• First Look: SUPERNATURAL Season 10 Gets a poster! (Above)
• This Week in Tech: Netflix Nabs Rights To New Drama ‘Gotham’ In Precedent-Setting Deal
• Time Out! Lifetime’s ‘Unauthorized Saved by the Bell’ Fizzles in the Ratings
• The Business of Show: John Stamos To Star In ABC Drama Series ‘Members Only’ And Topline & Produce Dan Fogelman Comedy For ABC Studios
• Must Read TV: How Bad Was ‘The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story’?
• Casting Coup: ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Laverne Cox to appear on ‘Faking It’
• Ouch! Fox’s ‘Gang Related’ Cancelled After Summer Run.
• News You Can Use: Brittany Murphy’s Father Slams Actress Playing His Daughter in Lifetime Biopic
• Funny Business: Mom Casts Sara Rue as [Spoiler]’s Girlfriend, Ed Asner as New Neighbor
• Woo-Hoo! ‘The Simpsons’ Marathon Lifts Ratings for Fledgling FXX Network
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Morning Static: GLEE, LONGMIRE, THE BLACKLIST & More!
• Scoop: ‘Glee’ alum Nolan Funk joins ‘Arrow’
• Funny Business: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Books The Office’s Ed Helms
• CBS Fall TV Scoops: Big Road Trip, POI Problems, Defiant Good Wife and More
• Pilot Watch: Greg Berlanti Sells Naked Amnesiac Drama to NBC
• Longmire Cancelled by A&E — Might Another Network Lasso the Drama?
• Creative Casting: Fargo’s Allison Tolman Checks Into The Mindy Project
• Showrunner Shakeup! ‘Ray Donovan’ Showrunner Ann Biderman Out
• It’s Official: Bill Gedde Exits The View Ahead of Rosie O’Donnell’s Return; Rachel Maddow EP Taking Over
• The Business of Show! Netflix Acquires ‘The Blacklist’ For $2 Million An Episode
• Netflix’s Marco Polo Series Gets a Premiere Date — Plus: First Photos
• First Look: Family Guy and The Simpsons Crossover Episode
On TV Tonight: Friday August 22, 2014
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ABC | Last Man Standing (R) | Shark Tank (R) | 20/20 | |||
CBS | NFL Football Exhibition: Raiders at Packers | |||||
CW | Masters of Illusion | Whose Line Is It Anyway? | America’s Next Top Model (R) | |||
FOX | MasterChef (R) | Bones (R) | ||||
NBC | Running Wild With Bear Grylls (R) | Dateline NBC | ||||
Misc | Jessie/Dog With a Blog (Disney) | BoJack Horseman (Netflix) | The Knick (Cinemax) Jonah From Tonga (HBO) |
Deconstructing the Destruction of GLEE
With the news that GLEE is only getting 13 episodes for its last season, I started thinking about what the hell happened to this show? GLEE exploded onto the scene when it premiered in 2009. Many people wrote it off and thought a show where the characters burst into song just wouldn’t work on network television but GLEE defied the odds and had a pretty great first season and then an ok second and third season and then a not so good fourth season and finally a dreadful fifth season. So I know you’ve asked yourself, how did that fall happen? Well, you can sleep well again TVAddicts because I’m about to deconstruct the destruction of GLEE.
This deconstruction begins and ends with season 4 because that is the season the show really started to fail at pretty much everything (season 5 is so horrible that it gets no attention nor deserves any attention here). Many shows have failed at the point where its characters transitioned from high school to college and GLEE was obviously no different. Although, the beginning of season 4 started with a glimmer of hope because the premiere episode switched seamless between the two settings of McKinley and New York but that glimmer only continued for this one episode. Ultimately, the addition of too many new characters and the retention of almost all the old characters were too much for the writers to handle. [Read more…]
Today’s TV Addict Top 5: Questions with RAY DONOVAN Actress Ambyr Childers
Ambyr Childers plays Ashley on the Showtime hit, RAY DONOVAN. I spoke with the talented young actress about working with Philip Seymour Hoffman, her new show for NBC, and this week’s episode.
You’ve worked with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Bruce Willis in the past. Is there anything that you’ve learned while working with them and applied to your work today?
Philip is incomparable to any actor I’ve ever worked with. Whenever I’m on set there’s not a moment that I don’t think about him. Even though some people might say I only worked with him for 3 months, his charming personality, his humor and talent had a HUGE impact on me.
What can you tell us about this Sunday’s episode of RAY DONOVAN?
Ashley comes back into Ray’s life when she asks him to help her new boyfriend Steve Knight, a self-help guru who has anger management issues. Even though she is with someone else, she is still extremely attracted to Ray.
Aside from RAY DONOVAN what shows are you watching right now?
I’m obsessed with Penny Dreadful! Eva Green is fantastic.
