Hello Folks
Well, it's that time of the year again.
The TCA Summer Press Tour 2011 has begun, and yesterday, it was the day for cable networks AMC and HBO.
Here's what's interesting (among the usual boring other stuff not worth mentioning) from the AMC and HBO panels, gathered from all over the place.
- AMC has announced the premiere date for its new western drama "Hell on Wheels". The new series will debut on Sunday, November 6, at 10 PM ET/PT. Anson Mount, Common, Dominique McElligott, Colm Meaney, Ben Esler, Philip Burke and Eddie Spears star.
- A decision on a possible renewal of hit series "Breaking Bad" has to be made in the next two weeks, as the options on the actors are about to expire. Means, renew it ASAP!
- After much backlash from the fans, the AMC brass admits that it should have "managed expectations differently" regarding the first season of "The Killing". Season 2 will present Rosie Larsen's killer. Based on the comments of many viewers, it just might be a bit too late…
- HBO will bring back "Boardwalk Empire" for its second season on Sunday, September 25, at 9 PM ET/PT for its 12-episode second season. "Hung" will return for season 3 of 10 episodes on Sunday, October 2 at 10 PM ET/PT, with "How To Make It In America" offering the premiere of its 8-episode second season right after, at 10.30 PM ET/PT. Season 3 of "Bored TO Death", with eight episodes, premiers on Monday, October 10 at 9 PM ET/PT, and new series "Enlightened", starring Laura Dern as a woman who has a spiritual awakening after a meltdown, is launching right behind it, at 10.30 PM ET/PT. The first season consists of eight episodes.
- There won't be a new season of "Nr. 1 Ladies Detective Agency", but HBO is looking to continue the format in the form of two or more stand-alone TV movies. Producers are looking at scripts at the moment. If only someone had done this for "Veronica Mars"…
- Don't expect to see an end to "Game of Thrones" in the near future. “We told [author George R.R. Martin] we’d go as long as he keeps writing,” said HBO co-president Richard Plepler to Entertainment Weekly. And HBO programming chief Michael Lombardo seconded, “I hope it lasts for 20 years. I promise you we won’t stop it before it’s ready to stop … There’s a great relationship fans have with the show and we appreciate that. We’ve never seen people get so excited about casting [decisions].” We'll take you up on that, Michael. See you in 2031…
- If exec producer/creator Mark Wahlberg has anything to say, an "Entourage" movie is pretty much a sure thing. Even if he has to pay the bills himself. “I’ve said that if I have to finance it myself, I’ll do it,” he said with a grin. “I certainly hope that this has a chance to become a feature film.” Added co/creator Doug Ellin, “We’re gonna do a movie. It’s just a question of when and how quick… and then we’ll make it happen.” We'll take you up on that, Mark and Doug. See you in 20… well, a lot sooner than 31 hopefully…
2011/07/29
2011/07/27
Full WONDER WOMAN Pilot Leaked Online
As of yesterday, the full pilot of NBC's redo of "Wonder Woman" has found its way online.
It has appeared on various download sites. Fan reviews might start piling up pretty soon…
I won't provide a link here, though, for obvious reasons. But I'm sure you can find it easily if you want.
It has appeared on various download sites. Fan reviews might start piling up pretty soon…
I won't provide a link here, though, for obvious reasons. But I'm sure you can find it easily if you want.
Glen Mazzara Tapped As New Showrunner For THE WALKING DEAD
Well, that was fast.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today that executive producer Glen Mazzara is taking over from Frank Darabont as new show runner on AMC's "The Walking Dead".
Darabont was quoted a month ago by Deadline, saying that Mazzara was hired as "[the] number 2 in the room", and was considered the show's head writer back then. So it makes sense that he is now appointed new showrunner.
Talks with Darabont to stay on the show in some capacity are still ongoing. Mazzara remains an exec producer on the show, alongside Robert Kirkman (who penned the comic series) and Gale Anne Hurd.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today that executive producer Glen Mazzara is taking over from Frank Darabont as new show runner on AMC's "The Walking Dead".
Darabont was quoted a month ago by Deadline, saying that Mazzara was hired as "[the] number 2 in the room", and was considered the show's head writer back then. So it makes sense that he is now appointed new showrunner.
Talks with Darabont to stay on the show in some capacity are still ongoing. Mazzara remains an exec producer on the show, alongside Robert Kirkman (who penned the comic series) and Gale Anne Hurd.
Max Martini To Exact REVENGE, Rex Lee To SUBURGATORY, Plus Pilot News
TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports today that Max Martini ("The Unit", "Castle") is joining the cast of ABC's upcoming new drama "Revenge".
The show stars Emily VanCamp as a young woman moving to the Hamptons to exact revenge on the Grayson clan that ruined her family. Martini plays the recurring part of pragmatic, rugged Private Eye Frank Saunders, who gets hired by Conrad Grayson (Henry Czerny), the wealthy patriarch of the Grayson clan.
"Revenge" launches on September 21 at 10/9c on ABC.
Additionally, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports that Rex Lee ("Entourage") has come aboard "Suburgatory", ABC's upcoming single-camera comedy about teen girl Tessa (Jane Levy), who moves with her dad (Jeremy Sisto) from New York to her own personal purgatory - the suburbs. Lee plays the series regular role of Mr. Wolf, the guidance counselor at the high school Tessa attends. He's inviting but pretty clueless when it comes to knowing about the "mean girl" behavior at his school.
And some developments on the pilot front, also from Nellie Andreeva.
USA has passed on its pilot "Eden", which was about a young hotel worker (Nick D'Agosto) who gets a job at a prestigious NYC hotel with the help of his cousin (Enver Gjokai), who is an escaped con man. USA's other two pilots still in contention, "Over/Under" and "Wild Card" are set to shoot in late August.
And over at TNT, two pilots have officially been scrapped. "Meet Jane", starring Molly Parker and Rick Schroeder in the story about a mother of two daughters who lives in an unhappy marriage. Things get interesting once the FBI enlists her to spy on her husband, who works as a computer technician and is suspected by the government to sell top-secret information to the Russians.
Also not going forward is the untitled Michael Sardo project, which was set to star Carrie-Anne Moss.
The show stars Emily VanCamp as a young woman moving to the Hamptons to exact revenge on the Grayson clan that ruined her family. Martini plays the recurring part of pragmatic, rugged Private Eye Frank Saunders, who gets hired by Conrad Grayson (Henry Czerny), the wealthy patriarch of the Grayson clan.
"Revenge" launches on September 21 at 10/9c on ABC.
Additionally, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports that Rex Lee ("Entourage") has come aboard "Suburgatory", ABC's upcoming single-camera comedy about teen girl Tessa (Jane Levy), who moves with her dad (Jeremy Sisto) from New York to her own personal purgatory - the suburbs. Lee plays the series regular role of Mr. Wolf, the guidance counselor at the high school Tessa attends. He's inviting but pretty clueless when it comes to knowing about the "mean girl" behavior at his school.
And some developments on the pilot front, also from Nellie Andreeva.
USA has passed on its pilot "Eden", which was about a young hotel worker (Nick D'Agosto) who gets a job at a prestigious NYC hotel with the help of his cousin (Enver Gjokai), who is an escaped con man. USA's other two pilots still in contention, "Over/Under" and "Wild Card" are set to shoot in late August.
And over at TNT, two pilots have officially been scrapped. "Meet Jane", starring Molly Parker and Rick Schroeder in the story about a mother of two daughters who lives in an unhappy marriage. Things get interesting once the FBI enlists her to spy on her husband, who works as a computer technician and is suspected by the government to sell top-secret information to the Russians.
Also not going forward is the untitled Michael Sardo project, which was set to star Carrie-Anne Moss.
Mike Doyle, Rhys Choiro To A GIFTED MAN, Melissa George To Stephen King's BAG OF BONES
Even more casting news.
- Mike Doyle ("Law & Order: SVU") and Rhys Coiro ("Entourage") have both joined the cast of CBS's upcoming medical drama "A Gifted Man", TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Doyle will play Dr. Victor Lantz, a potentially recurring part, while Coiro plays the recurring role of Dr. Zeke Barnes, a family doctor who moonlights as a rock musician. "A Gifted Man", starring Patrick Wilson as a egomanical, brilliant surgeon who gets advise by his dead wife from the afterlife, premieres September 23.
- Melissa George ("Alias", "Lie To Me") has joined the cast of TNT's upcoming two-part, four-hour miniseries "Bag of Bones", based on the novel by Stephen King, per [Deadline. She joins a cast that includes Pierce Brosnan and Annabeth Gish. The story centers on writer Mike Noonan (Brosnan), who can't stop grieving over the sudden death of his wife, Jo (Gish). After a dream, he returns to the couple's lakeside retreat in Western Maine, and gets sucked into a nasty custody battle between the daughter of a young widow (George) and her wealthy grandfather. And all those ever-growing nightmares and the ghostly appearances let him realize his wife still has something to tell him. Mick Garris directs.
- Mike Doyle ("Law & Order: SVU") and Rhys Coiro ("Entourage") have both joined the cast of CBS's upcoming medical drama "A Gifted Man", TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Doyle will play Dr. Victor Lantz, a potentially recurring part, while Coiro plays the recurring role of Dr. Zeke Barnes, a family doctor who moonlights as a rock musician. "A Gifted Man", starring Patrick Wilson as a egomanical, brilliant surgeon who gets advise by his dead wife from the afterlife, premieres September 23.
- Melissa George ("Alias", "Lie To Me") has joined the cast of TNT's upcoming two-part, four-hour miniseries "Bag of Bones", based on the novel by Stephen King, per [Deadline. She joins a cast that includes Pierce Brosnan and Annabeth Gish. The story centers on writer Mike Noonan (Brosnan), who can't stop grieving over the sudden death of his wife, Jo (Gish). After a dream, he returns to the couple's lakeside retreat in Western Maine, and gets sucked into a nasty custody battle between the daughter of a young widow (George) and her wealthy grandfather. And all those ever-growing nightmares and the ghostly appearances let him realize his wife still has something to tell him. Mick Garris directs.
Odette Annable Joins HOUSE; Greg Grunberg, Lindsay Sloane Sign On For Special PSYCH
Two casting items from TVLine's Michael Ausiello.
- Odette Annable (formerly Yustman) ("Brothers & Sisters") has joined the cast of FOX' "House" as a new series regular for the upcoming eighth season. Her character is kept under wraps, but is suspected to be a jailhouse doctor that Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) adds to his team after the deaparture of both Martha (Amber Tamblyn) and Thirteen (Olivia Wilde, who will return only for a short while).
