A few news bits from today.
- Starz has officially passed on the option to renew its period drama "Camelot" for subsequent seasons, Deadline reports today. Part of the reason were scheduling conflicts with some of the actors. The show, which was filmed in Ireland and starred Joseph Feinnes, Jamie Campbell Bower and Eva Green, has wrapped its first (and only) season earlier this month.
- ABC has announced that the final episode of its long-running daytime soap "All My Children" will air Friday, September 23. The final episode, of which the Alphabet says it will "will end in a manner that respects the show’s legacy and honors its history", features the returns of many beloved actors, including Josh Duhamel (Leo Du Pres), Eva La Rue (Maria Santos), Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater), Carol Burnett (Verla Grubbs), Kate Collins (Janet Green), Jennifer Bassey (Marion Chandler), Melissa Claire Egan (Annie Chandler) and Leven Rambin (Lily Montgomery), to only name a few.
- After "The Voice" has aired its first season finale last night, NBC has confirmed that all four coaches - Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton - will be returning for season two, which will bow in midseason on Mondays at 8 PM. "Our fantastic coaches were integral to the tremendous success of 'The Voice' this year and we are thrilled that they are all returning," said NBC/Universal Programming Vice President Paul Telegdy. "We look forward to building season two and making 'The Voice' an even greater experience for fans."
2011/06/30
Dichen Lachman Sinks Her Teeth Into BEING HUMAN
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Per Variety, former "Dollhouse" alumna Dichen Lachman has landed a new regular TV gig.
The Australian actress will join Syfy's "Being Human" as a series regular for the upcoming second season. She will play Izumi, a centuries-old, reclusive vampire who returns to Boston, and thereby creating quite the stir in the local vampire milieu.
Season two of "Being Human" will start shooting in Montreal soon, for an airdate sometime in 2012.
Per Variety, former "Dollhouse" alumna Dichen Lachman has landed a new regular TV gig.
The Australian actress will join Syfy's "Being Human" as a series regular for the upcoming second season. She will play Izumi, a centuries-old, reclusive vampire who returns to Boston, and thereby creating quite the stir in the local vampire milieu.
Season two of "Being Human" will start shooting in Montreal soon, for an airdate sometime in 2012.
TODAY SHOW's Matt Lauer To Guest Star On ROYAL PAINS
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that "Today Show" host Matt Lauer will take a trip to the Hamptons when he guest stars on the August 7 episode "Ta Da For" of USA's "Royal Pains", which debuts its third season tonight.
Lauer will play himself in the episode, and be vacationing in the Hamptons, where Evan (Paulo Costanzo) tries to scheme a "Today Show" profile for HankMed, the medical concierge business he shares with his older brother, Hank (Mark Feuerstein).
Kyle Howard, Tony Hale and Campbell Scott appear in the same episode in guest starring parts.
Lauer will play himself in the episode, and be vacationing in the Hamptons, where Evan (Paulo Costanzo) tries to scheme a "Today Show" profile for HankMed, the medical concierge business he shares with his older brother, Hank (Mark Feuerstein).
Kyle Howard, Tony Hale and Campbell Scott appear in the same episode in guest starring parts.
Felicia Day To EUREKA, Martin Short To HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, James Tupper To REVENGE; More News
And here are a few casting stories from the very recent past, gathered from various sources.
- Jennifer Finnigan has booked the female lead on USA's pilot "Wild Card", thereby lifting the contingency off the project, Deadline reports. The story centers on people doing the nasty at night in Las Vegas. Two vastly different lawyers, Will Garratt (Ben Lawson) and Eliza Evans (Finnigan), make it a habit of solving their problems before the morning.
- Felicia Day will be guest-starring on seven episodes of the upcoming fifth season of "Eureka", EW's Darren Franich reports. Day plays an employee of the Department of Defense, who ends up between two men - Fargo (Neil Grayston) and Dr. Parrish (Wil Wheaton). Syfy debuts season five of "Eureka" on July 11. Hit the link above for a clip and pictures.
- Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, James Tupper ("Mercy", "Men In Trees") has joined upcoming ABC drama "Revenge", which bows on September 21 at 10/9c PM. Emily VanCamp stars as Emily Thorne, who moves to the Hamptons with revenge in her heart. She's out to get the folks who did wrong to her father (Tupper) back in the day. The role was played by Marc Blucas in the pilot, but since he's now busy with USA's "Necessary Roughness", he had to be replaced.