What can you tell us about your new show AQUARIUS?
AQUARIUS is a cat and mouse chase between a detective and the Manson family: Charlie, Sadie (Susan Atkins), Katie (Patricia Krenwinkel) and the other girls. Its 1967 and its all about free love, sex, drugs and culture movement.
AQUARIUS deals with the Manson Family. Did you do any research on the Manson murders to prepare for the role?
There are so many books about Manson, Susan (who I am portraying), and the girls. I started with her book “Child of Satan, Child of God” and am currently reading “Helter Skelter.” I’m learning who Susan was, learning her behavior and childhood.
You can watch Ambyr in RAY DONOVAN tonight at 9PM on Showtime.
Victoria Nelli loves TV so much that she is paying $30,000 a year to learn about it in College. When she’s not learning about TV she enjoys writing about her favorite shows, interviewing anyone in the industry that will let her, and ranting about how underrated Parks and Recreation is. She is very much aware of her Netflix addiction, and no she will not be seeking help anytime soon. You can follow her on Twitter @VictoriaNelli
We Shine the Spotlight on GIRL MEETS WORLD Star August Maturo
August Maturo plays the adorable and hilarious son of Cory (Ben Savage) and Topanga (Danielle Fischel), Auggie on the Disney Channel breakout hit, GIRL MEETS WORLD. I spoke with August about BOY MEETS WORLD, his favorite memory from the show, and what we can look forward to on tonight’s episode.
What’s your favorite part about playing Auggie?
August Maturo: My favorite part is that he is funny and I love to make people laugh!
Have you ever watched Boy Meets World? Who was your favorite character?
I’ve watched all of season one and other episodes that were appropriate for a little kid. My favorite characters are Ben & Danielle, my mom & dad!
Aside from acting, what are some of your favorite things to do?
I LOVE to sing and dance and play with my little brother Ocean!
What has been your favorite memory from this season of the show?
My favorite memory was shooting the episode called ‘Girl Meets Brother!’ I can’t wait for everyone to see it!
Aside from Girl Meets World, what’s your favorite Disney Channel show?
I LOVE THEM ALL! I WATCH THEM ALL!
What’s something crazy you would like to see your character do in the future?
I’ve already done some really crazy silly things this season, you’ll have to be sure to watch and see!
What can you tell us about this week’s episode of Girl Meets World?
I speak two other languages and it’s really funny!
You can watch August in GIRL MEETS WORLD tonight at 9:45PM on Disney Channel.
Victoria Nelli loves TV so much that she is paying $30,000 a year to learn about it in College. When she’s not learning about TV she enjoys writing about her favorite shows, interviewing anyone in the industry that will let her, and ranting about how underrated Parks and Recreation is. She is very much aware of her Netflix addiction, and no she will not be seeking help anytime soon. You can follow her on Twitter @VictoriaNelli
Morning Static: ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, NASHVILLE, GREY’S ANATOMY & More!
• The Business of Show: ‘Outlander’ renewed for second season.
• Casting Coup: Mike Birbiglia Lands Role in ‘Orange Is the New Black’
• ‘Meet the Press:’ Gregory out, Todd in
• ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Are Meredith and Derek headed for divorce?
• Must Read TV: What’s It Like for a Straight Actor to Play a Gay Scene?
• Streaming News: Netflix Slots First Chelsea Handler Special, Three Others
• Awwwwww Alert: Disney Networks to Air ‘Aladdin’ in Honor of Robin Williams
• Awards Watch: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Dodges Short Emmy Speech Limits With Long Video.
• Acting with the Stars: Derek Hough Joins ABC Drama ‘Nashville’
• Amazing Deal of the Day: Today only, Snag FRIENDS THE COMPLETE SERIES for a mere $59.99 via Amazon.
We Shine the Spotlight on THE KILLING Star Tyler Ross
Tyler Ross plays Kyle Stansbury in the fourth and final season of the AMC turned Netflix original series, THE KILLING. I spoke with Tyler about his character Kyle, his preparation for the role, and how grueling the hazing scenes were to film.
(Editor’s Note: This interview contains spoilers about the final season currently available via Netflix)
Your character was the main focus this season on THE KILLING. What drew you to Kyle? What did you do to prepare for the role?
I was drawn to the idea that this kid has a bit of mystery to him. He really isn’t an open individual in terms of expressing how he feels. His whole life he’s been so broken emotionally and socially that he has sort had to have his survival mechanisms kick in. In that regard I think he has a bit of mystery, when you see him you want to believe him and you can’t tell if he is telling everything or not. I really liked that dynamic, that was definitely a big draw. As far as preparation for the role goes, I had a talk with Veena Sud, our show runner and creator about a week before we started shooting. We sort of talked about his back-story. Other than that Veena, Mireille Enos who plays Sarah Linden, and myself did a very brief rehearsal once for about an hour maybe just for the first episode, first scene. That had to do with me coming into this already established family they have going on, it was a nice little ease in. I put on a little weight, I decided to eat more and I did some push-ups. He isn’t great at the whole military thing he’s just been pushed into it for a few months, it’s not like he’s incredible at what he does, he’s learning.