The search for whoever will play the new Dean of Medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro after the departure of Lisa Edelstein, is still ongoing.
- Greg Grunberg ("Heroes", "Love Bites") and Lindsay Sloane ("Weeds", "Grosse Pointe") have both joined an upcoming episode of USA's "Psych" - and its not your average episode. The segment, which will air in the midst of the sixth season, taks aim at the reality dating game, like "The Bachelorette", for example. Grunberg plays Dimitri, exec producer of dating format "Missed Connections", whom Shawn (James Roday) believes he has attacked one of the contestants. Sloane plays Melinda, the coveted single girl who the several men try to win over. "Psych" returns for season six in October.
- Odette Annable (formerly Yustman) ("Brothers & Sisters") has joined the cast of FOX' "House" as a new series regular for the upcoming eighth season. Her character is kept under wraps, but is suspected to be a jailhouse doctor that Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) adds to his team after the deaparture of both Martha (Amber Tamblyn) and Thirteen (Olivia Wilde, who will return only for a short while).
The search for whoever will play the new Dean of Medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro after the departure of Lisa Edelstein, is still ongoing.
- Greg Grunberg ("Heroes", "Love Bites") and Lindsay Sloane ("Weeds", "Grosse Pointe") have both joined an upcoming episode of USA's "Psych" - and its not your average episode. The segment, which will air in the midst of the sixth season, taks aim at the reality dating game, like "The Bachelorette", for example. Grunberg plays Dimitri, exec producer of dating format "Missed Connections", whom Shawn (James Roday) believes he has attacked one of the contestants. Sloane plays Melinda, the coveted single girl who the several men try to win over. "Psych" returns for season six in October.
Kaley Cuoco To Host TEEN CHOICE, Karen Gillan Back For DOCTOR WHO Season 7
FOX has announced via a press release that "The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco will be hosting this years "Teen Choice", which will air live on August 7, from 8-10 PM ET (PT tape-delayed). OneRepublic and Selena Gomez and The Scene are set to perform, with appearances scheduled from Justin Bieber, Cameron Diaz, Chris Hemsworth, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Victoria Justice, Ed Helms, Lucy Hale, Shaun White, Rose Byrne, Paul Wesley, Tom Felton, Kat Graham, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Shane West.
Additionally, at Comic-Con, actress Karen Gillan has told Zap2It that, after speculation that she might be leaving "Doctor Who" after this year, she will in fact be returning for the upcoming 7th season (or season 33, if you count from the very beginning) as the trusted, red-haired companion Amy Pond. No word yet on whether Arthur Darvill, who plays Amy's husband Rory on the show, will be sticking around as well.
Additionally, at Comic-Con, actress Karen Gillan has told Zap2It that, after speculation that she might be leaving "Doctor Who" after this year, she will in fact be returning for the upcoming 7th season (or season 33, if you count from the very beginning) as the trusted, red-haired companion Amy Pond. No word yet on whether Arthur Darvill, who plays Amy's husband Rory on the show, will be sticking around as well.
THE WALKING DEAD Shocker: Showrunner Frank Darabont Steps Down
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Well, after Frank Darabont's Comic-Con appearance, we certainly didn't see this one coming...
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports that Darabont is stepping down as showrunner for AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead".
Word is that Darabont is completely leaving the show, which is currently in production for its second season. But there are apparently still talks happening to keep him on the show in some way, maybe as a consultant.
This is a surprising move because Darabont was just present at a Comcic-Con panel last Friday, and seemed "excited" about the new season.
The reason for this move is not clear, but speculation is that Darabont "never quite adjusted to the daily grind of producing a TV series".
The search for a replacement is underway.
For more info on the subject, hit the link above.
Well, after Frank Darabont's Comic-Con appearance, we certainly didn't see this one coming...
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports that Darabont is stepping down as showrunner for AMC's zombie drama "The Walking Dead".
Word is that Darabont is completely leaving the show, which is currently in production for its second season. But there are apparently still talks happening to keep him on the show in some way, maybe as a consultant.
This is a surprising move because Darabont was just present at a Comcic-Con panel last Friday, and seemed "excited" about the new season.
The reason for this move is not clear, but speculation is that Darabont "never quite adjusted to the daily grind of producing a TV series".
The search for a replacement is underway.
For more info on the subject, hit the link above.
2011/07/26
TNT Renews FRANKLIN & BASH For Season Two
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TNT has announced today that it has renewed its freshman legal drama "Franklin & Bash" for a second season.
The show starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer will return with 10 new episodes next summer.
“This summer, Franklin & Bash has broken out as a hugely entertaining series with great characters, sharp writing and a terrific cast,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming, for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, in a statement. “We’re thrilled that the show has drawn such a remarkably strong following and look forward to bringing it back next summer.”
TNT has announced today that it has renewed its freshman legal drama "Franklin & Bash" for a second season.
The show starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer will return with 10 new episodes next summer.
“This summer, Franklin & Bash has broken out as a hugely entertaining series with great characters, sharp writing and a terrific cast,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming, for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies, in a statement. “We’re thrilled that the show has drawn such a remarkably strong following and look forward to bringing it back next summer.”
John Goodman Heads To COMMUNITY, Monica Raymund Among BLUE BLOODS
Two casting updates from TVLine.
- John Goodman ("Damages", "Roseanne") has booked a recurring arc of at least six episodes on NBC's "Community". He will play Vice Dean Laybourne, the head of Greendale’s air conditioning repair school, and he will become a major adversary for Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) and the study group. Goodman first appears in the season 3 premiere on September 22 at 8/7c PM.
- Monica Raymund ("Lie To Me") has joined CBS' police drama "Blue Bloods" for multiple episodes, playing Leah Sosa, the new partner of Jamie Reagan (Will Estes). She's described as "an accomplished rookie police officer who gets assigned to Jamie when his previous partner, Renzulli (Nick Turturro), gets bumped up the ranks to fill in as platoon commander."
- John Goodman ("Damages", "Roseanne") has booked a recurring arc of at least six episodes on NBC's "Community". He will play Vice Dean Laybourne, the head of Greendale’s air conditioning repair school, and he will become a major adversary for Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) and the study group. Goodman first appears in the season 3 premiere on September 22 at 8/7c PM.
- Monica Raymund ("Lie To Me") has joined CBS' police drama "Blue Bloods" for multiple episodes, playing Leah Sosa, the new partner of Jamie Reagan (Will Estes). She's described as "an accomplished rookie police officer who gets assigned to Jamie when his previous partner, Renzulli (Nick Turturro), gets bumped up the ranks to fill in as platoon commander."
2011/07/25
James Franco Returns To GENERAL HOSPITAL
TV Guide's Michael Logan reports today that James Franco has signed on to return to his TV roots.
The actor will be back on duty for "General Hospital" by September 20 for a "longterm" arc, as an ABC rep says. This means that Franco could be haning around way into the fall, and possibly even longer.
As for his return as artist/serial killer Robert "Franco" Frank, here's the gist of it.
[Franco] has a hopelessly mad crush on beefy hit man Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) so the timing of his return to Port Charles is no coincidence — he'll be hitting town just as Jason is all set to wed Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco). Will Franco stop the ceremony or turn it into an unforgettable nightmare? The ABC rep will only say that this is the baddie's "most twisted plan yet" and that he'll likely be pulling other characters into his web, including ditzy heroine Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and bitch queen Carly Jacks (Laura Wright) and her baby Josslyn.
The actor will be back on duty for "General Hospital" by September 20 for a "longterm" arc, as an ABC rep says. This means that Franco could be haning around way into the fall, and possibly even longer.
As for his return as artist/serial killer Robert "Franco" Frank, here's the gist of it.
[Franco] has a hopelessly mad crush on beefy hit man Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) so the timing of his return to Port Charles is no coincidence — he'll be hitting town just as Jason is all set to wed Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco). Will Franco stop the ceremony or turn it into an unforgettable nightmare? The ABC rep will only say that this is the baddie's "most twisted plan yet" and that he'll likely be pulling other characters into his web, including ditzy heroine Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and bitch queen Carly Jacks (Laura Wright) and her baby Josslyn.
NFL Owners And Players Agree To New Deal To End Lockout
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Deadline's Nikki Finke reports today that the National Football league team owners and players have finally agreed to the terms of a new deal to bring the four-month lockout to an end.
The players will begin the voting process on the new deal today.
The hugh sigh of relief you're hearing is coming from the heads of several broadcast and cable networks, now that it looks like there will be a Football season after all.
Deadline's Nikki Finke reports today that the National Football league team owners and players have finally agreed to the terms of a new deal to bring the four-month lockout to an end.
The players will begin the voting process on the new deal today.
The hugh sigh of relief you're hearing is coming from the heads of several broadcast and cable networks, now that it looks like there will be a Football season after all.
2011/07/22
Scenes From WONDER WOMAN Pilot Leaked Online - Take A Look
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Deadline's Nellie Andreeva has posted two videos with scenes from the "Wonder Woman" pilot that NBC passed over.
I won't post them here to not make this blog the host of leaked copyrighted material. Just hit the link above to check the videos out, as long as they are up.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva has posted two videos with scenes from the "Wonder Woman" pilot that NBC passed over.
I won't post them here to not make this blog the host of leaked copyrighted material. Just hit the link above to check the videos out, as long as they are up.
2011/07/21
Cassidy Freeman To CSI: NY, Santiago Cabrera To COVERT AFFAIRS
Two casting bits from TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich.
- Cassidy Freeman ("Smallville") has booked a guest spot on the season premiere of "CSI: New York", which is set for Friday, September 23. She will play a bartender whose male co-worker dies during an ill-fated robbery.
- Santiago Cabrera reunites with his "Heroes" co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy for an upcoming episode of "Covert Affairs", the latter actor has announced at Comic-Con. No word yet on who he'll play, but it will lead to "some shenanigans" between his character and Annie Walker (Piper Perabo).
- Cassidy Freeman ("Smallville") has booked a guest spot on the season premiere of "CSI: New York", which is set for Friday, September 23. She will play a bartender whose male co-worker dies during an ill-fated robbery.
- Santiago Cabrera reunites with his "Heroes" co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy for an upcoming episode of "Covert Affairs", the latter actor has announced at Comic-Con. No word yet on who he'll play, but it will lead to "some shenanigans" between his character and Annie Walker (Piper Perabo).
Robert Wagner Drops Out Of CHARLIE'S ANGELS - Who Will Voice Charlie Now?
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Well, look's like one half of this new show's title is missing as of now. The Angels have lost their Charlie.
