Mark Rylance to Star in Two Productions of Globe Theatre's 2012 SeasonFebruary 3, 2012Shakespeare's Globe has just announced its upcoming 2012 season. The theatre welcomes back multi award-winning actor Mark Rylance to perform in the title a new production of Richard III and a reprisal of his widely celebrated performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night.
ABC Orders Pilot from Ellen DeGeneresFebruary 3, 2012According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ABC network has ordered a pilot from comedian Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi to be called THE SMART ONE.
NBC's to Premiere New Series AWAKE, 3/1February 3, 2012NBC will premiere its intriguing new drama AWAKE on Thursday, March 1 (10-11 p.m. ET), starring Jason Isaacs ('Harry Potter,' 'Brotherhood') as a detective who finds he is leading a complex double life that defies reality. The series will continue on Thursdays (10-11 p.m. ET).
OWN to Present Award-Winning Documentary FAMILY AFFAIR, 3/1February 3, 2012OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of 'Family Affair' to its programming lineup. Shot over several years, the first documentary by filmmaker Chico Colvard probes his own family's struggle with abuse and their complex family dynamic. 'Family Affair' makes its national television debut Thursday, March 1, 8 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.
ABC's LIVE! WITH KELLY to Present Post-Oscar Show Live from Kodak Theatre, 2/27February 3, 2012The glitz, the glamour, the gowns - all are hallmarks of Oscar Sunday, the entertainment industry's biggest night... And this year, 'LIVE! with Kelly' will bring the excitement of the Academy Awards(R) to morning television. 'LIVE! with Kelly's After Oscar Show' will be a special post-Oscars(R) broadcast the morning after the big event, airing live from Hollywood on Monday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., ET.
Beyoncé to Join X FACTOR Judge's Panel?February 3, 2012The New York Post reports that Simon Cowell has offered superstar Beyoncé Knowles a record-breaking $100 million to join the judge's panel on the next season of Fox's THE X FACTOR.
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Breaks Ratings Records Topping American IdolFebruary 3, 2012THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever, topping 'American Idol' in the common half-hour, and PERSON OF INTEREST also delivered series-high ratings in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 2.
Travel Channel's VEGAS STRIPPED to Premiere 2/8February 3, 2012What happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas in Travel Channel's new original six-part series, VEGAS STRIPPED, which premieres with special back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, February 8 at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Joel Edgerton, Jessica Chastain to Star in DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBYFebruary 3, 2012According to Hollywood.com , filmmaker Ned Benson will be writing and directing two connected films, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: His and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Hers, which when shown together, will tell the tale of a troubled marriage from both the husband and wife's point of views. Actors Jessica Chastain and Joel Edgerton will portray the roles of the married couple.
CMT's LAST DATES BEFORE I DO to Premiere 2/10February 3, 2012Love is in the air, and one young engaged couple is ready to put their relationship to the ultimate test by dating other people in the one-hour special LAST DATES BEFORE I DO, premiering Friday, February 10 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.
USA's PSYCHE Stars Roday & Hill to Appear in Madonna-Themed Super Bowl Promo, 2/5February 3, 2012PSYCH's Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and Gus Guster (Dule Hill) play homage to superstar Madonna, who will perform during the Super Bowl's halftime show, by taking lines from her popular songs to use as their script for a customized promo for the fan favorite USA Network series, to run during NBC's pre show leading up to the 46th annual game on Sunday, February 5.
BBC America Announces March Programming HighlightsFebruary 3, 2012BBC America announces its March programming highlights including the original program 'No Kitchen Required' and the return of Dramaville's acclaimed 'Whitechapel'. In addition, look for the debut of 'Katy Brand's Big Ass Show' and season four of 'Kitchen Nightmares.'
Viola Davis to Join Cast of BEAUTIFUL PEOPLEFebruary 3, 2012According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Viola Davis will join the cast of Richard LaGravenese's adaptation of the sci-fi best selling novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE.