CW's Plans Include More Men, More Muppets
July, 30, 2012 11:17 am | Comments On #Arrow, Beauty and the Beast, CW, Muppets, Television, The CultThe female-skewing CW will seek more male viewers this season with darker shows including "Arrow" and the midseason show "The Cult," network president Mark Pedowitz said Monday.
That doesn't mean viewers will overdose on testosterone. The network is also developing female-centric comedies -- and promises another "Muppets" special following the success of one last season.
Also read: CW's 'Arrow' to Remain a Liberal Superhero
Speaking at a Television Critics Association panel, he said the CW hopes that the young men who used to watch "...
Read MoreCW's 'Arrow' to Remain A Liberal Superhero
July, 30, 2012 10:36 am | Comments On #Arrow, green arrow, liberal, Oliver Queen, stephen amell, TelevisionDC Comics' Green Arrow is one of the most decidedly liberal superheroes, and his move to television won't change that.
The archer with the secret identity of billionaire Oliver Queen comes to the CW this fall on "Arrow." (He's losing the "Green" because it sounds too comic-booky.)
The move to the broader audience won't be the end of Oliver Queen's progressive, populist approach to vigilantism, the creators of the series told a Television Critics Association panel.
"Since the people that Oliver is targeting are the wealthy and the corrupt, there are some echoes of the One Percenters and Occupy Wall Street within the show," said executive...
Read More'Dr. Horrible' Comes to CW
July, 30, 2012 9:09 am | Comments On #culture, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Joss Whedon, Neil Patrick Harris, TelevisionJoss Whedon's "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" will make its television debut on the CW on Oct. 9, the network announced.
Created as a three-part online musical in 2008 by the “Avengers” director and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator, the series stars Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible, a fledgling super villain with girl trouble. He has a laundromat crush on Penny (Felicia Day, “The Guild”), and his arch nemesis is Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion, “Firefly,” “Castle”).
CW president Mark Pedowitz said the network would edit the web series into a 42-minute television show. He said he hoped the CW would also have the inside...
Read MoreMargo Martindale, Sarah Jones, Natalie Martinez Cast on CBS Shows
July, 29, 2012 10:58 am | Comments On #Margo Martindale, Natalie Martinez, Sarah Jones, TelevisionCBS has grabbed up several stars of recently canceled shows for guest spots and regular and recurring roles on its dramas.
They include "Alcatraz" star Sarah Jones
, Margo Martindale, an Emmy winner for "Justified" who last appeared on "A Gifted Man" and "Detroit 1-8-7" star Natalie Martinez. Jones is joining "Vegas," Martinez is joining "CSI: New York," and Martindale will guest on "Person of Interest."
In addition, Green Day will provide new songs for an upcoming episode of "CSI: NY," and the mothers of the "NCIS: Los Angeles" stars will guest on...
Read MoreCBS Chief Enlists Stuffed Monkey to Ding Rivals
July, 29, 2012 10:22 am | Comments On #CBS, elementary, How I Met Your Mother, NBC, nina tassler, Television, VegasCBS entertainment president Nina Tassler enlisted a stuffed monkey to take a few jabs at her networks' rivals at a Television Critics Association panel Sunday.
She walked onstage with the monkey -- wearing a "How I Met Your Mother" tie -- as a dig at NBC's "Animal Practice." NBC's show brought the monkey onstage at a TCA panel earlier this week.
Tassler (with another animal friend, left) noted it had been an oddity-filled TCA: It has included appearances by the monkey and Sarah Palin. Fox chief Kevin Reilly, meanwhile, announced Mariah Carey as the new "American Idol" judge by calling her on his cell phone....
Read More'Louie,' 'Game of Thrones,' 'Homeland' Thrive at TCA Awards
July, 28, 2012 9:12 pm | Comments On #Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Louie, TCA awards, Television"Homeland" and "Louie" scored two awards each at the Television Critics Association Awards, as "Game of Thrones" won Program of the Year.
Bryan Cranston, whose series "Breaking Bad" won for Outstanding Achievement in Drama, hosted the awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
"Homeland" star Claire Danes won for Individual Achievement in Drama, and her show won for Outstanding New Program. Louis C.K. won for Individual Achievement in Comedy, and his series, "Louie," won for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy.
Here is the full list of winners:
Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming: So You Think You Can Dance (Fox)
Individual Achievement in Drama: Claire Danes (Homeland, Showtime)
Individual Achievement in Comedy: Louis C.K. (Louie, FX)
Outstanding...
Read MoreFX Asked 'Louie' for Changes to Avoid Offending Catholics
July, 28, 2012 12:35 pm | Comments On #FX, John Landgraf, Louie, Louis C.K., louis ck, TelevisionFX, famous for giving creative freedom to its shows, asked Louis C.K. to make changes to an episode of "Louie" called "God" to avoid offending Catholics.
Network president John Landgraf talked about the decision during a Television Critics Association panel on Saturday. He is known for letting his shows push boundaries: The last season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," for example, featured a mock funeral for a baby.
Also read: FX's 'Always Sunny' Model: Low Costs, Total Freedom
C.K. said he was grateful for the...
Read MoreRussell Brand Explains Sarah Palin: 'People Want to F--- Her'
July, 28, 2012 10:57 am | Comments On #brand x, Russell Brand, TelevisionA barefoot Russell Brand explained to critics Saturday how his talk show, "Brand X," will soon become more conventional.
But not too conventional. He ended a panel at the Television Critics Association on Saturday by explaining what he believes is Sarah Palin's appeal: "People want to fuck her. That's why they tolerate the other stuff."
But first, about the lack of shoes.
Brand has sold himself as a fast-talking, free-associating, antiestablishment force in show business, and dressed the part for the panel. He wore ripped jeans, beads, and some kind of leather strap on his bicep. His hair, beard and stare suggested a more...
Read MoreMartin Sheen Does Brando's 'Apocalypse Now' Speech on 'Anger Management' (Video)
July, 28, 2012 9:37 am | Comments On #Apocalypse Now, Charlie Sheen, Kurtz, Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Television, TV videoFX offered critics a preview of Martin Sheen's upcoming turn on his son's "Anger Management," in which he recreates part of Marlon Brando's "are you an assassin?" speech from "Apocalypse Now."
Martin Sheen co-starred in the film, and brought a young Charlie Sheen to the Phillipines, where it was filmed. Charlie Sheen said at a panel of the Television Critics Association summer press tour that he still considers it "the greatest movie ever made."
"Apocalypse Me," was Charlie Sheen's title for a planned autobiography, but he says he has "shitcanned" plans to write it.
Also read: 'Louie' Gets 4th Season; Martin Sheen May Join 'Anger Management'...
Read More'Louie' Gets 4th Season; Martin Sheen May Join 'Anger Management'
July, 28, 2012 8:38 am | Comments On #It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Sons of Anarchy, Television, The LeagueFX has ordered a fourth series of Louis C.K.'s "Louie," and "Anger Management" appears likely to receive an order for another 90 episodes, FX said Saturday. If "Anger Management" is extended, Martin Sheen will join the cast playing Martin Goodson, the father of Charlie Sheen's Charlie Goodson.
The network has also ordered the new drama "The Bridge," based on a Danish series of the same name, and ordered seven more episodes of Russell Brand's "Brand X," though the comedian's talk show is undergoing a retooling.
FX president John Landgraf made the announcements at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. He predicted a...
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TheWrap at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif.