- Joe Manganiello ("True Blood") has joined USA's "White Collar" for a guest stint, EW's James Hibberd reports. He plays an ex-con moving in across the street from Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) and his wife, Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen), which means trouble.
- Martin Short ("Damages") has joined the cast of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother", where he will play Marshal's (Jason Segel) boss.
- Valerie Harper ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show") is set to guest star on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva", per EW's Tanner Stransky. In the episode airing September 11, she will play a no-nonsense judge named Leslie Singer, who’s presiding over Jane (Brooke Elliott) in the courtroom. The case finds Jane representing a notorious bridezilla who is suing for injuries sustained after a bridal-sale stampede — but judge Singer throws out some evidence, which causes Jane to have to get creative.
Bruce Davison has also been tapped for a guest spot. In the season finale, he will play a very respected judge. The third season resumes on July 10.
And from outside the casting world:
- Nickelodeon has renewed its mystery soap "House of Anubis" for a second season of 45 episodes, to air next year.
- Jennifer Finnigan has booked the female lead on USA's pilot "Wild Card", thereby lifting the contingency off the project, Deadline reports. The story centers on people doing the nasty at night in Las Vegas. Two vastly different lawyers, Will Garratt (Ben Lawson) and Eliza Evans (Finnigan), make it a habit of solving their problems before the morning.
- Felicia Day will be guest-starring on seven episodes of the upcoming fifth season of "Eureka", EW's Darren Franich reports. Day plays an employee of the Department of Defense, who ends up between two men - Fargo (Neil Grayston) and Dr. Parrish (Wil Wheaton). Syfy debuts season five of "Eureka" on July 11. Hit the link above for a clip and pictures.
- Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, James Tupper ("Mercy", "Men In Trees") has joined upcoming ABC drama "Revenge", which bows on September 21 at 10/9c PM. Emily VanCamp stars as Emily Thorne, who moves to the Hamptons with revenge in her heart. She's out to get the folks who did wrong to her father (Tupper) back in the day. The role was played by Marc Blucas in the pilot, but since he's now busy with USA's "Necessary Roughness", he had to be replaced.
- Joe Manganiello ("True Blood") has joined USA's "White Collar" for a guest stint, EW's James Hibberd reports. He plays an ex-con moving in across the street from Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) and his wife, Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen), which means trouble.
- Martin Short ("Damages") has joined the cast of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother", where he will play Marshal's (Jason Segel) boss.
- Valerie Harper ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show") is set to guest star on Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva", per EW's Tanner Stransky. In the episode airing September 11, she will play a no-nonsense judge named Leslie Singer, who’s presiding over Jane (Brooke Elliott) in the courtroom. The case finds Jane representing a notorious bridezilla who is suing for injuries sustained after a bridal-sale stampede — but judge Singer throws out some evidence, which causes Jane to have to get creative.
Bruce Davison has also been tapped for a guest spot. In the season finale, he will play a very respected judge. The third season resumes on July 10.
And from outside the casting world:
- Nickelodeon has renewed its mystery soap "House of Anubis" for a second season of 45 episodes, to air next year.
2011/06/29
CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates
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After a 14-hour work day, I now have some time to update a few things from the last hours...
To start things off, here's the next list of premiere dates for fall, this time from CBS.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC (23rd edition premiere)
Monday, Sept. 19
8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (7th season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (S)
9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (9th season premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM 2 BROKE GIRLS (series debut)
10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 (2nd season premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 20
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (9th season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (3rd season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM UNFORGETTABLE (series debut)
Wednesday, Sept. 21
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (7th season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (12th season premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 22
8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (5th season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (S)
9:00-10:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST (series debut)
10:00-11:00 PM THE MENTALIST (4th season premiere)
Friday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM A GIFTED MAN (series debut)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI: NY (8th season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (2nd season premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 24
8:00-8:30 PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (6th season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM COMEDYTIME SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY (season premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 25
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES (44th season premiere)
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (19th edition premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD WIFE (3rd season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI (10th season premiere)
Monday, Sept. 26
8:30-9:00 PM 2 BROKE GIRLS (time period premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY (2nd season premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 29
8:30-9:00 PM HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN (series debut)
2011/06/28
Tom Sizemore To Recur On HAWAII FIVE-O - But What About Larisa Oleynik?
EW's James Hibberd reports that "Hawaii Five-O" has recruited another well-known face to recur on the show when it launches its second season in the fall.
