Hey All,
The news is on the light side today, but there are still some interesting tidbits to share with all of you:
TELEVISION
Actor Anthony Carrigan (The Forgotten) is joining Parenthood as Adam’s (Peter Krause) new wunderkind-esque boss. His character, Cory, is described as a super-smart and highly opinionated young millionaire who replaces William Baldwin’s Gordon as the head honcho at T&S Footwear. (Michael Ausiello)
Sources confirm that actor Harry Shum Jr., who plays Mike will become a series regular next season on Glee. (Kristin at E! Entertainment Online)
A message to Medium fans from series creator Glenn Gordon Caron: “It’s true. Allison Dubois will dream her last dream on “Medium”, Friday, January 21st. In what we believe will be a series defining episode, Allison and her family will stare destiny in the eye. And destiny will not blink.” (Medium Community Forum at CBS)
Beau Bridges will appear in a “handful of episodes” as a new love interest for Nora (Sally Field) on Brothers & Sisters. Meanwhile, Calista Flockhart will be gone from the show for three episodes, including the 100th episode). This absence is part of her personal request to work a little less this season. There also might be interest in a sixth season, but nothing has been confirmed yet. And, actor Christopher J. Hanke (he played the waiter for Scotty cheated on Kevin) is coming back and that could be trouble for Scotty and Kevin (or could it?). (Kristin at E! Entertainment Online)
COULD THIS REALLY HAPPEN ON TV?
Who Wants to See Zachary Levi Sing on Chuck?
DEVELOMPENT NEWS
Singer-Actress Raven Symone (The Cosby Show and That’s So Raven)will star in the comedy pilot The Great State of Georgia for the ABC Family channel. The pilot centers on Georgia (Raven Symone), an exuberant curvy performer from the south who is trying to make it big as an actress in New York City. Actor Brock Cuchna (Melrose Place) stars as Georgia’s Southern ex-boyfriend who, still madly in love with her, comes to New York to bring her back home. (Deadline)
Pierce Brosnan is working on a new project that would mark his return to series television. Brosnan would appear in and produce the show, centered on an international operative and problem solver for hire. The main character is called into situations such as kidnappings and business espionage. (Hollywood Reporter and Kate Stanhope at TV Guide)
Actress Angela Bassett has been cast in the new ABC drama project called One Police Plaza, she will play New York City’s first female commissioner in the project, which is currently in development. (Deadline and Robyn Ross at TV Guide)
MADE FOR TV MOVIE NEWS
Fans Select “Roswell” Concept for Syfy and IGN.com B Movie Mogul Saturday Original Movie
BOX OFFICE NEWS
Michael Caine, Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Emily Mortimer, Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Peter Jacobson (House) and Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong) have joined Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy, lending their voices to the forthcoming animated sequel Cars 2. (First Showing, Empire and Slash Film)
That’s it. Enjoy!
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