Hello Folks!
Look how fast that year has past… well, no wonder if we can kill all this time so easily watching TV.
2009 is about to go out, but not before we once again gather under the Christmas tree to feast and unwrap.
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
I will be around to update, should something happen during those festive days. But don't expect too much, since Hollywood pretty much shuts down for the holidays!
It was fun, let's do it all again next year, OK?
Greets and best wishes
Lambsilencer
2009/12/22
Newsies: Starz Renews SPARTACUS Before It Airs, Mia Kirshner To VAMPIRE DIARIES
Hello Folks!
- Starz has announced via a press release that it has already ordered a second season of "Spartacus", despite the fact that the show is sill awaiting its premiere, which will happen on January 22. Starz has ordered up a sophomore pack of 13 episodes after being very pleased about seeing how the first season turned out.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Mia Kirshner ("The L Word", "24") has joined The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" for a recurring part.
She will play Isobel, the wife of history teacher Alaric (Matt Davis).
- Starz has announced via a press release that it has already ordered a second season of "Spartacus", despite the fact that the show is sill awaiting its premiere, which will happen on January 22. Starz has ordered up a sophomore pack of 13 episodes after being very pleased about seeing how the first season turned out.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Mia Kirshner ("The L Word", "24") has joined The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" for a recurring part.
She will play Isobel, the wife of history teacher Alaric (Matt Davis).
2009/12/20
Brittany Murphy Dead At 32
Hello Folks!
It deeply saddens me to report this, but multiple sources confirm that actress Brittany Murphy, who made a career of herself starring in movies like "Clueless", "Don't Say A Word", "8 Mile", "Just Married", "Uptown Girls" or "Sin City", has died of massive cardiac arrest Sunday morning in Los Angeles.
A 911 call was placed with Los Angeles Fire Department at around 8 a.m. about Murphy being unresponsive. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
This is a terrible loss at a very young age, a woman in her prime taken away much too soon. My sincere condolences to all her family, friends and countless fans.
It deeply saddens me to report this, but multiple sources confirm that actress Brittany Murphy, who made a career of herself starring in movies like "Clueless", "Don't Say A Word", "8 Mile", "Just Married", "Uptown Girls" or "Sin City", has died of massive cardiac arrest Sunday morning in Los Angeles.
A 911 call was placed with Los Angeles Fire Department at around 8 a.m. about Murphy being unresponsive. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
This is a terrible loss at a very young age, a woman in her prime taken away much too soon. My sincere condolences to all her family, friends and countless fans.
2009/12/19
USA Picks Up WHITE COLLAR For A Second Season
Hello Folks!
According to a Tweet from series creator and exec producer Jeff Eastin, USA has officially ordered a second season of its freshman drama "White Collar".
No details yet on how many episodes or an airdate. But we do know that the second half of "White Collar"'s first season is set to air beginning January 20. The show moves from Fridays to Tuesdays at that point.
According to a Tweet from series creator and exec producer Jeff Eastin, USA has officially ordered a second season of its freshman drama "White Collar".
No details yet on how many episodes or an airdate. But we do know that the second half of "White Collar"'s first season is set to air beginning January 20. The show moves from Fridays to Tuesdays at that point.
Jason George Checks Into GREY'S ANATOMY
Per TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Jason George, who was last seen on "Eli Stone" as lawyer Keith Bennett, and can currently be seen on "Eastwick" as Pulitzer-winning journalist Max Brody, will join "Grey's Anatomy" for at least one, but very likely multiple episodes.
He will play anesthesiologist Ben Warren, who turns into a potential love interest for Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson).
George will be first seen in mid-February.
He will play anesthesiologist Ben Warren, who turns into a potential love interest for Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson).
George will be first seen in mid-February.
2009/12/18
Yet Another Addition To TRUE BLOOD
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Lindsay Pulsipher ("The Beast") has joined the cast of HBO's "True Blood" for the recurring part of Crystal.
Described as mysterious and hauntingly beautiful, Crystal shares an electric connection with Jason.
Described as mysterious and hauntingly beautiful, Crystal shares an electric connection with Jason.
SOUL FOOD's Boris Kodjoe Cast In J.J. Abrams UNDERCOVERS Pilot
Hello Folks!
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that one of the leads in J.J. Abrams' upcoming NBC pilot "Undercovers" has been found.
Boris Kodjoe, who's best known for his recurring role as Damon Carter on Showtime's series "Soul Food", has been cast as Steven Bloom, husband to Samantha Bloom. Together they work as spies for the CIA.
News comes shortly after Gerald McRaney has been cast on the show as the couple's boss, a CIA operative who is their liaison to the CIA.
Now, paging Bianca Lawson for the wife…
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that one of the leads in J.J. Abrams' upcoming NBC pilot "Undercovers" has been found.
Boris Kodjoe, who's best known for his recurring role as Damon Carter on Showtime's series "Soul Food", has been cast as Steven Bloom, husband to Samantha Bloom. Together they work as spies for the CIA.
News comes shortly after Gerald McRaney has been cast on the show as the couple's boss, a CIA operative who is their liaison to the CIA.
Now, paging Bianca Lawson for the wife…
THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE Continues On YouTube - Third Episode Online
Only two episodes made it to the air on The CW before the network had enough of the abysmal ratings for "The Beautiful Life", their show about a bunch of models living in New York, starring Mischa Barton and Sara Paxton.
But today, Katalyst, Ashton Kutcher's production company, released the third episode of the show on YouTube. Two more episode will follow next Monday.
To view the third "TBL" episode directly, click here.
But today, Katalyst, Ashton Kutcher's production company, released the third episode of the show on YouTube. Two more episode will follow next Monday.
To view the third "TBL" episode directly, click here.
2009/12/17
Jenny Wade Joins JACK & DAN
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Jenny Wade ("Reaper") has come aboard "Jack & Dan", the upcoming FOX series from "Burn Notice" creator Matt Nix.
The show, which has received a 13-episode order, revolves around Jack (Colin Hanks), a by-the-book detective with high ambitions in a dead-end post at the LAPD who gets partnered with Dan (Bradley Whitford), a drunken, lecherous cop who holds on to his job only because of a heroic act a few years ago.
Wade is set to play Liz, a tough, quick-witted assistant district attorney who once dated Jack and is now in frequently in contact with him because of her work.
The show, which has received a 13-episode order, revolves around Jack (Colin Hanks), a by-the-book detective with high ambitions in a dead-end post at the LAPD who gets partnered with Dan (Bradley Whitford), a drunken, lecherous cop who holds on to his job only because of a heroic act a few years ago.
Wade is set to play Liz, a tough, quick-witted assistant district attorney who once dated Jack and is now in frequently in contact with him because of her work.
Pilot News: Emmy Rossum Is SHAMELESS, Gerald McRaney Goes UNDERCOVER
Hello Folks!
