July 2012
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Caffeine – July 29th Edition | The Televixen
TCA press tour means tons of news this week. Let’s go! The last network has finally come in: We have ABC’s fall premiere dates. The big news: The Neighbors and Suburgatory are switching timeslots. Renewed: Louie, Awkward Cancelled: The Killing See on thetelevixen.com
Kevin & Danielle Jonas Feel Pressure to Have a...
After almost three years of marriage, Kevin and Danielle Jonas are ready to talk babies. “People are like, ‘All right guys, what’s your plan? When are you going to have those grandkids?’ ” says Kevin, 24, in a clip from Married to Jonas, which premieres August 19 on E!. “I’m starting to feel that pressure a little bit.” See on people.com
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'Gossip Girl' Reruns to Air on Style Network
Get ready to go back to the very beginning of the Upper East Side drama. Style Network was acquired the off-network rights to the CW’s Gossip Girl and will begin airing reruns Wednesday, August 15 at 8pm. See on buddytv.com
TCA 2012: Style Renews 'Big Rich Texas,' Orders...
Style is going bigger with its Big Rich Texas series. The NBCUniversal-owned cable network on Wednesday renewed the docuseries for a third season and announced a spinoff, Big Rich Georgia, during its presentation to reporters at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour in Beverly Hills. See on hollywoodreporter.com
Who Did Kaling Have To Beg To Join 'The Mindy...
“When she first asked, I told her no a bunch of times,” Messina told Vulture. “But she kept coming back to me. At first, this guy was named Clayton Brooks, and he was much more uptight, and when I said no, she gave him a different name — Danny Castellano — and a different upbringing and a different personality, and it became impossible to say no … In ‘The Mindy...
Film and TV Actress Penelope Ann Miller Joining...
Next year the provocative new ABC drama Mistresses (based on the UK series of the same name) about four women and their love lives, will debut. The series stars Alyssa Milano (Charmed), Jes Macallan (Justified), Yunjin Kim (Lost) and Rochelle Aytes (The Forgotten); and will now include veteran film and TV actress Penelope Ann Miller in a recurring role. See on tvequals.com
TCA 2012: Whitney Cummings Admits 'I Wish I Knew...
Whitney Cummings will wear another hat this fall when she launches her weekly E! talk show, Love You, Mean It, but when the comedian met with reporters at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, there was a lot of interest in her returning NBC sitcom — which was never a lock for renewal. Cummings, who also produces CBS’ 2 Broke Girls, admits that the first season of...
Lifetime’s ‘The Week the Women Went’ to Now...
Lifetime’s new series The Week the Women Went will now premiere on Tuesday, August 14, at 10pm ET/PT, immediately following Dance Moms. Narrated by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, the five episode, one-hour unscripted series explores modern gender roles and finds out what happens when all of the women leave one American town, leaving the remaining men to run...
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Bravo Renews Kathy Griffin Talk Show
Bravo has greenlighted a second season of Kathy, which features a panel of civilians and celebrities commenting on the week’s most-talked-about moments. The deal extends the network’s relationship with Griffin, who has won two Emmys for Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D List and has had 14 original comedy specials air since 2005. See on deadline.com
'Grey's Anatomy's' Eric Dane Leaving After Six...
Eric Dane, who played Dr. Mark Slone, has opted to leave the ABC medical drama, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Mark was last seen clinging to life as he and fellow doctors Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina (Sandra Oh), Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) were left stranded following a plane crash in the wilderness. Dane’s exit comes after Grey’s Anatomy...
'Awkward's' Ashley Rickards: 'Things Are Going to...
Whether you’re a Team Matty or Team Jake supporter, things are about to head downhill — for both camps. At least, that’s what series star Ashley Rickards teased about upcoming episodes of the MTV comedy. “Team Matty or Team Jake, it doesn’t matter,” Rickards told the The Hollywood Reporter. “Things are going to go down for both you guys.”...
The CW in Talks to Turn Battle Royale into a TV...
The LA Times reports that the network is in preliminary discussions to acquire the rights to Koushun Takami’s novel, which was the basis for the hit Japanese film of the same name. Battle Royale of course was mentioned often this year in connection to The Hunger Games, thanks to the similarity of their “kids forced to kill each other by the government” plotlines. And The CW in fact raised some...
