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Helen Mirren joins Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman in Red
6 November 2009 7:44 PM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren has joined the cast of Red, the film adaptation of the comic book miniseries written by Warren Ellis and published by Wildstorm.
The movie, starring Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman, begins filming on January 11 and is set for release on November 19, 2010, with Robert Schwentke (Flightplan, The Time Traveler's Wife) directing.
Willis will be playing retired CIA agent Paul Moses who is targeted by assassins sent by the new leader of the CIA (Freeman) who wants to dispose of former agents who know too much.
Mirren, 64, whose casting was revealed by ScreenDaily and is now confirmed by Variety, is speculated to be playing the previous CIA boss who has stayed in touch with Moses.
In addition, John C. Reilly (The Aviator, Gangs of New York) and Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds, Angels in America, The West Wing) are in talks to join the film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. »
- David Bentley
‘Southland’ Gets Saved by TNT
3 November 2009 7:00 AM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Listen up all you disgruntled Southland fans, TNT is your new favorite network. The acclaimed police drama has risen from the ashes of cancellation and will be returning to television on a new network:
“TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series “Southland,” closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy-winning producer John Wells (”ER,” “The West Wing”) to the network in January.
TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series’ first season. “Southland” will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.”
This is great news for the series especially given the somewhat surprising cancellation by NBC before the show even returned for a second season. Honestly, they brought back Heroes but not Southland? »
- Bob Starr
TV Review: HBO's 'By the People: The Election of Barack Obama'
2 November 2009 11:40 AM, PST | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
It's not popular to say, because it was one of the post-Aaron Sorkin years, but the sixth season of "The West Wing" is one of my favorites. Perhaps no season of "The West Wing" was more process-oriented, as the writers took us through the rise of young, untested Democrat Matthew Santos (Jimmy Smits) and maverick, outspoken Republican Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda) as they went through the primaries to secure their parties' respective nominations for President. Just because the writing rarely sparkled as it did in the Sorkin years didn't mean that Season Six of "The West Wing" wasn't the savviest the... »
- Daniel Fienberg
TNT Picks Up ‘Southland’
2 November 2009 7:40 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Fans can rejoice as new life has been given into their favorite police drama, Southland, with TNT announcing this morning that they’ve closed the deal to pick up the popular series recently canceled by NBC for being too dark and inappropriate for their 9pm time slot.
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series Southland, closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy®-winning producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing) to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series’ first season. Southland will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.
We recently reported that there were rumors about TNT picking up the series, but nothing was substantiated »
- Anthony Ocasio
Southland Officially Picked Up by TNT
2 November 2009 6:32 AM, PST | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
In early October we reported that NBC had canceled Southland and pulled the plug on airing the six episodes that had already been produced. Rumors soon started swirling that TNT would pick up the critically-acclaimed show.
We now have official confirmation that TNT has indeed picked up Southland:
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series Southland, closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy®-winning producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing) to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series’ first season. Southland will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.
“This is a great win for fans of Southland and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers, »
- Clarissa
TNT Picks Up Acclaimed Drama Southland
2 November 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series "Southland," closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy-winning producer John Wells ("ER," "The West Wing") to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series' first season. "Southland" will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12. "This is a great win for fans of 'Southland' and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "It's also another outstanding example of how TNT has... »
Southland Officially Moves to TNT
2 November 2009 4:27 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series Southland, closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy-winning producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing) to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series' first season. Southland will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.
"This is a great win for fans of Southland and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "It's also another outstanding example of how TNT has established itself as the go-to place for the best dramas on television."
"We are extremely pleased that TNT has acquired all 13 episodes of Southland, giving devoted fans the »
TNT Picks Up 'Southland'
1 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
Fans of Southland take heart. After being axed by NBC, the cop drama has found a new home over at TNT. Below are the details, courtesy of TNT:
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series "Southland," closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy-winning producer John Wells ("ER," "The West Wing") to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season, as well as the seven episodes from the series' first season. "Southland" will air on TNT Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (Et/Pt), beginning with the first episode of the series on Jan. 12.
"This is a great win for fans of 'Southland' and a perfect opportunity to introduce the series to new viewers," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "It's also another outstanding example of how »
Aff Review: Poliwood
1 November 2009 12:02 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
It's not uncommon to hear people discussing -- or complaining about -- the ways in which Hollywood celebrities are involved in politics, whether they're airing their opinions during a concert or speaking in public on behalf of a politician. Barry Levinson (Diner, Good Morning Vietnam) thought this was an interesting enough topic to address in his documentary Poliwood, which focuses on the 2008 national Democratic and Republican conventions. Unfortunately, the documentary shows us little that we haven't already seen, and tends to preach to the converted.