Per TV Guide's William Keck, Robert Wagner has dropped out of voicing the iconic over-the-phone character in ABC's upcoming "Charlie's Angles" re-launch due to scheduling conflicts, ABC has informed the magazine in a statement.
"Due to his scheduling conflicts, Robert Wagner will need to step away from his duties as Charlie on Charlie's Angels." Wagner's voice wasn't used in the pilot that got sent out to the media. A temporary solution was used there.
The search for a replacement is currently underway.
So, who do you think should voice the new "Charlie" now? Sound off below!
Well, look's like one half of this new show's title is missing as of now. The Angels have lost their Charlie.
Per TV Guide's William Keck, Robert Wagner has dropped out of voicing the iconic over-the-phone character in ABC's upcoming "Charlie's Angles" re-launch due to scheduling conflicts, ABC has informed the magazine in a statement.
"Due to his scheduling conflicts, Robert Wagner will need to step away from his duties as Charlie on Charlie's Angels." Wagner's voice wasn't used in the pilot that got sent out to the media. A temporary solution was used there.
The search for a replacement is currently underway.
So, who do you think should voice the new "Charlie" now? Sound off below!
2011/07/20
FX Sets Fall Premiere Dates
FX has announced the dates for its original series premiering or returning in the fall.
"Sons of Anarchy" Returns Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10 PM ET/PT With a Special 90-Minute Premiere
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Begins Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 PM ET/PT
New Drama Series "American Horror Story" Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 PM ET/PT
"The League" Kicks Off Thursday, October 6, 10:30 PM ET/PT
"Archer" Gets Special 3-Week Run Starting Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:30 PM ET/PT
"Sons of Anarchy" Returns Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10 PM ET/PT With a Special 90-Minute Premiere
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Begins Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 PM ET/PT
New Drama Series "American Horror Story" Premieres Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 PM ET/PT
"The League" Kicks Off Thursday, October 6, 10:30 PM ET/PT
"Archer" Gets Special 3-Week Run Starting Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:30 PM ET/PT
BONES Spinofff THE FINDER Finds Its Female Leads
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According to Deadline's Nellie Andreeva, the new female leads for FOX' upcoming "Bones" spinoff "The FInder" have been, well, found.
Mercedes Masöhn ("Chuck", "Three Rivers") has been tapped to play the new female lead of Deputy US Marshall Isabel Zambada, a focused, nuclear-powered cop on the rise, who is also a brilliant politician using a career in law enforcement to climb to the top of the heap in life.
Additionally, 16-year old newcomer Maddie Hasson has joined the cast as Willa, a criminal of the second generation who ends up helping Walter (Geoff Stults) and Leo (Michael Clarke Duncan) in their investigations.
"The Finder" will be launching in January, when "Bones" takes a pro-longed hiatus due to Emily Deschanel's maternity leave.
According to Deadline's Nellie Andreeva, the new female leads for FOX' upcoming "Bones" spinoff "The FInder" have been, well, found.
Mercedes Masöhn ("Chuck", "Three Rivers") has been tapped to play the new female lead of Deputy US Marshall Isabel Zambada, a focused, nuclear-powered cop on the rise, who is also a brilliant politician using a career in law enforcement to climb to the top of the heap in life.
Additionally, 16-year old newcomer Maddie Hasson has joined the cast as Willa, a criminal of the second generation who ends up helping Walter (Geoff Stults) and Leo (Michael Clarke Duncan) in their investigations.
"The Finder" will be launching in January, when "Bones" takes a pro-longed hiatus due to Emily Deschanel's maternity leave.
2011/07/19
NBC Cancels LOVE BITES
Well, not that it's a surprise, really.
After pulling the last episode of the first season off the schedule, no one really believed that NBC would bring back its often-delayed freshman comedy "Love Bites" back for more.
But no we have confirmation. The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC has officially confirmed that the show is canceled. The last episode will air this Thursday at 10 PM, with one episode being left unaired. No word yet on how and if the episode will become available at some point.
After pulling the last episode of the first season off the schedule, no one really believed that NBC would bring back its often-delayed freshman comedy "Love Bites" back for more.
But no we have confirmation. The Hollywood Reporter reports today that NBC has officially confirmed that the show is canceled. The last episode will air this Thursday at 10 PM, with one episode being left unaired. No word yet on how and if the episode will become available at some point.
2011/07/18
FX Orders AMERICAN HORROR STORY To Series
FX has announced today that it has picked up "Glee" and "Nip/Tuck" creator Ryan Murphy's new pilot "American Horror Story" to series with an order of 13 episodes.
The show, set to begin production on July 27 for an airdate in October, stars Dylan McDermott ("The Practice") and Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") as Ben and Vivien Harmon, a psychiatrist and his wife, who, along with their teenage daughter Violet (Tassia Farmiga), move from Boston to Los Angeles "as a means to reconcile past anguish", as the press release reads.
Jessica Lange co-stars in her first regular TV role as the Harmon's new neighbor. Evan Peters ("One Tree Hill") plays one of Ben's patients, and Denis O'Hare as someone only named Larry Harvey, with no other specification given. Frances Conroy ("Happy Town", "Six Feet Under") and Alexandra Breckenridge ("True Blood", "Life Unexpected") will be guest starring.
So, are you excited for a new Ryan Murphy show back at FX, where he was so successful with "Nip/Tuck"?
The show, set to begin production on July 27 for an airdate in October, stars Dylan McDermott ("The Practice") and Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights") as Ben and Vivien Harmon, a psychiatrist and his wife, who, along with their teenage daughter Violet (Tassia Farmiga), move from Boston to Los Angeles "as a means to reconcile past anguish", as the press release reads.
Jessica Lange co-stars in her first regular TV role as the Harmon's new neighbor. Evan Peters ("One Tree Hill") plays one of Ben's patients, and Denis O'Hare as someone only named Larry Harvey, with no other specification given. Frances Conroy ("Happy Town", "Six Feet Under") and Alexandra Breckenridge ("True Blood", "Life Unexpected") will be guest starring.
So, are you excited for a new Ryan Murphy show back at FX, where he was so successful with "Nip/Tuck"?
BD Wong Exits LAW & ORDER: SVU - Won't Return Next Season
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BD Wong, who played Dr. George Huang for 11 years on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU", will not return to the veteran crime drama when it launches its 13th season in the fall, he has officially confirmed on Twitter.
The actor will instead move to its new series regular gig on "Awake", NBC's new midseason drama about Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs) who, after a car accident, wakes up from a coma in two different realities. Wong plays Dr. Lee, Michaels therapist in one of the realities.
"It was amazing to have such a cool job for 11 years and to be a real NY Actor", Wong continued to tweet.
BD Wong, who played Dr. George Huang for 11 years on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU", will not return to the veteran crime drama when it launches its 13th season in the fall, he has officially confirmed on Twitter.
The actor will instead move to its new series regular gig on "Awake", NBC's new midseason drama about Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs) who, after a car accident, wakes up from a coma in two different realities. Wong plays Dr. Lee, Michaels therapist in one of the realities.
"It was amazing to have such a cool job for 11 years and to be a real NY Actor", Wong continued to tweet.
2011/07/17
Mike Vogel To Fly With PAN AM
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According to TVLine's Michael Ausiello, there will be a new pilot flying aboard the jets of "Pan Am", when the show takes off September 25 at 10/9c PM on ABC.
Mike Vogel ("Miami Medical", "Grounded For Life") has been cast in the role of the Pan Am pilot who was originated by Jonah Lotan ("Generation Kill") in the pilot. The latter was let go for creative reasons.
According to TVLine's Michael Ausiello, there will be a new pilot flying aboard the jets of "Pan Am", when the show takes off September 25 at 10/9c PM on ABC.
Mike Vogel ("Miami Medical", "Grounded For Life") has been cast in the role of the Pan Am pilot who was originated by Jonah Lotan ("Generation Kill") in the pilot. The latter was let go for creative reasons.
2011/07/16
Syfy Renews MERLIN, TNT Cancels MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE
Hello Folks
Good news and bad news, all in one…
Syfy has ordered a fourth season of "Merlin", per TV Guide's Michael Schneider. The third season saw a ratings rise, which led Syfy to pick up the show for another go-round, to air in 2012.
On the other hand TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports today that TNT has officially canceled its dramedy "Men of a Certain Age" after two seasons.
The cable network issued the following statement to TVLine: "TNT has been proud to be a part of Men of a Certain Age for two seasons. While the show has featured great storytelling and impeccable performances, the audience simply hasn’t built to the point where we can continue the series. This was an extremely difficult decision for us. We wish Ray Romano, [series creator] Mike Royce and the terrific cast and crew … the very best and look forward to exploring new programming possibilities in the future."
The move is not surprising, as the show averaged a mere 0.4 demo rating, and barely 1.8 million viewers.
Good news and bad news, all in one…
Syfy has ordered a fourth season of "Merlin", per TV Guide's Michael Schneider. The third season saw a ratings rise, which led Syfy to pick up the show for another go-round, to air in 2012.
On the other hand TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports today that TNT has officially canceled its dramedy "Men of a Certain Age" after two seasons.
The cable network issued the following statement to TVLine: "TNT has been proud to be a part of Men of a Certain Age for two seasons. While the show has featured great storytelling and impeccable performances, the audience simply hasn’t built to the point where we can continue the series. This was an extremely difficult decision for us. We wish Ray Romano, [series creator] Mike Royce and the terrific cast and crew … the very best and look forward to exploring new programming possibilities in the future."
The move is not surprising, as the show averaged a mere 0.4 demo rating, and barely 1.8 million viewers.
2011/07/14
Familiar Face Returns To ONE TREE HILL - To Stay; Jewel Staite Encounters The SUPERNATURAL
Per TVLine's Megan Masters, you haven't seen the last of bad boy musician Chris Keller on "One Tree Hill" - not by a long shot.
Its portrayer, Tyler Hilton, has signed on to reprise his role on the veteran CW/The WB drama - get this - as a series regular. His first appearance is set for the season premiere in midseason.
Details on the character's return are kept under wraps.
And then a news item that I simply forgot to post because I was lying in bed with a nasty cold.
Various sources report that "Firefly" alumna Jewel Staite will guest star on "Supernatural" next season. The actress, who also appeared on "Stargate: Atlantis", will be seen in the third episode playing a childhood friend of Sam's who once saved him, but then grew up living a normal (read: demon-free) life.
But of course, demons don't stay away forever when Sam reunites with her, leading to several flashbacks into Sam's younger years. Colin Ford will be returning to play young Sam. Jensen Ackles directs the episode, which is currently shooting in Vancouver.
