The CW has just issued its premiere dates for the fall. Find out when your favorite shows return with new episodes below:
Wednesday, Sept. 8
8:00-9:00 p.m. "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. "HELLCATS" (Series Premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 9
8:00-9:00 p.m. "THE VAMPIRE DIARIES" (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. "NIKITA" (Series Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 13
8:00-9:00 p.m. "90210" (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. "GOSSIP GIRL" (Season Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 14
8:00-9:00 p.m. "ONE TREE HILL" (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. "LIFE UNEXPECTED" (Season Premiere)
Friday, September 24
8:00-9:00 p.m. "SMALLVILLE" (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. "SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere)
2010/06/30
Starz Cancels PARTY DOWN, GRAVITY
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Starz has officially canceled both "Party Down" and "Gravity".
Stephan Shelanski, Starz' vice president of programming, said in a statement:
“After careful consideration, we’ve decided not to continue on with subsequent seasons of Party Down and Gravity. We’re grateful to everyone involved in the shows, and are proud to have had them on the channel. Starz remains committed to aggressively expanding our original programming lineup.”
OK, now you can start mourning the losses...
Stephan Shelanski, Starz' vice president of programming, said in a statement:
“After careful consideration, we’ve decided not to continue on with subsequent seasons of Party Down and Gravity. We’re grateful to everyone involved in the shows, and are proud to have had them on the channel. Starz remains committed to aggressively expanding our original programming lineup.”
OK, now you can start mourning the losses...
Emily VanCamp Leaves BROTHERS AND SISTERS - And She Says Why
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Yes, it is true: Emily VanCamp will leave ABC's family drama "Brothers & Sisters" next season.
The actress has agreed to return for two or three episodes at the beginning of the new season, but that is it for her.
" I really feel like Rebecca has run her course," she tells EW's Michael Ausiello. "And the deal I was offered this year was for two more years and I just felt like since renegotiations were happening that maybe it would be the right time to move on. I’ve been doing this for a very long time and other opportunities have presented themselves that I haven’t been able to do. I’ve had such an amazing four years on the show and I felt like maybe it was time."
For the rest of the lengthy and informative interview, hit the link above.
Yes, it is true: Emily VanCamp will leave ABC's family drama "Brothers & Sisters" next season.
The actress has agreed to return for two or three episodes at the beginning of the new season, but that is it for her.
" I really feel like Rebecca has run her course," she tells EW's Michael Ausiello. "And the deal I was offered this year was for two more years and I just felt like since renegotiations were happening that maybe it would be the right time to move on. I’ve been doing this for a very long time and other opportunities have presented themselves that I haven’t been able to do. I’ve had such an amazing four years on the show and I felt like maybe it was time."
For the rest of the lengthy and informative interview, hit the link above.
2010/06/29
Castings: Elijah Wood For FX' WILFRED, Kardashians To Invade 90210
And some more casting news for today.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that FX has snagged "Lord Of The Rings" star Elijah Wood to topline its upcoming comedy project "Wilfred", the U.S. remake of an Australian sitcom of the same name.
It centers around a guy (Wood), a girl and a dog of mixed breed, who is described by creator David Zuckerman ("Family Guy") as "part Labrador retriever and part Russell Crowe on a bender.”
Jason Gann, who played the title role when it appears in human form in the original, is set to reprise his role for the U.S. version.
- Per People.com, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are all set to appear in the upcoming season 3 premiere of "90210" on The CW. They will play themselves.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that FX has snagged "Lord Of The Rings" star Elijah Wood to topline its upcoming comedy project "Wilfred", the U.S. remake of an Australian sitcom of the same name.
It centers around a guy (Wood), a girl and a dog of mixed breed, who is described by creator David Zuckerman ("Family Guy") as "part Labrador retriever and part Russell Crowe on a bender.”
Jason Gann, who played the title role when it appears in human form in the original, is set to reprise his role for the U.S. version.
- Per People.com, Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are all set to appear in the upcoming season 3 premiere of "90210" on The CW. They will play themselves.
LOST's Nestor Carbonell Is Shawn's Match On PSYCH
Fancasts Matt Webb Mitovich reports today that Nestor Carbonell ("Lost", "Cane") has joined USA's "Psych" for a multi-episode arc.
Carbonell is set to play Declan Rand, a criminal profiler who turns out to be Shawn's (James Roday) romantic and professional rival, or, as Gus (Dule Hill) calls him, Shawn 2.0. His stint is for two episodes.
Carbonell is set to play Declan Rand, a criminal profiler who turns out to be Shawn's (James Roday) romantic and professional rival, or, as Gus (Dule Hill) calls him, Shawn 2.0. His stint is for two episodes.
CBS Orders MAD LOVE For Midseason
Per the Hollywood Reporter, CBS has ordered sitcom pilot "Mad Love" to series for midseason.
The show starring Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Judy Greer and Tyler Labine centers on four friends in New York City. Two off them fall in love with each other, while the other two initially have more the opposite kind of feelings for each other.
Pamela Fryman ("How I Met Your Mother") directed the pilot. Matt and Jamie Tarses will exec produce.
The show starring Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Judy Greer and Tyler Labine centers on four friends in New York City. Two off them fall in love with each other, while the other two initially have more the opposite kind of feelings for each other.
