The third season of Community, starring Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Donald Glover, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Ken Jeong and Chevy Chase, finishes up on May 17th.
NBC also recently renewed 30 Rock for a 13 episode seventh season, which will be that show’s last.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Community is Coming Back
Carrie Underwood Debuts at Number 1 with Blown Away
Carrie Underwood’s fourth album, Blown Away, enters the Billboard 200 at number 1. According to Billboard and Nielsen SoundScan, the American Idol winner/Grammy winner’s Blown Away has already sold 267,000 units, making it her third album in a row to debut in the top spot.
Billboard also reports Underwood’s Blown Away had the 2nd biggest debut of any 2012 release, following only Madonna’s MDNA.
The Billboard 200 Top 10
1. Blown Away by Carrie Underwood
2. Little Broken Hearts by Norah Jones
3. Now 42 by Various Artists
4. 21 by Adele
5. Strange Clouds by B.o.B.
6. Tuskegee by Lionel Richie
7. Blunderbuss by Jack White
8. Up All Night by One Direction
9. Smash Soundtrack by Various Artists
10. Born Villain by Marilyn Manson
Source: Billboard
TBS Greenlights Black Box and Who Gets the Last Laugh
TBS has given the go-ahead to Deon Cole’s Black Box and Who Gets the Last Laugh?, two new comedies coming to the network in 2013. TBS has ordered six episode’s of CONAN writer/performer Dean Cole’s comedy which will find Cole providing his own take on “some of the most outrageous video clips to pop up across the media landscape. Cole brings a truly unique point of view to his commentary as he uses clips to riff on racial and gender stereotypes, politics and more.”
Who Gets the Last Laugh?, developed by Jason Goldberg and Ashton Kutcher, has been given a nine episode first season order. Per TBS: “Who Gets the Last Laugh? (working title) puts a new twist on the comedy format by pitting two comedians against each other in the ultimate prank challenge. First, given the same situation and elements with which to work, the guest comedians must dream up the funniest and most outrageous pranks possible, then successfully unleash them on the public. A live audience then determines which comic really got the last laugh.”
Announcing the two shows, Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), said, “Deon Cole’s Black Box and Who Gets the Last Laugh? come to us from some of today’s brightest comedic voices, affirming the power of the TBS brand to comedy lovers. These shows are not only extremely funny but also irreverent, provocative and a little bit subversive, making them ideal for fans of TBS’s CONAN, The Big Bang Theory and Family Guy.”
Source: TBS
The Spartacus Cast Gets Ready at Boot Camp
The cast of Starz’ Spartacus is getting ready for another action-packed season by attending the special Spartacus Boot Camp. The intensive four week training helps the cast and stunt performers prepare for production on the upcoming season, with the cast getting into “Gladiator shape.”
“Meticulous choreographing is necessary to ensure the safety of the actors performing the stunts,” stated stunt coordinator Allan Poppleton, the man in charge of the Spartacus boot camps. “For four weeks, we work the cast to the point of exhaustion, combining cross training elements- everything from cardio, basic gymnastics, foot and movement work, unarmed combat, body awareness, reactions, weaponry, and functional cross fit circuits.”
“Lean and mean is the result required” added Poppleton, “but it also helps form an amazing bond between myself, the actors and stunt performers.”
Say the series star, Liam McIntyre: “Spartacus Boot Camps are famous now for pushing you to your absolute limits. This year they found a new level with military inspired training. I’ve never been so fit in my whole life. This boot camp will kick your ass. This year it kicked it twice.”
Source: Starz
John Mayer Invites Fans to Interact with “Shadow Days”
John Mayer takes a journey from LA to Montana in the new video for “Shadow Days,” and he’s asking fans to come along by creating their own journey using an interactive version of the music video. Utilizing Google Maps Street View API and SoundCloud, Mayer’s fans can input their own “starting and ending locations and set off on a virtual road trip set to ‘Shadow Days.'”
Visit shadowdays.johnmayer.com for more info. The site also allows fans to support a charity near and dear to Mayer’s heart: the Northern California Institute for Research (NCIRE). According to the press announcement, “NCIRE pioneers new treatments and understandings of military medicine and care and strives to set a new standard of health care for Veterans and military personnel.”
