The Walking Dead executive producers and cast members talk about where we left the characters at the end of the first half of season four and what’s going on with the survivors in the upcoming episodes in this new video featuring new clips. Says Andrew Lincoln, “We’re weakened because we’re split from each other,” and there are hints dropped that not everyone survived the attack on the prison. “The back eight feels like a whole new season. We’re moving into a much more psychological horror,” explains Lincoln.
Executive producer Scott Gimple says that fans can look forward to seeing the emotional ends to individual stories. “We’ll see these characters change a great deal from where they started,” offered Gimple.
The Walking Dead returns with eight new episodes beginning Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 9/8c.
Mork & Mindy stars Robin Williams and Pam Dawber will be getting back together, but not for a Mork & Mindy reunion special or a movie based on the ’70s sitcom. Instead, the two stars will be teaming up in an episode of Williams’ new hit comedy series, The Crazy Ones.
CBS reports Dawber will be guest starring on an upcoming episode playing “free-spirited author who goes on a date with Williams’ Simon Roberts soon after his faith in everlasting love is shaken by the break-up of a couple near and dear to him.”
For those who need a refresher, Mork & Mindy was a spin-off of Happy Days, with Williams playing an alien from the planet Ork who traveled to Earth in an egg-shaped spaceship. Dawber co-starred as Mindy, a human who befriended the goofy, non-threatening alien. The series ran on ABC from 1978 through 1982 and earned Williams a Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy series.
“It will be a joy to work with her again,” said Robin Williams. “It’s a dream come true.”
“I’m so excited to be able to see and work with Robin again,” said Dawber. “I hear The Crazy Ones‘ set is a very happy one. I know it’ll be a great week!”
Gee, I wonder what word Jason Bateman’s forming on the poster for Bad Words, his directorial debut hitting select theaters on March 14th, 2014 followed by a wide release on March 28. Co-starring with Bateman in the R-rated comedy from Focus Features are Alison Janney, Kathryn Hahn and Phillip Baker Hall.
The Plot:
Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year old who finds a loophole in the rules of the National Quill Spelling Bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame.
Aaron Eckhart stars as ‘Adam’ in I, FRANKENSTEIN. (Photo credit: Ben King / Lionsgate Films)Aaron Eckhart (Olympus Has Fallen, Battle Los Angeles, The Dark Knight) stars in the horror/thriller I, Frankenstein and in this interview courtesy of Lionsgate Films, he discusses working with director Stuart Beattie, the film’s themes of good and evil, the movie’s 3D effects, and what audiences can expect.
The Plot:
Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons rage in a battle for ultimate power, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race to discover the secret to his immortality.
Chris Vance stars in 'Transporter The Series' coming to TNT in fall 2014
Transporter The Series has been picked up by TNT and will debut this fall. The action drama is based on the Transporter films and stars Chris Vance as the professional for hire who transports people and cargo wherever he’s asked to, no matter the danger.
TNT is set to air seasons one and two, with two scheduled to go into production in late February. Vance, Fred Fuchs, and Olivier Bibas, executive produce and writer/producer Frank Spotnitz (X-Files) is the series’ new showrunner.
“Transporter The Series is a roller-coaster ride with big-screen action, fantastic locations and an extremely charismatic lead in Chris Vance,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “The Transporter franchise is a proven winner embraced by movie and television viewers around the globe, and we’re proud that TNT will become the television home for fans in the United States. Transporter The Series is a perfect addition to TNT’s lineup as we continue to expand our reach with such action-packed dramas as our upcoming Legends and The Last Ship.”
Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga in 'Bates Motel' (Photo by Joseph Lederer Copyright 2014/A&E)
Bates Motel returns to the A&E lineup on March 3, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT for a second season, as just announced by the network. Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore will return in starring roles, with Michael O’Neill, Kathleen Robertson, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Rebecca Creskoff, Kenny Johnson, Michael Eklund, and Michael Vartan showing up as guest stars.
Bates Motel kicked off season one with 3 million viewers tuning in to check out the twisted tale of Norman Bates and his mom, Norma. The premiere episode pulled in big enough ratings to become the most-watched original drama in key demographics for the network.
