Emmy Awards

Eric Stonestreet to return to American Horror Story
Eric Stonestreet, who appeared on season one of American Horror Story (his episode screens next Monday on Four) has signed up to appear on season two of the show, which is set at an asylum.

Big changes for Elmo on Sesame Street
As Sesame Street heads into its 43rd season, Elmo’s segment ‘Elmo’s World’ is getting phased out after 13 years. But never fear, Elmo will have a new segment called Elmo the Musical.  Continue reading »

The 64th annual Prime Time Emmy Awards have delivered TV3 a big win with Homeland, which they’re fast-tracking to air only hours after the USA, picked up the trophy for Outstanding Drama Series, both the Best Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series titles as well as the top award for Writing For A Drama Series.  TV3′s Modern Family also picked up four Comedy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series.

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Stephen Colbert to guest star on The Office

Stephen Colbert will make an appearance on The Office as ‘Broccoli Rob’, a former member of Andy’s a cappella group, Here Comes The Treble. It will be the show’s Halloween episode. 

Former Buffy The Vampire Slayer star joins The Big Bang Theory cast

Ken Lerner, who played Principal Flutie on the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV series, is joining the cast of The Big Bang Theory. Continue reading »

James Brolin joins Community cast

James Brolin has joined the cast of Community, playing the estranged father of Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).

Two new stars join Supernatural

Former M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell (who played BJ) will guest-star on Supernatural on the upcoming season. Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary) will also join the cast.

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VIBE – Monday 24 September, 12.00pm (live) and 7.30pm (highlights)

The stars of the small screen will be out for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted for the first time by late night talk show legend Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel promises to deliver a fast-paced, humorous, unpredictable and irreverent show that celebrates the very best television has to offer, with a few unconventional tweaks of his own thrown in for good measure. “Here’s the thing: We’re not going to give out any awards,” Kimmel said. “What I’m actually going to do is take an Emmy and chop it into a million pieces and hand everyone just a little bit of it, and then the whole night will be nothing but entertainment and maybe some mixed martial arts.” With Mad Men, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Boardwalk Empire, Girls and Veep all featuring in this year’s nominations, the 64th Primetime Emmy� Awards are a television lover’s cornucopia.

E! – Monday 24 September, 10.00am

Join Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic as they welcome the stars on the red carpet at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards.

E! – Monday 24 September, 9:00am

Join Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic as countdown to the red carpet at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards.

9:35pm Monday, September 24 on Prime

Awards Show

Join Prime for free-to-air, delayed coverage of the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted for the first time by late night talk show legend Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel promises to deliver a fast-paced, humorous, unpredictable and irreverent show that celebrates the very best television has to offer, with a few unconventional tweaks of his own thrown in for good measure. With Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire all featuring in this year’s nominations, the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards are a television lover’s cornucopia.

Emmy Awards presenters announced

The 2012 Emmy Awards organisers have announced who will be presenting awards on 23 September (24 September, NZ time): Louis C.K., Ricky Gervais, Ginnifer Goodwin, Mindy Kaling, Jim Parsons and Amy Poehler have the honours. As previously announced, Jimmy Kimmel will be the host.

Mae Whitman returning to Arrested Development

Mae Whitman, who played George Michael’s (Michael Cera) girlfriend Ann on Arrested Development, will make an appearance on upcoming fourth season. Continue reading »

Luddington added to Grey’s cast

Camilla Luddington has been given a recurring role on Grey’s Anatomy. The actress featured on the last season of Californication and played the role of Kate Middleton in the William & Kate telemovie alongside kiwi Nico Evers-Swindell.

Emmy nominations announced

The list of nominees for the 2012 Emmy Awards have been announced. See the list here. Continue reading »