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Dick Van Patten Dies
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Dick Van Patten, a Hollywood staple for six decades, had died. The actor was 86.
Dick Van Patten in 1977 (Getty)
On Tuesday, a rep for the actor confirmed to Access Hollywood that Van Patten had passed away.
Details surrounding his death have yet to be released.
Photos: Stars We Lost In 2015
Van Patten, best known for his roles on TV's "Eight Is Enough" and "The Love Boat," also appeared on the big screen "Robin Hood: Men In Tights" and "Spaceballs."
The actor is survived by his wife Pat and children Vince, James ...
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- access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
Hannibal Cancelled at NBC
22 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
NBC has stuck a fork in Hannibal.
The Peacock network has cancelled Bryan Fuller’s acclaimed, lush thriller, TVLine has confirmed. The show’s current third season — slated to wrap up in late August — will be its last.
RelatedHannibal Cancellation Update: Ep Bryan Fuller Touts ‘Cool’ Season 4 Plan — ‘I Would Love To Do It’
“NBC has allowed us to craft a television series that no other broadcast network would have dared, and kept us on the air for three seasons despite Cancellation Bear Chow ratings and images that would have shredded the eyeballs of lesser Standards & Practices enforcers,” Fuller said in a statement. »
Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd Camp It Up in First ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Trailer (Video)
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” just released a new trailer featuring a host of familiar faces, along with a couple new ones. Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Molly Shannon, Michael Ian Black, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Christopher Meloni, Marguerite Moreau, Zak Orth, David Hyde Pierce and Michael Showalter are all featured in the old-school VHS tape that doubles as a retro commercial for Camp Firewood, a summer camp in Waterville, Maine. Also Read: Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd Fall in Cliché Love in First Trailer for Rom-Com Parody, »
- Kathy Zerbib
Ratings: HBO’s ‘True Detective’ Strong in Return; ‘Ballers’ Off to Solid Start
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
HBO’s crime drama anthology series “True Detective” returned strong on Sunday with about 3.2 million viewers — its second largest audience to date — for its initial telecast.
The high for “True Detective” remains the show’s first-season finale in March (3.52 million), according to Nielsen. The series debuted in January of last year with 2.33 million.
The first season of “True Detective,” which was set in Louisiana and starred Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, captured five Primetime Emmy Awards. Season two of the series, starring Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch, Rachel McAdams and Vince Vaughn, is set in California.
Review: ‘True Detective,’ Season 2
Airing after “True Detective” on Sunday, the series premiere of Dwayne Johnson football comedy “Ballers” drew 2.16 million. This edges out the second-season premiere of “Silicon Valley” (2.13 million) as the network’s most-watched comedy episode since the series finale of “Entourage” in 2011 (2.61 million). Among current comedies, the highest for “Veep” has been »
- Rick Kissell
‘Teen Beach 2′ Team Talks Success, Expectations & Another Sequel at Premiere Party
3 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Teen Beach 2″ stars and fans kicked off the week with some fun in the sun for the TV movie’s premiere party and screening at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. on Monday evening.
Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Garrett Clayton, Grace Phipps (pictured) and the entire cast of the hotly-anticipated “Teen Beach Movie” sequel sat in the audience among a room full of lucky kiddos who screened the Disney Channel Original Movie, days before Friday night’s television debut.
Director and choreographer Jeffrey Hornaday, who returned in his original roles for the follow-up flick, reminded attendees that the first film ranked as the No. 2 television cable movie of all time, only behind Disney’s own “High School Musical.”
“It was beyond our wildest expectations,” Hornaday said, sharing that Mouse House insiders have been rumbling about the sequel being even better than the original, which debuted to 13.5 million viewers in »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Ratings: ‘Family Feud’ Tops All of Syndication for First Time
16 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
In an especially good week for its host Steve Harvey, “Family Feud” has ascended to the No. 1 spot on the syndication ratings chart for the first time.
