Poll: World's Biggest Events

The History Channel is looking for votes for its upcoming series 12 Days That Shocked The World.

September 11? Hiroshima? Princess Diana's Death? There is a list that you can vote for here.

History will then screen the list from June 11 - June 22 in a 20 to 1 style countdown.

At least this programme will seek viewer input and base its findings on something partly-concrete. The problem with Bert's lists are they are merely devised by producers.

But I also think The History Channel has the wrong title. Shouldn't it be 12 days that changed the world? I mean Man On the Moon is on the list. That didn't especially shock us (especially as we followed the whole journey), but it delighted us, and it changed us for ever more. Read more...

Poisonous Planes?

Nine's Sunday is a long way short of the quality public affairs show it once was, but this weekend they have an interesting Cover Story - Poisonous Planes: What The Airlines Aren't Telling You.

If you're planning a long haul flight soon, you might want to check out their findings on the chemicals emanating into passenger air systems.

Press Release:

Across the globe, flight crews on different airlines have been conducting a clandestine scientific experiment. They have been secretly swabbing the interiors of modern passenger jet aircraft to test for the presence of a dangerous chemical.

And there’s frightening news for anyone who flies. Almost every time the test results came back positive. Nearly all the planes were contaminated with a known neuro-toxin produced when hot jet oil vaporises into the pressurised air systems used on modern passenger jets.

Seven years ago, SUNDAY uncovered the dangers of long haul flights and deep vein thrombosis – a condition the airlines then played down. This week, SUNDAY asks why passengers are often not told when they are exposed to toxic fumes on flights?

Reporter Ross Coulthart investigates the growing scientific evidence that flight crew and passengers are getting health problems such as chronic fatigue, prolonged nausea, aches and pains from fumes on planes. Some have even been stricken with temporary paralysis and permanent brain damage from a chemical cocktail which contaminates aircraft bleed air systems when engine seals fail.

For over half a century the air we breathe on passenger aircraft has been drawn from the jet engines, cooled and then piped into the aircraft. A cost decision was made at the beginning of the modern passenger jet aircraft era to bleed the air off the jet engines. But there is mounting evidence that when this system fails passengers and flight crew can get chronically ill.

Here in Australia, a Parliamentary inquiry was told eight years ago by the industry and by our air safety watchdog that the chemical that is the chief suspect for this so-called ‘aero-toxic’ syndrome had never been found in an aircraft.

This week, SUNDAY reveals the new evidence which shows how tests done all over the world by concerned flight crew are now showing most passenger planes are contaminated with a known neurotoxin called tri-cresyl phosphate or TCP.

Sunday airs 9am Sunday morning on Nine.
Read more...

BB: Letter from Emma's Brother

And so today a letter from Emma's brother, Matt, responding to the public and media furore surrounding the death of her father.

Matt confirms the family's wishes and prior arrangements that Emma not be told of his passing. As I wrote two days ago, we were only hearing one side of the story and that the BB production crew has been caught in an unfortunate situation of respecting family wishes whilst copping media barbs. It was a situation they simply had to ride out.

Many times BB seems to attract warranted criticism but this does not sound like one of them, at least given the information we have so far. It is a family tragedy which has pushed the production into the limelight. Amid growing criticism, it is not surprising that BB has found an olive branch via this candid family letter.

Big Brother is aware of and understands many of the concerns the public has expressed upon learning the sad news of Housemate Emma’s father’s death. Emma’s family is appreciative of the care and support her fans have extended. However, this week’s media speculation is mostly uninformed, inaccurate and the cause of much distress to Emma’s family. Emma’s brother Matt has written asking that we help clarify the situation. His letter appears here...

"Emma was aware of the possibility that our dads impending death may occur whilst she was in the Big Brother production. Our dad had been ill for a considerable amount of time and wasn’t taken from us suddenly; the family did have time to prepare themselves. We reassured Emma that, in the event that this did happen, grieving our dad’s death when she was released from Big Brother would be no less meaningful or significant than when he actually passed away.

I personally spent the last week of dad's life by his side and one thing he was absolutely certain about was the fact that he didn't want his death to impose either negatively or positively on Emma's Big Brother experience.

He made us promise him that no-one would notify Emma of his death. He was adamant and clear in expressing this request. He also requested that his death remain private from the Big Brother ‘hype’ but unfortunately due to the indecency of the person who leaked the information to the media we have been unable to honor this wish.