She's Back!
Will she or won’t she? Matt Weiner has finally confirmed the “Mad Men” question on everyone’s mind — Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) will indeed be coming back for Season 6. “[Elisabeth Moss] is going to be on the show next year,” Weiner revealed to TVLine. “I can’t say how much, in what capacity or what [her story] is going to be, but she has not left the show.” See on...
Laurence Fishburne in for NBC’s Hannibal
Laurence Fishburne has officially joined the cast of NBC’s upcoming drama Hannibal. He’ll recur as the head of the FBI’s behavioral science unit (the same character Scott Glenn played in Silence of the Lambs). Fishburne’s last TV gig was on CSI, so he’s had plenty of time to master “gruff cop who hates murderers” faces and stuff. See on vulture.com
Breaking News - Exclusive: Syfy to Debut "Hot Set"...
Syfy will roll out a new competition series this fall in which Hollywood production designers go head-to-head in order to create “an original and signature movie set that transports the viewer into an immersive world.” Dubbed “Hot Set,” look for the newcomer to premiere on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:00/9:00c See on thefutoncritic.com
NBCU Appoints New President, GM Of Universal...
NBCUniversal announced today that Michael Moore will become President and General Manager, Universal Studios Operations beginning September 17, 2012. In this role, Michael will be part of NBCUniversal’s Operations and Technical Services organization and will oversee all the operations of Universal City Studios, including Production Services, Sound Services, Facilities, and Marketing See on...
Toby Keith Turned Down 'American Idol'
According to an upcoming Inland Empire Weekly cover story [via Examiner], Toby Keith was offered a judging spot on the upcoming season of “American Idol.” The country singer declined the opportunity, saying the “Idol” schedule was just too demanding. See on huffingtonpost.com
‘Oprah’s Lifeclass’ Returns This Sunday, July 29...
In the July 29 episode, Oprah and Iyanla help viewers move beyond the guilt weighing down their lives so they may experience true freedom. They talk with guest Amy, a mother of three, who says she is shackled to her guilt after making a terrible decision two years ago involving the safety of her children. See on tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com
Breaking News - MTV's Retro Mania Ends Its Summer...
A Selection of MTV’s Favorite Episodes from the Critically Acclaimed Darling of Cool, Daria, Airs Monday, July 30 from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. ET/PT until August 3, 2012 See on thefutoncritic.com
USA Network Developing Projects With 'Psych,'...
USA Network is continuing to build relationships with the creators of its long-running shows. The cable network is developing new projects with Psych creator Steve Franks and Royal Pains co-creator Andrew Lenchewski , The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. See on hollywoodreporter.com
'The Voice' Season 3 Advisers: Billie Joe...
Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Buble, Rob Thomas and Mary J. Blige join The Voice See on buddytv.com
Sons of Anarchy's Stunning Season 5 Poster Will...
FX recently released the official poster for season 5 of Sons of Anarchy. The imagery on the poster is stark, bold and captivating. At first glance, Jax appears powerful and totally in control while Clay stands far outside the circle of solidarity. One might also look at the same image and see Jax standing at the center of an oncoming onslaught and braced for a power play at every angle, while...
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills': Kim Richards'...
On the last season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, viewers watched Kim Richards and her friends and family all struggle to deal with Kim’s alcohol addiction and the erratic behavior that accompanied it. After she was rumored to have been forced to enter rehab by Bravo executives, she completed a 30 day program in rehab and a much healthier looking Kim admitted her problems at the...
TVLine Items: Scandal Grabs Gilmore Alum, Pretty...
Nothing Scandal-ous about it: ABC’s addictive drama has added a pair of recurring players to its Season 2 roster. Gilmore Girls/Hung alum Gregg Henry — who can currently be seen on ABC’s Bunheads — joins the series’ sophomore run as Jackson, a wealthy Southerner who’s harmless… until you cross him. Jillian Armenante (Judging Amy), meanwhile, has been tapped to play a woman named Lucas who is...
