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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Masohn cast in ABC's '666'
Series regular Mercedes Masohn of ''The Finder'' remains cast in ABC drama pilot ''666 Park Avenue.'' The part, which will come in second position to Fox's ''Finder,'' produces Masohn to see a stylish digital digital photographer in the historic apartment building with evil supernatural underpinnings. Terry O'Quinn, Dork Annable and Rachael Taylor have formerly grew to become part of the ensemble. Series creator David Wilcox is professional creating with Gina Girolamo and Leslie Morgenstein. Masohn is repped by Greene and Affiliate marketers Talent Agency and Luber/Roklin. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
'Family,' '30 Rock' lead TV in Comedy Awards
"Modern Family" and "30 Rock" leads the TV charge while "Bridesmaids" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love" are the top nominees in the film categories for Comedy Central's second annual Comedy Awards. Comedian Louis C.K. was the most nommed individual, taking bids for TV actor, TV special and standup tour. Kudos will be taped April 28 in Gotham and aired on the cabler May 6. For top TV laffer, nominees besides "Modern Family" and "30 Rock" are "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Parks and Recreation" and "Happy Endings." In addition to "Bridesmaids" and "Crazy, Stupid, Love," bigscreen nominees are "Midnight in Paris," "Horrible Bosses" and Oscar winner "The Artist." Nominees are selected by an eclectic board of directors with 30-plus members including sitcom director James Burrows, standup performers and actors Ray Romano and Chris Rock, as well as Laugh Factory nightclub owner Jamie Masada. Last year's two-hour inaugural telecast drew 1.4 million viewers. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com
Monday, March 5, 2012
New 'Game Of Thrones' Trailer: Five Key Moments
Just if you thought that the "Wager on Thrones" season two trailer could have no more badass than "Shipped To You otherwise you Die," Cinemax just released one that is. The most recent teaser is positioned for the Florence + the gear song "Seven Devils" having a couple of from the moments fans have most been looking toward inside the Cinemax show's approaching season. "Wager on Thrones" season two doesn't premiere until April 1, there's however ample in this particular trailer to keep fans sated for an additional 27 days. A clip, which first demonstrated because of Entertainment Weekly, consists of recent footage of other nutritional foods within the Fight of Blackwater for the riot at King's Landing, so there's plenty to acquire searching toward. Continue reading through for a review of five key moments within the latest have a look at "Wager on Thrones." Melisandre Burns The Old Gods Of all the new figures I am excited to find out throughout season a few "Wager on Thrones," Melisandre is presents itself this list. She brings another mindset to Westeros, once we haven't really met a red-colored-colored priestess before. In this particular trailer, you'll find several key shots showing Melisandre burning the old Gods of Westeros in pyres, symbols of this change is unquestionably coming. Your Dream Of Blackwater Finally! Fans are actually clamoring to uncover how a "Wager on Thrones" crew did justice to one of the finest fight moments inside the entire franchise, which trailer has provided us an excellent taste of techniques it absolutely was done. Sure, all we could see is a lot of fire, fighting and darkness, but no less than it seems like the Fight of Blackwater will probably be popular set piece inside the second season. Now give to us a concept in the sea fight! North In The Wall Since "Wager on Thrones" shot part of its second season in Iceland, it shouldn't are actually an unexpected to find out that icy landscape inside the shot of Jon Snow as well as the males in the Night's Watch trekking north in the Wall, but goodness is always that cinematography gorgeous. It's apparent within the relatively small size Jon's party this scene is acquired in the second half of season two, however i am really excited to look for the way the comfort from the story originates round the small screen. Robb Can get Lucky Ah Jeyne Westerling and Robb Stark, how innocent your boyfriend or girlfriend is... at first. There's a fast shot in the youthful couple hooking up up in this particular trailer, possibly the first time the two make their feelings official. This story isn't seen much throughout "Clash of Nobleman," needing to repay greatly in "Storm of Swords." Still, we're excited to look for the roots from the relationship unfold in season two. The Riot In King's Landing "I'll hurt you with this particular. Your entire day may come once your pleasure uses ashes and you'll be conscious of financial obligations are paid out," Tyrion Lannister notifies his sister, Full Cersei, in the voice-over since the trailer shows Cersei being attacked having a mob in King's Landing. It's one of the primary occasions fans will dsicover Cersei not responsible for the problem, in addition to bodes poorly for your Lannister regime in Westeros' capital. The thing that was your chosen moment using this "Wager on Thrones" trailer? Reveal inside the comments section below or on Twitter!
