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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Ben Shenkman has joined the cast of "Burn Notice" for at least four episodes.
The actor, last seen on "Grey's Anatomy", will play Tom Strickler, a freelance spy broker who tells Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) he can make his burn notice go away… in return for a unspecified job, which could involve some nasty stuff.
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2009/04/28
CBS Moves The Island - HARPER'S ISLAND Goes To Saturdays
The Hollywood Reporter's James Hibberd reports today that CBS has pulled its murder mystery "Harper's Island" from its Thursday lineup, moving it to Saturdays at 9 PM ET/PT as of May 2.
The show, which was always considered a one-season event, opened to decent ratings, but steadily declined after that.
"The preliminary DVR and online streaming data suggest a passionate audience for 'Harper's' outside its current Thursday time period borders. This move gives us an opportunity to improve the time period on Thursday while experimenting with more original programming on Saturday, and continuing to serve an audience that is clearly engaged in the ongoing 'Harper's Island' story," said Kelly Kahl, head of scheduling at CBS.
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The show, which was always considered a one-season event, opened to decent ratings, but steadily declined after that.
"The preliminary DVR and online streaming data suggest a passionate audience for 'Harper's' outside its current Thursday time period borders. This move gives us an opportunity to improve the time period on Thursday while experimenting with more original programming on Saturday, and continuing to serve an audience that is clearly engaged in the ongoing 'Harper's Island' story," said Kelly Kahl, head of scheduling at CBS.
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PRIVILEGED To Air Repeats Over Summer - Good Sign For Pickup
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According to EW's Michael Ausiello, The CW has decided to run repeats of the first season of "Privileged" over the summer.
This strongly indicates that the network has not yet given up on the show, and that a pickup for a second season is now a much bigger possibility.
No pickup has as of yet been announced, but it sure is a good sign that The CW is giving the show more exposure.
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According to EW's Michael Ausiello, The CW has decided to run repeats of the first season of "Privileged" over the summer.
This strongly indicates that the network has not yet given up on the show, and that a pickup for a second season is now a much bigger possibility.
No pickup has as of yet been announced, but it sure is a good sign that The CW is giving the show more exposure.
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2009/04/23
Kaley Cuoco Drops Out Of GREY'S ANATOMY
According to EW's Michael Ausiello, Kaley Cuoco won't be guest-starring in the upcoming season finale of "Grey's Anatomy".
According to her publicist, a publicity scheduling conflict with "The Big Bang Theory" prevents her from appearing on the medical drama. The folllowing statement was released:
"Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts on behalf of The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco regrettably will be unable to guest star on the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Kaley is a big fan of Grey’s Anatomy and hopes to work with them in the future."
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According to her publicist, a publicity scheduling conflict with "The Big Bang Theory" prevents her from appearing on the medical drama. The folllowing statement was released:
"Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts on behalf of The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco regrettably will be unable to guest star on the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Kaley is a big fan of Grey’s Anatomy and hopes to work with them in the future."
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ABC Announces Early Pickups Of 12 Shows
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ABC has announced today via a press release that it has handed out early pickups for the next season to the following 12 shows:
- Desperate Housewives
- Brothers & Sisters
- Ugly Betty
- Lost
- Grey's Anatomy
- Private Practice
- Dancing With The Stars
- Wife Swap
- Supernanny
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
- America's Funniest Home Videos
ABC has announced today via a press release that it has handed out early pickups for the next season to the following 12 shows:
- Desperate Housewives
- Brothers & Sisters
- Ugly Betty
- Lost
- Grey's Anatomy
- Private Practice
- Dancing With The Stars
- Wife Swap
- Supernanny
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
- America's Funniest Home Videos
Evan Rachel Wood Joins TRUE BLOOD
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, HBO's "True Blood" has landed quite the casting coup.
Evan Rachel Wood has signed on to join the show in its second season, playing Sophie-Anne, the vampire queen of Louisiana.
She's currently scheduled for two episodes. But if a third season should (and probably will) happen, Evan will be back for more.
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, HBO's "True Blood" has landed quite the casting coup.
Evan Rachel Wood has signed on to join the show in its second season, playing Sophie-Anne, the vampire queen of Louisiana.
