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CBS is doing it again… and again… and again.
After launching two successful spinoffs to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" over the last few years, and currently testing the waters with a second "NCIS" series, CBS is now mulling over a potential spinoff to "Criminal Minds", the Hollywood Reporter reports.
The spinoff will launch as an episode of the original show in the spring. None of the original cast members are set to transfer, the new show would feature a new team of FBI agents.
Chris Mundy, exec producer on "Criminal Minds", is writing the spinoff, from a story by him and Edward Allen Bernero, creator of the original format. Both are set as exec producers on the spinoff.
What do you think? Do we really need another spinoff of a successful CBS procedural? Or could this one become the best of the bunch?
2009/09/29
Castings: Kevin Zegers Heads To GOSSIP GIRL, Omar Miller To CSI: MIAMI
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Per the Hollywood Reporter, Kevin Zegers has joined The CW's "Gossip Girl" for a multi-episode arc.
He will play international bad-boy Damien, who will turn out to be a love interest for Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen).
Confirm here.
Additionally, CBS has announced the casting of Omar Miller ("Eleventh Hour", "The West Wing") as a new regular for "CSI: Miami".
He will play Walter Simmons, a Louisiana native and art theft specialist who transfers over from the night shift to join Horatio's team.
His first appearance is set for next Monday.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Kevin Zegers has joined The CW's "Gossip Girl" for a multi-episode arc.
He will play international bad-boy Damien, who will turn out to be a love interest for Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen).
Confirm here.
Additionally, CBS has announced the casting of Omar Miller ("Eleventh Hour", "The West Wing") as a new regular for "CSI: Miami".
He will play Walter Simmons, a Louisiana native and art theft specialist who transfers over from the night shift to join Horatio's team.
His first appearance is set for next Monday.
2009/09/26
ABC Launches "V" As Four-Part Event, With Option To Continue After Olympics
EW's Lynette Rice reports that ABC has decided on a different strategy for its redo of sci-fi drama "V", starring Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Wolf and Morena Baccarin.
The show will now launch in November for a limited four-episode run, and will then return after the Olympics in March.
The show about aliens coming to Earth was previously in the news for announcing a two-week production hiatus. This hiatus has now been extended to six weeks to prepare for the show's launch on November 3.
ABC insists that it was always the intention to air this show in "pod" form, to give it the event programming treat.
Confirm here.
The show will now launch in November for a limited four-episode run, and will then return after the Olympics in March.
The show about aliens coming to Earth was previously in the news for announcing a two-week production hiatus. This hiatus has now been extended to six weeks to prepare for the show's launch on November 3.
ABC insists that it was always the intention to air this show in "pod" form, to give it the event programming treat.
Confirm here.
Chopping Block Part 2: A&E Cancels THE CLEANER
And while we're at it:
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that A&E has opted not to order a third season of its Benjamin Bratt drama "The Cleaner". The show's second season of 13 episodes has already concluded.
Confirm here.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that A&E has opted not to order a third season of its Benjamin Bratt drama "The Cleaner". The show's second season of 13 episodes has already concluded.
Confirm here.
Chopping Block Part 1: The CW Cancels THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE
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Well, we officially have it: Fall's first casualty.
After really abysmal ratings, The CW has officially canceled its freshman fashion drama "The Beautiful Life" after just two episodes. Six episodes are shot, production was shut down on the seventh.
Beginning next week, the network will air a repeat of "Melrose Place" in that timeslot.
Well, this adds more fuel to the folks that hate The CW now even more for not picking up "Body Politic", right?
Can we please give the slot to "Life UneXpected", and start this show now instead of midseason?
Well, we officially have it: Fall's first casualty.
After really abysmal ratings, The CW has officially canceled its freshman fashion drama "The Beautiful Life" after just two episodes. Six episodes are shot, production was shut down on the seventh.
Beginning next week, the network will air a repeat of "Melrose Place" in that timeslot.
Well, this adds more fuel to the folks that hate The CW now even more for not picking up "Body Politic", right?
Can we please give the slot to "Life UneXpected", and start this show now instead of midseason?
2009/09/25
Jennifer Morrison Leaves HOUSE, Three More Exit LAW & ORDER: Criminal Intent
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Two casting exits have rattled the TV world in the last hours.
Jennifer Morrison, who plays Dr. Allison Cameron on FOX' "House", will leave the show as a regular during the ongoing season, EW's Michael Ausiello was first to report. It was a creative decision on the part of the producers. She shot her last scene as a regular last week, but the option stays for her to return to "House" as a guest star.
To confirm, and to find out more about how Cameron will be written out of the show, and what it means for other characters, click here.
Additionally, the Hollywood Reporter reports today that Vincent d'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe, who play Det. Robert Goren and Alex Eames respectively, are both leaving USA's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" during the upcoming ninth season. Also gone sometime next season will be Eric Bogosian, who plays Captain Danny Ross on the show.
Jeff Goldblum will take over as top detective of the squad.
This adds another three actors to the list of "Criminal Intent" departures, as it was reported last week that Julianne Nicholson would not return, and that Saffron Burrows would replace her.
The report also mentions the possibility of D'Onofrio returning in guest stints.
