Television

Will Harvey Keitel be Steve Carell’s Replacement On ‘The Office’?!?!

E! has an exclusive on who may step in to to feel Steve Carell’s role on The Office at the end of this season. In a conversation with Office executive producer/writer Paul Lieberstein, who also plays HR rep. Toby Flenderson, said that Harvey Keitel would be great for the part and that, “He’s probably the only [...]

Conan O’brien Names His Show ‘Conan’

And Conan O’brien shall names his new show ‘Conan’.  Simple and pure, like the man himself. Conan’s new show debut’s Nov. 8 at 11/10 central on TBS.

XBOX Live Price Going Up

Microsoft’s  Director of Programming for Xbox Live, Larry Hyrb (gamertag Major Nelson) has announced that the price for Xbox Live will be going up on Novermber 1st. The price increase moves a yearly subscription up from $49.99 to $59.99. Another $10 hardly seems like something to make a fuss about when considering how many new features [...]

2010 Emmy Winners

Here are the 2010 Emmy Winners. Not a lot of surprises except for CSI getting the best special effects Emmy in a television series. I’m glad Jane Lynch got Best Supporting Actress for Glee, to me she is the best part of that show. And I’m upset that Survivor once again did not win, the last [...]

G4 Brings 4 Marvel Anime Series To Your Television Set

Los Angeles, CA, July 26, 2010 – G4 will be the exclusive U.S. television home of four brand-new anime series featuring some of the most successful and iconic brands from the Marvel Universe. Produced by Madhouse for Marvel Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan (SPEJ), these four original series – “Iron Man,” “X-MEN,” “Wolverine” and [...]

R.I.P. Gary Coleman

Former child star Gary Coleman died today at age 42. Coleman passed away at 12:05 p.m. at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, where he had been in a coma after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage at his Santaquin home Wednesday, 55 miles south of Salt Lake City. Coleman starred in the 1970s TV sitcom Diff’rent [...]

NBC Has Officially Cancelled ‘Heroes’

Source: Live Feed It’s official. NBC has cancelled Heroes. Oh how the mighty have fallen. The once great Heroes has dwindled in viewers and story quaility ever since the less than heroic second season.  To be fair, I did enjoy the show. I just always felt Heroes was a poor mans knock off of the vastly [...]

Producers of `Lost’ Get a Letter from George Lucas

At a party celebrating the series finale of ABC’s Lost, producer Barry Jossen read aloud a letter from George Lucas himself. In the letter he congratulates the Lost writers and producers for making such a great show and for planning it out so well, admitting that he didn’t have everything in Star Wars quite figured out [...]

Warwick Davis in New Comedy by Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, creators of The Office and Extras, are working on a new show featuring Warwick Davis. You may or may not know Davis from his roles in everything from Star Wars to Leprechaun to Harry Potter. But he usually has plenty of make up on so most people would recognize him [...]

A Brief History of ‘Senet’, The Game They Played On Lost

Want to know more about Senet, the game Jacob played with his brother, the  ”Man in Black”, on Lost in the episode Across The Sea. Hit the jump and add your oppion as to how it applies to the Lost mythology. Senet may be the oldest board game in the world. It has been found in Predynastic and First [...]

Buy The Game “The Man in Black” and Jacob Played on ‘Lost’ Last Night

Wonder what the the game “The Man in Black” and Jacob were playing last night on Lost. You can watch the commercial for the game on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Hit the jump to see the video Warning: There are some spoilers here, so if you didn’t watch last nights Lost episode yet, I’d hold off.

‘Lost’ Finale Expanded By A Half Hour!!!

Like many of you I am reluctantly counting down to the final airing of Lost, one of the best mythology television series ever. And after the superbly crazy and emotionally charged episode last Sunday I want the show to continue on now more than ever. So while we may not be getting more episode Live Feed is reporting that [...]

Jimmy Fallon to Host 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards

Jimmy Fallon has been named host of the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Show. Fallon, host of NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallonhas been tapped by his network to MC the industries television lovefest. Fallon has plenty of experience in the hosting category as he has previously hosted both the Movie Awards and Video Music Awards ceremonies [...]