She's currently scheduled for two episodes. But if a third season should (and probably will) happen, Evan will be back for more.
Confirm here.
2009/04/21
Bubble Shows - What Are Their Chances For Renewal?
I did this last year, so I thought I'd do it again today...
It's time for a look at all those shows that are still considered "on the bubble", and to take a look at their chances of seeing another season (or at least half a season). Please note that this is a status update. Things could always change in the next few weeks.
FOX:
The network has mainly two shows on the bubble. "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", which is pretty much gone and "Dollhouse". The latter currently stands a 50/50 chance of coming back. Ratings are not stellar, but the DVR numbers are still strong.
"Fringe" and "Lie To Me" are currently on the "expected to come back" side.
"Sit Down, Shut Up" started pretty low, and is probably already in danger of not even surviving the rest of this season.
NBC:
"Chuck", which is NBC's most prominent bubble contender, has improved its numbers a bit, but it's still nothing to write home about. With Jay Leno taking over the 10 PM slot, the network has to reduce its number of shows, and with "Southland" starting strong, "Chuck"'s chances are getting slimmer. "Medium" has a bit of a better chance at another season, but will have to change timeslot, while "Life" and "Kath & Kim" are pretty much over and out.
"Law & Order" is currently expected back for season 20.
"My Name Is Earl" doesn't pull great numbers, but NBC could use a strong comedy to open up Thursday, so don't write it off just yet.
ABC:
The Alphabet has not landed all-too-big numbers with its midseason shows. "Cupid" is probably not coming back, but comedy "Better Off Ted" and crime drama "Castle" both have intact chances of getting another season. "The Unusuals" gets an extra episode tomorrow night, and its numbers, along with the Wednesday episode that will follow will surely play a part in the decision making.
"Scrubs" was expected to end this year, but ABC is currently looking at options to bring it back, with Zach Braff appearing in some episodes.
CBS:
"The Mentalist", the entire "CSI" franchise, "Criminal Minds", "NCIS" are pretty much sealed for next season, with "Ghost Whisperer" and "Numb3rs" having good chances as well. "How I Met Your Mother" is also having a good chance of coming back.
"The Unit" is another story. It was considered a long shot for renewal, but creator Shawn Ryan is currently pitching a fifth season to the network. "Eleventh Hour" has not been entirely written off, but its chances for renewal are slim.
Of "Cold Case" and "Without A Trace", it is currently expected that only one of them will survive. Personally, I think "Trace" has the better chance.
CW:
"Reaper" is dead, which puts freshman drama "Privileged" in a slightly better position. It's currently eyed for a midseason order.
If you have questions, please post them below, and I will try to answer the best I can.
(Information gathered from The Hollywood Reporter and USA Today)
It's time for a look at all those shows that are still considered "on the bubble", and to take a look at their chances of seeing another season (or at least half a season). Please note that this is a status update. Things could always change in the next few weeks.
FOX:
The network has mainly two shows on the bubble. "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", which is pretty much gone and "Dollhouse". The latter currently stands a 50/50 chance of coming back. Ratings are not stellar, but the DVR numbers are still strong.
"Fringe" and "Lie To Me" are currently on the "expected to come back" side.
"Sit Down, Shut Up" started pretty low, and is probably already in danger of not even surviving the rest of this season.
NBC:
"Chuck", which is NBC's most prominent bubble contender, has improved its numbers a bit, but it's still nothing to write home about. With Jay Leno taking over the 10 PM slot, the network has to reduce its number of shows, and with "Southland" starting strong, "Chuck"'s chances are getting slimmer. "Medium" has a bit of a better chance at another season, but will have to change timeslot, while "Life" and "Kath & Kim" are pretty much over and out.
"Law & Order" is currently expected back for season 20.
"My Name Is Earl" doesn't pull great numbers, but NBC could use a strong comedy to open up Thursday, so don't write it off just yet.
ABC:
The Alphabet has not landed all-too-big numbers with its midseason shows. "Cupid" is probably not coming back, but comedy "Better Off Ted" and crime drama "Castle" both have intact chances of getting another season. "The Unusuals" gets an extra episode tomorrow night, and its numbers, along with the Wednesday episode that will follow will surely play a part in the decision making.
