Shane West on His New Show, SALEM, Being ‘Easily the Best Script I Read’ and NIKITA’s Happy Ending

Right now, the cast of WGN America’s first original scripted series, SALEM, is hard at work filming the show’s freshman season. And while the show doesn’t launch for another two months, in the time leading up to its April 20th series premiere, I’ll have some interviews with the show’s creative forces going up to tease what you can expect from the series.

Up next? SALEM star Shane West (John), who went basically right from NIKITA’s final season to this new role.

I spoke with West about why he was drawn to SALEM, his new role, working with his castmates in Louisiana, and the end of NIKITA…

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THE FOLLOWING Season 2 Trailer: Catch Up on All the Events (So Far) and Get a Glimpse of What’s to Come

Just when you think THE FOLLOWING can’t get more twisted, crazy, crazy, crazy things go down.

The nifty people at Fox’s special ops division have crafted a season 2 trailer that nicely sums up what’s happened this season, and offers up some really (truly) freaking disturbing hints of what’s to come. (Hint: Connie Nielsen’s Lily has a really messed up present for Joe.)

Check it out for yourself, so you can freak out a little with me…

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GLEE: ‘Frenemies’ Photo Preview

GLEE has been on mini-hiatus since the holidays, but now, the show’s return is upon us.

Take a look at some photos from “Frenemies,” the show’s first hour of 2014, which will air in its new Tuesday at 8 PM slot…

GLEE airs Tuesdays at 8 PM on Fox.

Related:

GLEE: Kevin Reilly on the Plans for the Show’s Final Stretch
GLEE: ‘Previously Unaired Christmas’ Photo Preview
GLEE: ‘Puppet Master’ Photo Preview

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PaleyFest 2014: Panelists Announced for LOST Reunion, VERONICA MARS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE ORIGINALS, and More

Curious about which stars will be making it out to PaleyFest 2014? Take a look at the panelists that have been scheduled so far (and, as a reminder, schedules CAN change, so while everyone here is supposed to be there, there’s always the possibility someone will drop out at the last minute)…

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GOTHAM: TERRIERS’ Donal Logue Joins the Cast

The cast for Fox’s GOTHAM keeps filling out: former TERRIERS star Donal Logue has joined the BATMAN prequel series as Detective Harvey Bullock, Warner Bros. announced.

So who is Detective Bullock? According to a character description, “Jim Gordon’s partner and mentor, the rough-around-the-edges Detective Harvey Bullock plays loose with police procedure, but he gets results … and he does it with old-school, forceful panache.”

Logue joins the previously announced cast of Ben McKenzie, Robin Lord Taylor, Zabryna Guevara, Sean Pertwee, and Erin Richards.

Are you excited about Logue’s casting?

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24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY: GAME OF THRONES’ Michelle Fairley to Replace Judy Davis

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY has called on former GAME OF THRONES star Michelle Fairley to replace Judy Davis (who dropped out of the event series due to personal reasons) a Fox rep has confirmed.

Fairley will play Margot, a widow of a notorious terrorist.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY debuts Monday, May 5th at 8 PM on Fox.

Related:

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Adds ARROW’s Colin Salmon
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Super Bowl Teasers
SUPER BOWL 2014 Ads: New 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Shows Jack and Chloe Amid Chaos

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THE FOLLOWING: ‘Reflection’ Photo Preview

Now that THE FOLLOWING’s Max has Giselle in her sights, what comes next?

Check out some photos from next Monday’s episode, “Reflection”…

GOTHAM: The New Fox Series Casts Alfred, The Penguin, and More

Fox’s GOTHAM — the new BATMAN prequel that follows a young James Gordon — announced its lead over the weekend (that would be SOUTHLAND/THE OC’s Ben McKenzie), and now a few more of the supporting roles have been filled out.

Take at what Warner Bros. (the studio behind the series) has to say about four of the actors/roles that have just been filled…

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STAR-CROSSED: Watch the First 5 Minutes of the Pilot!

The CW is debuting two new shows this midseason, and the first, STAR-CROSSED, makes its debut next Monday at 8 PM.

