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Per the Hollywood Reporter (first reported by EW's Michael Ausiello), NBC has renewed its football drama "Friday Night Lights" for two more seasons.
The show will have to 13-episode seasons, both to premier in the fall on DirecTV, with a second window on NBC during midseason.
With a sum total of 76 episodes, this brings "Friday Night Lights" into the syndication range.
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2009/03/30
Dustin Milligan Exits 90210
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Dustin Milligan, won't be part of the regular cast when The CW's "90210" returns in the fall. There's a small door open for him to wrap up his character of Ethan Ward in the premiere though.
Apparently, the decision is purely creative. Rebecca Rand-Kirshner Sinclair wants to shift the visual and creative style of the show towards being "more contemporary".
For much more details on the new "90210", head over to Mike's article by clicking here.
Apparently, the decision is purely creative. Rebecca Rand-Kirshner Sinclair wants to shift the visual and creative style of the show towards being "more contemporary".
For much more details on the new "90210", head over to Mike's article by clicking here.
Pilot News: Several Projects Add Actors
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Here's the latest from the pilot front, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Stephen Rannazzisi has come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "State Of Romance", about the relationship between Mike (Steve Howey) and Emily (Lindsey Broad). Rannazzisi plays Mike's roommate.
- David Call is cast in ABC's drama "Empire State", which is described as a contemporary Romeo-and-Juliet tale about the love of blue-collar Sam (Mike Vogel) and the wealthy Annabelle (Beau Garrett), whose fathers are arch enemies. Call plays Sam's younger brother.
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- Mary Steenburgen has been cast in Mitch Hurwitz's CBS comedy pilot "Happyness Isn't Everything". It revolves around adult siblings (Jason Biggs, Ben Schwartz) and their parents, (Richard Dreyfuss, Steenburgen), who are very involved with eachother. Mom Audrey is described as "pully", the dad "pushy" and very sensitive.
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- T. J. Miller and Nick Thune are cast as the leads in CBS' comedy "Waiting To Die", about two guys being very happy with their lives, despite the grim perspective from an outside view.
- Leslie Bibb and John Michael Higgins have come aboard NBC's untitled Justin Adler pilot, again about adult siblings, but this time with their controlling mother. Bibb plays the oldest sibling, while Higgins is cast as her husband, a professional polo player.
- Ryan Stiles ("The Drew Carey Show") is set to star opposite Christian comedian Anita Renfroe in her untitled ABC comedy presentation about parenting, which deals with a couple raising their kids.
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Here's the latest from the pilot front, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Stephen Rannazzisi has come aboard NBC's comedy pilot "State Of Romance", about the relationship between Mike (Steve Howey) and Emily (Lindsey Broad). Rannazzisi plays Mike's roommate.
- David Call is cast in ABC's drama "Empire State", which is described as a contemporary Romeo-and-Juliet tale about the love of blue-collar Sam (Mike Vogel) and the wealthy Annabelle (Beau Garrett), whose fathers are arch enemies. Call plays Sam's younger brother.
Confirm here.
- Mary Steenburgen has been cast in Mitch Hurwitz's CBS comedy pilot "Happyness Isn't Everything". It revolves around adult siblings (Jason Biggs, Ben Schwartz) and their parents, (Richard Dreyfuss, Steenburgen), who are very involved with eachother. Mom Audrey is described as "pully", the dad "pushy" and very sensitive.
Confirm here.
- T. J. Miller and Nick Thune are cast as the leads in CBS' comedy "Waiting To Die", about two guys being very happy with their lives, despite the grim perspective from an outside view.
- Leslie Bibb and John Michael Higgins have come aboard NBC's untitled Justin Adler pilot, again about adult siblings, but this time with their controlling mother. Bibb plays the oldest sibling, while Higgins is cast as her husband, a professional polo player.
- Ryan Stiles ("The Drew Carey Show") is set to star opposite Christian comedian Anita Renfroe in her untitled ABC comedy presentation about parenting, which deals with a couple raising their kids.
Confirm here.
2009/03/29
Kathleen Turner Goes To CALIFORNICATION; Alicia Witt Meets THE MENTALIST
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Kathleen Turner has landed a recurring role on the upcoming third season of Showtime's "Californication".
She's playing Charlie Runkle's (Ewan Handler) outrageous boss with a very foul mouth.
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Addiionally, Alicia Witt has been cast in the first season finale of "The Mentalist".
She will play Rosalind Harker, a very beautiful piano player. Fitting role for Alicia, as she herself is a classically trained pianist.
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She's playing Charlie Runkle's (Ewan Handler) outrageous boss with a very foul mouth.
Confirm here.
Addiionally, Alicia Witt has been cast in the first season finale of "The Mentalist".
She will play Rosalind Harker, a very beautiful piano player. Fitting role for Alicia, as she herself is a classically trained pianist.
Confirm here.
NBC Cancels LIPSTICK JUNGLE
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Not that it's a real surprise, but EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that NBC has finally decided to cancel "Lipstick Jungle".
Cast and crew were informed late last week.
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Not that it's a real surprise, but EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that NBC has finally decided to cancel "Lipstick Jungle".
Cast and crew were informed late last week.
Confirm here.
2009/03/26
Casting: Whoopi Goldberg To CLEANER, David Rasche To BETTY, More
Some casting scoops from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Whoopi Goldberg has booked a multi-episode arc on "The Cleaner" as the former sponsor of Banks (Benjamin Bratt). Her first appearance is set for the second season premiere this summer. Gary Cole will guest star in this episode as a national news anchor who relapses after two decades of sobriety.
- David Rasche has come aboard "Ugly Betty" for the recurring part of Cal Hartley, the father of Betty's new boyfriend.
- George Newbern will join the cast of "Nip/Tuck" for at least two episodes, playing Dr. Curtis Ryerson, one of Sean's pre-med friends. Today, basically, he made himself the life Sean always wanted.
- Branka Katic will return as Bill's former fourth wife Ana to "Big Love", when the show returns for its fourth season early next year.
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- Whoopi Goldberg has booked a multi-episode arc on "The Cleaner" as the former sponsor of Banks (Benjamin Bratt). Her first appearance is set for the second season premiere this summer. Gary Cole will guest star in this episode as a national news anchor who relapses after two decades of sobriety.
- David Rasche has come aboard "Ugly Betty" for the recurring part of Cal Hartley, the father of Betty's new boyfriend.
- George Newbern will join the cast of "Nip/Tuck" for at least two episodes, playing Dr. Curtis Ryerson, one of Sean's pre-med friends. Today, basically, he made himself the life Sean always wanted.
- Branka Katic will return as Bill's former fourth wife Ana to "Big Love", when the show returns for its fourth season early next year.
Confirm here.
Pilot News: Donald Sutherland, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Joaquim de Almeida Get Roles
And here's today's bunch of pilot news, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Donald Sutherland has landed a lead role on CBS' drama "The Eastmans", playing the rogue and wealthy patriarch in the story of a dysfunctional family of doctors. He is a distinguished cardiologist.
- Ian Somehalder has come aboard "Vampire Diaries", the CW drama pilot about Elena (Nina Dobrev) a tragic heroine who is the object of two vampire brother's affections, one played by Somerhalder.
Michael Trevino, Katerina Graham, Sarah Carey, Zach Roerig, Candice Accola and Kayla Ewell are also cast in the project.
Graham plays Elena's best friend, Carey her aunt. Roerig is her former boyfriend and Accola plays her rival. Trevino plays a cocky jock, and Ewell playing his girl.
UPDATE: Paul Wesley has joined the cast as well, playing the other of the two vampire brothers. Confirm here.
- Joaquim de Almeida< has joined "Three Rivers", CBS' medical drama about the different stages of travel of organ transplants. De Almeida plays the director of the institute of transplant medicine.
- Allison Munn is one of the leads of NBC's untitled Justin Adler pilot. The comedy is about a multigeneration family, who's mother gets ticked off when her son (Nick D'Agosto) brings his first serious girlfriend (Munn) home for dinner.
- Joy Suprano has joined the NBC comedy pilot "100 Questions For Charlotte Payne". It's about a young woman managing her life and friends. Suprano plays her best friend.
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- Donald Sutherland has landed a lead role on CBS' drama "The Eastmans", playing the rogue and wealthy patriarch in the story of a dysfunctional family of doctors. He is a distinguished cardiologist.
- Ian Somehalder has come aboard "Vampire Diaries", the CW drama pilot about Elena (Nina Dobrev) a tragic heroine who is the object of two vampire brother's affections, one played by Somerhalder.
Michael Trevino, Katerina Graham, Sarah Carey, Zach Roerig, Candice Accola and Kayla Ewell are also cast in the project.
Graham plays Elena's best friend, Carey her aunt. Roerig is her former boyfriend and Accola plays her rival. Trevino plays a cocky jock, and Ewell playing his girl.
UPDATE: Paul Wesley has joined the cast as well, playing the other of the two vampire brothers. Confirm here.
- Joaquim de Almeida< has joined "Three Rivers", CBS' medical drama about the different stages of travel of organ transplants. De Almeida plays the director of the institute of transplant medicine.
- Allison Munn is one of the leads of NBC's untitled Justin Adler pilot. The comedy is about a multigeneration family, who's mother gets ticked off when her son (Nick D'Agosto) brings his first serious girlfriend (Munn) home for dinner.
- Joy Suprano has joined the NBC comedy pilot "100 Questions For Charlotte Payne". It's about a young woman managing her life and friends. Suprano plays her best friend.
Confirm here.
Jeri Ryan Lawyers Up For LAW & ORDER: SVU
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TV Guide's Mickey O'Connor reports today that Jeri Ryan ("Shark", "Star Trek: Voyager") has signed on for a recurring part on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU".
Ryan first appears as attorney Patrice Larue on the April 7 episode, and will then recur in at least two other episodes down the line.
"SVU" exec producer Neal Baer said: "Jeri Ryan's the real deal. She brings a compelling intensity to her roles and we're lucky to have her as a kick-butt attorney on SVU."
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TV Guide's Mickey O'Connor reports today that Jeri Ryan ("Shark", "Star Trek: Voyager") has signed on for a recurring part on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU".
Ryan first appears as attorney Patrice Larue on the April 7 episode, and will then recur in at least two other episodes down the line.
"SVU" exec producer Neal Baer said: "Jeri Ryan's the real deal. She brings a compelling intensity to her roles and we're lucky to have her as a kick-butt attorney on SVU."
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2009/03/25
Pilot News: Scott Caan, Michelle Trachtenberg, Josh Charles, Others Get Cast
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Today's pilot news update, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Scott Caan has booked a part in FOX' comedy pilot "Cop House", to be directed by Brett Ratner.
