2009年5月31日星期日
Expedition Africa
Go into the heart of Africa with four renowned explorers as they attempt to follow the historic journey of Henry Morton Stanley and his search for the " lost " Dr. David Livingstone. The twist? These modern day explorers will have to complete the mission with only a compass, maps and Stanley's journals from the original mission. The explorers face dehydration, deadly animals, disease and each other, knowing that any step could be their last.
Expedition Africa
Go into the heart of Africa with four renowned explorers as they attempt to follow the historic journey of Henry Morton Stanley and his search for the " lost " Dr. David Livingstone. The twist? These modern day explorers will have to complete the mission with only a compass, maps and Stanley's journals from the original mission. The explorers face dehydration, deadly animals, disease and each other, knowing that any step could be their last.
Breaking Bad
In a striking season of powerful episodes of Breaking Bad, they've saved the best for last. Exceptional ensemble acting features standout work by Bryan Cranston (Walt), Anna Gunn (Skyler), Aaron Paul (Jesse) and John de Lancie (Donald Margolis) in the Season 2 finale. Jane's OD death has a ripple effect as her heartbroken father fouls up at work, Jesse goes off the deep end, and Walt's lies, strange behavior, disappearances and deception lead Skyler to a fateful decision. And it all collides in a chilling climax.
2009年5月30日星期六
Hit
Burberry is getting edgy — and they've scored Blake Lively to help. The Gossip Girl siren took threads that say tea-time-in-the-country to a sexier place called "party-in-New-York-City."
Pushing Daisies
Life imitates art on Pushing Daisies — the show was yanked from ABC's schedule last year and subsequently canceled, but it's come back to life to deliver three more episodes before shuffling off to the great beyond. In tonight's episode, Chuck and Emerson make for a strange sleuthing pair when Ned announces that he doesn't want to use his otherworldly powers to solve crimes anymore. Meanwhile, Olive faces the consequences of a youthful prank gone awry: The kidnappers she hired to abduct her as a child (she just wanted more attention from her parents) are back! Richard Benjamin and George Segal guest star as the kidnappers.
2009年5月26日星期二
CSI Writer, Producers Sued Over Show's Characters
A Southern California couple has filed a lawsuit against CSI writer and producer Sarah Goldfinger, claiming that two characters on the show were modeled after them.
Real estate agents Melinda and Scott Tamkin are suing Goldfinger for defamation and invasion of privacy, according to the Associated Press. They're seeking $6 million in damages, claiming that the episode hurt their business. In 2005, the writer nearly bought a house from a client of the couple's, but pulled out while the deal was in escrow, on amicable terms.
In the CSI episode in question, a Las Vegas real estate agent named Melinda dies mysteriously. Her husband Scott — a mortgage broker, drinker and fan of pornography — is a suspect in her death.
The Tamkins' suit claims that Goldfinger cast actors who looked like them, and that an original draft of the screenplay used their last name. The CSI couple's last name was actually Tucker — a change that the Tamkins say was last-minute.
CBS Corporation and Jerry Bruckheimer Television were also named as defendants in the suit. CBS had no comment on the case, while neither the Tamkins' lawyer nor Bruckheimer responded immediately to requests for comment.
Real estate agents Melinda and Scott Tamkin are suing Goldfinger for defamation and invasion of privacy, according to the Associated Press. They're seeking $6 million in damages, claiming that the episode hurt their business. In 2005, the writer nearly bought a house from a client of the couple's, but pulled out while the deal was in escrow, on amicable terms.
In the CSI episode in question, a Las Vegas real estate agent named Melinda dies mysteriously. Her husband Scott — a mortgage broker, drinker and fan of pornography — is a suspect in her death.
The Tamkins' suit claims that Goldfinger cast actors who looked like them, and that an original draft of the screenplay used their last name. The CSI couple's last name was actually Tucker — a change that the Tamkins say was last-minute.
CBS Corporation and Jerry Bruckheimer Television were also named as defendants in the suit. CBS had no comment on the case, while neither the Tamkins' lawyer nor Bruckheimer responded immediately to requests for comment.
hot TV: Reaper
There are a lot of questions to be answered in Reaper's second-season finale, which also marks the end of the series on the CW. (There's a slim chance the show could be picked up for syndication.) Will Sam win his soul back from the Devil? Will Sam's dad escape from hell? And what about relationships? Will Sam and Andi finally get together? Can a romance between a human (Ben) and a demon (Nina) really work? And what about the Devil? Will he get his due? With any luck, fans will get what's due to them: answers.
2009年5月25日星期一
Susan Boyle Headed to Britain's Got Talent Finale
YouTube singing sensation Susan Boyle was noticeably nervous during her semifinal performance on Britain's Got Talent, but that won't keep her from the U.K. talent show's final round.
