (look him up on youtube and you'll see that none of these guys measure up). But I guess it makes some sense...... If the US government had a Malcolm Tucker, they'd be getting way too much work done.

She is, because this was meant to be an American version of that show. Things changed around a bit, but the concept is still the same.

 

[WorthyStevens]

The Core Belief That Inspires Me: Politics Is About People

Selina Meyer
Vice President of the United States

What an honor it is to be asked to write an opinion piece for the great Huffington Post.

We all have passionate beliefs and opinions, don't we? In fact, there's a famous saying: "Opinions are like a private part of your anatomy - everyone's got one!"

And some of these opinions, these beliefs, become absolutely central to who you are. As much a part of you as your heart, your eyes or your scalp.

I hold just such a fundamental belief, and it's this: politics is about people.

It really is. Politics is about people.

Some might say that's simplistic, meaningless even. Surely just about everything is about people, isn't it? Supermarkets are about people. Miniature golf is about people. Boats and ships are about people. Ceramics classes are about people. Smoke alarms are about people. And so on.

So what exactly do I mean when I say politics is about people?

Maybe I should ask, or rather maybe I should imagine you, the reader, are asking me, what don't I mean when I say politics is about people?

What I don't mean is that politics is just about people going out every couple of years and voting. (Although I'm very glad people do; otherwise, I wouldn't have a job!)

No -- politics is more than that. It's inclusive. It's social. It's everyday.

Sure, we all know politics can be about the big picture -- war, economics, trade deficits and so forth. You just need to turn on the TV news, or read this website, to see that.

But most of the time, politics is about the smaller picture. Like the picture you put next to your name on Twitter -- small, yet personal and meaningful. But of course, when you click on it, it becomes a bigger picture.

Everyday politics is all about clicking on that little picture because, to the person whose little picture it is, it's actually the big picture.

Politics is about people and I, as a politician, want people to enjoy the everyday benefits that politics can provide. We all need clean water, fresh air and a sustainable environment, but at the same time we also need money, jobs to make us that money, and sensitively regulated industries that can supply us with those jobs. Providing all these things at the same time is a tricky balancing act, but it's my task as Vice President to walk that high wire and, God willing, never stumble or fall.

When people tell me they're not interested in politics, that politics doesn't matter, I ask them this: Do you eat food? Do you drive on roads? Do you send your children to school? Do you need to maintain a core body temperature of 98.6 degrees? Do you use the toilet?

In short, I'm asking them whether they're human beings. Because if they are, then politics affects everything they do.

As Vice President of the United States of America it's my enormous privilege to serve the people of this great nation. But what I never forget, even when I'm in my very large office in the Eisenhower Building, or in a meeting room with heads of state at the UN, or in the Situation Room in the White House helping the President deal with major events, is that I am here to help the ordinary people of this country.

I always remember to think about these people doing the very things I mentioned above: eating a simple meal, driving to work, sending their children to school, keeping their houses warm and using the gifts that God gave them to make a decent life for themselves and their families.

Did you know that the word politics comes from the Greek politikos meaning "of, for, or relating to citizens"? That's right; even the ancient Greeks were saying it: Politics is about people.

But in my job it's not the Greeks I'm serving - although I love their country and wish them well with their economic problems. No, I serve the greatest people on our planet: the American people. And I'm so lucky, and so happy, to do so.

Thank you for reading, and God bless America.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/selina-meyer/the-core-belief-that-insp_b_1400755.html

 

[Sawyer]

Begins tonight, yes? Not that it matters much for me....

 

[WorthyStevens]

11 minutes.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

The pilot is okay. Spin City is better.

 

[Sawyer]

Started a bit slow, but by the time she droped the "hoisted by our own ******" line in her speech, it went from zero to 60. Hope they can hold on to that momentum.

 

[flickchick85]

Yeah, I thought it was pretty funny. Not In the Loop hilarious yet, but certainly better than the majority of sitcom pilots that ultimately end up being way funnier shows than their pilots let on (30 Rock, Parks and Rec, Community, etc.).

 

[Sawyer]

Love Tony Hale's character. He's no Buster, but still great.

 

[Sawyer]

BTW, Anna Chlumsky grew up well....

 

[Matt]

Not great. Not terrible. Certainly good enough for a pilot (which are normally slow) to warrant more viewings. It has a lot of potential.