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Two casting items from the last few hours.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that Jaleel White ("Family Matters", "Sonic Underground") has signed on for the October 3 season premiere of FOX' "House". He will play Gregory House's (Hugh Laurie fellow inmate in prison, where the doctor landed after the events of last season's finale.
- Per EW's James Hibberd, Courtney Thorne-Smith ("Melrose Place", "Ally McBeal") will return to CBS' "Two And A Half Men" in the coming ninth season, reprising her role of Lyndsey McElroy, Alan Harper's (Jon Cryer) former girlfriend. Her involvement in the future is kept under wraps so far.
2011/08/30
Cheech Marin, Mekhi Phifer To PSYCH, Jessica Tuck Meets CASTLE
Some more casting news.
- TV Guide's Natalie Abrams reports that Cheech Marin ("Nash Bridges") and Mekhi Phifer ("Torchwood: Miracle Day", "Lie To Me") have both joined an upcoming episode of USA's "Psych". Phifer plays Drake, a member of the "Blackapella" a cappella group Gus (Dulé Hill) belonged to in collage. He comes to town to honor their mentor, Deacon Jones (Marin), who gets shot during the ceremony at the local community center, and the group helps Shawn (James Roday) and Gus investigate.
- Jesssica Tuck ("True Blood") will be guest starring on "Castle" in one episode next season TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Tuck will play a museum benefactor who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. In the same episode, Kristin Lehman ("The Killing") also guests as a insurance investigator who might end up getting more than just polite smiles from Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion).
- TV Guide's Natalie Abrams reports that Cheech Marin ("Nash Bridges") and Mekhi Phifer ("Torchwood: Miracle Day", "Lie To Me") have both joined an upcoming episode of USA's "Psych". Phifer plays Drake, a member of the "Blackapella" a cappella group Gus (Dulé Hill) belonged to in collage. He comes to town to honor their mentor, Deacon Jones (Marin), who gets shot during the ceremony at the local community center, and the group helps Shawn (James Roday) and Gus investigate.
- Jesssica Tuck ("True Blood") will be guest starring on "Castle" in one episode next season TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Tuck will play a museum benefactor who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. In the same episode, Kristin Lehman ("The Killing") also guests as a insurance investigator who might end up getting more than just polite smiles from Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion).
2011/08/29
Judy Greer To Recur On TWO AND A HALF MEN
TV Guide's Michael Schneider reports that Judy Greer ("Miss/Guided", "Mad Love") will be recurring on "Two And A Half Men" next season, as Bridget, the former love of Walden Schmidt (Ashton Kutcher), who is now divorcing him.
Greer has already made two appearances on the show back in 2007, playing a different part.
Greer has already made two appearances on the show back in 2007, playing a different part.
Chad Michael Murray Returns To ONE TREE HILL, Jason Dohring Joins RINGER, More
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Some casting news from TVLine.
Pleae note that there are some spoilers below this point.
- Chad Michael Murray has signed on to return to "One Tree Hill" for its ninth and final season. But he will do so without Hilarie Burton, TVLine says, as she was not invited back. The story brings Lucas back because Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) asks him for help.
- Jason Dohring ("Veronica Mars") has joined the cast of The CW's "Ringer". He will play Mr. Carpenter, a teacher at a New York City high school that Siobhan's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) stepdaughter attends.
- Jordana Spiro ("Harry's Law", "My Boys") has joined Showtime's "Dexter" for multiple episodes, playing an acolyte of Travis (Colin Hanks) and Professor Gellar (Edward James Olmos). What's an acolyte, you ask? Per the definition, it's 1. One who assists the celebrant in the performance of liturgical rites, or 2. A devoted follower or attendant.
Some casting news from TVLine.
Pleae note that there are some spoilers below this point.
- Chad Michael Murray has signed on to return to "One Tree Hill" for its ninth and final season. But he will do so without Hilarie Burton, TVLine says, as she was not invited back. The story brings Lucas back because Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) asks him for help.
- Jason Dohring ("Veronica Mars") has joined the cast of The CW's "Ringer". He will play Mr. Carpenter, a teacher at a New York City high school that Siobhan's (Sarah Michelle Gellar) stepdaughter attends.
- Jordana Spiro ("Harry's Law", "My Boys") has joined Showtime's "Dexter" for multiple episodes, playing an acolyte of Travis (Colin Hanks) and Professor Gellar (Edward James Olmos). What's an acolyte, you ask? Per the definition, it's 1. One who assists the celebrant in the performance of liturgical rites, or 2. A devoted follower or attendant.
2011/08/26
Zachary Quinto To AMERICAN HORROR STORY, D.B. Woodside To PARENTHOOD, Richard Dean Anderson To RAISING HOPE, Heather Graham To LITTTLE IN COMMON
A few casting bits.
First, from TVLine:
- Zachary Quinto ("Heroes") has been set to guest star in a major arc on FX' upcoming "American Horror Story". For at least four episodes, he will play Chad, the gay former owner of the spooky house that therapist Ben Harmon (Dylan McDermott) and his wife Vivien (Connie Britton) move into with their kids. Chad and Vivien end up becoming friends.
- Richard Dean Anderson ("MacGyver", "Stargate: SG-1") has landed a guest spot on FOX' "Raising Hope", where he will play Keith, an imposing patriarch who finds Jimmy (Lucas Neff) talking to his daughter at Howdy’s. Of how the conversation goes, Keith fears that Jimmy is getting a tad too interested in his little girl, which will be played by Anderson's 13-year old real-life daughter, Wylie.
And from TV Guide:
- D. B. Woodside ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "24", "Hellcats") has been cast on the upcoming third season of NBC's "Parenthood", playing Dr. Joseph Prestidge, who becomes a potential love interest for Jasmine (Joy Bryant). Woodside will first appear in the new season's third episode, and is set for multiple segments.
From Deadline:
- Veteran actress Heather Graham has joined the cast of the FOX comedy pilot "Little in Common", which the network is currently overhauling for a potential midseason pickup. It centers on a bunch of families and the connection to each other through their kids' little league activities. Graham, who replaces Paula Marshall from the original pilot, plays the wife to Rob Corddry's character. Alana Ubach, Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union also star.
First, from TVLine:
- Zachary Quinto ("Heroes") has been set to guest star in a major arc on FX' upcoming "American Horror Story". For at least four episodes, he will play Chad, the gay former owner of the spooky house that therapist Ben Harmon (Dylan McDermott) and his wife Vivien (Connie Britton) move into with their kids. Chad and Vivien end up becoming friends.
- Richard Dean Anderson ("MacGyver", "Stargate: SG-1") has landed a guest spot on FOX' "Raising Hope", where he will play Keith, an imposing patriarch who finds Jimmy (Lucas Neff) talking to his daughter at Howdy’s. Of how the conversation goes, Keith fears that Jimmy is getting a tad too interested in his little girl, which will be played by Anderson's 13-year old real-life daughter, Wylie.
And from TV Guide:
- D. B. Woodside ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "24", "Hellcats") has been cast on the upcoming third season of NBC's "Parenthood", playing Dr. Joseph Prestidge, who becomes a potential love interest for Jasmine (Joy Bryant). Woodside will first appear in the new season's third episode, and is set for multiple segments.
From Deadline:
- Veteran actress Heather Graham has joined the cast of the FOX comedy pilot "Little in Common", which the network is currently overhauling for a potential midseason pickup. It centers on a bunch of families and the connection to each other through their kids' little league activities. Graham, who replaces Paula Marshall from the original pilot, plays the wife to Rob Corddry's character. Alana Ubach, Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union also star.
A&E Picks Up LONGMIRE To Series, SUPERNATURAL's Eric Kripke Developing DEADMAN Comic Adaptation
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The Hollywood Reporter reports today that A&E has picked up cop drama "Longmire" to series with an order of 10 episodes.
The project stars Robert Taylor ("The Matrix") and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Glactica"), and centers on a widowed sheriff in Absaroka County, Wyoming, and Vic, one of his deputies.
Also starring are Lou Diamond Phillips ("Stargate: Universe"), Bailey Chase ("Saving Grace") and Cassidy Freeeman ("Smallville"). "Longmire" is set to premiere sometime next year.
Additionally, TVLine's Vlada Gelman reports that The CW has zoned in on the comic series it wants to turn into a TV show, which was mentioned by CW entertainment president Mark Pedowitz at the TCA Summer Press Tour.
"Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke is currently developing DC Comics' "Deadman" for a live-action TV version.
The CW has been declaring the search for a valid replacement of "Smallville" a priority, and it looks like this might just be it. For more information on this, hit the link above.
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that A&E has picked up cop drama "Longmire" to series with an order of 10 episodes.
The project stars Robert Taylor ("The Matrix") and Katee Sackhoff ("Battlestar Glactica"), and centers on a widowed sheriff in Absaroka County, Wyoming, and Vic, one of his deputies.
Also starring are Lou Diamond Phillips ("Stargate: Universe"), Bailey Chase ("Saving Grace") and Cassidy Freeeman ("Smallville"). "Longmire" is set to premiere sometime next year.
Additionally, TVLine's Vlada Gelman reports that The CW has zoned in on the comic series it wants to turn into a TV show, which was mentioned by CW entertainment president Mark Pedowitz at the TCA Summer Press Tour.
"Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke is currently developing DC Comics' "Deadman" for a live-action TV version.
The CW has been declaring the search for a valid replacement of "Smallville" a priority, and it looks like this might just be it. For more information on this, hit the link above.
2011/08/25
USA Renews WHITE COLLAR For Season Four
Variety's Stewart Levine reports exclusively that USA has picked up its successful drama "White Collar" for a fourth season.
16 new episodes are booked for the new season, which is expected to bow in the summer.
The rest of season three, which still has six episodes left to air, will resume in January.
"We're thrilled to offer our viewers another season that promises some of the best writing in television, unexpected twists and generous helpings of America's favorite bromance," said USA Network co-presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber in a statement to the trade.
16 new episodes are booked for the new season, which is expected to bow in the summer.
The rest of season three, which still has six episodes left to air, will resume in January.
"We're thrilled to offer our viewers another season that promises some of the best writing in television, unexpected twists and generous helpings of America's favorite bromance," said USA Network co-presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber in a statement to the trade.
Jamie Lee Curtis Joins NCIS For November Sweeps Arc
Per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, veteran actress Jamie Lee Curtis will be guest starring on two episodes of "NCIS" during November sweeps.
She is set to play Charlotte Ryan, a tough, strong career woman from the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of Defense. She is said to spar with the team like never before. "(...) don’t be surprised if there are sparks between Gibbs and Ryan,” NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg said to TVLine. “We’re expecting some real chemistry.”
She is set to play Charlotte Ryan, a tough, strong career woman from the Office of the Inspector General in the Department of Defense. She is said to spar with the team like never before. "(...) don’t be surprised if there are sparks between Gibbs and Ryan,” NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg said to TVLine. “We’re expecting some real chemistry.”
FOX Renews BREAKING IN For Second Season
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FOX has just announced via a press release that it has finally decided to renew its comedy "Breaking In" for a second season of 13 episodes.
The show, starring Christian Slater, Bret Harrison, Alphonso McAuley and newcomer Odette Annable, will return to the airwaves sometime in 2012.
“"Breaking In" is a creatively vibrant and wildly adventurous comedy,” said Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly. “We are looking forward to bringing it back for a second season and continuing our relationship with this incredibly talented cast and these fantastic creators – Adam Goldberg and Seth Gordon. We can’t wait to see where they take these characters next year.”
FOX has just announced via a press release that it has finally decided to renew its comedy "Breaking In" for a second season of 13 episodes.
The show, starring Christian Slater, Bret Harrison, Alphonso McAuley and newcomer Odette Annable, will return to the airwaves sometime in 2012.
