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Boardwalk Empire Cleans Up at the Creative Arts Emmys

A sign of things to come? Boardwalk Empire won a leading seven awards at the Creative Arts Emmys.HBO's freshman drama took home statuettes Saturday night for casting, makeup, art direction, editing, visual effects, sound editing and cinematography. Game of Thrones and Mildred Pierce were also among the HBO programs recognized, bringing the cable channel's total tally to 15 wins.See photos, nominees and more in our Emmys sectionBoardwalk, which has already earned Golden Globes for the show and leading man Steve Buscemi, could do even more damage at next weekend's prime-time Emmy Awards, where the show looks to keep Mad Men from being named Outstanding Drama Series for a fourth consecutive year.

Sun, Sep 11, 2011

Boardwalk Empire Cleans Up at the Creative Arts Emmys

Oscar-Winning Actor Cliff Robertson Dies at 88

Cliff Robertson, who won an Oscar for playing mentally disabled man in the 1968 film Charly and later played Ben Parker in the Spider-Man films, has died. He was 88.Robertson died of natural causes on Saturday in Long Island, one day after his 88th birthday, Evelyn Christel, Robertson's secretary for 53 years, told The Associated Press. See other celebrities who have died this yearBesides his Oscar-winning role in Charly — which was adapted from Daniel Keyes' short novel, Flowers for Algernon, and told the story of a mentally disabled man who becomes a genius after medical treatment — Robertson is also remembered for playing President John F. Kennedy in 1963's PT-109. The film...

Sun, Sep 11, 2011

Oscar-Winning Actor Cliff Robertson Dies at 88

Rescue Me Postmortem: Creators Talk Lou's Heroism and Tommy's Happy Ending

After seven seasons, FX's Rescue Me concluded with its usual blend of dark plots and dark comedy before ultimately leaving tortured hero Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) with a surprisingly sunny outlook on the future.That ending reflects the stories of a couple real-life firefighters who inspired his character, Leary says.Peter Tolan celebrates the end of Rescue Me by dropping his pants"They're definitely in a place, 10 years later, where they still love the job," he tells TVGuide.com. "They're actually as happy as you could expect them to be. They're whole. They're back to as close as they could be to the men they were before the events of 9/11 happened...

Thu, Sep 8, 2011

Rescue Me Postmortem: Creators Talk Lou's Heroism and Tommy's Happy Ending

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Vampire Diaries' Ripper Stefan and Chuck's New Enemy

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Anything juicy on Ripper Stefan on The Vampire Diaries? Thanks! — Val, via Twitter NATALIE: Juicy is a choice word, Val. Stefan will be sinking his teeth into many humans. "He gets deeper and deeper and the blood starts carrying him away," Paul Wesley tells us. "He commits to that lifestyle because the blood starts turning him into someone else." What we want to know is, who's going to bring him back? How much flak will Hotch take for his cover-up of Prentiss' death on Criminal Minds? — Janice ADAM: The team definitely won't be happy with him, but Hotch isn't...

Wed, Sep 7, 2011

Mega Buzz: Scoop on Vampire Diaries' Ripper Stefan and Chuck's New Enemy

Sons of Anarchy Season 4: Is SAMCRO Falling Apart?

A lot can change in 14 months. And for the members of the motorcycle club at the heart of FX's Sons of Anarchy, the time that has passed between seasons may spell the end of SAMCRO forever.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsThe end of Season 3 found Jax (Charlie Hunnam), Clay (Ron Perlman) and several other club members heading to prison to serve their plea deal sentence. Though the Season 4 premiere (Tuesday, 10/9c, FX) opens with the club's year-later release, they emerge changed men. And, no, we're not just talking about Jax's haircut."Jax has had a lot of time to think about the last three years of his life," creator and executive producer Kurt Sutter tells TVGuide.com....

Tue, Sep 6, 2011

Sons of Anarchy Season 4: Is SAMCRO Falling Apart?

Law & Order: SVU's New Boss on Meloni's Exit, the New Detectives and Rejuvenating the Show

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is not the same show it was when new executive producer Warren Leight was hired to run it.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsSince Leight (Law & Order: Criminal Intent, In Treatment, Lights Out) took the reins four months ago, veteran cast member Christopher Meloni has left the show and he's been replaced by two new faces: Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino. But Leight is looking at the positive. "We call it SVU 2.0 this year," Leight tells TVGuide.com. "I'm aware of how successful and well-liked this show is. I'm just trying to figure out how you rejuvenate it after 12 years."In the expansive interview after the jump, Leight discusses how he plans to do just that. Plus: He gives us the scoop on how losing a partner will affect Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay), what we can expect from the new detectives and whether Meloni might return for a final goodbye...