Confirm here.
Two casting exits have rattled the TV world in the last hours.
Jennifer Morrison, who plays Dr. Allison Cameron on FOX' "House", will leave the show as a regular during the ongoing season, EW's Michael Ausiello was first to report. It was a creative decision on the part of the producers. She shot her last scene as a regular last week, but the option stays for her to return to "House" as a guest star.
To confirm, and to find out more about how Cameron will be written out of the show, and what it means for other characters, click here.
Additionally, the Hollywood Reporter reports today that Vincent d'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe, who play Det. Robert Goren and Alex Eames respectively, are both leaving USA's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" during the upcoming ninth season. Also gone sometime next season will be Eric Bogosian, who plays Captain Danny Ross on the show.
Jeff Goldblum will take over as top detective of the squad.
This adds another three actors to the list of "Criminal Intent" departures, as it was reported last week that Julianne Nicholson would not return, and that Saffron Burrows would replace her.
The report also mentions the possibility of D'Onofrio returning in guest stints.
Confirm here.
2009/09/24
The CW Orders Full Season Of ONE TREE HILL, More Scripts For VAMPIRE DIARIES, MELROSE PLACE
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that The CW has handed out a full season order for "One Tree Hill" by picking up the back nine episodes. The show is the second to recieve a full season pickup after FOX' "Glee".
Additionally, the network has ordered nine additional scripts for its freshman drama "Vampire Diaries", and six more scripts for its reinvention of "Melrose Place". Most believe that a pickup of the former is imminent, the latter is struggling in the ratings, but got a bit of spark with the addition of Heather Locklear to the cast.
Confirm here.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that The CW has handed out a full season order for "One Tree Hill" by picking up the back nine episodes. The show is the second to recieve a full season pickup after FOX' "Glee".
Additionally, the network has ordered nine additional scripts for its freshman drama "Vampire Diaries", and six more scripts for its reinvention of "Melrose Place". Most believe that a pickup of the former is imminent, the latter is struggling in the ratings, but got a bit of spark with the addition of Heather Locklear to the cast.
Confirm here.
2009/09/23
Martin Short, Lily Tomlin, Keith Carradine Expecting DAMAGES, Betty White Heads To 30 ROCK
Zap2It's Rick Porter reports today that Martin Short has landed a regular part on the third season of FX' "Damages", with Lily Tomlin also added to the cast as well as Keith Carradine, who will also be seen on FOX' "Dollhouse" during the second season.
No details are yet given on the roles of the three actors. FX is keeping everything about "Damages"' third season under wraps for now.
Confirm here.
In additional news, Betty White has signed on to "30 Rock" to play herself in an upcoming episode that doesn't have an airdate yet.
Confirm here.
No details are yet given on the roles of the three actors. FX is keeping everything about "Damages"' third season under wraps for now.
Confirm here.
In additional news, Betty White has signed on to "30 Rock" to play herself in an upcoming episode that doesn't have an airdate yet.
Confirm here.
Amaury Nolasco Escapes SOUTHLAND - Clifton Collins Steps In
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that after filming three episodes of the second season, Amaury Nolasco has exited NBC's "Southland". He played the aggressive partner of Det. Lydia Adams (Regina King).
Clifton Collins is cast to fill the void. He will be playing a new character named Ray Suarez, who is still "under construction".
Confirm here.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that after filming three episodes of the second season, Amaury Nolasco has exited NBC's "Southland". He played the aggressive partner of Det. Lydia Adams (Regina King).
Clifton Collins is cast to fill the void. He will be playing a new character named Ray Suarez, who is still "under construction".
Confirm here.
2009/09/22
FX Premiers THE LEAGUE On October 29; ARCHER, LOUIE To Premier Next Year
FX has issued a press release announcing it has set a premiere date for its upcoming ensemble comedy "The League.
The new show launches on October 29 at 10:30 pm ET/PT, and is set as a lead-out to new episodes of "It's Always Sunny In Piladelphia" for six consecutive weeks. The show, as of now consists of this six episodes.
The show stars Mark Duplass, Steve Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Jon Lajoie, and Katie Aselton. Jeff and Jackie Marcus Schaffer serve as executive producers.
FX has also announced that its new comedy "Archer" is set to premier in January. Six episodes are produced, and four additional scripts ordered. As for another new comedy, "Louie", it is set for an airdate sometime in the first quarter of 2010, with 13 episodes ordered.
The new show launches on October 29 at 10:30 pm ET/PT, and is set as a lead-out to new episodes of "It's Always Sunny In Piladelphia" for six consecutive weeks. The show, as of now consists of this six episodes.
The show stars Mark Duplass, Steve Rannazzisi, Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, Jon Lajoie, and Katie Aselton. Jeff and Jackie Marcus Schaffer serve as executive producers.
FX has also announced that its new comedy "Archer" is set to premier in January. Six episodes are produced, and four additional scripts ordered. As for another new comedy, "Louie", it is set for an airdate sometime in the first quarter of 2010, with 13 episodes ordered.
Heather Locklear Returns To MELROSE PLACE
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Well, we've been reading about it for some time, and now it looks like it's actually happening.
Heather Locklear will bring her infamous character of Amanda Woodward back to "Melrose Place".