“"Breaking In" is a creatively vibrant and wildly adventurous comedy,” said Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly. “We are looking forward to bringing it back for a second season and continuing our relationship with this incredibly talented cast and these fantastic creators – Adam Goldberg and Seth Gordon. We can’t wait to see where they take these characters next year.”
2011/08/23
TNT Announces Return Dates For THE CLOSER, RIZZOLI & ISLES, LEVERAGE, SOUTHLAND
Syfy did it, so why not TNT as well.
The cable network announced today the return dates in the fall/winter of many of its signature shows.
It all begins with "Leverage" on Sunday, November 27, which returns for 8 episodes of its fourth season. Then, a day later, on Monday, November 28, at 9 PM ET/PT, "The Closer" comes back for 5 episodes of its seventh and final season (the final six episode will air next summer), and an hour later, at 10 PM ET/PT, the second season for "Rizzoli & Isles" returns with 5 episodes.
And in the new year, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10 PM, the fourth season of "Southland" premiers, which will consist of 10 new episodes.
The cable network announced today the return dates in the fall/winter of many of its signature shows.
It all begins with "Leverage" on Sunday, November 27, which returns for 8 episodes of its fourth season. Then, a day later, on Monday, November 28, at 9 PM ET/PT, "The Closer" comes back for 5 episodes of its seventh and final season (the final six episode will air next summer), and an hour later, at 10 PM ET/PT, the second season for "Rizzoli & Isles" returns with 5 episodes.
And in the new year, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10 PM, the fourth season of "Southland" premiers, which will consist of 10 new episodes.
Jay Mohr To Guest On PRIME SUSPECT - With Potential For More
Per EW's James Hibberd, NBCs upcoming cop drama "Prime Suspect" has scored quite a guest star - who might even stick around for more.
Jay Mohr ("Gary Unmarried", "Ghost Whisperer") has signed on for a guest appearance which could turn into a recurring role. He will play New York City assistant district attorney John Bullock, who is considered very good at his job, but doesn't always get along with Det. Jane Timoney (Maria Bello).
Jay Mohr ("Gary Unmarried", "Ghost Whisperer") has signed on for a guest appearance which could turn into a recurring role. He will play New York City assistant district attorney John Bullock, who is considered very good at his job, but doesn't always get along with Det. Jane Timoney (Maria Bello).
Syfy Announces SANCTUARY Return, Sets Finale Dates For ALPHAS, EUREKA, HAVEN, WAREHOUSE 13
Syfy has just issued a press release announcing several important dates for the upcoming weeks.
First off, the cable network has set Friday, October 7 for the start of the fourth season of "Sanctuary", with the following little preview attached:
"“With the arrival of the Hollow Earth refugees, the balance between Abnormals and humans is severely upset. In order to keep the peace, Magnus and team must throw out the rulebook. But forging their own way means they’re not just dodging dangerous Abnormals anymore, now they’ve got world governments and new villains nipping at their heels.”
Then, a few finale dates were also mentioned.
"Alphas" ends its first season on Setpember 26, with "Eureka" ending the second half of its fourht season on September 19. "Haven" is airing its second season finale on September 30, and "Warehouse 13" will cap the third season with a two-hour finale on October 3.
First off, the cable network has set Friday, October 7 for the start of the fourth season of "Sanctuary", with the following little preview attached:
"“With the arrival of the Hollow Earth refugees, the balance between Abnormals and humans is severely upset. In order to keep the peace, Magnus and team must throw out the rulebook. But forging their own way means they’re not just dodging dangerous Abnormals anymore, now they’ve got world governments and new villains nipping at their heels.”
Then, a few finale dates were also mentioned.
"Alphas" ends its first season on Setpember 26, with "Eureka" ending the second half of its fourht season on September 19. "Haven" is airing its second season finale on September 30, and "Warehouse 13" will cap the third season with a two-hour finale on October 3.
Meredith Monroe To HAWAII FIVE-O, Jamie Bamber To PERCEPTION, More Casting News
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Per EW's James Hibberd, Meredith Monroe ("Dawson's Creek", "Criminal Minds") has been tapped for a guest spot in an upcoming second season episode of "Hawaii Five-O".
She will play an unhappy wife who, with the "help" of the local volleyball coach, leaves her loaded husband. However, the money she takes belongs to a crime kingpin, and gets her kidnapped.
Also from James Hibberd comes the news that Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica") has nabbed yet another guest spot (he signed on for an episode of "CSI: Miami" recently). This time, he will guest on two episodes of upcoming TNT series "Perception", about a neuroscientist and university professor (Eric McCormack) who helps the FBI solving crimes. Bamber plays another professor, Michael Hathaway, who introduces the professor to the FBI agent (Rachael Leigh Cook) who becomes the neuroscientists handler.
Over on NBC, it was announced that Jimmy Fallon would return to "Saturday Night Live" as host on December 17.
And finally, and this needs a spoiler alert for "The Good Wife":
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, Dylan Baker will return to the CBS drama next season, reprising his role as convicted killer Colin Sweeney. Details on the reason are scarce, but there's a rumor about how it goes down that can be found by hitting the link above.
Per EW's James Hibberd, Meredith Monroe ("Dawson's Creek", "Criminal Minds") has been tapped for a guest spot in an upcoming second season episode of "Hawaii Five-O".
She will play an unhappy wife who, with the "help" of the local volleyball coach, leaves her loaded husband. However, the money she takes belongs to a crime kingpin, and gets her kidnapped.
Also from James Hibberd comes the news that Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica") has nabbed yet another guest spot (he signed on for an episode of "CSI: Miami" recently). This time, he will guest on two episodes of upcoming TNT series "Perception", about a neuroscientist and university professor (Eric McCormack) who helps the FBI solving crimes. Bamber plays another professor, Michael Hathaway, who introduces the professor to the FBI agent (Rachael Leigh Cook) who becomes the neuroscientists handler.
Over on NBC, it was announced that Jimmy Fallon would return to "Saturday Night Live" as host on December 17.
And finally, and this needs a spoiler alert for "The Good Wife":
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, Dylan Baker will return to the CBS drama next season, reprising his role as convicted killer Colin Sweeney. Details on the reason are scarce, but there's a rumor about how it goes down that can be found by hitting the link above.
2011/08/22
USA Sets Return Dates For COVERT AFFAIRS, BURN NOTICE In November
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USA has just issued a press release announcing that its two successful dramas "Covert Affairs" and "Burn Notice" will continue their current seasons in early November.
On Tuesday, November 1, "Covert Affairs" comes back for the remainder of its second season. And two days later, on Thursday, November 3, the rest of "Burn Notice"' fifth season will begin to air. Both shows air at 10/9c PM.
USA has just issued a press release announcing that its two successful dramas "Covert Affairs" and "Burn Notice" will continue their current seasons in early November.
On Tuesday, November 1, "Covert Affairs" comes back for the remainder of its second season. And two days later, on Thursday, November 3, the rest of "Burn Notice"' fifth season will begin to air. Both shows air at 10/9c PM.
2011/08/21
Tricia Helfer Hired By THE FIRM
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Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, NBC's upcoming small screen continuation of the John Grisham best-selling novel (and subsequent feature film) "The Firm" has jus hired its latest co-worker.
Tricia Helfer ("Battlestar Galactica") has been cast as Alex Clark, the senior partner at Kinross & Klark, who acquires lead character Mitch McDeere (Josh Lucas) as a new partner.
Juliette Lewis and Callum Keith Rennie also star. The show is currently in production in Toronto.
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, NBC's upcoming small screen continuation of the John Grisham best-selling novel (and subsequent feature film) "The Firm" has jus hired its latest co-worker.
Tricia Helfer ("Battlestar Galactica") has been cast as Alex Clark, the senior partner at Kinross & Klark, who acquires lead character Mitch McDeere (Josh Lucas) as a new partner.
Juliette Lewis and Callum Keith Rennie also star. The show is currently in production in Toronto.
2011/08/20
Miguel Ferrer, Andrea Parker To DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Molly Shannon Caught In THE MIDDLE
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Some casting news from TVLine.
- Miguel Ferrer has joined the cast of the final season of "Desperate Housewives" in the recurring part of Andre Zeller, a temperamental artist who teaches a course at the local college. One of his students who has to suffer through his demanding teaching style is Susan (Teri Hatcher).
- And in related news, Andrea Parker has joined the veteran ABC drama as well, replacing formerly cast Jessica Hecht in the role of Tom Sciavo's (Doug Savant) new girlfriend, after he and his wife Lynette (Felicity Huffman) have decided to call it quits. Talks between Hecht and producers unexpectedly broke down, and the offer was made to Parker.
- Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") has signed on to guest star on ABC's comedy "The Middle", playing Frankie's (Patricia Heaton) sister.
- Eisa Dawis ("Law & Order") has joined The CW's upcoming medical drama "Hart of Dixie" as recurring. She plays Addy Pickett, a nurse with 15 years experience at the Alabama medical practice Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) inherits.
Some casting news from TVLine.
- Miguel Ferrer has joined the cast of the final season of "Desperate Housewives" in the recurring part of Andre Zeller, a temperamental artist who teaches a course at the local college. One of his students who has to suffer through his demanding teaching style is Susan (Teri Hatcher).
- And in related news, Andrea Parker has joined the veteran ABC drama as well, replacing formerly cast Jessica Hecht in the role of Tom Sciavo's (Doug Savant) new girlfriend, after he and his wife Lynette (Felicity Huffman) have decided to call it quits. Talks between Hecht and producers unexpectedly broke down, and the offer was made to Parker.
- Molly Shannon ("Saturday Night Live") has signed on to guest star on ABC's comedy "The Middle", playing Frankie's (Patricia Heaton) sister.
- Eisa Dawis ("Law & Order") has joined The CW's upcoming medical drama "Hart of Dixie" as recurring. She plays Addy Pickett, a nurse with 15 years experience at the Alabama medical practice Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) inherits.
2011/08/19
Eric Close To AMERICAN HORROR STORY, Parker Posey To THE GOOD WIFE, More Castings
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Here's a bunch of casting news from the last few days.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that former "Without A Trace" star Eric Close has grabbed a recurring role on FX' upcoming Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk series "American Horror Story". He will play Hugo, a handsome cad who appears in various flashbacks to the 1980s. "American Horror Story" launches October 5.
- Also per Michael Ausiello, Parker Posey has joined the cast of CBS's "The Good Wife" for a recurring part. She will first appear in an October episode as Eli Gold's (Alan C-umming) estranged wife. "The Good Wife" launches its third season on Sunday, September 25, at 9/8c PM.
- Per E!Online's Tierney Bricker, Katheryn Winnick ("Bones") will guest star on "Nikita" in the second season's fourth episode, airing in October. She will play Kelly, Nikita's former partner that got left behind when Nikita escaped division. More about the reason of the reunion can be found by hitting the link above.
- Stephen Collins ("7th Heaven"), Dee Wallace ("E.T.") and singer Josh Groban have all joined the cast of NBC's "The Office", TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Collins and Wallace will play Andy's parents, while Groban has come aboard as Andy's brother.
- TV Guide's Adam Bryant reports that Kelli Williams ("Lie To Me") has signed on for a guest spot on CBS' "The Mentalist". In the episode airing October 6, Williams will play a woman who once hired Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) when he was still a pretend psychic.
- In related news, Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") has also joined the cast of "The Mentalist" as Luther Wainwright, the new head of CBI. Freh-faced and with little experience, he's a quick learner, TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports.
- Per TV Guide's Adam Bryant, veteran actor William Atherton ("Die Hard") will guest star on a next season episode of ABC's "Castle". He will play Dr. Ari Weiss, a "life-extension researcher" who dedicated his work to cryogenic freezing. When Castle and Beckett have to solve a murder case wihtout a victim, they end up checking with Weiss' frozen corpses. Chilling, indeed...
- Per EW's James Hibberd Goran Visnjic ("ER") has booked a four-episode arc on ABC's upcoming drama "Pan Am". He plays "a sexy Yugoslavian immigrant torn between his communist Eastern Bloc homeland and the potential freedoms and opportunities of the West." "Pan Am" debuts September 25.