"Scrubs" was expected to end this year, but ABC is currently looking at options to bring it back, with Zach Braff appearing in some episodes.
CBS:
"The Mentalist", the entire "CSI" franchise, "Criminal Minds", "NCIS" are pretty much sealed for next season, with "Ghost Whisperer" and "Numb3rs" having good chances as well. "How I Met Your Mother" is also having a good chance of coming back.
"The Unit" is another story. It was considered a long shot for renewal, but creator Shawn Ryan is currently pitching a fifth season to the network. "Eleventh Hour" has not been entirely written off, but its chances for renewal are slim.
Of "Cold Case" and "Without A Trace", it is currently expected that only one of them will survive. Personally, I think "Trace" has the better chance.
CW:
"Reaper" is dead, which puts freshman drama "Privileged" in a slightly better position. It's currently eyed for a midseason order.
If you have questions, please post them below, and I will try to answer the best I can.
(Information gathered from The Hollywood Reporter and USA Today)
2009/04/20
THE UNUSUALS Go Double-Duty This Week - Tuesday AND Wednesday Night
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ABC has updated its schedule for this week, and announced that an additional new episode of its new dramedy "The Unusuals" will air this week.
The show gets an extra boost from "Dancing With The Stars", with an all-new episode following the dance competition on Tuesday, April 21, at 10/9c PM. "Cupid", which normally holds this slot, will return on April 28.
"The Unusuals" will also air a new episode in its regular timeslot of Wednesday, 10/9c PM this week.
ABC has updated its schedule for this week, and announced that an additional new episode of its new dramedy "The Unusuals" will air this week.
The show gets an extra boost from "Dancing With The Stars", with an all-new episode following the dance competition on Tuesday, April 21, at 10/9c PM. "Cupid", which normally holds this slot, will return on April 28.
"The Unusuals" will also air a new episode in its regular timeslot of Wednesday, 10/9c PM this week.
2009/04/17
SAG Strikes Tentative Deal With AMPTP
Several news outlets report today that the Screen Actors Guild and the AMPTP have finally come to terms over a tentative pact.
From TVweek:
The tentative deal contemplates a two-year contract, the Wall Street Journal reported. Details of the agreement between the studios and SAG will not be revealed until Sunday, April 19, when SAG's national board of directors meet for a videoconference in New York and Los Angeles.
The labor dispute, which initially centered on how actors would be compensated for new-media deeply divided SAG. Those splits between hardliners and members who supported a settlement, may continue to reverberate as the contract is finalized.
“The hardliners on the board in the Guild have pledged to oppose almost any deal achievable, and their issue is still new media,” said Jonathan Handel, an entertainment attorney with Troy Gould and a blogger on digital media law. “There’s no deal until the ink is dry, and this has to go first to the National Board and then to the members for ratification. There will be a fight.”
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Looks like a strike has probably been averted… at least for two years.
From TVweek:
The tentative deal contemplates a two-year contract, the Wall Street Journal reported. Details of the agreement between the studios and SAG will not be revealed until Sunday, April 19, when SAG's national board of directors meet for a videoconference in New York and Los Angeles.
The labor dispute, which initially centered on how actors would be compensated for new-media deeply divided SAG. Those splits between hardliners and members who supported a settlement, may continue to reverberate as the contract is finalized.
“The hardliners on the board in the Guild have pledged to oppose almost any deal achievable, and their issue is still new media,” said Jonathan Handel, an entertainment attorney with Troy Gould and a blogger on digital media law. “There’s no deal until the ink is dry, and this has to go first to the National Board and then to the members for ratification. There will be a fight.”
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Looks like a strike has probably been averted… at least for two years.
Kaley Cuoco Scrubs In For GREY'S ANATOMY
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Kaley Cuoco, best known nowadays of course as Penny on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory", will be headed for Seattle Grace Hospital, to appear in the season finale of "Grey's Anatomy".