Boyle, who looked slightly more made up than during her first outing, shook off the jitters to deliver a powerful rendition of "Memory" from the musical CATS. (Watch the full performance below.) Fans at home voted Boyle the best in her semifinal group of eight acts, and the judges put her through to next week's finale. She will sing for the title Saturday.
"Fantastic, absolutely fantastic," Boyle said, as she danced in celebration. "What pressure? I've really enjoyed myself tonight."
The Scotish singer wowed Britain's Got Talent judges and became an Internet viral video sensation after her first performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. She has since made appearances on Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and has even been referenced on The Simpsons.
Oddsmaker William Hill has Boyle as the overwhelming to win the show, according to The Associated Press.
Boyle said she wants to win "more than anything ever in my life," and feels that a win will "prove that I am a worthwhile person."
What do you think of Boyle's latest performance?
Boyle, who looked slightly more made up than during her first outing, shook off the jitters to deliver a powerful rendition of "Memory" from the musical CATS. (Watch the full performance below.) Fans at home voted Boyle the best in her semifinal group of eight acts, and the judges put her through to next week's finale. She will sing for the title Saturday.
"Fantastic, absolutely fantastic," Boyle said, as she danced in celebration. "What pressure? I've really enjoyed myself tonight."
The Scotish singer wowed Britain's Got Talent judges and became an Internet viral video sensation after her first performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. She has since made appearances on Larry King Live, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and has even been referenced on The Simpsons.
Oddsmaker William Hill has Boyle as the overwhelming to win the show, according to The Associated Press.
Boyle said she wants to win "more than anything ever in my life," and feels that a win will "prove that I am a worthwhile person."
What do you think of Boyle's latest performance?
Tonight's TV Hot List: Monday, May 25, 2009
The Bachelorette
8 pm/ET ABC
Jillian Harris, the busiest executioner in Bachelorette history, lopped off 10 heads last week and still has 20 to go. Four rose warriors will end up roseless tonight, and four won't get to go on either group or one-on-one dates with Jillian. We'll see how those lists match up, but first, one man accompanies her to a private Martina McBride show, and seven others play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters. Then, at the rose ceremony, the guys get to help Jillian reduce their number to 16.
Jon & Kate Plus 8
9 pm/ET TLC
What began as an endearing look at life in a large family has morphed into a tabloid-fueled frenzy over alleged affairs, family feuds and a rumored open-marriage contract. In March's Season 4 finale, Jon openly discussed the difficulty he was having handling his newfound fame. Well, things have certainly become a lot more heated since then. In tonight's one-hour Season 5 premiere, Jon and Kate are expected to touch on some of the headline-grabbing controversies surrounding their family. And on a lighter note, the sextuplets celebrate their fifth birthdays with a huge bash.
In Treatment
10 pm/ET HBO
Although two weeks shorter than last season, this intense, intelligent drama's sophomore outing was no less riveting. And while the thread of Paul's collapsing marriage ran through the first, this time around the fear of a career-crushing lawsuit and his father's death were arguably a bigger blow to his psyche. By the time this season ender begins, we'll already know what happened with Mia, April, Oliver and Walter, but it's fitting to save these terrific sparring matches between Paul and Gina for last.
Tonight Show with Jay Leno
11:35 pm/ET NBC
Jay Leno kicks off his final week as host of the Tonight Show before handing over the reins to successor Conan O'Brien. Tonight's guests are Mel Gibson and Lyle Lovett, who's making his 25th appearance on the show. Others scheduled to appear throughout the week include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Crystal, Wanda Sykes, Dwight Yoakam, Prince, James Taylor and Sarah McLachlan. Fittingly, Jay's last guest will be Conan O'Brien. Clips of memorable moments and gaffes will also be featured throughout the week.
Time/Anderson Cooper 360: The World's Most Influential People
8 pm/ET CNN
Presidents and prime ministers aren't the only ones who set the world's agenda. This special AC 360 (which first aired earlier this month) showcases many of the globe's big players, from George Clooney (who's interviewed by U2's Bono) to billionaires Ted Turner and T. Boone Pickens. Also on the list: financial-advice superstar Suze Orman, who talks with business reporter Suzy Welch.
8 pm/ET ABC
Jillian Harris, the busiest executioner in Bachelorette history, lopped off 10 heads last week and still has 20 to go. Four rose warriors will end up roseless tonight, and four won't get to go on either group or one-on-one dates with Jillian. We'll see how those lists match up, but first, one man accompanies her to a private Martina McBride show, and seven others play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters. Then, at the rose ceremony, the guys get to help Jillian reduce their number to 16.