Nielsen estimates for the week of June 8-12 show that “Feud,” produced by FremantleNorth America and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, averaged a 6.1 household rating to edge out longtime gameshow leaders “Wheel of Fortune” (6.0) and “Jeopardy” (5.9). The Nielsen survey said “Feud” was up a big 33% vs. the same week a year ago (4.5).
“Family Feud” had tied “Jeopardy” once before, but last week marked the first time since the advent of Nielsen People-Meters in 1987 that it had caught or surpassed “Wheel of Fortune” as the most-popular gameshow in syndication. And it also had to fend off “Judge Judy” (6.0), as the long-running court show typically stands as No. 1 overall in the household ratings derby.
“Family Feud” continues to dominate among syndicated originals in key demo categories, with »
- Rick Kissell
Beauty and the Beast Video: VinCat Run Afoul of Their Future Selves!
20 minutes ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
This Thursday on Beauty and the Beast (The CW, 8/7c), Catherine and Vincent run into their future selves — and they look a lot like that Secret Circle mom and the Reign king.
RelatedMatt’s Inside Line: Scoop on Beauty and the Beast, Arrow and More
In this exclusive sneak peek from the episode “Bob and Carol and Cat and Vincent” (a title perhaps lost on the dewy CW demo), Vincent and Catherine are investigating a mysterious and improbably hospital murder when they bump up against two married FBI agents (played by guest stars Alan Van Sprang and Natasha Henstridge).
“At first, »
‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan on Jamie’s Unlikely Journey and Tackling History in Season 2
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Spoiler warning: This interview contains plot details for the entirety of “Outlander” season one.
The Emmy race for lead actor in a drama has long been the domain of tortured antiheroes and unrepentant villains, as if “good guys” can no longer be compelling enough to take home TV’s top prize. “Outlander” star Sam Heughan defies that assumption, portraying a character who is the epitome of traditional heroism — Jamie Fraser, a tall, dashing Highland swashbuckler — yet follows a trajectory rarely explored in any mainstream media: a romantic male lead who becomes the victim of brutal physical and sexual assault by a sadistic English army captain called Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies), subverting the traditional TV tropes of period pieces and historical fantasy, where female characters are raped as a seemingly “inevitable” consequence of the time.
In Starz’s “Outlander,” Jamie and his wife, Claire (Caitriona Balfe) are both equally capable, »
- Laura Prudom
Watch: Maya Rudolph Nails Rachel Dolezal Impression on ‘Late Night’
35 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
For everyone lamenting the fact that “Saturday Night Live” is on hiatus while the Rachel Dolezal controversy rages on, Maya Rudolph has answered your wishes.
While visiting “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Rudolph told her fellow “SNL” alum Meyers that she has, unsurprisingly, been approached for a Dolezal impression with the former NAACP leader in the spotlight — despite the fact that Rudolph left “SNL” as a cast member in 2007.
“When you leave ‘SNL,’ sometimes things will happen in the news and people will say, ‘Oh my God, it’s such a shame that you’re not there,’” Meyers said. “You have to have been getting this a lot lately.”
Don’t worry, though: Meyers provided Rudolph with a stage to do what she does best.
They watched on Dolezal’s extremely awkward interview in which a reporter asked her whether or not she was black, with Dolezal unable to answer. »
- Alex Stedman
TVLine Items: American Crime Alumni Return, Heroes Reborn Teaser and More
43 minutes ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
American Crime is continuing to flesh out its Season 2 cast — and it looks a lot like that of Season 1.
Elvis Nolasco and Richard Cabral — who played Carter Nix and Hector Tonz, respectively, in the ABC anthology drama’s first season — will be back for its sophomore run.
RelatedAmerican Crime Season 2 to Focus on Sexual Identity, Class Warfare
“After playing individuals on the fringes of the law, Season 2 will offer complete role reversals for both Elvis and Richard,” series creator John Ridley told our sister site Deadline. “Elvis playing a fundamentally good man scapegoated by the system in which he works. »
Aquarius' Grey Damon Recalls Roles on 90210, True Blood, Fnl and More
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A recurring feature in which we ask your favorite stars to reminisce about past gigs
Losing one’s lunch is no way to make a good first impression in the workplace, but that’s what Aquarius‘ Grey Damon did — several times — on the set of his first acting job.