In the story about a halfway house for troubled cops, Caan will play a champion marksman, who, after his wife left him for his sister, suffered a nervous breakdown.
- Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") has been cast in "Mercy", an NBC medical drama about three nurses at Mercy Hospital. Trachtenberg will play one of the three, who is tragically unhip.
- Josh Charles has come aboard the CBS drama pilot "The Good Wife". It centers on a politician's wife (Julianna Margulies), who lands a junior assistance job at a top law firm. Charles will play one of the firm's partners.
- Tom Riley is the last to get a lead on ABC's comedy "No Heroics".
- Catherine Dent is the latest actress to join the NBC drama "Day One".
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Today's pilot news update, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Scott Caan has booked a part in FOX' comedy pilot "Cop House", to be directed by Brett Ratner.
In the story about a halfway house for troubled cops, Caan will play a champion marksman, who, after his wife left him for his sister, suffered a nervous breakdown.
- Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") has been cast in "Mercy", an NBC medical drama about three nurses at Mercy Hospital. Trachtenberg will play one of the three, who is tragically unhip.
- Josh Charles has come aboard the CBS drama pilot "The Good Wife". It centers on a politician's wife (Julianna Margulies), who lands a junior assistance job at a top law firm. Charles will play one of the firm's partners.
- Tom Riley is the last to get a lead on ABC's comedy "No Heroics".
- Catherine Dent is the latest actress to join the NBC drama "Day One".
Confirm here.
Pilot News: Two More Moving Into MELROSE PLACE; More Castings
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Colin Egglesfield ("All My Children") and Stephanie Jacobsen ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") have joined the cast of the upcoming redo of "Melrose Place".
Egglesfield will play avid surfer Auggie working as a sous-chef in a restaurant, harboring the dream of having his own restaurant.
Jacobsen plays Lauren, a UCLA med student who moonlights as a high end call-girl.
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Additionally, there are the following castings to report:
- Jaqueline Bisset has been cast as one of the lead in CBS' drama pilot "The Eastmans". It's about a dysfunctional family of doctors, and Bisset will play the mother.
- Steve Howey has come aboard as the male lead of the NBC comedy pilot "State Of Romance". Described as a modern-day "Pride & Prejudice", it tells the story of Emily (Lindsay Broad) and Mike (Howey), who meet on a plane under awkward circumstances. Grace Rex and Zoe Lister Jones are also cast. Rex plays Emily's best friend Regina, and Jones plays Regina's sister.
- Andrea Parker ("The Pretender") has joined ABC's pilot presentation "This Little Piggy", about two adult siblings moving in with their eldest brother and his wife (Parker).
- Lourdes Benedicto is the latest addition to the ever-growing cast of "V", ABC redo of the 80s sci-fi series about an invasion from aliens known as The Visitors, with a female Homeland Security agent named Erica (guest star Elizabeth Mitchell) at the center. Benedicto is set as a love interest for Erica's boyfriend (Morris Chestnut).
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Egglesfield will play avid surfer Auggie working as a sous-chef in a restaurant, harboring the dream of having his own restaurant.
Jacobsen plays Lauren, a UCLA med student who moonlights as a high end call-girl.
Confirm here.
Additionally, there are the following castings to report:
- Jaqueline Bisset has been cast as one of the lead in CBS' drama pilot "The Eastmans". It's about a dysfunctional family of doctors, and Bisset will play the mother.
- Steve Howey has come aboard as the male lead of the NBC comedy pilot "State Of Romance". Described as a modern-day "Pride & Prejudice", it tells the story of Emily (Lindsay Broad) and Mike (Howey), who meet on a plane under awkward circumstances. Grace Rex and Zoe Lister Jones are also cast. Rex plays Emily's best friend Regina, and Jones plays Regina's sister.
- Andrea Parker ("The Pretender") has joined ABC's pilot presentation "This Little Piggy", about two adult siblings moving in with their eldest brother and his wife (Parker).
- Lourdes Benedicto is the latest addition to the ever-growing cast of "V", ABC redo of the 80s sci-fi series about an invasion from aliens known as The Visitors, with a female Homeland Security agent named Erica (guest star Elizabeth Mitchell) at the center. Benedicto is set as a love interest for Erica's boyfriend (Morris Chestnut).
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Bitty Schram Heads Back To MONK
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Bitty Schram has finalized a deal to appear in one of the episodes of the eighth and final season of "Monk".
How Sharona will come back into Adrian Monk's life is not known at this point.
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How Sharona will come back into Adrian Monk's life is not known at this point.
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2009/03/24
Pilot News: Amanda Bynes, Maura Tierney, John C. Mc Ginley, More Get Parts
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And again, the latest from the pilot front from the Hollywood Reporter.
- Amanda Bynes has booked a starring role on ABC's comedy pilot "Canned", about a bunch of friends who lose their jobs in a corporate shakeup.
Bynes plays Sarabeth, a naive girl from the midwest who often spent nights in the office to get the work done. She joins Tim Peper, Stephanie Lemelin and Baron Vaughn, who are already cast.
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- John C. McGinley ("Scrubs") has come aboard CBS drama "Back", starring Skeet Ulrich as Richard, a man who comes home only to find out he had been reported missing for eight years after 9/11.
McGinley will play firefighter Tom, now married to Richard's ex-wife (Sherry Stringfield), and involved in raising her two troubled teenagers.
- Donald Faison has joined ABC's comedy "The Law", starring alongside Cedric The Entertainer.
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Peter Krause and Maura Tierney return to primetime TV with starring roles in NBC's "Parenthood", a pilot based on the 1989 movie about adult siblings, the Bravermans.
Craig T. Nelson and Dax Shepard are in negotiations and Mae Whitman and Sarah Ramos have already been set to co-star.
Krause plays Adam Braverman a married man with two kids an a lunatic side. Tierney plays his single-mom sister Sarah, Ramos gets to be his good-girl daughterm while Whitman plays Sarah's rebellious daughter.
If cast, Shepherd will play the youngest Braverman, a slacker, and Nelson is set as the siblings' father, a Vietnam vet/hippie.
Confirm here.
And again, the latest from the pilot front from the Hollywood Reporter.
- Amanda Bynes has booked a starring role on ABC's comedy pilot "Canned", about a bunch of friends who lose their jobs in a corporate shakeup.
Bynes plays Sarabeth, a naive girl from the midwest who often spent nights in the office to get the work done. She joins Tim Peper, Stephanie Lemelin and Baron Vaughn, who are already cast.
Confirm here.
- John C. McGinley ("Scrubs") has come aboard CBS drama "Back", starring Skeet Ulrich as Richard, a man who comes home only to find out he had been reported missing for eight years after 9/11.
McGinley will play firefighter Tom, now married to Richard's ex-wife (Sherry Stringfield), and involved in raising her two troubled teenagers.
- Donald Faison has joined ABC's comedy "The Law", starring alongside Cedric The Entertainer.
Confirm here.
Peter Krause and Maura Tierney return to primetime TV with starring roles in NBC's "Parenthood", a pilot based on the 1989 movie about adult siblings, the Bravermans.
Craig T. Nelson and Dax Shepard are in negotiations and Mae Whitman and Sarah Ramos have already been set to co-star.
Krause plays Adam Braverman a married man with two kids an a lunatic side. Tierney plays his single-mom sister Sarah, Ramos gets to be his good-girl daughterm while Whitman plays Sarah's rebellious daughter.
If cast, Shepherd will play the youngest Braverman, a slacker, and Nelson is set as the siblings' father, a Vietnam vet/hippie.
Confirm here.
Jennifer Beals Books Gig On LIE TO ME
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that former "L Word" alum Jennifer Beals has booked a multi-episode arc on FOX' "Lie To Me".
She will play Cal Lightman's (Tim Roth) wife and mother of his daughter Emily (Haley McFarland).
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that former "L Word" alum Jennifer Beals has booked a multi-episode arc on FOX' "Lie To Me".
She will play Cal Lightman's (Tim Roth) wife and mother of his daughter Emily (Haley McFarland).
Confirm here.
2009/03/23
PIlot News: Julia Ormond, Brian Austin Green, Grant Show, Others Land Roles
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I know I'm desperately behind in terms of pilot news. But if you ever feel to check day-to-day what happens on that front, just head to the Hollyood Reporter's TV news page. It's the main place for all things pilot, and I simply take their news and shorten it a bit for my blog.
But I hope to revert to a bit more steady pilot news reporting in the coming weeks.
OK, today's news, you guessed it, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Julia Ormond has landed one of the lead roles on CBS' drama "Three Rivers", a medical drama about the different stages of organ transplantation. Ormond plays the head of surgery at Three Rivers hospital.
- Jeffrey Tambor has been cast in ABC's "The Bridget Show", which stars Lauren Graham as a talk-show host who quits her job to be with the man she loves. However, five years later, he dumps her and she tries to go back to her profession. Tambor plays Bridget's business manager.
- Matthew Davis has joined the ABC drama pilot "Limelight". In the project about teachers and students of a NY performance arts academy, Davis plays a director of the school who steps in as artistic director.
- Gabrielle Union, Brian Austin Green, Jay Hernandez and Jenny Wade have all come aboard as leads on The CW's drama "Body Politic". The show takes a look at Washington politics through the eyes of up-and-coming staffers. Green, who takes this as a second-position gig behind his role on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", plays a "boy wonder" president advisor, Union is set as his on-again-off-again girlfriend and legislative director. Wade plays an idealistic staffer, with Hernandez set as a naval officer.
Grant Show and Lennon Parham have joined the CBS comedy pilot "Accidentally On Purpose". The projct stars Jenna Elfman as a movie critic who gets pregnant after a fling. Show will play the owner of the paper where she does her critics, and Parham plays her younger sister.
Majandra Delfino has landed the third lead on ABC's "Pulling". The comedy revolves around three thirty-something women, played by Lindsay Sloane, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Delfino. The latter plays a girl-next-door type.
- Yvette Nicole Brown and Gillian Jacobs have come aboard "Community", the NBC comedy pilot starring John McHale as Jeff, a lawyer who finds himself back in school after his degree is deemed invalid. Brown plays another student, with Jacobs being the object of Jeff's affection.
- Nat Faxon and Kelen Coleman have joined the cast of the CBS comedy pilot "Big D." It's about a New York couple moving back to the hometown of the husband. But his southern belle mother (Deanne Dunagan) makes life difficult for the young wife. Coleman plays the husband's younger sister, and Faxon is set as a cousin.
Confirm here.
I know I'm desperately behind in terms of pilot news. But if you ever feel to check day-to-day what happens on that front, just head to the Hollyood Reporter's TV news page. It's the main place for all things pilot, and I simply take their news and shorten it a bit for my blog.
