Casting Corner: Parenthood, Cougar Town, Criminal Minds and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, 30 Rock, 24, Grey's Anatomy, Spoilers

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

Parenthood: What was once linked to both Maura Tierney and Helen Hunt, now belongs to Lauren Graham. The Gilmore Girls actress has officially been cast as Sarah Braverman in NBC’s Parenthood. Tierney was originally supposed to play the single mother of two teenagers before she was sidelined with breast cancer. A failed deal then kept Hunt from taking over the part.

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TV on DVD: November 13, 2007

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, FOX, NBC, The CW, DVD

Here are some of the TV-on-DVD options you can find on the shelves this Tuesday.  There are several complete collections now available just in time for the holiday season.

• Gilmore Girls (Season 7)
• Gilmore Girls (Complete Series)
• The Littles (Complete Series)
• Melrose Place (Season 3)
• Miami Vice (Complete Series)
• Northern Exposure (Complete Series)
• Perry Mason (Season 2)

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‘Gilmore Girl’ Signs Deal With NBC

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: NBC, The CW, WB

Lauren Graham, newly unattached since the ending of The Gilmore Girls, has just scored a large deal with NBC.  After many years playing Lorelai Gilmore on the WB (now CW), Lauren had been courted by several other studios wanting their chance to work with the actress.  Seven-figures later, the Evan Almighty star finally chose to settle with the Peacock network.  A group of writers will be collaborating with Graham to develop a project specifically around her.

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Lauren Graham Sounds off on Gilmore Decision

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Cancellations, Ratings

Despite the recent news that Gilmore Girls has been cancelled, star Lauren Graham seems somewhat relieved with the decision. With a hit to the ratings and a hectic schedule, Graham is happy to see the show end. “I think it’s the best decision for the show,” Graham said. “One of the things Alexis (Bledel) and I wished could be different was the schedule, and it really can’t be.” Single mom, Lorelai (Graham) and daughter Rory (Bledel) have been drawing viewers for seven seasons, but last year creator Amy Sherman-Palladino jumped ship and the show seemed to lose its momentum for some viewers. Get it while you can. The final Gilmore Girls will air on May 15th. Graham can next be seen opposite Steve Carell in Evan Almighty. I’m sure this is not the last we’ve seen of her.

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Gilmore Future Doesn’t Look Good

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Cancellations, News

Though rumor suggested that the CW, Warner Bros., and the Gilmore Girls would come to terms on a shortened eighth season of the hit show, sources are now saying talks have stopped completely. Insiders say that actresses Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel – the Gilmore Girls themselves – have not signed off on the offers proposed to each of them. Though the monetary amounts proposed were “very good,” neither actress has accepted a final amount. So far, it’s anyone’s guess whether the show will actually return or not…creating lots of speculation around the season (series?) finale scheduled for May 15, 2007.

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