tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13338829405108811242024-03-13T12:51:57.156-07:00TV news TV clipsEverything you need to know about your favorite TV shows including TV listings, TV news and TV clipsUnknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.comBlogger1096125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-10973849479716159092012-09-14T18:00:00.001-07:002012-09-14T18:00:04.627-07:00A&E's 'Bates Motel' Adds Max Thieriot as Norman's Brother<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr3.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/09/max_thieriot_a_p.jpg" alt="Max Thieriot Headshot - P 2012" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Getty Images</div><div class="main_image_caption">Max Thieriot</div></div> <p>A&E's <em>Bates Motel </em>has given Norman Bates an older brother.</p> <p><em>Kit Kittredge: An American Girl </em>alum <strong>Max Thieriot</strong> has joined the network's <em>Psycho </em>prequel playing the older brother to the budding psychopath, <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em> has learned.</p> <p><strong>STORY: A&E's 'Psycho' Prequel 'Bates Motel' Finds its Young Norman</strong></p> <p>From<em>Lost</em>'s<strong>Carlton Cuse</strong>and<em>Friday Night Lights</em>'<strong>Kerry Ehrin</strong>,<em>Bates Motel</em>will explore Norman's relationship with his mother, Norma and offer a look at his backstory that helped forge the infamous serial killer.</p> <p><em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>'s <strong>Freddie Highmore</strong> will play the young Norman, while Academy Award nominee <strong>Vera Farmiga</strong> will play his mother, Norma. Thieriot will play Dylan, Norma's oldest son and the big brother to Norman who is described as a petulant and rebellious James Dean-type.</p> <p><strong>EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: A&E Goes Full Hitchcock in 'Bates Motel' Teaser Art</strong></p> <p>Thieriot, repped by Gersh, Viewpoint and McKuin Frankel, most recently starred in ABC's untitled Roland Emmerich drama as an astrophysics grad student who learns he's the chosen one to destroy the forces of evil. ABC passed on the project in May.</p> <p><em>Bates Motel, </em>which bypassed the traditional pilot stage and was ordered straight to series, will premiere next year.</p> <p><em>Email: </em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter: </em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-67480208198230735272012-09-14T14:00:00.001-07:002012-09-14T14:00:04.624-07:00'Fringe': New PSA Reveals Strict Residency Rules for 2036 (Exclusive Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/fringe_season_5_psa_promo.jpg" alt="Fringe Season 5 PSA Promo Screengrab - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">YouTube</div></div> <p>Welcome to 2036.</p> <p>In the third <em>Fringe</em> PSA featuring the Fedora-loving Observers, exclusive to <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>, the topic (aka Edict 5) centers on residential protocol for the "natives" and their rights.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: TV Swan Songs: 8 Shows Ending During the 2012-13 Season</strong></p> <p>Like all things, there are restraints to the rules: "Natives" must remain in their quadrant and it must take place "during daylight time periods." But that's not all. There are repercussions to not following the strict protocol established.</p> <p>Heed. Obey. Serve.</p> <p>The first two PSAs, featuring Captain Windmark (<strong>Michael Kopsa</strong>), revolved around travel and cerebral scans, acting as a preview -- of sorts -- to <em>Fringe</em>'s fifth and final season.</p> <p>Watch the third PSA below:</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hbvXyF-YPU8" width="560"></iframe></p> <p><em>Fringe</em> returns for the final season Sept. 28 on Fox.</p> <p><em>E-mail: Philiana.Ng@thr.com</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-44329623119815019282012-09-14T06:00:00.001-07:002012-09-14T06:00:04.019-07:00'X Factor' Recap: Old Souls, Glitter, Stalkers and a Potential Star (Video)<div class="mmedia_video"><!-- Start of Brightcove Player --> <div style="display:none"></div> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://admin.brightcove.com/js/BrightcoveExperiences.js"></script> <object id="myExperience" class="BrightcoveExperience"> <param name="bgcolor" value="FFFFFF" /> <param name="width" value="560" /> <param name="height" value="315" /> <param name="playerID" value="1257205077001" /> <param name="videoID" value="1777037465001" /> <param name="playerKey" value="AQ%2E%2E,AAAAAC3bNtw%2E,c0hgCOyLwy4Lde_FJ6Ombu5W_uQUkX83" /> <param name="linkBaseURL" value="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/x-factor-recap-simon-cowell-britney-spears-370351" /> <param name="isVid" value="true" /> <param name="isUI" value="true" /> <param name="dynamicStreaming" value="true" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> </object> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> var el = document.getElementById('targetParams'); if (el !== null && typeof(el) != 'undefined') var srcParams = $('.advert iframe').attr('src'); var addParams = srcParams.split(";"); for (i=1;i<=addParams.length - 1;i++) if (addParams[i] != '=null' && addParams[i] != 'dcopt=ist' && addParams[i] != '!c=iframe' && addParams[i] != 'pos=t' && addParams[i] != 'sz=728x90') el.value += addParams[i]+";"; </script> <script type="text/javascript">brightcove.createExperiences();</script> <!-- End of Brightcove Player --> </div> <p>Perhaps the least satisfying part about Thursday nights second episode of <em>The X Factor </em>was the length of time. Clocking in at just one hour, it just wasnt enough.</p><div class="related_topic_pages"><div class="header"><span>Related Topics</span></div><div class="title"><span></span>The X Factor<img class="redarr" src="/sites/all/themes/thr/images/elements/icon_red_darrow.png" /></div></div> <p>The rebooted version of the show -- no host, backstage footage of the contestants before they hit the stage, mean girl cattiness and competitiveness, and plenty of close-ups of <strong>Britney Spears </strong>and her pained expressions -- is quite simply, riveting television. The show also found a potential future pop star in Providence and a shorter, heavier, but unbelievably talented 34-year old <strong>Adam Lambert</strong> disciple in San Francisco.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'X Factor' Season 1 Finale: The High and Low Notes</strong></p> <p>Even better is the documentary-style feel of it all. From the get-go, you are there with the young hopefuls -- in the car, in the cattle call, turning in the paperwork, in the holding area and taking that last, nervous breath right along with them as they take the stage.</p> <p>Contestant<strong> Johnny Maxwell </strong>summed it up best, exclaiming that being backstage made him feel like one of the stars in concert you go to see.</p> <p>Maxwell is an appealing candidate from the start, nervously assessing the situation with one comment to his mother, Theres a heckuva lot of people here.</p> <p>His mother, Rachel, in a moment of encouragement, told her son, This is the performance of a lifetime, not an audition. Yeah, thats sure to make him calm.</p> <p>Bravely, Maxwell auditioned with an original song (all of these hopefuls can thank season ones <strong>Chris Rene </strong>for first taking the risk, proving that sometimes you can impress showing everything you can do upfront). Whats interesting about Maxwell is his song is essentially a hip-hop rap composition, but he also sings his own hook, displaying a sweet tenor. Its interesting and likable at the same time, and his positive lyrics -- been through some struggles, but gotta hold on -- encapsulated his moment perfectly, showcasing his ambition as well as his confident stage presence all at once.</p> <p>That was a great risk and exactly what we need, said <strong>L.A. Reid</strong>, while <strong>Demi Lovato</strong> praised his swag. Cowell told Maxwell he had steel in his eyes (he gave this same assessment to <strong>Justin Bieber </strong>lookalike Reed Deming on Wednesday nights premiere episode, fyi). It will be interesting to see what Maxwell does in Boot Camp.</p> <p>Of course, how was the show going to top the mean girls from Wednesday nights episode? No problem, as 22-year old <strong>Lexa Berman,</strong> who boasted a look judge <strong>Simon Cowell </strong>proclaimed as <em>Jersey Shore</em> meets the Kardashians, tried to psyche out competitor<strong> Paige Strooback </strong>by bragging about her acting, dancing and singing skills. Strooback, and the judges, were less than impressed by her lame re-creation of <strong>Alex Clare</strong>s Too Close. Spearscalled Berman out for singing the entire song in "one tone," andLovato correctly cited a likeability problem.</p> <p>[At first, I thought], wow, this girl is gorgeous,'" she said. "But you came off as really overconfident and it wasn't likable."</p> <p>At least we know what not to do, said Strooback, whose audition was curiously not aired.</p> <p>Lovato hoped to find somebody hot that can sing, but for a long stretch of time, it was not to be.</p> <p>Why is it all of the good-looking people cant sing? asked an exasperated Reid, enduring plenty of eye candy that scorched his eardrums. I feel we have not found a bonafide star today. I need to see some talent.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'X Factor' Premiere Recap: Mean Girls, Meltdowns and Mommies</strong></p> <p>The parade of bad singers with amazing abs continued, ending with the best zinger of the night, courtesy of Britney, bitch!</p> <p>You cant destroy that song, sweetie, she coldly retorted to one clueless singer, breaking the cardinal rule of reality singing shows: "Thou shalt not take <strong>Whitney Houston</strong> songs, particularly 'I Have Nothing,' in vain."</p> <p>Reid got his wish in an unlikely package -- <strong>Jason Brock, </strong>a 34-year-old tech support guy that longed to show all four judges true San Francisco.</p> <p>Brock is the kind of guy who sings to customers over the phone, and one girl in the crowd tells him he looks like <strong>Elton John</strong>. Brock is more like a cross between <strong>Jack Black</strong> and <em>American Idol</em> season eight runner-up Lambert. He is jovial and immediately likeable, declaring his own stage show would begin in a white spotlight and end in a glitter explosion.</p> <p>Brock has serious pipes, too. He chose to audition with <strong>Billy Joel</strong>s New York State of Mind, copping <em>American Idol </em>season 11 finalist <strong>Erika Van Pelt</strong>s hairstyle in the process (Van Pelt performed the same song after her famed hair style change, followed by her elimination, on <em>Idol</em>). His entire audition was nothing short of a delight, and he may be the first serious contender in the 30-and-up category to go to the finals if he survives Boot Camp. Reid calls him flawless, while Lovato said his vocals made her want to fall in love with him.</p> <p>Meanwhile, back in Providence, the judges were awarded with a delicious-looking tiered cake, and Spears comes face-to-face with serious stalker material in the form of <strong>Patrick Ford, </strong>a 20-year-old cashier who believes the Louisiana pop star could be his sister. Creepy.</p> <p>Ford came prepared with a floral arrangement and an unwelcome re-creation of the judges hit song Circus. Spears looks so uncomfortable that Cowell just stopped the whole thing dead.</p> <p>Its like you got into an argument with Britney Spears, got drunk and decided to scream the song at her, he said.</p> <p>Spears is so mortified, all she can muster up for Ford is a no. This displeased him, as he stood stone-faced on the stage.