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SPOILER!!!!!!! 'Glee' star reveals upcoming romance
Glee
  Iqbal Theba has revealed that he will be involved in a romantic storyline in upcoming episodes of Glee.

Theba told E! News that his character Principal Figgins will be caught in a 'compromising position' with Sue Sylvester, played by Jane Lynch.

"I knew my character was going to be embarrassed in some way but I didn't know how," he explained.

"Anytime I get a new [Glee] script, it's like a mystery. I always sit down, make myself a cup of tea, and then read it. When I do other shows I ju...
Written by: mudricky [19th Mar 10, 17:29] Read more
 
'24' producer working on new series
24
  24 showrunner Howard Gordon has announced plans for a new series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gordon is producing a TV drama tentatively titled Patriots.

The project is based on the Israeli programme Prisoners of War that recently went off the air.

24 executive producer Alex Gansa has also boarded the project, along with Gideon Raff, the creator of the Israeli version.

The show will centre on three American soldiers who were thought lost during the Iraq War and reappear in a...
Written by: mudricky [19th Mar 10, 17:27] Read more
 
'FlashForward' returns to 6.5 million
FlashForward
  FlashForward made a poor return to ABC last night, early viewing figures show.

The two-hour instalment - the first episode since the show went on hiatus in December last year - pulled in 6.5m between 8pm and 10pm.

A rerun of Private Practice aired immediately afterwards, drawing 4.2m.

Community and Parks and Recreation interested 5.2m and 4.7m for NBC during the 8pm hour, then 7.6m watched The Office at 9pm. 30 Rock followed at 9.30pm, drawing 6.8m, then the 10pm Marriage Ref took 7.4m....
Written by: mudricky [19th Mar 10, 17:26] Read more
 
Barrowman reacts to US 'Torchwood' plans
  John Barrowman has said that he doesn't want his Torchwood character's sexuality to be reversed in the US version.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the American remake of Torchwood has plans to make his Captain Jack role straight.

"I hope wherever [the franchise] goes that the show stays the same," said the actor.

"The last thing I would want would be for Jack to become this heterosexual, straight hero. He's an omnisexual guy. He likes men, women, aliens, whatever. I think we should c...
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Doctor Who Series 31 - returns to the wireless tele on 03 April 2010 for 13 epis...
Doctor Who
  The next series of Doctor Who will premiere on April 3 on BBC One, it has been confirmed.

New showrunner Steven Moffat made the announcement this morning on BBC Breakfast.

The episode is entitled 'The Eleventh Hour' and will feature Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Karen Gillan as his new companion Amy Pond.

The upcoming series is the 31st since Doctor Who first aired in November 1963 and the fifth since the programme's 2005 relaunch headed by Russell T. Davies.
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Fox 'pressures affiliates over Conan'
  Fox network execs are allegedly pressuring their local affiliate stations to keep the 11pm to 12am timeslot open for Conan O'Brien.

According to TMZ, the former Tonight Show host and network bosses are "seriously talking" but no deals have been made.

It is believed that a number of the affiliates in question are resistant to running an O'Brien late-night show because they would make more money with reruns of established series like The Office.

Several bosses at various local stations ha...
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'Glee' cast to appear on Oprah
Glee
  The cast of Glee have been invited on to The Oprah Winfrey Show to coincide with the premiere of season one's second half in April.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Winfrey's April 7 programme will focus entirely on the musical comedy series.

The episode will include interviews with the cast and show creator Ryan Murphy, along with behind-the-scenes footage on the set and an in-studio concert performance.

Oprah.com is also launching a destination page for Glee fans on March 29. The mi...
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Ashley Tisdale for The CW's 'Hellcats'
  Ashley Tisdale has joined the cast of Hellcats.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the pilot is in development at The CW and is on track for a fall pickup by the network.

The plot is said to focus on the world of competitive college cheerleading. If Tisdale remains with the show, it will be the first time that she has taken on a character her own age since leaving the High School Musical films.

The programme is executive produced by Kevin Murphy and Smallville lead Tom Welling.

The d...
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Skeet Ulrich for CBS medical drama
  keet Ulrich has been tapped for a role in an untitled medical drama on CBS.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the former Jericho star will play a doctor on a mobile medical team that travel the US lending aid to patients who can't get to a hospital.

His character was written as a cardiologist with "rock star good looks" and is a single parent who is still in love with his junkie ex-wife.

This will be the third time that the network has cast the actor in a project, first with Jericho an...
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Marco Sanchez joins 'NCIS' cast
  Actor Marco Sanchez has reportedly joined drama NCIS.

The 40-year-old will play recurring character Alejandro Rivera, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Rivera is described as a Justice Department official in Mexico who arrives in Washington, DC to help start an international law enforcement task force.

Sanchez has appeared on The Mentalist, Bones and Dollhouse.
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'Justified' scores FX's second-best series premiere ever
FX’s critically acclaimed Elmore Leonard adaptation Justified premiered to 4.2 million viewers Tuesday, making it the basic cable network’s highest-rated original series debut since The Shield, which was greeted by 4.8 million viewers in 2002. The drama, which stars Timothy Olyphant as Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, was a particular hit with men: In terms of FX premieres, it ranked second behind The Shield among men 18-49; last night, it was TV’s No. 1 program in the demo for the 10 p....
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'Burn Notice' exclusive: 'Supernatural' baddie spies major arc
  Evil will have a new face next season on Burn Notice, and it’ll look a lot like the guy in the inset to the left. His name’s Robert Wisdom, he’s best known from his work on The Wire (as Bunny), Prison Break (as Lechero), and Supernatural (as bad angel Uriel), and sources confirm to me exclusively he’s joining the cast of the USA smash as the latest thorn in Michael’s side.

According to a Burn insider, Wisdom will play — Alias flashback alert! — Vaughn, a veteran spy handler who ...
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Weeds season 6 to premiere August 16th on Showtime
  Showtime has announced that the sixth season of their hit series Weeds will premiere on Monday, August 16th.

The Weeds fans will finally learn what will become of the Botwins after Shane (Alexander Gould) clubbed Pilar (Kate del Castillo) to death.
Written by: snoop [17th Mar 10, 17:21] Read more
 
Justified scores biggest FX debut since ‘Shield’
  The premiere of FX’s “Justified” on Tuesday night was the second most-watched series debut in the network’s history.

