• The Business of Show: L.A.’s Share Of Total Pilot Production Falls Below 50% For First Time Ever
• First Look: ‘Hell on Wheels’ EP John Wirth explains the recasting of Cullen’s bride.
• Pilot Watch: ‘Chronicle’s Alex Russell To Star In AMC Pilot ‘Galyntine’
• Streaming Scoop: ‘Portlandia’s’ Carrie Brownstein Joins Amazon Dramedy ‘Transparent’
• Must Read TV: ‘Tyrant’s’ Rape Cliches Are Just The Last Straw.
• Downton Abbey Addicts, Get Your 20-Second Fix of the New Season.
• Funny Business: Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard and Calista Flockhart Among Web Therapy’s Season 4 Patients.
• ‘Covert Affairs’ season premiere postmortem: Producers talk Annie’s secret, what’s next.
• Casting Coup: Lifetime will adapt Stephen King’s ‘Big Driver’ into a movie starring Maria Bello.
• Deal of the Day: Save 52% off TORCHWOOD: THE COMPLETE UK SERIES via Amazon.
Archives for June 2014
On TV Tonight: Wednesday June 25, 2014
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM | ||
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ABC | The Middle (R) | The Goldbergs (R) | Modern Family (R) | The Goldbergs (R) | Motive | |||
CBS | Big Brother | Criminal Minds (R) | CSI (R) | |||||
CW | Arrow (R) | The 100 (R) | ||||||
FOX | So You Think You Can Dance | Wilfred (FXX) | ||||||
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Taxi Brooklyn (R) | ||||||
Misc | Young & Hungry/Mystery Girls (ABC Family) | Million Dollar Listing: New York (Bravo) | Catfish: The TV Show (MTV) Hot in Cleveland/Jennifer Falls (TV Land) | |||||
USA | Suits | Graceland |
Mark Your Calendars: CBS Unveils Fall 2014 Primetime Schedule
Press Release: CBS announced today a multi-phase rollout for its new season with fall premiere dates ranging from the kick-off of NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on Sept. 11 to the launch of its top-rated Thursday entertainment lineup on Oct. 30.
“The addition of THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL provides the flexibility to strategically roll out our fall season in multiple waves, maximizing promotional platforms and scheduling opportunities to give our new and returning series the best possible launch,” said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. [Read more…]
For Your EMMY Consideration: Outstanding Supporting Actress and Actor in a Drama Series
Emmy nominations are less than a month away, which means that in just under a month I (along with all TV Addicts) will be whining and complaining about the actors and shows that did not make the ballet. So to help Emmy voters and give attention to the less-noticed contenders, I have compiled my list of Dream Nominations.
It is important to state here (before you sound off about it in the comments) I do not watch most HBO/Showtime shows or Mad Men so you will not find any of those below. But Mad Men and HBO/Showtime get enough attention as it is so this is more about the underdogs (along with some heaving hitters). The lists will also be uneven because … well because there are some actors/shows that I watch that haven’t earned a spot on my Dream List; I tried to have at least 3 in each category. Feel free to angrily tell me who or what I missed in the comments. [Read more…]
Q&A: Chyler Leigh Talks TAXI BROOKLYN, Reflects on Lexie Grey’s Tragic GREY’S ANATOMY Exit
In 2007 we met Lexie Grey on the ABC hit medical drama, GREY’S ANATOMY. Millions of people (myself included) fell in love with a character that initially we weren’t supposed to like. Since her very tragic departure from the show many of us were very eager to see what the incredibly talented actress would do next. So what’s next for Chyler Leigh? TAXI BROOKLYN! Leigh stars as Detective Cat Sullivan on the NBC cop action/comedy. I spoke with Leigh about her GREY’S past, her new show, and what we can look forward to in the pilot premiering June 25th at 10PM on NBC.
Lexie Grey was arguably one of the best characters on the show! (My personal favorite) How was it playing such a lovable character? What did you take away from playing her for so long?
Chyler Leigh: Well, for starters, Lexie was the first character that I was able to develop for longer than a 13-episode stretch! No, seriously. It was an honor to portray her. I am always so surprised when people tell me how much they loved her. I am humbled each time and proud of the woman I helped define.
How did you feel about Lexie’s death? Did you like the way your character was written off the show?
I feel that her death was very well written. Yes, it was a shocker. And honestly, it was to me, too. However, I trusted that Shonda (Rhimes) would honor her and let her go in a beautiful, tragic, and powerful way.
What can you tell us about your new show, TAXI BROOKLYN?
TAXI BROOKLYN is a new kind of show, I believe. Stylistically, it’s fresh and cool and unique. I think that we captured that European, cinematic feel in a very relatable and exciting way that I believe our American audience will truly appreciate.
How would you describe your character, Detective Caitlyn Sullivan?
Cat is a tough chick. We pick up in her story in the wake of her father’s murder and in her pursuit of justice over the tragedy. Her marriage fell apart and she really lost who she is. So, she became hell-bent on finding answers no matter what the consequence.
What can you tell us about Cat’s father?
