Michael Nouri is going from playing the director of Mossad on NCIS to a two-star general on Army Wives, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Check out photos of summer TV's sexiest stars Nouri will appear in the final two episodes of the third season of the Lifetime series, which airs Sundays at 10/9 CT. His character, Lt. General Walter Ludwig, will visit Fort Marshall to deliver some unexpected news to ...
Robert Knepper has already been promoted to series regular status on NBC's Heroes, on which he will make his debut this fall. Knepper was originally signed to play the mysterious Samuel for six episodes, and has so far appeared in every episode, says the Hollywood Reporter. Fall TV grid: See what's on and when Samuel is "the reluctant ringleader of a carnival," Knepper shared at the San Diego Comic-Con last week (see video after the jump). In the wake of his brother's passing, "he's made a decision ...
I am trying to get my hands on some scoops for next season of CSI: Miami. — JenniferTIM: How about some insight into new series regular Eddie Cibrian's arrival? We haven't heard much about him lately. Cibrian's Jesse Cardoza, a transfer from Los Angeles, gets taken hostage on his very first day. During the crisis, he performs a heroic deed that requires him to take off his shirt, as heroic deeds often do. But Cardoza's first day won't come until Season 8's second episode: The Sept. 21 season premiere will flash back to 1997, when we'll learn about his past connection to Horatio. Is there any word on a Season 4 premiere for Brothers & Sisters? — DaveMATT: Yes, ABC (finally) set a Sept. 27 return for the Walkers. Among the storylines you can watch for this fall: Kitty and Robert are still...
When the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation released its annual Network Responsibility Index, Syfy was among the networks receiving "Failing" grades for their depiction of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) characters.While CBS, NBC, A&E and TBS declined to comment on their showing, Syfy's executive vice president of original content, Mark Stern, accepted TVGuide.com's invitation to react as well as discuss his network's plans for a more diverse future."We are disappointed, obviously," Stern said of the NRI grade. "The 'F' is hard because we are trying, it is something that is in our vocabulary. But we need to work harder."See which networks got "Good" and "Adequate" grades from GLAADA GLAAD rep told TVGuide.com that Syfy's grade was based on the fact that there were only two gay characters appearing on the network's programming during the timetable of the study ...
In this week's Mitovich Mega Minute, I take some bits of Comic-Con news and add a scoopy little something "extra." For example: It was announced this weekend that Dollhouse will set the stage for a reunion between Angel alumni Amy Acker and incoming guest star Alexis Denisof. But have you heard that a Battlestar Galactica meet-up is also in the cards, when Jamie Bamber shares scenes in the Season 2 premiere with Tahmoh Penikett? That's how this will work. So, in this Mega Minute: • As confirmed at Comic-Con, Chuck's kung fu will be glitchy at best. But do you know what his next mad new skill will be? I do. • When Angel alum Charisma Carpenter guest-stars on Legend of the Seeker, what will be on her Mord'Sith's agenda beyond fighting? I've got the answer. • Also, what secret message did Dominic Monaghan flash to fans at Lost's Comic-Con panel? And get my take on one of the big Smallville reveals.Watch and discuss the new MMM after the jump.
Fox's More to Love offers a fresh twist on the reality dating genre by putting 320-pound Luke Conley at the heart of action. And what a heart he has. Viewers "definitely, definitely" will root for Luke, series host Emme tells TVGuide.com in this video Q&A. "His heart is truly on the money." Learn more about More to Love's Luke Luke starts off by meeting 20 women of various shapes and sizes. And while many such shows feature contestants out to further their careers (looking at you, Wes), Emme says every woman who auditioned for More to Love "wanted to find real love." "The truest, deepest reason why they're there is ...
Fox's fall song-and-dance routine will kick off a week sooner, now that the network has moved up the season premiere dates for So You Think You Can Dance and Glee to Wednesday, Sept. 9. Glee, which got a "sneak peek" this May, will kick off its official run with a new episode. Complete Fall TV grid: See what's on and when Fox also has pushed back the premiere of ...
