ABC has designated Monday, Nov. 5 as a “Day of Giving” to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
The benefit debuts with “Good Morning America,” which will dedicate the 8 o’clock hour to raising money for relief efforts. The relief continues all day with segments on “Live With Kelly and Michael,” “The View,” “The Chew,” “Katie,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Nightline.”
More TV news…
BBC One has ordered a third season “Luther,” which stars Idris Elba.
Anderson Cooper’s talk show “Anderson” has been cancelled after two seasons. Will you miss the talk show? [The New York Times]
“Gossip Girl’s” two-hour series finale will air on Monday, December 17. xoxo [TVLine]
Miss Universe will air live on Wed., Dec. 19 at 8/7c on NBC. The show will be hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen and E! News’ Giuliana Rancic.
Actress Jodie Foster will be honored with the Cecil B. Demille award at the 70th annual Golden Globes next year.
“Jerseylicious” has been renewed for a 14-episode fifth season.
“Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” have been renewed through 2016.
“Long Island Medium” will return for a fourth season in March 2013. [THR]
Taylor Swift will co-host “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!: Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night” with LL Cool J (‘NCIS: Los Angeles”) The live broadcast is set to air on December 5 at 10/9c on CBS.
“Treme’s” fourth and final season will consist of five episodes, which are schedule to begin production on Nov. 5.
It appears Taylor Momsen and Connor Paolo, who currently stars on “Revenge” are returning to “Gossip Girl” for the series finale.
Kelly Rutherford tweeted a photo of Momsen and Paolo on set.
Earlier last week, EW reported Katie Cassidy who played Juliet Sharp “Gossip Girl” will reprise her role for the series finale.
Are you excited little J, and E might be returning for the series finale?
In other casting news…
Jason Mantzoukas (“The League”) will guest-star as Haley’s new co-worker and boyfriend (sorry, Dylan) in an upcoming episode of “Modern Family.” [EW]
Olympic winner Missy Franklin will guest star as herself on an upcoming episode of “Pretty Little Liars.”
Jessica Sanchez “American Idol” runner joins “Glee” in a recurring role, with details being kept under wraps. [TVLine]
“ER” vet Ron Eldard has been tapped to recur as Colt, a violent Sergeant, who bends the rules in the military police on “Justified’s” upcoming season. [TVLine]
“Chuck” alum Vik Sahay has been cast to play Akshay Mirza, an “eco-hip head of a funeral home,” who becomes a suspect in a case on “Bones.” [TVLine]
E! Online reports, Colton Haynes who starred as a Kanima turned to a werewolf will not return to the series due to failed contract negotiations.
A spokesperson for MTV denies the rumor, saying that there is “absolutely no truth that Colton is being pushed out or that he, or any cast member, is being replaced. We love Colton and look forward to his returning with the entire cast for season 3 of Teen Wolf.”
Meanwhile, Haynes tweeted, “These past few yrs have been the best of my life. I’m sad that this chapter has ended, but excited for a new one to begin. Thx for the love.”
More casting news…
“New Adventures of Old Christine” alum Hamish Linklater will (potentially) recur on “The Good Wife.” Linklater is set to play David, who is an employee of the Department of Justice. [TVLine]
“Gossip Girl” alumna Jessica Szohr will guest-star in a season 2 episode of “Men at Work.” Szohr will play a friend of Neil’s gal pal Amy. [EW]
Keegan Connor Tracy will recur as Norman Bates’ teacher in A&E’ upcoming Psycho prequel “Bates Motel.” [Deadline]
Katie Cassidy who played Juliet Sharp “Gossip Girl” will reprise her role for the series finale. [EW]
Mark Consuelos is guest starring on “Guys With Kids.” Consuelos will play Ernie’s “manny,” who makes Chris (Jesse Bradford) jealous. [TVLine]
“Gossip Girl” alum John Shea, who played Blair’s father on The CW drama will portray Cary Agos’ father on “The Good Wife.” TVLine reports, Shea’s character is a little “awkward and stiff.”
Additionally, THR reports “Ringer” alum Mike Colter, will return to “The Good Wife” as drug kingpin Lemond Bishop in the forthcoming season.
