Not since the fall TV onslaught has there been a weekend this cluttered with high-profile new premieres, including network and cable (though mostly cable), running the gamut from lavish costume drama to spy spoof to haunting mystery. And there's a really lousy, old-school Kennedy miniseries in the mix you might have heard about. Something for everyone, you might say...
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Disney Channel has found some big talent to entertain the little viewers of Special Agent Oso.
Mel Brooks, Sarah Chalke, Rebecca Romijn, Jenna Elfman and Freddy Rodriguez are among the stars who have signed on to provide guest voices on the animated preschool series.
The star-studded episodes will air the week of April 4 on Disney Channel's Disney Junior block. In one episode, Brooks will play a...
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A scorpion is just one of the dangers Freddy Rodriguez had to endure for Chaos, the new CBS action comedy set in the world of the CIA.
Rodriguez plays newbie CIA agent Rick Martinez, who's assigned to a group of rogue spies in the Clandestine Administration and Oversight Services (CHAOS). In order to prove himself ...
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Question: Just wanted to get your thoughts/reaction to DirecTV saving Damages from FX's cancellation fate. I am beyond thrilled one of my favorites and one of the best dramas on TV was rescued! (On a side note, I think Damages was robbed of a Best Drama Emmy nomination.) It will be a long haul to wait until summer 2011 for new episodes, but will be worth it to see Patty spar with Ellen again during a thrilling legal battle. — Kevin
Matt Roush: I'm always pleased when a show I like gets a new lease on life. Was overjoyed for Friday Night Lights when DirecTV came to its rescue (allowing the show to recover from a very flawed second season and move on to new heights) and feel the same for Damages, especially since the show regained its mojo in year 3. In fact, the season was so satisfying I would have been OK if that had been all we got. Still, two more arcs for Patty and Ellen? Who'd complain about that? But for the dark lining in this silver cloud, read on...
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CBS has ordered Chaos, a new drama from executive producers Brett Ratner (Prison Break) and Tom Spezialy (Desperate Housewives), the network has announced.
Without a Trace's Eric Close to cause a little Chaos
Chaos follows ...
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