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It’s a Mini ‘Arrested Development’ Reunion!

Jeffrey Tambor and Will Arnett Reunite for The Millers
Jeffrey Tambor (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Will Arnett’s going to be reuniting with his Arrested Development dad Jeffrey Tambor for an episode of CBS’ hit comedy series, The Millers. The Millers is one of the 2013-2014 primetime season’s most successful new shows, with Arnett playing the son of Beau Bridges and Margo Martindale.

The show airs on Thursdays at 8:30pm ET/PT and is, according to the network, the #1 new comedy of the season.

So, who will Tambor play? CBS offered this description: “In the episode, Nathan (Arnett) and Ray (J.B. Smoove) pitch their station owner, Ed Dolan (Tambor), a Saturday morning kids program inspired by Tom’s (Bridges) imagination.”

The Plot: The Millers stars Will Arnett as Nathan Miller, a recently divorced local roving news reporter looking forward to living the singles’ life until his parents’ marital problems unexpectedly derail his plans. After Nathan finally breaks the news of his divorce to his parents, Carol (Martindale) and Tom (Bridges), his father is inspired to follow suit and stuns the family when he leaves his wife of 43 years. Already in shock, Nathan is even more aghast when his meddlesome mom decides to move in with him.

Meanwhile, his absent-minded dad imposes upon Nathan’s sister, Debbie, her husband Adam and their daughter Mykayla (Eve Moon). Nathan’s best friend and news cameraman, Ray (Smoove), was excited to be Nathan’s wingman in the dating scene, but Carol manages to even cramp his style. Now, as Nathan and his sister settle in with their truly impossible parents, they both wonder just how long the aggravating adjustment period is going to last.




‘Wipeout’ Will Be Back with More Bouncing Big Balls

Wipeout
A scene from ‘Wipeout’ (Photograph by Endemol Shine)

Wipeout‘s set to return for a seventh season of cringe-worthy falls, big red balls, and mud baths. ABC’s renewed the competition series, bringing John Anderson, John Henson, and Jill Wagner back as hosts.

And this upcoming season will pit the winners of each episode in a “Tournament of Champions” at the end of the season. On the line is the title of Ultimate Wipeout Champion.

“We are always looking for ways to keep the show fresh and exciting. This year, we are amping up the competition with a season-long tournament of champions, with the winner from each episode returning to compete against the other winners in an epic battle for the title of Wipeout Champion,” said Matt Kunitz, Creator and Executive Producer.

Season Seven Details:

The new season will continue to bring lots of laughter, with new special themed episodes, including a chance to win a date with Jill Wagner, and the return of some of our favorites, like “Boss & Employee.” In the end, only one contestant will be victorious and win the title of Wipeout Champion, while everyone else will “wipeout!”




Joe Manganiello’s Male Stripper Doc Heads to Main Street

La Bare Documentary from Joe Manganiello

Joe Manganiello’s first directorial effort has found a distributor with Main Street Films. Manganiello, best known for playing a sexy werewolf in True Blood and ‘Big Dick Richie’ in Magic Mike, turns his attention to the male strip club La Bare Dallas in the documentary La Bare. His production company (3:59 Inc.) produced the documentary with Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield of Movie Package Company executive producing.
 
Dancers featured in the film actually showed up to lend their support to the film’s sold-out Slamdance premiere. Craig Chang and Harrison Kordestani of Main Street Films were also at the premiere and snatched up the film for a six-figure deal right after the credits rolled. Terms of the deal include a guaranteed US theatrical run in at least 20 markets this summer.
 
“Our mantra is ‘engaging entertainment’ and that’s across all genres,” said Harrison Kordestani, President of Main Street Films. “From indie, action, romance, drama, comedy, and now documentary… Main Street Films is committed to creating a diverse universe of films that have a unique voice and vision. We are really impressed with what Joe has produced and are excited to partner with him on distributing La Bare in North America.”
 
“I was immediately impressed by Main Street’s excitement, vision, resources, and character,” said Manganiello. “I got that sense in my gut right away that this was the right company to help launch 3:59’s flagship film La Bare, as well as form a strong partnership for future projects.”
 

Lucy Fry and Zoey Deutch Introduce Another ‘Vampire Academy’ Trailer

Fans of the Vampire Academy books by Richelle Mead should be happy to know we get to hear Dimitri Belikov (played by Danila Kozlovsky) actually say a few words in this new trailer. There’s also a bit more of Christian Ozera (played by Dominic Sherwood), a bit more action, and a few new scenes of Rose (Zoey Deutch) and Lissa (Lucy Fry) in this new trailer introduced by Fry and Deutch.