Not much happening at the moment, looks like everyone is slowly getting into the holiday spirit.
To keep this blog alive, here's the latest from the pilot front, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Emmy Rossum, Allison Janney and Justin Chatwin have joined William H. Macy in the Showtime pilot "Shameless". Rossum plays the lead in the story about the working-class Gallagher clan who has to deal with recession, with no mother around, and the patriarch (Macy) constantly passing out drunk, it's up to 18-year old daughter Fiona (Rossum) to loo after her five siblings.
Janney plays an important character and love interest for Macy, with Chatwin playing Steve, a car thief falling for Fiona. Mark Mylod will direct the pilot.
- Gerald McRaney ("Jericho") has come aboard the J.J. Abrams NBC pilot "Undercovers". It's a mix between "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "The Bourne Identity", and centers on Samantha and Steven Bloom, two married spies working together.
McRaney will play their boss, a CIA operative who recruited Samantha and Steven, and is now their liaison with the agency. Abrams is considering directing the pilot.
Not much happening at the moment, looks like everyone is slowly getting into the holiday spirit.
To keep this blog alive, here's the latest from the pilot front, from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Emmy Rossum, Allison Janney and Justin Chatwin have joined William H. Macy in the Showtime pilot "Shameless". Rossum plays the lead in the story about the working-class Gallagher clan who has to deal with recession, with no mother around, and the patriarch (Macy) constantly passing out drunk, it's up to 18-year old daughter Fiona (Rossum) to loo after her five siblings.
Janney plays an important character and love interest for Macy, with Chatwin playing Steve, a car thief falling for Fiona. Mark Mylod will direct the pilot.
- Gerald McRaney ("Jericho") has come aboard the J.J. Abrams NBC pilot "Undercovers". It's a mix between "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "The Bourne Identity", and centers on Samantha and Steven Bloom, two married spies working together.
McRaney will play their boss, a CIA operative who recruited Samantha and Steven, and is now their liaison with the agency. Abrams is considering directing the pilot.
2009/12/16
Look Who's Returning To GOSSIP GIRL! - SPOILER Alert!
Per E!Online's Kristin Dos Santos (and a slew of other blogs after some set photos showed up), Willa Holland returns to "Gossip Girl" in a few weeks, reprising her role of mischievous Agnes Andrews.
Pretty sure Jenny's (Taylor Momsen) life is not going to get easier…
Pretty sure Jenny's (Taylor Momsen) life is not going to get easier…
Joe Manganiello, Others Join TRUE BLOOD - SPOILER Alert!
Fans were wondering about it for a while who would play the pivotal role of alpha male werewolf Alcide on the next season of HBO's "True Blood".
The answer: Joe Manganiello.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, the former "One Tree Hill", "ER" and "How I Met Your Mother" alum will be recurring on the show.
Meanwhile, some other season three roles have been filled. Cooper Huckabee will be playing the father of Sam (Sam Trammell), while J. Smith-Cameron has been cast as Sam's estranged mother Melinda Mickens. And Alfre Woodard ("Three Rivers") has joined the cast as Lafayette's (Nelsan Ellis) mom.
Shannon Wells, C.C. Sheffield ("The and the Beautiful"), Gregg Daniel ("Hollywood Homicide") and Natasha Alam have also joined in various smaller roles, with Alam reportedly playing Yvetta, Eric's new dancer at Fangtasia.
The answer: Joe Manganiello.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, the former "One Tree Hill", "ER" and "How I Met Your Mother" alum will be recurring on the show.
Meanwhile, some other season three roles have been filled. Cooper Huckabee will be playing the father of Sam (Sam Trammell), while J. Smith-Cameron has been cast as Sam's estranged mother Melinda Mickens. And Alfre Woodard ("Three Rivers") has joined the cast as Lafayette's (Nelsan Ellis) mom.
Shannon Wells, C.C. Sheffield ("The and the Beautiful"), Gregg Daniel ("Hollywood Homicide") and Natasha Alam have also joined in various smaller roles, with Alam reportedly playing Yvetta, Eric's new dancer at Fangtasia.
2009/12/15
Golden Globe Nominations Announced
Hello Folks!
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 67th Golden Globe Awards today.
Here's the full list. I included the movie nominations, since they surely are of interest as well.
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. AVATAR
Lightstorm Entertainment; Twentieth Century Fox
b. THE HURT LOCKER
Voltage Pictures C/O 42West; Summit Entertainment
c. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
The Weinstein Company; The Weinstein Company
d. PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
A Lee Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment Group Production;
Lionsgate
e. UP IN THE AIR
Paramount Pictures; Paramount Pictures
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. EMILY BLUNT THE YOUNG VICTORIA
b. SANDRA BULLOCK THE BLIND SIDE
c. HELEN MIRREN THE LAST STATION
d. CAREY MULLIGAN AN EDUCATION
e. GABOUREY SIDIBE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL
PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. JEFF BRIDGES CRAZY HEART
b. GEORGE CLOONEY UP IN THE AIR
c. COLIN FIRTH A SINGLE MAN
d. MORGAN FREEMAN INVICTUS
e. TOBEY MAGUIRE BROTHERS
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
Watermark Pictures; Fox Searchlight Pictures
b. THE HANGOVER
Warner Bros. Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures
c. IT’S COMPLICATED
Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions; Universal Pictures
d. JULIE & JULIA
Columbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing
e. NINE
The Weinstein Company; The Weinstein Company
5. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
a. SANDRA BULLOCK THE PROPOSAL
b. MARION COTILLARD NINE
c. JULIA ROBERTS DUPLICITY
d. MERYL STREEP IT’S COMPLICATED
e. MERYL STREEP JULIE & JULIA
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
a. MATT DAMON THE INFORMANT!
