The BBC America historical drama COPPER returns for its second season full of angst, political plots, and forbidden trysts. It offers a world on the cusp of greatness but that is weighed down by the sins of its past. As fans and viewers discovered during the first season, the secret to this show’s success are its deeply conflicted and compelling characters. Helmed by Tom Weston-Jones as Kevin Corcoran, a cop quick to dole out frontier justice, but with a heart of gold, COPPER’s rich cast brings the light into a dark world of crime in 1860’s New York City and the black-hearted men and women who reside there. [Read more…]
Archives for June 2013
DROP DEAD DIVA Season 5 Preview: All Souls Go To Heaven, But Some Don’t Stay There!
Back from the dead, Lifetime’s dramedy series DROP DEAD DIVA returns for its fifth season with more outrageous comedy and heart-tugging drama. As the fourth season ended last year, fans were transfixed as Grayson (Jackson Hurst) declared his love to Jane (Brooke Elliott) — possessed by his one true love Deb — as Jane’s fiancé Owen (Lex Medlin) fell dead, only to awaken possessed with the spirit of old Jane. [Read more…]
DEVIOUS MAIDS Preview: Murder, Mystery and Dirty Secrets Behind the Opulent Doors of Beverly Hills
In the new Lifetime drama series DEVIOUS MAIDS, executive producers Marc Cherry and Eva Longoria hope that lightning will strike twice, making their new series a must-see event for television viewers everywhere. The difference being that whereas their former series DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES focused on the lives of women of means living every day life on Wisteria Lane, this time the focus is on five women who cater to the every day whims of the rich and famous of Beverly Hills. It is the flipside of the good life — and life on the other side of the kitchen door is not easy. It sometimes means taking literal abuse while trying to endure the daily grind of living as a virtual slave to others. [Read more…]
Star William Fichtner and EPs Ed Bernero and Rola Bauer Preview NBC’s CROSSING LINES
International intrigue is the name of the game in the new NBC series CROSSING LINES. When a serial killer picking off women all across Europe, the International Criminal Court (ICC) creates a special unit to investigate crimes that cross international boundaries. Starring the illustrious Donald Sutherland as the ICC leader backing this unusual venture, along with William Fichtner as the American criminal profiler brought out of retirement to track down the most insidious of evil doers, the special crimes unit moves quickly to contain the threats that international boundaries normally cannot contain or prevent investigation. In a recent press conference call, star William Fichtner and executive producers Ed Bernero and Rola Bauer talked about filming all across Europe to bring authenticity to the series and what hidden secrets will be revealed as the series goes along. [Read more…]
On TV Tonight: Sunday June 23, 2013
NET | 8PM | 8:30PM | 9PM | 9:30PM | 10PM | 10:30PM |
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ABC | Celebrity Wife Swap | Whoedunnit? | Castle (R) | |||
CBS | Elementary (R) | The Good Wife (R) | The Mentalist (R) | |||
FOX | The Simpsons (R) | Bob’s Burgers (R) | Family Guy (R) | American Dad! (R) | ||
NBC | America’s Got Talent (R) | Crossing Lines | ||||
AMC | The Killing | Mad Men | ||||
HBO | True Blood | Veep | Family Tree | |||
LTM | Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime) | Devious Maids (Lifetime) | ||||
MISC | Skywire Live with Nik Wallenda (Discovery) | Falling Skies (TNT) Copper (BBC America) |
Mark Your Calendar: NBC Announces September 2013 Season and Series Premieres
Already tired of the five major network’s penchant for filling their summer schedules with an equal mix of reality and reruns? Well, perhaps this will brighten your day: NBC has just released their September/October 2013 schedule of season and series premieres. See for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con Cable: WBTV Descends Upon Comic-Con with Teleporters, Super Heroes, Vampires, Androids and More!
PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (June 21, 2013) — Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego, the world’s leading pop-culture convention, next month with 17 series, including 10 returning fan-favorite shows and seven programs making their Comic-Con debut. Comic-Con-favorite stars such as The Following’s Kevin Bacon; Arrow’s Stephen Amell; The Vampire Diaries’ Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder (Lost); Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles; Almost Human’s Karl Urban (Star Trek) and Michael Ealy (Underworld: Awakening); The 100’s Henry Ian Cusick (Lost); Childrens Hospital’s Rob Corddry; and Nikita’s Maggie Q — to name just a few — will join producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Tomorrow People), Eric Kripke (Revolution), Jonathan Nolan (Person of Interest), Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, The Tomorrow People), Kevin Williamson (The Following, The Vampire Diaries) and many more to deliver the ultimate experience for fans, with screenings, panel sessions, autograph signings and media appearances. [Read more…]
GENERAL HOSPITAL! DAYS OF OUR LIVES! THE BACHELORETTE! COMMUNITY! REVENGE! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Best Parody of An Awards Show: Wait, HLN’s telecast of the 40th annual Daytime Emmys wasn’t meant to be taken seriously, right? Cause, um, it was a total joke.
Oddest “Tribute”: In the wake of James Gandolfini’s death, Gawker ran an article titled, “The Fatness of James Gandolfini: Inspiring, Iconic, and Probably Fatal.”
Worst Mom Ever: Tori Hensley of TODDLERS & TIARAS announced she’s creating an energy drink designed for children. Apparently, shoving candy down their throats before pushing them out on stage is so 2012.
Least Shocking “Reveal”: Radar informed readers that REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK was caught faking scenes, no doubt catching three viewers off guard.
Best Story, Daytime Division: Ever since Lauren slept with Carmine behind hubby Michael’s back, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS has created one of the most stunning portraits of a marriage in crisis to hit the small screen in years.
Scariest Threat: In the wake of Olivia’s shooting on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Mob boss Sonny warned ex-wife Carly (who’d set things in motion), “If she dies… you die!” And for a second there, we believed him! [Read more…]
TV Ratings: Thursday June 20, 2013 (Slam Dunk for NBA Finals on ABC)
Time | Network | Show | Rating | 18-49 |
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8PM | ABC | Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night | 9.09 | 3.2/12 |
CBS | The Big Bang Theory (R) | 7.47 | 1.6/6 | |
FOX | Hell’s Kitchen | 5.05 | 1.9/7 | |
NBC | Parks and Recreation (R) | 2.28 | 0.6/2 | |
CW | The Vampire Diaries (R) | 1.05 | 0.4/1 | |
8:30PM | ABC | NBA Countdown | 11.57 | 4.5/15 |
CBS | Two and Half Men (R) | 5.79 | 1.2/4 | |
NBC | Parks and Recreation (R) | 1.73 | 0.6/2 | |
9PM | ABC | NBA Finals Game 7 | 21.56 | 8.7/26 |
CBS | Person of Interest (R) | 5.82 | 0.7/2 | |
FOX | Does Someone Have to Go? | 2.37 | 0.9/3 | |
NBC | The Office (R) | 1.43 | 0.5/1 | |
CW | Beauty and the Beast (R) | 680,000 | 0.2/1 | |
9:30PM | NBC | The Office (R) | 1.37 | 0.5/1 |
10PM | ABC | NBA Finals Game 7 | 21.56 | 8.7/26 |
CBS | Elementary (R) | 5.22 | 0.8/2 | |
NBC | Hannibal | 1.90 | 0.7/2 |
San Diego Comic Con Cable: Starz Unfurls Fan-Only Sneak Peek Screening of BLACK SAILS
PRESS RELEASE: FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MICHAEL BAY, CREATED BY JONATHAN STEINBERG (“JERICHO,” “HUMAN TARGET”) AND ROBERT LEVINE (“TOUCH”)
WHAT: Exclusive sneak peek screening of the highly anticipated high-seas STARZ Original drama from Executive Producer Michael Bay, “Black Sails.” The first episode will be screened for fans only during Comic-Con 2013. Special guests to be announced.
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th. Details to follow. [Read more…]