ABC has just picked up a slew of very exciting new series for Fall including the much buzzed-about CHARLIE’S ANGELS reboot; A sexy 60’s set soap revolving around stewardesses and pilots entitled PAN AM; Tim Allen’s return to comedy called LAST MAN STANDING; a single-camera comedy revolving around a Midwestern girl (Dreama Walker) whose big-city dreams are dashed upon the realization that her roommate is her worst nightmare (Krysten Ritter) in APARTMENT 23; A soap that accompanies a reformed “mean girl” (Leslie Bibb) who returns home to Dallas after her marriage ends in scandal called GOOD CHRISTIAN BELLES; A Count of Monte Cristo-esque soap starring Emily Van Camp titled REVENGE; A fantasy drama called ONCE UPON A TIME that follows a woman (Jennifer Morrison) who is drawn into a town where fairy tales might be real; Shonda Rhimes’ SCANDAL chronicling the ups and downs of the life and work of a professional fixer (Kerry Washington); A cross-dressing comedy called WORK IT featuring two unemployed car salesmen (Amury Nolasco, Ben Koldyke) who dress as women in order to get jobs as pharmaceutical reps; SUBURGATORY which tells the tale of what happens with a New Yorker (Jane Levy) moves to the “scary” suburbs; A single-camera comedy that takes a look at what it takes to survive as a modern man titled MAN UP; And THE RIVER, that follows a crew (including LONE STAR’s Eloise Mumford) through the Amazon in search of a missing adventurer. That’s the good news.
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SMALLVILLE Scoop: Executive Producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders Discuss Tonight’s Epic Ending to a Remarkable 10 Year Journey
SMALLVILLE’s momentous journey from man-to-Superman has enthralled viewers for the past decade. For any show, 10 years is remarkable by any measure, and for SMALLVILLE it is a simultaneous passing of the torch and the solidifying of a legacy. Not wanting to leave the fans hanging or wanting for anything, executive producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson have made it their mission to jam-pack as much of the significant elements of both Superman-mythology and SMALLVILLE into this final season. Then as the show came down to the wire, they tried to squish even more into the two-hour finale. At a special sneak peek screening, members of the press were treated to a glimpse of what that finale will offer. Suffice it to say, fans will be really happy. In fact, there just might be shouts of joy and jubilation as each new surprise is unveiled.
In order to do justice to both the show, which spanned ten amazing years, Brian and Kelly took it upon themselves to re-watch not only the pilot episode, but also watched several other pivotal episodes to make sure that they hit all the right notes. They wanted to ensure a heart-warming and promise-filled send off for a show that touched so many lives and provided countless hours of entertainment for the fans. They also understood that it was not their job to conclude the Superman story, but rather to merge the worlds of SMALLVILLE and the overall Superman mythology. Thus, their job was to build the bridge in the finale, not close the book. The finale will be more of a hand-off between the two worlds – after all, the story of Clark Kent and Superman is just beginning. So in the finale look for some long-lost familiar faces to pop-up and some long awaited iconic moments to finally be fulfilled. That will be Brian and Kelly’s legacy and gift to the fans. Blood, sweat and tears – all because they loved the show and the fans to make it as damn near perfect as possible.
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Ask the Addict: Spoilers for HOUSE, NIKITA, BONES, SMALLVILLE & More!
Any idea as to whether or not Tom and Lynette are actually heading for splitsville on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES? — Jennifer
The TV Addict: It sure looks that way doesn’t it! And while we don’t pretend to know if Wisteria Lane’s most stable couple will actually go as far as to commence those dreaded divorce proceedings, what we can promise is that you won’t have to wait all summer to find out. “I believe we gain some closure,” said Tom’s portrayer Doug Savant during a recent one-on-one with the TV Addict. “This marriage and relationships in general are an ongoing evolution, but fans will be relieved to know that there is some closure to this particular issue.”
Any clues as to who will be ripping a hole in BONES’ heart tonight? — Madison
The TV Addict: Yes. But since we sure as heck aren’t about to risk the wrath of fellow countryman Hart Hanson by spilling the beans as to which character will find himself on the wrong end of sniper Jacob Ripkin Broadsky sight (Seriously, have you seen a Canadian get mad?) we will only go as far as to reveal that it’s a character that fans will most certainly scream “Nooooo!” over… followed by a quick reach for the tissues. Oh, and on the off chance you’re stopping off at a store in-between work and home, it might behoove you to stock up on tissues as tonight’s key death sends shockwaves throughout the entire team. Watch for a casket, flowers and a very unexpected song that may-or-may-not haunt you until Friday.