Stephen King’s ‘Dark Tower’ Getting a Film Trilogy and a TV Series

Deadline is reporting that Stephen King’s self-described magnum opus, The Dark Tower (series) is quickly going through negotiations with Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road to make both a big screen trilogy and TV series adaptations. Ron Howard (Angels & Demons,The Da Vinci Code, A Beautiful Mind) will direct and Akiva Goldsman (Angels & Demons, The Da [...]

Golden Globes Locks Down Ricky Gervais For Another Go Round!

The Golden Globes is bringing back Ricky Gervais, the best thing about last years ceremony, for a second time. The Globes is The Hollywood Foreign Press Assoc. awards show that honors both film and television that usually turns out to be a bunch of drunk stars slurring acceptance speaches by end of the night. The Globes have [...]

Is Steve Carell Leaving ‘The Office’ After Next Season?

Officetally.com has dug up a BBC Radio interview with Steve Carell recorded while he was in England promoting his new movie, Date Night. BBC Radio asked him, Question: How long will you stay with The Office for? How many more series? How long does your contract run?  Steve Carell: Contract through next season Question: And will you stay [...]

Curb Your Enthusiasm Renewed For An Eighth Season

My favorite current television comedy has got to be the quasi-improve HBO Curb Your Enthusiasm. My wife constantly accuses me of giving her the Larry David face when I don’t want to do something she expects of me. Anyway, Curb being my favorite show, I’m happy to pass along the news that Curb creator and Co-creator of [...]

Conan O’Brien Finds A Home At TBS

We knew he would end up somewhere soon. Talent like Conan O’Brien was not about to go to waste for long. Even before he left the tonight show rumors were flowing that Conan would end up at Fox, but it looks like TBS had what Team Coco was looking for. I think this will be [...]

’24′ Has Been Cancelled

It’s official, the program that made Fox Television a power house is ticking down to its final episode. Officially Fox cancelled ’24′ citing an increasing budget for the cause but I think there were other issues at play as well. After a mediocre and preachy 7th season featuring the always annoying Janeane Garofalo as the [...]

Sarah Palin Reality Show Closer To A Deal

Source (THR) Sources say A&E Networks and Discovery Communications want to acquire Palin’s project, which focuses on the ex-governor giving a guided tour of her native Alaska — visiting fishing boats and taking a trip to a gold mine, to cite a couple of examples. Mark Burnett is executive producer of the project, whose working [...]

More Of The ‘Lost’ Dead Return For Final Season (Spoilers)

The Ausiello Files has the scoop on more Lost cast members returning to The Island. Ausiello” says “Michelle Rodriguez is the latest ex-815er to book a return trip to Lost. Sources confirm to me exclusively that Rodriguez will reprise her role as late tailie Ana-Lucia in at least one of the show’s final episodes.” I [...]

Sarah Palin And Survivor Uber Producer Mark Burnett Shop Alaska Docudrama

Sarah Palin and reality show producer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice, Shark Tank) have been making the rounds in Hollywood this week to pitch a TV docudrama about Alaska. A source tells Entertainment Weekly it’s a “planet-Earth type look” in Palin’s home state of Alaska and would also feature Palin’s family. Whether you Like Palin or not, She draws [...]

’24′ Headed To The Bigscreen!!!

Variety is reporting that after a few failed attempts at a bigscreen version of the popular television show 24 now may be the time. Fox film division has hired scribe Billy Ray (State of Play, Flightplan) to script a feature version of the popular show. Ray’s story takes Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) to Europe, where he [...]

No More Music In ‘MTV’

I know you or one of your friends have said it, “Why doesn’t MTV ever play music, I thought they were Music Television?” Well not any more, MTV has officially dropped the “music” in their new logo. So you never have to worry about them not playing music again. And you never have to listen to [...]

Bill Murray on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Bill Murray shows up on this Monday nights episode of my favorite TV show of the moment. Let’s see if Bill still has “no reservations” like mike man Anthony. This clip looks good, I love funny Bill.

‘Star Trek’ And ‘Transformers’ Scribes Sign TV Deal With Fox

Variety is reporting that Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman have signed a three-year deal to develop new shows for 20th Century Fox starting this March. The deal means the duo will develop, create and hire talent for new shows for Fox. Orci and Kurtzman, who often collaborate with J.J. Abrams, are the team behind last summer’s [...]