</p> <p>Thats all you got for me, Britney? he said.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Inside Simon Cowell's 'X Factor' Trailer (Exclusive)</strong></p> <p>Despite that blip, Providence seems to be the city that hosted the best talent. On Wednesday nights premiere, <strong>Jillian Jensen </strong>mesmerized with her heartbreaking tale of bullying coupled with a stellar interpretation of the <strong>Jessie J </strong>ballad Who You Are.</p> <p>The city came up strong once more in the form of <strong>Carly Rose Sonenclar,</strong> a 13-year-old teen who sings way beyond her years. Despite talking about nerves, the Westchester teen displayed amazing vocal ability and confidence with her torch-song rendering of Feeling Good by <strong>Nina Simone</strong>. She was almost too good, as if she were lip-synching the song, and Reid called her an old soul.</p> <p>That wasnt you singing, quipped Cowell. Somebody is behind the screen singing that song.</p> <p>"Miss Thang, you are a little diva!" enthused Spears. "You were unbelievable. ...You can see, all of us are completely in love with you."</p> <p>Sonenclar earned four yes votes, bringing the too-short hour to a swift conclusion.</p> <p>So who were your faves this week? Let us know in the comments below!</p> <p>Check out video of Sonenclar as young Eponine in <em>Les Miserables </em>from three years ago doing "On My Own," as well as her audition. She displayed the same confidence back then as she does now:</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-36527196446688074262012-09-14T02:00:00.001-07:002012-09-14T02:00:07.166-07:00Mondo Guerra Recaps 'Project Runway' Season 10, Episode 9: The HP/Intel Challenge<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr4.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/07/mondo_print_on_print_a_p.jpg" alt="Mondo Print on Print Portrait - P 2012" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit"></div></div> <p><strong>[Warning: Spoilers ahead if you havent seen Thursday's episode.]</strong></p><div class="related_topic_pages"><div class="header"><span>Related Topics</span></div><div class="title"><span></span>Project Runway <img class="redarr" src="/sites/all/themes/thr/images/elements/icon_red_darrow.png" /></div></div> <p>Its the HP and Intel challenge and yours truly was in the hot seat this week as a guest judge. I have to admit, it was very different being on the other side of that runway. Seeing myself as a judge frightened me a bit! But first lets recap, shall we?</p> <p><strong>In the Workroom</strong></p> <p>Its halfway through the competition and the designers are feeling the strain. They want it so badly. Its New York Fashion Week or bust! Speaking of busts, good son Gunnar said he would buy his mom a boob job if he won <em>Project Runway. </em>Random and hilarious.</p> <p><strong>STORY: Mondo Guerra Recaps 'Project Runway' Season 10, Episode 8: Another Team Challenge Brings Fights, Redemption</strong></p> <p><strong>Heidi</strong> tells the designers to step it up and wow the judges, and then sends them to the workroom to meet Tim Gunn and me! We fill them in on the HP and Intel challenge. The designers must create a modern, runway-worthy print inspired by their heritage.</p> <p>(On a side note, when we were introducing the challenge, I really tried to connect with the designers. I wanted them to know that we design the best when we show our truth.)</p> <p>Dossiers arrive for them special delivery. Who else could it be but their loved ones! Its so sweet to see the designers soften. Even Elena lightened up. But for others, the visits seem to throw them off their game. Christopher in particular.</p> <p>I was proud of Gunnar for sharing that he was bullied growing up. It was touching. I was also surprised at how unexpected Melissas print was considering her aesthetic. Ven needed to step back and realize his print needed help.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Fashion Is Not for Sissies': An Oral History of 'Project Runway's' First 10 Years</strong></p> <p>Nothing beats a home cooked meal after a long day of designing. Then its like Christmas morning when the fabric is delivered. The designers make their rounds appreciating each others prints when Fabio shares that his design is abstract vaginas and penises. Copulation couture!</p> <p>Across the workroom, isnt it sweet how the wall is coming down between Christopher and Gunnar? But the best moment came when <strong>Tim Gunn </strong>called Vens dress an homage to a menstrual cycle. Thats not the kind of maxi dress anybody was expecting.</p> <p><strong>On the Runway</strong></p> <p><strong>Anya Ayoung-Chee </strong>and I joined the judges panel this week. I have to say, its interesting to see the garments in person, on the runway, and then on TV. Some of my critiques have been swayed since seeing them on Thursdays episode.</p> <p><strong>Sonjia: </strong>Love this look! One of the most successful garments on the runway. The pants are cut beautifully. She looks elegant.</p> <p><strong>VIDEO: Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn On 'Project Runway' at 10</strong></p> <p><strong>Elena:</strong> I really thought that the print and silhouette of this design worked. When I first saw it, during Tims critique, I was a little worried, but she really pulled it off. I think that the colors she used really softened her harsh line/silhouette. Sucessful!</p> <p><strong>Christopher:</strong> I wish he would have embraced the print and tried to use it to its strength. When he covered it in organza, it got messy.</p> <p><strong>Ven: </strong>This dress was so disconnected. There was an information overload with the three dresses smashed into one. It was confusing. And what about the unprecedented appearance of Tim Gunn with the judges? Was that a <em>Project Runway</em> first?!</p> <p><strong>Fabio: </strong>Once again Fabio was one of my highest scores in this challenge. I thought the cut of the top, the trousers, and the styling was very fashion forward. The print was very cool.</p> <p><strong>Melissa: </strong>Its a smart design. I can see how the neckline influences the shape of the shoulders. Its definitely an eye-catching print. I just wasnt crazy about the styling. Overall, pretty good!</p> <p><strong>VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Heidi Klum's 'Project Runway' Photo Shoot </strong></p> <p><strong>Gunnar: </strong>The print was very chaotic to me. I appreciate the message and inspiration behind the print, but the print itself felt busy. The jacket was boxy and looked crafty.</p> <p><strong>Dmitry: </strong>The take-away piece here is really the jacket. I agree with everyone! I just wish he would have used more of the print. Its a print challenge!</p> <p><strong>The Judges Decisions</strong></p> <p>In the end, Dmitry was named the winner and Gunnar was bid auf wiedersehen.</p> <p>I looked so unhappy during my critiques, but honestly I wasn't at all! I was concentrating and really studying each designers work. Trying to be unbiased and score as fairly as possible. I'll work on the stone face!</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Project Runway' Preview: Heidi Klum Spills Secrets About Season 10</strong></p> <p>I was proud of Gunnar in the end. He left with his head held up and through the competition, I feel like he really grew up. I feel like he was very genuine in his exit, wishing everyone luck. I like how he admits that he came to commit and how committing is winning for him. Good luck, Gunnar -- wishing you all the best.</p> <p>What did you think? Sound off in the comments below! xoxo</p> <p><em>Denver fashion designer Mondo Guerra earned a runner-up finish on </em>Project Runway <em>season eight then went on to claim victory on the debut season of</em> Project Runway All Stars. <em>In addition to an upcoming guest editor position at </em>Marie Claire, <em>Mondo has also launched I Design, a new HIV/AIDS education campaign with Merck. To learn more about Mondo, visit mondoguerra.com.</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-2542748406530827642012-09-13T18:00:00.001-07:002012-09-13T18:00:04.560-07:00Ellen DeGeneres, 'Ellen Show' Producer Sell Comedy to NBC<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/09/ellen_degeneres_lauren_pomerantz_a_p.jpg" alt="Ellen DeGeneres Lauren Pomerantz - P 2012" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Michael Rozman</div><div class="main_image_caption">Ellen DeGeneres and Lauren Pomerantz</div></div> <p><strong>Ellen DeGeneres</strong>is extending her relationship with a producer on<em>The Ellen DeGeneres Show</em>.</p> <p>NBC has given script orders to an untitled single-camera comedy from <strong>Lauren Pomerantz</strong> revolving around a proudly independent 32-year-old single woman.</p> <p><strong>STORY: The Booming Business of Ellen DeGeneres</strong></p> <p>Pomerantz, who serves as a writer and producer on the Telepictures' syndicated <em>Ellen</em>, will write and executive produce. DeGeneres, through her A Very Good Production shingle, will also serve as an executive producer on the Warner Bros. Television comedy.</p> <p>The effort centers on a successful woman who notices that she's listed as a "single woman" on the paperwork for the house she's about to close on who becomes convinced that she just doomed herself to die alone. As a result, she turns to her friends, family and a therapist to convince her she didn't make a huge mistake.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: A Day in the Life of Ellen DeGeneres</strong></p> <p>The Pomerantz project marks the latest sale this development season for DeGeneres' banner. The company also sold a comedy based on the web series <em>Couple Time </em>to Fox.</p> <p>DeGeneres this week kicked off the 10th season of her syndicated talk show to its best ratings since 2003.</p> <p>Pomerantz, whose credits also include <em>Community</em> and <em>Saturday Night Live</em>, is repped by UTA and Mosaic.</p> <p><em>Email: </em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter: </em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-35994859592709606102012-09-13T14:00:00.001-07:002012-09-13T14:00:05.065-07:00Katie Couric and Jennifer Lopez Dish on 'American Idol' Judges<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/09/katiec_a.jpg" alt="UP: Katie Couric" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit"></div></div> <p>Fox has yet to officially announce its judges for season 12 of <em>American Idol</em>, but <strong>Katie Couric</strong> spills the beans on the final four during an interview set to air today on her new talk show <em>Katie</em>.</p> <p>During a sit-down with former <em>Idol</em> judge <strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong>, Couric confirms that hip-hop star <strong>Nicki Minaj</strong> and country crooner <strong>Keith Urban</strong> will join <strong>Mariah Carey </strong>and <em>Idol</em> fixture <strong>Randy Jackson </strong>at the table when the show returns in January.</p> <p>Lopez was confused as to whether the show's producers had made the decision on Minaj and Urban official, asking Couric, "Did they announce?"</p> <p>When Couric answered, "Yeah," Lopez was elated.</p> <p>"Oh, thank God. I love Randy," the singer-actress said. "Im glad hes doing it."</p> <p>The Bronx native also was diplomatic when Couric pressed her to comment on the new lineup.</p> <p>"Thats an eclectic group," she said. "I<em></em>think they all have something really different to offer, so it should be interesting."</p> <p>A Fox representative told ABCNews.com: "Please note that the only confirmed judge for <em>American Idol</em> is Mariah Carey. No other judges have been announced at this time.</p> <p>Fox representatives could not immediately be reached for comment.