“Justified” was seen by 4.2 million viewers, topping all of cable TV and ranking as FX’s biggest series premiere since “The Shield” first aired in 2002.

As is the tendency with Western-styled shows, the appeal was particular strong among older viewers. Only 1.4 million of “Justified” viewers were adults 18-49.
Written by: snoop [17th Mar 10, 17:19] Read more
 
‘Eureka’ Stars Tease a Massive Twist and Big Returns
Eureka
  ‘Eureka‘ stars Colin Ferguson and Salli Richardson-Whitfield could barely contain themselves when teasing the Syfy series’ fourth season, premiering July 16.

“Something happens at the beginning of the season where everything shifts,” Ferguson told Fancast at Syfy’s upfront party Tuesday night. “It’s one of those things where you assume at the end of the episode, ‘Oh, it’s going to reverse itself’ – and it doesn’t.”

Asked whether the show is uncorking a “good...
Written by: topoopon [17th Mar 10, 16:18] Read more
 
Ashes To Ashes series 3 start date confirmed
Ashes to Ashes
  The start date for the third and final series of Ashes To Ashes has been confirmed - and it's not what you might be expecting...

The BBC has now confirmed that the eagerly awaited third series of Ashes To Ashes - the one that'll mark the end of DCI Gene Hunt's adventures - will be screened fron Friday 2nd April at 9pm.

The move to Friday nights is a bold one, as it's traditionally been considered a graveyard slot for drama. But the BBC has confidence in the show, and you'd imagine it's loo...
Written by: topoopon [17th Mar 10, 16:07] Read more
 
Season Finale
Burn Notice
  Season 3 ended in the last episode so, it isn´t "pending".
Michael Westen is now resting comfortably in... well, we actually have no idea where he is. But we'll find out this June when Burn Notice kicks off its fourth season with the first of 16 new episodes!
Written by: NinjaWTF [17th Mar 10, 15:33] Read more
 
Scoop: 'Parks and Rec' collars Natalie Morales
  White Collar’s loss is Parks and Recreation’s gain.

Natalie Morales, whose stint on the USA Network drama concluded on March 9 with the show’s season finale, is joining NBC’s Parks and Recreation for a multi-episode arc, sources confirm to me semi-exclusively.

Morales will play Lucy, a smart and funny busgirl at a local Pawnee bar.

Morales’ deal caps a busy couple of weeks for the casting gurus at Parks and Rec. As previously reported, departing Brothers & Sisters star Rob Low...
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Lady GaGa to make guest cameo in 'Glee'
Glee
  Lady GaGa will make a guest appearance in the second season of Glee.

The 'Telephone' star signed up to play a cameo role in the Fox drama series following a request from show bosses.

WENN quotes show creator Ryan Murphy as saying: "We reached out to Lady GaGa and she said, 'Yes, I'd love to be a part of it'. So we will be doing Lady GaGa this season."

Murphy also praised Madonna for "[cooperating] in every way possible" by allowing the programme to use ten of her songs in a special trib...
Written by: mudricky [16th Mar 10, 02:59] Read more
 
Clooney girlfriend to guest on 'Leverage'
Leverage
  George Clooney's girlfriend will be making a guest appearance on Leverage.

According to People, Elisabetta Canalis is to appear in a five-episode arch of the Timothy Hutton-led series.

She will play a mysterious woman simply known as "the Italian".

The TNT drama features a gang of con artists who exact revenge against those who use power and wealth to victimise people.

Canalis is a popular TV host and actress in Italy, making her professional debut ten years ago on satirical daily ne...
Written by: liverpoolfan99 [15th Mar 10, 21:22] Read more
 
'True Blood' star defects to 'Good Wife'?
The Good Wife
  Carrie Preston has apparently left True Blood to star in ABC's The Good Wife.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the actress departed the role of waitress Arlene to appear as Elsbeth Mann, a member of Peter's (Chris Noth) legal team.

The move has insiders speculating over the fate of Preston's True Blood character given that The Good Wife shoots in New York and the HBO drama films in Los Angeles.

"Arlene isn't a major presence in the third book," said a source.

"A lot of the action t...
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Schneider quits 'Parks and Recreation'
Parks and Recreation
  Parks and Recreation cast member Paul Schneider is reportedly leaving the show.

Series producer Mike Schur told the Los Angeles Times that the star will depart this season.

Schneider, who starred in the recent feature Bright Star, plays city planner Mark Brendanawicz, the boyfriend of Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones).

"Paul now has this film career that is just taking off in a big way," Schur said.

He added: "And the movie opportunities he's getting are incredibly cool, interesting movies...
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Mary Steenburgen tapped as 'Southern' mom
  Mary Steenburgen is set to star in ABC's comedy pilot "Southern Discomfort."

Carly Pope and David Ramsey are set to co-star opposite Jimmy Smits in NBC's untitled John Eisendrath drama pilot, Ian Reed Kessler has landed a lead on the NBC comedy pilot "Friends with Benefits" and Lindsey Broad has landed a lead on ABC's comedy pilot "Who Gets the Parents."

Elsewhere, "Reno 911" co-star Kerri Kenney has joined Fox's comedy pilot "Tax Man," Xander Berkeley has been added to the CW's drama pilo...
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'L Word' actress starring in USA's new legal drama 'Facing Kate'
  USA has picked up a new legal drama, Facing Kate, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The cable network has ordered 11 episodes on top of the 90-minute pilot. Sarah Shahi (The L Word) stars as a lawyer-turned-mediator. "Kate" centers on Kate Reed (Shahi), a top litigator who, frustrated with the bureaucracy and injustice she witnesses in legal system, decides to become the ultimate anti-lawyer: a mediator.

USA president of original programming and UCP co-head Jeff Wachtel said that the netwo...
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'Battlestar Galactica' star James Callis joins 'Eureka'
Battlestar Galactica alum James Callis has joined the cast of SyFy’s Eureka, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Callis is best known for playing Dr. Gaius Baltar on Battlestar Galactica. He will appear on Eureka’s fourth season as “Dr. Grant, a former resident of the town whose return is cause for alarm.”
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Julia Roberts to guest star on 'Glee'?
Glee
  Glee creator Ryan Murphy has revealed that Julia Roberts is a fan of the show.

Murphy explained that he had worked with the actress on a film and had shown her the programme.

"I just finished a movie with Julia, Eat, Pray, Love," he told E! News.

"She saw the rough cuts and fell in love with the show. I don't know if Julia's going to do it - maybe. But she loves the show."

