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WGN America to Premiere New Original Drama MANHATTAN, 7/27
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2014

WGN America announcedtoday that its second original scripted series 'Manhattan' will premiere on SUNDAY, July 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Epic Series Finale of NBC's REVOLUTION
by - May 15, 2014

Below, see how Revolution ends in the series finale airing Wednesday, May 21 at 8/7c on NBC!

Harrison Ford Set for Lead Role in STAR WARS VII; Adam Driver to Play His Son?
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2014

Ford's character, space adventurer Han Solo's role will be significantly larger than that of Luke and Leia.

Video Game Writer Will Staples to Pen MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 5
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014

According to The Hollywood Repoter, video game writer Will Staples has replaced Drew Pearce as the writer for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 5, set to be directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

UPDATE: NBC Cancels COMMUNITY, REVOLUTION, GROWING UP FISHER, CRISIS & BELIEVE
by Tyler Peterson - May 9, 2014

Deadline has confirmed that the network has not renewed fresman series GROWING UP FISHER, BELIEVE, or CRISIS, all which struggled to find their footing in the ratings since they premiered earlier this year.

VIDEO: Alternate STAR WARS Titles Revealed on Tonight's CONAN
by TV News Desk - May 9, 2014

In a clip from tonight's CONAN on TBS, J.J. Abrams isn't sure 'The Ancient Fear' is the right name for his new 'Star Wars' flick, so he's got a bevy of second choices at the ready. Watch below!

ABC Gives JIMMY KIMMEL Two-Year Contract Extension!
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014

ABC has extended its contract with late night talk show JIMMY KIMMEL for two additional years.

New NBC Dramas CRISIS, BELIEVE Pulled from Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014

NBC has pulled its two freshman dramas Crisis and Believe, from their programming schedule.

VIDEO: Julia Roberts, Sally Field Play 'Celebrity Curse Off' on KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014

Julia Roberts and Sally Field, who co-starred in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC and faced off in a competitive game of 'Celebrity Curse Off.'

VIDEO: LucasFilm Debuts Trailer for New STAR WARS JOURNEYS App
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014

Below, get a first look at Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace, a new app for iOS devices!

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Discusses Donald Sterling Scandal at L.A. Barbershop
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014

JIMMY KIMMEL went to visit his friends at Legends Barbershop in LA to ask them what they think about the Donald Sterling scandal. They had a lot of thoughts.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Tomorrowland' Episode of NBC's REVOLUTION
by - May 1, 2014

On the next episode of NBC's REVOLUTION titled "Tomorrowland", Truman (Steven Culp), empowered with new authority from the President, launches a mustard gas attack designed to kill Miles

VIDEO: Robin Roberts Reveals How JIMMY KIMMEL Played Role in Her Recovery
by - Apr 30, 2014

'GMA' co-anchor Robin Roberts stopped by ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to discuss her book, which focuses on her health obstacles and positive outlook.

FOX Cancels Freshman Drama ALMOST HUMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2014

FOX has cancelled its freshman drama series ALMOST HUMAN.

Fox Nixes ALMOST HUMAN After One Season
by TV News Desk - Apr 30, 2014

Variety reports that FOX has not renewed its freshman sci-fi drama ALMOST HUMAN for a second season.

STAR WARS: EPISODE VII Still Has One Female Role Left to Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2014

Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm may have announced the majority of its STAR WARS: EPISODE VII cast earlier today, but sources have confirmed that a final key role has yet to be filled.

Tony Nominee Domhnall Gleeson Among Cast of STAR WARS - EPISODE VII
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 29, 2014

Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm have announced the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII! Included in the cast is Tony nominee Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter) as well as off-Broadway vets Oscar Issac and Adam Driver

Will ABC Bring Back LOST?
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 26, 2014

According to E!, ABC may decide to reboot LOST in the future. LOST was a popular television show that premiered in 2004 and ended in 2010. If rumors are true and ABC is desperate enough to boost its ratings, they may decide to bring back the series either as a spin-off or in some other form.

VIDEO: Future STAR WARS Movies to Ignore Expanded Universe
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 26, 2014

The Star Wars team announced that future movies, spin-offs, and other Star Wars related features will not be beholden to the Expanded Universe created over the years. According to Lucas, Star Wars Episodes I - VI are the only movies in which the world is set in stone, everything else is changeable. The reason is because the creative team doesn't want to be limited by the EU.

Ray Fisher Joins Cast of Zack Snyder's Batman-Superman Film as Cyborg
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2014

According to Variety, Ray Fisher (FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN) has boarded Zack Snyder's untitled Superman/Batman film as Cyborg. Fisher joins the previously announced Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and Jesse Eisenberg. MAN OF STEEL's Diane Lane and Amy Adams will also return.

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