Kim Kardashian's romance with NFL star Reggie Bush will not be heading into overtime. The couple have broken up after more than two years of dating, Kardashian's rep confirms for TVGuide.com.See what other couples have called it quits this year A source says the split was a mutual decision and stemmed from ...
Ratings highlights from the weekend: SaturdayThe series finale of NBC's Kings commanded 1.81 million total viewers, gaining 15 percent week-to-week. ABC's Dirty Sexy Money played to 1.83 mil, dropping 15 percent from its first (questionable) episode back. SundayWith an audience of 6.17 million viewers, Big Brother 11 was up 590K from its previous nomination ceremony and was the night's second-most watched program, trailing only its lead-in, 60 Minutes. NBC's Merlin held steady at 4.2 mil, while lead-out The Storm (starring James Van Der beek and David James Elliot) premiered Part 1 to 4.9 mil, which is on par with the debut of time-slot predecessor Meteor.Crave scoop on your favorite TV shows, from this summer or the upcoming fall season? E-mail senior editors Matt, Mickey and Tim at megascoop@tvguide.com and follow TV Guide on Twitter.
Ben Silverman is vacating his position as co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios, after two-plus years on the job. Silverman will remain on board for several weeks to assist in the launch of fourth-place NBC's fall schedule, the network said in a news release. Jeff Gaspin, president and CEO of the NBC Universal Television Entertainment, has been promoted to chairman (where he will report to NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker), effective immediately. In the news: Ben Silverman celebrates NBC's 67 Emmy nods As a founder of the Reveille production house, Silverman executive-produced such hits as The Office, Ugly Betty and The Biggest Loser. He also is credited with helping save the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights ...
HBO offers the most and best depictions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, according to a report by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. In GLAAD's third annual Network Responsibility Index, which evaluated the five major networks and 10 cable outlets, HBO — the home to True Blood, Entourage and No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency — scored the highest rating and a grade of "Good," with 42 percent of its programming featuring LGBT content. Showtime placed second. "This year programming was not only inclusive of LGBT people, but networks like HBO are beginning to reflect the broad diversity within our community," Rashad Robinson, GLAAD's senior director of media programs, said in a statement. In all, GLAAD evaluated 4,901 hours of prime-time broadcast programming and 1,213 hours from cable, from June 2008 through May 2009. Also ranking "Good" was ABC ...
Smallville's Tom Welling didn't make his Comic-Con debut donning his super new wardrobe as some had expected, but fans did get a glimpse of a certain superhero's costume during the show's Season 9 trailer. Clark Kent will suit up and take a huge step toward his destiny on the CW series, as evidenced by a fleeting, shadowy image capping the video sneak peek. Get the latest from Comic-Con 2009 Another familiar aspect of the Superman myth this season? The dynamic between Lois Lane and ...
The Chuck panel at the San Diego Comic-Con was literally music to fans' ears. Get the latest from Comic-Con 2009 Following a video clip in which show bosses Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak and star Zachary Levi pretended to be blindsided by Chuck's renewal, Jeffster — aka the micro-band formed by Buy More buds Jeff and Lester — ignited the event with a most unexpected and thoroughly rousing live performance of ...
Lost executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof teased fans at the San Diego Comic-Con with what they said was the script from the series' very final scene. But as with much about Lost, all was not as it seemed.Check out our full coverage of Comic-ConMore on that later.If there is a theme to Lost's sixth and final season, it might be "things coming full circle.""[In the first season, the characters] were running around the jungle, things felt intense and surprising," the Hollywood Reporter quotes Cuse as saying. "We have a way that we're going to be able to do that in the final season, too."The return
Octo-Mom Nadya Suleman has inked deals for each of her 14 children to appear on a reality TV series.Contracts signed and filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday net the collective brood about $250,000 over three years — or $250-a-day per kid, says The Associated Press.Review photos of TV's hottest moms The contracts, which now require a judge's approval, call for the kids to collect $125,000 for 36 days of shooting in the first year, $75,000 for 21 days in the second year, and $50,000 for 14 days in the third year.If the workload seems a bit "light"...