Its portrayer, Tyler Hilton, has signed on to reprise his role on the veteran CW/The WB drama - get this - as a series regular. His first appearance is set for the season premiere in midseason.
Details on the character's return are kept under wraps.
And then a news item that I simply forgot to post because I was lying in bed with a nasty cold.
Various sources report that "Firefly" alumna Jewel Staite will guest star on "Supernatural" next season. The actress, who also appeared on "Stargate: Atlantis", will be seen in the third episode playing a childhood friend of Sam's who once saved him, but then grew up living a normal (read: demon-free) life.
But of course, demons don't stay away forever when Sam reunites with her, leading to several flashbacks into Sam's younger years. Colin Ford will be returning to play young Sam. Jensen Ackles directs the episode, which is currently shooting in Vancouver.
63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Nominations
It's what many of you have been waiting for anxiously. Here they are, the nominations for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Here are the most important categories:
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Boardwalk Empire
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
Mad Men
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Timothy Olyphant, Justified
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Josh Charles, The Good Wife
Alan Cumming, The Good Wife
Walton Goggins, Justified
John Slattery, Mad Men
Andrew Braugher, Men of a Certain Age
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Margo Martindale, Justified
Michelle Forbes, The Killing
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Bruce Dern, Big Love
Beau Bridges, Brothers & Sisters
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Paul McCrane, Harry’s Law
Jeremy Davies, Justified
Robert Morse, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Mary McDonnell, The Closer
Julia Stiles, Dexter
Loretta Devine, Grey’s Anatomy
Randee Heller, Man Men
Cara Buono, Mad Men
Joan Cusack, Shameless
Alfre Woodard, True Blood
OUTSTANDING COMEDY
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
Modern Family
The Office
Parks and Recreation
30 Rock
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Martha Plimpton, Raising Hope
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Louis C.K., Louie
Steve Carell, The Office
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Chris Colfer, Glee
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Jane Lynch, Glee
Betty White, Hot In Cleveland
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Idris Elba, The Big C
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Zach Galifianakis, Saturday Night Live
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Matt Damon, 30 Rock
Will Arnett, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Kristin Chenoweth, Glee
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Gwyneth Paltrow, Glee
Cloris Leachman, Raising Hope
Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live
Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW HOST
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Jeff Probst, Survivor
OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW COMPETITION
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report
Conan
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
OUTSTANDING TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Kennedys
Mildred Pierce
The Pillars of the Earth
Too Big To Fail
If you want a complete list with all the nominations, click here (PDF).
Here are the most important categories:
OUTSTANDING DRAMA
Boardwalk Empire
Dexter
Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife
Mad Men
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Timothy Olyphant, Justified
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Josh Charles, The Good Wife
Alan Cumming, The Good Wife
Walton Goggins, Justified
John Slattery, Mad Men
Andrew Braugher, Men of a Certain Age
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Margo Martindale, Justified
Michelle Forbes, The Killing
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Bruce Dern, Big Love
Beau Bridges, Brothers & Sisters
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Paul McCrane, Harry’s Law
Jeremy Davies, Justified
Robert Morse, Mad Men
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Mary McDonnell, The Closer
Julia Stiles, Dexter
Loretta Devine, Grey’s Anatomy
Randee Heller, Man Men
Cara Buono, Mad Men
Joan Cusack, Shameless
Alfre Woodard, True Blood
OUTSTANDING COMEDY
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
Modern Family
The Office
Parks and Recreation
30 Rock
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Martha Plimpton, Raising Hope
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Louis C.K., Louie
Steve Carell, The Office
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Chris Colfer, Glee
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Jane Lynch, Glee
Betty White, Hot In Cleveland
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Idris Elba, The Big C
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Zach Galifianakis, Saturday Night Live
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Matt Damon, 30 Rock
Will Arnett, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Kristin Chenoweth, Glee
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Gwyneth Paltrow, Glee
Cloris Leachman, Raising Hope
Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live
Elizabeth Banks, 30 Rock
OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW HOST
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Jeff Probst, Survivor
OUTSTANDING REALITY SHOW COMPETITION
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY SERIES
The Colbert Report
Conan
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
OUTSTANDING TV MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Kennedys
Mildred Pierce
The Pillars of the Earth
Too Big To Fail
If you want a complete list with all the nominations, click here (PDF).
GLEE To Lose Three Cast Members After Third Season
"Glee" creator Ryan Murphy spoke to the Hollywood Reporter, and delivered quite the shocking news.
Regular cast members Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Corey Monteith will not be returning to the FOX hit show for the fourth season - at all.
The reason: Their characters are among the students graduating in the upcoming third season, Murphy says.
"You can keep them on the show for six years and people will criticize you for not being realistic, or you can be really true to life and say when they started the show they were very clearly sophomores and they should graduate at the end of their senior year.”
Murphy goes on to say that planning for the future once high school is over will be one of the overall themes for season three. Who will be graduating will be revealed in the third season premiere, airing September 20.
“We’ve never done anything by the book. We made that decision and I involved Chris and Lea and they thought that was a good idea. They both trust the writing and trust me and felt that it would be great to have an open and closed experience for them to go out while they were on top.”
Murphy acknowledged that he has not yet discussed graduation plans with Monteith, but expects Finn to be among the ones graduating. “He knows he was a sophomore when the show started.”
For more info about this development, hit the link above.
Regular cast members Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Corey Monteith will not be returning to the FOX hit show for the fourth season - at all.
The reason: Their characters are among the students graduating in the upcoming third season, Murphy says.
"You can keep them on the show for six years and people will criticize you for not being realistic, or you can be really true to life and say when they started the show they were very clearly sophomores and they should graduate at the end of their senior year.”
Murphy goes on to say that planning for the future once high school is over will be one of the overall themes for season three. Who will be graduating will be revealed in the third season premiere, airing September 20.
“We’ve never done anything by the book. We made that decision and I involved Chris and Lea and they thought that was a good idea. They both trust the writing and trust me and felt that it would be great to have an open and closed experience for them to go out while they were on top.”
Murphy acknowledged that he has not yet discussed graduation plans with Monteith, but expects Finn to be among the ones graduating. “He knows he was a sophomore when the show started.”
For more info about this development, hit the link above.
Penny Johnson Jerald Joins CASTLE, Kal Penn To Recur On HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
Two casting updates from TVLine's Michael Ausiello.
- Penny Johnson Jerald, best known for her role as the evil wife of President David Palmer on "24", will show her much better side on "Castle" soon. She will play the series regular role of Captain Victoria Gates, a former IA investigator who ends up filling the void left by Captain Roy Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson), who died in the last season finale. Her nickname: "Iron Gates"… no wonder she'll but heads with Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion) pretty soon.
- After he ends his stint in the Obama administration later this month, Kal Penn ("House") returns to series TV in a major recurring part on CBS' "How I Met Your Mother". According to sources, he will play Kevin, a new love interest for Robin (Cobie Smulders).
- Penny Johnson Jerald, best known for her role as the evil wife of President David Palmer on "24", will show her much better side on "Castle" soon. She will play the series regular role of Captain Victoria Gates, a former IA investigator who ends up filling the void left by Captain Roy Montgomery (Ruben Santiago-Hudson), who died in the last season finale. Her nickname: "Iron Gates"… no wonder she'll but heads with Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion) pretty soon.
- After he ends his stint in the Obama administration later this month, Kal Penn ("House") returns to series TV in a major recurring part on CBS' "How I Met Your Mother". According to sources, he will play Kevin, a new love interest for Robin (Cobie Smulders).
Rebecca Mader To ALPHAS, David Andrews To COVERT AFFAIRS, Rick Malambri Joins THE LYING GAME
Some casting news, from TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich and Megan Masters.
- Rebecca Mader ("Lost", "No Ordinary Family") has booked a guest spot on Syfy fresh-out-of-the-gate series "Alphas". In one of the first 10 episodes, she will play a mysterious Alpha with an ability that "has to be seen to be believed", as the reporters put it.
- David Andrews ("JAG") will show up in the summer season finale of "Covert Affairs", as a State Department figure that gets into Joan's (Kari Matchett) business over a defection attempt that gets complicated.
- Rick Malambri ("Step Up 3D") has been added to the cast of ABC Family's upcoming teen show "The Lying Game". The show centers on identical twin sisters (both played by Alexandra Chando), that get re-united, but after the two swap lives for a day, one disappears. Malambri will play Eduardo, a sexy choreographer at Scottsdale's Royal Ballet Studio. He will get involved with one of the girls on the show, but it's unclear whether it's Mads (Alice Greczyn) or Char (Kristen Prout).
- Rebecca Mader ("Lost", "No Ordinary Family") has booked a guest spot on Syfy fresh-out-of-the-gate series "Alphas". In one of the first 10 episodes, she will play a mysterious Alpha with an ability that "has to be seen to be believed", as the reporters put it.
- David Andrews ("JAG") will show up in the summer season finale of "Covert Affairs", as a State Department figure that gets into Joan's (Kari Matchett) business over a defection attempt that gets complicated.
- Rick Malambri ("Step Up 3D") has been added to the cast of ABC Family's upcoming teen show "The Lying Game". The show centers on identical twin sisters (both played by Alexandra Chando), that get re-united, but after the two swap lives for a day, one disappears. Malambri will play Eduardo, a sexy choreographer at Scottsdale's Royal Ballet Studio. He will get involved with one of the girls on the show, but it's unclear whether it's Mads (Alice Greczyn) or Char (Kristen Prout).
MTV Renews TEEN WOLF For Season 2
MTV has announced that it has ordered a second season of "Teen Wolf".
The hit series is the highest-rated new series of the last two years for MTV. An average of 1.7 Million viewers tune in each week. 12 new hour-long episodes will be airing in 2012.
The hit series is the highest-rated new series of the last two years for MTV. An average of 1.7 Million viewers tune in each week. 12 new hour-long episodes will be airing in 2012.
Jesse Spencer Signs Back On For HOUSE, David Gallagher To Guest Star On THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
Hello Folks
It was a close call...
But after lengthy negotiations, Jesse Spencer has finally signed on to stay on FOX' "House" for the upcoming eighth season, continuing to play Dr. Robert Chase.
"“I’m coming back for Season 8 with a tan and a busted [surf]board", Spencer tweeted the happy news.
"House" returns Monday, October 3, at 9/8c PM.
In other casting news, former "7th Heaven" alum David Gallagher has signed on for a guest spot on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries", TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports.
Gallagher will show up in the upcoming third season's first two episodes as Ray Sutton, a werewolf who will have a run-in of the unpleasant kind with Klaus (Joseph Morgan) in Tennessee.