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that the former "Melrose Place", "Dynasty" and "TJ Hooker" star is set to return November 17.
Executive producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer: "We're ecstatic to have the chance to bring Amanda Woodward back to 'Melrose Place. Heather's involvement in the show is something we've been working on for some time as we couldn't imagine creating and producing this show without the iconic character's inclusion."
Confirm here.
Well, we've been reading about it for some time, and now it looks like it's actually happening.
Heather Locklear will bring her infamous character of Amanda Woodward back to "Melrose Place".
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that the former "Melrose Place", "Dynasty" and "TJ Hooker" star is set to return November 17.
Executive producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer: "We're ecstatic to have the chance to bring Amanda Woodward back to 'Melrose Place. Heather's involvement in the show is something we've been working on for some time as we couldn't imagine creating and producing this show without the iconic character's inclusion."
Confirm here.
2009/09/21
FOX Extends GLEE To Full Season
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, FOX has officially picked up its musical comedy "Glee" for a full season.
The network ordered the back nine episodes, bringing the total for the season to 22.
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The network ordered the back nine episodes, bringing the total for the season to 22.
Confirm here.
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards - The Winners
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Yes, I'm back after four days away... just in time to give you a complete list of this year's Emmy winners in all categories.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
KRISTIN CHENOWETH as Olive Snook ABC
Pushing Daisies
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
MATT HUBBARD, Writer NBC
30 Rock
Reunion
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
JON CRYER as Alan Harper CBS
Two And A Half Men
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
TONI COLLETTE as Tara Gregson SHOWTIME
United States Of Tara
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
JEFFREY BLITZ, Director NBC
The Office
Stress Relief
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN as Jack Donaghy NBC
30 Rock
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
JEFF PROBST, Host CBS
Survivor
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE CBS
Bertram van Munster, Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Executive Producer
Jonathan Littman, Executive Producer
Hayma "Screech" Washington, Executive Producer
Elise Doganieri, Co-Executive Producer
Amy Nabseth Chacon, Co-Executive Producer
Mark Vertullo, Co-Executive Producer
Matt Schmidt, Supervising Producer
Jarratt Carson, Supervising Producer
Evan Weinstein, Supervising Producer
Giselle Parets, Senior Producer
Michael Norton, Senior Producer
Patrick Cariaga, Senior Producer
Phil Keoghan, Producer
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO as Sajida HBO
House Of Saddam
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
KEN HOWARD as Phelan Beale HBO
Grey Gardens
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
BRENDAN GLEESON as Winston Churchill HBO
Into The Storm
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
ANDREW DAVIES, Writer PBS
Little Dorrit
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
DEARBHLA WALSH, Director PBS
Little Dorrit
Part 1
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
JESSICA LANGE as Big Edie HBO
Grey Gardens
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
GREY GARDENS HBO
Lucy Barzun Donnelly, Executive Producer
Rachael Horovitz, Executive Producer
Michael Sucsy, Executive Producer
David Coatsworth, Produced By
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
LITTLE DORRIT PBS
Anne Pivcevic, Executive Producer
Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer
Lisa Osborne, Producer
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
BRUCE GOWERS, Director FOX
American Idol
Show 833 (The Final Three)
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
STEVE BODOW, Head Writer COMEDY CENTRAL
JON STEWART, Writer
DAVID JAVERBAUM, Writer
JOSH LIEB, Writer
RORY ALBANESE, Writer
KEVIN BLEYER, Writer
JASON ROSS, Writer
TIM CARVELL, Writer
JOHN OLIVER, Writer
SAM MEANS, Writer
ROB KUTNER, Writer
J.R. HAVLAN, Writer
RICH BLOMQUIST, Writer
WYATT CENAC, Writer
ELLIOTT KALAN, Writer
RACHEL AXLER, Writer
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MUSIC & LYRICS
WILLIAM ROSS, Original Music ABC
JOHN KIMBROUGH, Original Music
DAN HARMON, Original Lyrics
ROB SCHRAB, Original Lyrics
BEN SCHWARTZ, Original Lyrics
81st Annual Academy Awards
Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening Number
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART COMEDY CENTRAL
Jon Stewart, Executive Producer/Host
David Javerbaum, Executive Producer
Rory Albanese, Executive Producer
Josh Lieb, Executive Producer
Kahane Corn, Co-Executive Producer
Jennifer Flanz, Supervising Producer
Jim Margolis, Supervising Producer
Steve Bodow, Supervising Producer
Adam Lowitt, Supervising Producer
Jill Katz, Producer
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
MICHAEL EMERSON as Ben Linus ABC
Lost
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
CHERRY JONES as President Allison Taylor FOX
24
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
ROD HOLCOMB, Director NBC
ER
And In The End
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
KATER GORDON, Writer AMC
MATTHEW WEINER, Writer
Mad Men
Meditations In An Emergency
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE as Patty Hewes FX NETWORKS
Damages
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
