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Showtime Renews ‘House of Lies,’ ‘Californication’ and ‘Shameless’

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Showtime renews Shameless House of Lies and Californication

“Shameless,” “House of Lies” and “Californication” will return in 2014.

Showtime has renewed “Californication,” for a seventh season; “Shameless” for a fourth season; and “House of Lies” for a third season, David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc announced Tuesday.

“Californication, House of Lies, and Shameless possess highly distinctive comedic voices, and given that all three continue to grow their audience season after season – the pick-up decision was easy,” said Nevins. “I am incredibly excited to see what each of these series has in store for their next seasons.”

According to Showtime, all three series’ ratings are exceeding those of their previous seasons.

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Diego Klattenhoff Leaving ‘Homeland’ And More Casting News

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Homeland

Diego Klattenhoff is leaving “Homeland.”

According to TVLine, Klattenhoff, who plays Mike on Showtime’s Golden Globes award-winning drama, will not be a series regular when the series for a third season, in September.

Klattenhoff, may however return as a recurring actor.  The site also reports Morena Baccarin, who plays Brody’s estranged wife is expected to return to the series as a regular part of the cast.

“Homeland” season 3 returns on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m.

More casting news …

“Arrow” actress Jessica De Gouw has been cast to star in NBC’s “Dracula.” De Gouw will play Mina opposite Jonathan Rhys in the upcoming series. [THR]

“The X-Files” and “Pretty Little Liars” alumna Annabeth Gish will play Stephanie, Ben’s (Adam Scott) sister in an upcoming episode of “Parks and Recreation.” [EW]

“24″ veteran Leslie Hope has joining the “Revolution.” Hope will portray President Foster in a multi-episode arc on the NBC freshman drama. [EW]

Golden Globes 2013 Winners: ‘Homeland’ And ‘Game Change’ Win Big At 70th Annual Awards Ceremony

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The Golden Globe Awards - Season 2013

The Golden Globes 70th awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, with co-hosts/best friends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

The big Golden Globe winners were Showtime’s “Homeland” and HBO’s “Game Change,” each won three globes a piece.

Thriller drama “Homeland” won the Best Actress and Actor in a Drama Series, and Best Drama Series.

Meanwhile, HBO comedy series “Girls” won the Best Comedy Series and Lena Dunham scored the globe in Best Actress in a Comedy Series category beating co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

The winners are indicated in bold letters, check out the full list below.

BEST DRAMA SERIES

“Breaking Bad”
“Boardwalk Empire”
“Downton Abbey”
“Homeland”
“The Newsroom”

BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Steve Buscemi, “Boardwalk Empire”
Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”
Jeff Daniels, “The Newsroom”
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”
Damian Lewis, “Homeland”

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Connie Britton, “Nashville”
Glenn Close, “Damages”
Claire Danes, “Homeland”
Michelle Dockery, “Downton Abbey”
Julianna Margulies, “The Good Wife”

BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL SERIES
“The Big Bang Theory”
“Episodes”
“Girls”
“Modern Family”
“Smash”

BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL SERIES ACTOR
Alec Baldwin, “30 Rock”
Don Cheadle, “House of Lies”
Louis C.K., “Louie”
Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes”
Jim Parsons, “The Big Bang Theory”

BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL SERIES ACTRESS
Tina Fey, “30 Rock”
Amy Poehler, “Parks and Recreation”
Zooey Deschanel, “New Girl”
Lena Dunham, “Girls”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

BEST SERIES, TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES SUPPORTING ACTOR
Max Greenfield, “New Girl”
Ed Harris, “Game Change”
Danny Huston, “Magic City”
Mandy Patinkin, “Homeland”
Eric Stonestreet, “Modern Family”

BEST SERIES, TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Hayden Panettiere, “Nashville”
Archie Panjabi, “The Good Wife”
Sarah Paulson, “Game Change”
Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey”
Sofia Vergara, “Modern Family”

BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES
“Game Change”
“The Girl”
“Hatfields & McCoys”
“The Hour”
“Political Animals”

BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES ACTOR
Kevin Costner, “Hatfields & McCoys”
Benedict Cumberbatch, “Sherlock”
Woody Harrelson, “Game Change”
Toby Jones, “The Girl”
Clive Owen, “Hemingway & Gellhorn”

BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES ACTRESS
Nicole Kidman, “Hemingway & Gellhorn”
Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story: Asylum”
Sienna Miller, “The Girl”
Julianne Moore, “Game Change”
Sigourney Weaver, “Political Animals”

Showtime: ‘Dexter’ Returns Early, ‘Homeland’ Leads In ‘Masters of Sex’

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“Dexter’s” next season will return sooner than you excepted.

