It's been seven years since Jason Bateman and Will Arnett first co-starred as brothers Michael and Gob Bluth on the critically acclaimed Arrested Development. While die-hard fans bide their time before the movie version (is that ever going to happen?), Bateman and Arnett have re-teamed to create web videos for DumbDumb, their new Internet venture.
"The Prom Date", the company's first in a series of "Dirty Shorts" for Orbit gum, puts the two at odds when Arnett plays the much-older boyfriend of Bateman's daughter. The video, a spoof on Orbit gum commercials, also stars Rachael Harris (The Hangover) and Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) as mother and daughter.
Watch the video below:
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
"THE CLEVELAND SHOW" RENEWED FOR A SEASON 3
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Fox has green-lit a third season of fellow freshman series "The Cleveland Show"
A spinoff of "The Family Guy", The Cleveland Show debuted in September to 9.4 million viewers and drew 4.9 million viewers for the May 23 season finale.
Season 2 will feature guest vocals from Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg Tony Hawk, T-Pain, and few of the cast members from the Fox sensation "Glee". Kanye West will also return next season.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
GLEE'S JONATHAN GROFF:JUST BECAUSE I THINK HE IS SO AWESOME
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Below is a clip of the very talented Tony Awards nominated Jonathan Groff performing in his first solo concert at Joe's Pub in New York City.
I hope you enjoy this clip from one of his many fans who had the great fortune of attending the concert this past Father's Day.
http://vimeo.com/12725847 from Raymund Flandez on Vimeo.
"RESCUE ME" RETURNING JUNE 29, PAIRED WITH NEW COMEDY "LOUIE"
Tuesday nights this summer are going to be a lot more entertaining as FX is pairing its Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated drama Rescue Me with its new comedy series Louie beginning June 29. The sixth and penultimate season of Rescue Me will air Tuesdays at 10:00 PM ET/PT leading into the premiere season of Louie at 11:00 PM ET/PT.
"The pairing of Rescue Me and Louie this summer will create an hour and a half of the funniest and most ruthlessly honest comedy and drama about men ever seen on commercial television," said John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks. "We're thrilled by the quality of both these shows."
Rescue Me, the critically acclaimed series from Denis Leary and Peter Tolan, is currently in production of its final two seasons of the series. The upcoming sixth season, returning on June 29, features 10 episodes. Rescue Me is slated to close out its remarkable run with nine episodes for the series' seventh and final season in the summer of 2011.
FX has scheduled 13 episodes for the premiere season of Louie, a comedy filtered through the observational humor of Louis C.K. Each episode puts a spotlight on Louis' hectic life as a successful stand-up comedian and newly single father raising his two daughters in New York. The single-camera comedy is a mix of Louis C.K.'s stand-up comedy and scripted stories. Guest starring appearances include Ricky Gervais, Pamela Adlon and Bobby Cannavale. Louis C.K. serves as executive producer, writer and director, and Dave Becky and 3 Arts Entertainment are executive producers.
Monday, June 21, 2010
"SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL" PICKED UP FOR FOURTH AND FINAL SEASON
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SHOWTIME has announced the fourth and final season pick up of its hit comedy series SECRET DIARY OF CALL GIRL. British sensation Billie Piper will reprise her critically-acclaimed role as the title character, with production beginning in London this August. Season four, which will be comprised of eight, half-hour episodes, will follow Belle (PIPER), an internationally successful author, torn between her career and her feelings for her best friend Ben (IDDO GOLDBERG). Additionally, season four will feature a storyline where the high-end London call girl visits New York City.
Taken from best-selling, real-life diaries, SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL is an eye-opening look into the world of a high-end call girl leading a double life. To her friends and family she is "Hannah," a legal secretary clocking in regular hours and enjoying a "normal" life. To her clients, she is "Belle," the answer to all of their fantasies. Her challenge is to keep her two lives separate, yet inevitably, they begin to blur.
SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL was created by celebrated playwright Lucy Prebble ("Enron"), and executive produced by Greg Brenman, Roanna Benn, Beccy DeSousa, Billie Piper and Michael Foster, and is based on "The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl" by Belle De Jour. SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL is an IMG/Tiger Aspect/Silverapples Media/ ARG production.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
SNEAK PEEK: FUTURAMA NEW EPISODE
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"Futurarama" was cancelled by Fox more than seven years ago, but due to its popularity in syndication , four made for DVD movies, that were eventually made into a new season of shows and successful DVD sales Fox announced in June, that the show would be returning as a regualr series.
After a few contract issues with the original voice cast, the new episodes are finally ready to air. The first of the 26 episodes is set to premiere on Comedy Central on June 24th.