John Mayer’s next album, Born and Raised, drops on May 22nd, with “Shadow Days” as the album’s first single.
TBS Takes Over Cougar Town
“Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters” stated Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.”
The Plot:
In Cougar Town, Courteney Cox stars as Jules Cobb, a recently divorced mom struggling with the challenges and pitfalls that come with a new chapter in her life. Jules spends much of her time enjoying wine with her group of friends known as the “cul de sac crew.” They include her under-achieving ex-husband, Bobby (Brian Van Holt); next-door neighbor and confidante Ellie (Christa Miller); Ellie’s loveably average husband, Andy (Ian Gomez); Jules’ fiancé and neighbor, Grayson (Josh Hopkins); and Jules’ feisty protégé, Laurie (Busy Philipps). Meanwhile, Jules’ college-student son, Travis (Dan Byrd), often proves himself more adult than anyone in the group.
Source: TBS
Chloe Moretz Talks Dark Shadows and Tim Burton
Chloe Grace Moretz is just 15, but she already has an impressive amount of film roles under her belt. Her latest role finds her playing Michelle Pfeiffer’s teenage daughter in the film adaptation of the 1960s TV series, Dark Shadows. And at the CinemaCon in Vegas to pick up an award as Female Star of Tomorrow, she talked about tackling the project, working with director Tim Burton, and the relationship she has with her older brother who’s also her acting coach.
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People Like Us – Pictures, Trailer, and Cast Info
Directed By: Alex Kurtzman
Release Date: June 29, 2012
Genres: Comedy, drama
Running Time: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language, some drug use and brief sexuality
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Review: Read the full review
Official Synopsis: From DreamWorks Pictures comes People Like Us, a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father’s estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father’s last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
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Mark Duplass – ‘Ted’
Michelle Pfeiffer – ‘Lillian’
Sara Mornell – ‘Dr Amanda’
Dean Chekvala – ‘Jerry’
Barbara Eve Harris – ‘Mrs Haney’
David Burrus – ‘Derek’
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Snow White and the Huntsman Advance Tickets Info
Universal Pictures says tickets for Snow White and the Huntsman will go on sale via Fandango.com and MovieTickets.com beginning Monday, May 14th at 12am ET. This dark adventure tale will hit theaters on June 1st, with Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth in starring roles. Rupert Sanders makes his directorial debut with this second Snow White film to be released in 2012.
The Plot:
Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron) who is out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman who has escaped her clutches and now threatens her reign has been training in the art of war with a Huntsman named Eric (Chris Hemsworth) who was dispatched to capture her.
Source: Universal Pictures
Celebrities Announced for ‘The Choice’ Dating Show
The Choice premieres on Fox on Thursday, June 7th with celebrities including Joe Jonas, Carmen Electra, and Rob Gronkowski looking for a little love. So You Think You Can Dance‘s Cat Deeley will be taking on hosting duties on this celebrity dating show which has the celebrities choosing a date without getting a chance to see who they’re picking (a la The Voice).
The Celebrities Participating:
MEN:
TYSON BECKFORD – The original male supermodel, Beckford was named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1995.
JEREMY BLOOM – This skiing legend won three World Championships and 11 World Cup Gold medals. He went on to play in the NFL and started the charity Wish of a Lifetime. He is currently an internet entrepreneur and a sports broadcaster.
DEAN CAIN – After being cast as Superman in the hit TV series Lois and Clark, this standout athlete and Princeton grad has gone on to star in more than 90 films and television shows.
MIKE CATHERWOOD – Considered one of the most outrageous personalities on radio, Catherwood co-hosts the nationally syndicated show Loveline with Dr. Drew and recently appeared as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.
JASON COOK – This Emmy-nominated actor won fans and melted hearts in his years on Days of Our Lives. For the past four years, he has heated up daytime TV as the rebellious “Dr. Matt Hunter” on General Hospital.
DJ PAULY D – Millions of viewers watch him every week on Jersey Shore. Last summer, he toured with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj and now he’s the star of his own cable reality show and has a record deal with rapper 50 Cent.
