Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

ABC has ordered additional scripts of the new dramas Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue. (Philiana Ng and Lesley Goldberg at The Hollywood Reporter)

Private Practice has been cancelled by ABC and will conclude at the end of this current season. (Deadline and The Futon Critic)

The CW has picked up the new drama Arrow for a full 22-episode season. And, the news shows Beauty and The Beast and Emily Owens, MD have both received an order for three additional scripts each. (Deadline and Michael Ausiello at TV Line)

Homeland has been given a third season 12 –episode order by Showtime. (Variety)

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

The creators of the TNT drama Memphis Beat are developing a new project called The Big easy for CBS. This project is a supernatural mystery series set in New Orleans, centering on the complex life and cases of Jack Lyons, a hard-living trumpet player and paranormal investigator with a dark personal tie to his work. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

CBS is developing a new drama called Darkness Falls from executive producers from Criminal Minds. The project is a being described as a character procedural that will explore the complex dynamic of an FBI psychologist and a homicide specialist as they journey into small communities around the country to solve the darkest, most twisted single murders. (Deadline and The FutonCritic)

Actor Titus Welliver (Lost) has had to leave the TNT drama pilot called The Last Ship due to a family health emergency. Taking his place is actor Adam Baldwin (Chuck). The project is based on the novel by William Brinkley that centers on the crew of a naval destroyer who, after a global catastrophe decimates the Earth’s population, are forced to confront the reality of their new existence in a world where they are among the only survivors. Baldwin will play Mike Slattery, second in command to Captain Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) onboard the USS Nathan James. He’s a fair man who cares deeply for his family. He and Tom clash at times over the best course of action. (Deadline and TNT)

BOX OFFICE NEWS

Actor Nicolas Cage is in talks to take over the lead role in the reboot of The Left Behind 16-book series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins that tells centers around the Christian belief of the Rapture, telling the story of what happened to those left behind after Jesus Christ returned to Earth and brought all Christians to heaven. It follows a group of people who eventually become believers and form a worldwide network to oppose the Antichrist, who rises to power in the years following the Rapture. (Variety and First Showing)

Actress Anna Kendrick (the Twilight franchise and Pitch Perfect) will appear in the upcoming film called The Last Five Years, an adaptation of the stage musical that tells the love story that is told backward and forward at the same time through the perspectives of the two people involved. (Moviehole and First Showing)

Q&A SECTION (with Team Watch with Kristin at E! Online)

Sean: Revolution is my new obsession! Any scoop on what’s ahead, especially for Elizabeth Mitchell’s character?

Team Watch with Kristin: How about a scooplet based on Rachel and Miles’ complicated past? You know, the fact that he turned her over to Monroe? Well, Charlie won’t stay in the dark about it for long, and creator Eric Kripke teases that it will be “pretty explosive” for fans when she finds out. We suggest Miles starts watching his back now.

THE SPOILER ROOM (with Sandra Gonzalez at Entertainment Weekly)

‘SUPERNATURAL’: ‘THINGS QUICKLY FALL APART’

Intel from Sandra: If you, like me, are still haunted by the image of Castiel calling out to Dean in Purgatory, sit back. I have some interesting intel for you. While talking to Misha Collins about his charitable scavenger hunt (more about that here), he also confirmed a hunch we’d had about the last time Dean saw Cas. It was, in fact, while Dean was exiting Purgatory. But there’s much more to it than that. “That very moment is a pivotal moment. I think Dean is confused about what happened at that moment and won’t actually find out what happened then until episode 7,” he reveals. “It’s going to take a while to see that moment play out.” Suffice to say the truth hurts — especially on this show. But when Cas does return topside, look for him to be “reinvigorated with a sense of purpose,” says Collins. “He essentially feels like he has to do good in order to right the wrongs of his past. So he starts to collaborate with Sam and Dean for that reason — so that he can continue to try to make things right. He’s no longer paying penance, really, because it’s no longer an act of suffering for him. But he’s doing his best to right the wrongs of his past.” Doing so won’t be as easy as he hopes, however. “He’s doing that in ways that help Sam and Dean and then, ultimately, it might also make life — as per usual with the Supernatural universe — complicated for Sam and Dean. At first, it seems like everything is hunky dory. But things quickly fall apart.”

Question: Are they leading up to a Carter/Reese romance? — @MollyFaraday

Sandra: My guess is no. But only because I preach the word of the lovely Taraji P. Henson, who had some majorly insightful thoughts on this would-be pairing. “I think just from being involved and knowing the characters in-depth like I do, I honestly don’t think Reese is capable of that kind of love anymore,” she says. “I don’t think that he has the capacity to give himself up in that way and save lives.” Of course, there’s never any telling what’s in the plans further down the line, but would you agree, fans? Would it be out of character for Reese? (Also, for the record, Henson says she’s “open to it.”)

Question: Please give me some Zoe/Wade scoop! They are the BEST part of Hart of Dixie! — Lara

Sandra: Really? Because I would go with 1) Wade’s abs. 2) Zoe/Wade. But we’re all entitled to our opinions. Anyway, according to Wilson Bethel, there’s plenty in store this season for this pair. “Zoe and Wade fans will be pleased to see where this season is going,” he says. “It’s not all roses by any means, but it’s a lot of fun Zoe-and-Wade stuff. For fans who’ve picked that side in the love triangle, they’ll be pleased.” Plus, Zoe Hart is a stronger woman than I if she can continue NOT falling for the good-looking guy who is constantly ready and willing to help her when she’s in a tough spot. One upcoming example? Wade finds Zoe a rent-a-Santa after she accidentally takes the town’s out of commission. And who he finds to step in is definitely someone we’ve seen before!

Question: What a GREAT Nikita premiere. I’m loving that Michael and Nikita are going to make it official. (Best engagement ever?) To celebrate, how about some Mikita scoop? — Nicole

Sandra: What’s the saying? First comes love, then comes marriage, then…NOT so fast. In next week’s episode, a little session of girl talk between Alex and Nikita will spur into a conversation about children. More specifically, Nikita’s desire to run far, far, away from them. But the week’s case may enlighten her a bit on the subject. Meanwhile, do NOT miss the epic Doctor Who reference that Birkoff makes. I want it as my ringtone.

That’s it. Enjoy!