Pamela Fryman ("How I Met Your Mother") directed the pilot. Matt and Jamie Tarses will exec produce.
Newsies: Janeane Garofalo To CRIMINAL MINDS Spinoff, A&E Gets BREAKOUT KINGS, David Anders To WAREHOUSE 13; More
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First off, from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Janeane Garofalo ("24") has landed a regular part on "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior", the spinoff to the original "Minds", starring Forest Whitaker. She will play a member of the core team.
- A&E has picked up "Breakout Kings", the "highly regarded" FOX pilot about a group of U.S. Marshals tracking down criminals, which didn't make the cut for FOX' fall schedule. The order is for 13 episodes.
The show stars Laz Alonso, Domenick Lombardozzi, Malcolm Goodwin, Jimmi Simpson and Brooke Nevin. The part played by Nicole Steinwedell ("The Unit") in the pilot will be recast, according to Deadline.com.
And from the Hollywood Reporter:
- "CSI" showrunner Carol Mendelsohn and "CSI: Miami" head Ann Donahue have both renewed their respective deals with CBS for another four years.
"Carol and Ann are two of the best showrunners of this decade," Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment said in a statement. "The ongoing success of 'CSI' and 'CSI Miami' is testimony to their incredible creative talents and leadership skills. It gives the network great confidence having them at the helm of these two important series."
Mendelsohn's contract includes her continuing to run "CSI" as well as new legal drama "The Defenders". The renewal for four years is deemed unusual, but CBS has always considered the "CSI" franchise the staple of its yearly program lineup.
- David Anders, apart from returning to "The Vampire Diaires" in the fall, will make a visit to Syfy's "Warehouse 13" for one episode airing in September, the cable network has announced in a press release. His part is that of Jonah Raitt, a serial killer who once escaped the Warehouse with a dangerous object.
"Warehouse 13" returns for its second season on July 6.
First off, from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Janeane Garofalo ("24") has landed a regular part on "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior", the spinoff to the original "Minds", starring Forest Whitaker. She will play a member of the core team.
- A&E has picked up "Breakout Kings", the "highly regarded" FOX pilot about a group of U.S. Marshals tracking down criminals, which didn't make the cut for FOX' fall schedule. The order is for 13 episodes.
The show stars Laz Alonso, Domenick Lombardozzi, Malcolm Goodwin, Jimmi Simpson and Brooke Nevin. The part played by Nicole Steinwedell ("The Unit") in the pilot will be recast, according to Deadline.com.
And from the Hollywood Reporter:
- "CSI" showrunner Carol Mendelsohn and "CSI: Miami" head Ann Donahue have both renewed their respective deals with CBS for another four years.
"Carol and Ann are two of the best showrunners of this decade," Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment said in a statement. "The ongoing success of 'CSI' and 'CSI Miami' is testimony to their incredible creative talents and leadership skills. It gives the network great confidence having them at the helm of these two important series."
Mendelsohn's contract includes her continuing to run "CSI" as well as new legal drama "The Defenders". The renewal for four years is deemed unusual, but CBS has always considered the "CSI" franchise the staple of its yearly program lineup.
- David Anders, apart from returning to "The Vampire Diaires" in the fall, will make a visit to Syfy's "Warehouse 13" for one episode airing in September, the cable network has announced in a press release. His part is that of Jonah Raitt, a serial killer who once escaped the Warehouse with a dangerous object.
"Warehouse 13" returns for its second season on July 6.
2010/06/28
ABC Family Orders 12 More Episodes Of
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
ABC Family has announced via a press release that is has officially ordered 12 additional episodes of its newest hit teen drama "Pretty Little Liars". This brings the first season total to 22 episodes.
“‘Pretty Little Liars’ is a break-out hit for the network,” said Juergens. “We’re thrilled that our Millennial viewers have responded so strongly to the show. It’s a perfect fit with the network’s strong slate of original scripted dramas, including ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and ‘Make It or Break It.’”
ABC Family had stellar ratings in target demos for the new show during the first three episodes, so this move comes as no surprise.
It has not been announced how the 12 new episodes will be scheduled. But it is a pretty safe bet that the first 10 will air over the summer as planned, with the newly ordered segments airing in early 2011.
“‘Pretty Little Liars’ is a break-out hit for the network,” said Juergens. “We’re thrilled that our Millennial viewers have responded so strongly to the show. It’s a perfect fit with the network’s strong slate of original scripted dramas, including ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and ‘Make It or Break It.’”
ABC Family had stellar ratings in target demos for the new show during the first three episodes, so this move comes as no surprise.
It has not been announced how the 12 new episodes will be scheduled. But it is a pretty safe bet that the first 10 will air over the summer as planned, with the newly ordered segments airing in early 2011.
Steve Carell Confirms He Will Leave THE OFFICE
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It's done: Steve Carell is leaving "The Office".
The actor, whose career peaked with the NBC series, has decided that he will fulfill his contract and stay with the show, but only until May. Then it's over for him.
"I think it's time to move on", Carell told EW's Michael Ausiello. Carell went on to say that he decided to quit his trademark role to spend more time with his family.