Jon & Kate Plus 8
9 pm/ET TLC
What began as an endearing look at life in a large family has morphed into a tabloid-fueled frenzy over alleged affairs, family feuds and a rumored open-marriage contract. In March's Season 4 finale, Jon openly discussed the difficulty he was having handling his newfound fame. Well, things have certainly become a lot more heated since then. In tonight's one-hour Season 5 premiere, Jon and Kate are expected to touch on some of the headline-grabbing controversies surrounding their family. And on a lighter note, the sextuplets celebrate their fifth birthdays with a huge bash.
In Treatment
10 pm/ET HBO
Although two weeks shorter than last season, this intense, intelligent drama's sophomore outing was no less riveting. And while the thread of Paul's collapsing marriage ran through the first, this time around the fear of a career-crushing lawsuit and his father's death were arguably a bigger blow to his psyche. By the time this season ender begins, we'll already know what happened with Mia, April, Oliver and Walter, but it's fitting to save these terrific sparring matches between Paul and Gina for last.
Tonight Show with Jay Leno
11:35 pm/ET NBC
Jay Leno kicks off his final week as host of the Tonight Show before handing over the reins to successor Conan O'Brien. Tonight's guests are Mel Gibson and Lyle Lovett, who's making his 25th appearance on the show. Others scheduled to appear throughout the week include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Crystal, Wanda Sykes, Dwight Yoakam, Prince, James Taylor and Sarah McLachlan. Fittingly, Jay's last guest will be Conan O'Brien. Clips of memorable moments and gaffes will also be featured throughout the week.
Time/Anderson Cooper 360: The World's Most Influential People
8 pm/ET CNN
Presidents and prime ministers aren't the only ones who set the world's agenda. This special AC 360 (which first aired earlier this month) showcases many of the globe's big players, from George Clooney (who's interviewed by U2's Bono) to billionaires Ted Turner and T. Boone Pickens. Also on the list: financial-advice superstar Suze Orman, who talks with business reporter Suzy Welch.
Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Indianapolis 500
1 pm/ET ABC
Drivers to watch in this year's visit to the Brickyard include two-time champ and 2007 Dancing With the Stars winner Helio Castroneves, who came off beating a tax-evasion rap to grab this year's pole; 2007 winner Dario Franchitti, returning to Indy after a frustrating year on the NASCAR circuit; defending champ Scott Dixon, who also won last month's IndyCar event in Kansas; and, of course, Danica Patrick, who charged after Ryan Briscoe after an accident here last year.
NASCAR Racing
5 pm/ET Fox
After a brief pit stop at the picnic table, motor-sports junkies shift from Indianapolis to the Charlotte area for the second half of the longest day in racing, from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The day is extra-special for Indiana native Tony Stewart, a five-time Indy 500 driver (best finish was fifth) who is coming off a $1 million win in Charlotte's All-Star Race, his first triumph as owner-driver of the new No. 14 Chevy. A win in tonight's 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 would duplicate the Charlotte double last pulled off by Kasey Kahne a year ago.
National Memorial Day Concert
8 pm/ET PBS
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of America's military personnel from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The evening is expected to feature performances by country music's Trace Adkins, opera great Denyce Graves, classical pianist Lang Lang, violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson, and, of course, Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra. Also slated to be on hand are Gen. Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), Laurence Fishburne, Katie Holmes and Dianne Wiest.
Diamonds
9 pm/ET ABC
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the 1949 Jule Styne-Leo Robin tune left out their other qualities, such as being the source of global mayhem, familial dysfunction and child soldiers. But that's where this four-hour miniseries comes in, which begins with the murder of a U.S. senator's daughter at an African mine and fans out to a jewelry empire in Johannesburg, a boy's flight from Sierra Leone and the London fashion scene. Judy Davis, Derek Jacobi and James Purefoy star. Part 2 airs on Tuesday at 9 pm/ET.
The Tudors
9 pm/ET Showtime
The third-season finale is rife with regal intrigue as the sexually restless king loses interest (what little, if any, he had) in the unappealing Anne of Cleves and settles on yet another mistress, comely 17-year-old Katherine Howard (Tamzin Merchant), who most definitely rekindles his passion. Affairs of the heart also take hold as Henry's daughter Mary is wooed by Anne's dashing Bavarian cousin, Prince Philip. And affairs of state take a hit when Cromwell is labeled a traitor and dispatched to the Tower of London by the newly empowered Brandon. — Ray Stackhouse
Breaking Bad
10 pm/ET AMC
The second season's penultimate episode reaches spellbinding dramatic heights and is highlighted by emotionally wringing performances en masse. Despite making "the biggest deal of their lives," Walt can't enjoy the spoils without worrying about Jesse, who has embraced a new drug of choice. On a positive note, Skyler gives birth, and Walt's surprise encounter with a troubled father leads to a heartfelt chat about family responsibility, which strikes a chord with Walt and triggers paternal feelings for his misguided partner in crime.
