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This Week on TV (1/31-2/6)


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MONDAY (1/31)

  • 90210 (CW, 8 P.M.): “Dixon interrupts Debbie and Ryan’s romantic dinner.” The embarrassment forces the new couple to leave town.
  • Lie to Me (FOX, 9 P.M.): “Cal probes the death of a social-network cofounder who had feared that she was being squeezed out by her partner.” Witnesses reported hearing someone screaming, “This is My Space!”
  • Harry’s Law (NBC, 10 P.M.): “Harry (Kathy Bates) defends and inmate whom she believes is unjustly imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit.” She hates to see a man in misery.

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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (1/21)

Bethenny Getting Married

Here’s an update on the shows you'll be seeing more of in the months to come:

RENEWALS

  • The A-List: New York (Logo) – Season 2
  • Bethenny Ever After (Bravo) – Season 2
  • The Big Bang Theory (CBS) – Three more seasons
  • Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker (TLC) – Season 2
  • Californication (Showtime) – Season 5
  • Flipping Out (Bravo) – Season 5

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Watch New Showtime Programs During Free Preview Weekend


Want to know why everyone keeps talking about Dexter? Wondering about that AFI selected program The Big C? Find out for yourself what the buzz is all about when Showtime kicks off 2011 with a free preview weekend.

From January 7 through January 10, the cable channel will allow non-subscribers special access to its programming. In addition to a variety of programs -- including Nurse Jackie, Weeds and United States of Tara -- through the On Demand channel, viewers will also get an opportunity to watch Showtime's "Biggest. Sunday. Ever."

On January 9, Californication -- starring David Duchovny -- will return for its fourth season. That comedy will be followed by the debuts of Episodes (with Matt LeBlanc) and Shameless (featuring William H. Macy). You can preview the two new series above.

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TV on DVD: November 9, 2010

Sherlock Season 1 DVDHere are some of the options available this Tuesday:

  • The Boondocks (Season 3)
  • Californication (Season 3)
  • Doctor Who (Series 5)
  • The Golden Girls (25th Anniversary) (Complete Collection)
  • Men of a Certain Age (Season 1)
  • Metalocalypse (Season 3)
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Limited Edition) (Vol. XIX)
  • Lie to Me (Season 2)
  • Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (Complete Series)
  • Sherlock (Season 1)
  • Whale Wars (Season 3)

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

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Casting Corner: In Treatment, Royal Pains and More

Debra Winger

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

In Treatment: Terms of Endearment actress Debra Winger will be working out her issues on the coming season of the HBO show. The Oscar nominee will reportedly play a “formerly big star” who is suffering from anxiety over her career. A return date for Treatment has not yet been announced.

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Casting Corner: Young and the Restless, Sons of Anarchy and More


Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

The Young and the Restless: Is CBS prepared for a visit from The Hoff? Later this June, David Hasselhoff will make a return to the show that helped launch his career. David will reprise the role of Dr. William “Snapper” Foster, Jr., his character on the soap from 1975 to 1982. “Being asked to come back to appear in several episodes gives me a chance to say thanks,” Hasselhoff said. “I just hope I can remember all those lines.”

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Showtime’s Free Preview Weekend Starts Tomorrow

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Showtime, News,

Dexter

Dying to know why your friends keep talking about ? Haven’t had a chance to catch up on your Weeds? Hoping to see The Tudors before the series comes to an end? Then it’s time to clear your schedule.

Beginning tomorrow, Showtime will be hosting an ALL ACCESS Free Preview Weekend. During the four-day event, non-subscribers will get the chance to view programs normally stacked up in their Netflix queue. In addition to a host of movies on the cable network’s regular channels, viewers will be able to tap into On Demand programming through Sunday, March 28.

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2010 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)

Glee Cast

The 2009-10 awards season kicked into high gear this morning with the official announcement of the nominations.

Here are some of the noteworthy mentions from this year’s list of TV nominees:

  • Freshman drama leads all TV nominations with a total of four - including mentions for Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch. Damages, Dexter, 30 Rock and Big Love all got three noms.
  • Although cable television dominated the Best Drama category, the major networks had a tight hold of the Best Comedy category.
  • Newbies recognized this year include Courteney Cox (Cougar Town), Thomas Jane (Hung), Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) and .
  • Despite big buzz around Emmy time, Big Bang Theory‘s Jim Parsons did not get any love this time around. Meanwhile, Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) was snubbed as well.
  • HBO, once again, leads all channels with 17 nominations. FOX and Showtime both had six each.

The 67th Golden Globe Awards with host airs Jan. 17 on NBC.

(You can find the full list of television nominees after the jump. Click here for the film nominations.)

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This Week on TV (11/16-11/22)

Elizabeth Banks on Modern Family

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MONDAY (11/16)
  • How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm):  “Barney and Robin break up, and Barney gets serious about dating again by consulting his playbook containing all of his greatest techniques.” If Brett Favre can come out of semi-retirement, so can Barney Stinson.
  • Castle (ABC, 9pm):  “The investigation into an ADA’s murder is threatened by Castle’s eagerness to help a call girl involved in the case.” Every John started as someone who simply wanted to help.
  • Cake Boss (TLC, 10pm):  “Buddy constructs a cage-fighting cake.” The final creation involved blood, sweat and tears.

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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (10/7)

Bored to Death

Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:

 

EXTENSIONS
  • Dude, What Would Happen (Cartoon Network) - Ten more episodes ordered
  • The Good Wife (CBS) - Full season order
  • NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) - Full season order

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