It was a close call...
But after lengthy negotiations, Jesse Spencer has finally signed on to stay on FOX' "House" for the upcoming eighth season, continuing to play Dr. Robert Chase.
"“I’m coming back for Season 8 with a tan and a busted [surf]board", Spencer tweeted the happy news.
"House" returns Monday, October 3, at 9/8c PM.
In other casting news, former "7th Heaven" alum David Gallagher has signed on for a guest spot on The CW's "The Vampire Diaries", TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports.
Gallagher will show up in the upcoming third season's first two episodes as Ray Sutton, a werewolf who will have a run-in of the unpleasant kind with Klaus (Joseph Morgan) in Tennessee.
2011/07/13
ABC Renews ROOKIE BLUE For Third Season
ABC has announced today via a press release that it has handed out a third season renewal for its summer cop drama "Rookie Blue".
The show, in collaboration with Canada's Global TV, will begin production later this summer for the new episodes. No airdate has been given, but the show is expected to return in the summer of 2012.
The show, in collaboration with Canada's Global TV, will begin production later this summer for the new episodes. No airdate has been given, but the show is expected to return in the summer of 2012.
Larisa Oleynik Returns To HAWAII FIVE-O As Recurring; Mark Valley Joins HARRY'S LAW, Jean Smart To Guest Star
Every time I posted any kind of casting news about CBS' sophomore crime drama "Hawaii Five-O", one question was bound to pop up countless times in my mailbox. What about Larisa Oleynik?
Well, we finally have the answer, thanks to TV Guide.
Oleynik will indeed be returning to "Hawaii Five-O", but her appearances as CIA analyst Jenna Kaye will be on a recurring basis, mostly when the focus is on the Wo Fat case.
The former "Secret World of Alex Mack" star had the option to become a series regular for the second season, but producers apparently opted for an entirely new face to add to the regular cast, which led to the addition of Lauren German.
In other casting news, former "Human Target" lead Mark Valley has been added to the regular cast of "Harry's Law", TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports.
Valley will play Oliver Richard, a new attorney at Harry Korn's firm.
Additionally, Jean Smart ("24", "Hawaii Five-O") has been tapped to guest star on the first three episodes playing the D.A. prosecuting the murder trial featuring guest star Alfred Molina as the accused of murdering his wife.
Well, we finally have the answer, thanks to TV Guide.
Oleynik will indeed be returning to "Hawaii Five-O", but her appearances as CIA analyst Jenna Kaye will be on a recurring basis, mostly when the focus is on the Wo Fat case.
The former "Secret World of Alex Mack" star had the option to become a series regular for the second season, but producers apparently opted for an entirely new face to add to the regular cast, which led to the addition of Lauren German.
In other casting news, former "Human Target" lead Mark Valley has been added to the regular cast of "Harry's Law", TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports.
Valley will play Oliver Richard, a new attorney at Harry Korn's firm.
Additionally, Jean Smart ("24", "Hawaii Five-O") has been tapped to guest star on the first three episodes playing the D.A. prosecuting the murder trial featuring guest star Alfred Molina as the accused of murdering his wife.
Ted Danson Replaces Laurence Fishburne on CSI
CBS has announced today that "CSI" has found its replacement for the departing Laurence Fishburne.
Ted Danson ("Damages", "Bored To Death") will join the veteran crime drama this fall as a new series regular, when the show moves to its new timeslot of Wednesdays at 10 PM.
Danson plays the new CSI grave shift supervisor after heading the crime lab in Portland, Oregon. He comes into the team as they still grapple with the professional and personal fallout of the Nate Haskell case.
You can create a new character on the page, but until the perfect actor comes along and breathes life into it, it's just words," said Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn. "We're very excited Ted Danson came along."
"From the moment we all started talking about the role, it was clear he couldn't be more perfect," said Executive Producer Don McGill. "Intelligence, wit, warmth, depth of character and emotion, he brings it all. And now he'll have to bring latex gloves, too."
Danson will remain a series regular on HBO's "Bored To Death".
Ted Danson ("Damages", "Bored To Death") will join the veteran crime drama this fall as a new series regular, when the show moves to its new timeslot of Wednesdays at 10 PM.
Danson plays the new CSI grave shift supervisor after heading the crime lab in Portland, Oregon. He comes into the team as they still grapple with the professional and personal fallout of the Nate Haskell case.
You can create a new character on the page, but until the perfect actor comes along and breathes life into it, it's just words," said Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn. "We're very excited Ted Danson came along."
"From the moment we all started talking about the role, it was clear he couldn't be more perfect," said Executive Producer Don McGill. "Intelligence, wit, warmth, depth of character and emotion, he brings it all. And now he'll have to bring latex gloves, too."
Danson will remain a series regular on HBO's "Bored To Death".
2011/07/12
HAWAII FIVE-O Adds Lauren German As New Series Regular
Hello Folks
Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, there will be another addition to the core cast when the second season of CBS crime drama "Hawaii Five-O" returns.
Lauren German ("Happy Town") will join the show in the series regular role of a beautiful and smart former Homeland Security officer who has been picked by the new Governor (Richard T. Jones) to join the Five-O task force. Her job is not only to fight crime, but also keep the team in check - and she's a potential love interest for Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin).
Still no word about whether Larisa Oleynik might be back for more. But regarding the above news, a series regular addition of her character of CIA analyst Jenna Kaye is now more and more unlikely.
Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, there will be another addition to the core cast when the second season of CBS crime drama "Hawaii Five-O" returns.
Lauren German ("Happy Town") will join the show in the series regular role of a beautiful and smart former Homeland Security officer who has been picked by the new Governor (Richard T. Jones) to join the Five-O task force. Her job is not only to fight crime, but also keep the team in check - and she's a potential love interest for Steve McGarrett (Alex O'Loughlin).
Still no word about whether Larisa Oleynik might be back for more. But regarding the above news, a series regular addition of her character of CIA analyst Jenna Kaye is now more and more unlikely.
2011/07/11
ABC Family Renews MELISSA & JOEY For Second Season
ABC Family has just announced that it has picked up its comedy "Melissa & Joey", starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, for a second season, to air in 2012.
The show is currently airing the rest of its first season which started last summer. 18 all-new episodes have debuted June 29.
The show is currently airing the rest of its first season which started last summer. 18 all-new episodes have debuted June 29.
Karen Olivo Joins HARRY'S LAW As New Regular, Alfred Molina To Guest Star
Per EW's James Hibberd, Broadway actress Karen Olivo has joined CBS's legal drama "Harry's Law" in a new series regular role.
Olivo plays a new hotshot lawyer hired by Harry Korn (Kathy Bates) after she starts to take on bigger cases as her reputation rises. One of the cases is that of a man who is suspected of murdering his wife. Alfred Molina is set to play him over the course of the first three episodes of the new season.
Olivo plays a new hotshot lawyer hired by Harry Korn (Kathy Bates) after she starts to take on bigger cases as her reputation rises. One of the cases is that of a man who is suspected of murdering his wife. Alfred Molina is set to play him over the course of the first three episodes of the new season.
Castings: Jennifer Finnigan, Charles Mesure, Mark Moses, Nick Stahl, James Wolk, More
Hello Folks
Here's a bunch of casting news from the last few days, gathered from TVLine. Minor spoilers, if you don't want to know anything about their roles.
- Jennifer Finnigan ("Close To Home") will guest star on an upcoming season 6 episode of "Psych" as Barbie, a con-woman whose partner is the Harley-riding con artist recently revealed to be played by Jason Priestley. "Psych" is set to return to USA this fall.
- Charles Mesure ("V") has been added to ABC's "Desperate Housewives" in the newly created series regular part of Ben, a ruthless, charming and sexy contractor who is a gritty self-made man, and has the hots for Renée (Vanessa Williams).
- James Wolk ("Lone Star") is set to appear in a multi-episode arc on the second season of Showtime's "Shameless", playing Adam, an investment executive who gets involved with Fiona (Emmy Rossum).
- Jason Sudeikis ("Saturday Night Live") has been cast in "Eastbound & Down" on HBO. He is set to play Shane, a friend of the former MLB player portrayed by Danny McBride.
- Nick Stahl ("Carnivale") and Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") have been added to the cast of "House of Lies". The upcoming Showtime comedy revolves around two competing corporate management consulting firms. At the center is Jeannie, a young corporate consultant, played by Kristen Bell. Rady plays the recurring part of Wes, a money-ladden golden boy who might be a bit too conservative for Jeannie. Stahl guests in one episode as Kurt, a musician who puts Jeannie on the spot about what she wants from life and love. Don Cheadle, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri and Glynn Turman also star.
- Mark Moses ("Mad Men", "Desperate Housewives") has landed a guest spot on the upcoming seventh season premiere of CBS' "Criminal Minds", which airs September 21. Moses plays a senator overseeing a committee looking into a case that the BAU team has screwed up.
Here's a bunch of casting news from the last few days, gathered from TVLine. Minor spoilers, if you don't want to know anything about their roles.
- Jennifer Finnigan ("Close To Home") will guest star on an upcoming season 6 episode of "Psych" as Barbie, a con-woman whose partner is the Harley-riding con artist recently revealed to be played by Jason Priestley. "Psych" is set to return to USA this fall.
- Charles Mesure ("V") has been added to ABC's "Desperate Housewives" in the newly created series regular part of Ben, a ruthless, charming and sexy contractor who is a gritty self-made man, and has the hots for Renée (Vanessa Williams).
- James Wolk ("Lone Star") is set to appear in a multi-episode arc on the second season of Showtime's "Shameless", playing Adam, an investment executive who gets involved with Fiona (Emmy Rossum).
- Jason Sudeikis ("Saturday Night Live") has been cast in "Eastbound & Down" on HBO. He is set to play Shane, a friend of the former MLB player portrayed by Danny McBride.
- Nick Stahl ("Carnivale") and Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") have been added to the cast of "House of Lies". The upcoming Showtime comedy revolves around two competing corporate management consulting firms. At the center is Jeannie, a young corporate consultant, played by Kristen Bell. Rady plays the recurring part of Wes, a money-ladden golden boy who might be a bit too conservative for Jeannie. Stahl guests in one episode as Kurt, a musician who puts Jeannie on the spot about what she wants from life and love. Don Cheadle, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri and Glynn Turman also star.
- Mark Moses ("Mad Men", "Desperate Housewives") has landed a guest spot on the upcoming seventh season premiere of CBS' "Criminal Minds", which airs September 21. Moses plays a senator overseeing a committee looking into a case that the BAU team has screwed up.