9 Reality Stars Who Still Disturb Me |...
Face it, the characters you meet on reality TV are usually the most memorable. Matthew Weiner and Joss Whedon may dream up endlessly deep protagonists, but they can’t compare to the sheer idiotic force of a troublemaking Real World cast member. Today, in honor of Big Brother’s prematurely ousted Willie who scared the hell out of me, we’re counting up nine reality TV...
Lee looks to build on ABC comedies - Entertainment...
ABC Entertainment president Paul Lee is intent on building on the Alphabet’s success in comedy on Wednesday in other nights and styles, he affirmed at the network’s TV Critics Assn. press tour on Friday. See on variety.com
CNN Chief Jim Walton Quits - Ratings |...
Troubled cable news network CNN is in need of new management, and no one knows it better than chief Jim Walton, who announced his resignation Friday, according to the Associated Press (via USA Today). Walton served as CNN chief for ten years, but in the wake of CNN’s sharp ratings declines, he acknowledged in his resignation email that “I think this company needs some new...
Dancing's Bristol Palin: I Like Gays. I'm Not a...
Bristol Palin is going to have fun on Dancing with the Stars All-Stars — and she won’t mind if she gets a gay pro partner. “I like gays. I’m not a homophobic and I’m so sick of people saying that,” Palin said at ABC’s Television Critics Association fall TV previews Friday when asked about her political views. “Just because I’m for traditional...
Joe Carnahan To Direct A&E Pilot ‘Those Who Kill’
Feature writer-director Joe Carnahan (The Grey, The A-Team, Smokin’ Aces) has signed on to direct the pilot for A&E’s drama pilot Those Who Kill. Carnahan also will executive produce the pilot, an adaptation of a Danish crime series based on the books by Elsebeth Egholm. See on deadline.com
The Palins on Television: Reality Television, Fox...
After half a term as governor of the state of Alaska, Sarah Palin has now spent four years making regular appearances on television, in a wide range of roles: political pundit, mother, hunter, and dancing fan. Her daughter, Bristol, has been nearly as prolific: she’s been a competitive ballroom dancer, starred in her own reality show, and now, as announced by ABC on Friday, is vying once...
Exclusive: Brothers & Sisters Alum to Hunt Mark...
Brothers & Sisters actor John Pyper-Ferguson will guest-star on “Bad Moon Rising,” the third episode of Grimm’s second season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. He’ll play Hayden Walker, a man who is mourning his deceased sister and wants to exact justice from Jarold (Mark Pellegrino) for disgracing his family name. Only problem? Hayden has to take his family to...
You Don’t Have to Like Country Music to Like ABC’s...
Nashville has long been known as the unofficial capital of country music, but ABC’s new series of the same name is about much more than just singing about heartbreak and cheating spouses. “There’s music, there’s drama, there’s the family story,” executive producer R.J. Cutler told reporters Friday at ABC’s Television Critics Association fall TV previews....
Larry David Movie Coming to HBO - IGN
Comedian-writer Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm) is now in negotiations with HBO to develop a new film starring himself, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton. The mysterious project was originally set up at Fox Searchlight, however, the LA Times reports that the movie will likely premiere on the pay-cable network instead of the big screen. See on ign.com
'Key & Peele' Stars Recall Witnessing Obama Fake...
“We did meet the President a few weeks ago and got to see him doing one of his YouTube weekly addresses, and we didn’t know how funny he was,” Peele, one half of the sketch series Key & Peele told a Just For Laughs audience when accepting the breakout comedy stars of the year trophy at an awards luncheon. With Key and Peele looking on during the June 1 visit to the White House, Obama was...
AMC Picks Up Area 51 Drama - IGN
With Mad Men and Breaking Bad reaching their final days, AMC has now picked up the Area 51 drama project, based on the best-seller by Annie Jacobsen, as a potential series. The Walking Dead’s Gale Anne Hurd will executive produce, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter. The show centers on the top secret Area 51 installation in southwest Nevada, which has been the target of alien and...
TCA 2012: '666 Park Avenue' Creator Already Has...
Though the series, which creator/executive producer David Wilcox described as a “supernatural soap,” has yet to debut, he revealed that there is an idea already for a season two at the Television Critics Assoc. press tour on Friday afternoon. “We have a pitch for season two,” Wilcox said, adding that he and the writers are “writing season [one] with a very specific...