John Shea and Mike Colter join “TGW” season 4 guest stars: Christina Ricci, Kristin Chenoweth, Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Annabella Sciorra, Maura Tierney, Amanda Peet, and Marc Warren.
“TGW” returns Sun., Sept. 30 on CBS.
More casting news…
Chris Zylka, former “Secret Circle” star has dropped out of FX’s thriller “American Horror Story: Asylum.” As previously reported, Zylka was booked to play a deaf mute in a two-episode arc on “AHS.” [Zap2IT]
Matt Long will recur in “Private Practice.” The “Jack & Bobby” alum will play a hot new doc in St. Ambrose. [TVGuide]
Gil Bellows, “Ally McBeal” vet has tapped a recurring role on CBS’ new drama “Vegas.” Bellows is set to play George Grady, a mayoral candidate. [EW]
Funnyman Rob Riggle has booked a guest star role on Fox’s comedy “New Girl.” The 21 Jump Street star will play Schmidt, Schmidt’s cousin and nemesis (confused right?). Riggle will appear in the comedy’s Thanksgiving episode. [TVLine]
“The Vampire Diaries”’ has enlisted Blake Hood (The Young and the Restless) and Alyssa Diaz (The Nine Lives of Chloe King) to play Klaus new hybrids in Episodes 5 and 6, respectively, of Season 4. [TVGuide]
Mitch Pileggi has been promoted to series regular in “Dallas”‘ second season. The “X-Files” alum played Ann’s (Brenda Strong) ex-husband in the previous season. [Deadline]
“Everwood” alumna Debra Mooney has joined “Scandal” in a recurring role. Mooney will play a Supreme Court Justice in a multi-episode arc. [TVLine]
Wilmer Valderrama will reprise his role as Chatswin’s go-to guru in second season of “Suburgatory” [TV Guide]
“Gossip Girl” returns for a final season this fall.
Below is a trailer, which features some old footage of “GG,” and of course some new clips of the upcoming season. The trailer ends with a foreshadowing scene of our star-crossed lovers, Blair and Chuck. Could this mean there is a fairy-tale ending in store for Blair and Chuck?
The final season of “Gossip Girl” premieres Monday, October 8 at 9 p.m. ET on The CW.
Kurt Sutter, the creator of “Sons of Anarchy” revealed today that, “SOA” will end after its seventh season. THR
What happened to the “24″ movie you ask? According to Kiefer Sutherland, the movie will shoot next summer. ”We didn’t have a script ready for [filming] until very close to the end of ‘Touch,’” Kiefer said at Fox’s Television Critics Association party. Huff Post TV
Is “America Got Talent” judge, Sharon Osbourne leaving “AGT”? According to this tweet, Osbourne said , she is not returning to the show not because of money but because of something else. However, Tuesday, at the Television Critics Association NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said the announcement was unexpected. “This is coming out of context and sort of spontaneously, and we don’t even know what’s going on. And it’s probably much ado about nothing,” Greenblatt said.
NBC has picked up a new series called, “Dracula.” The series is based on Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been cast to play the lead role. Get more deets about the show here.
NBC will roll out episodes of “Go On” (August 8) and “Animal Practice,” (August 12) commercial-free during the Olympics. While six-minutes of ‘Revolution” will air Sat., August 4 at 10:54 p.m. ET.
Kathy Griffins talk show “Kathy” has been renewed for a second season by Bravo.
“Big Rich Texas” has been renewed for a third season. A spin-off of the reality series, “Big Rich Georgia” has been picked by Style network.
Comedy Central’s late-night hosts, John Stewart and Stephen Colbert contracts have been extended. “The Daily Show” was extended through mid-2015, while Colbert’s new agreement is good through the end of 2014. EW
Style network will air CW’s soap drama, “Gossip Girl” beginning Wed., August 15 at 8-11 p.m. ET.
“Lost” star, Andrea Gabriel will recur in “Gossip Girl” upcoming sixth and final season. Gabriel heads to the CW drama as a businesswoman from Dubai, Variety reports.
