Here is the latest Mode After Hours (the Ugly Betty webisode starring Michael Urie and Becki Newton).  This one is entitled “Behind The Scenes #3. (Unfortunately, it’s most likely restricted outside the US

Michael and Becki celebrate making it to 20 webisodes (not too humbly, either.  )
Director Richard Heus sings their praises.
Also, Mark Worthington, who says that 80% of what the final product is comes from Michael and Becki’s ideas.
Michael and Becki recount the Wedding Episode, where MIchael had to catch a garter on his tongue (hilarious!)
Heus says that they need to use Becki and Michael’s …read more

Here is the latest Mode After Hours, the webisodes of Marc and Amanda from Ugly Betty.  This one is entitled Stress-Orcism.

 
This one is mostly Marc and Mandy physical humor, but gives great clues where Amanda’s storyline is headed.
It starts with Amanda putting the final touches on an outfit on Marc (complete with butt grab).  Marc thinks the outfit is too plain, but Amanda says he looks good.  Amanda says he’s stressed.
She then starts to show him the relaxation program she’s designed to increase productivity at Mode.  Then she proceeds to almost kill Marc.
She first has both of them put on …read more

Here is a clip from TV Guide Network’s InFanity, profiling Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton and Michael Urie (or Amanda and Marc, if you will).

My apologies if this is restricted internationally.  I hope it isn’t, though.
Some of the feature is a kind of recap of the two characters for people who have not seen much of the show.  There are some neat behind-the-scenes snippets of on set filming (including a quick shot of Amanda and Matt).
Newton mentions that the writers have allowed their characters to evolve, showing their good sides.  They  say their favorite episodes are those in which Amanda, Marc, …read more

Talk about keeping it in the family.
Matt Newton, brother to Ugly Betty’s Becki Newton, will appear on Ugly Betty in a very interesting context.  According to TV Guide’s Mega Buzz (BIG hat tip to Sir Lizard):
What happened to Cliff? I liked him and Marc together on Ugly Betty. — Max MICKEY: "Cliff" (David Blue) has been cast as Stargate: Universe’s tech whiz, and sources tell me he won’t be returning to Betty’s universe any time soon. Marc (Michael Urie), meanwhile, will remain single for now, but he’ll also mingle on the show’s upcoming …read more

The stars of Ugly Betty had a busy time yesterday, traveling to two different events:  A Special Evening With Ugly Betty, hosted by Times Talks, and a fundraiser for Save the Children, hosted by Esquire and America Ferrera.  Here are some pics from the latter.

America looks GREAT, and she’s really got this red carpet thing down (thanks to time and Vanessa Williams).  America is wearing a black Moshino safety pin-embellished crepe dress paired with gold peep-toes.
Speaking of Vanessa:

The lady can still bring it in this LBD.  Check out the two-toned shoes!
Becki Newton was there.  She wears this …read more

There are still LOTS of pics coming in from the recent Ugly Betty on-location filming in the Bahamas (including an incredibly juicy set involving a villainess diva and a certain Aussie that I’m trying desperately to get my hands on).  Right now, it’s Michael Urie’s turn.  Here are some pics of Michael relaxing and enjoying himself with some friends in the lovely clear waters.

Looks like Michael had a tough shoot – all the sand and sea and frozen fruity drinks – I feel sorry for him.    No seriously, I am SOOOO jealous!

Very, very few men have …read more

Here is the 3rd installment of this season’s Ugly Betty webisode, Mode After Hours.

This one is entitles “A Vlog To Remember”.  It looks like the “war” with Meade security is going to be a theme for a while – this one takes the conflict head on.  They even give the person behind the camera a name: Zander.
It looks like the security guard has been posting the most embarrassing antics of  Marc and Amanda on the internet.  (We then see some of last season’s greatest hits in black and white).
Marc and Mandy decide to post a rebuttal.  They introduce themselves, then …read more

Although most of the buzz about Ugly Betty lately has been about the October 9 season premiere or the November sweeps Bahamas episode, the show is still filming other episodes.  Here are some photos of recent shooting in New York City.  This is a scene with Vanessa Williams and Michael Urie.

You’ll notice in some of these pics that Marc (Urie) looks worried or hard-pressed, and Wilhelmina (Williams) seems angry.  In a way, this is a good thing.  If Wilhelmina looked happy and cheerful, something would definitely be wrong.  The last thing we need is a contented or happy Willi.
In …read more

Here is the latest Ugly Betty’s Mode After Hours (Harassment of a Sexual nature).  We have seen a preview of the webisode, but this is the whole thing.
IMO, this one could be the best ever.  Both Michael Urie and Becki Newton are on top of their game here, camping it up in the most ridiculous situations.
Here’s the setup: someone has anonymously filed a sexual harassment claim against Mode, so the staff is having to stay late and fill out a sensitivity questionnaire.  Marc and Amanda are both bored with the whole thing, so they spice things up by …read more

OMG – a Michael Urie and Becki Newton sighting!  The pair were recently filming scenes for Ugly Betty in New York City.

Becki looks wonderful in this leather or faux-leather outfit.  It doesn’t look quite as clownish as some of the outfits costume designer Patricia Field had her wear in season three.
Michael, though?  Well, he looks quite stylish and fashionable, except for the strange shirt he’s got on under the suit.  Drag News!  Actually, I like the shirt, it just looks so strange with a coat and tie, though.  I WANT those shoes, though.  They remind me of shoes I …read more