b. DANIEL DAY-LEWIS NINE
c. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. SHERLOCK HOLMES
d. JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
e. MICHAEL STUHLBARG A SERIOUS MAN
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation; Sony Pictures Releasing
b. CORALINE
Laika, Inc.; Focus Features
c. FANTASTIC MR. FOX
American Empirical Picture; Twentieth Century Fox
d. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
e. UP
Walt Disney Pictures/PIXAR Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion
Pictures
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. BAARIA (ITALY)
Medusa Film; Summit Entertainment
b. BROKEN EMBRACES (SPAIN)
El Deseo SA; Sony Pictures Classics
c. THE MAID (CHILE)
(LA NANA)
Forastero; Elephant Eye Films
d. A PROPHET (FRANCE)
Chic Films; Sony Pictures Classics
e. THE WHITE RIBBON (GERMANY)
(DAS WEISSE BAND – EINE DEUTSCHE KINDERGESCHICHTE)
Wega Films; Sony Pictures Classics
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. PENÉLOPE CRUZ NINE
b. VERA FARMIGA UP IN THE AIR
c. ANNA KENDRICK UP IN THE AIR
d. MO’NIQUE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL
PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
e. JULIANNE MOORE A SINGLE MAN
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. MATT DAMON INVICTUS
b. WOODY HARRELSON THE MESSENGER
c. CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER THE LAST STATION
d. STANLEY TUCCI THE LOVELY BONES
e. CHRISTOPH WALTZ INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. KATHRYN BIGELOW THE HURT LOCKER
b. JAMES CAMERON AVATAR
c. CLINT EASTWOOD INVICTUS
d. JASON REITMAN UP IN THE AIR
e. QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. NEILL BLOMKAMP, DISTRICT 9
TERRI TATCHELL
b. MARK BOAL THE HURT LOCKER
c. NANCY MEYERS IT'S COMPLICATED
d. JASON REITMAN, UP IN THE AIR
SHELDON TURNER
e. QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. MICHAEL GIACCHINO UP
b. MARVIN HAMLISCH THE INFORMANT!
c. JAMES HORNER AVATAR
d. ABEL KORZENIOWSKI A SINGLE MAN
e. KAREN O,
CARTER BURWELL WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “CINEMA ITALIANO” — NINE
Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston
b. “I WANT TO COME HOME” — EVERYBODY'S FINE
Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney
c. “I WILL SEE YOU” — AVATAR
Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen
Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell
d. “THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)” — CRAZY
HEART
Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett
e. “WINTER” — BROTHERS
Music by: U2
Lyrics by: Bono
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. BIG LOVE (HBO)
Anima Sola and Playtone in association with HBO Entertainment
b. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
Showtime Presents, John Goldwyn Productions, The Colleton Company, Clyde
Phillips Productions
c. HOUSE (FOX)
Universal Media Studios in association with Heel and Toe Films, Shore Z
Productions and Bad Hat Harry
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
AMC
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Your Face Goes Here Entertainment in association with HBO Entertainment
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
DRAMA
a. GLENN CLOSE DAMAGES
b. JANUARY JONES MAD MEN
c. JULIANNA MARGULIES THE GOOD WIFE
d. ANNA PAQUIN TRUE BLOOD
e. KYRA SEDGWICK THE CLOSER
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SIMON BAKER THE MENTALIST
b. MICHAEL C. HALL DEXTER
c. JON HAMM MAD MEN
d. HUGH LAURIE HOUSE
e. BILL PAXTON BIG LOVE
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
Universal Media Studios in association with Broadway Video and Little
Stranger Inc.
b. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
Leverage and Closest to the Hole Productions in association with HBO
Entertainment
c. GLEE (FOX)
Twentieth Century Fox Television
d. MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
Twentieth Century Fox Television
e. THE OFFICE (NBC)
Universal Media Studios, Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC
19. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. TONI COLLETTE UNITED STATES OF TARA
b. COURTENEY COX COUGAR TOWN
c. EDIE FALCO NURSE JACKIE
d. TINA FEY 30 ROCK
e. LEA MICHELE GLEE
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL THE OFFICE
c. DAVID DUCHOVNY CALIFORNICATION
d. THOMAS JANE HUNG
e. MATTHEW MORRISON GLEE
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (LIFETIME TELEVISION)
Sony Pictures Television
b. GREY GARDENS (HBO)
Specialty Films and Locomotive in association with HBO Films
c. INTO THE STORM (HBO)
Scott Free and Rainmark Films Production in association with the BBC and HBO
Films
d. LITTLE DORRIT (PBS)
Masterpiece/BBC Co-production
e. TAKING CHANCE (HBO)
Motion Picture Corporation of America and Civil Dawn Pictures in association
with HBO Films
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION
PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JOAN ALLEN GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
b. DREW BARRYMORE GREY GARDENS
c. JESSICA LANGE GREY GARDENS
d. ANNA PAQUIN THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA
SENDLER
e. SIGOURNEY WEAVER PRAYERS FOR BOBBY
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION
PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. KEVIN BACON TAKING CHANCE
b. KENNETH BRANAGH WALLANDER: ONE STEP BEHIND
c. CHIWETEL EJIOFOR ENDGAME
d. BRENDAN GLEESON INTO THE STORM
e. JEREMY IRONS GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JANE ADAMS HUNG
b. ROSE BYRNE DAMAGES
c. JANE LYNCH GLEE
d. JANET McTEER INTO THE STORM
e. CHLOË SEVIGNY BIG LOVE
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES,
MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. MICHAEL EMERSON LOST
b. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
c. WILLIAM HURT DAMAGES
d. JOHN LITHGOW DEXTER
e. JEREMY PIVEN ENTOURAGE
The Golden Globes will be handed out January 17th.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 67th Golden Globe Awards today.
Here's the full list. I included the movie nominations, since they surely are of interest as well.
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. AVATAR
Lightstorm Entertainment; Twentieth Century Fox
b. THE HURT LOCKER
Voltage Pictures C/O 42West; Summit Entertainment
c. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
The Weinstein Company; The Weinstein Company
d. PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
A Lee Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment Group Production;
Lionsgate
e. UP IN THE AIR
Paramount Pictures; Paramount Pictures
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. EMILY BLUNT THE YOUNG VICTORIA
b. SANDRA BULLOCK THE BLIND SIDE
c. HELEN MIRREN THE LAST STATION
d. CAREY MULLIGAN AN EDUCATION
e. GABOUREY SIDIBE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL
PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. JEFF BRIDGES CRAZY HEART
b. GEORGE CLOONEY UP IN THE AIR
c. COLIN FIRTH A SINGLE MAN
d. MORGAN FREEMAN INVICTUS
e. TOBEY MAGUIRE BROTHERS
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
Watermark Pictures; Fox Searchlight Pictures
b. THE HANGOVER
Warner Bros. Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures
c. IT’S COMPLICATED
Relativity Media, Scott Rudin Productions; Universal Pictures
d. JULIE & JULIA
Columbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing
e. NINE
The Weinstein Company; The Weinstein Company
5. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
a. SANDRA BULLOCK THE PROPOSAL
b. MARION COTILLARD NINE
c. JULIA ROBERTS DUPLICITY
d. MERYL STREEP IT’S COMPLICATED
e. MERYL STREEP JULIE & JULIA
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
a. MATT DAMON THE INFORMANT!