But I hope to revert to a bit more steady pilot news reporting in the coming weeks.
OK, today's news, you guessed it, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Julia Ormond has landed one of the lead roles on CBS' drama "Three Rivers", a medical drama about the different stages of organ transplantation. Ormond plays the head of surgery at Three Rivers hospital.
- Jeffrey Tambor has been cast in ABC's "The Bridget Show", which stars Lauren Graham as a talk-show host who quits her job to be with the man she loves. However, five years later, he dumps her and she tries to go back to her profession. Tambor plays Bridget's business manager.
- Matthew Davis has joined the ABC drama pilot "Limelight". In the project about teachers and students of a NY performance arts academy, Davis plays a director of the school who steps in as artistic director.
- Gabrielle Union, Brian Austin Green, Jay Hernandez and Jenny Wade have all come aboard as leads on The CW's drama "Body Politic". The show takes a look at Washington politics through the eyes of up-and-coming staffers. Green, who takes this as a second-position gig behind his role on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", plays a "boy wonder" president advisor, Union is set as his on-again-off-again girlfriend and legislative director. Wade plays an idealistic staffer, with Hernandez set as a naval officer.
Grant Show and Lennon Parham have joined the CBS comedy pilot "Accidentally On Purpose". The projct stars Jenna Elfman as a movie critic who gets pregnant after a fling. Show will play the owner of the paper where she does her critics, and Parham plays her younger sister.
Majandra Delfino has landed the third lead on ABC's "Pulling". The comedy revolves around three thirty-something women, played by Lindsay Sloane, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Delfino. The latter plays a girl-next-door type.
- Yvette Nicole Brown and Gillian Jacobs have come aboard "Community", the NBC comedy pilot starring John McHale as Jeff, a lawyer who finds himself back in school after his degree is deemed invalid. Brown plays another student, with Jacobs being the object of Jeff's affection.
- Nat Faxon and Kelen Coleman have joined the cast of the CBS comedy pilot "Big D." It's about a New York couple moving back to the hometown of the husband. But his southern belle mother (Deanne Dunagan) makes life difficult for the young wife. Coleman plays the husband's younger sister, and Faxon is set as a cousin.
Confirm here.
2009/03/22
Attention: NCIS, THE MENTALIST Get Different Timeslots Next Week
This is just a heads-up for viewers of the two CBS shows "NCIS" and "The Mentalist".
Because of yet another Presidential address, CBS has pushed both shows to the next hour.
"NCIS" will air at 9 PM ET/PT
"The Mentalist" will air at 10 PM ET/PT
"Without A Trace" gets pre-empted that night.
Because of yet another Presidential address, CBS has pushed both shows to the next hour.
"NCIS" will air at 9 PM ET/PT
"The Mentalist" will air at 10 PM ET/PT
"Without A Trace" gets pre-empted that night.
Mary McDonnell Meets THE CLOSER
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Mary McDonnell has booked a multi-episode arc on TNT's "The Closer".
She will play a police captain who faces off with Kyra Sedgwick's Brenda Johnson.
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Mary McDonnell has booked a multi-episode arc on TNT's "The Closer".
She will play a police captain who faces off with Kyra Sedgwick's Brenda Johnson.
Confirm here.
2009/03/19
THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN Renewed For Multiple Seasons
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CBS has issued a press release announcing that it has struck a multi-year broadcast agreement with Warner Bros. TV, which effectively renews its hit comedies "The Big Bang Theory" for at least two more seaseons, and "Two And A Half Men" for three more years.
"Our collaboration with Warner Bros. and Chuck Lorre for these two series has led to great entertainment for television audiences and has been very good business for CBS. With these shows firmly in place, CBS is well-positioned for more comedy success in the years ahead," CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said.
"We are extremely grateful to and appreciative of CBS for the support and long-term commitment they have made to both of these remarkable series with their well-deserved, multi-year pickups. We look forward to many more years of continued mutual success," said Warner Bros. TV president Peter Roth.
CBS has issued a press release announcing that it has struck a multi-year broadcast agreement with Warner Bros. TV, which effectively renews its hit comedies "The Big Bang Theory" for at least two more seaseons, and "Two And A Half Men" for three more years.
"Our collaboration with Warner Bros. and Chuck Lorre for these two series has led to great entertainment for television audiences and has been very good business for CBS. With these shows firmly in place, CBS is well-positioned for more comedy success in the years ahead," CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said.
"We are extremely grateful to and appreciative of CBS for the support and long-term commitment they have made to both of these remarkable series with their well-deserved, multi-year pickups. We look forward to many more years of continued mutual success," said Warner Bros. TV president Peter Roth.
2009/03/18
No Heather Locklear For MELROSE PLACE, But Jessica Lucas Joins
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EW reports today that Heather Locklear won't be joining the cast of the new "Melrose Place" after all.
"There wasn't a way to bring her back that made sense", a source close to the production reveals.
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However, the Hollywood Reporter reports that Jessica Lucas ("90210", "CSI") has joined the cast of the spinoff in the role of 24-year old innercity elementary school teacher Riley Richmond.
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EW reports today that Heather Locklear won't be joining the cast of the new "Melrose Place" after all.
"There wasn't a way to bring her back that made sense", a source close to the production reveals.
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However, the Hollywood Reporter reports that Jessica Lucas ("90210", "CSI") has joined the cast of the spinoff in the role of 24-year old innercity elementary school teacher Riley Richmond.
Confirm here.
2009/03/17
ABC Announces Season Finale Dates, Returns For UGLY BETTY, BACHELORETTE
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ABC has issued a press release containing the dates for this season's finales, as well as return dates for "Ugly Betty" and "The Bachelorette".
Here's the list:
Wednesday, April 29
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Better Off Ted"
Thursday, April 30
8:00-8:30 p.m. "In the Motherhood"
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Samantha Who?"
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Private Practice"
Friday, May 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Wife Swap"
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Supernanny"
Tuesday, May 5
8:30-9:00 p.m. "According to Jim"
Wednesday, May 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Scrubs"
Thursday, May 7
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty" RETURN
Sunday, May 10
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Brothers and Sisters"
Monday, May 11
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Castle"
Tuesday, May 12
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Cupid"
Wednesday, May 13
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Lost"
Thursday, May 14
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy"
Friday, May 15
8:00-10:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos"
Sunday, May 17
7:00-9:00 p.m. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives"
Monday, May 18
9:00-11:00 p.m. "The Bachelorette" RETURN
Tuesday, May 19
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars"
Thursday, May 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty"
ABC has issued a press release containing the dates for this season's finales, as well as return dates for "Ugly Betty" and "The Bachelorette".
Here's the list:
Wednesday, April 29
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Better Off Ted"
Thursday, April 30
8:00-8:30 p.m. "In the Motherhood"
8:30-9:00 p.m. "Samantha Who?"
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Private Practice"
Friday, May 1
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Wife Swap"
9:00-10:00 p.m. "Supernanny"
Tuesday, May 5
8:30-9:00 p.m. "According to Jim"
Wednesday, May 6
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Scrubs"
Thursday, May 7
8:00-9:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty" RETURN
Sunday, May 10
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Brothers and Sisters"
Monday, May 11
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Castle"
Tuesday, May 12
10:00-11:00 p.m. "Cupid"
Wednesday, May 13
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Lost"
Thursday, May 14
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Grey's Anatomy"
Friday, May 15
8:00-10:00 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos"
Sunday, May 17
7:00-9:00 p.m. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Desperate Housewives"
Monday, May 18
9:00-11:00 p.m. "The Bachelorette" RETURN
Tuesday, May 19
9:00-11:00 p.m. "Dancing with the Stars"
Thursday, May 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. "Ugly Betty"
2009/03/15
NBC Announces Summer Schedule
Hello Folks!
OK, now... finally I have some time to update this blog. Please understand that I always try to be up-to-date, but since I do this in my spare time, work can sometimes get in the way, and then of course I have to set priorities.
NBC has announced its schedule for the summer. Here it is:
MONDAY, JUNE 1
"I'M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE!" -- premiere (8-9 p.m.)
"Medium" season finale (10-11 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" -- season finale (10-11 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
"Law & Order" -- season finale (10-11 p.m.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
"THE LISTENER" -- premiere (10-11 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 and JUNE 14
"METEOR" -- miniseries (9-11 p.m.)
MONDAY, JUNE 8
"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (NBC season premiere; 9-10 p.m.)
"Dateline NBC" (10-11 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
"MERLIN" (premiere 8-10 p.m.; June 28 airs 8-10 p.m.; July 5 resumes regular time 8-9 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 and WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" (9-10 p.m. both nights)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
"THE PHILANTHROPIST" – premieres (10-11 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP" -- premieres (8-9 p.m.)
SATURDAY, JULY 4
"MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR" (9-10 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JULY 19 and SUNDAY, JULY 26
"THE STORM" – miniseries (9-11 p.m.)
And below are the descriptions of the shows.
"I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" is the ultimate Swiss Family Robinson as ten celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills. America is the puppetmaster, controlling their favorite celebrities by putting them into challenges and tasks to win food, supplies and luxury items. In each episode, friendships will be tested, hilarity will ensue and viewers will decide which celebrities stay or go. The last remaining star will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle, winning a substantial cash prize for their favorite charity.
The participating celebrities will be announced at a later date. The series is produced by Granada America.
"Great American Road Trip" from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and our viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation.
"The Philanthropist" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist. James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Rist is spontaneous and impulsive and quickly decides to channel his passion, power and money into helping those in need.
Rist's actions are not just about helping others – he is purging his soul to help exorcise the inner demons which have been festering ever since his young son died and he lost everything he truly loved. Since the death of his son, the danger and risk to his life is the only way he can feel genuinely alive and he'll do anything in order to achieve his goals.
A man who has everything but can feel nothing, Rist keeps his adrenaline pumping by putting his business head and money-making skills to good use through bargaining with the self-righteous, making deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious.
"The Philanthropist" boasts a heady cast of established and up-and-coming talent. Purefoy takes on the lead role of Teddy Rist, Jesse L. Martin ("Law & Order") plays Teddy's business partner and friend, Philip Maidstone, and Neve Campbell ("Burn Up") plays Olivia, Philip's wife who also runs the charitable foundation set up by the two billionaires.
Purefoy, Martin and Campbell are supported by a tremendous line up of names from both sides of the Atlantic including Lindy Booth ("The 4400"), Michael Kenneth Williams ("The Wire"), Krista Allen ("The Starter Wife") and newcomer James Albrecht.
From Universal Media Studios, "The Philanthropist" is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame and Teri Weinberg serve as executive producers.
