'Grey's Anatomy' Roundup: Who's Leaving, Who Has a Budding Romance and Why the Show Is Going Back to Its Roots for Season 14Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Who's Out of Grey Sloan?

Going Back to Its Roots

Grey's Anatomy will be welcoming backKrista Vernoff, who wrote and executive produced the series for its first eight seasons. The return of Vernoff is expected to bring back some much-needed levity.

"We're touching base in a meaningful way with where we left off with all the characters from last season and to contain that much story in two hours, you have to keep it light, bouncy and fun -- and Krista Vernoff brings that shift to the show," added Kelly McCreary (Maggie).

"It's funnier, it's sexier, it's lighter," Gianniotti said. "We're going to have fun this season. There's just been a lot of separation and loss, so we want to show the characters having some fun. Also, a lot of the men are single now, so we're going to explore what that dynamic is like."

A Budding Romance

The season 13 finale seemingly paved the way for a potential new romance between Maggie and Jackson -- courtesy of April, who took notice of the connection. This leaves plenty of questions not just among fans but for the characters involved as well. While it's not yet safe to assume a April-Jackson-Maggie love triangle, Maggie (at least) will be dealing with April's truth bomb.

What's In Store for Jo?

The past several seasons have been tough on Jo but she may finally catch a break in season 14. Apart from exploring her domestic violence storyline, love may be in the cards for her as well.

"This season Jo may feel inspired by someone again," added the actress, who has heard Jo may find a new mentor in Season 14.

And now that her best friend Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) is no longer around, she may find someone else to lean on.

Eric Dane Reveals He's Only Watched Three Episodes of Grey's Anatomy

Eric Dane may have played Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy for six seasons but that doesn't mean he's an avid fan who religiously watches the ABC series. In fact, he's only seen three episodes during his time on the show.

That doesn't mean, however, that he doesn't keep in touch with some of his Grey's Anatomy co-stars. "Shonda's great," said Dane, who is currently starring on The Last Ship. "I'm still friends with her to this day. One thing that you do with Shonda is that you don't deviate. That's one of the biggest lessons you learn, is that you stick to the script."

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Meanwhile, here's a peek at the fall promo for ABC's Thursday lineup, which features Shonda Rhimes' Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder.

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Who's Out of Grey Sloan?

Going Back to Its Roots

Grey's Anatomy will be welcoming backKrista Vernoff, who wrote and executive produced the series for its first eight seasons. The return of Vernoff is expected to bring back some much-needed levity.

"We're touching base in a meaningful way with where we left off with all the characters from last season and to contain that much story in two hours, you have to keep it light, bouncy and fun -- and Krista Vernoff brings that shift to the show," added Kelly McCreary (Maggie).

"It's funnier, it's sexier, it's lighter," Gianniotti said. "We're going to have fun this season. There's just been a lot of separation and loss, so we want to show the characters having some fun. Also, a lot of the men are single now, so we're going to explore what that dynamic is like."

A Budding Romance

The season 13 finale seemingly paved the way for a potential new romance between Maggie and Jackson -- courtesy of April, who took notice of the connection. This leaves plenty of questions not just among fans but for the characters involved as well. While it's not yet safe to assume a April-Jackson-Maggie love triangle, Maggie (at least) will be dealing with April's truth bomb.

What's In Store for Jo?

The past several seasons have been tough on Jo but she may finally catch a break in season 14. Apart from exploring her domestic violence storyline, love may be in the cards for her as well.

"This season Jo may feel inspired by someone again," added the actress, who has heard Jo may find a new mentor in Season 14.

And now that her best friend Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) is no longer around, she may find someone else to lean on.

Eric Dane Reveals He's Only Watched Three Episodes of Grey's Anatomy

Eric Dane may have played Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy for six seasons but that doesn't mean he's an avid fan who religiously watches the ABC series. In fact, he's only seen three episodes during his time on the show.

That doesn't mean, however, that he doesn't keep in touch with some of his Grey's Anatomy co-stars. "Shonda's great," said Dane, who is currently starring on The Last Ship. "I'm still friends with her to this day. One thing that you do with Shonda is that you don't deviate. That's one of the biggest lessons you learn, is that you stick to the script."

Deleted Scene RevealsCatherine Almost Sidelined Bailey over Karev's Assault

Meanwhile, here's a peek at the fall promo for ABC's Thursday lineup, which features Shonda Rhimes' Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder.

