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‘Twin Peaks’ Revival: David Lynch Is ‘Deep in Editing’ for Early Half of 2017 Release
46 minutes ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
“Twin Peaks,” even in revival form, continues to be one of the most enigmatic series on TV, whenever it makes it to air.
At the Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday, reporters expected to get some news, be it new footage, a release date, hell, even some damn good coffee or pie. Unfortunately, Showtime execs could only give crumbs about the state of production. “You can do a show like ‘Twin Peaks,’ where we don’t even know for sure how many episodes there will be,” Showtime President and CEO David Nevins half-joked, half-announced, as critics sobbed inside. A touted clip reel shown at TCA did not include any actual footage, only actors on set raving about how wonderful the show is.
Read More: ‘Twin Peaks’ Cast Revealed: Amanda Seyfried, Michael Cera and more
The only very solid piece of information that was revealed was that production on the series is done, »
- Hanh Nguyen
‘Ray Donovan’ Renewed for Season 5 at Showtime
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Showtime has renewed “Ray Donovan” for fifth season.
Season 5 will consist of 12 hourlong episodes. Production will begin next year.
The renewal was announced Thursday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., where David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks, delivered the news.
“Ray Donovan” is currently in the midst of its fourth season, which airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m.
The drama stars iev Schreiber as the best professional fixer in L.A., who’s called in to make the complicated messes of the city’s celebrities, athletes and business moguls go away.
For its third season, the drama scored five Emmy nominations for the 2016 awards, marking the most nominations the show has received to date. Schreiber earned his second consecutive nomination of outstanding lead actor; Jon Voight nabbed his second nomination for outstanding supporting actor; Hank Azaria was nominated for outstanding guest actor; showrunner David Hollander earned »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Daniel Craig Showtime Series ‘Purity’ Won’t Interfere With James Bond Return
1 hour ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Daniel Craig had spoken about his desire to move on from the James Bond character after the most recent 007 movie Spectre. When he recently signed on to star in a 20-episode TV series, Purity for Showtime, that seemed like further indication that he had hung up the tuxedo for good. But doing the limited series doesn’t necessarily mean that he would not be available to do another Bond movie, should he opt to do that. "It depends when they do the next James Bond movie, but… »
Ray Donovan Renewed for Season 5
2 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Ray is gonna stay a while longer.
Showtime has renewed Ray Donovan for a 12-episode Season 5, the premium cabler announced Thursday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
RelatedCable/Streaming Renewal Scorecard 2016: What’s Coming Back? What’s Cancelled? What’s On the Bubble?
Production on the Emmy-nominated Liev Schreiber drama’s fifth season will begin next year.
Got thoughts on Ray Donovan‘s renewal? Sound off in the comments!
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‘Homeland’ Sets Season 6 Premiere Date, Schedules ‘Billions’ Season 2 Return
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Homeland” will return to Showtime for Season 6 on Sunday, January 15 at 9 p.m., Showtime announced during their presentation at the Television Critics Association summer press tour. Showtime President and CEO David Nevins also confirmed that “Homeland” had officially been renewed for Season 7 and Season 8, after previously telling reporters that the premium cabler was near a deal for a multi-season renewal in June.
Season 2 of “Billions” will premiere Sunday, February 19 at 10 p.m. Both series are currently in production in New York, marking “Homeland’s” return to the U.S. after two seasons filming on location in South Africa and Berlin.
“Homeland” stars Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, F. Murray Abraham and Mandy Patinkin. After she thwarted a terrorist attack in Berlin, Season 6 picks up several months later and finds Carrie Mathison (Danes) back on American soil, living in Brooklyn, New York. She has begun working at a foundation whose efforts are to provide aid to Muslims living in »
- Laura Prudom
Thomas Gibson Speaks Out Amid Reports of Altercation on Criminal Minds Set
4 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Thomas Gibson has reportedly been suspended from CBS drama Criminal Minds following a flare-up on set. "There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement. I regret that it occurred," Gibson, 54, said in a statement to People. "We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and we always will." A source confirmed to People that tension arose with a staffer when Gibson was directing and starring in an upcoming episode. "Almost out of instinct, Thomas basically kicked him in the shin," says the source, adding that the writer "seemed alright at the time, »
- Patrick Gomez and Stephanie Petit
‘The Flash’ and ‘Supergirl’ to Stage Musical Crossover In Addition to Four-Show Team-Up
4 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“The Flash” and “Supergirl” will channel their cast members’ real life superpowers — their singing talents — for two musical crossover episodes in the back half of the season, the executive producers revealed at The CW’s Television Critics Association summer press tour presentation on Thursday.
