Variety reports that Gary will narrate Discovery Channel’s six-hour miniseries ”When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions.” (Some of you may recall that Gary previously narrated ”Inside the Space Shuttle” for Discovery in 1998.)
This special series marks NASA’s 50th anniversary. John Ford, Discovery Channel’s prexy general manager, is quoted in the Variety piece: “The story of NASA is really America’s story — people coming together with grit, audaciousness and determination. Gary’s stirring but straightforward narration conveys that perfectly.”
“When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions” airs Sunday, June 8, at 9 p.m. and continues over the following two Sundays (June 15 and 22).
It’s been rather quiet in the wake of the writer’s strike, but now that it’s over, you can look forward to CSI:NY returning to your screens for new episodes. The Futon Critic reports that seven new episodes will air this spring, starting on April 2. CBS has already renewed the show for season 5, which will start in the fall.
TV Guide has reported that Jessalyn Gilsig (Nip/Tuck, Boston Public, Heroes) will be joining the cast for three episodes as a new love interest for Gary’s character, Mac Taylor.
Here is a (very brief) video clip of Gary speaking at the AARP Inspire Awards on December 3rd, and the AARP The Magazine write up about him can be found here.
Gary was one of the recipients of the AARP The Magazine 2008 Inspire Awards. He and fellow honorees received their awards during a private luncheon hosted by Barbara Walters at the New York Public Library on December 3, 2007. The Inspire Awards (formerly called the Impact Awards) pay tribute to 10 extraordinary people whose contributions inspire others to action through their innovative thinking, passion and perseverance.
In addition to Gary, who is honored for his fundraisng efforts on behalf of Operation Iraqi Children, this year’s honorees include Caroline Kennedy (Community Service Advocate), Gladys Knight (Champion forDiabetes Research), Barbara Morgan (Courageous Educator), Liviu Librescu (Virginia Tech Hero), Helen Thomas (Trailblazing Journalist), Cynthia Kenyon (Pioneer in Longevity Research), Ed Boyer (Founder of Air Transportation Aid),Roslyn Hill (Leader of Neighborhood Revitalization), and Pete Garcia (Affordable Housing Advocate).
TriWest Sponsors Lt. Dan Band Performance for Families of Fallen Service Members at Snowball Express Gala
PHOENIX, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ — TriWest Healthcare Alliance will spread holiday cheer to children and spouses of fallen Service members as a presenting sponsor of Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band concert at this year’s Snowball Express gala. TriWest will also sponsor counselors from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) at the event.
The Snowball Express is an all-expenses paid event in Southern California from November 30 through December 3, with the purpose of bringing together nearly 1,500 military family members who lost spouses, fathers and mothers.
On Friday, Nov. 30, TAPS counselors will conduct voluntary morning gatherings for children and spouses at the families’ local hotels. Later in the evening, all of the families will attend a special dinner in their honor, including a private performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band at The Grove in Anaheim, Calif.
On Saturday, Dec. 1, families will be taken to Oakley Corporation headquarters for entertainment and visits from celebrities, and on Sunday, Dec. 2 they will go to Disneyland.
For more information on the Snowball Express, visit Snowball Express
For information about Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan band, visit Lt. Dan Band
Snowball board members Greg Young, Bill Mimiaga and Roy White meet with Gary Sinise. (photo source:Snowball Express)
Sinise Accepts Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival honored Gary Sinise with their Career Achievement Award on Friday, November 9 at the Miniaci Theatre on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in south Florida. Members of the Sinise family including Gary’s wife, Moira Harris, daughter Ella, and proud parents Bob and Millie Sinise joined film aficionados in the 498-seat theatre for a 90 minute Inside the Actor’s Studio style Q&A with Gary.
The evening began with reading congratulatory letters from Mel Gibson and Albino Alligator director, Kevin Spacey. Three short film montages were shown in between question and answer segments led by local film critic Phoebe Flowers. (In the coming days, I will post an entry about the questions posed and Gary’s responses; I wanted to get these photos up for everyone sooner rather than later).
After attending a screening of fellow festival guest Mary Stuart Masterson’s film The Cake Eaters, Gary and family joined guests at the Signature Grand for a reception in his honor. Gary also attended screenings of his movies Of Mice and Men and Wallace while attending the festival.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Chairman of the Board John Boisseau presents the Career Achievement Award to Gary Sinise during the 22nd Annual Film Festival. Photo by J.R. Davis.
Gary Sinise during an audience Q&A at the 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Photo by J.R. Davis.
Special thanks to Jan Mitchell at Jan Mitchell & Associates, FLIFF and J.R. Davis for the providing the photographs above for use by Sinisefans.
The Miami Herald has a nice article about Gary’s visit to South Florida. Check it out!
Also see: The Scene Miami blog for a nice write up and fantastic photos of Gary and Stephen Baldwin at the dinner benefit to raise funds for Operation Iraqi Children.
Thanks once again to faithful Sinise-fan Glenda for sharing photos from the recent 2007 Star-Spangled Salute Gala held by the USO of Illinois at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago.
Fort Lauderdale Film Festival: An Evening with Gary Sinise
The fine folks at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival will present Gary with a Career Achievement In Film Award on Friday, November 9th, 7:00PM at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Gary is scheduled to attend the event which will include a collage of clips reflecting upon some of his memorable screen moments and an (Inside The Actors Studio style) audience Q&A. A reception will follow at the Signature Grand.
Throughout the festival FLIFF will present some of Gary’s most memorable movies: Forrest Gump, The Human Stain, Truman, Ranson, Wallace and Of Mice and Men.
As of tonight, tickets for “An Evening with Gary Sinise” are still available: $30 General Admission, $20 for FLIFF members. Please see: FLIFF schedule for details.
Paramount announced yesterday that New Zealand actor Karl Urban (of Lord of the Rings, Comanche Moon, Doom, Xena) had been signed to play Dr. McCoy in the forthcoming Star Trek movie. Hopefully, this will put an end to the rumors (which we debunked some time ago) that Gary was in talks for the role.
There’s a new CSI:NY Wiki — be sure to check it out!
In addition to season 3 on DVD, which is coming out on October 9, on the same day a three-season pack will be released. You can pre-order both now at Amazon.com.
Season 4 premieres in the US on Wednesday, September 26.
