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Simon Cowell Rejoins U.K. Version of ‘The X Factor’
4 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Simon Cowell is to return as a judge to the British version of “The X Factor,” which airs on ITV.
Cowell left the series in 2010 when he launched the U.S. version of the show, which airs on Fox. Since his departure the U.K. show’s ratings have been in decline. Last year’s final pulled 9.6 million, compared with 17 million in 2010.
Cowell appears as a judge in the U.K. on his other show, “Britain’s Got Talent,” which also airs on ITV.
Both shows are produced by Cowell’s company Syco with FremantleMedia.
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- Leo Barraclough
Lifetime Greenlights Dark Scripted Comedy About Dating Competition Show
23 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Lifetime has ordered “Un-Real” to series, a dark comedy centering on a dating competition reality show.
From Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, “Un-Real” offers a fictional behind-the-scenes look at the chaos surrounding the production of a dating competition program, where a young staffer’s sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get vital footage.
Project is inspired by Shapiro’s short “Sequin Raze,” and produced by A+E Studios. “Un-Real” will be A+E Studios first wholly-owned series.
“‘Un-Real’ s unlike anything that exists on television today,” Lifetime’s exec veep Rob Sharenow said. “It’s premium and original on every level, and we’re thrilled that Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro’s unique series will be Lifetime’s first program produced by A+E Studios.”
Shiri Appleby will topline the comedy. Other cast members include Megyn Price, Freddie Stroma, Josh Kelly and Nathalie Kelley. »
- AJ Marechal
Jay Baruchel To Topline FX Comedy Pilot ‘Man Seeking Woman’
6 February 2014 2:30 PM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
FX has found its man for comedy pilot Man Seeking Woman, from Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. Undeclared alum Jay Baruchel has signed on for the lead role in the project based on Simon Rich’s book, The Last Girlfriend On Earth, Man Seeking Woman. Described as a sweet and absurd look at the life-and-death stakes of dating, Man Seeking Woman centers on Josh Greenberg (Baruchel), a naive romantic on a desperate quest for love. When his longtime girlfriend dumps him, Josh enters the dating scene, a nightmarish hellscape of untold horror. Despite the agony, Josh continues his search in the hopes of finding someone who will make all the misery worth it. Jonathan Krisel will direct the pilot from a script by Rich. FX Prods. is producing, with filming slated for spring in Toronto, a rare comedy pilot shoot north of the border. This marks a return to television for »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
John Benjamin Hickey, Daniel Stern To Star In Wgn America Series ‘Manhattan’
6 February 2014 2:00 PM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
John Benjamin Hickey (The Big C, The Good Wife) has been cast as the lead in Wgn America’s 13-episode drama series Manhattan. Daniel Stern is set to co-star in the show, from writer Sam Shaw and director Thomas Schlamme, Skydance TV, Tribune Studios and Lionsgate TV. Set during the clandestine mission to build the world’s first atomic bomb in Los Alamos, Nm, Manhattan follows the brilliant but flawed scientists and their families. It centers on Frank Winter (Hickey), a brilliant and self-destructive physics professor tapped to help lead the Manhattan Project, a mission that will jeopardize his family and his sanity. Stern plays Glen Babbit, a mentor and consigliere to the younger physicists working on the Manhattan Project who navigates the political minefield of Los Alamos with wisdom and a dry wit. The two join previously cast Rachel Brosnahan, Ashley Zukerman and Harry Lloyd. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
About that 'Biggest Loser' winner's weight loss....
6 February 2014 1:55 PM, PST | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
The Biggest Loser’s big winner has been making headlines since the finale on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, it’s not all been positive. For those who haven’t been following, fan favorite Rachel Frederickson, 24, a voice-over artist from L.A., beat out the competition by dropping a whopping 155 pounds and going from 260lbs to 105. But many have questioned if maybe Frederickson didn’t go too far.
