

The Veronica Marsathon brings with it good news and bad. "Donut Run" is the first Veronica Mars episode written and directed by Thomas. However, the highlight of the event is a sneak peek of the newest episode, "Donut Run," with Lucy Lawless guest starring as an FBI agent who comes to the series' fictional Neptune, Calif., to investigate a kidnapping that will inevitably affect the Mars family, according to several online sources. The event features a "best of" clips show, a panel discussion, and performances from the Fire Marshals of Bethlehem and the Daylight Titans two of the Austin bands that have been heard on the series.

14 and 15, joined by Veronica Mars cast members Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), Jason Dohring (Logan Echolls), and Enrico Colantoni (Keith Mars) for a Veronica Marsathon at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown. For Thomas, that means Austin, where he'll be Jan. But no matter how circuitous a path might be, it inevitably leads back home. His Web site is an unabashed autobiography this side of confessional (baby pictures are included) outlining what might be called his quirky path to becoming the creator of one of television's hottest cult dramas, Veronica Mars (UPN). Try as one might, it's difficult to find anyone able or willing to talk smack about Thomas unless you include Thomas himself. For the rest, particularly a reporter who writes about television and recently had the opportunity to interview the former Austinite by phone from his home in Los Angeles, the big question is this: Can it be true that Rob Thomas is such a nice guy? If so, how does he do it while working in Hollywood, a place not exactly known for its warmth and sensitivity? The ambitious will search for parallels to their own lives, anything to hang their hopes on. The bitter will quickly decide that Rob Thomas has had it too damn easy. Rob Thomas, the nicest guy in Hollywood, on the setĪfter a visit to writer/producer Rob Thomas' Web site,, there are several possible conclusions one might draw.
