I have been hoping for some photos from this event before blogging it, but I haven’t managed to find any. I will update this entry if I manage to come across some! This Thursday, Geena was awarded the Crystal Eagle award by Coro; an organization aiming to train young veterans in the leadership skills necessary to assure that the democratic system of government could more effectively meet the needs of its citizens. From the Coro website:

The Coro Public Affairs Award is symbolized by a Crystal Eagle and is presented to those who exemplify excellence in effective leadership and dynamic community involvement. Their achievements demonstrate that, whether as an individual or on behalf of an organization, one can make a difference for the public good - a premise that lies at the very heart of Coro.

The other three recepients this year were Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Jack Steiny and Sheriff Lee Baca.

At USC Annenberg, Walt Disney Co. President Robert Iger will deliver the commencement address May 16, while Geena is among those scheduled to speak at the satellite ceremonies. Geena will speak at the Communication Satellite Ceremony held in USC’s McCarthy Quad. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. — after the main University activities conclude. The University-wide ceremony starts at 8:30 with a recommended arrival time of 7 a.m. or earlier.

(sources: the Annenberg website and LA Times)

I’m not obsessed celebrity blog is bringing photos from the filming of Geena’s new TV-pilot - called “Exit 19″, or perhaps “Gloria Sheppard” (Geena’s role character’s name). Click photo below for more:

Thank you for the pointer, 77517!

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Geena’s role character Gloria is a Manhattan homicide detective and single mom. Perez plays Lorna, Gloria’s Brooklyn-born partner on the police force. Ramon Rodriguez plays a smart and flirty cop who works with Gloria and Lorna, and Amy Farrington will play Davis’ neighbor.

If you are an aspiring actor, you might want to look into this:
Casting for Geena’s new TV-series, 4 actors needed - although from the descriptions, it seems that three of those have already been casted.

LJ-user bananawhacky shares a cute story about Geena, worth a read!

Hollywood Reporter, by Nellie Andreeva, knows more about the initial development of what will hopefully be Geena’s next TV-show:

The project was developed at ABC Studios by writer Michael Nankin and studio-based producers Gene Stein and Nina Wass, whose overall deal there was terminated during the writers strike. Stein and Wass then took the script to Davis, with whom they had worked on ABC’s comedy series “The Geena Davis Show.” Davis, who had a holding deal with CBS Paramount Network TV, in turn took the project to CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler, who ordered a major rewrite. Jeff Bell was tapped to pen the new script, which was greenlighted by the network.

Bell, Stein and Wass will executive produce, while Davis will serve as a co-executive producer. CBS Paramount will produce with ABC Studios.

Read the full article here.

CBS has green-lighted the pilot of “Exit 19″, a drama starring Geena as a quirky homicide detective. When her character isn’t solving crimes on the mean streets of Manhattan, she’s in the Long Island suburbs raising two kids alone.

Writer Jeff Bell will exec produce the project along with Geena, Gene Stein and Nina Wass. CBS Paramount Network Television is producing in association with ABC Studios.

Sources tell that CBS president Nina Tassler has been trying to develop a project with Geena for several years (most recently Criminal Minds, when Mandy Patinkin walked out). She and Geena are both Boston University graduates, some sources even claim that they were roommates.

Sources: Variety, TVSquad, Reuters

Geena spoke at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts yesterday, as part of the “Unique Lives and Experiences” series. See more at the official website.

Geena was seen at jeweler Damiani’s annual Oscar cocktail party this Tuesday. The event took place at the Presidential Suite at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Thank you for the link, 77517!