(Image courtesy of ABC)

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The Columbia River Gorge is ablaze.

Oregon is a tinderbox, and the Gorge fire joins dozens of other wildfires burning across the state. But rarely has a fire burned such an iconic wilderness so close to Portland. Ash began drifting across the city Sept. 4 like a dirty snowstorm, the heaviest such fall many residents could recall since the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.

A look at the fire's progress shows how quickly it grew out of control, in a perfect storm of record heat, parched forests, high winds and teenage horseplay.

3:30 pm, Saturday, Sept. 2: A 15-year-old Vancouver, Wash., boy is seen tossing firecrackers off a cliff into the Eagle Creek canyon while a friend films the stunt (read a recounting here). Hikers soon observe trees on fire, and the trail to Punch Bowl Falls is choked with smoke. (1)

6 pm Saturday, Sept. 2: More than 150 hikers are trapped between the Eagle Creek fire and an ongoing blaze, the Indian Creek fire. They sleep overnight on the Eagle Creek Trail before a search-and-rescue team can retrieve them at Wahtum Lake on Sunday morning. (2)

7:25 am Sunday, Sept. 3: Feeding on a bone-dry forest, the fire grows to 3,200 acres. Evacuation notices are issued for parts of the town of Cascade Locks. (3)

4:15 pm Monday, Sept. 4: East winds push through the Gorge, spreading the fire rapidly west. State officials begin evacuating the towns of Warrendale and Dodson, and shut down 27 miles of Interstate 84. (4)

11 pm Monday, Sept. 4: Officials announce the fire has raced 4 miles in less than three hours, growing to 4,800 acres. "With strong winds like this, fire is impossible to fight," warns the National Weather Service's Portland office. "Focus is on evacuating areas in danger." (5)

5 am Tuesday, Sept. 5: The fire roars another 8 miles west through the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, with winds blowing embers from ridge to ridge. Flames surround Multnomah Falls and are seen near Crown Point. Residents of parts of Troutdale are told to be ready to leave. (6)

10,000Minimum number of acres burning in the Columbia River Gorge at press deadline.

400Number of homes evacuated in the Gorge, including the towns of Corbett, Bridal Veil and Warrendale.

0Number of buildings damaged in the first 72 hours of the blaze.

Sept. 30Date state officials expect to have the wildfire completely under control.

WW staff intern Jessica Pollard contributed reporting to this story.

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Giants.com's John Schmeelk takes an X's and O's look at some key plays from Giants vs. Cowboys in 2016:

Every NFL season is new, but teams as familiar with one another as the Giants and Cowboys can look back at prior matchups to find tendencies.

Surprisingly, the Giants were actually in third-and-6 or fewer yards eight of their 14 opportunities. The point isnt to review plays the team didnt make last year, but rather to show how many big plays could be available to the team on Sunday night if they can put themselves into third and manageable distance.

The Cowboys had both of their safeties positioned deep for much of the game, but many times on third and manageable they would either line up in single high or go to man-to-man with one safety deep after the snap. It presented the Giants with opportunities to make plays down the field.

Heres a third-and-three in the first quarter. Jeff Heath came down after the snap putting, Odell Beckham Jr. one-on-one with Brandon Carr. He beats him deep but cant come up with a catch that could have been a touchdown

On a third-and-six, Barry Church comes down, leaving Beckham one-on-one with Carr once again, but pressure on Manning forced him to check down to Rashad Jennings.

Heres a third-and-two from the fourth quarter with only Jeff Heath lined up single high pre-snap. They completed the pass to the bottom of the screen to Beckham for the first down, but look at the big play that could have been made to Sterling Shepard, who had beaten Orlando Scandrick in the slot.

On a second down play, the Giants successfully took advantage of Byron Jones coming down, creating space for Odell Beckham Jr. to catch this slant and take it to the house for a 61-yard touchdown.

The variables are the personnel changes that both teams made in the offseason. The Cowboys are far less experienced in the secondary with the losses of Barry Church, J.J. Wilcox, Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Their young secondary players -- second round pick Chidobe Awuzie, third round pick Jourdan Lewis, and sixth round pick Xavier Woods -- have all missed a significant amount of time with injuries this offseason. Veteran Nolan Carrol and second-year corner Anthony Brown will likely join Orlando Scandrick as the top three cornerbacks, with Byron Jones and Jeff Heath as the starting safeties.