Emma and I have maintained a close friendship for many years. We have previously and recently in 'lock down', discussed the possibility of dad’s death thoroughly. I can confirm with absolute confidence that Emma has prepared herself and her views have been considered in the family’s decision-making process.

People may cast their own views and opinions but these people are not privy to Emma and dad’s relationship. We as a family wouldn’t want to interfere with anyone else’s family affairs especially in their time of sadness so we’re stunned by the reaction of so many that have based their opinions on a total lack of knowledge of our family’s internal workings. As Emma’s family we know her very well and are confident we have made the right decision.

Our dad was extremely proud of Emma’s achievements so far on Big Brother. He would watch her each night proudly from his hospital bed heckling rivals and laughing at Emma’s wicked attitude and antics. Without you guys and this Big Brother experience he wouldn’t otherwise have had this opportunity and insight into his daughter’s life, thank you.

Rest assured that the family has made arrangements to postpone dad’s final service until Emma departs the house to ensure Emma is still given the opportunity to participate. As you are aware the funeral has already taken place however the family will reconvene with Emma to lay dads ashes to rest.

On behalf of Emma’s family including Tim [her partner], we sincerely thank the Big Brother production team for supporting and respecting our family’s decision. Our family is not familiar with all this media attention and we are extremely grateful and appreciative of Big Brother's discretion and tact in dealing with this issue.

Regards
Matt"

Source: ">Big Brother Read more...

More Hamish and Andy

TEN is bringing back repeat eps of Real Stories with Hamish and Andy.

The comedy will follow Rove at 9:40pm from Sunday June 3.

TEN tried a Sunday edition of Big Brother: Up Late but it didn't attract decent figures at the earlier time.

So instead it will bring back the current-affairs parody which premiered last year. In the series presenter Jennifer Adams wryly plays herself on "the fifth-best current affairs show in Australia."
Big Brother: Up Late follows afterwards at 10:10pm.

Kindly credit this website when sourcing or posting in messageboards, thanks!

Read more...

Bindi joins the ABC

Here's three words I never expected to see in the same sentence: Bindi Irwin ABC.

Her new series The Jungle Girl will premiere on afternoon television in mid July.

The announcement comes one day after the ABC announced a restructure of its management structure, including the dropping of Claire Henderson, Head of Children's television.

Press Release:

Bindi Irwin is set to make her television debut with her own show, Bindi: The Jungle Girl, which will screen on ABC TV, Wednesdays at 4.05pm starting July 18.

"The ABC is delighted to be working alongside The Best Picture Show Company, one of Australia's most successful documentary production
companies, to bring Bindi: The Jungle Girl to Australian audiences, says
ABC Managing Director Mark Scott.

"It's an ideal marriage - for fifty years the ABC has provided quality
children's programming that is commercial-free and educational. Many
great iconic children's programs have made their home at the ABC, and we are delighted to welcome Bindi to the ABC today," says Mr Scott.

"I'm proud to be joining the ABC family. It is TV I can trust for my own kids. Quality Australian programming is so important especially for Australian children. Aussie kids need fair dinkum Aussie shows," says Terri Irwin

From her tree-house perched high in the jungle, Bindi will take us to every corner of the globe, to meet her wonderful world of wildlife.

"I'm proud to be showing kids that conservation and helping wildlife is a stack of fun!," says Bindi Irwin.

With the help of Steve Irwin's video library of hottest Croc Hunter action, Bindi shows us many of her famous Dad's adventures that have not been seen before.

Her mum Terri, Steve's best mate Wes, and her singing and dancing troop, The Crocmen, also drop in to introduce us to many of the animals who share her jungle home.

Like a Noah's Ark, Bindi's tree-house is constantly visited by all sorts of animals, such as her favourite cockatoo, Ocker, Peru the Iguana, or one of her many gorgeous snakes like Blackie, the black-headed python.

Bindi: The Jungle Girl is a combination of fun and adventure, and for the Irwin's, conservation has always been a family affair, and this series carries on that mission to educate young and old on the wonders of the natural world.

Bindi: The Jungle Girl is produced by The Best Picture Show for Discovery Kids Channel. Executive Producer John Stainton. Read more...

Fri / Sat / Sun / May 25 / 26 / 27

FRIDAY 25
[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother. Friday Night Live.
[Ten/9:30pm] Jericho. Series Return. "The Day Before" The day before the explosions, Jake is in San Diego trying unsuccessfully to make an honest living, while Hawkins' mysterious past is furthered by his association with a woman named Sarah.

