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American Horror Story: Connie Britton Answers the Premiere's Burning Questions!

[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from the premiere of American Horror Story. Read at your own risk.] So now you know what that creepy Rubber Man was doing on the posters for FX's American Horror Story. Give a squeal for Vivien's (very likely) baby daddy! Will American Horror Story be a hit for FX? TVGuide.com spoke to series star Connie Britton about the burning questions that linger from Wednesday's premiere, the show's planned two-part Halloween frightfest and what more viewers can expect from the deliciously sick and twisted minds of creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk:

Thu, Oct 6, 2011

American Horror Story: Connie Britton Answers the Premiere's Burning Questions!

Exclusive Video: Person of Interest's Reese Runs Into His Old Love

Remember how we were first introduced to Reese (Jim Caviezel) in Person of Interest? Just him and his ladylove cavorting between the sheets during happier, clean-shaven times. His present-day voiceover, of course, was less happy: "When you find that one person who connects you to the world, you become someone different, someone better. When that person is taken from you? What do you become then?" But was she really taken from him?

Thu, Oct 6, 2011

Exclusive Video: Person of Interest's Reese Runs Into His Old Love

Exclusive: Suburgatory Casts Prom Star as Love Interest for Tessa

Looks like Tessa will find something to love about the suburbs after all! Prom star Thomas McDonell has booked a two-episode stint on ABC's Suburgatory, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Cheryl Hines on mocking, embracing the suburbs in Suburgatory He'll play Scott Strauss, an incredibly handsome guy who

Wed, Oct 5, 2011

Exclusive: Suburgatory Casts Prom Star as Love Interest for Tessa

Will American Horror Story Be a Hit for FX? A Look at the Recent History of Horror on TV

Historically, horror hasn't scared up a great track record on TV. Supernatural series? Yes. Terrifying ones? No. The good news for FX, which on Wednesday launches American Horror Story, is that audiences seem to be growing braver. Millions have dared to peek out from behind their fingers, making hits out of The Walking Dead and True Blood. Even when Nip/Tuck dipped its scalpels into overt horror -- terrorizing us with sadistic serial killer The Carver -- it drew record numbers to FX. But do viewers have the stomach for a haunted house dreamed up by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, who gave us both Glee and Nip/Tuck?

Wed, Oct 5, 2011

Will American Horror Story Be a Hit for FX? A Look at the Recent History of Horror on TV

Glee's Harry Shum on Mike's Asian Anger, "Cool" Moves and Solo Singing Debut

When Mike Chang finally bursts into song, it won't be out of glee. It's epic parental pressure that causes him to crack. In Tuesday's new episode of Glee, Mike's dad pays a visit to William McKinley to persuade his son to do the sensible thing after he brings home an A- (the episode is called "Asian F"): drop show choir and focus on getting into Harvard. What's a good glee clubber to do? Channel that pent-up anger into song! (West Side Story's "Cool" is just the thing.) TVGuide.com spoke to Harry Shum about getting his solo on, Season 3's slow-build strategy and what Mike's girlfriend Tina has to fear this year: Your first solo has arrived! Have you been looking forward to this moment or dreading it?

Tue, Oct 4, 2011

Glee's Harry Shum on Mike's Asian Anger, "Cool" Moves and Solo Singing Debut

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk: The 6 Things That Inspired American Horror Story

If pressed, one could boil down the premise of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's new FX series, American Horror Story, to a simple setup: The fragile Harmons -- Ben (Dylan McDermott), a therapist, his wife Vivien (Connie Britton), and their daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) — move to Los Angeles after Ben makes a terrible mistake that jeopardizes their family. The only problem? Their creepy new house may not be the best place to start over. But "creepy" doesn't begin to tell it. There is a barrel of bizarre going on here, and it's all delivered fast and furious in the first episode (premiering Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10/9c) when the Harmons meet their peculiar neighbors. They include bigoted Southern mother next door Constance

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk: The 6 Things That Inspired American Horror Story