But what, or who will she play? Kaley herself is in the dark about it:
"I am working on Grey's Anatomy next week. It is a big ol' secret. I have no clue what I am doing. I swear on my life that I have no idea what I am playing because it is the finale and they are keeping it under wraps until the last possible moment. They called me directly last week and asked if I would do a part on the finale episode," she explains. "I didn't hesitate because I am a fan of the show, and it's a huge show so it's probably good for the career, too. And I haven't been able to do any drama in a long time.
My guess is that I will be a patient of some kind. I'm practicing my scared-sad-I'm-dying face."
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Well, what role do you think she'll have?
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Kaley Cuoco, best known nowadays of course as Penny on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory", will be headed for Seattle Grace Hospital, to appear in the season finale of "Grey's Anatomy".
But what, or who will she play? Kaley herself is in the dark about it:
"I am working on Grey's Anatomy next week. It is a big ol' secret. I have no clue what I am doing. I swear on my life that I have no idea what I am playing because it is the finale and they are keeping it under wraps until the last possible moment. They called me directly last week and asked if I would do a part on the finale episode," she explains. "I didn't hesitate because I am a fan of the show, and it's a huge show so it's probably good for the career, too. And I haven't been able to do any drama in a long time.
My guess is that I will be a patient of some kind. I'm practicing my scared-sad-I'm-dying face."
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Well, what role do you think she'll have?
2009/04/16
Melanie Griffith Signs Up For NIP/TUCK - But It'll Take Some Time…
TV Guide's Tim Molloy reports today that Melanie Griffith will join the cast of the seventh and final season of FX' "Nip/Tuck" for a multi-episode arc.
She will play Brandie, the caring mother of Kimber (Kelly Carlson).
But you'll have to wait a wee bit for Griffith to appear on the show. There's still no airdate yet for the show's sixth season yet.
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She will play Brandie, the caring mother of Kimber (Kelly Carlson).
But you'll have to wait a wee bit for Griffith to appear on the show. There's still no airdate yet for the show's sixth season yet.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh Smells Some WEEDS
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jennifer Jason Leigh has landed her biggest TV commitment yet by signing on to recur on the upcoming fifth season of Showtime's "Weeds".
Leigh will appear in at least two episodes, playing Nancy's (Mary-Louise Parker) older sister Jill.
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Leigh will appear in at least two episodes, playing Nancy's (Mary-Louise Parker) older sister Jill.
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Kathryn Erbe To Fill In For Julianne Nicholson On LAW & ORDER: CI
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" has not looked far to find a temporary replacement for Julianne Nicholson once she takes her maternity leave.
Kathryn Erbe will fill in for her, alternating between her current partner, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Nicholson's new partner, played by Jeff Goldblum for the last four episodes of the show's eighth season.
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" has not looked far to find a temporary replacement for Julianne Nicholson once she takes her maternity leave.
Kathryn Erbe will fill in for her, alternating between her current partner, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Nicholson's new partner, played by Jeff Goldblum for the last four episodes of the show's eighth season.
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2009/04/15
STARGATE: UNIVERSE Lines Up Guest Stars - Some Familiar Faces
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Stargate: Universe", the new SCI-FI series based on the popular franchise starring Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na Wen and Lou Diamond Philips, has aquired some seasoned "Stargate" alums for guest roles.
"SG-1" members Richard Dean Anderson (General O'Neill), Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter), Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson) and Gary Jones (Chief Master Sgt. Walter Harriman) have signed on to "Universe".
Additionally, Christopher MacDonald will guest star in the role of Sen. Alan Armstrong, head of the International Oversight Committee governing the Stargate program. He's also the father of Chloe Armstrong (elyse Levesque).
"24" alum Carlo Rota has signed on as Carl Strom, head of the International Oversight Advisory, the civilian oversight committee that governs the Atlantis expedition and all funding.
And then there's musician Janelle Monae, who, along with her band, will play herself and also perform two songs from her latest album, "Many Moons" and "Sincerely".
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Stargate: Universe", the new SCI-FI series based on the popular franchise starring Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na Wen and Lou Diamond Philips, has aquired some seasoned "Stargate" alums for guest roles.