The Giants, on the other hand, have added weapons in Brandon Marshall and Evan Engram. The way the Giants call plays might change. How will the presence of two more big playmakers on the field affect how the Cowboys might run their third down defense? Both coaching staffs are likely spending this week trying to determine exactly how the other team is going to play with their new players so they can scheme properly for Sunday night.

However they adjust, both teams will be hoping to have more success on third down this week, and in the Giants case, some more big plays as well. The Giants only play of 20 yards or more in that game was Beckhams touchdown. There were chances for more big plays. The Giants will ty to take advantage of those opportunities on Sunday night.

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According to the ISS the vast majority of available data on wildlife crime focused on poaching and smuggling resulting in an emphasis on securing national parks and patrolling border points.

The organisation said more information was needed on curbing demand and understanding how organised crime networks operate.

The need for such data prompted the ISS to embark on a pilot research project ENACT (Enhancing Africas Response to Transnational Organised Crime) in partnership with the Global Initiative against Organised Crime and Interpol.

ISS researcher Ciara Aucoin said data was gleaned from media reports on wildlife crime.

She said the pilot study also covers how poachers were recruited and armed how the smuggling networks operate the extent of overlap between groups and the products they work with.

The pilot phase of the study covered 10 countries (Angola Botswana Namibia Lesotho Malawi Mozambique South Africa Swaziland Zimbabwe and Zambia) between 2000 and 2016 focusing mainly on the poaching smuggling and possession of protected species.

Aucoin on Wednesday said findings of the pilot study will be released on September 21 on the eve of World Rhino Day.

Preliminary findings at a glance:

A total of 1035 wildlife crimes were recorded between 2000 and 2016.

Most incidents occurred in 2016 followed by 2015 and 2013.

SA recorded the most incidents followed by Zimbabwe and Namibia.

China Hong Kong and Vietnam topped the list of non-African destination countries for wildlife products.

Of the eight key role players individuals were the most frequent primary actors followed by groups/associations/syndicates.

Firearms (usually hunting rifles) were the common weapons used. There were however cases where cyanide was used to poison animals in Zimbabwes Hwange National Park.

Police customs officials or other governmental officials were perpetrators in 5% of incidents.

The top five commonly illegally possessed poached or smuggled species in the southern region were rhino horn elephant tusk abalone pangolin and big cats. Incidents where one or more species types were mixed were the third most popular after rhino and elephant.

Rhino poaching dominated South Africa and Namibia abalone dominated the Western Cape of South Africa while elephant dominated in the Botswana Zimbabwe Zambia corridor.

Poaching and trading in abalone was mostly associated with drug trafficking particularly methamphetamine (tik).

The top nationalities mentioned as perpetrators were South African first Chinese Zimbabwean and Vietnamese.

The reported market value of different commodities at the time of the crime or seizure ranged between US$200 and US$1 million per incident. Rhino horn and elephant tusk were associated with some of the higher values.

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Anatomy of wildlife crime in southern Africa - Times LIVE

As one of the founding basic science departments at IU School of Medicine, the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology has a long-standing and diverse history of anatomical science education and research dating back a hundred years. Today, modern anatomy as a scientific discipline encompasses cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, evolution, vertebrate paleontology, and anthropology, and this area of medicine leads the way in imaging technology and imaging-based research.

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Now PlayingGrey's Anatomy 7 Worst Couples/Hookups, Ranked

Ever since Season 1 of Grey's Anatomy, fans have joked about the "incestuous" relationships among the show's doctors. Despite being close enough to their colleagues to consider them family, the doctors and residents at Grey Sloan (nee Seattle Grace) often found themselves falling into bed together. Like, really often.

But as the show prepares to enter its 14th season, the term "incest" may no longer be such a misnomer -- and some fans aren't having it.

We're talking, of course, about the budding romance between step-siblings Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary) and Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams), a pairing that seemed to emerge out of nowhere when none other than Jackson's ex-wife April (Sarah Drew) told Maggie it was clear Jackson had feelings for her in the Season 13 finale.

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Well, OK, maybe the spark didn't come out of nowhere. Maggie did turn to Jackson for support after her mother died in Season 13 -- even though he had kept Mrs. Pierce's condition a secret from Maggie while he was treating her. After that, they certainly seemed to grow closer at the hospital. But April's observation still came a little out of left field.

