Is Off the Map More Than Grey’s Anatomy in the Jungle?
10 Funny Facts From the Funny Men and Women of Hollywood
Comedy isn't dead, females are funny and Sue Sylvester is a man. At least, that's what we learned after two panels Wednesday during the winter TV previews. The casts of Modern Family, Glee, How I Met Your Mother and Raising Hope gathered to discuss what makes each of their shows so, well, funny. 10. How I Met Your Mother Shoots Without an Audience: The actors have to hold for a laugh that isn't there. "You get to guess how funny your joke is," Jason Segel says. "I'm going to give this one four seconds!" Adds co-star Neil Patrick Harris: "In Season 7, I'm going to start opening the door and waiting for entrance applause." 9. Julie Bowen Seeks Therapy for Laughs: Without even a laugh track on Modern Family, Julie Bowen is desperate to get her fix. "I'm wildly...
Glee Scoop: Super Bowl Pyrotechnics, Katie Couric and Sue's Return to the Dance Floor
When Chris Colfer learned Glee would air right after the Super Bowl, his first reaction was: "What's a Super Bowl?" But seriously, he was floored. Producers made sure that the episode would be a big one, befitting its lead-in, and the budget quickly surpassed that of the Madonna tribute, up until now the show's most expensive production. "I'm so surprised there were no fatalities out of that episode because it is insane," Colfer said Wednesday during the Television Critics Association winter previews. "It's by far the most expensive episode we've ever done. There was one scene where they were filming and they...
Judge Orders Conrad Murray to Stand Trial, Suspends Medical License
Following preliminary hearings, Dr. Conrad Murray has been ordered to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, according to The Associated Press. Check out the rest of today's news Murray was charged with and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in February after coroners ruled Jackson's death a homicide caused by...
Edward Furlong Jailed for Order Violation
Edward Furlong was jailed Tuesday after violating a protection order on his wife, according to E! Online. Check out the rest of today's news In November, Furlong pleaded no contest to criminal charges stemming from a restraining order his ex-wife had filed. On Tuesday, the 33-year-old actor was arrested during his probation hearing after the judge learned Furlong had...
A Land Before Time: Can Terra Nova's Travelers Survive Dinosaurs, Change the Future?
It's 2149 and Earth has been destroyed by overpopulation. Scientists discover a crack in the space-time continuum, which leads to a pre-historic era. Presented with a new, lush landscape, a military-lead colony heads to the past in hopes of giving humanity a fresh start. Also, there are dinosaurs! That's the premise of Terra Nova, an ambitious new series from executive producer Steven Spielberg. Filmed in Australia, the series' intricate storyline and verdant setting may scream Lost, but producers insist that's the furthest thing from their mind. "This has nothing to do with Lost for one major reason:
Justin Bieber Returns to CSI
Justin Bieber will return to CSI for an upcoming episode, CBS announced Tuesday.Bieber will reprise the role of Jason McCann, a troubled boy whose brother was killed in the Season 11 premiere. Jason returns when he calls Nick (George Eads) to alert him that he's in imminent danger.Check out the rest of today's newsThe 16-year-old pop star...
Off the Map: Not Just Grey's Anatomy in the Jungle
Off the Map may seem like Grey's Anatomy in the jungle, especially with executive producer Shonda Rhimes attached. But series creator Jenna Bans tells TVGuide.com that the show will set itself apart. How? Jungle medicine. Map centers on three doctors, portrayed by Caroline Dhavernas, Zach Gilford and Mamie Gummer, who venture to South America to work at a clinic with less than hospitable surroundings and a natural lack of resources. "Here, it's 1952: You don't have high-tech, you don't have big pharma, you have your brain, you have your instincts," Dr. Ben (Martin Henderson) explains to the new doctors after he punches a guy in the face to act as anesthesia in the pilot's opening moments. Check out photos of Off the Map "From the first frame of the show you see that this is not...
TLC Unlikely to Renew Sarah Palin’s Alaska
Sarah Palin may be able to see Russia from her house, but audiences won't be seeing a second season of TLC's Sarah Palin's Alaska. Sources tell Entertainment Weekly that Sunday's two-hour season finale will be...
Oh, Baby! Glee Covers Bieber, Brings Gwyneth Back as Sex-Ed Teacher
From Madonna to Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, Glee has tackled the biggest names in pop music, so it's no surprise that Justin Bieber is next in line. A February sweeps episode will see the glee club covering...
