Hey All,
So, with the news that Twilight fans are camped out near downtown Los Angeles in preparation for Thursday night’s red carpet premiere (yes, some of them have been there since this past weekend) and news breaking on some of the scheduled panels for Comic Con, my day is almost complete with good and bad news (you can guess which I mean, right?) But, there is still more news to share with you and here is what is out there for today:
TELEVISION
Mary Steenburgen will star in the FX pilot Outlaw Country, playing a powerful country music superstar who’s protective of her daughter, Annabel. The drama follows Southern organized crime and Nashville royalty. (Deadline Hollywood Daily and TV Guide)
A.J. Cook may be seen in at least one episode of Criminal Minds next season in order to “put a cap on her character’s story”; but that will be it despite efforts by fans to make the powers that be behind the show change their minds. It is rumored, though, that a new female character may be introduced during next season. (Zap2It)
Syfy’s drama pilot Alphas is set to shoot in Toronto. The story revolves around a team of individuals with exceptional abilities who work as vigilantes. (The Hollywood Reporter and Televisionary)
Syfy is also giving fans of its Saturday night movies the chance to oversee each and every aspect of the production of one of its upcoming creature features. “The network is launching a production site, B Movie Mogul, where fans can vote and pitch ideas for the film, from title, creatures, wardrobe, dialogue and character deaths to promotional taglines. The resulting ‘script’ will be shot as a two-hour Syfy original movie to be released next year.” (The Hollywood Reporter and Televisionary)
Jennifer Jason Leigh is set to reprise her role as Nancy’s older sister Jill in one episode of Weeds, while Alanis Morissette is returning for two episodes as Nancy’s baby doc (and girlfriend to Andy). Weeds‘ sixth season, which premieres August 16, finds Nancy and Co. on the run after Shane whacked Pilar with a croquet mallet. (Michael Ausiello at Entertainment Weekly)
FIRST LOOKS AT TV AND FILM
THE FUTON’S FIRST LOOK: “BLUE BLOODS” (CBS)
First Look: Jason Momoa as Conan the Barbarian Official Photo
http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/06/21/first-look-jason-momoa-as-conan-the-barbarian-official-photo/
DVD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Good Wife
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Good-Wife-Season-1/13944
Criminal Minds
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Criminal-Minds-Season-7/13949
NCIS: Los Angeles
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/NCIS-Los-Angeles-Season-1-Press-Release/13945
MOVIES
Whales, the true tale of gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle, may be adding a new cast member: Kristen Bell. The former Veronica Mars star will join Drew Barrymore, who will appear as a Greenpeace activist, along with John Krasinksi, who will play a small-town reporter. Bell is negotiating to play an LA reporter. (BuzzSugar.com)
Kenny Wormald, a 25-year-old newcomer, who has appeared in Centerstage: Turn It Up, the MTV series Dancelife and was a backup dancer for Justin Timberlake, joins Julianne Hough and new addition Dennis Quaid in the remake of Footloose, which starts shooting in August. The movie is expected in theatres on April 1, 2011. (E! Entertainment Online)
MOVIE TRAILERS
‘The Green Hornet’: Check out the first trailer!
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/06/the-green-hornet-check-out-the-first-trailer.html
Watch: Amir Bar-Lev’s Doc ‘The Tillman Story’ Official Trailer
http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/06/21/watch-amir-bar-lev-doc-the-tillman-story-official-trailer/
INTERVIEWS
‘Heroes’ boss Tim Kring on series wrap-up and his next project
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/06/21/heroes-boss-tim-kring-movie/
‘Eclipse’ interview teaser: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner talk ‘Breaking Dawn’ and the end of ‘Twilight’
http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/06/22/eclipse-kristen-stewart-robert-pattinson-taylor-lautner/
Q&A SECTION (with Kristin from E! Entertainment Online)
Question: Barry in Ohio: Glee please!
Kristin: How about some Kristin Chenoweth news that’ll make your heart sing?! Our favorite guest star tells us she’s setting her sights on Glee’s second season, and she’s in talks to have her own show. (Anybody remember Kristin? Yeah, it’s not that.) “I’m working on my album with Sony,” the O.G. Snookie (Olive Snook) tells us. “So I’ll be doing a tour and going back to Glee a little bit and also doing my own TV show.” According to a source close to Kristin Chenoweth, it’s way too early to divulge any other details, but still, feel free to hug me and give me chocolates for sharing this happy news. No really, I don’t mind.
Question: Jamie in Little Rock, Ark.: I’m really excited about Rookie Blue. Have you seen it yet, and do you love it?
Kristin: Rookie Blue is a little rough around the edges, with far too pretty police officers, but it’s definitely not terrible and worth a glance. If you’re a lover of all things procedural, this is right up your alley. Don’t miss the premiere this Thursday, June 24 on ABC.
That’s it. Enjoy!
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