Hey All,
Let’s get right into the news for today, shall we?
TELEVISION
Daniel J. Travanti (Hill Street Blues) will guest-star as Mr. Mullens, a crotchety 75-year-old whose brutal murders 20 years ago earned him the nickname “The Butcher” in an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds. His character, now suffering from Alzheimer’s and depending on the live-in care of his adult son, crosses paths with Hotch (Thomas Gibson) and the rest of the Behavioral Analysis Unit when he comes out of retirement in a desperate attempt to reprise his violent past — a past he can no longer remember. (Adam Bryant at TV Guide)
Looks like the FOX drama The Good Guys is rethinking a few elements for its fall run. In order to boost their female viewership, they are bringing on a new female character in the form of a yet-to-be-cast and potentially recurring young crime scene investigator. Her introduction also means an increased focus on the series’ romantic entanglements, which have thus far taken a back seat to the procedural aspects of the buddy cops. Another change for series brings more screen time for actor RonReaco Lee, who appeared in three episodes as criminal informant Julius. (Deadline Hollywood Daily and Mikey O’Connell at Zap2It)
There will be a crossover episode between the CW’s Tuesday companion shows One Tree Hill and Life Unexpected this fall. One Tree Hill songbirds Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and Mia (Kate Voegele) will guest star on the October 12 episode of Life Unexpected, as they travel to Portland to perform at a music festival sponsored by Cate’s (Shiri Appleby) radio station. (Michael Ausiello at Entertainment Weekly)
Eric Winter (Brothers & Sisters and Moonlight) is joining the CBS series The Mentalist this fall in the recurring role of Craig O’Laughlin, an FBI agent who catches the attention of Grace Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti). (Deadline Hollywood Daily)
Glee creator Ryan Murphy talked to LA radio DJ Ryan Seacrest and confirmed that Britney Spears is “I think 100 percent” going to appear on the show, whatever “I think 100 percent” means. The episode (date TBD), in which the Glee kids have hallucinations while under dental anesthesia, will praise the pop queen and won’t refer to her personal life. (LA Radio Station KIIS FM and TV.com)
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BOX OFFICE
Columbus Short (Stomp the Yard and Armored) and Alicja Bachleda (Ondine) are set to star in the box office movie The Girl Is In Trouble alongside Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show) and Jesse Spencer (House). This noir thriller follows a Lower East Side bartender who unravels a mystery that connects a desperate young woman (Bachleda) to a missing drug dealer and the scion of New York’s most powerful stockbroker. (The Wrap)
Reese Witherspoon will star in an untitled biopic about singer Peggy Lee, which is currently in development at 20th Century Fox. The story will explore the professional and personal life of the singer, prolific songwriter, composer and actress who is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists in history. Nora Ephron is writing the script and is attached to direct, while Witherspoon will produce alongside Marc Platt. Witherspoon recently secured the rights to Lee’s story from the late singer’s estate. (Variety and Dark Horizons)
Wentworth Miller isn’t the only Prison Break star who is making endeavors into the screen writing world. Now his on screen love interest, actress Sarah Wayne Callies, has seen her new screenplay optioned. Entitled Elena’s Serenade and adapted from the award-winning children’s book by Campbell Geeslin, this coming-of-age story fuses dreams, music and magic in its story of a girl who crosses the Mexican desert to become a glass blower. (The Hollywood Reporter and Dark Horizons)
BOX OFFICE TRAILER
Q&A SECTION (with Kristin from E! Entertainment Online):
Question: Kelly in Boise, Idaho: I’m a diehard Everwood fan and so happy Sarah Drew will be back on Grey’s this season. She will….Right?!
Kristin: Yes, she will! She’s been promoted to series regular, actually. I just interviewed Sarah at her house today (that interview will run closer to Grey’s premiere in September on E! News and E! Online). And I can tell you that not only is Sarah one of the most instantly likable people you could ever meet (pinky swear), she vows that her character April will be less hateful this year. “This season is all about the redemption of April!” Sarah promises. “Her McDreamy crush is completely over and what happened with the shooting will change, her I think.” Speaking of, she’s also already spent some quality time with McTreemy (James Tupper of Men in Trees) and says he’s fab, “the fans will love him,” and also “he’s not hard to look at.” Who knew?!
Question: Monica in Santa Barbara: Will Sarah Drew be back on Glee? Please say yes!
Kristin: Apparently Brad Falchuk said yes, and that’s even better, since he’s one of the show’s bosses! Sarah tells me that Brad assured her that her character Suzy Pepper would be back to offer some “sage advice” in the new season of Glee. When I verbally smacked her down for stealing all the jobs on shows with hot dudes, Sarah told me flatly, “I don’t care!” Love. That. Girl.
Question: Paula in Franklin, Ind.: Glee! Glee! Glee! I need news on Glee!
Kristin: So, what you’re saying is that you’re dying for some scoop on Bachelor Pad? Got it. But we’ll throw you some Glee info anyway. Chord Overstreet, the new dude at McKinley High, tells us that among other things, his character will be “competition” for Finn. Awww, poor Finn. We don’t know how much more he can take after Jesse St. James stole his solos and his girl last year! Chord also reveals that Finn will discover his character’s singing skills as he’s singing in the shower. Sound familiar?
Question: Dionne in W. Va.: Chuck! Chuck! Chuck!
Kristin: Don’t you worry your pretty little heads about any continuity issues on Chuck because Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak have assured us that the barely introduced Governor from last season will be seen again in the new year. “The governor is still a part of the show,” says Chris. “We want to do big, exciting stories. So right now, going into season four, it’s really about the search for mom.” So the governator will be a side story…but still a priority.
That’s it. Enjoy!
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