Tom Sizemore ("Black Hawk Down", "Saving Private Ryan") has joined the cast for multiple episodes as a former Detroit Homicide Detective who is tasked with heading the new Hawaii Internal Affairs Unit. One of his first jobs is to look into Five-O after the mess of the season finale - without doing favors for them.
The news comes after Masi Oka (Coroner Max) has been upped to series regular, and Terry O'Quinn has joined the cast as the Navy Seal Lt. Commander who trained Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin).
Still a question mark is Larisa Oleynik. The actress, who played CIA analyst Jenna Kaye in three episodes last season, including the finale, has an option to become a regular in the second season. The option expires on Thursday, with no word on her status yet.
Kelli Giddish, Danny Pino Join LAW & ORDER: SVU; Michelle Trachtenberg Grows WEEDS
Two casting scoops from TVLine.
- Danny Pino ("Cold Case") and Kelli Giddish ("Chase") have both joined "Law & Order: SVU" as new series regulars. Both will play new lead detectives on the show - Pino as a replacement for Chris Meloni, who didn't re-up his contract, and Giddish is seen as a potential replacement for Mariska Hargitay, who will reduce her appearances on the show.
- Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl", "Love Bites", "Mercy") has booked a two-episode guest stint on "Weeds". She plays a low-life hashish-dealing rival to Nancy (Mary Louise Parker) and a love interest for Silas (Hunter Parrish). "Weeds" launches its seventh season tonight at 10/9c.
- Danny Pino ("Cold Case") and Kelli Giddish ("Chase") have both joined "Law & Order: SVU" as new series regulars. Both will play new lead detectives on the show - Pino as a replacement for Chris Meloni, who didn't re-up his contract, and Giddish is seen as a potential replacement for Mariska Hargitay, who will reduce her appearances on the show.
- Michelle Trachtenberg ("Gossip Girl", "Love Bites", "Mercy") has booked a two-episode guest stint on "Weeds". She plays a low-life hashish-dealing rival to Nancy (Mary Louise Parker) and a love interest for Silas (Hunter Parrish). "Weeds" launches its seventh season tonight at 10/9c.
2011/06/27
ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates
ABC has issued a press release detailing the several premiere dates for its new and returning shows for next season.
Friday, September 16
10:00 p.m. “20/20”
Monday, September 19
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, September 20
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Body of Proof”
Wednesday, September 21
8:00-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” (special one-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Modern Family” (special one-hour premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Revenge”
Thursday, September 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels”
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (special two-hour premiere)
Sunday, September 25
7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (special two-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Pan Am”
Wednesday, September 28
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Suburgatory”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Happy Endings”
Thursday, September 29
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”
Sunday, October 2
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Tuesday, October 11
8:00- 9:00 p.m. “Last Man Standing” (special one-hour premiere)
Tuesday, October 18
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Man Up!”
Friday, October 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (time period premiere)
Sunday, October 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”
Friday, September 16
10:00 p.m. “20/20”
Monday, September 19
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Castle”
Tuesday, September 20
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Body of Proof”
Wednesday, September 21
8:00-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” (special one-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Modern Family” (special one-hour premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Revenge”
Thursday, September 22
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Charlie’s Angels”
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” (special two-hour premiere)
Sunday, September 25
7:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (special two-hour premiere)
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Pan Am”
Wednesday, September 28
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Suburgatory”
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Happy Endings”
Thursday, September 29
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”
Sunday, October 2
7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
Tuesday, October 11
8:00- 9:00 p.m. “Last Man Standing” (special one-hour premiere)
Tuesday, October 18
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Man Up!”
Friday, October 21
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (time period premiere)
Sunday, October 23
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Once Upon a Time”
Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson Among THE WALKING DEAD; Sharon Leal, Russell Hornsby Need The SUITS
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Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello and the Hollywood Reporter, there are a few cast additions to two cable shows to report.
- Lauren Cohan ("Supernatural", "The Vampire Diaries", "Chuck") and Scott Wilson ("CSI") have both joined the cast of the upcoming second season of AMC's "The Walking Dead". The story of the sophomore year will largely be set at at a farm owned by Hershel Greene (Wilson). Cohan will play Hershel's daughter Maggie, a self-reliant woman and love interest for Glenn (Steven Yuen). Pruitt Taylor Vince has previously been cast as the farm's foreman.
"The Walking Dead" is expected to return in the fall for 13 new episodes.