Will you still watch "The Office" if Carell is no longer part of it? Sound off below!
It's done: Steve Carell is leaving "The Office".
The actor, whose career peaked with the NBC series, has decided that he will fulfill his contract and stay with the show, but only until May. Then it's over for him.
"I think it's time to move on", Carell told EW's Michael Ausiello. Carell went on to say that he decided to quit his trademark role to spend more time with his family.
Will you still watch "The Office" if Carell is no longer part of it? Sound off below!
2010/06/27
A.J Cook Returns To CRIMINAL MINDS, Katie Cassidy Meets GOSSIP GIRL
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Two news bits from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- A. J. Cook is returning to "Criminal Minds" after all - but only for two episodes to wrap up JJ's storyline, the actress tweeted on Friday.
As for Paget Brewster, she will be back "for a siginificant number of episodes", an insider says.
- Katie Cassidy has booked a guest spot on "Gossip Girl" next season. The "Melrose Place" alumna will appear in a multi-episode arc as a student who becomes a love interest for Nate (Chase Crawford).
Her first appearance is right in the season premiere.
Two news bits from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- A. J. Cook is returning to "Criminal Minds" after all - but only for two episodes to wrap up JJ's storyline, the actress tweeted on Friday.
As for Paget Brewster, she will be back "for a siginificant number of episodes", an insider says.
- Katie Cassidy has booked a guest spot on "Gossip Girl" next season. The "Melrose Place" alumna will appear in a multi-episode arc as a student who becomes a love interest for Nate (Chase Crawford).
Her first appearance is right in the season premiere.
2010/06/22
Familiar Faces Return To WEEDS, NCIS Cast Is Complete For Next Season
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From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alanis Morissette will return to "Weeds" when the show returns for its sixth season on August 16. Leigh will reprise her role as Jill, Nancy's older sister, while singer Morissette is returning as Nancy's baby doctor and Andy's girlfriend.
- "NCIS" will have a full staff in front of the camera next season. With Sean Murray signing on to another season earlier this week, all of the principal cast of the veteran CBS crime drama is on board for the next go-round. Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette have recently crossed the t's and dotted the i's on their contracts.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alanis Morissette will return to "Weeds" when the show returns for its sixth season on August 16. Leigh will reprise her role as Jill, Nancy's older sister, while singer Morissette is returning as Nancy's baby doctor and Andy's girlfriend.
- "NCIS" will have a full staff in front of the camera next season. With Sean Murray signing on to another season earlier this week, all of the principal cast of the veteran CBS crime drama is on board for the next go-round. Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette have recently crossed the t's and dotted the i's on their contracts.
2010/06/21
TRUE BLOOD Renewed For Fourth Season
HBO has officially announced that it has renewed its vampire drama "True Blood" for a fourth season.
This after only two episodes of the currently running third season have aired.
“The new season of 'True Blood' is off to a terrific start, as enthusiasm for this unique show continues to build among both subscribers and critics,” says HBO programming prez Michael Lombardo. “We’re looking forward to more chills from Alan Ball and his gifted team next year."
Time to bloody celebrate!
This after only two episodes of the currently running third season have aired.
“The new season of 'True Blood' is off to a terrific start, as enthusiasm for this unique show continues to build among both subscribers and critics,” says HBO programming prez Michael Lombardo. “We’re looking forward to more chills from Alan Ball and his gifted team next year."
Time to bloody celebrate!
Clémence Poésy Cast In GOSSIP GIRL - SPOILER Alert!
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the search for Chuck's new French girlfriend has come to an end.
Clémence Poésy ("Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire", "In Bruges") has been cast in the role of warm-hearted Eva, the girl Chuck will lose his heart for in Paris.
Poésy is set for multiple episodes, so expect this thing to go on at least for a while.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the search for Chuck's new French girlfriend has come to an end.
Clémence Poésy ("Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire", "In Bruges") has been cast in the role of warm-hearted Eva, the girl Chuck will lose his heart for in Paris.
Poésy is set for multiple episodes, so expect this thing to go on at least for a while.
2010/06/19
Jason O'Mara Cast In TERRA NOVA
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Variety reports today that Jason O'Mara ("Life On Mars") is officially cast as the lead in FOX' upcoming, very expensive midesason series "Terra Nova". The show, which will spend a whopping 4 Million $ per episode, is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, along with Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga and David Fury.
The show centers on Jim Shannon (O''Mara) who takes his family back in time to a colony built in prehistoric earth, where they encounter a beautiful, yet dangerous world filled with all kinds of long-lost creatures.
The other prinicipal roles in "Terra Nova" are expected to be filled in the coming weeks.
Variety reports today that Jason O'Mara ("Life On Mars") is officially cast as the lead in FOX' upcoming, very expensive midesason series "Terra Nova". The show, which will spend a whopping 4 Million $ per episode, is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, along with Peter Chernin, Brannon Braga and David Fury.
The show centers on Jim Shannon (O''Mara) who takes his family back in time to a colony built in prehistoric earth, where they encounter a beautiful, yet dangerous world filled with all kinds of long-lost creatures.
The other prinicipal roles in "Terra Nova" are expected to be filled in the coming weeks.