Vampire Academy was directed by Mark Waters and will open in theaters on February 7, 2014.

The Plot:

Vampire Academy tells the legend of Rose Hathaway and Lissa Dragomir, two 17-year-old girls who attend a hidden boarding school for Moroi (mortal, peaceful Vampires) and Dhampirs (half-vampire/half-human guardians). Rose, a rebellious Guardian-in-training and her best friend, Lissa – a royal vampire Princess – have been on the run when they are captured and returned to St. Vladamirs Academy, the very place where they believe their lives may be in most jeopardy.

Thrust back into the perils of Moroi Society and high school, Lissa struggles to reclaim her status while Rose trains with her mentor and love-interest, Dimitri, to guarantee her place as Lissa’s guardian. Rose will sacrifice everything to protect Lissa from those who intend to exploit her from within the Academy walls and the Strigoi (immortal, evil vampires) who hunt her kind from outside its sanctuary.

Betty White is Back Pranking Young People

At the age of 92, Betty White is showing no signs of slowing down, and now Lifetime’s just announced White’s back once again leading a gaggle of elderly pranksters as they try to pull one over on young marks in a new season of Betty White’s Off Their Rockers. The new 20-episode season will kick off on February 28, 2014, with back-to-back episodes at 9pm and 9:30pm ET/PT.

The series is executive produced by Chris Coelen, Lee Hupfield, Emma Conway, Betty White, Tim Van Aelst, Eli Lehrer, Mary Donahue, and Paul Hardy.

The Plot: With two Emmy nominations for her role as the host of the series, White and her posse have tricked, cajoled and used their age to get more than a few laughs at the expense of the American public. It’s the elderly like no one has seen them before – brash, shameless and completely “off their rockers.” This season of Betty White’s Off Their Rockers finds the mischievous crew up to their old tricks, as well as some new bits as they prey on younger, unsuspecting marks.

It’s Okay to Sing During Disney’s Frozen

Frozen Movie Trailer
A scene from 'Frozen' (Photo © Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Usually studios would like audiences to be quiet while watching their films in theaters, but Disney’s actually inviting audiences to sing along with their Oscar nominated box office hit, Frozen. Not at every screening…but at special screenings of an all-new sing-along version of the animated wintery tale.
 
Beginning a limited run on January 31, 2014, 1,000 theaters will be showing the sing-along version of Frozen.
 
“Frozen fans have embraced the film’s original songs and its soundtrack with such passion—there are countless YouTube videos from people singing songs like ‘Let It Go’—we decided to create a version that would celebrate that enthusiasm,” said Dave Hollis, executive vice president, theatrical distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s a great opportunity for families to get together and have some fun with these songs.”
 
The lyrics will appear on screen with a “magical bouncing snowflake” helping audiences keep up with the song.
 
Frozen‘s collected more than $773 million since its release in November and its soundtrack captured the top spot on Billboard’s Top 200 chart for two weeks straight.
 
Source: Walt Disney Pictures
 
-Posted by Rebecca Murray

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Shows Off a New Poster

The Mockingjay rises from the flames in this brand new poster for the third film of The Hunger Games series, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Mockingjay Part 1 is set to hit theaters on November 21, 2014.
 
The Plot:
 
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2 make up the third and fourth installments of heroine Katniss Everdeen’s (Jennifer Lawrence) journey as she leads the districts of Panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical and corrupt Capitol. As the war that will determine the fate of Panem escalates, Katniss must decipher for herself who she can trust and what needs to be done, with everything she cares for in the balance.
 
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Poster
 
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Days of our Lives Will Stick Around Through 2016

Days of our Lives Renewed Through 2016Hot on the heels of the news that Alison Sweeney is leaving Days of our Lives after 21 years on the show, NBC announced they’ve renewed the series through September 2016. Sweeney says she’s ready to spend more time with her children and after not having more than two weeks off during any year since 1993, she’s ready for a little vacation.
 
NBC’s Days of our Lives will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in November 2015.
 
“Days of our Lives continues to be a fan favorite for the daytime audience and we are thrilled to keep it going through its 50th season,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “Days has shown year-to-year increases in key female demographics and remains both relevant and fresh creatively due to the hard work of the producers, writers, cast and crew who have worked tirelessly to make Days the ratings success it is today.”
 
“Having won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama, Days of our Lives continues to deliver on its legacy of quality storytelling,” said Steve Kent, Senior EVP, Programming, Sony Pictures Television. “We appreciate NBC’s continued support and are excited to celebrate the show’s 50thanniversary with our generations of dedicated fans.”
 