Here's a bunch of casting news from the last few days.
- TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports that former "Without A Trace" star Eric Close has grabbed a recurring role on FX' upcoming Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk series "American Horror Story". He will play Hugo, a handsome cad who appears in various flashbacks to the 1980s. "American Horror Story" launches October 5.
- Also per Michael Ausiello, Parker Posey has joined the cast of CBS's "The Good Wife" for a recurring part. She will first appear in an October episode as Eli Gold's (Alan C-umming) estranged wife. "The Good Wife" launches its third season on Sunday, September 25, at 9/8c PM.
- Per E!Online's Tierney Bricker, Katheryn Winnick ("Bones") will guest star on "Nikita" in the second season's fourth episode, airing in October. She will play Kelly, Nikita's former partner that got left behind when Nikita escaped division. More about the reason of the reunion can be found by hitting the link above.
- Stephen Collins ("7th Heaven"), Dee Wallace ("E.T.") and singer Josh Groban have all joined the cast of NBC's "The Office", TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports. Collins and Wallace will play Andy's parents, while Groban has come aboard as Andy's brother.
- TV Guide's Adam Bryant reports that Kelli Williams ("Lie To Me") has signed on for a guest spot on CBS' "The Mentalist". In the episode airing October 6, Williams will play a woman who once hired Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) when he was still a pretend psychic.
- In related news, Michael Rady ("Melrose Place") has also joined the cast of "The Mentalist" as Luther Wainwright, the new head of CBI. Freh-faced and with little experience, he's a quick learner, TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports.
- Per TV Guide's Adam Bryant, veteran actor William Atherton ("Die Hard") will guest star on a next season episode of ABC's "Castle". He will play Dr. Ari Weiss, a "life-extension researcher" who dedicated his work to cryogenic freezing. When Castle and Beckett have to solve a murder case wihtout a victim, they end up checking with Weiss' frozen corpses. Chilling, indeed...
- Per EW's James Hibberd Goran Visnjic ("ER") has booked a four-episode arc on ABC's upcoming drama "Pan Am". He plays "a sexy Yugoslavian immigrant torn between his communist Eastern Bloc homeland and the potential freedoms and opportunities of the West." "Pan Am" debuts September 25.
2011/08/18
NCIS: LA, HAWAII FIVE-O Stage Crossover
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Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, a tweet from Daniela Ruah, who plays Agent Kensi Blye on "NCIS: LA", there will be a crossover coming between her show and fellow CBS procedural "Hawaii Five-O".
Ruah wrote on her Twitter account, "Aloha hoaloha! Read my lips closely... Kensi will make her way to Hawaii Five-0 this season! Stay tuned..."
Not more information was given for the time being.
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, a tweet from Daniela Ruah, who plays Agent Kensi Blye on "NCIS: LA", there will be a crossover coming between her show and fellow CBS procedural "Hawaii Five-O".
Ruah wrote on her Twitter account, "Aloha hoaloha! Read my lips closely... Kensi will make her way to Hawaii Five-0 this season! Stay tuned..."
Not more information was given for the time being.
SUPERNATURAL Stages BUFFY Reunion
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According to TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, fans of cult series "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" will get a special treat when they tune in to the upcoming seventh season of "Supernatural".
in the new season's fifth episode titled "Shut Up, Dr. Phil", Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia) and James Marsters (Spike) will be playing husband and wife.
“This episode is ‘Bewitched gone wrong,’” showrunner Sera Gamble tells TVLine. “[It was] all upside for this successful man (Marsters) while he was married to the witch (Carpenter), but now that he’s pissed her off, the whole town is paying the price.”
"Supernatural" launches its seventh season on Friday, September 23, at 9/8c PM.
So, are you excited to have two former "Buffy" alums appearing in one "Supernatural" episode?
According to TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, fans of cult series "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" will get a special treat when they tune in to the upcoming seventh season of "Supernatural".
in the new season's fifth episode titled "Shut Up, Dr. Phil", Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia) and James Marsters (Spike) will be playing husband and wife.
“This episode is ‘Bewitched gone wrong,’” showrunner Sera Gamble tells TVLine. “[It was] all upside for this successful man (Marsters) while he was married to the witch (Carpenter), but now that he’s pissed her off, the whole town is paying the price.”
"Supernatural" launches its seventh season on Friday, September 23, at 9/8c PM.
So, are you excited to have two former "Buffy" alums appearing in one "Supernatural" episode?
2011/08/17
Harvey Fierstein To Judge THE GOOD WIFE
According to EW's James Hibberd, there will be a new judge on the bench in the fourth episode of the upcoming third season of "The Good Wife" on CBS.
Harvey Fierstein ("Independence Day", "Torch Song" Trilogy) has been cast for a goest spot playing a new judge, an ex-hippie with a liberal streak, who presides over one of Alicia's (Julianna Margulies) cases with with keen oversight, but a laid-back demeanor.
"The Good WIfe" returns in its new Sunday timeslot, September 25, at 9 PM.
Harvey Fierstein ("Independence Day", "Torch Song" Trilogy) has been cast for a goest spot playing a new judge, an ex-hippie with a liberal streak, who presides over one of Alicia's (Julianna Margulies) cases with with keen oversight, but a laid-back demeanor.
"The Good WIfe" returns in its new Sunday timeslot, September 25, at 9 PM.
2011/08/16
MTV Picks Up Second Season Of AWKWARD
MTV has just announced that it has picked up a second season of its scripted comedy "Awkward".
The show, which has 7 episodes left to air of its freshman season, will return in 2012 for its sophomore run.
"'Awkward' has really resonated with our young audience marking yet another successful push into scripted programming and the further diversification of our schedule," said David Janollari head of MTV Programming. "Lauren Iungerich has created a truly unique, contemporary young female voice, brought to life by the show's incredibly talented cast."
The show, which has 7 episodes left to air of its freshman season, will return in 2012 for its sophomore run.
"'Awkward' has really resonated with our young audience marking yet another successful push into scripted programming and the further diversification of our schedule," said David Janollari head of MTV Programming. "Lauren Iungerich has created a truly unique, contemporary young female voice, brought to life by the show's incredibly talented cast."
CSI: MIAMI Welcomes 24 Alum - SPOILER Alert!
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Per TV Guide's Adam Bryant, Horatio Caine (David Caruso) will see all kinds of trouble coming his way at the hands of - Tony Almeida.
"24" alum Carlos Bernard has been cast on "CSI:Miami" as Horatio's very wealthy season-long nemesis.
The role is described by co-exec producer Barry O'Brien as a "very subtle, but powerful political patriarch", which will lead to a "very high-octane relationship between the two". Bernard's very deadly character has yet to receive a name, but what is known is that he uses his political influences to keep his serial killer son out of jail.
For even more info on the casting and how it affects the new season, hit the link above.
Per TV Guide's Adam Bryant, Horatio Caine (David Caruso) will see all kinds of trouble coming his way at the hands of - Tony Almeida.
"24" alum Carlos Bernard has been cast on "CSI:Miami" as Horatio's very wealthy season-long nemesis.
The role is described by co-exec producer Barry O'Brien as a "very subtle, but powerful political patriarch", which will lead to a "very high-octane relationship between the two". Bernard's very deadly character has yet to receive a name, but what is known is that he uses his political influences to keep his serial killer son out of jail.
For even more info on the casting and how it affects the new season, hit the link above.
2011/08/15
AMC Renews BREAKING BAD For Fifth And Final Season Of 16 Episodes
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AMC has announced via a press release that it has renewed its successful drama "Breaking Bad" for a fifth - and final - season.
Production on the final order will start in early 2012, for an airdate yet to be determined.
16 episodes will serve to conclude the landmark series which, along with "Mad Men", pretty much put AMC on the map of the cable market.
"From the day we heard [showrunner] Vince Gilligan's completely original vision for 'Breaking Bad,' it has been a complete joy to be involved with this show. Watching this story evolve into the complex, compelling, and intense roller coaster ride that it has become has been an incredible creative experience for everyone at AMC. Beyond that, working with Vince, his brilliant cast and crew, and our wonderful partners at Sony has been remarkable in every way. While it is sad to even contemplate the end of this series, we are so happy to have had the chance to go on this ride, and truly look forward to presenting the rest of this amazing story," said AMC president Charlie Collier.
"It's a funny irony -- I'd hate to know the date of my own last day on earth, but I'm delighted to know what Walter White's will be (episodically speaking). This is a great gift to me and to my wonderful writers. It's knowledge which will allow us to properly build our story to a satisfying conclusion. Now, if we don't manage to pull that off, we've got no one to blame but ourselves," said Vince Gilligan. "'Breaking Bad' has been a dream job these past four years. Working with the best cast and crew in television has no doubt spoiled me for future projects. I'm lucky to get to work with them on sixteen more episodes, and I will always be grateful to both AMC and Sony Television, who from the beginning, believed in our show and supported me creatively and professionally. We have been able to take risks with 'Breaking Bad' which would not have been possible on other networks."
AMC has announced via a press release that it has renewed its successful drama "Breaking Bad" for a fifth - and final - season.
Production on the final order will start in early 2012, for an airdate yet to be determined.
16 episodes will serve to conclude the landmark series which, along with "Mad Men", pretty much put AMC on the map of the cable market.
"From the day we heard [showrunner] Vince Gilligan's completely original vision for 'Breaking Bad,' it has been a complete joy to be involved with this show. Watching this story evolve into the complex, compelling, and intense roller coaster ride that it has become has been an incredible creative experience for everyone at AMC. Beyond that, working with Vince, his brilliant cast and crew, and our wonderful partners at Sony has been remarkable in every way. While it is sad to even contemplate the end of this series, we are so happy to have had the chance to go on this ride, and truly look forward to presenting the rest of this amazing story," said AMC president Charlie Collier.
"It's a funny irony -- I'd hate to know the date of my own last day on earth, but I'm delighted to know what Walter White's will be (episodically speaking). This is a great gift to me and to my wonderful writers. It's knowledge which will allow us to properly build our story to a satisfying conclusion. Now, if we don't manage to pull that off, we've got no one to blame but ourselves," said Vince Gilligan. "'Breaking Bad' has been a dream job these past four years. Working with the best cast and crew in television has no doubt spoiled me for future projects. I'm lucky to get to work with them on sixteen more episodes, and I will always be grateful to both AMC and Sony Television, who from the beginning, believed in our show and supported me creatively and professionally. We have been able to take risks with 'Breaking Bad' which would not have been possible on other networks."
2011/08/12
TNT Renews LEVERAGE For Season Five
TNT has officially announced that it has renewed its successful drama "Leverage" for a fifth season.
15 new episodes of the show starring Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf and Aldis Hodge will premier next summer.
“While many shows decline in their second, third or fourth seasons, Leverage has defied the odds and continued to climb,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “More and more viewers are discovering this weekly joy ride through wonderfully complex schemes and con games, all brought to life through smart writing, sharp directing and a terrific cast.”
"Leverage" is currently airing its fourth season, and will be celebrating its summer finale on August 28. The rest of Season 4 will air in November and December.
15 new episodes of the show starring Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf and Aldis Hodge will premier next summer.
“While many shows decline in their second, third or fourth seasons, Leverage has defied the odds and continued to climb,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “More and more viewers are discovering this weekly joy ride through wonderfully complex schemes and con games, all brought to life through smart writing, sharp directing and a terrific cast.”
"Leverage" is currently airing its fourth season, and will be celebrating its summer finale on August 28. The rest of Season 4 will air in November and December.
USA Announces PSYCH Season 6 Premiere Date
USA has issued a press release announcing that its longest-running series "Psych" will return for its sixth season on Wednesday, October 12, at 10/9c PM.