Murphy also confirmed that Kristin Chenoweth will reprise her role as April Rhodes, but added that he has had to...
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SPOILER--'Numb3rs' star lands 'Castle' guest spot
Castle (2009)
  Navi Rawat has landed a guest role in an upcoming episode of Castle.

The actress, best known for playing Theresa Diaz on the The O.C, has more recently appeared as mathematician Amita Ramanujan in the CBS crime drama Numb3rs, which ended its sixth season in the US last night.

According to TV Guide, Rawat will play mummification expert Rachel Walters on the ABC comedy drama.

Rachel crosses paths with Beckett (Stana Katic) and Castle (Nathan Fillion) when the Natural History Museum's assi...
Written by: liverpoolfan99 [14th Mar 10, 20:13] Read more
 
Lou Diamond Phillips (SGU-Col Telford) Joins The Sci Fi Guys Live This Wednesday...
The Sci Fi Guys
  With Michael now back safely in Cyprus and the party over (Episode 39: The Michael Mcdonald 30th Birthday Show now available on www.dtrn.co.uk), the guys return this week with the third and final SFBALL 16 shows featuring special guest Lou Diamond Phillips!

Currently known for his role as Colonel David Telford on the SyFy channel series, Stargate Universe, Lou Diamond Phillips is also known for his roles in series such as 24, Wolf Lake,Numb3rs,Psych, movies such La Bamba, Courage Under Fire,...
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The Pacific premiers tonight
  THE PACIFIC

HBO, Sunday nights at 9, Eastern and Pacific times; 8, Central time.

Produced by Playtone and DreamWorks. Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman, executive producers; Tony To, Graham Yost, Eugene Kelly and Bruce C. McKenna, co-executive producers. Cherylanne Martin, Todd London and Steven Shareshian, producers; Kary Antholis, executive in charge of production for HBO Miniseries.

WITH: James Badge Dale (Pfc. Robert Leckie), Joe Mazzello (Pfc. Eugene B. Sledge), Jon Sed...
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Betty White Books Appearance on The Middle
  It's a good week to be Betty White.

First, NBC announced that the former Golden Girl will host Saturday Night Live on May 8. Now comes news that White, 88, will guest-star on the season finale of The Middle.

The four-time Emmy winner will play a school librarian who goes after Brick (Atticus Shaffer) over several overdue library books. The episode is slated to air some time in May.

Aside from her infamous Snickers Super Bowl commercial — which spurred fevered online petitions pushing ...
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Summer Glau Heads to The Cape
  Sci-fi starlet Summer Glau is joining NBC's superhero series The Cape, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Cape follows a framed former cop (David Lyons) who turns to vigilantism, fighting bad guys as a masked hero called The Cape. The 28-year-old actress will play an investigative blogger who also fights crime and corruption from behind a mask.

The pilot will be directed by Human Target's Simon West.

Glau, who most recently recurred on Dollhouse, is best known for her work on suc...
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FlashForward Enlists Annabeth Gish
  The X Files' Annabeth Gish is returning to the world of global conspiracy theories with an upcoming appearance on FlashForward, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

ABC is keeping details of Gish's role top secret for now, but her episode will air in either late April or early May. The casting news was first reported by Zap2it.

The actress, who turns 39 on March 13, joins the ABC drama's diverse mix of upcoming guest stars, a list that includes rapper and music producer Timbaland, Battlestar Galacti...
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Exclusive: Breaking Bad's Dean Norris to Appear on Criminal Minds
  Breaking Bad star Dean Norris has booked a guest spot on Criminal Minds, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Norris will play a gruff detective at the local Tallahassee police station in the season's 20th episode, written by showrunner Ed Bernero. The episode will air during May sweeps.

The actor plays DEA agent Hank Schrader, the brother-in-law of Bryan Cranston's lead character, Walter White, on Breaking Bad. (Season 3 premieres March 21.) He guest-starred on Medium last week and is al...
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NBC approaches Fox over '24' pickup?
24
  NBC has approached Fox about picking up 24, according to reports.

Entertainment Weekly claims that the Peacock network is interested in taking the real-time drama on, should speculation that Fox is planning to call time on the show come to fruition.

"There's definitely some interest," explained an insider close to the negotiations.

Fox is said to be considering axing the series after eight seasons due to declining ratings and spiralling costs.

However, the mooted move would almost ce...
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Jon Voight joins ‘Midland’
  In his first regular TV series role, Jon Voight has signed on as a lead in Fox’s drama pilot “Midland.”

David Keith also landed co-starring role on the pilot, directed by Marc Webb.

“Midland,” from 20th TV, centers on Bob (Jimmy Wolk), a con artist juggling two lives in two Texas cities with two women (Adrianne Palicki, Eloise Mumford), one of whom (Palicki), is the daughter of a Texas legend (Voight), described as a gravely voiced titan equally at home in boots or a three-piece ...
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Pilot Intel: Alan Tudyk joins 'Rockford Files'
  NBC’s Rockford Files reboot just climbed to the top of my list of most anticipated fall pilots (tied with Wilde Kingdom, natch).

Sources confirm to me semi-exclusively that Firefly/Dollhouse all-star Alan Tudyk has joined the cast of the David Shore-produced remake. He’ll play LAPD sergeant Dennis Becker, the role played in the original by Joe Santos.

As I previously reported, Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding) has been tapped to succeed James Garner as Jim Rockford.

Still...
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'Grey's Anatomy' exclusive: Katherine Heigl is (almost) outta there!
  After a six-year Grey’s Anatomy stint marked by almost as many controversies as triumphs, Katherine Heigl is thisclose to getting what she has long desired: a discharge.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that series creator Shonda Rhimes has agreed to release the fast-rising movie star from her contract. It’s now up to ABC Studios and Heigl’s reps to hash out a final exit agreement. (A rep for ABC Studios declined to comment. Coincidentally, as of today Heigl is without a publicist.) Wh...
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The Border cancelled
The Border
  The Rock is solid, but The Border has come crashing down.

The Newfoundland-set CBC series Republic of Doyle will return for a second season. However, CBC’s The Border, which was set in Toronto, will not be back for a fourth season.

CBC has made no official announcement regarding Republic of Doyle or The Border, but a report surfaced in The Hollywood Reporter over the weekend, and the news subsequently has been confirmed by sources.

