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Casting Corner: Eli Stone, Brothers & Sisters, Ugly Betty

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

Sigourney WeaverDave FoleyHeather Tom

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

Vantage Point‘s Sigourney Weaver will be taking a temporary break from the big screen for a quick stop on ABC.

The Oscar-nominated actress, who recently lent her voice to WALL·E, will offer up her professional counseling advice to a troubled .

This isn’t the first star scheduled for a cameo on the sophomore series this year. Katie Holmes will also be be guesting as non-profit lawyer.

Eli Stone will return on Tuesday (a new day), October 14.

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Small Screen Adaptations: Witches of Eastwick, Maid in Manhattan

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Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, News

The Witches of EastwickMaid in Manhattan

Just when I thought ABC was making huge strides with programs like , the network decides to take a few creative steps back.

In the past week, it’s been announced that two motion pictures may be adapted for the small screen.

On Monday, Variety reported that John Updike’s novel about three witches (and a devilish man) may be getting new life. The Witches of Eastwick - which later became a 1987 film starring Jack Nicholson, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher - is now being redeveloped into a television pilot.

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The Latest Dancing with the Stars Rumors

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Rumors

Denise RichardsTy Murray and Jewel

Since our last report two weeks ago, the latest Dancing with the Stars rumors have been dished out a rapid pace. And we still have another two weeks to go until the final cast is announced!

According to TMZ, Toni Braxton will be one of the competitors hitting the floor this fall. If the buzz is true, this decision would be very interesting considering the singer’s recent issues. Braxton was forced to cancel her Las Vegas show back in May citing health reasons. (While the specific problem was not revealed, Toni has been treated for hypertension and pericarditis in the past.)

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Salary Negotiations for Lost Actors

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Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Lost, Gossip, News

Lost's Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly

From 90210 to Hawaii, salary issues are going on everywhere.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Fox and Evangeline Lilly are the latest stars currently asking for a pay increase. The two actors - whose jobs on appear to be safe - have been quietly talking to the bosses about padding their $150,000 per episode paychecks.

As one would expect, news of these negotiations have since prompted others in the cast seek their own adjustments. Considering the majority of the islanders only receive somewhere in the $80,000-$90,000 range, could we blame them?

Will these financial matters ultimately result in a castaway’s early exit? Let’s hope not!

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New Characters Coming to Lost

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Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Lost, Gossip

Locke in coffin on LostHopefully you’ve had enough time to digest ’s Season 4 finale, because we now have more info to throw into the mix. According to Entertainment Weekly, two new characters will be introduced next year. And like many of the players we’ve seen over the years, these two won’t be leaving anytime soon. In fact, these recurring actors will be optioned for possible Season 6 appearances.

So what should we know about these two new entries? Well, as expected, both are being described as intelligent and dangerous. The male, Caesar, reportedly has a “dark past” and is “as skillful at charming people as he is at killing them.” Meanwhile, Ilanna is an “alluring” European female who is “used to getting her own way.” Neither role has yet been cast.

Lost - which doesn’t return until sometime after the new year - resumes production later this month.

On a side note: You can see the producers (Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse) addressing the fans of Comic-Con here.

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The Lohan vs. Cooper Battle Continues

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, Syndication, Gossip, News, Video

Anderson CooperEarlier this week on Live with Regis and Kelly, guest host Anderson Cooper offered his unedited opinions about the “train wreck” also known as Living Lohan. (You can view that hilarious segment here.)

In addition to calling the Lohan clan “horrific people,” he said that Ali Lohan was “allegedly a 14-year-old girl” who “looks to be about 60.” (For the record, I completely agree with that remark.)

And as Cooper had predicted, it didn’t take long before Dina Lohan offered her response to the journalist’s comments. (After all, that’s how she makes her money. She picks up the phone and makes sure statements are retracted.) Later that day, the mama bear told OK! that the “cruel” anchor would get it in the end. “This is bad karma for him.”

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Lisa Bonet Joins Life on Mars Cast

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Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, News

Lisa BonetWhile it’s still possible to catch a glimpse of Lisa Bonet on a daily rerun of , it’s surprisingly been a whopping 17 years since the actress was last on the show. In that time, Lisa’s daughter, Zoe Kravitz, has even starred in several motion pictures (The Brave One, No Reservations). But now it’s time for mom to go back to work.

In ABC’s Life on Mars, Lisa Bonet will play Maya Daniels, the present-day love interest of the program’s lead character. The show, an adaptation of a British series by the same name, centers around Sam Tyler (Jason O’Mara), a cop who mysteriously travels back in time to the 1970’s.

Other stars already lined up for the drama include Harvey Keitel (Reservoir Dogs), (Rounders), Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos) and Jonathan Murphy (October Road).

Life on Mars premieres October 9th right after .

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Celebs Turning Down Dancing with the Stars

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Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Rumors

Kathy GriffinAlthough we’re still weeks away from finding out ’ next lineup, speculation about the latest cast has been growing for months.

Already we’ve heard about Paula Abdul’s interest and Lance Bass’ possible male partner. Just recently Kim Kardashian’s name was even thrown into the mix. And while there are many D-Listers who would kill for a chance to revive their career, there are some D-Listers who apparently don’t want to risk the embarrassment.

In an interview with Extra, comedienne admitted that she had received a “hard offer” to compete on ABC hit. Surprisingly, she doesn’t intend to accept. “No! I can’t even touch my toes!” (Isn’t this the kind of publicity she would normally force her assistants to create?) Meanwhile, a rep for Dan Quayle also confirmed that the former VP had been approached about the show. (He, thankfully, declined the request as well.)

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Remembering Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture

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Categories: ABC, Oprah Winfrey Show, Video

While most may may know Randy Pausch for his extremely popular YouTube lecture, the Carnegie Mellon professor was a household name to many television viewers as well. Since delivering his September 2007 speech (’Achieving Your Childhood Dreams’), Pausch, who had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, had also shared his uplifting messages on and an ABC special.

Today, the father of three died at his Virginia home. He was 47.

Those who haven’t haven’t already heard his ‘Last Lecture’ (or read his book), can listen to hilarious tales below:


Interestingly enough, Pausch, who expressed his love of , was given a speaking cameo in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming movie. (The film will be released on May 8, 2009.) Until then, Randy will also be the focus of another ABC special airing next Tuesday @ 10:00.

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Jay Leno’s Last Day Announced

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Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, ABC, NBC, Gossip, News, Rumors

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien

What seemed so far off in the future has now been given a date. ’s departure from The Tonight Show will happen on May 29, 2009.

This calendar announcement was announced earlier Monday by NBC. The news ended any speculation that the network might chicken out and keep the ratings winner in place a bit longer. Also solidifying the decision made years ago was the date chosen for ’s time shift: June 1.

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