Hello Folks!
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Michael Cassidy will soon make his departure from The CW's "Privileged", at least for the time being. He'll be last seen in episode 15, when his character Charlie decides to go back to college.
Series creator Rina Mimoun doesn't rule out a return next season, if there in fact is a next season. "Right now, I'm more concerned about "Privileged" returning for a second season than just Charlie. If everyone wants both, then I think we have a shot!"
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2008/12/24
Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!
Hello Folks!
It was again a very busy year of TV. It started out rather unfortunately, with the writers strike still ongoing and claiming many hours of our beloved shows, and in its aftermath some shows as a whole. As we had to bid goodbye to some shows we loved, most of us also were able to welcome new ones into their homes. And although this season will probably go down in US TV history as one of the most uneven, and for some networks truly catastrophic years, it still had many great moments. And we can look forward to another year. which will further re-define the way all of us watch TV due to many new possibilities, commonly referred to as "new media". I want to wish all of you and your folks a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your wishes for 2009 come true. Since the next few days will be very slow to non-existent in terms of TV news, I will take a step back from news reporting, but will be around in case any unforseen development deserve mentioning. Otherwise, expect to hear from me again in full capacity around January 5. Until then, take care, and here's to a new year of hopefully great TV! :)
Greets
Lambsilencer
It was again a very busy year of TV. It started out rather unfortunately, with the writers strike still ongoing and claiming many hours of our beloved shows, and in its aftermath some shows as a whole. As we had to bid goodbye to some shows we loved, most of us also were able to welcome new ones into their homes. And although this season will probably go down in US TV history as one of the most uneven, and for some networks truly catastrophic years, it still had many great moments. And we can look forward to another year. which will further re-define the way all of us watch TV due to many new possibilities, commonly referred to as "new media". I want to wish all of you and your folks a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your wishes for 2009 come true. Since the next few days will be very slow to non-existent in terms of TV news, I will take a step back from news reporting, but will be around in case any unforseen development deserve mentioning. Otherwise, expect to hear from me again in full capacity around January 5. Until then, take care, and here's to a new year of hopefully great TV! :)
Greets
Lambsilencer
2008/12/22
Castings: Jeff Fahey In COLD CASE, EVE Deals In NUMB3RS, Dina Meyer Gets BURN NOTICE, More
Hello Folks!
EW's Michael Ausiello has some casting scoops right before Christmas.
- Jeff Fahey will guest star in an upcoming episode of "Cold Case", where he'll play the owner of a motorcycle customization shop, a man who has gotten clean of his motorcycle past. The episode will air in early 2009.
- Female rapper Eve will appear in an upcoming episode of "Numb3rs" as a sales rep at a sneaker company, which also turns out to be an early suspect in a new FBI case involving sneakers.
- Dina Meyer is set to appear in the second season finale of "Burn Notice", which airs March 15. She'll play the former fiancée of Michael Weston (Jeffrey Donovan).
- Wes Brown ("We Are Marshall") has joined the cast of the second season of HBO's "True Blood" for a minimum of six episodes. He'll playGod-obsessed Luke, who bonds with Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) at a church camp.
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2008/12/21
HBO Picks Up Two Comedies, Kristin Chenoweth Gets LEGALLY MAD
Also from the Hollywood Reporter:
- HBO has ordered two comedies to series. "How To Make It In America", starring Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk, and "Bored To Death" with lead Jason Schwartzman.
Both shows have recieved an order for eight episodes.
"America" centers on Ben (Greenberg) and his friend Cam (Rasuk) hustling their way through New York as enterprising twentysomethings, hell-bent on living the American dream. "Bored" stars Schwartzman as Jonathan, a writer from Brooklyn in his 30s with a drinking problem who gets left by his girlfriend. He then decides to live his life like the heroes from the novels of Raymond Chandler and the likes. He puts an add out pretending to be a private detective. He starts taking cases - solving some, making some worse.
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- Kristin Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies") has joined David E. Kelley's new legal drama for NBC, "Legally Mad". It centers on a woman who takes over her father's law firm. Chenoweth plays Skippy Pylon, brilliant but not all well attorney, who has flashes of psychosis, and often acts like a teenager.
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Pilot News: Spike TV Sees Football Comedy, Three Pilots Fill Roles
Some pilot news from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Spike TV has given a green light to the football-themed comedy pilot "Blue Mountain State" from Brian Robbins.
It's described as a half-hour comedy in the likes of "Animal House" and centers around three freshman college students who attend football powerhouse Blue Mountain State. Once acquainted, they have to find a way quickly to juggle football, girls, classes and the obligatory hazing.
The cast includes Ed Marinaro, Darin Brooks, Sam Jones III and Alan Ritchson.
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- Charlie McDermott has joined the ABC comedy "The Middle". The project revolves around a Midwestern middle-class family from the mother's (Patricia Heaton) POV. McDermott plays oldest child Axel.
- Desi Lydic has been cast in CBS' comedy pilot "The Karenskys", which tells the story of Emily Atwood (Sasha Alexander), who returns to her hometown and is reunited with her eccentric family. Lydic plays Bernadette, Emily's sister.
- Susan Ward and Zachary Burr Abel have come aboard ABC Family's new drama pilot "Perfect 10", which revolves around the competitive gymnastics world. Ward is set as Chloe, a young mother with a mature and talented daughter, which poses challenges. Abel plays a nationally high-ranked high school gymnast.
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New DOLLHOUSE Promo Clip
Hello Folks!
