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Another press tour day to wrap up, this time on the NBC Universal family.
Gathered from all over the place again.
NBC:
- NBC Universal TV chairman Jeff Gaspin and entertainment president Angela Bromstad talked about "The Office" and that they knew before it was made public that Steve Carell would leave after the next season. The duo says that there are plans on who will replace Michael, and that the reveal and the fashion the switch is made will make for several storylines, and some good mystery on the identity of Michael's successor.
- NBC has also announced that three of its shows will get a head start going int to the fall by premiering them up to a week earlier than previously announced. "Parenthood" starts its sophomore season on September 14, new series "Outlaw" bows with a special preview in the wake of the "America's Got Talent" finale on September 15, and reality format "The Apprentice" returns with a two-hour premiere on September 16.
Additionally, "Law & Order: SVU" will launch its new season on September 22, with new spinoff "Law & Order: Los Angeles" premiering the week after, on September 29.
As for "Parks & Recreations", the network has still not announced a start date for season two.
- New superhero series "The Cape", currently slated for midseason, is different from "Heroes" in that it is more of a procedural with a hero that does not actually have superpowers, but uses manipulation to thwart his enemies. Actually, it's not the superhero part that sounds repetitive, it's the "procedural" part…
- Don't ever look for "Day One" on NBC, as this project is now officially dead. Or in other words, was killed all over again…
- Speaking of killing things all over again: The original "Law & Order" is definitely, irrevocably, entirely, you guessed it, dead.
- Instead, look for a live episode of "30 Rock" on October 14.
- Rob Lowe is now a series regular on "Parks & Recreation". I guess some fans rather had them announcing a return date than this…
- "The Rockford Files" is not without a few signs of life left, as does the remake of British series "Prime Suspect". Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey's production company Film 44 has renewed its overall deal with NBC Universal, and is looking to get the pilot under way. Alexandra Cunningham has taken over writing duties from Hank Steinberg.
- Concerning new series "The Event", one critic asked about the possibility of a similar fate as "FlashForward". "We are going to do everything in our power to guard against the 'FlashForward' [problems]," Bromstad said. "We take those lessons very seriously. Audiences and critics will be rightly be skeptical." The show won't taunt viewers too long with unanswered questions, as the two biggest questions from the pilot will be answered in the second episode. “We’re very cognizant of the audience’s patience, of rewarding the audience,” said showrunner Evan Katz ("24"). “The show’s designed to answer questions to satisfy people, to keep them hooked, frankly, but to keep posing questions." But for all the conspiracy lovers, there's plenty of stuff left to figure out of course, and countless storylines to be explored, as the show's bible apparently was "longer than the script [for the pilot]", exec producer Steve Stark mentioned.
If you still aren't fed up and crave to know more about "The Event", head over here.
- On casting two black leads in spy drama "Undercovers", exec producer Josh Reims said: “We didn’t consider that we were revolutionizing TV, but we do realize it’s a big deal. We all wish it wasn’t such a big deal that two black characters were on a major TV show on a major TV network, but that’s the way it is now.” In any case, they sure don't mind the added publicity I guess…
Syfy:
- The cable network has announced its new development slate, which includes projects from Kevin Sorbo, Lee Majors and the team behind "Sanctuary". If you're interested in it, click here.
- Syfy has also announced the production start for its U.S. version of British series "Being Human", starring Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington and Mark Pellegrino. The premiere will be directed by Adam Kane.
2010/07/31
Eddie Cibrian Cuts To The CHASE, Terrence Howard Goes To LOLA
Two casting reports from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Eddie Cibrian has signed on for a multi-episode arc on NBC's upcoming drama "Chase". He will play a bounty hunter in at least two episodes, with his first appearance set for October.
- Terrence Howard ("Crash") has joined the cast of "Law & Order: Los Angeles" in the role of the Deputy DA, a part he will split with Alfred Molina, who was previously cast as a Deputy DA as well.
- Eddie Cibrian has signed on for a multi-episode arc on NBC's upcoming drama "Chase". He will play a bounty hunter in at least two episodes, with his first appearance set for October.
- Terrence Howard ("Crash") has joined the cast of "Law & Order: Los Angeles" in the role of the Deputy DA, a part he will split with Alfred Molina, who was previously cast as a Deputy DA as well.
2010/07/30
TNT Renews LEVERAGE, THE CLOSER, RIZZOLI & ISLES
On the day of its TCA press tour, TNT has announced the renewal of three of its dramas.
"Leverage" and "The Closer" will return next year with 15 new episodes, while freshman crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" will be back for 13 episodes.
"Leverage" and "The Closer" will return next year with 15 new episodes, while freshman crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" will be back for 13 episodes.
Clayne Crawford To ALL SIGNS OF DEATH, Corey Stoll To LOLA, More
Some casting news that fell into my lap:
- Clayne Crawford ("24", "The Glades") is on the verge of landing a major part in HBO's upcoming drama pilot "All Signs Of Death", EW's Michael Ausiello repots today. In the story about a slacker (Ben Wishaw) who becomes a crime scene cleaner and involved in a murder mystery, Crawford plays a sexy greaser running a tattoo parlor.
- TV Guide's Kate Stanhope reports that Corey Stoll ("NCIS", "Salt") has landed the plum part of Rex Winter's (Skeet Ulrich) partner on the upcoming "Law & Order: Los Angeles". He plays Det. Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski, who is described as "a confident Los Angeles native with a disdain for the entertainment industry and an active social life. He sees the world as a complex place with lots of gray areas, which helps him both get into the heads of criminals and win them over."
- Ellen DeGeneres has announced her departure as judge on "American Idol" yesterday. In a statement, she said "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the AMERICAN IDOL producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on IDOL and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”
The look for a replacement is ongoing. Jennifer Lopez is the front-runner for the spot.
- Charles Mesure, who plays Kyle Patrick Hobbes on ABC's alien invasion drama "V", has been upped to a full-fledged series regular for season two, the network has announced.
- Clayne Crawford ("24", "The Glades") is on the verge of landing a major part in HBO's upcoming drama pilot "All Signs Of Death", EW's Michael Ausiello repots today. In the story about a slacker (Ben Wishaw) who becomes a crime scene cleaner and involved in a murder mystery, Crawford plays a sexy greaser running a tattoo parlor.
- TV Guide's Kate Stanhope reports that Corey Stoll ("NCIS", "Salt") has landed the plum part of Rex Winter's (Skeet Ulrich) partner on the upcoming "Law & Order: Los Angeles". He plays Det. Tomas "TJ" Jaruszalski, who is described as "a confident Los Angeles native with a disdain for the entertainment industry and an active social life. He sees the world as a complex place with lots of gray areas, which helps him both get into the heads of criminals and win them over."
- Ellen DeGeneres has announced her departure as judge on "American Idol" yesterday. In a statement, she said "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the AMERICAN IDOL producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on IDOL and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.”
The look for a replacement is ongoing. Jennifer Lopez is the front-runner for the spot.
- Charles Mesure, who plays Kyle Patrick Hobbes on ABC's alien invasion drama "V", has been upped to a full-fledged series regular for season two, the network has announced.
TCA Press Tour: Showtime/The CW
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OK, here's the latest roundup of yesterday's press tour day, where Showtime and The CW held their panels.
Again, the info is taken from various sources.
First off: Showtime.
- It was a smooth transition of showrunners on "Dexter". Clyde Phillips, who left the show after season five to focus more on his family, was replaced by Chip Johannessen, who took over at the beginning of the upcoming fifth season.
- "Dexter" will switch from one Big Bad per season to multiple adversaries, giving them shorter arcs. "We wanted to shake it up", Johannessen said. Yeah, it's not like the end of last season was shaking things up… no, not at all…
- The overall theme of next season is "Atonement". Quick, page Keira Knightley and Saoirse Ronan for guest spots!
- Julie Benz will return, but not as a ghost. Phew, bullet dodged…
- Laura Linney acknowledges her work on television as making her a better actress, she revealed at the panel for her upcoming dark comedy drama "The Big C". The show promises to be "thoughtful and funny", exec producer Jenny Bricks stated.
- Matt LeBlanc says that even though he will play himself on "Episodes", which bows in January, it is not really an accurate depiction. "It's a character that David and Jeffrey wrote that happens to have the same name as me."
- Producers won't rule out guest appearances by former "Friends" actors on "Episodes", but nothing is planned yet.
The CW:
- Entertainment president Dawn Ostroff said that "the days of waking up and looking at the overnight ratings are gone". She probably means that DVR and online viewings should be taken into account more. True, but it still sounds like those overnights were just no fun for The CW to look at…
- The CW doesn't have the resources to promote summer series like "Plain Jane" or "18 To Life", Ostroff admits. OK, but then I wouldn't take too close a look at the overnight ratings…
- On the other hand, there will be more commercials in the future for shows streamed online.
- On "Supernatural", expect the show going back to its roots, which is, more week-by-week demon hunting again, but with a twist. "Sam is going to be more like Dean, and Dean is going to be more like Sam," Ostroff hints at how the sixth season will present its heroes.
Ostroff also hopes that the show might stick around for more than just another year. Yeah, well, Dawn, that is mostly up to you then, right, 'cause cancelling and renewing things in in your job description, I believe.
- The door is open for Michael Rosenbaum to return to the final season of "Smallville", Ostroff says. Now all he has to do is walk through it…
- Even Dawn Ostroff was surprised how much she and her fellow pilot-checkers liked "Hellcats". The show will be a bit like "Glee", as there will be big production numbers in each episode. Well, I guess that will be the only similarity… surely the ratings won't match up… and now we have confirmation that this is indeed "Bring It On: The Series".