Today on Sirius Xm, I had the opportunity to talk to EW’s TV editors, Kristen Baldwin and Meeta Agrawal, about Frederickson’s shocking appearance, the math (!) involved in winning the competition, and about »
- Sara Vilkomerson
David Letterman Chats With Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr At Ed Sullivan Theatre On 50th Anniversary Of Beatles’ U.S. Debut: Video
53 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
It was 50 years ago today. American popular culture was altered forever on February 7, 1964, when four mop-topped lads from England hit the stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in Manhattan. More than 73 million people watched in glorious black and white. A half-century later, the two surviving Beatles returned for a chat with the room’s current occupant. Here’s a clip of David Letterman talking with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr about that landmark night and the landmark theater where it all went down. After the jump, watch McCartney tell a funny story about how a Teamster made him nervous backstage during a later Ed Sullivan Show appearance. The clips are from The Beatles: The Night That Changed America, which CBS is airing Sunday night:
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- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Why 'Transparent' Creator Jill Soloway Feels the Amazon Pilot Process is 'Revolutionary'
54 minutes ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Before she made her directorial debut with "Afternoon Delight," which starred Kathryn Hahn, Juno Temple and Josh Radnor and premiered at Sundance last year, Jill Soloway worked in television as a writer and producer on series like "United States of Tara" (for which she was showrunner) and "Six Feet Under" (which netted her three Emmy nominations). Now she's back working on the small screen, albeit in a new form -- she's the creator of "Transparent," one of 10 new original series pilots Amazon premiered on February 6th. A half-hour comedy, "Transparent" is the story of a Los Angeles family -- the divorced parents played by Jeffrey Tambor and Judith Light, with Jay Duplass, Gaby Hoffmann and Amy Landecker as their grown children. Warm but sharp-edged in its dialogue, "Transparent" is easily the best of the new pilots -- you can watch it online here. Indiewire caught up with Soloway by phone »
- Alison Willmore
'The Tonight Show' without Jay Leno: Like the man said, it's time to go
55 minutes ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Jay Leno said goodbye to The Tonight Show for the second time in his career on Thursday. Gone for good? So he joked. “I don’t need to be fired three times! I get the hint!” And so he wept, during his most personal — and arguably best — moment of his 22-year run as the steward of the hallowed late night institution. “It really is time for me to go and hand it off to the next guy.” His last hour was a pretty good one, highlighted by the pure-pop moment of Billy Crystal bringing out a bunch of stars — Jack Black, »
- Jeff Jensen
Simon Cowell Returning To ‘X Factor UK’ As Judge
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Creator Simon Cowell will lead the judging panel when the UK singing competition show returns to ITV for its 11th cycle later this year, the network confirmed today after weeks of speculation. It will be his first season back on the flagship The X Factor after spending the last three years getting the U.S. version up and running on Fox while the ratings for the U.K. original have been going down. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to The X Factor UK,” said Cowell, whose Syco banner co-produces that show with FremantleMedia UK. “It’s been three years since I last judged the competition and I’m excited to find a global superstar again.” Cowell’s return of course raises further questions about the future of the U.S. version of the show as the two run concurrently. Fox has not yet renewed X Factor here after »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Eloise Mumford Cast In ABC Pilot ‘Warriors’
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Eloise Mumford is set to co-star in ABC’s medical drama pilot Warriors, from writer Chris Keyser, Mandeville TV and ABC Studios. The casting stems from the talent holding deal ABC signed with Mumford last summer after casting her in two consecutive drama pilots, River, which went to series, and last year’s Reckless. Inspired by the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, Warriors follow the best and brightest active duty military doctors and nurses as they practice trailblazing medicine. Mumford plays Stacey, a surgical resident who is sometimes overwhelmed by the sadness and emotional toll of her job.“Eloise is really special,” said Keyser, who previously worked with the actress on the Fox series Lone Star. “She is perfect for this role and our first choice.” Paradigm-repped Mumford recently wrapped Fifty Shades Of Grey. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
The River and Lone Star Alum Eloise Mumford to Star in ABC's Warriors
1 hour ago | TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide - Breaking News news »
Eloise Mumford has landed the lead in ABC's drama pilot Warriors, TVGuide.com has learned.
Inspired by the state-of-the-art Walter Reed Military Medical Center, the project will follow the best and brightest active duty military doctors and nurses as they practice trailblazing medicine.
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The Lone Star and River alum, who will next appear in the 50 Shades of Grey movie adaptation, will play...
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- Natalie Abrams
'Fifty Shades' actress to star in ABC drama pilot
1 hour ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
A leading actress from next year’s Fifty Shades of Grey film has been cast in a new ABC drama pilot.
Eloise Mumford, who plays Anastasia Steele’s best friend and roommate Kate in the adult romance, will star in the network’s medical drama Warriors. Inspired by the state of the art Walter Reed Military Medical Center, the series follows “the best and brightest active duty military doctors and nurses as they practice trailblazing medicine.” Before Fifty Shades, Mumford appeared in ABC’s The River.
“Eloise is really special,” said executive producer Chris Keyser (Party of Five), who worked »
- James Hibberd
Nashville 2.14 Review: “Too Far Gone”
1 hour ago | TVovermind.com | See recent TVovermind.com news »
First off, let’s talk about Teddy’s haircut. Or hair piece? I was so distracted by whatever hair plugs have been implanted into Teddy Bear Conrad’s head that I couldn’t focus on the rest of the episode. I had the same reaction to the new, surgically improved Portia De Rossi on Arrested Development. The point of [&hellip
Nashville 2.14 Review: “Too Far Gone” »
- Jenni Wright
Sarah Hyland owns a replica of Michonne's Katana (and other pop culture confessions) -- Video
1 hour ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Sarah Hyland may be starring as Natalie in Vampire Academy (now in theaters), but the Modern Family star is definitely a zombie girl. When she dropped by EW to take our Pop Culture Personality Test, we learned she’s a serious fan of The Walking Dead who considers the replica of Michonne’s Katana that her boyfriend got her for her birthday and the shovel she gave him signed by members of the AMC drama’s cast for Christmas two of her prized possessions. (They’re also Game of Thrones fans and have a replica of Robb Stark’s sword »
- Mandi Bierly
'Arrow' Season 2: Slade Wilson, prison, bank robberies and more in an extended promo
1 hour ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Post by Arrow.