EWs Michael Ausiello has bestowed upon us an early Christmas present. Or at least that's what he calls it.
But since this is an exclusive video, I won't steal it.
Just click here to see it.
2008/12/20
Billy Zane Sets His Sights On SAMANTHA WHO?
Hello Folks!
EWs Michael Ausiello reports today that Billy Zane has joined the cast of "Samantha Who?" later in the season.
He will come in at episode 15, playing Funk, the part previously inherited by Timothy Olyphant. Olyphant was unable to return after his one-episode stint in the role last season due to his obligations on FX' "Damages", which forced the producers to recast the role.
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2008/12/18
HBO Goes Ahead With HUNG
Hello Folks!
Per the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has ordered 13 episodes of its new comedy "Hung", starring Thomas Jane as Ray, a "well-developed" highschool basketball coach who figures out new ways to put his best "asset" to use.
Jane, as well as fellow castmembers Jane Adams, Sianoa Smit-McPhee and Charlie Saxton are all staying with the project, which begins production early next year.
HBO is eyeing a June lauch date for "Hung".
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Per the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has ordered 13 episodes of its new comedy "Hung", starring Thomas Jane as Ray, a "well-developed" highschool basketball coach who figures out new ways to put his best "asset" to use.
Jane, as well as fellow castmembers Jane Adams, Sianoa Smit-McPhee and Charlie Saxton are all staying with the project, which begins production early next year.
HBO is eyeing a June lauch date for "Hung".
Confirm here.
2008/12/17
Check Out This New SMALLVILLE Trailer
EW's Michael Ausiello has unearthed a new trailer for the upcoming return of "Smallville" on January 15.
And The OTHER Big Visit To THE OFFICE Post-SuperBowl Episode Is… Jesscia Alba!
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Jack Black is not the only one that got stunt-cast into the hourlong post-SuperBowl episode of "The Office".
Jessica Alba is going to be there as well.
And a little bit more about the plot has emerged:
(Higlight black bar to read spoiler)
The staff of Dunder Mifflin is watching a bootleg movie during the workday. Black and Alba are starring in that bootleg movie.
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Jessica Alba is going to be there as well.
And a little bit more about the plot has emerged:
(Higlight black bar to read spoiler)
The staff of Dunder Mifflin is watching a bootleg movie during the workday. Black and Alba are starring in that bootleg movie.
Confirm here.
Jack Black Pays A Visit To THE OFFICE
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Jack Black has signed on to guest star in the upcoming post-SuperBowl hour-long episode of "The Office".
No details of his part are available at this point, only that he won't play himself.
For a bit more about the plot of the episode and to confirm, click here.
No details of his part are available at this point, only that he won't play himself.
For a bit more about the plot of the episode and to confirm, click here.
Robert Carlyle To Topline STARGATE UNIVERSE
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Robert Carlyle has been tapped to topline "Stargate Universe", the third show in the popular "Stargate" franchise.
His role is that of Dr. David Rush, who leads a group of civilians, scientists and soldiers who has stranded on an ancient ship in the far reaches of space.
"We are very excited about having an actor of this caliber, around which we can build a strong, character-based series. Robert Carlyle will engage a broad audience and we hope to deliver a show that demonstrates to new viewers that the loyalty of longtime fans of the Stargate franchise has been well-deserved," series creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper said in an exclusive statement.
"Stargate Universe" launches next July with a two-hour movie.
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His role is that of Dr. David Rush, who leads a group of civilians, scientists and soldiers who has stranded on an ancient ship in the far reaches of space.
"We are very excited about having an actor of this caliber, around which we can build a strong, character-based series. Robert Carlyle will engage a broad audience and we hope to deliver a show that demonstrates to new viewers that the loyalty of longtime fans of the Stargate franchise has been well-deserved," series creators Brad Wright and Robert Cooper said in an exclusive statement.
"Stargate Universe" launches next July with a two-hour movie.
Confirm here.
FOX Orders GLEE To Series; Russell Hornsby Is Regualrily IN TREATMENT
Per the Hollywood Reporter, FOX has ordered 13 episodes of its hourlong musical comedy "Glee" for a midseason start, more specifically, for a post-"American Idol" slot.
The show, co-created by Ryan Murphy ("Nip/Tuck") revolves around Will (Matthew Morrison), a Spanish Teacher in his 30s, who has to take over the Glee club at an Ohio high school. This club is sort of a refuge for outcasts.
Says FOX Entertainment president Kevin Riley, who formerly led programming at FX: "I've had one of the best experiences of my career with Ryan Murphy doing 'Nip/Tuck' and we're excited to re-create that experience here. The second he pitched us 'Glee,' it was like he had it in his sights yet again. It's got his trademark wicked sense of humor and its heart in the right place and feels like a show for the times." Confirm here.
Additionally, Russell Hornsby has joined the slate of regular patients on HBO's second season of "In Treatment", playing Luke, a separated father who has a 12-year old son. Confirm here.
Welcome To My NEW News Blog!
Hello Folks!
Well, as you might have noticed, TV Guide has closed down its community for the time being.
So as of now, this is your new place for all things TV, including the pilot coverage that you grew accustomed to.
Here, you will, as you were at my old TV Guide News blog, be informed of important happenings mainly in the US TV world, as well as important news from other english-language markets, foremost the UK. Simply put, the same service you could expect from my "old" blog.
To begin, I will post the latest news here again, just to have something up here to start over with.
Have fun, and, by all means, comment away if you'd like to say something.
Greets
Lambsilencer
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