Morning Static: STAR TREK, CHUCK, WONDER WOMAN & More!
• Are these the 10 Best STAR TREK episodes? Discuss.
• Hilarious: The 10 creepiest things about Zack Morris.
• Still Scratching Your Head over FRINGE’s Friday Finale? Read this.
• It’s Official! Chuck Bartowski has a horseshoe stuck up his butt!
• This Just In: The only thing that would have gotten us to tune into TWO AND A HALF MEN.
• Not-so-WONDER-WOMAN, as chances for NBC pickup isn’t looking good.
Good News, Bad News: THE FINDER, HUMAN TARGET, FALLING SKIES & More!
Good News: Fox has given early 2011-12 season picks ups to J.J. Abrams ALCATRAZ, Hart Hanson’s BONES spin-off THE FINDER and the Zooey Deschanel comedy starrer THE NEW GIRL. Bad News: At the expense of TRAFFIC LIGHT, BREAKING IN, THE CHICAGO CODE, LIE TO ME and HUMAN TARGET, all of which were just canceled by Fox after low-rated freshman and sophomore seasons respectively. [Source]
We Irresponsibly Speculate as to Who Won’t Make it Out of Thursday’s VAMPIRE DIARIES Season Finale Alive!
Earlier today, TVGuide.com posted an interesting article highlighting 11 promising pilots that may-or-may-not make it to air. Among them was the CW’s SECRET CIRCLE, a new series based on the popular book series of the same name that revolves around a young girl (LUX’s Britt Robertson), who after losing her mother moves to a new town and discovers that she is a witch.
According to TVGuide.com, the series, which is executive produced by THE VAMPIRE DIARIES’ Kevin Williamson, “has the same dreamy atmospherics as that show over in Mystic Falls, but has the advantage of just one brand of supernatural being.” According to us, it spells doom for Bonnie (Kat Graham) during what is sure to be one helluva bloody VAMPIRE DIARIES season finale this Thursday.
Morning Static: FRINGE, BONES, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA & More!
• Head still-spinning from last night’s FRINGE finale? Produces answer (some) burning questions.
• This Just In: Not everybody Oprah touches turns to gold.
• Cable Castings: FX Pilot POWERS casts Charles Dutton, CALIFORNICATION adds a Princess.
• Gleek Out! With this a cappella version of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’s “All Along the Watchtower.”
• Will BONES incorporate Emily Deschanel’s real-life pregnancy into the BONES? Star says “only time will tell.”
Morning Static: BROTHERS & SISTERS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, SCRUBS & More!
• On the Hot Seat! Scott Brown, Senior Vice President of Strategies and Digital Platforms for the Nielsen Company answers your burning questions.
• Good News: ABC Plotting an abbreviated final season of BROTHERS & SISTERS. Bad News: One that may feature far less Calista Flockhart.
• Pilot Scoop: Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters round out Ryan Murphy’s AMERICAN HORROR STORY
• Interesting: Could Osama bin Laden mission help Ethan Hawke’s Fox Pilot?
• The Janitor was Right! Osama bin Laden location predicted on SCRUBS four years ago.
Morning Static: BONES, SMALLVILLE, DEXTER & More!
• Spotlight: Kristen Wiig.
• Not so super storytelling, IGN examines SMALLVILLE’s worst stories!
• From the department of “Duh,” Fox renews BONES for a seventh season.
• Hot and Not! Deadline takes a second look at how the 2011/12 TV season is shaping up.
• Interesting: The 8 best pilot scripts of 2011.
• Q&A: The Roastmaster General reveals the surprising secrets behind Charlie Sheen’s “Torpedo of Truth” tour.
• Killler Scoop! Producers casting for a potential love interest for DEXTER in season six.
• Say it ain’t so, Ownership of TV sets falls in the U.S.
Morning Static: Dylan McDermott, Kristen Wiig, Aaron Sorkin & More!
• Out: Kyle Chandler, In: Dylan McDermott.
• Is Kristen Wiig among the top three or four best SNL performers ever? Discuss.
• This Just In: Fox Pulls Sunday’s FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD, CLEVELAND SHOW Hurricane-themed crossover in light of recent tragedy.
• Mark your Calendars: NBC announces a June 2 premiere date for Becki Newton’s oft-delayed LOVE BITES.
• Spotlight: Meet the genius behind FRINGE’s mind-bindingly cool promos.
• Behind-the-scenes of the Sorkin Network, an early look at his new HBO pilot MORE AS THE STORY DEVELOPS.