Get Ready For The Final Season Of ‘Lost’, Premiering Tonight

I know this came out a little bit ago, but it’s worth another watch so you can get everything straight for the premiere of the final season of Lost tonight. So Excited!!!

Joe Dirt To Be Animated For TBS

It goes Tommy Boy then Joe Dirt. That’s how much I loved David Spade’s comedy movie about a young mullet wearing man roaming the country looking for his parents. And Now TBS has signed a deal with Spade to turn one of my favorites into an animated series for the station. Sweet! Read More.

Neil Patrick Harris Gives Me A Reason To Watch ‘Glee’

I know, I know. Glee is the show for girls that guys are supposed to like as well but I’m not a fan. There is just way to much song and dance and cheesy dialog for me to enjoy. Having said that, I will definitely be watching this may when Neil Patrick Harris is scheduled to [...]

Weird Al and Cartoon Network

Weird Al Yankovic has signed a deal with cartoon network to make films and other things. First I have to let you all down, it will not be a sequel to UHF. I love that movie! Weird Al said on his blog today “Without going into too much detail, the good folks at Cartoon Network decided [...]

Watch The Crash From ‘Lost’ In ’24′ Style Real Time

We’ve seen the airplane crash from Lost onto the island in every possible way. Now a serious Lost fan has dited the crash of Oceanic Fight 815 in real time. This is wicked awesome! Hit the jump to see the video.

YouTube Talking Online Movie Rentals

Bloomberg News is reporting Google Inc.’s YouTube is talking with major Hollywood studios about providing movies for an online rental service that started today with five independent films from the Sundance Film Festival. The discussions reflect Google’s interest in expanding the fledging service, which offers the Sundance movies for 24 to 48 hours for $3.99, [...]

Winners Of The 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Another day another night of the beautiful people honoring each other. A couple upsets, but overall it was pretty standard fair. And a Lifetime Achievement Award went to Betty White. Hit the jump to see the winners. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (The Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures) DANIEL BRÜHL / [...]

Conan’s Last Night Higlight Reel

The mere fact that Conan O’brien has a highlight reel this awesome after only 7 months is a testament to his greatness.

TNT Greenlight’s Spielberg Alien-Invasion Series

Among three series TNT gave the greenlight to yesterday is Steven Spielberg’s still untitled Alien Invasion series. But due to extensive post production required the series will not debut until sometime in 2011. Noah Wyle will star as the leader of a rag-tag group of soldiers and civilians struggling against an occupying alien force. The [...]

‘Hulu’ Moves Closer To Charging You Money

Until about a month ago, I had been Cable and Satellite free. It wasn’t so bad thanks to the miracle that was Hulu.com. It got me through some much needed entertainment times. The video website was launched a couple years ago to distribute TV shows and movies free online. And all the clips you can [...]

Conan O’Brien Deal Finalized, Leno Is Back

Conan O’brien has officially been relieved of his duties at The Tonight Show. In a deal worth around $46 million-$47 million, Conan O’brien conceded to NBC and Jay Leno.  His last day as host will be Jan 22 2010. Conan was a great host and he will be missed by many. In the deal Conan has agreed to [...]

Summit develops ‘Push’ TV series. But Why?

Summit Entertainment, the production company responsable for Twilight and the critical darling The Hurt Locker is moving to television by turning the not so successful Push into a television series. the series will expand on characters introduced in the film and continue the fight against an evil government agency. Screenwriter of Watchmen and two of the X-Men movies (not [...]

Winners Of The 2010 Golden Globes

And the Golden Globe for the Best Motion Picture in the drama category is… Avatar. Technically that’s true. But I say the real winner was Ricky Gervais. His hilarious jabs at the Hollywood elites made it bearable, even enjoyable to sit through an award program. Thank you Ricky for seeing me through the night!!! See [...]

’24′ Returns To It’s Time Ticking Glory

After the preachy Season 7, 24 returns to its former glory. A retired Jack Bauer is pulled back into CTU a la The Godfather. Watch the promo below to get excited for the premiere of Season 8 this Sunday. Catch up with season 8 by Picking up 24: Season Seven at Amazon.com

Will David Brent Spar with Michael Scott On ‘The Office’?