Cheryl Hines on Mocking, Embracing the Suburbs in ABC’s New Comedy Suburgatory

As Suburgatory's Dallas, Cheryl Hines is a big-haired, energy drink-chugging, slang-slinging suburban mom straight out of Bravo's Real Housewives. She just wants the best for her daughter, Dalia, and so she buys her too-short shorts and even tighter tops, all of which stuns city girl Tessa, their new neighbor who, with her single dad, George, just moved into town from Manhattan. It's through Tessa's horrified eyes — and uber snarky narration — that viewers are introduced to a version of suburbia ripe for the mocking, where pastel sweatsuits and frozen lattes are still the uniform and meal of choice for moms and every girl in high school is recovering from a nose job. In the first episode of the ABC comedy (premiering Wednesday at 8:30/7:30c), Dallas offers to help ease Tessa (Jane Levy) into her new life by taking her to the mall where Dallas can help her out of her "lesbian boots" and into "a nice heterosexual dress shoe."

Wed, Sep 28, 2011

Cheryl Hines on Mocking, Embracing the Suburbs in ABC’s New Comedy Suburgatory

Dinos Worth the Wait? Terra Nova Bosses and Star Jason O'Mara on What to Expect

To get the first episode of Fox's dinosaur drama Terra Nova made, it reportedly took $15 million and more than a year to plan; there were production delays, changes in the writers room, pilot reshoots, and plenty of time spent on getting those CGI dinosaurs to look as good for TV as they did in 1993's Jurassic Park. "Some people do heroin, I do high-concept shows," jokes series star Jason O'Mara, who last played a cop traveling ...

Mon, Sep 26, 2011

Dinos Worth the Wait? Terra Nova Bosses and Star Jason O'Mara on What to Expect

Gossip Girl Boss Josh Safran: Blair Has Chosen Her Guy, L.A. Is the Perfect Place for Serena

Here's what Gossip Girl executive producer Josh Safran doesn't — and won't — talk about when it comes to the show's fifth season: the identity of who is pregnant, a possible second glimpse of Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell (so impressed by Serena's knowledge of The Beautiful and Damned he handed her a summer job), Ivy, the whereabouts of the real Charlie (and if it even matters), the fall-out from Dan's Upper East Side-bashing book, Georgina, gone-but-angry outcast Vanessa ... Fall preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows Fortunately, some of those cliff-hangers will immediately be dealt with when Gossip Girl returns (Monday, 8/7c, CW). TVGuide.com instead got Safran's thoughts about why Blair has become the show's most interesting character (by far), what makes this season more fun than last (even if it didn't begin in Paris) and why Serena could wind up being the best movie producer ever: At the end of last season, you said Dan (Penn Badgley) and Blair (Leighton Meester) were totally not over. Josh Safran: I stand...

Mon, Sep 26, 2011

Gossip Girl Boss Josh Safran: Blair Has Chosen Her Guy, L.A. Is the Perfect Place for Serena

Boardwalk Empire's Kelly Macdonald: Is Margaret Really on Board With Nucky's Dirty Dealings?

At the end of last season's Boardwalk Empire, forces were aligning against Atlantic City kingpin Nucky (Steve Buscemi), just as Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) had decided to return to him and his life of seeming ease. With the Commodore (Dabney Coleman) hellbent on turning those closest to Nucky against him, things are about to get infinitely more dangerous for the newly reunited couple. "Things get pretty bad for him, and they got a lot worse for Margaret," Macdonald says.  "She really struggles this season with her choices." TVGuide.com spoke with the Scottish actress, 35, about how Margaret will change now that she's chosen Nucky, why theirs isn't a romantic love, and how some new players on the boardwalk will make her second-guess what she's trying to accept.

Sat, Sep 24, 2011

Boardwalk Empire's Kelly Macdonald: Is Margaret Really on Board With Nucky's Dirty Dealings?

All My Children Finale: How Did It All End?

"My dear, dear friends, what would I do without you?" Oh Tad, we have no idea! But before we let our tears flow freely, there is plenty to discuss. All My Children series creator Agnes Nixon was not kidding when she told TVGuide.com last month that her long-running soap would end — at least on ABC — with several big cliff-hangers. Going into Friday's final broadcast episode, major questions loomed: Is Stuart going to survive? Who is the other patient Dixie saw while under David's care? Will Jackson finally leave Erica? Is JR headed for suicide... or murder?

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

All My Children Finale: How Did It All End?