2010/06/18
ABC Pulls HAPPY TOWN Again - Burnoff In July On Saturday; EASTWICK Burnoff Set For July 10
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The Hollywood Reporter and The Futon Critic report today that ABC has pulled its short-lived mystery drama "Happy Town" from its current schedule once again.
Next week it was pre-empted anyway because of Jimmy Kimmel's "Twilight: Eclipse" special. But after that, on June 30 and July 7, a repeat of "Castle" will take over the slot.
The last two episodes of "Happy Town" are expected to air on Saturdays in July. ABC has already scheduled the burnoff of the last two unaired episodes of "The Forgotten" for Saturday, July 3. And on July 10, the Alphabet will air the last two unaired (at least in the US) episodes of "Eastwick".
The Hollywood Reporter and The Futon Critic report today that ABC has pulled its short-lived mystery drama "Happy Town" from its current schedule once again.
Next week it was pre-empted anyway because of Jimmy Kimmel's "Twilight: Eclipse" special. But after that, on June 30 and July 7, a repeat of "Castle" will take over the slot.
The last two episodes of "Happy Town" are expected to air on Saturdays in July. ABC has already scheduled the burnoff of the last two unaired episodes of "The Forgotten" for Saturday, July 3. And on July 10, the Alphabet will air the last two unaired (at least in the US) episodes of "Eastwick".
2010/06/17
Castings: Mark-Paul Gosselaar To Get WEEDS, Tommy Lee Feels CALIFORNICATION
Two casting scoops from E!Online's Kristin Dos Santos.
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Raising The Bar") has joined the cast of "Weeds" for an upcoming episode, playing a rough-around-the-edges bar owner who gets up close and personal with Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker). "Weeds" returns to Showtime on August 16 for its sixth season.
- Tommy Lee has booked a guest spot on the upcoming season of Showtime's "Californication". He will play himself, singing in the hotel bar in which Hank Moody (David Duchovny) tries to drown his sorrows.
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Raising The Bar") has joined the cast of "Weeds" for an upcoming episode, playing a rough-around-the-edges bar owner who gets up close and personal with Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker). "Weeds" returns to Showtime on August 16 for its sixth season.
- Tommy Lee has booked a guest spot on the upcoming season of Showtime's "Californication". He will play himself, singing in the hotel bar in which Hank Moody (David Duchovny) tries to drown his sorrows.
Eddie Cibrian Exits CSI: MIAMI
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After the TV world was shocked with the news of A.J. Cook getting cut from CBS's crime drama "Criminal Minds" (and Paget Brewster getting less episodes next season), another CBS prodcedural will lose a castmember when it returns in the fall.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Eddie Cibrian will not be part of "CSI: Miami" anymore next season. His contract option was not picked up.
The reason in this case however might not come as that big a surprise. Adam Rodriguez, who left the show to return only sporadically during the past year, will return full-time to the cast next season. And since Cibrian was cast to fill the void left by Rodriguez, it now seems he's no longer needed Sources confirm this by saying the show would return the focus more on its core team.
After the TV world was shocked with the news of A.J. Cook getting cut from CBS's crime drama "Criminal Minds" (and Paget Brewster getting less episodes next season), another CBS prodcedural will lose a castmember when it returns in the fall.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Eddie Cibrian will not be part of "CSI: Miami" anymore next season. His contract option was not picked up.
The reason in this case however might not come as that big a surprise. Adam Rodriguez, who left the show to return only sporadically during the past year, will return full-time to the cast next season. And since Cibrian was cast to fill the void left by Rodriguez, it now seems he's no longer needed Sources confirm this by saying the show would return the focus more on its core team.
2010/06/15
CRIMINAL MINDS: A.J. Cook Is Out, Paget Brewster Gets Less Work
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that there will be a lot less female power when CBS' veteran crime drama "Criminal Minds" returns next season.
A.J. Cook, who plays Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the show, won't return to the show in the fall, as her contract option for next season was not picked up.
Additionally, the other female part of the group, Paget Brewster, who plays FBI agent Emily Prentiss, will remain a series regular, but she won't be appearing in all of the new episodes.
Financial reasons were given for the decision to reduce the regular cast. However, one wonders why it was only the ladies who were the victims of this cost-cutting...
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that there will be a lot less female power when CBS' veteran crime drama "Criminal Minds" returns next season.
A.J. Cook, who plays Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the show, won't return to the show in the fall, as her contract option for next season was not picked up.
Additionally, the other female part of the group, Paget Brewster, who plays FBI agent Emily Prentiss, will remain a series regular, but she won't be appearing in all of the new episodes.
Financial reasons were given for the decision to reduce the regular cast. However, one wonders why it was only the ladies who were the victims of this cost-cutting...
Mekia Cox Heads To UNDERCOVERS
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Mekia Cox, who had a multi-episode guest stint on The CW's first season of "90210" as Dixon's (Tristan Wilds) past DJane-girlfriend Sasha, has been cast in NBC's upcoming spy series "Undercovers".
Cox will play Lizzy, the younger sister of Samantha, the female half of the spy couple at the center. Lizzy has no idea about the shenanigans her older sibling is involved in.
