Hey All,
Here are the news items for today:
TELEVISION
Actress A.J. Langer (My So Called Life alum) is joining the ABC medical drama Private Practice in a recurring role, but details on the character she will play is limited except that her character’s name is Erica. (Michael Ausiello at TV Line)
Actor Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) will guest star in an upcoming episode of CSI: Miami, playing Robbie, one half of a freelance storm-chasing duo who is questioned by Sgt. Tripp (Rex Linn) when a piece of his equipment is linked to a murder. The show will be back on September 25 at 10 PM on CBS. (Denise Martin at TV Guide)
Actress Vanessa Lengies (Hawthorne) will appear in the FOX series Glee in the recurring role of Sugar, a new student who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but can’t carry a tune to save her life. (Michael Ausiello at TV Line)
The USA Network has returned their new legal drama Suits for a second season. (Kate Stanhope at TV Guide)
Actress Jeananne Goossen (best known for the Canadian shows Falcon Beach and Wild Roses) will appear in a two-episode arc on CSI: NY as Officer Lauren Cooper, a young rookie police officer who will work with Danny (Carmine Giovinazzo). (William Keck at TV Guide)
HBO has announced they are renewing True Blood for a 5th season. (Twitter)
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
An untitled drama pilot from Jerry Bruckheimer and writer Aron Eli Coleite (Heroes) is being considered for pick up by CBS. The drama would center on a common-sense mother who becomes a New York State Trooper. (Deadline)
Alan Ball is working with Cinemax on a new series called Banshee that follows an ex-con who poses as a murdered sheriff in a small Pennsylvania Amish town where he enforces his own kind of justice while developing plans to serve his own ulterior motive. (Robyn Ross at TV Guide)
BOX OFFICE NEWS
Actor Eddie Murphy is set to voice Hong Kong Phooey in a feature film based on the classic 1970’s Hanna-Barbera animated TV series. The film will be a combination of live-action and animation, revolving around a dog Penry (Murphy) who is granted mystic powers, including the ability to walk, talk and do kung fu. Donning a costume to become Hong Kong Phooey, he sets out to combat criminals. (The Hollywood Reporter and Dark Horizons)
Director David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves (the men behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II) may be working with Warner Bros. on a multi-film adaptation of the Stephen King novel he Stand. (Hit Fix and First Showing)
BOX OFFICE TRAILER
Watch: Official Release Trailer for ‘Tanner Hall’ with Rooney Mara
NOTE: Rooney Mara is the same girl who will appear in the lead role in the US version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – yes, the girl in pigtails in this film is the same girl with the tattoos and heavy makeup that you’ve seen in trailers. You can also see here for character details and a picture of Rooney in her Lisabeth Salander role to see the STARK difference!
That’s it. Enjoy!
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