- Both Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale could see themselves singing on "Hellcats" as well. OK, but only if they do it in their uniforms…
- Once "Smallville" is done, The CW is looking to adapt another DC comic for the small screen.
- "One Tree Hill" has an intact chance of living beyond the next season, but Ostroff says "it's way too early to discuss". OK, but don't let it become "waiting way too long for a decision"…
- Exec producer Stephanie Savage said that Taylor Momsen will definitely return to "Gossip Girl", and promises lots of drama for Jenny when she comes back. Some viewers probably think the real drama is that she comes back…
- Expect to see more of Michelle Trachtenberg as mischievous Georgina Sparks next season, "in more ways than one", Savage teases. Some might prefer the "way out"…
- Savage says that they have an idea of how the series finale of "Gossip Girl" will look like, but that they tend to look at things season-by-season. But "we know what the island is… Manhattan." Take that, Lost!
OK, here's the latest roundup of yesterday's press tour day, where Showtime and The CW held their panels.
Again, the info is taken from various sources.
First off: Showtime.
- It was a smooth transition of showrunners on "Dexter". Clyde Phillips, who left the show after season five to focus more on his family, was replaced by Chip Johannessen, who took over at the beginning of the upcoming fifth season.
- "Dexter" will switch from one Big Bad per season to multiple adversaries, giving them shorter arcs. "We wanted to shake it up", Johannessen said. Yeah, it's not like the end of last season was shaking things up… no, not at all…
- The overall theme of next season is "Atonement". Quick, page Keira Knightley and Saoirse Ronan for guest spots!
- Julie Benz will return, but not as a ghost. Phew, bullet dodged…
- Laura Linney acknowledges her work on television as making her a better actress, she revealed at the panel for her upcoming dark comedy drama "The Big C". The show promises to be "thoughtful and funny", exec producer Jenny Bricks stated.
- Matt LeBlanc says that even though he will play himself on "Episodes", which bows in January, it is not really an accurate depiction. "It's a character that David and Jeffrey wrote that happens to have the same name as me."
- Producers won't rule out guest appearances by former "Friends" actors on "Episodes", but nothing is planned yet.
The CW:
- Entertainment president Dawn Ostroff said that "the days of waking up and looking at the overnight ratings are gone". She probably means that DVR and online viewings should be taken into account more. True, but it still sounds like those overnights were just no fun for The CW to look at…
- The CW doesn't have the resources to promote summer series like "Plain Jane" or "18 To Life", Ostroff admits. OK, but then I wouldn't take too close a look at the overnight ratings…
- On the other hand, there will be more commercials in the future for shows streamed online.
- On "Supernatural", expect the show going back to its roots, which is, more week-by-week demon hunting again, but with a twist. "Sam is going to be more like Dean, and Dean is going to be more like Sam," Ostroff hints at how the sixth season will present its heroes.
Ostroff also hopes that the show might stick around for more than just another year. Yeah, well, Dawn, that is mostly up to you then, right, 'cause cancelling and renewing things in in your job description, I believe.
- The door is open for Michael Rosenbaum to return to the final season of "Smallville", Ostroff says. Now all he has to do is walk through it…
- Even Dawn Ostroff was surprised how much she and her fellow pilot-checkers liked "Hellcats". The show will be a bit like "Glee", as there will be big production numbers in each episode. Well, I guess that will be the only similarity… surely the ratings won't match up… and now we have confirmation that this is indeed "Bring It On: The Series".
- Both Aly Michalka and Ashley Tisdale could see themselves singing on "Hellcats" as well. OK, but only if they do it in their uniforms…
- Once "Smallville" is done, The CW is looking to adapt another DC comic for the small screen.
- "One Tree Hill" has an intact chance of living beyond the next season, but Ostroff says "it's way too early to discuss". OK, but don't let it become "waiting way too long for a decision"…
- Exec producer Stephanie Savage said that Taylor Momsen will definitely return to "Gossip Girl", and promises lots of drama for Jenny when she comes back. Some viewers probably think the real drama is that she comes back…
- Expect to see more of Michelle Trachtenberg as mischievous Georgina Sparks next season, "in more ways than one", Savage teases. Some might prefer the "way out"…
- Savage says that they have an idea of how the series finale of "Gossip Girl" will look like, but that they tend to look at things season-by-season. But "we know what the island is… Manhattan." Take that, Lost!
2010/07/29
Jennifer Grey Moves To HOUSE, Rachel Bilson Back To HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Two casting bits from EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Jennifer Grey will appear in an upcoming episode of "House", to air in mid-October. She will play Abbey, mother of an infant daughter with signs of a life-theatening illness. When House and his team discuss how to help the little girl, Abbey is faced with a decision that not only could change her life, but that of her daughter as well.
- Rachel Bilson is set to return to "How I Met Your Mother" in the sixth season premiere, reprising her role as Cindy, the roommate of the titular "mother".
- Jennifer Grey will appear in an upcoming episode of "House", to air in mid-October. She will play Abbey, mother of an infant daughter with signs of a life-theatening illness. When House and his team discuss how to help the little girl, Abbey is faced with a decision that not only could change her life, but that of her daughter as well.
- Rachel Bilson is set to return to "How I Met Your Mother" in the sixth season premiere, reprising her role as Cindy, the roommate of the titular "mother".
USA Renews IN PLAIN SIGHT For Two More Seasons
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Per Deadline, USA has renewed its U.S. Marshal drama "In Plain Sight" for not one, but two more seasons.
Mary McCormack, Frederick Weller and Paul Ben-Victor are all set to stick around.
This brings the show's total to at least five seasons, and it will air until the summer of 2012.
Per Deadline, USA has renewed its U.S. Marshal drama "In Plain Sight" for not one, but two more seasons.
Mary McCormack, Frederick Weller and Paul Ben-Victor are all set to stick around.
This brings the show's total to at least five seasons, and it will air until the summer of 2012.
TCA Press Tour: CBS
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The TCA Summer Press Tour is upon us, and as of every year, I will put up a resume of the most interesting bits about the executive sessions and the panels of each network. There will be individual articles about major development, but by now we all know that most of press tour is actually quite the snoozefest. And, as some of you know, these things always bring out my more sarcastic side, so bare with me.
Let's start with CBS. The info below is gathered from various sources.
- CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said that the dreadful GLAAD ratings CBS got has prompted the network to add three gay characters to each "Sh*t My Dad Says", "Rules Of Engagement" and "The Good Wife" in the coming season. However, Kalinda's sexuality on "The Good Wife" will be kept ambiguous for the moment. Nothing ambiguous about CBS' miserable GLAAD track rate, though…
- One other gay character that is added to CBS is - Sara Gilbert. The actress and soon-to-be host of the new daytime talk show "The Talk" (How long did it take to come up with that stellar title?), had her coming-out during the panel.
- To a question about the new "Hawaii Five-O" being "dark and violent", Tassler countered, "It's a crime drama". Doh!
Speaking of the show, the producers stressed to not call it a remake, please use the word "reboot". Now why does this sound like the thing already crashed before it even got to the air?
Anyway, Alex O'Loughlin hopes that the third time is the charm for him at CBS, after "Moonlight" and "Three Rivers" tanked.
- William Shatner has hired a college student to do his tweets. Now, can we be really sure it's actually him on "Sh*t My Dad Says", or might that be a substitute as well?
- Melissa Rauch, who plays Wolowitz' (Simon Helberg) love interest Bernadette on "The Big Bang Theory", will return in some capacity next season.
- Nina Tassler doesn't expect "The Big Bang Theory" to pull the same ratings on Thursday night as it did on Monday - at least not initially. Now, if that's not trying to explain a bad move before the results are in, I don't know what is.
- Of new comedy "Mike & Molly", about people who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous, creator Chuck Lorre says that it's not a show about weight. "If [fat jokes are] something we're talking about by episode six we have a problem, that's not something you can hang a series on by any stretch of the imagination." OK, we're holding you to that, buddy...
OK, that's a wrap for CBS. Let's see what The CW will bring next.
The TCA Summer Press Tour is upon us, and as of every year, I will put up a resume of the most interesting bits about the executive sessions and the panels of each network. There will be individual articles about major development, but by now we all know that most of press tour is actually quite the snoozefest. And, as some of you know, these things always bring out my more sarcastic side, so bare with me.
Let's start with CBS. The info below is gathered from various sources.
- CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler said that the dreadful GLAAD ratings CBS got has prompted the network to add three gay characters to each "Sh*t My Dad Says", "Rules Of Engagement" and "The Good Wife" in the coming season. However, Kalinda's sexuality on "The Good Wife" will be kept ambiguous for the moment. Nothing ambiguous about CBS' miserable GLAAD track rate, though…
- One other gay character that is added to CBS is - Sara Gilbert. The actress and soon-to-be host of the new daytime talk show "The Talk" (How long did it take to come up with that stellar title?), had her coming-out during the panel.
- To a question about the new "Hawaii Five-O" being "dark and violent", Tassler countered, "It's a crime drama". Doh!
Speaking of the show, the producers stressed to not call it a remake, please use the word "reboot". Now why does this sound like the thing already crashed before it even got to the air?
Anyway, Alex O'Loughlin hopes that the third time is the charm for him at CBS, after "Moonlight" and "Three Rivers" tanked.
- William Shatner has hired a college student to do his tweets. Now, can we be really sure it's actually him on "Sh*t My Dad Says", or might that be a substitute as well?
- Melissa Rauch, who plays Wolowitz' (Simon Helberg) love interest Bernadette on "The Big Bang Theory", will return in some capacity next season.
