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Julie Bowen Joined the March of Dimes Event

2010-05-22T22:22:00.000+08:00

Last April, a lot of Celebrity parents joined the March of Dimes Event for babies, including "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen. Here are some highlights of this fundraiser event:

Celebrity parents such as Nancy O'Dell, Dayanara Torres, Julie Bowen, Nicole Sullivan and Galen Gering marched for babies in this great cause on Saturday (April 24) in Los Angeles.

Nancy O'Dell, host of Saturday's fundraiser, told Celebrity Baby Scoop about the importance of the organization:

"I am so honored to be hosting the March of Dimes March for Babies. I've been associated with the March of Dimes for over 10 years now and, as a mother, this organization means the world to me. Every year in California alone, more than 55,000 babies are born too soon and too small and it is the March of Dimes which helps so many of those babies go on to lead long and wonderful lives. All babies deserve a healthy start and I am honored to walk for all those precious little ones!"

Some photos below from March of Dimes and WorkingMother.com show Julie Bowen with the other artists in this event.

(Source: Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Pre-Orders of "Modern Family" on Amazon.com

2010-05-21T21:27:00.003+08:00

[Photo: Amazon.com]

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for your favorite comdey show, "Modern Family" on DVD and Blu-Ray set. This title has not yet been released.

(Source: Amazon.com)

Vergara and McHale to Announce Primetime Emmy Award Nominations

2010-05-20T21:08:00.000+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

Our very own "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara and "Community" star Joel McHale will announce the Emmy Award nominations for primetime. Click below for details regarding this.

(Source: USA Today)

ABC iPad App Now Available!

2010-05-19T08:34:00.000+08:00

[Photo: IntoMobile.com]

Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere, Disney/ABC Television Group has released a new version of its ABC Player app with additional features now that Apple's 3G iPad is available.

Frequently cited as one of the top "must-have" apps, the latest enhancements to ABC Player app include:
* Enhanced landscape viewing options
* Orientation lock support for all screens
* Parental ratings information for all available episodes
* Improved player controls for rewinding and fast-forwarding content
* 3G streaming support (requires a 3G enabled device)
The ABC Player app has been downloaded over 400,000 times since the iPad's April 3rd debut. In the first month, more than 1.5 million episodes of ABC series have been started via the app.

"The success of the ABC Player app reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality experiences on devices that fans of our shows use to complement their traditional TV viewing," said Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. "Since taking the first step onto digital platforms more than four years ago, we continue to evolve with each technological advance, leveraging emerging platforms so that TV fans can engage with our content in ways that are relevant to their lives."

To date, the top five series viewed on the iPad are
* Lost
* Modern Family
* V
* Dancing with the Stars
* Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

Extending the reach of ABC.com's full episode player onto the iPad, the ABC Player app enables users to watch ad-supported select episodes from a variety of popular ABC series. The application also allows iPad users to purchase downloads of episodes via the iTunes store. Designed, built and launched in less than five weeks, the ABC Player iPad app brings the full experience of ABC.com's Emmy Award-winning full episode player to a touch-screen, handheld device for the first time.

With the release of the ABC Player app, the Disney/ABC Television Group adds another first to their array of technical innovations, becoming the first network to offer ad-supported full episodes on the iPad. Other DATG firsts include:

* 1st to offer full episodes on iTunes (October 2005)
* 1st to stream ad-supported full episodes online (May 2006)
* 1st to offer full episodes on demand on a mobile platform (w/Sprint, May 2007)
* 1st to stream episodes online in true 720p HD (Fall 2007)
* 1st to offer expert and user commentary with full episodes online (Fall 2009)

The Disney/ABC Television Group is home to all of The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) worldwide entertainment and news television properties. The Group includes the ABC Television Network (including ABC Daytime, ABC Entertainment Group and ABC News divisions); the Disney Channels Worldwide global kids' TV business, ABC Family and SOAPnet; as well as distribution and syndication divisions Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Disney Media Distribution. The Disney/ABC Television Group also manages the Radio Disney Network, general interest and non-fiction book imprint Hyperion, as well the Company's equity interest in A&E Television Networks.

(Source: ABC.com)

Modern Family - "Family Portrait" Season Finale Preview 2

2010-05-18T20:25:00.002+08:00

Oh no! Sofia kissed Phil. Mommy Claire won't be happy with this. Watch Kobe Bryant on his cameo role. Enjoy this video from Primetimetvpromos.

