Nina Arianda to Star in FELLINI BLACK AND WHITE FilmJuly 30, 2012Tony Award-winner Nina Arianda will play Italian film star Giulietta Masina, wife of visionary filmmaker Federico Fellini, in Fellini Black and White produced by Andrew Lazar (Jonah Hex, I Love You Phillip Morris). The film, written and directed by Henry Bromell (consulting producer and writer of Showtime's Golden Globe Award-winning series Homeland) is set to begin production in early 2013. Arianda joins a cast that includes Oscar-nominees William H. Macy, Terrence Howard, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, and Brazilian breakout star Wagner Maura who will play the title role of the iconic director.
Stamos, Davis Set For GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA, 7/31July 30, 2012John Stamos and Kristin Davis, who recently joined the cast of Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN on Broadway, will be among the upcoming guests this week on ABC's GOOD AFTERNOON AMERICA.' Also on tap for August 3, The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess' David Alan Grier will be featured.
Taylor Kitsch to Star in THE GRAND SEDUCTIONJuly 30, 2012According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson will star in the upcoming film THE GRAND SEDUCTION. The movie is an English-language reboot of the Canadian film La Grand Seduction.
The CW Shifts THE L.A. COMPLEX to Mondays Beg. 8/27July 30, 2012THE L.A. COMPLEX will close out the summer on a new night, The CW has confirmed. The series will shift to Monday nights at 8:00/7:00c beginning August 27 with back-to-back episodes on September 17 and 24.
Ricky Martin to Develop, Star in Network TV SeriesJuly 30, 2012Universal Television has signed a talent holding deal with multi-platinum recording artist Ricky Martin to develop and star in his first network television series and specials, it was announced today by Bela Bajaria, Executive Vice President, Universal Television.
FOX's FRINGE to Conclude In Three-Part FinaleJuly 30, 2012In an interview with Collider, FRINGE executive Joel Wyman revealed that the supernatural FOX series will end its run with a three-part finale. 'I am writing and directing it, so I know exactly what it is,' he explained.
VH1's POP UP VIDEO to Return 8/6July 30, 2012VH1's beloved Emmy Award-nominated music video franchise POP UP VIDEO returns this summer with more of the musical wit, insight and snark that has cemented the series' status as a perennial fan favorite.
NBC's OLYMPIC Coverage Crushes the CompetitionJuly 30, 2012NBC (35.45 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 11.4, #1) crushed the competition on Sunday with its latest primetime coverage of the '2012 Summer Olympics' (35.45 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 11.4, #1).
Meredith Ahr Promoted to NBC Executive Vice PresidentJuly 30, 2012NBC has promoted programming executive Meredith Ahr to Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC Entertainment. The announcement was made today by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC.
Production Begins on Steven Weber's EVE OF DESTRUCTIONJuly 30, 2012Principal photography has begun on three new epic four-hour mini-series events for television. The three, RING OF FIRE, Eve of Destruction and Delete, have all begun production in Vancouver. Ring of Fire and Eve of Destruction are from Reunion Pictures.
Winner of The CW's THE NEXT to Earn Atlantic Records ContractJuly 30, 2012As the competition heats up and with an Atlantic Records recording contract awaiting the winner, The CW will broadcast the final three episodes of its new music competition series THE NEXT live from Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), Tuesday, Oct. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), and the special two-hour finale on Thursday, Oct. 4
USA to Premiere 8 New Episodes This WeekJuly 30, 2012USA Network takes the gold this week with 8 new episodes. In addition, be sure to visit the Political Animals Tumblr for your daily dose of quotables, memes and gifs.
The CW to Debut DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG, 10/9July 30, 2012Joss Whedon's acclaimed DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day,' will make its television debut on Tuesday, October 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on The CW.