Heroes

Heroes to be revived?

There is talk that Heroes may be revived in a new programming initiative by MSN who are looking to launch original programming via its Xbox entertainment studio.

MTV developing theme park drama

MTV is developing a new drama series that is set in a theme park. The project is coming from the pen of the 10 Things I Hate About You TV series writer Ben Epstein. 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 »

Perry to guest in new sitcom

Katy Perry has signed on to feature in new sitcom Raising Hope in a guest role. The singer will play a prison attendant who claims to be a friend from one of the characters’ pasts.

Top Model renewed

A 19th season of America’s Next Top Model has been commissioned by The CW in the US. The new season will be a college edition.

Heroes actor joins new pilot

Former Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia has landed a role in new Frank Darabont crime drama LA Noir. The actor will reportedly play a marine who becomes a “fixer” for the mob.

Phillippe drops out of pilot

Ryan Phillippe has dropped out of a new cop drama pilot which was called Golden Boy. Phillippe had originally signed on to play a cop who rises through the ranks to police commissioner.

Margera arrested

Jackass star Bam Margera has been arrested this week after jumping into a pool fully-clothed during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

O’Quinn lands lead role

Former Lost actor Terry O’Quinn has landed a lead role in a new drama series 666 Park Avenue. The show tells the story of a couple who manage an apartment building in New York and witness supernatural events taking place inside.

Sevigny joins Law & Order: SVU

Chloe Sevigny has signed on for a guest role on Law & Order: SVU. The actress will play a stay-at-home mother who is kidnapped while talking on a webcam.

Heroes actor cast in pilot

Former Heroes actress Dania Ramirez has joined the new pilot from Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry that centres on four Beverly Hills maids.

Breaking Bad actor joins Community

Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito has joined the cast of Community in a guest role. The actor will play a business associate of one of the characters.

Lopez close to Idol return

Jennifer Lopez is believed to be close to signing a new deal for American Idol next year. Fellow judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson have already confirmed their returns to the show as judges.

Heroes actor joins Vampire Diaries

Heroes actor Jack Coleman has joined the cast of The Vampire Diaries for its third season. Coleman, who played Noah Bennett on Heroes, will play a resident of Mystic Falls who is not keen on the town’s supernatural presence.

Franco returning to soap

James Franco will return to General Hospital, the soap that kick-started his acting career, for yet another guest appearance later this year.

TVNZ confirms RWC team

TVNZ yesterday confirmed their presenting line-up for their Rugby World Cup coverage later this year. Former All Black Jeff Wilson will join Martin Devlin, Simon Dallow and Andrew Saville will lead the coverage on TV One.

Connelly to direct Entourage episode

Entourage actor Kevin Connolly will step behind the camera to direct the penultimate episode of the comedy/drama series this year. Connolly, who play Eric Murphy, has directed a previous episode of the series as well as well as a film.

Berry returning to TV?

Reports are suggesting that actress Halle Berry will feature in a new TV project called Higher Learning. Berry’s last regular TV role was back in 1991.

Smallville actress joins pilot

Smallville actress Erica Durance has signed on to feature in a new pilot described as a “sexy, fast-paced drama”. Durance featured on Smallville as Lois lane.

Heroes actress lands Dexter role

Heroes actress Brea Grant has signed on for a role in the sixth season of Dexter. Grant has landed a recurring role in the series alongside new additions Mos Def, Colin Hanks and Billy Brown.

Gervais to guest on The Office

Ricky Gervais has been confirmed to make a minor appearance on the  US version of The Office this season. The creator of the UK original has filmed a very small part in the series, with showrunner Paul Lieberstein saying: “It’s little more than if you blink, you’ll miss it.”

Returning Amazing Race teams announced

The cast for the latest season of The Amazing Race has been announced, with the teams made up of contestants who have failed to win the $1m in the past. Dubbed The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business, the series will play out as usual with the teams travelling through five continents and 23 cities in order to take home the prize money.

Heroes actor joins Alcatraz

Heroes actor Santiago Cabrera has joined the new J.J. Abrams series Alcatraz alongside the likes of Sam Neill, Jorge Garcia, Sarah Jones and Jonny Coyne. Cabrera will play the fiancé of Jones’ police officer character who aids the FBI in tracking down the escaped prisoners.

House execs confident of eighth season

House execs are confident that US network Fox will renew the medical drama for an eighth season this year. With audience numbers still up for the series, its producers are not worried about getting the axe.

8:30pm Monday, November 15 on C4

As the dust settles from last season, series four sees our heroes attempt to settle back into their ordinary lives. But, as they quickly discover, it’s not easy to go home again.

Tonight: ‘The Fifth Stage & Upon This Rock’. Noah has a surprise run-in with visitors. Later, Claire becomes suspicious of Samuel as she learns more about the Carnival.

8:30pm Monday, November 8 on C4

As the dust settles from last season, series four sees our heroes attempt to settle back into their ordinary lives. But, as they quickly discover, it’s not easy to go home again.

Tonight: ‘Thanksgiving’. The Thanksgiving holiday prompts Noah to arrange an unusual gathering, while the Petrellis are caught off guard by a surprise dinner guest.

Sutherland doesn’t want fairytale ending for Jack Bauer

Keifer Sutherland has said that he doesn’t want his 24 character Jack Bauer to have a completely happy ending when the series signs off in a one-off feature film. The actor commented: “Do I think he should go off to the countryside and have a perfect life? No! Jack is walking across the street and he gets hit by a car! Wouldn’t that be a great ending?”

Jenkins to return to Cougar Town

Cougar Town executive producer Kevin Biegel has said that former Scrubs actor Ken Jenkins will return to the comedy sometime in the future after filming an episode for the second season. Biegel said of Jenkins (who played Dr Kelso on Scrubs): “He fit in with the cast so well. It felt like a piece of the show was missing that we finally had when he showed up on set.”

Heroes actor to feature in new comic book series

Former Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia has signed to feature in and executive produce a new drama project called Rest. The series is based on a Top Cow comic book that features a New Yorker who becomes addicted to a drug that eliminates his need for sleep.

Story laid out for Arrested Development movie

Arrested Development actor David Cross has said a story has been laid out by the producers of the comedy series for the upcoming movie. Cross, who played Tobias, said he believes the story to be a “perfect continuation for the Bluths” although he can’t reveal any more details.