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TVLine Items: True Blood Casts a Terminator as Alcide's Pa, Bored to Death Movie Talk and More
1 hour ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Alcide’s father is a real terminator.
True Blood has tapped erstwhile T-1000 Robert Patrick to play Jackson Herveaux, the father of Joe Manganiello’s werewolf in a three-episode arc, TVLine has confirmed.
Jackson is described as a once “powerful, inspiring, and heroic” man who, in present day, has seemingly given up on life. X-Files vet Patrick, who co-stars in ABC’s new fall thriller Last Resort, first appears in Episode 9 in a flashback to Alcide and Debbie Pelt’s teenage years.
True-Blood.net first reported the casting news.
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- Megan Masters
Kerry Washington, Nick Offerman To Announce 64th Primetime Emmy Nominations
14 June 2012 10:22 AM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Kerry Washington (Scandal) and Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) will join Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chairman-ceo, Bruce Rosenblum at 5:40 Am Pst on July 19th to announce the 64th Primetime Emmy® Awards Nominations. Returning as producer of this year’s nomination telecast is Spike Jones Jr., who will also once again be serving as the producer for the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The ceremony will take place at the Television Academy’s Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live coast to coast Sunday, September 23, 2012 on ABC and will originate from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The awards will be produced by Don Mischer and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Nominating ballots were posted on the Television Academy’s website (www.emmys.tv) on June 11th and ballots are to be returned to Ernst & Young by June 28th. »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Judge won't block premiere of 'Glass House'
1 hour ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
CBS failed to convince a federal judge Friday that ABC’s Glass House should not premiere Monday because it’s too much like Big Brother.
In denying the temporary restraining order, U.S. District Judge Gary A. Feess said the differences between the two reality shows are enough to demonstrate that ABC didn’t flat-out rip off the CBS franchise. “The audience involvement playing a constant role is very likely to induce quite different behavior than one would see on Big Brother,” the judge said.
He also disputed the idea that “trade secrets” were swiped from the CBS show, since »
- Lynette Rice
'Smash' Season 2: 'Newsies' star Jeremy Jordan joining cast
25 minutes ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
By night, Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan stars in Broadway's "Newsies the Musical," and soon by day, he'll be playing a Broadway hopeful on NBC's "Smash." Jordan (not the '90s "The Right Kind of Love" singer) will be a series regular for the show in Season 2.
Jordan will fill one of three new roles on "Smash," created to fill the void of departing cast members Jaime Cepero (Ellis), Raza Jaffrey (Dev) and Brian D'Arcy James (Frank). Jordan's character is described as a straight, working-class Brooklynite with a self-destructive streak.
And good news for "Newsies" fans: Jordan will continue in his role in the Broadway musical while he films "Smash."
Are you excited to see Jordan on "Smash"? »
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Photos: See Where the Original Dallas Stars Are Today
32 minutes ago | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »
TNT is back at Southfork Ranch with its newly launched Dallas reboot, but what happened to some of the stars of the original series?
The dummies' guide to Dallas
Check out Snakkle's gallery here to see what the prime-time soap's cast members — including Charlene Tilton and Ken Kercheval, as well as Patrick Duffy and Larry Hagman who are reprising their roles in the updated series — look like today.
Ratings: Dallas debuts as No. 1 scripted cable premiere this year
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- Robyn Ross
‘Game Of Thrones’ Episode With George Bush’s Severed Head Pulled From Rotation
33 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
The now infamous Episode 10 from the first season of HBO’s hit fantasy series Game Of Thrones featuring the head of former president George W. Bush as a prop in a beheading scene, has been pulled from all digital platforms, including HBO Go and iTunes. Additionally, shipments of the DVD box set featuring the show creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ commentary that drew attention to the use of the head as a prop, have been halted as HBO continues to mitigate the damage from the controversy. Previous: HBO Apologizes For Severed George W. Bush Head On ‘Game Of Thrones’ The network has issued a new even stronger worded statement following their apology on Wednesday night. “We were deeply dismayed to see this and find it unacceptable, disrespectful and in very bad taste,” the network said. “We made this clear to the executive producers of the series who apologized immediately for this careless mistake. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Gsn Inks Deal With Mike Richards To Host ‘Pyramid’
45 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Santa Monica, CA – June 15, 2012 – Gsn announced today that it has signed television executive producer and host Mike Richards (“Beauty and the Geek”) to host the pilot of the network’s new original half-hour game show, The Pyramid. Gsn will shoot the pilot later this month. Executive produced by prolific game show producer Michael Davies (“The Newlywed Game,” “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”) and Maureen FitzPatrick (“Donny & Marie,” “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), The Pyramid is Gsn’s contemporary take on one of television’s most beloved, fast paced, word-guessing game-shows. The celebrities, the Pyramid game board, the Winner’s Circle: everything viewers know and love about the iconic format is returning in Gsn’s lively new version. The winner of nine Daytime Emmy® Awards during its storied 40-year career, Pyramid holds a special place in the hearts of generations of fans. “We are thrilled to have found a talent in Mike Richards, »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Agencies Get Leg Up On Talent Down Under As Oz Wave Builds