The show will return with an impressive lineup of guest stars for the new season. William Shatner, Danny Glover, Kristy Swanson, Corey Feldman, Joey McIntyre, Malcolm McDowell, Jason Priestley, John Rhys Davies, Wade Boggs, Molly Ringwald & WWE Superstar The Miz will all be showing up sooner or later.
The show will return with an impressive lineup of guest stars for the new season. William Shatner, Danny Glover, Kristy Swanson, Corey Feldman, Joey McIntyre, Malcolm McDowell, Jason Priestley, John Rhys Davies, Wade Boggs, Molly Ringwald & WWE Superstar The Miz will all be showing up sooner or later.
Syfy Renews WAREHOUSE 13 For Fourth Season
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According to various sources, Syfy has picked up its successful series "Warehouse 13" for a fourth season.
13 new episodes are expected to debut next summer.
“Under executive producer Jack Kenny’s leadership, this superlative team of writers, cast, and crew continue to turn out a series that only gets better and better with every episode,” Syfy president Mark Stern says in a statement to TVLine. “Warehouse 13 is deservedly the most popular series in our history, and we’re delighted to renew it for a fourth season.”
According to various sources, Syfy has picked up its successful series "Warehouse 13" for a fourth season.
13 new episodes are expected to debut next summer.
“Under executive producer Jack Kenny’s leadership, this superlative team of writers, cast, and crew continue to turn out a series that only gets better and better with every episode,” Syfy president Mark Stern says in a statement to TVLine. “Warehouse 13 is deservedly the most popular series in our history, and we’re delighted to renew it for a fourth season.”
Jamie Bamber, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Zano, Tim Blake Nelson, A. J. Langer Land Roles
And even more casting news, again from several sources.
- Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica") has been tapped for a guest spot on "CSI: Miami". He will play Robbie, one half of a duo of storm chasers who end up having a part of their equipment being linked to a murder case, and Sgt. Frank Tripp (Rex Linn) pulls them in for questioning.
- Bobby Cannavale ("Will & Grace" "Blue Bloods") is the latest actor to join "Nurse Jackie". In a major season 4 arc, Cannavale plays a tough hospital administrator who aims to " improve [All Saints Hospital’s] efficiency and profitability”. Of course that creates friction with Jackie (Edie Falco) and her teammates.
- Tim Blake Nelson ("Chaos") has joined the Season 3 premiere of "Modern Family". The opener sees the family (including Dylan, Haley's (Sarah Hyland) boyfriend) going to a Wyoming Dude Ranch, where Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) try to recapture some of their macho sides. Nelson plays a cowboy at the ranch, who intimidates the boys and charms the girls.
- Nick Zano ("What I Like About You", "Melrose Place", "Cougar Town") has been added to the cast of CBS' upcoming sitcom "2 Broke Girls", where he will play the major recurring part of Johnny, a street artist and bartender who will get romantically involved with Max (Kat Dennings).
- A. J. Langer ("My So-Called Life") has joined the cast of "Private Practice", where she will play the part of a woman from the past of one of the doctors from Oceanside - the rest is kept a secret...
- Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica") has been tapped for a guest spot on "CSI: Miami". He will play Robbie, one half of a duo of storm chasers who end up having a part of their equipment being linked to a murder case, and Sgt. Frank Tripp (Rex Linn) pulls them in for questioning.
- Bobby Cannavale ("Will & Grace" "Blue Bloods") is the latest actor to join "Nurse Jackie". In a major season 4 arc, Cannavale plays a tough hospital administrator who aims to " improve [All Saints Hospital’s] efficiency and profitability”. Of course that creates friction with Jackie (Edie Falco) and her teammates.
- Tim Blake Nelson ("Chaos") has joined the Season 3 premiere of "Modern Family". The opener sees the family (including Dylan, Haley's (Sarah Hyland) boyfriend) going to a Wyoming Dude Ranch, where Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) try to recapture some of their macho sides. Nelson plays a cowboy at the ranch, who intimidates the boys and charms the girls.
- Nick Zano ("What I Like About You", "Melrose Place", "Cougar Town") has been added to the cast of CBS' upcoming sitcom "2 Broke Girls", where he will play the major recurring part of Johnny, a street artist and bartender who will get romantically involved with Max (Kat Dennings).
- A. J. Langer ("My So-Called Life") has joined the cast of "Private Practice", where she will play the part of a woman from the past of one of the doctors from Oceanside - the rest is kept a secret...
USA Renews IN PLAIN SIGHT For Shorter Fifth - And FINAL - Season
Per Variety's Stuart Levine USA has renewed its US Marshal drama "In Plain Sight" for a fifth season. And that'll be it.
The final eight episodes will air next spring.
"This is a show that is close to our hearts," USA co-president Chris McCumber said. "It's one of the main shows that built our business at USA. We owe it to them to pick up eight final episodes."
The final eight episodes will air next spring.
"This is a show that is close to our hearts," USA co-president Chris McCumber said. "It's one of the main shows that built our business at USA. We owe it to them to pick up eight final episodes."
2011/08/11
Sebastian Roché To VAMPIRE DIARIES, Vanessa Lengies To GLEE; More Castings
Here are some of the latest casting news, gathered from various sources.
- Sebastian Roché ("Fringe", "Supernatural") has joined the cast of The CW's "The Vampire Diaries", playing a vampire hunter who sets his sights on Klaus (Joseph Morgan). Says exec producer Julie Plec to Entertainment Weekly: "He is big, and he is bad, but I would dare not say if he is the true Big Bad or not, trademark Joss Whedon. If you’ve learned anything from the Whedonverse seasonal-structuring school like we have, then there might be some bigger and badder people coming [later].”
- Vanessa Lengies ("American Dreams") has come aboard the next season of FOX' "Glee". She plays the recurring part of Sugar, a girl described as a mix between Molly Shannon and a New Jersey Housewife. She's "basically RHNJ’s Danielle Staub, only in high school. Affluent, self-confident and a godawful singer."
And LaMarcus Tinker ("Friday Night Lights") has been added to the cast as Marcus, a linebacker who sets his sights on Mercedes (Amber Riley).
- Courtney Ford ("True Blood", "Dexter") has booked a guest spot on "CSI: New York" this fall. In the new season's third episode, she plays a gorgeous, yet very picky car thief. Only cars worth at least a quarter million dollars catch her eye.
Additionally, Jeananne Goossen has signed on to the veteran procedural for two episode as Officer Lauren Cooper, a rookie cop who will work with Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo). She'll appear in episodes three and four.
- Jake McDorman ("Greek") has been upped from a guest star to a series regular on NBC's comedy "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea". He will play the bartender originally played by Jo Koy, who was let go in the process of retooling the show after receiving a series order. McDorman played a love interest for Chelsea (Laura Prepon) in the pilot.
- The cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" keeps growing. British these Michael McElhatton has come aboard the epic drama's second season as Roose Bolton, and Robert Pugh ("Robin Hood") will play Craster.
- Sebastian Roché ("Fringe", "Supernatural") has joined the cast of The CW's "The Vampire Diaries", playing a vampire hunter who sets his sights on Klaus (Joseph Morgan). Says exec producer Julie Plec to Entertainment Weekly: "He is big, and he is bad, but I would dare not say if he is the true Big Bad or not, trademark Joss Whedon. If you’ve learned anything from the Whedonverse seasonal-structuring school like we have, then there might be some bigger and badder people coming [later].”
- Vanessa Lengies ("American Dreams") has come aboard the next season of FOX' "Glee". She plays the recurring part of Sugar, a girl described as a mix between Molly Shannon and a New Jersey Housewife. She's "basically RHNJ’s Danielle Staub, only in high school. Affluent, self-confident and a godawful singer."
And LaMarcus Tinker ("Friday Night Lights") has been added to the cast as Marcus, a linebacker who sets his sights on Mercedes (Amber Riley).
- Courtney Ford ("True Blood", "Dexter") has booked a guest spot on "CSI: New York" this fall. In the new season's third episode, she plays a gorgeous, yet very picky car thief. Only cars worth at least a quarter million dollars catch her eye.
Additionally, Jeananne Goossen has signed on to the veteran procedural for two episode as Officer Lauren Cooper, a rookie cop who will work with Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo). She'll appear in episodes three and four.
- Jake McDorman ("Greek") has been upped from a guest star to a series regular on NBC's comedy "Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea". He will play the bartender originally played by Jo Koy, who was let go in the process of retooling the show after receiving a series order. McDorman played a love interest for Chelsea (Laura Prepon) in the pilot.
- The cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" keeps growing. British these Michael McElhatton has come aboard the epic drama's second season as Roose Bolton, and Robert Pugh ("Robin Hood") will play Craster.
Jane Kaczmarek Joins Cast Of WHITNEY
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today that NBC's upcoming half-hour multi-camera comedy "Whitney" has gotten itself a new mother.
Whitney Cummings stars in the show as Whitney, who forms a happily unmarried couple with Alex (Chris D'Elia). Kaczmarek replaces Beverly d'Angelo in the role of Whitney's outspoken mother, a woman who has been married several times.
"Whitney" premiers on Thursday, September 22, behind "The Office".
Whitney Cummings stars in the show as Whitney, who forms a happily unmarried couple with Alex (Chris D'Elia). Kaczmarek replaces Beverly d'Angelo in the role of Whitney's outspoken mother, a woman who has been married several times.
"Whitney" premiers on Thursday, September 22, behind "The Office".
HBO Renews TRUE BLOOD For Fifth Season
HBO has announced that it has officially renewed "True Blood" for a fifth season.
12 new episodes will debut next summer.
12 new episodes will debut next summer.
USA Renews SUITS For Second Season
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USA has announced today that it has renewed its freshman drama "Suits" for a second season, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today.
The legal drama, starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, will end its first season run on September 8, and will return next year with 16 new episodes.
"One of the things that we are trying with this show is really pushing out, trying new things," USA co-president Jeff Wachtel said. "With Suits, we've gone to a new level of storytelling and visual sophistication and to a little bit of an edgier place -- Harvey is not immediately likable and the young hero has made so many bad choices in his life, when we meet him he is dealing drugs. For a network that has made its mark with aspirational characters and smart escapism, this is a step in a new direction." Added co-president Chris McCumber, "The show opened another Thursday 10 PM success for us after Burn Notice and Royal Pains, and we view it as a long-term player." The renewal news comes just before Suits is slated to wrap production on its freshman season in Toronto tomorrow. "We believe it is really important to pick up the additional season while the show is still in production -- it gives the cast and the crew a sense of stability knowing that the show is coming back, it's better for the morale on the show."
USA has announced today that it has renewed its freshman drama "Suits" for a second season, Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today.
The legal drama, starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, will end its first season run on September 8, and will return next year with 16 new episodes.
"One of the things that we are trying with this show is really pushing out, trying new things," USA co-president Jeff Wachtel said. "With Suits, we've gone to a new level of storytelling and visual sophistication and to a little bit of an edgier place -- Harvey is not immediately likable and the young hero has made so many bad choices in his life, when we meet him he is dealing drugs. For a network that has made its mark with aspirational characters and smart escapism, this is a step in a new direction." Added co-president Chris McCumber, "The show opened another Thursday 10 PM success for us after Burn Notice and Royal Pains, and we view it as a long-term player." The renewal news comes just before Suits is slated to wrap production on its freshman season in Toronto tomorrow. "We believe it is really important to pick up the additional season while the show is still in production -- it gives the cast and the crew a sense of stability knowing that the show is coming back, it's better for the morale on the show."
2011/08/10
Lifetime Orders THE CLIENT LIST To Series, TBS Cancels LOPEZ TONIGHT
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Per Variety, Liftetime has ordered 10 episodes of "The Client List", which is set to star Jennifer Love Hewitt, reprising her role from the 2010 telefilm by the same name. The show is set to air in 2012.
It centers around a Texas housewife and single mother (Hewitt), who has to balance two very different lives. On one hand, she tries fo stay afloat and provide for her family, on the other she starts working at a seemingly normal day spa, which specializes in much more explicit services than just massages. Once she realizes she can make a better life by partnering with the parlor's owner to run the business.