Cox will play Lizzy, the younger sister of Samantha, the female half of the spy couple at the center. Lizzy has no idea about the shenanigans her older sibling is involved in.
2010/06/14
AMC Renews BREAKING BAD, Syfy Wants More GHOST HUNTERS
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Good news times two for the fans of two TV shows, per the Hollywood Reporter.
AMC has ordered a fourth season of its successful series "Breaking Bad".
Additionally, Syfy has renewed the original "Ghost Hunters" for another go-round. 25 new episodes will be produced for next year. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson will return as the leaders of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS).
Good news times two for the fans of two TV shows, per the Hollywood Reporter.
AMC has ordered a fourth season of its successful series "Breaking Bad".
Additionally, Syfy has renewed the original "Ghost Hunters" for another go-round. 25 new episodes will be produced for next year. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson will return as the leaders of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS).
2010/06/12
Newsies: THE FORGOTTEN, BETTER OFF TED To Burn Off, Stephen Collins Regular On FAMILY, Ed Asner A REGULAR JOE, Maura Tierney To THE WHOLE TRUTH
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Some news bits to chew over the weekend.
- The Futon Critic reports that ABC has chosen Saturday, July 3 at 9/8c PM to burn off the remaining two episodes of its canceled drama "The Forgotten". Both episodes are set to air back-to-back. Plotwise, it might be good to know that they are set before the events of the series finale. So don't be surprised if Alex all of a sudden is looking for his daughter again…
Additionally, ABC is also set to air the two remaining segments of "Better Off Ted" on Thursday, June 17 at 8/7c PM. However, this depends on the NBA Finals. If a game 7 is needed, this would have priority.
- Stephen Collins ("7th Heaven") has been upped to a series regular on ABC's new drama "No Ordinary Family", the Hollywood Reporter reports. In the story of a family of superheroes, starring Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz, Collins plays Benz' boss.
- Also per the Hollywood Reporter, Ed Asner has joined the cast of CMT's comedy pilot "Regular Joe", with Liza Snyder also coming aboard. The project centers on outspoken, gruff Joe who has recently separated from his longtime wife and now re-enters the dating world.
Snyder plays said wife, a funny and smart woman.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Maura Tierney has now officially joined ABC's "The Whole Truth". She replaces Joely Richardson in the legal drama, who quit the project to spend more time with her family.
The show focuses on legal cases from both the perspective of the prosecution and the defense. Tierney plays Kathryn Peale, the deputy bureau chief of the Manhattan DA's office. Her frequent opponent is Jimmy Brogan (Rob Morrow), a rising criminal defense attorney, with whom she shares a mutual personal respect.
Some news bits to chew over the weekend.
- The Futon Critic reports that ABC has chosen Saturday, July 3 at 9/8c PM to burn off the remaining two episodes of its canceled drama "The Forgotten". Both episodes are set to air back-to-back. Plotwise, it might be good to know that they are set before the events of the series finale. So don't be surprised if Alex all of a sudden is looking for his daughter again…
Additionally, ABC is also set to air the two remaining segments of "Better Off Ted" on Thursday, June 17 at 8/7c PM. However, this depends on the NBA Finals. If a game 7 is needed, this would have priority.
- Stephen Collins ("7th Heaven") has been upped to a series regular on ABC's new drama "No Ordinary Family", the Hollywood Reporter reports. In the story of a family of superheroes, starring Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz, Collins plays Benz' boss.
- Also per the Hollywood Reporter, Ed Asner has joined the cast of CMT's comedy pilot "Regular Joe", with Liza Snyder also coming aboard. The project centers on outspoken, gruff Joe who has recently separated from his longtime wife and now re-enters the dating world.
Snyder plays said wife, a funny and smart woman.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Maura Tierney has now officially joined ABC's "The Whole Truth". She replaces Joely Richardson in the legal drama, who quit the project to spend more time with her family.
The show focuses on legal cases from both the perspective of the prosecution and the defense. Tierney plays Kathryn Peale, the deputy bureau chief of the Manhattan DA's office. Her frequent opponent is Jimmy Brogan (Rob Morrow), a rising criminal defense attorney, with whom she shares a mutual personal respect.
2010/06/11
USA Extends BURN NOTICE, ROYAL PAINS Runs, Cuts IN PLAIN SIGHT Season
The Futon Critic reports today that USA has extended its successful drama series "Burn Notice" and "Royal Pains" by two episodes for its current seasons.
Both shows will get 18 episodes in total. 12 will air in the summer (up until August 26), and 6 will be held off for next winter.
Additionally, the current fourth season of "In Plain Sight" will be clipped off at 13 episodes, instead of the usual 16 segments. A medical leave of absence by exec producer and showrunner John McNamara is given as the reason for the shorter season. John Romano took over his duties, but it was decided to keep the season a bit shorter
Both shows will get 18 episodes in total. 12 will air in the summer (up until August 26), and 6 will be held off for next winter.
Additionally, the current fourth season of "In Plain Sight" will be clipped off at 13 episodes, instead of the usual 16 segments. A medical leave of absence by exec producer and showrunner John McNamara is given as the reason for the shorter season. John Romano took over his duties, but it was decided to keep the season a bit shorter
Castings: Brian Cox To BIG C, Aya Cash To MIXED SIGNALS, Joanne Whalley To BORGIAS
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Three casting bits from the Hollywood Reporter.