Details on Bates Motel Season Two:
In season two of Bates Motel, executive producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Kerry Ehrin (Friday Night Lights) dig deeper into the twisted world of the Bates family. Picking up from last season, Norman (Highmore) is fixating on Miss Watson’s death while Norma’s mysterious past starts to haunt the family with the introduction of her brother.
Meanwhile, Norman’s brother Dylan, (Max Thieriot), gets more entrenched in the familial drug war that fuels White Pine Bay and finds himself right in the middle of the danger as Bradley (Nicola Peltz), who remains on the hunt to uncover her father’s killer, is driven to precarious extremes. Sheriff Romero (Nestor Carbonell), is caught up on all fronts as everything in town escalates and Emma (Olivia Cooke) complicates her relationship with Norman as the duo explore new love interests, bringing new and old characters along for the ride.
Godzilla will be back stomping around on the big screen in a new big-budget action film coming to theaters on May 16, 2014, and there’s also a graphic novel heading to stores. Godzilla: Awakening will be available on May 7th and Godzilla director Gareth Edwards was the one who broke the news to fans of the legendary creature.
The graphic novel was written by Greg Borenstein and Godzilla screenwriter Max Borenstein and takes place decades before the setting of the new feature film.
The Details: Delve into an incredible mystery, generations in the making. At the dawn of the atomic age, humanity awakens lifeforms beyond imagination, unleashing monumental forces of nature. This explosive, larger-than-life adventure is the perfect way for fans to experience the new Godzilla before seeing it in theaters.
Jemima Kirke and Lena Dunham in 'Girls' (Photo: Jessica Miglio / HBO)
Girls kicked off season three by setting a new record for viewers with 1.1 million, and HBO’s already said Lena Dunham and the show will be returning for a fourth season. Created by and starring Dunham, the cast also includes Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, Alex Karpovsky, and Adam Driver.
Girls Season Three February 2014 Episodes
Episode #25: “Only Child”
Debut: SATURDAY, FEB. 1 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Feb. 2 (10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., midnight), 3 (11:30 p.m.) 4 (10:00 p.m.), 5 (9:30 p.m., midnight), 6 (8:00 p.m.) and 7 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Feb. 3 (10:00 p.m.), 5 (10:00 p.m.) and 8 (8:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m.)
Hannah (Lena Dunham) is thrilled to attend an event alongside members of the literary illuminati, until she learns that her eBook deal may be in jeopardy. Later, she tries to help Adam (Adam Driver) and Caroline (Gaby Hoffmann) work through their anger issues; Jessa (Jemima Kirke) makes positive changes; and Ray (Alex Karpovsky) gives Marnie (Allison Williams) candid advice.
Written by Murray Miller; directed by Tricia Brock.
Episode #26: “Free Snacks”
Debut: SUNDAY, FEB. 9 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Feb. 9 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.), 10 (12:10 a.m.), 11 (10:00 p.m.), 12 (9:30 p.m., midnight), 13 (8:00 p.m.) and 14 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Feb. 10 (10:00 p.m.), 12 (10:00 p.m.) and 15 (8:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m.)
Hannah gets a job writing advertorials at GQ, but worries that the corporate environment will kill her creative mojo. Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) rethinks her breakup in light of Ray’s newfound success, while he and Marnie butt heads over lunch.
Written by Paul Simms; directed by Jamie Babbit.
Episode #27: “Beach House”
Debut: SUNDAY, FEB. 16 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Feb. 16 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.), 17 (12:30 a.m.), 18 (10:00 p.m.), 19 (9:30 p.m., midnight), 20 (8:00 p.m.) and 21 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Feb. 17 (10:00 p.m.), 19 (10:00 p.m.) and 22 (8:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m.)
During a Long Island weekend getaway with the girls, Hannah runs into Elijah (Andrew Rannells) and invites him and his friends to their beach house, hoping to take the pressure off of Marnie’s rigorous schedule for honesty and healing.
Written by Jenni Konner & Lena Dunham & Judd Apatow; directed by Jesse Peretz.
