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So who is Van Buren's mystery guy on Law & Order?
26 October 2009 12:59 PM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »
Kona told you recently that Benjamin Bratt is coming back to Law & Order for a short time. S. Epatha Merkerson's Van Buren character has been diagnosed with cancer, which always gives shows a chance to bring back old characters. But it also gives a show a chance to bring on new characters, and that's what's going to happen starting this Friday.
Ernie Hudson is joining the show for several episodes. He'll play a guy that's "the love of her life."
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- Bob Sassone
'Law & Order' exclusive: Van Buren's mystery lover revealed!
26 October 2009 9:27 AM, PDT | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »
The secret's out! S. Epatha Merkerson's mystery lover on Law & Order is none other than Winston Zeddemore Ernie Hudson! Merkerson's cancer-stricken Van Buren recently revealed that she had met the love of her life, but the identity of her new suitor has remained a secret. All that will change this Friday when Hudson begins a multi-episode arc as her new boyfriend. News of Hudson's hiring follows my scoop that Van Buren would soon be getting a visit from former colleague Rey Curtis (Benjamin Bratt). All of this attention being paid to Van Buren has me wondering: Should we be worried that she won't surv. »
- Michael Ausiello
Benjamin Bratt Returns to Law & Order
23 October 2009 2:44 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It turns out you can go home again. After a couple of failed series (Jerry Bruckheimer's military drama E-Ring and A&E's rehab drama The Cleaner), the very delicious Benjamin Bratt is returning to the show that made him a star: Law & Order. According to NBC, Bratt's gonna make a one-episode appearance later this season in an installment that "reunites him with his former boss Lt. Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson)." The network hasn't announced a specific airdate for the ep. Even if it is just a flyby, we'll be more than happy to have Benjamin back on TV. Rey Curtis was always a great character, and heck, he was Julia Roberts' best boyfriend ever. »
Benjamin Bratt Returning to Law & Order
23 October 2009 2:35 PM, PDT | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »
Benjamin Bratt will return as Detective Reynaldo Curtis on Law & Order, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
Curtis will reunite with his former boss, Lt. Anita van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson), on an upcoming episode. Bratt was nominated for a best supporting actor Emmy for the role in 1999. After four seasons, he left the show that same year to pursue a film career.
Benjamin Bratt to guest-star on Modern Family
"I am thrilled that Ben is coming back for a return appearance," executive producer Dick Wolf said in a statement. "He joined us for our recent 20th anniversary celebration and it was like he never left."
Bratt's casting was first reported by Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello.
Bratt starred in the A&E series The Cleaner for two seasons and will guest-star this fall on ABC's hit sitcom Modern Family, playing Sofia Vergara's unreliable but charismatic ex-husband.
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- Mickey O'Connor
Benjamin Bratt Returns to Law & Order
23 October 2009 1:33 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online - Movies and Television news »
It turns out you can go home again. After a couple of failed series (Jerry Bruckheimer's military drama E-Ring and A&E's rehab drama The Cleaner), the very delicious Benjamin Bratt is returning to the show that made him a star: Law & Order. According to NBC, Bratt's gonna make a one-episode appearance later this season in an installment that "reunites him with his former boss Lt. Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson)." The network hasn't announced a specific airdate for the ep. Even if it is just a flyby, we'll be more than happy to have Benjamin back on TV. Rey Curtis was always a great character, and heck, he was Julia Roberts' best boyfriend ever. »
Exclusive: Benjamin Bratt returns to 'Law & Order'
23 October 2009 11:29 AM, PDT | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »
This should boost those sagging Friday ratings. Benjamin Bratt has signed on to reprise his role as Det. Rey Curtis on Law & Order, sources confirm to me exclusively. Bratt, who vacated the mothership a decade ago, will shoot his one-episode comeback next month. I'm told the actor will figure heavily in a story involving S. Epatha Merkerson's Van Buren. Might he be back to comfort her during her current health crisis? That's my guess. Happy to have Det. Curtis back, even if it's just for one episode? Sound off below! Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega/PR Photos »
- Michael Ausiello
Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: Having fun storming the 'Castle'
13 October 2009 11:55 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
There was a book? All this time there was an actual, buyable, readable Castle book and nobody told me? I mean sure, I could've read this post from Jeff, this one from Mandi, or this one here. But Jeff and Mandi are all the way across the country in the New York office! You and I are, we're right here. All I know is, if Beckett gets to read that book, then I'm getting my hands on it too. But—and let me know if this is a step too meta—what I really want is a book about Beckett »
- Alynda Wheat
Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: 'Three Rivers' might need some CPR
5 October 2009 1:51 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
My name is Alynda and I am an organ donor. There, now everybody knows and we don't have to go through any confusion or sticky sitches in the hospital, Three Rivers-style. What did you think of the Rivers debut, the few of you who watched it? (If you missed it, by the way, you can catch it here.) I'm still trying to decide if I'm giving it too much leeway because star Alex O'Loughlin is in my imaginary-boyfriend stable (and we're pretty serious, with his having met my mom and all). But I'll try to be objective. Let's start »
- Alynda Wheat
Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: Hallelujah! It's the real (Jack) McCoy
28 September 2009 5:42 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Friday’s more-than-solid premiere of Law & Order tells us one of two things: either creator Dick Wolf is right, and the show has 20 more years of cops and courts left in it, or they’re setting up one hell of a series-ending season. We all know (mainly because Wolf’s been telling anyone who’ll listen for just about forever now) that tying Gunsmoke’s two-decade record was a major goal. With Friday’s premiere he sets about realizing that goal for this 20th season. And after a series of bumpy transitions among the police and prosecutor ranks (I still »
- Alynda Wheat
Tiff #7: It was a very good day
15 September 2009 4:43 AM, PDT | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »
I saw three new movies on Monday. Each one could have been the best film of the day. I can't choose among them, so alphabetically: Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," Atom Egoyan's "Chloe" and Rodrigo Garcia's "Mother and Child." A story involving a cop uncontrollably strung out on drugs. A story involving a wife who meets a hooker. A story about three woman whose lives are shaped by the realities of adoption. Three considerable filmmakers. Three different tones. Three stories that improvise on genres instead of following them. Three titles that made me wonder, why can't every day be like this?