- Brian Cox has been added to the cast of the upcoming Showtime dark comedy "The Big C". He will play Laura Linney's father in several episodes.
- Aya Cash has come aboard FOX' "Mixed Signals". The midseason relationship comedy centers on three friends in different stages of their relationships. Cash plays Callie, the live-in girlfriend of one of the center characters (Nelson Franklin). She replaces Alexandra Breckenridge, who originated the role in the pilot.
- Joanne Whalley has been cast as the female lead in "Borgias" for Showtime. The Renaissance crime drama also stars Jeremy Irons. Whalley's role is that of Vanossa, mother of the Borgia children who were fathered by Rodrigo Borgia (Irons) before he became one of history's most infamous popes. Vanossa once was a courtesan with a disreputable past.
Three casting bits from the Hollywood Reporter.
- Brian Cox has been added to the cast of the upcoming Showtime dark comedy "The Big C". He will play Laura Linney's father in several episodes.
- Aya Cash has come aboard FOX' "Mixed Signals". The midseason relationship comedy centers on three friends in different stages of their relationships. Cash plays Callie, the live-in girlfriend of one of the center characters (Nelson Franklin). She replaces Alexandra Breckenridge, who originated the role in the pilot.
- Joanne Whalley has been cast as the female lead in "Borgias" for Showtime. The Renaissance crime drama also stars Jeremy Irons. Whalley's role is that of Vanossa, mother of the Borgia children who were fathered by Rodrigo Borgia (Irons) before he became one of history's most infamous popes. Vanossa once was a courtesan with a disreputable past.
2010/06/10
FOX Renews THE CLEVELAND SHOW; Shawn Hatosy Patrols To DEXTER
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FOX has announced it has picked up its animated comedy "The Cleveland Show" for a third season. And this before the second season has even begun. But that is not uncommon for animated fare, since it takes much longer to produce, and thus needs an earlier verdict whether to continue or not.
Additionally, per EW's Michael Ausiello, Shawn Hatosy ("Southland") will guest star on a multi-episode arc of Showtime's "Dexter" in the upcoming season. According to a source, Hatosy will play baddie, and with this is going against his role of Det. Sammy Bryant on "Southland", which he will head back to after this stint.
FOX has announced it has picked up its animated comedy "The Cleveland Show" for a third season. And this before the second season has even begun. But that is not uncommon for animated fare, since it takes much longer to produce, and thus needs an earlier verdict whether to continue or not.
Additionally, per EW's Michael Ausiello, Shawn Hatosy ("Southland") will guest star on a multi-episode arc of Showtime's "Dexter" in the upcoming season. According to a source, Hatosy will play baddie, and with this is going against his role of Det. Sammy Bryant on "Southland", which he will head back to after this stint.
2010/06/09
Castings: Sarah Drew Is A Regular On GREY'S ANATOMY, Vinnie Jones Joins THE CAPE
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Two stories from the castings front.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that after Jesse Williams yesterday, Sarah Drew, who plays Dr. April Kepner this morning finalized her deal to become a series regular on "Grey's Anatomy" when the show returns for its seventh season in the fall.
- And according to the Hollywood Reporter, British actor Vinnie Jones ("Snatch", "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels") has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming midseason drama "The Cape" as another regular. David Lyons stars in the show as a framed cop who becomes a masked hero to clear his name and fight crime. Summer Glau and Keith David also star.
Jones is set to play a typical comic villain, a powerful criminal with a creepy skin condition that gives him the appearance of scales of green and gold.
Two stories from the castings front.
- EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that after Jesse Williams yesterday, Sarah Drew, who plays Dr. April Kepner this morning finalized her deal to become a series regular on "Grey's Anatomy" when the show returns for its seventh season in the fall.
- And according to the Hollywood Reporter, British actor Vinnie Jones ("Snatch", "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels") has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming midseason drama "The Cape" as another regular. David Lyons stars in the show as a framed cop who becomes a masked hero to clear his name and fight crime. Summer Glau and Keith David also star.
Jones is set to play a typical comic villain, a powerful criminal with a creepy skin condition that gives him the appearance of scales of green and gold.
2010/06/08
Castings: Jesse Williams A Regular On GREY'S ANATOMY, John Stamos To GLEE, Idris Elba To THE BIG C, Much More
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I've been quite busy lately, but now I have time to do a little bit more extensive update.
The following comes from EW's Michael Ausiello (And no, this blog is NOT just a copy of his… He just is very often the first to report such news, and I try to look for the first source to give credit).
- Jesse Williams, who plays Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", will be upped to a full-fledged series regular when the show returns in the fall. A deal to do the same with Sarah Drew (Dr. April Kepner) is currently being worked out.
- John Stamos ("Full House") is in talks to join "Glee" in recurring capacity next season. He will play Emma's dentist, who will also be a love interest for her, giving Will some competition. The role also requires Stamos to sing.
- Idris Elba ("The Office", "The Wire") is joining the cast of Showtime's upcoming series "The Big C". The show stars Laura Linney as a wife and mother who gets diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elba plays a love interest for her, even though she is quite married. Elba will appear in at least four episodes. "The Big C" launches August 16.