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-33517090825737504122012-09-13T10:00:00.001-07:002012-09-13T10:00:06.989-07:00Showtime Renews 'Episodes' for Season 3<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/leblanc_episodes.jpg" alt="Episodes Matt LeBlanc S2 Ep9 Thumbs Up - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Jack Barnes/SHOWTIME</div></div> <p>Showtime has renewed<em> Episodes</em> for a third season.</p> <p>Starring <strong>Matt LeBlanc,</strong> the co-production between Showtime and the BBC will begin production on the nine-episode new season in Los Angeles and London next year.</p> <p><em>Episodes </em>centers on LeBlanc, who won a Golden Globe earlier this year, as a heightened version of himself. <strong>Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, Kathleen Rose Perkins, John Pankow</strong> and<strong> Mircea Monroe</strong> co-star in the series.</p> <p>The second season drew 1.66 million viewers across all platforms, with <em>Episodes</em> skewing toward a male audience.</p> <p><em>Episodes, </em>nominated for three Emmys in its first season, is created by executive producers <strong>David Crane</strong> and <strong>Jeffrey Klarik. Jimmy Mulville </strong>also serves as executive producer.</p> <p><em>E-mail: Philiana.Ng@thr.com</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-69128717821748985582012-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:002012-09-13T06:03:23.675-07:00'SNL' Promo: Seth MacFarlane Reveals His Teddy Bear's Dirty Name (Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/seth_macfarlane_snl_promo_-_h_2012.jpg" alt="Seth MacFarlane SNL Promo - P 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit"></div></div> <p><strong>Seth MacFarlane</strong>, a man who is heard (but not seen) in creations including<em>Ted</em> and <em>Family Guy,</em> is stepping in front of the cameras to host <em>Saturday Night Live</em>s season 38 opener.</p> <p>In a promo for the episode, castmember <strong>Kenan Thompson</strong> asks MacFarlane about his summer. </p> <p><strong>STORY: Jason Sudeikis Returning to 'Saturday Night Live'</strong></p> <p>I produced a movie, three TV shows I actually got no break at all, MacFarlane says.</p> <p>Yeah, I made a movie too. Probably, a sheepish Thompson responds, appearing to be embarrassed that his summer wasn't as busy.</p> <p>Thompson treats MacFarlane to an impression of <em>Family Guy</em>s Stewie, which the show's creator rates a B+ rating.</p> <p>Finally, Thompson says he loved <em>Ted</em>because it got him thinking about his childhood Teddy bear, named Sir Teddy Dick (the rest of the apparently scandalous name is censored).</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Broadcast TV's Returning Shows</strong></p> <p>And what was MacFarlanes boyhood bear named?</p> <p>Fuzzy," He says. "No Im just kidding. It was Dick [more censoring].</p> <p><em>SNL</em>s season opener airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.</p> <p>Other stars with<em>SNL</em>hosting duties in their near futures include<strong>Joseph Gordon-Levitt</strong>and<strong>Daniel Craig.</strong></p> <p>Watch the video below.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/widget/widget.html?vid=1416319" width="560"></iframe></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-43624698090650060552012-09-13T02:00:00.001-07:002012-09-13T02:00:12.932-07:00'Glee' Co-Creator Ian Brennan: The Show 'Has a New Lease on Life'<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/08/KateGLEE_Ep401Sc20_325copy.jpg" alt="Kate Hudson and Lea Michele" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Adam Rose/FOX</div><div class="main_image_caption">"Glee's" Lea Michele and Kate Hudson</div></div> <p><em>Glee</em>'s much-ballyhooed fourth season kicks off Thursday night as the Fox musical unspools its split location format with story lines from a proposed spinoff set in New York infused with the dramedy's central home in Ohio.</p> <p>The mild reboot will see the show's core characters -- <strong>Lea Michele</strong>'s Rachel Berry, <strong>Chris Colfer</strong>'s Kurt Hummel and <strong>Cory Monteith</strong>'s Finn Hudson among them -- leave the confines of Ohio and venture out into the real world, following through on a lofty goal that was established in the pilot.</p> <p>It's a leap that through the summer remained a question mark for the show's 15 series regulars: How would a show set in an Ohio high school service story lines for several characters who splintered off in different locations, including New York, Chicago and L.A.? The ambitious plan also called for the series to bring in new blood, which it has done with the return of <em>Glee Project </em>season one winners <strong>Alex Newell</strong> and <strong>Samuel Larsen </strong>as well as fresh faces <strong>Dean Geyer </strong>(Brody), <strong>Jacob Artist </strong>(Jake), <strong>Melissa Benoist </strong>(Marley) and <strong>Becca Tobin </strong>(Kitty). Throw in multiple-episode arcs for <strong>Kate Hudson </strong>and <strong>Sarah Jessica Parker </strong>and <em>Glee </em>sounds almost nearly unrecognizable. </p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 in Pictures</strong></p> <p><em>The Hollywood Reporter </em>caught up with co-creator and executive producer <strong>Ian Brennan </strong>at Wednesday's <em>Glee </em>season four premiere in Hollywood to discuss revitalizing the series, how the New York location is prime for its new (old) time slot and just how the show will continue to service story lines for 15 returning -- and beloved -- characters.</p> <p><strong>The Hollywood Reporter: The was it an intentional decision not to do the proposed spinoff and instead fuse both New York and Lima story lines into season four?</strong><br /> <strong>Ian Brennan:</strong> It all goes back to us having said in the pilot that Rachel was a sophomore. We set the seed for her graduating in three years and at the time, when you're writing a pilot, you're not thinking four years ahead. It was around season two once we knew that the show was working, that we were going to have to deal with this at some point. The was talk of a spinoff, but then it seemed better to incorporate it into the show particularly because we spent so much time -- so much of the show is about telling high schoolers to follow their dreams -- you actually wanted to see your main character go through with it and be the big fish in a small pond to be a big fish in the biggest pond ever: New York City. It seemed like that was what we owed the audience.</p> <p><strong>How nervous were you to change the series?</strong><br /> It was a little nerve-wracking when we came to it toward the end of last year that this was happening. As writers, we didn't take a hiatus; we stayed working through the break and tried to crack what New York would be like and who was going to be there: who were the characters, how that was going to feel for Rachel. We worked at it for a while. We knew pretty early on that we were going to be able to get <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, which is such a crazy get. I personally didn't know how it was going to work but within 30 seconds of seeing the first cut of the first episode, it just works. It's seamless and the show feels <em>slightly </em>different but totally the same; the tone is a little bit different but it's still very much <em>Glee</em>. It feels like the show has grown up and it's just blossomed and we're able to tell bigger stories. The stories feel more adult and it's more suited to 9 p.m., which is good for me as a writer.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 Cast Portraits</strong></p> <p><strong>Was it always the plan to bring it back to the 9 p.m.?</strong><br /> We started there so it was always going to be a 9 p.m. show and then Fox wanted us to anchor, which is totally what I would also do as a network. It's nice to find ourselves back there at a time where you can be a little bit more edgy. It feels like the show has some space to breathe, it feels familiar yet totally new. The new actors we have are fantastic and Kate Hudson is so good. It was one of those magic coups that Ryan orchestrated and when he talked about it I was excited. You see her for one second on the show and it just works; she's really adept, talented and sexy.</p> <p><strong>Will there be three different types of episodes -- purely in Ohio, New York and both locations?</strong><br /> Yes, there will be ones that focus way more on Lima, there are ones that will focus much more in New York. That's what's great about this formula: it allows us a bit more leverage to tell different sorts of stories; we're not always tied to a specific place and we can go back and forth depending on what we're feeling at the time and what the show is telling us. It's like the show has a new lease on life, which is exciting.</p> <p><strong>Could some of characters who remain at McKinley -- Matthew Morrison's Will Schuester, for example -- wind up in New York for a little bit?</strong><br /> Definitely. I wouldn't be surprised to see Will Schuester show up in New York. That's what's so great about the show -- we're not really losing anybody, we just gain more people and we've always got this amazing cast at any given time in our back pocket. We're tracking them all and know where they all are and it will be great to pepper them back in as it suits the story.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Glee': Artie's Mysterious Plans, Familiar Faces Poised to Return and More Spoilers From the Cast</strong></p> <p><strong>All 15 of the season three regulars are coming back. How much will they be involved? There are some folks who come back in the second episode briefly. Will their returns be like cameos or larger than an episode?</strong><br /> No, we'll see them in and out. We don't want to just have people for cameos; we want to track them because the audience cares <em>and </em>we care. These are characters we've watched grow up into adults and we want to follow them. It will always be rooted back at McKinley. It really gives us a lot of options as writers.</p> <p><strong>Will McKinley's senior class this year -- Artie (Kevin McHale), Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Blaine (Darren Criss), etc. -- also be doing the same thing as Rachel (Lea Michele) and company?</strong><br /> We'll see how this works out as a format but yes, that's what's great: the seniors will graduate and we'll follow them as we go on but then we get a new crop of kids. It refreshes the whole show and is really exciting to write toward.</p> <p><strong>If the New York location story line proves successful, might you revisit a spinoff idea?</strong><br /> I haven't even thought of that. Maybe, although I wouldn't want to mess with this formula that we have right now because I think it's going to work.</p> <p><em>Glee </em>airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Fox. Hit the comments with what you're looking forward to seeing.</p> <p><em>Email:</em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter:</em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-37683432991900284782012-09-12T22:00:00.001-07:002012-09-12T22:00:05.537-07:00'The Voice' Recap: Third Day of Blind Auditions Brings a Former Boy Band Member to the Stage<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/03/blake_shelton_the_voice_2012.jpg" alt="Blake Shelton The Voice 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">NBC</div></div> <p>NBC added a third day to <em>The Voice</em>s premiere week to give fans an added night of blind auditions. The third night which, probably not coincidentally, aired at the same time as the premiere of Foxs<em> The X Factor</em> brought to the stage a former boy band member and a mother-daughter duo.