CBS's 'Under the Dome' Extended Look: Yep, They're Definitely Under a Dome (Video)

May, 16, 2013 10:27 am | Comments On #CBS, Television, Under the Dome

CBS has released an extended preview of its upcoming Stephen King adaptation, "Under the Dome," and it makes one thing abundantly clear: The town of Chester's Mill is definitely under a giant, invisible dome.

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While the series -- from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television -- boasts an impressive cast that includes "Breaking Bad" vet Dean Norris, the true star of this advance look is the titular dome. Airplanes unwittingly fly into the dome. People run into the dome. Others attempt to make physical contact with each other from opposite sides of the dome.

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Funny or Die and Diddy Reveal He Was First Black 'Downton Abbey' Cast Member (Video)

May, 16, 2013 9:34 am | Comments On #Television

Gary Carr only thinks he's the first black character on the PBS period drama "Downton Abbey." 

With the help of Funny or Die, Diddy sets the record straight -- even if he can't say "Downton" correctly. Apparently, the former Sean Combs (and former lots of other stage names) has been in the cast since Day 1 -- we've just been overlooking him.

Funny or Die inserted Diddy in pivotal scenes over the first three seasons. And the music mogul did not miss an opportunity to plug Ciroc vodka. Oh ... and he also tried to get Lady Grantham and Mrs. Crawley to make out a little bit. Gross.

Also read: 'Downton Abbey' Star Maggie Smith Has Yet to Watch an Episode

Diddy plays Lord Wilcott, the new...

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CW Previews New Series 'The Originals,' 'Reign,' 'The 100,' More

May, 16, 2013 9:21 am | Comments On #new season, Television, the CW

After presenting its 2013-2014 upfront schedule to advertisers on Thursday, The CW released first looks at its new series.

Also read: CW Fall Lineup: New 'Reign' Gets Post-'Vampire' Slot, 'Carrie' Moves to Friday

See photos: The New Shows of the 2013-2014 TV Season

Watch the videos below along with the network's official descriptions.

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“Reign”: Hidden between the lines of the history books is...

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Bill Hader Jokes His Way Toward the Exit in 'SNL' Finale Promos (Video)

May, 15, 2013 3:18 pm | Comments On #Ben Affleck, Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live, Television

Bill Hader might be on his way out at "Saturday Night Live," but he's not quite done wisecracking just yet.

Hader, who announced earlier this week that he's leaving the late-night comedy institution after its current season, appears in a series of promos for this week's season finale with the episode's host, Ben Affleck, to drum up a few laughs in the name of publicity.

Also read: Bill Hader Exiting 'Saturday Night Live'

The dominant butt of Hader's jokes? Affleck's Oscar-winning film "Argo."

"We hope there won't be any 'Argo'-ment about it," Hader cracks in one promo, after Affleck announces that Kanye West will be the musical guest for the finale.

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CBS Previews New Series 'Crazy Ones,' 'Hostages,' 'Intelligence,' 'Mom,' More (Video)

May, 15, 2013 3:12 pm | Comments On #CBS, new season, Television

Following its upfront presentation to advertisers on Wednesday, CBS released first looks at its new series for the 2013-2014 season.

Also read: CBS Fall Lineup: Greg Garcia, Robin Williams Comedies Join 'Big Bang' on Thursdays

Watch the videos below.

"Crazy Ones": A father-daughter (Robin Williams, Sarah Michelle Gellar) workplace comedy set in the world of advertising. Executive produced by David E. Kelley ("Boston Legal"), Dean Lorey, Bill D'Elia, John Montgomery, Mark Teitelbaum and Jason Winer.

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'True Blood' Season 6 Key Art Teases Vamp Death (Photo)

May, 15, 2013 1:35 pm | Comments On #HBO, Television, True Blood

HBO knows how to get our attention.

The premium cable channel released the key art for "True Blood's" Season 6 and it seems to be playing off reports that the series is saying goodbye to one of its major bloodsuckers.

On the larger scale, the series has been teasing a human vs. supernaturals war that is sure to include several deaths. But, there has also been some talk of the upcoming season being Eric's (Alexander Skarsgard) last.

See photos: HBO Releases 22 Photos From 'True Blood' Season 6

The poster shows a vampire in blurred shadow who looks to be in a lot of pain. The...

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Vin Diesel Battles an Army of Bounty Hunters in 'Riddick' Trailer (Video)

May, 15, 2013 11:28 am | Comments On #bounty hunters, fast & furious 6, Movies, riddick, trailer, video, Vin Diesel

The first trailer for Vin Diesel's second summer sequel, "Riddick," has hit the web and shows the titular anti-hero taking advantage of his night vision to battle nearly a dozen bounty hunters after his head.

Also to Riddick's advantage? The thousands of blood-thirsty alien predators that only come out at night.

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While the second installment of director David Twohy's science-fiction franchise shid away from the dangerous planet audiences first discovered Riddick on, this one promises many more of the same creatures he fought off in "Pitch Black."

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ABC Previews 'OUAT in Wonderland, 'S.H.I.E.L.D.,' 'Betrayal,' More (Video)

May, 14, 2013 2:55 pm | Comments On #ABC, new season, Television

After revealing its 2013-2014 programming schedule at Tuesday's upfronts, ABC released first looks at its new series.

See videos below.

"Lucky 7": Revolves around seven employees of a service station in Queens whose lives are changed in unexpected ways when they win a lottery jackpot. Stars Stephen Louis Grush, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Summer Bishil, Anastasia Phillips, Christine Evangelista, Lorraine Bruce and Luis Antonio Ramos. Executive produced by David Zabel, Jason Richman ("Detroit 187"), Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Steven Spielberg.

"Once Upon a Time in Wonderland": Reimagination of "Alice in Wonderland," starring Sophie Lowe as Alice. Just as doctors ready to "cure" her of...

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Watch Will Forte and Bruce Dern Bond over Beers and Family Secrets in 'Nebraska' Clip (Video)

May, 14, 2013 2:08 pm | Comments On #Alexander Payne, Bruce Dern, cannes film festival, Movies, Nebraksa, Will Forte

A clip from Alexander Payne's "Nebraska" has hit the web ahead of the black-and-white film's competition screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23.

In the scene, Stacey Keach approaches Will Forte and his aging, alcoholic father, played by Bruce Dern, at a bar to discuss business -- both financial and personal.

Also read: 15 Must-See Movies at Cannes Film Festival

After demanding $10,000, Keach's character makes things even more awkward by telling Forte his father had an adulterous affair before he was born.

The father-son road drama follows the estranged pair making a trip from Montana to Nebraska in order to claim what he believes to be a million dollar mega sweepstakes prize.

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'Star Trek Into Darkness' Review Preview: Is This What 'Star Wars' Is Going to Look Like?

May, 14, 2013 12:52 pm | Comments On #captain kirk, Chris Pine, J.J. Abrams, Movies, Spock, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Wars, video

"Star Trek Into Darkness" blasts into theaters this week, but TheWrap's film critic Alonso Duralde is already looking ahead to J.J. Abrams' take on "Star Wars."

Is Abrams' mainstream reinvention of one of the nerdiest science fiction franchises a glimpse of his vision for one of the most iconic movie franchises ever produced?

Also read: 'The Great Gatsby' Review Preview: TheWrap Critic Alonso Duralde Takes on Baz Luhrmann's Latest (Video)

Here's Alonso's critical perspective:

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