Republic of Doyle, starring Allan Hawco, currently...
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The Border cancelled
The Border
  The Rock is solid, but The Border has come crashing down.

The Newfoundland-set CBC series Republic of Doyle will return for a second season. However, CBC’s The Border, which was set in Toronto, will not be back for a fourth season.

CBC has made no official announcement regarding Republic of Doyle or The Border, but a report surfaced in The Hollywood Reporter over the weekend, and the news subsequently has been confirmed by sources.

Republic of Doyle, starring Allan Hawco, currently...
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'Mad Men' joins 'Ugly Betty'
  Although his future on the AMC series “Mad Men” is apparently still in limbo, Bryan Batt will definitely be appearing in “Ugly Betty” in the Wed. April 7 episode.

ABC has confirmed to Zap2it that Batt will be guest starring on the show as a possible love interest for Michael Urie’s character, Marc.

According to TV Guide, Batt will play a soap opera actor who Amanda tries to set Marc up with.

On “Mad Men,” he played the closeted Salvatore Romano, the art director at Sterlin...
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Elisha Cuthbert (24) joins ‘Happy Endings’
  “24? alumna Elisha Cuthbert has been tapped as the female lead in ABC’s comedy pilot “Happy Endings.”

“Endings” revolves around a bride (Cuthbert) and a groom who, after breaking up at the altar, must figure out how they and their four friends can maintain their relationship.

Best known for playing Jack Bauer’s (Kiefer Sutherland) daughter on “24,” Cuthbert recently recurred on ABC’s drama “The Forgotten.” She is repped by ICM and manager John Carrabino.
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Corey Haim found dead
  LOS ANGELES – Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.

Haim died at 2:15 a.m. Wednesday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Los Angeles County coroner's Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said.

An autopsy will determine the cause of death and there were no other details, she said. Police Sgt. Michael Kammert said there's no evidence of foul play.

Haim had flulike symptoms before he ...
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Scoop: Keri Russell joins Fox's 'Arrested Development' reunion!
  God loves me. And this next sentence proves it: Keri Russell is returning to television in a new Fox sitcom produced by Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz and starring Will Arnett!

He loves me!

Sources confirm to me semi-exclusively that my reigning BFF is in final talks to play Arnett’s love interest in Wilde Kingdom, the new single-camera romantic comedy pilot from Hurtwitz and fellow Arrested scribe James Vallely. Arnett also serves as a writer/producer.

The project centers...
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Pilots nab Judy Greer, Jason Biggs, Jerry O'Connell
Several recognizable faces have signed up for upcoming TV pilots. According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Judy Greer (13 Going on 30) will star as a former Morgan Stanley secretary who joins the IRS in the Fox comedy, Tax Men. In the CBS comedy True Love (also starring Balls of Fury’s Dan Fogler), Jason Biggs (American Pie) will play a mellow lawyer already in a serious relationship who falls in love with a stranger played by Minka Kelly. Jerry O’Connell will play a slick Las Vegas atto...
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Clock Winds Down on 24
24
  Tick, tick, tick, BONG!!!!

“24’s” time is almost up.

20th Century Fox TV and Fox appear ready to end the long-running hit after this season, the show’s eighth.

Studio and network execs declined comment -- but it’s believed that the final decision will be made in the next day or two. Move is not a huge surprise, but still reps the end of an era for Fox.

“24” helped usher in Fox’s ratings surge in the 2000s, as the franchise -- along with “American Idol” and “Hou...
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History Channel in the Money With 'Pawn Stars'
  Per Nielsen live-plus-same day data, History delivered the most-watched program on ad-supported cable for the week ended March 7, as Pawn Stars delivered 5.34 million viewers Monday night at 10:30 p.m.

History’s most popular new series eked out a win against USA Network’s WWE Raw, which served up 5.32 million viewers Monday night between 9 p.m. and 11:07 p.m.

On the week, History finished with two of the top five deliveries on ad-supported cable. At 10 p.m. Monday, the night’s lead-o...
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'Spartacus' has cancer
  Andy Whitfield, who’s currently starring in the Starz drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand, has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately in New Zealand. As a result, production on the second season of Spartacus — which was scheduled to get underway later this month — has been delayed.

Whitfield’s cancer was detected early and his prognosis is good. “I’m receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support ...
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Boondocks Season 3 Coming... March28!!!
  ***EDIT*** - Just did some more digging and it looks like March 28th is the date... All you Boondocks fans, don't make any plans on the 28th, we all have to stay in and watch The Boondocks! ***/EDIT**

Never saw it added to the show list here, but after hearing some buzz about the possibility of The Boondocks coming back for a season 3, I decided to dig a little. Apparently this is news from around Christmas time, but given the proper timeline, it should be coming very soon to adult swim. In...
Written by: iccee [9th Mar 10, 09:25] Read more
 
Celebrate With The Sci Fi Guys Live This Week On www.dtrn.co.uk
The Sci Fi Guys
  Following in the tradition first set back in Season 2 (Episode 16, Still Available to download via www.dtrn.co.uk!) the Sci Fi Guys return this week with a special show celebrating the 30th birthday of Sci Fi Guy Michael McDonald!

Michael, who joined the team earlier this season, will also be live in the studio for the first time and alongside Stuart and Matt the anarchy is sure to run wild as the team celebrate Michaels birthday in a way only the Sci Fi Guys can!

Listeners are also welco...
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Justified s01e01 Advance Review
  ‘BANG! BANG! BANG!’ U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) just shot a notorious gun thug in broad daylight at a swank Miami hotel. He was justified – the guy pulled first. Well, Raylan’s superior officers don’t care who pulled first – U.S. Marshals are not allowed to shoot on site and haven’t been since, oh, about a 100 years!

As punishment for the shooting, the Marshals send Raylan back to his home state of Kentucky, a place he swore to never return. Upon his arrival in...
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Stargate Universe Episode 11 "Space" Clips in new Trailer
Stargate Universe
  Syfy just released a new trailer for stargate universe season 1. Episode "Space" withs airs in syfy on april 2nd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFJ-mb6N6Ss
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Justified; the return of the Olyphant
  It seems like TV networks have been talking about remaking the western for longer than they actually made them. Maybe the genre, which dominated TV drama in the '50s and '60s, is just too much of its time to thrive in a more gray-hatted era. HBO aired three seasons of Deadwood, a dark and poetic look at the Darwinian life of a mining camp, but that was less a remake than a rebuttal.