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

Law & Order: SVU's New Boss on Meloni's Exit, the New Detectives and Rejuvenating the Show

Mega Buzz: Tiva Time on NCIS? Plus: Fringe's Future and Stabler's SVU Exit

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Please tell me E.J. Barrett's NCIS return will be short-lived. I need Tiva! — Hanna ADAM: Let's let Michael Weatherly offer his take. "There's a new wrinkle in [Tony and E.J.'s] relationship, and I would say it is somewhat troubling," he says. "I think Tony questions a lot of things about her, and I don't think there's any going back to their initial blinky-blinky, lovey-dovey plot." But before your little 'shipper heart explodes, that doesn't necessarily guarantee loads of Tony-Ziva goodness. "Tony ultimately has to lean on himself. He has to figure some of his own stuff out," Weatherly says. "That might make him more able down the road to approach a relationship with Ziva." Will Fringe go back to the future this season? —Barry NATALIE: Yes, but it won't be the same future we saw in the finale. "The future that we saw in 2026...

Wed, Aug 31, 2011

Mega Buzz: Tiva Time on NCIS? Plus: Fringe's Future and Stabler's SVU Exit

NCIS Scoop: Jamie Lee Curtis Books Two-Episode Arc

Jamie Lee Curtis has signed on for a two-episode guest spot on NCIS during November sweeps, TVGuide.com has learned.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning shows Curtis will play Charlotte Ryan, a career woman and single mom who works for the Office of the Inspector General in the Defense Department. Described as strong and opinionated, Curtis' character will spar with Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and the team like never before."The role of Charlotte Ryan got even better when the enormously talented Jamie Lee Curtis agreed to join us," executive producer Gary Glasberg said....

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

NCIS Scoop: Jamie Lee Curtis Books Two-Episode Arc

Rescue Me's John Scurti on the Final Episodes: "Lou Steps Back Up"

[Warning: The following story contains mild spoilers from Wednesday's episode of Rescue Me. Read at your own risk.]There are a couple of co-stars John Scurti wishes he'd had fewer scenes with in Rescue Me's final season.Peter Tolan celebrates the end of Rescue Me by dropping his pants"I honestly wished we could have given the doughnuts and cupcakes a rest at some point," Scurti tells TVGuide.com. "You pick your battles. I just remember there was a lot of it ... and I didn't think it was that necessary. I hope that people aren't jarred by it."The prop pastries have been a nearly constant presence during the seventh season as the series explores the continually troubling health of Scurti's character, Lou...

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Rescue Me's John Scurti on the Final Episodes: "Lou Steps Back Up"

Exclusive: Krista Allen Joins TNT's Perception

Former Days of Our Lives star Krista Allen will guest-star on the freshman season of TNT's new drama Perception, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.TNT renews Southland, green-lights Eric McCormack dramaPerception stars Will & Grace's Eric McCormack as Dr. Daniel Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist and university professor who helps the FBI solve complex criminal cases.Allen will play Allison Bannister, a wealthy alumna/widow who is a fan of Pierce's work...

Wed, Aug 24, 2011

Exclusive: Krista Allen Joins TNT's Perception

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Non-Triangle and Family Reunions on Bones and Hawaii Five-0

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Is it true that Ralph Waite will be back as Booth's grandfather on Bones? — Liza ADAM: Indeed it is. In fact, he'll return in an episode that will feature three generations of Booth men. We'll actually see Booth's dad via an extremely emotional flashback to Booth's childhood. (Hint: It has something to do with those baseball stadium seats Booth moved into his apartment last season.) Will Mark try to win Lexie back on Grey's Anatomy? —  Jane NATALIE: No. "With all the philandering over the past few seasons, people have...

Wed, Aug 24, 2011

Mega Buzz: A Grey's Non-Triangle and Family Reunions on Bones and Hawaii Five-0

Castle Scoop: The Killing Star to Come Between Castle and Beckett?

Think Castle only has eyes for Beckett? Think again.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsCastle has booked The Killing's Kristin Lehman as the latest obstacle between the would-be lovers, TVGuide.com has learned.  Lehman plays Martina Kaye, a sexy art insurance investigator who joins Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) on a murder investigation that involves the theft of a valuable sculpture.As we previously reported, when Martina meets Castle, the attraction is instant, which no doubt will make for an awkward working relationship with Beckett...

Tue, Aug 23, 2011

Castle Scoop: The Killing Star to Come Between Castle and Beckett?

NCIS Exclusive First Look: Can Gibbs & Co. Trust Scott Wolf's FBI Agent?

NCIS' Season 9 premiere will focus on Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and his hunt for the person who's leaking NCIS intel. But it will also introduce a potentially recurring new character in Scott Wolf's FBI Agent Stratton.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsStratton is described as an agent who isn't quite what he appears to be. Namely, his nice-guy looks hide a man who can be powerful, cunning and dangerous when the need arises.So can he be trusted? Based on the exclusive first image from Season 9 after the jump, it seems Gibbs ...

Tue, Aug 23, 2011

NCIS Exclusive First Look: Can Gibbs & Co. Trust Scott Wolf's FBI Agent?

Law & Order: SVU Recruits NBA Star Carmelo Anthony

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony will play himself in a guest star-heavy episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, TVGuide.com has learned.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsAnthony and fellow NBA star Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat will each make cameo appearances in the opening scene and the episode's climax. The episode, titled "Personal Fouls," focuses on a youth basketball coach (The Wonder Years' Dan Lauria) who is suspected of being a sexual predator.Also appearing in the episode is True Blood and Necessary Roughness star Mehcad Brooks, who plays...