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Modern Family - "Family Portrait" Promotional Pics

2010-05-17T08:00:00.044+08:00

TV.com has these photos of the upcoming episode of "Modern Family" entitled "Family Portrait". My favorite here is the picture of an inevitable kiss made by Gloria and Phil. I wonder what Claire has to say about this. Second favorite is the Mitchell-and-bird photo which I think would be hilarious onscreen. Can't wait to see the show on Wednesday, May 19 on ABC. Photo credit: ABC.

(Source: TV.com)

Modern Family - "Family Portrait" Season Finale Preview

2010-05-16T14:15:00.001+08:00

Watch this preview from Primetimetvpromos of the season finale of "Modern Family". See Kobe Bryant as guest cast on Wednesday May 19, on ABC.

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Modern Family - Episode 1.24 - "Family Portrait" Press Release

2010-05-15T14:25:00.018+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

Modern Family - Episode 1.24 - Family Portrait - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Family Portrait"

[NOTE: The following article is a press release issued by the aforementioned network and/or company. Any errors, typos, etc. are attributed to the original author. The release is reproduced solely for the dissemination of the enclosed information.]

SEASON FINALE

IT'S FAMILY PICTURE DAY AND EVERYTHING THAT CAN GO WRONG DOES, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

NBA Star of the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant Makes a Cameo Appearance.

"Family Portrait" - Claire painstakingly plans for a new family portrait to be taken, but it seems like everything and everybody is working against her. Gloria and Manny go with Phil and Alex to a Lakers game* and end up having a very awkward moment on the jumbotron; Luke interviews Jay for a school project, and Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer while Mitchell is home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon, on the Season Finale of "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

*ABC is the exclusive home of The NBA Finals, which are scheduled to begin Thurs., June 3, at 9:00 p.m., ET.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofia Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy and Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado.

Guest cast include Sean Smith as photographer.

"Family Portrait" was written by Ilana Wernick and directed by Jason Winer.

(Source: The Futon Critic)

Season Finale Spoiler for "Modern Family"

2010-05-14T15:09:00.029+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

I bet the season finale is going to be hilarious. Just look at this picture. My oh my, don't forget to watch on Wednesday May 19, on ABC.

Any scoop on what's in store for my favorite [MODERN] FAMILY as the season comes to a [tear] end? — Maya

The TV Addict: If this were any other show, we'd tease the fantastic May 19th season ender by revealing that… [cue ominous music]… nothing will ever be the same for America's funniest family thanks to an unexpected intruder in Mitchell and Cam's humble abode and a philandering Phil which culminates in a fight between the Dunphey/Pritchett clan that almost teas them apart. But since this isn't a very special episode of LAW & ORDER, we'll simply say the intruder is a bird, Phil is just being Phil, and America's favorite family ends the season exactly how it started, on a high note.

(Source: TV.com)

Modern Family's Hawaiian Vacation

2010-05-13T10:43:00.001+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

Watch this video of the behind-the-scenes of Modern Family's hawaiian vacation. Click this link to go to ETOnline.com to see how much fun the whole cast had when they filmed this episode.

Video link to the Hawaiian Vacation of "Modern Family"

(Source: ETOnline.com)

"Modern Family" Goes to Hawaii

2010-05-12T23:59:00.000+08:00

"Modern Family" goes to Hawaii for Jay's birthday celebration. Follow them tonight on ABC. Meanwhile, check out ABC's video with Steven Levitan and the whole cast of the show talking about their unforgettable experience filming the episode "Hawaii".

(Source: TV Guide Magazine)

ABC's Statement on Cam and Mitch not Kissing on "Modern Family"

2010-05-11T15:56:00.004+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

Michael Jensen of AfterElton.com has an exclusive statement by ABC on why Cam and Mitch are not kissing on "Modern Family". After some fans created a Facebook page urging ABC to have the gay couple kiss onscreen, ABC addressed this issue and gave a statement regarding this. I think we should respect the reasons why this particular gay couple is not showing their intimacy onscreen. It would be unripe and unprepared if they will kiss now. I'm sure there are some gay couples who do not show their emotion publicly and Cam and Mitchell are that kind of couple. Let's just hope and not become pushy! Read ABC's statement on the AfterElton site.

(Source: AfterElton.com)

Modern Family - "Hawaii" Preview

2010-05-10T21:13:00.001+08:00

Here is the episode preview of "Modern Family" 2nd to the last give "Hawaii". It's a "Modern Family" treat because not every TV show goes to Hawaii for a vacation. You shouldn't miss this episode. Watch it and enjoy this video from Primetimetvpromos.

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Modern Family - "Hawaii" Promotional Pics

2010-05-09T08:27:00.001+08:00

At long last, the episode "Hawaii", the one viewers have all been waiting for. Lily is oh, so cute in these pictures. Very meek and mild. The Banana Land must be hilarious. Only way to find out is to watch on Wednesday May 12 on ABC. Photo Credit: ABC.