b. DANIEL DAY-LEWIS NINE
c. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. SHERLOCK HOLMES
d. JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
e. MICHAEL STUHLBARG A SERIOUS MAN
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation; Sony Pictures Releasing
b. CORALINE
Laika, Inc.; Focus Features
c. FANTASTIC MR. FOX
American Empirical Picture; Twentieth Century Fox
d. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
e. UP
Walt Disney Pictures/PIXAR Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion
Pictures
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. BAARIA (ITALY)
Medusa Film; Summit Entertainment
b. BROKEN EMBRACES (SPAIN)
El Deseo SA; Sony Pictures Classics
c. THE MAID (CHILE)
(LA NANA)
Forastero; Elephant Eye Films
d. A PROPHET (FRANCE)
Chic Films; Sony Pictures Classics
e. THE WHITE RIBBON (GERMANY)
(DAS WEISSE BAND – EINE DEUTSCHE KINDERGESCHICHTE)
Wega Films; Sony Pictures Classics
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. PENÉLOPE CRUZ NINE
b. VERA FARMIGA UP IN THE AIR
c. ANNA KENDRICK UP IN THE AIR
d. MO’NIQUE PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL
PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
e. JULIANNE MOORE A SINGLE MAN
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. MATT DAMON INVICTUS
b. WOODY HARRELSON THE MESSENGER
c. CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER THE LAST STATION
d. STANLEY TUCCI THE LOVELY BONES
e. CHRISTOPH WALTZ INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. KATHRYN BIGELOW THE HURT LOCKER
b. JAMES CAMERON AVATAR
c. CLINT EASTWOOD INVICTUS
d. JASON REITMAN UP IN THE AIR
e. QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. NEILL BLOMKAMP, DISTRICT 9
TERRI TATCHELL
b. MARK BOAL THE HURT LOCKER
c. NANCY MEYERS IT'S COMPLICATED
d. JASON REITMAN, UP IN THE AIR
SHELDON TURNER
e. QUENTIN TARANTINO INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. MICHAEL GIACCHINO UP
b. MARVIN HAMLISCH THE INFORMANT!
c. JAMES HORNER AVATAR
d. ABEL KORZENIOWSKI A SINGLE MAN
e. KAREN O,
CARTER BURWELL WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “CINEMA ITALIANO” — NINE
Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston
b. “I WANT TO COME HOME” — EVERYBODY'S FINE
Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney
c. “I WILL SEE YOU” — AVATAR
Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen
Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell
d. “THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)” — CRAZY
HEART
Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett
e. “WINTER” — BROTHERS
Music by: U2
Lyrics by: Bono
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. BIG LOVE (HBO)
Anima Sola and Playtone in association with HBO Entertainment
b. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
Showtime Presents, John Goldwyn Productions, The Colleton Company, Clyde
Phillips Productions
c. HOUSE (FOX)
Universal Media Studios in association with Heel and Toe Films, Shore Z
Productions and Bad Hat Harry
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
AMC
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Your Face Goes Here Entertainment in association with HBO Entertainment
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
DRAMA
a. GLENN CLOSE DAMAGES
b. JANUARY JONES MAD MEN
c. JULIANNA MARGULIES THE GOOD WIFE
d. ANNA PAQUIN TRUE BLOOD
e. KYRA SEDGWICK THE CLOSER
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SIMON BAKER THE MENTALIST
b. MICHAEL C. HALL DEXTER
c. JON HAMM MAD MEN
d. HUGH LAURIE HOUSE
e. BILL PAXTON BIG LOVE
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
Universal Media Studios in association with Broadway Video and Little
Stranger Inc.
b. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
Leverage and Closest to the Hole Productions in association with HBO
Entertainment
c. GLEE (FOX)
Twentieth Century Fox Television
d. MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
Twentieth Century Fox Television
e. THE OFFICE (NBC)
Universal Media Studios, Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille LLC
19. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. TONI COLLETTE UNITED STATES OF TARA
b. COURTENEY COX COUGAR TOWN
c. EDIE FALCO NURSE JACKIE
d. TINA FEY 30 ROCK
e. LEA MICHELE GLEE
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES –
COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL THE OFFICE
c. DAVID DUCHOVNY CALIFORNICATION
d. THOMAS JANE HUNG
e. MATTHEW MORRISON GLEE
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (LIFETIME TELEVISION)
Sony Pictures Television
b. GREY GARDENS (HBO)
Specialty Films and Locomotive in association with HBO Films
c. INTO THE STORM (HBO)
Scott Free and Rainmark Films Production in association with the BBC and HBO
Films
d. LITTLE DORRIT (PBS)
Masterpiece/BBC Co-production
e. TAKING CHANCE (HBO)
Motion Picture Corporation of America and Civil Dawn Pictures in association
with HBO Films
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION
PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JOAN ALLEN GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
b. DREW BARRYMORE GREY GARDENS
c. JESSICA LANGE GREY GARDENS
d. ANNA PAQUIN THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA
SENDLER
e. SIGOURNEY WEAVER PRAYERS FOR BOBBY
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION
PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. KEVIN BACON TAKING CHANCE
b. KENNETH BRANAGH WALLANDER: ONE STEP BEHIND
c. CHIWETEL EJIOFOR ENDGAME
d. BRENDAN GLEESON INTO THE STORM
e. JEREMY IRONS GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JANE ADAMS HUNG
b. ROSE BYRNE DAMAGES
c. JANE LYNCH GLEE
d. JANET McTEER INTO THE STORM
e. CHLOË SEVIGNY BIG LOVE
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES,
MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. MICHAEL EMERSON LOST
b. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
c. WILLIAM HURT DAMAGES
d. JOHN LITHGOW DEXTER
e. JEREMY PIVEN ENTOURAGE
The Golden Globes will be handed out January 17th.
2009/12/14
NBC Announces Midseason Schedule - PARENTHOOD Premieres March 1
NBC has announced its midseason schedule. It looks like this:
MONDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "Chuck" (begins January 11; two back-to-back season premiere episodes on January 10 from 9-11 p.m.)
9-10 p.m. -- "Parenthood" (premieres March 1)
10-11 p.m. -"The Jay Leno Show"
TUESDAYS
8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser" (new season premieres on January 5)
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
WEDNESDAYS
8-9 p.m. - "Mercy"
9-10 p.m. - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
THURSDAYS
8-8:30 p.m. - "Community"
8:30-9 p.m. - "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. - "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. - "30 Rock"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
FRIDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "Law & Order"
9-10 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
SATURDAYS
8-11 p.m. -- Encore Dramas
SUNDAYS
7-9 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (through March 7, then moves to 7-8 p.m. beginning March 14)
8-9 p.m. - "The Marriage Ref" (debuts March 14)
9-11 p.m. -- "The Celebrity Apprentice" (premieres Sunday, March 14)
Other special programming includes (all times ET):
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
7-8 p.m. - "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Red-Carpet Show"
8-11 p.m. - "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
9-11 p.m. - "The AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships"
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
9-11 p.m. -- "The AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships"
"Heroes" will air on Mondays at 9 PM, and will conclude its season by the end of February. After that, "Parenthood" will get that slot.
MONDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "Chuck" (begins January 11; two back-to-back season premiere episodes on January 10 from 9-11 p.m.)
9-10 p.m. -- "Parenthood" (premieres March 1)
10-11 p.m. -"The Jay Leno Show"
TUESDAYS
8-10 p.m. - "The Biggest Loser" (new season premieres on January 5)
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
WEDNESDAYS
8-9 p.m. - "Mercy"
9-10 p.m. - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
THURSDAYS
8-8:30 p.m. - "Community"
8:30-9 p.m. - "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. - "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. - "30 Rock"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
FRIDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- "Law & Order"
9-10 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC"
10-11 p.m. - "The Jay Leno Show"
SATURDAYS
8-11 p.m. -- Encore Dramas
SUNDAYS
7-9 p.m. -- "Dateline NBC" (through March 7, then moves to 7-8 p.m. beginning March 14)
8-9 p.m. - "The Marriage Ref" (debuts March 14)
9-11 p.m. -- "The Celebrity Apprentice" (premieres Sunday, March 14)
Other special programming includes (all times ET):
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
7-8 p.m. - "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Red-Carpet Show"
8-11 p.m. - "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards"
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
9-11 p.m. - "The AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships"
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
9-11 p.m. -- "The AT&T U.S. Figure Skating Championships"
"Heroes" will air on Mondays at 9 PM, and will conclude its season by the end of February. After that, "Parenthood" will get that slot.
Syfy Renews SANCTUARY, STARGATE: UNIVERSE
Per the Hollywoord Reporter, Syfy has officially renewed its drama "Sanctuary" for a third, and "Stargate: Universe" for a second season.
Because of this, the hiatus of the first season of "Stargate: Universe" will be extended until April, and the new seasons of both shows will then debut in the fall.
Because of this, the hiatus of the first season of "Stargate: Universe" will be extended until April, and the new seasons of both shows will then debut in the fall.
2009/12/11
Newsies: No More FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS, Jane Leeves Gets DESPERATE, It's Off The Air For ALEXA CHUNG
Hello Folks!
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- HBO's "Flight Of The Concords" is officially gone. The show will not return for a third season, as co-creators Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement and James Bobin told fans on their website.
They wrote: "We've noticed the less we say about the future of the show, the more people want to talk about it, so in an effort to reverse this trend we are today announcing that we won't be returning for a third season. We're very proud of the two seasons we made, and we like the way the show ended."
- MTV has canceled "On The Air With Alexa Chung". The daytime talk show will sign off for good after its December 17 second season finale.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Jane Leeves has booked a guest starring spot of at least two episodes on ABC's "Desperate Housewives". She will play Tom Scavo's (Doug Savant) psychotherapist.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- HBO's "Flight Of The Concords" is officially gone. The show will not return for a third season, as co-creators Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement and James Bobin told fans on their website.
They wrote: "We've noticed the less we say about the future of the show, the more people want to talk about it, so in an effort to reverse this trend we are today announcing that we won't be returning for a third season. We're very proud of the two seasons we made, and we like the way the show ended."
- MTV has canceled "On The Air With Alexa Chung". The daytime talk show will sign off for good after its December 17 second season finale.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Jane Leeves has booked a guest starring spot of at least two episodes on ABC's "Desperate Housewives". She will play Tom Scavo's (Doug Savant) psychotherapist.
2009/12/10
TNT Airs The Rest Of RAISING THE BAR On Christmas Eve
Hello Folks!
Per the Futon Critic, TNT has officially set the airdate for the last three episodes of its recently canceled legal drama "Raising The Bar".
The farewell happens on one single night, December 24, at 8/7c PM.
Talk about a burn-off…
Per the Futon Critic, TNT has officially set the airdate for the last three episodes of its recently canceled legal drama "Raising The Bar".
The farewell happens on one single night, December 24, at 8/7c PM.
Talk about a burn-off…
FX Renews THE LEAGUE
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that FX has picked up its freshman comedy "The League" for a second season of 13 episodes.
The first season finale airs tomorrow night, and the second season will launch in late summer of 2010.
The first season finale airs tomorrow night, and the second season will launch in late summer of 2010.
2009/12/09
Newsies: TNT Renews DARK BLUE, Idina Menzel Heads To GLEE,
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- TNT has officially picked up its police drama "Dark Blue" for a second season. The show starring Dylan McDermott will get 10 new episodes next year.
- Idina Menzel is in negotiations to get a recurring role on FOX' musical comedy "Glee". If she signs on, she will play the coach to Vocal Adrenaline, the main competition of McKinley High glee club, and would appear in all of the remaining nine episodes of the first season.
- TNT has officially picked up its police drama "Dark Blue" for a second season. The show starring Dylan McDermott will get 10 new episodes next year.
- Idina Menzel is in negotiations to get a recurring role on FOX' musical comedy "Glee". If she signs on, she will play the coach to Vocal Adrenaline, the main competition of McKinley High glee club, and would appear in all of the remaining nine episodes of the first season.
Find Out How Many Episodes Your ABC Show Is Getting This Season
Hello Folks!
The Futon Critic reports today about the episode total of several ABC shows.
"V" will have 12 episodes, "FlashForward" is getting 24 - each one epsiode shy of earlier numbers.
"Grey's Anatomy" has 24 eps, while "Desperate Housewives" and "Private Practice" will get 23. (ABC only confirms 22 episodes for "Private Practice, but Shonda Rhimes is tweeting that they will film 23).
"Lost" will have 18 episodes for the final season, with "The Forgotten" getting 18 episodes (but only 17 will air, since the first was the unaired pilot with Rupert Penry-Jones and Reiko Aylesworth). "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted" have 13 episodes this season.
"Castle," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Cougar Town," "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers & Sisters" will have the standard 22 episodes.
As for the midseason shows, "The Deep End" and "Romantically Challenged" will have seven segments, and "Happy Town" gets 8 episodes in its freshman run.
ABC has pointed out that the option to order additional episodes of several of their shows.
The Futon Critic reports today about the episode total of several ABC shows.
"V" will have 12 episodes, "FlashForward" is getting 24 - each one epsiode shy of earlier numbers.
"Grey's Anatomy" has 24 eps, while "Desperate Housewives" and "Private Practice" will get 23. (ABC only confirms 22 episodes for "Private Practice, but Shonda Rhimes is tweeting that they will film 23).
"Lost" will have 18 episodes for the final season, with "The Forgotten" getting 18 episodes (but only 17 will air, since the first was the unaired pilot with Rupert Penry-Jones and Reiko Aylesworth). "Scrubs" and "Better Off Ted" have 13 episodes this season.
"Castle," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Cougar Town," "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers & Sisters" will have the standard 22 episodes.
