I’m glad to announce I can finally share with you some filming details of Nicollette’s new movie. Like for example, Victoria Smurfit is also working in the project.

One paper reported Nicollette wasted no time on getting to work on her top-secret movie after flying to Ireland last week.
The feature is being produced by Parallel Film Productions but they decline to give out any detail; a spokesperson said “at this moment, I can’t comment”. Even crew members are keeping it tight-lipped.

Nicollette has been spotted on set dressed casual, with not much make-up on and looking stunning, happy, relaxed and “very healthy, not too thin” by witness during a break outside the office suites at the Beacon Hill Court beside the Sandyford hospital. She seemed low key despite attracting quite the attention.

And a few days later another newspaper tells us a little more (and confirms some of my suspicions). She has been filming more recently on Powerscourt waterfall in Co Wicklow for her upcoming Hallmark Channel feature Honeymoon For One.

Nicollette, who apparently plays a character named Eve, was filming a scene where she crosses a stream and breaks a high hell, before meeting a young girl and her father.

Source: Evening Herald, Irish Independent

Here’s a little recap in case you missed it before. Nicollette teamed up with Natural Balance Pet Foods for National Guide Dog Month this September to raise money to train dogs for those visually impaired. I decided it was a good time to show our support as fans and make a group donation in her name.

Doesn’t matter if you already agreed or if you weren’t sure; everybody can still participate. Send in your donations (remember the minimum is $5, there’s no limit for higher amounts) via paypal to caro@nicollette-sheridan.net AS A GIFT* before Wednesday 22 (GTM+1 time).  How can you do that? Log into your paypal account, click Send Money, write the e-mail address (caro@nicollette-sheridan.net) and the amount (make sure it’s set to USD if you have a different currency), then select the Personal tag and click on Gift.
On September 22 I will send the money collected to the organizators; and in case you don’t trust me, I’ll post proof on the site once it’s done.

If you have any doubt don’t hesitate to contact me on the e-mail above, I’ll be happy to answer them.

Here’s a video with Natalia from PETCO and Rick from Natural Balance about the importance of guide dogs and how Nicollette involvement.

*paypal will charge you a small fee (I’m pretty sure it’s less than $0,50) for this transaction, but remember we’re doing this for charity.

Nicollette gave her first interview ever since leaving Desperate Housewives to Eva’s best bud Mario Lopez. The Extra host visited Nicollette’s ranch where she talked about National Guide Dog Month.

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While there’s absolutely no news about Nicollette’s new movie: title, character, costars, etc… I can confirm exclusively production has begun on Ireland.

Keep coming back for more information!

Nicollette has a yet-to-be-announced romantic comedy coming up that will start in a few weeks.

“I can’t say anything about it yet,” she says.

Is it contemporary? “It is contemporary.” What’s her character like? “She’s a very smart, benevolent human being — the antithesis of my character on ‘Desperate Housewives.’ It’s a feel-good movie. But I can’t say more.”

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Here are some articles about the latest development on Nicollette’s lawsuit against Marc Cherry and ABC. To make long story short, ABC wanted to get parts of the suit dismissed (or get clarifications) and judge denied their request giving Nicollette the go ahead on the lawsuit.
Which on my opinion, comes to say there might be some true on her words for the judge to allow it.

Nicollette Sheridan has been granted permission to sue the creator of ‘Desperate Housewives’.

The actress was told by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White yesterday (07.09.10) that the case she filed in April 2010 accusing Marc Cherry and network ABC of alleged assault and battery, gender violence, wrongful termination and discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and age following her axe from the show in September 2008 is valid.

Lawyers for the network argued against the discrimination aspect of the suit, insisting it provided an uncertain cause of action because it combined three separate claims.

However, the judge said: “Although annoying, inconvenient and inconsiderate, the failure to separate the three distinct wrongs does not result in an inability to understand what is alleged.”

She also denied ABC’s request to have some language relating to the alleged harassment from the complaint removed.

The network’s lawyer Adam Levin told the judge both parties had not agreed to mediation, meaning the dispute may now be played out in open court.

In her suit, Nicollette – who is suing for $20 million damages – claimed Marc hit her across the face and sacked her when she complained to network ABC.

The case was originally filed in April, though a month later, the actress made an amendment to say he had given her a “light tap” on the face.

The updated lawsuit states: “In December 2008, Sheridan was informed that ABC had fully investigated her complaint and had concluded that she was not mistreated. In fact, the Executive Vice President of ABC Studios, Howard Davine, claimed that ‘Marc Cherry simply gave her a light tap on the side of her head for the sole purpose of providing direction for a scene they were rehearsing.’ With that, ABC decided to take no further action and closed the investigation, informing Sheridan that ‘we will finish off the season in the spirit of professionalism and courtesy that has been the normal course for ‘Desperate Housewives’.’

“However, rather than a season of ‘professionalism and courtesy’, Sheridan was informed in February 2009 that her employment on the show was going to be terminated and that her character, Edie Britt, was being killed off the show.”

At this point, it claims Nicollette was ordered to “break the story” she would be leaving to the press.

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Nicollette Sheridan can move forward with her $20 million suit alleging “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry assaulted, then fired her, because she disagreed with a script, a judge ruled today.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White denied a motion by Cherry’s attorney, Adam Levin, to compel Sheridan’s lawyers to clarify the discrimination portion of her complaint, so he can adequately respond to it.