That crossover is not to be confused with the epic four-show crossover that will take place between “The Flash,” “Supergirl,” “Arrow” and “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” in November, executive producer Greg Berlanti noted. With stars Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist both alums of “Glee,” and a number of other cast members having done stints on Broadway, the musical episodes seemed like a no brainer for the producers, and will use “mostly pre-exisiting” songs, although Berlanti said the writers hope to pen at least one original song for each episode.
“When they’re not acting or flying or punching or exploding things, they’re singing,” Ali Adler said of Benoist and Gustin, having »
- Laura Prudom
‘Brave New World’ To Be Adapted By Grant Morrison & Brian Taylor For Syfy
5 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Scribe Grant Morrison and Brian Taylor (Crank) have been tapped to adapt Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World for Syfy, Universal Cable Productions and Amblin TV. They will also executive produce, along with Amblin TV’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. Syfy announced last year it was developing the novel for TV. Considered one of the most influential genre classics of all time and named fifth among the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th Century… »
Elena of Avalor Renewed for Season 2
6 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Disney Channel is extending the reign of its first-ever Latina princess with a Season 2 renewal for Elena of Avalor.
Set in the same universe at Disney Junior’s Sofia the First, Avalor follows 16-year-old Elena Castillo Flores (voiced by Young & Hungry‘s Aimee Carrero), a strong-willed princess struggling to find her footing as the ruler of a magical kingdom.
Additional voice actors include Jenna Ortega (Jane the Virgin) as Elena’s sister Isabel, Jillian Rose Reed (Awkward) as Elena’s best friend »
Thomas Gibson Reacts to ‘Criminal Minds’ Suspension After On-Set Altercation
8 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Updated: Actor Thomas Gibson has been suspended from work on the CBS drama “Criminal Minds” after an on-set altercation with a writer-producer, Variety has confirmed.
The actor allegedly kicked a producer during filming in Los Angeles. Reps for CBS and “Criminal Minds” producer ABC Studios could not immediately be reached for comment early Thursday.
“There were creative differences on the set and a disagreement,” said Gibson in a statement provided to Variety. “I regret that it occurred. We all want to work together as a team to make the best show possible. We always have and we always will.”
Deadline, which was the first to report the incident, said that Gibson’s status on the show is “under review.” The actor will be suspended for at least one episode of the long-running procedural, and perhaps two. It is likely that his plan to direct episodes of the show this season will be nixed, per »
- Variety Staff
Rihanna to Receive MTV Video Vanguard Award
7 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Rihanna will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV has announced. She will perform live at the ceremony.
Previous winners of the award include Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Kanye West.
A two-time Vma “Video of the Year” winner, Rihanna at 28 is the youngest solo artist to score 14 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Fans can vote for their favorites in Vma categories including “Video of The Year,” “Best Male Video,” “Best Female Video,” and more by visiting vma.mtv.com.
The 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air live from Madison Square Garden on Sunday, August 28 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the executive producer for the 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Garrett English, Erik Flannigan, Sandy Alouete, Lee Lodge and Jen Jones are executive producers.
More to come…
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- Debra Birnbaum
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ CBS Series to Have Female Lead
23 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
CBS’ “Star Trek: Discovery” will feature a female lead, Variety has confirmed. Executive producer Bryan Fuller is expected to discuss the role Wednesday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
CBS Television Studios, which is producing the series, is in the process of casting the role, which could potentially go to a woman of color. During a Q&A last month at Comic Con, Fuller spoke about Mae Jamison, the first African-American female astronaut and Nichelle Nichols, the lone African American and lone female cast member on the original “Star Trek” series, as inspirations for the characters on his show. “I think that ‘Star Trek’ is a show of firsts,” he said at the time.
Avery Brooks as Capt. Benjamin Sisko on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” was the first African American to lead a “Star Trek” series. Kate Mulgrew as Capt. Kathryn Janeway on “Star Trek: Voyager” was the franchise’s first female lead »
- Daniel Holloway
New ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ One-Hour Special to Air on Nickelodeon
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“Rocko’s Modern Life” is coming back. That will be a hoot! Nickelodeon announced on Thursday, the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon Animation, that it has greenlit an original one-hour TV special based on its classic 1990s hit. Series creator Joe Murray is on board as an executive producer. The special will bring back all the show’s classic characters and offer some new takes on life in O-Town. Additional news of Rocko’s airdate and casting will be announced in the coming months. Also Read: 'All That' Cast Reunion to Air on Nickelodeon (Video) “I’m very happy to be »
- Joe Otterson
TVLine Items: Banshee Vet Visits Bull, Katie Cassidy on Whose Line and More
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Trieste Kelly Dunn, who played Deputy Siobhan Kelly on Cinemax’s Banshee (and more recently recurred on Blindspot), will be getting some help from Michael Weatherly’s Bull.