</p> <p>The coaches -- <strong>Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine</strong> and <strong>Blake Shelton</strong>continue to add to their teams, which will total 16 members each by the end of the blind auditions.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Emmys 2012: THR's Reality Roundtable Guests Reveal All </strong></p> <p><strong>Samuel Mouton</strong><br /> Song: "Redemption Song<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: Levine, Aguilera, Green<br /> The 19-year-old pizza maker/dishwasher goes with Levine, who turned his chair almost immediately after he started singing. You impacted us, you made us feel something really special, by doing very little, says Levine.</p> <p><strong>Chris Trousdale</strong><br /> Song: "Glad You Came<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: None<br /> This former boy band member was in Dream Street with Jesse McCartney. He chooses to sing the current hot boy bands song from The Wanted. However, its not enough to get the coaches to turn around. However, the audience does get to see Sheltons moonwalk.</p> <p><strong>Nelly's Echo</strong><br /> Song: "Ain't No Sunshine"<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: Aguilera, Levine<br /> Born in Nigeria, Nellys Echo has a beautiful story about coming to the U.S. to avoid persecution. He chooses to be on Aguileras team.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'The Voice' Adds Third Night to Season Three Premiere Week</strong></p> <p><strong>2Steel Girls</strong><br /> Song: "Before He Cheats"<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: Shelton, Green<br /> This mother-daughter duo is part of a family band back home. The go with the resident country coach because he promises to protect their band in a savage industry.</p> <p><strong>Winner Montage</strong><br /> With 16 contestants required for each team this season, it seems that NBC needed to implement a montage to show some more of the chosen members. In a quick clip, we see that <strong>Lisa Scinta </strong>and <strong>Marissaann</strong> join Aguileras team, and <strong>Loren Allred </strong>joins Team Adam.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'The Voice's' Cee Lo Green on the New Format, Addition of 'The Steal' </strong></p> <p><strong>Domo</strong><br /> Song: "Don't Cha<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: Green<br /> This extremely confident individual ("In China, Im Lady Gaga," she says) may be a handful for Green. Were curious to see what he does with her in the future.</p> <p><strong>Nicole Nelson</strong><br /> Song: "Hallelujah"<br /> Coaches Who Turn Their Chairs: All four<br /> All four coaches are inspired by this uplifting performer. Levine even gives her a standing ovation, saying The reason all four us turned around is because it just kept getting better. Nelson chooses Levine, who turned around his chair first.</p> <p>What did you think of tonights performances? Sound off in the comment section below.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-77626802503022064552012-09-12T18:00:00.001-07:002012-09-12T18:00:05.290-07:00'Big Brother 14': Surprise Eviction Sets the Final Four<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr3.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/big_brother_not_impressed_a_l.jpg" alt="Big Brother is Not Impressed - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">CBS</div></div> <p>When you enter into the <em>Big Brother </em>house on Day 1, the only chance of leaving is through eviction. That wasn't the case this time around.</p> <p><em><strong>[Warning: Spoilers ahead.]</strong></em></p> <p>With Shane and Jenn up on the block, the remaining five houseguests battle it out to win the coveted POV by completing a puzzle. It took less than 10 minutes to complete and for Shane to be named winner. That meant there were three options: persuade Shane <em>not </em>to use the veto on himself (aka "pull a Marcellas"), have Danielle as the replacement or throw up Dan. The "Dan mist" continues because he avoids the block once again.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Which Fall TV Shows Will Survive?</strong></p> <p>But first! It's time for Shane to take Danielle on a luxury trip outside the house to "showmance" it up! It ends up being a show featuring Olympic gold medal gymnasts <strong>Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross</strong>,<strong> Jordyn Wieber </strong>and <strong>Aly Raisman</strong> (aka the Fierce Fab). Funny, <em>Big Brother</em> is down to its last five too. Highlights include a kiss, a headbutt and several Shane-isms. Interesting to note: Danielle admits her head is telling her to pick Dan, but her heart is leading her to Shane. Oh brother.</p> <p>By a 2-0 vote, Jenn (aka Jenn City, as she's often referred to) is the latest to be evicted. Thankfully, the rocker chick from New York City isn't too salty about her ouster, telling <strong>Julie Chen</strong> that she did not regret saving Dan with the veto more than two weeks ago. "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," Jenn said, before Chen gave her a PB&J sandwich. That's a good attitude to have, considering it was the former <em>Big Brother</em> coach that had a hand in her exit.</p> <p>Any<em> Big Brother</em> fanatic knows that the final four HOH competition is merely a fight for immunity. The power, ultimately, lies with the winner of the all-important POV, who will cast the lone vote. The HOH competition was a quick seven-question back-and-forth centered on photos the houseguests saw on the memory wall. Dan and Danielle answered six correctly with Shane close behind with five. After the tie-breaker, however, it was Danielle who was named the new HOH, guaranteeing her a spot in the final three.</p> <p><strong>STORY: How Tim Goodman Fared in Last Season's TV Predictions </strong></p> <p>For now, it seems Dan stands the best shot out of Shane and Ian to advance to the final three, having solidified final three or final two deals with all remaining houseguests prior to this week. Even if POV goes to Shane or Ian, the plan -- as it stands now -- would see Shane evicting Ian and Ian evicting Shane. (Ian and Shane have no deals.)</p> <p>What are your thoughts on the final four and who do you think stands the best chance at making it to final three?</p> <p>The feeds have been off since Tuesday afternoon prior to the taped eviction and will return following Wednesday night's broadcast.<em> Big Brother</em> will air the second eviction of the week 9 p.m. Thursday on CBS.</p> <p>Voting for America's Choice also opened Wednesday to determine who will receive the $25,000 prize on the Sept. 19 finale.</p> <p><em>E-mail: Philiana.Ng@thr.com</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-75081143526533074842012-09-12T14:00:00.001-07:002012-09-12T14:00:04.169-07:00'Nashville' First Look: Meet the Stella Sisters (Exclusive Photos)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/nashville_someday_youll_call_my_name.jpg" alt="Nashville Someday You'll Call My Name Still - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">ABC/KATHERINE BOMBOY-THORNTON</div><div class="main_image_caption">"Nashville's" Lennon and Maisy Stella</div></div> <p><strong>Connie Britton</strong>won't be the only musical talent in the James family on ABC's <em>Nashville</em>.</p> <p>ABC's upcoming first-year drama has enlisted sisters <strong>Lennon</strong> and <strong>Maisy Stella</strong> to recur as Maddie and Daphne James, the musically gifted daughters to Britton's fading country star Rayna James.</p> <p><em>Nashville </em>stars Britton as an aging country music superstar who is paired with <strong>Hayden Panettiere</strong>'s rising star Juliette Barnes in a bid to revive her career. The series, which hails from <strong>Callie Khouri</strong> (<em>Thelma and Louise</em>), <strong>R.J. Cutler</strong> and <strong>Steve Buchanan</strong>, is as much about the country music scene as it is a family drama, exploring the public and personal lives of its two stars.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: The 100 Fresh Faces of Fall TV</strong></p> <p>The sisters were brought in after the original pilot was filmed, with producers deciding to recast the roles after hearing Lennon, 13, and Maisy, 6, audition -- well before their rendition of Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend" went viral on YouTube.</p> <p>"When Maisy auditioned for us we were completely blown away. Then she told us she had a 13-year-old sister named Lennon and that the two of them often sang together. So we asked them both to come in and audition," Cutler tells <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>. "Even though the parts of Rayna and Teddy's [<strong>Eric Close</strong>] daughters had been written for a 6- and an 8-year-old, we decided on the spot to change the roles to fit Maisy and Lennon's ages. Listening to them sing literally brought tears to our eyes. I'm not just saying that. Their voices moved us to tears. We knew we had to cast them -- and this was months and months before they decided to post a video to YouTube."</p> <p>To date, Lennon and Maisy's harmonious cover of "Call Your Girlfriend" -- in which they sing and provide a beat using butter containers -- has registered more than 7.7 million views on YouTube in just over three months. The sisters have also covered songs from <strong>Jason Mraz, Jessie J, Missy Higgins</strong> and more, all available on their YouTube channel, which has more than 103,000 subscribers and 16 million video views.</p> <p><strong>STORY: ABC's 'Nashville' Will Stay True to its Roots</strong></p> <p>Lennon and Maisy, who will appear in the pilot as siblings Maddie and Maisy, respectively, will also have their time to perform, including as part of a talent show in what's scheduled to be <em>Nashville</em>'s third episode, "Someday You'll Call My Name."</p> <p>Check out an exclusive first look the musical siblings in the photos below, as well as their rendition of "Call Your Girlfriend," and hit the comments with your thoughts. </p> <p><em>Nashville </em>premieres Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. on ABC.</p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/custom/LESLEY/untitled folder/nashville_someday_you'll_call_my_name_1.jpg" style="width: 550px; height: 365px; border-width: 5px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: left; " /></p> <p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/custom/LESLEY/untitled folder/nashville_someday_you'll_call_my_name_2.jpg" style="width: 550px; height: 364px; border-width: 5px; border-style: solid; margin: 5px; float: left; " /></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="334" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7_aJHJdCHAo" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><em>Email: </em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter: </em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-72260255218585378312012-09-12T10:00:00.000-07:002012-09-12T10:03:13.750-07:00'Animal Practice': 'Bride Wars' Scribe to Keep Justin Kirk on his Toes (Exclusive)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/09/june_diane_raphael_a_p.jpg" alt="June Diane Raphael - P 2012" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Getty Images</div><div class="main_image_caption">June Diane Raphael</div></div> <p>NBC's <em>Animal Practice </em>has made a new hire.</p> <p>Upright Citizens Brigade alum and <em>Bride Wars </em>screenwriter<strong>June Diane Raphael</strong> has booked a recurring role on the freshman comedy, <em>The Hollywood Reporter </em>has learned exclusively.