Did you know that it was Kyle who killed his family?
No, absolutely not. Not until the sixth episode was released. I really didn’t want it to be me I couldn’t understand why I would kill my youngest sister, Nadine. (Peighton Brown) In the end they explained it and it makes sense now. At that point if I really wanted to piece it together I probably could have but until the sixth script came out no one knew anything except for Veena. (Sud) He really is convinced it wasn’t him and that he wouldn’t do that. I really do like the scene in episode three where he says, “did I do it? Was it me? I don’t remember. ” And they ask him, “would you kill your little sister?” and I’m like, “No!” I was in such denial, I just couldn’t imagine it, but I had to. I personally thought it was A.J. (Levi Meaden), I thought it was gonna be A.J. for the longest time.
How were the hazing scenes for you?
Those were not fun. (Laughs) I remember reading with Sterling (Beaumon) who plays Lincoln and Levi who plays A.J. We were all just like “nothing good happens in that bathroom”, that was the dreaded scene. The family day scenes were pretty tough they weren’t fun. I actually had nightmares once or twice after doing that all day.
How would you describe Linden and Holder’s relationship? Why do you think it’s so special?
I don’t watch a lot of television so I can’t really compare it to a lot but I could probably compare it to the X-FILES characters. I think I’m stealing this quote from Veena but, Linden and Holder are two sides of the same coin. From different circumstances I think they have turned out pretty similar. The fact that their back-stories are so different is what sets them apart. But at the end of the day they tend to have these traits that they start to share with each other.
The whole fourth season was released at once on Netflix most people binge watched it. What shows have you been binge watching lately?
HOUSE OF CARDS! I can’t get enough of that show. You know how with some shows you’ll hear the opening credits and you’re like “okay, alright.” Whenever I hear theirs out loud I’m like “Oh man I have to see this.” Also the acting and writing! HOUSE OF CARDS all the way. I also wound up binge watching THE KILLING. Once we started I was like “I’ll watch an episode or two.” And I finished the whole thing in a weekend
You can watch Tyler in the final season of THE KILLING, now streaming on Netflix. You can also follow Tyler on twitter at @_tyler_ross_
Victoria Nelli loves TV so much that she is paying $30,000 a year to learn about it in College. When she’s not learning about TV she enjoys writing about her favorite shows, interviewing anyone in the industry that will let her, and ranting about how underrated Parks and Recreation is. She is very much aware of her Netflix addiction, and no she will not be seeking help anytime soon. You can follow her on Twitter @VictoriaNelli
THE BIG BANG THEORY! MISTRESSES! Y&R! BIG BROTHER! The TV Addict Week in Rewind
Richest Nerds: THE BIG BANG THEORY cast finally wrapped a deal that will give them all pay checks pretty much anyone short of Bill Gates would envy. Because why shouldn’t people pretending to be smart make more money than, you know, teachers and scientists and others who actually are.
Best Reaction: Awakened in the night by her cop mom being summoned to a crime scene, MURDER IN THE FIRST’s Louise reacted as only a tired six-year-old can by insisting, “These murders have got to stop!”
Most Susceptible: MISTRESSES’ Josslyn never thought of Harry as more than her brother-in-law… until it was put in her head how sexy he is. Turns out, there are none so blind as those who will not see!
Least Surprising Cancellation: The biggest shock where BLACK BOX getting the axe is concerned is that ABC waited this long.
Best Drinking Buddy: CBS announced that FAMILY TIES alum Meredith Baxter will join THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as Maureen, who’ll belly up to the bar with newly off-the-wagon alcoholic Nikki. [Read more…]
Morning Static: HAVEN, ONCE UPON A TIME, THE GOLDBERGS & More!
• Syfy Sets Haven Season 5 Premiere Date — Get Scoop and Exclusive Photos.
• Rumor Patrol: Looks Like “The View” Won’t Have A Male Co-Host
• Storybrooke Scoop: First Photo of ‘Once Upon a Time’s’ Version of ‘Frozen’s’ Anna
• Super News: Arrow’s [Spoiler] Crosses Over to Flash
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• The Killing Post Mortem: EP Veena Sud Talks That Last Scene, the Lost Kiss, an Offscreen Wedding and… a Season 5?
• Seconded! Here’s why Arya is the best character on ‘Game of Thrones’
• Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Scoop: Kyle MacLachlan to Play [Huge Spoiler]
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• Will Arnett: More ‘Arrested Development’ Is Coming to Netflix
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