Congresswoman Remains Critical; Sheriff Blames 'Vitriolic Rhetoric'
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is in critical condition after she was shot in the head in Tucson, Ariz. on Saturday morning, according to CNN. Giffords, 40, was one of 18 people shot — 12 of whom are injured, six killed — during a shooting at a constituent meeting outside a Safeway grocery store. She underwent...
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo to Guest on Hawaii Five-0
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo will guest-star on an upcoming episode of Hawaii Five-0, CBS announced Friday. The engaged couple will play...
Paul Reubens on Pee-Wee's Comeback: I'll Still Be Doing This 30 Years From Now
The iconic grey suit and red bowtie have returned: Pee-wee Herman is back and heading to HBO for a special filmed presentation of his Broadway show, The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway. The 90-minute comedy show is not unlike an extended version of his Emmy-winning Pee-wee's Playhouse series, which ran for four years on CBS. Pee-wee ran in Los Angeles a year ago and is currently playing in New York's Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where it has been met with favorable reviews. "It's cyclical," Reubens said at Friday's Television Critics Association's winter preview sessions. Reubens appeared via satellite from New York in full Pee-wee attire. "If you wait long enough...
Starz Moving Forward with Second Season of Spartacus, "Very Confident" in Recasting
Spartacus: Blood and Sand will return. "We are officially going ahead with the long-planned, but unfortunately delayed second season of Spartacus," Starz President Chris Albrecht announced at Friday's Television Critics Association's winter preview sessions. Spartacus star Andy Whitfield leaves show after cancer recurrence Production on the series was halted in March after ...
Breakout Kings Is Not the New Prison Break, Producers Say
Breakout Kings may sound like a reincarnation of Prison Break — the executive producers are the same and a Prison Break character will even appear on the A&E series — but producers Nick Santora and Matt Olmstead insist it is not the same show. "It's a completely different show," Santora said at Friday's Television Critics Association's winter preview sessions. "It's really not about people breaking out of prison; it's about...
Oprah Says She's Tired, Loves Commercials --- And Eight Other Surprises
Oprah Winfrey's been all over the place promoting her new network, OWN. Over the past few weeks, she's granted many, many interviews, ranging from a sit-down with Barbara Walters to posing for the cover of Parade. To little surprise, millions tuned in to the channel's Jan. 1 debut. Oprah Winfrey to be the first guest on Piers Morgan Tonight Still, running a network is a big new business for The Queen of Daytime — and she's got more hawking to do! But is there anything left we don't know about Oprah? During the Television Critics Association winter preview on Thursday, Lady O descended a room of TV reporters, and here are 10 things we learned, in no particular order:
Falling Skies' Noah Wyle Still Intimidated By Steven Spielberg
Noah Wyle, the star of Steven Spielberg's new TNT alien-invasion series, Falling Skies, is still intimidated by his boss. "I couldn't say a word," Wyle says of meeting the three-time Academy Award-winning director. "My hands were sweaty. Luckily, he...
Buffy Alum Adam Busch to Guest-Star on Grey's Anatomy
Another Buffy alum is heading for the halls of Seattle Grace. Adam Busch, who played evil-doer Warren, will guest-star on Grey's Anatomy as ...
Hot in Cleveland's Betty White: "You've Had Such an Overdose of Me Lately"
Betty White will be the first to tell you that she's overexposed. "What is this Betty White business?" the 88-year-old, who turns 89 in two weeks, said of her continued praise during Wednesday's Television Critics Assn.'s winter preview. "It's really silly. You've had such an overdose of me lately. Trust me, I think I'm going to...
Are Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp Secretly Dating?
It didn't take long for John Mellencamp to move on. The 59-year-old rock star is reportedly dating actress Meg Ryan, according to People. John Mellencamp and Wife split after 20 years The new couple has been recently spotted...
The View's Sherri Shepherd Is Engaged
Sherri Shepherd is engaged to TV writer Lamar Sally, People reports. Sally, who wrote for the series Rodney, popped the question...
First Look: Go Behind the Scenes of Starz's Camelot
Camelot star Joseph Fiennes says there's one reason people should watch the epic new Starz drama, debuting Friday, April 1 (10/9c): "It's not a musical." Check out the rest of today's news Camelot, which will occupy Spartacus' former timeslot, follows a young Arthur (Jamie Campbell Bower) being groomed to be a king by Merlin (Fiennes) as Arthur's half-sister Morgan (Eva Green) tries to claim the crown for herself. Tamsin Egerton, Claire Forlani and Peter Mooney co-star. Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the new series below:
