‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ Spoiler

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, CBS, Spoilers,

Fans of CSI—we have some big casting scoop for you.  Assuming you even want to read the spoiler ahead, make sure you catch up on Thursday night’s premiere first!

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Maya Rudolph Signs New SNL Contract

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live,

With only days to go until the season premiere, we can announce that regular Maya Rudolph has now been confirmed for Saturday Night Live’s newest season.  Up until recently, Rudolph’s status with the long-running show was unclear.  Her previous contract expired last May and she was reportedly weighing a future outside TV.  My guess is Will Forte’s recent flick, The Brothers Solomon, encouraged her to stick around a little longer.

SNL’s 33rd season premiere is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th.

(For several new developments in this story, click here.)

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Hargitay and Meloni Extend SVU Contracts

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Drama, Prime Time, NBC, Renewals,

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, stars of the hit NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, have just extended their contracts for two more years. This comes after weeks of negotiations and some speculation that the series would go on without the star power of Hargitay and Meloni. The two will continue on the drama through 2009. The show’s creator, Dick Wolf, has made no announcements about the dollar amount of the deal, but it has been reported that each could be earning more than $6.5 million annually. Hargitay is joining the big leagues, with an estimated $300,000 to $340,000 per episode, putting her in the range of Kyra Sedgwick, who was recently named as one of the top paid female television stars. Creator Dick Wolf said of the agreement, “I’m thrilled that Chris and Mariska have decided to stay with a show that they’ve made an indelible stamp upon, as we move into our ninth season.” Both have been with the series since it started in 1999.

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David Letterman Through 2010

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Late Night, CBS, Ratings, Renewals,

CBS just extended David Letterman’s contract through 2010 for hosting duties of The Late Show with David Letterman. “I’m thrilled to be continuing on at CBS,” Letterman said in a statement.  “At my age, you really don’t want to have to learn a new commute.” A great day for Letterman fans, indeed. This will extend his hosting tour beyond competitor Jay Leno, who is planning to leave The Tonight Show in 2009 (passing duties on to Conan O’Brien).

Letterman has been at the hosting job for some time—and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Late Show in February. He began his tenure at NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman, leaving NBC in 1993 and making the move to CBS and Late Show. “Thirteen years ago, David Letterman put CBS late night on the map, and in the process, became one of the defining icons of our Network,” said CBS honcho Les Moonves. “His presence on our air is an ongoing source of pride, and the creativity and imagination that the Late Show puts forth every night is an ongoing display of the highest quality entertainment. We are truly honored that one of the most revered and talented entertainers of our time will continue to call CBS ‘home.’”

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