2011/07/08
TNT Picks Up DALLAS To Series, Sets Launch Date, Offers Sneak Preview
TNT has just announced that it has handed out a series order for the reboot of "Dallas".
10 episodes of the relaunched iconic TV drama are set to premier in the summer of 2012.
But you can get a first glimpse of how the new "Dallas" will look like next Monday, during the season premieres of "The Closer" and "Rizzoli & Isles".
All the info is right below.
TNT has given the greenlight to DALLAS, an all-new series based upon one of the most popular television dramas of all time, about the bitter rivalries and family power struggles within a Texas oil and cattle-ranching dynasty. Famous for its ratings-grabbing cliffhangers, the original series was known for its wealth, seduction, scandal and intrigues. Set in the big state of Texas, TNT’s new DALLAS — from Warner Horizon Television — also lives life large and in the fast lane and brings a new generation of stars together with cast members from the original drama series. The new DALLAS stars Josh Henderson (90210), Jesse Metcalfe (John Tucker Must Die), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Julie Gonzalo (Veronica Mars) and Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), and they will be joined by iconic stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of DALLAS, which is slated to premiere in summer 2012.
TNT will give viewers their first look at DALLAS on Monday with a special sneak peek during the season premieres of the network’s blockbuster hits THE CLOSER, which starts at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), and RIZZOLI & ISLES, which airs at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). TNT is unveiling today a website dedicated to the new DALLAS series, where fans can view an online photo gallery that features a first look into the show’s new and returning cast. Fans can visit the new site, http://www.dallastnt.com, to watch sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes videos. The website will be periodically updated with new materials.
“TNT has explored the possibility of an updated version of DALLAS for several years, but it wasn’t until we read Cynthia Cidre’s outstanding pilot script that we knew we had the foundation for a great new series,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “It is incredibly exciting to see both new and familiar characters in the hands of a dream cast under the guidance of the enormously talented Cidre and Mike Robin. We couldn’t be more pleased with how DALLAS has come together.”
10 episodes of the relaunched iconic TV drama are set to premier in the summer of 2012.
But you can get a first glimpse of how the new "Dallas" will look like next Monday, during the season premieres of "The Closer" and "Rizzoli & Isles".
All the info is right below.
TNT has given the greenlight to DALLAS, an all-new series based upon one of the most popular television dramas of all time, about the bitter rivalries and family power struggles within a Texas oil and cattle-ranching dynasty. Famous for its ratings-grabbing cliffhangers, the original series was known for its wealth, seduction, scandal and intrigues. Set in the big state of Texas, TNT’s new DALLAS — from Warner Horizon Television — also lives life large and in the fast lane and brings a new generation of stars together with cast members from the original drama series. The new DALLAS stars Josh Henderson (90210), Jesse Metcalfe (John Tucker Must Die), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Julie Gonzalo (Veronica Mars) and Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), and they will be joined by iconic stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of DALLAS, which is slated to premiere in summer 2012.
TNT will give viewers their first look at DALLAS on Monday with a special sneak peek during the season premieres of the network’s blockbuster hits THE CLOSER, which starts at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), and RIZZOLI & ISLES, which airs at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). TNT is unveiling today a website dedicated to the new DALLAS series, where fans can view an online photo gallery that features a first look into the show’s new and returning cast. Fans can visit the new site, http://www.dallastnt.com, to watch sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes videos. The website will be periodically updated with new materials.
“TNT has explored the possibility of an updated version of DALLAS for several years, but it wasn’t until we read Cynthia Cidre’s outstanding pilot script that we knew we had the foundation for a great new series,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “It is incredibly exciting to see both new and familiar characters in the hands of a dream cast under the guidance of the enormously talented Cidre and Mike Robin. We couldn’t be more pleased with how DALLAS has come together.”
Rachelle Lefevre Scrubs Into A GIFTED MAN
Hello Folks
Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, "Off The Map" doctor Rachelle Lefevre will be keeping her medical gowns for her next gig.
The pretty redhead has been cast in CBS' upcoming drama "A Gifted Man", which stars Patrick Wilson as Dr. Michael Holt, a surgeon who is socially inept but professionally exceptional, and begins to have conversations with his dead ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle).
Lefevre plays Kate, a doctor joining a family clinica, a place where Michael will be seen more than at his plush hospital.
Great, now I have to add yet another show to my already way-too-full fall list... "A Gifted Man" launches Friday, September 23.
Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, "Off The Map" doctor Rachelle Lefevre will be keeping her medical gowns for her next gig.
The pretty redhead has been cast in CBS' upcoming drama "A Gifted Man", which stars Patrick Wilson as Dr. Michael Holt, a surgeon who is socially inept but professionally exceptional, and begins to have conversations with his dead ex-wife (Jennifer Ehle).
Lefevre plays Kate, a doctor joining a family clinica, a place where Michael will be seen more than at his plush hospital.
Great, now I have to add yet another show to my already way-too-full fall list... "A Gifted Man" launches Friday, September 23.
ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIVE To Live On - Online!
ABC has announced today in a press release that its soon-to-be-ending daytime soaps "All My Children" and "One Life To Life", well, won't be ending after all.
The network has licensed both shows to Prospect Park, which will now continue production on both shows, and deliver new episodes via online platforms and internet enabled TV sets. The quality, format and length of the episodes is said to remain the same, the press release notes.
“We are privileged to continue the legacy of two of the greatest programs to air on daytime television, and are committed to delivering the storylines, characters and quality that audiences have come to love for over 40 years. ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are television icons, and we are looking forward to providing anytime, anywhere viewing to their loyal community of millions,” said Rich Frank & Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park. “Technology changes the way the public can and will view television shows. Now that there are so many devices available in addition to television sets, viewers are taking advantage of watching shows wherever they are and on any number of devices. The driving force in making the switch and attracting new audiences is to have outstanding programs that people want to watch. We believe that by continuing to produce the shows in their current hour format and with the same quality, viewers will follow the show to our new, online network.”
“’All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are iconic pieces of television history that captivated millions of fans since their beginning over 40 years ago,” said Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group. “Each of the shows have made an indelible mark on our culture’s history and informed our consciousness in their own way. We are so glad Prospect Park has assumed the mantel for these shows and that they will continue for the fans.”
Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Domestic Television, continued, “From the time the shift in the daytime strategy was announced, our hope was to find a new home for these treasured shows. We are thrilled to license them to Prospect Park so the stories of life in Pine Valley and Llanview can continue to be told for the passionate and loyal fans that enjoy watching each day.”
“I’m just so happy that ABC found a home where the legacies of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ can continue. I’m excited for their future with Prospect Park,” added Agnes Nixon, creator of both “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” “It takes a lot of living to make a soap opera a serial, and the wonderful teams on both shows have done just that. Together, we are a big family that keeps going, and I’m looking forward to working alongside these wonderful people as we ensure that the shows will continue with all the love and excitement we’ve always had. I also am so happy for our loyal fans, whom we love so much, and who have been so supportive over the last 40 plus years.”
More details of the new productions and how and when the new episodes will be delivered are forthcoming. ABC airs the last episode of "All My Children" on September 23, and will end the on-air run of "One Life To Live" in January 2012.
The network has licensed both shows to Prospect Park, which will now continue production on both shows, and deliver new episodes via online platforms and internet enabled TV sets. The quality, format and length of the episodes is said to remain the same, the press release notes.
“We are privileged to continue the legacy of two of the greatest programs to air on daytime television, and are committed to delivering the storylines, characters and quality that audiences have come to love for over 40 years. ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are television icons, and we are looking forward to providing anytime, anywhere viewing to their loyal community of millions,” said Rich Frank & Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park. “Technology changes the way the public can and will view television shows. Now that there are so many devices available in addition to television sets, viewers are taking advantage of watching shows wherever they are and on any number of devices. The driving force in making the switch and attracting new audiences is to have outstanding programs that people want to watch. We believe that by continuing to produce the shows in their current hour format and with the same quality, viewers will follow the show to our new, online network.”
“’All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ are iconic pieces of television history that captivated millions of fans since their beginning over 40 years ago,” said Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group. “Each of the shows have made an indelible mark on our culture’s history and informed our consciousness in their own way. We are so glad Prospect Park has assumed the mantel for these shows and that they will continue for the fans.”
Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Domestic Television, continued, “From the time the shift in the daytime strategy was announced, our hope was to find a new home for these treasured shows. We are thrilled to license them to Prospect Park so the stories of life in Pine Valley and Llanview can continue to be told for the passionate and loyal fans that enjoy watching each day.”
“I’m just so happy that ABC found a home where the legacies of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ can continue. I’m excited for their future with Prospect Park,” added Agnes Nixon, creator of both “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” “It takes a lot of living to make a soap opera a serial, and the wonderful teams on both shows have done just that. Together, we are a big family that keeps going, and I’m looking forward to working alongside these wonderful people as we ensure that the shows will continue with all the love and excitement we’ve always had. I also am so happy for our loyal fans, whom we love so much, and who have been so supportive over the last 40 plus years.”
More details of the new productions and how and when the new episodes will be delivered are forthcoming. ABC airs the last episode of "All My Children" on September 23, and will end the on-air run of "One Life To Live" in January 2012.
FALLING SKIES Renewed For Second Season
Hello Folks
After only three episodes (or four, if you count the two-hour premiere as two eps), TNT has announced that it has picked up its alien invasion drama "Falling Skies" for a second season.
The cable network has ordered 10 new episodes, set to air in summer 2012.
After only three episodes (or four, if you count the two-hour premiere as two eps), TNT has announced that it has picked up its alien invasion drama "Falling Skies" for a second season.
The cable network has ordered 10 new episodes, set to air in summer 2012.
2011/07/07
James Spader Officially Joins THE OFFICE
NBC has announced via a press release that James Spader has now officially joined the cast of "The Office" as CEO Robert California of Sabre, the parent company of Dunder Mifflin.
Below is the full press release.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - July 6, 2011 -- Multiple Emmy Award winner James Spader ("Boston Legal," "The Practice") will be joining the regular cast of NBC's "The Office" (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) as CEO Robert California of Sabre, the parent company of Dunder Mifflin.
"James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior," said Paul Lieberstein, one of the series' executive producers and a series regular. "He'll have been hired over the summer as the new manager, but within hours, got himself promoted. Within days, he took over the company. James has an energy that is completely his own, and 'The Office' has no tools for dealing with this guy. We're thrilled he's joining our cast."
Some of Spader's credits include: Steven Soderbergh's "sex, lies and videotape," which won him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival; David Croenenberg's "Crash," which won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes; and Steven Shainberg's "Secretary," which won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature. His other film credits include "2 Days in the Valley," "Wolf," and "Less Than Zero." Spader will be shooting Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks feature "Lincoln" later this year while he is shooting "The Office."