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: The 100 Fresh Faces of Fall TV</strong></p> <p><em>Animal Practice </em>stars <strong>Justin Kirk </strong>(<em>Weeds</em>) as a surly vet George Coleman, who loves animals but hates their owners. <strong>JoAnna Garcia Swisher (</strong><em>Better With You</em><strong>) </strong>plays his boss, with whom Garcia's character shares a romantic history.</p> <p>Raphael, whose credits also include Adult Swim's <em>NTSF:SD:SUV, </em>will play Dr. Leiter, the first official hire Swisher's Dorothy makes at Crane Animal Hospital. The new, accomplished doc in town is described as beautiful, tough and sure to keep Kirk's prickly George on his toes.</p> <p><strong>STORY: NBC's 'Animal Practice' Cast Upstaged by a Monkey</strong></p> <p>Raphael, whose credits include episodes of <em>New Girl </em>and <em>Whitney</em>, begins shooting this week. In addition to her acting credits, she also penned the screenplay for the 2009 Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway feature <em>Bride Wars. </em>She's repped by UTA, the Collective and Peikoff Law.</p> <p><em>Animal Practice</em>, which was sampled in the middle of the Olympics Closing Ceremonies to 12.8 million viewers and a 4.1rating in adults 18-49, officially premieres Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. on NBC.</p> <p><em>Email:</em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter:</em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-43863190529273804092012-09-12T06:00:00.001-07:002012-09-12T06:00:12.330-07:00'American Idol' Season 9 Alum Casey James to Appear on VH1's 'Big Morning Buzz'<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2011/01/gritrha1550708rsm_a_l.jpg" alt="Casey James" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Joseph Anthony Baker</div><div class="main_image_caption">Casey James</div></div> <p>It's been a busy week for <em>American Idol </em>alum <strong>Casey James</strong>, who was in New York City for some promotional appearances supporting his eponymous debut CD.</p> <p>The Season9 third-place finisher currently holds the No. 27 spot on the country charts with his emotional single, "Crying on a Suitcase," which he will perform acoustically Thursday morning on VH1's <em>Big Morning Buzz</em>. He also performed for Fox News and<em> People </em>magazine on Tuesday.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Poll: 79% of 'American Idol' Viewers Want Simon Back</strong></p> <p>On Monday, the 30-year-old Texas native hosted an informative live stream chat for fans, which covered plenty of ground including whether or not the photogenic singer, who displayed natural acting chops in his new video, would consider drama as a second career ("If the opportunity arises and I got the time ... it would be fun," he said.), who takes care of his dogs (his brother) and hisfavorite cars (James likes the classics- 1967 Camaro, 1974 Charger,1969 Barracudo and a 1944 pick-upare all on his list).</p> <p>The biggest revelation is that James is already writing for the next album, and he is hoping that he can release the results on his current label, Columbia, Nashville.</p> <p>"Iwould love to actually be allowed to do another album with the same situation, which would begreat," he said.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'American Idol' iHeartRadio Concert</strong></p> <p>James also hopes to record an all-acoustic album.</p> <p>James will perform with his band 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, on the iPlay America Encore Stage, Freehold, N.J.</p> <p>Watch James and drummer <strong>Blaine Crews </strong>live<strong> </strong>stream appearance below, which includes acoustic versions of "Crying on a Suitcase," "Let's Don't Call It A Night" and "Drive," below:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="310" scrolling="no" src="http://api.new.livestream.com/accounts/85/events/1267769/videos/3720085.html?width=550&height=310&autoPlay=false&mute=false" width="550"></iframe></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-22823535583775111642012-09-12T02:00:00.001-07:002012-09-12T02:00:04.185-07:00'Scandal' Cast (and Shonda Rhimes) Talk Crazy Quinn Theories and Challenges Ahead<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr3.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/04/Scandal_Katie_Lowes.jpg" alt="The Newcomer" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">ABC/COLLEEN HAYES</div><div class="main_image_caption">"Scandal's" Katie Lowes</div></div> <p>It's been four months since Olivia Pope (<strong>Kerry Washington</strong>) revealed that Quinn Perkins wasn't who she claimed to be on ABC's <em>Scandal</em> and everyone has a theory on just who the newbie fixer really is.</p> <p>Since <strong>Katie Lowes</strong>' mysterious alter-ego became a client at Pope & Associates, the cast has heard everything from the logical -- Fitz (<strong>Tony Goldwyn</strong>) and Mellie's (<strong>Bellamy Young</strong>) daughter -- to the insane -- <strong>Tammy Faye Bakker</strong>'s kid -- as friends, family and acquaintances made their best guesses.</p> <p><em>The Hollywood Reporter </em>caught up the cast and showrunner <strong>Shonda Rhimes</strong> on Tuesday at the Paley Center's fall previews to talk season two challenges and hear the best and most bizarre theories on who "Quinn" -- yes, we're using air quotes -- really is.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Scandal' Cast, Shonda Rhimes on Quinn's Reveal and Mellie's Endgame</strong></p> <p><strong>Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory:</strong> "I heard a theory that she was Cyrus' daughter that he wasn't gay and said so only to get the gay vote but that really he was straight and Quinn was his lovechild from his straight love of his life," Washington says with a laugh. "All the crazy ideas I would send to Shonda and she was like, 'It's handled!' "<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge:</strong> "We're shooting Episode 5 and the biggest challenges for Olivia are just brewing. In many different areas of her life, the biggest challenges for her are only just being cooked up."</p> <p><strong>President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"Most people think she's in the witness protection program, which isn't really true."<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>After Olivia turns in her White House credentials in the season finale, Fitz won't rest until he's able to bring her back into the fold -- and around the Oval Office again. "No matter how hard she tries -- and she will try hard -- Fitz is a persistent guy. Fitz and Olivia can't be easily kept apart," says Goldwyn, who's currently juggling filming his AMC pilot with <em>Scandal</em> and is optimistic he won't have to miss any episodes.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Broadcast TV's Returning Shows 2012-13</strong></p> <p><strong>First lady Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory:</strong> "Tammy Faye Bakker's daughter. Something had to happen to Tammy Faye Bakker to her legacy -- and her mascara -- alive!"<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>Young says Mellie has lofty goals and will use her position in the White House to get what she wants -- no matter the cost. "Mellie has her eyes on the long game; every opportunity that arises, Mellie can optimize for herself," the new series regular notes. "It's been interesting to see script by script, her take on what ever the issue is at hand. She always stirs it up and she always, to her credit, pulls out the win."</p> <p><strong>Chief of Staff Cyrus (Jeff Perry)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"Quinn is the lovechild of Cyrus and Oliva, that was a <em>crazy </em>one!"<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>Keeping a lovesick president focused on the job -- and dealing with his overzealous wife will be front and center for the duplicitous Cyrus this season, Perry offers. "Keeping Fitz on task, he's having a really hard time mentally and emotionally with trying to say goodbye to Olivia," he says. "There's such pervasive care-giving that my character is supposed to do, and as we know the first lady is capable of going rogue with her impulses of how to fix things and dealing directly with the press."</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Scandal' Case Study: Shonda Rhimes on the Intense Finale, What's Next in Season 2</strong></p> <p><strong>Harrison (Columbus Short)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"Quinn Perkins is the vice president's (<strong>Kate Burton</strong>) daughter. That's my theory and I think it's the most outlandish theory. I've also heard that she's ex-CIA, like she's <em>Salt</em>, basically."<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge:</strong> "Having Olivia's back blindly is going to be Harrison's biggest moral quest this season," Short warns. "Harrison is evolving into a leader, almost rogue, and that will be a challenge for him to stay loyal but also stay true to himself."</p> <p><strong>Huck (Guillermo Diaz)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"My parents thought that Quinn Perkins was Mellie and Fitz's daughter. I was poker faced and just said that anything was possible!"<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>Diaz, who instills fear with a simple furrowed brow, notes that Huck won't be able to keep his dark (and violent) past tucked away for long. "Huck now is starting to realize that he has to do something about his PTSD," Diaz previews.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Scandal' Ups Bellamy Young to Series Regular for Season 2</strong></p> <p><strong>Abby (Darby Stanchfield)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"Just the idea that she's related to somebody in the White House, I think that's a pretty funny theory; that she's Cyrus' daughter or niece."<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>The most outspoken of all the Gladiators, Stanchfield notes that her character will have a hard time being stuck between what she wants to know but doesn't. "The office politics are a very gray area and Abby is very black and white and this season is her navigating through gray waters; it's a real tough year for Abby," she warns.</p> <p><strong>Quinn Perkins (Katie Lowes)</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory:</strong> "The craziest theory I heard was that Quinn Perkins was Amanda Tanner. I think it's crazy simply because it just doesn't make any sense! People's brains were so blown that they're willing to go to a dead girl and say that <em>that</em>'s who I am. I got that and a ton of the president's daughter, Cyrus' daughter and a bunch of witness protection guesses. And it's <em>none </em>of those things and everybody is wrong. I think they'll be really shocked but also stumped again because this show moves at such a fast pace that as soon as they find out who I am, they're already on to the next question."<br /> <strong>Biggest Challenge: </strong>Once Quinn's identity is revealed -- and it will be before the opening credits even roll -- the newest Gladiator will have a hard time picking up the pieces from the fallout over her identity, Lowes says. "Quinn's biggest challenge this season is getting people to trust her again," she notes.</p> <p><strong>Shonda Rhimes, showrunner</strong><br /> <strong>Crazy Theory: </strong>"She's the president's illegitimate daughter, that was a lot of what I heard. Someone told me she was Cyrus' illegitimate daughter, which I thought was really interesting because I don't think Cyrus sleeps with women. There's a very interesting dynamic out there."</p> <p><em>Scandal </em>premieres Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10 p.m. on ABC.