“I agree with you. It’s not a model of clarity,” White said, adding that she would not be surprised if Levin brought another motion to dismiss part or all of the case.

Sheridan, 46, filed her suit April 5 against Cherry, ABC and Touchstone Television Products. She alleges Cherry struck her across the head and face on the set, then fired her when she complained about the incident.

Levin maintained that Sheridan’s suit improperly merges separate allegations of discrimination based on age, sex and sexual orientation into one. Sheridan is heterosexual, and Cherry is gay, according to the complaint.

“The complaint is shrouded in mystery,” Levin said. “The defendants don’t know what they need to respond to.”

Sheridan played Edie Britt on 112 episodes of the hit show.

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Nicollette is featured on the September/October issue of FIDO Friendly about her involvement with National Guide Dog Month. Check the scans on the gallery.

Nicollette Sheridan sat down with FIDO Friendly to talk about National Guide Dog

Month and joining Natural Balance Pet Foods, PETCO and independent pet stores to support the cause.

FIDO Friendly: Tell us about your role as spokesperson for National Guide Dog Month and how did you become involved?

Nicollette Sheridan: Natural Balance is a company that I believe in. I love their organic kibble and so does my very finicky dog, Oliver. They are people who truly care about animals and have huge hearts. When it was brought to my attention that Natural Balance, PETCO and independent pet stores were raising money to help the blind with gifting these incredibly smart and loving dogs to comfort and guide them through their lives—I couldn’t wait to help in any way I could. Guide Dogs of the Desert is a wonderful organization that provides all services to the blind at no charge. I had the privilege of spending time with them and working with their puppies and grown guide dogs. The money being raised in the month of September will enable Guide Dogs of the Desert and all guide dog schools across the country to help raise many more dogs in their programs that will help give the “miracle of independence” to so many more people in need. Every PETCO across the country is participating. When you make a purchase at PETCO or a participating independent pet store near you—you can round up your payment and every penny will go to aiding a blind person in need. Or you can simply make a donation. Quality of life is something we all deserve so let’s make a difference and help the blind find their way.

FF: What do you want our readers to know about these special dogs?

NS: Dogs like to have a job. Purpose is as important to them as it is to us.

I’m still sorting out all the Nicollette related news that came out this week I was absent (I knew that will happen), so my posts might be not in date order.

Let me start with this beautiful interview she gave to PeoplePets.com

Imagine living without sight, relying solely on your other senses — and trusting others — to find your way. It’s a reality for many people, but one that can be aided with the help of a guide dog.

To celebrate these special animals, actress Nicollette Sheridan has teamed up with PETCO and Natural Balance Pet Foods to raise money for National Guide Dog Awareness Month, which runs through the end of September. For every specially marked bag of Natural Balance purchased at a PETCO or participating retailer, one dollar will be donated to guide dog charities. (You can make an additional donation of any size at PETCO as well.) The goal is to raise $1 million by the end of the month.

“I just thought this was such a special, wonderful way to help out,” Sheridan tells PEOPLEPets.com. “To be able to give somebody the gift of guidance through life with a furry companion that is just filled with love and compassion and kindness, that’s a really beautiful thing.”

In recent weeks, Sheridan has met with guide-dog trainers, learning about the work they do and the tasks it takes to turn a puppy into a seeing-eye dog. “Those dogs are incredibly bright and highly intuitive,” she says. “But it takes two years to train the puppies, and a total of $40,000. A lot of people can’t afford that miracle of independence.”

Many of the charities involved — like Guide Dogs for the Blind and Guide Dogs of America — give dogs to the visually impaired free of charge. “We need to urge others to help change these peoples’ lives,” she says.

For her part, Sheridan brings her 5-year-old golden retriever, Oliver, to retirement homes, where he “puts smiles on so many faces,” she says. “He’s a character, and full of personality. He comes everywhere with me.”

He has also imparted important lessons to his owner. “He’s taught me to communicate better without words,” Sheridan says. “Body language and expression go a long way.” And so do donations! Visit petco.com/naturalbalance to learn about more ways you can help.

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Just letting you know I’ll be away for a week so no updates will be made. However if I find out something, it’s very probable I’ll be able to update via twitter. So follow NSN if you’re not doing it already.

I’m still accepting (not that I’ll reject anybody) people to participate on the fan donation for Guide Dog in name of Nicollette. Join us! It’s a great cause and we can make Nicollette proud of her fans. I only ask for $5, that’s so little for one person but can do much. E-mail me if you’re interested.

See you all next week

I encourage all of you to listen to this podcast fully so you can have a better knowledge of what will be done with the money you donate during National Guide Month.

You’ll learn how a guide dog is raised, how they learn to help visually impaired people and facts like 1 of 20 people is blind in the United States but only a small percentage of them have the help of a guide dog. If you weren’t sure to donate before, I’m sure you will after you listen Rick talk to Kim Laidlaw from Guide Dogs of the Desert; Shirley, a puppy raiser; and Natalie Malaszenko from PETCO. You will also listen Nicollette & Dick Van Patten’s public service announcement for the campaign. Definitely worth listening.

Remember I have a campaign going on to raise funds for Guide Dog Month in Nicollette’s behalf. If we raise enough money, it will be donated to Natural Balance Pet Food in name of Nicollette. Let’s show the world how generous her fans are! I only ask for $5 for everyone of you, that’s not much but can make a real difference. Sadly, I can’t do it on my own, but if the campaign does not work out, I’m definitely donating myself, which I hope you all do as well.

“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”
— Helen Keller