Meanwhile, TBS has announced that it won't order a third season of its talk show "Lopez Tonight", effectively canceling the program.
The cable network issued the following statement:
“TBS has reached the difficult decision not to order a third season of Lopez Tonight. Thursday will be the final episode of the show. We are proud to have partnered with George Lopez, who is an immensely talented comedian and entertainer. TBS has valued its partnership with George and appreciates all of his work on behalf of the network, both on and off the air.”
The last episode is set to air this Thursday.
Per Variety, Liftetime has ordered 10 episodes of "The Client List", which is set to star Jennifer Love Hewitt, reprising her role from the 2010 telefilm by the same name. The show is set to air in 2012.
It centers around a Texas housewife and single mother (Hewitt), who has to balance two very different lives. On one hand, she tries fo stay afloat and provide for her family, on the other she starts working at a seemingly normal day spa, which specializes in much more explicit services than just massages. Once she realizes she can make a better life by partnering with the parlor's owner to run the business.
Meanwhile, TBS has announced that it won't order a third season of its talk show "Lopez Tonight", effectively canceling the program.
The cable network issued the following statement:
“TBS has reached the difficult decision not to order a third season of Lopez Tonight. Thursday will be the final episode of the show. We are proud to have partnered with George Lopez, who is an immensely talented comedian and entertainer. TBS has valued its partnership with George and appreciates all of his work on behalf of the network, both on and off the air.”
The last episode is set to air this Thursday.
Justin Hartley, Jeff Fahey To CHUCK, Scott Wolf To NCIS, More Casting News
Per TVLine's Michael Ausiello, both Justin Hartley ("Smallville") and Jeff Fahey ("Lost") will be guest starring in the upcoming second episode of the final season of "Chuck" on NBC.
Fahey plays Karl Sneijder, the boss of Natal Jewelers, a gigantic diamond firm. He has had the CIA breathing down his neck for suspected criminal activity, but the agency could never proof anything. He turns to Carmichael Industries, Chuck and Sarah's spy firm for help when his little brother, Wesley (Hartley) gets kidnapped.
Meanwhile, per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, Scott Wolf ("V", "Party of Five") will guest star on the Season 9 premiere of "NCIS" over on CBS, playing "an important role in this year’s season opener,” executive producer Gary Glasberg tells the site. “Who he is and how he influences the NCIS team will come in due time, but I can promise you some unexpected surprises.” What we already know is that the name of the character is Casey Stratton, and that he's an FBI agent. The role has the potential to become recurring.
Additionally, TVLine's Andy Patrick reports that Derek Waters ("Married to the Kellys") has been cast on ABC's "Happy Endings" as Dave's (Zachary Knighton) old buddy, Glaze. But today, they're not exactly BFFs anymore…
And then, some more castings from Deadline's Nellie Andreeva:
- Michael Graziadei ("The Young and the Restless") has booked a recurring part on FX' upcoming "American Horror Story", playing Constance's (Jessica Lange) young, fresh boyfriend.
- Ashton Holmes ("Nikita", "The Pacific") has come aboard ABC's "Revenge", where he will play a Harvard classmate of Daniel Grayson (Josh Bowman), who is quite the socialite bad boy.
- Simone Kessell ("Underbelly") has booked a major recurring part on FOX' "Terra Nova", where she will play Alicia Washington, the tough right hand to Frank Taylor (Stephen Lang), the colony's commander.
- "All My Children" creator Agnes Nixon will reprise her role of Agnes Eckhart, one of the long-standing board members of Pine Valley Hospital, in an arc that begins on August 31.
Fahey plays Karl Sneijder, the boss of Natal Jewelers, a gigantic diamond firm. He has had the CIA breathing down his neck for suspected criminal activity, but the agency could never proof anything. He turns to Carmichael Industries, Chuck and Sarah's spy firm for help when his little brother, Wesley (Hartley) gets kidnapped.
Meanwhile, per TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, Scott Wolf ("V", "Party of Five") will guest star on the Season 9 premiere of "NCIS" over on CBS, playing "an important role in this year’s season opener,” executive producer Gary Glasberg tells the site. “Who he is and how he influences the NCIS team will come in due time, but I can promise you some unexpected surprises.” What we already know is that the name of the character is Casey Stratton, and that he's an FBI agent. The role has the potential to become recurring.
Additionally, TVLine's Andy Patrick reports that Derek Waters ("Married to the Kellys") has been cast on ABC's "Happy Endings" as Dave's (Zachary Knighton) old buddy, Glaze. But today, they're not exactly BFFs anymore…
And then, some more castings from Deadline's Nellie Andreeva:
- Michael Graziadei ("The Young and the Restless") has booked a recurring part on FX' upcoming "American Horror Story", playing Constance's (Jessica Lange) young, fresh boyfriend.
- Ashton Holmes ("Nikita", "The Pacific") has come aboard ABC's "Revenge", where he will play a Harvard classmate of Daniel Grayson (Josh Bowman), who is quite the socialite bad boy.
- Simone Kessell ("Underbelly") has booked a major recurring part on FOX' "Terra Nova", where she will play Alicia Washington, the tough right hand to Frank Taylor (Stephen Lang), the colony's commander.
- "All My Children" creator Agnes Nixon will reprise her role of Agnes Eckhart, one of the long-standing board members of Pine Valley Hospital, in an arc that begins on August 31.
2011/08/09
Syfy Cancels EUREKA
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Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today that Syfy has decided to cancel "Eureka" after all.
There was talk of a six-episode order for a final sixth season, but Syfy opted to cancel the show right away, after the upcoming holiday episode and the fifth season that airs in 2012.
After painstaking consideration, we have had to make the difficult business decision to not order a season six of Eureka. But Eureka is not over yet. There is a new holiday episode this December and 12 stellar episodes set to debut next year, marking its fifth season and six memorable years on Syfy. The 2012 episodes are some of the best we’ve seen, and will bring this great series to a satisfying end. We are very grateful to Bruce Miller and Jaime Paglia, their team of incredible writers, and an amazing cast and crew who have consistently delivered a series we continue to be very proud of. We thank the fans for their support of this show and know they will enjoy its final season in 2012.
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reports today that Syfy has decided to cancel "Eureka" after all.
There was talk of a six-episode order for a final sixth season, but Syfy opted to cancel the show right away, after the upcoming holiday episode and the fifth season that airs in 2012.
After painstaking consideration, we have had to make the difficult business decision to not order a season six of Eureka. But Eureka is not over yet. There is a new holiday episode this December and 12 stellar episodes set to debut next year, marking its fifth season and six memorable years on Syfy. The 2012 episodes are some of the best we’ve seen, and will bring this great series to a satisfying end. We are very grateful to Bruce Miller and Jaime Paglia, their team of incredible writers, and an amazing cast and crew who have consistently delivered a series we continue to be very proud of. We thank the fans for their support of this show and know they will enjoy its final season in 2012.
Roy Dotrice, Hannah Murray Join Ever-Growing Cast Of GAME OF THRONES
The cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones" keeps growing and growing.
The latest two actors to join the ensemble are Roy Dotrice ("Beauty and the Beast") and Hannah Murray ("Skins (UK)"), TVGuide's Natalie Abrams reports.
Dotrice plays Pyromancer Hallyne, chief of the Guild of Alchemists, while Murray is cast as Gilly, one of the many women living with Old Craster who wants to escape his oppression.
Earlier, Liam Cunningham has come aboard as Davos Seaworth, and Stephen Dillane joined as Stannis. Dutch actress Carice van Houten was cast as Melisandre, and before that, Gwendoline Christie had joined "Game" as Brienne, and Natalie Dormer ("The Tudors") is set to play Margaery Tyrell.
The latest two actors to join the ensemble are Roy Dotrice ("Beauty and the Beast") and Hannah Murray ("Skins (UK)"), TVGuide's Natalie Abrams reports.
Dotrice plays Pyromancer Hallyne, chief of the Guild of Alchemists, while Murray is cast as Gilly, one of the many women living with Old Craster who wants to escape his oppression.
Earlier, Liam Cunningham has come aboard as Davos Seaworth, and Stephen Dillane joined as Stannis. Dutch actress Carice van Houten was cast as Melisandre, and before that, Gwendoline Christie had joined "Game" as Brienne, and Natalie Dormer ("The Tudors") is set to play Margaery Tyrell.
Devin Kelley To COVERT AFFAIRS, Brandy, Sarah Hagan To 90210, Many More Casting News
Because of the TCA Summer Press Tour, I'm terribly behind on casting news. So here are a few noteworthy bits, gathered from various sources.
Please beware that there are some mild spoilers below.
- Devin Kelley ("The Chicago Code") has been cast in a recurring role on USA's "Covert Affairs". She will play Parker, younger sister to Billy, who served in Iraq with Auggie (Christopher Gorham) and was killed during the mission that had Auggie blinded. After putting her life on hold for a while, Parker now meets Auggie while preparing for her service in the Peace Corps. Save to say, things are getting steamy, and not only for one night.
- Singer Brandy and Sarah Hagan ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer") have both come aboard "90210". Brandy has been cast in a major arc as Marissa Jackson-Lewis, a charismatic young politician running for congress in California against Teddy’s (Trevor Donovan) conservative uncle. She's described as a mix between Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Hagan plays the recurring part of Anna, one of Naomi's (AnnaLynne McCord) sorority sisters at California University. She is a leader type girl that is very good with words, and also insanely smart, and has no problem showing those talents off with pride.
- Vivica A. Fox ("Missing", "Drop Dead Diva") and Jeffrey Nordling ("Desperate Housewives") have both joined the cast of Lifetime's "The Protector". Fox plays Capt. Lisa Nowak, ex-wife of Lt. Felix Valdez (Miguel Ferrer). She arrives in episode 12, and is quick to cause some trouble for Gloria (Ally Walker). Nordling plays a new love interest for Lisa.
- Isabella Hoffman ("Homicide: Life on the Streets") has joined the cast of "Criminal Minds" as Agent Rossi's (Joe Mantegna) ex-wife, or make that one of his ex-wives. But she was the first. Hoffman's first appearance is set for episode 5.
- Michael Dorn ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") will play Kate Beckett's (Stana Katic) psychologist on "Castle " for at least two episodes, the first being the Season 4 premiere. Beckett's sessions with her new shrink might also shed some light on her feelings for Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion).
- Sarah Michelle Gellar will return to "All My Children" before the veteran Daytime soap ends its run on ABC. But she won't be playing Kendall Hart.
- Linus Roache will return to "Law & Order: SVU" in the 13th season premiere, reprising his role as ADA Michael Cutter. He is now Bureau Chief at the DA's office, a position that lets him oversee the Special Victims Unit.
- Jamie Harris ("No Ordinary Family") has joined the cast of FX' upcoming horror series "American Horror Story", where he will play a sociopathic murderer called R. Franklin in a recurring part.
- Chi McBride ("Pushing Daisies") will guest star on the season finale of "Suits", playing District Attorney Wolf, who shows up after a scandal that rocks the DA's office in its core. Harvey (Gabriel Macht) turns to Wolf for some help on an old case, but finds out fast that he can't expect anything from Wolf in terms of favors. The episode is expected to air on September 8.
2011/08/08
HAWAII FIVE-O Casts Patty Duke, Peter Fonda For Guest Spots
Per EW's James Hibberd, Oscar winner Patty Duke ("The Miracle Worker") has been tapped for an upcoming second season episode of CBS's "Hawaii Five-O".
Duke will play "an Alzheimer’s-afflicted mother of a murder victim. When the Five-0 team go to deliver the notification, they learn her condition has her believing that her adult son is actually still a child. For a while, the team shields her from the news, but ultimately she must confront her devastating loss," according to the article.