</p> <p><em>Email:</em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter:</em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-87250889670981102852012-09-11T14:00:00.000-07:002012-09-11T14:03:26.338-07:00Emmys 2012: Louis C.K., Jim Parsons, Amy Poehler Among Presenters<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/05/redsuit_a.jpg" alt="ON THE SET: Jim Parsons" title="" width="349" height="489" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">David Strick</div><div class="main_image_caption">"The Big Bang Theory's" Jim Parsons </div></div> <p>The first round of Emmy presenters have been announced and the list is high on comedy nominees.</p> <p>Comedy acting nominees <strong>Louis C.K.</strong> (<em>Louie</em>), <strong>Jim Parsons</strong> (<em>The Big Bang Theory</em>) and <strong>Amy Poehler</strong> (<em>Parks and Recreation</em>) lead the list of presenters for the Sept. 23 ceremony.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Mad Men,' 'Downton Abbey' and More Emmy Nominees</strong></p> <p>The trio will be joined by former Golden Globes host (and creator of <em>The Office</em>) <strong>Ricky Gervais</strong>, <em>Once Upon a Time </em>star <strong>Ginnifer Goodwin</strong> and <strong>Mindy Kaling</strong>, who segue from <em>The Office </em>into her new Fox comedy <em>The Mindy Project </em>this fall.</p> <p><strong>Don Mischer </strong>will executive produce the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards with <strong>Jimmy Kimmel </strong>on board to host. ABC will air the Emmys live on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. live from the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-13574387253993369102012-09-11T06:00:00.001-07:002012-09-11T06:00:12.604-07:00'Glee': Artie's Mysterious Plans, Familiar Faces Poised to Return and More Spoilers From the Cast<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/GLE_402sc23_0015copy.jpg" alt="The New "New Directions"" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Adam Rose/FOX</div><div class="main_image_caption">"Glee"</div></div> <p>It won't take long for <em>Glee </em>to welcome back some of McKinley's most recent alums. While not ever member of the Fox musical's sprawling cast will be featured prominently in every episode, the series will see some familiar faces return in the fifth episode of the season when Mike Chang (<strong>Harry Shum Jr.</strong>) and Mercedes (<strong>Amber Riley</strong>) make their way back to Ohio.</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Glee' Preview: Who Breaks Up in the Season 4 Premiere?</strong></p> <p>The duo, who graduated at the end of season three and headed for the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively, will come back to their former stomping grounds to lend Artie a hand with a mysterious situation.</p> <p><em>The Hollywood Reporter </em>caught up with members of the <em>Glee </em>cast on Monday at Fox's annual Fall Eco Casino party in Culver City to get the scoop on what Gleeks can expect from Thursday's fourth season premiere and beyond. The results: romance, attitude and partial nudity.</p> <p><strong>Artie Abrams (Kevin McHale)</strong><br /> "He's enjoying that leadership role and the trust everybody has in his vision," McHale teases of what's ahead Artie. After exploring directing during the Christmas episode last year, the new senior will continue down that track and perhaps let the power go to his head a little. "I like bossing everybody around and telling them that they suck!" he says with a laugh, noting that he's not quote as extreme as <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>'s tough NYADA dance teacher, Cassandra July. As for Artie's mysterious "situation" that brings back the likes of Mike and Mercedes (<strong>Amber Riley</strong>) who return together, McHale was tight-lipped. "They're helping me out," he teased. Bonus: McHale finally gets to share a song with <strong>Darren Criss</strong>, a mash-up in the <strong>Britney Spears </strong>episode.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 in Pictures</strong></p> <p><strong>Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jr.)</strong><br /> Also set to return in Episode 5? Mike, who graduated in the season three finale, will return to McKinley during his semester break at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. "He's a mama's boy so he wants to go back home and see his parents," Chang explains. "He also wants to go for Artie, who has a situation that he needs help on and Mike comes back and tries to be a good friend." Rest assured, Artie and the elder Changs aren't the only ones Mike is anxious to see. <em>"</em>Tina might be what drives him to go back; she's a big reason why he wants to go back." What their reunion is like after time apart, however, remains a big question mark.</p> <p><strong>Tina Cohen-Chang (Jenna Ushkowitz)</strong><br /> <em>Someone </em>wants to be the new Rachel and that someone may be Tina, who was told last year that it was her time to shine. "Rachel said, 'You're going to be the new me and you're going to be the lead vocalist,' so Tina is really excited about that, then all the sudden there's all this competition that comes in and thinks they're going to do it. It's definitely a fight." The results to be the new Queen Bee won't sit well with Tina, who is going to "continue her bitch streak for a little while," Ushkowitz warns. Bonus: Ushkowitz hopes that she teams with McKinley's new Queen of Mean, Kitty (<strong>Becca Tobin</strong>) team together -- on the Cheerios. "I've always been on Tina's side to be on the Cheerios at some point, so hopefully we'll see. I've been pushing for it," she says.</p> <p><strong>Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet)</strong><br /> "Sam feels like he has the obligation to mentor the new kids and bring in some new people because so many people graduated and are coming in and out," Overstreet says of Sam's path early in the fourth season. As for romance, the guy whose iPhone video helped former flame Mercedes (<strong>Amber Riley</strong>) make it to L.A. as a backup singer remains mum on what his chances are with the opposite sex this season. "I've been eyeing Sue very closely!" he jokes. As for Mercedes' return in Episode 5, he hints that Sam has sent her off to L.A. and will be supporting her career more than anything else. Bonus: In addition to returning to the football team, Overstreet really wants to see the <strong>Justin Bieber </strong>Experience return. "I've been talking about that with Ryan, so we'll see," he notes.</p> <p><strong>Coach Shannon Beiste (Dot Marie Jones)</strong><br /> The Beiste is back! Come the fifth episode, the sensitive football coach will return to the halls of McKinley. "I've shot two scenes with <strong>Jayma Mays </strong>and <strong>Matthew Morrison</strong>; I'm helping with <em>something</em>," she says cryptically. Fall also means that football season is back, with the guest actress Emmy nominee noting the team will also see some fresh faces join the squad. "We've got some new kids coming in," she hinted. In the meantime, Jones is prepping for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. "I'm hoping to bring home a trophy next Saturday at the Emmys," she says, noting she'll be wearing a black Armani suit to the Creative Arts ceremony and is still prepping a potential acceptance speech. "I haven't written anything down and I've run it through my head and wind up changing it every time."</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 Cast Portraits</strong></p> <p><strong>Jake Puckerman (Jacob Artist)<br /> </strong>"Jake definitely has a lot of layers going on," newcomer Artist teases of what's ahead for Puck's (<strong>Mark Salling</strong>) younger and angry half-brother. "You'll get to see that it's justified and it's all coming from his history; all of his bad-boy behavior -- there's a reason behind it. A lot of it is going to play back to his upbringing a little. He doesn't know his brother and we'll get to explore that."</p> <p><strong>Brody Weston (Dean Geyer)</strong><br /> "It's all about the whole topless thing!" Geyer teases of his steamy <em>Glee </em>entrance. "I think <em>Glee </em>needed something like that to shake things up because New York is supposed to be a more adult side of the show and that's what Brody brings to the table -- even though he's not a bad boy." The guy behind Rachel's new NYADA guardian says he hopes fans concerned that Brody will be responsible for the demise of Rachel and Finn will learn that he's a genuine guy with good intentions. "I'm excited to dive deep into who he is," Geyer says, noting that all he knows of Brody's back story is that he's from Montana. "I don't think he's a douche; he's not that guy who is going to go after Rachel just to break her and Finn up."</p> <p><strong>STORY: 'Glee' Debuts 'Call Me Maybe' (Video)</strong></p> <p><strong>Marley Rose (Melissa Benoist)</strong><br /> "Marley is going to be a new, fresh energy for New Directions," newcomer Benoist previews of her <em>Glee </em>entrance. "She's shy and a little reserved she's had a lot of struggles and has built a wall around herself because she's been made fun of quite a bit before. She's going to be getting over some fears or her self-consciousness and you'll see her journey through that." As for what's ahead for the fresh face, the actress says Marley definitely has some "drama in her love life coming." The target, meanwhile, could be a fellow newcomer.</p> <p><strong>Kitty (Becca Tobin)</strong><br /> "She's a little crazy but in a different way. She's eccentric but she is full of venom and very, <em>very </em>mean." That's how newcomer Tobin describes McKinley's newest Cheerio, who has the attitude of Santana (<strong>Naya Rivera</strong>) and allegiance to Sue (<strong>Jane Lynch</strong>) that Quinn (<strong>Dianna Agron</strong>) did early on in the series. Her first victim: <strong>Heather Morris</strong>' Brittany. "She wants to knock her out of her position and take over her place as captain of the Cheerios," she previews. "Behind every mean girl in high school is this very competitive nature and she sees something she wants and nothing stops her and she goes after it. Unfortunately, Brittany is in her way."</p> <p><em>Glee</em>'s fourth season premieres Thursday at 9 p.m. on Fox. Hit the comments with what you're looking forward to seeing.</p> <p><em>Email:</em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter:</em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-87973193774447117502012-09-10T22:00:00.000-07:002012-09-10T22:03:17.030-07:00'The X Factor's' Chris Rene to Release Debut Album Next Month (Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/03/chrisrene-pr-2012-p.jpg" alt="Chris Rene publicity profile 2012 P" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Epic Records </div></div> <p>Nearly one year after grabbing Americas attention with his original performance of Young Homie on <em>The X Factor</em>, <strong>Chris Rene</strong> will release his debut album, <em>Im Right Here</em>, on Syco/Epic Records.</p> <p>Recording this album has been magic, said Rene of the disc, which drops on Oct. 2. This is what Ive always wanted to do. I am now truly living a dream.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'X Factor' Finale: The High and Low Notes</strong></p> <p>Rene co-wrote most of the songs on the album, which was recorded over the last year in Los Angeles and produced by <strong>Claude Kelly</strong> (<strong>Akon, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars</strong>), <strong>Chuck Harmony</strong> (<strong>Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige</strong>), <strong>Supa Dups </strong>(<strong>Eminem, John Legend</strong>),<strong>Christian Rich </strong>(<strong>Pharrell, NERD, Lupe Fiasco</strong>), and <strong>Soulshock </strong>(<strong>Usher, Bruno Mars</strong>).