- Nina Tassler doesn't expect "The Big Bang Theory" to pull the same ratings on Thursday night as it did on Monday - at least not initially. Now, if that's not trying to explain a bad move before the results are in, I don't know what is.
- Of new comedy "Mike & Molly", about people who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous, creator Chuck Lorre says that it's not a show about weight. "If [fat jokes are] something we're talking about by episode six we have a problem, that's not something you can hang a series on by any stretch of the imagination." OK, we're holding you to that, buddy...
OK, that's a wrap for CBS. Let's see what The CW will bring next.
2010/07/27
Currie Graham, French Stewart To PRIVATE PRACTICE, William Baldwin To PARENTHOOD, More Casting News
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Per TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Currie Graham ("Raising The Bar") and French Stewart will guest star in the upcoming fourth season premiere of "Private Practice" as a pair of brothers.
Russell (Graham) is a patient of Sam (Taye Diggs) and Charlotte (KaDee Strickland) who needs a new kidney. Enter Kevin (Stewart), Russell's estranged sibling who is offering one of his. But he might not be a fitting donor because of his mental state.
And now for some other casting news, courtesy of EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Gabriel Macht ("The Spirit") has joined the cast of USA's upcoming series "A Legal Mind". He will play Harvey, a charming, brilliant and successful, and charming attorney at a Manhattan law firm. He takes a risk and hires Mike (Patrick J. Adams), an unmotivated but brilliant college student, even though he doesn’t have a law degree.
- After guest starring in two episodes in the first season, Eric Christian Olsen has been upped to a series regular on "NCIS: Los Angeles". He plays Det. Marty Deeks, the liaison between NCIS and the LAPD on the show.
- Enrique Murciano ("Without A Trace") has been dropped from ABC's upcoming medical soap "Off The Map" for creative reasons. His role will not be recast.
- William Baldwin is in talks to join NBC's "Parenthood" for multiple episodes. He will play Adam's (Peter Krause) boss and a love interest for Sarah (Lauren Graham).
Per TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Currie Graham ("Raising The Bar") and French Stewart will guest star in the upcoming fourth season premiere of "Private Practice" as a pair of brothers.
Russell (Graham) is a patient of Sam (Taye Diggs) and Charlotte (KaDee Strickland) who needs a new kidney. Enter Kevin (Stewart), Russell's estranged sibling who is offering one of his. But he might not be a fitting donor because of his mental state.
And now for some other casting news, courtesy of EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Gabriel Macht ("The Spirit") has joined the cast of USA's upcoming series "A Legal Mind". He will play Harvey, a charming, brilliant and successful, and charming attorney at a Manhattan law firm. He takes a risk and hires Mike (Patrick J. Adams), an unmotivated but brilliant college student, even though he doesn’t have a law degree.
- After guest starring in two episodes in the first season, Eric Christian Olsen has been upped to a series regular on "NCIS: Los Angeles". He plays Det. Marty Deeks, the liaison between NCIS and the LAPD on the show.
- Enrique Murciano ("Without A Trace") has been dropped from ABC's upcoming medical soap "Off The Map" for creative reasons. His role will not be recast.
- William Baldwin is in talks to join NBC's "Parenthood" for multiple episodes. He will play Adam's (Peter Krause) boss and a love interest for Sarah (Lauren Graham).
2010/07/24
Alfred Molina Joins LOLA
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that British veteran actor Alfred Molina has joined the cast of the upcoming "Law & Order: Los Angeles" on NBC.
He will play Deputy D. A. Morales on the show.
From a statement by "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf: “I am thrilled that Fred is LOLA‘s Deputy DA. He joins a remarkable list of some of America’s greatest character actors like Sam Waterston, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jeff Goldblum, Steven Hill, Dianne Wiest, and Michael Moriarty as stars of Law & Order-branded series.”
He will play Deputy D. A. Morales on the show.
From a statement by "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf: “I am thrilled that Fred is LOLA‘s Deputy DA. He joins a remarkable list of some of America’s greatest character actors like Sam Waterston, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jeff Goldblum, Steven Hill, Dianne Wiest, and Michael Moriarty as stars of Law & Order-branded series.”
Linda Hamilton To Play CHUCK's Mom
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Linda Hamilton (the original Sarah Connor on the first two "Terminator" films) has landed the plum part of Mama Bartowski.
Hamilton joins "Chuck" in the role of Mary Bartowski, an MIA spy who reunites with her son in the fourth season premiere that airs on September 20. Her appearance is set to make quite the waves.
Says executive producer Josh Schwatz: “We’re always looking for guest stars who will be great in the part, but who also speak to our audience and feel like it comes out of the universe of our show. If Chuck and Morgan were watching Chuck, they would be excited about Linda coming on board.” Adds fellow EP Chris Fedak: “Chuck was certainly a Terminator fan, and Morgan was a Beauty and the Beast fan.”
For more quotes on Hamilton's hiring, and what kind of impact her character will have on the upcoming season, hit the link above.
Hamilton joins "Chuck" in the role of Mary Bartowski, an MIA spy who reunites with her son in the fourth season premiere that airs on September 20. Her appearance is set to make quite the waves.
Says executive producer Josh Schwatz: “We’re always looking for guest stars who will be great in the part, but who also speak to our audience and feel like it comes out of the universe of our show. If Chuck and Morgan were watching Chuck, they would be excited about Linda coming on board.” Adds fellow EP Chris Fedak: “Chuck was certainly a Terminator fan, and Morgan was a Beauty and the Beast fan.”
For more quotes on Hamilton's hiring, and what kind of impact her character will have on the upcoming season, hit the link above.
Another Big Round Of Casting Updates
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Well, we're in the middle of Comic-Con, and the casting news are dropping in all over the place. And this is just a taste of what we we'll get when the TCA Press Tour will take flight next week.
- Indira Varma ("Rome", "Torchwood", "Bones") is coming aboard "Human Target" as a new series regular, playing new team leader Ilsa. She's described in the casting breakdown as sophisticated, driven and principled. She is a widow with a vast fortune that she uses to help better the world. Ilsa finds Chance’s [Mark Valley] lethal methods and his past deeds unacceptable, but she will learn to appreciate (slowly) the altruistic benefits that he has to offer. Ilsa is witty, sexy, clearly in charge and doesn’t take any nonsense from anyone. Chance has met his match.”
- Sarah Carter ("Shark", "CSI: NY") has booked a regular role on TNT's upcoming sci-fi series "Falling Skies". She will play a member of a motorcycle gang helping Tom (Noah Wyle) and Anne (Moon Bloodgood) escaping from the grip of an alien force.
- Teen singer Justin Bieber will guest star on the upcoming season premiere of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". His role is that of, per the press release, "Jason McCann, a troubled teen who is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother—a decision that leads him into an explosive confrontation with the CSIs. It is the beginning of an emotional story that will conclude later in the season." So yeah, he will return for more episodes.
- Katheryn Winnick is set to appear on "Bones" for about five episodes, playing Ashley, a war corresponded who, let's say, bonded with Booth (David Boreanaz) during his stay in Afghanistan. When he returns to Washington, D.C, she follows him back, and things start to get messy.
- Ben Wishaw ("Perfume: Story Of A Murderer") has booked the lead in Alan Ball's ("True Blood") new HBO pilot "All Signs Of Death". Based on Charlie Huston's novel "The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death", the darkly comedic project centers on Webster Filmore Goodhue (Whishaw), a slacker in his twenties who ends up working as a crime scene cleaner, only to get entangled in a murder mystery.
- Joe Manganiello, who plays werewolf Alcide on the current third season of "True Blood", has been upped to a series regular for the fourth season, which will air next summer.
- Mayim Bialik, who appeared in the third season finale of "The Big Bang Theory" in May, will return to wreak more havoc on Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) heart as Amy Farrah Fowler in the upcoming fourth season of the successful CBS sitcom, which made the switch to Thursdays for this fall.
- Evan Ross (son of Diana) will be part of the new season of "90210". He'll play Charlie, a well-read chap who will quickly get wrapped up in a triangle with two current members of the West Bev crowd. One of them is Annie (Shenae Grimes).
- Jonathan Sadowski will take over the lead role from Ryan Devlin in CBS new comedy "$#*! My Dad Says", alongside William Shatner.
- Nate Corddry has been added to the new NBC legal drama "Harry's Law". He will play a redesigned version of the part Ben Chaplin originated in the pilot, playing the son of Harriet (Kathy Bates), the lawyer the show centers on.
- Melora Hardin is set to replace Gina Gershon on NBC's upcoming legal drama "Outlaw", starring Jimmy Smits as U.S. Supreme Court judge Cyrus Garza, who quits his job and opens a private law practice. Hardin will play Claire Sax, a senior partner in the new law firm and Garza's love interest.
Sources: Deadline.com, EW's Michael Ausiello, E!Online, Fancast's Matt Webb Mitovich, Hollywood Reporter
Well, we're in the middle of Comic-Con, and the casting news are dropping in all over the place. And this is just a taste of what we we'll get when the TCA Press Tour will take flight next week.
- Indira Varma ("Rome", "Torchwood", "Bones") is coming aboard "Human Target" as a new series regular, playing new team leader Ilsa. She's described in the casting breakdown as sophisticated, driven and principled. She is a widow with a vast fortune that she uses to help better the world. Ilsa finds Chance’s [Mark Valley] lethal methods and his past deeds unacceptable, but she will learn to appreciate (slowly) the altruistic benefits that he has to offer. Ilsa is witty, sexy, clearly in charge and doesn’t take any nonsense from anyone. Chance has met his match.”