Additionally, Peter Fonda has been added to the guest cast of an episode in October, TVGuide's William Keck reports. Fonda will play a treacherous sea captain, who ends up being a murder suspect.
Duke will play "an Alzheimer’s-afflicted mother of a murder victim. When the Five-0 team go to deliver the notification, they learn her condition has her believing that her adult son is actually still a child. For a while, the team shields her from the news, but ultimately she must confront her devastating loss," according to the article.
Additionally, Peter Fonda has been added to the guest cast of an episode in October, TVGuide's William Keck reports. Fonda will play a treacherous sea captain, who ends up being a murder suspect.
TCA: ABC / ABC Family - Fates Of MAKE IT OR BREAK IT, CHLOE KING Still Uncertain
We're getting to a close on this year's TCA Summer Press Tour.
Here's the important stuff of the ABC and ABC Family sessions, gathered from all over the web.
- ABC Family president Michael Riley said that a decision on a possible third season of gymnastic drama "Make It Or Break It", and a continuation of freshman drama "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" is still to be made. "No decisions yet on either of those shows," were his exact words.
- ABC has officially announced that the upcoming eighth season of "Desperate Housewives" will be the last. Entertainment president Paul Lee said of the decision, "I just wanted to make sure this show that sort of put this network on the map - certainly the new brand of this network for the last six or seven years - had its victory lap." And creator Marc Cherry added, "I'm [aware] of people overstaying their welcome. I just didn't want that to happen to 'Desperate Housewives.' I wanted to go out while the network still saw us as a viable show, while we were still doing well in the ratings... I wanted to go out in kind of the classiest way possible."
- Lee said that "Pan Am" presents a "much broader, brighter canvass" than fellow 1960s-set show "Mad Men", and therefore will "attract a broader, brighter audience". Yes, we get it Paul - broader, brighter. Add any word after that you like...
- ABC is currently re-developing Marc Cherry's latest project "Hallelijah". "I love that idea and we have started to redevelop it," Lee said, and Cherry added later, ""We did a pilot and half of it was terrific and half of it wasn't. And I said to Paul... 'This is so complex what I'm trying to do here, give me the time [to do it right].'"
- Lee would very much like to see successful summer cop drama "Rookie Blue" make the transition into regular TV season. "The timing is an issue but I have to say it's a really good series and I would not be anything but happy to see it in the [regular] season, absolutely." He added that no decision has been made yet about the future of "Combat Hospital".
Here's the important stuff of the ABC and ABC Family sessions, gathered from all over the web.
- ABC Family president Michael Riley said that a decision on a possible third season of gymnastic drama "Make It Or Break It", and a continuation of freshman drama "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" is still to be made. "No decisions yet on either of those shows," were his exact words.
- ABC has officially announced that the upcoming eighth season of "Desperate Housewives" will be the last. Entertainment president Paul Lee said of the decision, "I just wanted to make sure this show that sort of put this network on the map - certainly the new brand of this network for the last six or seven years - had its victory lap." And creator Marc Cherry added, "I'm [aware] of people overstaying their welcome. I just didn't want that to happen to 'Desperate Housewives.' I wanted to go out while the network still saw us as a viable show, while we were still doing well in the ratings... I wanted to go out in kind of the classiest way possible."
- Lee said that "Pan Am" presents a "much broader, brighter canvass" than fellow 1960s-set show "Mad Men", and therefore will "attract a broader, brighter audience". Yes, we get it Paul - broader, brighter. Add any word after that you like...
- ABC is currently re-developing Marc Cherry's latest project "Hallelijah". "I love that idea and we have started to redevelop it," Lee said, and Cherry added later, ""We did a pilot and half of it was terrific and half of it wasn't. And I said to Paul... 'This is so complex what I'm trying to do here, give me the time [to do it right].'"
- Lee would very much like to see successful summer cop drama "Rookie Blue" make the transition into regular TV season. "The timing is an issue but I have to say it's a really good series and I would not be anything but happy to see it in the [regular] season, absolutely." He added that no decision has been made yet about the future of "Combat Hospital".
GOSSIP GIRL's Connor Paolo Calls It Quits
According to TVLine's Vlada Gelman Connor Paolo, who plays Eric van der Woodsen on The CW's "Gossip Girl", will definitely not return for the show's upcoming fifth season.
The actor, who landed a regular role on ABC's upcoming drama "Revenge", said: "“I’m done. You should never go back in life. Only forward.”
Last week, he told reporters at the TCA Summer Press Tour that "“Eric’s going to college and he’s going to stay there. He doesn’t come home for Christmas anymore.”
Earlier this year, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr have both said they won't return to the show full-time, but in their cases, an occasional guest spot might still be in the cards.
The actor, who landed a regular role on ABC's upcoming drama "Revenge", said: "“I’m done. You should never go back in life. Only forward.”
Last week, he told reporters at the TCA Summer Press Tour that "“Eric’s going to college and he’s going to stay there. He doesn’t come home for Christmas anymore.”
Earlier this year, Taylor Momsen and Jessica Szohr have both said they won't return to the show full-time, but in their cases, an occasional guest spot might still be in the cards.
2011/08/07
TCA: FOX
FOX held its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour on Friday, and this is what I'd like to share.
Gathered from all over the web.
- Entertainment president Kevin Riley said that there is a "slim chance" that comedy "Breaking In" might see another day in midseason. "It still has a shot," he said. "They've agreed to extend an option so we've kept it alive. And you know what, stranger things have happened."
- On the possibility of the much talked-about "Glee" spinoff still having a shot, Riley responded, "We haven't sort of said we're not doing it. The short answer is we have collectively decided let's revisit that in the back half of this year when it should be visited."
- Riley doesn't expect "Fringe" to grow in the ratings. "If 'Fringe' can do exactly what it did last year we're going to be very, very happy with it."
- He wouldn't confirm or deny if the next season of "House" would be its last. "[The producers] want to go out strong so we're going to revisit this later in the fall and decide whether this is the last year of the show on FOX or not. Universal will then have the decision of whether they'd like to try to keep the show going somewhere else." That decision is said to come in late October. HUgh Laurie is signed on for one more season beyond the next.
- "Terra Nova", which will launched with big bravado in September, will not go beyond its 13 episodes in the first season, Riley said - even if the ratings are stellar. Producing more episodes in such a short time is simply not possible with this series. Contractually, a second season would consist of 22 episodes. But if that can be actually done would have to be seen.
- Riley has screened the pilot for "Touch" starring Kiefer Sutherland, and says it's "potentially great". Translation: It could be great, but at the moment, just isn't… The show is still awaiting a place on the FOX schedule.
- "Bones" and its spinoff "The Finder" will have 13 episodes each this season. "Bones" will be "sandwiched" around the run of "The Finder". There is a possibility of having a few more "Bones" episodes, depending how fit Emily Deschanel will be after her pregnancy to do more. But certainly not 22.
- "X Factor" will start airing its live performance shows on November 2 (with 90-minute editions about the castings, judges and finalist revelations beginning September 21), and the season finale is set for December 21 and 22. The winner will then get to be part in a Pepsi SuperBowl spot.
- "Terra Nova" will have some added scenes that were not in the earlier pilot when it launches on Monday, September 26. A bit more of the backstory of the central Shannon family will be inserted that was initially left out. When talking to TVLine, Riley said, "The ‘core Comic-Con audience’ can make that leap and [believe], ‘Less is more,’ but I think [the added back story] filled out the characters a little better. We screened it to multiple contingencies [and] I heard a lot of feedback from people who preferred it.”
- Oh, and "New Girl" Zooey Deschanel is apparently all kinds of "adorable".
Gathered from all over the web.
- Entertainment president Kevin Riley said that there is a "slim chance" that comedy "Breaking In" might see another day in midseason. "It still has a shot," he said. "They've agreed to extend an option so we've kept it alive. And you know what, stranger things have happened."
- On the possibility of the much talked-about "Glee" spinoff still having a shot, Riley responded, "We haven't sort of said we're not doing it. The short answer is we have collectively decided let's revisit that in the back half of this year when it should be visited."
- Riley doesn't expect "Fringe" to grow in the ratings. "If 'Fringe' can do exactly what it did last year we're going to be very, very happy with it."
- He wouldn't confirm or deny if the next season of "House" would be its last. "[The producers] want to go out strong so we're going to revisit this later in the fall and decide whether this is the last year of the show on FOX or not. Universal will then have the decision of whether they'd like to try to keep the show going somewhere else." That decision is said to come in late October. HUgh Laurie is signed on for one more season beyond the next.
- "Terra Nova", which will launched with big bravado in September, will not go beyond its 13 episodes in the first season, Riley said - even if the ratings are stellar. Producing more episodes in such a short time is simply not possible with this series. Contractually, a second season would consist of 22 episodes. But if that can be actually done would have to be seen.
- Riley has screened the pilot for "Touch" starring Kiefer Sutherland, and says it's "potentially great". Translation: It could be great, but at the moment, just isn't… The show is still awaiting a place on the FOX schedule.
- "Bones" and its spinoff "The Finder" will have 13 episodes each this season. "Bones" will be "sandwiched" around the run of "The Finder". There is a possibility of having a few more "Bones" episodes, depending how fit Emily Deschanel will be after her pregnancy to do more. But certainly not 22.
- "X Factor" will start airing its live performance shows on November 2 (with 90-minute editions about the castings, judges and finalist revelations beginning September 21), and the season finale is set for December 21 and 22. The winner will then get to be part in a Pepsi SuperBowl spot.
- "Terra Nova" will have some added scenes that were not in the earlier pilot when it launches on Monday, September 26. A bit more of the backstory of the central Shannon family will be inserted that was initially left out. When talking to TVLine, Riley said, "The ‘core Comic-Con audience’ can make that leap and [believe], ‘Less is more,’ but I think [the added back story] filled out the characters a little better. We screened it to multiple contingencies [and] I heard a lot of feedback from people who preferred it.”
- Oh, and "New Girl" Zooey Deschanel is apparently all kinds of "adorable".
TCA Awards - FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Takes Top Honor
Last night, the annual TCA Awards were handed out, and "Friday Night Lights", as it was after its first season, was named "Program of the Year" for its farewell run.
Here are all the winners:
Program of the Year
Friday Night Lights (DirecTV/NBC)
Outstanding Achievement in Drama
Mad Men (AMC)
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
Modern Family (ABC)
Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming
The Amazing Race (CBS)
Individual Achievement in Drama
Jon Hamm (Mad Men, AMC)
Individual Achievement in Comedy
Ty Burrell (Modern Family, ABC) & Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation, NBC)
Outstanding New Program
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials
Masterpiece: Sherlock (PBS)
Career Achievement Award
Oprah Winfrey
Heritage Award
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Outstanding Achievement in News and Information
Restrepo (National Geographic Channel)
Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming
Sesame Street (PBS)
TCA: The CW
Next up in my line of looks back at what happened at the TCA Summer Press Tour, The CW. Gahtered from various sources.
- On why "The Vampire Diaries" won't get additional episodes (like "Gossip Girl" (24), "90210" (24), "Supernatural" (23) and "Nikita" (23)), CW entertainment president Mark Pedowitz said that the show couldn't produce more segments "a production basis. We would have loved to have more. But I'd rather have a great 22 than 24 [that are not]."
- He wouldn't confirm or deny that the next season is the last of "Supernatural". At The CW, hope is to have the show going on, but they're looking at "one season at a time".
- At the moment, it is pretty certain that the last season of "One Tree Hill" will cap at 13 episodes. But "never say never", Pedowitz told reporters about a possible extension. James Lafferty is set to return for multiple episodes.
- For its future, The CW is also looking to add procedurals to its lineup, as well as a new take on superheroes.
- Kevin Williamson said at the "Secret Circle" panel that there won't be any crossovers between his new show and "The Vampire Diaries". “That would kind of limit us. We want to create our own story.”
