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‘Transporter The Series’ Coming to TNT This Year

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Rebecca Murray
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Transporter The Series Coming to TNT
Chris Vance stars in ‘Transporter The Series’ coming to TNT in fall 2014 (Photo Credit: TNT)

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.”

A&E Reopens ‘Bates Motel’ for Season 2 in March

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Rebecca Murray
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Bates Motel Season 2 Return Date
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’ Director Announces a New Godzilla Graphic Novel

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Rebecca Murray
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Poster for the movie ‘Godzilla’

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.

‘Girls’ Season 3 February Episode Guide

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Rebecca Murray
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Girls Season 3 January Episodes
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 Greenlights Utopia: An Unscripted Social Experiment

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Rebecca Murray
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Fox LogoFox 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.
 
Source: Fox
 
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Celebrities Open Their Homes for Charity

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Lifetime Larger LogoCelebrities 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
 
Source: Lifetime
 
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Jennifer Donnelly Unveils the Waterfire Saga Series

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Deep Blue by Jennifer DonnellyBestselling author Jennifer Donnelly’s set to release a new series called Waterfire Saga, kicking off with the release of book one: Deep Blue. Disney Publishing Worldwide is planning a May 2014 release in the U.S.
 
“Rich with magic and mystery, adventure and danger, romance and friendship, the Waterfire Saga is the perfect project with which to illustrate the power of DPW’s creative development capabilities,” stated Disney Publishing’s Senior Vice President and Group Publisher Jeanne Mosure.
 
“What appealed so strongly to me about working with Disney is the Waterfire Saga is a fantasy, yes, but one grounded very much in reality and environmental consciousness,” said Donnelly. “These aren’t your mother’s mermaids–hanging out on rocks all day. They’re inspired by actual ocean life. And though they are magical creatures, these mermaids hope and dream and love, just as we do. They feel joy, sorrow, and pain. Like all teenagers, they struggle to understand themselves and their role in the world.”
 
The Plot:
 
Deep Blue opens with Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakening from a strange dream that foretells the return of an ancient evil. Her dark premonitions are confirmed when an assassin’s arrow poisons her mother. Now, led only by shadowy visions, she must search for five other mermaids who are scattered across the oceans, seas, and freshwaters of the globe. Together they will form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood and uncover a conspiracy that threatens their world’s very existence.
 
Source: Disney Publishing Worldwide
 
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Game of Thrones Season 4 – On the Set Featurette

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Go behind the scenes of season four of Game of Thrones with a just-released featurette. The new video provides a look at the sets and interviews with cast members including Peter Dinklage, Charles Dance, and Iain Glen.
 
Season four kicks off on April 6, 2014.
 
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The Wanted Will Take a Break After Touring

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The Wanted Word of Mouth

Breaking up is hard to do, so The Wanted aren’t actually announcing they’ll never get back together again. However, they have confirmed that once their 2014 Word of Mouth Tour is over, they’ll be going their own ways while leaving the door open for a possible reunion in the future.

The band’s official statement via their website:
“The Wanted are pleased to announce the release of their new video and single ‘Glow In The Dark’ taken from their November release Word of Mouth. They are very excited to perform ‘Glow In The Dark’ along with their smash singles ‘I Found You, ‘Chasing The Sun,’ and ‘Glad You Came,’ amongst others, for their fans on their upcoming Word of Mouth Tour.

This tour will be their last for a while as Tom, Max, Jay, Siva, and Nathan have collectively decided to take time to pursue personal endeavors following the tour’s conclusion. The band wants to stress to their fans that they will continue on as The Wanted and look forward to many successful projects together in the future. They thank their fans for their continued love and support and look forward to seeing them on tour.”

The Wanted 2014 Tour Dates:

Mar 14 Liverpool Arena – Liverpool, United Kingdom
Mar 15 Aberdeen AECC – Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Mar 16 Glasgow Hydro – Glasgow, United Kingdom
Mar 18 Manchester Arena – Manchester, United Kingdom
Mar 20 Birmingham LG Arena – Birmingham, United Kingdom
Mar 21 Sheffield Arena – Sheffield, United Kingdom
Mar 22 Newcastle Metro Arena – Newcastle, United Kingdom
Mar 24 Dublin 02 Arena – Dublin, Ireland
Mar 25 Belfast Odyssey Arena – Belfast, United Kingdom
Mar 27 London 02 Arena – London, United Kingdom
Mar 28 Cardiff Arena – Cardiff, United Kingdom
Mar 29 Brighton Centre – Brighton, United Kingdom
Mar 31 Bournemouth BIC – Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Apr 01 Nottingham Arena – Nottingham, United Kingdom
Apr 08 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
Apr 09 The Fillmore – Washington, DC
Apr 11 Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
Apr 12 Tower Theatre – Philadelphia, PA
Apr 14 House of Blues – Boston, MA
Apr 15 Metropolis – Montreal, Canada
Apr 17 Sound Academy – Toronto, Canada
Apr 18 The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
Apr 19 House of Blues – Chicago, IL
Apr 21 Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
Apr 23 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
Apr 25 Orpheum Theatre – Vancouver, Canada
Apr 26 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
Apr 28 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
Apr 29 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
May 01 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
May 04 House of Blues – Dallas, TX
May 05 House of Blues – Houston, TX
May 07 Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
May 09 The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater – Miami Beach, FL
May 10 Universal Studios – Orlando, FL
May 11 Jannus Landing – Tampa, FL
May 14 LC Pavillion – Columbus, OH
May 15 Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
May 16 The Uptown Theatre – Kansas City, MO
May 17 The Arena – Shawnee, OK

Neil Patrick Harris is the 2014 Man of the Year

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How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2014 Man of the Year. Harris joins recently announced Woman of the Year Dame Helen Mirren as this year’s honorees.
 
According to The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the awards are given to “performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.” Previous Man of the Year honorees include Clint Eastwood, Tom Cruise, Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Anthony Hopkins, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, and Kiefer Sutherland.
 
Harris will be presented with a Pudding Pot at a ceremony to be held on February 7th at Farkas Hall in Harvard Square.
 
“I assume this is for that pudding wrestling competition I won last April…right?” said Neil Patrick Harris. “It was dark and seemed quite seedy at the time – I’m stoked that it’s connected with Harvard. Fancy! Can’t wait!”
 
“We are pleased to present Mr. Harris with our Man of the Year Award honoring his distinguished contributions to the arts and entertainment industry,” said Tony Oblen, ’14, President of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. “With his enviable reputation as a host and showman, we look forward to hosting Mr. Harris for an entertaining and unforgettable evening to recognize his achievements.”
 
Source: The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770
 

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