As for the midseason shows, "The Deep End" and "Romantically Challenged" will have seven segments, and "Happy Town" gets 8 episodes in its freshman run.
ABC has pointed out that the option to order additional episodes of several of their shows.
Newsies: 30 ROCK Wants Elizabeth Banks, CBS Cancels AS THE WORLD TURNS, More
Hello Folks!
EW's Michael Ausiello reports the following:
- Elizabeth Banks is set to appear in at least four episodes of "30 Rock" this season. She will play "the latest notch on Jack Donaghy's belt", as Mike puts it.
- CBS has officially canceled its daytime soap "As The World Turns" after 54 years on the air, this only three months after "Guiding Light" turned out for good.
The last episode is set for September.
- Orla Brady ("Shark") has been cast in FOX' "Fringe" as Walter Bishop's wife and mother of Peter. She debuts in early 2010.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Kristin Bauer, who plays Eric's blonde vampire sidekick Pam on HBO's "True Blood", has been upped to series regular for the shows upcoming third season, which will debut next summer. If you want to know more about the story creator Alan Ball has in store for her, click the HR link above.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports the following:
- Elizabeth Banks is set to appear in at least four episodes of "30 Rock" this season. She will play "the latest notch on Jack Donaghy's belt", as Mike puts it.
- CBS has officially canceled its daytime soap "As The World Turns" after 54 years on the air, this only three months after "Guiding Light" turned out for good.
The last episode is set for September.
- Orla Brady ("Shark") has been cast in FOX' "Fringe" as Walter Bishop's wife and mother of Peter. She debuts in early 2010.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Kristin Bauer, who plays Eric's blonde vampire sidekick Pam on HBO's "True Blood", has been upped to series regular for the shows upcoming third season, which will debut next summer. If you want to know more about the story creator Alan Ball has in store for her, click the HR link above.
2009/12/08
Elisha Cuthbert Looking For THE FORGOTTEN
ABC has announced via a press release that Elisha Cuthbert, better known to "24" fans as Kim Bauer, has come aboard Jerry Bruckheimer drama "The Forgotten" on a recurring basis.
She is set to play Maxine Denver, a "a strong and successful Chicago professional who is forced to put her skepticism of “amateur detectives” aside when The Forgotten Network begins investigating a case close to home."
Her first appearance is set for February.
She is set to play Maxine Denver, a "a strong and successful Chicago professional who is forced to put her skepticism of “amateur detectives” aside when The Forgotten Network begins investigating a case close to home."
Her first appearance is set for February.
2009/12/07
Pilot News: Laura Leighton, Alexis Denisof, Others To PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, More Pilot Castings
A bunch of pilot news from the Hollywood Reporter:
- Laura Leighton, Alexis Denisof, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Jean-Louisa Kelly and Nia Peeples have all been cast in ABC' family's hourlong drama pilot "Pretty Little Liars", starring Lucy Kate Hale ("Privileged", "Bionic Woman") and Troian Bellisario.
The story centers on four girls, Aria (Hale), Emily (Mitchell), Spencer (Bellisario) and Hanna (Benson). They start receiving mysterious messages, apparently from a girlfriend who disappeared three years ago.
Leighton plays Hannah's mother, Denisof is Aria's father. Kelly and Peeples also play parents.
Bianca Lawson, Sasha Pieterse and Torrey DeVitto have landed recurring parts.
- Tracy Fairway and Nick Robinson have come aboard the untitled ABC multi-camera comedy pilot starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. It revolves around a wild-child-turned-politician (Hart). When her sister lands in jail and her brother-in-law flees, she takes in her niece (Fairway) and nephew (Robinson). She asks Jack (Lawrence) for help with the kids, making him their "manny".
- Vanessa Marano ("Without A Trace") and Chloe Bridges have joined the untitled Michael Jacobs single camera comedy starring Scott Cohen and Stephanie Childers.
It revolves around a young dad (Cohen), who recently got laid off from his architecture firm. He begins to identify with and mentor his underdog middle daughter (Marano) as his veterinarian wife (Childers) shares a closer bond with their Type-A older daughter (Bridges).
Valerie Tian ("Juno") has also been cast in the project to play a friend of one of the girls.
- Laura Leighton, Alexis Denisof, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, Jean-Louisa Kelly and Nia Peeples have all been cast in ABC' family's hourlong drama pilot "Pretty Little Liars", starring Lucy Kate Hale ("Privileged", "Bionic Woman") and Troian Bellisario.
The story centers on four girls, Aria (Hale), Emily (Mitchell), Spencer (Bellisario) and Hanna (Benson). They start receiving mysterious messages, apparently from a girlfriend who disappeared three years ago.
Leighton plays Hannah's mother, Denisof is Aria's father. Kelly and Peeples also play parents.
Bianca Lawson, Sasha Pieterse and Torrey DeVitto have landed recurring parts.
- Tracy Fairway and Nick Robinson have come aboard the untitled ABC multi-camera comedy pilot starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. It revolves around a wild-child-turned-politician (Hart). When her sister lands in jail and her brother-in-law flees, she takes in her niece (Fairway) and nephew (Robinson). She asks Jack (Lawrence) for help with the kids, making him their "manny".
- Vanessa Marano ("Without A Trace") and Chloe Bridges have joined the untitled Michael Jacobs single camera comedy starring Scott Cohen and Stephanie Childers.
It revolves around a young dad (Cohen), who recently got laid off from his architecture firm. He begins to identify with and mentor his underdog middle daughter (Marano) as his veterinarian wife (Childers) shares a closer bond with their Type-A older daughter (Bridges).
Valerie Tian ("Juno") has also been cast in the project to play a friend of one of the girls.
Jerry O'Connell Replaces Sendhil Ramamurthy In REX IS NOT A LAWYER Pilot
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that only days after the casting announcement, Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Heroes") has dropped out of his role in NBC's "Rex Is Not A Lawyer" pilot because of scheduling issues.
Jerry O'Connell has been tapped to replace him in the project starring David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as Rex Alexander, a Chicago litigator suffering from panic attacks. As a result, he starts coaching clients to represent themselves in court.
O'Connell's role is that of a good-natured lawyer, once in Rex' shadows. Now things get complicated when he falls for Rex' fiancee (Abigail Spencer).
Lindsay Kraft and Cleo King have also been cast, with Kraft playing Rex' assistant, and King a school bus driver with an edge, who is one of Rex' clients.
The pilot will be directed by David Semel.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that only days after the casting announcement, Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Heroes") has dropped out of his role in NBC's "Rex Is Not A Lawyer" pilot because of scheduling issues.
Jerry O'Connell has been tapped to replace him in the project starring David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as Rex Alexander, a Chicago litigator suffering from panic attacks. As a result, he starts coaching clients to represent themselves in court.