Mon, Aug 22, 2011

Law & Order: SVU Recruits NBA Star Carmelo Anthony

Blue Bloods' New Boss: We're Not Changing the Show

Blue Bloods' new executive producer, Ed Zuckerman, wants to make one thing clear to viewers: He's not messing with the formula that made the sophomore CBS drama a hit in its first year.Fall Preview: Get scoop on all your favorite returning showsThe veteran TV writer/producer was hired in May to replace outgoing creators Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess amid reports that CBS wanted to make the show more procedural. (Zuckerman's resume supported the theory: He served long stints on JAG and Law & Order.) However, Zuckerman insists nothing will change."The idea is to keep the show the same balanced show between a case of the week and the Reagan family issues and family drama," Zuckerman tells TVGuide.com....

Mon, Aug 22, 2011

Blue Bloods' New Boss: We're Not Changing the Show

American Horror Story Promo: What the Hell Is Going On?

If you're wondering just how weird and spooky FX's American Horror Story is, just watch the newly released promo below — not that you'll get any answers from it.Fall Preview: Get scoop on this season's must-see new showsThe new drama from Glee co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk tells the story of the fragile Harmon family: Ben (Dylan McDermott), a therapist, and his wife Vivien (Connie Britton) move with their daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) to Los Angeles after Ben makes a terrible mistake that jeopardizes their family. The only problem? Their maybe-haunted new house may not be the best place to start over.The promo offers the first peek at the supporting cast of haunting characters...

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

American Horror Story Promo: What the Hell Is Going On?

Breaking Bad Sneak Peek: Is Walt Ready to Be the Boss?

Is Breaking Bad's Walter White ready to be the boss?AMC orders 16-episode final season of Breaking BadWe're not talking about the drug cartel — we mean Walt's newly purchased car wash, of course. In Sunday's episode (10/9c, AMC), Walt (Bryan Cranston) visits his former employer to pick up the keys to his new business, a front through which to launder his drug money. But Bogdan (Marius Stan) — who is happier dealing with Walt than his pushy wife Skyler (Anna Gunn) —can't resist pushing Walt's buttons."So, you are the boss now," he says in the sneak peek video after the jump...

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Breaking Bad Sneak Peek: Is Walt Ready to Be the Boss?

Aloha, Kensi! CBS Plans NCIS: Los Angeles-Hawaii Five-0 Crossover

Surf's up for NCIS: Los Angeles' Kensi Blye: She is heading to Oahu this fall as part of a NCIS: LA-Hawaii Five-0 crossover, a CBS rep confirms to TVGuide.com. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsFurther details were not immediately available, though these kinds of stunts are usually planned for November sweeps. Daniela Ruah, who plays Kensi, first revealed the news on Twitter...

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Aloha, Kensi! CBS Plans NCIS: Los Angeles-Hawaii Five-0 Crossover

Exclusive: Rocker Dave Navarro to Host Spike TV's InkMaster

Spike TV has tapped Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro to host Inkmaster, the first-ever tattoo competition series, TVGuide.com has learned.Create a free Watchlist now and never miss another episode of your favorite showsThe show — executive-produced by Charlie Corwin and Jay Peterson, the team behind LA Ink, Miami Ink and NY Ink — will feature the nation's top tattoo artists competing in challenges to win a $100,000 grand prize and a feature in Inked magazine. The challenges will test the artists' technical proficiency as well as their on-the-spot creativity.Navarro, who previously co-hosted...

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Exclusive: Rocker Dave Navarro to Host Spike TV's InkMaster

Exclusive: The Mentalist Is in Kelli Williams' Future

The Mentalist's Patrick Jane is about to get a (perhaps unwanted) blast from the past.Former Lie to Me and The Practice star Kelli Williams will guest-star on the CBS drama's upcoming fourth season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. She will play Beth Flint, a woman who once hired Jane (Simon Baker) during his days as a pretend psychic...

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

Exclusive: The Mentalist Is in Kelli Williams' Future

Exclusive: Castle Gets a Mr. Freeze in William Atherton

William Atherton has booked a chilly guest spot on the upcoming season of Castle, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsThe veteran actor will play Dr. Ari Weiss, a "life-extension researcher" who has dedicated most of his work to the study of cryogenic freezing...

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

Exclusive: Castle Gets a Mr. Freeze in William Atherton

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 First Look: Can Callen Find Hetty Before It's Too Late?

NCIS: Los Angeles' Season 2 finale saw Callen & Co. turn in their badges and head overseas in search of Hetty, who resigned from NCIS to protect Callen from the Comescu mob family. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning showsThere's just one problem: Hetty (Linda Hunt) turned herself over to the Comescu clan before Callen could find her. And based on the exclusive first images of Season 3 after the jump, the search will continue...

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 First Look: Can Callen Find Hetty Before It's Too Late?