News and Promo: Showtime® Debuts The Spymasters – CIA in the Crosshairs on November 28

Torture, is it ever right? How exactly does the CIA handle the terrorists who invade our country, harming our citizens? For the first time ever, all 12 living directors of the CIA speak about the agency’s methods in the war on terror, including its brutal interrogation techniques, secret prisons, and lethal drone warfare program. Narrated by Emmy® and Tony® winner Mandy Patinkin on November 28 at 9:00 pm ET/PT, this two-hour documentary reveals many of the inner workings of the CIA, in addition to answering some hard questions about what President George W. Bush knew in the months, weeks, and hours before the horrific events of 9/11.

American Horror Story: Hotel – “Room Service” Review. Mother’s Little Maker.

One step forward, two steps back is the pattern American Horror Story: Hotel (AHS: Hotel) has been following as it reaches the fifth episode, “Room Service.”

VIDEO: American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson Premieres Feb 2016

Do you remember the letter? You saw the Bronco. But you weren’t in the Bronco.

TV News: Lifetime Gets Into THE RAP GAME New Unscripted Series Coming Jan 2016

In a press release:   LET THE RAP BATTLES BEGIN! QUEEN LATIFAH AND FLAVOR UNIT TEAM UP WITH MEGA PRODUCER JERMAINE DUPRI TO HELP FIND THE NEXT BIG NAME IN HIP HOP WITH THE RAP GAME, PREMIERING NEW YEAR’S DAY LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2015) – The next big rap star is about to …

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CBS Releases its 2015 Holiday Programming Schedule

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I know, I know. Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet but I’m more than ready for the 2015 holiday season. As is tradition at CBS, the network is kicking off its holiday programming schedule on Thursday, November 26 with The Thanksgiving Day Parade beginning at 9:00 am ET. Also in November, viewers will enjoy Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, and The Story of Santa Claus. In December, viewers will then be treated to holiday-themed episodes of I Love Lucy, The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, and more!

First Impressions, an Unscripted Comedy Series Featuring Dana Carvey, Greenlit by USA Network

From USA Network comes a new unscripted comedy series featuring everyone’s favorite impressionist, Dana Carvey. Carvey will serve as the amateur contestants’ mentor, as well as a participant in the battle of who does the best impressions, along with the weekly celebrity guests.

USA Network Sets January Premieres For Smackdown®, Colony, and Suits

USA network has announced the January premiere dates for the WWE powerhouse Smackdown, as well as new series Colony, and the second half of season five of the hit series, Suits. What will become of Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) who was arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud?

Video: First Look At Riley Keough In Steven Soderberg’s New Starz Original Series THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE

The Girlfriend Experience follows Christine Reade, a second year student at Chicago-Burnham Law School and a new intern at the prestigious firm of Kirkland & Allen. Working hard to establish herself at the firm, her focus quickly shifts when a classmate introduces her to the world of transactional relationships. Known as GFEs, they are women who provide “The Girlfriend Experience”—emotional and sexual relationships at a very high price.

Fargo – “Fear and Trembling” Review. Peace or War.

The deadline approaches for Floyd (Jean Smart) and the rest of the Gerhardt family to decide whether to accept the offer by the Kansas City Mafia or face all-out war. Can the two sides come to an agreement, or will Dodd’s (Jeffrey Donovan) temper wreak havoc on the negotiations? Meanwhile, Ohanzee (Zahn McClarnon) inches closer to figuring out what happened to Rye (Kieran Culkin).

TV News: CBS Holiday 2015 Programming

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CBS Holiday Programming kicks off in November with rebroadcasting of Christmas classics such as Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Other programming highlights include animated features The Story of Santa Claus and the Flight Before Christmas. Also airing in December is Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

TV News: Syfy to Debut THE EXPANSE On VOD, TV Everywhere, and Digital Platforms On Monday, Nov. 23

Syfy’s highly-anticipated 10-hour series The Expanse will debut its first episode Monday, November 23 on a variety of VOD, TV Everywhere and digital platforms, three weeks ahead of its linear debut on the network. The series premieres on Syfy with a two-night premiere Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15 at 10PM ET/PT, and continues on Tuesdays at 10PM for the remainder of the season. Set 200 years in the future, The Expanse follows the case of a missing young woman that brings a hardened detective (Thomas Jane, Hung) and a rogue ship’s captain (Steven Strait, Magic City) together in a race across the solar system that will expose the greatest conspiracy in human history. The series is based on the New York Times bestselling book series collectively known as The Expanse, written by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (under the pen name James S. A. Corey).