Hulu To Co-Produce BBC's 'The Thick Of It' | TV...
Hulu and BBC are teaming up to co-produce the political comedy The Thick of It. The series, from creator Armando Ianucci, is now entering into its fourth season thanks to the deal struck between the two that will allow the satire that pokes fun at the British government live on with viewers able to tune in online. See on tvequals.com
Ratings - Bravo Media's "Million Dollar Listing...
Bravo Media’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” delivered its highest rated episode of the season among all key demos on Wednesday, July 25, with 806,000 adults 18-49 and 1,269,000 total viewers, according to Nielsen. The episode was up 31 percent among adults 18-49 and 26 percent among total viewers compared to the previous week’s episode (7/18/12). Read more at...
Harris named TV VP at RCR Pictures - Entertainment...
RCR Pictures has hired Carolyn Harris to be its first television VP. Exec comes from WME where she was a lit agent and packaged properties for both broadcast and cable nets. See on variety.com
Jimmy Kimmel On Primetime Emmy Awards: TCA
ut Kimmel expressed that he isn’t feeling any nerves in anticipation of his first Emmy hosting gig — certainly not as many as he felt prior to his April gig fronting the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C, in April. “I think I’m more comfortable in front of an audience of shallow Hollywood stars”, he concluded. See on deadline.com
'Grey's Anatomy's' Shonda Rhimes: 'Any Number of...
Grey’s Anatomy will go into its upcoming ninth season down two characters with a third on the way out but that may not be all that’s in store when the Shonda Rhimes medical drama returns in September. Following the finale that saw Owen (Kevin McKidd) fire Teddy (Kim Raver) and the deadly plane crash claim Lexie’s (Chyler Leigh) life, there’s a strong possibility that any...
Hayden Panettiere: I'm Not Playing Taylor Swift In...
Ever since ABC’s fall drama “Nashville” started to circulate among members of the media, the Taylor Swift question began to come up. Could Hayden Panattiere’s character — a beautiful, calculating country singer named Juliette Barnes who’s become a huge crossover success — be based on Taylor Swift? “Aside from being around the same age and...
Emerging Television: Social TV And Participatory...
Understanding the true nature of Social TV and Participatory television is a lot less about technology and a lot more about psychology and sociology than most folks tend to realize or evangelize upon See on blog.never.no
Pay-TV industry not united on TV Everywhere
…differing approaches illustrate a divide in the media industry over how best to put content on the Web while also keeping customers hooked to their TVs. In 2009, cable giant Comcast Corp.and Time Warner — parent of TNT, TBS, HBO and other popular channels — unveiled TV Everywhere, an initiative that was to be a blueprint for the pay-TV industry to develop a platform to let subscribers...
Last Resort: How The Shield's Creator is Bringing...
Last Resort tells the story of what happens when the commander of a nuclear submarine refuses orders to fire – in the midst of very suspicious and suspect circumstances – ultimately bringing the sub and its crew to a small island, where they maintain a very uneasy relationship with the locals, while trying to decide what their next move is – all while in a standoff with their own country. Said...
AMC Cancels 'The Killing' After Two Tumultuous...
The Killing, based on the Danish series entitled Forbrydelsen, debuted on AMC in 2011, receiving rave reviews but by the end of its first season and with a lack of resolution in the “Who Killed Rosie Larson” storyline, came into its second season under a cloud of controversy. The second season found the show coming in with lower ratings but a final resolution to the two-season long mystery; but...
FX Boss Weighs In on Sons of Anarchy Emmy Snub,...
Sons of Anarchy Snub: The FX chief wasn’t certain why the show consistently has been ignored by Emmy voters, especially when it features impressive actors like Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam. “The show is grungy and blue-collar and violent and profane,” he said. “I just think the Emmy voters don’t like it that much. I don’t see the Emmys at this point giving it...
London Olympics Opening sets audience record for...
Presumably validating the network’s decision not to broadcast live, Friday (July 27) night’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony from the London Olympics drew a record-breaking audience to NBC. Friday’s NBC coverage averaged 40.7 million viewers, topping the 39.8 million viewers who watched the Atlanta Opening (which was broadcast live for much of the country) in 1996. This...