- Sharon Leal ("Hellcats") and Russell Hornsby ("Lincoln Heights", upcoming "Grimm") have both grabbed guest spots in USA's freshman law drama "Suits". In episode 4 Leal will play a consultant for a company that's being sued for falsifying FDA drug trial results. Her relationship with the company's CEO doesn't really help to forge a valid defense, either.
Hornsby appears in the same episode as Quentin Sainz, a man from Jessica's (Gina Torres) past. He faces a lawsuit because his company's breakthrough drug for ALS patients may have unexpected deadly side effects, and now the drug faces removal from the market. Jessica gives him Harvey (Gabriel Macht) as his attorney, a man who isn't very fond of Quentin.
Titus Welliver has been previously announced to be guest starring on "Suits". He will play Dominic Barrone, an automotive engineer. His engine is the reason McKernon Motors is successful. When a crisis threatens the future of the company, he needs Harvey's help, even though Dominic doesn't really trust him.
2011/06/23
Lisa Edelstein Goes To THE GOOD WIFE
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, Lisa Edelstein has booked a multi-episode arc on "The Good Wife", when the show returns in the fall for its third season.
She will play a born poker player/lawyer who is not only sexy, but also overly intelligent - and she has a past with Will (Josh Charles). No more details are available at this point.
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates
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FOX has issued a press release announcing the premiere dates for the new fall season.
Saturday, Sept. 10
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT COPS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT COPS (Encore Episode)
Sunday, Sept. 18
8:00-11:00 PM ET/ 63RD PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS (Live Telecast)
5:00-8:00 PM PT
Tuesday, Sept. 20
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT GLEE (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT NEW GIRL (Series Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT RAISING HOPE (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 21
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT THE X FACTOR (Series Premiere, Part 1)
Thursday, Sept. 22
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT THE X FACTOR (Series Premiere, Part 2)
Friday, Sept. 23
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT FRINGE (Season Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 25
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (Season Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICAN DAD (Season Premiere)
Monday, Sept. 26
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT TERRA NOVA (Series Premiere)
Monday, Oct. 3
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT TERRA NOVA (All-New Episode) (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT HOUSE (Season Premiere)
Saturday, Oct. 29
8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Quarterly Specials Premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 30
7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT THE CLEVELAND SHOW (Time Period Premiere)
8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT THE SIMPSONS (All-New Episode)
8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT ALLEN GREGORY (Series Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT FAMILY GUY (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT AMERICAN DAD (All-New Episode)
Thursday, Nov. 3
8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT THE X FACTOR (All-New Episode)
9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT BONES (Season Premiere)
Wednesday, Nov. 23
8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT THE X FACTOR (All-New Episode)
9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER (Series Premiere)
2011/06/22
FX Pilot POWERS Finds Leads, Roxane Mesquida Joins GOSSIP GIRL
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Two news bits from the past few hours, from TVLine.
- Jason Patric and Lucy Punch ("The Class") have joined the upcoming FX pilot "Powers" as the two leads. The project centers on two police officers in a world where superpowers are common and pretty much an everyday occurrence. Christian Walker (Patric) and Deena Pilgrim (Punch) are two detectives working in a Homicide department which deals with cases involving people with "powers". The show is based on the graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
- French actress Roxane Mesquida ("Rubber") has been cast in the upcoming fifth season of "Gossip Girl". She will play the recurring role of Prince Louis' sister. A princess herself, she is not fond of her brother dating Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester). Cue the claws...
Two news bits from the past few hours, from TVLine.
- Jason Patric and Lucy Punch ("The Class") have joined the upcoming FX pilot "Powers" as the two leads. The project centers on two police officers in a world where superpowers are common and pretty much an everyday occurrence. Christian Walker (Patric) and Deena Pilgrim (Punch) are two detectives working in a Homicide department which deals with cases involving people with "powers". The show is based on the graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
- French actress Roxane Mesquida ("Rubber") has been cast in the upcoming fifth season of "Gossip Girl". She will play the recurring role of Prince Louis' sister. A princess herself, she is not fond of her brother dating Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester). Cue the claws...
2011/06/21
Terry O'Quinn Goes Back To The Island - For HAWAII FIVE-O
Various sources report today that Terry O'Quinn will not only head back to Hawaii, where he spent the last few years of his life to film "Lost", but also will reunite with his former co-star Daniel Dae Kim when he joins the cast of the second season of "Hawaii Five-O" in a recurring part.