BRYAN CRANSTON as Walter White AMC
Breaking Bad
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
30 ROCK NBC
Lorne Michaels, Executive Producer
Tina Fey, Executive Producer
Marci Klein, Executive Producer
David Miner, Executive Producer
Robert Carlock, Executive Producer
John Riggi, Co-Executive Producer
Jack Burditt, Co-Executive Producer
Ron Weiner, Co-Executive Producer
Matt Hubbard, Supervising Producer
Jeff Richmond, Supervising Producer
Don Scardino, Producer
Jerry Kupfer, Producer
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
MAD MEN AMC
Matthew Weiner, Executive Producer
Scott Hornbacher, Co-Executive Producer
Andr Jacquemetton, Supervising Producer
Maria Jacquemetton, Supervising Producer
Lisa Albert, Supervising Producer
Yes, I'm back after four days away... just in time to give you a complete list of this year's Emmy winners in all categories.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
KRISTIN CHENOWETH as Olive Snook ABC
Pushing Daisies
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
MATT HUBBARD, Writer NBC
30 Rock
Reunion
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
JON CRYER as Alan Harper CBS
Two And A Half Men
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
TONI COLLETTE as Tara Gregson SHOWTIME
United States Of Tara
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
JEFFREY BLITZ, Director NBC
The Office
Stress Relief
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN as Jack Donaghy NBC
30 Rock
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
JEFF PROBST, Host CBS
Survivor
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE CBS
Bertram van Munster, Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Executive Producer
Jonathan Littman, Executive Producer
Hayma "Screech" Washington, Executive Producer
Elise Doganieri, Co-Executive Producer
Amy Nabseth Chacon, Co-Executive Producer
Mark Vertullo, Co-Executive Producer
Matt Schmidt, Supervising Producer
Jarratt Carson, Supervising Producer
Evan Weinstein, Supervising Producer
Giselle Parets, Senior Producer
Michael Norton, Senior Producer
Patrick Cariaga, Senior Producer
Phil Keoghan, Producer
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO as Sajida HBO
House Of Saddam
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
KEN HOWARD as Phelan Beale HBO
Grey Gardens
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
BRENDAN GLEESON as Winston Churchill HBO
Into The Storm
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
ANDREW DAVIES, Writer PBS
Little Dorrit
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES, MOVIE OR A DRAMATIC SPECIAL
DEARBHLA WALSH, Director PBS
Little Dorrit
Part 1
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
JESSICA LANGE as Big Edie HBO
Grey Gardens
OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
GREY GARDENS HBO
Lucy Barzun Donnelly, Executive Producer
Rachael Horovitz, Executive Producer
Michael Sucsy, Executive Producer
David Coatsworth, Produced By
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
LITTLE DORRIT PBS
Anne Pivcevic, Executive Producer
Rebecca Eaton, Executive Producer
Lisa Osborne, Producer
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
BRUCE GOWERS, Director FOX
American Idol
Show 833 (The Final Three)
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
STEVE BODOW, Head Writer COMEDY CENTRAL
JON STEWART, Writer
DAVID JAVERBAUM, Writer
JOSH LIEB, Writer
RORY ALBANESE, Writer
KEVIN BLEYER, Writer
JASON ROSS, Writer
TIM CARVELL, Writer
JOHN OLIVER, Writer
SAM MEANS, Writer
ROB KUTNER, Writer
J.R. HAVLAN, Writer
RICH BLOMQUIST, Writer
WYATT CENAC, Writer
ELLIOTT KALAN, Writer
RACHEL AXLER, Writer
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MUSIC & LYRICS
WILLIAM ROSS, Original Music ABC
JOHN KIMBROUGH, Original Music
DAN HARMON, Original Lyrics
ROB SCHRAB, Original Lyrics
BEN SCHWARTZ, Original Lyrics
81st Annual Academy Awards
Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening Number
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART COMEDY CENTRAL
Jon Stewart, Executive Producer/Host
David Javerbaum, Executive Producer
Rory Albanese, Executive Producer
Josh Lieb, Executive Producer
Kahane Corn, Co-Executive Producer
Jennifer Flanz, Supervising Producer
Jim Margolis, Supervising Producer
Steve Bodow, Supervising Producer
Adam Lowitt, Supervising Producer
Jill Katz, Producer
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
MICHAEL EMERSON as Ben Linus ABC
Lost
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
CHERRY JONES as President Allison Taylor FOX
24
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
ROD HOLCOMB, Director NBC
ER
And In The End
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
KATER GORDON, Writer AMC
MATTHEW WEINER, Writer
Mad Men
Meditations In An Emergency
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE as Patty Hewes FX NETWORKS
Damages
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
BRYAN CRANSTON as Walter White AMC
Breaking Bad
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
30 ROCK NBC
Lorne Michaels, Executive Producer
Tina Fey, Executive Producer
Marci Klein, Executive Producer
David Miner, Executive Producer
Robert Carlock, Executive Producer
John Riggi, Co-Executive Producer
Jack Burditt, Co-Executive Producer
Ron Weiner, Co-Executive Producer
Matt Hubbard, Supervising Producer
Jeff Richmond, Supervising Producer
Don Scardino, Producer
Jerry Kupfer, Producer
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
MAD MEN AMC
Matthew Weiner, Executive Producer
Scott Hornbacher, Co-Executive Producer
Andr Jacquemetton, Supervising Producer
Maria Jacquemetton, Supervising Producer
Lisa Albert, Supervising Producer
2009/09/15
Ray Wise Checks Into DOLLHOUSE
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Ray Wise, who spent the last two years playing the devil on The CW's "Reaper", has signed on for a possible recurring role on FOX' "Dollhouse".