Nicolas Cage and Werner Herzog were surely destined to work together. Radical talents are drawn to one another. Cage tends to exceed the limitations of a role, Herzog tends to exceed the limitations of film itself. Knowing nothing about conditions during the shoot, »
- Roger Ebert
Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's,' 'House,' 'Greek,' 'Mentalist,' 'Gossip Girl,' and more!
2 September 2009 7:56 PM, PDT | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »
Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you're dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to ausielloscoop@ew.com Question: Grey's Anatomy scoop on Owen and Cristina, please! —Jenilee Ausiello: They're headed for a dry spell. In the season premiere, Amy Madigan's shrink advises Owen against making any further sexy time with Cristina until he can get the voices in his head to shut the hell up. Relax, they're not breaking up. Just taking things slooooow. Question: No Grey's Anatomy scoop in the last Ask Ausiello? Forget trying to get Mark-Lexie scoop, I'll take anything on Grey's at this point! —Maddy Ausiello: Too bad, because Mark-Lexie scoop is what you're getting. "They've got a lot of challenges coming down the pike," concedes exec producer Krista Vernoff. "The most consistent challenge is the one that's built into the fabric of their »
- Michael Ausiello
The Road added to already amazing Tiff lineup
13 August 2009 10:17 AM, PDT | QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news »
Yes there are other films we're excited to see in this final Tiff line-up announcement - Alejandro Amenábar's Agora, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done by Werner Herzog - but let's face it the chance to see John Hillcoat's adaptation of the The Road two months early is just so damn cool that we had to give it top billing here.
You can check out the full Galas and Special Presentation line-ups after the break, or learn more about the entire festival over at the official Tiff site.
Galas
Agora Alejandro Amenábar, Spain
North American Premiere
In the fourth century, while Egypt was under the Roman Empire, violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city’s famous library. Trapped inside its walls, the brilliant astronomer Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the ancient world. Among »
Pee-wee's Playhouse: Paul Reubens and Friends Returning
11 August 2009 6:04 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Actor Paul Reubens is bringing his trademark character, Pee-wee Herman, and his playhouse full of friends back to their roots. Unfortunately, unless you live in Southern California, you may not be able to see them.
The Pee-wee Herman Show was a Los Angeles stage show in the early 1980s. It resembled the Saturday morning kids show that followed but the original concept was more of an adult parody of classic children's programming. Following appearances on late-night TV, Reubens' Pee-wee character became so popular that he was given his own family-friendly feature film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
The success of the movie paved the way for the Pee-wee's Playhouse TV series. Budgeted at $325,000 an episode, the show garnered 22 Emmy Awards during its five year run. Aside from Reubens, the series features Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shirley Stoler, George McGrath, Alison »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Pee-wee's Playhouse: Paul Reubens and Friends Returning
11 August 2009 6:04 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Actor Paul Reubens is bringing his trademark character, Pee-wee Herman, and his playhouse full of friends back to their roots. Unfortunately, unless you live in Southern California, you may not be able to see them.
The Pee-wee Herman Show was a Los Angeles stage show in the early 1980s. It resembled the Saturday morning kids show that followed but the original concept was more of an adult parody of classic children's programming. Following appearances on late-night TV, Reubens' Pee-wee character became so popular that he was given his own family-friendly feature film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
The success of the movie paved the way for the Pee-wee's Playhouse TV series. Budgeted at $325,000 an episode, the show garnered 22 Emmy Awards during its five year run. Aside from Reubens, the series features Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne, S. Epatha Merkerson, Shirley Stoler, George McGrath, Alison Mork, John Paragon, William Marshall, Suzanne Kent, Lynne Marie Stewart, »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Law & Order Meets Its Match: Gunsmoke
18 May 2009 7:30 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
It made it. After spending yet another season's end on the bubble, Law & Order is being welcomed back to NBC for a 16-episode 20th season, where it will tie Gunsmoke as the longest-running prime-time drama on TV. NBC hasn't officially announced the pickup, but sources are telling such things to Variety and other outlets. Law & Order, the daddy of the modern-day procedural and the mother ship of creator Dick Wolf's L&O fleet, will most likely show up on the network's midseason schedule, as it did this year. The detect-and-prosecute series, which still boasts a couple of thesps—Sam Waterston and S. Epatha Merkerson—from the 1990s, is more famous for its... »
[TV] Law & Order Meets Its Maker?
