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'The Office' Series Finale Gets Supersized

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:55 +0000

'The Office' fans have often had to be wary of extended episodes, which usually have the misfortune of padding existing material and diluting the results of an otherwise good episode. In this case, however, we don't think they'll mind! NBC has officially announced that the May 16 'Office' series finale will extend by 15 minutes, in addition to an hour-long retrospective. Let the 15-minute Steve Carell cameo rumors commence!

'The Office' Series Finale: Craig Robinson Denies Steve Carell Appearance

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:58:08 +0000

We're just over half a month to 'The Office's' May 16 series finale and opinion continues to run the gamut on whether or not Steve Carell will reprise the character of Michael Scott one last time before the end. The earlier description we read certainly left the door open for an appearance from Carell, but now co-star Craig Robinson has gone on record claiming the actor won't take any part. Who should we believe? Check out the latest from 'The Office' series finale inside!

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: New Guest Stars and Plot Details Revealed!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:19:47 +0000

In just a few short weeks 'The Office' will close its doors forever with the May 16 series finale episode "Finale." Only three episodes remain before Dunder Mifflin's ultimate end, and up to now NBC has played the details close to the chest, but no longer! Learn what faces new and old will be back to bid a fond farewell to 'The Office,' and what surprising new details will make the finale an affair to remember!

'The Office' Series Finale: Steve Carell Probably Returning After All

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:03 +0000

Even as NBC, 'The Office' producers and Steve Carell himself insisted time and time again that Michael Scott would have no appearance in 'The Office's May 16 series finale, color us "shocked" to hear that the former Dunder-Mifflin head might make an appearance after all. NBC isn't confirming either way, but find out how likely a final appearance from Steve Carell's Michael Scott is for 'The Office' series finale inside!

'The Office' Final Season: 'The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli Vs. Dwight!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:45:08 +0000

As 'The Office' continues winding down in its final run of episodes toward the May 16 finale, its documentary format coming apart at the seams, a number of famous faces both old and new will continue to make their way through the halls of Dunder-Mifflin Scranton. The latest as we've learned is none other than 'The Sopranos' alum ~~Christopher~~ Michael Imperioli! Find out what might make Imperioli put the hurt on Dwight Schrute for the final 'Office' episodes inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Will "The Farm" Be Cut From the Story?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:01:39 +0000

It's been some time since 'The Office' and NBC execs announced that plans for the Dwight Schrute-centric spin-off 'The Farm' were to be scrapped, while last week's "Junior Salesman" featured the introduction of Dwight's "Cousin Zeke" ('Breaking Bad's Matt L. Jones) as the first phase of what would have gone toward the spin-off. With 'The Farm' officially shut down, will NBC air the back-door pilot as an 'Office' episode, or cut most of the additional material? New details on 'The Office's final season inside!

'The Office's' Dunder Mifflin Super Bowl Commercial: It's All-Out Paper Warfare

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:27:57 +0000

The subject of a Dunder Mifflin commercial has been featured on 'The Office' several times, notably never giving Michael Scott's brilliant ad a chance to shine, but now it seems the paper company has truly invaded the real world. As football fans everywhere prep for the 2013 Super Bowl on Sunday, 'The Office' and Quill.com have made real-life Dunder Mifflin paper products available everywhere, heralded by their new Super Bowl ad! You won't see any of 'The Office' stars, but adorable screaming cats are always a plus!

'The Office' Final Season: Greg Daniels Previews More Documentary Crew Involvement

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:04:19 +0000

Last week's 'The Office' episode "Customer Loyalty" opened up a tremendous can of worms for the long-running NBC series, as after nine years the seemingly omnipresent documentary crew filming Dunder-Mifflin finally stepped out from behind the camera, involving themselves in Jim and Pam's marriage in an alarming way. Many wonder if the mysterious "Brian" will become a major thorn in Jim and Pam's deteriorating relationship, but what does show-runner Greg Daniels have to say about the documentary crew's increasing presence?

'The Office' Series Finale Spoilers: Steve Carell Explains Decision to Not Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:10:11 +0000

We'd be surprised if 'The Office' series finale didn't find some way to either include, or pay tribute to departed series star Steve Carell in the series' final hour, but now Carell himself has even jumped on the recent bandwagon of denying character Michael Scott will appear before Dunder-Mifflin closes its doors this May. Carell recently spoke out about his decision not to return to 'The Office' series finale, but should we believe him? Judge for yourself inside!

'The Office' Series Finale: Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak to Return, Still No Steve Carell?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:00:58 +0000

While our beloved '30 Rock' will come to a close on January 31, we shan't forget that 2013 will also see the final episodes of 'The Office' airing this May. And while much has been said about the final hours of the Dunder-Mifflin crew, from returning guests to unraveling the mystery behind the documentary team, the cast and crew recently took to the TCA tour to preview the series end, including several returning cast members (and several still not). Find out the latest on the 'Office' series finale inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Is Steve Carell "Unlikely" to Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:30:46 +0000

While everyone has their own opinion of the direction NBC's 'The Office' has taken in the years without Steve Carell, as the series approaches its final swan song most would agree any finale would feel incomplete without Carell's character Michael Scott returning for one final "that's what she said." So while we move closer to 'The Office's ninth season and series finale, will Steve Carell return? NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt has an answer that might surprise you, so check out the new details inside!

