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Hey All,

Here are the news items, few though they are, for today:

TELEVISION

Actress Athena Karkanis (Low Winter Sun) has joined the cast of the upcoming Lifetime conspiracy thriller The Lottery, the 10 episode drama that is set in a dystopian future where women have stopped having children, threatening extinction of the human race. Karkanis will play Vanessa who has earned her job and risen through the political ranks all the way to chief of staff to the POTUS. (The Deadline Team)

Actress Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under) has joined the cast of the upcoming USA Network 6-episode event series Dig that centers on Peter Connelly (Jason Isaacs), an FBI agent currently stationed in Jerusalem who, while investigating the murder of an American archeologist uncovers a conspiracy 2,000 years in the making. Ambrose will play Debbie, a dedicated follower of evangelist Ted Billingham (David Costabile). She spends most of her time looking after fellow disciple 13-year-old Josh (Zen McGrath), but when Josh suddenly disappears, Debbie begins to question the beliefs and choices that have led her to this isolated place. The cast includes Anne Heche and Regina Taylor. (Philiana Ng at The Hollywood Reporter)

It looks like TNT might be spinning-off a series from Major Crimes, which is itself a spin-off from The Closer. This potential spin-off would focus on Agent Fitz Howard (actor Jon Tenney), a character introduced in The Closer – married to Brenda Leigh Johnson (actress Kyra Sedgwick) and also appeared in a few episode of Major Crimes. The potential spin-off could also possibly include actor Malcolm Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show), who has appeared in several episode of Major Crimes. No confirmation has been made by TNT as yet though. (Michael Ausiello at TV Line)

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That’s it. Enjoy!

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Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

TELEVISION

Actor Brett Cullen (Lost, Person of Interest and Revenge) will appear in a multi-episode arc of Under the Dome, playing Don, who runs a multi-national corporation and also just happens to be Barbie’s (series lead Mike Vogel) dad. Under the Dome will be back on CBS starting on June 30. (Natalie Abrams at TV Guide)

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Actor Brett Dalton (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) will appear in the indie film The Tourist, playing Eric Lazard, a heartbroken former college football star who gets in over his head with a dangerous Florentine sport and an alluring local woman. Castle alum Stana Katic will co-star. (The Deadline Team)

Actress Tessa Thompson (Copper and Veronica Mars) has joined the cast of the box office film Selma that will focus on the often violent 1965 marches in Selma, AL, that marked the political and emotional peak of the civil rights movement. She will play Diane Nash, a civil rights activist and adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King (actor David Oyelowo) who is connected to his day-to-day operations. (The Deadline Team)

Actor Hugh Dancy (Hannibal) will have the lead role in the upcoming film The Happy Prince that will tell the untold story of the last days in the tragic life of Oscar Wilde. (Screen Daily and Dark Horizons)

Actress Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and actor Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class) will play bank-robbing duo Bonnie and Clyde in the upcoming film Go Down Together, an adaptation of the Jeff Gunn non-fiction book, which is a revisionist take on the legend of the Depression-era bank robbers. (The Wrap and Dark Horizons)

Here are the top 10 box office movies for this past weekend courtesy of Box Office Mojo:

1. Godzilla – 93.2 million
2. Neighbors – 25.9 million
3. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – 16.8 million
4. Million Dollar Arm – 10.5 million
5. The Other Woman – 6.3 million
6. Heaven Is for Real – 4.4 million
7. Rio 2 – 3.8 million
8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier – 3.7 million
9. Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return – 1.95 million
10. Mom’s Night Out – 1.9 million

Q&A SECTION (with TV Scoop Team at E! Online)

Question: I know you guys were at the Pretty Little Liars set last week! I want some scoop! – Tanaya

TV Scoop Team: Ah, we’ve been caught red-handed. Here’s your prize: Not only will Ezra survive from his rooftop battle with “A,” but the history buff will also find a way to win back a certain brunette’s affections.

Question: I still can’t get over the ridiculously hot Orphan Black sex scene! What’s next for Rachel and Paul? – Mandi

TV Scoop Team: We chatted with the incredibly wonderful Dylan Bruce and he revealed that things are going to get pretty darn serious for Paul and Rachel. “It progresses to the point where she really stars relying on him, which he wants,” Bruce teased. “He wants to be as useful to her as he possible can be, become her inside man for reason for his own agenda.” Unfortunately, it looks like Paul will be going off the gird once again this season, but Bruce promises it’s all a part of the grand plan for Paul’s schemes.

Question: I’m obsessed with The Fosters and I need it to come back now. Please give me something to make the waiting less horrible. – Rayna

TV Scoop Team: Uh-oh! We hate to break it to you but the uber-skeevy Liam will be making an appearance within the first ten episode of season two (We’re not telling you which one!) And if you guys want to be able to punch Liam in his smug little face—you are not alone! In fact, Wyatt is so pissed to see him that they may or may not get into a huge fist fight. Please excuse us, we’re off to go print our Team Wyatt t-shirts.

That’s it. Enjoy!

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