Poliwood is subtitled "a Barry Levinson film essay," which signals us that this will be a more personal style of documentary. Levinson opens the movie with shots from his 1990 feature film Avalon and uses this footage to discuss the ways American lives have changed because of television. His focus is on the Creative Coalition, a non-partisan organization of celebrities that focuses on issues such as arts education. »
- Jette Kernion
An Exclusive Interview with Supernatural Star Jim Beaver
28 October 2009 2:07 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
Supernatural fans know Jim Beaver as Bobby.
But the veteran actor has appeared on a slew of well-reviewed, popular shows, from classics such as The West Wing to current hits such as Big Love.
In an exclusive interview with TV Fanatic, the affable actor talked about his long career, while hyping an upcoming episode of Supernatural he describes as "one of the most memorable we've ever had..."
TV Fanatic: Talk about the evolution of Bobby as a character on Supernatural.
Beaver: When I first shot the finale of season one, nobody said anything about this being a recurring character. But I was very pleased to come back for a second episode - Deadwood was coming to an end and I was concerned about my next job - and, by the third episode, we all began thinking Bobby could be an integral part of the show.
TV Fanatic: You have a long, »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
David Fincher and Eric Roth to Remake British Miniseries House Of Cards for as a Weekly One-Hour Drama
21 October 2009 10:39 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Director David Fincher is getting into the television game and making his debut with an adaptation of the BBC political-thriller miniseries, “House of Cards”. Based on Michael Dobbs’ book of the same name, “Cards” will be re-adapted for U.S. audiences as a weekly one-hour drama. Fincher with executive producer along side his “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” screenwriter Eric Roth. Hit the jump for more details on how Fincher and Roth plan to transform the series because U.S. audiences don’t know what a Prime Minister does.
Set at the end of Margaret Thatcher’s tenture as the British Prime Minister, the original version focused on a former Conservative Party chief of staff who follows a hungry politician who wants to be the new Pm. Actor Ian Richardson won a BAFTA for his performance and writer Andrew Davies won an Emmy.
According to THR, Fincher’s version moves the story to the U. »
- Matt Goldberg
Justin Timberlake Grows Out His Curls For 'The Social Network'
19 October 2009 3:20 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Jt explains that he's growing his hair for the upcoming Facebook movie.
By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Matt Elias
Photo: MTV News
Did Justin Timberlake forget to get a haircut before his benefit concert in Las Vegas on Saturday night? How else to explain the presence of Jt's curls in place of his usual close-cropped look?
"My hair is obviously growing out for a reason," Timberlake hinted to MTV News at the red carpet for the event.
That reason is "The Social Network," David Fincher's take on the creative forces — and salacious backstabbing — behind the founding of Facebook. Filming is set to begin soon in Boston, and Timberlake has been preparing for his role by skipping a trip to the barber shop and growing out his 'do.
He will be taking on the role of Sean Parker, a Napster co-founder who helped Mark Zuckerberg grow Facebook after its launch at Harvard. »
The Vampire Diaries Round Table: "Lost Girls"
16 October 2009 3:31 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
Following the latest, revealing episode of The Vampire Diaries, our staff couldn't wait to sit down for this week's Round Table discussion.
There's so much to discuss and so much to analyze, that we should just get right to it. As always, feel free to leave a comment with your take on these issues and/or post in our Vampire Diaries forum...
Elena breaking up with Stefan: Smart move, or dumb decision?
VDLover: Smart. At least for now, Elena needs space. Even the best hair on television isn't enough to win over a girl after you just told her you've been 17 years old since 1864.
DoMeDamon: Smart move. The chemistry and palpable desire between Elena and Stefan has been established, only for them to be driven apart by forces seemingly beyond their control, leaving them to pine hopelessly for a forbidden love affair along with four million of us watching at home. »
- matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
New Behind-The-Scenes Footage from ‘Saw VI’
16 October 2009 12:25 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Five Minutes in heaven with the cast and crew of Saw VI. From us to you by Shock Til You Drop via Coming Soon. Click here to see their madcap hijinks! It must be a law that all dudes in this movie have to have a scratchy voice. Coupled with…. the right… pauses… it has the unmistakable air of bad intentions. Sadly, it’s not nearly as scary with all those sound and camera guys everywhere.
Since we both know why you watch Saw movies, I’m not gonna bore you with plot details, but I will say that Coming Soon reports that in Saw VI, Jigsaw’s grand scheme will be revealed(!). Spoiler alert: To make… a gajillion… dollars!!!
