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Music Spotlight: Lady Gaga’s “Applause”

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Lady Gaga’s new single is out a little earlier than planned due to a leak and her Little Monsters are eating it up. The single “Applause” is the first off her upcoming ARTPOP album coming out on November 11, 2013, and Lady Gaga let her fans know about its unexpected early release on August 12th rather than August 19th via Twitter:
 
“DUE TO HACKERS AN ABUNDANCE OF LOW/HIGH QUALITY LEAKS…WE ISSUE THIS POP MUSIC EMERGENCY…MONSTERS SPREAD THE WORD” – @ladygaga
 
Lady Gaga’s set to perform “Applause” live for the first time on the MTV Video Music Awards.
 
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Nick Jonas Heads to ‘Hawaii Five-0’

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Rebecca Murray
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Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Nick Jonas is set for a guest starring appearance on CBS’s primetime drama series Hawaii Five-0. The network just announced the Jonas brother’s new gig, revealing that he’ll be playing a “computer hacker involved in a case that the 5-0 team is investigating whose motives might be even more complicated than they suspect.”

“Nothing makes this show more fun than incorporating well-known, talented actors as guest stars on our show,” stated Executive Producer Peter Lenkov. “We’re all thrilled to have Nick Jonas join our Ohana.”

Nick’s other acting credits include the Broadway musicals Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun, A Christmas Carol, and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. He’s also guest-starred on Mr. Sunshine, Last Man Standing, and Smash.

Hawaii Five-0 returns to the CBS primetime lineup for season four on September 27, 2013 at 9pm.

First Look: ‘Mob City’ Trailer from Frank Darabont

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A scene from 'Mob City' - Photo Courtesy of TNT

TNT’s just debuted this first look at the new crime drama Mob City from writer, director and executive producer Frank Darabont. Formerly known as Lost Angels, the new TNT series won’t be premiering until December however the network’s showing off this early teaser for the series, which stars Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead), Jeffrey DeMunn (also from The Walking Dead), Neal McDonough, Ed Burns, Gregory Itzin, Robert Knepper, Milo Ventimiglia, Alexa Davalos, and Jeremy Luke.

Mob City is based on the novel L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America’s Most Seductive City by John Buntin.

The Plot:

Mob City centers on Det. Joe Teague (Bernthal), an ex-Marine who holds his cards close to his chest. Teague has been assigned to a new mob task force headed by Det. Hal Morrison (DeMunn). The task force is part of a crusade by Los Angeles Police Chief William Parker (McDonough) to free the city of criminals like Ben “Bugsy” Siegel (Burns) and Mickey Cohen (Luke), the ruthless king of the Los Angeles underworld. Parker also won’t hesitate to go after anyone from his own police force who sells out honor and duty for the sake of a big payout.

‘Vampire Academy’ Shows Off Three New Photos

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Rebecca Murray
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Zoey Deutch and Danila Kozlovsky in ‘Vampire Academy’ (Photo: Laurie Sparham Courtesy: The Weinstein Company)

The Weinstein Company’s dipping its toes in the young adult books-to-screen pond with the first film of the Vampire Academy series, and they’ve just unveiled three brand new photos from the 2014 release. Based on the bestselling books by Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy is, yes, another tale of vampires and teen love. However, unlike that other young adult series, these vampires have fangs and they don’t sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight. And Mead’s characters are fully developed and interesting.

The first film of what could be a franchise if all goes well at the box office is directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls). The cast is led by Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, and Danila Kozlovsky and includes Sarah Hyland, Gabriel Byrne, Joely Richardson, Cameron Monaghan, Sami Gayle, and Ashley Charles.

The Plot:

Rose Hathaway (Deutch) is a Dhampir: half human/vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story.

Zoey Deutch in 'Vampire Academy'
Zoey Deutch in 'Vampire Academy' (Photo: Laurie Sparham Courtesy: The Weinstein Company)

Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry and Sarah Hyland in 'Vampire Academy'
Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry and Sarah Hyland in 'Vampire Academy' (Photo: Laurie Sparham Courtesy: The Weinstein Company)
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Syfy Reveals Casting Details for High Moon

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Rebecca Murray
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Syfy LogoFilming’s set to take place later this month on the 90-minute High Moon pilot and Syfy’s just announced a bit of casting news. Chris Diamantopoulos and Jake Sandvig are signed up for starring roles in the sci-fi adventure series based on the book The Lotus Caves by John Christopher. Bryan Fuller (Hannibal), Adam Kane (Being Human), Cary Granat, Steve Granat, Don Murphy, Susan Montford, Louise Clark and Andrew Williamson are on board as executive producers. In addition, Kane will direct the pilot from a script by Jim Danger Gray (Pushing Daisies).
 
Diamantopoulos’ credits include The Starter Wife, Up All Night, The Office, 24 and Arrested Development. Sandvig’s resume includes roles in The Story Of Us, Once And Again, The Closer, and Veronica Mars.
 
The Plot:
 
High Moon is an imaginative, out-of-this-world adventure series exploring what happens when Earth establishes colonies to mine the Moon’s resources and discover a new form of life. Chaos erupts in a genuinely emotional, humorously thrilling and always unexpected fashion as the colonists of the Moon race to uncover this life form’s powerful secrets.
 