</p> <p>A preview of the track "Rockin' With You" reveals a crisp, breezy sound that showcases Rene's honeyed vocals as well as his rapping skills and sweet romantic rhymes: "I don't need a thousand girls/just one woman who will rock my world."</p> <p>The 29-year-old Santa Cruz, Calif., natives new single Trouble, with its cool, reggae-flavored beats,attracted over one million views in its first week of released on YouTube. His previous record, Young Homie, peaked at no. 26 on Billboards Pop Songs chart.</p> <p>The<em> X Factor</em> alum has another reason to celebrate -- Rene reached one year of sobriety in April.</p> <p>Here is the track listing for <em>Im Right Here</em>:</p> <p>1) Chains</p> <p>2) Rockin With You</p> <p>3) Back From The Dead</p> <p>4) Trouble</p> <p>5) Gonna Be Okay</p> <p>6) Love Me Like You</p> <p>7) Young Homie</p> <p>Watch the official clip for "Trouble" and a live performance of "Rockin' With You" below:</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jT12rUWMBKY" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lNK2VhJFdlo" width="420"></iframe></p> <div style="position: absolute; top: 52.8px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; left: -1000px;"> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-59915693406457659602012-09-10T18:00:00.000-07:002012-09-10T18:03:13.442-07:00'Glee' Debuts 'Call Me Maybe' Clip Ahead of Season 4 Premiere (Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/call_me_maybe_glee_a_l.jpg" alt="Call Me Maybe Glee - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit"></div></div> <p>Almost a year to the date since it first hit radio waves in her native Canada, <strong>Carly Rae Jepsen</strong>'s excessively parodied "Call Me Maybe" has finally gotten the <em>Glee</em> treatment.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 in Pictures</strong></p> <p>The Fox series dropped an extended clip of the Sept. 13 season premiere, "The New Rachel," on Monday, and it features several members of New Directions belting out the viral track.</p> <p>Brittany (<strong>Heather Morris</strong>), Blaine (<strong>Darren Criss</strong>), Tina (<strong>Jenna Ushkowitz</strong>) and Wade "Unique" Adams (<strong>Alex Newell</strong>), looking to take the torch from graduated Rachel Berry (<strong>Lea Michele</strong>), all take turns belting out the familiar lyrics while Artie (<strong>Kevin McHale</strong>) looks on in approval.</p> <p>The dance moves get a little heated when the competition gets the best of the four and they vie for most prominent placement on the stage.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: 'Glee' Season 4 Cast Portraits</strong></p> <p>In addition to "Call Me Maybe," the <em>Glee</em> gang will take on songs by <strong>Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber </strong>and<strong> Britney Spears</strong> during its upcoming fourth season.</p> <p>Watch the video below:<br /> </p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fXVtE95BAUY" width="550"></iframe></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-9997478313913666372012-09-10T14:00:00.000-07:002012-09-10T14:03:12.980-07:00Mandy Patinkin: 'I Would Die' for Claire Danes<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2011/08/dans_a.jpg" alt=""Homeland" Premiere East Hampton, N.Y., Aug. 13" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Mike Coppola/Getty Images</div></div> <p>On screen and off, <strong>Mandy Patinkin </strong>has a some very strong feelings about <strong>Claire Danes</strong>.</p> <p>"I as a human being, as an artist, I am there for her. I would die for her," the actor told <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em> about his <em>Homeland</em> co-star during the show's second season premiere on Friday. "I tell you, she is one of our great gifts as an artist to be cherished and nurtured and cared for. She is a tremendous gift, and I am one of the privileged people to get to be with her and learn from her every day."</p> <p>In the show, Patinkin plays Saul, the mentor and confidant to Danes' genius, bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison. He is the only one at the agency that truly knows the extent of her mental issues, which push her to the brink in the first season, and Patinkin's imagined relationship with the character is just as strong as their real-life partnership.</p> <p><strong>VIDEO: Homeland Season Two Trailer</strong></p> <p>"I consider her character akin to <strong>Anne Frank</strong>, in terms of somebody who has a savant like quality toward human nature, and understanding and empathy and compassion, with incredible wisdom and gifts," he explained. "And Sauls reason to be is to defend her and save her life at all costs, because she feels shes the answer to world peace, essentially, at the end of the day."</p> <p>The young diarist and Holocaust victim was not the only major historical figure with whom Patinkin compared the Mathison character.</p> <p>"He also understands that when he recruited her initially, if you find a gifted human being in any area of society -- in the arts and music and painting and writing -- its yin and yang," the actor explained. "You pay for that gift, and there are many artists that suffer from these mental struggles, because they often are struggling for what they define as the light. <strong>Shakespeare</strong>, <strong>Stephen Sondheim</strong>, all of these people look for a way to turn their darkness, the worlds darkness, into light. That is what <em>Homeland</em> is about to me, turning world darkness into the light of day."</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Stars React to Their Emmy Nominations</strong></p> <p>Much of the first two episodes of the second season were filmed in Israel, and long before he was due in the country, Patinkin ventured there on his own, traveling around and meeting various politicians, activists and other people involved in the Middle East's struggles. And just as he does with Danes, he found himself inspired.</p> <p>"When you go to a place like Israel, and you take the time to immerse yourself in the real conflict, meet those people, ask the questions, meet a Palestinian young 23-year old man named <strong>Fadi Quaran</strong> who studied at Stanford, who is a gifted man and a true peacemaker in the vein of <strong>Gandhi</strong> and <strong>Martin Luther King</strong>, who says doesnt all humanity deserve justice, freedom and dignity? Who would deny that? Who would argue with that? So just meeting a young person with that kind of person, with that kind of wisdom and hope and optimism, fills your heart with hope and optimism."</p> <p>As he sees it, making his show is all part of that process, as well.</p> <p>"Then you get to do work, sing a song, do a television show, say words, tell stories, that are about that, that are about trying to rekindle hope and optimism in a broken world," Patinkin marveled. "In a world where in our Congress and our halls of government, people have forgotten how to talk to each other, all over the world, its an epidemic."</p> <p><em><strong>Email: Jordan.Zakarin@THR.com; Twitter: @JordanZakarin</strong></em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-70976266306049539072012-09-10T06:00:00.001-07:002012-09-10T06:00:03.035-07:00Shonda Rhimes, 'Grey's Anatomy' Scribe Developing FBI Drama for NBC (Exclusive)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr2.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2011/06/rhimes_primary.jpg" alt="Shonda Rhimes" title="" width="565" height="423" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Joe Pugliese</div><div class="main_image_caption">Shonda Rhimes</div></div> <p><strong>Shonda Rhimes</strong>has made her first sale of the 2012-13 development season.</p> <p>The prolific producer is reteaming with <em>Grey's Anatomy </em>scribe <strong>Peter Nowalk</strong> for FBI drama <em>Under the Gun</em>, which has landed at NBC with a script commitment.</p> <p>Nowalk will pen the script and executive produce alongside Rhimes and her Shondaland producing partner <strong>Betsy Beers</strong> under their overall deal at ABC Studios.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Broadcast TV's Returning Shows for 2012-13 Season</strong></p> <p><em>Under the Gun </em>revolves around Erin Kain, a woman who goes to work for the FBI as she struggles to make sense of a terrible event in her past that ruined her life and tore her family apart. While her young and fragile appearance doesn't typically suggest that she's best suited to work as a field agent, her dark past helps her get inside the head of criminals who were normal one day and cracked the next.</p> <p>The script deal marks the <em>Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice </em>and <em>Scandal </em>showrunner's first sale of the season for her Shondaland banner. Last season, Rhimes and companysold four dramas -- three to ABC and one to Fox. One, period drama <em>Gilded Lilys </em>from <em>Gossip Girl</em>'s <strong>K.J. Steinberg</strong>, was ordered to pilot but was not ultimately picked up to series.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Emmys Roundtable: The Faces Behind the Most Talked-About Dramas on TV</strong></p> <p>Nowalk has been with <em>Grey's </em>since 2007, working as an executive story editor and rising to writer and producer of ABC's top drama.</p> <p>Rhimes is repped by ICM Partners and attorney <strong>Brooke Wharton</strong>; Beers and Nowalk are with UTA and Sloane Offer.</p> <p><em>Email: </em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter: </em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-20489773650298304512012-09-10T02:00:00.000-07:002012-09-10T02:03:14.084-07:00'American Idol' David Cook Covers Counting Crows at Tampa Bay Summerfest (Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/05/cook-idol-perf-p.jpg" alt="David Cook Idol season 11 performance P" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Michael Becker / FOX</div></div> <p><em>American Idol </em>Season Seven winner <strong>David Cook </strong>closed out the day-long Tampa Bay Summerfest celebration on Saturdaywith the <strong>Counting Crows</strong>' ode to a winter month -- "A Long December." Cook's concert alsoincluded the premiere ofa new song, "From Here To Zero."</p> <p>"We like to throw covers in the shows," Cook told the audience before launching into a poignant, stripped down version ofthe 1996song from Counting Crow's album, "Recovering the Satellites."</p> <p>Cook's show closed out an afternoon that included appearances by singer-songwriter <strong>Edwin McCain</strong> and <strong>Juliet Simms</strong> of<em> The Voice</em>. Sponsored by Irish 31 Pub and Eatery, the show will donate portions of the proceeds to the ALS Association, a nonprofit group that supports research to fight Lou Gehrig's disease.</p> <p>Dressed plainly in a brown plaid shirt, Cook delivered a solid acoustic set with re-worked versions of his own material, including "The Last Song I'll Write For You," "Mr. Sensitive," "Heroes," "Lie" and "Life on the Moon."</p> <p>Cook was especially chatty with the crowd, weaving jokes and personal stories into the evening.He told a humorous story about his time performing as a struggling musicianin Kansas City,when some "slick-looking business man" asked him if he knew how to play the <strong>Lynyrd Skynyrd </strong>athem, "Freebird." When Cook responded he didn't know how to sing that song, he got a surprise.</p> <p>"[The guy] said, 'good, don't ever learn it' and he threw $20 in my case," he said. "Of all the weird lessons that could have stuck with me in the last, 15 or 16 years, that's the one that stuck. So I didn't learn 'Freebird." So it you yell for it, you 'aint getting it."</p> <p>Cook, who parted ways with RCA Records last year, is currently living in Nashville writing songs for a future record.