- Jon Seda ("Homicide", "The Pacific") is heading to USA's "Burn Notice". In a guest spot later in the season, he plays Cole, an ex-marine who now works as a killer for hire.
- D. W. Moffett ("Friday Night Lights", "Life Is Wild") has joined the cast of USA's upcoming spy series "Covert Affairs", starring Piper Perabo, as Annie, a rookie CIA agent suddenly being placed in the field. Moffett plays a powerful senator and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, who gets investigated by Annie. Lauren Holly ("NCIS") plays his wife.
- Carlo Mendez has landed a multi-episode arc on "Parks & Recreations" next season, playing a love interest for… well, it doesn't say, except that it's a spoiler…
- And, per various sources, Julia Stiles is now confirmed to join the upcoming fifth season of "Dexter" on Showtime. In 10 episodes, she will play "a mysterious young woman who forms a unique relationship with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) in the wake of the death of his wife."
I've been quite busy lately, but now I have time to do a little bit more extensive update.
The following comes from EW's Michael Ausiello (And no, this blog is NOT just a copy of his… He just is very often the first to report such news, and I try to look for the first source to give credit).
- Jesse Williams, who plays Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", will be upped to a full-fledged series regular when the show returns in the fall. A deal to do the same with Sarah Drew (Dr. April Kepner) is currently being worked out.
- John Stamos ("Full House") is in talks to join "Glee" in recurring capacity next season. He will play Emma's dentist, who will also be a love interest for her, giving Will some competition. The role also requires Stamos to sing.
- Idris Elba ("The Office", "The Wire") is joining the cast of Showtime's upcoming series "The Big C". The show stars Laura Linney as a wife and mother who gets diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elba plays a love interest for her, even though she is quite married. Elba will appear in at least four episodes. "The Big C" launches August 16.
- Jon Seda ("Homicide", "The Pacific") is heading to USA's "Burn Notice". In a guest spot later in the season, he plays Cole, an ex-marine who now works as a killer for hire.
- D. W. Moffett ("Friday Night Lights", "Life Is Wild") has joined the cast of USA's upcoming spy series "Covert Affairs", starring Piper Perabo, as Annie, a rookie CIA agent suddenly being placed in the field. Moffett plays a powerful senator and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, who gets investigated by Annie. Lauren Holly ("NCIS") plays his wife.
- Carlo Mendez has landed a multi-episode arc on "Parks & Recreations" next season, playing a love interest for… well, it doesn't say, except that it's a spoiler…
- And, per various sources, Julia Stiles is now confirmed to join the upcoming fifth season of "Dexter" on Showtime. In 10 episodes, she will play "a mysterious young woman who forms a unique relationship with Dexter (Michael C. Hall) in the wake of the death of his wife."
2010/06/07
TORCHWOOD Returns For Fourth Season In 2011 - On BBC One And Starz
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Starz has officially announced that the BBC will produce a 10-episode fourth season of the "Doctor Who" spinoff "Torchwood", to air in the summer of 2011.
In the U.S., the new episodes will debut on Starz. The show will have a distinctly international feel, with returning castmembers John Barrowman and Eve Myles being joined by new faces which will reflect the new, more international approach.
Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner will return as executive producers for the new season. Davies will be showrunner for the fourth series.
Starz has officially announced that the BBC will produce a 10-episode fourth season of the "Doctor Who" spinoff "Torchwood", to air in the summer of 2011.
In the U.S., the new episodes will debut on Starz. The show will have a distinctly international feel, with returning castmembers John Barrowman and Eve Myles being joined by new faces which will reflect the new, more international approach.
Russell T. Davies and Julie Gardner will return as executive producers for the new season. Davies will be showrunner for the fourth series.
2010/06/03
Newsies: Disney Orders More WAVERLY PLACE, Amy Ryan Gets TREATMENT, CBS Wants MAD LOVE, More
Some news gathered from the presses...
- The Disney Channel has announced that it has ordered a fourth season of "The Wizards Of Waverly Place". The family comedy starring Selena Gomez will also get a second movie outing. The script for the sequel is already in the works.
- Per the Hollywood Reporter, CBS is close to ordering its comedy pilot "Mad Love" to series for midsaeason. The Eye is mulling a 13-episode order for the show about four friends in New York, with two of them falling for one another. Jason Biggs, Minka Kelly and Lizzy Caplan starred in the pilot.
- Amy Ryan is joining the cast of HBO's "In Treatment", Deadline.com reports today. She will play Paul's (Gabiel Byrne) new therapist on the show.
- The CW has announced a premiere date for its reality summer series "Plain Jane". The show will launch on Wednesday, July 28, at 9 PM ET.
- And lest not forget that sad news has come to our attention today. Former "Golden Girls" star Rue McClanahan has Passed Away this morning from a massive stroke. She was 76. Her role of Blanche Devereaux on the much-acclaimed sitcom made her a legend, who now lives on in our hearts and minds.
- The Disney Channel has announced that it has ordered a fourth season of "The Wizards Of Waverly Place". The family comedy starring Selena Gomez will also get a second movie outing. The script for the sequel is already in the works.