However, just a day later, while speaking to TVLine, Williamson sort of retracted a bit. "If there’s a way that we could set up two sets of witches and let them merge, then maybe there’s a crossover episode in store,” he said. But only if they're no vampires or werewolves involved, otherwise "…I feel like I’m watching The Vampire Diaries.” Yeah, I wouldn't bet on any crossovers…next season, that is.
FX Renews WILFRED, LOUIE, IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA
Hello Folks
FX has announced at its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour today that it has handed out renewals for comedies "Wilfred" and "Louie", as well as "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". The latter has been renewed for two additional seasons.
"Wilfried" and "Louie" will return next year for 13 new episodes each. "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" will get seasons 8 and 9 for sure - FX has an option for a 10th season.
FX has announced at its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour today that it has handed out renewals for comedies "Wilfred" and "Louie", as well as "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". The latter has been renewed for two additional seasons.
"Wilfried" and "Louie" will return next year for 13 new episodes each. "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" will get seasons 8 and 9 for sure - FX has an option for a 10th season.
2011/08/06
TCA: CBS
OK, I had a crazy week, that's why I have to put out the wrap-ups of the TCA Summer Press Tour over the weekend.
Here's what's worth mentioning from CBS, gathered from all over the place.
- Entertainment president Nina Tassler was grilled on the latest leading man switch-up on "CSI". She acknowledged that Laurence Fishburne had "big shoes to fill" replacing William Petersen. "The departure of William was impactful.”
On new leading man Ted Danson, Tassler noted, "We looked at a number of different choices. [Danson] is a huge TV star, he’s got a tremendous amount of charisma, it’s what the show needs right now."
- Exec producer Carol Mendelsohn said that the new "CSI" season will be lighter in tone, and that the addition of Ted Danson will bring a more humorous approach to the show. “I think you can infer it -- last year we were chasing a serial killer; that arc has come to an end … we will have more humor than last season.” Of Danson's addition, she said: ""We wanted a Sherlock Holmes -- we did not want a science nerd. And we started the premiere of Season 1 with, 'Here comes the nerd squad.' We said, how do we get someone of great intelligence who is not a nerd?"
- Ted Danson himself said he can draw from his time on "Cheers" for the funnier moments of the coming season of "CSI". “Trying to hold together a crazy group of people, whether they are crazy-bright or crazy-silly, is something that I respond to".
- Then of course, there was the Charlie Sheen scandal. Tassler opened with a poignant "Oh, where do I begin?", before elaborating a bit more. “What we learned is that we have an extraordinary cast. I was just at the table read, We have extraordinary writers, extraordinary actors and there is great value in hiring an actor like Ashton Kutcher. He is extra professional, a funny, talented gifted actor who comes with a tremendout amount of commitment and enthusiasm. What I’ve learn is the show is brilliantly written, extraordinarily produced and that you have an opportunity moving forward to create an exciting new character and deliver a great show.”
- The character Ashton Kutcher will play on "Two And A Half Men" is named Walden Schmidt, and Tassler describes him as an "Internet Billionaire with a broken heart". The season premiere will be a two-parter, spread over two weeks.
- On putting veteran comedy "Rules of Engagement" on Saturday, Tassler revealed that they "see Saturday night as an opportunity. Advertisers like comedies, and it’s a terrific show."
Here's what's worth mentioning from CBS, gathered from all over the place.
- Entertainment president Nina Tassler was grilled on the latest leading man switch-up on "CSI". She acknowledged that Laurence Fishburne had "big shoes to fill" replacing William Petersen. "The departure of William was impactful.”
On new leading man Ted Danson, Tassler noted, "We looked at a number of different choices. [Danson] is a huge TV star, he’s got a tremendous amount of charisma, it’s what the show needs right now."
- Exec producer Carol Mendelsohn said that the new "CSI" season will be lighter in tone, and that the addition of Ted Danson will bring a more humorous approach to the show. “I think you can infer it -- last year we were chasing a serial killer; that arc has come to an end … we will have more humor than last season.” Of Danson's addition, she said: ""We wanted a Sherlock Holmes -- we did not want a science nerd. And we started the premiere of Season 1 with, 'Here comes the nerd squad.' We said, how do we get someone of great intelligence who is not a nerd?"
- Ted Danson himself said he can draw from his time on "Cheers" for the funnier moments of the coming season of "CSI". “Trying to hold together a crazy group of people, whether they are crazy-bright or crazy-silly, is something that I respond to".
- Then of course, there was the Charlie Sheen scandal. Tassler opened with a poignant "Oh, where do I begin?", before elaborating a bit more. “What we learned is that we have an extraordinary cast. I was just at the table read, We have extraordinary writers, extraordinary actors and there is great value in hiring an actor like Ashton Kutcher. He is extra professional, a funny, talented gifted actor who comes with a tremendout amount of commitment and enthusiasm. What I’ve learn is the show is brilliantly written, extraordinarily produced and that you have an opportunity moving forward to create an exciting new character and deliver a great show.”
- The character Ashton Kutcher will play on "Two And A Half Men" is named Walden Schmidt, and Tassler describes him as an "Internet Billionaire with a broken heart". The season premiere will be a two-parter, spread over two weeks.
- On putting veteran comedy "Rules of Engagement" on Saturday, Tassler revealed that they "see Saturday night as an opportunity. Advertisers like comedies, and it’s a terrific show."
TNT Renews RIZZOLI & ISLES For Third Season
TNT has announced today that it has picked up its sophomore crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" for a third season.
The show starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander and based on a series of novels by Tess Gerritsen, will get 15 new episodes for summer 2012.
“This summer, Rizzoli & Isles has proven that last year’s record-breaking ratings were just the beginning of this show’s remarkable track record,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “With a terrific cast, a top-notch production team and the kind of stories TNT fans crave, Rizzoli & Isles is poised to continue its success alongside blockbuster TNT series like The Closer and Falling Skies.”
"Rizzoli & Isles" is currently airing its second season, and will continue to do so up to September 12. The sophomore year will then conclude in November and December.
The show starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander and based on a series of novels by Tess Gerritsen, will get 15 new episodes for summer 2012.
“This summer, Rizzoli & Isles has proven that last year’s record-breaking ratings were just the beginning of this show’s remarkable track record,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “With a terrific cast, a top-notch production team and the kind of stories TNT fans crave, Rizzoli & Isles is poised to continue its success alongside blockbuster TNT series like The Closer and Falling Skies.”
"Rizzoli & Isles" is currently airing its second season, and will continue to do so up to September 12. The sophomore year will then conclude in November and December.
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES To End In May
Hello Folks
Well, this is quite the shocker before the weekend...
According to Deadline's Nellie Andreeva and Nikki Finke, ABC will announce on Sunday at its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour that the upcoming eighth season of "Desperate Housewives" will be the last.
The cast members are being told as I write this. There is no direct reason given for the move by ABC, but the eighth season will be the first (and now last) without creator Marc Cherry running things. He remains a consultant, while he focuses on developing other series.
No matter the cause: How bummed are you that the days of Wysteria Lane are coming to a close?
Well, this is quite the shocker before the weekend...
According to Deadline's Nellie Andreeva and Nikki Finke, ABC will announce on Sunday at its portion of the TCA Summer Press Tour that the upcoming eighth season of "Desperate Housewives" will be the last.
The cast members are being told as I write this. There is no direct reason given for the move by ABC, but the eighth season will be the first (and now last) without creator Marc Cherry running things. He remains a consultant, while he focuses on developing other series.
No matter the cause: How bummed are you that the days of Wysteria Lane are coming to a close?
2011/08/04
The CW Ups Episode Orders For GOSSIP GIRL, 90210, SUPERNATURAL, NIKITA
Hello Folks
According to TVLine's Nellie Andreeva, The CW has filled up its slate of original episodes for the next season.
The network has ordered one additional episode of "Supernatural" and "Nikita", brining their episode total to 23.
As for "Gossip Girl" and "90210", two additional episodes were ordered. Those two shows will have 24 episodes in total next season.
No additional episodes were picked up for "The Vampire Diaries", as this show is unable to produce additional episodes due to its extensive post-production process. And exec producer Kevin Williamson is pulling double duty next season when also looking over freshman drama "Secret Circle".
According to TVLine's Nellie Andreeva, The CW has filled up its slate of original episodes for the next season.
The network has ordered one additional episode of "Supernatural" and "Nikita", brining their episode total to 23.
As for "Gossip Girl" and "90210", two additional episodes were ordered. Those two shows will have 24 episodes in total next season.
No additional episodes were picked up for "The Vampire Diaries", as this show is unable to produce additional episodes due to its extensive post-production process. And exec producer Kevin Williamson is pulling double duty next season when also looking over freshman drama "Secret Circle".
2011/08/03
Craig Kilborn To CHUCK, Molly Parker To THE FIRM, T. R. Knight To SVU, Many More Castings
Finally, I've got time to add some of the casting news that made the rounds over the weekend, and some that were added more recently, from TVLine.
- Talk show host Craig Kilborn will guest star in the fifth (and final) season premiere of "Chuck", playing Roger Bale, a handsome but villainous investor who’s stolen money from some of the world’s most dangerous people - but he himself is also a very dangerous man. "Chuck" returns October 21.
- Molly Parker ("Swingtown") has joined the cast of NBC's series continuation of the feature film "The Firm", where she will play Mitch McDeere's (Josh Lucas) wife, Abby. The show is set 10 years after the happenings of the John Grisham novel and the movie.
- Alana De La Garza will return to "CSI: Miami" in the season premiere airing September 25, reprising her role as Horatio Caine's (David Caruso) dead wife Marisol. It's unclear whether she'll be seen in a flashback, a dream, a hallucination or as a ghost. Additionally, for the second episode back, Brandon Beemer ("Days of Our Lives") will be guesting as Derek Vaughn, a gigolo.
- T. R. Knight ("Grey's Anatomy") will join "Law & Order: SVU" for a guest spot. In an upcoming episode, he'll be playing a suspected serial rapist.
- Troy Garity ("Barbershop") has been cast in "The Playboy Club", playing the recurring part of John Bianchi, the “connected” son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who meets an unexpected and grisly fate in the series premiere airing Monday, September 19. John will use reformed mobster Nick Dalton's (Eddie Cibrian) sense of "family" to locate "their" missing father.
- Brittany Belt ("The Ex List", "Castle") has landed a recurring part on "Parenthood", playing Emma, one of Haddie's (Sarah Ramos) best friends.
- Justin Bruening ("Knight Rider") has joined the cast of The CW's "Ringer", where he will play Tyler, a young man who sets his sights on Siobhan aka one of the twin sisters being played by Gellar. But, he's not the only one, as Siobhan's husband (Ioan Gruffud) and lover (Kristofer Polaha) are doing the same.
- Gemma Whelan ("Gullivers Travels") has come aboard "Game of Thrones", playing the fierce older sister of Theon (Alfie Allen), Yara, in multiple episodes.
- Ana Gasteyer will stick around "Suburgatory" a little longer. Her character of a nosy new neighbor of Tessa (Jane Levy) and her dad (Jeremy Sisto) has been upped to recurring.
- Talk show host Craig Kilborn will guest star in the fifth (and final) season premiere of "Chuck", playing Roger Bale, a handsome but villainous investor who’s stolen money from some of the world’s most dangerous people - but he himself is also a very dangerous man. "Chuck" returns October 21.
- Molly Parker ("Swingtown") has joined the cast of NBC's series continuation of the feature film "The Firm", where she will play Mitch McDeere's (Josh Lucas) wife, Abby. The show is set 10 years after the happenings of the John Grisham novel and the movie.
- Alana De La Garza will return to "CSI: Miami" in the season premiere airing September 25, reprising her role as Horatio Caine's (David Caruso) dead wife Marisol. It's unclear whether she'll be seen in a flashback, a dream, a hallucination or as a ghost. Additionally, for the second episode back, Brandon Beemer ("Days of Our Lives") will be guesting as Derek Vaughn, a gigolo.
