Camilla Luddington & Gaius Charles of GREY'S ANATOMY to Host Live-Twitter Chat, 1/17January 15, 2013Fans of ABC's hit drama, 'Grey's Anatomy' will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from actors Camilla Luddington (Dr. Josephine 'Jo' Wilson) and Gaius Charles (Dr. Shane Ross), who will be up on Twitter at @camilluddington and @gaiuscharles, respectively, during the West Coast broadcast of the show on THURSDAY, JAN. 17 from 9:00-10:02 p.m., PT.
Photo Flash: 30 ROCK's 'Florida' Episode, Airing 1/17January 15, 2013On 30 ROCK's upcoming episode 'Florida,' Jack (Baldwin) encourages Liz (Fey) to be spontaneous and accompany him on a trip to Florida where they uncover a shocking secret about his mother. In Liz's absence, Tracy (Morgan) and Jenna (Krakowski) assume responsibility for "TGS" with disastrous results for Kenneth (Jack McBrayer.) Tim Meadows guest stars. 'Florida' airs Jan. 17 at 8 PM EST on NBC.
VIDEO: FRINGE Series Finale TrailerJanuary 15, 2013The acclaimed series that has explored the human condition through the prism of parallel universes, unexplainable phenomena and unimaginable threats, reaches a milestone 100th episode and comes to an epic and climatic conclusion. Check out a brand new trailer teasing the FRINGE series finale below!
SWITCHED AT BIRTH Takes Top Spot on Monday with Key Female DemosJanuary 15, 2013 Against all original programming on the broadcast front, 'Switched at Birth' posted gains in key demos and ranked as Monday's #1 scripted cable TV telecast in Prime in Women 18-34 (462,000/1.4 rating), Women 18-49 (715,000/1.1 rating) and Females 12-34 (751,000/1.6 rating), and was the #1 scripted cable TV telecast at 8 o'clock in Adults 18-34 (583,000/0.9 rating), Adults 18-49 (916,000/0.7 rating) and Viewers 12-34 (893,000/1.0 rating).
Photo Flash: MALIBU COUNTRY's 'Based on a True Story,' Airing 2/1January 15, 2013On MALIBU COUNTRY's upcoming episode 'Based on a True Story,' upon learning that Cash is having difficulty writing a one-act play for an English project, Reba tells him to look to his own life and write what he knows. But Reba's advice comes back to haunt her when Cash writes a play that contains a lot of similarities to Reba and Bobby's marital woes. Meanwhile, Lillie Mae decides to embrace her artistic self when Geoffrey gets her into his improv class, on 'Malibu Country,' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (8:31-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Travel Channel Orders New Series, TAILGATE TAKEOVER, Hosted by Adam RichmanJanuary 15, 2013Travel Channel has greenlit 'Tailgate Takeover,' a new original series hosted by Adam Richman that explores the best pavement parties ALL around the country. The 13 half-hour episodes, scheduled to premiere in the summer of 2013, will spotlight sporting events, concerts, festivals, fairs and any other venues folks love to set up a grill and celebrate. Viewers can get a taste of the new series with a one-hour special featuring the most incredible tailgate experiences leading up to Super Bowl XLVII (that will be played on Sunday, February 3 in New Orleans) in 'Super Bowl Tailgate Takeover,' premiering on Wednesday, January 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made today by Laureen Ong, President, Travel Channel.
Picturehouse Reopens Doors with Founder Bob Berney at HelmJanuary 15, 2013Picturehouse, the full-service independent film marketing and distribution company started in 2005, is reopening its doors with founder Bob Berney at the helm. Berney will serve as CEO and Jeanne Berney will serve as President of the relaunched company, which will continue to be based in New York.