RelatedFall TV First Impression: CBS’ Bull
On the freshman CBS drama (premiering Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9/8c), Dunn will guest-star as a commercial airline pilot. After a plane crash, Bull and his trial consultation team aim to overcome subconscious gender bias jurors may have to female pilots they wouldn’t have to male pilots.
Dunn’s previous TV credits also include Believe and Golden Boy.
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Tegan and Sara Team Up With ‘BoJack Horseman’ Illustrator For Mystical ‘Hang on to the Night’ Video
57 minutes ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Musical duo Tegan and Sara released the music video for their track “Hang on to the Night,” which might catch the eye of “Bojack Horseman” fans. The two rock some major similarities – especially since the star of the clip is an animated horse – and that’s because the clip was directed and illustrated by Lisa Hanawalt, production designer and producer for the Netflix comedy.
The singing-songwriting sisters reached out to Hanawalt and entrusted her with the creative direction for the video. “When [Lisa] sent me her drawings, I already felt very realized, as if she saw me,” Sara told Nylon. The song was a response to a number of sudden deaths in the sibling’s family and their anxiety about morality. The video explores, both literally and figuratively, the “regenerative” aspect of the night. “If you can manage to hang on, you can face another day,” Sara added.
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- Liz Calvario
Showtime’s Streaming Service Has 1M+ Subs, But Won’t Lead To Cord-Cutting – TCA
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Showtime President David Nevins was excited to announce that Showtime’s standalone $11/month streaming service which has been made available to those without cable has clocked over 1M subscribers. It’s a whole new terrain for Showtime, bringing them closer to their consumers, and changing their mindset on how to further spike their streaming numbers. The app is available over the internet and to Hulu and AmazonPrime consumers as an add-on, or straight from Showtime.com… »
Daniel Craig Showtime Series ‘Purity’ Won’t Interfere With James Bond Return
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Daniel Craig had spoken about his desire to move on from the James Bond character after the most recent 007 movie Spectre. When he recently signed on to star in a 20-episode TV series, Purity for Showtime, that seemed like further indication that he had hung up the tuxedo for good. But doing the limited series doesn’t necessarily mean that he would not be available to do another Bond movie, should he opt to do that. "It depends when they do the next James Bond movie, but… »
‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Revived at Nickelodeon as TV Movie
1 hour ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Everyone’s favorite wallaby, talking cow and neurotic turtle are returning to TV.
Nickelodeon announced Thursday afternoon it has ordered a TV movie of “Rocko’s Modern Life,” the cartoon comedy which originally aired on the channel in the mid-’90s.
Rocko, Heffer and Filburt will all return to O-Town, though voice casting has yet to be confirmed for the revival.
“What I have found by bringing these characters back is that it’s not so much about nostalgia, but a sense that they still feel relevant and fresh to me, and after 20 years, they can’t wait to comment on modern life in the 21st century,” creator Joe Murray said in a statement. “They still have a lot to say.”
Nickelodeon already has two other major revivals in the works. “Legends of the Hidden Temple” will return this fall and a “Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie” is planned »
- Ben Travers
Showtime Chiefs Talk ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Penny Dreadful,’ Daniel Craig Drama and Digital Growth
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
The advent of Showtime’s digital standalone offering last year has delivered a windfall of more than 1 million subscribers that promises to transform CBS Corp.’s pay TV service, according to Showtime Networks CEO David Nevins.
The subscriber growth has boosted revenue and bottom line numbers, allowing Showtime to invest more heavily in a broader range of programming, particularly documentaries, Nevins told reporters Thursday in his Q&A alongside Showtime programming president Gary Levine at the Television Critics Association press tour at the Beverly Hilton.
The alternative distribution model has meant that Showtime is “reaping the benefits of all the trends reshaping the television business,” Nevins said. He said that the Ott Showtime service has added more than 1 million new subscribers since its launch in October — new sign-ups that do not appear to be compromising its traditional subscriber base that flows through traditional Mvpd players.
“We’ve built a new business in the last year,” he »
- Cynthia Littleton
Showtime Bosses on Penny Dreadful's Abrupt Finish, Bumpy Roadies and More
1 hour ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Showtime Networks CEO David Nevins and programming president Gary Levine on Thursday revisited the abrupt ending of the buzzy horror drama Penny Dreadful, whose Season 3 finale was announced as a series finale moments after it aired.
RelatedEva Green Reacts to the End of Penny Dreadful: ‘I’m Going to Miss Vanessa’
“We could have announced it [was the final season] before the final season, and we decided not to,” Nevins admitted. As he noted, series creator John Logan “didn’t want to cast a pall” on the show’s final run, nor tip his hand that Eva Green’s Vanessa Ives would die. »
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