O'Connell's role is that of a good-natured lawyer, once in Rex' shadows. Now things get complicated when he falls for Rex' fiancee (Abigail Spencer).
Lindsay Kraft and Cleo King have also been cast, with Kraft playing Rex' assistant, and King a school bus driver with an edge, who is one of Rex' clients.
The pilot will be directed by David Semel.
2009/12/04
ABC Announces Return Dates For FLASHFORWARD, V
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Last night after ABC has aired the fall finale of "FlashForward", the network announced in a preview that the show would return on March 4.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, ABC wants to run the rest of "FlashForward" without interruptions, and the late start also moves the drama away from the Winter Olympics.
ABC has also set the return date for the rest of the first season of "V". The alien invasion drama will return on March 30.
Last night after ABC has aired the fall finale of "FlashForward", the network announced in a preview that the show would return on March 4.
Per the Hollywood Reporter, ABC wants to run the rest of "FlashForward" without interruptions, and the late start also moves the drama away from the Winter Olympics.
ABC has also set the return date for the rest of the first season of "V". The alien invasion drama will return on March 30.
2009/12/03
MTV Renews THE HILLS, THE CITY
Per Variety, MTV has ordered up a sixth season of "The Hills", and a third season of its spinoff "The City".
Wonder how many viewers the show must loose before even MTV cannot turn a blind eye anymore...
Wonder how many viewers the show must loose before even MTV cannot turn a blind eye anymore...
Kevin Pollak To Host FOX Game Show OUR LITTLE GENIUS
FOX has announced via a press release that actor/comedian Kevin Pollak has been tapped as host of the network's new game show "Our Little Genius".
The show is giving real-life child geniuses the chance to win "live-changing" amounts of money for their families with their extensive knowledge.
“I’ve been a fan of Kevin Pollak’s work for many years. His incredible humor, intelligence and quick wit are all perfect additions to an incredibly dynamic format,” said "Our Little Genius" exec producer Mark Burnett. “He instinctively knows when to add seriousness and when to add humor. I am so glad he has joined the OUR LITTLE GENIUS team.”
The format of the game show is similar to "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?". The kids have to answer increasingly difficult questions, and can win hundreds of thousands of dollars for their families. But the decision of they can go on playing or stop and take the money lies with the parents. Helping with those decisions are experts ranging from Ivy League professors to doctors and award-winning scientists.
The show is giving real-life child geniuses the chance to win "live-changing" amounts of money for their families with their extensive knowledge.
“I’ve been a fan of Kevin Pollak’s work for many years. His incredible humor, intelligence and quick wit are all perfect additions to an incredibly dynamic format,” said "Our Little Genius" exec producer Mark Burnett. “He instinctively knows when to add seriousness and when to add humor. I am so glad he has joined the OUR LITTLE GENIUS team.”
The format of the game show is similar to "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?". The kids have to answer increasingly difficult questions, and can win hundreds of thousands of dollars for their families. But the decision of they can go on playing or stop and take the money lies with the parents. Helping with those decisions are experts ranging from Ivy League professors to doctors and award-winning scientists.
Pilot News: Sendhil Ramamurhty To REX, Three Have DELTA BLUES
OK, it's not officially pilot season yet, but let's do one of these now anyway, shall we?
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Sendhil Ramamurthy best known of course for his role of Mohinder Suresh on NBC's "Heroes", has joined the cast of the NBC pilot "Rex Is Not A Lawywer". The project stars David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as Rex Alexander, a Chicago ligitator suffering from panic attacks. He switches to coaching his clients to represent themselves in court.
Ramamurthy plays a lawyer who was in Rex' shadows before Rex' switched careers. Things get more complicated when that lawyer develops feelings for Rex' fiancee (Abigail Spencer).
Jane Curtin has also been cast in the pilot, playing Rex' mother and mentor. She will eeventually fall in love with Rex' shrink (Jeffrey Tambor).
- Abraham Benrubi, Celia Weston and DJ Qualls have all come aboard "Delta Blues", a new pilot from TNT, exec produced by George Clooney.
It revolves around Dwight Hendricks (Jason Lee), a Memphis police officer moonlighting as a tribute artist, who still lives with his mother (Weston).
Qualls plays another cop and Dwight's protege, and Benrubi stars as 6-foot-5 tall Sgt. J.C. Lightfoot, a Caucasian man sporting a braided ponytail. Only one-eighth Chickasaw, he still lives by his tribe's wisdom and dispenses sage quotations to the rest of the squad.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
- Sendhil Ramamurthy best known of course for his role of Mohinder Suresh on NBC's "Heroes", has joined the cast of the NBC pilot "Rex Is Not A Lawywer". The project stars David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as Rex Alexander, a Chicago ligitator suffering from panic attacks. He switches to coaching his clients to represent themselves in court.
Ramamurthy plays a lawyer who was in Rex' shadows before Rex' switched careers. Things get more complicated when that lawyer develops feelings for Rex' fiancee (Abigail Spencer).
Jane Curtin has also been cast in the pilot, playing Rex' mother and mentor. She will eeventually fall in love with Rex' shrink (Jeffrey Tambor).
- Abraham Benrubi, Celia Weston and DJ Qualls have all come aboard "Delta Blues", a new pilot from TNT, exec produced by George Clooney.
It revolves around Dwight Hendricks (Jason Lee), a Memphis police officer moonlighting as a tribute artist, who still lives with his mother (Weston).
Qualls plays another cop and Dwight's protege, and Benrubi stars as 6-foot-5 tall Sgt. J.C. Lightfoot, a Caucasian man sporting a braided ponytail. Only one-eighth Chickasaw, he still lives by his tribe's wisdom and dispenses sage quotations to the rest of the squad.
FX Renews SONS OF ANARCHY For A Third Season Of 13 Episodes
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FX has issued a press release touting the success of the just-finished second season of its biker drama "Sons Of Anarchy". And in it, the network announced that it has renewed the series for a third season of 13 episodes, which will launch in September 2010.
FX has issued a press release touting the success of the just-finished second season of its biker drama "Sons Of Anarchy". And in it, the network announced that it has renewed the series for a third season of 13 episodes, which will launch in September 2010.
Theo Alexander, Grant Bowler Cast In TRUE BLOOD
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that the cast for the upcoming third season of HBO's "True Blood" keeps growing.
Theo Alexander and Grant Bowler ("Ugly Betty") have both been cast in recurring roles.
Alexander will play "intensely beautiful" vampire Talbot, who is the boyfriend of the vampire king of Mississippi, Russell Edgington (Denis O'Hare).
Bowler plays Coot, the menacing leader of a biker gang, who is also a werewolf.
Theo Alexander and Grant Bowler ("Ugly Betty") have both been cast in recurring roles.
Alexander will play "intensely beautiful" vampire Talbot, who is the boyfriend of the vampire king of Mississippi, Russell Edgington (Denis O'Hare).