The series’ upcoming eight season will air during the summer. The season will premiere three months ahead of its normal schedule on June 30 at 9/8c, David Nevins, President of Showtime Entertainment announced Saturday at the TCA winter  tour.

“I’m not making any announcements today about when “Dexter” will end” said David Nevins. “There is a clear end game in place, but I can’t talk about it just yet. The decision of when to end “Dexter” is ultimately a creative decision.” The president also added “Dexter is to Showtime what Batman is to Warner Bros. It’s a core franchise.”

Showtime Picks Up ‘Penny Dreadful’ From ‘Skyfall’ Writer

“Dexter” will lead-in new drama series “Ray Donovan,” which debuts Sunday at 10/9c.

Meanwhile “Homeland” is staying put in Showtime’s fall lineup. The series’ third season will launch on Sun. September 29, followed by the premiere of the new Showtime drama “Masters of Sex.” When questioned about the Emmy winning drama unbalanced second season, Nevins said, “I really liked Season 2, I think it started really strong and it ended really strong… Some of the criticism seems fair. [But] suspension of disbelief is the scaffolding all storytelling is based on. I have enormous confidence in the people that write and perform that show [and believe] that it will maintain its quality.”

David Nevins also stated “”Homeland” has a very long life” and “can go in many different directions. Everything on that show is vigorously debated. If at the end of that debate, it made sense story-wise, I could conceivably say yes.”

Matt Damon Heads to ‘House of Lies’

More highlights from the Showtime’s TCA winter tour:

  • Showtime’s “important franchise” ”The Real L Word” will likely return as a Documentary. ”I want to keep the franchise going and want to change up the show, Nevins stated. “It’s probably not going to continue in exactly the same form. I’ve been talking a lot with [executive producers] about exploring L Word culture — lesbian culture in places not New York, L.A. — where the subculture is not so defined and it’s not so easy. I think we’re likely to make a documentary that will feel like a “Real L Word” documentary.”
  • “Episodes’” season 3 production will be split between London and LA next and will be on the air in early 2014.
  • “Web Therapy” will return this summer “roughly the same time as last year.”
  • “Nurse Jackie” and “The Borgias” are set to return on April 14th.
  • “Inside Comedy” returns Feb. 11th, while ”The Big C” concludes on April 29th.
  • The paid cable network is developing a new drama named “The Vatican” with Ridley Scott directing the pilot.
  • A decision to renew “Californication” will be made “fairly quickly into this run” says David Nevins.

Showtime Picks Up ‘Penny Dreadful’ From ‘Skyfall’ Writer

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Showtime is developing a new horror series set in Victorian London called “Penny Dreadful,” Showtime president  David Nevins announced  today at TCA.

The show will be written and executive produced by John Logan, who is a screenwriter of ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and ‘Skyfall.’ Oscar winner Sam Mendes (‘American Beauty’) is also an executive producer.

“Penny Dreadful” marks landmark TV collaboration from John Logan & Sam Mendes. The series will unite literature’s most iconic figures including Dracula, Van Helsing, Dorian Gray, Dr. Frankenstein & Jack the Ripper.

“It’s very realistic, it’s very grounded,” said Showtime entertainment president John Logan. “The characters are all in very human form in turn-of-the-century London. It’s very psychological and highly erotic.”

Showtime Renews ‘Web Therapy’

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Web Therapy Renewed for a third season

Showtime has ordered more “Web Therapy.”

The brilliant comedy series which stars Lisa Kudrow has been renewed for a third season of ten episodes. The forthcoming series is schedule to air in 2013.

Matt LeBlanc, who stars on “Episodes,” Meg Ryan (“You’ve Got Mail”) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Modern Family”) will be featured as guest stars on the upcoming season.

“We’re shooting webisodes right now, and it’s just so much fun to do,” said Lisa Kudrow in a statement. “These actors we get to play with are so inventive and nimble and funny. We’re beyond thrilled to get a third season on Showtime because it’s such a good fit.”