'The Office' Final Season: Jon Favreau to Direct!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:30:28 +0000

For as many big name guest stars as 'The Office' has seen walking through the halls of Dunder-Mifflin over the years, the long-running NBC series has had quite a bit of talent behind the camera as well. While previous episodes have seen Joss Whedon and 'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston helming 'The Office,' now it seems the acclaimed Jon Favreau will be stepping behind the camera before the May series finale! Find out what role Jon Favreau will play in the final episodes of 'The Office' inside!

'The Office' Final Season: 'The Farm' Spin-Off Will Air as Modified Episode

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:10:53 +0000

Though we've known for some time that the current season of 'The Office' would represent the final year for Jim, Pam and the other Dunder-Mifflin crew, some months ago development began on the Dwight Schrute spin-off 'The Farm,' to be aired as a backdoor pilot in 'The Office's final season. Somewhat sparingly, NBC decided not to go through with the Schrute-centric spin-off, but what of the material shot? New reports say NBC plans to give a fitting end to Dwight Schrute, using a modified version of 'The Farm' to do so. Find out the changes inside!

'The Office' Final Season Casts Basketball Legend "Dr. J"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:34:35 +0000

As 'The Office' prepares to head into its final run of episodes, finally closing the door on Dunder-Mifflin after nine years, we've been expecting a flurry of guest stars to come out of the woodwork. Mind you, we figured most guests would belong to seasons past, particularly one Steve Carell, but a Basketball Hall of Famer is just as good! So what could bring Julius "Dr. J" Erving to 'The Office's' final season, and what might it mean for Jim Halpert?

'The Office' Series Finale: Did Rainn Wilson Spoil the Ending?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:42:44 +0000

While many believe 'The Office' should have ended with Steve Carell's departure, or at least been put out of its misery following the poorly-received eighth season, there's no stopping now that the show has officially declared the current season to be the last. To that end, the series has plotted a number of resolutions to its longest running-arcs, but how will the series actually end? Series star Rainn Wilson has a few new details to offer, including a surprising twist!

'The Office' Cast Members Spoof Angus T. Jones in Hilarious Video

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:01:42 +0000

Talk about a fast turnaround! It took Rainn Wilson, aka Dwight on ‘The Office,’ approximately one day to make a video spoofing a recent interview with Angus T. Jones. In the interview, Jones called ‘Two and a Half Men’ “filth” and urged people to stop watching it. Maybe the best part is the way [...]

'The Office's Rainn Wilson Parodies Angus T. Jones' 'Two and a Half Men' Rant

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:30:48 +0000

The shock of 'Two and a Half Men' star Angus T. Jones' religious rant against the series likely won't die down for a good long while, but it seems Hollywood itself has already taken aim at skewering the young actor. Hilariously, Thursday ratings rival 'The Office' has taken one of the first jabs at Jones, enlisting stars Rainn Wilson and Craig Robinson to re-enact the bizarre video. Are you ready for 'The Office' to get filthy?

Watch Stephen Colbert Make His 'Office' Debut in Tonight's "Here Comes Treble"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:45:57 +0000

While we lament that Steve Carell isn't around anymore to play off of his former 'The Daily Show' correspondent, tonight will mark one of the best 'The Office' castings to date, when 'The Colbert Report' host Stephen Colbert drops by Dunder-Mifflin as Andy's old band-mate Broccoli Rob for the NBC sitcom's Halloween episode 'Here Comes Treble.' Of course, Colbert will have plenty of tension with fellow former co-star Ed Helms as well, so how would you like a first look?

'The Office's Craig Robinson Getting His Own Workplace Comedy From Greg Daniels

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:45:30 +0000

Just because 'The Office' will officially come to an end after nine seasons by the end of the year doesn't mean you won't still be seeing the Dunder-Mifflin crew on TV. No, we're not talking about 'The Farm,' 'The Mindy Project,' or even Angela Kinsey's new FOX comedy. Instead' breakout star Craig Robinson will finally get his due when 'The Office' creator Greg Daniels develops a new NBC sitcom around him! But what role will the loveable 'Hot Tub Time Machine' star play?

'The Office' Season 9 Casts Stephen Colbert For A Very "Trebling" Halloween Episode

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:01:00 +0000

Can you say "casting announcement of the year?" While 'The Office' officially returns tonight for its ninth, and final season (please don't remind us about 'The Farm') it's no secret that the upcoming year is bound to attract new and old guest stars alike, including some big names. Well, if we don't yet know if Michael Scott will make the trek back to Dunder-Mifflin, how about Steve Carell's one-time 'Daily Show' co-star Stephen Colbert? A victory for America, it is.