Archive: November 2010 (105-117 of 154)

Nov 12 2010 10:18 AM ET

'Vampire Diaries,' 'Smallville,' 'Sons of Anarchy,' more: Find out what's coming next in the Spoiler Room

spoiler-roomImage Credit: Prashant Gupta/FX; Jack Rowland/The CW; Quantrell D. Colbert/The CWAnother week, another batch of scoop, Roomies. Before we dig in, I want to say thanks to everyone who tweeted #SpoilerRoom since last week. Remember to continue sending over any burning questions about upcoming episodes of your favorite shows to @EW or @EWSandraG. Too shy, you say? Direct messages work, too. And now, without further ado…

‘SONS OF ANARCHY’: JAX’S BIG DECISION
On Nov. 16′s can’t miss episode, the race to rescue Tara continues, and Jax experiences doubts in his quest to retrieve Abel.

SCOOP:
* Gemma goes to drastic measures to save baby Abel. In fact, even longtime Gemma fans might look at her a little different after this one.
* Jax makes a terrible mistake that costs lives.
* Someone does not make it out of the kidnapping situation alive. The answer might surprise you.
* @zsazsaZavia asked via Twitter: “Will Jax find out about Tara’s pregnancy from her or a 3rd party?” I can confirm he does find out next week…and it’s not from Tara.

READ FULL STORY »

Nov 12 2010 07:42 AM ET

'Glee': Gwyneth Paltrow sings Cee-Lo's 'Forget You' (Exclusive Video)

Gleeks, get ready to piddle in your pants a little bit: EW has the exclusive premiere of Academy Award-winner Gwyneth Paltrow singing Cee-Lo’s “Forget You” from next Tuesday’s episode of Glee. We’ve already had a little taste of the episode with the coming attractions and yesterday’s song tease, but now EW has your first look at Paltrow’s duet with the kids from New Directions. To give you all a little context, the actress is playing Holly Holliday, a substitute teacher who fills in for a sick Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) in the episode, which is directed by series co-creator Ryan Murphy. But enough talk — I know you really just wanna watch Paltrow get her Glee on. Watch the video below, and be sure to check out Glee‘s “first listen Fridays” site, where you can check out audio from Tuesday’s episode! READ FULL STORY »

Nov 12 2010 12:01 AM ET

InsideTV podcast: EW experts weigh in on Conan's first week and pick the funniest person on 'Modern Family'

Image Credit: Meghan Sinclair/Team Coco; Mitch Haddad/ABC

New network, new start time, same old Conan. Or is it? InsideTV is here to break down the first week of Conan and tell you (and him) what is and isn’t working so far on O’Brien’s new TBS talk show. Michael Slezak and Annie Barrett join yours truly to hand out our grades for week number one. Listen on, and see if you agree. But that’s not all we’re debating this week: We also give our picks for the funniest Modern Family cast member. (How will Mike and Annie take it when they learn how clearly right I am and clearly wrong they are?) There are also plenty of reality shenanigans to be discussed and dissected. You will sit in stunned silence as someone on our panel admits to actually rooting for Survivor‘s most hateful contestant ever NaOnka. And we will sit in stunned silence as we try to figure out how Bristol Palin has made it all the way through to the Dancing With the Stars final four. Is she the worst final four contestant ever? We’ll let you know! You can download all the insanity straight to your mp3 player, or click on the player below to enjoy all the podcast magic on your screen right here, right now. Plus, if you have a question for InsideTV, you can tweet it to @InsideTVPodcast. And now, herrrrrrrrrrrrrrre’s Conan!

Nov 11 2010 06:33 PM ET

ABC picks up more episodes of 'Castle'

Categories: Television, TV Biz

castleImage Credit: Mitch Haddad/ABCGood news for Castle fans: The drama has done so well for ABC that the network has decided to pick up two more episodes. That brings the total season order to 24.

On average, Castle ranks a strong No. 2 in its Monday timeslot in total viewers (12.8 million) and adults 18-49 (3.2 rating/8 share). Over the last four weeks, Castle – which is getting a big boost from Dancing with the Stars – has drawn more viewers than Hawaii Five-0. This is the show’s best season ever.

The show also attracts an advertiser-coveted upscale audience as TV’s No. 1 show at 10 p.m. among adults 18-49 in homes earning more than $100,000 annually, according to ABC.

Nov 11 2010 05:16 PM ET

'Men of a Certain Age' scoop: Ray Romano gets a new galpal

alanna-ubachImage Credit: Glen WexlerRay Romano’s Joe is going to get really lucky when the new season of Men of a Certain Age debuts on TNT Dec. 6. EW has learned that the star’s latest galpal will be played by Alanna Ubach, best known for her role as a sorority sister/best friend in the Legally Blonde franchise and for playing Thomas Jane’s sexy neighbor Yael Koontz on HBO’s Hung.

She’ll play the role of Michelle in five episodes of Men, which also stars Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula. “During the last season, I happened to meet Ray at a hotel party and I immediately showed interest in him,” says the actress. “She’s a single professional woman who gets what she wants. She travels a lot so she’s lonely and usually takes a lover. She meets Ray and knowing they are complete and total opposites, it’s a turn on for her. He amuses her!”

