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Zoe Saldana & Team Obtain Rights HELL OR HIGH WATER Novel
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2012

Zoe Saldana and producers Jane Startz and Aida Bernal have picked up the rights to Joy Castro's novel HELL OR HIGH WATER, Deadline reported this afternoon. At this time, Saldana and her sister Cisley's Saldana Productions are making a joint effort with Jane Startz Productions and Bernal's Spellbound Entertainment to adapt the acclaimed novel into either a TV series or a feature film.

VIDEO: First Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Released
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2012

The first teaser trailer for STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS was released today and features clips from the highly anticipated movie. The film will open in theaters on May 17, 2013. Get a first look below!

Photo Flash: Jeff Garlin's CLOSER THAN I APPEAR at Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2012

Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes back Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jeff Garlin in Closer Than I Appear, December 4 - 16, 2012. Jeff returns to Steppenwolf following his popular, sold-out run of No Sugar Tonight in 2011. Join him for a hilarious and ever-changing night of stand-up comedy in Steppenwolf's intimate Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Jeff will be "up there doing his thing" for at least one hour 15 minutes. Check out photos of Garlin onstage below!

VIDEO: Paramount Pictures Announces STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2012

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS is coming to theaters on May 17, 2013. The action, adventure, science fiction film is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Bruce Greenwood and Benedict Cumberbatch. Below, check out Paramount Pictures official announcement on the film!

WALKING DEAD's Chandler Riggs to Star in Stephen King's MERCY Alongside SUPER 8's Joel Courtney
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2012

THE WALKING DEAD's Chandler Riggs and SUPER 8' Joel Courtney are set to star in the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's MERCY.

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Among PGA Documentary Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2012

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Documentary Motion Picture nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards.

Donald Faison to Host TBS's WHO GETS THE LAST LAUGH?
by Claire Hannum - Nov 28, 2012

Donald Faison (Scrubs) is coming to TBS as host of WHO GETS THE LAST LAUGH?, the latest series from Punk'd co-creators Jason Goldberg and Ashton Kutcher. The series will feature some of the most well known comedians and comedy actors in entertainment today competing to pull the most outrageous practical jokes.

MAD MEN, HOMELAND Among Nominees for 2013 Producers Guild Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2012

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Television Series/Specials and Digital Series nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards.

Scoop: REVOLUTION on NBC - Today, November 26, 2012
by Claire Hannum - Nov 26, 2012

Get all the scoop on REVOLUTION, airing on NBC today, November 26, 2012!

Scoop: REVOLUTION on NBC - Monday, November 26, 2012
by Claire Hannum - Nov 26, 2012

Get all the scoop on REVOLUTION, airing on NBC on Monday, November 26, 2012!

Science Channel Airs Five Seasons of FRINGE, Beginning Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 20, 2012

Science Channel invites viewers to join FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter as they investigate the universe of the paranormal and science of the unexplained on the breakthrough series FRINGE.

VIDEO: Led Zeppelin Music Featured on NBC's REVOLUTION Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 19, 2012

To celebrate the release of their upcoming live concert film and album Celebration Day, available today, November 19, Led Zeppelin has granted NBC and Warner Bros. Television rights to feature two of their songs in an episode of the hit series REVOLUTION airing later tonight (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!

Paramount to Screen First 9 Minutes of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS in IMAX, 12/14
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 15, 2012

Paramount Pictures is set to present the first 9-minutes of STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS on a select 500 IMAX 3D screens starting Dec. 14 - before Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT.

VIDEO: Led Zeppelin Music to Be Featured on NBC's REVOLUTION, 11/19
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2012

To celebrate the release of their upcoming live concert film and album Celebration Day, available Monday, November 19, Led Zeppelin has granted NBC and Warner Bros. Television rights to feature two of their songs in an episode of the hit series REVOLUTION airing later that night (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!

Led Zeppelin Grants REVOLUTION Rights to Songs this Season
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2012

To celebrate the release of their upcoming live concert film and album Celebration Day, available Monday, November 19, Led Zeppelin has granted NBC and Warner Bros. Television rights to feature two of their songs in an episode of the hit series "Revolution," airing later that night (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on NBC.

Science Channel to Air Five Seasons of FRINGE, Beg. 11/20
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2012

Science Channel invites viewers to join FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter as they investigate the universe of the paranormal and science of the unexplained on the breakthrough series FRINGE.

Director J.J. Abrams to Receive Producers Guild’s Norman Lear Award
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2012

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that award-winning television and film producer and director J.J. Abrams will be honored with the 2013 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television.

Final Season of FRINGE to Conclude with Two-Hour Finale, 1/18
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 2, 2012

As the Fringe team fights for humanity's future in the fifth and final season, the imaginative journey toward the end of the acclaimed series will culminate in a climactic conclusion during the two-hour final-two-episodes event Friday, Jan. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. This milestone date will also celebrate the series' 100th episode.

Comedian Jeff Garlin Returns to Steppenwolf, 12/4-16
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 2, 2012

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome back Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jeff Garlin in Closer Than I Appear, December 4 - 16, 2012. Jeff returns to Steppenwolf following his popular, sold-out run of No Sugar Tonight in 2011. Join him for a hilarious and ever-changing night of stand-up comedy in Steppenwolf's intimate Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Jeff will be "up there doing his thing" for at least one hour 15 minutes. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students with valid ID) and go on sale Thursday, November 8 at 11am through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.

VIDEO: Letterman Visits JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2012

Late night host David Letterman stopped by JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night. The ABC chat fest is filming in Brooklyn, NY for the week. Check out the appearance below!

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