ROCCO DISPIRITO – World-renowned chef and restaurateur, DiSpirito is also a best-selling author. His latest venture is the wildly popular “Now Eat This” food truck.
ROB GRONKOWSKI – NFL superstar Gronkowski has shattered records in touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards, helping carry the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.
TAYLOR HICKS – Season Five winner of American Idol, this Alabama native has gone on to become a platinum-selling recording artist and was featured as one of People Magazine’s Hottest Bachelors in 2006.
JOE JONAS – He’s an international recording mega-star who – with his brothers – has sold 20 million units, starred in two hit TV shows, and sold out concerts worldwide. He recently released his debut solo album, Fastlife.
ROB KARDASHIAN – The son of reality television’s famous family has become a breakout star on Keeping up with the Kardashians and Khloe and Lamar.
STEVEN LOPEZ – A two-time Olympic Gold Medalist who is now training for a third; he is the only man ever to win five World Championships in Taekwondo. Lopez was named one of People Magazine’s Hottest Bachelors in 2004.
FINESSE MITCHELL – A stand-up comedian and former cast member on Saturday Night Live, he has appeared in dozens of TV shows and films and performed his live comedy act all over the world. Currently, he stars in the cable series A.N.T. Farm.
DR. ROBERT NETTLES – A renowned doctor who has pioneered a non-surgical rhinoplasty method that has transformed the medical world.
ROMEO – After signing a record deal at the age of five, this music prodigy’s first two albums went multi-platinum. He’s appeared in dozens of films, starred in his own TV show and now fronts the band RESQ3.
WARREN SAPP – This seven-time NFL All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year played pro football for 13 years, and is now an NFL analyst.
MIKE “THE SITUATION” SORRENTINO – As one of the most outrageous cast members on Jersey Shore, Sorrentino has transformed himself into an advertising pitchman, workout guru and all-around reality show icon.
NDAMUKONG SUH – He is one of the most-decorated players in college football history and was the 2010 NFL Rookie of the Year.
SETH WESCOTT – A two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Wescott medaled nine times in the X Games. When he’s not snowboarding the world’s best slopes, he spends time working with his charity, Level Field Fund, and hanging out at his own brewpub.
PARKER YOUNG – After graduation, this high school football star headed to Hollywood and was soon modeling for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. He now stars as “Ryan Shay” on the primetime series Suburgatory.
WOMEN:
HOPE DWORACZYK – A model who walked the runway for Versace before landing Playboy’s first-ever 3-D centerfold. She also starred in The Girls Next Door and was 2010’s Playmate of the Year.
CARMEN ELECTRA – Having first made waves on Baywatch, Electra turned heads as a Pussycat Doll and has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows. She stars in her own line of “Aerobic Striptease” DVDs, and wrote the book, “How to be Sexy.”
RIMA FAKIH – Crowned Miss USA 2010, Fakih is now battling it out to become a pro wrestler on WWE Tough Enough.
SOPHIE MONK – This London-born performer got her break singing in the Australian pop band, Bardot. A successful modeling career led her to Hollywood and roles in Date Movie and Click with Adam Sandler.
How The Choice Works [Courtesy of Fox]:
Filmed in front of a live audience, each episode begins with four of the world’s most eligible bachelors sitting in rotating chairs, turning their backs on love and unable to see the attractive singles looking for a date with fame. In this initial “Blind Round,” each celebrity can only use his suitors’ voices – as they share information about their life, passions, turn-ons, and turn-offs – to help himself make THE CHOICE.
When the celebrity bachelor likes what he hears, he pulls his “love handle,” spinning his chair around to bring him face-to-face for the first time with his potential mate. If more than one celebrity pulls the handle, they must battle it out for her affection until the attractive single gets THE CHOICE to pick whose dating pool she wants to swim in.
Once each bachelor has his three hotties, the teams enter the “Speed Choice” round, where each woman has only seconds to convince her leading man to sweep her off her feet to the final round.
In the final round, love is on the line when host Cat Deeley poses a challenge question to each of the team’s final two. The celebrities must then make THE CHOICE between each of their two remaining eligible ladies, whisking one away on a dream date and leaving one in no man’s land.
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