Kate Walsh Set to Exit PRIVATE PRACTICEJune 1, 2012As first reported on Deadline.com, Kate Walsh is set to exit ABC's long-running medical drama PRIVATE PRACTICE following the upcoming sixth season. The actress, who has portrayed Dr. Addison Montgomery on the show for the past 7 years, will depart the series after filming 13 additional episodes.
Hines Ward Joins NBC Sports GroupJune 1, 2012Hines Ward, a four-time Pro Bowler who played 14 years for the Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring after the 2011 season, joins NBC Sports Group as an analyst across its NFL, college football and studio programming, it was announced today.
Meredith Vieira to Report Live From London's DIAMOND JUBILEEJune 1, 2012TODAY heads across the pond once again to broadcast live from London for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. NBC special correspondent Meredith Vieira will report live from London beginning today, Friday, June 1, and Matt Lauer will co-anchor a special split-edition of 'Today' from London Tuesday, June 5.
Shelly Long to Star in Hallmark Channel's Original Movie STRAWBERRY SUMMER, 8/25June 1, 2012Veteran funny ladies, Emmy(R) and two-time Golden Globe(R) Award winning actress Shelley Long ('Cheers') and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress Cindy Williams ('Laverne & Shirley') star alongside Julie Mond ('Love Begins,' 'Love's Everlasting Courage') and Trevor Donovan ('90210') in the romantic summer story STRAWBERRY SUMMER.
Raven-Symoné et al Set for LIVE WITH KELLY's 'Grilling With the Stars'June 1, 2012Beginning on Friday, June 1, 2012, contestants will bring their best summer recipes to the 'LIVE' grill. Celebrities including Joey Lawrence ('Melissa & Joey'), Raven-Symoné (Broadway's 'Sister Act') and actor Dean Cain (Hallmark Channel Original Movie 'Operation Cupcake') will be among the contenders for the grand prize of a $25,000 check to their favorite charity.
CBS to Rebroadcast Premiere of DOGS IN THE CITY, 6/3June 1, 2012CBS will rebroadcast the premiere of DOGS IN THE CITY on Sunday, June 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The premiere fetched 6.7 million viewers, placing first in its time period and second in key demographics.
SOAPnet Fans Can Vote for 'Favorite GENERAL HOSPITAL Moments' Beg. 6/25May 31, 2012Starting on June 25th, SOAPnet fans can go for the gold by voting on SOAPnet's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SoapNet) for their favorite episodes from 'General Hospital.' They can then tune in to 'General Hospital's Gold Medal Moments' July 30th through August 10th (8pm ET/PT) to see if their choices won.
Wil Calhoun Named Showrunner of NBC's WHITNEYMay 31, 2012Deadline.com reports that Wil Calhoun has been tapped to become the new showrunner for NBC's comedy series WHITNEY. He will also serve as executive producer of the show which is headed into its sophomore season.
Update: Michael McKean Released from Hospital, Heads to RehabMay 31, 2012As first reported on TMZ.com, Michael McKean, star of stage and screen, has been released from St. Luke's Hospital today after spending the past week and a half recovering from an accident which left him with a broken leg and facial lacerations.
ABC News to Premiere New Docu-Series NY MED, 7/10May 31, 2012NY MED follows the irascible, compassionate and, at times, cocky attending surgeons who try to change the trajectory of lives by relying on sheer medical brilliance and a healthy dose of old fashioned good luck.
NBC Announces 13-City Search for THE BIGGEST LOSER ContestantsMay 31, 2012NBC's popular reality series THE BIGGEST LOSER is launching a 13-city cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Individuals who have at least 85 lbs. to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air in January 2013.
Richard Gere Set For Academy's Salute to AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMANMay 31, 2012Actors Richard Gere and Louis Gossett, Jr. will be special guests at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' screening of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN in celebration of Paramount Pictures' 100th anniversary, on Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: Official Trailer for THE BOURNE LEGACY, Opening 8/3May 31, 2012THE BOURNE LEGACY is coming to theaters on August 3, 2012 from Universal Pictures. The action thriller is directed by Tony Gilroy and written by Dan Gilroy, Tony Gilroy and Eric Van Lusstbader. The film stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Oscar Isaac, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Stacy Keach and Eli Harris.
James Burrows to Executive Produce/Direct CBS's PARTNERSMay 31, 2012As first reported on Deadline.com, 'Cheers' executive producer James Burrows is set to take on the role of EP and director for the upcoming CBS comedy series PARTNERS. Burrows directed the pilot episode for the CBS/Warner Bros. project.