O'Quinn will play a Navy Seal Lt. Commander who trained Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) in Coronado, and has also served with his father in Vietnam. He's a strong, stubborn guy who is best to have on your side when things get hairy.
O'Quinn's first appearance is set for the second season premiere.
O'Quinn will play a Navy Seal Lt. Commander who trained Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin) in Coronado, and has also served with his father in Vietnam. He's a strong, stubborn guy who is best to have on your side when things get hairy.
O'Quinn's first appearance is set for the second season premiere.
Thomas Gibson To Stay With CRIMINAL MINDS For At Least Two More Years
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Phew... that was pretty last-minute...
Merely two weeks before production starts on the seventh season of CBS' "Criminal Minds", Thomas Gibson has finally reached a deal to stay with the show, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports.
Gibson has signed on for two more seasons, in a deal worth mid-to-high seven figures, plus a signing bonus. This more than doubles his previous salary.
This now reunites the "Criminal Minds" cast in the state it was formed after Mandy Patinkin left the show. Rachel Nichols, who joined the cast in the wake of A.J. Cook's departure last season, will not be returning.
Phew... that was pretty last-minute...
Merely two weeks before production starts on the seventh season of CBS' "Criminal Minds", Thomas Gibson has finally reached a deal to stay with the show, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports.
Gibson has signed on for two more seasons, in a deal worth mid-to-high seven figures, plus a signing bonus. This more than doubles his previous salary.
This now reunites the "Criminal Minds" cast in the state it was formed after Mandy Patinkin left the show. Rachel Nichols, who joined the cast in the wake of A.J. Cook's departure last season, will not be returning.
The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates
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Well, the family matters I mentioned in my previous post are still a part of my life at the moment, but I can finally cut some time off to devote it to what I like to do here.
The CW is the first broadcast network to announce its premiere dates for the new fall season.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:00-9:00 PM 90210 (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM RINGER (Series Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
8:00-9:00 PM H8R (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (Season Premiere)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8:00-9:00 PM THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE SECRET CIRCLE (Series Premiere)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
8:00-9:00 PM NIKITA (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00-9:00 PM GOSSIP GIRL (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HART OF DIXIE (Series Premiere)
Well, the family matters I mentioned in my previous post are still a part of my life at the moment, but I can finally cut some time off to devote it to what I like to do here.
The CW is the first broadcast network to announce its premiere dates for the new fall season.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:00-9:00 PM 90210 (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM RINGER (Series Premiere)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
8:00-9:00 PM H8R (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL (Season Premiere)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8:00-9:00 PM THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE SECRET CIRCLE (Series Premiere)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
8:00-9:00 PM NIKITA (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM SUPERNATURAL (Season Premiere)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
8:00-9:00 PM GOSSIP GIRL (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HART OF DIXIE (Series Premiere)
2011/06/17
Short Hiatus...
Hello Folks
Just a short note to inform you that I have to deal with a few family matters at the moment, and am taking a few days off reporting news.
But don't give up on me and this blog. I'll be back next week. :)
Greets
Lambsilencer
Just a short note to inform you that I have to deal with a few family matters at the moment, and am taking a few days off reporting news.
But don't give up on me and this blog. I'll be back next week. :)
Greets
Lambsilencer
2011/06/13
AMC Renews THE KILLING
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Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, AMC has finally renewed its freshman drama "The Killing" for a second season.
The show averaged 2 Million viewers in its inaugural season, which is pretty much on par with "Mad Men".
It's unclear how the second season will shape up to be. It looks like the storyline with Rosie Larsen's murder might be concluded in Sunday's finale.
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, AMC has finally renewed its freshman drama "The Killing" for a second season.
The show averaged 2 Million viewers in its inaugural season, which is pretty much on par with "Mad Men".
It's unclear how the second season will shape up to be. It looks like the storyline with Rosie Larsen's murder might be concluded in Sunday's finale.
2011/06/10
MTV Cancels SKINS, Ice-T Stays With SVU, Molly Parker To DEXTER, Mark Pellegrino To THE CLOSER; More
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A few news items from the last few hours.
- MTV has officially canceled its controversial teen series "Skins" after one season. The network states that various reasons (Viacom ordering them to tone the series down to prevent possible trouble with child pornography laws, the Parent Television Council firing on all fronts against it, etc.) have led to the decision to discontinue the US version of the British format.
- Rapper/actor Ice-T has tweeted today that he has signed on for another two years of "Law & Order: SVU". While he is staying put on the show, he also mentioned in another tweet that no new cast members are currently signed on for the show.