"Merlin" is a new 13-part drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience in the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began. In this fantastical realm, Merlin is a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers who arrives in the kingdom and quickly makes enemies, including the heir to Uther's crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther's wise physician, Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot's mystical secrets.
Starring Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Katie McGrath as Morgana and Angel Coulby as Gwen, "Merlin" is an imaginative new twist on a legend that is as old as time. "Merlin" was created and produced by Shine Television (executive-produced by Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps) for the BBC and FremantleMedia Enterprises. FME holds the exclusive licensing, home entertainment (excluding U.K.) and distribution rights to "Merlin" and has invested in the series alongside Shine Television and BBC One.
"The Listener" centers on Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Timekeeper"), a 25-year-old paramedic who has a big secret -- he's a telepath. Until now, Toby kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore, "24: Redemption"). As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner -- "Oz" Bey (Ennis Esmer, "Young People F*#king"), "The Listener" follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis, and in the process, unravel the truth about his past. While his professional life is in check, Toby's personal life could use its own rescue. And with the help of Detective Charlie Marks (Lisa Marcos, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman") and his E.R. doctor/ex-girlfriend Olivia Fawcett (Mylène Dinh-Robic, "Da Vinci's City Hall"), Toby realizes his gift can help others.
"The Listener" was developed by award-winning Shaftesbury Films and Canadian broadcaster CTV and produced in association with CTV, FIC and NBC. The executive producers include: International Emmy Award winner Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury Films; Michael Amo ("Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111"); Tom Chehak ("ReGenesis") and Clement Virgo ("Poor Boy's Game"). "The Listener" is distributed internationally by Shine-Reveille.
"America's Got Talent" -- NBC's hit summer series from "American Idol" producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television -- returns with the hottest performers from across the country ready to compete in the blockbuster reality show's fourth season. The multi-talented entertainer-producer-comedian Nick Cannon joins as the new host. The series will continue to be presided over by the explosive combination of celebrity judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country -- all hoping to win America's hearts and the $1 million prize. As a result, the series is a true celebration of the American spirit.
"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television. Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff ("Clash of the Choirs"), James Sunderland ("Dancing on Ice") and Scott St. John ("Deal or No Deal") serve as executive producers.
In "Meteor," two massive rocks, tumbling debris older than the solar system itself, collide in space. The course has been altered. The target is Earth. In a remote observatory, Dr. Lehman (Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd, "Back to the Future"), discovers a meteor approximately three times the size of Mount Everest barreling its way towards Earth. His devoted young assistant Imogene O'Neill (Marla Sokoloff, "The Practice") feverishly types in the coordinates only to find the previously identified meteor named Kassandra is headed their way. It's only the beginning of their troubles as showers of smaller meteorites begin to lay waste to major cities around the globe.
The impending disaster brings out the best and the worst sides in people as they cope by either lending a helping hand or taking advantage of the situation. In a small California town, a Police Chief (Golden Globe Nominee Stacy Keach, "Prison Break") struggles to calm a panicky group of citizens. Miles away, his son Jack, a detective (Golden Globe nominee Billy Campbell, "Once and Again"), finds himself caught in the middle of the most difficult arrest of his career with the ill-timed transfer of a very dangerous psychopath named Stark (Michael Rooker, "JFK"). Then there's the skeptical Dr. Chetwyn (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Jason Alexander, "Seinfeld") who may be the only chance Lehman and O'Neill have to get their findings to the proper authorities in time to deflect Kassandra.
Time is running out in "Meteor," in which eye-popping effects, explosive human drama, and hair-raising action combine to create a suspenseful, thrilling and dramatic new miniseries event from RHI Entertainment.
In "The Storm," also from RHI Entertainment, billionaire Robert Terrell (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Treat Williams, "Everwood") has fulfilled a lifelong obsession and made history with "weather creation" technology though his Atmospheric Research Institute. But during a test run, a blast of energy is sent into the ionosphere with unexpected results. The experiments hurtle the planet towards destruction—hurricanes change course, winds go instantly from hot to cold, torrential rains bring regions to a standstill, and buildings crumble into ruins under explosive lightening storms. It's only the beginning.
Only one scientist, Dr. Jonathan Kirk (James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek"), steps forward to demand that the system be terminated. Terrell is undeterred and continues to push his team to move forward. His motives for the initially philanthropic technology is in truth far more opportunistic. With government cohort, Army General Braxton (David James Elliott, "JAG"), Terrell envisions the technology as a key military weapon to ensure super power status.
Realizing he's powerless to stop the project by himself, Kirk contacts news reporter Danni Wilson (Teri Polo, "Meet the Parents") with plans to expose Terrell and explain the catastrophic weather to a bewildered and frightened world. It's a task that won't come easy, as Kirk quickly discovers the motives and loyalties of authorities are not in his favor. As devastating and extreme weather events hammer down on every corner of the Earth, it will be a race against time to shut down the system before the edge of extinction.
Featuring a cast of television favorites including Emmy Winner John Larroquette ("Boston Legal"), Luke Perry ("Beverly Hills, 90210") and Marisol Nichols ("24"), "The Storm" is the ultimate tale of man against nature and an epic miniseries event posing a tantalizing and terrifying what-if scenario.
In the eighth season of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" on USA, Oscar and Emmy nominee Jeff Goldblum joined the cast that includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Julianne Nicholson and Eric Bogosian. Goldblum plays Zach Nichols, a detective born and bred on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The series takes viewers into the minds of its criminals while following the psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its worst offenses. The squad investigates high-profile homicide cases, often involving some of the cities most high-powered people, including local government officials, the financial sect as well as celebrities. Guest stars this season include Academy Award nominee Lynn Redgrave ("Gods and Monsters"), Eric Balfour ("24"), Shawn Hatosy ("Numb3rs"), Piper Perabo ("Coyote Ugly") and Janel Moloney ("The West Wing")
OK, now... finally I have some time to update this blog. Please understand that I always try to be up-to-date, but since I do this in my spare time, work can sometimes get in the way, and then of course I have to set priorities.
NBC has announced its schedule for the summer. Here it is:
MONDAY, JUNE 1
"I'M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE!" -- premiere (8-9 p.m.)
"Medium" season finale (10-11 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" -- season finale (10-11 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
"Law & Order" -- season finale (10-11 p.m.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
"THE LISTENER" -- premiere (10-11 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 and JUNE 14
"METEOR" -- miniseries (9-11 p.m.)
MONDAY, JUNE 8
"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (NBC season premiere; 9-10 p.m.)
"Dateline NBC" (10-11 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
"MERLIN" (premiere 8-10 p.m.; June 28 airs 8-10 p.m.; July 5 resumes regular time 8-9 p.m.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 and WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" (9-10 p.m. both nights)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
"THE PHILANTHROPIST" – premieres (10-11 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
"GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP" -- premieres (8-9 p.m.)
SATURDAY, JULY 4
"MACY'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR" (9-10 p.m.)
SUNDAY, JULY 19 and SUNDAY, JULY 26
"THE STORM" – miniseries (9-11 p.m.)
And below are the descriptions of the shows.
"I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" is the ultimate Swiss Family Robinson as ten celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills. America is the puppetmaster, controlling their favorite celebrities by putting them into challenges and tasks to win food, supplies and luxury items. In each episode, friendships will be tested, hilarity will ensue and viewers will decide which celebrities stay or go. The last remaining star will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle, winning a substantial cash prize for their favorite charity.
The participating celebrities will be announced at a later date. The series is produced by Granada America.
"Great American Road Trip" from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and our viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation.
"The Philanthropist" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist. James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Rist is spontaneous and impulsive and quickly decides to channel his passion, power and money into helping those in need.
Rist's actions are not just about helping others – he is purging his soul to help exorcise the inner demons which have been festering ever since his young son died and he lost everything he truly loved. Since the death of his son, the danger and risk to his life is the only way he can feel genuinely alive and he'll do anything in order to achieve his goals.
A man who has everything but can feel nothing, Rist keeps his adrenaline pumping by putting his business head and money-making skills to good use through bargaining with the self-righteous, making deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious.
"The Philanthropist" boasts a heady cast of established and up-and-coming talent. Purefoy takes on the lead role of Teddy Rist, Jesse L. Martin ("Law & Order") plays Teddy's business partner and friend, Philip Maidstone, and Neve Campbell ("Burn Up") plays Olivia, Philip's wife who also runs the charitable foundation set up by the two billionaires.
Purefoy, Martin and Campbell are supported by a tremendous line up of names from both sides of the Atlantic including Lindy Booth ("The 4400"), Michael Kenneth Williams ("The Wire"), Krista Allen ("The Starter Wife") and newcomer James Albrecht.
From Universal Media Studios, "The Philanthropist" is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame and Teri Weinberg serve as executive producers.
"Merlin" is a new 13-part drama series that updates the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience in the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began. In this fantastical realm, Merlin is a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers who arrives in the kingdom and quickly makes enemies, including the heir to Uther's crown, the headstrong Prince Arthur. But guided by Uther's wise physician, Gaius, Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot's mystical secrets.
Starring Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Katie McGrath as Morgana and Angel Coulby as Gwen, "Merlin" is an imaginative new twist on a legend that is as old as time. "Merlin" was created and produced by Shine Television (executive-produced by Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps) for the BBC and FremantleMedia Enterprises. FME holds the exclusive licensing, home entertainment (excluding U.K.) and distribution rights to "Merlin" and has invested in the series alongside Shine Television and BBC One.
"The Listener" centers on Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Timekeeper"), a 25-year-old paramedic who has a big secret -- he's a telepath. Until now, Toby kept his ability hidden, exploring its possibilities only with his long time mentor and confidant, Dr. Ray Mercer (Colm Feore, "24: Redemption"). As he makes the rounds with his energetic paramedic partner -- "Oz" Bey (Ennis Esmer, "Young People F*#king"), "The Listener" follows Toby as he tries to help people in crisis, and in the process, unravel the truth about his past. While his professional life is in check, Toby's personal life could use its own rescue. And with the help of Detective Charlie Marks (Lisa Marcos, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman") and his E.R. doctor/ex-girlfriend Olivia Fawcett (Mylène Dinh-Robic, "Da Vinci's City Hall"), Toby realizes his gift can help others.
"The Listener" was developed by award-winning Shaftesbury Films and Canadian broadcaster CTV and produced in association with CTV, FIC and NBC. The executive producers include: International Emmy Award winner Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury Films; Michael Amo ("Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111"); Tom Chehak ("ReGenesis") and Clement Virgo ("Poor Boy's Game"). "The Listener" is distributed internationally by Shine-Reveille.