From 2004-08, Spader won three Emmy awards for his seminal role as shameless attorney Alan Shore in "The Practice" and "Boston Legal," making him the only actor to win consecutive Emmys playing the same character on two different series. He is represented at ICM and Melanie Cook.
From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes the award-winning comedy series "The Office," the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy based on the award-winning BBC hit. A fly-on-the-wall "docu-reality" parody about modern American office life, "The Office" delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Miffflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, "Walk Hard," "Blades of Glory") is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam's office romance with sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, "Away We Go" "It's Complicated") quickly evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter Cecilia. Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, "The Rocker,") the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, "Inglorious Basterds") is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, "The Hangover") is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained. A surprising relationship has also formed between Andy and the ambitious distribution coordinator Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson, "Hot Tub Time Machine"), who moved his office from the warehouse to the main floor alongside Michael and his staff.
Also starring are Leslie David Baker ("Malcolm in the Middle"), Brian Baumgartner ("Arrested Development"), Kate Flannery ("The Heir Apparent"), Mindy Kaling ("No Strings Attached"), Angela Kinsey ("Furry Vengeance"), Paul Lieberstein (writer, "King of the Hill"), Oscar Nuñez ("The Proposal"), Phyllis Smith ("Bad Teacher"), Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots), Ellie Kemper ("Bridesmaids") and Zach Woods ("The Other Guys").
Below is the full press release.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - July 6, 2011 -- Multiple Emmy Award winner James Spader ("Boston Legal," "The Practice") will be joining the regular cast of NBC's "The Office" (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) as CEO Robert California of Sabre, the parent company of Dunder Mifflin.
"James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior," said Paul Lieberstein, one of the series' executive producers and a series regular. "He'll have been hired over the summer as the new manager, but within hours, got himself promoted. Within days, he took over the company. James has an energy that is completely his own, and 'The Office' has no tools for dealing with this guy. We're thrilled he's joining our cast."
Some of Spader's credits include: Steven Soderbergh's "sex, lies and videotape," which won him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival; David Croenenberg's "Crash," which won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes; and Steven Shainberg's "Secretary," which won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature. His other film credits include "2 Days in the Valley," "Wolf," and "Less Than Zero." Spader will be shooting Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks feature "Lincoln" later this year while he is shooting "The Office."
From 2004-08, Spader won three Emmy awards for his seminal role as shameless attorney Alan Shore in "The Practice" and "Boston Legal," making him the only actor to win consecutive Emmys playing the same character on two different series. He is represented at ICM and Melanie Cook.
From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes the award-winning comedy series "The Office," the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy based on the award-winning BBC hit. A fly-on-the-wall "docu-reality" parody about modern American office life, "The Office" delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Miffflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, "Walk Hard," "Blades of Glory") is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam's office romance with sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, "Away We Go" "It's Complicated") quickly evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter Cecilia. Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, "The Rocker,") the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, "Inglorious Basterds") is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, "The Hangover") is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained. A surprising relationship has also formed between Andy and the ambitious distribution coordinator Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson, "Hot Tub Time Machine"), who moved his office from the warehouse to the main floor alongside Michael and his staff.
Also starring are Leslie David Baker ("Malcolm in the Middle"), Brian Baumgartner ("Arrested Development"), Kate Flannery ("The Heir Apparent"), Mindy Kaling ("No Strings Attached"), Angela Kinsey ("Furry Vengeance"), Paul Lieberstein (writer, "King of the Hill"), Oscar Nuñez ("The Proposal"), Phyllis Smith ("Bad Teacher"), Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots), Ellie Kemper ("Bridesmaids") and Zach Woods ("The Other Guys").
SHAMELESS Gets New Bad Boy; Jason Priestley, Tony Hale Guest Star On PSYCH
Two casting bits.
- TVLine's Vlada Gelman reports today that when "Shameless" returns on Showtime for its second season next year, Lip Gallagher (Jeremy Allen White) might have a bit of competition coming up.
Zach McGowan has been cast as in the recurring part of Jody, a new "friend" of Karen's (Laura Slade Wiggins), who is described as "hot beyond belief" and the guy all parents hate - a bad boy with a motorcycle. Could he be a new boy in Karen's life, since he's "a guy every girl falls for at least once in her life"?
- Jason Priestley and Tony Hale will be guest starring on USA's "Psych", EW's James Hibberd is reporting. They both appear in the same episode - Priestley as a con man on a Harley who targets the spa Shwan (James Roday) and Juliet (Maggie Lawson) are staying in for the weekend, Hale as the owner of an import/export business.
- TVLine's Vlada Gelman reports today that when "Shameless" returns on Showtime for its second season next year, Lip Gallagher (Jeremy Allen White) might have a bit of competition coming up.
Zach McGowan has been cast as in the recurring part of Jody, a new "friend" of Karen's (Laura Slade Wiggins), who is described as "hot beyond belief" and the guy all parents hate - a bad boy with a motorcycle. Could he be a new boy in Karen's life, since he's "a guy every girl falls for at least once in her life"?
- Jason Priestley and Tony Hale will be guest starring on USA's "Psych", EW's James Hibberd is reporting. They both appear in the same episode - Priestley as a con man on a Harley who targets the spa Shwan (James Roday) and Juliet (Maggie Lawson) are staying in for the weekend, Hale as the owner of an import/export business.
2011/07/06
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates - CHUCK, GRIMM Get Late Start
The last of the big networks to reveal its dates for the new season is NBC.
Of note is that "Chuck" and new drama "Grimm" are getting a late start, with a launch date of October 21. And new comedies "Up All Night" and "Free Agents" are getting early sneak peeks on September 14.
Following are the premiere dates for NBC's Fall 2011 primetime schedule (all times ET; new shows are in upper case):
Thursday, September 8
8-8:30 p.m. "NFL Kickoff Special 2011" (regular season)
8:30-11 p.m. "Sunday Night Football" (regular season)
Sunday, September 11
7-8 p.m. "Football Night in America" (regular season)
8-11:30 p.m. "Sunday Night Football"
Tuesday, September 13
10-11 p.m. "Parenthood"
Wednesday, September 14
8-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (season finale)
10-10:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT"
10:30-11 p.m. "FREE AGENTS"
Monday, September 19
8-10 p.m. "The Sing-Off"
10-11 p.m. "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"
Tuesday, September 20
8-10 p.m. "The Biggest Loser"
Wednesday, September 21
8-8:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT" (regular time period debut with original episode)
8:30-9 p.m. "FREE AGENTS" (regular time period debut with original episode)
9-10 p.m. "Harry's Law"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Thursday, September 22
8-8:30 p.m. "Community
8:30-9 p.m. "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "WHITNEY"
10-11 p.m. "PRIME SUSPECT"
Friday, September 23
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Friday, October 21
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "GRIMM"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Saturday, September 24
8-9 p.m. "Harry's Law" (Repeat)
9-10 p.m. "Prime Suspect" (Repeat)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Repeat)
Of note is that "Chuck" and new drama "Grimm" are getting a late start, with a launch date of October 21. And new comedies "Up All Night" and "Free Agents" are getting early sneak peeks on September 14.
Following are the premiere dates for NBC's Fall 2011 primetime schedule (all times ET; new shows are in upper case):
Thursday, September 8
8-8:30 p.m. "NFL Kickoff Special 2011" (regular season)
8:30-11 p.m. "Sunday Night Football" (regular season)
Sunday, September 11
7-8 p.m. "Football Night in America" (regular season)
8-11:30 p.m. "Sunday Night Football"
Tuesday, September 13
10-11 p.m. "Parenthood"
Wednesday, September 14
8-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (season finale)
10-10:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT"
10:30-11 p.m. "FREE AGENTS"
Monday, September 19
8-10 p.m. "The Sing-Off"
10-11 p.m. "THE PLAYBOY CLUB"
Tuesday, September 20
8-10 p.m. "The Biggest Loser"
Wednesday, September 21
8-8:30 p.m. "UP ALL NIGHT" (regular time period debut with original episode)
8:30-9 p.m. "FREE AGENTS" (regular time period debut with original episode)
9-10 p.m. "Harry's Law"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Thursday, September 22
8-8:30 p.m. "Community
8:30-9 p.m. "Parks and Recreation"
9-9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "WHITNEY"
10-11 p.m. "PRIME SUSPECT"
Friday, September 23
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Friday, October 21
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "GRIMM"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
Saturday, September 24
8-9 p.m. "Harry's Law" (Repeat)
9-10 p.m. "Prime Suspect" (Repeat)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Repeat)
A&E Renews BREAKOUT KINGS For Season 2
Per TVLine's Vlada Gelman, A&E has officially renewed its drama "Breakout Kings" for a second season.
Production on the new episodes is set to begin later this year, with a potential airdate in the first quarter of 2012.
Production on the new episodes is set to begin later this year, with a potential airdate in the first quarter of 2012.
Midseason Status Report - BREAKING IN Still Alive, SMOTHERED, EXIT STRATEGY Dead; More
June 30 is the date when pickup options for actors on TV pilots not yet ordered to series in May usually expire. That means that as of this point, based on pickups and pass-overs, we can take a look at how the chances of those pilots, and even the occasional canceled show, are in terms of continuation - which is what Deadline's Nellie Andreeva did.
- FOX' canceled Christian Slater drama "Breaking In" was canceled last May - but don't write it off just yet. FOX has extended the options on the show's actors until November 15, which means, "Breaking In" might come back in midseason after all.
- On the FOX pilot front, comedies "Little In Common" and "Family Album" are still in the run for midseason - probably in a two-hour, four-show Tuesday comedy block. Both shows are currently getting reworked.
"Little In Common" is about three diverse middle-class families who become involved with each other through their kids' Little League sports activities. Paula Marshall and Lombardo Boyar have departed, as their options were not picked up. One of the kids is gone as well. Alannah Ubach, who played Boyar's wife, will be single in the reworked version, while Marshalll's and the kid's characters will be recast.
"Family Album", about Dave Bronsky (Mike O’Malley) who, after a breakthrough experience during a family vacation, wows to “bond the crap out of his family”, will undergo some changes as well. O'Malley, Rachael Harris, who plays his wife, and Rob Huebel, who plays Dave's brother, have had their options picked up. Another pilot has been ordered.
- Another family comedy pilot, ABC's "Smothered", is now officially dead. It starred Marcia Gay Harden, Julie White, Adam Arkin and John C. McGinley.