- Sarah Carter ("Shark", "CSI: NY") has booked a regular role on TNT's upcoming sci-fi series "Falling Skies". She will play a member of a motorcycle gang helping Tom (Noah Wyle) and Anne (Moon Bloodgood) escaping from the grip of an alien force.
- Teen singer Justin Bieber will guest star on the upcoming season premiere of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". His role is that of, per the press release, "Jason McCann, a troubled teen who is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother—a decision that leads him into an explosive confrontation with the CSIs. It is the beginning of an emotional story that will conclude later in the season." So yeah, he will return for more episodes.
- Katheryn Winnick is set to appear on "Bones" for about five episodes, playing Ashley, a war corresponded who, let's say, bonded with Booth (David Boreanaz) during his stay in Afghanistan. When he returns to Washington, D.C, she follows him back, and things start to get messy.
- Ben Wishaw ("Perfume: Story Of A Murderer") has booked the lead in Alan Ball's ("True Blood") new HBO pilot "All Signs Of Death". Based on Charlie Huston's novel "The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death", the darkly comedic project centers on Webster Filmore Goodhue (Whishaw), a slacker in his twenties who ends up working as a crime scene cleaner, only to get entangled in a murder mystery.
- Joe Manganiello, who plays werewolf Alcide on the current third season of "True Blood", has been upped to a series regular for the fourth season, which will air next summer.
- Mayim Bialik, who appeared in the third season finale of "The Big Bang Theory" in May, will return to wreak more havoc on Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) heart as Amy Farrah Fowler in the upcoming fourth season of the successful CBS sitcom, which made the switch to Thursdays for this fall.
- Evan Ross (son of Diana) will be part of the new season of "90210". He'll play Charlie, a well-read chap who will quickly get wrapped up in a triangle with two current members of the West Bev crowd. One of them is Annie (Shenae Grimes).
- Jonathan Sadowski will take over the lead role from Ryan Devlin in CBS new comedy "$#*! My Dad Says", alongside William Shatner.
- Nate Corddry has been added to the new NBC legal drama "Harry's Law". He will play a redesigned version of the part Ben Chaplin originated in the pilot, playing the son of Harriet (Kathy Bates), the lawyer the show centers on.
- Melora Hardin is set to replace Gina Gershon on NBC's upcoming legal drama "Outlaw", starring Jimmy Smits as U.S. Supreme Court judge Cyrus Garza, who quits his job and opens a private law practice. Hardin will play Claire Sax, a senior partner in the new law firm and Garza's love interest.
Sources: Deadline.com, EW's Michael Ausiello, E!Online, Fancast's Matt Webb Mitovich, Hollywood Reporter
2010/07/22
TWILIGHT's Rachelle Lefevre Heading OFF THE MAP
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that former "Twilight" baddie Rachelle Lefevre ("Swingtown", "The Deep End") has joined the cast of Shonda Rhimes' new ABC medical drama "Off The Map" as a series regular.
The redhead beauty is set to play Eva, a free-spirited missionary doctor who has ample amounts of knowledge on global health and international medicine. Eva has already worked at the tropical clinic, but had left because of "trouble in paradise" with the clinic's founder, Ben (Martin Henderson).
The redhead beauty is set to play Eva, a free-spirited missionary doctor who has ample amounts of knowledge on global health and international medicine. Eva has already worked at the tropical clinic, but had left because of "trouble in paradise" with the clinic's founder, Ben (Martin Henderson).
BURN NOTICE Prequel Movie Announced - Starring Bruce Campbell
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that USA has just made a major announcement at their "Burn Notice" panel at Comic-Con.
The cable network has ordered a prequel movie focusing on Sam (Bruce Campbell). It will show his last day of military service and how he became the character he is today.
Campbell is also set to produce.
The cable network has ordered a prequel movie focusing on Sam (Bruce Campbell). It will show his last day of military service and how he became the character he is today.
Campbell is also set to produce.
WALKING DEAD Adds More Faces, BLUE BLOODS Switches A Face
According to the Hollywood Reporter, AMC has added to the cast of its upcoming zombie series "Walking Dead".
Michael Rooker ("Jumper") and Norman Reedus ("The Boondock Saints") have joined the cast.
Addditionally, Andrew Rothenberg, Juan Pareja, Iron E. Singleton, Jeryl Prescott Sales, Melissa McBride and Adam Minarovich have come aboard. They all play members of the "survivor's camp".
And EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Wendy Moniz ("Damages") has been dropped from the cast of upcoming CBS drama "Blue Bloods". Andrea Roth ("Rescue Me") is set to replace her as the wife of Tom Selleck's character.
Michael Rooker ("Jumper") and Norman Reedus ("The Boondock Saints") have joined the cast.
Addditionally, Andrew Rothenberg, Juan Pareja, Iron E. Singleton, Jeryl Prescott Sales, Melissa McBride and Adam Minarovich have come aboard. They all play members of the "survivor's camp".
And EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Wendy Moniz ("Damages") has been dropped from the cast of upcoming CBS drama "Blue Bloods". Andrea Roth ("Rescue Me") is set to replace her as the wife of Tom Selleck's character.
CBS Announces Fall Premiere Dates
Now you can complete your more or less colorful spreadsheets for the new TV season.
Here are the fall premiere dates for CBS.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (21st Edition Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 20
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (6th Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (5th Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (8th Season Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (Series Debut)
Tuesday, Sept. 21
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (8th Season Premiere)
9:00-11:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (2nd Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 22
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (6th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE DEFENDERS (Series Debut)
Thursday, Sept. 23
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (4th Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM $#*! MY DAD SAYS (Series Debut)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (11th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST (3rd Season Premiere)
Friday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM MEDIUM (2nd Season Premiere on CBS)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: NY (7th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (Series Debut)
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY (Season Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 26
7:30-8:30 PM 60 MINUTES (43rd Season Premiere)
8:30-10:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (17th Edition Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (2nd Season Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 28
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (2nd Season Premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 3
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (Time Period Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (9th Season Premiere)
Here are the fall premiere dates for CBS.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR: NICARAGUA (21st Edition Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 20
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (6th Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (5th Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (8th Season Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (Series Debut)
Tuesday, Sept. 21
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (8th Season Premiere)
9:00-11:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (2nd Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 22
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (6th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE DEFENDERS (Series Debut)
Thursday, Sept. 23
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (4th Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM $#*! MY DAD SAYS (Series Debut)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (11th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST (3rd Season Premiere)
Friday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM MEDIUM (2nd Season Premiere on CBS)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: NY (7th Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (Series Debut)
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00-9:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY (Season Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 26
7:30-8:30 PM 60 MINUTES (43rd Season Premiere)
8:30-10:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (17th Edition Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (2nd Season Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 28
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (2nd Season Premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 3
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (Time Period Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (9th Season Premiere)
CBS Resurrects CHAOS For Midseason
Hello Folks
Never say something is dead until you see a dead body.
OK, in case of a TV show, that might prove difficult, but the saying still applies in this particular case. Per Variety, CBS has picked up Brett Ratner's CIA series "Chaos" for midseason, after a deal with producing studio 20th Century Fox TV could be reached.
The show was declared dead after a pickup deal between the Eye and 20th could not have been made. Parties were disagreeing first over the amount of episodes ordered, then about a reduced license fee for more episodes. Negotiations finally came to an unfruitful end, and by June 30, the options on the actors expired.
But the CAA reps who packaged the show didn't give up, and now "Chaos" is back on track for midseason on CBS. The full cast from the pilot, including lead Freddy Rodriguez, has agreed to return.
"Chaos" centers on a CIA operative who is ordered to spy on his colleagues. James Murray, Tim Blake Nelson, Eric Close and Carmen Ejogo also star.
Never say something is dead until you see a dead body.
OK, in case of a TV show, that might prove difficult, but the saying still applies in this particular case. Per Variety, CBS has picked up Brett Ratner's CIA series "Chaos" for midseason, after a deal with producing studio 20th Century Fox TV could be reached.
The show was declared dead after a pickup deal between the Eye and 20th could not have been made. Parties were disagreeing first over the amount of episodes ordered, then about a reduced license fee for more episodes. Negotiations finally came to an unfruitful end, and by June 30, the options on the actors expired.
But the CAA reps who packaged the show didn't give up, and now "Chaos" is back on track for midseason on CBS. The full cast from the pilot, including lead Freddy Rodriguez, has agreed to return.
"Chaos" centers on a CIA operative who is ordered to spy on his colleagues. James Murray, Tim Blake Nelson, Eric Close and Carmen Ejogo also star.
2010/07/21
Caterina Scorsone Promoted To PRIVATE PRACTICE Regular, Shoshannah Stern Joins LIE TO ME
Two bits from the casting front.
- According to TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Caterina Scorsone, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) sister) on ABC's "Private Practice", has been upped to a series regular beginning next season.
- Per EW's Michael Ausiello, deaf actress Shoshannah Stern ("Jericho") has joined FOX' "Lie To Me" in the recurring role of a grad student who helps Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) write his new book. His colleagues think that her hearing disability will make the job impossible, but Lightman thinks different.
- According to TV Guide's Natalie Abrams, Caterina Scorsone, who plays Dr. Amelia Shepherd (Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) sister) on ABC's "Private Practice", has been upped to a series regular beginning next season.
- Per EW's Michael Ausiello, deaf actress Shoshannah Stern ("Jericho") has joined FOX' "Lie To Me" in the recurring role of a grad student who helps Dr. Cal Lightman (Tim Roth) write his new book. His colleagues think that her hearing disability will make the job impossible, but Lightman thinks different.
CAPRICA To Return In January
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Syfy issued a press release today announcing that it will premier the second half of the first season of "Caprica" in January 2011. An exact start date has yet to be given.
