Since filming the Real World: DC, Mike has been the one cast member making serious moves towards a real career. He makes me pretty jealous, to be honest. He even hosted the red carpet during awards season!
One of his projects: Starring in small feature films, such as eCupid.
It was set to release in February, but as far as I can tell [until I talk to him], it looks like it's a little delayed. Either way, the movie looks like it's going to be a genuinely good movie.
It looks like a very gay-community-driven movie, but so what?! What matters in the movie is the story, the characters, and the entertainment, and call me crazy, but this looks pretty damn good!
I'm really proud of Mike and even more excited to see this finished product. I'm sure we all are! So here's to him and being able to say "I loved him way back when."
Tonight marks the premiere of the 25th season of The Real World, and to celebrate, Complex Magazine put together a list of the top 25 females to ever come from the show.
I don't agree with their list, but their top 3 were Mallory from Paris, Irulan from Vegas, and Jamie from San Diego. According to them, the first Vegas was the most attractive season....
It inspired me to pick the hottest guys to ever come from the show. Straight or gay, with personalities definitely playing a factor, these are the most beautiful "Real" men from 19 years of TV. [Click to make it bigger, of course.]
I put them in order left to right to bottom, so obviously Alton is the hottest. I mean, damn. I drool over the thought of him. As for the hottest cast of guys- Hollywood wins that title with Nick, Will, and Dave.
Looking back at pictures from the older seasons, I remember thinking Jamie, Dan, and Randy were so hott, but the pictures either don't do them justice, or we need to be thankful those fashions have disappeared. [Ahem- Jamie's haircut]
Johnny Bananas was way hotter before all of the Challenge drama he's been involved in, but I still don't hate him. Mike the Miz was also a lot hotter on his season, and now I can barely stand him, but I picked everyone based on their character on the show.
If you disagree, think I forgot someone, or want to hate on the list, let me know your thoughts! I like a good debate.
And with two of those 25 being on tonight's premiere, I think us ladies will enjoy it.
I know, I know... We're a half a week late. My apologies. [If you must know, there are some technical difficulties going on forcing us to use Skype instead of the studios, which makes it a bit harder.]
Anyway, it's time for another The Real World DC: As We Saw It podcast!
Last week's episode was crazy! Erika finally left, and Andrew stepped foot in the White House! [Did anyone else laugh uncontrollably at him throughout the whole episode?] We also did our usual chat, despite my somewhat intoxicated state thanks to St. Patty's Day.
Erika must be in hiding or something because she's been MIA since Wednesday, so we called Mike so he could get everything off his chest. I mean.. Let's be real. We know he was not very happy that Andrew saw Obama before he did.
By the way, he said his meeting/interview/audition went well! Everyone keep your fingers crossed for him and annoy him with "good luck" x 34987. :) I'm sure he'll love it.
Who should we talk to next week?? The episode will be about Josh and Mike mostly, from what I hear, but we haven't talked to Callie, Ashley, Emily, or Ty very much... What's your vote?!
Another week, another episode, another Real World DC: As We Saw It podcast! This means you've gotten four new ones in the past week. You're welcome.
This week: We needed to catch up with one of the faves, Mike!
Why was the conversation with his mom so hard? How does he feel about the drama of this week?! How did he stay out of it, or what did they not show?! They're all questions he's answering for us!
FYI: All of our iTunes subscribers got to listen to this super early! Make sure you subscribe so you can get that privelage, too! Just sayin'. ;)
I know it's Monday, but if you listened to last Thursdays The Real World DC: As We Saw It podcast with Josh, you should be expecting this new podcast!
We're not talking about specific episodes today, we're just giving Mr. Mike Manning a call to talk a little about everything.
What's he doing now? What happened with his job interview at HRC? Who could he resemble? What kinds of people does he find most attractive, and who was the most attractive in the house?
You asked us. We asked him. He answered. Now you listen:
Again, another thanks to Mike for talking to us, and all of you who have subscribed, downloaded, and emailed us great questions [RWDC.AsWeSawIt@gmail.com]! Talk to you again on Thursday night!
Holy moly, the day has come and gone... Can you believe it?! Not I, that's for sure.
In case you've been hiding in a cave or boycotting me for the past couple months, the day was December 30th- The premiere of MTV's The Real World: DC. [Again, if you've just come back to life, you should catch up. Pronto.]
My friend and fellow RWDC guru Chris and I organized and co-hosted THE premiere event along with Metromix DC. [I guess it's technically not "official" since MTV didn't sponsor it... But it was certainly the one to be at!]
Before we move on and talk details, it may be easier to see it via video. I think this calls for the finale of eTV's Finding the Real World DC Cast. [You didn't really think I'd end with a failure, did you?!] It's in two parts because there was just so much goodness, so make sure to watch them both! You'll see just how it all went down!
