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Many of the stars from the TV series and subsequent film Veronica Mars will be reprising their roles in the CW Seed web series Play It Again, Dick, which focuses on actor Ryan Hansen and his Dick Casablancas character.
Each of the cast members will play their former Veronica Mars character, as well as a heightened version of their real-life selves. Kristen Bell will return as a version of her private detective lead and Jason Dohring will play bad boy Logan Echolls. Enrico Colantoni will be back as Keith Mars and Percy Daggs III can be seen as Wallace, one of Veronica’s best friends and her partner. Daran Norris, Francis Capra, Chris Lowell and Ken Marino will also return.
“The web series will have more in common with ‘Party Down’ tonally,” Thomas told Hitflix, referencing the Starz comedy he worked on with Hansen after the “Mars” series wrapped, “but it will be about Ryan Hansen, or at least a version of Ryan Hansen, deciding to capitalize on the current Veronica Mars heat to get his own series on the air.” (via)
Play It Again, Dick will premiere Sept. 15 on the CW Seed. The series will have eight episodes. (via)
Recently I've been favoring the selection on Amazon Prime Video a lot more than Netflix Instant (mostly because Amazon has all the old Nickelodeon shows that my heart desires) and the news that all of Veronica Mars is streaming there now just cinched it. Let's all rewatch the show before the movie comes out on March 14th. Let's all try not to hate Piz so much. He's so pretty to look at.
Reminder: We're throwing a Veronica Mars party THIS FRIDAY, September 27th, at Videology in Brooklyn! Come join us as we play drinking games and watch a few episodes. We're also hosting a few rounds of Veronica Mars trivia so you can show off your Neptune knowledge to win bragging rights and prizes. Stick around afterward to continue drinking, play games, and sing along to The Dandy Warhols with your favorite drunk TV Hangover writers. It's only $5 and we recommend buying a ticket in advance since our last event sold out!
September 27th, 8:00pm Videology 308 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Hey marshmallows, we’re throwing a Veronica Mars party! Everyone at TV Hangover is a huge fan of the series so this was a no-brainer. Come join us at Videology on September 27th as we watch the pilot and a second episode (let us know which one you’d like to see!) while playing the incredibly effective drinking game. In between the episodes, we’ll also host a few rounds of trivia where you can win free drinks and fun prizes. And, of course, we’ll be steadily getting drunk all night and talking about our very, very strong feelings re the great Logan vs. Piz debate. We’re really excited about this one so we’re planning a few more surprises!
Our last event sold out so be sure to get your tickets (only $5) in advance by clicking here.
September 27th, 8:00pm Videology 308 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
The Veronica Mars kickstarter is already more than halfway to its $2 million goal so a good way to prepare for the movie? Rewatch the entire series available on The WB.com. And don't forget to play our drinking game!
It's time to start a support group for people who are still not over Veronica Mars and Logan Echolls. We'll meet twice a month, talk about how that last episode ripped our hearts out, reminisce about the good times in their relationship, speculate about where they are now, and end every meeting by listening to "I Hear The Bells" by Mike Doughty and sobbing.
That fortune combined with the LOST numbers in an episode of Veronica Mars is hurting my heart.
Important Moments from Veronica Mars.
Season one edition.
Adam Scott's cameo as a teacher accused of nailing Leighton Meester.
Aaron Paul, looking like an incredibly attractive druggie. As always.
Veronica Mars listening to THE POSTAL SERVICE on a DISCMAN.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas doing his best "Christian Slater in Heathers" impression.
Important disguise.
Important school dance outfit.
Ken Marino singing "Private Eyes" by Hall and Oates.
Typical teenager's laptop.
Important shot from an important Veronica Mars switched at birth storyline.
This week has been all about our crush on Kirsten Bell and our love for Veronica Mars so hopefully you've jumped on board but if not? Maybe alcohol will help! Alcohol always helps! Spend the weekend curled up in front of your television (computer screen) with your significant other (twelve pack of cheap beer) and watch a few episodes on Netflix Instant while you get smashed. I mean, what else were you going to do? Leave your living room? Yeah, sure.
Drink whenever:
- Someone says a character's full name. Two drinks if it's Veronica Mars' full name.
- Someone asks for Veronica's help.
- Someone mentions Veronica's fall from 09er grace (including Veronica herself).
- Someone makes a pop culture reference. Two drinks if it's dated, even for '04 (O-Town? Really?).
- Keith Mars says "Who's Your Daddy?" and you feel icky.
- A flashback of Lilly Kane.
- Use of voiceover.
- Logan/Veronica verbal sparring.
- Weevil rides his motorcycle.
- Veronica uses her cell phone.
- Veronica wears a disguise.
- Veronica cries.
- There's a really hot guest star (Paul Rudd! Adam Scott!).
You and me both, Wallace.
In this episode of Veronica Mars, Paris Hilton guest stars as Logan's girlfriend who is sleeping with a member of Neptune High's motorcycle gang and is complicit in credit card fraud. Also, she apparently has a pink Vespa.
Later, Duncan points to the radio during an a Fountains of Wayne song and says, "I love this song." No, you don't.
Miss u, 2004.
I don't think we all fully appreciated Veronica Mars when it was on the first time. I mean come on, a sassy self-possessed teenage girl who doesn't care what the popular kids say about her and thinks about things besides who wants to date her? Sure things spiraled out of control a little bit in the second season (the bus crash, Duncan's secret baby, Beaver the covert rapist), but for one beautiful, shining moment everything was perfect.
Miss you; love you, V Mars.