[Ovation/7:30pm] Inside the Actor’s Studio. Johnny Depp.
[TV1/8:30pm] Movie: The King. (Aus 2007) Stephen Curry. Rpt.
[Bio/8:30pm] James Dean.

[ABC/8:30pm] Murphy’s Law. Murphy's (James Nesbitt) presence is urgently demanded in the High Court. He is a key witness in a high profile murder case. Juggling his time between the Court and Callard's (Mark Womack) demands, Murphy must invent a plausible cover for his court absences. A big deal is going down - a metric tonne of heroin from Afghanistan. Callard wants Murphy to provide personnel to help him unload and distribute it. At the eleventh hour, Garvey (Larry Lamb) changes the location for the drugs drop and events spiral out of control. [ABC/9:20pm] Spooks. Amy Harris (Elaine Cassidy) loves being a cop. Young, popular and ambitious she thrives on everything the job throws at her. The routine arrest of a young Asian man, Rakesh Homaine, turns into a murder investigation when Amy finds him alone in the police interview room beaten, battered and drowned in his own blood. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) storm the building, locking down the entire station. No one is allowed in or out, all phones are confiscated and the building becomes a crime scene and a prison for the working police officers - everyone is a murder suspect. Amy becomes the prime suspect. Realising that she is being framed by one of her fellow officers, Amy sets out to find Rakesh's killer. Working against the clock and desperate to clear her name, Amy uncovers a level of corruption in her station that forces her into a decision that will change her life forever.

[Seven/7:30pm] Better Homes and Gardens. Chelsea Flower Show.
[Seven/12:00am Sat] Movie: Boys Don't Cry (US 1999) HILARY SWANK stars in this true story about an extraordinary double life, a complicated love story and a crime that could shatter the heartland. Brandon Teena is the popular new guy in a tiny Nebraska town. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. Life is good for Brandon. However, he's forgotten to mention one important detail. Also starring PETER SARSGAARD, BRENDAN SEXTON III, ALISON FOLLAND, ALICIA GORANSON, MATT MCGRATH, ROB CAMPBELL, JEANETTA ARNETTE and CHLOE SEVIGNY. Rpt.

[SBS/10:00pm] My 100,000 Lovers - This documentary follows three sex addicts: a middle-aged man who never leaves his small town in Wales but manages to entice countless women over the internet to visit him there; an Australian glamour model who writes about her sex life in a British men's magazine; a former prostitute in a stable relationship who can't stop herself from going out and having mindless sex, much to her and her partner's anguish. Kim, the former prostitute has had over 100,000 lovers and she is close to despair about it. The Australian girl's life unravels during the making of the film as she realises she really does have a problem. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (L,A,S) CC WS
[SBS/10:55pm] Movie: Beyond Our Ken (Hong Kong 2004). In a series of flashbacks, the story tells of how school teacher Chan takes revenge on her ex-boyfriend, fireman Ken, with the help of his current girl, Shirley, a mainlander and waitress. Chan tells Shirley about Ken's habit of posting his ex-girlfriends' nude pictures on the web. The two women's relationship is cemented. The two cook up a plot to get into Ken's flat, which he shares with his grandmother. After much adventure, they accomplish the mission of destroying the offensive pictures. Directed by Pang Ho-cheung, and stars Gillian Chung and Tao Hong.