- Per the Hollywood Reporter, CBS is close to ordering its comedy pilot "Mad Love" to series for midsaeason. The Eye is mulling a 13-episode order for the show about four friends in New York, with two of them falling for one another. Jason Biggs, Minka Kelly and Lizzy Caplan starred in the pilot.
- Amy Ryan is joining the cast of HBO's "In Treatment", Deadline.com reports today. She will play Paul's (Gabiel Byrne) new therapist on the show.
- The CW has announced a premiere date for its reality summer series "Plain Jane". The show will launch on Wednesday, July 28, at 9 PM ET.
- And lest not forget that sad news has come to our attention today. Former "Golden Girls" star Rue McClanahan has Passed Away this morning from a massive stroke. She was 76. Her role of Blanche Devereaux on the much-acclaimed sitcom made her a legend, who now lives on in our hearts and minds.
ABC Rejects NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, ABC has officially passed on picking up "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" from CBS after its cancellation during the upfronts.
Warner Bros. TV has now officially shut down the show, and won't try to move it to another network.
Last week, it was reported that ABC has also passed on another canceled CBS series, "Ghost Whisperer".
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, ABC has officially passed on picking up "The New Adventures Of Old Christine" from CBS after its cancellation during the upfronts.
Warner Bros. TV has now officially shut down the show, and won't try to move it to another network.
Last week, it was reported that ABC has also passed on another canceled CBS series, "Ghost Whisperer".
Newsies: Jason Patric Joins TILDA, LIE TO ME Gets New Showrunner
Two bits from the news front:
- FOX has tapped a new showrunner for the third season of "Lie To Me" (the second half of season 2 starts next Monday).
Alexander Cary, who joined the show as a writer in 2009, will replace the departing Shawn Ryan, Zap2It's Christine Law reports. Ryan will shepherd his new project "Ride-Along", which was picked up by FOXX for the fall.
- Per Deadline.com, Jason Patric will join the cast of "Tilda", the new HBO comedy pilot from writer-director Bill Condon. Diane Keaton stars in the show as a though-as-nails journalist with a unique style. Patric is set to play her nemesis, Andrew Brown, head of the media empire RMG, which inner workings Tilda tries to expose.
- FOX has tapped a new showrunner for the third season of "Lie To Me" (the second half of season 2 starts next Monday).
Alexander Cary, who joined the show as a writer in 2009, will replace the departing Shawn Ryan, Zap2It's Christine Law reports. Ryan will shepherd his new project "Ride-Along", which was picked up by FOXX for the fall.
- Per Deadline.com, Jason Patric will join the cast of "Tilda", the new HBO comedy pilot from writer-director Bill Condon. Diane Keaton stars in the show as a though-as-nails journalist with a unique style. Patric is set to play her nemesis, Andrew Brown, head of the media empire RMG, which inner workings Tilda tries to expose.
2010/06/02
Jason Priestley Heading To SCOUNDRELS
Also per EW's Michael Ausiello, Jason Priestley ("Beverly Hills, 90210", "Tru Calling") will be doing a multi-episode arc on ABC's upcoming dramedy "Scoundrels".
In the story about a family of criminals going straight after the patriarch lands in jail, which stars Virginia Madsen as the family's matriarch, Priestley will play a prolific TV personality who falls for one of the family's daughters, Heather (Leven Rambin).
"Scoundrels", premiers on June 20.
In the story about a family of criminals going straight after the patriarch lands in jail, which stars Virginia Madsen as the family's matriarch, Priestley will play a prolific TV personality who falls for one of the family's daughters, Heather (Leven Rambin).
"Scoundrels", premiers on June 20.
Liz Vassey Leaving CSI
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Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the team of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in Las Vegas will be one lab rat short when it returns in the fall.
Vassey, who played Wendy Simms on the veteran crime drama since November 2005, will leave the show after her contract option was not picked up.
An insider is quoted saying that the show goes "in a different creative direction in its 11th season".
Whether this means other cast members will be left behind remains to be seen.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, the team of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in Las Vegas will be one lab rat short when it returns in the fall.
Vassey, who played Wendy Simms on the veteran crime drama since November 2005, will leave the show after her contract option was not picked up.
An insider is quoted saying that the show goes "in a different creative direction in its 11th season".
Whether this means other cast members will be left behind remains to be seen.
2010/06/01
Diane Farr Enters WHITE COLLAR
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Hope y'all had a terrific Memorial Day Weekend.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Diane Farr ("Numb3rs", "Calfiornication",) who was deliciously vicious in an episode of "Desperate Housewives" as Eddie's abusive, drunk mother, has signed on to guest star on USA's "White Collar".
In one episode, Farr plays Gina De Stefano, a waitress that Mozzie (Willie Garson) has a crush on.
"White Collar" returns for its second season on July 13.
Hope y'all had a terrific Memorial Day Weekend.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Diane Farr ("Numb3rs", "Calfiornication",) who was deliciously vicious in an episode of "Desperate Housewives" as Eddie's abusive, drunk mother, has signed on to guest star on USA's "White Collar".
In one episode, Farr plays Gina De Stefano, a waitress that Mozzie (Willie Garson) has a crush on.
"White Collar" returns for its second season on July 13.
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