(Source: TV.com)

Modern Family - "Airport 2010" Preview

2010-05-04T17:11:00.001+08:00

Watch this video preview of "Modern Family" episode "Airport 2010". Mitchel forgot his ID, then his keys. Oh my, what a way to leave the country for a vacation. We will see tomorrow Wednesday night, on ABC.

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Modern Family - "Airport 2010" Sneak Peek

2010-05-03T18:25:00.010+08:00

Watch this sneak peek from "Modern Family" episode "Airport 2010". Jay was thinking of having solo time with Gloria when he finds out that he will be with the whole family on his birthday celebration in Hawaii. Nice plan for Gloria, but not for Jay. Plus, a lot of security breeches, lost ID, and flying phobia comes with it. But don't worry because they will get to Hawaii for sure. Excited, everyone? Thanks to TV Overmind for this video.

(Source: TV Overmind)

Sofia Vergara is in People Magazine's World's Most Beautiful in 2010

2010-05-03T09:28:00.026+08:00

[Photo: Barry Peele]

Congratulations to our "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara!!

People Magazine picked their beauties and Vergara is number 7 in "World's Most Beautiful 2010". According to People:

The Modern Family star has her own family secret: She's not actually a brunette. "My natural hair color is blonde," says the Colombian beauty, 37. "It didn't match the Hollywood stereotype for a Latina woman." Not that she minds the tress-formation: "I think I should have always had dark hair."

(Source: People Magazine)

Modern Family - "Airport 2010" Promotional Pics

2010-05-02T21:22:00.000+08:00

On Wednesday May 5, "Modern Family" is going to take us into a birthday vacation celebration in Hawaii. Yes, "Modern Family" TV series fans, we are gonna fly to Hawaii on comedy Wednesday, only on ABC. Well, I guess Claire is the one who has the flying phobia. Who could be the one who forgot the ID? My guess is Manny? Hit the comments for your guesses. Enjoy these photos from TV Overmind.

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - Episode 1.23 - "Hawaii" Press Release

2010-05-01T10:04:00.002+08:00

Modern Family - Episode 1.23 - Hawaii - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Hawaii"

[NOTE: The following article is a press release issued by the aforementioned network and/or company. Any errors, typos, etc. are attributed to the original author. The release is reproduced solely for the dissemination of the enclosed information.]

A RELAXING FAMILY VACATION IN HAWAII GETS SLIGHTLY DERAILED WHEN EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN IDEAS OF FUN, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

"Hawaii" - Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofia Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy and Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado.

Guest cast include Christian J. Keau as bus driver, Casey Enovijas as pool attendant, Stephanie arron as Lei Greeter, Jason Sadang as ukulele player and Laki Kaahumanu as Hawaiian officiant.

"Hawaii" was written by Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh and directed by Steven Levitan.

(Source: The Futon Critic)

Modern Family Cast on "Top Chef Masters Season 2 Episode 4"

2010-04-30T09:04:00.003+08:00

[Photo: Bravo TV]

Reality Wanted has a full episode recap of "Top Chef Masters Season 2 Episode 4" where the chefs were asked to make a modernized dinner for a family. So, they served dinner to the cast and crew of "Modern Family". Here are some of the highlights of the show, savor it:

The Quick Fire Challenge is to create the perfect fruit plate presentation. Gail Simmons and Stephen Hamilton, Food Photographer are the judges on this challenge. Kelly Choi announces that this is a High Stakes Quick Fire, meaning the winner goes on to the Champion’s Round. Debbie isn’t so into fruit and is nervous about Stephen judging her food. Rick knows that presentation and knife skills are going to be critical in this challenge and he sees Susur as one of the astronauts of culinary arts and his biggest competition. Maria feels the pressure and wants to do an appetizer, entrée and dessert on one plate.

Debbie presents a Pecan Tempura Stuffed Fig with persimmon and tangerine.

The judges think this is visually powerful but there isn’t enough taste.

Jody serves Fig & Walnut Tart with Mediterranean Pomegranate Syrup and Zabaglione

The judges like all the great layers on this dish.

Maria serves Northwest Trio of Apple Soup, Grilled Fig Moustard and Fresh Berries with Berry Mousse.

Visually the judges like the simplicity, but Gail doesn’t know why it’s all on the same plate and misses the appetizer/entrée/dessert idea.

Susur creates a East Meets West Fruit Plate with Ravioli with Blackberries and Thai Basil.

Gail and Stephen think there is no focus, and too much going on.