And two bits from TVLine:
- Molly Parker ("Deadwood", "Swingtown") has signed on for multiple episodes of the upcoming sixth season of Showtime's "Dexter". She will play Lisa Marshall, the sister of Travis (Colin Hanks) a mysterious guy who's a brilliant expert on ancient artifacts who gets involved in a gruesome murder in Miami.
- Mark Pellegrino ("Supernatural" "Lost") has been added to the cast of the final season of TNT's "The Closer". When Brenda has to go to court for her methods of getting confessions and solving crimes, it's Pellegrino's character who has to try to keep her reputation intact. For more info about the general storyline of the coming season, which launches July 11, hit the link above and scroll down a bit.
- Eva La Rue ("CSI: Miami") has agreed to return to ABC's fading daytime soap "All My Children", reprising the role of Maria, Hayley Santos' (Kelly Ripa) sister-in-law for a few episodes in July.
A few news items from the last few hours.
- MTV has officially canceled its controversial teen series "Skins" after one season. The network states that various reasons (Viacom ordering them to tone the series down to prevent possible trouble with child pornography laws, the Parent Television Council firing on all fronts against it, etc.) have led to the decision to discontinue the US version of the British format.
- Rapper/actor Ice-T has tweeted today that he has signed on for another two years of "Law & Order: SVU". While he is staying put on the show, he also mentioned in another tweet that no new cast members are currently signed on for the show.
And two bits from TVLine:
- Molly Parker ("Deadwood", "Swingtown") has signed on for multiple episodes of the upcoming sixth season of Showtime's "Dexter". She will play Lisa Marshall, the sister of Travis (Colin Hanks) a mysterious guy who's a brilliant expert on ancient artifacts who gets involved in a gruesome murder in Miami.
- Mark Pellegrino ("Supernatural" "Lost") has been added to the cast of the final season of TNT's "The Closer". When Brenda has to go to court for her methods of getting confessions and solving crimes, it's Pellegrino's character who has to try to keep her reputation intact. For more info about the general storyline of the coming season, which launches July 11, hit the link above and scroll down a bit.
- Eva La Rue ("CSI: Miami") has agreed to return to ABC's fading daytime soap "All My Children", reprising the role of Maria, Hayley Santos' (Kelly Ripa) sister-in-law for a few episodes in July.
2011/06/09
William Shatner Booked For PSYCH Guest Spot
TV Guide's Kate Stanhope reports today that when Juliet's father will enter the picture on USA's "Psych", he will have quite the familiar face.
William Shatner ("Sh#* My Dad Says", "Boston Legal", "Star Trek") has signed on to play Frank, Juliet's (Maggie Lawson) con man of a father in an upcoming episode. Frank comes to town to make things right with his daughter, with Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dulé Hill) helping him along. But you can't put the con out of a con man, so when the opportunity presents itself, a life without crime might be a harder choice for Frank than he first expected.
"Psych" will return in the fall.
William Shatner ("Sh#* My Dad Says", "Boston Legal", "Star Trek") has signed on to play Frank, Juliet's (Maggie Lawson) con man of a father in an upcoming episode. Frank comes to town to make things right with his daughter, with Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dulé Hill) helping him along. But you can't put the con out of a con man, so when the opportunity presents itself, a life without crime might be a harder choice for Frank than he first expected.
"Psych" will return in the fall.
Danny Glover Joins TOUCH, Michelle Obama Meets iCARLY, More DR. WHO, More News
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- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports today that Danny Glover ("Lethal Weapon") has joined the cast of "Touch", FOX' drama pilot starring Kiefer Sutherland as a father who finds out that his son (David Mazouz) can see events before they happen. Glover will play Arthur DeWitt, a professor and expert on children with special gifts involving numbers.
Meanwhile, from TVLine's Megan Masters:
- First Lady Michelle Obama will appear as herself on a January episode of Nickelodeon hit "iCarly". Network president Cyma Zarghami says that Obama will promote Joining Forces, “an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and support for military families.”
- The BBC has orderd 14 new episodes of "Doctor Who" (13 regular episodes and a new Christmas special). Matt Smith is set to stay on as The Doctor, but things are currently up in the air for his companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill). The new season will most likely air next year.
- Cristián de la Fuente ("In Plain Sight") will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Haven", when the show returns to Syfy for its second season on July 15. De la Fuente plays a “straight-laced, conservative, mild-mannered banker” who leads a dangerous double life.
