Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the news items for today:

But first, let’s extend a congratulations to all those who won Critics’ Choice Awards last night, including (but not limited to): Tatiana Maslany, Orange Is the New Black, Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, Andre Braugher and Bellamy Young.  (E! Online)

TELEVISION

Actors Charles Mesure (Once Upon a Time and Crossing Jordan) and C. Thomas Howell (Southland and Grimm) will have recurring roles in Bravo’s first ever scripted series Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce that follows Abby (Lisa Edelstein from House), the author of a self-help book series who’s hiding her separation from her husband from the public. Starting her life over again as a single woman in her 40s, she finds that advice from divorced friends leads to startling new adventures. Mesure will play Ralf, ex-husband to Phoebe (Beau Garrett from Criminal Minds) while Howell will play a love interest Abby. The series is set for a 2015 debut. (Jethro Nededog at The Wrap)

Actor Michael Vartan (Alias and Bates Motel) will recur on the upcoming USA Network drama Satisfaction that stars Matt Passmore (The Glades) as investment banker Neil Truman, and Stephanie Szostak (The Devil Wears Prada) as his unhappy wife Grace. Vartan will play Dylan, a daring photographer who helps Grace gain exposure in the design world. The series is set to debut on the USA Network on July 17. (Kaitlin Thomas at TV Guide)

ONLINE SERIES NEWS

Actress Rosario Dawson has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix series Daredevil. She will appear in multiple episodes playing a dedicated young woman whose quest to heal the wounds of Hell’s Kitchen brings blind attorney Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox from Boardwalk Empire) unexpectedly crashing into her life, while her own journey forever alters the course of his battle against the injustices of this broken city. Vincent D’Onofrio has co-stars. (Philiana Ng at The Hollywood Reporter)

BOX OFFICE TRAILERS

That’s it. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!