1 pm/ET ABC
Drivers to watch in this year's visit to the Brickyard include two-time champ and 2007 Dancing With the Stars winner Helio Castroneves, who came off beating a tax-evasion rap to grab this year's pole; 2007 winner Dario Franchitti, returning to Indy after a frustrating year on the NASCAR circuit; defending champ Scott Dixon, who also won last month's IndyCar event in Kansas; and, of course, Danica Patrick, who charged after Ryan Briscoe after an accident here last year.
NASCAR Racing
5 pm/ET Fox
After a brief pit stop at the picnic table, motor-sports junkies shift from Indianapolis to the Charlotte area for the second half of the longest day in racing, from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The day is extra-special for Indiana native Tony Stewart, a five-time Indy 500 driver (best finish was fifth) who is coming off a $1 million win in Charlotte's All-Star Race, his first triumph as owner-driver of the new No. 14 Chevy. A win in tonight's 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 would duplicate the Charlotte double last pulled off by Kasey Kahne a year ago.
National Memorial Day Concert
8 pm/ET PBS
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of America's military personnel from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The evening is expected to feature performances by country music's Trace Adkins, opera great Denyce Graves, classical pianist Lang Lang, violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson, and, of course, Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra. Also slated to be on hand are Gen. Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), Laurence Fishburne, Katie Holmes and Dianne Wiest.
Diamonds
9 pm/ET ABC
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the 1949 Jule Styne-Leo Robin tune left out their other qualities, such as being the source of global mayhem, familial dysfunction and child soldiers. But that's where this four-hour miniseries comes in, which begins with the murder of a U.S. senator's daughter at an African mine and fans out to a jewelry empire in Johannesburg, a boy's flight from Sierra Leone and the London fashion scene. Judy Davis, Derek Jacobi and James Purefoy star. Part 2 airs on Tuesday at 9 pm/ET.
The Tudors
9 pm/ET Showtime
The third-season finale is rife with regal intrigue as the sexually restless king loses interest (what little, if any, he had) in the unappealing Anne of Cleves and settles on yet another mistress, comely 17-year-old Katherine Howard (Tamzin Merchant), who most definitely rekindles his passion. Affairs of the heart also take hold as Henry's daughter Mary is wooed by Anne's dashing Bavarian cousin, Prince Philip. And affairs of state take a hit when Cromwell is labeled a traitor and dispatched to the Tower of London by the newly empowered Brandon. — Ray Stackhouse
Breaking Bad
10 pm/ET AMC
The second season's penultimate episode reaches spellbinding dramatic heights and is highlighted by emotionally wringing performances en masse. Despite making "the biggest deal of their lives," Walt can't enjoy the spoils without worrying about Jesse, who has embraced a new drug of choice. On a positive note, Skyler gives birth, and Walt's surprise encounter with a troubled father leads to a heartfelt chat about family responsibility, which strikes a chord with Walt and triggers paternal feelings for his misguided partner in crime.
2009年5月24日星期日
Tonight's TV Hot List: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Indianapolis 500
1 pm/ET ABC
Drivers to watch in this year's visit to the Brickyard include two-time champ and 2007 Dancing With the Stars winner Helio Castroneves, who came off beating a tax-evasion rap to grab this year's pole; 2007 winner Dario Franchitti, returning to Indy after a frustrating year on the NASCAR circuit; defending champ Scott Dixon, who also won last month's IndyCar event in Kansas; and, of course, Danica Patrick, who charged after Ryan Briscoe after an accident here last year.
NASCAR Racing
5 pm/ET Fox
After a brief pit stop at the picnic table, motor-sports junkies shift from Indianapolis to the Charlotte area for the second half of the longest day in racing, from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The day is extra-special for Indiana native Tony Stewart, a five-time Indy 500 driver (best finish was fifth) who is coming off a $1 million win in Charlotte's All-Star Race, his first triumph as owner-driver of the new No. 14 Chevy. A win in tonight's 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 would duplicate the Charlotte double last pulled off by Kasey Kahne a year ago.
National Memorial Day Concert
8 pm/ET PBS
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of America's military personnel from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The evening is expected to feature performances by country music's Trace Adkins, opera great Denyce Graves, classical pianist Lang Lang, violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson, and, of course, Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra. Also slated to be on hand are Gen. Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), Laurence Fishburne, Katie Holmes and Dianne Wiest.