50 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Freelance journalist Don Groves is a Deadline contributor based in Sydney There’s a record number of Aussie actors and directors toiling in Hollywood — and more on deck. One of the reasons: Us and Oz agents are networking more closely than ever. Often, untried talent is being nabbed on tips from agents Down Under. After she appeared in the Australian TV soap Home and Away, UTA signed Abbie Cornish’s 17-year-old sister Isabelle on the recommendation of her Sydney rep, United Management’s Natasha Harrison. Wme nabbed Ben O’Toole and UTA secured Ross Langley after each had graduated from Oz drama schools. “There is definite heat on Australia right now because so many films recently have had a strong, distinctive voice,” UTA literary agent Bec Smith, an Aussie who moved to Los Angeles in 2007, tells Deadline. Those films include Animal Kingdom, Snowtown, Red Dog, Sleeping Beauty and Wish You Were Here, »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Disney Wows Analysts With Preview Of New Park Attractions, And Prices
50 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
As proud members of the 1% club, Wall Street analysts have little in common with most of the people Disney hopes to attract with its renovations at the California Adventure theme park, including the new Cars Land attraction. Still, reports out this morning indicate that yesterday’s look-see for the money mavens was a hit. Miller Tabak & Co’s David Joyce raised his long term price target for Disney stock to $56 from $53 and increased his fiscal 2012 revenue estimate 4.6% to $42.8B. He based the change in part on his expectation that attendance at the park will grow 7% this quarter with per-capita spending +5% — and attendance and spending both will be +4% in the next two quarters. Needham & Co’s Laura Martin provided one of the most thorough reviews: “Nobody is better at line management than Disney, and they are innovating with more immersive storytelling in the lines while you wait,” she says. The analyst »
- DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
Matt Warburton Set As Showrunner On ‘The Mindy Project’, Show Lines Up Senior Staff
57 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Matt Warburton (The Simpsons, Community) has joined Mindy Kaling’s new Fox comedy series The Mindy Project as executive producer/showrunner. Also coming on board the medical office comedy created/executive produced by and starring Kaling are Michael Spiller (Modern Family) as executive producer/director, Chris McKenna (American Dad, Community) as a co-executive producer and Malcolm In The Middle creator Linwood Boomer as a consulting producer. Warburton is with Wme. Spiller’s deal includes a development component and pilot directing commitment. Last year, Spiller received an Emmy and DGA Award for his directing on ABC’s Modern Family. He is with ICM and 3 Arts. For McKenna, repped by UTA, the gig falls under his overall deal with Universal TV, which produces Mindy. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Falling Skies Season 2 Preview: Expository ETs! Tom's Chilly Welcome Home! And a Ray of Hope?
1 hour ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
When last we tuned into TNT’s Falling Skies, history prof-turned-2nd Mass hero Tom Mason (played by Noah Wyle) had boarded the alien invaders’ mothership, leaving behind his many brothers in arms — including his own three sons and percolating romantic interest Dr. Glass (Moon Bloodgood). But within the first moments of this Sunday’s two-hour Season 2 opener (starting at 9/8c), Tom returns from his out-of-this-world odyssey, seemingly no worse for the wear. (But who’s going to buy that?)
New showrunner Remi Aubuchon (Caprica) shared with TVLine this sneak peek at the sci-fi series’ sophomore run, which will be teeming with suspicions, »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
'Hollywood Exes' promo: No no, you don't own me -- Exclusive Video
1 hour ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
In VH1′s Hollywood Exes, the former wives of stars like Eddie Murphy, Prince, R. Kelly, Will Smith, and baseball slugger Jose Canseco take center stage in a 10-episode series, premiering June 27. And EW has your extended first look.
As expected, there’s drama, tears (as Nicole Murphy describes a financial trouble), Prince’s china (seriously), choice quotes (“My boobs hurt”), and wine — because they’re women in Hollywood. Plus, these woman still wield some power in L.A., considering who they know and what they might know about them. Think they’ll take advantage of it? Take a look below. »
- Sandra Gonzalez
Burn Notice's Season 6 Premiere: The Glory of Love
1 hour ago | TV.com | See recent TV.com news »
Burn Notice S06E01: "Scorched Earth"
Gosh, having a nemesis is the absolute worst. Like life wasn't hard enough.what with pondering all the mysteries of the universe, figuring how one fits into it all, and sobering up in time to pick up the kids from trombone lessons, just to have some mortal enemy bust your chops every step of the way, all for the heck of it? A nemesis basically doubles your to-do list, because every other item is "...and watch out for so-and-so." No.... More >> »
- Ryan Sandoval
Update: CBS’ Restraining Order Request Over ‘Glass House’ To Be Denied
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Update: From CBS “We appreciate the court’s continuing consideration of this case and our request for an injunction. Win, lose or draw on the temporary restraining order, we intend to proceed with our claims against ABC for copyright infringement and missappropriation of trade secrets over Glass House, which may still warrent more injunction proceedings depending on the content of each episode. At the same time we will move forward with our individual claims for liability and liquidated damages against any current Glass House producer who violayed their Big Brother confidentiality agreement.” Previous: CBS today lost its request for a temporary restraining order against ABC’s Glass House, at least for now. “There is no injunction from the bench today, said Judge Gary Feess at the end of today’s hearing. “I think it is unlikely I will change my inclination but I do want to look my materials again. »
- DOMINIC PATTEN
Nicole Scherzinger confirmed as U.K. 'X Factor' judge
1 hour ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Nicole Scherzinger may have been unceremoniously dumped from the U.S. version of "The X Factor" back in January, but she's getting a pretty fab consolation prize in the form of a judge's seat on the U.K. version of the show.
