Neil LaBute to Create Series of Short Films for DirecTVSeptember 5, 2013DirecTV announced today a partnership with award-winning screenwriter Neil LaBute (The Shape of Things, In the Company of Men) to produce a series of ten short films which will air exclusively on DirecTV's Audience Network.
VIDEO: New Trailer for ON THE JOBSeptember 5, 2013The latest trailer for Erik Matti's ON THE JOB, starring Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Joel Torre, Angel Aquino, Joey Marquez, Michael De Mesa, and Leo Martinez, has just been released. Check it out below!
William Atherton & Anna Hopkins Set for Second Season of Syfy's DEFIANCESeptember 5, 2013Syfy announces additional casting for Season 2 of its highly-rated and groundbreaking drama series, Defiance. William Atherton signs on to portray high-ranking Earth Republic official Viceroy Mercado andAnna Hopkins has inked the role of Earth Republic soldier and documentarian Jessica 'Berlin' Rai. Slated for a June 2014 launch, production is currently underway in Toronto, ON for the 13-episode second season of the ambitious series, which delivered an average of 1.5 million viewers 18-49 and 3.2 million total viewers in its first season, based on Live +7 data. Defiance is produced by Universal Cable Productions.
FUGITIVOS DE LA LEY: LOS ANGELES Returns to mun2 on 9/8September 5, 2013mun2's hit bounty-hunter reality series “Fugitivos de la Ley: Los Angeles” is back this fall with new action-packed episodes starting Sundays at 8pm ET/7C. The mun2 original series, which follows a team of prominent bounty hunters as they bring justice to the streets of Los Angeles, has captured and retained strong ratings since its premiere earlier this year, becoming one of the cable network's leading original series of 2013.
Oxygen Names Susie Castillo as New On-Air PersonalitySeptember 5, 2013Oxygen Mediaannounced today that actress, model, and television host Susie Castillohas been named as the on-air network personality. In her new role, Castillo will engage Oxygen consumers and build brand awareness providing coverage of all things relevant to young women in pop-culture and participating in multiple social media initiatives for the network. Castillo will bring Oxygen viewers behind-the-scenes content from the network's various programming such as hosting live 'After Shows' and 'Cast Chats.' She will kick-off her duties at New York Fashion Week, hosting coverage of the week's events from runway shows to red carpet parties that will be available on Oxygen.com and the network's social sites. In addition, Castillo will be moderating a GOOGLE+Hangout on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 PM ET for the highly anticipated premiere of the network's new docu-series “Preachers of L.A.” She can currently be seen on Oxygen.com hosting exclusive interviews with the cast from the empowering series “My Big Fat Revenge.”
ABC Announces Premiere Week Lineup for THE VIEWSeptember 5, 2013'The View,' a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, features hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy. It's the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. 'The View,' broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. 'The View' is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters' Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for 'The Barbara Walters Specials.' 'The View' is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow 'The View' (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) and Jenny McCarthy (@JennyMcCarthy) on Twitter.
Andy Samberg to Deliver mtvU's 2013 CONVOCATION ADDRESS, 9/10September 5, 2013MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that Andy Samberg, former 'SaturdayNight Live' cast member and star of the upcoming FOX comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' will officially welcome college students to campus for the fall 2013 semester with 'mtvU's 2013 Convocation Address.' Samberg's speech will premiere to nearly 9 million college students on 750 campuses across the country on Tuesday, September 10 on mtvU and mtvU.com.
Photo Flash: First Look at Gina Gershon as Donatella Versace in New Lifetime MovieSeptember 4, 2013Gina Gershon, screen icon and Golden Globe Award-winner Raquel Welch, Enrico Colantoni and Colm Feore star in the Lifetime Original Movie House of Versace, chronicling Donatella Versace's (Gershon) inspiring triumph over tragedy by carrying on her brother's powerful legacy after his 1997 slaying. House of Versace will premiere on Saturday, October 5, at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Today, the network unveiled the first glimpe of Gershon as the famed fashionista - check it out below!
Cast of BABY DADDY Set for Live Twitter Chat TonightSeptember 4, 2013 The cast of ABC Family's hilarious original comedy series “Baby Daddy” will participate in a live Twitter chat with fans during the East Coast broadcast of the show's summer finale tonight, Wednesday, September 4th from 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET / 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. PT.
UNDER THE DOME Hits 4-Week High in Adults 18-49September 4, 2013UNDER THE DOME gained +0.2 of a rating point in adults 18-49 from last week to post the summer hit's highest adult 18-49 rating in four weeks, according to updated Nielsen ratings for Monday, Sept. 2.
Photo Flash: Promotional Photos for CHICAGO FIRE Season 2September 4, 2013From renowned, Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order” brand) and creators Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, the writing team behind “3:10 to Yuma,” comes the high-octane drama “Chicago Fire,” -- an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death. The second season of NBC's hit drama debuts Sept. 24. Ahead of the premiere episode, the network has release promotional cast shots - check them out below!
Photo Flash: Cast Shots for REVOLUTION Season 2September 4, 2013“Revolution” is an epic, swashbuckling drama from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions and “Supernatural's” Eric Kripke. With sweeping scope and intimate focus, this show centers on the Matheson family's struggle to survive 15 years after a mysterious worldwide blackout. Their post-apocalyptic world is juxtaposed with bucolic, overgrown cities and a journey of hope, rebirth and retribution. The second season of NBC's hit drama kicks off Sept. 25 - ahead of the premiere episode, the network has debuted promotional cast shots. Check them out below!
Jared Harris Boards POLTERGEIST RemakeSeptember 4, 2013As previously reported, Rosemarie DeWitt will take on the lead female role originally played by JoBeth Williams, who starred opposite Craig T. Nelson. Director Gil Kenan and crew are still on the hunt to cast the male lead.