Diamonds
9 pm/ET ABC
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the 1949 Jule Styne-Leo Robin tune left out their other qualities, such as being the source of global mayhem, familial dysfunction and child soldiers. But that's where this four-hour miniseries comes in, which begins with the murder of a U.S. senator's daughter at an African mine and fans out to a jewelry empire in Johannesburg, a boy's flight from Sierra Leone and the London fashion scene. Judy Davis, Derek Jacobi and James Purefoy star. Part 2 airs on Tuesday at 9 pm/ET.
The Tudors
9 pm/ET Showtime
The third-season finale is rife with regal intrigue as the sexually restless king loses interest (what little, if any, he had) in the unappealing Anne of Cleves and settles on yet another mistress, comely 17-year-old Katherine Howard (Tamzin Merchant), who most definitely rekindles his passion. Affairs of the heart also take hold as Henry's daughter Mary is wooed by Anne's dashing Bavarian cousin, Prince Philip. And affairs of state take a hit when Cromwell is labeled a traitor and dispatched to the Tower of London by the newly empowered Brandon. — Ray Stackhouse
Breaking Bad
10 pm/ET AMC
The second season's penultimate episode reaches spellbinding dramatic heights and is highlighted by emotionally wringing performances en masse. Despite making "the biggest deal of their lives," Walt can't enjoy the spoils without worrying about Jesse, who has embraced a new drug of choice. On a positive note, Skyler gives birth, and Walt's surprise encounter with a troubled father leads to a heartfelt chat about family responsibility, which strikes a chord with Walt and triggers paternal feelings for his misguided partner in crime.
1 pm/ET ABC
Drivers to watch in this year's visit to the Brickyard include two-time champ and 2007 Dancing With the Stars winner Helio Castroneves, who came off beating a tax-evasion rap to grab this year's pole; 2007 winner Dario Franchitti, returning to Indy after a frustrating year on the NASCAR circuit; defending champ Scott Dixon, who also won last month's IndyCar event in Kansas; and, of course, Danica Patrick, who charged after Ryan Briscoe after an accident here last year.
NASCAR Racing
5 pm/ET Fox
After a brief pit stop at the picnic table, motor-sports junkies shift from Indianapolis to the Charlotte area for the second half of the longest day in racing, from Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The day is extra-special for Indiana native Tony Stewart, a five-time Indy 500 driver (best finish was fifth) who is coming off a $1 million win in Charlotte's All-Star Race, his first triumph as owner-driver of the new No. 14 Chevy. A win in tonight's 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 would duplicate the Charlotte double last pulled off by Kasey Kahne a year ago.
National Memorial Day Concert
8 pm/ET PBS
Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the annual tribute to the service and sacrifice of America's military personnel from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The evening is expected to feature performances by country music's Trace Adkins, opera great Denyce Graves, classical pianist Lang Lang, violin virtuoso Robert McDuffie, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, Broadway's Brian Stokes Mitchell and Colm Wilkinson, and, of course, Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra. Also slated to be on hand are Gen. Colin L. Powell (USA Ret.), Laurence Fishburne, Katie Holmes and Dianne Wiest.
Diamonds
9 pm/ET ABC
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the 1949 Jule Styne-Leo Robin tune left out their other qualities, such as being the source of global mayhem, familial dysfunction and child soldiers. But that's where this four-hour miniseries comes in, which begins with the murder of a U.S. senator's daughter at an African mine and fans out to a jewelry empire in Johannesburg, a boy's flight from Sierra Leone and the London fashion scene. Judy Davis, Derek Jacobi and James Purefoy star. Part 2 airs on Tuesday at 9 pm/ET.
The Tudors
9 pm/ET Showtime
The third-season finale is rife with regal intrigue as the sexually restless king loses interest (what little, if any, he had) in the unappealing Anne of Cleves and settles on yet another mistress, comely 17-year-old Katherine Howard (Tamzin Merchant), who most definitely rekindles his passion. Affairs of the heart also take hold as Henry's daughter Mary is wooed by Anne's dashing Bavarian cousin, Prince Philip. And affairs of state take a hit when Cromwell is labeled a traitor and dispatched to the Tower of London by the newly empowered Brandon. — Ray Stackhouse
Breaking Bad
10 pm/ET AMC
The second season's penultimate episode reaches spellbinding dramatic heights and is highlighted by emotionally wringing performances en masse. Despite making "the biggest deal of their lives," Walt can't enjoy the spoils without worrying about Jesse, who has embraced a new drug of choice. On a positive note, Skyler gives birth, and Walt's surprise encounter with a troubled father leads to a heartfelt chat about family responsibility, which strikes a chord with Walt and triggers paternal feelings for his misguided partner in crime.
