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CBS' 'Bad Teacher' Ordered to Series for Midseason

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:37 +0000

Among the multiple pickups announced at CBS' 2013 Upfront presentation, notably absent was the presence of the Ari Graynor-fronted 'Bad Teacher' adaptation, which had previously been seen as an attractive prospect for the network. Now, CBS has officially ordered the 'Bad Teacher' TV series for midseason, but has anything changed about the series? Meet the new 'Bad Teacher' inside!

CBS Fall 2013: Extended Trailers for 'The Crazy Ones,' 'The Millers' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:40 +0000

Earlier today CBS went through with a rather late pickup of the upcoming 'Bad Teacher' adaptation, but the confirmed offerings for the network's 2013-2014 slate have a few reveals of their own. The network has released extended trailers for Chuck Lorre's 'Mom,' Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams' 'The Crazy Ones' and more, so get your best look yet at CBS's fall lineup inside!

Billy Crystal to Headline FX Pilot 'The Comedians'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:05 +0000

Having returned to the public sphere with his most recent Academy Award hostings and the upcoming 'Monsters University,' legendary comedian Billy Crystal will next head to TV full time. The 'When Harry Met Sally' funnyman will headline a new FX single-camera comedy pilot 'The Comedians,' but what about the creative team has the TV industry already buzzing?

'Arrow' Season 2: What Major Scene Was Cut From the Finale?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:04:35 +0000

For its many highs and occasional lows, The CW's 'Arrow' delivered an engaging and well-plotted season, so we're eager to see more of it this fall. Details are light on what new challenges Oliver Queen will face in year two, but did you know a major scene was cut from season 1 finale "Sacrifice" that set up two characters' paths in season 2? Find out what we missed from 'Arrow's first season finale inside!

Netflix's 'Hemlock Grove': Is Season 2 in the Cards?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:10:07 +0000

With Netflix due to birth its much-heralded 'Arrested Development' reunion season this weekend, the streaming service's original series future seems brighter than ever. 'House of Cards' has already begun shooting a second season, and there's several new original offerings lined up in the coming months, but will Eli Roth's moderately-received 'Hemlock Grove' get a second season? Hear what Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos has to say about the prospect inside!

FX's 'The Strain': Guillermo del Toro Series Adds Two More Baddies

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:35 +0000

Just yesterday we heard the news that FX's forthcoming vampire series adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's 2009 novel 'The Strain' had cast its female lead in 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro, and today FX continues to round out the cast. 'Titanic's Jonathan Hyde' and 'Inglorious Basterds' star Richard Sammel are the latest to join FX's buzzy 'Strain,' but what roles will the actors play?

'Hannibal' "Trou Normand" Preview: Is Will Losing His Mind?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:01 +0000

Fans of NBC's 'Hannibal' might be going off the deep end in anticipation of a season 2 pickup, but it's nothing compared to what's happening to the show's protagonist Will Graham (Hugh Dancy). The latest preview for Thursday's upcoming "Trou Normand" sees Will reaching a breaking point over his gift for empathizing with serial killers, but will Hannibal help him cope, or encourage Will's darker tendencies? Check out a preview of the next 'Hannibal' to find out!

'Avengers Assemble' Trailer: Marvel Putting These Heroes on TV After All?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:57 +0000

For as much as we know ABC's upcoming 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' series won't feature 'The Avengers' themselves, it seems Marvel's mightiest superhero team will have a spiritual presence on TV after all. The first official trailer for Disney XD's 'Avengers Assemble' has made its way online, with more than a few shades of 'The Avengers' beyond the character design.

Steven Spielberg Producing 'Halo' TV Series Exclusive to Xbox One

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:01:59 +0000

With the chaos of 2013 Upfronts behind us and most network series approaching, or airing their season finales, us TV writers assumed the biggest bombs had already been dropped. Enter today's Xbox One reveal presentation from Microsoft, revealing that Steven Spielberg will produce a 'Halo' live-action TV series based on the ever-popular games of the same name! Apparently!

