The Latest Balthazar Getty News


Alias to Return April 19th!
Feb 26, 2006
Alias will return on April 19th (Wednesday) for the final 8 episodes, with a two hour premiere, according to Eonline.


More About Brothers & Sisters
Feb 15, 2006
Here's what TheFutonCritic had to say about Balt's latest pilot:

Balthazar Getty ("Alias") is the latest addition to the drama pilot, which is described as a family soap revolving around adult siblings. He'll play Charlie March in the Touchstone Television-based hour, who's described in the casting notice as: "Mid 30's, with the athleticism and easy smile of a golden boy, Charlie is the eldest of the March children. Married to Jennifer and, like all the March kids, devoted to his parents, Charlie has been working at the family company, Golden Bear Foods, since he was a teenager, when he started at the very bottom. Charlie's not happy when his dad asks his sister Nora, a corporate wiz kid, to come in and give a modern overhaul to Golden Bear, and he's resentful and jealous that he's worked his butt off for the company his whole life and Nora breezes in and in a month starts making changes. Accused by Nora of "gliding" through life and through his job, Charlie is devastated by the loss of his father and his realization that life as they all knew it is going to change."

We will find out in May whether or not ABC picks up "Brother & Sisters" for the fall season. Last year, Balthazar did a Fox sitcom pilot that was not picked up and in 2002 he did another ABC pilot "The Corsairs" aka "Rosebud My A$$" that was also not picked up. Hopefully this pilot works out!

Balthazar's New Pilot
Feb 14, 2006
Hollywood Reporter reports that Balthazar has joined the cast of the ABC drama pilot "Brothers & Sisters".

The Futon Critic describes the show as a family soap opera set against a group of adult siblings. It's produced by Alias' Ken Olin and The West Wing's Jon Robin Baitz and is co-starring Ron Rifkin (Sloan from Alias) and Dave Annable (from Reunion).


Happy Birthday, Balty!
Jan 22, 2006
Balthazar turns 31 today. All of his fans wish him a very happy birthday!


Balthazar Starring In The Tripper
Jan 21, 2006
Balthazar Getty is set to star in a film called The Tripper, which is being directed by his friend, David Arquette. Santa Cruz Sentinel calls the film: "in a Hollywood horror flick about a man with a penchant for Ronald Reagan and the free market who's on a crusade to oust a bunch of Santa Cruz-types from society". Fangoria calls it an "offbeat serial-killer thriller" and that it is "set at a freedom festival, where a maniac begins knocking off the participants". The script was written by Arquette and Joe Harris, who wrote the script for Darkness Falls. It also stars Lukas Haas, Paul Reubens, Thomas Jane and Jamie King.

Filming will begin next week in Santa Cruz and will last 3-4 weeks. About 200 extras are needed, so if you're area, check out this link.


Joaquin Phoenix Will Direct Ringside Music Video
Jan 20, 2006
Balthazar's Ladder 49 co-star will be directing Ringside's next video, according to Contact Music . Phoenix also directed the video for Spanishfaster.


Ringside TV Appearance
Jan 20, 2006
Ringside will be making two tv appearances. They will be featured on Extra on Friday, January 20th, and will also be performing on "CD USA" on DirectTV's channel, Direct, on January 21st.


Alias Will Return March 2nd
Jan 11, 2006
Kristin at Eonline reports that Alias will return from it's winter hiatus on March 2nd. No word on Balt's character, Thomas Grace, but she also says a lot of old characters will be returning (I won't include any spoilers for the spoil-free), so the remaining episodes before the final episodes look to be wrapping up a lot of old plotlines.

Spoiler-Fix does have some spoilers for the next episode, S.O.S, about Thomas.

TV Guide's Inside talks about the cancellation of Alias and a possible spinoff starring Amy Acker's Peyton, Stark and Sloan ((editoral: No, Amy, no, we need the Illyria spinoff!!)

Ringside Featured in Pontiac Commercials
Jan 11, 2006
If you haven't noticed already, Ringside's song Struggle is being featured in the national ad campaign for Pontiac's ad campaign for their new Torrent SUV.