</p> <p>Watch some highlights from last night's show, including Cook's cover of "A Long December" and his new song, "From Here to Zero":</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="413" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TPvNUy1aF-U" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TKt7TP0XZsk?list=UUy7YPUzvdZ9A8y-MC_eJrMQ&hl=en_US" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7_ztWofYypg" width="420"></iframe></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-49580730775766476602012-09-09T18:00:00.001-07:002012-09-09T18:00:05.140-07:00'American Idol''s Haley Reinhart Rocks The Girl Scouts in Chicago<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr3.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/02/haley-reinhart-xmas-single-p.jpg" alt="Haley Reinhart xmas single solo P" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Nick Spanos</div></div> <p>Former Daisy Scout and <em>American Idol </em>finalist <strong>Haley Reinhart</strong> took time for a few inspirational words before launching into a shortbut sweet acoustic set at the Girl Scout Cookie Classic in Chicago Saturday afternoon.</p> <p>"How cute are you guys?" asked the Wheeling, Illinois native. "We are here for a big celebration aren't we?"</p> <p>The singer, who is promoting her new CD, <em>Listen Up!</em>, was part of a day-long event celebrating the Girl Scouts 100 Year Anniversary. The day, hosted by the local council of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, featured aninaugural Girl Scout Cookie Classic 5K run, walk and celebration. The daywas capped off by an afternoon of entertainment, games, sing-alongs, andan on-site vendor expo.</p> <p>The 22-year old singer was celebrating a milestone of her own- herbirthday. Mid-way through the set,Reinhart was surprised by her father (who also handledacoustic guitar duties), Harry, with a cake and a singalong of "Happy Birthday" by a choir of young scouts.</p> <p>The Season 10 third-place finisher also brought some Girl Scouts up on stage to inquire about scouting, with a focus on community involvement and all the benefits of the organization.</p> <p>"Being a Girl Scout for memeans really being active in your community, and believing in yourself and knowing that you can really achieve something if you put your mind to it," she said.</p> <p>Reinhart took on the role of a cooler big sister, with a message of empowment for young women.</p> <p>"You are a group, a team, an alliance, a circle of friends, a family," she said. "I want you to remember as you grow up to take all of these things you learn now with you and really just make a difference."</p> <p>Reinhart, who performed songs from her CD, including "Free" and "Hit The Ground Running," surprised the crowd with a cover of <strong>Elton John</strong>'s "Bennie and the Jets" -- a song she has not peformed since the Idol tour.</p> <p>Reinhart is the second Idol this summer to perform for The Girl Scouts. This past June, Season 10 alum <strong>Thia Megia </strong>joined the "Rock The Mall" event in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>Reinhart was clearly honored to be involved in this weekend's ceremony, and offered words of advice.</p> <p>"I want you girls to know that you have a voice, too, and I really ecourage you to use it," she said. "Keep it up and follow your dreams."</p> <p>Next up for Reinhart --an appearance at Carnegie Hall with fellow Season 10 alum <strong>Casey Abrams.</strong></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-3727463870803769712012-09-09T14:00:00.000-07:002012-09-09T14:03:36.251-07:00"American Idol" David Cook Covers Counting Crows at Tampa Bay Summerfest (Video)<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="margin-right: 16px;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/blog_post_349_width/2012/05/cook-idol-perf-p.jpg" alt="David Cook Idol season 11 performance P" title="" width="349" height="466" class="imagecache imagecache-blog_post_349_width"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit">Michael Becker / FOX</div></div> <p><em>American Idol </em>Season Seven winner <strong>David Cook </strong>closed out the day-long Tampa Bay Summerfest celebration on Saturdaywith the <strong>Counting Crows</strong>' ode to a winter month -- "A Long December." Cook's concert alsoincluded the premiere ofa new song, "From Here To Zero."</p> <p>"We like to throw covers in the shows," Cook told the audience before launching into a poignant, stripped down version ofthe 1996song from Counting Crow's album, "Recovering the Satellites."</p> <p>Cook's show closed out an afternoon that included appearances by singer-songwriter <strong>Edwin McCain</strong> and <strong>Juliet Simms</strong> of<em> The Voice</em>. Sponsored by Irish 31 Pub and Eatery, the show will donate portions of the proceeds to the ALS Association, a nonprofit group that supports research to fight Lou Gehrig's disease.</p> <p>Dressed plainly in a brown plaid shirt, Cook delivered a solid acoustic set with re-worked versions of his own material, including "The Last Song I'll Write For You," "Mr. Sensitive," "Heroes," "Lie" and "Life on the Moon."</p> <p>Cook was especially chatty with the crowd, weaving jokes and personal stories into the evening.He told a humorous story about his time performing as a struggling musicianin Kansas City,when some "slick-looking business man" asked him if he knew how to play the <strong>Lynyrd Skynyrd </strong>athem, "Freebird." When Cook responded he didn't know how to sing that song, he got a surprise.</p> <p>"[The guy] said, 'good, don't ever learn it' and he threw $20 in my case," he said. "Of all the weird lessons that could have stuck with me in the last, 15 or 16 years, that's the one that stuck. So I didn't learn 'Freebird." So it you yell for it, you 'aint getting it."</p> <p>Cook, who parted ways with RCA Records last year, is currently living in Nashville writing songs for a future record.</p> <p>Watch some highlights from last night's show, including Cook's cover of "A Long December" and his new song, "From Here to Zero":</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="413" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TPvNUy1aF-U" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TKt7TP0XZsk?list=UUy7YPUzvdZ9A8y-MC_eJrMQ&hl=en_US" width="550"></iframe></p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7_ztWofYypg" width="420"></iframe></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333882940510881124.post-34426956032540185412012-09-09T10:00:00.001-07:002012-09-09T10:00:04.880-07:00Green Arrow and Wonder Woman on CW? 'Arrow' Bosses Sound Off<div class="main_blog_image_placeholder" style="float: none;"><div class=""><center><div class="pinterest-button"><img src="http://thr1.pgmcdn.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail_570x321/2012/09/arrow_wonder_woman_split_-_h_2012.jpg" alt="Arrow Wonder Woman Split - H 2012" title="" width="565" height="318" class="imagecache imagecache-thumbnail_570x321"></div></center></div><div class="main_media_credit"></div><div class="main_image_caption">The CW's "Arrow" and Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman</div></div> <p>Could Green Arrow and Wonder Woman co-exist on the same network?</p> <p>With the CW a month away from launching its take on DC Comics' Green Arrow, the network seems eager to have its <strong>Stephen Amell</strong> starrer <em>Arrow</em> potentially joined by another member of the Justice League: Wonder Woman.</p> <p>The network is eyeing an origin story for the famed female superhero, exploring Wonder Woman's alter ego Diana of Themyscira in <em>Amazon</em>, which is in the early stages of development under comics scribe <strong>Allan Heinberg</strong>. (Coincidentally, he co-penned a five-issue <em>JLA </em>arc with DC's <strong>Geoff Johns</strong>.)</p> <p><strong>STORY: CW Developing 'Wonder Woman' Origin Story</strong></p> <p>So is there room enough at the network -- should <em>Amazon </em>move to pilot and eventually gain a series order -- for both superheroes on the CW's schedule?</p> <p>"Absolutely! If there's room for a thousand reality shows, hopefully there's room for a thousand shows like this," <em>Arrow </em>executive producer <strong>Greg Berlanti</strong> told <em>The Hollywood Reporter </em>on Saturday at the Paley Center's Fall Previews. "My hope is we're successful enough that we're all on the air together, that'd be great."</p> <p>The CW's <em>Arrow </em>stars Amell(<em>Private Practice</em>) as Oliver Queen/Arrow, a hooded vigilante who returns home to Starling City five years after being presumed dead from a boating crash to carry out revenge upon the people who have transformed his hometown from the sprawling city it once was. The series is an adaptation of the long-running DC comic book character that first appeared in 1941.</p> <p>Berlanti and writing partner <strong>Marc Guggenheim</strong>, whose superhero credits also include ABC's short-lived <em>No Ordinary Family </em>and the <strong>Ryan Reynolds</strong> feature <em>Green Lantern</em>, say a potential one-two punch of <em>Arrow </em>-- should both it and <em>Amazon </em>land a spot on the network next year -- would recall another period on the small screen.</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: The 100 Fresh Faces of Fall TV</strong></p> <p>"It harkens back to the years of my childhood where you had <em>The Six Million Dollar Man </em>and <em>Wonder Woman </em>and all these superhero-like genre shows all on the dial and all you had to do was change the channel," <em>Arrow </em>EP Guggenheim tells <em>THR</em>. "I think there's totally room for both shows. It would be fun to share a night with them; the CW programs two hours a night and that'd be a pretty kick-ass night of television."</p> <p>With the warrior princess falling into the superhero with power category -- her abilities include flight, superhuman strength and agility -- that may, however, eliminate the character as comic fans currently know her from appearing on <em>Arrow</em>.</p> <p>"Our show definitely takes place in a much more realistic world," EP <strong>Andrew Kreisberg</strong> tells <em>THR</em>. "There's no superpowers, superheroes and aliens. With Wonder Woman, Diana of Themyscira, there are superpowers. I don't foresee crossovers but one of the great things about superheroes is that they're constantly being reimagined. There's the <strong>Adam West</strong> and <strong>Christopher Nolan</strong> versions of <em>Batman</em> and one doesn't obviate the other. The <strong>Lynda Carter</strong> version was great and now the CW is hopefully developing another wonderful version that will be a nice compliment to <em>Arrow</em>."</p> <p><strong>PHOTOS: Comic-Con 2012: 6 All-Stars Talk Knife-Wielding Fans, Mortifying Auditions and How Their Shows Should End at THR's Roundtable</strong></p> <p><em>Arrow</em>, unlike the CW's previous Superman adaptation <em>Smallville, </em>hasn't wasted any time in introducing characters from the DC Comics arsenal. At Comic-Con, producers wowed fans with the introduction of <em>X2</em>'s <strong>Kelly Hu </strong>as villainess China White (who shows up in the second episode) as well as Aussie actress <strong>Jessica De Gouw</strong> as the Huntress, a potential love interest to Amell's Oliver/Arrow.</p> <p>Amell, meanwhile, is totally down to have fellow Justice League member Wonder Woman not just on the same network but eventually enter his world of Starling City -- on one condition. "As long as she doesn't have superpowers, then we're good!"</p> <p><em>Arrow </em>premieres Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. on the CW.</p> <p><em>Email:</em><em>Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com</em><em>; Twitter:</em><em>@Snoodit</em></p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616663827582818870noreply@blogger.com0