2009年5月21日星期四
Fall TV: CW Plan Pairs Melrose with 90210, Vampire with Winchester Boys
The CW's schedule for the 2009-10 TV season is about natural pairings, starting with the network's new Melrose Place series leading out of 90210 — just as the original shows did back in the early '90s — on Tuesdays.
On Wednesdays, America's Next Top Model will tee up The Beautiful Life, a tale of wannabe top models living under one roof. The show — which includes an ensemble of Mischa Barton, Corbin Bleu and real-life supermodel Elle Macpherson as a tough-as-nails modeling agency boss — is produced by Ashton Kutcher.
As previously reported by us, Vampire Diaries — which comes from Dawson's Creek's Kevin Williamson and stars Lost's Ian Somerhalder — has staked a claim to Smallville's Thursdays-at-8 pm/ET spot, where it will lead into the similarly supernatural Supernatural. That leaves Clark & Co. to continue their super adventures on Fridays at 8, followed by Top Model repeats.
Monday's Gossip Girl-One Tree Hill combo remains unchanged for the fall. And Since the CW has turned Sunday over to affiliates, Everybody Hates Chris (which was not expected back, having churned out enough episodes for syndication) and The Game are not returning. As we previously confirmed, neither Privileged nor will Reaper will return next season.
At midseason, the network will roll out Parental Discretion Advised, a drama about a young girl (Swingtown's Britt Robertson) who tracks down her biological parents. Kerr Smith (Dawson's Creek) and Shiri Appleby (Roswell) also star.
On Wednesdays, America's Next Top Model will tee up The Beautiful Life, a tale of wannabe top models living under one roof. The show — which includes an ensemble of Mischa Barton, Corbin Bleu and real-life supermodel Elle Macpherson as a tough-as-nails modeling agency boss — is produced by Ashton Kutcher.
As previously reported by us, Vampire Diaries — which comes from Dawson's Creek's Kevin Williamson and stars Lost's Ian Somerhalder — has staked a claim to Smallville's Thursdays-at-8 pm/ET spot, where it will lead into the similarly supernatural Supernatural. That leaves Clark & Co. to continue their super adventures on Fridays at 8, followed by Top Model repeats.
Monday's Gossip Girl-One Tree Hill combo remains unchanged for the fall. And Since the CW has turned Sunday over to affiliates, Everybody Hates Chris (which was not expected back, having churned out enough episodes for syndication) and The Game are not returning. As we previously confirmed, neither Privileged nor will Reaper will return next season.
At midseason, the network will roll out Parental Discretion Advised, a drama about a young girl (Swingtown's Britt Robertson) who tracks down her biological parents. Kerr Smith (Dawson's Creek) and Shiri Appleby (Roswell) also star.
2009年5月20日星期三
Smallville Leaps to Fridays in a Single Bound
The CW isn't officially showing its hand for the 2009-10 until its Thursday morning upfronts event — and I'll be there on the red carpet chatting up the young 'n' fab talent! — but one piece of not-entirely-super news looks for certain: Smallville is being shuttled to Fridays at 8, for its ninth (and perhaps final) season, sources tell us
The Smallville move serves two purposes. For one, it clears the way for the new Vampire Diaries blood-sudser to lead into Supernatural on Thursdays.
Also, it gives the CW a Friday show with an audience of 3 million-plus, where in seasons past it was lucky to drum up 2 mil (with Everybody Hates Chriss or The Game, neither of which is likely to make the cut for the fall).
The Smallville move serves two purposes. For one, it clears the way for the new Vampire Diaries blood-sudser to lead into Supernatural on Thursdays.
Also, it gives the CW a Friday show with an audience of 3 million-plus, where in seasons past it was lucky to drum up 2 mil (with Everybody Hates Chriss or The Game, neither of which is likely to make the cut for the fall).
Fall TV: The CW Is No Longer Feeling Privileged
Privileged won't return for a second season, series creator Rina Mimoun tells us via email, adding only, "It's so sad" and a little frowny-face emoticon.
A charming dramedy fronted by the luminous JoAnna Garcia, Privileged struggled in the ratings, but delivered many young women viewers — the CW's sweet spot.
Further bolstering the show's recent comeback buzz was the underperformance of the Gossip Girl spin-off pilot (now considered to be out of contention), the widely rumored cancellation of Reaper, and network execs' warm reception of Mimoun's Season 2 plan.
Instead, sources say the CW will plug add to its lineup with Vampire Diaries (starring Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley as blood-sucking brothers), the Melrose Place reboot (with Ashley Simpson-Wentz) and Beautiful Life (about young, fab models living together).