TV has taken stabs at making westernish series, however. The excellent but short-lived Firefly, for instance, w...
Written by: Gigz365 [7th Mar 10, 13:46] Read more
 
SPOILERS: Dexter Season 5 Secrets Revealed
Dexter
  Dexter executive Sara Colleton has shared some secrets about the show's fifth season.

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According to Entertainment Weekly, the creators will not jump ahead past Rita's (Julie Benz) death from last season.

"We need to see Dexter go through the process that we'd all have to go through if such a horrible thing had happened to us. We need to see him doing everything from the big emotional things like grieving the loss, to the mundane things like arranging a...
Written by: Firecracker [7th Mar 10, 12:01] Read more
 
Exclusive: 'Friday Night Lights' sacks Jesse Plemons
  This makes me sad: One of my favorite Friday Night Lights peeps, Jesse Plemons, will not be returning for the show’s fifth and final season — at least not full-time.

Executive producer Jason Katims confirms that the actor’s contract option was not picked up. “With Jesse — as with previous cast members who have moved on — Pete Berg, myself and the producers of the show let the storytelling guide us,” he explains, “and we feel we didn’t have substantial enough storylines to ju...
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'Fringe' picked up for a third season
  Sci-fi fans who may be concerned about the state of the genre on network TV (we’re looking at you, V and FlashForward) have at least one reason to rejoice: EW has learned exclusively that Fox has picked up Fringe for a third season. Though the show isn’t exactly blowing the roof off of Nielsen — it’s been averaging just 7.6 million viewers and is ranked No. 50 in the all-important adults 18-49 demographic this season — it managed to survive in a tough new time period on Thursdays. The...
Written by: abcd-eztv [6th Mar 10, 15:08] Read more
 
NBC Renews 30 Rock, The Office and Community
  30 Rock, The Office and Community have been renewed for next season, NBC announced Friday.

"We are happy to give these early pickups to these critically acclaimed, incredibly funny comedies," said Angela Bromstad, NBC's prime-time entertainment president. "As a result, we look forward to continuing our rewarding partnership with the respective creative teams and talented show-runners for 30 Rock, The Office and Community as they all consistently deliver quality shows."

The Office, now in...
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CW: “SMALLVILLE” To Return For A Tenth Season On The CW
  source: www.series.nu

March 4, 2010 (Burbank, California) ? The CW Network has announced that its hit series “Smallville” will return in the fall of 2010 for a momentous tenth season.

“Smallville,” a modern retelling of the Superman legend, stars Tom Welling as Clark Kent. The series moved to Friday nights this season, where it currently ranks as network television’s #1 show in its time period among men 18-34 and men 18-49. Additionally, “Smallville” has dramatically impro...
Written by: snoop [5th Mar 10, 12:48] Read more
 
'Lost' exclusive: Michelle Rodriguez returns!
  Michelle Rodriguez is the latest ex-815er to book a return trip to Lost.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that Rodriguez will reprise her role as late tailie Ana-Lucia in at least one of the show’s final episodes.

Rodriguez, who was killed off in season 2, returned in season 5 when Ana-Lucia appeared in one of Hurley’s visions.

There’s no word where or exactly when Ana-Lucia will resurface this time around, but, come on, this has “flash-sideways cameo!” written all over it!
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Exclusive: HBO series 'Rome' may finally be headed to the big screen
Fans of HBO’s critically-beloved (but short-lived) series Rome may not have seen the last of Vorenus and Pullo. Multiple sources have confirmed to EW that a big-screen sequel to the sword-and-sandals series is well underway. Rome creator/executive Bruno Heller — who went on to create CBS’s hit The Mentalist — has finished a script for Morning Light Productions, which financed the development and will produce the film. Series stars Kevin McKidd (Lucius Vorenus) and Ray Stevenson (Titus Pu...
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Exclusive: 'Castle' spoofs NBC's Jay/Conan ruckus... and kills [spoiler alert] i...
  Heads-up to Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien: Be sure to DVR the April 26 episode of Castle.

In a rare ripped-from-the-headlines detour, the hit ABC dramedy is prepping an episode inspired by NBC’s recent late-night kerfuffle — and The Powers That Be are mixing in a cheeky bit of ABC cross-promotion while they’re at it.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that Dancing with the Stars emcee Tom Bergeron has signed on to guest as Bobby Mann, a late-night talk show host who gets permanently sh...
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Smallville Renewed For 10th Season
  This just in: CW has renewed Smallville. More info coming soon.
Written by: snoop [4th Mar 10, 17:36] Read more
 
TV version of Tron being made
  A TV series of groundbreaking 1982 sci-fi film Tron is being made by the Disney Channel, according to reports.

The new show will be aimed at children aged between six and 14, according to trade magazine Mediaweek. It is not clear when it will air.

There are reportedly also plans for a separate 10-part micro-series to be shown in autumn 2011 on Disney XD, the cable channel aimed at young boys.

Big screen 3D re-imagining Tron Legacy, meanwhile, is due out in December.

The new TV shows ...
Written by: Firecracker [4th Mar 10, 15:00] Read more
 
Killing 'Skins' cast 'would be foolish'
Skins
  Ollie Barbieri has suggested that the writers of Skins would be foolish to kill off any of the current cast.

Last year, it was announced that the entire cast would be axed again to make room for newcomers in series five. However, Barbieri has revealed that he believes it would be a mistake to see any of the characters die.

"I think it would just bring back ideas of the first cast and Chris dying, so I think it would be foolish to do something like that again," he told DS.

"You're limite...
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HBO Greenlights Game of Thrones
  HBO has greenlighted highly anticipated fantasy series "Game of Thrones."

The premium network has picked up the project for a first-season debut next spring. Nine episodes plus the pilot have been ordered. Production will begin in Belfast this June.

The pickup comes on the heels of another HBO big ticket series order, for Terence Winter and Martin Scorsese's drama "Boardwalk Empire."

From the moment "Thrones" was first announced in development, the series based on the George R.R. Martin...
Written by: Firecracker [2nd Mar 10, 18:25] Read more
 
Glee - the LIVE Tour
Glee
  The cast of Glee are to perform live in various cities across America, it has been announced.

Glee Live! In Concert! will begin Wednesday, May 18 at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, AZ before heading to cities including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

"The response of the fans to our little show has been so immediate and so gratifying, we wanted to get out and thank them live and in person," said creator Ryan Murphy.