SNEAK PEEK: SHOWTIME'S NEW REALITY SERIES "THE REAL L WORD"
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"The Real L Word" follows the lives of six lesbians living in Los Angeles.
Here is a little information to help you get familiar the Showtime cast.
"The Real L Word" premieres Sunday,June 20
Tracy, 28: Smokin' hot film and television development executive Tracy is the newbie to the lesbian scene, and still struggling with the aftereffects of coming out to her family. Throughout The Real L Word, we'll watch Tracy juggle career, a new relationship and her ambivalent mother.
Whitney, 27: We're bound to see some drama with this one! The Hollywood special effects artist is a self-professed terrible girlfriend, saying she's "always looking for love, but losing to lust." Keep an eye on this street-smart wild child.
Nikki, 37: Already famous in her own right (she's a rep/manager/producer/industry bigwig, and publicly came out on The Oprah Winfrey Show!), Nikki is now engaged and planning her wedding to Real L Word costar Jill.
Rose, 35: Listen up, fans of the original L Word—Rose was actually the inspiration for Papi. This real estate advisor is a "lotharia" who wants to settle down, but can't seem to shake her old habits. She's currently in a loving relationship and has the full support of her family.
Mikey, 34: Also a bit of an L.A. celeb, Mickey is the founder of The Gallery Los Angeles and produces LA Fashion Weekend. She's also engaged and trying to plan a wedding…reluctantly. We'll see if she can balance her fiancée, clients and the motorcycle she loves so much.
Jill, 33: This Jersey girl next door is engaged to costar Nikki and enjoys her career as a writer in Los Angeles. She, too, has the support of her family.
Friday, June 18, 2010
MISS TV GIRL REVIEW: "HOT IN CLEVELAND"
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Last night TV Land premiered its first original scripted show "Hot In Cleveland" and I totally loved the first episode. The multi-camera comedy with its laugh track and all actually had some sincere laugh out loud moments. The stars of this new comedy are Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendi Mallick. Betty White is also stars in a smaller role.
"Hot In Cleveland" starts out with the three bestfriend on a flight to Paris, which has an emergency landing in Cleveland. While waiting to catch a flight the women head to a blue collar bar, where suddenly they find Ohionas are much less critical than the uptight folks back at home in L.A.
By the end of the episode, all three women have decided to take up residency in Cleveland, if only for a short while. The series may not be groundbraeking in the funny department(Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiam, Golden Girls), but it is very delightful and refreshing to watch a show with three very real women talking about the everyday concerns and issues that affect women in their thirties and forties in a humorous way .
I am definitely looking forward to next week episode and hoping for more laughs.
CRAIG KILBORN MAKES RETURN TO TELEVISION: "THE KILBORN FILE" TO PREMIERE ON SELECT FOX TELEVISION STATIONS STARTING JUNE 28TH
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The Kilborn File," a new half-hour program featuring comedian and talk show host Craig Kilborn, will debut this summer for a six-week run on the Fox Television Stations.
The program, which marks a return to television for Kilborn after a six-year hiatus, will feature the host's humorous and opinionated take on pop culture and current events. Celebrities and human interest guests will join him for signature segments, such as the rapid-fire "5 Questions" and a rotating "Power Panel" that will weigh-in on the day's big issues, as well as a cavalcade of all-new Kilborn-branded comedy that will debut throughout the series.
Premiering June 28, 2010, "The Kilborn File," will be presented on the Fox Television Stations in the following markets (all times local): New York (7 PM), Los Angeles (6:30 PM), Philadelphia (7 PM), Boston (7 PM), Phoenix (10:30 PM), Austin (10 PM) and Detroit (7:30 PM).
"The Kilborn File" will film in Los Angeles in front of a live studio audience.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
USA EXTENDS "BURN NOTICE," "ROYAL PAINS," EXPLAINS "IN PLAIN SIGHT" CUT
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USA is giving "Burn Notice" and "Royal Pains" their longest seasons yet.
Both series are set to run 18 episodes this season with their summer finales (after 12 episodes) set for Thursday, August 26. Each will then return in the winter for their six remaining installments.
In addition, USA has provided the details behind its decision to wrap "In Plain Sight's" third season after 13 episodes:
"John McNamara, executive producer and showrunner of USA Network's IN PLAIN SIGHT, took a leave of absence for medical reasons," producer Universal Cable Productions said in a statement released to the site exclusively. "John Romano assumed executive producer responsibilities for the remaining episodes. Given the unexpected change, we decided to end the season at a natural spot -- with the surprising cliffhanger of episode 13."
