Mindy Kaling plays Kelly Kapoor in "The Office" in this screenshot released by NBC. Kaling recently signed a deal with the network to develop her own show. (Courtesy NBC)

WiRe: Kaling gets NBC deal, Victor and Tammy win ‘Amazing Race’

Week in review for the week of May 11, 2009

By AsiaXpress.com staff reports

May 11, 2009

Mindy Kaling gets NBC deal

Mindy Kaling, who plays Kelly Kapoor on “The Office,” has signed a two-year, seven-figure deal with NBC to write and appear on “The Office” while developing her own comedy, according to Variety.

Victor and Tammy win ‘Amazing Race’

Siblings Victor and Tammy Jih took home $1 million for winning the CBS game of “Amazing Race” this weekend. The 14th edition of the show concluded in Maui, Hawaii.

‘Star Trek' takes top spot at box office

“Star Trek” took the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $76.5 million. John Cho plays Hikaru Sulu, a role made famous by George Takei in the 1960s.

It’s Going To Be ‘A Very Harold And Kumar Christmas’

Speaking of John Cho, Warner Bros. announced that “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” has been green-lighted for a Nov. 5, 2010 release. Cho’s co-star Kal Penn may or may not be in the film after taking a ranking post inside President Barack Obama’s administration recently.

Jon Gosslin: ‘I did not cheat on Kate’

Jon Gosslin, star of the reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” denied cheating on his wife, but said he’s sorry for creating that impression, according to the Associated Press. The Pennsylvania couple’s show about their large family begins its fifth season on May 25.

Keanu Reeves in for new ‘Jekyll’

Keanu Reeves recently signed on to star as the title character in “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Hulu inks deal for Bollywood films

Online video service Hulu has signed a deal with a Bollywood digital distributor to stream Bollywood flicks, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Exclusive clip from ‘Up’

Here's an exclusive clip from "Up" featuring Jordan Nagai as the voice of Russell.

Who’s playing where this week

Tuesday, May 12

• The Wendy Woo Band, 6:30 p.m. at Bistro Al Vino’s, 15352 E. Ida Drive #E, Centennial, 80015.

Wednesday, May 13

• The Jack Hadley Band, 5 p.m. at Loews Denver Hotel, 4150 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver, 80246; no cover.

Friday, May 15

• Ellison Park, 8 p.m. at Tuft Theater at Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 80210; $10/advance, $12/on day.

• The Jack Hadley Band, 9 p.m. at El Chapultepec, 1962 Market St., Denver, 80202; no cover.

Saturday, May 16

• The Jack Hadley Band, 7:30 p.m. at El Chapultepec Too, 3930 W. 38th Ave., Denver, 80212; no cover.

Sunday, May 17

• The Wendy Woo Band, 7:30 p.m. at The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $22.