Wouldn’t it be great if we could use our video gaming skills to surmount – or at least circumvent – challenges in real life? Disney XD has just greenlit a live-action series called Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything in which 15-year old Conor is forced to attend high school after a thumb injury takes him out of […]
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The Apocalypse Is Coming! NBC Greenlights 10-Episode Futuristic Dramedy!
NBC has order a ten-episode futuristic dramedy called Apocalypse. The series will follow an extended family in the last days of humanity, as their lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways. Rob Lowe, Megan Mullally, Jenna Fischer and Matthew Baynton are set to star in the NBC-Sky TV co-production. Filming will begin later this month. […]
El Rey’s The Director’s Chair Presents: Francis Ford Coppola!
One of the perks of having your own network has to be having the opportunity to share conversations with your colleagues – especially when your colleagues in giants of film like Francis Ford Coppola. On Monday, March 2 (8/7C), Robert Rodriguez will be hosting Coppola on El Rey Netowrk Presents: The Director’s Chair – following which, […]
Teaser: The Walking Dead: Season 5 – We’ll Be Okay! (Of Course Not…)
You have to wonder how much longer Rick and Co. can go on. They so rarely catch any kind of real break. The new trailer for the Winter Premiere of Season 5 suggests that this is a trend that will continue. Check it out after the jump. The Walking Dead returns to AMC on Sunday, […]
J.K. Simmons To Host SNL January 31st!
Golden Globe winner and Oscar® nominee for Whiplash, J.K. Simmons (right, above) will host Saturday Night Live on January 31st. It will be his first time hosting the show. January 31st will also feature a first-timer as musical guest. Follow the jump for details.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Gets Third Season Order From FOX!
FOX has given a third season order to its award-winning comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine – but the renewal comes as the series is up almost twenty per cent over its first season. For more, follow the jump.
Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens To Star In FOX’s Grease Live!
Julianne Hough and Vanessa Hudgens have been cast as Sandy and Rizzo, respectively, in FOX’s Grease Live (working title). The network’s take on the classic musical comedy will be executive produced by Marc Platt (Into The Woods, Drive, Legally Blonde). Grease Live is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, January 31st, 2016 (7/6C). For further details, follow the […]
Four Join Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens!
Fox has announced cast additions for the first season of Ryan Murphy’s new series, Scream Queens. Joining Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Roberts will be Joe Manganiello, Lea Michelle, Abigail Breslin and Keke Palmer. Ariana Grande will guest-star in a key recurring role. The first instalment of the comedy-horror series is set on a college campus rocked […]
Eva Longoria’s Comedy Series Telenovela Gets Greenlit By NBC!
Eva Longoria will star in the half-hour comedy series Telenovela – set behind the scenes on a popular telenovela. Longoria will plays the telenovela’s wilful diva of a star, Ana Maria – and the drama on the show is nothing compared to the drama off-camera. Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein will serve as writers and executive producers. […]
Chuck Joins Heroes Reborn!
Zachary Levi (Chuck) is back in the NBC fold. Levi has signed on to the networks upcoming event miniseries, Heroes Reborn. Levi will be joining the previously signed Jack Coleman who played Noah Bennet in the original series. For more, follow the jump.
NBC Developing TV Movies For Dolly Parton!
NBC is in the Dolly Parton business, having just signed a deal to develop two-hour TV movies based on the songs, stories and life of the legendary country music star. The deal was announced by NBC Entertainment chairman, Robert Greenblatt who produced the Broadway version of ‘9 to 5: The Musical that starred Parton. For […]