A charming dramedy fronted by the luminous JoAnna Garcia, Privileged struggled in the ratings, but delivered many young women viewers — the CW's sweet spot.
Further bolstering the show's recent comeback buzz was the underperformance of the Gossip Girl spin-off pilot (now considered to be out of contention), the widely rumored cancellation of Reaper, and network execs' warm reception of Mimoun's Season 2 plan.
Instead, sources say the CW will plug add to its lineup with Vampire Diaries (starring Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley as blood-sucking brothers), the Melrose Place reboot (with Ashley Simpson-Wentz) and Beautiful Life (about young, fab models living together).
2009年5月19日星期二
The Goodbye Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl decides to send a shocking email blast in the graduation ceremony of Constance Billard and St. Jude's, pushing Serena to device a devious plan of attack. The Mean Girls Club challenge Jenny to succeed Blair as Queen Bee for next year. Lily and Rufus struggle with their relationship after Lily's betrayal. As for the cliffhangers, Blair and Chuck finally...and Serena is shocked by...and Georgina decides to...and Dan, Nate and Vanessa unknowingly...
2009年5月18日星期一
Fall TV: Good Luck, Chuck! Renewal News May Come Soon
Chuck fans' consumption of all those Subway foot longs may pay off before NBC is slated to announce the rest of its fall season lineup.
A Season 3 pick-up could come as early as Sunday evening, as NBC and Warner Bros. attempt to hammer out the final details of a deal that would further whittle down Chuck's overhead, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter. Chuck's production bucks already had been trimmed some going into its sophomore run.
Even before spying the game-changing twist uncorked in the final moment of the Season 2 finale, Chuck fans had lobbied hard for a renewal by throwing their support to Subway, one of the series' cross-promotional partners.
Speaking with TVGuide.com earlier this month at NBC's "infront" presentation, network boss Ben Silverman deemed the Subway Save Chuck effort as no less than "amazing," while series creator Josh Schwartz assured us that the Peacock has "always loved" the action-comedy.
One factor perhaps playing in Chuck's favor was NBC's decision to take a pass on David E. Kelley's Legally Mad, thus incurring a financial penalty from Warner Bros. TV. One school of thought is that to "make good" on the amount due, NBC might renew Chuck, which is also a WB production.
A Season 3 pick-up could come as early as Sunday evening, as NBC and Warner Bros. attempt to hammer out the final details of a deal that would further whittle down Chuck's overhead, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter. Chuck's production bucks already had been trimmed some going into its sophomore run.
Even before spying the game-changing twist uncorked in the final moment of the Season 2 finale, Chuck fans had lobbied hard for a renewal by throwing their support to Subway, one of the series' cross-promotional partners.
Speaking with TVGuide.com earlier this month at NBC's "infront" presentation, network boss Ben Silverman deemed the Subway Save Chuck effort as no less than "amazing," while series creator Josh Schwartz assured us that the Peacock has "always loved" the action-comedy.
One factor perhaps playing in Chuck's favor was NBC's decision to take a pass on David E. Kelley's Legally Mad, thus incurring a financial penalty from Warner Bros. TV. One school of thought is that to "make good" on the amount due, NBC might renew Chuck, which is also a WB production.
2009年5月16日星期六
Top Moments: Lost, Loser, Office Offer Feuds and Finales
There are so many ways to resolve a rivalry without using your fists. Why not a sing-off? Or a competition to see who looks better slathered in goo? Or who can lose the most weight? Or... wow. Maybe Jack and Sawyer have the right idea, settling things the old-fashioned way. In this week's finale-filled Top Moments, we look at some folks who find creative ways to settle their differences. And two guys who aren't fighters, but lovers. Of each other's moms.
12. Best, um, "Homage": The Grey's Anatomy reveal that the bus-pancake patient is George provides a jaw-dropping jolt — that is, to anyone who hasn't seen ER. The dearly departed medical drama employed the same twist 12 years ago (and much more effectively) when a John Doe brought in after jumping in front of a train turned out to be Dr. Dennis Gant. (Gant died, by the way. Does that mean George will die too?)
11. Best Last Call: The rise of Lucifer isn't the biggest shock in the Supernatural finale. It's the reveal that all this time Ruby has been manipulating Sam into breaking the last seal. Though Dean is "too late" to stop the apocalypse, he does manage to cut off Sam's demon-blood supply — in the most permanent of ways.
10. Sweetest Deal: After having his nearly unthinkable Dollhouse theory proven true, disgraced G-man Paul Ballard offers his sleuthing services to Adelle in exchange for the early release of one Active. But rather than tapping Caroline/Echo, he extends freedom to onetime lover Mellie/November. What a doll.