Meanwhile, “7th Heaven” vet Barry Watson joins the last season of “Gossip Girl” as a Serena’s (Blake Lively) romantic interest. TVLine reports the actor will recur as a Steven Spence, who is a young entrepreneur.
“Gossip Girl” sixth season debuts Monday, Oct. 8 at 9/8c.
In other casting news,
“Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen will guest-star on the upcoming season of ”90210.” Jepsen will perform in the show’s Season 5 premiere, (Monday, Oct. 8.) reports TVLine.
Liane Balaban will play Sam Winchester’s (Jared Padalecki) new love interest. Balaban will recur as Amelia, a doctor who is described as a “tragedy-damaged soul.” She will later reveal herself as “a brave, sweet, smart, sarcastic woman.”
“Supernatural” Season 8 premieres Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 9/8c on CW.
CW has revealed its fall premiere dates for its returning and new series. All series do not return until October.
“Hart of Dixie” kick things off, with a second season premiere on Tues., Oct. 2nd. The final season of “Gossip Girl” will premiere on Oct. 8 at 9/8c. Meanwhile, new series “Arrow” will premiere on Oct 10, while “Beauty and the Beast” premieres the next day on Oct 11.
CW network released its fall/spring primetime schedule for 2012-2013. The big changes?
“Supernatural” moves to Wednesdays following “Arrow,” a new DC Comics series. While “America’s Next Top Model” pairs up with “Nikita” on Fridays.
Also swapping timeslots are “Hart of Dixie,” and “90210.” “Hart of Dixie” heads to Tuesdays, while “90210″ moves to Mondays, an hour before the last season of “Gossip Girl.”
For ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS 2012-2013 schedules, click here
“Emily Owens, M.D.,” and “Beauty and the Beast” are also debuting this fall. Meanwhile, “The Carrie Diaries” the “Sex In The City” prequel and “Cult” are set to air January, during midseason.
Check out CW’s schedule below.
MONDAY
“90210,” 8/7c p.m.
“Gossip Girl,” 9/8c p.m.
“The Carrie Diaries,” (midseason)
TUESDAY
“Hart O f Dixie,” 8/7c p.m.
“Emily Owens, M.D.,” 9/8c p.m.
WEDNESDAY
“Arrow,” 8/7c p.m.
“Supernatural,” 9/8c p.m.
THURSDAY
“The Vampire Diaries,” 8/7c p.m.
“Beauty and the Beast,” 9/8c
FRIDAY
“America’s Next Top Model,” 8/7c p.m.
“Nikita,” 9/8c p.m.
Below are the trailers of “Arrow,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Emily Owens, M.D.,” CW’s new series take a look.
“Arrow,” After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. When he returns home to Starling City, his devoted mother Moira, much-beloved sister Thea, and best friend Tommy welcome him home, but they sense Oliver has been changed by his ordeal on the island. While Oliver hides the truth about the man he’s become, he desperately wants to make amends for the actions he took as the boy he was. Most particularly, he seeks reconciliation with his former girlfriend, Laurel Lance. As Oliver reconnects with those closest to him, he secretly creates the persona of Arrow – a vigilante – to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory. By day, Oliver plays the role of a wealthy, carefree and careless philanderer he used to be – flanked by his devoted chauffeur/bodyguard, John Diggle – while carefully concealing the secret identity he turns to under cover of darkness. However, Laurel’s father, Detective Quentin Lance, is determined to arrest the vigilante operating in his city. Meanwhile, Oliver’s own mother, Moira, knows much more about the deadly shipwreck than she has let on – and is more ruthless than he could ever imagine.
“Beauty and the Beast,” Detective Catherine Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. When she was a teenager, Catherine witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of two gunmen. Catherine would have been killed too, but someone – or something – saved her. No one has ever believed her, but she knows it wasn’t an animal that attacked the assassins…it was human. Years have passed, and Catherine is a strong, confident, capable police officer, working alongside her equally talented partner, Tess. While investigating a murder, Catherine discovers a clue that leads her to a handsome doctor named Vincent Keller, who was reportedly killed by enemy fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2002. Catherine learns that Vincent is actually still alive and that it was he who saved her many years before. For mysterious reasons that have forced him to live outside of traditional society, Vincent has been in hiding for the past 10 years to guard his secret – when he is enraged, he becomes a terrifying beast, unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses. Catherine agrees to protect his identity in return for any insight he may have into her mother’s murder. Thus begins a complex relationship between Catherine and Vincent, who are powerfully drawn to each other yet understand that their connection is extremely dangerous for both of them.
