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Kirstie Alley, Jennifer Love Hewitt & More to Guest on HOT IN CLEVELAND's Fifth Season

'Hot in Cleveland' has begun production today on its fifth season, which will premiere in spring 2014, it was announced by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. With amazing guest stars including Emmy(R)-nominated Max Greenfield, 'The Office's' Angela Kinsey, Kirstie Alley from TV Land's new original sitcom 'Kirstie,' and returning guest stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Craig Ferguson and more, 'Hot in Cleveland' is getting even hotter as it nears 100 episodes.

TV Land's MARY TYLER MOORE Reunion on HOT IN CLEVELAND Slated to Air Next Week

TV Land's historic reunion of the female cast of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' on the network's original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' is here! Next Wednesday, September 4th at 10pm ET/PT, TV Land brings together Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Georgia Engel and 'Hot in Cleveland' regular Betty White for an unprecedented reunion of one of the most revered TV casts of all time. This is the first time in over 30 years that the five former castmates have gotten together for a sitcom.

Syfy Begins Production on New Series HELIX

Syfy's newest original scripted series Helix from Sony Pictures Television began production this past weekend in Montreal, Canada. The 13-episode drama is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) who is also showrunner, and Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle, Contact). Cameron Porsandeh, who wrote the pilot, will serve as a Co-Executive Producer.

CONFIRMED: Matthew McConaughey to Lead Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR

Matthew McConaughey is headed to space. As BWW Movies previously reported, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan offered McConaughey the lead in his upcoming film INTERSTELLAR last week. Today, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the actor has officially accepted Nolan's offer.

TV Land Renews HOT IN CLEVELAND for Fifth Season

TV Land has renewed 'Hot in Cleveland' for a fifth season, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. The 24-episode order brings the series to a total of 104 episodes. This past January, CBS Television Distribution announced that it has sold 'Hot in Cleveland' to TV stations in 92% of the United States for a September 2014 launch. The series stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White.

Raleigh Studios' Chaplin Theater To Host The HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST, 3/28

The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB) was founded on the Paramount Studios Lot in 1993 by Sandra Lord, as a means to providing opportunities for industry professionals and emerging talent. Paramount Studios served as the event's home base for almost 12 years. Some of the most respected individuals, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, have offered patrons insight and advice. Backstage named the HNB "The Best Networking Event in L.A." in its "Best of LA" issue, a title that has continued to hold true. For the last 19 years the event has hosted Academy, Golden Globe, Peabody and Emmy Award winners and nominees, as well as top Hollywood Studio Heads and Production Company Presidents. HNB benefits Changing Images in America (www.ChangingImagesInAmerica.org) and is proud to announce their next speaker will be Chris Bruss and others from Will Ferrell's company, "FUNNY OR DIE" speaking on their branded entertainment, television and film production divisions.

Paramount & Warner Bros. to Distribute Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR

Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures jointly announced today that writer/director Christopher Nolan's 'INTERSTELLAR' will be co-produced and distributed by the two studios, with Paramount Pictures handling Domestic distribution and Warner Bros.

Syfy Greenlights New Scripted Series HELIX

Syfy is giving a 13-episode greenlight to Helix (working title), its newest original scripted series for 2013, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. Helix is Executive Produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica), Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle, Contact), Steven Maeda (Lost, CSI: Miami, The X-Files) and Cameron Porsandeh, who wrote the pilot, will serve as Co-Executive Producer. The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Carol Burnett & Tim Conway to Reunite on TV Land's HOT IN CLEVELAND

TV Land announced today that television comedy legends Carol Burnett and Tim Conway will guest star on 'Hot in Cleveland' in an episode currently scheduled to air in August. Burnett will play Victoria's (Wendie Malick) mother Penny, a local TV legend and puppeteer on a children's program. Conway will make his return to the series as Nick, Elka's (Betty White) ex-boyfriend, but this time around, Nick has his heart set on Penny. Burnett and Conway are the latest in a long line of extraordinary guest stars who have appeared on the sitcom, including Regis Philbin, Mary Tyler Moore, Heather Locklear and many more.

HOT IN CLEVELAND Sold to 92% of Country for 2014 Launch

CBS Television Distribution has sold HOT IN CLEVELAND to TV stations in 92% of the United States for a September 2014 launch, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales, CTD.

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