Backwash Web Series to Feature Every Awesome Person

· Crackle.com's web series Backwash stars the lovable Joshua Malina, Michael Ian Black and Michael Panes, but get a load of the supporting players: Sarah Silverman, Jon Hamm, Allison Janney, Fred Willard, Michael Vartan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, John Stamos, and David Wain. For those of you inclined to squee, go on now. [USA Today]

· Two guys dressed as pirates tried to sneak into Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean trailer. Because some people don't deserve ever to see movies. [ONTD]

· Helen Hunt will direct an episode of Paul Reiser's new The Paul Reiser Show. Has The Curse of the Jade Scorpion finally lifted? [NYT]

· Barbara Walters will interview Oprah Winfrey. So relieved they're both living their best lives now. [NY Post]

· HBO and Tea Leoni might be getting in bed together. The network is circling a pilot produced and staring Leoni that would take place in the world of fashion. Tim Gunn needs a cameo. [Deadline]