Roseanne Barr Rants Via Twitter About NBC Execs
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, Gossip, Internet,
Roseanne Barr is not happy with the executives over at NBC - where she was developing her comeback television series - and she evidently wants the internet to know the extent of her anger.
The comedienne took to social networking site Twitter to unleash her disapproval with the NBC suits, pointing out that she gets treated differently than younger women in the industry, despite her career: "women who have achieved far less than me are allowed to write their own shows, bit I’m constantly forced 2 work w a censoring ‘show runner.’"
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Ben Affleck Hates ‘Homeland’
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Drama, Prime Time, Showtime, Gossip,
Ben Affleck hates the TV series Homeland.
The Argo actor and director - who is tipped for Oscar glory next year - has revealed he can't bare to watch the hugely popular series starring Emmy-award winner Claire Danes because he was originally supposed to direct it but was forced to turn down the opportunity.
The 40-year-old actor revealed he was asked to direct the pilot of the hit Showtime series but he turned the project down to spend quality time with his young family as his wife Jennifer Garner was shooting a movie and they have an agreement that they won't work at the same time.
"I was sure nothing would happen with the show. Now I hate the [f**king] show. I've never seen it," he said. The father-of-three said he doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice and will jump at the opportunity to direct the right TV show in the future. "I'm going to attach myself to 14 pilots this year," he joked.
Homeland recently enjoyed a series high of 2.07 million viewers last Sunday night.
Jonny Lee Miller to Play Sherlock Holmes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Drama, Prime Time, CBS, Announcements, News,
Jonny Lee Miller has been cast in a new Sherlock Holmes project.
The actor is to play the fictional British detective - created by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the 19th century - in CBS pilot Elementary, and if it proves to be successful a full series will be commissioned.
The show - named after the character's famous catchphrase - will see Holmes leave his traditional 221b Baker Street home in London to solve mysteries in New York. By coincidence, his friend Benedict Cumberbatch - whom he starred with in Danny Boyle's theatre production of Frankenstein - plays the detective in BAFTA Award-winning BBC series Sherlock, which is set in modern times.
Robert Doherty - who has worked on Medium and Star Trek: Voyager - is lined up to write show, which will air in late 2012 if it gets the green light.
In recent years, Sherlock Holmes has seen a huge resurgence in popularity. As well as the TV series starring Cumberbatch, Guy Ritchie has also brought the character back to life on the big screen with Robert Downey Jr. portraying Holmes and Jude Law playing his trusty sidekick Dr. John Watson in their traditional historical setting.
Preview S**t My Dad Says Series
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, Video,
Since most of our shows have ended for the season (or simply for good), it’s time to start taking a look at what is heading our way this fall.
If you have a Twitter account, chances are you’re already one of the 1.3 million followers of the “S**t My Dad Says” feed (yes, I know that’s not actually how it’s spelled). If so, you’re probably been asking the same thing I have: “How the heck is CBS going to turn this into a television series?”
Well - now we (kinda) know.
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Ashley Tisdale Signs on to New CW Pilot
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip,
High School Musical’s Ashley Tisdale will be making the move from cable to network this fall. According to reports from the CW camp, the Disney actress will be joining a new pilot in the fall.
The drama series will center on competitive college cheerleading, a Bring It On-esque weekly named Hellcats. It’s one of many new dramas the CW will be trying out for the fall season.
New Pilot to Feature a Trio of Idol Castoffs
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Music, Reality, Video,
Former American Idol contestants Kristen MacNamara, Nick Mitchell (aka Normund Gentle) and Tatiana Del Toro have united to form the new reality series Takin Over Hollywood, which already sounds like a smash hit. Tatiana Del Toro, the drama queen with the giggle from Season 8? Just give me a channel and I’m there.
A new YouTube video has premiered which shows a trailer for the series. All three contestants perform the opening number. Kristen, now billed as K-MAC, will be featured as she pursues her career as a singer. Normund will work on his comedy, and Tati (Del Toro) hopes to become a successful actress.
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TV Talk: Spike Orders Tiger Woods-Esque Show, Octomom Heads to The View
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Late Night, Prime Time, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, NBC, Syndication, Saturday Night Live, Gossip, News,
-Spike TV has ordered a pilot about a golfer (John Schneider) and his sex-crazed caddy…named Tiger. It’s not known who’ll play John’s buddy in Back Nine.
-Tina Fey’s admits her Saturday Night Live hosting gig this April will likely include a Sarah Palin sketch. At least there’ll be one funny part that night.
-Nadya Suleman will be leaving her babies behind to co-host The View next Wednesday. The noise may send the Octomom running back home.
-Meanwhile, Barbara Walters has decided that her upcoming Oscars special will be her last. Having to keep ten Best Film names straight is more than she can handle.
-Stewart Bailey, a former co-executive producer on the Daily Show, is now in charge of helping Last Call with Carson Daly. It’s a shame to see talent like that wasted.
Melrose Place Premieres with a Shriek: Review
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Editorial, Gossip, Video,
The CW’s premiere of Melrose Place, the new version, did everything it was supposed to do…even if it did rely upon a few shopworn plot ideas to do it. There was much less shock factor and much more slick appeal than what was to be expected. But at the end of the episode, enough loose ends were left hanging to keep audiences coming back for more.
To sum it up, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’s acting was bad, Sydney’s part was pretty small and the blonde girl? Completely unlikable so far - but definitely a diva worth hating.
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Don’t Stop Believing: Glee Re-Premieres This Week!
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, FOX, Gossip, Video,
It’s been a long wait from May, but FOX is finally bringing Glee to the schedule for its full first season. The pilot episode, which was initially introduced during one of the final weeks of American Idol, will re-air this Wednesday. In following weeks, new episodes of one of the most anticipated fall shows will continue to bring us Glee.
If you didn’t see the pilot the first time around, or even if you did, it’s definitely worth a watch. This show’s got a huge budget - no expense was spared. FOX is throwing everything at the promotional campaign, too, which bodes well for high-quality production and the best iTunes tie-ins imaginable. If you simply can’t wait to learn what happens next, catch up on all the latest Glee spoilers.
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South Park Pilot Available Online
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Cable, Internet,
Twelve years after South Park hit the airwaves, we are getting a rare opportunity to see the episode that started it all.
For a limited time, SouthParkStudios.com will be streaming the original pilot that launched the iconic Comedy Central series. The entirely handmade episode - it’s amazing what you can do with construction paper! - was hand-animated primarily by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
The video, which was the basis for “Cartman Gets An Anal Probe,” will contain an additional four minutes of footage not seen in the series premiere.
Every other episode from the comedy’s 13 seasons can already be viewed via South Park’s website.
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