Casting Corner: Lost, Criminal Intent and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, 24, Lost, Spoilers

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

30 Rock: If James Franco doesn’t watch out, he might start liking this TV thing and never turn back. The Milk star has not only lined up a stint on General Hospital, he will also appear as himself on the Emmy-winning comedy. Although NBC would not confirm the casting, it’s believed James will have a faux celebrity romance with Jenna (Jane Krakowski).

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Daytime Dish: General Hospital Milking James Franco

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, ABC, General Hospital, Gossip

James Franco recently held his own with Sean Penn—but how will he fare against actor Steve Burton?

Although he’ll be a long way from Hollywood, the Milk star has has scheduled a trip to Port Charles. Yes, that’s right—Franco will be appearing on General Hospital.

While ABC would have been smart to ask any Golden Globe winner to guest during sweeps, the 31-year-old was actually the one who approached the soap opera. According to a source, James simply wanted to dabble in daytime dramas.

Of course, Franco’s interest couldn’t make the showrunners any happier. “We are thrilled to announce that James Franco will play an integral part in a lengthy run on General Hospital this fall,” Jill Farren Phelps, the show’s executive producer, said. “It’s an honor that an actor of James’ caliber would choose to spend some of his valuable time in Port Charles.”

Franco’s mystery man character will first enter Jason Morgan’s life on November 20. He’s currently scheduled to stick around for approximately two months.

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TV on DVD: November 25, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, 24, DVD

Here are some of the TV on DVD options available this Tuesday.

• 24: Redemption
• Beverly Hills, 90210 (Season 6)
• The Big Easy (Season 2)
• Case Closed (Season 3)
• Family Affair (Complete Series)
• Freaks and Geeks (Yearkbook Edition)
• The Mod Squad (Season 2, Vol. 1)
• Phoenix (Complete Collection)
• Pumpkin Scissors (Season 1, Part 1)
• Torchy the Battery Boy (Season 1)

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