Pasadena Airing On SoapNet
Jan 1, 2006
Balthazar's short lived Fox drama, Pasadena, has been acquired by cable channel SoapNet. All 13 episodes will air (including the 9 re-tooled episodes that Fox was too stupid not to air). The series stars Alison Lohman, Dana Delany, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Balthazar Getty as a dysfunctional wealthy family. It's currently airing on Saturdays at 9pm.

Visit SoapNet's Pasadena page at: http://soapnet.go.com/shows/pasadena/


Into The West Release on DVD
Oct 20, 2005
Into The West has been released on DVD. Balthazar Getty stars in several episodes of this acclaimed TNT mini-series produced by Steven Spielberg. For more information, click here .


Alias Season 6 Rumors
Aug 25, 2005
Will Balt be starring in retooled Season 6 of Alias? Rumors have been swirling that Rachel Nichols (from the recently canceled The Inside) is being groomed to take over for Jennifer Garner next season. The Hollywood News has additional rumors about Balthazar:

Next year, if its renewed, the show will be retooled and we're kicking off a massive campaign to promote its new stars - Balthazar Getty and Rachel Nichols, who will be doing a state-wide tour, some months ahead of the new season launch, to evoke interest.

Balt joins the cast of Alias
Aug 20, 2005
Balthazar has joined the cast of the ABC show, Alias. According to Zap2it: "Getty will play Thomas Grace, a new agent on the APO team who brings experience with deep-cover missions for other parts of the CIA."


Ringside Album Released
April 20, 2005
Ringside's debut album has finally been released. For more information, click here .


Ringside Tour Dates
Feb 8, 2005
Here is where Balthazar's band, Ringside, is playing:

2/9/05 - Utah Hotel - San Francisco, CA
2/17/05 - Viper Room - West Hollywood, CA
3/2/05 - Upstairs Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
3/5/05 - T Bear - Boston, MA
3/7/05 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY



Ringside's Debut Album Delayed
Feb 8, 2005
Ringside's (Balthazar's band) first album was scheduled to be released in February, but now it's been pushed back to April 5.

In better news, one of their songs, Strangerman, was featured on the Fox series, The OC.

Make sure to check out three of their songs and their first music video at Ringsideband.com.


Ladder 49 to be released on DVD March 8th!
Feb 8, 2005
Ladder 49 is coming to DVD on March 8th. In the movie, Balt co-stars as Ray Gauquin, a firefighter at a Baltimore fire station. He must help save a fellow firefighter (played by Joaquin Phoenix) trapped in a burning high rise building. You can pre-order the dvd on Amazon.


Sean Penn Connection
Feb 8, 2005
The new authorized biography of Sean Penn reveals that Sean baby sat for Balthazar when Balt was little.


Balt Goes 'Into The West'
Jan 27, 2005
Balthazar will be appearing in one episode of Into The West, a TNT mini-series produced by Steven Spielberg. Here is how the series is described in a TNT press release:

The story of the opening of the American West is given epic treatment in Turner Network Television (TNT)'s 12-hour original limited series INTO THE WEST, produced by TNT in association with DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. This dramatic tale of the adventurous exploration of the American wilderness, the clash of two cultures, the rush to riches in a new land and the building of a new civilization features a starring cast headed by Matthew Settle (U-571, Band of Brothers); Skeet Ulrich (Miracles, As Good as It Gets); Michael Spears (Dances with Wolves, TNT's Broken Chain); Tonantzin Carmelo (King Rikki, 187 Shadow Lane); George Leach (DreamKeeper, After the Harvest); and Zahn McClarnon (TNT's Crazy Horse and Cooperstown).

Currently shooting in Calgary and New Mexico, INTO THE WEST is slated to premiere on TNT in Summer 2005.