Parks and Rec's Nick Offerman on Ron Swanson's Moustache Misadventures and Scary Tammy

When viewers last saw Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, he was eyebrow-less and running scared from first wife Tammy 1. Nick Offerman promises that in the beginning of Season 4 (Thursday, 8:30/7:30, NBC) "fans will go through a roller-coaster ride of emotion with Ron's facial hair." No, really. Just wait. TVGuide.com quizzed Offerman about the state of his popular 'stache, what he thinks of the Ron Swanson phenomenon, and why Tammy 1 was once attractive to a young Ron. Plus, he tells us whether we'll see more of his woodworking skills or his smooth alter ego Duke Silver.

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Parks and Rec's Nick Offerman on Ron Swanson's Moustache Misadventures and Scary Tammy

All My Children Comes to an End: Creator Agnes Nixon and the Cast Look Back

After nearly 42 years of scandalous affairs, decades-long rivalries, fairy tale romances, kidnapped babies, serial killers, resurrected loved ones and the occasional Pennsylvania tornado, All My Children as fans have known it will come to an end on Friday. Two weeks before production wrapped, TVGuide.com spent a few days behind the scenes of Pine Valley as writers, producers and cast performed something of a three-ring circus, rallying to deliver what they hoped would be a satisfying conclusion for their loyal viewers. During one morning meeting, longtime director Steven Williford planned out the moment in which Angie (Debbi Morgan) would get her sight back, enacting how she would stumble, joyful and teary-eyed, toward Jessie (Darnell Williams). Downstairs on set at the Pine Valley police station, Tad (Michael E. Knight) and Dixie (Cady McClain) -- together, at last — confronted David (Vincent Irizarry) perhaps for the final time, begging to know

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

All My Children Comes to an End: Creator Agnes Nixon and the Cast Look Back

Simon Cowell's The X Factor Finally Premieres: Let's Review It Together!

Over the past year, you've heard plenty of hype from Simon Cowell about his new singing competition, The X Factor: It's huge! Auditions are held in packed arenas! It's got really young and really old contestants! Groups are allowed! New judge Nicole Scherzinger will out-cry and out-crazy Paula Abdul! L.A. Reid will finally give Simon a worthy opponent! And did he mention it's huge? For all these reasons, we should probably brace ourselves for it to blow American Idol and The Voice right out of prime time's talent show-infested waters, right? 5 ways Simon Cowell plans to crush Idol with The X Factor: Mo' money, crazy Nicole ... Well, now that you've tuned in to Wednesday's premiere to see the goods firsthand, let's discuss. We want to hear your opinions on the night's standouts, good and bad, starting with:

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Simon Cowell's The X Factor Finally Premieres: Let's Review It Together!

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What Did You Think of New Girl and Unforgettable?

Did adorkable Zooey Deschanel charm your socks off in Fox's new comedy New Girl? Do you now wish that you too had the superpower of an infallible memory like Poppy Montgomery's character in Unforgettable? Tell us what you thought — and what you think of every new series this season. Vote: Which fall premieres won you over? Which flopped? Will you tune in to hear more...

Wed, Sep 21, 2011

Fall TV Popularity Contest: What Did You Think of New Girl and Unforgettable?

5 Ways Simon Cowell Plans to Crush Idol with The X Factor: Mo' Money, Crazy Nicole …

Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul judging thousands of aspiring singers, some of whom will make your ears bleed? Sounds like American Idol redux. At first glance, there isn't a ton separating Cowell's new music competition show, The X Factor, from its predecessors — until you stack up the details. Then Cowell's master plan for music show domination becomes all too clear. My God, It's huge! And 9 other things we learned at the premiere of The X Factor In advance of Wednesday's premiere (8/7c on Fox), Cowell and the other X Factor judges help explain the five biggest ways in which their show will crush the competition. 5. He'll throw more money at the screen: How best to top...

Wed, Sep 21, 2011

5 Ways Simon Cowell Plans to Crush Idol with The X Factor: Mo' Money, Crazy Nicole …

How Glee Boss Ryan Murphy Plans to Win You Back in Season 3

Here's what Glee boss Ryan Murphy says he likes about his new team of writers: "We hired people who will read scenes and scripts and go, 'We can do better, let's change that. Like, they'll literally say, 'You know what? We don't wanna do that with Mercedes. No one wants to f---ing see that.'" That may sound extreme, but to help plot out what will be senior year for most of the McKinley High glee clubbers, Murphy says he specifically sought out writers with "big opinions" about the show. Why? Because the second season of Glee had been hit with its own kind of Slushee and was in need of cleaning up.

