AMC Could Begin Walking Dead "Wrap-Up" Show
AMC is looking for new ways to capitalize on their biggest, hit dramas and keep audiences tuned in beyond their favorite weekly show. In the vein of what Bravo did with their Real Housewives wrap-ups, Vulture reports that AMC planned to shoot a pilot for a Walking Dead talk show featuring Chris Hardwick. In fact, they've even hired the same production company that managed to bring in an average of more than 1.5 million views for the Bravo reality TV "post-game" show. read more
Mystery Team Director To Film Episode of Community, Announces Book Adaptation Project
Dan Eckman, who directed Donald Glover in _Mystery Team_ will pair up with the actor again for an episode of the NBC hit _Community_ this upcoming season. Though this is his first foray into directing a sitcom, Eckman was behing the camera for many of Glover’s comedy troupe’s short videos like, “Emo Song,” “Bro Rape” and “Blowjob Girl.” There’s plenty of time for him to prepare for his first attempt at directing a sitcom; he will direct the thirteenth episode which will likely air sometime in January. read more
Watch Four Promos for the New Season of The Walking Dead
After an incredibly short, but successful first season (only 6 episodes!),_Walking Dead_, will return to AMC this October 16th for its second season. The series is a post-apocalyptic zombie story based on the comic book series of the same name and has already been consistently acclaimed by both fans and critics. Season 2, set at 13 episodes long, will pick up almost immediately from where the show left off and depict the survivors' journey of leaving Atlanta for the countryside. Based upon the proclamation that Season 2 will be "sexier and more violent", AMC has released four mini-promos that are light on plot details, but are enough to get fans excited for the upcoming series. read more
John Howard Davies: 1939-2011
Actor and British television producer John Howard Davies died this past Monday at the age of 72. Davies was originally known for playing the lead role of Oliver in David Lean's 1948 film Oliver Twist. He was 8 years old at the time and the well received performance led to roles in three other films and an appearance on the television series "William Tell" as a teenager. read more
TeenNick Plans to Shake Up Their '90s Nostalgia Block
When TeenNick announced they were going to play shows from the 1990s two hours a night a few months ago, fans in their mid-twenties were beyond ecstatic. Shows like _ The Adventures of Pete & Pete_, _All That_, _Rugrats_, and _The Amanda Show_ made their way onto the airwaves and gave TeenNick a double digit boost in ratings. Generation Y was happy; good television returned to the world. read more
ABC Hopeful for Jekyll and Hyde-Inspired Pilot
The story of Dr. Jekyll and his alter-ego, Mr. Hyde, may be making its way to ABC. This time it will be as a contemporary drama entitled Hyde centering on an ER doctor named Grant Hyde. The catalyst for his alter-ego would be a side effect after an experimental treatment does not go as planned. read more
Former Bobby Draper Actor Says January Jones Is Not "Approachable"
Yet another actor will assume the role of Bobby Draper on the award-winning Mad Men for this upcoming season. This will be the fourth actor to play Don and Betty's son in the five seasons it has been on AMC. The departing Bobby, Jared Gilmore, has opted to take a series regular role on ABC's Once Upon a Time. read more
New Sarah Silverman Sitcom Sparks Bidding War
Using “sitcom” and “Sarah Silverman” in the same sentence used to send shudders down studio head’s spines. Her short lived Comedy Central program received critical acclaim and decent viewership during its three season run, but as time passes so did interest in the crude program. Eventually it cost more to produce than it brought in. Now the star has sparked a bidding war between ABC, FOX and NBC. read more
Breaking Bad's Dean Norris Lands CSI: NY Role
In step with his current role as Albuquerque-based DEA agent Hank Schrader on AMC's meth drama Breaking Bad, Dean Norris has landed another law enforcement-related role. read more
Donald Glover Stand-Up Special to Air in November
Comedy Central has announced that Donald Glover’s comedy special that he filmed last March will air on November 20. The “Community” is no stranger to stand-up, having formed a sketch comedy group called Derrick Comedy while he attended New York University. read more
MTV to Pay Tribute to Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears at VMAs
With MTV's Video Music Awards this month, the network will plan on paying tribute to two of the last decade's most prominent pop stars: Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse. read more
Billy Crystal Interested in Hosting Oscars Again
Eight time Academy Awards host, Billy Crystal, is ready to step back onto the stage. He said he was ‘itchy’ to host again after making an appearance at last year’s ceremony during a tribute to Bob Hope. When asked about hosting at an event in California he said, “It's always fun. It's really hard, but maybe one or two more times? I don't know. They know where I am.” read more
Radiohead to Perform on SNL Season Premiere
Britain's seminal art-rock band Radiohead has never exactly gravitated toward mainstream exposure. But lately the notoriously aloof quintet has been warming up and making an effort to reach a wider audience — especially in America. read more
Sex and the City To Return For Another Season?
After two adventures on the big screen, Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda might be bringing Sex and the City back to the small screen. With the critical response to Sex and the City 2 being less than stellar, work on a film prequel to the television series has taken a backseat to the possibility of a seventh season of HBO’s hit show. “Ultimately Darren Star—the man who created the hit series—will have the overall say, but everyone is agreed a TV show is the direction they want to take the franchise in,” said an unnamed insider, according to the Daily... read more
Breaking Bad Renewed for Fifth and Final Season
With Breaking Bad only a few weeks into its fourth season, AMC has announced that they will be picking up the show for one final season. read more
Comedy Central Greenlights New Animated Series Brickleberry
Comedy Central just announced that they will be adding a new animated show to its repertoire, the Comedy Central/Fox 21 coproduction “Brickleberry”, which follows the misadventures of a group of dysfunctional forest rangers as they try to save their national park from closure. read more
Frankenstein TV Show in the Works at NBC?
Frankenstein is set to hit the airwaves over at NBC sometime soon.... read more
Regina Spektor Featured On Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack
With the Emmy-nominated series Boardwalk Empire returning in September, a compilation album of songs from the show will be released prior to the second season premiere. The album, titled Boardwalk Empire Volume 1: Music From The HBO Original Series, will feature artists such as Regina Spektor, Martha Wainwright and Nellie McKay.... read more
The Rapture Announces Tour Dates
Dance-punkers The Rapture have plotted out an extensive tour in support of their upcoming LP, In the Grace of Your Love.... read more
John Slattery to Direct Another Mad Men Episode
After successfully showing his directing skills last season, Mad Men’s John Slattery will direct another episode in the upcoming fifth season.... read more
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