Tahmoh is taking part in Cards Direct's Cards for a Cause (look for him halfway down the page). When you purchase cards of his chosen design, the proceeds will go to Caleb's Hope, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable women and children affected by war, poverty, and HIV/AIDS. This link takes you directly to his card of choice.
Photo copyright by Caleb's Hope, Photographer Jordan Junck. Do not repost or use without permission.
Tahmoh joined fellow Battlestar Galactica cast members at the 2009 Spike TV Scream Awards. Access Hollywood interviews Tahmoh (at about the 1:52 mark) along with Michael Trucco, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff, and Grace Park.
BuddyTV interviews Tahmoh and Eliza Dushku about Dollhouse S2.Kristen at E!Online has some spoilery Dollhouse info spilled by Tahmoh.
Shock Till You Drop posted some videos of a Q&A with Michael Dougherty and cast and crew members of Trick 'r' Treat. Tahmoh answers a few questions in the second video. Thanks to Bertha for the tip.
Tahmoh appeared with Whistler co-star Holly Elissa Dignard in Hello! Magazine Canada's coverage of Art4Gulu, a fundraising event held in June 2009 for Caleb's Hope, a charity founded by Holly that benefits women and children in Africa. Be on the lookout for more from Tahmoh on his support of Caleb's Hope in the near future.
Jevon Phillips of the Los Angeles Times interviewed Tahmoh about Dollhouse, Battlestar, and Vancouver.
Jevon: What's so great about Vancouver?
Tahmoh: What's so great?!? It's just
one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Have you been?
Jevon: Sadly, I haven't.
Tahmoh: Well, there you go. I mean you're on the beautiful West Coast, but [in Vancouver] you're surrounded by the mountains and ocean right there. The city's nestled between some of the most gorgeous mountains you've ever seen. Ocean, sea, sky, massive forests ... it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. Even if you're not an outdoorsman, you can't help but appreciate the view and the energy there. ... It's magical.
Read the entire interview here.
Canadian readers can watch The Green Chain on Pay Per View TV channels Movie Central and TMN. Those in the United States can still watch The Green Chain on Hulu. More information at the Green Chain website.
In other Green Chain news, Livejournal member dragonlady981 posted a slew of Green Chain screencaps to the community Tahmoh_daily (you have to be a member to access them). Here are just a few of the caps.
Michelle at battlestar_blog just got word that Tahmoh will be joining Katee Sackhoff and Tricia Helfer today on the "Frak Ups" team in the 2009 AIDS Walk Los Angeles. He hasn't raised a lot of money because he joined the team late, so donate now if you can to help him raise more money before the event.
Tahmoh has answered three more questions posted by All About Tahmoh Penikett readers. See the question list here, and add others to it if you'd like.
Is there a show currently on T.V. that you would love to guest star on? If so, what would you like your character to be or do?
"I'd love to do a bit on Dexter as I think it's a kick ass show with great writing and a really strong cast. I'd also love to do a part on In Treatment. I've only seen a few episodes, but the writing is exceptional and to be able to do an entire ep if not a few with Gabriel Byrne would be such an amazing experience. The characters on that show are so well written with some many layers and colors. Also, an opportunity to be on any of my BSG cast mates shows like Aaron Douglas's The Bridge and Grace [Park]'s show The Border would be awesome."
"Down time for me is almost always studying lines if there's some still to be memorized, or I read. I've always got a good book with me. I try to stay in character or in the space that I need to be if we're in the middle of an intense scene and we have to break for lunch, for instance. Really emotional and intense scenes for me sometimes require that I stay in that emotional space, and I go back to my trailer until we're ready to go again."
Joss Whedon gave an interview and mentioned that you brought up Never Let Me Go when you heard about the premise of Dollhouse. I’ve also read somewhere that you’re an avid reader. Do you find that books are valuable tools in helping gain insight and understanding into a particular emotion, story arc, or character? If so, were there any books that really resonated with you while filming BSG?
"A good book will consume my focus, so much so that I don't want to put it down till I'm done. Because of work and responsibilities I often can't read it in one sitting. I've learned so much over the years from the books I've read. It's always a rich and learning experience as a good writer fleshes out layered characters and let's you into their minds. I'd be lying if I said I haven't used on numerous occasions from the things that I've read. There's one book in particular that resonated with me tremendously while I was filming BSG, Shake Hands With the Devil. Romeo Dallair wrote this book many years after he was in Rwanda as Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). It's an incredibly graphic account of his time in Rwanda when more than 800,000 people were slaughtered in a hundred days. It's a personal account but chiefly deals with genocide and the failure of the international community to stop it. I don't know that I've ever been so emotionally affected by a book other than this. The obvious parallels between the subject matter with BSG made it something I could easily access. It's an important read but one that I suggest you know you're ready for."Remember, Dollhouse will not air on October 16 but will return with a new episode on October 23.