Ubach has yet to learn if she’ll return to Hung, which she’s appeared in since the beginning. “It’s a really pleasant surprise. Three weeks before a shoot, I’ll get a call. That’s the nature of a recurring guest star. All I can say is, Thomas better not move. If he moves, I’m screwed!”

The actress’ other credits include Clockwatchers, Sister Act 2, and Beakman’s World.

Nov 11 2010 02:13 PM ET

'Vampire Diaries' scoop: Katherine's diabolical master plan, her history with Klaus, and Damon's chest all revealed tonight

Categories: Television, TV Scoop

vampire-diariesEvery episode of The Vampire Diaries on The CW is a big episode thanks to the pace set forth by executive producers Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. But tonight’s promises to be extra revealing: We finally learn about Katherine’s diabolical master plan. “After nine episodes of that question — ‘What are you doing back in town? What is it that you want? Why are you here?’ — finally, she explains herself,” Plec says. “We are incredibly proud of this episode, mostly because the work Nina Dobrev does is unbelievable. She plays Katherine as a human in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian accent, she plays human Katherine pretending to be English in the English countryside, she plays Katherine as a vampire in present day, she plays Elena. And a good portion of the episode is Elena and Katherine having a conversation, so she’s essentially acting opposite nothing, a stand-in or air. This is her episode to shine.” We chatted more with Plec, a master teaser, to find out what’s going down tonight (including who will be shirtless — you’re welcome!) and what’s to come. Check it out below. 

• We won’t be meeting Klaus, but we will be hearing all about him: READ FULL STORY »

Nov 11 2010 01:25 PM ET

AMC cancels 'Rubicon'

Categories: Cable, Television, TV Biz

rubiconImage Credit: AMCBad news for Rubicon fans (however many — or few – there may be out there): AMC announced today that it will not be renewing the original series for a second season. The drama first premiered on the cable network on Aug. 1 and was from Warner Horizon TV.

Rubicon gave us an opportunity to tell a rich and compelling story, and we’re proud of the series,” the network said in a statement. “This was not an easy decision, but we are grateful  to have had the opportunity to work with such a phenomenally talented and dedicated team.”

The drama starred James Badge Dale, Arliss Howard and Miranda Richardson.

For more on Rubicon:
Rubicon season finale: The conspiracy will be revealed, but will you be watching?

Nov 11 2010 01:20 PM ET

'NCIS' scoop: Bob Newhart to play a medical examiner!

Categories: Casting, Television, TV Scoop

bob-newhartImage Credit: Kevin Parry/WireImage.comVeteran small-screen actor Bob Newhart is coming to TV’s No. 1 program! EW has learned exclusively that Newhart — who last played Morty on ABC’s Desperate Housewives — will guest star in a January episode of CBS’ addictive series NCIS. He’ll play Dr. Walter Magnus, a character who’s described as a “shrewd, eccentric nostalgic” with a whole lot of charm.

Want more? He’s also a former medical examiner who comes out of retirement to relive the magic — but something unexpected happens that catches Ducky (David McCallum) and the others by surprise.

Newhart comes at a particularly good time for NCIS, which at 21.4 million, is TV’s most-watched drama.

Nov 11 2010 12:12 PM ET

'Country Music Awards' rock ABC, while NBC hobbles along with low-rated cop dramas

cma-paisley-underwoodImage Credit: Bob D'Amico/ABCABC came out on top Wednesday for doling out trophies on the 44th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The network finished the night with a 4.7 rating/13 share among adults 18-49 and averaged 16.4 million viewers, with the three-hour kudofest attracting its largest audience during the 9 p.m. hour (17.1 million). The show hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood was still down 11 percent in the demo from last season, however, and represents the show’s lowest-rated telecast ever, according to early returns.

Fox and CBS were tied for second place among 18-49 (2.7/7 versus 2.7/8). Hell’s Kitchen returned after a three-week hiatus because of baseball and earned a 2.7/7 and 5.6 million viewers. Survivor: Nicaragua earned a  3.2/9 and 11.2 million, followed by Criminal Minds (3.0/8, 12.4 million) and The Defenders (1.8/5, 8.3 million).

NBC was third for the night with a 1.6/5 (yikes). Undercovers earned a 1.2/4 (hate to hit a canceled show when it’s already down but that’s its lowest-rated telecast ever) and averaged 5.0 million, followed by Law & Order: SVU (2.0/5, 7.1 million), and Law & Order: LA (1.7/5, 6.7 million). The L&O franchise needs a decent lead-in, stat.

In the total viewer race, CBS came in second for the night behind ABC with 10.6 million, followed by NBC (6.3 million), Fox (5.7 million), Univision (3.9 million) and the CW (2. million).