America online Pulls Advertisements From Hurry Limbaughs Show
The Web content company stated on its Facebook page that “one in our core values is the fact that we act with integrity”– and behaved to protest Limbaugh’scharacterization lastweek of Georgetown College law student Sandra Fluke like a “slut” along with a “prostitute.” The influential radio host assaulted Fluke after she told a congressional hearing the government should require employer healthcare plans, including Georgetown’s, to pay for forcontraception.America online stated itdecided to”suspend advertising” on Limbaugh’s show because his “comments aren't consistent with our values.” Others which have backed from the broadcast includeCarbonite, Citrix, LegalZoom, ProFlowers, Quicken Financial loans, and bed mattress companies Sleep Train and Sleep Number. Limbaugh has apologized for his comments. He stated on today’s broadcast that his comments about Fluke were “inappropriate” and “uncalled for,” adding, “I don't even think she's either of individuals two words.” Together with his attacks, he stated,”I behaved too similar to the leftists who dislike me.” Obvious Funnel’s Premiere Systems syndicates Limbaugh’s show.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Joins A.C.O.D.
With Ben Carlin and Richard JenkinsShe's lately needed to cope with neurotic comic-book nerds (Scott PIlgrim), shape-shifting killer aliens (The One Thing) and alcoholics (Smashed). But Mary Elizabeth Winstead's next tussle is going to be by having an Adult Child Of Divorce, playing Adam Scott's lengthy-suffering girlfriend inside a.D.To.Deb.Winstead is going to be Lauren Stinger, the main one reliable reason for calm within the chaotic existence of Scott's Carter. Carter, a part of a continuing study in to the effect of divorce on kids, continues to be coping with his folks' ongoing feuds for his entire existence,but finds themself needing to race around arranging and placating and getting back his dysfunctional brothers and sisters when his more youthful brother announces his engagement.Scott is better noted for his regular role in Parks And Entertainment, and he's also became a member of inside a.D.To.Deb. by Richard Jenkins as Carter's father and Jane Lynch as his counselor.Stu Zicherman is making his directorial debut, following TV credits on shows like Lights Out and Six Levels. He co-authored the script with Ben Karlin (The Daily Show, The Colbert Report), and shooting begins later this month. You cannot request for a far greater comedy pedigree than everything, so let us hope it provides the required laughs.
The Key Circle Exclusive: Star Trek's John p Lancie to experience an Elder
Erica Durance NBC has acquired the Canadian medical drama Saving Hope with what is going to be Erica Durance's first series role since Smallville. Saving Hope, from Rookie Blue producers Ilana Frank and David Wellington, follows surgeon Alex Reid (Durance) whose personal and professional existence is switched upside lower when her fiancé Charlie - who's even the chief of surgery at her hospital - eventually ends up inside a coma. Just like Alex and new surgeon Joel (Vampire Diaries' Daniel Gillies) hurry in order to save his existence, Charlie roams the halls from the hospital unclear about whether he's now a ghost or simply a figment of his imagination. Meanwhile, his fiancée and also the other doctors keep trying to bring back him, in addition to treat their other patients through the series. Stargate Atlantis' Michael Shanks will even star as Charlie. Take a look at photos of Erica Durance NBC will air all of the 13-episode first season sometime this summer time. Durance, who performed Lois Lane around the super hero CW series for six years, most lately guest-starred on another NBC drama, Harry's Law. Are you currently excited to determine Durance back around the small screen?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
'Common Law' set for May 11 debut
USA Network has set May 11 as the launch date for freshman dramedy series "Common Law." Skein, from CBS Television Studios and Junction Entertainment, focuses on two cops who are forced into couples therapy to save their professional partnership. "Common Law," set for 12 episodes and currently shooting in New Orleans, will air at 10 p.m. Fridays, a night the cabler successfully debuted "Monk," "Psych" and "White Collar." USA Network is scheduling the Sarah Shahi-starrer "Fairly Legal" at 9 p.m. Fridays and will use that as a lead-in for the "Common Law" premiere. As in the broadcast world, Fridays can be difficult for cablers to draw attention to their wares but USA Network bucked the trend in 2009 when hit series "White Collar" aired its first season there. "Common Law" was originally scheduled to debut Jan. 26, but the show was moved to summer -- a traditional strong season for USA Network -- after receiving high praise from focus groups. Michael Ealy, Warren Cole, Jack McGee and Sonya Walger star in "Common Law," which is exec produced by pilot director Jon Turtletaub, co-creators Cormac Wibberley and Marianne Wibberley, and Craig Sweeny. In other casting news, Ed Begley Jr. will guest star in a pair of upcoming episodes. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com
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