Night three is directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (Taken, Battlestar Galactica) from a script by Craig Storper (Open Range) and story by William Mastrosimone. It features Nathaniel Arcand (The Unknown, TNT's Crazy Horse); Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, 50 First Dates); Irene Bedard (TNT's Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee, Two for Texas); Gil Birmingham (Skins, Body & Soul); Tyler Christopher (General Hospital, Out of the Black); Balthazar Getty (Ladder 49, Traffic); Rachael Leigh Cook (Josie and the Pussycats, She's All That); Daniel Gillies (Spider-Man 2, Bride and Prejudice); Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves, TNT's The Broken Chain); Christian Kane (Friday Night Lights, TNT's Crossfire Trail); Russell Means (The Last of the Mohicans, Pocahontas); Matthew Modine (Le Divorce); Tyler Posey (Collateral Damage, Maid in Manhattan); John Terry (Full Metal Jacket, The Living Daylights); Sheila Tousey (Law & Order: SVU, Thunderheart).

Happy Birthday Balthazar!
Jan 22, 2005
Today Balt turns 30! Happy Birthday!


MacArthur Park on DVD
May 28, 2004
MacArthur Park is finally available on DVD. The critically acclaimed independent film is about life in MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Balthazar has a supporting role as a drug addict. You can order online at Amazon.


Ladder 49 News
May 28, 2004
There has been quite a bit of news on Ladder 49 recently. Balt has supporting role in the film as Ray Gauquin, one of the firemen who must rescue one of their own (Joaquin Phoenix) from a raging inferno.

ComingSoon has the Ladder 49 trailer online in various formats and file sizes.

The Official site has some promo pictures.

ComingSoon also has a scan of the poster.

Ladder 49 is due out in theatres October 8, 2004.


Balt on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Jan 23rd
January 15, 2004
Balthazar is scheduled to appear on the Jimmy Kimmel Show on ABC on January 23rd.


Traffic Begins Jan 26th
January 15, 2004
The Traffic miniseries (starring Balt) premieres January 26th at 9pm EST on the USA cable network. Visit the Traffic official site for more information and to view the trailer.


Balthazar in Jane Magazine
January 15, 2004
Jane Magazine has a nice interview with Balthazar in their February issue.


Ladder 49 Release Date Change
January 15, 2004
Yahoo's Movie Previews reports that Ladder 49's release date is now October 8th, 2004.


Balthazar Talks Charmed
October 17, 2003
Zap2it has an article about Balthazar's upcoming appearance on Charmed. Balt talks about his character and says he's signed for 6 episodes with an option to do more.

The article also mentions that USA's Traffic miniseries (starring Balt) will air in January).


Balt's First Charmed Episode Airs 10/19
October 10, 2003
Paramount's Charmed Page lists the following description for Balthazar's first Charmed episode:

October 19
"Love's A Witch"
When Paige's latest temp job puts her in the middle of an ongoing feud between two magical families, the Montanas and the Callaways, she falls for Richard Montana (Balthazar Getty) and urges both families to consider a truce. Meanwhile, Leo is suspicious when Chris travels to the underworld in search of a potion.

Balthazar Gets Charmed?
October 1, 2003
According to a post by Alyssa Milano on Safesearching, Balthazar will appear in four episodes of Charmed this season as Paige's boyfriend, Richard Montana. According to spoilers, Richard is a warlook from a cursed family.


Ladder 49 Article
March 14, 2003
Firehouse.com has an article about Ladder 49. Balthazar isn't mentioned, but it has some information about the film.


Balthazar Joins Cast of Ladder 49
March 2, 2003
AICN reports that Balthazar Getty has been cast in the Disney film Ladder 49 which stars John Travolta, Joaquin Phoenix and Robert Patrick and is directed by Jay Russell (who previously directed My Dog Skip).

Upcomingmovies lists the premise as: Trapped in a fire that looks likely to kill him, a fireman (Phoenix) takes the opportunity to look back over his life, career and marriage, while he waits for his company, Ladder 49, to rescue him, if they can... (Travolta plays Phoenix's fire chief and mentor). It's scheduled for release some time in 2004 and filming will start March 15th, 2003 in Baltimore.