Originally set for 16 installments, the current season will instead conclude Wednesday, June 30 at 10:00/9:00c.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
SNEAK PEEK: ABC'S NEW REALITY SHOW "DOWNFALL"
"Downfall" looks completely ridiculous, so ABC might have a hit on their hands.
Downfall premieres Tuesday, June 22 at 9/8c on ABC
Downfall premieres Tuesday, June 22 at 9/8c on ABC
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
"JUSTIFIED" : THE BEST FINALE OF THE SEASON
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The series finale of 'Justified' was simply brillant. This show gets better and better with each episode. The writing and the direction of the show is simply flawless.
In a couple of weeks I will post my Emmy dream list and you can be sure to see Timothy Olyphant's name front and center. I knew while watching "Damages" that this man deserved his own show. He plays Rayland so effortless that you forget that you are watching a performance. There is never a false moment when he is on the screen.
I must also give special recognition to the exceptionally talented and gifted actor Walter Goggins. Ok, I understand that naming him my performer of the Month should be enough, but its not. Honestly, I had never seen Goggins until "Justified" and I thank God that he has been in my life for the past 13 weeks.
I can't remember the last time I have been so impressed and moved by the single performance of an actor. I could literally watch him read the paper. He really deserves an Emmy for this performance.
The Miss TV Girl happy dance was in full effect when F/X announced a few weeks ago that Goggins had been promoted to series regular. It will be very interesting next to see if Boyd Crowder will stay on the righteous path or if he will backslide into his old ways.
I am honestly hoping for a little of bit of both, like we saw in the season finale.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
SNEAK PEEK: SYFY TO AIR "THE PHANTOM" SUNDAY, JUNE 20
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Syfy has staked another tentpole into its summer schedule - the mini-series "The Phantom."
The four-hour event, from Muse Entertainment and RHI Entertainment, will premiere Sunday, June 20 beginning at 7:00/6:00c. Ryan Carnes stars as the title character, the latest re-imagining of Lee Falk's costumed hero. Paolo Barzman helmed the project, which was penned by Daniel and Charles Knauf. Cameron Goodman, Isabella Rossellini and Sandrine Holt also star.
"The Phantom" is the second of two backdoor pilots set to air this year. The first, "Riverworld," bowed to 2.1 million viewers,the network's best Sunday numbers in 2010.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
EMMY AWARD-WINNING ACTOR SEAN HAYES TO HOST "THE 64TH ANNUAL TONY(R) AWARDS"
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Emmy Award-winning actor and current TONY Award nominee Sean Hayes ("Will and Grace") will host THE 64TH ANNUAL TONY(R) AWARDS, the most anticipated evening in American theater, to be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York, Sunday, June 13 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET; delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The awards honor theater professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway.
Hayes can currently be seen on Broadway in "Promises, Promises" alongside Kristin Chenoweth. For his performance, Hayes has received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, as well as nominations from the Drama League and the Outer Critics Circle.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
BEHIND THE SCENES SNEAK PEEK AT THE SECOND SEASON OF "DROP DEAD DIVA"
"Drop Dead Diva" one of the highlights from last season returns Sunday, June 6. I hope the second season will be as satisfying and entertaining as the first season.
Friday, June 4, 2010
RIP: RUE McCLANAHAN
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The wonderfully talented funny lady Rue McClanahan passed away from a massive stroke yesterday morning at the age of 76.
She will truly be missed by those of us, she made laugh time after time with memorable roles on "Maude" as Vivian and Blanche on "The Golden Girls".
The "Golden Girls" is my all-time favorite comedy, there is no other comedy past or present that even comes close to what those ladies delivered week after week for 7 seasons from 1985 to 1992. Growing up I remember my grandmother watching the show and just cracking up, I don't know, maybe I was to young to stop and see what was so funny back then , but about 12 years ago I started watching reruns of " The Golden Girls" and I finally got why this show was one of the highlights of my grandmother's week.
It is no surprise to, that "The Golden Girls" won several awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series twice. It also won three Golden Globes for outstanding TV series comedy/musical. All four stars each received an Emmy Award throughout the series' run and each had multiple nominations.
Rue McClanahan you will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in Peace my beloved Golden Girl.
Check out Rue in action
Thursday, June 3, 2010
TRUE BLOOD SPOILERS: HBO'S BEHIND THE SCENES AND ON-SET VIDEO
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Check out the behind the scenes look at "True Blood" season 3. I have to be honest I have never watched a minute of this show and for those of you who know me that is very surprising Why? Because I am completely obscessed with anything that involves Vampires and Werewolves.