But if you can’t wait that long to get a feel for the show, you can check out the first five minutes of the pilot now…

What do you think?

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CASTLE: ‘Room 147’ Photo Preview

What happens when innocent people start confessing to murder? In the upcoming episode of CASTLE, “Room 147,” Castle and Beckett will have their hands full as they attempt to figure out who actually did what.

Take a look at some photos from the hour…

Related:

CASTLE: Frances Fisher Previews Her Guest Role in ‘Dressed to Kill’
CASTLE: ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Photo Preview
CASTLE: ‘Dressed to Kill’ Photo Preview

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BONES: David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel Preview What’s to Come When the Show Returns

BONES is on a mini-hiatus until March 10th (due to its upcoming move back to Mondays), but how about a little tease about what’s to come?

When I visited the BONES set last week (to witness the engagement of two BONES fans), I asked series stars David Boreanaz (Booth) and Emily Deschanel (Brennan) to preview what viewers can expect when the show returns next month.

Take a look at their responses…

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THE FOLLOWING: Jessica Stroup Teases Max’s Relationships and Why ‘It’s Good to Be Good’

Max Hardy may have only been introduced to THE FOLLOWING’s viewers this season, but thanks to her Uncle Ryan’s long-time obsession with Joe, she’s no newbie to the cult’s devious ways.

“She’s aware of everything [Joe did last year],” Jessica Stroup (Max) shared. “She’s been in this world: her dad was a firefighter, she’s been going through the cop training, and now she’s finally become a detective. She’s ready for the scary, dangerous situation.”

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In Case You Missed It…THE FOLLOWING, ALMOST HUMAN, 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY, and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

This week in pictures:

This week in videos:

• SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Seth Meyers Says Goodbye With Some Help From Amy Poehler, Stefon, Andy Samberg, and More
• 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Super Bowl Teasers
• SUPER BOWL 2014 Ads: Watch Radio Shack’s ’80s-Inspired Ad
• SUPER BOWL 2014 Ads: THE FOLLOWING Teases What’s to Come
• SUPER BOWL 2014 Ads: New 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Shows Jack and Chloe Amid Chaos
• SUPER BOWL 2014 Ads: The SEINFELD Cast Reunites for a Crackle Promo

This week in news:

• Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
• 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Adds ARROW’s Colin Salmon
• THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL is Coming to CBS
• PSYCH to End After Season 8
• NBC Pulls THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW, Puts HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT on Thursdays
• Fox Cancels THE X FACTOR
• GOTHAM: Ben McKenzie Nabs the Lead Role

GOTHAM: Ben McKenzie Nabs the Lead Role

Fox’s new series, GOTHAM, has found its lead: former THE OC/SOUTHLAND star Ben McKenzie.

GOTHAM focuses on the Batman/DC Comics universe, but the story won’t be focusing on Bruce Wayne. Instead, the prequel series will focus on a younger (future Commissioner) James Gordon (McKenzie), and the criminals who made Gotham famous.

Are you excited to see McKenzie in this role?

Fox Cancels THE X FACTOR

Fox has canceled THE X FACTOR, the network announced.

“I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on THE X FACTOR and AMERICAN IDOL,” said Simon Cowell in a statement. “And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!). Last year, for a number of reasons, I had to make a decision to return to the U.K. version of ‘The X Factor’ in 2014. So for now, I’m back to the U.K. and I want to thank FOX for being an incredible partner and I also want to thank everybody who has supported my shows. America, I’ll see you soon!”

“To all of us at FOX, Simon is more than one of the most prolific TV personalities of our time — he’s part of our family,” said Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “A consummate showman and partner, there’s no one more passionate or creative than Simon, and we feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful, collaborative relationship with him over the past 12 years. Unfortunately, there is no X FACTOR USA without Simon Cowell, but we understand and support his decision to focus on the international formats and on the next phase of his personal life. We wish him the very best, and it’s our sincere hope that we work together again soon.”

Are you OK with THE X FACTOR ending?

 

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