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Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep review Hairspray, Chuck & Larry, and Premonition in this episode of FilmCrunch.
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Zooey Deschanel on The Simpsons

Zooey Deschanel and Natalie Portman will make guest appearances in a forthcoming The Simpsons episode. The New Girl actress will reprise her role as Mary Spuckler - the daughter of Cleetus who Bart Simpson came close to marrying in season 19 - and she will be joined in the same episode by characters voiced by Natalie, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Sarah Silverman.

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The Osbourne familyThe Osbourne family are to make a comeback to primetime TV in a cartoon form.

Former Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne, his wife Sharon and children Jack and Kelly will be turned into animated characters in upcoming series The F'n Osbournes. Created by Canadian animation house Cuppa Coffee Studios, the 20-episode series will be executive produced by Sharon and Jack Osbourne, as well as Adam Shaheen of Cuppa Coffee.

"Teaming up with Cuppa Coffee has spawned a great opportunity to produce a unique animated primetime show," Sharon said in a statement.

Jack has previously ruled out appearing in another reality TV show after experiencing four years of his private life being turned into entertainment when he starred in The Osbournes from 2002 to 2006.

"For as long as I live, I will never, ever allow a camera in my house again. After four years of The Osbournes, I felt I'd turned into a talking box of Daz soap powder," he recently said.


Just what Fox needs... another animated series. In this case, however, we're willing to think positive. You’ll have to wait until fall to see a whole episode, but for now Fox is offering this sneak peek. Watch the video above to get a glimpse of the animated version of Napoleon Dynamite. The series is based on the movie of the same name, and will have the same voices.

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The Flintstones

Seth MacFarlane, Fox and Warner Bros. have signed a deal that will bring The Flintstones back to TV. MacFarlane is the main voice talent and creator of Family Guy. According to gossip, the deal has taken many years of negotiations to complete.

The Flintstones ran for 6 years on ABC in the 60s. It spawned countless spin-offs, more TV specials than you can shake a stick at, five TV movies and two live-action flicks. Fox, et al. has acquired the television and film rights for the modern stone age family.

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Cartoon Network is rebooting ThunderCats, and we’re pretty psyched. The big screen version of the cartoon is currently on hold, but there are still new adventures to be enjoyed. Thundera is still in danger... but thankfully, there is a hero who’s ready to take care of business. View the trailer for the new ThunderCats in the video above.

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Hot in Cleveland Season 1 DVDHere are some of the options available this week:

  • All in the Family (Season 8)
  • Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1)
  • Criss Angel: Mindfreak (Season 6)
  • Doctor Who: The Dominators (Story 44)
  • Doctor Who: Meglos (Story 111)
  • ER (Season 14)
  • Greek: Chapter Five (Season 3)
  • Hot in Cleveland (Season 1)
  • Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey
  • Rules of Engagement (Season 4)
  • Skins (Volume 4)
  • Universe (Season 5)
  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Season 4, Vol. 2)

Make sure to also check out the film options for this week.

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Make It or Break ItHere are some of the options available this week:

  • Big Love (Season 4)
  • iCarly (Season 2, Vol. 2)
  • Enemy at the Door (Series 2)
  • Make It or Break It (Season 1, Vol. 2)
  • Mannix (Season 4)
  • The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Season 2) **Avail. 1/9**
  • The Real Housewives of Orange County (Season 3) **Avail. 1/9**
  • The Ricky Gervais Show (Season 1)
  • Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends (Complete Series)
  • The Sarah Jane Adventures (Season 3)
  • Top Chef: DC (Complete Season) **Avail. 1/9**

Make sure to also check out the film options for this week.

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A new year means a new TV schedule.

This week, we’ll see a number of familiar faces returning to primetime. On Monday, Brad Womack will play The Bachelor for a second time on ABC. The following day, Paula Abdul will come back to reality television with while Jane Badler will once again be featured in a series titled V.

As you will see from the schedule, Hellcats won’t be the only show airing on a new day. The Defenders will move to Fridays as will . Meanwhile, NBC has shuffled its Thursday night comedy lineup around.

We hope our detailed guide -- with information from the five major networks -- can assist you in the weeks to come. We’ve included the days, times and return/premiere dates for the midseason programs.

(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of January 27. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)

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Archer Season 1 dvdHere are some of the options available this week:

  • Archer (Season 1)
  • Baccano (Complete Series)
  • Battlestar Galatica: Razor **Blu-ray**
  • A Charlie Brown Valentine
  • Dragonaut: The Resonance (Complete Series)
  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Part 3)
  • Gintama (Collection 3)
  • Jersey Shore (Uncensored) (Season 2)
  • River Monsters (Season 2)
  • United States of Tara (Season 2)

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Family GuyHere are some of the options available this week:

  • The Andy Griffith Show: 50th Anniversary (Best of Mayberry)
  • Billy the Exterminator (Seasons 1 & 2)
  • Bleach (Uncut) (Box Set 7)
  • Caprica (Season 1.5)
  • Family Guy: It's a Trap!
  • Futurama (Volume 5)
  • Gene Simmons Family Jewels (Season 4)
  • The Guild (Season 4)
  • The Secret Life of the American Teenager (Volume 5)
  • The Virginian (Season 2)

Make sure to also check out the film options for this week.

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