It's Dollhouse day, so here are some photos of Tahmoh--some more recent than others. Also an older interview with Miracle Laurie that mentions Tahmoh and Season 2. New Dollhouse Season 2 promo-shot of Paul:
2009 FOX Winter All-Star Party - Arrivals
With Grace Park at a SyFy Comic Con party:
More photos from the Fox Eco Casino Night with Joss & Eliza:
Fox Television Critics Association (TCA) Q&A pics:
A few more Riverworld promo photos:
Filmed in 2007, Trick 'R Treat is finally being released on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 6th. Tahmoh plays "Henry" and Leslie Bibb his wife in the movie. According to Tahmoh: "Henry is very much into Halloween. He loves it. He loves the tradition of it where as Emma isn't so keen as him." (Source)
Tahmoh and the other cast and crew of Dollhouse have been busily promoting Season 2, which starts tomorrow, September 25, at 9:00 PM Eastern on Fox. Expect possible spoilers within links and videos.
In a non-spoilery video from Fox, Tahmoh spills the beans on nine things about himself, including pets, singers, foods, and more.
Korbi at Zap2It.com sat down with Tahmoh to discuss S2, including working with BSG costars Jamie Bamber and Michael Hogan.
IGN interviews Tahmoh about Dollhouse S2 and asks him about the ending of Battlestar Galactica too.
IO9 asks Tahmoh some questions in video interviews about Dollhouse, Riverworld, and BSG.
Scifi Wire summarizes "All You Need to Know" about Dollhouse S2, including some information on Ballard.
More Dollhouse S2 Promo Pics can be found here and here.
Tahmoh has made numerous appearances promoting Dollhouse. Here are some links and a few pictures.
Life Magazine posted this picture of Tahmoh at the SyFy Comic Con party, along with many other snapshots.
Tahmoh also attended the Fox Television Critics Association (TCA) tour and the Fox Eco Casino Night. Thanks to gfemale of the Livejournal community blank_dolls for the pics.
Tahmoh and Eliza also attended the Nylon Party.
Dollhouse is back, and so are we! It's going to take us a few posts to catch up on all the Tahmoh news. Look for posts focusing on different topics over the next few days. First up, Dollhouse S2!
The cast and crew have been dropping hints about what to expect in S2 now that Paul is working for the Dollhouse. We've kept our comments focused on the general plot, but expect spoilers in any links or embedded video.
Boston Blast Magazine summarizes Joss's Comic Con comments about Paul.
"We had always intended for Paul to find the Dollhouse and for his interaction to change because we didn’t want him to be like the reporter in ‘The Hulk,’ showing up too late every episode,” Whedon said of the Ballard character. “And now they’ve been working on him from the outside with November and his alliance with Echo is going to be really tested, because he’s going to be in there with her partially to protect her but also to find out what’s really going on. You know you can gaze into the abyss or you can actually live in it, it’s going to affect you. So we are going to see"Read the entire article here.
Watch with Kristin quotes Eliza and Tahmoh on Paul and Echo's relationship in S2:Echo and Ballard will grow closer this season. As Eliza says, "Echo doesn't know entirely what's going on yet…[but] as she becomes more and more self-aware, she's recognizing this constant, tall, dark, looming man in the Dollhouse." We would have said handsome in lieu of looming, but her point is taken. As Tahmoh explains it, "They have a connection. It's not a physical attraction, but I hope it's something that we explore a lot more this season. You're not quite sure what it is. There's a past, there's a history, there's an understanding between them that's very different. I think the audience is really going to like it and be really curious about where we're going in the first few episodes."Eliza and Tahmoh also appeared in TV Guide. For a larger picture and the article, see Athena606's post at Dollhouse_TV.
More pics from the first few episodes, including some with Jamie at the Dollhouse wikia.
Tahmoh will be at San Diego Comic Con for Trick 'r Treat on July 23rd.
9:30-12:00 Halloween Comes Early: Trick 'r Treat Screening— Be among the first to see writer/director Michael Dougherty's (Superman Returns, X2) creepy, darkly comic celebration of the scariest night of the year. Trick 'r Treat takes the Creepshow/Tales from the Crypt approach to nefarious new depths with four interwoven tales set on Halloween night: a high school principal who moonlights as a vicious serial killer; a young virgin whose quest for that special someone takes a gruesome turn; a group of teens who carry out a cruel prank with disastrous consequences; and a cantankerous old man who battles a mischievous trick-or-treating demon.He's been named one of Entertainment Weekly's Sci-fi Hotties of '09.
Prior to the screening, Ain't It Cool News mogul Harry Knowles will moderate a panel featuring Michael Dougherty and members of the cast, including Anna Paquin (True Blood, X-Men), Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica, Dollhouse), and Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity, X2). A collection of creepy stories that mixes fun with fear, candy with poison, and laughter with screams, the critically acclaimed Trick 'r Treat will be released on Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD and On Demand by Warner Home Video in October. Ballroom 20
TAHMOH PENIKETTVote for Tahmoh here.
Paul Ballard on Dollhouse
Smarts are sexy, and the Battlestar Galactica alum forever securing the devotion of Joss Whedon's fanbase by starring on Fox's Dollhouse is not dumb. Also sexy: his shirtless chest. We've been known to fast-forward through an episode to see if it makes an appearance.