How this very popular and critically acclaimed show manage to sneak under my radar is truly amazing.
I have however, decided to add "True Blood" to my Netflix queue and start watching this summer.
Season 3 of "True Blood" airs Sunday, June 13 at 9pm on HBO.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
CHECK THE OUT CAST OF "ROYAL PAINS" RAP MUSIC VIDEO
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Let me start out by saying that I bailed on "Royal Pains" after maybe the sixth episode. Why? I just started to realize week after week that I didn't care anything about these characters and their stories.
But, after watching the below video I just might tune in Thursday, June 3, when "Royal Pains" returns for its second season. Henry Winkler joins the cast as the brothers long lost father.
This video is truly hilarious check out the committment from Winkler around 1:33. Also look for special appearances by Matt Bomer(White Collar) and Jeffrey Donovan(Burn Notice)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
KATHY GRIFFIN'S ALL NEW STAND-UP SPECIAL TO AIR TUESDAY, JUNE 8
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Bravo set to debut Kathy Griffin's All-New One-Hour Stand-Up Comedy Special "Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt," Tuesday, June 8 at 10:00 PM ET/PT
VANESSA WILLIAMS JOINS "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" CAST
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Vanessa Williams has joined the cast of "Desperate Housewives". Details of her role have not been released.
Vanessa Williams last role was that of Wilhemina Slater on the now cancelled "Ugly Betty".
SNEAK PEEK: ABC FAMILY'S "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS"
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The ABC Family network new show "Pretty Little Liars" premieres Tuesday, June,8. From the looks of the above trailer its looks this show is going to be a lot of fun to watch.
The show follows four estranged best friends who are reunited after their queen bee, Allison, goes missing. But as time goes on we start to see that things are not as perfect as everyone is led to believe. The first sign of trouble starts when one by one they each receive messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all of their secrets.
Don't we all love a good mystery? Hopfully this will be one
"TRUE BLOOD" RETURNS SUNDAY, JUNE 13
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HBO has officially confirmed that season three of "True Blood" will premiere Sunday, June 13 at 9 p.m. ET.
The third installment of the hit series brings a host of new characters to Bon Temps, including werewolves, a hospital orderly, and new vampires. New cast members include Joe Manganiello,, Brit Morgan, Alfre Woodard, James Frain, Dawn Olivieri and Kevin Alejandro.
SHOWTIME SUMMER PREMIERE DATES
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This summer, SHOWTIME is premiering an exciting slate of new and returning programming, including three series debuts: THE BIG C, THE REAL L WORD and THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA, and the premiere of WEEDS (season 6) and PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT! (season 8).
The centerpiece of the summer will be a big-ticket premiere night on Monday, August 16th beginning with the return of hit comedy WEEDS at 10pm PT/ET picking up after the shocking cliffhanger at the end of last season, followed by the debut of highly-anticipated new dark comedy series THE BIG C at 10:30pm, starring three-time Emmy(R) winner Laura Linney as a wife, mother and teacher who upends her life after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. Emmy(R) nominee Oliver Platt (Huff, Frost/Nixon) stars as her immature, yet well-meaning husband, and Oscar(R) nominee Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) plays her precocious student. WEEDS viewers, still stunned by the last year's season finale, will finally learn what will become of the Botwins after Shane (Alexander Gould) clubbed Pilar (Kate del Castillo) to death.
The summer heats up earlier in June with the series premiere of THE REAL L WORD on Sunday, June 20th at 10pm, a new reality show inspired by the famed, long-running SHOWTIME series. Produced by the original producer of THE L WORD, Ilene Chaiken, and Magical Elves (Project Runway, Top Chef), this show will follow a group of real-life, hot and happening lesbians in their daily lives at work and play in Los Angeles. Sometimes real life is even more compelling than fiction.
For a dose of humor comes the debut of an unprecedented new comedy series - THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA Thursday, June 10th at 10:30p) - featuring comedian/actor/producer Paul Provenza and the world's greatest comedians in a roundtable setting, speaking off-the-cuff and uncensored before a studio audience. Panelists include Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bernhard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Mooney, Bob Saget, and Jonathan Winters, among other notable and legendary talents. And at 10pm on Thursday, June 10th comes the return of PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT! featuring America's favorite muckrakers back on track for an amazing 8th season of skewering beloved topics, including "Cheerleaders,"
"Vaccinations," and "Teen Sex."
Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, June 10th
PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT! - 10 pm
THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA - 10:30 pm
Sunday, June 20th
THE REAL L WORD - 10 pm
Monday, August 16th
WEEDS - 10 pm
THE BIG C - 10:30 pm
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