TNT Picks Up Untitled Private Eye Series Feat. Rebecca RomijnJanuary 15, 2013 TNT has given the greenlight to a new untitled private-eye drama starring Jon Tenney (The Closer) and Rebecca Romijn (X-Men) and based on bestselling author David Baldacci's popular characters Sean King and Michelle Maxwell. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of the series, which is being produced by CBS Television Studios. Shane Brennan (NCIS: LA), who penned the pilot, and Grant Anderson (Third Watch) serve as executive producers, with Karen Spiegel (Absolute Power) as producer. Baldacci is a consultant on the series, which is slated to premiere in summer 2013.
Oxygen Cancels ALL MY BABIES' MAMASJanuary 15, 2013The moment Oxygen announced they had put into production a special entitled ALL MY BABIES' MAMAS, controversy ignited. Today, the network informed Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org, one of those spearheading a campaign against the show, that they had, indeed, cancelled it.
Disney Infinity Gaming Platform Set for June LaunchJanuary 15, 2013 Disney Interactive today unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, Disney Infinity. This all new game platform unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Disney Infinity allows players to both experience original adventures in some of their favorite Disney and Pixar worlds and to build their own worlds using the power of their imagination.
Jeremy Piven Plans For Long-Term Run of MR. SELFRIDGEJanuary 15, 2013ITV's smashing new hit MR. SELFRIDGE, starring Jeremy Piven, has proven to be a hit with critics and audiences alike. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Piven, at today's TCA winter press tour event, admits he's planning on getting comfortable in SELFRIDGE's flashy fashion. Though he originally wasn't intent on returning to TV at all, following the success of ENTOURAGE.
Photo Flash: ONCE UPON A TIME's 'In the Name of the Brother,' Airing 1/20January 15, 2013On ONCE UPON A TIME's upcoming episode, 'In the Name of the Brother,' Dr. Whale is tasked with mending Hook's wounds and performing surgery on the stranger whose car crashed upon entering Storybrooke. But some of the townspeople fear that the stranger may have seen magic -- which could expose their true identities to the world -- and think that leaving him to die would be the best solution. Meanwhile, as Mr. Gold tries to reunite with a despondent Belle, Cora attempts to reunite with daughter Regina; and in the land that was, Victor desperately wants to prove to his disapproving father that he can, indeed, bring back the dead, on 'Once Upon a Time,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
20/20 Goes Inside the Wedding Industry, 1/18January 15, 2013 Just in time for brides and grooms planning their spring and summer weddings, "20/20" takes viewers behind the scenes of the cutthroat wedding industry and reveals tricks of the trade for not getting gouged, saving money and staying calm. The hour also explores the latest wedding trends, from "Groomzillas" to couples kissing for the very first time when saying "I Do". Also, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, see amazing video and stories of wedding mishaps, and the most extreme wedding proposals caught on tape, as well as the uplifting story of one man and woman who have wed each other more than 30 times - all over the world, and each wedding with a different theme.
Ultraísta to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, 1/29January 15, 2013 Ultraísta has confirmed an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon scheduled for Tuesday, January 29. The band's first ever Fallon appearance will be bookended by a blitzkrieg of a North American tour, including triumphant returns to New York and Los Angeles as well as debut appearances in Chicago, Philadelphia and Toronto.
Tupac Foundation Teams with Velocity for Concert Series to Benefit Creative Arts EducationJanuary 15, 2013 VELOCITY World Media, the largest global, private experiential television network, has teamed up with the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) to produce a live experiential concert event that will celebrate Tupac's influence on arts and culture, and raise money for TASF and the programs of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. Featuring today's most influential recording artists, the concert series is part of VELOCITY's FIRST SPIN experience and will be broadcast live in high definition with cinema surround sound to clubs, restaurants and theaters from coast to coast.
THE KILLING Officially Revived by AMC; Production to Begin 2/25January 15, 2013AMC and Fox Television Studios (FTVS) announced today a new deal which will return "The Killing" to AMC for a third season. As part of the deal, Veena Sud returns as executive producer, writer and showrunner along with actors Mireille Enos (Sarah Linden) and Joel Kinnaman (Stephen Holder). Season three will focus on a new case, which will be resolved over the course of 12 episodes. Production on season three begins February 25th in Vancouver.