He will play Howard, an intelligent member of the higher-ups at the Dollhouse, a man who has a lot of humor and a striking presence.
Confirm here.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Ray Wise, who spent the last two years playing the devil on The CW's "Reaper", has signed on for a possible recurring role on FOX' "Dollhouse".
He will play Howard, an intelligent member of the higher-ups at the Dollhouse, a man who has a lot of humor and a striking presence.
Confirm here.
Eric Balfour To Enjoy THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE, Denis O'Hare Reigns TRUE BLOOD
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Two casting scoops from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Eric Balfour has joined The CW's "The Beautiful Life" for multiple episodes. He'll play Eric, a handsome opponent to Claudia (Elle McPherson) at a competing modeling agency.
- Denis O'Hare has joined the cast of HBO's third season of "True Blood" as a regular. He will play the king of Mississippi. In an interview with Alan Ball also posted today, he promises some interesting things about to happen between the king and the Queen (Evan Rachel Wood).
Confirm here.
Two casting scoops from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Eric Balfour has joined The CW's "The Beautiful Life" for multiple episodes. He'll play Eric, a handsome opponent to Claudia (Elle McPherson) at a competing modeling agency.
- Denis O'Hare has joined the cast of HBO's third season of "True Blood" as a regular. He will play the king of Mississippi. In an interview with Alan Ball also posted today, he promises some interesting things about to happen between the king and the Queen (Evan Rachel Wood).
Confirm here.
2009/09/12
ABC Family Renews 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, Cancels RUBY AND THE ROCKITS
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ABC Family has officially picked up "10 Things I Hate About You" for a second season, the Hollywood Reporter reports today.
10 new episodes of the single-camera comedy have been ordered.
In less good news, the network has decided against ordering more episodes of its multi-camera comedy "Ruby And The Rockits". The show starring Alexa Vega, David and Patrick Cassidy will end after its original 10-episode run. The series finale is set to air September 22.
Confirm here.
ABC Family has officially picked up "10 Things I Hate About You" for a second season, the Hollywood Reporter reports today.
10 new episodes of the single-camera comedy have been ordered.
In less good news, the network has decided against ordering more episodes of its multi-camera comedy "Ruby And The Rockits". The show starring Alexa Vega, David and Patrick Cassidy will end after its original 10-episode run. The series finale is set to air September 22.
Confirm here.
2009/09/11
Julian Sands Heads To SMALLVILLE
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Julian Sands will join the cast of "Smallville".
In the November episode "Kandor",
Sands debuts as young Jor-El. It turns out that he arrived on earth with Zod and the other Kandorians.
Confirm here.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Julian Sands will join the cast of "Smallville".
In the November episode "Kandor",
Sands debuts as young Jor-El. It turns out that he arrived on earth with Zod and the other Kandorians.
Confirm here.
Maura Tierney Exits PARENTHOOD To Focus On Breast Cancer Treatment
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Maura Tierney has dropped out of NBC's upcoming midseason drama "Parenthood" due to scheduling conflicts with her breast cancer treatment.
NBC has pushed back the show to midseason a few weeks back when doctors uncovered a tumor in Tierney's breast.
"Ms. Tierney and her doctors remain confident that the outcome of her treatments will be positive. She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to thank Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support," Tierney's spokesperson said.
Added an NBC spokesperson: ""While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in 'Parenthood,' our main concern is for her quick and full recovery. Our thoughts and best wishes are with her."
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NBC has pushed back the show to midseason a few weeks back when doctors uncovered a tumor in Tierney's breast.
"Ms. Tierney and her doctors remain confident that the outcome of her treatments will be positive. She is deeply disappointed that she will not be able to rejoin such a highly respected, talented, fun and funny group of actors and wishes to thank Jason Katims and NBC for their patience and support," Tierney's spokesperson said.
Added an NBC spokesperson: ""While we are saddened that Maura Tierney won't be able to continue in her current role in 'Parenthood,' our main concern is for her quick and full recovery. Our thoughts and best wishes are with her."
Confirm here.
2009/09/10
TRUE BLOOD's Anna Camp Visits THE OFFICE, Peggy Lipton Encounters CRASH
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Per E!Online's Megan Masters, Anna Camp, who played sexy blonde anti-vamp activist Sarah Newlin on HBO's current season of "True Blood", will guest star on "The Office" next season.
She plays Pam's (Jenna Fischer) sister Penny, and will arrive just in time for Pam's wedding.
Confirm here.
And while we're at it, the Hollywood Reporter reports today that Peggy Lipton will be part of the second season of "Crash" on stars.
In a multi-episode arc, she will play, and I quote, former hippie flower child knockout Suzy Fields, the estranged ex-wife of former record producer Ben Cendars (Dennis Hopper) who is now married to Ben's close friend from years ago, Owen Fields (Keith Carradine), a legendary '60s author.