- Better news for CBS' untitled Peter Knight workplace comedy pilot, The options on all the principal actors have been picked up. Another pilot, the untitled Rob Schneider sitcom, is alive as well. Another pilot has been ordered, as well as backup scripts.
- On the drama front, the FOX pilot "Exit Strategy" is now officially dead. Tweaking was considered, but didn't promise the desired results, so the producers decided to focus on new development.
- FOX' canceled Christian Slater drama "Breaking In" was canceled last May - but don't write it off just yet. FOX has extended the options on the show's actors until November 15, which means, "Breaking In" might come back in midseason after all.
- On the FOX pilot front, comedies "Little In Common" and "Family Album" are still in the run for midseason - probably in a two-hour, four-show Tuesday comedy block. Both shows are currently getting reworked.
"Little In Common" is about three diverse middle-class families who become involved with each other through their kids' Little League sports activities. Paula Marshall and Lombardo Boyar have departed, as their options were not picked up. One of the kids is gone as well. Alannah Ubach, who played Boyar's wife, will be single in the reworked version, while Marshalll's and the kid's characters will be recast.
"Family Album", about Dave Bronsky (Mike O’Malley) who, after a breakthrough experience during a family vacation, wows to “bond the crap out of his family”, will undergo some changes as well. O'Malley, Rachael Harris, who plays his wife, and Rob Huebel, who plays Dave's brother, have had their options picked up. Another pilot has been ordered.
- Another family comedy pilot, ABC's "Smothered", is now officially dead. It starred Marcia Gay Harden, Julie White, Adam Arkin and John C. McGinley.
- Better news for CBS' untitled Peter Knight workplace comedy pilot, The options on all the principal actors have been picked up. Another pilot, the untitled Rob Schneider sitcom, is alive as well. Another pilot has been ordered, as well as backup scripts.
- On the drama front, the FOX pilot "Exit Strategy" is now officially dead. Tweaking was considered, but didn't promise the desired results, so the producers decided to focus on new development.
David Hasselhoff Meets SONS OF ANARCHY, Kristina Apgar Moves To 90210
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Per TV Guide's William Keck, the "Sons of Anarchy" are about to get their own personal lifeguard… who might just have been dropping his red trunks for business.
David Hasselhoff has signed on to appear in an October episode of the FX drama, playing - now brace yourself - Dondo, a former pornstar who now is making money by directing sleazy girl-on-girl adult films. He has been given a career boost courtesy of Luanne (Dendrie Taylor), and now gets involved in some dirty work in her memory.
No wonder Keck calls it "a meaty role"…
Additionally, per the Hollywood Reporter, Kristina Apgar ("Privileged") is joining the cast of "90210" for the upcoming fourth season, playing the recurring part of Jane, a mysterious, 21-year old widow from Alaska, a quiet beauty torn by guilt, who ends up as a love interest for Liam (Matt Lanter).
The new season of "90210" premiers Tuesday, September 13 at 8 PM on The CW.
Per TV Guide's William Keck, the "Sons of Anarchy" are about to get their own personal lifeguard… who might just have been dropping his red trunks for business.
David Hasselhoff has signed on to appear in an October episode of the FX drama, playing - now brace yourself - Dondo, a former pornstar who now is making money by directing sleazy girl-on-girl adult films. He has been given a career boost courtesy of Luanne (Dendrie Taylor), and now gets involved in some dirty work in her memory.
No wonder Keck calls it "a meaty role"…
Additionally, per the Hollywood Reporter, Kristina Apgar ("Privileged") is joining the cast of "90210" for the upcoming fourth season, playing the recurring part of Jane, a mysterious, 21-year old widow from Alaska, a quiet beauty torn by guilt, who ends up as a love interest for Liam (Matt Lanter).
The new season of "90210" premiers Tuesday, September 13 at 8 PM on The CW.
USA Orders COMMON LAW To Series
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Deadline reports that USA has handed out a series order of 11 episodes to cop series "Common Law". The show centers on two cops (Michael Ealy, Warren Kole) who are the elite at the LAPD homicide squad, until their constant verbal fighting lands them in probation. Adding insult to injury is their captain (Jack McGee), who sends the two to couples counseling.
"When CBS Television Studios sent us the script of Common Law, we immediately fell in love with the writing, the characters and the premise,” USA Network co-presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber said. "We're very lucky to have the Wibberleys, Jon and Craig guiding the process on this show; and with Michael and Warren, we have two stars who bring out the best in each other."
Deadline reports that USA has handed out a series order of 11 episodes to cop series "Common Law". The show centers on two cops (Michael Ealy, Warren Kole) who are the elite at the LAPD homicide squad, until their constant verbal fighting lands them in probation. Adding insult to injury is their captain (Jack McGee), who sends the two to couples counseling.
"When CBS Television Studios sent us the script of Common Law, we immediately fell in love with the writing, the characters and the premise,” USA Network co-presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber said. "We're very lucky to have the Wibberleys, Jon and Craig guiding the process on this show; and with Michael and Warren, we have two stars who bring out the best in each other."
Charisma Carpenter To BURN NOTICE, Liz Hurley To GOSSIP GIRL, LAW & ORDER: SVU Welcomes Back Familiar Faces
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A bunch of casting news from TVLine.
- Charisma Carpenter ("Buffy", "Angel") will guest star on USA's "Burn Notice" in this season's 11th episode as Nicki, the sharp-tongued, high-maintenance trophy wife of a bio weapons engineer. Her husband is wanted for working with the Russians. Nicki is the perfect target for manipulation by Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) and Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar), since she's not happy in her marriage.
- Elizabeth Hurley will join the cast of "Gossip Girl" for multiple episodes next season as Diana Payne, a, per exec producers Stephanie Savage and Joshua Safran, "sexy, smart, self-made media mogul and all-around force to be reckoned with. Diana’s entrance on the Upper East Side will change the lives of all our characters — including, and especially, Gossip Girl herself."
- Stephanie March and Diane Neal will both return to "Law & Order: SVU" next season in their respective ADA roles. They will both return for multiple episodes, but the exact number is not specified.
A bunch of casting news from TVLine.
- Charisma Carpenter ("Buffy", "Angel") will guest star on USA's "Burn Notice" in this season's 11th episode as Nicki, the sharp-tongued, high-maintenance trophy wife of a bio weapons engineer. Her husband is wanted for working with the Russians. Nicki is the perfect target for manipulation by Michael (Jeffrey Donovan) and Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar), since she's not happy in her marriage.
- Elizabeth Hurley will join the cast of "Gossip Girl" for multiple episodes next season as Diana Payne, a, per exec producers Stephanie Savage and Joshua Safran, "sexy, smart, self-made media mogul and all-around force to be reckoned with. Diana’s entrance on the Upper East Side will change the lives of all our characters — including, and especially, Gossip Girl herself."
- Stephanie March and Diane Neal will both return to "Law & Order: SVU" next season in their respective ADA roles. They will both return for multiple episodes, but the exact number is not specified.
2011/07/04
ARE YOU THERE VODKA? IT'S ME CHELSEA Cuts Three Cast Members, Gets Retooled
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I hope you're all enjoying your 4th of July weekend.
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, NBC's upcoming sitcom "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" starring Laura Prepon as a young Chelsea Handler, is getting quite the overhaul before it launches in midseason.
Three cast members of the pilot - Natalie Morales ("White Collar"), Angel Laketa Moore ("ER") and Jo Koy ("Chelsea Lately") - have been let go, for creative reasons. Their characters are being reconceived.
The show is based on Handler's comic novel, and chronicles her earlier life as a bubbly waitress. Morales played her best friend, Moore and Koy were portraying her sports bar co-workers.
I hope you're all enjoying your 4th of July weekend.
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, NBC's upcoming sitcom "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" starring Laura Prepon as a young Chelsea Handler, is getting quite the overhaul before it launches in midseason.
Three cast members of the pilot - Natalie Morales ("White Collar"), Angel Laketa Moore ("ER") and Jo Koy ("Chelsea Lately") - have been let go, for creative reasons. Their characters are being reconceived.
The show is based on Handler's comic novel, and chronicles her earlier life as a bubbly waitress. Morales played her best friend, Moore and Koy were portraying her sports bar co-workers.
2011/07/02
GLEE Ups Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr. To Regulars, But Not Chord Overstreet
TVLine's Michael Ausiello and Nellie Andreeva report that "Glee" will have two new regulars next season - and one absence.
Both Darren Criss (Blaine) and Harry Shum Jr. (Mike) will be full-fledged series regulars come season 3.
On the other hand, the option for Chord Overstreet, who played McKinley transfer student Sam Evans on a recurring basis last season, has not been picked up. But Overstreed won't be gone forever, as he might re-appear in the occasional guest spot.
What do you think? Have the right guys been promoted? Or will you miss Chord?
Both Darren Criss (Blaine) and Harry Shum Jr. (Mike) will be full-fledged series regulars come season 3.
On the other hand, the option for Chord Overstreet, who played McKinley transfer student Sam Evans on a recurring basis last season, has not been picked up. But Overstreed won't be gone forever, as he might re-appear in the occasional guest spot.
What do you think? Have the right guys been promoted? Or will you miss Chord?
Richard T. Jones Joins HAWAII FIVE-O, Taryn Manning To Return
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The cast of "Hawaii Five-O" keeps growing for its sophomore season.
The lastest addition is Richard T. Jones ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports today.
He will play the new Governor, after the current one, Pat Jameson (Jean Smart), was killed during the season finale. The man now moving into office was Lt. Governor to Jameson before that. He is said to keep a tighter leash on Five-O, and will clean up the mess Jameson left the position in.
Additionally, executive producer Peter Lenkov announced on Twitter that Taryn Manning would return in the coming season as Steve McGarrett's (Alex O'Loughlin) sister Mary Ann. It is unclear how many episodes the actress will be guesting on at this point, however.
And no, still no word about how Larisa Oleynik will figure into next season...
The cast of "Hawaii Five-O" keeps growing for its sophomore season.
The lastest addition is Richard T. Jones ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich reports today.
He will play the new Governor, after the current one, Pat Jameson (Jean Smart), was killed during the season finale. The man now moving into office was Lt. Governor to Jameson before that. He is said to keep a tighter leash on Five-O, and will clean up the mess Jameson left the position in.
Additionally, executive producer Peter Lenkov announced on Twitter that Taryn Manning would return in the coming season as Steve McGarrett's (Alex O'Loughlin) sister Mary Ann. It is unclear how many episodes the actress will be guesting on at this point, however.
And no, still no word about how Larisa Oleynik will figure into next season...
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