"SG-1" members Richard Dean Anderson (General O'Neill), Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter), Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson) and Gary Jones (Chief Master Sgt. Walter Harriman) have signed on to "Universe".
Additionally, Christopher MacDonald will guest star in the role of Sen. Alan Armstrong, head of the International Oversight Committee governing the Stargate program. He's also the father of Chloe Armstrong (elyse Levesque).
"24" alum Carlo Rota has signed on as Carl Strom, head of the International Oversight Advisory, the civilian oversight committee that governs the Atlantis expedition and all funding.
And then there's musician Janelle Monae, who, along with her band, will play herself and also perform two songs from her latest album, "Many Moons" and "Sincerely".
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2009/04/14
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES Not Coming Back Next Season
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That's some bad news for all the fans of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".
According to EW's Michael Ausiello, FOX will not renew the struggling drama for a third season. A source close to the show declares: "Consider it canceled".
Some of you might want to wait for an official word from FOX, but I can say that you should probably start grieving now.
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That's some bad news for all the fans of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".
According to EW's Michael Ausiello, FOX will not renew the struggling drama for a third season. A source close to the show declares: "Consider it canceled".
Some of you might want to wait for an official word from FOX, but I can say that you should probably start grieving now.
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THE TUDORS Gets Fourth And Final Season
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Per E!Online's Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna, Showtime has ordered a fourth season of its drama "The Tudors".
In this, the show's final season of 10 episodes, the story of King Henry VIII. will be wrapped up.
But the show could go on in some other form. Executive producer Matt Hirsch: ""By calling the series The Tudors, we've at least given ourselves the possibilities of doing other Tudors. Elizabeth has been done to death, but Mary and Edward haven't, and even Henry's father hasn't."
So maybe it's a bit soon to really call this the final season. But this is how it's reported.
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Per E!Online's Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna, Showtime has ordered a fourth season of its drama "The Tudors".
In this, the show's final season of 10 episodes, the story of King Henry VIII. will be wrapped up.
But the show could go on in some other form. Executive producer Matt Hirsch: ""By calling the series The Tudors, we've at least given ourselves the possibilities of doing other Tudors. Elizabeth has been done to death, but Mary and Edward haven't, and even Henry's father hasn't."
So maybe it's a bit soon to really call this the final season. But this is how it's reported.
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2009/04/10
DOLLHOUSE Loses Episode 13 - Season Ends After Episode 12
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that of the 13 produced episodes for the first (and maybe only) season of Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse", FOX will only air 12.
The season finale, "Omega", airs May 8, which leaves episode 13, "Epitaph One", on the shelf, and is expected to make its debut on the first season DVD box.
While this certainly may look bad for a struggling show, don't give up hope just yet.
Producer Tim Minear has posted the following explanation on Whedonesque:
So maybe I can help clarify this somewhat. Because we scrapped the original pilot -- and in fact cannibalized some of its parts for other eps -- we really ended up with 12 episodes. But the studio makes DVD and other deals based on the original 13 number. So we created a standalone kind of coda episode. Which is the mythical new episode 13. The network had already paid for 13 episodes, and this included the one they agreed to let us scrap for parts. It does not include the one we made to bring the number back up to 13 for the studio side and its obligations. We always knew it would be for the DVD for sure, but we also think Fox should air it because it’s awesome.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that of the 13 produced episodes for the first (and maybe only) season of Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse", FOX will only air 12.
The season finale, "Omega", airs May 8, which leaves episode 13, "Epitaph One", on the shelf, and is expected to make its debut on the first season DVD box.
While this certainly may look bad for a struggling show, don't give up hope just yet.
Producer Tim Minear has posted the following explanation on Whedonesque:
So maybe I can help clarify this somewhat. Because we scrapped the original pilot -- and in fact cannibalized some of its parts for other eps -- we really ended up with 12 episodes. But the studio makes DVD and other deals based on the original 13 number. So we created a standalone kind of coda episode. Which is the mythical new episode 13. The network had already paid for 13 episodes, and this included the one they agreed to let us scrap for parts. It does not include the one we made to bring the number back up to 13 for the studio side and its obligations. We always knew it would be for the DVD for sure, but we also think Fox should air it because it’s awesome.