TV News: HBO and Jon Stewart Conclude Exclusive 4-Year Production Pact

In a press release:   JON STEWART AND HBO CONCLUDE EXCLUSIVE FOUR-YEAR PRODUCTION PACT Deal Kicks Off With Creation Of Topical Short-Form Digital Content ——— LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2015 – Jon Stewart and HBO have concluded an exclusive four-year production pact, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The partnership marks …

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TV News: ABC Family’s Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas Begins Sunday, Nov. 22

There is a chill in the air (well, at least finally on the West Coast), and we’ve already set our clocks back for Daylight Savings time. That means the holiday season is upon us and ABC Family is beginning the Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas! Get your flock on!   In a press release: …

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The Librarians – Season 2 Premiere Part 2 “And the Broken Staff” Review. A Mad Magician.

Strange occurrences keep happening in the library in “And the Broken Staff” and Jenkins (John Larroquette) remains mum on the situation. I’m sure he has a grand idea that will fix it all…right? Then again, the way the library returned last season from the void has caused things to go out of whack. If you recall from season one, Flynn used blood in the story book to reopen the library’s doors. What happened to the library while it was in the void?

TV News: New STAR TREK Television Series Coming to CBS in 2017!

The Next Chapter of the Legendary “Star Trek” TV Franchise Will Premiere on the CBS Television Network, Then Move to CBS All Access Digital Subscription Service.

The Librarians – Season 2 Premiere Part 1 “And the Drowned Book” Review. Magic is Back!

Our trusted librarians, well, most of them, return for a second season of wondrous adventures but this time, magic has returned and with it, mayhem and confusion galore. Our librarians – Jake Stone aka “Stone” (Christian Kane), Cassandra Cillian (Lindy Booth), Ezekiel Jones aka “Jones” (John Kim), and Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle) – along with their guardian Eve Baird (Rebecca Romijn), have their work cut out for them as they battle the forces of evil while dealing with their own personal issues. Oh, and the Library is acting strangely. No biggie.

The Walking Dead – “Here’s Not Here” Review. The Writing is on the Wall.

The writing, Williams’ direction, and acting by both Lynch and James makes “Here Not Here” one of the best episodes of the season. It moves at a slower pace yet doesn’t feel sluggish at all.

Video: Next On You’re The Worst “LCD Soundsystem”

You’re the Worst season two continues Wednesdays at 10:30 PM PT only on FXX.

Grimm – “The Grimm Identity” Review. Hell Hath No Fury Like a Grimm Scorned.

Distraught, angry, and confused are just a few emotions that can sum up what Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) may be feeling right now. Season five opens “The Grimm Identity,” as most Grimm season premieres do, picking up where the previous season finale left off. While Nick grieves over Juliette’s lifeless body, armed men storm into Juliette and Nick’s house.

TV News: The CW Gets Into the Spirit With Schedule of Upcoming Holiday Specials

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The CW today announced its slate of upcoming all-new and classic holiday specials including: Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Merry Madagascar, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, and more!

The Goldbergs – “Couples Costume” Recap. Mork and Indy.

Beverly’s (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tradition of wearing a Halloween costume that complements whatever Adam (Sean Giambrone) designs for himself is in jeopardy when Adam’s girlfriend Dana (Natalie Alyn Lind) visits from Seattle.

TV News: HBO Announces Premiere Dates for new series Vinyl and Returning Series Girls and Togetherness

HBO’s new series, Vinyl, will air its two-hour pilot episode, directed by Martin Scorsese, on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, 2016 beginning at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Girls, beginning its fifth season, and Togetherness, starting its second season, air back-to-back season premieres the following week, on Sunday, February 21 beginning at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

TV News: Starz Greenlights 2nd Season of ASH vs EVIL DEAD In Advance of Series Premiere

Ahead of its Halloween premiere, STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” has earned an early renewal for a second season from Starz. Strong fan, affiliate and distributor demand for the highly-anticipated premiere of “Ash vs Evil Dead” has generated the early pickup of the series which is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film The Evil Dead.

TV News: Fox Orders Full Season of New Comedy GRANDFATHERED

FOX has ordered a full season of freshman comedy GRANDFATHERED, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

E! Greenlights New Reality Series from the Botched Doctors, Botched by Nature

After being thoroughly engrossed by two seasons of E!’s reality series Botched, I am thrilled to learn Drs. Paul Nassif and Terry Dubrow will be using their expertise in their new series, Botched by Nature, to help patients who have been botched by birth or traumatic incidents.