Archive: March 2011 (235-247 of 337)

Mar 10 2011 01:00 PM ET

'Survivor: Redemption Island' -- Russell threatens to sue tribemates and calls Boston Rob a 'Survivor whore'

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Categories: Reality TV, Survivor, Television

Image credit: Monty Brinton/CBS

The third time was not the charm for Survivor villain Russell Hantz. After making the finals in his first two seasons (Survivor: Samoa, Survivor: Heroes vs Villains) he was voted first out of his tribe on Survivor: Redemption Island, and then officially booted from the game after losing a duel to Matt. In this exit Q&A, Russell talks about the tears he shed, his threat to sue his tribemates, why Boston Rob is a “Survivor whore”, and reports that he leaked information on previous seasons. Duck for cover. Here comes Russell! READ FULL STORY »

Mar 10 2011 12:31 PM ET

'General Hospital' sneak peek: Look both ways, Jake!

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Categories: Daytime Soaps, EW Exclusive

Uh-oh, General Hospital is prepping another triple-hanky storyline: EW obtained this exclusive first look of the ABC soap’s next big arc that commences March 17 and continues through the month (and beyond!). The son of Lucky and Elizabeth is involved in a tragic accident and is immediately rushed to the hospital. Will he live? Will he die? Will we die waiting to find out whether he lives or dies?

And apparently, there’s more: Someone may be to blame. Like we said, uh-oh. 

 

Mar 10 2011 12:09 PM ET

'Mr. Sunshine,' 'Map,' 'Suspect' dip in ratings

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Categories: Television, TV Biz

off-the-mapImage Credit: Mario Perez/ABCMatthew Perry’s ratings aren’t so sunny without a Modern Family lead-in.

With only repeats airing before Mr. Sunshine (4.8 million viewers, 1.8 preliminary adults 18-49 rating) on Wednesday night, the ABC freshman comedy dropped 25 percent percent to a new low. The lack of momentum in ABC’s block also zapped fellow newcomer Off the Map (4.3 million, 1.4), which fell 18 percent to an all-time low.

On the other end of the spectrum, Fox’s two-hour American Idol performance show (24.2 million, 8.0) led the night, up a tick from last week. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 10 2011 11:36 AM ET

Keira Knightley to voice Tinker Bell in Syfy's 'Neverland'

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Categories: Television

Keira-KnightleyImage Credit: Insidefoto/PR PhotosKeira Knightley may have bowed out of a fourth Pirates of the Carribean movie, but that doesn’t mean she’s quite ready to give up the pirate-themed projects. The actress has signed on to voice Tinker Bell in Syfy’s Peter Pan prequel Neverland, the network announced.

The four-hour, live-action film will be be written and directed by Nick Willing, who previously directed NBC’s 2009 Alice in Wonderland TV movie.

In the movie, a young Peter (Charlie Rowe, Pirate Radio) and his gang of pickpockets are accidentally transported to Neverland while attempting to steal a magical orb for their mentor Jimmy Hook (Rhys Ifans, Notting Hill). There, they meet Tinker Bell, the leader of a colony of tree spirits whose world is in danger. The movie also stars Pushing Daisies‘ Anna Friel and apparent Pan-enthusiast Bob Hoskins, who also starred in 1991′s Hook.

It is scheduled to air in December.

Mar 10 2011 06:48 AM ET

Conan O'Brien, Martha Stewart enjoy vibrating chairs: 'It's spanking me' -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

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Categories: Conan O'Brien, Television, Trailers, TV Biz

It’s everybody’s favorite voyeuristic fantasy: Watching Conan O’Brien and Martha Stewart pleasure themselves in vibrating “ecstasy chairs.”

Below is a really funny exclusive clip from the upcoming Hallmark Channel primetime interview special, Martha Stewart Presents: Men Who Make Us Laugh, during which Stewart joins O’Brien for a joint session in those Brookstone full-body massage chairs.

“It’s squeezing my bottom again.”

“I have to tell you this chair did do time in prison.”

READ FULL STORY »

Mar 10 2011 03:01 AM ET

TeenNick goes retro with '90s programming -- EXCLUSIVE

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Categories: Cable, EW Exclusive, Television

All-That-Cannon-KenanImage Credit: Lisa Rose/NickelodeonIf you’re a twentysomething who’s been jonesing for repeats of All That and Clarissa Explains it All, then this news is for you: EW has learned exclusively that starting this fall, TeenNick will dust off old faves like Rugrats, Kenan & Kel, Pete & Pete, The Amanda Show, All That, and Clarissa and air them in a new midnight-to-2 a.m. programming block dubbed (appropriately enough) The ’90s Are All That. The tween cabler came up with the idea after seeing the huge interest in early Nickelodeon programming on social media sites. There are several Facebook pages — followed by millions of fans — that are devoted to Nickelodeon shows from the ’90s.

“At the time, we were completely devoted to that audience ages 9, 10, and 11,” Keith Dawkins, senior VP and general manager of TeenNick, tells EW. “It was groundbreaking and, for the young viewers, a powerful and pivotal time in their lives. Those kids who are now 22, 23, and 24 want to bring that back.”

Over time, TeenNick hopes to use the retro block to showcase other ’90s programming and movies. So if you didn’t get a chance to see Good Burger then…

For more:

TeenNick teaser for ’90s block: See it here

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Mar 10 2011 12:30 AM ET

Michael Chiklis cast in Conan O'Brien's CBS pilot

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Categories: Television, TV Biz

michael-chiklisImage Credit: Jerritt Clark/WireImage.comNext fall, Michael Chiklis might have a more ordinary family.

