Casting News: USA Network Casts James Paxton and Gil Bellows In Leading Roles For New Drama Series EYEWITNESS

USA Network announced four additional cast members in the upcoming drama series EYEWITNESS (original title “Øyevitne”). James Paxton (“Texas Rising”) and Gil Bellows (“Ascension,” “11.22.63”) join Julianne Nicholson (“Black Mass,” “Masters of Sex”) and Tyler Young (“Empire”) as lead characters in the Norwegian drama adaptation. Tattiawna Jones (“19-2,” “Strange Empire”) and Matt Murray (“Kevin From Work,” “Rookie Blue”) join the ensemble cast as recurring guest stars.

TV NEWS: Stand-up Comic Quincy Jones to Star in First HBO Special Following Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Quincy Jones, a young stand-up comic diagnosed with terminal cancer who recently told his story on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and expressed his intent to tape a one-hour stand-up show, is set to headline his first HBO comedy special.

TV News: Smithsonian Channel Presents Seven Weeks of Programs WILD with SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

This spring, Smithsonian Channel will celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 90th birthday, as it rolls out seven consecutive weeks of captivating natural history programs featuring the world’s leading naturalist . The special programming event dubbed “WILD WITH SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH”, kicking off Wednesday, April 6, is comprised of a three-part miniseries, a one-hour special, and another three-part limited series.

Grimm – “Silence of the Slams” Review. And in this Corner…

“Silence of the Slams” takes us into the world of Mexican wrestling with “luchadors” vying for the spotlight of the square ring. Young (human) wrestler Goyo (Joseph Julian Soria) is tired of playing the loser to top billed luchadors like “El Mayordomo” (Sal Guerro). What makes “Silence of the Slams” so intriguing is Goyo’s moral dilemma, as well the mask-maker Benito’s (Danny Mora). As Benito warns Goyo about wanting to pursue more power in the ring, he also tries to deter him from seeking notoriety. Fame isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be; there is always a price to pay.

Video: Catastrophe Season 2 Trailer

Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan Star in the Hit Comedy Series Returning Friday, April 8th On Amazon Prime Video.

Movie Trailer: GENIUS Starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Laura Linney

From Academy Award-nominated screenwriter JOHN LOGAN (Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Skyfall) and acclaimed, Tony Award-winning director MICHAEL GRANDAGE in his feature film debut, comes Genius, a stirring drama about the complex friendship and transformative professional relationship between the world-renowned book editor Maxwell Perkins (who discovered F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway) and the larger-than-life literary giant Thomas Wolfe.

Casting News: Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar and Amaury Nolasco Returning to the new Prison Break

As we previously reported, #PrisonBreak is returning to our TV screens sometime during Fox’s 2016-17 season. Joining previously announced co-stars Wentworth Miller as Michael Scofield, Dominic Purcell as Lincoln Burrows, and Sarah Wayne Callies as Dr. Sara Tancredi are Robert Knepper, Rockmond Dunbar, and Amaury Nolasco as T-Bag, C-Note, and Sucre, respectively.

HBO Presents NOTHING LEFT UNSAID: GLORIA VANDERBILT and ANDERSON COOPER Debuting April 9

Born into one of the wealthiest and best-known families in American history, Gloria Vanderbilt has lived in the public eye for more than 90 years, unapologetically pursuing love, family and career, experiencing extreme tragedy and tremendous success side by side. In the poignant and revealing feature-length documentary NOTHING LEFT UNSAID: GLORIA VANDERBILT & ANDERSON COOPER, Vanderbilt and son Anderson Cooper look back at her remarkable life. Directed by Liz Garbus, the exclusive presentation debuts SATURDAY, APRIL 9 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.

TV News: History Renews VIKINGS For Fifth Season and Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Series Regular

HISTORY has picked up a 20 episode fifth season of the critically acclaimed drama series “Vikings,” it was announced today by Jana Bennett, President and General Manager of HISTORY. Golden Globe® Award winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors,” “Roots”) joins the cast for season five. Season Five of “Vikings” will begin production this summer to air in 2017.

TV News: CBS Announces Summer Premiere Dates

CBS announced its summer schedule with original series across five nights of the week, including the new event series BRAINDEAD and AMERICAN GOTHIC, the sophomore season of ZOO, based on James Patterson’s #1 bestselling novel, and the return of the summer reality hit BIG BROTHER.

Transcript of Conference Call with Sarah Wayne Callies of Colony

Sarah Wayne Callies, who plays Katie on USA Network’s science fiction thriller Colony, was very gracious during her March 14 call conference with the press. Sarah provided some great insight into Colony and spoke about what it’s like for Katie being a member of the Resistance while her husband is not, who her inspiration was for …

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TV NEWS: FOX Orders Third Season of Hit Drama GOTHAM

FOX ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF HIT DRAMA “GOTHAM”

TV NEWS: CBS Announces Finale Dates, Returns and Special Events for Remainder of the Season

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CBS ANNOUNCES FINALE DATES, RETURN DATES AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.

TV News: Travel Channel Series Gets New Name SECRET EATS WITH ADAM RICHMAN

Culinary traveler Adam Richman has trekked from coast to coast and around the globe searching for, and sampling, off-the-grid restaurants and off-the-menu items. Now, to make sure that travelers get the message that some of these places are even hidden to locals, Travel Channel has retitled Richman’s popular series, previously known as “Man Finds Food,” to “Secret Eats with Adam Richman.”