Dubbed season 1.5, it will be launched promotionally with a trailer at the "Caprica" Comic-Con panel on June 23, and will be available exclusively on Zune Marketplace for Windows PC's, before finding its way to syfy.com.
And here's an overall description of what's to expect from the new season. I don't think any of it really qualifies as a spoiler.
In season 1.5, the once idyllic world of Caprica - as well as life across the colonies - falls prey to an explosive chain reaction of consequences set off by the characters' many questionable actions in the season's first half. Tensions rise, power shifts and the line between reality and the virtual world becomes increasingly blurred as everyone struggles to learn - and conquer - the stakes in this volatile setting. As the season races towards its stunning conclusion, events of each episode lay the framework for the inevitable (and brutal) clash between the newly-created Cylon race and their human creators.
Syfy issued a press release today announcing that it will premier the second half of the first season of "Caprica" in January 2011. An exact start date has yet to be given.
Dubbed season 1.5, it will be launched promotionally with a trailer at the "Caprica" Comic-Con panel on June 23, and will be available exclusively on Zune Marketplace for Windows PC's, before finding its way to syfy.com.
And here's an overall description of what's to expect from the new season. I don't think any of it really qualifies as a spoiler.
In season 1.5, the once idyllic world of Caprica - as well as life across the colonies - falls prey to an explosive chain reaction of consequences set off by the characters' many questionable actions in the season's first half. Tensions rise, power shifts and the line between reality and the virtual world becomes increasingly blurred as everyone struggles to learn - and conquer - the stakes in this volatile setting. As the season races towards its stunning conclusion, events of each episode lay the framework for the inevitable (and brutal) clash between the newly-created Cylon race and their human creators.
2010/07/20
Casting Updates Galore
OK, I know I've been a bit behind on some of the news, but before Comic-Con and the TCA Summer Press Tour starting next week, I went to a music festival over the weekend to get me some energy for the coming, much more news-heavy days.
OK, here are some casting news from the past days. If you are a spoilerphobe, read them with caution, because I won't be blacking out anything below. But it's nothing of the major kind.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Rochelle Aytes ("The Forgotten") has joined the cast of ABC's upcoming cop drama "Detroit 1-8-7". She will play Alice Williams, a smart, sexy and ambitious lawyer in the prosecutor’s office of Wayne County.
- Gregory Itzin ("24", "The Mentalist") has come aboard HBO's "Big Love" in the heavily recurring role of Senator Richard Dwyer, the Republican Majority Leader of the Utah State Senate. Bill (Bill Paxton) is a new member of said Senate.
- Michael Ealy ("FlashForward") has signed on to at least 10 episodes of the upcoming second season of CBS' "The Good Wife". He will play Derrick Bond, the new head of the D. C. firm which is merging with Will and Diane's outfit. Bond is described in the casting breakdown as a “casual, soft-spoken attorney whose egalitarian beliefs seem at odds with Will and Diane’s self-serving practices. However, under his pleasant and unassuming exterior, he has a steel-trap mind and can outmaneuver his most cunning adversaries and/or associates. Deeply impressed with Alicia’s quiet competence, he becomes her newest mentor.”
- Joy Bryant and Tyree Brown, who play Dax Shepard’s onscreen girlfriend Jasmine and son Jabbar respectively on NBC's "Parenthood" are being upped to regulars for the upcoming second season.
- Olivia Munn ("The Daily Show") will be guest starring on NBC's "Chuck" as "an impossibly cool, smart, and pretty CIA agent who intimidates and schools Chuck and Morgan in the season 4 premiere on Sept. 20". It's the same episode Dolph Lundgren will appear in as a villain.
From TV Guide:
- Beverley Mitchell ("7th Heaven") will join the cast of ABC Family's "Secret Life Of The American Teenager" when the show rolls out new episodes in January. She plays the new school counselor, her character effectively replacing that of Mayim Bialik.
- Maria Bello heads to "Law & Order: SVU" for two episodes, playing a woman with a secret past that Detective Benson is investigating.
- Kristen Vangsness ("Criminal Minds") will be a series regular on the upcoming "Minds" spinoff "Suspect Beahavior", playing computer wiz Penelope Garcia. The new team will use her as the go-to girl when it comes to getting data from any form of computer, just as the original squad does.
- Oh yeah, not to forget: Lindsay Lohan joins the cast of Century Regional Facility, Lynwood, California as herself, the inmate, today. Let's see for how long that "part" will last... All kidding aside, (and I don't normally do this), I truly hope she gets through it and comes out with her act together. She is a very talented actress, and I would love to see her back on track to put that talent to good use. Here's hoping for the best!
OK, here are some casting news from the past days. If you are a spoilerphobe, read them with caution, because I won't be blacking out anything below. But it's nothing of the major kind.
From EW's Michael Ausiello:
- Rochelle Aytes ("The Forgotten") has joined the cast of ABC's upcoming cop drama "Detroit 1-8-7". She will play Alice Williams, a smart, sexy and ambitious lawyer in the prosecutor’s office of Wayne County.
- Gregory Itzin ("24", "The Mentalist") has come aboard HBO's "Big Love" in the heavily recurring role of Senator Richard Dwyer, the Republican Majority Leader of the Utah State Senate. Bill (Bill Paxton) is a new member of said Senate.
- Michael Ealy ("FlashForward") has signed on to at least 10 episodes of the upcoming second season of CBS' "The Good Wife". He will play Derrick Bond, the new head of the D. C. firm which is merging with Will and Diane's outfit. Bond is described in the casting breakdown as a “casual, soft-spoken attorney whose egalitarian beliefs seem at odds with Will and Diane’s self-serving practices. However, under his pleasant and unassuming exterior, he has a steel-trap mind and can outmaneuver his most cunning adversaries and/or associates. Deeply impressed with Alicia’s quiet competence, he becomes her newest mentor.”
- Joy Bryant and Tyree Brown, who play Dax Shepard’s onscreen girlfriend Jasmine and son Jabbar respectively on NBC's "Parenthood" are being upped to regulars for the upcoming second season.
- Olivia Munn ("The Daily Show") will be guest starring on NBC's "Chuck" as "an impossibly cool, smart, and pretty CIA agent who intimidates and schools Chuck and Morgan in the season 4 premiere on Sept. 20". It's the same episode Dolph Lundgren will appear in as a villain.
From TV Guide:
- Beverley Mitchell ("7th Heaven") will join the cast of ABC Family's "Secret Life Of The American Teenager" when the show rolls out new episodes in January. She plays the new school counselor, her character effectively replacing that of Mayim Bialik.
- Maria Bello heads to "Law & Order: SVU" for two episodes, playing a woman with a secret past that Detective Benson is investigating.
- Kristen Vangsness ("Criminal Minds") will be a series regular on the upcoming "Minds" spinoff "Suspect Beahavior", playing computer wiz Penelope Garcia. The new team will use her as the go-to girl when it comes to getting data from any form of computer, just as the original squad does.
- Oh yeah, not to forget: Lindsay Lohan joins the cast of Century Regional Facility, Lynwood, California as herself, the inmate, today. Let's see for how long that "part" will last... All kidding aside, (and I don't normally do this), I truly hope she gets through it and comes out with her act together. She is a very talented actress, and I would love to see her back on track to put that talent to good use. Here's hoping for the best!
DAMAGES Picked Up By DirecTV - For Two Seasons
Hello Folks
For a long time, it looked like we have to say goodbye to Patty Hewes and Ellen Parsons, but now we know that this goodbye is at least almost two years away.
DirecTV has announced that after long negotiations, it has finally picked up the legal drama. But not just for one seasons, for two. Each will consist of 10 episodes.
But unless "Friday Night Lights", which was aired on DirecTV and then on NBC, "Damages" will air exclusively on DirecTV. The cable network has also acquired the rights to repeats of the first three seasons.
"We're excited to partner with Sony Pictures Television as we breathe new life into this outstanding drama," said Patty Ishimoto, general manager of The 101 Network and vice president of entertainment for DIRECTV. "It's a win for our customers because only they will be able to see these new episodes and another great step forward for DIRECTV as we continue to build our growing portfolio of exclusive, award winning programming."
"DAMAGES is simply one of the best shows on television, and we're grateful to DIRECTV for the opportunity to produce more episodes of this groundbreaking show," said Jamie Erlicht, president, programming and production, Sony Pictures Television.
"We're thrilled to have a new home for the show and our team of award-winning writers, producers and actors will not only maintain that standard of excellence, but deliver our best seasons yet," added Zack Van Amburg, president, programming and production, Sony Pictures Television.
"FX was very proud to have developed one of the best scripted series on television, but, in order to have a future, the show needed DIRECTV and we are thrilled they stepped in," said John Landgraf, President & General Manager, FX Networks, who also heads FX Productions. "Sony Pictures Television is a great production partner and we at FX Productions are excited for these next two seasons."
For a long time, it looked like we have to say goodbye to Patty Hewes and Ellen Parsons, but now we know that this goodbye is at least almost two years away.
DirecTV has announced that after long negotiations, it has finally picked up the legal drama. But not just for one seasons, for two. Each will consist of 10 episodes.
But unless "Friday Night Lights", which was aired on DirecTV and then on NBC, "Damages" will air exclusively on DirecTV. The cable network has also acquired the rights to repeats of the first three seasons.
"We're excited to partner with Sony Pictures Television as we breathe new life into this outstanding drama," said Patty Ishimoto, general manager of The 101 Network and vice president of entertainment for DIRECTV. "It's a win for our customers because only they will be able to see these new episodes and another great step forward for DIRECTV as we continue to build our growing portfolio of exclusive, award winning programming."
