Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

NBC is developing a supernatural drama project with horror film producer Jason Blum (Insidious and The Purge) and TV executive-turned-producer Christina Wayne (Copper) called The Inn. This project is a classic ghost story, following a group of strangers drawn to an isolated hotel by fate. Compelled to find the truth behind the horrors that haunt them and answer the question of why they were brought together, the ensemble soon discovers that The Inn is aware of their pasts and presents and is using them to force the guests to confront themselves and each other. (Nellie Andreeva at Deadline)

Q&A SECTION (with TV Scoop Team from E! Online and Matt Mitovich at TV Line)

Question: Are we going to see any changes in Pan’s relationship with Rumple in the next episode of Once Upon a Time? – Miles

TV Scoop Team: Funny you should ask! We just got off the phone with the TV’s most evil 17-year-old, Robbie Kay, and he tells us that we will definitely see some father/son shifts in this Sunday’s brand-new episode. “You are going to see a change in the relationship in the mid-season finale. So they will touch upon that and it will be very interesting to see where they go from there in terms of their relationship as the season progresses.” Hmm, perhaps this means that Pan will be sticking around after the winter hiatus?

Question: Hart of Dixie spoilers are desperately needed, please and thank you! – Hilary

TV Scoop Team: Ever wondered what the French version of Bluebell would be like? Well, your dreams are about to come true as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of ChlocheBleu will be visiting their sister city in episode 16. While Deputy Mayor Jean Claude will have his eye on one of our favorite Southern Belles, mayor Eloise, a former ballerina, may not take as much of a liking to the charming town we’ve grown to know and love.

Question: Anything interesting coming up for DiNozzo on NCIS? –Mel

Mitovich: Fielding your query, show boss Gary Glasberg says, “Tony has had a year of real change and growth so far. Ziva said goodbye. Bishop said hello. Tony’s friendship with McGee got stronger and his bond with Gibbs wasn’t weakened by change, it was reinforced. And now, for a special 250th episode, Anthony DiNozzo Sr. (returning guest star Robert Wagner) will be back. And along with a riveting crime to solve, Tony will discover there’s a new mystery woman in his father’s life.”

Question: Do you know who ‪Rebecca Mader is playing on ‪Once Upon a Time? I know you can’t reveal, but curious as to how hush-hush this is. — @e_vanquill

Mitovich: I know that series creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis are happy to have brought her on, seeing as the last time they wrote for Rebecca Mader on Lost, they killed off poor Charlotte. “We’ve had her in mind for this for a while,” says Horowitz, “and the time finally seemed right.” Also: I am told that Rebecca will keep her British accent – whether that’s a clue is for you to decide.

Question: I’m so happy NBC already picked up The Blacklist for a second season. Any scoop about the next episode in January. Is Ressler already back on the job? –Daisy

Mitovich: “Agent Ressler isn’t going anywhere,” EP Jon Bokenkamp wants to assure you. “That said, the injuries he’s sustained and the revelations made about his character in the fall cliffhanger will certainly impact the show going forward.”

Question: Please, can you give a scoop for Person of Interest? –Harkanwar

Mitovich: I chatted up Kevin Chapman the other night at CBS’ holiday party here in NYC, and after thanking TVLine for the recent Performer of the Week recognition, he previewed Fusco’s new BMOC status at the NYPD. “Because of the taking down of HR, we have a lot of old detectives going out and new detectives coming in, and they’re all kind of looking to Fusco for guidance,” he said. “He’s now become the ‘mentor’ of the office.” To set the best example, the once-sketchy lawman will take a cue from the late Joss Carter, whose admirable legacy he recounted to Simmons before taking the HR goon in. “He’s kind of following that model going forward.”

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a terrific weekend!!