Sol Goode On DVD
March 1, 2003
Sol Goode (which aired on the WB and starred Balthazar) is coming out on DVD on March 11'th. It's available online at Amazon.com.


Balthazar To Star In New USA Network Series
October 26, 2002
Balthazar is set to star in a USA Network series based on the movie Traffic, according to the New York Post:

USA has chosen stars for its "Traffic" vehicle. Balthazar Getty ("Pasadena") and Mary McCormack (she played Howard Stern's wife in "Private Parts") will star in the series, set for a limited, six-hour run.

It will be produced by Stephen Hopkins, who produces "24" for Fox and will direct the first two hours of the "Traffic" series. The miniseries will be adapted from "Traffik," a British series that inspired Steven Soderbergh's Oscar-winning movie about the effects of drug trafficking on several people's lives.

In USA's version, Getty will play a man who inherits his dad's shipping business - and learns that his father was transporting drugs, according to The Hollywood Reporter

New Photos
October 26, 2002
Wireimage has quite a few new photos of Balthazar appearing at some recent events.


Balthazar Interview
August 22, 2002
The Toronto Sun has a fantastic article about Balthazar from May, with some interesting info. It details his life and has an interesting quote:

He says, "I feel like I have a pretty good head on my shoulders. I'm married, I'm expecting my second kid next month, I do my acting, I do my music. I don't feel pressure to be a movie star."

Thanks to Alley for the alert!

Sol Goode On the WB Today!
August 14, 2002
Sol Goode (starring Balt) will be on the WB tonight at 8 pm. TheWB.com has a trailer. Thanks to Laura for the alert!

Deuces Wild DVD & VHS
July 25, 2002
According to Amazon.com, Deuces Wild will be released on DVD (region 1) on August 6'th. No details on bonus features yet.

Hard Cash On DVD & VHS
June 19, 2002
Hard Cash (previously known as In God We Trust and Run for the Money) was released on DVD & VHS yesterday.

Sol Goode
June 11, 2002
Corona's Coming Attractions has a very positive preview of Sol Goode. But no release info yet...

Balt In Interview Magazine
May 30, 2002
Balt is featured in the latest issue of Interview Magazine (with Kelly & Jack Osbourne on the cover). Thanks to Jen for the alert!

Balt's Pilot Not Picked Up
May 29, 2002
ABC announced their fall lineup, and unfortunately it doesn't include the untitled pilot co-staring Balthazar.

SPY REPORT: Pilot
May 14, 2002
BGFC's own Bothan Spy got a short sneak peak at the untitled pilot that Balthazar filmed. Our spy didn't get to see much of it, but said it was very impressive looking and looked as if it could air as is (a lot of pilots are just sort of preliminary versions of a show). It was shot similar to Pasadena, with cool camera work and angels and dark lighting. Our spy was also very impressed with Balthazar's work in the show and said he looked great in it.

Deuces' Weekend Box Office
May 6, 2002
Reuters reports that preliminary box office estimates have Deuces Wild opening in 7'th place with $2.7 million. Spiderman debuted in 1'st place smashing all box office opening records with a whopping $114 Million.

Deuces Wild NY Premiere
April 27, 2002
Wireimage has photos from the New York Premiere of Deuces Wild on Monday. Balt & most of the cast were in attendence.

Magazine Alert
April 10, 2002
Beth let us know that Balthazar is in the May issue of Marie Claire magazine (with Sandra Bullock on the cover).

Deuces Wild Delayed 1 Week
April 2, 2002
Upcomingmovies reports MGM has bumped Deuces Wild from April 26th to May 3rd, the same day that the much hyped Spiderman movies is being released. This puts Deuces right in the middle of the start of the nonstop summer blockbuster season.

Deuces Wild Trailer
March 15, 2002
Apple has a Quicktime version of the Deuces Wild theatrical trailer.

Balt Signs On For ABC Pilot
March 14, 2002
Variety reports that Balthazar has signed on for an untitled drama pilot for ABC. Other cast members include Patrick Dempsey, Robert Sean Leonard, Gretchen Egolf, Martin Landau, and John Larroquette.

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