Cat’s father was a police officer. He really wanted a boy when Cat was born but still obviously loved her tremendously. However, he did treat her like a boy in a lot of ways and throughout her life, she really thrived on his approval. So, she decided to join the academy and it turned out that her natural instincts made her a great detective.
Can you tell us about Leo? How did he come into Cat’s life?
We first meet Leo in the midst of a high-speed car chase. By gunpoint (and very reluctantly), he’s become part of a felony and falls into Cat’s hands for judgment. We come to find he has a pretty shady past, which adds a unique perspective, and proves helpful to Cat on her continual journey for answers.
What will we see in the Pilot?
You’re gonna see a lot of high speed action and will hopefully be surprised by the humor and drama as well. There are incredibly talented people on this show. I am very proud of the work we’ve done and am confident that it gets even better from here.
What scene or episode are you most excited for fans to see?
There’s a scene that comes up a few episodes in where Cat is confronted by the woman her husband had an affair with. It’s pretty intense but we had a blast filming it. Caterina Murino is a powerful, beautiful, and talented woman. I think it’ll translate we’ll.
Victoria Nelli loves TV so much that she is paying $30,000 a year to learn about it in College. When she’s not learning about TV she enjoys writing about her favorite shows, interviewing anyone in the industry that will let her, and ranting about how underrated Parks and Recreation is. She is very much aware of her Netflix addiction, and no she will not be seeking help anytime soon. You can follow her on Twitter @VictoriaNelli
Morning Static: DALLAS, AMERICAN IDOL, THE LAST SHIP & More!
• Royal WOW! Queen visits set of Game of Thrones in Belfast.
• Emmy Watch: ‘Sherlock’ Is a TV Movie and Other Oddities from the Emmy Ballot.
• Not So Private Parts: Watch every guest, performance and unforgettable moment from the epic Howard Stern Birthday Bash.
• FOXy News: All the ‘American Idol’ judges will return for season 14.
• Casting Coup: Dallas Spies Nikita’s Melinda Clarke to Play a Recast [Spoiler].
• Funny Business: TBS will air a week of ‘Seinfeld’ to honor the show’s 25th anniversary.
• Scoop: Grey’s Anatomy Promotes Caterina Scorsone to Series Regular.
• Goooooaaaaalllll! USA-Portugal World Cup Game Hits ESPN & Univision Viewership Records.
• Spytastic News: AMC’s ‘Turn’ Earns Season 2 Renewal.
• Cable Ace: Starz Orders Steven Soderbergh Anthology Series ‘The Girlfriend Experience’ Based On His Movie.
• Ship Shape: TNT’s The Last Ship Is 2014’s Most-Watched Cable Premiere.
• Deal of the Day: Save 52% off TORCHWOOD: THE COMPLETE UK SERIES via Amazon.
On TV Tonight: Tuesday June 24, 2014
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Extreme Weight Loss | Celebrity Wife Swap | ||||
CBS | NCIS (R) | NCIS: Los Angeles (R) | Person of Interest (R) | |||
CW | Famous in 12 | Supernatural (R) | ||||
FOX | Family Guy (R) | Brooklyn Nine-Nine (R) | Brooklyn Nine-Nine (R) | The Mindy Project (R) | Tyrant (FX) | |
NBC | America’s Got Talent | The Night Shift | ||||
MISC | Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family) | Chasing Life (ABC Family) Rizzoli & Isles (TNT) Royal Pains (USA) From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (El Rey) | Perception (TNT) Covert Affairs (USA) |
Trailer Park: THE WITCHES OF EAST END Season 2
For Your EMMY Consideration: Outstanding Supporting Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series
Emmy nominations are less than a month away, which means that in just under a month I (along with all TV Addicts) will be whining and complaining about the actors and shows that did not make the ballet. So to help Emmy voters and give attention to the less-noticed contenders, I have compiled my list of Dream Nominations.
It is important to state here (before you sound off about it in the comments) I do not watch most HBO/Showtime shows or Mad Men so you will not find any of those below. But Mad Men and HBO/Showtime get enough attention as it is so this is more about the underdogs (along with some heaving hitters). The lists will also be uneven because … well because there are some actors/shows that I watch that haven’t earned a spot on my Dream List; I tried to have at least 3 in each category. Feel free to angrily tell me who or what I missed in the comments. [Read more…]
MAJOR CRIMES Scoop: Tony Denison Previews Another Flynn/Provenza Caper And Whether Love Is In the Air
Long time fans of MAJOR CRIMES and its predecessor series THE CLOSER are familiar with how every once in a while a crime comes along that has a bit more of a funny-streak than one would expect from a show that addresses hard-core crimes in society today. These Flynn/Provenza episodes have quickly become fan-favorites and for this next episode entitled “Frozen Assets,” MAJOR CRIMES is treating fans with another wacky adventure stemming from a murder — but in this case it is the murder of a dog. Just imagine how both Flynn (Tony Denison) and Provenza (G.W. Bailey) are going to react to that!
In an exclusive interview, star Tony Denison talks about the fun of these special Flynn/Provenza adventures, as well as the possible blossoming romance between Flynn and Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell). [Read more…]