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And I just assume that you all know by now that Ellen DeGeneres will be the new fourth judge on "American Idol" next season…
Per E!Online's Megan Masters, Anna Camp, who played sexy blonde anti-vamp activist Sarah Newlin on HBO's current season of "True Blood", will guest star on "The Office" next season.
She plays Pam's (Jenna Fischer) sister Penny, and will arrive just in time for Pam's wedding.
Confirm here.
And while we're at it, the Hollywood Reporter reports today that Peggy Lipton will be part of the second season of "Crash" on stars.
In a multi-episode arc, she will play, and I quote, former hippie flower child knockout Suzy Fields, the estranged ex-wife of former record producer Ben Cendars (Dennis Hopper) who is now married to Ben's close friend from years ago, Owen Fields (Keith Carradine), a legendary '60s author.
Confirm this here.
And I just assume that you all know by now that Ellen DeGeneres will be the new fourth judge on "American Idol" next season…
2009/09/09
Edward Norton Meets A MODERN FAMILY
Quite the guest star has signed on for ABC's upcoming mockumentary "Modern Family".
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, none other than Edward Norton will guest star in one episode, playing a bassist of a famous band. The combo gets hired by Claire (Julie Bowen) for an anniversary surprise for her husband Phil (Ty Burrell).
The reason for the casting coup? Norton and Burrell worked together on "The Incredible Hulk", and the two share an agent. When Norton saw the pilot, he was hooked.
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, none other than Edward Norton will guest star in one episode, playing a bassist of a famous band. The combo gets hired by Claire (Julie Bowen) for an anniversary surprise for her husband Phil (Ty Burrell).
The reason for the casting coup? Norton and Burrell worked together on "The Incredible Hulk", and the two share an agent. When Norton saw the pilot, he was hooked.
Confirm here.
Judd Nelson Goes PSYCH, Natalie Morales Joins WHITE COLLAR, Four Have COVERT AFFAIRS; More Castings
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It's time for another one of those casting roundups.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Judd Nelson will take part of an upcoming episode of "Psych", as a CDC researcher who specializes in Thornburg's disease, a made-up Ebola-like ailment.
Confirm here.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Natalie Morales, who got great reviews for her performance in ABC Family's "The Middleman" last summer, has landed the regular part of Lauren Cruz, a junior FBI agent on USA's upcoming drama "White Collar". She's described as holding her own with her superiors and the master thieves she's investigating. Originally a guest spot for two episodes, Morales is now added as a series regular.
- Peter Gallagher ("The OC"), Eric Lively (Blake Lively's brother, "24 - Redemption") and Kari Matchett ("Invasion") have all come aboard as regulars on USA's upcoming series "Covert Affairs". The show stars Piper Perabo as Annie Walker, a multilingual trainee at the CIA. She joins the agency while still reeling over her ex-boyfriend, a mystey man who is of special interest to her bosses. Eion Bailey has been cast in the recurring role of the ex-boyfriend. Gallagher plays CIA director Arthur Campbell, a former Naval officer who likes scotch, and his jokes filthy. Lively is a CIA man and womanzier who enjoys a spicey raport with Annie. Matchett is a CIA agent and Annie's new boss.
- "24" has added three new faces. Rami Malek, Julian Morris and Hrach Titizian have all been cast in individual multi-episode arcs on the eighth season of FOX' real-time drama, who makes the switch to New York in January.
Malek plays Marcos, a would-be suicide bomber (yep, you read that right) with sympathies towards racial islam. Morris is set as a CTU SWAT agent, and Titizian plays Nabeel, second-in-command of security for President Hassan (Anil Kapoor).
Confirm here.
It's time for another one of those casting roundups.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Judd Nelson will take part of an upcoming episode of "Psych", as a CDC researcher who specializes in Thornburg's disease, a made-up Ebola-like ailment.
Confirm here.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Natalie Morales, who got great reviews for her performance in ABC Family's "The Middleman" last summer, has landed the regular part of Lauren Cruz, a junior FBI agent on USA's upcoming drama "White Collar". She's described as holding her own with her superiors and the master thieves she's investigating. Originally a guest spot for two episodes, Morales is now added as a series regular.
- Peter Gallagher ("The OC"), Eric Lively (Blake Lively's brother, "24 - Redemption") and Kari Matchett ("Invasion") have all come aboard as regulars on USA's upcoming series "Covert Affairs". The show stars Piper Perabo as Annie Walker, a multilingual trainee at the CIA. She joins the agency while still reeling over her ex-boyfriend, a mystey man who is of special interest to her bosses. Eion Bailey has been cast in the recurring role of the ex-boyfriend. Gallagher plays CIA director Arthur Campbell, a former Naval officer who likes scotch, and his jokes filthy. Lively is a CIA man and womanzier who enjoys a spicey raport with Annie. Matchett is a CIA agent and Annie's new boss.
- "24" has added three new faces. Rami Malek, Julian Morris and Hrach Titizian have all been cast in individual multi-episode arcs on the eighth season of FOX' real-time drama, who makes the switch to New York in January.
Malek plays Marcos, a would-be suicide bomber (yep, you read that right) with sympathies towards racial islam. Morris is set as a CTU SWAT agent, and Titizian plays Nabeel, second-in-command of security for President Hassan (Anil Kapoor).
Confirm here.
2009/09/08
Gavin Rossdale Goes Black For CRIMINAL MINDS
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Gavin Rossdale, rocker/actor/husband of Gwen Stefani, has landed a guest spot on an upcoming November episode of "Criminal Minds".
On the CBS procedural drama, he will play a Goth Rock star who might be doing the nasty during the night.
Confirm here.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Gavin Rossdale, rocker/actor/husband of Gwen Stefani, has landed a guest spot on an upcoming November episode of "Criminal Minds".
On the CBS procedural drama, he will play a Goth Rock star who might be doing the nasty during the night.
Confirm here.
2009/09/04
Angie Harmon Spends Time With CHUCK
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Angie Harmon will guest star in the fourth episode of the third season of "Chuck".
She will play Sydney, a Ring spy who sets out to kill Devon Woodcomb aka Captain Awesome.
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Angie Harmon will guest star in the fourth episode of the third season of "Chuck".
She will play Sydney, a Ring spy who sets out to kill Devon Woodcomb aka Captain Awesome.
Confirm here.
2009/09/03
Rick Fox Checks Into MELROSE PLACE, Elisabeth Rohm Joins HEROES; More Castings
Per the Hollywood Reporter:
- Rick Fox, L.A. Lakers star/actor and lucky boyfriend of "Dollhouse"s Eliza Dushku, is set to recur on The CW's "Melrose Place" in the fall. He'll play the restaurant owner where all the aspiring actors work.
The next one I put in spoiler tags because it might affect another show:
- Mehcad Brooks, who currently stars in the second season of "True Blood" on HBO, has joined the cast of ABC midseason legal drama "The Deep End", in the regular role of Michael Bennett, a new associate at the firm. Wonder what that means for his character on his other show...
- Megan Mullally has joined Starz comedy series "Party Down", playing Lydia Dunfree, a middle-aged refugee from a lousy marriage who leaves small town life to move to Hollywood where her 13-year-old daughter Escapade hopes to make it as an actress.
Confirm here.
Per BuddyTV:
- Elisabeth Rohm ("Law & Order") is set to become a Gilmore Girl... OK, not really, but it's getting close... The blonde actress has joined the cast of "Heroes" as Lauren Gilmore (Get it? Lauren (Graham)? Gilmore?). Nothing more is known about the role at this point.
Confirm here.
- Rick Fox, L.A. Lakers star/actor and lucky boyfriend of "Dollhouse"s Eliza Dushku, is set to recur on The CW's "Melrose Place" in the fall. He'll play the restaurant owner where all the aspiring actors work.
The next one I put in spoiler tags because it might affect another show:
- Mehcad Brooks, who currently stars in the second season of "True Blood" on HBO, has joined the cast of ABC midseason legal drama "The Deep End", in the regular role of Michael Bennett, a new associate at the firm. Wonder what that means for his character on his other show...
- Megan Mullally has joined Starz comedy series "Party Down", playing Lydia Dunfree, a middle-aged refugee from a lousy marriage who leaves small town life to move to Hollywood where her 13-year-old daughter Escapade hopes to make it as an actress.
Confirm here.
Per BuddyTV:
- Elisabeth Rohm ("Law & Order") is set to become a Gilmore Girl... OK, not really, but it's getting close... The blonde actress has joined the cast of "Heroes" as Lauren Gilmore (Get it? Lauren (Graham)? Gilmore?). Nothing more is known about the role at this point.
Confirm here.
CHUCK, Meet Lana Lang! - Kristin Kreuk Joins Cast
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Kristin Kreuk ("Smallville") will guest star on multiple episodes of "Chuck" this season.
She will play Hannah, a girl Chuck (Zachary Levi) meets on a flight to Paris. And, as an insider puts it, they "definitely have feelings for each other."
Confirm here.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Kristin Kreuk ("Smallville") will guest star on multiple episodes of "Chuck" this season.
She will play Hannah, a girl Chuck (Zachary Levi) meets on a flight to Paris. And, as an insider puts it, they "definitely have feelings for each other."
Confirm here.
2009/09/02
Lena Headey Enters GAME OF THRONES, Debi Mazar Meets CASTLE; More Castings
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A few tidbits from the casting front.
First, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Lena Headey ("The Sarah Connor Chronicles") has been tapped to co-star in HBO's upcoming fantasy pilot "Game Of Thrones".
In the adaptation of the George R.R. Martin book series, she will play Queen Cersei of House Lannister, wife of King Robert (Mark Addy) and sister of twin brother Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and outsider younger brother Tyrion (Peter Dinkladge)
In the story about the battle for the Iron Throne between seven kingdoms and two ruling families, Sean Bean stars as Ned Stark, who leaves his home to serve the king.
Confirm here.
- Nicole Ari Parker has joined the ABC midseason drama "The Deep End", which is set at a Los Angeles law firm. She replaces Sherri Saum in the role of Susan, the steely, smart and sexy lioness of the ligitation department, whose husband Clifford Huddle (Billy Zane) is the managing partner at the firm.