On Friday (June 15), the show confirmed that Scherzinger will officially join the show after a stint as a guest judge at the show's London auditions.
"I'm so excited to join the U.K. 'X Factor' family," says Scherzinger in a statement. "It's where I got my start, so it feels great to come full circle. I can't wait to see what talent the U.K. has to offer and to help inspire and bring out the best in these artists."
Scherzinger will replace Kelly Rowland on the panel and, according to reports, was offered $1.1 million for the spot. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Brit Crime Series 'The Shadow Line' (Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor) Available On Blu-ray In The USA
1 hour ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Directv customers may have already seen it, since the provider's Audience Network (Channel 239) acquired and aired The Shadow Line (the 2011 seven-part BBC drama serial that starred Chiwetel Ejiofor) in February. For the rest of you here in the USA who want to see it in its best quality, you should know that it's available on Blu-ray for $45. In it Ejiofor stars as Detective Inspector Jonah Gabriel, who suffers from amnesia, thanks to a bullet lodged in his brain, which leaves him doubtful of his own moral compass and his colleagues regard him with suspicion. Gabriel is on his first case, since being shot during a botched police operation that left his partner dead. He’s now been assigned to investigate the murder of a drug baron, and has to follow an increasingly complicated line of investigation, all the while wondering whether he can trust anyone, not least, himself. Here’s »
- Tambay
EW invites you to try on Neil Patrick Harris' birthday suit!
1 hour ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Just call him Neil Waitforit Birthday Boy Patrick Harris. Oh, goodness. Or don’t, because I am not good at that.
Of course, no one can deliver Waitforits quite like Nph, which is why we celebrate the How I Met Your Mother actor today. (He’s turning 39.) And the best way to honor him? By looking our best!
In case you forgot your tie at home (Why Would You Do That?!) here’s something to get you started: EW’s ‘Suit Up’ template. (Print full version here.)
I encourage you to decorate this and wear it as a symbol of your appreciation for Harris, »
- Sandra Gonzalez
'Damages' teaser: 'You want to end this once and for all?'
1 hour ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
In the first teaser for season 5 of Damages, which returns to DirecTV on July 11, we saw only Rose Byrne’s Ellen lying lifelessly on the street, presumable after a fall — or a push? — from a high-rise. The new clip at least sets the tone and introduces some new characters, including Ryan Phillippe and Jenna Elfman. “You may dislike my methods, but with me, you’ll stay relevant,” says Phillippe’s Channing McLaren, who runs a website that exposes Wall Street misconduct. He persuades Elfman’s Naomi Walling to leak some damaging information, but when it’s traced back to her, »
- Jeff Labrecque
'Dallas,' 'White Collar,' 'The Middle,' 'Grey's Anatomy': Find out what's next in Spoiler Room
2 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
I’m baaaaaack!
Yes, my two-week vacation to the motherland (Texas) was just the refresher I was hoping for before getting into the thick of all the exciting things happening here at EW this summer — like set visits, Comic-Con, general tomfoolery. My highlights? Reigning supreme in my very first Penny Can tournament, cuddling puppies, and getting my mother addicted to The Vampire Diaries. (“Awww! He met her first!” — mom, re: the finale). But now it’s back to work! So enjoy the return of Spoiler Room.
And in case you’ve forgotten: Submit your TV queries to spoilerroom@ew.com »
- Sandra Gonzalez
TV ratings: NBA Finals dominates Thursday, 'Saving Hope' rises a little
2 hours ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Fast National ratings for Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Miami Heat evened their NBA Finals series with the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night and delivered a big ratings win for ABC.
The game's ratings were up slightly from Tuesday's series opener, and it led the adults 18-49 demographic by a huge margin. Elsewhere, NBC's summer drama "Saving Hope" was also up in viewers (a bigger lead-in didn't hurt), but Fox's dating shows "Take Me Out" and "The Choice" both fell from last week's numbers.
ABC averaged 11.3 million viewers and a 7.1 rating/12 share in households in the fast nationals -- numbers that will rise some when adjusted for the live NBA coverage. CBS (7 million, 4.6/8) came in second, a good distance ahead of NBC (4.6 million, 3.0/5). Fox took fourth with 3.1 million viewers and a 2.0/3. The CW trailed with 670,000 viewers and a 0.5/1.
ABC's 4.7 rating among adults 18-49 beat the combined total of the other four networks. »
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