SATURDAY 26
[SBS/8:30 pm] Scoff. A young woman serves tea and cake to four men at a sheep station. While they are having tea, she devours the rest of the cake in the kitchen. The men take bets on how long she will take. One day the woman has an orgasm under the shower. She stops eating cakes and starts taking long showers. The men, confused at first, now assemble outside the shower cubicle, stopwatch at the ready. Directed by Renee Webster, and stars Amy McDowall and Simon Baynes. (From Australia, in English) (Short Film) (2003) (Rpt) M (L,A,S)
[SBS/8:40pm] Iron Chef.
[SBS/9:30pm] Marquee Movie: Somersault - Living with her young single mother, sixteen-year old Heidi, starved of true affection, looks to short-lived sexual encounters for the physical and emotional contact she craves. A confrontation with her mother is the catalyst for Heidi leaving home and fleeing to the snow resort town of Lake Jindabyne. Once there, she contacts a previous fling but is left to fend for herself with little money and no job. In between searching for work, Heidi explores the countryside, finding solace in the startling natural beauty around her. A chance encounter with Joe, the son of a wealthy local farmer leads to a complex relationship. Directed by Cate Shortland, and stars Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington. (From Australia, in English) (Drama) (2003) CC WS
[SBS/11:20pm] Shameless - Series two of the critically acclaimed and brilliantly funny drama from award-winning writer Paul Abbott (Cracker) begins with Frank having a premonition that something is about to happen. Sure enough, his father, Neville turns up. Neville is full of questions regarding Frank's lack of work and accuses him of not providing for his children. Neville collapses with chest pains and Frank decides to tell the old man exactly what he thinks of him and what he's going to do to his body when he dies. He doesn't bother calling for help for Neville, leaving him lying in the street. When Frank goes home to tell the family that he tried to resuscitate him, Neville survives and comes back to the flat to have the last word and the last laugh. (From the UK, in English) (Drama Series) (Part 1) (Rpt) MA (L, A,S) CC WS
[SBS/12:10am] S O S - Shorts On Screen - Look Sharp - After spending a drunken night together, Jo, a photographer, is compelled to capture the emotional truth beneath the rough exteriors of Sharpie gang members, Darren and Jason. But to what lengths will she go in the name of art? Look Sharp is a gripping one scene psychological drama Best Direction In An Australian Film at Flickerfest 2007. (From Australia, in English) G; Sexy Thing - One dry, suburban day, a 12 year-old is caught between the conflicting worlds of family, friendship and imagination. He struggles with a confusing love, and longs simply to be seen. Screened in competition in Cannes 2006 (From Australia, in English) M; My Sister - The poignant story of a young Chinese-Australian girl who's struggling to understand her cultural identity. Winner of the SBS TV Award at the St Kilda Film Festival 2005. (From Australia, in Mandarin and English) (Rpt) PG; Blackfella - A poetic, contemporary film that explores the responsibility of family, set in and around an Alice Springs Housing Commission flat. (From Australia, in English) (Rpt) M

[Seven/6:30pm] The Great Outdoors. Take the Tom Cruise 'Top Gun' tour of San Diego. Aussies Abroad - how to live in London and not spend a fortune. Planning your next trip - don't miss our guide to the latest Border Security laws. 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' fans will love this bus trip with a difference. Ernie shows us the latest hot-spot in Thailand where bungalows cost under $40 a night. Jennifer Hawkins comes face to face with the Real Africa on a Township Tour.

[ABC/7:30pm] The Sideshow With Paul McDermott
[ABC/10:20pm] Parkinson. On this week's show comedian and Monty Python star Eric Idle talks about his close friendship with the late George Harrison. Journalist Joan Bakewell gives an insight into her early days as a rare female face on television, and reveals the reasons she was told women would never become newsreaders. Actor Ray Winstone tells Michael what his wife said when he told her he'd spent the day kissing Angelina Jolie on his latest film Beowulf. "Was it tough working with Miss Jolie?" asks Parky."Oh really hard work actually. I'm a Viking king and I'm 7'2" with an 8 pack. The training I had to do! And I spent a whole day kissing her and it was hard work, it was tough!" replies Ray. "I got home and my wife said I was very quiet, as you would be! And she said 'What's a matter with you?' I said 'I've just had a bit of a tough day. ‘She said 'Well what you been doing?' I said 'I've been kissing Angelina Jolie'. ‘She replied 'well somebody's got to babe'."Joan Bakewell reveals how sexual harassment was commonplace in the sixties. "Well in the earlier years on television in the 60s, there was no such thing as a ban on sexual harassment. It was part of life in those days, it was something you could expect”, says Joan. "I wasn't disappointed, they just pawed you if they got the chance. I mean even while I was conducting an interview, Sir Mortimer Wheeler had his hand on my knee,' she says. Parky replies, "You flirted with people and why would you not? That's part of an interviewer’s equipment." Music tonight comes from award-winning singer/songwriter Lemar.

