ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Jason Bateman, David Cross, and Jessica Walter Preview the Netflix Debut
May 24, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, Arrested Development
It’s been more than seven years since the Bluths went off the air, but this Sunday, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT returns on Netflix. And while it would be natural for there to be some sort of resentment from the cast about their premature cancellation — especially in light of how big it got in the years post-cancellation — at least one actor was able to put things into perspective.
“I don’t think any of us felt any sort of huge bitterness that the show had gone away,” Jason Bateman (Michael) told reporters at a press conference earlier this month. “I think for the most part, the emotion around the set when [the cancellation] went down [at Fox] was certainly we were upset, but we felt pretty grateful we got that far — there was blood in the water after the first like 13 episodes. That we had been so embraced by…people in the media, as well as the vocal minority that cheered us on, and the awards and nominations, whatever it was. And now with this, it’s great, selfishly, for Netflix to give us all a chance to have a reunion party and hang out with each other again and do [creator] Mitch [Hurwitz]‘s work. So it’s all been gravy for us from the start.”
And when the new episodes are unveiled on Sunday (at 12:01 AM PT), viewers will be able to watch them all at once…and, technically, in whatever order they choose.
HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT: First Teaser for the Jane Lynch-Hosted Game Show
May 23, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Hollywood Game Night
NBC won’t be premiering the new game show, HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT, until Thursday, July 11th, but they have released a little teaser about what you can expect, courtesy of host Jane Lynch…
Rookie Blue | 10pm on ABC
May 23, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under (2) TV Spotlight
Season Premiere: Andy and Nick continue to work undercover infiltrating a meth pipeline. However their covert mission goes sideways when Nick — then Andy — go missing. Meanwhile, a random arrest at 15 Division puts Sam Swarek and the other officers in the middle of the drug investigation-turned-rescue operation. Finally, Andy must figure out how to cope with the transformation of her own life as well as those of her friends at the station and continue to do the job she loves.
Does Someone Have to Go? | 9pm on Fox
May 23, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under (1) TV Spotlight
Series Premiere: In the series premiere, the boardroom doors get blown wide open when employees from Velocity Merchant Services (VMS), a credit card processing company in Downers Grove, Illinois, are given the power to make some tough decisions. Dema Barakat, one of the frustrated owners, will hand over the reins of the company to her employees, offering the staff a chance to make change in the workplace – even if it means letting one – or a few – co-workers go. The VMS employees will be forced to take a hard look at what’s plaguing their workplace and answer the toughest question of all: DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GO?
CBS Orders Adaptation of BAD TEACHER for 2013-2014
May 22, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Bad Teacher
CBS isn’t quite done ordering new shows: the network announced it has picked up BAD TEACHER, an adaptation of the Cameron Diaz flick.
CBS’s take: “Based on the hit feature film, BAD TEACHER stars Ari Graynor as an always inappropriate, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife who masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless.
Hilary Winston, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Michael Lasker are executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios and Mosaic Media Group.”
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THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Hosts a Mini-FRIENDS Reunion
May 22, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Ellen DeGeneres, Friends
No, there is no FRIENDS reunion in the works (and there shouldn’t be), but in case the TBS/Nick at Nite reruns aren’t cutting it for you, THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW hosted a mini-reunion as Jennifer Aniston (Rachel, on the former NBC series) prepped to co-host the show…
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TEEN CHOICE AWARDS: GLEE, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, ONCE UPON A TIME, SUPERNATURAL, and More Score Nominations
May 22, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Teen Choice Awards
Need more television awards in your life? Just hours after the Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominees were released, the first wave of Teen Choice contenders were announced.
Take a look at your television options (and check out the official site for who got nods for movies and music!)…
2013 Critics’ Choice Television Awards Nominations Announced
May 22, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under TV Awards
The third annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards nominations are out, and while there are some familiar award faces there, a few pleasant newbies have popped up, too.
Take a look at the full list!
THE VOICE: The Eliminated Contestants Speak Out
May 22, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under The Voice
[This post contains spoilers for the May 21st episode of THE VOICE.]
Jessica Sanchez Reflects on Her Time on GLEE and AMERICAN IDOL
May 21, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Glee
It’s been nearly a year since Jessica Sanchez came in second place on AMERICAN IDOL, but her career has skyrocketed since then — a guest role on GLEE, a single with Ne-Yo, and a debut album.
I spoke with Sanchez about making her acting debut on GLEE (and if she’ll be back), her IDOL journey, and more…
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Mary Murphy Teases a Good Mix of Dancers in Season 10
May 21, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under #1 featured, So You Think You Can Dance
As crazy as it is to realize SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE has reached season 10, it’s even more mind-blowing that every season the dancers are getting better and better.
I spoke with long-time SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE judge Mary Murphy about what fans can expect from the crazy-talented contestants this year…
THE X FACTOR Adds Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio
May 20, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under TV News
Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will join THE X FACTOR’s third season, Fox announced in a press release. They join previously announced judges Simon Cowell (who has been with the show since the first season) and Demi Lovato (who joined last year).
“It’s taken more than a decade, but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!),” Cowell said in a statement. “Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different.”
“I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and THE X FACTOR family,” said Rowland, who appeared on the U.K. version of the show. “It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the states!”
“I love THE X FACTOR!” added Rubio. “I can’t wait to find the next big music star here in America. I’m so thrilled to be part of the show as a judge. Simon, be careful what you wish for, let’s see if you are ready to handle me, empieza la fiesta, amigo!”
THE GOODWIN GAMES: Pilot Photo Preview
May 20, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under The Goodwin Games
Fox may be in mostly reruns for scripted shows at this point, but tonight marks the series premiere of THE GOODWIN GAMES. It’s possible you’ve already seen the pilot, but in case you haven’t, some photos to tide you over until tonight…
THE GOODWIN GAMES
THE GOODWIN GAMES: L-R: Three estranged siblings, Henry (Scott Foley), Chloe (Becki Newton) and Jimmy (T.J. Miller) return home after the loss of their beloved father and unexpectedly find themselves poised to inherit more than $20 million - if, and only if, they can adhere to their late father's wishes in THE GOODWIN GAMES premiering Monday, May 20 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2013 Fox Broacsting Co. Cr: Jordin Althaus/FOX
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THE VOICE: Carson Daly on Live Show Snafus and the Coach Shuffle
May 20, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under The Voice
On live television you never quite know what will happen — and THE VOICE has had its share of memorable incidents in the past couple of weeks.
After having voting irregularities during the first week of this season’s fan-voting section of the competition, last week’s live performance show was thrown for a loop when the air conditioning went out on the soundstage…and, as THE VOICE host Carson Daly told the audience, there was a slight risk things could overheat and the show would go dark. (The joys of live television…anything could happen.)
Daly — no stranger to live television between his time on the NBC singing competition and as the host of the MTV series TRL — talked with reporters after last week’s results show about how he handles those mishaps, the coaching situation, and more…
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’s Weekend Update: Amy Poehler Drops By and Stefon Says Goodbye
May 19, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
Filed under Saturday Night Live, SNL, TV News
Last night’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE featured an awesome return (Amy Poehler!) and said goodbye to a long-time cast member (Bill Hader), and both got to have shining moments during the Weekend Update segment.
Take a look!
Will you miss Hader on SNL?
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