"And what show lends itself more to a concert than Glee? We can't wait...
Written by: Firecracker [2nd Mar 10, 16:57] Read more
 
Dexter's Julie Benz Joins ABC's Family
Dexter
  Dexter star Julie Benz has been cast in ABC pilot No Ordinary Family.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 37-year-old actress will star opposite Michael Chiklis in the drama project.

The pilot revolves around the head of an American family called Jim (Chiklis) who discovers that he and his relatives possess new 'abilities'.

Benz, who is currently recurring as a stripper on Desperate Housewives, will play his wife, a scientist who finds out that she has a super-speed power.

Chris...
Written by: Firecracker [2nd Mar 10, 16:40] Read more
 
Dollhouse alum lands NBC Comedy Pilot
Dollhouse
  Dollhouse star Fran Kranz (Topher Brink) has landed a role on NBC comedy pilot Friends With Benefits, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The single-camera project is penned by (500) Days of Summer writers Michael Weber and Scott Neustadler and will be directed by Wedding Crashers helmer David Dobkin.

The plot sees five friends looking for love through various means, but settling for "friends with benefits" in the meantime.

Kranz will play one of the group, a nerdy, hopeless romantic who is wo...
Written by: Firecracker [2nd Mar 10, 16:37] Read more
 
Warehouse 13 Season Two Starts Production
Warehouse 13
  Warehouse 13 has begun production on its second season following a long lull.

Syfy has announced that shooting of 13 episodes is to begin this month in time for a July 13 premiere.

Series regulars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek and Allison Scagliotti, along with guest star CCH Pounder (The Shield), will all be making a return.

Drake and Josh actor Nolan Funk will join the cast for a four-episode arc where he plays Todd, a tech savvy local who takes a special romantic inter...
Written by: Firecracker [2nd Mar 10, 16:30] Read more
 
Michael Trucco Cast in Key V Role
 
Michael Trucco knows something about aliens.

The former Battlestar Galactica star portrayed Sam Anders on that iconic series, a character that was (spoiler alert!) eventually revealed to be one of the Final Five Cylons.

Now, the actor has been cast in another secret role: as John May on ABC's V, the heretofore unseen leader of the Fifth Column, the resistance against The Visitors.

Trucco is only slated for the show's April 13 episode, but the role has the potential to be recurring.
Written by: PumpkinEscobar [1st Mar 10, 17:19] Read more
 
Bashirs Back (Alexander Siddig) This Wednesday On The Sci Fi Guys Live On www.d...
The Sci Fi Guys
  The Sci FI Guys return this week with the second of the SFBALL 16 shows (For more information on the SFBALL visit www.sfball.com) with special guest Alexander Siddig, Julian Bashir from Star Trek Deep Space Nine.

Alexander, who is also known for his roles on 24, Spooks, Merlin as well for roles in films such Vertical Limit, Doomsday and Kingdom of Heaven talks to Stuart about his career, how he came by the role on Deep Space and Spooks and much more.

The Guys will also be discussing the...
Written by: theclaw [28th Feb 10, 14:57] Read more
 
"Spartacus" Added to show list!
Spartacus: Blood and Sand
  After reading many posts about adding the show to the EZTV show list, I just wanted to let everyone know that it has been added so that it is available to add to "My Show List" once logged in.

I realize this is more "site news" than "show news" but due to the number of posts seen on this topic, I felt it appropriate to post it.


So to give you a little more news, I've got this for you, a preview of the next episode which CAN show up in your list...

Spartacus Blood and Sand Season 1
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Bridget Jones set for TV adaptation
  Bridget Jones's Diary will reportedly be adapted into a TV spin-off series, according to reports.

The Guardian understands that the romantic movie, which starred Renee Zellweger, is being worked on by NBC Universal and Working Title.

The two production companies plan to eventually rework a number of films from the Working Title's library of over 90 British theatrical releases - including Billy Elliot, Notting Hill and Nanny McPhee - which would air in the US.

Pete Smith, president of NB...
Written by: Firecracker [28th Feb 10, 08:14] Read more
 
Battlestar actor joins FlashForward
FlashForward
  Battlestar Galactica actor James Callis has signed for a major role on ABC's FlashForward.

According to Zap2It, the network has confirmed that Callis will play a large part in the final episodes of the first season.

The 38-year-old is to portray a "really exciting, unusual character" who has a relationship to Olivia (Sonya Walger), said executive producer Jessica Borsiczky.

Crossing Jordan star Ravi Kapoor has also landed a guest spot on the series.

FlashForward returns on March 18 t...
Written by: Firecracker [27th Feb 10, 19:11] Read more
 
Pilot Intel: Janeane Garofalo plays doctor


Actress-comedienne-CTU analyst Janeane Garofalo has joined the cast of CBS’ Untitled Medical Drama from producer John Wells, sources confirm to me exclusively.

The project revolves around a team of medical professionals who travel the U.S. helping those in desperate need of assistance.

Garofalo plays Angel, the chief nurse and operations manager. The backbone of the organization, she can tell you who’s where, what’s where, and everything in between. Angel never loses her cool and...
Written by: abcd-eztv [27th Feb 10, 10:58] Read more
 
'Survivors' Season Two - The Verdict
Survivors
  "Hope Never Dies" stated the postcard that Greg incessantly flapped around. Well, for Survivors hope died throughout the lacklustre second season that failed to capitalise on the impressive first year. The show was marred by a lack of plot progression, tediously overlong scenes of dull characters trying to emote and a series of absurd contrivances. If only Abby Grant could have echoed her treatment of Sarah and doused the master tapes in petrol and set them alight prior to transmission.

Apart...
Written by: mudricky [26th Feb 10, 14:31] Read more
 
Finale Dates for 'Glee,' 'American Idol,' 'Bones' and More
  The TV season is just getting started, but today FOX announced the finale dates for the 2009-2010 season including the end dates for American Idol, Glee, Bones, and 24.

Shows will start wrapping up in April with the Wanda Sykes show bowing out first on April 9, while Glee will be the last show to wrap up on June 8. Seeing that Glee doesn't start new episodes until after Wanda Sykes has had her last, the long stretch of finales makes sense.


Here's the full FOX Finale Schedule:

Monday...
Written by: serramagk [26th Feb 10, 13:16] Read more
 
Now Dollhouse is over - who were the winners and losers
Dollhouse
  For folks who never watched “Epitaph One” (the unaired (in USA), DVD-extra, 13th episode of season one), Dollhouse really ended last week, with “The Hollow Men,” the last episode that took place in the present-day of the original Dollhouse universe.

