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THE OTHER LIST: Fans of the defunct daytime hit "The Oprah Winfrey Show" would likely agree that the annual 'Favorite Things' special was one of the program's best features. After all, Winfrey was renowned for such extravagant giveaways during those episodes that she could rival Saint Nicholas, the man who inspired the story of Santa Claus. She made Christmas fun for adults all over again. Winfrey's fans can rejoice once more because OWN is bringing "Oprah's Favorite Things" back to television in a special two-hour event, airing on Sunday, Nov. 18. It's just in time for people to start their holiday shopping. The programming event is also special because it will follow Winfrey as she surprises the spouses of military personnel, who deservingly receive the must-have items from her list. Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at this unique giveaway extravaganza. But the viewers won't be left out in the cold with coal in their stockings; Winfrey and her staff have also launched a 'Watch and Win' contest. Entering is as simple as texting a key word to a short code that will pop up on the screen during certain parts of the televised special. Those entries will be put into a draw for the prizes. More details about this contest are available at oprah.com/favoritethings. Winfrey had a stellar team of elves working for her to put together the list this year. As usual, the team was led by "O, The Oprah Magazine" editor Gayle King, who is Winfrey's close friend. She's joined by creative director Adam
Glassman, fashion designers Michael Kors and Tory Burch, and celebrity chef Curtis Stone. For those who can't tune in to watch the special, the complete 'O List' is in the current issue of "O, The Oprah Magazine," which hit stands on Nov. 6. THE GREAT GEFFEN: A documentary filmmaker sets out to make a biography about a man of influence. This leads to interviews with some of the biggest names to ever find success in the cutthroat entertainment industry. Needless to say, that man's influence must be staggering. That man is David Geffen. On Tuesday, Nov. 20, PBS will air "American Masters: Inventing David Geffen," a new two-hour documentary about the press-shy Renaissance man who, through his work as an agent, manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer and philanthropist, has left an immeasurable mark on American culture. His impact has been so great that filmmaker Susan Lacy managed to interview the likes of Steven Spielberg, Don Henley, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Cher, David Crosby, Clive Davis, Calvin Klein, Rahm Emanuel, Nora Ephron, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Neil Young, Frank Rich, Yoko Ono, Mike Nichols, Lorne Michaels and many others in order to gain insight into the Geffen empire. She even received the support of the man himself. "It has been a great privilege to enter David's extraordinary world," said Lacy. "It's a world that touches every corner of the important, exciting artists and cultural explosions of my generation. Having David as a gracious and candid guide through this terrain was a wonderful personal experience and an absolute gift
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to any filmmaker." The film's title was inspired by one of Geffen's quotes, in which he stated that "each person invented himself," and he has certainly proven successful at doing just that. Through his management agency, record labels and film company, he helped launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in the last 40 years. In 1994, he cofounded DreamWorks SKG, the first new studio to open in Hollywood in 50 years. The billionaire has also donated significant time and money to the fight against HIV/AIDS. BAD IS GOOD: For television and film projects seeking a fiery yet likable bad girl with depth, few actresses can pull off such a character like Polly Walker. And "Warehouse 13" viewers are about to get a taste of this vixen's talent. Walker will guest star in the second half of Season 4 when the series returns to Syfy in April 2013 with 10 new episodes. Her character, Charlotte Dupres, proves to be a nemesis for the warehouse team as her mysterious nature and many secrets cause problems. She'll be featured in half of the new
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Solution on page 2. episodes, making her a considerable villain throughout the new storyline. Walker has proved time and again on screen that she knows how to stir up trouble. Probably her best known role was as Atia of the Julii in HBO's hit period drama "Rome." Atia proved to be as politically and romantically devious as the men, but her emotional insecurities and sex appeal made the character a thrill to watch. Walker earned a Golden Globe nomination for the performance. She also played an antagonist in the short-lived Syfy series "Caprica," starring as Clarice
Willow, the high priestess of Athena who was secretly a member of a terrorist group. Before that, she played Ellis Samuels, a main rival to Alex Vega, in CBS's "Cane." Even on the silver screen, Walker has proven it's good to be bad. She defied the gods as Cassiopeia in 2010's "Clash of the Titans" and portrayed the evil Thark elder Sarkoja in 2012's "John Carter."
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