Bowler plays Coot, the menacing leader of a biker gang, who is also a werewolf.
2009/12/02
Newsies: LIE TO ME Promises A SHIELD Reunion, UGLY BETTY Moves To Wednesdays
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Per EW's Andy Patrick, "Lie To Me" executive producer Shawn Ryan has gathered up a few of his former "The Shield" employees for an upcoming episode of the FOX drama starring Tim Roth.
Episode 12, titled "Pied Paper", will see Benito Martinez, Catherine Dent, Kenny Johnson, David Marciano, Cathy Cahlin Ryan and David Rees Snell in various roles surrounding a story in which Lightman and Foster (Kelli Williams) start wondering if they sent the wrong child murderer to prison nearly 20 years ago.
To find out which role each of the "Shield" alumni will inhabit, follow the link above.
And from the same source comes the news that ABC is planning to move its struggling comedy "Ugly Betty" to Wednesdays come January, rescuing it from the death slot of Friday night.
Per EW's Andy Patrick, "Lie To Me" executive producer Shawn Ryan has gathered up a few of his former "The Shield" employees for an upcoming episode of the FOX drama starring Tim Roth.
Episode 12, titled "Pied Paper", will see Benito Martinez, Catherine Dent, Kenny Johnson, David Marciano, Cathy Cahlin Ryan and David Rees Snell in various roles surrounding a story in which Lightman and Foster (Kelli Williams) start wondering if they sent the wrong child murderer to prison nearly 20 years ago.
To find out which role each of the "Shield" alumni will inhabit, follow the link above.
And from the same source comes the news that ABC is planning to move its struggling comedy "Ugly Betty" to Wednesdays come January, rescuing it from the death slot of Friday night.
2009/12/01
FX Sets Midseason Schedule - NIP/TUCK Returns January 6, DAMAGES On January 25
FX has announced its midseason schedule, and thus setting premiere dates of its returning shows.
The final season of "Nip/Tuck" will premier on Wednesday, January 6. The nine episodes of the seventh season will air consecutively on Wednesdays, with the series finale set for March 3. Melanie Griffith, Joan Rivers, Mario Lopez, Frances Conroy, Donna Mills and Joan Van Ark are set as guest stars.
The third season of acclaimed legal drama "Damages", starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne will get a new night. The season starts on Monday, January 25. The 13 episodes will air consecutively on Mondays. Tate Dononvan and Ted Danson also return, with new regulars including Campbell Scott and Martin Short. Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine will guest star among others.
FX' new animated comedy "Archer" will launch for 10 episodes on January 14. The spy comedy will air on Thursdays, and the voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Walter, Aisha Tyler and Judy Greer, among others.
Former "Damages" alum Timothy Olyphant will star in "Justified", a new crime drama about U. S. Marshal Raylan Givens, sort of a modern-day 19th century-style law man. The show debuts in March with 13 episodes.
"Louie", starring comedian Louie C.K. will premiere sometime in the spring with 13 episodes.
The final season of "Nip/Tuck" will premier on Wednesday, January 6. The nine episodes of the seventh season will air consecutively on Wednesdays, with the series finale set for March 3. Melanie Griffith, Joan Rivers, Mario Lopez, Frances Conroy, Donna Mills and Joan Van Ark are set as guest stars.
The third season of acclaimed legal drama "Damages", starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne will get a new night. The season starts on Monday, January 25. The 13 episodes will air consecutively on Mondays. Tate Dononvan and Ted Danson also return, with new regulars including Campbell Scott and Martin Short. Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine will guest star among others.
FX' new animated comedy "Archer" will launch for 10 episodes on January 14. The spy comedy will air on Thursdays, and the voice cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Walter, Aisha Tyler and Judy Greer, among others.
Former "Damages" alum Timothy Olyphant will star in "Justified", a new crime drama about U. S. Marshal Raylan Givens, sort of a modern-day 19th century-style law man. The show debuts in March with 13 episodes.
"Louie", starring comedian Louie C.K. will premiere sometime in the spring with 13 episodes.
Marshall Allman, Shannon Lucio Move From PRISON BREAK To TRUE BLOOD
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Marshall Allman, who is best known as Lincoln Burrows' son on the late "Prison Break", has been cast as a series regular for the third season of HBO's "True Blood". Shannon Lucio, who was seen on "Prison Break"'s last season as a receptionist/undercover FBI agent/traitor, has landed a pretty pivotal guest spot.
Allman will play Tommy Mickens, younger brother of Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), who's long-lost and works at a Tire Depot in Arkansas.
Lucio is set to appear as Caroline Compton, the wife of Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) who lived during the Civil War. The character briefly showed up in a flashback in the first season, then played by Amber Dawn Landrum.
Allman will play Tommy Mickens, younger brother of Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), who's long-lost and works at a Tire Depot in Arkansas.
Lucio is set to appear as Caroline Compton, the wife of Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) who lived during the Civil War. The character briefly showed up in a flashback in the first season, then played by Amber Dawn Landrum.
TNT Cancels RAISING THE BAR
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Per E!Online's Jennifer Godwin, TNT has opted not to order a third season of its legal drama "Raising The Bar", citing a ratings decline that doesn't warrant a continuation of the show starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Melissa Sagemiller, Gloria Reuben and J. August Richards.
The three remaining episodes of the second season will air in 2010.
Per E!Online's Jennifer Godwin, TNT has opted not to order a third season of its legal drama "Raising The Bar", citing a ratings decline that doesn't warrant a continuation of the show starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Melissa Sagemiller, Gloria Reuben and J. August Richards.
The three remaining episodes of the second season will air in 2010.
CBS Pulls THREE RIVERS From Schedule - Pretty Much Canceled
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CBS has released a new December schedule for Sunday, and has thereby pulled its freshman medical drama "Three Rivers", effective immediately.
Repeats of "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Criminal Minds" and "Cold Case" fill the void.
The Eye has mentioned that "Three Rivers" is on hiatus. As EW reports, production continues for the initial 13-episode order at this point, but the future of the show remains unknown.
Well, with those ratings, it's pretty much canceled to me. (TV Guide agrees.) Let's just hope this doesn't become another it's-not-canceled-we-just-don't-air-it-anymore shows.
CBS has released a new December schedule for Sunday, and has thereby pulled its freshman medical drama "Three Rivers", effective immediately.
Repeats of "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Criminal Minds" and "Cold Case" fill the void.
The Eye has mentioned that "Three Rivers" is on hiatus. As EW reports, production continues for the initial 13-episode order at this point, but the future of the show remains unknown.
Well, with those ratings, it's pretty much canceled to me. (TV Guide agrees.) Let's just hope this doesn't become another it's-not-canceled-we-just-don't-air-it-anymore shows.
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