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After her failed romance with DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti) and unrequited crush on Riggs (Martin Henderson), it sounds like Maggie is just eenie-meenie-miney-mo'ing her way around the men at her workplace, without much success. Would it kill her (or any of the other doctors, for that matter) to maybe try an online dating service for once?

And a Maggie-Jackson romance provides yet another very convenient roadblock to keep Jackson and April -- a popular couple shipped by many fans who share a child, have their own hashtag (#Japril) and had an entire episode devoted to themselves last season -- apart for at least the better part of another year.

Also, and I believe I mentioned this earlier: the two are step-siblings. Maggie's father Richard (James Pickens Jr.) is married to Jackson's mother Catherine (Debbie Allen). What is this, Game of Thrones?

Whether Maggie and Jackson will actually take the plunge remains to be seen, but fans seem to be pretty divided about the potential pairing.

This week, Williams himself noted that fans seem to be "evenly divided" over the issue, but seemed to maybe indicate that he's not on board with it, retweeting a fan-made anti-Jaggie meme with the simple observation, "Very good."

Look, don't get me wrong: ever since Maggie's character was introduced at the end of Season 10, she's been one of the more interesting and likable characters on the show -- but has suffered nothing but heartache. The closest we've seen her come to having a relationship was her short-lived dalliances with DeLuca and her mostly offscreen stint with the radiologist Ethan. It would be great to see Maggie in a long-term, fulfilling relationship, the likes of which we've seen almost all of the other Grey's characters involved in. Not only is it about time for Maggie to have something good happen to her, giving her a significant other would also provide a wealth of potential drama for a character who longs for a partner -- despite having made her studies and career a priority for her whole life (and who we know has deemed herself incapable of sleeping next to other people).

But a Maggie-Jackson pairing seems like merely a plot device, an arbitrary pairing-off that makes Maggie little more than a pawn in the larger #Japril storyline. There's no denying that there is chemistry between Williams and McCreary; but up until this point it's seemed to be more of the brother/sister variety because, well, that's what they are. Plus, with so many fans already voicing their disdain for the romance before it's even officially happened, it will be a difficult task for the writers and actors to develop the two characters into a couple worth rooting for. And the alternative -- turning viewers against one or both of the mostly beloved characters -- is almost worse. It would be a better idea to put the idea of Jaggie to bed rather than in one.

Also, ew.

Grey's Anatomy kicks off Season 14 with a two-hour premiere Thursday, Sept. 28 at 8/7c on ABC.

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MOBILE, Ala. As far as this Saturday, we know Ole Miss is a very good opponent, said South Alabama coach Joey Jones. Were ready to go to a SEC school, and a SEC stadium to play a ballgame. Its exciting for our players.

The anatomy of an upset. It all starts with a mindset. A belief anything is possible.

Theyre not intimidated by the venue. Weve been to Tennessee, weve been to South Carolina and Mississippi State, said Jones. I think they have a little chip on their shoulder. They want to show people what they can do.

To pull off an upset, you have to be prepared. The Jags have been in fall camp for nearly a month.

They know toughness is going to win. They know toughness is going to win on the road. Toughness is going to win those close ballgames, said Jones.

And they have more depth than ever.

A crucial component if you want to beat a SEC foe.

If you look at it over the years, most of those games we sort of wore down at the end of the game. They would kind of get us late in the fourth quarter because were just tired. So having those fresh legs in their will certainly make a difference, said Jones.

Depth, preparation and a belief in yourself and your unit, the necessary ingredients to pull off an upset.

Now its time to put it all to the test.

Were going to bring this program to the next level. Thats our goal this year, said Jones.

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When Sara Ramirez said goodbye to "Grey's Anatomy" in Season 12, it sounded more like "see you later"; yet, so far, that "later" still hasn't come.

Debbie Allen, one of the ABC drama's executive producers, has made it clear that a Ramirez return as her character, Dr. Callie Torres, is not currently in the works. The EP told TVLine that "there are no plans at the moment" to bring back the fan favorite orthopedic surgeon.

"We love her and we miss her, [but] there's been no discussion of it," Allen said.

We also miss Callie, so we're focusing on the possible silver lining here: Allen said "at the moment," which leaves the door open for the future. Ramirez herself did the same when she left the show, saying that she was taking "some time off." The actress even indicated that she and producers would "definitely continue our conversations, making it seem very possible that Callie could someday do another stint at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

If Callie does return at any point, many fans will be angling for her to rekindle her relationship with Dr. Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw). Her former co-worker and love is going to be back on the market in Season 14 after the departure of Dr. Eliza Minnick (Marika Dominczyk). With that being the case, "Calzona" shippers have reason to hang onto at least some hope.