"America's Got Talent" -- NBC's hit summer series from "American Idol" producers FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television -- returns with the hottest performers from across the country ready to compete in the blockbuster reality show's fourth season. The multi-talented entertainer-producer-comedian Nick Cannon joins as the new host. The series will continue to be presided over by the explosive combination of celebrity judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, "America's Got Talent" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country -- all hoping to win America's hearts and the $1 million prize. As a result, the series is a true celebration of the American spirit.
"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television. Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff ("Clash of the Choirs"), James Sunderland ("Dancing on Ice") and Scott St. John ("Deal or No Deal") serve as executive producers.
In "Meteor," two massive rocks, tumbling debris older than the solar system itself, collide in space. The course has been altered. The target is Earth. In a remote observatory, Dr. Lehman (Emmy winner Christopher Lloyd, "Back to the Future"), discovers a meteor approximately three times the size of Mount Everest barreling its way towards Earth. His devoted young assistant Imogene O'Neill (Marla Sokoloff, "The Practice") feverishly types in the coordinates only to find the previously identified meteor named Kassandra is headed their way. It's only the beginning of their troubles as showers of smaller meteorites begin to lay waste to major cities around the globe.
The impending disaster brings out the best and the worst sides in people as they cope by either lending a helping hand or taking advantage of the situation. In a small California town, a Police Chief (Golden Globe Nominee Stacy Keach, "Prison Break") struggles to calm a panicky group of citizens. Miles away, his son Jack, a detective (Golden Globe nominee Billy Campbell, "Once and Again"), finds himself caught in the middle of the most difficult arrest of his career with the ill-timed transfer of a very dangerous psychopath named Stark (Michael Rooker, "JFK"). Then there's the skeptical Dr. Chetwyn (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Jason Alexander, "Seinfeld") who may be the only chance Lehman and O'Neill have to get their findings to the proper authorities in time to deflect Kassandra.
Time is running out in "Meteor," in which eye-popping effects, explosive human drama, and hair-raising action combine to create a suspenseful, thrilling and dramatic new miniseries event from RHI Entertainment.
In "The Storm," also from RHI Entertainment, billionaire Robert Terrell (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Treat Williams, "Everwood") has fulfilled a lifelong obsession and made history with "weather creation" technology though his Atmospheric Research Institute. But during a test run, a blast of energy is sent into the ionosphere with unexpected results. The experiments hurtle the planet towards destruction—hurricanes change course, winds go instantly from hot to cold, torrential rains bring regions to a standstill, and buildings crumble into ruins under explosive lightening storms. It's only the beginning.
Only one scientist, Dr. Jonathan Kirk (James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek"), steps forward to demand that the system be terminated. Terrell is undeterred and continues to push his team to move forward. His motives for the initially philanthropic technology is in truth far more opportunistic. With government cohort, Army General Braxton (David James Elliott, "JAG"), Terrell envisions the technology as a key military weapon to ensure super power status.
Realizing he's powerless to stop the project by himself, Kirk contacts news reporter Danni Wilson (Teri Polo, "Meet the Parents") with plans to expose Terrell and explain the catastrophic weather to a bewildered and frightened world. It's a task that won't come easy, as Kirk quickly discovers the motives and loyalties of authorities are not in his favor. As devastating and extreme weather events hammer down on every corner of the Earth, it will be a race against time to shut down the system before the edge of extinction.
Featuring a cast of television favorites including Emmy Winner John Larroquette ("Boston Legal"), Luke Perry ("Beverly Hills, 90210") and Marisol Nichols ("24"), "The Storm" is the ultimate tale of man against nature and an epic miniseries event posing a tantalizing and terrifying what-if scenario.
In the eighth season of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" on USA, Oscar and Emmy nominee Jeff Goldblum joined the cast that includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Julianne Nicholson and Eric Bogosian. Goldblum plays Zach Nichols, a detective born and bred on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The series takes viewers into the minds of its criminals while following the psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its worst offenses. The squad investigates high-profile homicide cases, often involving some of the cities most high-powered people, including local government officials, the financial sect as well as celebrities. Guest stars this season include Academy Award nominee Lynn Redgrave ("Gods and Monsters"), Eric Balfour ("24"), Shawn Hatosy ("Numb3rs"), Piper Perabo ("Coyote Ugly") and Janel Moloney ("The West Wing")
2009/03/12
Castings: MEDIUM, GREY'S ANATOMY, ER Get Guests; Plus An UGLY BETTY Loss
Hello Folks!
Some casting updates from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Balthazar Getty ("Brothers & Sisters") will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Medium", to be directed by Patricia Arquette. He will play a wealthy real estate magnate whose wife goes missing.
- Hector Elizondo and Amy Madigan are both set to return to "Grey's Anatomy" during this season. Madigan reprises the role as the on-call psychiatrist, this time with another doctor sitting in, and Elizondo returns as Callie's dad, who is pretty shocked about the girl-loving side of her daughter.
- Marilu Henner will also show up in the "ER" finale, as a mother-of-the-groom, whose evildoings land both her and her future daughter-in-law in the hospital on the wedding day.
Confirm here.
Additionally, Mike reports that Ashley Jensen will exit "Ugly Betty" at the end of this season. At least as a regular. The occasional guest appearance is still an option for future seasons.
Some casting updates from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Balthazar Getty ("Brothers & Sisters") will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Medium", to be directed by Patricia Arquette. He will play a wealthy real estate magnate whose wife goes missing.
- Hector Elizondo and Amy Madigan are both set to return to "Grey's Anatomy" during this season. Madigan reprises the role as the on-call psychiatrist, this time with another doctor sitting in, and Elizondo returns as Callie's dad, who is pretty shocked about the girl-loving side of her daughter.
- Marilu Henner will also show up in the "ER" finale, as a mother-of-the-groom, whose evildoings land both her and her future daughter-in-law in the hospital on the wedding day.
Confirm here.
Additionally, Mike reports that Ashley Jensen will exit "Ugly Betty" at the end of this season. At least as a regular. The occasional guest appearance is still an option for future seasons.
Shannen Doherty Returns To 90210
Hello Folks!
I know I have been absent (once again) for a bit, but an emergency at work had to take center stage.
Anyway, E!Online's Kristin Dos Santos reports today that Shannend Doherty has revealed that she will return to her famous zipcode of "90210" in the season finale.
As for the reason, I shall send you to the origninal article, but beware, it's a bit spoilery. If you still want to know, click here.
I know I have been absent (once again) for a bit, but an emergency at work had to take center stage.
Anyway, E!Online's Kristin Dos Santos reports today that Shannend Doherty has revealed that she will return to her famous zipcode of "90210" in the season finale.
As for the reason, I shall send you to the origninal article, but beware, it's a bit spoilery. If you still want to know, click here.
2009/03/09
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Heads To MELROSE PLACE
Hello Folks!
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is the latest addition to the growing cast of The CW's reinvention of the 90s hit show "Melrose Place".
She will play one of the lead roles, Violet, a bright-eyed small-town girl with a pretty wild side, which will also bring a secret along with her.
Think of the new version of Sandy Harling (Amy Locane) from the old series.
Confirm here.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is the latest addition to the growing cast of The CW's reinvention of the 90s hit show "Melrose Place".
She will play one of the lead roles, Violet, a bright-eyed small-town girl with a pretty wild side, which will also bring a secret along with her.
Think of the new version of Sandy Harling (Amy Locane) from the old series.
Confirm here.
2009/03/06
How's Your Show's Chances For Renewal? - A Status Update
OK, we're now in the middle of pilot season, and we're also just two months away from the Upfronts in May...
So, how are the chances of your favorite show seeing another year? Let's see where we stand.
FOX
Already known: "Prison Break" is ending, and "'Til Death" is already renewed. FOX has also pushed midseason's "Glee" to next fall, with the exception of a pilot episode on May 19.
The shows that are most uncertain to return next year are of course "Dollhouse" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles". Ratings are not very promising, but the DVR boost, especially with "Dollhouse" was pretty massive this week. If this keeps up for more episodes than just the pilot, it can certainly be a factor in the decision to continue or abandon.
"Advertisers have liked the shows. Both shows are doing well on a c7 basis. It's too early to rule them out, " says entertainment president Kevin Riley.
On the "24" front, Riley says that no decisions have been made about the future of the show beyond the eighth season at this point. It could go on beyond that, since everyone would like to see that, including star Kiefer Sutherland. A "24" without Jack Bauer is "abstract" in Riley's terms.
As for "Fringe" and midseason-launch "Lie To Me", Riley resents the assumption that the shows' ratings are dependent on their lead-ins. "It doesn't matter. That's good television. "Fringe" has established a really dedicated audience, and "Lie to Me" is also very charming," Riley says. "Lie To Me" will have to show its potential next week, when the show moves to 8 PM next week. The renewal chances for both seem intact at the moment.
ABC
Already known: "Life On Mars" won't be coming back next year. Producers asked the network to make a decision now, so the finale could be accomodated accordingly.
ABC has a massive number of pilots ordered, mainly on the comedy front, where the network plans to gain more ground. ABC is also looking for solid 10 PM dramas
Entertainment president Steven McPherson has confirmed that "Ugly Betty" will return in the fall. "Private Practice" has delivered strong numbers in the recent past, which makes a renewal a near certainty. A pickup for "Samantha Who?" is likely as well. "Scrubs" on the other hand, if renewed, would probabaly come back in a heavily revamped format. As for "According To Jim", the show's end is so long overdue, who knows if it ever comes?
CBS
The Eye, better known as "the procedural network" will have to make some tough decisions, since it has not many slots to fill. This doesn't bode well for "Eleventh Hour", who will have finished its run by April to make room for "Harper's Island".
Entertainment president Nina Tassler admits that "Worst Week" will probably fade away after this season, "Gary Unmarried" is not to rule out yet. CBS is certainly keeping the newly-launched Wednesday comedy block. "Rules Of Engagement" and "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" are also performing decently, but one or two comedies might have to go if CBS keeps its plan to lauch one or two new comedies in the fall.
"The Big Bang Theory" and "Two And A Half Men" will most certainly return next year.
On the drama front, it is possible that the network might end "Without A Trace" or "Cold Case", or premiering it later in the season to give room to new shows. "The Unit" could come back or not, it's too early to tell.
NBC
Entertainment president Angela Bromstad has already confirmed that "Heroes" will be back next year, but probably with less episodes. 18-20 is the number being mulled. The reason: NBC looks to do more splitting next season, with different shows for fall and spring. The Winter Olympics might act as a "buffer".
A "Heroes" end date is being discussed, but it isn't necessarily after next season.