'Game of Thrones' Behind the Scenes: Whose Wedding Has Them Seeing Red?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:15 +0000

Unsurprisingly, 'Game of Thrones' weddings have been the talk of the season between this past Sunday's all-new episode "Second Sons" and the multiple manners in which Robb Stark's marital actions last season have come to complicate the Northern rebellion. As we head into the climactic final episodes of season 3, should we be worried for any of the upcoming unions?

'Bates Motel' Season 2: Will Norman Go Full 'Psycho'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:22:50 +0000

'Bates Motel's first season has come to a close with tonight's finale episode "Midnight," and never has it been more apparent that Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) has a dark future in front of him. The series won't return until 2014, but what can we expect from Norman's dark turn at the climax of tonight's finale? What major story arcs will dominate season 2? Get the inside scoop on future 'Bates Motel' from showrunner Carlton Cuse himself inside!

FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:56 +0000

A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

FX's 'Tyrant': Ang Lee Drops out of Directing the Pilot, Cites 'Life of Pi' Exhaustion

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:40 +0000

While FX has several hot new properties in development, our most anticipated is 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon's upcoming Middle Eastern drama 'Tyrant,' which was scheduled to have a pilot directed by 'Life of Pi' Oscar winner Ang Lee. Now, Lee has reportedly backed out of the project, but what does it say of 'Tyrant's future going forward?

NBC's 'Siberia': New Reality-Skewing Drama Ordered for Summer

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:56 +0000

Just when you thought all the major TV announcements to come out of the cancellations and renewals of Upfronts had come and gone, NBC has one more to be added to the slate for summer. This July will see the debut of scripted series 'Siberia,' a new twist on reality TV that sees its characters participating in a fictional reality series gone awry. The series has already lined up to premiere on July 1, so get an inside look at 'Siberia' inside!

'SNL's' Jay Pharoah Confirms Jason Sudeikis' Exit

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:34 +0000

This past weekend during 'SNL's' heartwarming season finale, cast and crew bid adieu to both Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, while less in focus was the fate of fellow veteran Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis has kept mum on the prospect of his 'SNL' future, but has cast member Jay Pharoah accidentally spilled the beans?

'Dexter' Final Season Behind the Scenes: Have Dexter and Deb Gone Too Far?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:16 +0000

Complementing the epic full-length trailer from last week, 'Dexter's' final season has issued out another insightful look into the final season that promises some major drama between Debra and Dexter in the wake of last fall's season finale, "Surprise, Motherf---er." The brother-sister pair may not have many happy endings ahead of them, but will the rest of the cast get in on the secret?

'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series Coming in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:13 +0000

From the moment Disney announced it would begin "winding down" 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' as it began building a new era of the 'Star Wars' franchise, fans have wondered where the animated arm of the franchise would reach next. Now, we've learned that the newest project will take the name 'Star Wars Rebels,' chronicling the time between trilogies after the formation of the Empire! Preview the newest 'Star Wars' series inside!

SNL: Ben Affleck Joins the "Fiver Timers Club" and Explains His Oscar Speech

Jacob Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:04:48 +0000

The season finale of SNL was the fifth time that Ben Affleck has hosted the show, officially making him a member of the "Fiver Timers" club. You may remember the pomp and circumstance that surrounded Justin Timberlake when he joined this elite group, so how was the Oscar-winning director of 'Argo' inducted?

SNL: Iran Responds to 'Argo' With a Film of Its Own

Jacob Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:16:36 +0000

Of course there was an 'Argo' sketch on last night's SNL. How could you get Ben Affleck to host and not have some kind of 'Argo' sketch? However, what they came up with proved much stranger and much funnier than you'd expect. What if Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad protested 'Argo' by making a movie about the making of 'Argo'? Well, now we know!

SNL: Fred Armisen Sings His Goodbyes With a Little Help From His Friends

Jacob Hall — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:08 +0000

The season finale of SNL was a bittersweet affair, with many longtime cast members saying their goodbyes before leaving the show. Bill Hader got to give Stefon an epic conclusion, Seth Meyers got to reunite with Amy Poehler and Fred Armisen got to close out the show with a song.