The gig was an indie horror film, and as Damon walked to set alongside one of the flick’s producers, “I’m holding my food for lunch, and I keep dropping it,” he recalls. “Every 5 feet or so, I keep dropping my food, and he’s like, ‘Are you all right? »
Turner Broadcasting Ups Rachelle Savoia to VP of Communications
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Turner Broadcasting System has promoted Rachelle Savoia to VP of communications, the Time Warner subsidiary announced Tuesday.
In her new role, Savoia will head communications strategy and media relations for Turner Content Distribution and Turner Classic Movies.
“Rachelle has distinguished herself as a talented communications executive, and this promotion reflects how highly we value her strategic communications skills, judgment and relationships,” said Sal Petruzzi, Turner Broadcasting’s senior VP and domestic communications officer. “As the media landscape continues to evolve and new distribution platforms emerge, we will continue to count on Rachelle’s forward-thinking approach, creativity and keen understanding of our business to further enhance our position as an industry leader for these two important divisions within the Turner portfolio.”
Since joining Turner in 2011 as director of communications, Savoia has worked on multi platform distribution and renewing contracts with major providers. She has managed publicity for TV Everywhere, which focused »
- Seth Kelley
Kevin Spacey’s Trigger Street Inks Deal with Fox 21 & 20th Century Fox TV Studios
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Fox 21 and 20th Century Fox TV Studios have closed a first look deal with Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti’s production company Trigger Street. Under the two-year pact, the duo will develop scripted series for both broadcast and cable.
The first project to fall under the new deal is previously announced political drama “The Resident,” which is being adapted for a cable series, based on Kate Andersen Brower’s novel, titled “The Residence.” The project explores the relationship between White House residence staff and various First Families spanning several administrations. Spacey and Brunetti will exec produce, along with Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly who will serve as a co-exec producer on her first-ever scripted TV producing venture.
“Kevin and I are always looking to align Trigger Street with entities that understand what we expect to accomplish and how to maximize all resources to produce the best content possible,” Brunetti said. »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Reality Series Based on ‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’ in Development
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A reality competition series based on the movie “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” in which Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starred, is in the works.
3 Ball Entertainment and New Regency, which produced the original 2005 flick, are teaming up to develop and produce a reality game-competition version of the feature film.
Fittingly, in the vein of secret assassins, details are highly confidential, but the show will feature married couples that compete in a high-octane, high-stakes game that offers a twist on the TV competition format, producers say.
The box office hit, which brought in nearly $500 million worldwide, revolved around a married couple (Pitt and Jolie) who discovered they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill each other.
Todd A. Nelson and Brant Pinvidic will serve as exec producers on the series for 3 Ball Entertainment.
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- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Seth Meyers to Moderate ‘Game of Thrones’ Comic-Con Panel
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What’s more fun than Seth Meyers’ dinner party with Jon Snow? Perhaps it will be when the “Late Night” host serves as the moderator at Comic-Con’s “Game of Thrones” panel.
HBO has announced that Meyers will oversee the panel at 2:30 p.m. July 10 at Comic-Con’s Hall H. The panel will include “Thrones” executive producer Carolyn Strauss, director David Nutter and cast members Alfie Allen (Theon/Reek), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Ser Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Conleth Hill (Varys), Hannah Murray (Gilly), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Carice van Houten (Melissandre) and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark). An autograph signing will follow at 4:15 p.m.
(Meyers is not the only latenight host making the rounds in San Diego; Conan O’Brien is broadcasting his TBS show from there, and he will moderate the panels for “The Last Witch Hunter »
- Whitney Friedlander
‘Empire’ Writers Talk Celebrity No-Shows, Network Diversity at Wgaw Panel
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
A panel of “Empire” writers and producers joined co-creator Danny Strong to discuss penning their record-breaking show Monday at the WGA West. The event was moderated by Cheo Hodari Coker (“Luke Cage,” “Southland” and one of Variety’s 10 TV Scribes to Watch) and presented by the Wgaw’s Committee of Black Writers and Lgbt Writers Committee.
