TV Guide released a video of Justin and Kevin McKidd discussing Grey’s Anatomy and there’s footage also of the guys posing for the photoshoot.

TV Guide has a poll up asking “Who is fall TV’s hottest male star?” Show Justin some love by voting -> HERE <- and also giving his pic a thumbs up!8)

I added a few more of Justin’s old modeling print ads from Diesel, Levi’s and Emporio Armani to the gallery. Click the links:

Diesel (S/S 1993)
Levi Strauss & Co. (1994)
Emporio Armani (F/W 2003)

Heads up for the New Zealanders: an interview with Justin and Kevin McKidd will air this Thursday (Sept. 22) on TVNZ’s show 20/20. This is the announcement:

Anatomy of a Star: 20/20’s Hannah Ockelford has been to LA, to talk to Grey’s Anatomy stars Kevin McKidd (Dr Hunt), and Justin Chambers (Dr Alex Karev). They talk about life as struggling actors, and making it big on one of TV’s biggest shows.

ABC released the stills for the special all-boys episode of Grey’s Anatomy airing October 6 and they’ve been added to the gallery.

8.04 – What Is It About Men

GREY’S ANATOMY – “What Is It About Men” – The doctors of Seattle Grace are called upon to man up when a stampede at a comic book convention causes an influx of colorful characters in the ER blurring the lines of fantasy and reality; Mark shows his softer side with baby Sofia when Arizona and Callie go out of town, but at work he continues to give Jackson a hard time; Ben returns to the ER, only to find that Nurse Eli has moved in on Bailey; and the male doctors bond over their frustrations with women, on a special all-boys episode of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Grey’s Anatomy actor, Jesse Williams, posted the following pic with the caption “Cast members on set studying for upcoming microsurgery, under the tutelage of [real] Dr. Lacon. Oh, Chambers, Avery, Kepner, Bokhee”

ABC released the promotional pics and synopsis for episode 8.03 “Take the Lead.”

8.03 – Take the Lead

“Take the Lead” – The Chief makes a career-changing decision that shocks Seattle Grace Hospital; Cristina and Owen try to find normalcy in their relationship; April continues to struggle in her new role; and the 5th year residents are given their first solo surgeries, only to find out that even the most routine procedures aren’t always easy, on Grey’s Anatomy, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Finally, Sarah Drew mentioned Justin in an interview about season 8 of the show:

“Karev has been so mean to her all season! Justin is the nicest person on the planet, so the difference between the way Justin treats me to the way Karev treats April is so huge.”

A bit of everything in this update. First off, a couple of fan pics from on and off the set of Grey’s Anatomy.

In an article from New Zealand there’s a quote from Justin about last season’s musical episode.

It wasn’t until filming started that everyone realised the logistical challenges involved, like everything taking three times as long to film.

“It was a lot of hard work,” says Justin Chambers, who plays Dr Alex Karev. “They really took a chance on that episode and we have to give credit to Shonda and the show for that. To be this far into the series and go, ‘let’s try something different’.

“And they’re inspired by the musical stuff, which is really popular right now. There are lots of talented kids who can sing and dance and that’s fun to see – a lot of people didn’t know Sara is such a brilliant singer.”

The Scars On 45 music video with some scenes from the new season of the show is out. I added a few screencaps from the music video to the gallery but I’ll take them down once the season premiere airs. Click on the link:

Grey’s Anatomy > Season 8 > Screencaps > “Heart on Fire” – Scars on 45

Justin’s 41 years old? For real? 😉

And the actual video… “Heart on Fire” – Scars on 45

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter Justin talks about Alex’s actions last season and the Alex and Meredith friendship:

Also, a new short promo aired last night for the season 8 premiere of Grey’s Anatomy. Check it out:

The staff of Hollywood.com put together a list of shows and actors they feel deserve to be praised and have been overlooked by the Emmys. Justin is one of the actors they name in their Emmys 2011: Alterna-Emmys Staff Picks

Justin Chambers (Grey’s Anatomy)

I remember the first time I laid eyes on Justin Chambers was when he played JLo’s suitor, Massimo, in The Wedding Planner. What with his benevolent charm and adorable accent, didn’t you just want to take him home, make pasta, and help teach him English? While this was a small and simple role, he made it just a little harder to root for Matthew McConaughey. Now, aside from my little crush, throughout the years Chambers has really come into his own and developed quite the bad-boy character as Dr. Alex Karev on Grey’s. He personified everything girls should never want in a guy: a cocky player and an all-around asshole with a history of cheating. Yet somehow you can’t help but love him. He embodies the reason girls always go for bad boys. We forgive his constant betrayals and incessant pig-headedness because he exudes such charm that it’s hard to stay mad. As his Grey’s career progressed, however, Chambers transitioned from bad-boy to something else entirely. He gives his character depth as we sympathize with his traumatic upbringing and realize that he wasn’t born a jerk – past happenings are to blame. There were points when Chambers allowed us to see the good guy buried deep inside and he’s shown that side in moments of weakness where he’s – dare I say – vulnerable. This development was gradual, but we needed to see the bad boy first in order to be drawn in. Our boy, Alex, has come along way from giving George syphilis. Kudos to Chambers for making our sexy bad boy oh-so lovable. He’s definitely Emmy worthy. -Kelly Schremph

Actress Kate Mines who will be guest starring on Grey’s Anatomy as Nurse Gloria posted a pic of herself on the set with Justin, Jessica Capshaw and Patrick Dempsey.

I continue on my mission to screencap the season 5 and 6 DVDs before season 8 starts. I screencapped 5 more episodes from season 5 and had to stop. One can only take so much “Ghost Denny”. 😐

5.06 – Life During Wartime
5.07 – Rise Up
5.08 – These Ties That Bind
5.09 – In The Midnight Hour
5.10 – All By Myself