Shows like "Chuck", "Life" (of which Bromstad "really wishes the ratings were better") and "Medium" will have to fight for a renewal, partly because with the new Jay Leno show moving into primetime, there are fewer slots available. But Bromstad said that NBC can still bring back as many as they like.
A continuation of "Lipstick Jungle" is unlikely, but NBC is looking at cable options
NBC also looks to launch four comedies in the fall, possibly on Thursday.
"Law & Order" is all but locked for a renewal, but the show might go the "Friday Night Lights" route and get a program sharing deal with a cable network.
The CW
The spinoffs for "Gossip Girl" and "Melrose Place", as well as "Vampire Diaries" are considered locks for the fall.
Comedies "The Game" and "Everybody Hates Chris" are performing rather bad, so a renewal of those two is by no way guaranteed. But entertainment president Dawn Ostroff says it's too early to tell.
"Privileged" has performed rather modest, but don't rule out the fact that you'll maybe see the conclusion to that "to be continued" cliffhanger. Ostroff says that not only numbers, but also buzz about a show plays a significant part in the decision making. And the buzz for "Privileged" is quite good. It's the third-most streamed show, and "Gossip Girl" started off modest, but people talked about it, and it grew. That similarity counts in "Privileged"s favor.
As for "Reaper", which just launched its sophomore season this week, it's too early to tell. But the ratings for the first episode are pretty low. You should probably enjoy it as long as it's on. Renewal chances are slim.
And expect the CW to launch the new season early again.
(Information for this article from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter)
So, how are the chances of your favorite show seeing another year? Let's see where we stand.
FOX
Already known: "Prison Break" is ending, and "'Til Death" is already renewed. FOX has also pushed midseason's "Glee" to next fall, with the exception of a pilot episode on May 19.
The shows that are most uncertain to return next year are of course "Dollhouse" and "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles". Ratings are not very promising, but the DVR boost, especially with "Dollhouse" was pretty massive this week. If this keeps up for more episodes than just the pilot, it can certainly be a factor in the decision to continue or abandon.
"Advertisers have liked the shows. Both shows are doing well on a c7 basis. It's too early to rule them out, " says entertainment president Kevin Riley.
On the "24" front, Riley says that no decisions have been made about the future of the show beyond the eighth season at this point. It could go on beyond that, since everyone would like to see that, including star Kiefer Sutherland. A "24" without Jack Bauer is "abstract" in Riley's terms.
As for "Fringe" and midseason-launch "Lie To Me", Riley resents the assumption that the shows' ratings are dependent on their lead-ins. "It doesn't matter. That's good television. "Fringe" has established a really dedicated audience, and "Lie to Me" is also very charming," Riley says. "Lie To Me" will have to show its potential next week, when the show moves to 8 PM next week. The renewal chances for both seem intact at the moment.
ABC
Already known: "Life On Mars" won't be coming back next year. Producers asked the network to make a decision now, so the finale could be accomodated accordingly.
ABC has a massive number of pilots ordered, mainly on the comedy front, where the network plans to gain more ground. ABC is also looking for solid 10 PM dramas
Entertainment president Steven McPherson has confirmed that "Ugly Betty" will return in the fall. "Private Practice" has delivered strong numbers in the recent past, which makes a renewal a near certainty. A pickup for "Samantha Who?" is likely as well. "Scrubs" on the other hand, if renewed, would probabaly come back in a heavily revamped format. As for "According To Jim", the show's end is so long overdue, who knows if it ever comes?
CBS
The Eye, better known as "the procedural network" will have to make some tough decisions, since it has not many slots to fill. This doesn't bode well for "Eleventh Hour", who will have finished its run by April to make room for "Harper's Island".
Entertainment president Nina Tassler admits that "Worst Week" will probably fade away after this season, "Gary Unmarried" is not to rule out yet. CBS is certainly keeping the newly-launched Wednesday comedy block. "Rules Of Engagement" and "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" are also performing decently, but one or two comedies might have to go if CBS keeps its plan to lauch one or two new comedies in the fall.
"The Big Bang Theory" and "Two And A Half Men" will most certainly return next year.
On the drama front, it is possible that the network might end "Without A Trace" or "Cold Case", or premiering it later in the season to give room to new shows. "The Unit" could come back or not, it's too early to tell.
NBC
Entertainment president Angela Bromstad has already confirmed that "Heroes" will be back next year, but probably with less episodes. 18-20 is the number being mulled. The reason: NBC looks to do more splitting next season, with different shows for fall and spring. The Winter Olympics might act as a "buffer".
A "Heroes" end date is being discussed, but it isn't necessarily after next season.
Shows like "Chuck", "Life" (of which Bromstad "really wishes the ratings were better") and "Medium" will have to fight for a renewal, partly because with the new Jay Leno show moving into primetime, there are fewer slots available. But Bromstad said that NBC can still bring back as many as they like.
A continuation of "Lipstick Jungle" is unlikely, but NBC is looking at cable options
NBC also looks to launch four comedies in the fall, possibly on Thursday.
"Law & Order" is all but locked for a renewal, but the show might go the "Friday Night Lights" route and get a program sharing deal with a cable network.
The CW
The spinoffs for "Gossip Girl" and "Melrose Place", as well as "Vampire Diaries" are considered locks for the fall.
Comedies "The Game" and "Everybody Hates Chris" are performing rather bad, so a renewal of those two is by no way guaranteed. But entertainment president Dawn Ostroff says it's too early to tell.
"Privileged" has performed rather modest, but don't rule out the fact that you'll maybe see the conclusion to that "to be continued" cliffhanger. Ostroff says that not only numbers, but also buzz about a show plays a significant part in the decision making. And the buzz for "Privileged" is quite good. It's the third-most streamed show, and "Gossip Girl" started off modest, but people talked about it, and it grew. That similarity counts in "Privileged"s favor.
As for "Reaper", which just launched its sophomore season this week, it's too early to tell. But the ratings for the first episode are pretty low. You should probably enjoy it as long as it's on. Renewal chances are slim.
And expect the CW to launch the new season early again.
(Information for this article from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter)
Andrew McCarthy Joins GOSSIP GIRL Spinoff
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that Andrew McCarthy has signed on for the upcoming "Gossip Girl" spinoff.
Focusing on the early years of Lily Van Der Woodsen back in the 80s, the project has already cast Brittany Snow in the lead role and Krysten Ritter playing her sister Carol. McCarthy will play Lily's father Rick, who is a music company exec.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that Andrew McCarthy has signed on for the upcoming "Gossip Girl" spinoff.
Focusing on the early years of Lily Van Der Woodsen back in the 80s, the project has already cast Brittany Snow in the lead role and Krysten Ritter playing her sister Carol. McCarthy will play Lily's father Rick, who is a music company exec.
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2009/03/05
SEINFELD Cast To Reunite On CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
EW's Lynette Rice reports today that the cast of "Seinfeld", Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards will appear in a multi-episode arc on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" this fall.
This marks the first time that those four have acted together on a scripted TV show since "Seinfeld" went off the air 11 years ago. They have appeared on the show individually before, and the arc is set to be a continuation of their characters's stories.
No date for the beginning of their apperance, or for the 10-episode seventh season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has been set.
This marks the first time that those four have acted together on a scripted TV show since "Seinfeld" went off the air 11 years ago. They have appeared on the show individually before, and the arc is set to be a continuation of their characters's stories.
No date for the beginning of their apperance, or for the 10-episode seventh season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has been set.
Pilot News: Julianna Margulies Toplines GOOD WIFE
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Julianna Margulies ("ER", "Canterbury's Law") has singed on to play the lead in the upcoming CBS drama pilot "Good Wife".
The story centers on a female politician who persues her original choice of career, to be a defense attorney.
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The story centers on a female politician who persues her original choice of career, to be a defense attorney.
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FOX Pushes GLEE To Fall - Except For One Episode
Per the Hollywood Reporter, FOX has decided to hold its musical comedy "Glee" for a fall debut - except a first preview episode that will air after "American Idol" on May 19.
The show about the nation's worst high school glee club stars Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkovitz, Lea Michele, Debra Monk and the recently cast Kristin Chenoweth and Victor Garber. Inititally, it was set to premier this season with 13 episodes.
"An ambitious and unique show such as 'Glee' deserves an ambitious and unique kickoff. We also wanted to take advantage of the huge 'American Idol' promotional platform to launch the marketing campaign in May," FOX chairman Peter Liguori said.
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The show about the nation's worst high school glee club stars Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkovitz, Lea Michele, Debra Monk and the recently cast Kristin Chenoweth and Victor Garber. Inititally, it was set to premier this season with 13 episodes.
"An ambitious and unique show such as 'Glee' deserves an ambitious and unique kickoff. We also wanted to take advantage of the huge 'American Idol' promotional platform to launch the marketing campaign in May," FOX chairman Peter Liguori said.
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HEROES Will Get A Fourth Season!
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad has confirmed that it will renew its drama "Heroes" for a fourth season.
On Hollywood Reporter's annual Q&A with the five network chiefs, Bromstad aa question about "Heroes" being on the bubble as follows:
"No". She went on to say that the show will get an 18-20 episode order for the fall, which is a little less than the number of episodes for the first and current season.
One of the factors that helped the now de-facto set-in-stone renewal is the show's international success.
"Every single place you go has heard about 'Heroes' -- whether you're in China or Japan or Russia," Bromstad said. "And to me, that is global content."
Of course, a deal has to be finalized to make this renewal entirely official. But we all know the hell "Heroes" fans would give NBC for not holding up on their promise, right?
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC entertainment president Angela Bromstad has confirmed that it will renew its drama "Heroes" for a fourth season.
On Hollywood Reporter's annual Q&A with the five network chiefs, Bromstad aa question about "Heroes" being on the bubble as follows:
"No". She went on to say that the show will get an 18-20 episode order for the fall, which is a little less than the number of episodes for the first and current season.
One of the factors that helped the now de-facto set-in-stone renewal is the show's international success.
"Every single place you go has heard about 'Heroes' -- whether you're in China or Japan or Russia," Bromstad said. "And to me, that is global content."
Of course, a deal has to be finalized to make this renewal entirely official. But we all know the hell "Heroes" fans would give NBC for not holding up on their promise, right?
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2009/03/04
Pilot News: Morris Chestnut, Jennifer Finigan, Lucy Davis, Jon Bernthal Join Projects
The latest from the pilot front, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Morris Chestnut is the latest addition to ABC's upcoming sci-fi pilot "V", which is a redo of the campy 80s show about the invasion of aliens known as The Visitors, and the fight against them. At the center of the show will be a female Homeland Security agent. Chestnut plays that woman's boyfriend, and he has a secret. He is a Visitor.
