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'Glamorous': Brooke Shields To Star In, Eva Longoria To Direct the CW Pilot
Feb 21, 2019, Thursday 07:30 PM
Brooke Shields is set to star in the CW’s drama pilot Glamorous. Eva Longoria has been tapped to direct and executive produce in her pilot directing debut. Jade Payton also has been cast in hourlong drama pilot from Damon Wayans Jr. and his Two Shakes Entertainment, writer Jordon Nardino and CBS TV Studios. Written by Nardino, Glamorous centers on a gender-nonconforming recent high school graduate who lands the gig of a lifetime int... more
"Stargirl" Casts Cameron Gellman; Carmela Zumbado Joins "You"
Feb 21, 2019, Thursday 03:30 PM
Cameron Gellman (Heathers) is set as a series regular in DC Universe’s upcoming Stargirl series. Based on the DC characters, Stargirl follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop the villains of the past. The new drama reimagines Stargirl and the very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America, in an unpredictable series. Gellman is play... more
Peter Tork, The Monkees Bassist, Dies at 77
Feb 21, 2019, Thursday 03:30 PM
Peter Tork, bassist, keyboardist and singer for iconic late ’60s pop-rock band The Monkees died on Thursday. He was 77. Tork’s death was confirmed by his sister, Anne Thorkelson, to The Washington Post. Thorkelson did not share the cause of death or where Tork died. His Twitter and Facebook accounts announced his death shortly after. “Please know that Peter was extremely appreciative of you, his Torkees, and one of his deepest joys wa... more
"Halo" TV Series Will Be Directed by 'Robin Hood' Filmmaker Otto Bathurst
Feb 21, 2019, Thursday 03:30 PM
The long road to adapt Halo to the screen (be it big or small) is almost at an end. Showtime is turning the video game franchise into a new TV series, and they’ve found their director – Otto Bathurst, the filmmaker behind the recent Robin Hood reboot. Bathurst will direct multiple episodes of the live-action series, and serve as executive producer. Showtime has officially announced Otto Bathu... more
"Haunting of Hill House" Anthology Gets Season 2 as Creators Ink Big Netflix Overall Deal
Feb 21, 2019, Thursday 11:30 AM
The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan and his longtime Intrepid Pictures partner Trevor Macy have signed a big overall deal with Netflix that includes a second season of the anthology. While Netflix doesn't release viewership data, this is one clear indicator that the series was a massive hit for the streamer. Sources say the pact is for four or five years and worth in the low eight-figure range. Given that The Haunting was the duo&... more
Idris Elba to Make 'SNL' Hosting Debut Next Month
Feb 20, 2019, Wednesday 03:30 PM
Idris Elba is set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time next month. The “Luther” star will be joined by R&B singer Khalid, also making his “SNL” debut, on the March 9 episode of the NBC sketch series. Elba’s appearance comes in support of his upcoming Netflix comedy, Turn Up Charlie,” which Elba co-created and stars in as a struggling DJ-turned-nanny to his famous friend’s problem-child. Also ... more
Syfy Cancels 'Nightflyers' After One Season
Feb 19, 2019, Tuesday 11:31 PM
The George R.R. Martin drama “Nightflyers” has been canceled by Syfy after only one season. Based on the novella from the mastermind behind “Game of Thrones,” the show was seen as a big gamble for the NBCUniversal-owned cable network, as it represented the most expensive series it had ever developed. The network attempted to spark interest by releasing the entire series at once across its digital platforms on Dec. 2, but the show never reall... more
The Man in the High Castle to End With Season 4 at Amazon — Watch Teaser
Feb 19, 2019, Tuesday 03:31 PM
The Man in the High Castle is ending his reign: The drama’s previously announced fourth season will be its last, Amazon revealed on Tuesday. Based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962 novel, The Man in the High Castle takes place 15 years after World War II, in an alternate universe where the Axis Powers — including Nazi Germany — triumphed over the Allied Powers... more
'Luke Cage' Alum Mike Colter Joins CBS Drama Pilot 'Evil'
Feb 19, 2019, Tuesday 03:31 PM
Mike Colter has been cast in a lead role in the CBS drama pilot “Evil” from Robert and Michelle King, Variety has learned. Colter will play David DaCosta, a Catholic priest in training, tasked by the Church to assess unexplained phenomena to see if there is a supernatural or scientific explanation. He joins previously announced cast member Katja Herbers. Colter most recently starred in the Marvel-Netflix series “Luke Cage&... more
'Friends From College' Canceled on Netflix After Two Seasons
Feb 19, 2019, Tuesday 03:30 AM
Netflix has canceled “Friends From College” after two seasons. Co-creator Nicholas Stoller broke the news to fans Monday night on Twitter. “Friends from College will not be returning for a third season,” Stoller said. “Thanks to everyone who watched it. Happy Presidents’ Day!” Netflix soon issued its own statement confirming the news. “We’re grateful to creators Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco for cr... more
What to watch tonight - Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019 - This Is Us, NCIS, The Gifted, The Rookie
Feb 19, 2019, Tuesday 12:00 AM
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"The Punisher" & "Jessica Jones" Canceled By Netflix
Feb 18, 2019, Monday 11:30 AM
As the only two series from the TV arm of the comic giant still left on the streamer, there will be no Season 3 of the Jon Bernthal led vigilante series, I’ve learned. The completed third season of the Krysten Ritter starring Jessica Jones will still appear on the streamer but will be put on ice for good after that. This marks the end of the multi-series, big bucks and big ambitions relationship between Marvel and Netflix that started in 2013 wi... more
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