SUNDAY 27
[ABC/7:30pm] Robin Hood. On their way back from punishing Lucky George (Charles Dale), the Sheriff's bent pawnbroker, Robin (Jonas Armstrong) saves a gang of amoral outlaws from a horsewhipping. Their leader turns out to be Alan A Dale's (Joe Armstrong) long-lost brother Tom (Daniel Abelson) and Robin agrees to allow Tom and his crooked friends to tag along with the gang. Convinced there is a spy in the castle, the Sheriff (Keith Allen) sets a trap to catch him. Gisborne (Richard Armitage) meanwhile claims a pretty Celtic necklace from a young bride-to-be and presents it to Marian. Robin recognises Marian's (Lucy Griffiths) necklace and persuades her to return it. Marian tells Robin of the Sheriff's plan to transport money and when the outlaws rob the cart they discover only rocks and stones but Gisborne now believes the sergeant-at-arms has betrayed him and tortures him to death. Tom A Dale's misdeeds continue and one night he and his men rob Robin and steal off, only to bump into Lucky George. The next day, Robin's gang is horrified to learn that Tom is facing the gallows at the castle. Meanwhile Gisborne encounters the young bride-to-be with the necklace and forces her to reveal that it came from Robin Hood. Appalled, Gisborne now knows Marian is the traitor. Can Robin save Tom and Marian?
[ABC/8:30pm] Life on Mars. Sam (John Simm), a 2006 DCI who has found himself in 1973 is uncertain as to whether this strange new world is real or just a figment of his imagination. He decides, for now, to embrace his new situation and make the best of it. But then the team arrests Kim Trent (Andrew Tiernan), an elusive criminal high on the CID's wanted list and Sam realises that his boss DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister) has planted evidence to secure Trent's conviction. Sam releases Trent who carries on with a spate of robberies and a young cleaner from the station is critically wounded. Suddenly Gene's methods seem more appealing. But Sam knows that losing sight of who he is and what he believes in could take him even further away from "home". Sam realises that the only thing he can do is put things right and find evidence that will nail Trent.
[ABC/9:30pm] Compass. In part two of this compelling series, Professor Richard Dawkins, takes strong exception to what he calls "religious brainwashing of children". He accuses the three main religions - Christianity, Islam and Judaism - of beliefs that defy science. Professor Dawkins embarks on a personal, controversial and at times humorous journey to prove that religion is the Root Of All Evil. How is it, he asks, that despite science having exposed old religious myths, militant faith is back on the march? He says he thought science had overturned old religious myths about how all things came to be. "Yet there are those who ignore reason and continue to have faith in the omnipresent creator" he says. He thought science was rolling back religious beliefs but admits he's wrong. "Far from being beaten, militant faith is on the march across the world with terrifying consequences," he says. Professor Dawkins believes that imposing religion on children who are too inexperienced to judge for themselves, is a mechanism for perpetuating beliefs that lead to murderous intolerance.As well as the indoctrination of children, he argues that religion can lead to a warped and inflexible morality. Examining this phenomenon he expresses his deep concern about faith attacking the young and infecting generation after generation. "Faith acts like a virus that strikes the young, and the good book that people follow for moral instruction actually reveals a god that is the most vindictive character in all fiction" he declares.

[Seven/6:30pm] Where Are They Now? Mel and Kochie share some treasured moments with four famous Australians: JENNY KEE, JOHNNY DEVLIN, BOB ROGERS and MOLLY MELDRUM, who recall their extraordinary personal experiences when THE BEATLES toured down under in 1964. Also catch up with HENRY WINKLER who was 'The Fonz' on Happy Days, while GLENN SHORROCK from The Little River Band and MICHAEL WINSLOW from Police Academy perform live in the studio. Tonight's MYSTERY GUEST stopped the world in July 1969. Who is he and what did he do? Hosted by MELISSA DOYLE and DAVID KOCH.
[Seven/7:30pm] Ugly Betty. IN OR OUT With Daniel suffering from a broken heart, Betty is determined to get him back to work and over his sadness by setting him up on a date with a supermodel. In Daniel's absence, Wilhelmina decides who will continue to work at Mode once her ambition to be named editor-in-chief is realized. Meanwhile, Hilda finds herself unemployed after Herbalux is recalled. And in a stunning conclusion, the woman behind the mask is revealed. Guest starring REBECCA ROMJIN and KATHY GRIFFIN.
[Seven/8:30pm] Grey’s Anatomy. GREAT EXPECTATIONS. While rumours of the Chief's departure spread among the hospital staff, Bailey proposes the creation of a free Clinic. George has become a sex machine. Two best friends are left with a difficult decision due to an advanced illness. A Seattle Grace doctor receives a proposal of a different sort.

