Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton & Joseph Sikora Board Starz's New Drama POWEROctober 22, 2013Starz has added Lela Loren (Snitch, “Gang Related”), Naturi Naughton (Fame, “The Client List,” “Mad Men”) and Joseph Sikora (Jack Reacher, Safe, “Boardwalk Empire”) to the cast of the upcoming hour-long STARZ Original drama series “Power” executive produced by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and created by Courtney Kemp Agboh ('The Good Wife'), who will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Mark Canton (300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Escape Plan), Randall Emmett (End of Watch, 2 Guns,Lone Survivor) and David Knoller (“Big Love,' 'Carnivàle”) serve as executive producers in association with CBS Television Studios.
Showtime Renews HOMELAND, MASTERS OF SEXOctober 22, 2013Today, Showtime announced the renewals of its Emmy and Golden GlobeAward-winning series HOMELAND and the critically-acclaimed drama MASTERS OF SEX for their fourth and second seasons respectively. Both series are set to return in 2014 with 12 one-hour episodes. HOMELAND airs on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by MASTERS OF SEX at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. The announcement was made today by David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.
NBC Places PARKS AND RECREATION on Hiatus Until Early 2014October 21, 2013Vulture has revealed that beginning this week, PARKS AND REC will be replaced by an encore episode of THE VOICE, before returning for back-to-back episodes on Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. NBC will then air various sports and holiday specials until the coemdy returns with COMMUNITY in January 2014.
Beth Stern, Yankees' John Sterling Set for Hallmark's KITTEN BOWL, 2/2October 21, 2013On Super Bowl Sunday, Hallmark Channel's first-ever gridiron great, 'Kitten Bowl,' is on pace to go 'back-to-back and belly-to-belly' with the signing of host and emcee, Beth Stern, and official play-by-play announcer, John Sterling, the legendary, iconic radio voice of the New York Yankees. 'Kitten Bowl,' in association with North Shore Animal League America, the nation's largest no-kill shelter and animal adoption organization, will be presented Sunday, February 2, 2014 (12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET/PT). All of the kittens participating in the competition are guaranteed forever homes through Hallmark Channel's partnership with North Shore Animal League America whose innovations in animal welfare have saved more than 1,000,000 pets - and counting! 'Kitten Bowl' guarantees the 60-70 kitten participants will join the list of pets adopted into loving homes and will significantly raise the awareness of the plight of shelter animals across the country. 'Kitten Bowl' is part of Hallmark Channel's evergreen corporate initiative, 'Pet Project,' a multi-faceted initiative devoted to celebrating pets and the incredible joy and enrichment they bring to our lives.
Tim Burton Circling BEETLEJUICE Sequel with Michael KeatonOctober 21, 2013Sources have confirmed to The Wrap that Burton is not only involved with the rumored sequel to his 1988 film, but looking to direct, as well. Should things come to fruition, Michael Keaton, who turned heads and stomachs as the much-loved pop culture character, is also expected to return, should Burton sign on.
Tony Nominee Billy Magnussen Closes in on FIFTY SHADES OF GREY LeadOctober 21, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, the former VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE star screen tested on Friday opposite Dakota Johnson and director Sam Taylor-Johnson. Sources suggest that the role of 'Christian Grey' will likely go to Magnussen or THE FALL's Jamie Dornan, after SONS OF ANARCHY's Charlie Hunnam exited the film earlier this month.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT to Honor Teachers this Friday, 10/25October 21, 2013THE PRICE IS RIGHT, daytime's #1-rated series and the longest-running game show in television history, will celebrate and honor the hard work of America's teachers with a special episode, Friday, Oct. 25 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. An audience full of teachers will have the opportunity to win prizes including gas, groceries and maid service for a year, a 60-inch 3D HDTV, a gourmet espresso machine, a new laptop computer with projector, a trip to Rome and a new convertible.
Mira Sorvino Books Recurring Role on TNT's FALLING SKIESOctober 21, 2013Sorvino will take on the role of 'Sara, a woman far removed from her former life as a graphic designer who is now dogged by death at every turn, yet she has never felt more alive, free or fearless. A chance encounter with guerrilla fighter John Pope (Colin Cunningham) leads her to join the resistance and develop a strong personal bond with the outlaw-turned-warrior.'
Review Roundup: A TIME TO KILL Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!October 20, 2013A TIME TO KILL opens tonight, Oct. 20, on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. The production, based upon John Grisham's best-selling novel, stars Sebastian Arcelus, Chike Johnson, Patrick Page, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Emmy Award winner Tom Skerritt, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson, and Ashley Williams, plus Jeffrey M. Bender, Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee Sellars.
THE BLACKLIST Adds Over 6 Million Viewers with L+7October 20, 2013The Sept. 30 episode of “The Blacklist” has set a new record for biggest “live plus seven day” lift, becoming the first broadcast network show to add more than 6 million viewers when going from its “live plus same day” audience to its “live plus seven day” result.