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Hilary Duff and Debi Mazar Set to Star in ‘Younger’

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Debi Mazar Stars in Younger
Debi Mazar (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor, and Sutton Foster have begun work on the new sitcom pilot, Younger, set up at TV Land. Filming’s now underway in New York on the comedy based on the book by Pamela Redmond Satran.

Younger is written by Darren Star who’s also executive producing and directing the series.

The Younger Plot:

Younger follows 40-year-old Liza (Foster), a suddenly single mother who tries to get back into the working world, only to find out it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at her age. When a chance encounter with a 20-something guy at a bar convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 – with the help of a makeover, courtesy of her best friend Maggie (Mazar). Armed with new confidence, she lands a job as an assistant to the temperamental Diana (Shor) and teams up with her new co-worker and fellow 20-something Kelsey (Duff) to make it in the career of her dreams.

Orange is the New Black‘s Taylor Schilling Stars in Stay

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Rebecca Murray
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Orange is the New Black star Taylor Schilling stars opposite Aidan Quinn in Stay, a new dramatic film opening in theaters in March 21, 2014 (preceded by a February 11th VOD release). Stay, written and directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld, has just released this new trailer along with a theatrical poster to check out.
 
In addition to Schilling and Quinn, the Stay cast includes Barry Keoghan, Nika McGuigan, Chris McHallem, Brian Gleeson, Pascale Montpetit, and Michael Ironside.
 
The Plot:
 
Schilling and Quinn star as Abbey and Dermot, a couple struggling to find their way in life. After retreating to the rugged expanse of the Irish countryside, their happy existence is upended when Abbey discovers she’s pregnant. Dermot, a long-since disgraced professor, has no interest in being a father. With their lives now at a crossroads, Abbey and Dermot’s relationship hangs in the balance. They must both face the truth of who they are and which path in life to take that will finally lead them home.
 
Watch the trailer:
 

 
Stay Movie Poster and Trailer
 
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A Facebook Video Just for ‘Breaking Bad’ Fans

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Rebecca Murray
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Are you still in mourning over the end of Breaking Bad? If so, Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues have put together a nifty Facebook Look Back video that should bring a smile to your face.

The Walter White Facebook Look Back video features a few selected highlights (and lowlights) from Walter’s life. Now, the question is: where’s the Jesse Pinkman Look Back video?

‘Pompeii’ Serves Up a Batch of New Clips

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Rebecca Murray
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Pompeii Video Clips Starring Kit Harington
Milo (Kit Harington) prepares to fight in TriStar Pictures' 'Pompeii' (Photo by George Kraychyk © 2014 Constantin Film International GmbH and Impact Pictures (Pompeii) Inc.)

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington (‘Jon Snow’) fights in the gladiator arena and runs from an erupting volcano while rescuing the love of his life in the action drama/romance Pompeii. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, the cast also includes Emily Browning, Carrie-Anne Moss, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica Lucas, Jared Harris and Kiefer Sutherland.

TriStar Pictures is releasing the PG-13 Pompeii in theaters on February 21, 2014.

The Plot: Set in 79 A.D., Pompeii tells the epic story of Milo (Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Browning), the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

It’s All Over for the U.S. Version of ‘The X Factor’

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Rebecca Murray
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The X Factor Judges
Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio on ‘The X Factor’ season three. (Photo Credit: Nino Munoz / FOX)

Fox is pulling the plug on the singing competition The X Factor. The series never lived up to its hype, with Simon Cowell’s promise of huge ratings never materializing. Today, Fox and Cowell officially announced the show is over after a three-season run and Cowell will be returning to The X Factor UK.

“I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a number of reasons, I had to make a decision to return to the U.K. version of The X Factor in 2014. So for now, I’m back to the U.K. and I want to thank FOX for being an incredible partner and I also want to thank everybody who has supported my shows. America, I’ll see you soon!”

“To all of us at FOX, Simon is more than one of the most prolific TV personalities of our time –he’s part of our family. A consummate showman and partner, there’s no one more passionate or creative than Simon, and we feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful, collaborative relationship with him over the past 12 years,” said Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “Unfortunately, there is no X Factor USA without Simon Cowell, but we understand and support his decision to focus on the international formats and on the next phase of his personal life. We wish him the very best, and it’s our sincere hope that we work together again soon.”

“The X Factor has become a true global hit entertainment format produced locally in 45 countries, and since its launch in 2004, has been watched by more than half a billion people around the world,” said Trish Kinane, President of Entertainment Programming and Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America. “The U.S. version of The X Factor has had a great run dominating the social media charts and discovering internationally successful artists, but Simon’s return to the U.K. X Factor has been long anticipated. We have long-running partnerships both with FOX and Syco Entertainment and very much look forward to what the future holds for our ongoing relationships with them.”




David Arquette and Gloria Reuben Star in ‘Happy Face Killer’

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Rebecca Murray
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David Arquette Stars in Happy Face Killer
David Arquette (Photo © Richard Chavez)

The true story of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, nicknamed the Happy Face Killer, provides the inspiration for Lifetime’s original movie, Happy Face Killer. David Arquette leads the cast as Jesperson, and Gloria Reuben co-stars as Melinda Gand, the lead FBI investigator hunting down the serial killer.

Happy Face Killer will debut on March 1, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. The dramatic film was directed by Rick Bota (Beauty and the Beast) from a script by Richard Christian Matheson (Stephen King’s Nightmares and Dreamscapes).