“Emily Owens, M.D.,” At long last, Emily Owens feels like she is an actual grown-up. She can finally put her high school days as the geeky-girl-with-flop-sweats behind her; she’s graduated from medical school and is now a first-year intern at Denver Memorial Hospital, where she’ll have the chance to work with world-famous cardiologist Dr. Gina Beckett – and where, not-so-coincidentally, her med-school crush Will Rider is also an intern. So why does everyone keep warning her that the hospital is just like high school? Emily soon finds out the hard way – her high school nemesis, the gorgeous, popular Cassandra Kopelson, is also just starting out at Denver Memorial, and it seems like they’re rivals all over again – not only as surgical interns, but for Will’s attention. Fellow intern Tyra Granger warns Emily that the cliques at Denver Memorial are all too familiar: the jocks have become orthopedic surgeons; the mean girls are in plastics; the rebels are in the ER, and Tyra has her own awkward place as the principal’s kid – her father is the chief resident. Emily’s the new kid all over again, and it’s just as awkward as high school. Only this time around, Emily will have to balance the personal and emotional turmoil of social politics with the high-stakes world of life-and-death medical decisions. At least she has fellow intern Tyra and nerdy-but-cute resident Micah, to count on as friends. Emily is growing to realize that although she may be a geek, she may also grow to be a great doctor, flop sweats and all.
Hi beautiful people! Missed me? Well, a lot happened in our TV world last week, some series were cancelled, some were picked up, while others were picked up for a shorter and last season. First, ”Desperate Housewives” series finale airs tonight. Will you watch the final episodes? Vote in the poll below and check out the preview of the last two episodes.
Lifetime order a reality show starring Whitney Houston’s family, “Houston Family Chronicles” according to Huffington. Bobbie Kristina, Cissy, Pat Houston, Pat’s daughter, Rayah, and Gary Houston will be featured in the series. The one-hour reality show is set to premiere sometime in 2012. Will you watch the reality series?
The second season of ‘Suits’ premieres June 14 on USA Network. But first check out the video below for season one recap.
For the full list of renewed and cancelled shows, click here.
The Renewals:
“Long Island Medium” was picked up for a third season by TLC
“Cougar Town” is moving to TBS! Courtney Cox’s series was picked for a season by the cable network. The fourth season will air early 2013 and consist of 15 episodes.
“Happy Endings” was renewed by ABC for a third season.
“Last Man Standing” was also renewed by ABC.
“Law And Order: SVU” was picked up for a fourteenth season.
HBO renewed its freshman comedies “Veep” and “Girls” for a second season for ten episode orders.
“Two and a Half Men” was renewed for a tenth season.
All Shonda Rhimes series “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” and “Scandal” were renewed.
Also renewed by ABC are “Castle,” “Once Upon a Time,” “Body of Proof,” “Apartment 23″ “DWTS,” “The Bachelor,” “Shark Tank”and “Revenge.”
“Nikita,” & “Hart Of Dixie” renewed by CW. “Gossip Girl” was also picked up a shorter and last season.
“30 Rock” renewed for a final and short season.
And “Touch,” was renewed For Season 2.
Are you surprised or happy by these renewals?
Cancellations:
“CSI:Miami” has been cancelled after ten seasons. “Rob” is also cancelled by CBS.
“I Hate My Teenage Daughter,” ”Alcatraz,” “The Finder,” and “Breaking In” were cancelled by FOX earlier this week.
“GCB,” Pam Am,” Missing,” “The River” all cancelled by ABC.
“Ringer,” and “Secret Circle” are not returning to CW.
“Harry’s Law,” “Awake,” “Best Friends Forever,” “Are You There, Chelsea?” “”Bent,” were cancelled by NBC.
Are you sad or surprised by these cancelled shows?