"DAMAGES is simply one of the best shows on television, and we're grateful to DIRECTV for the opportunity to produce more episodes of this groundbreaking show," said Jamie Erlicht, president, programming and production, Sony Pictures Television.
"We're thrilled to have a new home for the show and our team of award-winning writers, producers and actors will not only maintain that standard of excellence, but deliver our best seasons yet," added Zack Van Amburg, president, programming and production, Sony Pictures Television.
"FX was very proud to have developed one of the best scripted series on television, but, in order to have a future, the show needed DIRECTV and we are thrilled they stepped in," said John Landgraf, President & General Manager, FX Networks, who also heads FX Productions. "Sony Pictures Television is a great production partner and we at FX Productions are excited for these next two seasons."
2010/07/16
Key CSI Cast Members To Return For Next Season
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Jorja Fox is the last of five actors to sign on for the upcoming 11th season of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".
Marg Helgenberger, Paul Guilfoyle, George Eads and Eric Szmanda have previously signed their contracts for the new season. Laurence Fishburne reupped his contract last April.
With Fox' signing, all of the "CSI" core cast members will return next season. If Fox will recur or be a regular is kept under wraps for the moment.
Liz Vassey will not return, which was previously reported.
Marg Helgenberger, Paul Guilfoyle, George Eads and Eric Szmanda have previously signed their contracts for the new season. Laurence Fishburne reupped his contract last April.
With Fox' signing, all of the "CSI" core cast members will return next season. If Fox will recur or be a regular is kept under wraps for the moment.
Liz Vassey will not return, which was previously reported.
FX Announces Fall Premiere Dates
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FX does not have a big list, but there are some shows of which their returns are eagerly awaited by many.
From the press release:
"Sons of Anarchy" returns for its third season on September 7 at 10:00 PM ET/PT, while FX's newest original drama, "Terriers", premieres on September 8 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. FX's Thursday night comedy combo rolls out the following week as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" returns for its sixth season at 10:00 PM ET/PT on September 16 followed immediately by the second season of "The League" at 10:30 PM ET/PT.
And here's the description of the new drama "Terriers":
Debuting on Sept. 8 at 10 PM, "Terriers", from creator/executive producer Ted Griffin (Ocean's Eleven) and executive producer Shawn Ryan (The Shield), is a comedic drama starring Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve, Damages) and Michael Raymond-James (True Blood). It centers on Hank Dolworth (Logue), an ex-cop who partners with his best friend Britt Pollack (Raymond-James) to launch an unlicensed private investigation business. The duo, both struggling with maturity issues, solve crimes while avoiding danger and responsibility. Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow, The Shield) directed the pilot episode. "Terriers" is produced by Fox 21. FX will air 13 episodes of "Terriers".
FX does not have a big list, but there are some shows of which their returns are eagerly awaited by many.
From the press release:
"Sons of Anarchy" returns for its third season on September 7 at 10:00 PM ET/PT, while FX's newest original drama, "Terriers", premieres on September 8 at 10:00 PM ET/PT. FX's Thursday night comedy combo rolls out the following week as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" returns for its sixth season at 10:00 PM ET/PT on September 16 followed immediately by the second season of "The League" at 10:30 PM ET/PT.
And here's the description of the new drama "Terriers":
Debuting on Sept. 8 at 10 PM, "Terriers", from creator/executive producer Ted Griffin (Ocean's Eleven) and executive producer Shawn Ryan (The Shield), is a comedic drama starring Donal Logue (The Tao of Steve, Damages) and Michael Raymond-James (True Blood). It centers on Hank Dolworth (Logue), an ex-cop who partners with his best friend Britt Pollack (Raymond-James) to launch an unlicensed private investigation business. The duo, both struggling with maturity issues, solve crimes while avoiding danger and responsibility. Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow, The Shield) directed the pilot episode. "Terriers" is produced by Fox 21. FX will air 13 episodes of "Terriers".
NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates
Hello Folks
Next up to reveal its fall premiere dates is NBC.
Here's the list:
Monday, September 20
8-9 p.m. CHUCK
9-10 p.m. THE EVENT
10-11 p.m. CHASE
Tuesday, September 21
8-10 p.m. THE BIGGEST LOSER
10-11 p.m. PARENTHOOD
Wednesday, September 22
8-9 p.m. UNDERCOVERS
9-10 p.m. LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
10-11 p.m. LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES
Thursday, September 23
8-8:30 p.m. COMMUNITY
8:30-9 p.m. 30 ROCK
9-9:30 p.m. THE OFFICE
9:30-10 p.m. OUTSOURCED
10-11 p.m. THE APPRENTICE
Friday, September 24
8-9 p.m. SCHOOL PRIDE
9-10 p.m. DATELINE
10-11 p.m. OUTLAW
Saturday, September 25
8-9 p.m. LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES (Repeat)
9-10 p.m. CHASE (Repeat)
10-11 p.m. LAW & ORDER: SVU (Repeat)
Thursday, September 9
8-11:30 p.m. NFL KICKOFF - Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday, September 12 (regular day and time)
7-8:15 p.m. FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA
8:15-11:30 p.m. SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
Next up to reveal its fall premiere dates is NBC.
Here's the list:
Monday, September 20
8-9 p.m. CHUCK
9-10 p.m. THE EVENT
10-11 p.m. CHASE
Tuesday, September 21
8-10 p.m. THE BIGGEST LOSER
10-11 p.m. PARENTHOOD
Wednesday, September 22
8-9 p.m. UNDERCOVERS
9-10 p.m. LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
10-11 p.m. LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES
Thursday, September 23
8-8:30 p.m. COMMUNITY
8:30-9 p.m. 30 ROCK
9-9:30 p.m. THE OFFICE
9:30-10 p.m. OUTSOURCED
10-11 p.m. THE APPRENTICE
Friday, September 24
8-9 p.m. SCHOOL PRIDE
9-10 p.m. DATELINE
10-11 p.m. OUTLAW
Saturday, September 25
8-9 p.m. LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES (Repeat)
9-10 p.m. CHASE (Repeat)
10-11 p.m. LAW & ORDER: SVU (Repeat)
Thursday, September 9
8-11:30 p.m. NFL KICKOFF - Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday, September 12 (regular day and time)
7-8:15 p.m. FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA
8:15-11:30 p.m. SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
2010/07/15
Amber Tamblyn Moves Into HOUSE
Per EW's Michael Ausiello and Andy Patrick, Amber Tamblyn ("The Unusuals", "Joan Of Arcadia") will be guest starring on multiple episodes of "House" next season.
Tamblyn will play a smart medical student who gets recruited by Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) for his diagnostics team, even though she is not yet fully certified to treat patients.
Tamblyn will play a smart medical student who gets recruited by Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) for his diagnostics team, even though she is not yet fully certified to treat patients.
2010/07/14
Betty White Visits COMMUNITY
NBC has announced today that Betty White, who seems to be everywhere these days, will be guest starring on the season premiere of "Community".
White is set to play "professor June Bauer, an esteemed, but slightly unhinged anthropology professor."
"Community" airs on Thursdays at 8 PM this fall.
White is set to play "professor June Bauer, an esteemed, but slightly unhinged anthropology professor."
"Community" airs on Thursdays at 8 PM this fall.
Dolph Lundgren To Guest Star On CHUCK
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Yes, you read that headline right…
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Dolph Lundgren, best known for his role of Ivan Drago in "Rocky 4", will guest star on the fourth season premiere of "Chuck" this fall.
Details on the part he will play are kept under wraps, but a tweet by creator Josh Schwartz hinted that it might be a villainous part.
In addition, Harry Dean Stanton ("Big Love") is also booked for a guest spot in the premiere.
Yes, you read that headline right…
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that Dolph Lundgren, best known for his role of Ivan Drago in "Rocky 4", will guest star on the fourth season premiere of "Chuck" this fall.
Details on the part he will play are kept under wraps, but a tweet by creator Josh Schwartz hinted that it might be a villainous part.
In addition, Harry Dean Stanton ("Big Love") is also booked for a guest spot in the premiere.
2010/07/13
Official: Sela Ward Replaces Melina Kanakaredes In CSI: NY
It's official now.
CBS has issued a press release announcing that Sela Ward has now officially signed on to be the replacement for the departing Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI: NY".
According to the document, Ward will play "an experienced investigator from Washington, D.C., whose work is driven by her empathy for the victim". Her first appearance is set for the season 7 premiere. The show will be airing on Fridays at 9 PM in the fall.
"We are delighted to have Sela joining CSI: NY," said Executive Producer Pam Veasey. "With the exciting stories planned for Season 7, she'll be a dynamic addition to the cast and the team."
"I am thrilled to be working with Gary and this terrific group of people," said Ward. "I'm a huge fan."
CBS has issued a press release announcing that Sela Ward has now officially signed on to be the replacement for the departing Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI: NY".
According to the document, Ward will play "an experienced investigator from Washington, D.C., whose work is driven by her empathy for the victim". Her first appearance is set for the season 7 premiere. The show will be airing on Fridays at 9 PM in the fall.
"We are delighted to have Sela joining CSI: NY," said Executive Producer Pam Veasey. "With the exciting stories planned for Season 7, she'll be a dynamic addition to the cast and the team."
"I am thrilled to be working with Gary and this terrific group of people," said Ward. "I'm a huge fan."