“Epitaph Two: Return,” set in 2020, wrapped things up in a way I found more effective, even moving, than I expected. I thought the Mad Max-iness of “One” was as derivative as that comparison makes it sound, but “Two” gave “On...
Written by: Firecracker [26th Feb 10, 10:06] Read more
 
Spartacus: Is Crixus dead?
  Exclusive Spartacus: Blood and Sand spoiler: Is Crixus dead?
For all the fans of Spartacus: Blood and Sand who wonder if Crixus (Manu Bennett) is dead, we can give you the answer!

EXCLUSIVE: No. Crixus (Manu Bennett) is not dead and will be in the upcoming episodes of Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Here are some promotional photos of Crixus for the upcoming episodes.

source www.series.nu
Written by: snoop [26th Feb 10, 08:42] Read more
 
New 'Doctor Who' travels to BBC America in April
BBC America announced today that the network will premiere its new Doctor Who season on April 17. The sci-fi show now stars 27-year-old Matt Smith as the 11th incarnation of the time-traveling Doctor. Lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat has attracted the likes of Coraline author Neil Gaiman, Love Actually director Richard Curtis, and Torchwood scribes Chris Chibnall and Toby Whithouse to write future episodes for the series, which will be set in 16th-century Venice, 1890s France, an...
Written by: abcd-eztv [25th Feb 10, 23:14] Read more
 
March Madness (Not Basketball)
  A number of great television series are returning and debuting this March:

March 2 - Southland Season 2 on TNT (DEBUT)
From Emmy Award winners John Wells, Ann Biderman and Chris Chulack comes a raw and authentic look at a police unit in Los Angeles. From the beaches of Malibu to the streets of East Los Angeles, "Southland" is a fast-moving drama that will take viewers inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families.

Michael Cudlitz ("A River Runs Through It") plays John C...
Written by: John Doe 57 [25th Feb 10, 21:59] Read more
 
(Spoilers) Dexter Star Julie Benz talks about the Death of Rita
Dexter
  In one of the most shocking TV moments in recent years 'Dexter' writers decided to kill off one of the main characters, Dexter's wife, Rita. Julie Benz who played Rita Morgan on the popular Showtime series has broken her silence about the characters exit from the show.

Fans of the show were shocked after watching the season 4 finale where Dexter found Rita dead in the bathtub seemingly killed by the Trinity killer. "they wanted to do a shocking ending and they really felt that it was the mos...
Written by: Firecracker [26th Feb 10, 08:44] Read more
 
Neil Patrick Harris to guest star on Glee
Glee
  It seemed too good to be true, but now it is definitely happening!

This is what I'm hearing from Glee sources about Neil Patrick Harris' guest spot, which has been rumored for weeks but is now very much a done deal. In fact, as I type this to you, the script for Neil's awesome episode is being written—yee!—and one Fox insider tells me: "The fans will love it." So what will Neil play? Here's what I'm hearing:

Hold on to your track pants, Sue Sylvester! 'Cause one solid Glee insider tell...
Written by: Firecracker [25th Feb 10, 17:48] Read more
 
True Blood Star Talks Season 3 Plot (spoilers)
True Blood
  Sam Trammell has teased fans over what to expect from his character in upcoming True Blood episodes.

The 38-year old's alter ego Sam Merlotte was at the centre of season two's mystery when his shape-shifting nature was exposed and he killed maenad Maryann Forrester.

Speaking to SFX, Trammell said that season three will introduce fans to Sam's biological family.

"A lot of people know he's a shape-shifter now, like Andy, Jason and Sookie. He's slowly getting revealed and the more he gets ...
Written by: Firecracker [25th Feb 10, 17:41] Read more
 
Pilot Intel: 'Friday Night Lights' star joins CBS' 'Defenders'
  CBS has recruited Friday Night Lights‘ Jurnee Smollett (Jess) to join the cast of its hour-long legal drama, Defenders, as a new associate by the name of Lisa, sources confirm to me exclusively.

Defenders centers around two charismatic and fiery Las Vegas defense attorneys who go to the mat for their clients. As previously reported, Jim Belushi has been cast as one of the two leads. Casting continues for the other role.

Smollett is expected to shoot the Defenders pilot before returning t...
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Ann-Margret joins Jaclyn Smith on 'Law & Order: SVU'
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
  Well, this episode of 'Law & Order: SVU' is turning into a greatest hits of sexy women from years gone by. Actually, that's not quite accurate. Both of these women are still quite attractive. We already told you that former 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith will be appearing in an episode of the NBC drama on March 31. Now another famous star has been added to the episode.

Ann-Margret will appear in the same episode. TV Guide says that she'll play a woman who starred in commercials in the 1...
Written by: Sheryyl [24th Feb 10, 13:33] Read more
 
Charlie Sheen's Rehab Causes 'Men' To Shut Down
Two and a Half Men
  About a week ago, we were speculating on the question of whether Charlie Sheen's legal troubles would impact on 'Two and a Half Men's' future. Today, it was Charlie Sheen's personal problems that resulted in the show shutting down temporarily. Charlie Sheen has checked into rehab as a precautionary measure.

It's hard to see this as a precaution because for weeks now, Sheen's life has been spiraling out of control. The Aspen situation with wife Brooke Mueller, the felony charges and a relapse...
Written by: Sheryyl [24th Feb 10, 13:30] Read more
 
'Vampire Diaries' exclusive: David Anders cries uncle!
  24’s loss is The Vampire Diaries‘ gain!

David Anders, who (spoiler alert) permanently clocked out of 24 last night, has rebounded with a multi-episode arc on The CW smash, sources confirm to me exclusively.

The Alias and Heroes alum will play Elena and Jeremy’s uncle, Jonathan Gilbert, who comes to Mystic Falls to “cause some trouble,” teases an insider.