TV News: HBO Documentary Films Presents MAPPLETHORPE: LOOK AT THE PICTURES Debuting April 4

“Look at the pictures,” said Senator Jesse Helms, denouncing the controversial art of Robert Mapplethorpe, whose photographs pushed boundaries with frank depictions of nudity, sexuality and fetishism, igniting a culture war that rages to this day.
More than 25 years later, the HBO Documentary Films presentation MAPPLETHORPE: LOOK AT THE PICTURES does just that, taking an unflinching, unprecedented look at his most provocative work. From acclaimed filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (“Inside Deep Throat”; HBO’s “Wishful Drinking” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), and produced by Katharina Otto-Bernstein (“Absolute Wilson”), the first feature-length documentary about the artist since his death, and the most comprehensive film on Mapplethorpe ever, debuts MONDAY, APRIL 4 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

TV News: NBC Renews LITTLE BIG SHOTS For Second Season

Based on the incredible success over its first two episodes, NBC has renewed alternative hit “Little Big Shots” for a second season. The series comes from executive producers Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey, who also hosts.

The Walking Dead – “The Same Boat” Review. Who’s a Little Bird Now?

I love everything about “The Same Boat” from the writing and directing to the superb acting on everyone’s part. Melissa McBride is our MVP this time around, making Carol a stand out character even when she tries to blend into the background.

TV News: Mariah’s World, E!s New Docu-Series, Takes Viewers Inside Mariah Carey’s Private Life

E! Entertainment and Bunim/Murray Productions team up once again to take viewers beyond the flashbulbs and fame and into the private life of one of the most celebrated pop divas of all-time – singer, songwriter and mega-producer Mariah Carey.

TV News: Emmy® Nominated Drama Better Call Saul Returns for a Third Season

AMC and Sony Pictures Television announced today the renewal of critically acclaimed drama #BetterCallSaul for a third season. The prequel to the award-winning series “Breaking Bad,” “Saul” will return with a ten-episode season, helmed by showrunners Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould.

Universal Studios Hollywood Opens The Walking Dead as a Permanent Walk-Through Attraction Summer 2016

Universal Studios Hollywood brings the most popular show in cable television history to life in Summer 2016 when AMC’s Golden Globe award-nominated television series, “The Walking Dead,” sets up permanent residency at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. in an all-new immersive, cutting-edge attraction.

Universal Studios Hollywood has worked collaboratively with AMC’s “The Walking Dead” for years as a signature “Halloween Horror Nights” maze. This newly enhanced venture will take the highly sought-after experience from a seasonal, limited time offering to an authentic 365 day opportunity, raising the bar for themed walk-through attractions.

AMC’s Preacher Debuts Sunday, May 22 Following The Mid-Season Finale of Fear The Walking Dead

UPDATED: Thurs 4/14/16 – Added New Promo UPDATED: Fri 4/01/16 – Added Teaser Trailer As announced at today’s SXSW Festival, AMC’s new darkly comedic drama series Preacher will debut Sunday, May 22 at 10:00 pm ET/PT immediately following the mid-season finale of Fear the Walking Dead. There will be multiple airings of Preacher’s series premiere throughout the Memorial Day weekend, and new episodes …

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HBO and Game of Thrones Join with the IRC Committee to Launch Rescue Has No Boundaries

In a press release today —   HBO and Game of Thrones Join with the International Rescue Committee to Launch ‘RESCUE HAS NO BOUNDARIES’   #RealmToTheRescue   Game of Thrones Cast Stands Up to Support World’s Refugees in new Cause Campaign   New site: [Rescue.org/GameOfThrones] and Exclusive Online Content Spotlight Plight of Millions and Aims to …

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Cinemax Greenlights a Second Season for New Drama Series Outcast Ahead of its Premiere on June 3

#Outcast follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson, a preacher who has personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal life he lost. But what Kyle discovers could change his fate — and the fate of the world — forever.

And Then There Were None Review. Great Pretenders.

And Then There Were None is a brilliantly orchestrated and superbly acted cinematic adventure. Based on Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name, her tale comes to vivid life on the small screen. The hauntingly beautiful score humming in the background lends an eerie vibe throughout the series. And Then There Were None is a must see for anyone who loves a great mystery.

“Ladies and gentleman, silence please. You are charged with the following indictments…” As the voice continues, each person is called out by name and charged with murder. Are they all stone cold killers? The plot thickens.

TV News: Sarah Wayne Callies Returns to Fox’s Prison Break in 2016-17 Season

Sarah Wayne Callies (“Colony,” “The Walking Dead”) will reprise her role as DR. SARA TANCREDI in the all-new event series PRISON BREAK, which is set to premiere during the 2016-2017 season on FOX. Callies joins series stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, who reprise their roles as brothers MICHAEL SCOFIELD and LINCOLN BURROWS, respectively. In the drama’s new chapter, which picks up after Michael’s apparent death, Sara has moved on with her life, raising her and Michael’s child with her new husband (previously announced guest star Mark Feuerstein, “Royal Pains”).