[Nine/12:30pm] Backstage Pass: Michael Buble.
[Nine/6:30pm] The Lost Tribes.
[Nine/7:30pm] 60 Minutes.
[Nine/8:30pm] CSI. “Loco Motives.” Guest: Danny Bonaduce.
[Nine/9:30pm] CSI Miami. “Darkroom.”
[Nine/10:30pm] Survivor: Fiji.
[Nine/11:30pm] Movie: The Big Tease (UK 1999)

[SBS/8:30pm] Vote Yes For Aborigines - On this day 40 years ago, with the highest "yes" vote in Australia's history, 90.77% of voters agreed that Aborigines be counted in the census and that the Commonwealth Government take charge of Aboriginal affairs, effectively acknowledging Aboriginal people as citizens within their own country. When the British government colonised Australia, they completely ignored the original inhabitants, declaring the land empty of people - terra nullius. From then on, Aborigines were treated as non-citizens and denied the rights that others enjoyed. While many people believe that the 1967 Referendum gave Aborigines the right to vote, it in fact removed two sections of the constitution which discriminated against Aborigines. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Documentary) G WS
[SBS/9:30pm] Movie: The Tracker (Aus 2001). Part of the Australian Film Season, The Tracker, won the AFI Award for Best Actor in 2002 and Best Actor and Best Feature Film category at the IF Awards for the same year. Set in the Australian outback in 1922, it is a story about four men in pursuit of an Aboriginal man, accused of the murder of a white woman. The three white men in the film have been given titles instead of names and The Fanatic, The Follower and The Veteran are on the trail of the accused with the help of an Aboriginal tracker. It doesn't take long before each man is faced with his inner conflict regarding racism, and this soon becomes the more dangerous element in the outback journey than the actual hunt for the accused. Written and directed by Rolf de Heer and stars David Gulpilil and Gary Sweet. (From Australia, in English) (Drama) (2001) (Rpt) M (V) CC WS
[SBS/11:40pm] John Safran Vs God - Kkk/ Catholicism/ Palestinians - Can a Jew join the Klu Klux Klan? This episode John travels to Orange County, California to meet with the Grand Dragon of the KKK and puts forward a convincing case. Back in Melbourne, local Catholic priest Bob Maguire introduces John to the principles of Catholicism, Father Bob style. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Comedy Series) M (A,L) (Rpt) CC

[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother - Live Eviction.
[Ten/8:30pm] Rove.

[CI/8:30pm] Dying for Meth. Read more...

O'Keefe pilot on the List.

There have been rumours about this for a while....

But The Age says Andrew O'Keefe is set to shoot a Tonight-style pilot for the Seven Network.

If it goes ahead it would make the host one of the busiest guys around. After all he already has Deal or No Deal, The Rich List and Weekend Sunrise.

O'Keefe is an astute performer with a background in law, who studied at the Victorian College of the Arts. But would we swallow his up-front hosting style in a Tonight show? Based on his success rate, you would have to argue that it's worth a pilot to find out.

Meanwhile no more news yet about the Naomi Robson pilot which reportedly went down well at the shoot.

Variety is fast becoming the buzz word in TV this year with and Rove, The Nation, The Sideshow and Newstopia. Read more...

Aussie shoot set for US debut

Debra Messing, Judy Davis and Miranda Otto will see their performances in The Starter Wife airing in the US next week.

The six hour telemovie was shot in Queensland.

Based on the novel of the same name, the series features Messing in a role as the wife of an ambitious movie studio exec, until she gets the one phone call that changes everything.

Not only does Molly's husband inform her of his intentions to divorce just shy of their ten year anniversary but also he revokes her status as Wife Of instantly transforming her into a "Starter Wife"—a decided step down, if not out—in the Hollywood pecking order.

Also featuring in the telemovie are Joe Mantegna and Aussies Aden Young and Rodger Corser.

It premieres May 31 on the USA Network.

Official site.
Read more...

Isaiah Greyed out of Anatomy?

There are conflicting rumours circling about whether actor Isaiah Washington will be returned to Grey's Anatomy next season.

Washington was at the centre of an on-set feud in which he called co-star T.R. Knight a "faggot." It led to Knight coming out of the closet. Washington later apologised only to reignite his comments at the Golden Globes.

The story has circulated widely amongst soap magazines and the predominantly female audience. There are also stories that others in the cast are at odds with the actor.

Last week the series concluded with an open-ended question hanging over Washington's character.

His agent has said that no contract has yet arrived but they fully expect one.

Source (spoilers)
Read more...