Episode #28: “Incidentals”
Debut: SUNDAY, FEB. 23 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Feb. 23 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.), 24 (midnight), 25 (9:00 p.m.), 26 (9:30 p.m., midnight), 27 (8:00 p.m.) and 28 (midnight)
HBO2 playdates: Feb. 24 (10:00 p.m.) and 26 (10:30 p.m.), and March 1 (8:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m.)
During a GQ advertorial interview, Patti LuPone warns Hannah that Adam’s new career path may cause unexpected problems. Meanwhile, Jessa’s boredom at work is interrupted by a surprise visit from an old acquaintance. Later, Hannah is assigned to review the Gramercy Park Hotel, and the group celebrates good news with Adam’s new friend Desi (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), whom Marnie finds particularly captivating.
Written by Lena Dunham & Sarah Heyward; directed by Richard Shepard.
Fox is moving forward with Utopia, an unscripted series created and executive produced by John de Mol. The series is based on the Dutch show which premiered in The Netherlands just this month and is a huge hit, winning its time period for ten days in a row and pulling in more viewers than any other unscripted premiere of the past six years.
The concept of Utopia: a group of average people are taken to an isolated, undeveloped location for an entire year. While there they must create their own civilization.
“Utopia will be the largest, most ambitious social experiment on television, and I’m thrilled that Talpa Media USA has chosen FOX as its U.S. broadcast partner,” stated Simon Andreae, Executive Vice President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “The series offers people from all walks of life the chance to start all over again and re-write the rules of civilization as we know it. It addresses fascinating and fundamental questions about human law, morality and social structures, wrapped in an irresistible and truly forward-thinking television format.”
“FOX’s speed and passion for the project, combined with its pioneering reputation in the unscripted field, make it the perfect home for this unique proposition,” said de Mol. “The key questions Utopia asks are ‘Are people able to create an ideal society from scratch? And will it be ultimate happiness or complete chaos?’ What makes this even more interesting to watch, both on television and online, is the question that viewers undoubtedly will ask themselves, ‘What would I do?’”
The Details:
With no existing power structures and limited amenities, these “pioneers” must draw on their own ideals and everything they know about societies around the world, to create a new one…will it be better? Will they rewrite the rules they have always lived by? Will they falter or prosper?
As the Utopians build the new society, every decision counts. Each must try to become indispensable to the group or risk being exiled to their regular lives and replaced by potential newcomers who have been vying to join.
With cameras following the pioneers 24/7, viewers can watch their society unfold, both weekly on FOX and also online. As they observe the inhabitants living together, and building their new existence, viewers themselves will have the chance to become a valuable and powerful asset to the community, and ultimately to question whether Utopia remains an elusive but alluring fantasy, or whether the pioneers have truly realized their dream.
Celebrities are opening up their homes and turning over some of their memorabilia and it’s all to help out their favorite charities. Created by Lance Bass, Celebrity Home Raiders featuring celebs turning over some of their prized possessions will debut on Lifetime on March 6, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT. The new unscripted series has an eight episode season one run, with Kit Hoover hosting and Darren Julien and Martin Nolan from Julien’s Auctions on board as auctioneers.
The Details:
In each half-hour episode of Celebrity Home Raiders, host Kit Hoover and renowned auctioneers Darren Julien and Martin Nolan from Julien’s Auctions, reminisce with celebrities as they search through their belongings for beloved treasures to be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting a charity of each celebrity’s choice. The stars invite Kit, Darren and Martin into their homes to discuss the history and sentiment of their personal memorabilia while haggling over each item’s value. Potential items up for auction include David Hasselhoff’s replica of KITT from Knight Rider, an Axe guitar owned and used by Gene Simmons from KISS, and many other highly coveted items. Will the objects’ final price meet the celebrities’ expectation and – more importantly – will they reach their charitable donation goals?
The Celebrities and Their Charities:
David Cassidy benefiting Alzheimer’s Association of America
David Hasselhoff benefiting Starlight Foundation
Debbie Gibson benefiting Children International
Fran Drescher benefiting Cancer Schmancer
Ice T & Coco benefiting The Long Island Bulldog Rescue Group
Lance Bass benefiting The Trevor Project
Rick Harrison benefiting Voice Health Institute
Simmons Family benefiting Sophie’s Place Center for Abused Children