- Michael Benjamin Washington has come aboard "100 Questions", the NBC midseason comedy about online dating. Sophie Winkleman stars as Charlotte, who joins an online-dating site in the hope of finding love. Washington will play her dating counseler. Amir Talai originated the part in the pilot.
Confirm here.
And per EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Debi Mazar has joined the second season of ABC's "Castle", playing Paula Haas, Castle's book agent. She'll make him an offer hard to refuse, but it would put Castle's relationship with Detective Beckett in peril. She'll first show up in October.
- Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") is set to guest star in an October episode of "Numb3rs" as a biotech professor who is erratically brilliant, with some interesting ethical notions.
- Annie Potts will appear in the October 5 episode of "Two And A Half Men", playing the fresh-out-of- rehab mother of Judith (Marin Hinkle).
- Windell Middlebrooks ("The Suite Life On Deck") has landed the part of one of the med school's security guards on the next season of "Scrubs".
- Linda Purl has been added to the cast of "The Office", playing the coveted part of Pam's (Jenna Fischer) mother. The role is set for three or four episodes. Purl's first appearance is set for October.
Confirm here.
A few tidbits from the casting front.
First, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Lena Headey ("The Sarah Connor Chronicles") has been tapped to co-star in HBO's upcoming fantasy pilot "Game Of Thrones".
In the adaptation of the George R.R. Martin book series, she will play Queen Cersei of House Lannister, wife of King Robert (Mark Addy) and sister of twin brother Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and outsider younger brother Tyrion (Peter Dinkladge)
In the story about the battle for the Iron Throne between seven kingdoms and two ruling families, Sean Bean stars as Ned Stark, who leaves his home to serve the king.
Confirm here.
- Nicole Ari Parker has joined the ABC midseason drama "The Deep End", which is set at a Los Angeles law firm. She replaces Sherri Saum in the role of Susan, the steely, smart and sexy lioness of the ligitation department, whose husband Clifford Huddle (Billy Zane) is the managing partner at the firm.
- Michael Benjamin Washington has come aboard "100 Questions", the NBC midseason comedy about online dating. Sophie Winkleman stars as Charlotte, who joins an online-dating site in the hope of finding love. Washington will play her dating counseler. Amir Talai originated the part in the pilot.
Confirm here.
And per EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Debi Mazar has joined the second season of ABC's "Castle", playing Paula Haas, Castle's book agent. She'll make him an offer hard to refuse, but it would put Castle's relationship with Detective Beckett in peril. She'll first show up in October.
- Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") is set to guest star in an October episode of "Numb3rs" as a biotech professor who is erratically brilliant, with some interesting ethical notions.
- Annie Potts will appear in the October 5 episode of "Two And A Half Men", playing the fresh-out-of- rehab mother of Judith (Marin Hinkle).
- Windell Middlebrooks ("The Suite Life On Deck") has landed the part of one of the med school's security guards on the next season of "Scrubs".
- Linda Purl has been added to the cast of "The Office", playing the coveted part of Pam's (Jenna Fischer) mother. The role is set for three or four episodes. Purl's first appearance is set for October.
Confirm here.
AMC Renews MAD MEN For Fourth Season; HBO Picks Up BOARDWALK EMPIRE
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Per the Hollywood Reporter, AMC has officially ordered a fourth season of its successful drama "Mad Men". The network ordered another season after seeing the record number for the season 3 premiere, which drew 4.5 million viewers.
MAD MEN is nominated for 16 Emmys this year, including outstanding drama series.
And in case anyone's wondering after the shenanigans earlier this year: Matthew Weiner will stay on as showrunner for the fourth season through his wide-ranging deal with produciing studio Lionsgate.
Confirm here.
Additionally, HBO has picked up "Boardwalk Empire", the pilot directed by Martin Scorsese, to series for 12 episodes (including the pilot).
The show is set at the dawn of Prohibition in 1920, and tells about the life and times of Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the undisputed king of Atlantic City, who was equally gangster and politician.
The pilot features quite the cast with Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald, Michael Shannon, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza, Aleksa Palladino, Paul Sparks, Shea Whigham, Anthony Laciura, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dabney Coleman, Michael Stuhlbarg and Paz de la Huerta.
Confirm here.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, AMC has officially ordered a fourth season of its successful drama "Mad Men". The network ordered another season after seeing the record number for the season 3 premiere, which drew 4.5 million viewers.
MAD MEN is nominated for 16 Emmys this year, including outstanding drama series.
And in case anyone's wondering after the shenanigans earlier this year: Matthew Weiner will stay on as showrunner for the fourth season through his wide-ranging deal with produciing studio Lionsgate.
Confirm here.
Additionally, HBO has picked up "Boardwalk Empire", the pilot directed by Martin Scorsese, to series for 12 episodes (including the pilot).
The show is set at the dawn of Prohibition in 1920, and tells about the life and times of Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the undisputed king of Atlantic City, who was equally gangster and politician.
The pilot features quite the cast with Michael Pitt, Kelly MacDonald, Michael Shannon, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza, Aleksa Palladino, Paul Sparks, Shea Whigham, Anthony Laciura, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dabney Coleman, Michael Stuhlbarg and Paz de la Huerta.
Confirm here.
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