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates
And here are the fall premiere dates from FOX:
Saturday, Sept. 11
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (Season Premiere, 800th Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Season Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 20
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HOUSE (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT LONE STAR (Series Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 21
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT GLEE (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT RAISING HOPE (Series Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Series Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 22
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (2-Hour Season Premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT BONES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FRINGE (Season Premiere)
Friday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HUMAN TARGET (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT THE GOOD GUYS (Fall Premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (All-New Episode)
11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT LONE STAR (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)
Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 26
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (1-Hour Season Premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 3
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (All-New Episode)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICAN DAD (Season Premiere, 100th Episode)
Wednesday, Nov. 10
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT LIE TO ME (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (Time Period Premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 11
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (Season Premiere, 800th Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Season Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 20
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HOUSE (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT LONE STAR (Series Premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 21
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT GLEE (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT RAISING HOPE (Series Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Series Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 22
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (2-Hour Season Premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT BONES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FRINGE (Season Premiere)
Friday, Sept. 24
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT HUMAN TARGET (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT THE GOOD GUYS (Fall Premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (All-New Episode)
11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT LONE STAR (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)
Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT RUNNING WILDE (Encore Episode, Time Period Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 26
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (1-Hour Season Premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 3
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (All-New Episode)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICAN DAD (Season Premiere, 100th Episode)
Wednesday, Nov. 10
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT LIE TO ME (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HELL’S KITCHEN (Time Period Premiere)
LIFE UNEXPECTED Adds Three New Faces
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EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that The CW's "Life UneXpected" will have some fresh faces to offer when it returns to the screens in the fall for its second season.
Arielle Kebbel ("Gilmore Girls") has joined the cast in the recurring part of Paige, a new hottie in town, who might get to do more than bartending for Baze (Kristoffer Polaha).
And then there's Amy Price-Francis ("24", "The Cleaner") who will play Kelly, a new partner at the radio station where Cate and Ryan work. She will be recurring as well.
Additionally, per Fancast's Matt Webb Mitovich, Shaun Sipos ("Melrose Place") has landed another recurring part on the show, playing Eric, a new teacher at Westmonte High School, which is the school Lux (Britt Robertson) is attending.
EW's Michael Ausiello reports today that The CW's "Life UneXpected" will have some fresh faces to offer when it returns to the screens in the fall for its second season.
Arielle Kebbel ("Gilmore Girls") has joined the cast in the recurring part of Paige, a new hottie in town, who might get to do more than bartending for Baze (Kristoffer Polaha).
And then there's Amy Price-Francis ("24", "The Cleaner") who will play Kelly, a new partner at the radio station where Cate and Ryan work. She will be recurring as well.
Additionally, per Fancast's Matt Webb Mitovich, Shaun Sipos ("Melrose Place") has landed another recurring part on the show, playing Eric, a new teacher at Westmonte High School, which is the school Lux (Britt Robertson) is attending.
Showtime Announces Premiere Dates - CALIFORNICATION Moves To Midseason
Showtime has announced via a press release the premiere dates for three shows. One returning, and two new ones.
First off, "Californication". The fourth season of the veteran comedy starring David Duchovny will not premiere in the fall, as it was for previous seasons. The show returns January 10, at 10 PM ET/PT for its new cycle.
SHOWTIME will premiere the fourth season of hit comedy series CALIFORNICATION, starring David Duchovny in his Golden Globe®-winning role as hedonistic novelist Hank Moody who struggles to raise his teenage daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin), with on-again, off-again girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone). This season, Hank will have to deal with the fall-out from his one-night stand with then-underage pseudo step-daughter Mia (Madeline Zima) going public. His epic legal troubles force him to enlist the aid of hot, high-powered defense attorney Abby (Carla Gugino) to keep him out of the big house. Rob Lowe (“Parks & Recreation”) special guest stars. Guest stars include Michael Ealy (“Flash Forward”), Zoe Kravitz (“Twelve”) Stephen Tobolowsky (“Glee”), Callie Thorne (“Rescue Me”), Addison Timlin (“Cashmere Mafia”) and rocker Tommy Lee. Duchovny executive produces alongside creator and EP Tom Kapinos.
New drama "Shameless", starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum, will premiere on January 9 at 10 PM ET/PT.
SHAMELESS, a new drama series from John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing,” “Southland”) and Paul Abbott (“State of Play,” “Touching Evil”) is based on the long-running hit UK series and stars Emmy® Award winner and Oscar® nominee William H. Macy (Fargo, Pleasantville, The Cooler) and Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera, Mystic River). Macy plays a far-from-stellar working class patriarch of an unconventional Chicago brood of six motley kids (headed by eldest sibling Rossum) who keep the home afloat while he’s out drinking and carousing. SHAMELESS is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Wells and Abbott are executive producers; Andrew Stearn (“The West Wing,” “Southland”) is co-executive producer.
And last but not least, "Episodes", the new comedy series starring Matt LeBlanc ("Friends"; "Joey") launches on January 9 as well, but at 10.30 PM ET/PT.
New comedy series EPISODES stars Matt LeBlanc (“Friends”) and is executive produced and created by David Crane (“Friends”, “The Class”) and Jeffrey Klarik (“The Class”, “Mad About You”). The series focuses on a British couple whose hit, erudite UK show is turned into an Americanized sitcom starring LeBlanc (as himself). Jimmy Mulville executive produces through his successful Hat Trick production company ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?," "Worst Week"). EPISODES is a co-production of SHOWTIME and the BBC.
First off, "Californication". The fourth season of the veteran comedy starring David Duchovny will not premiere in the fall, as it was for previous seasons. The show returns January 10, at 10 PM ET/PT for its new cycle.
SHOWTIME will premiere the fourth season of hit comedy series CALIFORNICATION, starring David Duchovny in his Golden Globe®-winning role as hedonistic novelist Hank Moody who struggles to raise his teenage daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin), with on-again, off-again girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone). This season, Hank will have to deal with the fall-out from his one-night stand with then-underage pseudo step-daughter Mia (Madeline Zima) going public. His epic legal troubles force him to enlist the aid of hot, high-powered defense attorney Abby (Carla Gugino) to keep him out of the big house. Rob Lowe (“Parks & Recreation”) special guest stars. Guest stars include Michael Ealy (“Flash Forward”), Zoe Kravitz (“Twelve”) Stephen Tobolowsky (“Glee”), Callie Thorne (“Rescue Me”), Addison Timlin (“Cashmere Mafia”) and rocker Tommy Lee. Duchovny executive produces alongside creator and EP Tom Kapinos.
New drama "Shameless", starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum, will premiere on January 9 at 10 PM ET/PT.
SHAMELESS, a new drama series from John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing,” “Southland”) and Paul Abbott (“State of Play,” “Touching Evil”) is based on the long-running hit UK series and stars Emmy® Award winner and Oscar® nominee William H. Macy (Fargo, Pleasantville, The Cooler) and Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera, Mystic River). Macy plays a far-from-stellar working class patriarch of an unconventional Chicago brood of six motley kids (headed by eldest sibling Rossum) who keep the home afloat while he’s out drinking and carousing. SHAMELESS is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Wells and Abbott are executive producers; Andrew Stearn (“The West Wing,” “Southland”) is co-executive producer.
And last but not least, "Episodes", the new comedy series starring Matt LeBlanc ("Friends"; "Joey") launches on January 9 as well, but at 10.30 PM ET/PT.
New comedy series EPISODES stars Matt LeBlanc (“Friends”) and is executive produced and created by David Crane (“Friends”, “The Class”) and Jeffrey Klarik (“The Class”, “Mad About You”). The series focuses on a British couple whose hit, erudite UK show is turned into an Americanized sitcom starring LeBlanc (as himself). Jimmy Mulville executive produces through his successful Hat Trick production company ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?," "Worst Week"). EPISODES is a co-production of SHOWTIME and the BBC.
2010/07/12
ABC Orders Second Season Of ROOKIE BLUE
After only three episodes, ABC has announced via a press release that it has picked up its freshman cop drama "Rookie Blue" for a second season.
"We're very pleased that the show has connected with viewers, especially considering the challenge of finding an audience in the summer, and are excited to pick it up for a second season," said Quinn Taylor, senior vice president, Movies, Miniseries and Acquisitions, ABC Entertainment Group.
"We are so proud of 'Rookie Blue's' amazing success and are thrilled to announce its renewal alongside ABC," said Barbara Williams, executive vice-president of Content, Canwest Broadcasting. "This homegrown series has delivered record-setting audiences, and we're looking forward to giving fans even more of these fresh characters and gripping storylines in Season Two."
"We're very pleased that the show has connected with viewers, especially considering the challenge of finding an audience in the summer, and are excited to pick it up for a second season," said Quinn Taylor, senior vice president, Movies, Miniseries and Acquisitions, ABC Entertainment Group.
"We are so proud of 'Rookie Blue's' amazing success and are thrilled to announce its renewal alongside ABC," said Barbara Williams, executive vice-president of Content, Canwest Broadcasting. "This homegrown series has delivered record-setting audiences, and we're looking forward to giving fans even more of these fresh characters and gripping storylines in Season Two."
UPDATED: Melina Kanakaredes Leaving CSI: NY
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Seems like A.J. Cook is not the only one leaving left behind when CBS fires up its new season.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Melina Kanakaredes, who plays Det. Stella Bonasera on CBS' hit crime drama "CSI: New York", won't be back when the show returns for its seventh season in the fall.
Kanakaredes chose to leave the show herself, when she opted not to renew her contract with the show.
“I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on CSI: NY, and I will treasure them forever," the actress said in a statement.
CBS Network and CBS Studios released the following:
"We hoped Melina would return to CSI: NY for another season, but we respect her decision to move on. Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. She will forever remain a friend to the network and studio and we wish her the very best.”
According to Mike, it is not believed that Kanakaredes will return to wrap up her character's storyline.
