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)
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