Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

First of all, Happy Veteran’s Day! Second, the news is rather short today, but I think I found a few interesting items. And, three, how excited are you guys for tonight’s smorgasbord of TV viewing? There are new episodes of Vampire Diaries and Nikita on the CW, new episodes of Bones and Fringe on FOX, new episodes of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice on ABC and new episodes of CSI and The Mentalist on CBS. And, of course, there is the ongoing Burn Notice marathon followed by a brand new episode of Burn Notice on USA Network. I think there is something there for every viewer, don’t you?

And now, on with the news for today:

TELEVISION

AMC has decided not to renew Rubicon for a second season. (Twitter)

British actor Rob Kazinsky (EastEnders and one of the many stars in the upcoming The Hobbit movie) will appear on Brothers & Sisters as Dr. Rick, an ex-boyfriend of Annie’s (Odette Yustman) who makes Justin (Dave Annable) jealous. He is expected to appear in only one episode, but more may be planned. (Kristin at E! Entertainment Online)

Actor Kevin McKidd will be directing episode 13 of Grey’s Anatomy, which is slated to air in early February. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)

AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the following award winners from last night’s Country Music Awards:

Entertainer of the Year
Brad Paisley

Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton

New Artist of the Year
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum

Vocal Duo of the Year
Sugarland

Single of the Year
“Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum

Album of the Year
“Revolution,” Miranda Lambert

Song of the Year
“The House That Built Me” (Miranda Lambert)

Musical Event of the Year
“Hillbilly Bone,” Blake Shelton, featuring Trace Adkins

Music Video of the Year
“The House That Built Me,” Miranda Lambert

Musician of the Year
Mac McAnally, Guitar

MADE FOR TV MOVIE NEWS

Catherine Bell (Army Wives and JAB) will star in the made for TV Lifetime movie called Close Quarters, which is about a special-ops agent-turned-suburban mom. Anthony Michael Hall (The Dead Zone) will play her husband, while Mekhi Phifer (Lie To Me) will co-star as another agent. (Deadline)

CONDOLENCES

Legendary Italian movie producer Dino De Laurentiis passed away at the age of 91. A cause was not released. (LA Times)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Actress Elizabeth Banks is in final negotiations to join Chris Pine in the DreamWorks movie called Welcome to People, which marks the directorial debut by Pine himself. The story follows a young businessman who returns home after the sudden death of his wealthy yet estranged father. He learns a devastating family secret that sends him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Banks will play the alcoholic sister who Pine has never met. (The Wrap)

That’s it. Enjoy!