"Arrow" Season 2 has a lot of dark excitement in upcoming episodes, according to a new extended promo. While a voiceover threatens ruin and nowhere to hide, short clips posted to Facebook focus on destruction, crime and more.
Highlights of the Facebook video include Oliver in what looks like a prison -- possibly Dr. Ivo's medical-horror ship -- a newly tough Oliver shooting a flaming arrow on the island, Slade Wilson in what might be the Queen mansion, Diggle robbing a bank, a super awkward Lance family dinner, Felicity facing what may just be an overwhelming computer challenge and more than one Deathstroke image.
The whole thing ends with the creepiest line of all: "The dead are owed nothing."
It may not be a cheerful second half of "Arrow" Season 2, but it does look exciting! "Arrow" airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on The CW. »
FX Developing Limited Series Based on John Scalzi's Sci-fi Novel 'Redshirts'
1 hour ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
FX has teamed up with producers Jon Shestack ("Dan in Real Life"), Ken Kwapis ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants") and Alexandra Beattie to bring "Redshirts," a comedic sci-fi novel published in 2012, to the small screen, Deadline reports. The futuristic "Redshirts," written by John Scalzi, follows a group of crew members aboard the Starship Intrepid who suddenly and mysteriously start dying. At first unsure of the cause of these deaths, the crew realize that their situation mirrors that of a certain 21st century science fiction television show. Essentially, their lives -- and deaths -- are following a TV plot. Kwapis is set to direct the premiere episode with Shestack and Beattie executive producing. Prior to "Redshirts," Kwapis and Beattie were working on the Showtime comedy "Happyish," put on hold following the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman who was cast as the lead. FX has been investing in limited series lately -- its upcoming "Fargo, »
- Eric Eidelstein
'The Monuments Men' Cast On Jimmy Kimmel: Matt Damon and Bill Murray Steal the Show
2 hours ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
The cast of George Clooney's The Monuments Men has been everywhere lately, promoting a film that will need all their high-profile popularity to lure viewers. Critics have rejected it; the film is very rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. I found the World War II adventure about recovered art strangely flat, full of potted lectures from Clooney about culture. (You can read my review here.) The movie is so disappointing because the story is so rich, and the cast amazing, as they show in their joint appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Cate Blanchett, John Goodman, and Bob Balaban were all fun when they joined Clooney, but o one came close to Bill Murray's droll humor. Here, he and Kimmel talk about how they mistakenly, regretfully, came to co-star in Garfield. Matt Damon came along later -- after many cuts that showed him left alone in the green room -- continuing his fake feud with Kimmel. »
- Caryn James
AMC Greenlights La Kiss Arena Football League Team Docu-Series
2 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
The unscripted series will focus on the inaugural season of the La Kiss Arena Football League team and owners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, bass guitarist/lead vocalist/co-founder of heavy metal band Kiss, and longtime manager Doc McGhee. The 10-episode series will follow the dedicated players and coaches as they try to turn La’s first professional football team in years into a winning franchise. Produced by Thinkfactory Media (Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Hatfields & McCoys), the series will premiere on AMC this summer. Executive producers of the as-yet-untitled show are Adam Freeman, Adam Reed and Leslie Greif. Goldberg, Marco Bresaz and Andrea Beckerman will oversee the series for AMC. »
- THE DEADLINE TEAM
Fox Business is not amused by 'Lego Movie' villain Lord Business -- Video
2 hours ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
The first thing you should know about The Lego Movie: Yes, it really is that good.
The second thing you should know about The Lego Movie: Like several recent-ish family films, including but not limited to The Lorax, The Muppets, and Wall-e, it’s got an anti-conformist, anti-corporate message that’s a little hard to swallow once you consider all its tie-in merchandise. (The Lego toys, however, aren’t quite as gross as those awful Lorax car commercials.)
And as a result, Fox Business is mad. Not because of the hypocrisy inherent in the movie’s premise, but »
- Hillary Busis
Paul Bettany as Vision: What does this mean for 'Agents of Shield's' Coulson?
2 hours ago | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Big news in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Paul Bettany will play the Vision in the upcoming "The Avengers: Age of Ultron." As confirmed by Variety, Bettany will play the android created by Ultron who later becomes an Avengers ally.
Bettany is already familiar in the McU as the voice of Tony Stark's A.I. Jarvis. Could his casting be a clue as to the Vision's story? Could Ultron somehow turn Jarvis into an android? The possibilities are intriguing.
But, most importantly, this casting officially shuts down speculation that Clark Gregg's resuscitated "Marvel's Agents of Shield" character Agent Phil Coulson is the Vision. Even before it was announced that Coulson was being brought back to life, fans speculated he could be the Vision. Gregg liked to poke fun at the rumor, but at long last fans can stop speculating that Coulson is actually that character.
So what does this mean for Coulson? »
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