Rick makes a Herb and Fruit Salad Shooters with a Versace cup and a blessing.

Judgment: Lots of pretty elements, the cup and the blessing add to the playfulness.

Jody takes the win in the Quick Fire Challenge and wins $5000 for her charity plus a spot in the next level.

For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs are asked to make a family dinner that is modernized. They will be serving it to the cast and crew of the television show Modern Family. They have 4 hours to prep in the Top Chef kitchen and then they must serve it on the lot.

Susur is still pissed off about getting the lowest score in the Quick Fire Challenge. He calls his wife, and she tells him to buck up and get in the fight. Debbie plays with the idea of Pork Chops and Applesauce from The Brady Bunch and decides on Pork Belly. After prepping for an hour and a half, Debbie realizes her pork belly isn’t cooking at all, and she is very worried. Maria is making almond milk. Debbie thinks that if she were to win Top Chef Masters it would be better than winning her James Beard Award.

The next day with 2 ½ hours to go, Debbie has decided to fry the pork belly, upon Maria’s suggestion. Susur is entertained by Debbie, as she runs around crazy and then all of a sudden she is done before anyone else. When the chefs take their food to the lot of Modern Family, they set up their service stations and although none of them are used to the catering aspect, they all make do.

Debbie serves a Glazed Pork Loin with Apple Butter and Winter Squash Slaw.

Susur makes a Roasted Chicken and Farce Curry dish with Polenta Grits, Tomato Jam, and Chili Mint Curry.

Channeling the Northwest, Maria decides on a Sockeye Salmon, Paprika Potatoes with Almond Slivers and Almond Milk.

Jody, although immune, still wants the $10,000 prize, and serves a Braised Chicken Thigh with Mushrooms, with Semolina Gnocchi and Herb Salad.

Rick serves Truffle White Beans with Escarole Grilled Sausage.

Susur’s dish goes over great but Gael thinks that mint chutney is spicy for a family meal, the rest of the judges call it clear, distinct and delicious. Everyone loves Maria’s salmon even though she is worried about it sitting in a chafing dish to stay warm. They love the sauce too. Gail thinks Jody’s braised chicken thighs are too salty and muddled. Rick’s escarole goes over well; it is multilayered, although it might not be modern enough and there may not be enough truffles in it. Debbie’s pork dish is too sweet with the butter and jus combining and the result is a bit cloying.

In the end, with the highest points in Top Chef Masters history, Susur takes the competition with 19 ½ stars, each judge having given him 5 stars and the diners giving him 4 ½ stars. Good thing he decided to get in the fight!

(Source: Reality Wanted)

"Modern Family" Season Finale Spoiler

2010-04-29T22:03:00.001+08:00

[Photo: ABC]

Here is a season finale spoiler from TV Guide: Our "Modern Family" cast is going to Hawaii and what do we expect from their trip?

OK, so they're going to Hawaii. What else is happening on Modern Family? — Meg

MICKEY: In the season finale, Claire will attempt to get the gang together for a family portrait in which everyone is supposed to wear white. Feel — that is, Phil — will find himself in yet another compromising position when he's alone with Gloria. And a miscommunication could lead to a kiss.

(Source: TV Guide)

Julie Bowen on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

2010-04-29T20:35:00.000+08:00

Watch this video from Jimmy Kimmel Live on Julie Bowen's interview. She's just so sexy while she talks about her kids. A scene from the show "Modern Family" was presented confirming what a great comedian Julie Bowen is.

(Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Sneak Peeks

2010-04-28T04:05:00.004+08:00

Make way for these sneak peeks on tonight's episode on ABC's comedy Wednesday. Who would ever think that Cameron plays drums? He is so talented I think there's nothing he can't do. With his wit, confidence and talent, he is really worthy of becoming a Diva! Fizbo plays the drums!

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Preview

2010-04-27T20:04:00.000+08:00

Watch this video from Primetimetvpromos featuring the preview of ABC's "Modern Family" episode "Travels with Scout". What happened to Luke in this video? I swear, it is really funny and shocking. The episode airs on April 28, on ABC's comedy Wednesday.

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Promotional Pics

2010-04-26T10:28:00.031+08:00

Fred Willard joins "Modern Family" in the episode "Travels with Scout" which means Papa Dunphy is back together with a four-legged friend and an RV of course. The pictures below show that the whole family is having a great time. I'm sure Cameron has another Cam Show as you can see that he is holding the drumsticks. Wow, I am really going to watch this episode. You definitely wouldn't want to miss this. Thanks to TV Overmind for these wonderful photos.

(Source: TV Overmind)