Joss Whedon said a lot of things his fans wanted to hear at Dollhouse's San Diego Comic-Con panel — and at least one thing that had many of the show's faithful viewers biting their nails. Whedon kicked off the panel by raving that the staff he assembled for the Fox series' freshman run was "the best" first-season staff he has ever worked with. So expect no major changes there. Get the latest from Comic-Con 2009 As far as on-camera talent, the auteur announced that at least two Whedonverse alumni could show up ...
Dominic Monaghan's foosball-playing cameo in that ABC fall promo now seems a lot less mysterious: The Lost alum has officially joined the cast of FlashForward, the network's new action-drama premiering Sept. 25. Watch the mysterious ABC promoBut with one riddle solved, another arrives: Who is Monaghan playing on FlashForward? ABC's press release ...
There is super news, and then there is the truly super. You can file this under the latter: For the first time in Smallville's nine-year history, series star Tom Welling will appear at the San Diego Comic-Con. Get the latest from Comic-Con 2009 Just how big of an entrance does Welling plan to make? Ain't It Cool News reports that Welling might arrive in a blue, red and cape-less Superman costume to be donned ...
The syndicated action-adventure series Legend of the Seeker has announced its Season 2 premiere date as well as the addition of two familiar faces. Executive producers Ken Biller and Ned Nalle revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con on Friday that the new, 22-episode season of Seeker will arrive the weekend of Nov. 7. Production is already underway in New Zealand. Get the latest from Comic-Con 2009 Producers also said ...
The National Football League draft may tackle the biggest audience in its 75-year history thanks to a move to prime time. The first round of the 2010 NFL Draft — to be held at Radio City Music Hall — will start on Thursday, April 22, at 7:30/6:30 CT, and be carried by ESPN and the NFL Network. The second and third rounds will take place Friday, April 23, at 6:30/5:30 CT, while Rounds 4 through 7 will play out the morning of Saturday, April 24. "We continue to look for ways to make the draft more accessible to more fans," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. "Moving the first round to prime time on Thursday night will ...
Thursday's ratings recap: 8/7 CTBig Brother 11 topped the hour with an audience of 6.42 million total viewers, up 15 percent week-to-week. The final two episodes of Samantha Who? averaged 3.39 million viewers, placing third behind a Bones repeat. 9/8 CTSo You Think You Can Dance's 100th-episode celebration — featuring a blink-and-you-missed-it performance by Katie Holmes — drew 8.42 million viewers, a 20 percent surge from last week. 10/9 CTA Mentalist repeat was the night's most watched program, with 9.54 million viewers. NBC's final broadcast airing of The Listener delivered 3.38 mil, dropping 500K. (NBC.com will stream the series' final five episodes in August. ) Crave scoop on your favorite TV shows, from this summer or the upcoming fall season? E-mail senior editors Matt, Mickey and Tim at megascoop@tvguide.com and follow TV Guide on Twitter.
Parenthood has not quelled the bloodthirsty beast inside Dexter Morgan, Michael C. Hall revealed at the Dexter panel at the San Diego Comic-Con.If anything, the scourge of other serial killers is antsier than ever, thanks to sleep deprivation."The theory of being a father, for all of its conventions, appealed to Dexter," Hall said. "The reality... is something else entirely. He didn't appreciate how trapped it would make him feel, and how difficult it would be to exorcise his compulsions."Get our day-by-day guide to Comic-Con 2009Not only is Dexter the Dad as dark as ever, he also has a new tot-sized confidante with whom to share his extracurricular exploits. "He can say anything to the baby he wants — and we might see ...