If that name sounds familiar, it’s because, well, it should. Jonathan Gilbert is the name of Elena and Jeremy’s circa-18...
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SECRET LIFE: Brisol Palin to Guest Star
  Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin’s oldest daughter Bristol Palin will make a cameo as herself on ABC Family’s teen mom drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

The episode, in which she’ll appear as one of Amy’s friends at a music program for teen mothers, will air this summer during the hit show’s third season. (EW)
Written by: snoop [23rd Feb 10, 11:35] Read more
 
Axed Idol contestant claims he's done nothing wrong
American Idol
  After being disqualified from American Idol last week, Chris Golightly is now pleading his innonence and plans to ask for a second chance during a press conference later today. He was removed due to his contract with Dream Projects Entertainment. The 2 year contract was signed on May 30th 2009. Chris himself claims the contract has expired and that Fox is simply disqualifying him for not telling them about it.

The contract was published online by TMZ and does seem to seal the deal for Chris' ...
Written by: Tarciryan [23rd Feb 10, 07:10] Read more
 
Jim Belushi to star in CBS pilot
  Jim Belushi will make a return for the small screen, swapping comedy for drama this time around.
Starring in the new CBS pilot "Defenders", he is playing Nick Mancini, a Las Vegas attorney who combines his work as a defense attorney with a failing marriage and a troublesome best friend; Johnny Walker.

The SNL and "According to Jim" star hasn't made a contribution to TV drama since Total Security. That show was axed after a mere 6 episodes back in 1997.
Written by: Tarciryan [22nd Feb 10, 22:24] Read more
 
The Torchwood Two This Wednesday On The Sci Fi Guys Live On www.dtrn.co.uk
The Sci Fi Guys
  As the Sci Fi Guys record breaking third season continues, the guys return this week with the first of their SFBALL 16 series of interviews (For more information on the SFBALL visit www.sfball.com) featuring the Torchwood Two, Kai Owen and Lachlan Niebor.

In this fun and entertaining interview, Kai (Who plays and Rhys) and Lachlan (Who plays Captain Jacks brother Grey) talk about their work on the series, The Torchwood Children Of Earth series, the popularity of the series, Their thoughts on ...
Written by: theclaw [22nd Feb 10, 18:10] Read more
 
Fox Cancels 'Past Life'
'Past Life' is officially a thing of the past.

According to the Live Feed, Fox has pulled the plug on the newbie crime drama. In its place: 'Kitchen Nightmares.' Fox will air three original episodes of the Gordon Ramsay show at 9PM on Thursdays, with 'Life''s remaining episodes scheduled to air later in the season.

'Past Life' -- which premiered last week -- got off to a dismal start in the ratings; its debut episode averaged about 9 million viewers, a loss of two-thirds from its lead-in, ...
Written by: Sheryyl [22nd Feb 10, 16:23] Read more
 
Becki Newton (Ugly Betty) joins “Love Bites”
  The Ugly Betty scene-stealer, who became one of pilot season’s hottest commodities after ABC pulled the plug on her four-year-old series, has landed a starring role in NBC’s hour-long romantic comedy pilot, Love Bites.

The potential series, exec produced by Sex and the City’s Cindy Chupack, will follow three loosely connected stories of love, dating, and marriage each week.

Newton will play Annie, an infectiously bubbly hopeless romantic who also happens to be a virgin. (EW)
Written by: snoop [21st Feb 10, 11:32] Read more
 
Breaking: ABC Family pledges more 'Greek'
ABC Family has done the right thing and renewed Greek for a 10-episode fourth season, sources confirm. I’m told the decision — which, not surprisingly, hinged on money — came down to the wire.
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Spartacus: Blood and Sand
  Betrayed by the Romans. Forced into slavery. Reborn as a Gladiator. The classic tale of the Republic’s most infamous rebel comes alive in the graphic and visceral new series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To s...
Written by: zerozet [20th Feb 10, 04:58] Read more
 
Grey's Anatomy: Jake McLaughlin to play Alex’s brother
  Jake McLaughlin is going to play the younger brother of Justin Chambers’ Alex Karev on Grey’s Anatomy.

Alex’s estranged bro, Aaron, checks into Seattle Grace as a patient in this season’s 19th episode. The family reunion is rather momentous: This will mark the first time viewers will be meeting a member of Alex’s troubled clan. (EW)
Written by: snoop [19th Feb 10, 16:48] Read more
 
NBC Debuts New Tonight Show with Jay Leno Promos
  He's showed his softer side on The Oprah Winfrey Show and appeared alongside longtime rival David Letterman in the most buzzed-about commercial during Super Bowl XLIV. Step 3 in Jay Leno's return to late night: new promos.

With Leno scheduled to resume Tonight Show hosting duties March 1, NBC has unveiled two new spots touting the comic's move back to 11:35. The first, which debuted Wednesday during the Olympics, shows Leno in the same car from his Jay Leno Show commercials, only this time th...
Written by: suhail12345 [19th Feb 10, 11:48] Read more
 
EW.com: NBC pilots in works
  (Article is found at:
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/02/19/pilot-intel-nbc-has-9-dramas-9-comedies-in-the-works-for-fall/ and just copy/pasted here.)

Pilot Intel: NBC has 9 dramas, 9 comedies in the works for fall
by Lynette Rice
Categories: Deals, News, TV Biz, Television

Now that it has lots of shelf space to fill at 10 p.m. (so long, Jay Leno!), NBC is looking to uber-producers like JJ Abrams, David E. Kelley and Jerry Bruckheimer to plug some serious holes in primetime this f...
Written by: Dmfaust [19th Feb 10, 10:34] Read more
 
Faison puts 'Scrubs' future in doubt?
Scrubs
  Donald Faison has been cast in CBS's comedy pilot The Law.

The 35-year-old actor, best-known for his role as Turk in Scrubs, will reportedly play the new lead homicide detective who will take over from the recently demoted Wade, played by Sullivan Stapleton.

Faison's casting in the project, which follows a group of outrageous cops in Las Vegas, has sparked rumours that Scrubs may be axed.

In other pilot news, former O.C. star Autumn Reeser has been added to ABC drama No Ordinary Family,...
Written by: liverpoolfan99 [19th Feb 10, 09:31] Read more
 
Maggie Q to star as CW’s ‘Nikita’
  Maggie Q is in talks to play the title character in the CW’s “Nikita” reboot.

The casting of Maggie Q is particularly significant as it jumps off an iconic character historically portrayed as Caucasian, first by Anne Parillaud in Luc Besson’s 1990 film, followed by Bridget Fonda in the 1993 redo “Point of No Return” and Peta Wilson in the 1997 USA Network series.

The CW pilot’s premise of a new Nikita being trained to replace the original one after she goes rogue gave creator...
Written by: snoop [19th Feb 10, 08:55] Read more
 
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