9. Smallest Winner: Tara Costa, a 24-year-old who won 18 straight weeks of challenges, seems like a natural winner of The Biggest Loser as she steps to the scale. The other two finalists, who have already weighed in, wait anxiously to see if she'll best them once again. But she doesn't. The unlikely winner turns out to Helen Phillips, a woman twice Costa's age who shed 54 percent of her body weight. Who says youth carries all the advantages?
8. Global Warming Award: Geeks with dreams of getting the girl give new thought to vacating mom's basement as Big Bang Theory's Penny has a hard time saying goodbye to North Pole-bound Leonard. Asked by her would-be beau about her prolonged hug, Penny says — though only to the audience — "It means I wish you weren't going." We melted.
12. Best, um, "Homage": The Grey's Anatomy reveal that the bus-pancake patient is George provides a jaw-dropping jolt — that is, to anyone who hasn't seen ER. The dearly departed medical drama employed the same twist 12 years ago (and much more effectively) when a John Doe brought in after jumping in front of a train turned out to be Dr. Dennis Gant. (Gant died, by the way. Does that mean George will die too?)
11. Best Last Call: The rise of Lucifer isn't the biggest shock in the Supernatural finale. It's the reveal that all this time Ruby has been manipulating Sam into breaking the last seal. Though Dean is "too late" to stop the apocalypse, he does manage to cut off Sam's demon-blood supply — in the most permanent of ways.
10. Sweetest Deal: After having his nearly unthinkable Dollhouse theory proven true, disgraced G-man Paul Ballard offers his sleuthing services to Adelle in exchange for the early release of one Active. But rather than tapping Caroline/Echo, he extends freedom to onetime lover Mellie/November. What a doll.
9. Smallest Winner: Tara Costa, a 24-year-old who won 18 straight weeks of challenges, seems like a natural winner of The Biggest Loser as she steps to the scale. The other two finalists, who have already weighed in, wait anxiously to see if she'll best them once again. But she doesn't. The unlikely winner turns out to Helen Phillips, a woman twice Costa's age who shed 54 percent of her body weight. Who says youth carries all the advantages?
8. Global Warming Award: Geeks with dreams of getting the girl give new thought to vacating mom's basement as Big Bang Theory's Penny has a hard time saying goodbye to North Pole-bound Leonard. Asked by her would-be beau about her prolonged hug, Penny says — though only to the audience — "It means I wish you weren't going." We melted.
2009年5月14日星期四
VIDEO: CSI: NY Star Previews Tonight's Deadly Finale
Lest anyone miss it, you are hereby reminded that CSI: NY's season finale airs this Thursday at 10 pm/ET, on CBS.
Series star Melina Kanakaredes came by TVGuide.com to preview the season-ender, in which one team member breathes his or her final breath.
"Listen, someone dies every episode," she says, "but it's not always that someone dies within our team."
The death, as can be expected, swings Mac's assembly of investigators into action. Fired up with fury, "the ball gets rolling," says Kanakaredes — that is, until a second possible tragedy is put into play!
In this video Q&A, Kanakaredes — who was in New York City to promote her work with The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation — also shares what it was like to don a new hat and write the script for this week's other episode, which aired Wednesday.
Series star Melina Kanakaredes came by TVGuide.com to preview the season-ender, in which one team member breathes his or her final breath.
"Listen, someone dies every episode," she says, "but it's not always that someone dies within our team."
The death, as can be expected, swings Mac's assembly of investigators into action. Fired up with fury, "the ball gets rolling," says Kanakaredes — that is, until a second possible tragedy is put into play!
In this video Q&A, Kanakaredes — who was in New York City to promote her work with The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation — also shares what it was like to don a new hat and write the script for this week's other episode, which aired Wednesday.
2009年5月13日星期三
gossip girl
You made a potentially sarcastic remark about Gossip Girl's Serena and Nate happening. I need to know if there is anything to that remark, because I am more hopeful than I should be about Serenate finding their way back together. Please help! — Megan
MICKEY: Hope springs eternal, Megan! I will downgrade my previous sarcastic remark to say that the possibility of Serenate is alive and well through the end of the season. But Serena's season-finale suitor is someone entirely different — and surprising. If it's a happy ending you're looking for, forget it. Though Blair hears some magic words, her fall is looking increasingly shrouded in dread. Welcome to NYU, B.!
MICKEY: Hope springs eternal, Megan! I will downgrade my previous sarcastic remark to say that the possibility of Serenate is alive and well through the end of the season. But Serena's season-finale suitor is someone entirely different — and surprising. If it's a happy ending you're looking for, forget it. Though Blair hears some magic words, her fall is looking increasingly shrouded in dread. Welcome to NYU, B.!
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