The Happy Face Killer Plot:

Inspired by real-life events, Happy Face Killer follows the hunt and ultimate capture of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson (Arquette). An aspiring cop turned long-haul truck driver after a failed marriage, Jesperson strangled his first victim following an argument and was back on the road again the very next day, killing at least eight women over a five-year span as he crisscrossed the country. Upset after a woman falsely confesses that she and her boyfriend are responsible for one of his murders, Jesperson begins to taunt the authorities by sending a series of disturbing letters to newspaper editors, even scribbling confessions on the walls of highway rest stops admitting that he loved killing his victims.

By signing his morbid notes with a happy face, he earned himself the notorious nickname “Happy Face Killer” and forever left his mark of fear.

‘Celebrities Read Mean Tweets’ with Jon Hamm, Matt Damon, and Tom Hanks

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Rebecca Murray
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It’s time again for another edition of Celebrities Read Mean Tweets, courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel asked some of his recent guest stars – including cast members from The Monuments Men – to read the horrible things said about them on Twitter. Included in this edition’s batch of celebrities are George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Garner, Sarah Silverman, Tom Hanks, Tim Robbins, Rob Lowe, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Oh, and Matt Damon gets to read what horrible thing @jimmykimmel posted about him on Twitter.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Perform Together on The Beatles Tribute

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Rebecca Murray
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The two surviving Beatles will take the stage to perform together on The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Salute set to air on February 9, 2014 at 8pm PT/ET on CBS. The special salute to the iconic band is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The two-and-a-half-hour The Beatles special marks 50 years to the day, date and time of the group’s groundbreaking performance.

In addition to McCartney and Starr, The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY® Salute will feature appearances by The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Kate Beckinsale, Jeff Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl, Eric Idle, Imagine Dragons, Alicia Keys & John Legend, Anna Kendrick, David Letterman, LL COOL J, Jeff Lynne, Maroon 5, John Mayer & Keith Urban, Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Sean Penn, Ed Sheeran, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, and Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.

The salute will include interview clips and fan recollections.

The Details on The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Salute:
The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Salute will commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most historic moments in music and television. Featuring today’s top artists covering songs performed by the Fab Four that momentous evening in 1964 and other Beatles classics through the years, the show also will include footage from that landmark Sunday night, as well as other archival material. In addition, various presenters will help highlight and contextualize the musical, cultural and historical impact of the group and this legendary performance.

The Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show is one of the most watched television events ever — with 74 million people tuning in to watch the group perform five songs during the variety hour. It is considered by many historians and critics as one of the most important moments in music and television.

The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A GRAMMY Salute Performances

Maroon 5 – “All My Loving” and “Ticket To Ride”

John Mayer & Keith Urban – “Don’t Let Me Down”

Ed Sheeran – “In My Life”

Imagine Dragons – “Revolution”

Stevie Wonder – “We Can Work It Out”

Alicia Keys & John Legend – “Let It Be”

Katy Perry – “Yesterday”

Eurythmics – “The Fool On The Hill”

Dave Grohl & Jeff Lynne – “Hey Bulldog”

Brad Paisley & Pharrell Williams w/The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil – “Here Comes The Sun”

Jeff Lynne & Joe Walsh – “Something”

Gary Clark Jr., Dave Grohl & Joe Walsh – “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

Ringo Starr – “Matchbox,” “Boys,” “Yellow Submarine”

Paul McCartney – “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Get Back,” “Birthday”

All-Star Finale – “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Hey Jude”



Un-Real Comedy Set in the World of Reality Dating Shows

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Rebecca Murray
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Un-Real Series Set Up at Lifetime
Marti Noxon at the 'Fright Night' Premiere (Photo © Richard Chavez)
Marti Noxon (Mad Men, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro’s dark comedy series Un-Real has gotten a 10 episode order from Lifetime. The hour-long scripted series is produced by A+E Studios with Noxon and Shapiro on board as writers, Noxon executive producing, and Shapiro producing. Cruel Intentions helmer Roger Kumble directed the pilot episode.
 
“Un-Real is unlike anything that exists on television today,” said Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lifetime. “It’s premium and original on every level, and we’re thrilled that Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro’s unique series will be Lifetime’s first program produced by A+E Studios.”
 
The Un-Real Plot:
 
Set against the backdrop of a hit dating competition show, Un-Real is led by Rachel (Shiri Appleby, Girls), a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous footage the program’s dispassionate executive producer (Megyn Price) demands. What ensues is a humorous, yet vexing, look at what happens in the world of unscripted television, where being a contestant can be vicious and producing it is a whole other reality. Un-Real also stars Freddie Stroma as the dating show’s handsome and intelligent bachelor, Adam; and Josh Kelly as Jeremy, a cameraman who is Rachel’s ex-boyfriend. The dating show’s contestants include Grace, portrayed by Nathalie Kelley, who immediately wins Adam’s heart; Anna, played by Johanna Braddy, who is eager to land a husband; Faith, a sensitive and vulnerable tomboy from the South portrayed by Breeda Wool; and Mary, played by Ashley Scott, a gorgeous single mom who has been unlucky in love. Arielle Kebbel will guest star as Courtney, a contestant who has no filter and isn’t on the show to make any friends.
 
Source: Lifetime
 
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Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrell and Chris Pratt Compete in Bubble Soccer

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Jimmy Fallon and The Roots’ Frank Knuckles took on Colin Farrell and Chris Pratt in a game of Bubble Soccer, an athletic competition which found Fallon spending a lot of the one minute 30 second running time on the floor like a turtle on its back. The goal was to kick the soccer ball into their opponent’s open elevator. The winners? Watch the video to find out:
 

 
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