- Chloë Sevigny ("Big Love") has signed on to star in "Hit and Miss" a new British series from "Shameless" creator Paul Abbott. Sevigny plays Mia, a transgender contract killer who, in his previous life, has fathered several children.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports today that Danny Glover ("Lethal Weapon") has joined the cast of "Touch", FOX' drama pilot starring Kiefer Sutherland as a father who finds out that his son (David Mazouz) can see events before they happen. Glover will play Arthur DeWitt, a professor and expert on children with special gifts involving numbers.
Meanwhile, from TVLine's Megan Masters:
- First Lady Michelle Obama will appear as herself on a January episode of Nickelodeon hit "iCarly". Network president Cyma Zarghami says that Obama will promote Joining Forces, “an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and support for military families.”
- The BBC has orderd 14 new episodes of "Doctor Who" (13 regular episodes and a new Christmas special). Matt Smith is set to stay on as The Doctor, but things are currently up in the air for his companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill). The new season will most likely air next year.
- Cristián de la Fuente ("In Plain Sight") will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Haven", when the show returns to Syfy for its second season on July 15. De la Fuente plays a “straight-laced, conservative, mild-mannered banker” who leads a dangerous double life.
- Chloë Sevigny ("Big Love") has signed on to star in "Hit and Miss" a new British series from "Shameless" creator Paul Abbott. Sevigny plays Mia, a transgender contract killer who, in his previous life, has fathered several children.
Josh Lucas Set For Lead In NBC's THE FIRM
NBC has officially announced that Josh Lucas will be leading the cast of NBC's upcoming legal drama "The Firm", based on the 1993 feature film starring Tom Cruise, which was an adaptation of the John Grisham novel.
From the press release:
Lucas will star as attorney Mitchell McDeere (the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film) in the series, which picks up McDeere’s story about a decade after the events of the novel and film. Lucas also stars as famed aviator Charles Lindbergh in Imagine Entertainment’s upcoming 2011 film, “J. Edgar,” directed by Oscar winner Clint Eastwood and starring Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio as controversial FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
Based on the blockbuster feature film and the best-selling novel of 1991, with seven million copies sold by world-renowned author Grisham, "The Firm" continues the story of attorney Mitchell McDeere (Lucas) who, as a young associate, brought down the prestigious Memphis law firm of Bendini, Lambert & Locke, which operated as a front for the Chicago mob. After a difficult decade, which included a stay in the Federal Witness Protection program, McDeere and his family now emerge from isolation to reclaim their lives and their future -- only to find that past dangers are still lurking and new threats are everywhere.
2011/06/08
Brittany Snow, Aml Ameen Exit HARRY'S LAW
TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich and Michael Ausiello report that both Brittany Snow and Aml Ameen have parted ways with NBC's "Harry's Law", and won't be part of the regular cast anymore.
According to an insider, it was a "mutual decision" between the producers and the actors. Both might be return in guest spots in future episodes.
According to an insider, it was a "mutual decision" between the producers and the actors. Both might be return in guest spots in future episodes.
Laurence Fishburne Won't Return To CSI
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Various sources report today that after two and a half seasons, Laurence Fishburne has decided not to renew his contract to stay with "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" when the show returns for its 12th season in the fall. The actor opts to return to feature films.
CBS and the show's producers were not surprised about Fishburne not returning. "Nobody expected him to be on the show for 7 years, it's Laurence Fishburne," an insider told Deadline.
It remains to be seen how the cliff-hanger of the 11th season finale will be resolved.
Various sources report today that after two and a half seasons, Laurence Fishburne has decided not to renew his contract to stay with "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" when the show returns for its 12th season in the fall. The actor opts to return to feature films.
CBS and the show's producers were not surprised about Fishburne not returning. "Nobody expected him to be on the show for 7 years, it's Laurence Fishburne," an insider told Deadline.
It remains to be seen how the cliff-hanger of the 11th season finale will be resolved.
2011/06/07
90210 Loses Another Regular, Jim Parsons Visits iCARLY, Josh Duhamel Back To ALL MY CHILDREN
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Some good, and some not so good news from the casting front.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that when "90210" returns for its fourth season in the fall, Trevor Donovan, how plays fresh-out-of-closet Teddy on the show, won't be back as a regular, but merely appear in five episode during the new season. “I look back on getting this real-life story line as a blessing,” Donovan told TVLine in a statement. “To be able to simultaneously take on a challenging role and bring awareness to a relevant social issue was a win-win for me. I’m looking forward to what opportunities and adventures lie ahead.”