According to the Ausiello Files over at Entertainment Weekly, Ricky Gervais may reprise his role as David Brent this season on The Office. Gervais was Michael Scotts (Steve Carell) counter part on the UK version of The Office which inspired the hugely popular American version. I love Michael Scott, but there is nothing better than [...]

NBC Reveals Shows That Will Replace Jay Leno

Jerry Seinfeld’s reality show The Marriage Ref, along with Law and Order, Parenthood, Law and Order: SVU and Dateline NBC are moving in to take over Jay Leno’s soon to be vacant spot. Nothing too fancy here, however I am excited to see something by Seinfeld be back on Thursday nights. To bad NBC canceled [...]

Steven Spielberg To Make TV Doc. About Rebuilding World Trade Center

Oscar winning film director, Steven Spielberg will executive produce a TV documentary on the rebuilding of New York’s World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the September 11 2001 attacks. Among the new structure will be a memorial for the victims of the bombings and the tallest building in the United States at the centerpiece [...]

Conan THE O’brien Will Not Move For Anyone.

In a very respectable letter from Conan O’brien, he talks about his love for the job, the respect for The Tonight show and that he will not be pushed around. O’brien has been my favorite late night guy for along time, I think it’s great he’s standing up for himself. Click to read his press release. [...]

Simon Cowell leaving ‘American Idol’ To Work On His ‘X Factor’

Simon Cowell officially announced his departure from American Idol today at the Television Critics Association’s Fox confab today. Cowell also announced that he will be bringing UK’s huge hit talent search show The X Factor to the U.S. in Fall 2011. Read at Deadline.  

Jay Leno Is Out… Sort Of

Today NBC confirmed that Jay Leno would leave primetime. The peacock wants to keep all the hosts involved (Leno, Conan O’brien and Jimmy Fallon) in the debacle, but do the hosts want to stay with it? Read the story.

We May Not Be “Lost” Yet

Variety is reporting that ABC/Disney plans to milk the Lost franchise to it’s last generic white Dharma bottle. As much as I love lost, and I do,  I’m not sure about this. I enjoyed the fact that there was a story to tell, it was told and it’s over. Lost producers are also not interested [...]

Conan O’Brien Is Welcome At Fox

As previously reported, both Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno’s television shows are in limbo. Now a source at fox speaking under condition of anonymity says that Conan would be good fit at the network. I think Conan would do great at Fox, he would have much more freedom in his monologues, skits and his general [...]

NBC’s Late Night Mess, Conan And Leno In Jeopardy

Both Jay Leno and Conan O’brien have proved themselves as comedy gold, so why are they loosing the evening ratings war? It came straight from the top, when NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker decided to add a Leno Primetime chat show.  This did not give Conan a chance to win over Leno’s Tonight Show audience [...]

‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains’ Cast

CBS announced the cast of its 20th season, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains tonight. This promises to be a great season with some nefarious creatures (Villains) and some lovable tribesman (Heroes). I believe the heroes will when most of the immunity challenges, since they only stuck around because of their superior gaming abilities. Many heroes made [...]

The People’s Choice, Award Vampires

The results are in and the people have chosen “vampires,” notice the intended quotation. I’ve never seen such a group of fancy vampires get so much respect. Somewhere Nosferatu is turning rolling over in his coffin. Anyway, The Twilight Saga, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries all received recognition at the 36th annual People’s Choice Awards. Read [...]

Simpsons Breaks Prime Time Scripted Record

Congratulations to the Simpson family. Let hope it’s not the worst episode ever. Read Story

ESPN and Discovery To Launch First 3D TV Stations

On the heels of Avatars 3D success, which has accounted for 75 percent of  it’s domestic gross, ESPN and Discovery channel are both launching 3D television stations. And yes, you’ll have to wear the glasses. Read the story here.

The ‘Lost’ Supper

Are the producers at Lost trying to tell us something about who the players really are in this Last Supper inspired photo? Is Locke the profit, sitting in the Jesus position, and who might be the traitor Judas? Lost has continually kept us guessing who is really good and who is actually bad on the [...]

Blagojevich Joins New Season of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice”

Has Trumps hair has met it’s match? One of this seasons new stars may have a chance.  Donald Trump says the new season of  The Celebrity Apprentice is the best ever and promised the star power of its cast “blows `Dancing With the Stars’ away.” (Has Trump ever done anything that he has not promised to [...]

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