“We are thrilled to continue being a part of the NBC family and to have the support of our incredible network and studio executives who work tirelessly to allow us to continue telling our stories and share the Days legacy with our devoted family of fans,” said Ken Corday, Days of our Lives executive producer.
 
Over its 48 year run, Days of our Lives has received 232 Daytime Emmy nominations and has won 36 times.
 
Source: NBC
 
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18 Castaways Revealed for ‘Survivor’s 28th Season

Survivor Castaways Season 28
The cast of 'Survivor' season 28 (Photo © CBS Broadcasting Inc)

The 28th season of Survivor will be changing things up, separating the 18 castaways into three tribes based on brawn, brains, and beauty. Season 28 has the 18 competitors foraging for food and competing for supplies in Cagayan, a province in the Philippines.

This season will kick off on February 26, 2014 with a special two-hour premiere on CBS at 8pm ET/PT.

Per CBS: “The groupings of these tribes, each comprised of six castaways, reflect the distinguishing qualities that people bring to the game and test whether there is any truth to the pre-conceived notion that that certain characteristics will help you win the game of Survivor. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast, and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

The Survivor Season 28 Tribes:

Brawn Tribe

Cliff Robinson
Age: 46
Newark, N.J.
Former NBA All-Star

Lindsey Ogle
Age: 29
Kokomo, Ind.
Hairstylist

Sarah Lacina
Age: 29
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Police Officer

Tony Vlachos
Age: 39
Jersey City, N.J.
Police Officer

Trish Hegarty
Age: 48
Needham, Mass.
Pilates Instructor

Yung “Woo” Hwang
Age: 29
Newport Beach, Calif.
Martial Arts Instructor

Brains Tribe

David Samson
Age: 45
Plantation, Fla.
President, Miami Marlins

Garrett Adelstein
Age: 27
Santa Monica, Calif.
Pro Poker Player

J’Tia Taylor
Age: 31
Chicago, Ill.
Nuclear Engineer

Kassandra “Kass” McQuillen
Age: 41
Tehachapi, Calif.
Attorney

Latasha “Tasha” Fox
Age: 37
St. Louis, Mo.
Accountant

Spencer Bledsoe
Age: 21
Chicago, Ill.
Student

Beauty Tribe

Alexis Maxwell
Age: 21
Addison, Ill.
Student

Brice Johnston
Age: 27
Philadelphia, Penn.
Social Worker

Jefra Bland
Age: 22
Campbellsville, KY.
Miss Kentucky Teen USA

Jeremiah Wood
Age: 34
Dobson, N.C.
Male Model

LJ McKanas
Age: 34
Boston, Mass.
Horse Trainer

Morgan McLeod
Age: 21
San Jose, Calif.
Ex-NFL Cheerleader




Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Land Ho!

Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Land Ho!
Paul Eenhoorn stars in ‘Land Ho!’ (Photo by Andrew Reed / Photo provided by Sony Pictures Classics)

Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, the road trip comedy Land Ho! has been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. Written and directed by Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz, Land Ho! will be heading to theaters later this year.
 
Mynette Louie, Sara Murphy, and Christina Jennings produced the film with David Gordon Green, Julie Parker Benello, Dan Cogan, Geralyn Dreyfous, and Wendy Ettinger executive producing.
 
“That rare bird of a movie, fresh and funny and moving, featuring the most memorable two characters you’ve experienced in a long, long time. We are also so pleased to collaborate with an important new independent company Gamechanger and especially the directorial voice of Martha Stephens and Aaron Katz,” said Sony Pictures Classics.
 
“Three days ago we saw the movie with an audience for the first time,” said Katz. “Sharing Mitch and Colin’s story that afternoon was just the beginning of an incredible journey for all of us.”
 
“We are thrilled to be working with Sony Pictures Classics. Finding ourselves in the same company as Woody Allen, Michael Haneke, Jim Jarmusch, and countless other iconic directors is an incredible honor,“ Stephens said, adding, “We can’t wait to get this party started.”
 
Land Ho! marks the first feature film to be financed by Gamechanger Films. Gamechanger is dedicated to promoting the work of women filmmakers and only finances movies directed or co-directed by women. “We are so happy that our first feature out of the gate has found such a great home. Sony Pictures Classics has the same deep respect for filmmakers that we do,” stated Gamechanger Films.
 
The Plot:
 
Starring Paul Eenhoorn and newcomer Earl Lynn Nelson, Land Ho! follows a pair of retirees who set off to Iceland in an attempt to reclaim their youth through Reykjavik nightclubs, trendy spas, and rugged campsites.
 
Source: Sony Pictures Classics
 

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