The actor has been signed to the lead role in a CBS comedy pilot Vince Uncensored, from veteran writer Phoef Sutton (Cheers, Terriers) and exec produced by Conan O’Brien and David Kissinger.

The premise of the Warner Bros. project: “After a life-changing experience, a man decides to take a more honest approach to his life, work and family.” The Vince Uncensored job is in “second position” to Chiklis’ gig on ABC’s struggling No Ordinary Family, which is looking unlikely to get another season.

Mar 9 2011 11:00 PM ET

'NCIS: Los Angeles' partners with Instagram, fan pic to appear in finale -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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Categories: EW Exclusive, First Look, NCIS: Los Angeles, Television

NCIS--LOS-ANGELES-3In a first-of-its-kind partnership with a major TV show, the popular photo-sharing app Instagram is teaming with NCIS: Los Angeles on a venture that will have the cast sharing on-set snapshots with fans (and vice versa).

The “Flaunt Your City” campaign starts Thursday and encourages fans to send in pics of their hometown for the chance for one of them to appear on the show’s May 17th season finale. Meanwhile cast members will be taking their own on-set pics and sharing them too (see samples below). READ FULL STORY »

Mar 9 2011 07:07 PM ET

'Lost' star Terry O'Quinn cast in Marc Cherry's 'Hallelujah' pilot

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Categories: Lost, Television, TV Biz, TV Pilots

Terry-O-QuinnImage Credit: Insidefoto/PR PhotosAnother Lost veteran has washed ashore onto the cast of a fall pilot: Terry O’Quinn has joined ABC’s drama Hallelujah from Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.

The drama is set in small town being torn apart by the forces of good and evil. The town’s fortunes change when a mysterious stranger comes to town, bringing justice, peace and possibly restoring faith. The show is billed as “a drama with musical elements” and, yes, John Locke does sing.

O’Quinn joins fellow Lost boys Michael Emerson (CBS’ Person of Interest) and Jorge Garcia (Fox’s Alcatraz) on shows in contention for a fall season slot.

Mar 9 2011 03:50 PM ET

Julianne Moore to play Sarah Palin in HBO's adaptation of 'Game Change'

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Categories: Television, TV Biz

Julianne-MooreImage Credit: Brian Bowen SmithOscar nominee Julianne Moore has landed the starring role of Sarah Palin in HBO’s adaptation of the bestselling book Game Change.

Moore (Boogie Nights, Eagle Eye) will take the sure-to-be-buzzed-about role of the Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee in the HBO film.

Game Change is directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong, who previously teamed for HBO’s docudrama on the 2000 election drama, Recount. It’s based on the book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin following John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign.

What do you think, will Moore make a convincing Palin?

Read more:
‘Game Change’: The authors discuss politics as unusual
EW’s review of ‘Game Change’

Mar 9 2011 03:30 PM ET

CBS orders two more editions of 'Survivor'

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Categories: Deals, Reality TV, Survivor

Probst-SurvivorImage Credit: Monty Brinton/CBSCBS announced today that it has ordered 23rd and 24th editions of Survivor for the 2011-2012 season.  And the news only gets better: Jeff Probst has signed a new pact that will keep him on as host and executive producer for both installments.

“Survivor’ is a program franchise that continues to stand the test of time.  Each season delivers new faces, exotic places, the ultimate social experiment combined with game play, and one of the most engaged audiences anywhere on primetime television,” said Jennifer Bresnan, CBS Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, in a statement. 

The current edition, Redemption Island, is averaging 11.7 million viewers, as well as a 3.4 rating/10 share in adults 18-49. It’s improved its year-ago time period average by 150% in viewers and 162% in adults 18-49.

Probst is a three-time Emmy winner for hosting the long running competition reality show.

Mar 9 2011 03:16 PM ET

Charlie Sheen says Rob Lowe should replace him on 'Two and a Half Men'

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Categories: Television, TV Biz

sheen-loweImage Credit: PR PhotosRob Lowe has Charlie Sheen in his Korner.

Sheen took the radio airwaves this morning and endorsed the Parks and Recreation co-star to replace him on CBS’ Two and a Half Men. The two are considered friends, and some in the industry have speculated that Lowe, if offered the post, wouldn’t take the job out of respect for Sheen. But the fired actor suggested he wouldn’t protest a deal.

“He’s a buddy of mine, he’s a beautiful man, a brilliant actor, and I hope he does it and kicks its ass because I still get [paid],” Sheen told Los Angeles radio station K-EARTH 101.

Sheen believes his contract mandates that he will be paid for his role on Men for all the non-produced episodes that were originally planned for this season, as well as all the episodes from next season. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 9 2011 02:30 PM ET

'Doctor Who' premiere date, plot details, poster revealed -- EXCLUSIVE

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Categories: Scoop, Television, TV Biz

Doctor Who fans, your wait is almost over. EW has learned the premiere date of the new season of the international cult hit, plus some plot details and we have a first look at the show’s marketing art.

BBC America will launch Doctor Who on Saturday, April 23 at 9 p.m ET. That’s Part One of a two-part opener penned by showrunner Steven Moffat (who also did the BBC’s Sherlock reboot — rent it if you’re a Holmes & Watson fan and haven’t seen it yet). This season also includes guest star Mark Sheppard (Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica). Alex Kingston (ER, Flash Forward) is returning for this round too. READ FULL STORY »

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