Honestly, I keep wanting to just say the night was absolutely unreal, but I guess that wouldn't be correct. It was very "Real." It was also amazing, incredible, fun... The list goes on.
Watching the first episode with the cast was great. It was exciting to see their faces and reactions [even though they've seen it before], and even ask on the spot questions about it all. [For example, "Emily, did you really believe everything Andrew was saying?!" The answer: Yes. Why wouldn't I?!]
I also loved watching it with so many DC fans. That may have been one of my favorite parts, actually. Hearing y'all scream with excitement, laugh, yell at Ty for the religion fight... It was refreshing to see [for both myself and the cast, I think] that DC did appreciate them being here, and will absolutely make this a top rated show. YAY!
I think the eTV finale really shows all that needs to be shown when it comes to the events. Now I just want to take the time to say thank you, SO much, to everyone who came out. Chris and I knew this could be an incredible event for everyone to remember, but just like any party, you can't ever predict the outcome. We appreciate each and every one of you for following us through this journey and being there for the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another when it comes to RWDC.
Also, of course, I need to thank Ashley, Callie, Emily, Mike and Ty. Having you guys there made the night and I can't thank you enough for coming out! It was great to finally hang out, sans cameras, and get to know each other! Every one of you is great, hilarious, crazy, and interesting... And incredibly patient for dealing with my annoying ass all summer. So again, thank you for everything, friends! ;)
One final thank you: To all the media/news/photography people who came out! You obviously had a huge part in the success as well! [And though I'm a little upset Patrick from Metblogs was in my seat during the tequila shot, I'm glad he came!]
Now, if you'd like to see even more, here are some pictures that I took throughout the night:
And these fantabulous pictures are thanks to Metromix and Alfredo Flores:
Like I've said before, this isn't the end the elizabethany-RWDC connection. I will be posting podcasts once a week called "The Real World DC, As We Saw It" right here on love, elizabethany. We'll [myself along with Chris and other various people involved, including the roommates] be taking a look at the episodes and talking more about what really happened here in DC.
Again, thanks to everyone involved with the premiere! It was a major SUCCESS! *HIGH FIVE, CHRIS!*
love, elizabethany
PS: If you want to watch the entire first episode, you're welcome. [Thanks MTV ;)]
It's been a little while since I've given a real update on the world of MTV's The Real World: Washington, DC and well, I feel bad about it.
First of all- It's thanks to RWDC that I've gotten so many of you "new" readers to this site, and I couldn't be more appreciative. So.. Thank you! Thanks for checking it out an coming back for more! You da best!
Second- Tonight marks the airing of the first commercial for the season!!!! According to Ashley, it's a 2-minute long commercial happening right after tonight's "The City!" So, set your alarms, DVRs, whatever you have to remind you to watch tonight at 11:00!
Finally- A catch up. It's been over a month since the roomies moved out of DC [Can you believe it?!] and they're all settled back into their homes across the nation. [As far as I can tell, anyway.]
Andrew and Josh are still happily in relationships, the girls and Mike are enjoying life back at home, Josh is still practicing with his band Wicked Liquid, and Ty is successfully hiding from me and the world. [Again, as far as I can tell for myself...] And oh yeah... Erika's hair isn't red anymore. [I totally loved it red, for the record. She pulled it off well!]
Also- it came to my attention that Andrew used to draw cartoons for his school's paper, The Rocky Mountain Collegian! They're absolutely hilarious and totally controversial, just the way we like them!
There are SO many of these, and I wish I could share them all.. But instead, click here, read them, and all of the hate letters his newspaper got for publishing them. [THAT'S how you know you're good, don't forget!]
We did get some videos of inside the house. [By we, I of course mean the Internet. Production continued to hate me, so no... I never made it in. Totally lame.] Here they are, from a variety of people:
From Vox Populi [I love that Ty says Twitter made it better... Ya damn right! ;) And their answers for the camera/production crew- Probably a little scripted... I think they had some involvement... We hear that may have been extra involvement, if ya get what I'm sayin'.]
There's this article from the Georgetown Voice that talks about them being here, us bloggers, and the hate that Executive Producer Jim Johnston has for us. [I really just wish I could sit and talk to him like I have in my dreams a couple times... I'd explain everything!]
Other than that, my extra episodes, and waiting for tonight's commercial, we're now just looking forward to December 30th- the premiere date! Mark your calendars because Metromix and I will be at Blackfinn for a viewing party for all you RWDC fans! It's going to be a GREAT time, and I want to see all of you there, so make sure you RSVP!!
Countdown: 37 days!!! [I can't even imagine how excited the roommates are considering my excitement!]
Since filming the Real World: DC, Mike has been the one cast member making serious moves towards a real career. He makes me pretty jealous, to be honest. He even hosted the red carpet during awards season!