- T. R. Knight ("Grey's Anatomy") will join "Law & Order: SVU" for a guest spot. In an upcoming episode, he'll be playing a suspected serial rapist.
- Troy Garity ("Barbershop") has been cast in "The Playboy Club", playing the recurring part of John Bianchi, the “connected” son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who meets an unexpected and grisly fate in the series premiere airing Monday, September 19. John will use reformed mobster Nick Dalton's (Eddie Cibrian) sense of "family" to locate "their" missing father.
- Brittany Belt ("The Ex List", "Castle") has landed a recurring part on "Parenthood", playing Emma, one of Haddie's (Sarah Ramos) best friends.
- Justin Bruening ("Knight Rider") has joined the cast of The CW's "Ringer", where he will play Tyler, a young man who sets his sights on Siobhan aka one of the twin sisters being played by Gellar. But, he's not the only one, as Siobhan's husband (Ioan Gruffud) and lover (Kristofer Polaha) are doing the same.
- Gemma Whelan ("Gullivers Travels") has come aboard "Game of Thrones", playing the fierce older sister of Theon (Alfie Allen), Yara, in multiple episodes.
- Ana Gasteyer will stick around "Suburgatory" a little longer. Her character of a nosy new neighbor of Tessa (Jane Levy) and her dad (Jeremy Sisto) has been upped to recurring.
Summer Glau, Garret Dillahunt, Lindsay Wagner, Brent Spiner, Rebecca Mader, More To ALPHAS
The Hollywood Reporter reports today that in the remaining episodes of Syfy's freshman drama "Alphas", you will see some very familiar faces showing up in guest spots.
- Lindsay Wagner will take her "Warehouse 13" character Dr. Vanessa Calder over to "Alphas" in the episode airing next week, August 8, called "Never Let Me Go".
- Alaina Huffman ("Stargate: Universe", "Painkiller Jane") and Peter Wingfield ("Caprica") will both be seen in "Bill & Gary's Excellent Adventure", the episode airing August 15.
- Then, on August 22, in "Catch & Release", Summer Glau ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", "The Cape") will be part of it.
- Garret Dillahunt ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") is appearing in "A Short Time In Paradise", which airs August 29.
- Rebecca Mader ("Lost") and Brent Spiner ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") will both be seen in the episode airing September 12, "Blind Spot".
- Lindsay Wagner will take her "Warehouse 13" character Dr. Vanessa Calder over to "Alphas" in the episode airing next week, August 8, called "Never Let Me Go".
- Alaina Huffman ("Stargate: Universe", "Painkiller Jane") and Peter Wingfield ("Caprica") will both be seen in "Bill & Gary's Excellent Adventure", the episode airing August 15.
- Then, on August 22, in "Catch & Release", Summer Glau ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", "The Cape") will be part of it.
- Garret Dillahunt ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") is appearing in "A Short Time In Paradise", which airs August 29.
- Rebecca Mader ("Lost") and Brent Spiner ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") will both be seen in the episode airing September 12, "Blind Spot".
2011/08/02
Zachary Burr Abel Gets AWKWARD
Per TVLine's Vlada Gelman, Zachary Burr Abel, best known for his role as Carter on ABC Family's "Make It Or Break It" (which, BTW is still awaiting its fate on whether it'll get renewed for another season), has booked a two-episode stint on MTV's new comedy series "Awkward".
He will play the older brother of Matty (Beau Mirchoff), providing the groundwork to delve a bit deeper into Matty's personal life.
Abel's first appearance is set for Setpember 6.
He will play the older brother of Matty (Beau Mirchoff), providing the groundwork to delve a bit deeper into Matty's personal life.
Abel's first appearance is set for Setpember 6.
John Corbett Returning To PARENTHOOD
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TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports today that John Corbett will return to NBC's "Parenthood" next season, and not only for a one-time guest stint.
He will do a major arc on the show, reprising his role of Seth, Sarah Braverman's (Lauren Graham) ex-husband and father of her two children.
You can expect quite the love triangle, as his return clashes with the return of Sarah's on-again, off-again boyfriend Mark (Jason Ritter).
“Just when everything seems to be going well between Sarah and Mark, Seth shows up and he’s kind of in a darker place than he’s been,” exec producer Jason Katims says. “And so you see Sarah really having to struggle with wanting to help him and be there for him, but also at the same time [be fully present] in this relationship with Mark that’s really good and healthy.”
As for why Katims decided to bring Seth back and for such a major arc, hit the link above.
TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports today that John Corbett will return to NBC's "Parenthood" next season, and not only for a one-time guest stint.
He will do a major arc on the show, reprising his role of Seth, Sarah Braverman's (Lauren Graham) ex-husband and father of her two children.
You can expect quite the love triangle, as his return clashes with the return of Sarah's on-again, off-again boyfriend Mark (Jason Ritter).
“Just when everything seems to be going well between Sarah and Mark, Seth shows up and he’s kind of in a darker place than he’s been,” exec producer Jason Katims says. “And so you see Sarah really having to struggle with wanting to help him and be there for him, but also at the same time [be fully present] in this relationship with Mark that’s really good and healthy.”
As for why Katims decided to bring Seth back and for such a major arc, hit the link above.
Lucy Liu Joins SOUTHLAND As Special Guest Star
TNT has announced today that Lucy Liu ("Ally McBeal") has joined the cast of the upcoming fourth season of "Southland" as a "special guest star".
The veteran actress is said to show up throughout the season. She will play a member of the LAPD.
"Southland" returns for its fourth season in January 2012.
The veteran actress is said to show up throughout the season. She will play a member of the LAPD.
"Southland" returns for its fourth season in January 2012.
2011/08/01
TCA: NBC Day 1 - The Skinny On THE PLAYBOY CLUB, SVU, THE VOICE Return Date
Today was NBC's first of two days at the TCA Summer Press Tour, and here's what's worth mentioning so far.
- "The Playboy Club" is the right fit for NBC at this point. NBC Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt said about the new show that has the Parents Television Council up in arms, and one affiliate denying the broadcast, "“What it has going for it is a recognizable brand that’s automatically going to draw attention to it, good or bad. It’s a really fun soap with a crime element and I think it’s the right kind of thing for us to try.” He goes on to describe the show as an "energized soap opera", that only has the setting and the period that is familiar to the successful AMC series.
- In related news, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner will only be heard narrating the pilot. After that, the concept of voice-overs for the show has been dropped entirely. Don't know, maybe it got distracting for the male audience to dream about being the plaything of bunny, when the guy who actually is constantly keeps dropping in…
- But Hefner will still be in some way part of "The Playboy Club". "You can't do a story about the Playboy Club without him," series exec producer Chad Hodge said. He goes on to explain Hefner's possible involvement in developing said story. "“Hugh has the opportunity to look at any script he wants to, but he has been very hands-off in terms of the creative control of the show,” Hodge told TVLine. “He’s an entertainer, too, and he knows the project is a work of historical fiction.” Overall, says the exec, “He’s very, very happy with it.”
- Greenblatt calls James Spader "a perfect fit" for "The Office" after Steve Carell has left - and he is managing his expectations. “My expectations are always very measured, so that we can under-expect and then hopefully over-deliver. The Office is very important to us – it’s our No. 1 show in all kinds of demos — and shows go through transitions as they age, and losing Steve is one of those.” But of course he "would be thrilled if it continues to do what it had been doing” in the ratings. Yes, he obviously [I]had[/I] to add that last bit, can't blame a man for always thinking about the money…
- "The Voice" returns to NBC right after the Super Bowl, on February 5, 2012. It will be a two-hour premiere, which leads into the series premiere of "Smash".
- Chris Meloni will be leaving "Law & Order: SVU", but the door for him to come back might be left a tiny bit open. Det. Stabler won't be killed off, Greenblatt said. When asked about Mariska Hargitay and her possibly reduced involvement next season, Greenblatt said “That remains to be seen. That’s something we talked about, and I don’t know if that’s actually where it’s going to go in the latter half of the season yet. But that could happen.” Yeah, so, we're practically not one inch closer to knowing a little more…
- "The Playboy Club" is the right fit for NBC at this point. NBC Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt said about the new show that has the Parents Television Council up in arms, and one affiliate denying the broadcast, "“What it has going for it is a recognizable brand that’s automatically going to draw attention to it, good or bad. It’s a really fun soap with a crime element and I think it’s the right kind of thing for us to try.” He goes on to describe the show as an "energized soap opera", that only has the setting and the period that is familiar to the successful AMC series.
- In related news, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner will only be heard narrating the pilot. After that, the concept of voice-overs for the show has been dropped entirely. Don't know, maybe it got distracting for the male audience to dream about being the plaything of bunny, when the guy who actually is constantly keeps dropping in…
- But Hefner will still be in some way part of "The Playboy Club". "You can't do a story about the Playboy Club without him," series exec producer Chad Hodge said. He goes on to explain Hefner's possible involvement in developing said story. "“Hugh has the opportunity to look at any script he wants to, but he has been very hands-off in terms of the creative control of the show,” Hodge told TVLine. “He’s an entertainer, too, and he knows the project is a work of historical fiction.” Overall, says the exec, “He’s very, very happy with it.”
- Greenblatt calls James Spader "a perfect fit" for "The Office" after Steve Carell has left - and he is managing his expectations. “My expectations are always very measured, so that we can under-expect and then hopefully over-deliver. The Office is very important to us – it’s our No. 1 show in all kinds of demos — and shows go through transitions as they age, and losing Steve is one of those.” But of course he "would be thrilled if it continues to do what it had been doing” in the ratings. Yes, he obviously [I]had[/I] to add that last bit, can't blame a man for always thinking about the money…
- "The Voice" returns to NBC right after the Super Bowl, on February 5, 2012. It will be a two-hour premiere, which leads into the series premiere of "Smash".
- Chris Meloni will be leaving "Law & Order: SVU", but the door for him to come back might be left a tiny bit open. Det. Stabler won't be killed off, Greenblatt said. When asked about Mariska Hargitay and her possibly reduced involvement next season, Greenblatt said “That remains to be seen. That’s something we talked about, and I don’t know if that’s actually where it’s going to go in the latter half of the season yet. But that could happen.” Yeah, so, we're practically not one inch closer to knowing a little more…
ABC Family Orders Much More SWITCHED AT BIRTH
Hello Folks
ABC Family has just announced that it has handed out a back-season order of 22 episodes of its freshman drama "Switched At Birth", giving it a "full first-season", as they call it, and setting a return for early 2012.
The show will air its first summer finale next Monday, August 8.
“Viewers have fallen in love with this show, just as we did when we first saw it,” said ABC Family president Michael Riley. “We set out this year to bring viewers more original content than ever before, all with the trademarks of our bright, authentic, quality storytelling. We’re so thrilled to see this series become a break-out hit this summer and become a key component of our programming lineup into next year.”
“Everything about this ground-breaking show speaks to our Millennial viewers,” said Kate Juergens, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, ABC Family. “It has heart, humor, drama and an incredible cast that has brought beautifully nuanced performances to every role. To see it resonate so deeply with audiences is just fantastic.”
ABC Family has just announced that it has handed out a back-season order of 22 episodes of its freshman drama "Switched At Birth", giving it a "full first-season", as they call it, and setting a return for early 2012.
The show will air its first summer finale next Monday, August 8.
“Viewers have fallen in love with this show, just as we did when we first saw it,” said ABC Family president Michael Riley. “We set out this year to bring viewers more original content than ever before, all with the trademarks of our bright, authentic, quality storytelling. We’re so thrilled to see this series become a break-out hit this summer and become a key component of our programming lineup into next year.”
“Everything about this ground-breaking show speaks to our Millennial viewers,” said Kate Juergens, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, ABC Family. “It has heart, humor, drama and an incredible cast that has brought beautifully nuanced performances to every role. To see it resonate so deeply with audiences is just fantastic.”
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