Dollhouse Season 2 will return on FOX on September 25th. The premiere, "Vows" will be written and directed by Whedon.
Caleb's Hope presents ART 4 GULU- a benefit 4 the refugee women &
children of the NYARA Project in Northern Uganda.
Wear the Beads - Save A Life - Join the Movement!
Caleb's Art piece by Ron Sombilon Gallery.
So it's been a while, but things have been fairly quiet. Riverworld has wrapped. Dollhouse starts filming at the end of July. Here's what's been happening:
The Green Chain has released in Canadian theaters.
"The movie is a lighthearted yet passionate and profound comedy detailing the eternal struggle between tree loggers and environmentalists." ~ Metro TorontoMore reviews: The Globe & Mail, Toronto Sun
Former FBI Agent PAUL BALLARD (Tahmoh Penikett) determined to solve the mystery of the DOLLHOUSE and find the missing Caroline, accomplished his goal in the first season finale and was convinced (or was it coerced?) to become Echo’s new handler. DOLLHOUSE revolves around Echo’s blossoming self-awareness and her desire to discover her true identity. But with each new engagement, comes a new memory and increased danger inside and outside the Dollhouse.Convention Appearances:
"Fightin' fit: actor Tahmoh Penikett uses MMA workouts to survive the rigors of television"Anyone have scans?
"I'm so proud to be involved with Caleb's Hope, a project that's not only giving these children and their families real hope but more importantly empowering and enabling them to change their lives for the better. I commend Holly, for developing and seeing this project through. It's an inspiration for all of us to do more."Tahmoh at the Luminato Festival. (Photo thanks to Henry Chan.)
New address for fan mail:Tahmoh PenikettTahmoh said you could also send things to FOX.
c/o RED Management Inc.
Box 3, 415 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 1A6 Canada
Back at last! Sorry for the unannounced hiatus. Thanks to those who sent many helpful links and kind notes. It's been a busy six weeks for both Tahmoh and me apparently. Onto the latest news:
Dollhouse has been renewed! (Look for an official announcement on Monday).
Alan Tudyk on working with Tahmoh on Dollhouse.
Tahmoh has been cast in the Sci-fi pilot, Riverworld:
It will air in 2010 as a 4-hour, 2-night event. For more, see:
In other charity news, here's Tahmoh's statement on Caleb's Hope:"I'm so proud to be involved with Caleb's Hope, a project that's not only giving these children and their families real hope but more importantly empowering and enabling them to change their lives for the better. I commend Holly, for developing and seeing this project through. It's an inspiration for all of us to do more."Two interviews with Tahmoh:
Ron Moore on Helo/Sharon/Tyrol deleted scenes from the Battlestar finale.
Dollhouse has been great of late. Here are a couple promotional shots:
Interviews with Tahmoh:
Battlestar continues to be awesome and Dollhouse is getting intriguing, so be sure to tune in on Friday! Tahmoh is featured in this week's People:
Here are two promo shots for an upcoming episode of Dollhouse:
The Green Chain opens to wide release in Canada this week.
Tahmoh will be attending the Calgary Expo on April 25-26.
Dollhouse will be featured at PaleyFest09 with Joss & cast:Wednesday, April 15, 2009 @ 7:00 pm PT
Cinerama Dome at ArcLight Hollywood
Joss Whedon (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer/Director), Eliza Dushku (“Echo”), Enver Gjoka (“Victor”), Fran Kranz (“Topher”), Dichen Lachman (“Sierra”), Harry Lennix (“Boyd”), Tahmoh Penikett (“Paul”), and Olivia Williams (“Adelle”).
Now that Dollhouse has premiered, we're not going to be linking to any more of the never-ending stream of reviews as you can now judge for yourself. You can find links to reviews over at Whedonesque and Dollverse.
Other interesting links:
"Aside from Dushku, who brings a doe-eyed innocence to Echo, one should keep an eye out for Tahmoh Penikett, best known for playing Helo on "Battlestar Galactica." Penikett is formidable on screen, and rather than get relegated to side plots, his Paul Ballard seems to take on a little bit of Fox Mulder. He wants to believe, and as he puts together pieces of the puzzle, audiences will just have to see how close he gets." ~ DC ExaminerDon't forget to watch Dollhouse and Battlestar this Friday!
Lots of new interviews & articles to get you excited.
"We all expected Battlestar Galactica's Tahmoh Penikett to rule as FBI agent Paul Ballard, but he's actually way better than he was as Helo. " ~ io9
New York Comic Con:
Interviews with Tahmoh:
Reviews of Dollhouse:
For more general Dollhouse news and links, see Whedonesque.
Sarah Connor Chronicles at 8pmBattlestar continues to be terrific. The surge of news continues unabated.
Joss and Tahmoh at New York City Comic Con today:
FOX: New Dollhouse poster:
SpoilerTV: The "Working with Joss" video features Tahmoh.
(With tremendous thanks to new poster Lisa for her help assembling links!)
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