Diamantopoulos will portray Ian, a chief investigator for the American federal government who has been dispatched to the moon to figure out the causes of an explosion, and becomes stunned by what he discovers. Ian is an outwardly calm, strong and silent type but always with a dizzying agenda in his head that combines to make him a closeted neurotic. The only person with a key to that closet door is his younger brother, Marty, whose unique ability to get under his skin has led to a complex and antagonistic relationship.
 
Jake Sandvig portrays Marty, whose felony conviction requires that he serve prison time as a moon laborer. Nonetheless passionate about his job on the moon, Marty is investigated for engaging in possible espionage and sabotage when a giant blast goes off near an area where he was working. Marty has found something that he knows is a game-changer and will go to the ends of the moon to prove he is telling the truth about its existence.
 
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Jason Momoa’s ‘Road to Paloma’ Heading to Theaters

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Rebecca Murray
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Jason Momoa Stars in Road to Paloma

Anchor Bay Films and WWE Studios are teaming up for the theatrical release of Jason Momoa’s directorial debut, Road to Paloma. Jason Momoa (best known for his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones) also co-wrote, produced, and stars in the dramatic thriller which will be heading to theaters later this year.

In addition to Momoa, the cast includes Lisa Bonet, Sarah Shahi, Michael Raymond-James, Wes Studi, Timothy V Murphy, and Chris Browning.

Announcing the acquisition, WWE Studios President Michael Luisi said, “Jason is a genuine triple threat with his writing, directing and, of course, acting talent. He has delivered a gritty, provocative, and powerful film. We couldn’t be more excited to introduce it to audiences through our continued collaboration with our partners at Anchor Bay.”

The Plot: In Road to Paloma, Momoa stars as Robert Wolf, a Native American, who is being hotly pursued by the FBI for having taken the law into his own hands after a brutal injustice occurs when his mother is raped and killed on their reservation. Wolf crosses paths with Cash (Robert Mollohan), a down-and-out musician, and an unlikely bond is formed as they motorcycle across the vast highways of the American West in search of redemption.

Lionsgate’s Bringing ‘Crossfire’ to the Small Screen

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Rebecca Murray
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Bared to You from the Crossfire Book Series

Lionsgate has picked up the television rights to Sylvia Day’s bestselling book series Crossfire, according to Kevin Beggs, president of the Lionsgate Television Group, and executive vice president Chris Selak. The Crossfire books have sold over 12 million copies, and Amazon named the first book of the series – Bared to You – one of the 2012’s top 10 romance novels.

“The Crossfire series is an incredible property and it is a thrill to bring it to Lionsgate,” stated Selak. “Sylvia has created an enduring, sexy, and edgy story, and we’re looking forward to working with her to create a show that both excites and connects with audiences as her books have done.”

Commenting on the acquisition, author Day said, “I am thrilled to have Lionsgate as a partner on the Crossfire series. This is a studio that has been incredibly successful with book adaptations and I can’t wait to collaborate with them in bringing the story to life.”

The Plot: The Crossfire series centers on Eva Tramell, a young, up-and-comer in the advertising world, and billionaire businessman Gideon Cross, who are both trying to overcome their devastating and abusive pasts. As they are intensely drawn to one another, both physically and emotionally, the two must find a way to heal each other in order to move on and establish a healthy romantic relationship. Populated with a diverse cast of secondary characters and a vibrant Manhattan setting, Crossfire is both a contemporary and timeless tale of love and the fight for redemption.




Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to Host the 2013 CMA Awards

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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host 'The 47th Annual CMA Awards'
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host ‘The 47th Annual CMA Awards’ (Photo Credit: Bob D’Amico / ABC)

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be returning as hosts for The 47th Annual CMA Awards to be held on November 6, 2013 in Nashville. Paisley and Underwood are real veterans at this hosting gig, and this upcoming awards show will mark their sixth consecutive time leading the show.

Paisley’s a 14-time CMA Award winner and Underwood has earned five.

“Carrie and Brad are the consummate hosts,” stated Ed Hardy, President of the CMA Board of Directors. “They have the respect of our industry, artistic credibility, critical acclaim, and a quick-witted, genuine rapport that makes them popular with our audience and the viewers at home. We are delighted to have them back as hosts for the sixth year.”

7,000+ industry professionals vote on the nominees and winners, with this year’s finalists in each category set to be announced in September.

‘Breaking Bad’ Returns to Huge Numbers

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Rebecca Murray
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Breaking Bad Final Season Poster

As AMC’s critically acclaimed drama series Breaking Bad heads into its final episodes, the show is posting the biggest numbers of its run. The first of the final eight episodes attracted 5.9 million viewers making it the most-watched episode in the show’s history. The return of Breaking Bad also generated almost 760,000 Tweets during its premiere airing.

AMC’s new show Low Winter Sun also premiered to decent numbers, and the return of the network’s Hell on Wheels was seen by 2.5 million viewers which is up 2% over season two.

“We are so pleased and gratified by viewer response to a historic four-premiere weekend on AMC,” stated AMC’s president and general manager, Charlie Collier. “For Breaking Bad to continue to deliver record-setting ratings in its fifth and final season is remarkable. Our new series, Low Winter Sun, is off to a strong start, and we have successfully launched another after-show in Talking Bad, which will super-serve Breaking Bad fans all the way through these final episodes.

Saturday, we also launched another night of original programming on AMC with Hell on Wheels, doubling our prime time average on Saturday nights, even before time shifting, and delivering the network’s highest Saturday night rating all year.”

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