Nov 10 2010 07:56 PM ET

'Grey's Anatomy' scoop: Kevin McKidd to take over the director's chair

Categories: Grey's Anatomy, TV Scoop

Kevin-McKiddImage Credit: Sylvain Gaboury/PR PhotosWe already know that Kevin McKidd can act. Now let’s see how he directs! ABC has confirmed that McKidd – aka Dr. Owen Hunt – will helm episode 13, which will air in early February. It will be his first time directing an episode of the drama.

McKidd has helmed some of Grey’s webisodes, which likely led to this new development. It’s unclear what will happen in the 13th episode, but McKidd isn’t the first employee of Seattle Grace to sit in the director’s chair. Chandra Wilson (Dr. Miranda Bailey) also got a chance.

The Scottish actor – who previously appeared in Journeyman and Rome – has been on Grey’s since 2008.

Nov 10 2010 03:45 PM ET

‘Glee’ scoop: New Directions and Mr. Schuester to fight back against Kurt’s bully

Categories: Glee, Television, TV Biz, TV Scoop

Last night’s episode of Glee was undoubtedly one of the series’ most emotional hours to date with Kurt standing up to his homophobic bully, football player Karofsky. Many viewers, including my colleague Mandi Bierly, seemed upset that none of Kurt’s classmates or McKinley High staffers came to his aid. Well, Gleeks, that will soon change: a Glee source tells EW exclusively that, in the episode airing on Nov. 23, one of the New Directions kids will come to the defense of Kurt–and will get beat up in the process. Adds the source, “Mr. Schu gets involved when he sees something done to Kurt and realizes he must take action. The episode is really about the repercussions for others…how people react to bullying when they are not the ones getting bullied.” Hopefully, this info will allow all you Gleeks to sleep a little better tonight.

More Glee from EW:
Glee recap: Then he kissed him
Glee: Sexy Beist! Dish from Dot-Marie Jones
Glee and more Tuesday night TV ratings news

Nov 10 2010 01:28 PM ET

Nigel Lythgoe on new 'American Idol' judges: No softies on the panel!

american-idol-judgesImage Credit: Michael Becker/Fox; Toby Canham/Getty ImagesWhen it comes to the new American Idol judges, so far so good, claims executive producer Nigel Lythgoe. EW chatted exclusively with the Idol guru at a red carpet event recently and he had this to say about the new panel, which is auditioning wanna-be Carrie Underwoods and Lee DeWyzes today in San Francisco.

“It’s going great. It is a lot of fun to be there and test out the new judges,” Lythgoe said. “We’re having an awful lot of fun in the audition room. Hopefully, that will translate on to the program. Jennifer Lopez is not making glib over-rehearsed remarks. She’s listening to what they say and how they sound and commenting and being Jennifer Lopez. She’s seen the program and she knows what she’s doing and she is taking it seriously.

“Steven Tyler is giving great criticisms too,” Lythgoe continued. “I don’t think there are any softies on this panel, but if you legitimately wow them, they will tell you. They are still in the studio and working currently. They are still making albums and they really know the current business and what people are looking for, so that makes them great judges and sources of information and advice for these young people just starting out or those going down the wrong career path as it were.”

Today is the last day of auditions until Hollywood week, says Fox. The road auditions officially wrap tonight. – With reporting from Carrie Bell

Nov 10 2010 01:11 PM ET

Scoop on NBC's new drama 'The Cape' from co-star James Frain: 'It's closer to Batman'

Categories: Television, TV Scoop

James-FrainImage Credit: Albert L. Ortega/PR Photos; Paul Drinkwater/NBCGoodbye Franklin Mott from True Blood, hello super-villain on The Cape!  EW talked to James Frain on a red carpet recently and the English actor had pretty encouraging things to say about NBC’s upcoming drama involving a cop (Eat Pray Love’s David Lyons) who makes himself into a masked hero after being framed for a crime. NBC has yet to schedule the drama, which is slated for a midseason release.

“It’s a superhero show and I play the supervillain,” Frain told EW. “It’s not that big a stretch. No one has any real powers. It’s about cunning and skill. It’s very serious in its intent. But it’s also light in the way it’s played. It is closer to Batman in that the people don’t have powers. Supervillain equals job security as long as people like the show and we get picked up.”

Frain plays Peter Fleming in the drama that also stars Summer Glau and Keith David. “It is a completely new story. It is not based on a comic book or an old character. It is a completely new and inventive mythology. The show creator Tom Wheeler has the whole first season mapped out. He has the whole thing in his mind and he is slowly revealing it to us. And it’s cool. I really hope people will give it a chance to reveal itself to them. We are in the thick of shooting and we are supposed to come on in January. Wish us luck.”

Alas, Frain says he still mourns the passing of Franklin in the addictive HBO drama. “He’s done. Dead. Gone. Once they goo you, there’s no coming back from that. Goo equals gone. I can’t tell you how many more doubletakes I get since doing that character. He was such a great character and he was the most fun to play ever but I think part of what made it so fun is that it was such a contained ride. When you’ve got someone that psycho, where is he going to go next? There’s something cool about the fact that it was like a hit and run. But I do miss him. I have started to collect memorable death scenes.” – With reporting from Carrie Bell

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