Also on the panel were scribes Joshua Allen, Eric Haywood, Attica Locke and Carlito Rodriguez, who talked about the series’ music production, Twitter feedback and working with celebrity guests on the Fox hit drama.
What is “The ‘Empire’ Effect”?
Coker began the event by introducing The “Empire” Effect — a catalyst for diversity becoming network television’s new bread and butter.
In addition to seeking more diversity onscreen, Strong revealed that he, along with co-creator Lee Daniels and executive producer Ilene Chaiken, wanted to make diverse hires behind-the-camera as well with as many African-American directors and female directors as possible. »
- Mannie Holmes
ABC Family Casts ‘Homeland’ & ‘Glee’ Alums in Tim Kring’s Supernatural Pilot ‘Beyond’
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
With the cast rounded out, production on “Beyond,” Tim Kring’s pilot at ABC Family, will begin next week.
Callan McAuliffe (“Homeland”) will lead the supernatural drama from the “Heroes” creator, starring as Holden, a young man who wakes up in a hospital not realizing he’s been in a coma for 12 years, emotionally still a teenager, physically an adult, and possibly in possession of supernatural powers.
Jordan Calloway, who’s no stranger to ABC Family with credits including “Switched at Birth” and upcoming addiction drama “Recovery Road,” will play Holden’s childhood best friend; Dilan Gwyn (“DaVinci’s Demons”) will star as Holden’s love interest; Romy Rosemont, best known for playing Cory Monteith’s onscreen “Glee” mom, has been cast as Holden’s mother; Michael McGrady (“Ray Donovan,” “American Crime Story”) will play Holden’s father; and Burkely Duffield (“The Tomorrow People”) will play Holden’s younger brother. »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
America's Got Talent Sneak Peek: Can You Solve This Mentalist's Trick?
1 hour ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Mel B’s mind is read and thusly blown tonight on America’s Got Talent (NBC, 8/7c) — the question is how?
RelatedSummer TV: Welcome to Sweden and 105+ Other Dates to Save
In this exclusive sneak peek, mentalist Oz Pearlman invites the Agt panelist to jot down two details about a memorable vacation, on a slip of paper that he promptly tears up. What’s more, Mel B maintains (and my own Googling seemingly confirms) that the trip she is thinking of is nothing the guy could have known about.
As such, what follows will astonish — though I have my own »
Wet Hot American Trailer: 'The Summer of Your Life Is Just Around the Corner'
2 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Camp Firewood’s marketing team has really outdone itself this time: Witness the new trailer for Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer series in all its VHS glory.
The streaming video service has released a first real look at the 8-episode comedy Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, which brings us the opening of the camp that was made famous in the 2001 cult flick.
Related Mad Men‘s John Slattery Reveals His Wet Hot American Alter Ego
Among the famous faces you’ll recognize: Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Bradley Cooper (The Hangover movies), Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine »
Hulu to Launch Showtime Premium Package for Subscribers
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Hulu will sell Showtime Networks’ Internet-streaming service to subscribers beginning in early July across an array of devices — giving Hulu more firepower to fight its chief rival, Netflix.
Hulu will offer Showtime to subs for $8.99 per month, in addition to $7.99 per month for their Hulu subscription. The CBS-owned premium network is the first premium service to be offered to Hulu’s nearly 9 million U.S. subscribers. Also in early July, Showtime is launching its over-the-top service on Apple devices, Roku players and Roku TV, and Sony’s PlayStation Vue. The service is slated to debut prior to the July 12 premieres of Showtime original series “Ray Donovan” and “Masters of Sex.”
Hulu subscribers will have unlimited on demand access to every season of Showtime original series, including “Homeland” (pictured above) as well as access to new episodes as they premiere, along with documentary and sports programming, and hundreds of hours of movies. »
- Todd Spangler
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