- Jennifer Finigan ("Close To Home", "Committed") has joined another ABC drama pilot, "Inside The Box", which is telling the story of a Washington network news bureau. Finigan will play the new White House secretary, who also has an affair with the D.C.-based news anchor (Jason George) of the network.
- Lucy Davis has joined "The Bridget Show", another ABC comedy pilot.
- Jon Bernthal ("The Class") and Jonathan Urb have both come aboard ABC's drama pilot "Eastwick". The project, based on the 80s feature film "Witches Of Eastwick", follows three young witches who come into their powers. Bernthal plays the unemployed husband of the one played by Jamie Ray Newman, while Urb is set as a news photographer, who is the object of affection of another (Lindsay Price).
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- Morris Chestnut is the latest addition to ABC's upcoming sci-fi pilot "V", which is a redo of the campy 80s show about the invasion of aliens known as The Visitors, and the fight against them. At the center of the show will be a female Homeland Security agent. Chestnut plays that woman's boyfriend, and he has a secret. He is a Visitor.
- Jennifer Finigan ("Close To Home", "Committed") has joined another ABC drama pilot, "Inside The Box", which is telling the story of a Washington network news bureau. Finigan will play the new White House secretary, who also has an affair with the D.C.-based news anchor (Jason George) of the network.
- Lucy Davis has joined "The Bridget Show", another ABC comedy pilot.
- Jon Bernthal ("The Class") and Jonathan Urb have both come aboard ABC's drama pilot "Eastwick". The project, based on the 80s feature film "Witches Of Eastwick", follows three young witches who come into their powers. Bernthal plays the unemployed husband of the one played by Jamie Ray Newman, while Urb is set as a news photographer, who is the object of affection of another (Lindsay Price).
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Kristin Chenoweth, Victor Garber Join GLEE
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Kristin Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies") and Victor Garber ("Eli Stone") have both joined the cast of the upcoming FOX musical comedy "Glee", in roles that are most likely going to be recurring parts.
Mike won't say more about the part Chenoweth will play in the show about the worst high school glee club in the U. S., other than that it's "hilarious". And Garber plays the father of the character played by Matthew Morrison.
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Kristin Chenoweth ("Pushing Daisies") and Victor Garber ("Eli Stone") have both joined the cast of the upcoming FOX musical comedy "Glee", in roles that are most likely going to be recurring parts.
Mike won't say more about the part Chenoweth will play in the show about the worst high school glee club in the U. S., other than that it's "hilarious". And Garber plays the father of the character played by Matthew Morrison.
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2009/03/03
Disney Announces HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 4 - And It's Back To TV!
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Disney has officially announced that it has given a green light to "High School Musical 4", which will premier in 2010.
After the release of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" in theatres, the fourth film is no again announced as a TV movie, to premier on the Disney Channel.
It will introduce a new cast of characters, and tells the story of the cross-town rivalry between the EastHigh Wildcats and the West High Knights.
No word yet if Kenny Ortega is coming back to direct. Peter Barsocchini, the writer of the first three installments, will be back to write the script.
After the release of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" in theatres, the fourth film is no again announced as a TV movie, to premier on the Disney Channel.
It will introduce a new cast of characters, and tells the story of the cross-town rivalry between the EastHigh Wildcats and the West High Knights.
No word yet if Kenny Ortega is coming back to direct. Peter Barsocchini, the writer of the first three installments, will be back to write the script.
Jami Gertz, Autumn Reeser Get An ENTOURAGE
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jami Gertz and Autumn Reeser ("The O.C.") have both joined the cast of HBO's "Entourage", both in recurring capacities.
Gertz will play the wife of agent Andrew Klein (Gary Cole), Marlo.
Reeser joins the cast next season as Lizzy, a new junior assistant at Miller/Gold.
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Gertz will play the wife of agent Andrew Klein (Gary Cole), Marlo.
Reeser joins the cast next season as Lizzy, a new junior assistant at Miller/Gold.
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Three-Minute WonderCon Trailer For THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES - SPOILERS!
EW's Michael Ausiello has uploaded the three-minute-plus trailer from WonderCon for the final six episodes of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".
It's a very interesting piece of video, but beware: It contains heavy SPOILERS, so don't say I didn't warn you.
Click here to see it.
It's a very interesting piece of video, but beware: It contains heavy SPOILERS, so don't say I didn't warn you.
Click here to see it.
Pilot News: Teri Polo, Eddie Cibrian Enter WASHINGTON FIELD, Scott Wolf To "V", More Castings
Another big pile of news from the pilot front from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Teri Polo and Eddie Cibrian are both going to join CBS' drama pilot "Washington Field". The show centers on an elite FBI team working around the globe on cases that are of U. S. national interest.
Polo will play Amanda O'Donnell, an expert in weapons of mass destruction as well as medical forensics, whose husband is part of the team as well.
Cibrian plays the husband.
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- Scott Wolf is cast in the reinvention of the 80s show "V" for ABC. The show tells of a world in the future when it is ruled by aliens known as The Visitors. Wolf plays a TV newscaster obsessed with his carreer, and becoming the aliens' outlet for propaganda.
- Jonathan Silverman is the first actor to be cast in the untitled Jeff Strauss comedy pilot for ABC, about three couples. Silverman will play one half of one of them.
- Julie Bowen is the last lead to be cast on "My American Family", another ABC comedy pilot, also about three couples. One is straight, one is gay, and one is multiethnic. Bowen plays the woman of the straight couple.
- Michael O'Keefe, Courtney Henggeler, Frances Turner and Beth Broderick ("Sabrina The Teenage Witch") have all come aboard FOX' comedy pilot "Two Dollar Beer". It's about a group of twentysomethings living in Detroit. At the center of the action is Luke (Jonathan Sadowski), who has his parents (O'Keeefe, Broderick) living with him in his house.
- Dania Ramirez ("Heroes"), Brad William Henke and Patrick St. Esprit are the latest additions to ABC's untitled Daniel Cerone drama pilot. The story centers on a detective, who has his genius 11-year-old son helping him with cases. Henke plays the detective's partner and best friend, Ramirez is set as another homicide detective, and St. Esprit plays an ill-tempered lieutenant.
- Tawny Cypress ("Heroes") and Sean Bridgers have joined CBS' drama pilot "House Rules", about the freshman class of Congress. Cypress plays a former servicewoman who was stationed in Iraq, with Bridgers playing a Georgia congressman who just won a recount.
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- Teri Polo and Eddie Cibrian are both going to join CBS' drama pilot "Washington Field". The show centers on an elite FBI team working around the globe on cases that are of U. S. national interest.
Polo will play Amanda O'Donnell, an expert in weapons of mass destruction as well as medical forensics, whose husband is part of the team as well.
Cibrian plays the husband.
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- Scott Wolf is cast in the reinvention of the 80s show "V" for ABC. The show tells of a world in the future when it is ruled by aliens known as The Visitors. Wolf plays a TV newscaster obsessed with his carreer, and becoming the aliens' outlet for propaganda.
- Jonathan Silverman is the first actor to be cast in the untitled Jeff Strauss comedy pilot for ABC, about three couples. Silverman will play one half of one of them.
- Julie Bowen is the last lead to be cast on "My American Family", another ABC comedy pilot, also about three couples. One is straight, one is gay, and one is multiethnic. Bowen plays the woman of the straight couple.
- Michael O'Keefe, Courtney Henggeler, Frances Turner and Beth Broderick ("Sabrina The Teenage Witch") have all come aboard FOX' comedy pilot "Two Dollar Beer". It's about a group of twentysomethings living in Detroit. At the center of the action is Luke (Jonathan Sadowski), who has his parents (O'Keeefe, Broderick) living with him in his house.
- Dania Ramirez ("Heroes"), Brad William Henke and Patrick St. Esprit are the latest additions to ABC's untitled Daniel Cerone drama pilot. The story centers on a detective, who has his genius 11-year-old son helping him with cases. Henke plays the detective's partner and best friend, Ramirez is set as another homicide detective, and St. Esprit plays an ill-tempered lieutenant.
- Tawny Cypress ("Heroes") and Sean Bridgers have joined CBS' drama pilot "House Rules", about the freshman class of Congress. Cypress plays a former servicewoman who was stationed in Iraq, with Bridgers playing a Georgia congressman who just won a recount.
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ABC Cancels LIFE ON MARS - Final Episode Airs
April 1
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that ABC has officially canceled its freshman drama "Life On Mars".
The show will continue to air the rest of its current season of 17 episodes through April 1. The season finale will be a proper series finale, tying up loose ends and explain the reason Sam Tyler was transported back in time, and maybe even bring him back.
Even with its move to Wednesday and "Lost" as a lead-in, the show failed to generate enough viewers to warrant a renewal.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that ABC has officially canceled its freshman drama "Life On Mars".
The show will continue to air the rest of its current season of 17 episodes through April 1. The season finale will be a proper series finale, tying up loose ends and explain the reason Sam Tyler was transported back in time, and maybe even bring him back.
Even with its move to Wednesday and "Lost" as a lead-in, the show failed to generate enough viewers to warrant a renewal.
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LIFETIME Renews RITA ROCKS For Second Season
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has handed out a second-season order of 20 episodes to its comedy "Rita Rocks", starring Nicole Sullivan as a mother starting a garage band.
"It's smart, it's funny and it appeals to anyone who has ever tried to carve out a little time for herself," Lifetime executive vice president entertainment, JoAnn Alfano said.
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"It's smart, it's funny and it appeals to anyone who has ever tried to carve out a little time for herself," Lifetime executive vice president entertainment, JoAnn Alfano said.
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2009/03/02
Chris O'Donnell Signs On To NCIS Spinoff
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Chris O'Donnell has now signed on the dotted line to topline CBS's upcoming spinoff to "NCIS".
On "NCIS: Legend", O'Connell will play Callen, the lead agent of a team of naval investigators. He has an uncanny talent for undercover work.
LL Cool J, Louise Lombard, Peter Cambor and Daniela Ruah also star.
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On "NCIS: Legend", O'Connell will play Callen, the lead agent of a team of naval investigators. He has an uncanny talent for undercover work.
LL Cool J, Louise Lombard, Peter Cambor and Daniela Ruah also star.
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Pilot News: TONS Of Casting News!!
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Here's the latest from the pilot front, and it's a LOT... that's why again you won't find confirmation links for each in this one, just generic website links.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Alyssa Milano has joined the untitled Ricky Blitt ABC comedy pilot, a multi-camera project about a struggling writer and telemarker (Eric Christian Olsen) torn between his needy best friend and the new found love of his life (Milano), who is a lawyer and single mom of two.
- Kim Raver ("Lipstick Jungle", "24") has joined "Inside The Box", the ABC drama pilot about a news network bureau in Washington. Raver plays the blond bombshell of a reporter who once was considered the next Diane Sawyer.
- Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd and Brian Van Holt have all joined "Cougar Town", the ABC comedy pilot from "Scrubs" creator" Bill Lawrence, starring Courtney Cox as Julia, a 40-year-old single mom with a 17-year-old-son (Byrd). Philipps and Miller play Julia's best friends. Van Holt is set as Julia's loser ex and father of her son.
(Additional source: EW's Michael Ausiello)
- Katie Cassidy ("Supernatural", the upcoming "Harper's Island") is the first female addition to the cast of The CW's "Melrose Place" pilot. In the reinvention of the 90s series about a bunch of twentysomethings living in an apartment complex, she will play Ella Flynn, a sexy and stylish publicist with a big career ahead of her.
- Steven R. McQueen (grandson of Steve McQueen) has landed one of the leads in another CW pilot "Vampire Diaries". From Kevin Williamson ("Dawson's Creek", "Scream"), it tells the story of Elena, the tragic object of passion for two vampire brothers, one good, one evil, and their battle over her soul. McQueen plays Elena's younger brother.
- Denis O'Hare and Christina Cole ("Hex") have joined the untitled Ian Biederman ("Shark") drama for FOX. It centers on Maggie (Cole), a brilliant surgeon dealing with on-set adult-schizophrenia and thrives. O'Hare plays the doctor who treats Maggie.
- Cole Hauser is cast in the lead of CBS' drama pilot "Washington Field", from "Criminal Minds" creator Ed Bernero and director Jon Cassar ("24"). It tells the story of an elite FBI team handling crises around the globe. Hauser plays the suqad's supervisor.
- Michael Nouri ("Damages") has come aboard ABC's drama pilot "Empire State". Described as a modern Romeo-and-Juliet tale, Nouri will play a wealthy girl's father, who sees his daughter fall in love with a blue-collar guy.
- Anthony Carrigan, Michelle Borth, Bob Stephenson and Rochelle Aytes have all joined the cast of the untitled Jerry Bruckheimer drama pilot for ABC. Formerly titled "The Unknown", the project is a mystery show about amateur detectives. Carrigan will play a troubled facial reconstruction artist. Borth ("Tell Me You Love Me") and Stephenson ("Jericho")will play members of the team, an office worker and a phone company worker. Aytes ("Drive") is set to play a tough police detective.
- Derek Luke, Anastasia Griffith ("Damages") and Kevin Rankin are set to star in the NBC drama pilot "Trauma". Jamey Sheridan and Cliff Curtis are currently in negotiations to come aboard as well. The show is a medical procedural about a bunch of EMTs. Luke plays a stoic trauma doctor who wants to be a good family man, Griffith an EMT whose boyfriend died in a helicopter crash, and Rankin plays a paramedic who drives the fire department truck.
- Guillermo Diaz has joined another NBC medical drama, "Mercy", the story about three nurses at Mercy Hospital dealing with their professional and private lives, as well as their friendship. Diaz plays a male nurse working with the trio.
- David Lyons, Carly Pope, Adam Campbell and Thekla Reuten have come aboard NBC's drama pilot "Day One", about a group of people in an apartment complex after a catastrophic event. Lyons plays the male lead, a Marine and an Iraq veteranand a born leader. Reuten ("Sleeper Cell")is set as an odd woman who keeps copious notes on other tenants. Pope is cast as a brilliant young woman who lives with her boyfriend (Campbell), a computer genius and MIT grad.
- Melissa George ("Grey's Anatomy", "Alias") has joined CBS' U.S. attorney drama project, where she will play an ADA from Los Angeles, joining her ex-husband's (Jason Clarke) team of New York federal prosecutors.
- Christopher J. Hanke has joined CBS' drama pilot about organ transplants, "Three Rivers". He will play the transplant coordinator's assistant.
- Ty Burrell stars in the ABC comedy pilot "My American Family". It's about three couples: straight, gay and multi-ethnic. Burrell plays the goofy dad of the straight couple who thinks he's cooler than he is.
- John Patrick Amedori, Robert Wisdom and Jay Paulson are now part of the ever-growing cast of "Happy Town", the small-town-mystery ABC pilot about the return of a serial kidnapper. Amedori plays a wealthy teenager in love, Wisdom is cast as the chief investigator, and Paulson plays a patrol deputy.
- Sharon Leal and Brooklyn Sudano are now part of another ABC pilot, "Limelight", set at a performing arts collage. Leal plays a famous choreographer-turned-actress who returns to her Alma Mater, and Sudano, daughter of singer Donna Summer, is set as a young dancer auditioning at the college.
- Leah Pipes ("Life Is Wild") is the latest actress to join the untitled and partially recast Dave Hemingson legal drama set at an LA law firm. Pipes will play a young associate, born and raised in Beverly Hills.
Here's the latest from the pilot front, and it's a LOT... that's why again you won't find confirmation links for each in this one, just generic website links.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Alyssa Milano has joined the untitled Ricky Blitt ABC comedy pilot, a multi-camera project about a struggling writer and telemarker (Eric Christian Olsen) torn between his needy best friend and the new found love of his life (Milano), who is a lawyer and single mom of two.
- Kim Raver ("Lipstick Jungle", "24") has joined "Inside The Box", the ABC drama pilot about a news network bureau in Washington. Raver plays the blond bombshell of a reporter who once was considered the next Diane Sawyer.
- Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd and Brian Van Holt have all joined "Cougar Town", the ABC comedy pilot from "Scrubs" creator" Bill Lawrence, starring Courtney Cox as Julia, a 40-year-old single mom with a 17-year-old-son (Byrd). Philipps and Miller play Julia's best friends. Van Holt is set as Julia's loser ex and father of her son.
(Additional source: EW's Michael Ausiello)
- Katie Cassidy ("Supernatural", the upcoming "Harper's Island") is the first female addition to the cast of The CW's "Melrose Place" pilot. In the reinvention of the 90s series about a bunch of twentysomethings living in an apartment complex, she will play Ella Flynn, a sexy and stylish publicist with a big career ahead of her.
- Steven R. McQueen (grandson of Steve McQueen) has landed one of the leads in another CW pilot "Vampire Diaries". From Kevin Williamson ("Dawson's Creek", "Scream"), it tells the story of Elena, the tragic object of passion for two vampire brothers, one good, one evil, and their battle over her soul. McQueen plays Elena's younger brother.
- Denis O'Hare and Christina Cole ("Hex") have joined the untitled Ian Biederman ("Shark") drama for FOX. It centers on Maggie (Cole), a brilliant surgeon dealing with on-set adult-schizophrenia and thrives. O'Hare plays the doctor who treats Maggie.
- Cole Hauser is cast in the lead of CBS' drama pilot "Washington Field", from "Criminal Minds" creator Ed Bernero and director Jon Cassar ("24"). It tells the story of an elite FBI team handling crises around the globe. Hauser plays the suqad's supervisor.
- Michael Nouri ("Damages") has come aboard ABC's drama pilot "Empire State". Described as a modern Romeo-and-Juliet tale, Nouri will play a wealthy girl's father, who sees his daughter fall in love with a blue-collar guy.
- Anthony Carrigan, Michelle Borth, Bob Stephenson and Rochelle Aytes have all joined the cast of the untitled Jerry Bruckheimer drama pilot for ABC. Formerly titled "The Unknown", the project is a mystery show about amateur detectives. Carrigan will play a troubled facial reconstruction artist. Borth ("Tell Me You Love Me") and Stephenson ("Jericho")will play members of the team, an office worker and a phone company worker. Aytes ("Drive") is set to play a tough police detective.
- Derek Luke, Anastasia Griffith ("Damages") and Kevin Rankin are set to star in the NBC drama pilot "Trauma". Jamey Sheridan and Cliff Curtis are currently in negotiations to come aboard as well. The show is a medical procedural about a bunch of EMTs. Luke plays a stoic trauma doctor who wants to be a good family man, Griffith an EMT whose boyfriend died in a helicopter crash, and Rankin plays a paramedic who drives the fire department truck.
- Guillermo Diaz has joined another NBC medical drama, "Mercy", the story about three nurses at Mercy Hospital dealing with their professional and private lives, as well as their friendship. Diaz plays a male nurse working with the trio.
- David Lyons, Carly Pope, Adam Campbell and Thekla Reuten have come aboard NBC's drama pilot "Day One", about a group of people in an apartment complex after a catastrophic event. Lyons plays the male lead, a Marine and an Iraq veteranand a born leader. Reuten ("Sleeper Cell")is set as an odd woman who keeps copious notes on other tenants. Pope is cast as a brilliant young woman who lives with her boyfriend (Campbell), a computer genius and MIT grad.
- Melissa George ("Grey's Anatomy", "Alias") has joined CBS' U.S. attorney drama project, where she will play an ADA from Los Angeles, joining her ex-husband's (Jason Clarke) team of New York federal prosecutors.
- Christopher J. Hanke has joined CBS' drama pilot about organ transplants, "Three Rivers". He will play the transplant coordinator's assistant.
- Ty Burrell stars in the ABC comedy pilot "My American Family". It's about three couples: straight, gay and multi-ethnic. Burrell plays the goofy dad of the straight couple who thinks he's cooler than he is.
- John Patrick Amedori, Robert Wisdom and Jay Paulson are now part of the ever-growing cast of "Happy Town", the small-town-mystery ABC pilot about the return of a serial kidnapper. Amedori plays a wealthy teenager in love, Wisdom is cast as the chief investigator, and Paulson plays a patrol deputy.
- Sharon Leal and Brooklyn Sudano are now part of another ABC pilot, "Limelight", set at a performing arts collage. Leal plays a famous choreographer-turned-actress who returns to her Alma Mater, and Sudano, daughter of singer Donna Summer, is set as a young dancer auditioning at the college.
- Leah Pipes ("Life Is Wild") is the latest actress to join the untitled and partially recast Dave Hemingson legal drama set at an LA law firm. Pipes will play a young associate, born and raised in Beverly Hills.
2009/03/01
Alexis Bledel To Guest Star On The ER Series Finale
Hello Folks!
According to People magazine (and picked up by EW's Michael Ausiello), Alexis Bledel ("Gilmore Girls") has signed on to guest star in the two-hour series finale of "ER".
She will play Julia Wise, a new intern at County General. The series finale chronicles 24 hours at the hospital.
Confirm here.
According to People magazine (and picked up by EW's Michael Ausiello), Alexis Bledel ("Gilmore Girls") has signed on to guest star in the two-hour series finale of "ER".
She will play Julia Wise, a new intern at County General. The series finale chronicles 24 hours at the hospital.
Confirm here.
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