No, we won't see Ramirez when "Grey's Anatomy" Season 14 premieres on Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, but we will wait and see what the future holds.

[via: TVLine]

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'Grey's Anatomy' EP Kills Hope of Sara Ramirez Returning in Season 14 ... For Now - Moviefone

OMG! Is another Greys Anatomy alum returning to the ABC series for its upcoming Season 14? First Kim Raver and now Sara Ramirez?! Find out here, as EP Debbie Allen just spilled the tea!

While we would love to report the opposite, currently, there are no plans at the moment forSara Ramirezto return as Callie in Greys Anatomys upcoming 14th season, executive producer Debbie Allen told our sister site, TVLine. Then, Debbie added, We love her and we miss her, so maybe theres hope for the future? But like we said, dont hold your breath for a Season 14 return. Theres been no discussion of it at this time, Debbie concluded.

We have to admit, now would have been the perfect time for Sara to return to Greys Anatomy. Especially if she and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) were ever going to consider getting back together.Marika Dominczyk, who played Arizonasmost recent love interest, Eliza Minnick will not be back for Season 14, TVLine also reports. This means, Arizona will be single and ready to mingle when Season 14 premieres on Sept. 28. Its unclear if Callies still dating Penny, but who ever really cared about that relationship anyway?

As youll recall, Eliza was fired in the Season 13 finale. In her final scene, she told Arizona about her termination. We never saw them break up, butthe couples split is going to be addressed in the two-hour premiere, Debbie confirmed. Its very interesting how we address it.

As for Sara Ramirez, Callie made her final appearance in the Season 12 finale of Greys Anatomy, when she relocated to New York to live with her girlfriend, Penny. At the time, the actress said,Im deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family atGreys Anatomyand ABC, but for now, Im taking some welcome time off. [Series creator] Shonda [Rhimes has] been so incredible to work for, and we will definitely continue our conversations.

HollywoodLifers, how do YOU feel? Should Sara Ramirez return as Callie? Tell us below!

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What an amazing feeling it is, for a whisper to feel like a roar: For a light guitar to feel like the heaviest thing in the world. Such is the experience of The Anatomy of Franks new album,South America, a breathtaking and intimate exploration of life, love, travel and being. Deceptively simple and utterly human, this record is not to be missed.

Atwood Magazine is proud to be premiering South America, The Anatomy of Franks powerful third album (independently out 8/31/2017). With the goal of recording an album on every continent (and being the first band to do so), The Anatomy of Frank are not only a talented folk/rock indie act, but also a band with a true mission. Consisting of Kyle Woolard (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Bullis (keyboards) and Max Bollinger (drums), the Charlottesville, Virginia-based trio ascribe to no genre in particular; instead, they often look to themes like personal growth, coping with loss and change, etc, to define their identity. Recorded, as its name suggests, on the South American continent, South Americais the second record and continent to be checked off The Anatomy of Franks list the first being 2015sNorth America.

South America The Anatomy of Frank

Yet you do not need to be familiar with The Anatomy of Franks previous work in order to enjoy their latest output: Sporting an array of marvelous harmonies and incredibly haunting imagery,South Americashoots high and nails the landing. From the slow rise of album openerEcuador (A New Year) to its shuddering close, Viteri and everything in-between, The Anatomy of Frank continually immerse their audience in warm acoustic and electric journeys that capture the heart.

I never felt worse than when I finally let go of these songs, shares guitar and vocalist Kyle Woolard. It was like postpartum depression theyd lived within me for so long, and suddenly they were no longer when I record this one day songs. I struggled for several months before I was able to get back on track. They chronicle a lot of my internal struggles and life experiences throughout the past decade.

Anatomy of Frank 2017

Recorded with Stephen Cope in a private farmhouse in the Ecuadorian mountains in 5 short weeks, South Americacombines hope and strife, passion with vision. Songs like the personal ballad La Llorena leave a lasting impression upon first listen, and though The Anatomy of Franks subject matter is deep and difficult to digest, South America is immediately accessible and easy to fall in love with. In a sense, The Anatomy of Frank have taken some of the hardest, worst aspects of our world, and created something beautiful with them: Theyve found warmth in the cold.

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