| | | His Fame Is Their Fortune|His Fame is Their Fortune.
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Your best friend's star is rising in Hollywood, and there's only one thing to do: join his entourage. Meet Eric, Turtle and Johnny Drama: three guys from Queens dedicated to helping their film-star buddy Vincent Chase navigate the absurdities of modern-day Hollywood--where sex, parties and super-agents rule the town.
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Laser wavelength: 660nm (Red laser)
"excellent...dirty fun..." Entertainment Weekly
"HBO scores another hit...truly addictive..." Fox News
"...sharply written, with pungently believable characters and situations...Once again, HBO sets the mark for a TV series." Jerry Renshaw, Reel.com
"...one of the better-kept secrets on television...a smart, funny show..." Patrick Bromley, DVD Verdict
"...a scathing, sexy indictment of Hollywood silliness, but it also has enough sincerity and warmth to work as a character piece." Scott Weinberg, DVD Talk
"...there's name-dropping and celebrity cameos and a full-on indulgence in the pleasures of fame, but it's all done with intelligence, elan and a stark authenticity." Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
So that he'll never forget where he's from, actor-on-the-rise Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier) enlists the company and support of his childhood pals from Queens, NY, to join him on his path towards stardom. More than happy to oblige, Eric (Kevin Connolly), Turtle (Jerry Ferrara), and Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon) eagerly move into Chase's L.A. mansion, where they enjoy endless parties in the company of beautiful women. With Hollywood as their playground, it doesn't take long for the entourage to discover that celebrity life is not all fun and games, especially as they contend with the high-pressure tactics of Vince's hilariously cutthroat agent, Ari (Jeremy Piven), and no-nonsense publicist, Shauna (Debi Mazar). Highlights of this HBO series include special quest appearances by real-life celebrities including Jessica Alba, Jimmy Kimmel, and Mark Wahlberg, who also executive produces the show.
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Release Information
| | Studio: HBO |
| Release Date: 10/18/2005 |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 98471 | | UPC: 00026359847172 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Golden Globe (2008) |  | Jeremy Piven, Winner, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | | | Kevin Dillon, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | |
British Academy Awards (2007) | | Doug Ellin, et. al., Winner, Best International | |
Emmy (2007) | | | Kevin Dillon, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | | | Mark Wahlberg, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Comedy Series | | | Martin Landau, Nominee, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | | Steve Morantz, et. al., Winner, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation | |
Emmy (2006) | | | Doug Ellin, Nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | | Jeremy Piven, Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | |
Golden Globe (2005) | | | Entourage, Nominee, Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy | |
Emmy (2005) | | | Julian Farino, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | | | Sheila Jaffe, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"Dillon hilariously nails the proud yet pathetic has-been..." 05/13/2005 p.69Rolling Stone
"[This] takes you there with smarts and sass." 12/01/2005 p.100 Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "What starts off as something of a guilty pleasure turns into an unmissable treat thanks to a great cast, smart comedy and cameos from Hollywood's A-list." 10/01/2006 p.127 |
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