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2009/04/08
Leonard Nimoy Finds FRINGE
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy, has joined the cast of FOX' "Fringe". He will first show up in the season finale, and will have an extended arc next season (depending on a renewal of course).
Nimoy will play Walter Bishop's former lab partner William Bell, who became a millionaire and ended up founding Massive Dynamic.
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy, has joined the cast of FOX' "Fringe". He will first show up in the season finale, and will have an extended arc next season (depending on a renewal of course).
Nimoy will play Walter Bishop's former lab partner William Bell, who became a millionaire and ended up founding Massive Dynamic.
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2009/04/07
NBC Pulls KINGS From Sundays, Moves It To Saturdays
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC has decided to pull "Kings" from the Sunday schedule effective this week.
A second hour of "Dateline" will replace "Kings". The network thinks that "Dateline" is a better lead-in for "Celebrity Apprentice" at 9 PM, which seems to have lost viewers during the past weeks which might have to do with "Kings" less-than-stellar ratings.
"Kings" returns to the NBC schedule the week after, but on Saturdays, starting on April 18, and will remain in the timeslot for the eight remaining episodes.
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A second hour of "Dateline" will replace "Kings". The network thinks that "Dateline" is a better lead-in for "Celebrity Apprentice" at 9 PM, which seems to have lost viewers during the past weeks which might have to do with "Kings" less-than-stellar ratings.
"Kings" returns to the NBC schedule the week after, but on Saturdays, starting on April 18, and will remain in the timeslot for the eight remaining episodes.
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Thomas Calabro Moves Back To MELROSE PLACE
People.com reports that besides Laura Leighton, there is another former resident of "Melrose Place" moving back.
Thomas Calabro has signed on to reprise his role as scheming Dr. Michael Mancini, probably in recurring capacity, since all the regular roles are already cast.
Well, who knows, maybe Michael is set out to give Sydney some tipps about being a "Melrose Place" landlord...
The article mentions that David Patterson (Shaun Sipos) is Michael's son. Now this contradicts an earlier story of the Hollywood Reporter which says David is Jake Hansen's son.
I tend to believe the Hollywood Reporter more, but since David is a rich kid cut off from his family, maybe a doctor daddy is a bit more likely than a barkeeper daddy... Only time will tell.
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Thomas Calabro has signed on to reprise his role as scheming Dr. Michael Mancini, probably in recurring capacity, since all the regular roles are already cast.
Well, who knows, maybe Michael is set out to give Sydney some tipps about being a "Melrose Place" landlord...
The article mentions that David Patterson (Shaun Sipos) is Michael's son. Now this contradicts an earlier story of the Hollywood Reporter which says David is Jake Hansen's son.
I tend to believe the Hollywood Reporter more, but since David is a rich kid cut off from his family, maybe a doctor daddy is a bit more likely than a barkeeper daddy... Only time will tell.
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SCI-FI's RIVERWORLD And THE PHANTOM Find Leads - Familiar Faces
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Tahmoh Penikett ("Battlestar Galactica", "Dollhouse") and Laura Vandervoort ("Smallville") have both joined the upcoming TV movie "Riverworld".
The movie event, which has the potential to become s series, centers on correspondant Matt Ellman (Penikett), who, along with his fiancee (Vandervoort) gets killed, but both awaken in a parallel mystery world where everyone who has lived on Earth ends up.
Alan Cumming will guest star as the Caretaker, with Mark Deklin and Jeananne Goosen also getting parts.
Additionally, Ryan Carnes ("Desperate Housewives") has been cast as the lead in a new TV movie adaptation of "The Phantom", also with series potential. Isabella Rossellini is set to guest star as Lithia, a villainous lady overseeing a mind control experiment. Cameron Goodman and Sandrine Holt also star.
Both projects are currently set as four-hour movies, to air in 2010.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Tahmoh Penikett ("Battlestar Galactica", "Dollhouse") and Laura Vandervoort ("Smallville") have both joined the upcoming TV movie "Riverworld".
The movie event, which has the potential to become s series, centers on correspondant Matt Ellman (Penikett), who, along with his fiancee (Vandervoort) gets killed, but both awaken in a parallel mystery world where everyone who has lived on Earth ends up.