Tue, Sep 20, 2011

How Glee Boss Ryan Murphy Plans to Win You Back in Season 3

The Playboy Club Boss on the Difference Between Bunnies and Playmates

The main thing that Chad Hodge wants you to know about his upcoming NBC series The Playboy Club is that it's not about the centerfolds. When Hodge, who last created The CW drama Runaway, was first approached by the studio to do a show about Hugh Hefner's famous Playboy Bunnies, his reaction was, "Is this going to be a scripted version of The Girls Next Door? No, thank you." But that was before he knew about the rather significant difference between Bunnies and the Playmates. Hef's Bunnies...

Sun, Sep 18, 2011

The Playboy Club Boss on the Difference Between Bunnies and Playmates

Glee Exclusive: Watch the First 36 Seconds of the Season 3 Premiere – Who Else Is a Junior?

We already know Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) is a junior... and she's not alone! Another member of New Directions isn't graduating for another year, and that person's identity will be revealed Tuesday during Glee's Season 3 premiere. We've seen the Glee Season 3 premiere — and there's tons of good stuff on the way But you don't have to wait until then if you don't want to. We've got the first 36 seconds, featuring Finn (Cory Monteith) pondering his post-graduation plans, and McKinley High's resident gossip blogger Jacob Ben Israel (Josh Sussman) with all the junior-senior dish.

Sat, Sep 17, 2011

Glee Exclusive: Watch the First 36 Seconds of the Season 3 Premiere – Who Else Is a Junior?

Amy Poehler on the Emmys and the Evolution of Parks and Recreation’s Lovable Leader

At the end of last season on Parks and Recreation, Pawnee's most upbeat and tireless civil servant, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), was presented with a choice: fulfill a lifelong dream and run for city council or continue dating her boss, the equally smitten Ben. By the end of next week's Season 4 premiere, her decision will be made. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows If Leslie chooses to run, Poehler asks, "How cynical does [she] have to become to win an election? How does it change her?" In the name of Pawnee, she has already

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Amy Poehler on the Emmys and the Evolution of Parks and Recreation’s Lovable Leader

We've Seen the Glee Season 3 Premiere --- Here's Your Spoilerpalooza!

Ryan Murphy's got a plan for Glee this year. It includes a full-time writing staff and a focus on stories over artist tributes. He even knows how it all ends for the McKinley High School seniors (though not all of the kids in New Directions are seniors.) "The season ends with the core group, with many of them graduating and figuring out what their futures are," Murphy told reporters Thursday after a screening of the Season 3 premiere. After acknowledging that he made the mistake of prematurely talking about which actors he thought about writing out after graduation — "I've learned my lesson! I'm never doing that again!" — Murphy said he's refocused. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows "I have my passion for it back," he said. "Things took a bit of a nasty turn and now I feel great about it again." No word on who is coming or going, you'll just have to wait and see where things end up in the finale. And that spin-off you heard about is still on the shelf — and if resurrected, it might not be what you thought (originally, it centered on Rachel and Kurt making a go of it in New York.) "I don't know what it would be and I don't know who would be on it," Murphy said. But let's talk about this season already! Spoilers from the premiere and beyond... read at your own risk:

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

We've Seen the Glee Season 3 Premiere --- Here's Your Spoilerpalooza!

My God, It's Huge! And 9 Other Things We Learned at the Premiere of The X Factor

Has Fox already forsaken American Idol? Simon Cowell got a rock star's welcome Wednesday at the world premiere of his upcoming singing competition The X Factor — and to hear Fox sell it, Randy, Steven and J.Lo should be nervous indeed. X Factor will have drunks in the audience! Plus, Nicole Scherzinger pulls a Madonna, changes accents Network executives spared no superlative in touting its shiny new program as The Biggest Show Ever, right before screening

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

My God, It's Huge! And 9 Other Things We Learned at the Premiere of The X Factor