Mae Whitman News

Check out a first look at PARENTHOOD's upcoming episode 'Together,' set to air on NBC on Nov. 13!

On the October 9th episode of the NBC drama PARENTHOOD titled 'There's Something I Need to Tell You,' Kristina (Monica Potter) divulges her health news to the family, who rally around her. Get a sneak peek below!

Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello - aka the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - made a triumphant return to television in their new Nickelodeon series premiere this weekend (Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m., ET/PT), ranking as the week's top telecast with kids 2-11 (6.2/2.1 million) and boys 6-11 (8.2/837,000) across broadcast and cable TV, and the number-one kids program on basic cable with total viewers (drawing 3.9 million) for the week. Additionally, the new CG-animated version of the series hit a ratings high for Nickelodeon with boys 2-11 (7.5/1.3 million), and was the network's top-rated premiere for an animated series since 2009. During its premiere weekend the series reached nearly 12 million total viewers.

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES with a one-hour special event today, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as 'Leonardo,' Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as 'Raphael,' Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as 'Michelangelo' and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as 'Donatello' (Paulsen also voiced the original 'Raphael' from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series).

On the September 25th episode of the NBC drama PARENTHOOD titled 'Everything is Not Okay,' Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) cope with emotional news and turn to family and new friends for support. Get a sneak peek below!

In an upcoming episode of NBC's drama series PARENTHOOD, titled 'Left Field', Sarah's (Lauren Graham) new boss Hank (Guest Star Ray Romano) unexpectedly helps her understand Drew's (Miles Heizer) feelings. Get a sneak peek below!

In a unique special event created for Toronto International Film Festival audiences, Reitman directed a live stage reading of Alan Ball's screenplay for American Beauty. Sam Mendes' film about a family man's resplendent mid-life crisis premiered in Toronto in 1999 and went on to win five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay. The one-night-only performance included Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver, Sarah Gadon, Nick Kroll, Mae Whitman and George Stroumboulopoulos. Check out photos from the event below!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'American Idol' alum Paul McDonald will premiere his new song and make his small screen acting debut on the the NBC comedy PARENTHOOD tonight. McDonald, who appeared on the 10th season of American Idol, will debut the single 'Counting Stars' from his upcoming album.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will take its guests on an incredible journey to an amazing new world with its special engagement of the all new Tinker Bell "Disney Fairies" movie "Secret of the Wings" from today, August 31 through September 13 2012, it was announced by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Guests will experience a special live appearance by Tinker Bell and Periwinkle - each with magically illuminated wings -- before each showing of this latest Pixie Hollow adventure.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will take its guests on an incredible journey to an amazing new world with its special engagement of the all new Tinker Bell "Disney Fairies" movie "Secret of the Wings" from August 31 through September 13 2012, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Guests will experience a special live appearance by Tinker Bell and Periwinkle - each with magically illuminated wings -- before each showing of this latest Pixie Hollow adventure.

On Sunday, September 9th, 2012, David Youse, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS in association with L.A. WORKS will present an unprecedented staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, "Steel Magnolias" at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. In partnership with playwright Robert Harling, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS is honored to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this remarkable story written for Harling's sister whom he lost through complications of diabetes. This very special performance will be directed by two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey and will feature multiple Emmy nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress Frances Conroy, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominee Elizabeth Perkins, Jennifer Coolidge and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Annie Potts. According to the reading's official website, Mae Whitman has also joined the cast, with Jill Larson acting as host.

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES with a one-hour special event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

Nickelodeon will debut the all-new, CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a one-hour special event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as 'Leonardo,' Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as 'Raphael,' Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as 'Michelangelo' and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as 'Donatello' (Paulsen also voiced the original 'Raphael' from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series).

Emmy(R)-winning actor Ray Romano ('Everybody Loves Raymond') is set to guest star on the upcoming season of NBC's critically acclaimed series, PARENTHOOD, which returns for its fourth season Tuesday, September 11 (10-11 p.m. ET).

The animated Disney movie SECRET OF THE WINGS is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on October 23rd. The movie features the voices of Anjelica Huston, Timothy Dalton, Lucy Liu, Raven-Symoné, Megan Hilty, Pamela Adlon, Matt Lanter, Debby Ryan, Mae Whitman and Lucy Hale. Get a first look at the trailer below!

Emma Watson will be starring in the upcoming film THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, set to be released in theaters on September 14, 2012 from Summit Entertainment. The drama is directed by Stephen Chbosky and stars Watson, Logan Ler­man, Mae Whitman, Nina Dobrev, Johnny Simmons and Dylan McDermott.

On tonight's episode of NBC's PARENTHOOD entitled 'Just Smile', Crosby (Dax Shepard) is frustrated when Adam (Peter Krause) becomes the focus for a local newspaper's piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber (Mae Whitman) struggles to find her place in a new job and Sarah (Lauren Graham) becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) try to resist interfering in Zoe's personal life.

NBC's PARENTHOOD will be returning with all new episodes beginning January 3, 2012. In the January 3rd episode entitled 'Road Trip', Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) is seeking his mother's approval when he demands the entire family caravan on a road trip where they encounter many road blocks along the way.

NBC's PARENTHOOD will be returning with all new episodes beginning January 3, 2012. In the January 3 episode entitled 'Road Trip', Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) is seeking his mother's approval when he demands the entire family caravan on a road trip where they encounter many road blocks along the way.

NBC's PARENTHOOD will be returning with all new episodes beginning January 3, 2012. In the January 3rd episode entitled 'Road Trip', Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) is seeking his mother's approval when he demands the entire family caravan on a road trip where they encounter many road blocks along the way.