7 May 2009 10:38 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
It was a dark, rainy afternoon in New York City. On speakerphone with the other executives in Los Angeles, a group of business-clads are studying charts. The New Yorkers are pouring coffee, preparing for a long night of decisions. The La exec's are doing the same and gesture wildly at a flat screen television that's on in the background of our scene. On the screen is a familiar face. It's Jack McCoy. But as we recognize him, we're back in New York. Arms still waving wildly around the table. Meanwhile in La: "We have to pick one!" One says pounding a fist on the table. "How can we decide?" The New York exec's respond, looking for the caffeine rush and taking long swings from their coffee mugs that have a familiar Peacock logo on the side.
Suddenly in La the arms have stopped waving and they are brought down to a low whisper. »
- Erin Burris
The GLAAD Awards Kick Off in NYC by Honoring Tyra
30 March 2009 11:30 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
The annual series of nationwide GLAAD media award ceremonies kicked off this weekend in NYC. Vanessa Williams and her pregnant Ugly Betty costar Ana Ortiz were two of the attendees, while Tyra Banks received the Excellence in Media Award for her efforts to increase "visibility and understanding of the gay and lesbian community." T.R. Knight and Chris Noth also came out to show their support, taking the stage and looking handsome in their suits. Los Angeles and San Francisco awards are still coming up, but the Manhattan stars looked like they were enjoying the kickoff event as they smiled and mingled the night away. View 50 Photos › To see lots more photos including Christian Siriano, Clay Aiken and many others just read more. View 50 Photos › Images include: Ana Ortiz, Chris Noth, Christian Siriano, Clay Aiken, T.R. Knight, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams, Keith Olbermann, Michael Urie, Tim Gunn, Robert Verdi, Cherry Jones, »
- PopSugar
New York Sees the Premiere of 'The International'
9 February 2009 10:38 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
On Monday, February 9, a special screening for the upcoming espionage film, "The International", has been held at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. The premiere event was attended by some of its cast members, including Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Brian F. O'Byrne and Nilaja Sun.
Joining those stars on the red carpet was the thriller's director Tom Tykwer. Seen as well in the red carpet were many television stars, among them were "Gossip Girl" actress Amanda Setton, "Fringe" actress Jasika Nicole, "30 Rock" actress Katrina Bowden and "Law & Order" actress S. Epatha Merkerson. Beside the TV stars, R.E.M.'s lead vocalist Michael Stipe has also been spotted on the evening.
Based on an original screenplay written by Eric Singer, "The International" revolves around Interpol Agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman as they put their lives at stakes while trying to uncover the money laundering »
- AceShowbiz.com
WGA Awards Fete Slumdog, Milk, Mad Men, 30 Rock
7 February 2009 10:21 PM, PST | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
Slumdog Millionaire continued its winning streak this awards season, with Simon Beaufoy winning the 2009 Writers Guild of America award this evening for adapted screenplay. Dustin Lance Black won the award for best original screenplay for Milk. Slumdog has already won DGA, SAG, PGA and Golden Globe awards, and is a multi-award favorite for the Oscars. Milk has won SAG and PGA awards and is also a strong Oscar contender in multiple categories.
On the television side, awards went to the writers of Mad Men (drama), 30 Rock (comedy), Recount and John Adams in long-form categories, and In Treatment, Breaking Bad, and The Simpsons in various other fields. Controversially, among other awards was one for videogame writing (to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed). Some publishers declined to submit their titles for consideration, viewing the award as primarily an organizing tool for a guild seeking to gain a foothold in a non-unionized sector. »
- noreply@blogger.com (Jonathan Handel)
Volume 65 Of 'Theatre World' Is Now Avaliable
16 January 2009 7:06 PM, PST | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »
Volume 65 of "Theatre World," is now available in stores from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Billed as "the most complete record of the American theatre," this book celebrates the 2007-2008 theater season and comes complete with lists, photos and more. This edition will include In the Heights, Passing Strange and August: Osage County as well as the revivals of Come Back Little Sheba (with Kevin Anderson and S. Epatha Merkerson), Gypsy (with Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti and Boyd Gaines) and South Pacific (with Kelli O'Hara Paulo Szot). Theatre World, the statistical and pictorial record of the Broadway and off-Broadway season, touring companies, and professional regional companies throughout the United States, has become a classic in its field. The book is complete with cast listings, replacement producers, directors, authors, composers, opening and closing dates, song titles, and much, much more. There are special sections with biographical data, obituary information, listings of annual »
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