UPDATE: Sela Ward ("Once And Again") is in talks to replace Kanakaredes on the show, according to Mike's updated article.
Seems like A.J. Cook is not the only one leaving left behind when CBS fires up its new season.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, Melina Kanakaredes, who plays Det. Stella Bonasera on CBS' hit crime drama "CSI: New York", won't be back when the show returns for its seventh season in the fall.
Kanakaredes chose to leave the show herself, when she opted not to renew her contract with the show.
“I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on CSI: NY, and I will treasure them forever," the actress said in a statement.
CBS Network and CBS Studios released the following:
"We hoped Melina would return to CSI: NY for another season, but we respect her decision to move on. Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. She will forever remain a friend to the network and studio and we wish her the very best.”
According to Mike, it is not believed that Kanakaredes will return to wrap up her character's storyline.
UPDATE: Sela Ward ("Once And Again") is in talks to replace Kanakaredes on the show, according to Mike's updated article.
2010/07/11
No Javier Bardem On GLEE, No EASTWICK Last Night On ABC
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There are some things I should have posted this week, but it got swept under the rug by other stories, or simply because I didn't have time to post when they broke.
- Javier Bardem won't be appearing on "Glee" next season, according to the LA Times. The rumor was started by Bardem himself while talking to EW's Michael Ausiello about a guest spot on the show.
- ABC has scrapped its plans to air the final two episodes of "Eastwick". Both were scheduled to air last night. I got asked about why they haven't aired. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, and for not informing about this earlier.
There are some things I should have posted this week, but it got swept under the rug by other stories, or simply because I didn't have time to post when they broke.
- Javier Bardem won't be appearing on "Glee" next season, according to the LA Times. The rumor was started by Bardem himself while talking to EW's Michael Ausiello about a guest spot on the show.
- ABC has scrapped its plans to air the final two episodes of "Eastwick". Both were scheduled to air last night. I got asked about why they haven't aired. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, and for not informing about this earlier.
2010/07/09
Joan Cusack Joins LAW & ORDER: SVU
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TV Guide's Mickey O'Connor reports today that Joan Cusack has joined NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" for a guest spot.
She will play the mother of two daughters, one of which has disappeared a few years earlier. When the other girl vanishes as well, the investigation focuses on the mother.
Cusack's episode is also the one where Henry Ian Cusick ("Lost") will debut as graphic designer Erik Weber, who is wooing Det. Olivia Benson.
TV Guide's Mickey O'Connor reports today that Joan Cusack has joined NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" for a guest spot.
She will play the mother of two daughters, one of which has disappeared a few years earlier. When the other girl vanishes as well, the investigation focuses on the mother.
Cusack's episode is also the one where Henry Ian Cusick ("Lost") will debut as graphic designer Erik Weber, who is wooing Det. Olivia Benson.
2010/07/08
2010 Primetime Emmy Nominations
With a total of 19 nominations, FOX' comedy hit "Glee" leads this years Emmy race in series, with HBO miniseries "The Pacific" getting most nominations in total - 24.
"Friday Night Lights" finally got its well-deseved spot at the Emmys, with Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton both being nominated in their respective lead drama actor categories.
Conan O'Brien's short stint as the host of the "Tonight Show" earned him a nomination in the comedy/variety department, while "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" got nothing.
Anyway, here's the list of the key categories:
Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Dexter
The Good Wife
Lost
Mad Men
True Blood
Comedy Series
30 Rock
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Glee
Modern Family
Nurse Jackie
The Office
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Matthew Fox, Lost
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights
Glenn Close, Damages
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Andre Braugher, Men of a Certain Age
Michael Emerson, Lost
Terry O'Quinn, Lost
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Martin Short, Damages
John Slattery, Mad Men
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Rose Byrne, Damages
Sharon Gless, Burn Notice
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Matthew Morrison, Glee
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Toni Collette, The United States of Tara
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Lea Michele, Glee
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Chris Colfer, Glee
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Jane Lynch, Glee
Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing with the Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef
Reality Host
Tom Bergeron, Dancing with the Stars
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Heidi Klum, Project Runway
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Real Time with Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
For a full PDF with all the nominations, click here.
"Friday Night Lights" finally got its well-deseved spot at the Emmys, with Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton both being nominated in their respective lead drama actor categories.
Conan O'Brien's short stint as the host of the "Tonight Show" earned him a nomination in the comedy/variety department, while "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" got nothing.
Anyway, here's the list of the key categories:
Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Dexter
The Good Wife
Lost
Mad Men
True Blood
Comedy Series
30 Rock
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Glee
Modern Family
Nurse Jackie
The Office
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Matthew Fox, Lost
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights
Glenn Close, Damages
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Andre Braugher, Men of a Certain Age
Michael Emerson, Lost
Terry O'Quinn, Lost
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Martin Short, Damages
John Slattery, Mad Men
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Rose Byrne, Damages
Sharon Gless, Burn Notice
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Matthew Morrison, Glee
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Toni Collette, The United States of Tara
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Lea Michele, Glee
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Chris Colfer, Glee
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Jane Lynch, Glee
Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing with the Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef
Reality Host
Tom Bergeron, Dancing with the Stars
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Heidi Klum, Project Runway
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Variety, Music or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Real Time with Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
For a full PDF with all the nominations, click here.
ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates
Hello Folks
ABC has announced its premiere dates for fall.
Here's the list:
Monday, September 20
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, September 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (special performance show night and time)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Detroit 1-8-7”
Wednesday, September 22
8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Middle”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Better With You” (formerly titled “Better Together”)
9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Cougar Town”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Whole Truth”
Thursday, September 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “My Generation”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”
Friday, September 24
10:00 p.m. 20/20
Sunday, September 26
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters”
Tuesday, September 28
8:00-9:00 p.m. “No Ordinary Family”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars The Results Show”
The dates for "Body Of Proof" and "Secret Millionaire" will be announced later.
ABC has announced its premiere dates for fall.
Here's the list:
Monday, September 20
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, September 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (special performance show night and time)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Detroit 1-8-7”
Wednesday, September 22
8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Middle”
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Better With You” (formerly titled “Better Together”)
9:00-9:30 p.m. “Modern Family”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Cougar Town”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Whole Truth”
Thursday, September 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “My Generation”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”
Friday, September 24
10:00 p.m. 20/20
Sunday, September 26
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters”
Tuesday, September 28
8:00-9:00 p.m. “No Ordinary Family”
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars The Results Show”
The dates for "Body Of Proof" and "Secret Millionaire" will be announced later.
2010/07/07
TV Land Renews HOT IN CLEVELAND For Second Season
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that TV Land has officially picked up its sitcom "Hot In Cleveland", starring former "Golden Girl" Betty Whire, for a second season.
And it's gonna be quite the big sophomore year, as the station has ordered 20 episodes, which is double the amount season one had. Betty White will continue on the show for the new season, which tentatively launches in January next year.
And it's gonna be quite the big sophomore year, as the station has ordered 20 episodes, which is double the amount season one had. Betty White will continue on the show for the new season, which tentatively launches in January next year.
Skeet Ulrich To Star In LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES
Hello Folks
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, one of the two lead detective roles on the upcoming new "Law & Order: Los Angeles" has been filled.
Skeet Ulrich ("Jericho", "CSI: NY") has been cast as Rex Winters, an ex-Marine with a natural intuition for being a cop. The Rodney King riots happened during his second month on the job, and influenced his philosophy on police work. Oh yeah, and he's married to his ex-partner.
Ulrich's casting is the first of six regular roles that have to be filled. Casting is underway.
Per EW's Michael Ausiello, one of the two lead detective roles on the upcoming new "Law & Order: Los Angeles" has been filled.
Skeet Ulrich ("Jericho", "CSI: NY") has been cast as Rex Winters, an ex-Marine with a natural intuition for being a cop. The Rodney King riots happened during his second month on the job, and influenced his philosophy on police work. Oh yeah, and he's married to his ex-partner.
Ulrich's casting is the first of six regular roles that have to be filled. Casting is underway.
2010/07/06
Oscar Winner Javier Bardem Heads To GLEE
Hello Folks!
I hope you had a great 4th of July!
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Oscar winning actor Javier Bardem will be appearing in the next season of "Glee", playing a Spanish rock star who becomes friends with Artie (Kevin McHale).
"We're going to rock the house," Bardem said of his coming gig. For more about the nature of the music he will play, hit the link above.
I hope you had a great 4th of July!
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that Oscar winning actor Javier Bardem will be appearing in the next season of "Glee", playing a Spanish rock star who becomes friends with Artie (Kevin McHale).
"We're going to rock the house," Bardem said of his coming gig. For more about the nature of the music he will play, hit the link above.
2010/07/02
NBC Pushes LOVE BITES To Midseason, Sets THE APPRENTICE For Thursdays This Fall
Hello Folks!
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC has shifted some things in its fall schedule.
Comedy "Love Bites" will now premiere in midseason, due to creator Cindy Chupack stepping down as showrunner, and the pregnancy of star Becki Newton. Jordana Spiro has recently left the project.
NBC has now set a new, non-celebrity edition of "The Apprentice" for Thursdays this fall, which will run until mid-December.
"Love Bites" now might launch in January, or, if another show gets canceled, might get a late-fall start.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC has shifted some things in its fall schedule.
Comedy "Love Bites" will now premiere in midseason, due to creator Cindy Chupack stepping down as showrunner, and the pregnancy of star Becki Newton. Jordana Spiro has recently left the project.
NBC has now set a new, non-celebrity edition of "The Apprentice" for Thursdays this fall, which will run until mid-December.
"Love Bites" now might launch in January, or, if another show gets canceled, might get a late-fall start.
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