Alan Cumming will guest star as the Caretaker, with Mark Deklin and Jeananne Goosen also getting parts.
Additionally, Ryan Carnes ("Desperate Housewives") has been cast as the lead in a new TV movie adaptation of "The Phantom", also with series potential. Isabella Rossellini is set to guest star as Lithia, a villainous lady overseeing a mind control experiment. Cameron Goodman and Sandrine Holt also star.
Both projects are currently set as four-hour movies, to air in 2010.
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2009/04/06
Rumer Willis Sees A MEDIUM
E!Online's Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna reports today that Rumer Willis will guest star on the May 18 episode of NBC's "Medium".
Willis will play a prostitute in the episode "The First Cut Is The Deepest", with Balthazar Getty playing her character's client. Anjelica Huston will also return in this episode as Allison former boss, now incarcerated Cynthia Keener. (Highlight black area to read)
Patricia Arquette directs the episode.
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Willis will play a prostitute in the episode "The First Cut Is The Deepest", with Balthazar Getty playing her character's client. Anjelica Huston will also return in this episode as Allison former boss, now incarcerated Cynthia Keener. (Highlight black area to read)
Patricia Arquette directs the episode.
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ABC Sets Final PUSHING DAISIES Eps; FOX Doubles Up On BONES
Good news times two, from the Futon Critic:
ABC has finally set an airdate for the remaining three episodes of its canceled drama "Pushing Daisies". The trio kicks off on May 30. After those episodes have aired, it's quite possible the slot is used for the rest of "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Eli Stone".
In other news, "The Bachelorette" returns May 25, with the remaining six outings of Ashton Kutcher's game show "Opportunity Knocks" starting May 26. On May 27, "Wipeout" returns, and "The Goode Family" premiers.
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Meanwhile, FOX has found a way to squeeze in all 26 produced episodes of "Bones" this season, despite several pre-emptions in the recent weeks.
The network has scheduled additional airings of all-new installments on Wednesday, April 15 and Monday, April 20th, both at 8/7c PM, in addition to the six episodes still set to air in the regular "Bones" timeslot of Thursday 8/7c PM.
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ABC has finally set an airdate for the remaining three episodes of its canceled drama "Pushing Daisies". The trio kicks off on May 30. After those episodes have aired, it's quite possible the slot is used for the rest of "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Eli Stone".
In other news, "The Bachelorette" returns May 25, with the remaining six outings of Ashton Kutcher's game show "Opportunity Knocks" starting May 26. On May 27, "Wipeout" returns, and "The Goode Family" premiers.
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Meanwhile, FOX has found a way to squeeze in all 26 produced episodes of "Bones" this season, despite several pre-emptions in the recent weeks.
The network has scheduled additional airings of all-new installments on Wednesday, April 15 and Monday, April 20th, both at 8/7c PM, in addition to the six episodes still set to air in the regular "Bones" timeslot of Thursday 8/7c PM.
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REAPER Looses Showrunners - Probably The End
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Reaper" showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters have signed a two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV.
This deal calls for the two to leave their current CW show, and most probably seals the fate of the struggling "Reaper".
Of course, The CW could hire a new showrunner, but honestly, it's more than a longshot...
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This deal calls for the two to leave their current CW show, and most probably seals the fate of the struggling "Reaper".
Of course, The CW could hire a new showrunner, but honestly, it's more than a longshot...
Confirm here.
NBC Renews LAW & ORDER: SVU - But With A Catch…
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that NBC has renewed its long-running cop drama "Law & Order: SVU" for an 11th season.
The question remains: Who will be part of the next year? The contracts for the two leads Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay will expire at the end of this season, and while both actors are negotiating new deals with NBC, history tells us that it could be a difficult deal to make.
Meloni still seems to hold a grudge over the 2007 negotiation, while Hargitay has proclaimed her desire to spend more time with her family, plus her recent health issues might also become a stepping stone.
NBC had no comment on the matter. NBC is said to officially announce the renewal this week.