‘Big C’: Final Season Named ‘The Big C: Hereafter’

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The Big C

“The Big C” will wrap up its run with a four-part limited event series titled “The Big C: Hereafter,” Showtime announced Thursday.

Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, John Benjamin Hickey, Gabriel Basso and Gabourey Sidibe will star in the upcoming season, with Kathy Najimy and Issac Mizrahi to guest star. Mizrahi has been booked to play himself, while Najimy will play Cathy’s no-nonsense therapist.

“It has been a true joy watching someone as gifted as Laura Linney take Cathy Jamison on her journey these past three seasons,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.  “We wanted to take particular care to honor the fans of the show with a compelling and memorable conclusion.  We thank Laura, Jenny Bicks, Darlene Hunt, and “The Big C’s” gifted ensemble of actors, producers and crew for the remarkable work they have created.”

The final season premiere date is yet to be announced.

Showtime Renews ‘Homeland’ For Season 3

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Homeland

Showtime’s political drama “Homeland” has been picked up for a third season, David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc announced earlier today.

The Emmy-wining drama was renewed for a third season of 12 episodes. According to the network, season three will begin production spring 2013.

“The Emmy wins for “Homeland” have certainly set the stage for a great second season,” said Nevins. “The writers, cast and crew of “Homeland” continue to create a remarkably entertaining and suspenseful roller coaster ride, growing audiences week after week. We can’t wait for our viewers to experience what unfolds through the rest of season two. Our partners at Fox 21 have been tremendous, and we are thrilled to begin the planning for “Homeland’s” third season.”

“Homeland” airs Sundays on Showtime.

Watch ‘Homeland’ Season 2, ‘Dexter’ Season 7 Premiere Episodes Online

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Homeland

Good news “Homeland” and “Dexter” fans!

If you were not one of the 2.1 million viewers who tuned into “Homeland,” or one of the 3 million viewers who watched “Dexter” last night, fret not, for Showtime has shared both premiere episodes via YouTube.

You can watch the full season 2 premiere of “Homeland” and the entire seventh season premiere of “Dexter” online if you missed it or are not subscribed to Showtime. The paid cable network has released the full premiere episodes of its acclaimed dramas.

“Homeland” and “Dexter” air Sundays on Showtime.

 

‘Revolution’ Adds Three ‘Supernatural’ Alums And More Casting News

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Three “Supernatural” guys are stopping by NBC’s “Revolution.”

Mark Pellegrino, Todd Stashwick and Colin Ford have each booked a guest star role on NBC’s Revolution, TVLine reports.

Todd Stashwick will portray a drug lord in the sixth episode of “Revolution”‘s freshman season. Meanwhile, Pellegrino, who recently appeared on “Grimm” will play a militia officer in the third episode.

Colin Ford will guest star as the brother of a boy who has been kidnapped by the militia.

“Revolution” airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC.

More casting news…

Nicola Peltz (The Last Airbender) has been tapped to play Norman Bates’ love interest in A&E’s forthcoming series “Bates Motel.” [THR]

“Greek” alum Jake McDorman has landed a recurring role on Showtime “Shameless.” McDorman joins the drama as Fiona’s new charismatic, and fun boss. “Shameless” premieres Jan. 13 at 9/8c. [THR]

“Person of Interest” has a new villain. English actor Julian Sands of “24″ and “Smallville” alum will play Alistair, a diabolical man who gives Reese (Jim Caviezel) a run for his money. Also, stopping by “POI” is “True Blood”‘s star Carrie Preston as Finch’s former fiancée Grace. [TV Guide]

‘Person of Interest’ Season 2 Promo: Root Still Has Finch?!

Andrew Leeds “Bones”‘ big bad Wolf is stopping by Seattle Grace. Leeds has booked a potential recurring role in “Grey’s Anatomy”‘s upcoming season, however details about his role are being kept under lock and key. [TVLine]

“Breaking Bad” star Dean Norris will guest star as Whitney’s boyfriend’s (Chris D’Elia) father in an upcoming episode of the forthcoming season of “Whitney.” [EW]

Stephen Colbert has booked a guest star role on the final season of “The Office.” Colbert will guest-star in a Halloween-themed episode as Broccoli Rob, a former member of Here Comes Treble, Andy’s a cappella group. [EW]