The show also bids farewell to Ryan Eggold and Lori Laughlin next season, and welcomes new showrunners Patti Carr and Lara Olsen ("Life UneXpected"), who fill the void Rebecca Sinclair left when she announced her exit.
- Jim Parsons will make a guest appearance on "iCarly" during the show's fourth season, TVLine's Megan Masters reports. The man best known as Sheldon on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" will play Caleb, a psych ward patient who thinks he's from the future. Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) and her friends meet him during a visit to said ward.
- EW's Lynette Rice has the exclusive news that Josh Duhamel will return to "All My Children" for a final hurrah before the show goes off the air for good in September. He will reprise his role of artist Leo Du Pres. (Yes, this means he probably didn't die back then in that waterfall accident... or will it be a flashback?)
Some good, and some not so good news from the casting front.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that when "90210" returns for its fourth season in the fall, Trevor Donovan, how plays fresh-out-of-closet Teddy on the show, won't be back as a regular, but merely appear in five episode during the new season. “I look back on getting this real-life story line as a blessing,” Donovan told TVLine in a statement. “To be able to simultaneously take on a challenging role and bring awareness to a relevant social issue was a win-win for me. I’m looking forward to what opportunities and adventures lie ahead.”
The show also bids farewell to Ryan Eggold and Lori Laughlin next season, and welcomes new showrunners Patti Carr and Lara Olsen ("Life UneXpected"), who fill the void Rebecca Sinclair left when she announced her exit.
- Jim Parsons will make a guest appearance on "iCarly" during the show's fourth season, TVLine's Megan Masters reports. The man best known as Sheldon on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" will play Caleb, a psych ward patient who thinks he's from the future. Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) and her friends meet him during a visit to said ward.
- EW's Lynette Rice has the exclusive news that Josh Duhamel will return to "All My Children" for a final hurrah before the show goes off the air for good in September. He will reprise his role of artist Leo Du Pres. (Yes, this means he probably didn't die back then in that waterfall accident... or will it be a flashback?)
2011/06/01
Eliza Dushku To Guest Star On WHITE COLLAR, Morena Baccarin Heads To HOMELAND
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Apparently, it's a good day to be a former leading lady from the TV world of Joss Whedon.
- The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Eliza Dushku ("Dollhouse", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") has signed on two guest star on USA's "White Collar", in the ninth episode of the upcoming third season, to be exact.
Dushku will play (Major spoiler!) a woman working for Matthew Keller (Ross McCall), who ends up in a fling with Neil Caffrey (Matt Bomer), after he and Sara (Hilarie Burton) have broken up. Her character has the potential to become recurring.
- Morena Baccarin ("V", "Firefly") has been added to the cast of Showtime's "Homeland", the cable network has announced. In the triller from "24" producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, Damian Lewis plays Marine Sergeant Scott Brody, who returns home after eight years of being MIA in Iraq, and Claire Danes plays CIA officer Carrie Anderson, who suspects that Brody might be launching an Al Qaeda terrorist attack against his homeland. Baccarin plays Brody's strong and and smart wife, Jessica. She replaces Laura Fraser, who originated the part in the pilot. Mandy Patinkin co-stars as Carrie's mentor and boss.
Apparently, it's a good day to be a former leading lady from the TV world of Joss Whedon.
- The Hollywood Reporter reports today that Eliza Dushku ("Dollhouse", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") has signed on two guest star on USA's "White Collar", in the ninth episode of the upcoming third season, to be exact.
Dushku will play (Major spoiler!) a woman working for Matthew Keller (Ross McCall), who ends up in a fling with Neil Caffrey (Matt Bomer), after he and Sara (Hilarie Burton) have broken up. Her character has the potential to become recurring.
- Morena Baccarin ("V", "Firefly") has been added to the cast of Showtime's "Homeland", the cable network has announced. In the triller from "24" producers Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, Damian Lewis plays Marine Sergeant Scott Brody, who returns home after eight years of being MIA in Iraq, and Claire Danes plays CIA officer Carrie Anderson, who suspects that Brody might be launching an Al Qaeda terrorist attack against his homeland. Baccarin plays Brody's strong and and smart wife, Jessica. She replaces Laura Fraser, who originated the part in the pilot. Mandy Patinkin co-stars as Carrie's mentor and boss.
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