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The question remains: Who will be part of the next year? The contracts for the two leads Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay will expire at the end of this season, and while both actors are negotiating new deals with NBC, history tells us that it could be a difficult deal to make.
Meloni still seems to hold a grudge over the 2007 negotiation, while Hargitay has proclaimed her desire to spend more time with her family, plus her recent health issues might also become a stepping stone.
NBC had no comment on the matter. NBC is said to officially announce the renewal this week.
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Laura Leighton Returns To MELROSE PLACE, Shaun Sipos Moves In Too
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You might have the same reaction when I first came upon this.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Laura Leighton has signed up to the cast of the new "Melrose Place", returning in recurring fashion as redhead vixen Sydney Andrews.
"But… but… isn't Sydney dead?" you might ask.
Well, apparently not. The story that will be tried to sell us is that Sydney recovered off-screen and is now back as the new landlord.
What do you think? A desperate move or a clever twist?
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Additionally, Shaun Sipos has joined the cast of the new CW drama in the last regular role to fill, that of David Patterson, son of Jake Hansen (Grant Show), who is sort of a bad boy who was a rich kid but got shunned by his family.
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You might have the same reaction when I first came upon this.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Laura Leighton has signed up to the cast of the new "Melrose Place", returning in recurring fashion as redhead vixen Sydney Andrews.
"But… but… isn't Sydney dead?" you might ask.
Well, apparently not. The story that will be tried to sell us is that Sydney recovered off-screen and is now back as the new landlord.
What do you think? A desperate move or a clever twist?
Confirm here.
Additionally, Shaun Sipos has joined the cast of the new CW drama in the last regular role to fill, that of David Patterson, son of Jake Hansen (Grant Show), who is sort of a bad boy who was a rich kid but got shunned by his family.
Confirm here.
2009/04/02
Mekhi Phifer To Guest Star On LIE TO ME For Two Episodes
FOX has issued a press release announcing that Mekhi Phifer ("ER") has joined the cast of "Lie To Me" for two episodes beginning May 6.
He will play Ben Reynolds, an FBI agent who partners with Lightman to track down a serial rapist terrorizing the Washington, DC area. In the season’s second to last episode, Reynolds, having spent the last six months pursuing the elusive criminal, assists The Lightman Group in solving their toughest case yet.
He will play Ben Reynolds, an FBI agent who partners with Lightman to track down a serial rapist terrorizing the Washington, DC area. In the season’s second to last episode, Reynolds, having spent the last six months pursuing the elusive criminal, assists The Lightman Group in solving their toughest case yet.
Gale Harold Returns To DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that after his serious injury six months ago in a motorcycle accident, Gale Harold is set to return to "Desperate Housewives" in his role of Jackson on May 3.
To find out more about how he will be re-introduced, and if Harold might stick around for season six, head over to Mike's article by clicking here.
To find out more about how he will be re-introduced, and if Harold might stick around for season six, head over to Mike's article by clicking here.
AMC Renews BREAKING BAD
Hello Folks!
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that AMC has ordered a third season of "Breaking Bad".
This after only four episodes of the current second season have aired.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that AMC has ordered a third season of "Breaking Bad".
This after only four episodes of the current second season have aired.
Confirm here.
2009/04/01
Diane Farr Moves To CALIFORNICATION
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Diane Farr ("Numb3rs") has joined the cast of the third season of Showtime's "Californication".
For 10 episodes, Farr will play a horny grad student who falls for Hank Moody (David Duchovny).
It's Farr's first major gig since giving birth to twins.
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For 10 episodes, Farr will play a horny grad student who falls for Hank Moody (David Duchovny).
It's Farr's first major gig since giving birth to twins.
Confirm here.
Full Second Season Of PUSHING DAISIES Arrives On DVD July 21
Hello Folks!
Warner Home Video has announced that the full second season of ABC's canceled drama "Pushing Daisies" is due to arrive on DVD on July 21.
The set will include the three unaired episodes that ABC has yet to air (but probably won't... )
Warner Home Video has announced that the full second season of ABC's canceled drama "Pushing Daisies" is due to arrive on DVD on July 21.
The set will include the three unaired episodes that ABC has yet to air (but probably won't... )
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