For those who don’t know, the sixth installment of the franchise that’s grossed more than $650Mm worldwide was directed by Kevin Gruetert (who’s worked in the editorial »
- Scott Miller
Exclusive: 'Gilmore' girl Lauren Graham on her big TV comeback
16 October 2009 5:34 AM, PDT | EW - Ausiello Files | See recent EW.com - The Ausiello Files news »
Sometimes the way the TV biz works leaves me scratching my head, going, "Huh?" Other times, I get it... it's fate. This is definitely one of those. Because although ABC passed on Lauren Graham's comedy pilot, she's still returning to the tube this season, on NBC's buzzy Parenthood series. And here, in her first interview since agreeing to step in for Maura Tierney as single mom Sarah, the Gilmore Girls gabber explains why she decided to join the all-star ensemble, why her new character is nothing like Lorelai, and what her new gig means for that much-discussed-by-me Gilmore movie. »
- Michael Ausiello
Showtime Signs Shameless Pilot
15 October 2009 10:37 AM, PDT | BuzzFocus.com | See recent BuzzFocus.com news »
Press Release Los Angeles, CA – (October 15, 2009) – Showtime and acclaimed Emmy® Award-winning television and film producer John Wells (ER, The West Wing, Southland, Third Watch, Far From Heaven, Showtime's An American Crime) are bringing Shameless, the long running British series to American television starring Emmy® Award-winner and Oscar®-nominee William H. Macy (Door to Door, Fargo, Pleasantville, The Cooler). Showtime has ordered a pilot for this one-hour drama tracing the lives of a very unconventional family which will be executive produced by Wells and the series’ original creator and Emmy® Award-winner Paul Abbott, one of Britain's most critically and commercially successful television producers. The announcement was made today by Robert Greenblatt, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. The pilot will be shot in December. “We are honored to be bringing arguably the best American and British television producers together for this unique look at a very ... »
- Buzzfocus Staff
'Varsity Blues' Doesn't Want Your Life In Today's Sick Day Stash
14 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Call them "cult classics." "Guilty pleasures." "Comfort movies." We all have a mental rolodex of flicks that may not be terribly popular but, for one reason or another, they resonate in a very special way. Maybe you saw it at the right moment. Maybe you just see gold where everyone else sees feces. Whatever the case, these are the special favorites that you keep stashed away for sick days. Here are some of ours.
The more I think about it, the more I realize that 1999 was a definite turning point in cultural history. The music of '99 was truly excellent (the entire year was soundtracked by Tlc's "No Scrubs," Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba," 702's "Where My Girls At?" and Rage Against the Machine's "Guerilla Radio"), television saw the beginning of its new golden age ("The Sopranos," "Futurama," "SpongeBob Squarepants," "Angel," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "The West Wing" and "WWF Smackdown! »
- Adam Rosenberg
Matthew Perry to produce and star in new sitcom
13 October 2009 10:33 AM, PDT | AOL - TVSquad | See recent AOL - TVSquad news »
I was looking forward to Matthew Perry's new Showtime show The End of Steve, a drama about a radio talk show host. Unfortunately, Showtime wasn't looking forward to it as much as I was and didn't pick up the show.
Instead, Perry is going to produce, co-write, and star in a new comedy about a sports arena manager who finds himself thinking about where his life is at after he turns 40. Fans of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The West Wing (two other shows that Perry was in) will be interested to know that Thomas Schlamme will be involved in the show too as director and co-producer.
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- Bob Sassone
Clifton Collins Jr. Talks the Future of Southland
13 October 2009 7:19 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
It's been quite a whirlwind few weeks for perhaps the hardest working man in the biz - and one of my favorite actors - Clifton Collins Jr. After it was announced that he landed a role in the NBC Southland, I got a chance to speak with the actor, who was incredibly excited for such a creative opportunity like this on the small screen ( for my exclusive interview with Collins Jr. about the show). Surprisingly, not long after that interview, NBC canceled the series and, not surprisingly, a few days after that, it was reported that the show could possibly have a new home at TNT.
With all of these new developments, I put in another call to Collins Jr. to find out his thoughts on what has happened over the last few weeks. Here's what he had to say.
First of all, can you talk about your first reactions »
Matthew Perry: Is this comedy his TV comeback?
13 October 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Matthew Perry is shopping a new single-camera comedy to the broadcast networks this week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he plans to star in, co-write, and executive produce the untitled show about "a self-involved manager of a second-rate sports arena who begins to re-evaluate his life on his 40th birthday." Perry, who recently turned 40, conceived the idea. (Which also explains why he was drawn to the Zac Efron do-over comedy 17 Again?) Does this sound like a pilot a network should greenlight? Before we take it to a vote after the jump, let's break it down. He'll pen the pilot script »
- Mandi Bierly
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