Alec Baldwin to Host Chat Show

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Late Night, Talk Shows, NBC, Announcements, News,

Alec Baldwin is to host a chat show.

The 30 Rock actor has been confirmed to present a prime-time weekly talk show, entitled Up Late With Alec Baldwin, at 10pm on MSNBC in October in which he will give his take on current affairs and culture and interview guests on such subjects.

"I've been talking with Alec for a while and can't wait to bring his personality and eclectic interests to MSNBC. He's got such passion for ideas and what's going on in the world - he's going to be a great addition to our line-up," MSNBC president Phil Griffin said in a statement.

Alec has been getting plenty of interview practice on his podcast Here's the Thing for radio station WNYC, which has seen him put the questions to several stars including Lena Dunham and Chris Rock, and he believes it has been the perfect preparation for his TV show. "After two seasons of my WNYC podcast, I've developed a fondness for hosting a show that involved talking with smart, talented and engaging people in every imaginable field. I'm grateful to MSNBC for helping me bring a similar show to television," he said.

PHOTOS: Christina Ricci On the Set of Her New Series

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, News,

With the huge success of Mad Men, it's no surprise that networks would jump on any opportunity to create a period piece set in the 1960s to compete with the critically-acclaimed series. Enter Pan Am, an ABC series centered on glamorous stewardesses set in the sixties.

While the plot is sure to have eyes rolling, it's hard to resist a show starring Christina Ricci. These photos of her filming in New York are proof (be sure to check out more after the jump)!

The show, which also stars Margot Robbie and Michael Mosley, will air September 25.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Returning to TV

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, CBS, News,

From bloodthirsty vampires to dangerous mafia hitmen.

Former Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar will return to the small screen with the new CBS pilot Ringer, a drama where she’ll star as a quasi-fugitive hiding out from the mob.

And if that doesn’t excite you, maybe we ought to tell you this: there’s two of her.

Gellar will play a twin who has assumed her sister’s identity, and it seems the split-screen shot of the two of them standing shoulder-to-shoulder is inevitable.

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ABC Working on Two New Musical Shows

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Music, Prime Time, ABC, Video,

ABC is taking a page out of FOX’s programming book by bringing viewers two new musically-themed shows next fall.

The first focuses on a mother-daughter duo, and will star Idina Menzel. The Broadway actress made a huge splash on Glee last year, and ABC is hoping she’ll do the same for them. Watch her performing "Defying Gravity" in the video above.

The second series is a female-driven sitcom, and there’s no word on casting just yet.

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Seth Green to Give Viewers True Control

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, Gossip, Internet,

At some time or another, everyone has found themselves screaming at the TV screen. What if this actually had an effect, and you could force the person on the screen to obey your commands? Actor Seth Green is working on a project which could make this a reality.

Green is working with Matthew Senreich (Robot Chicken) and Richard Saperstein (Dimension Films) to set up ControlTV, a reality Web experiment which is set to debut in the fall. The show will revolve around a twenty-something (yet to be cast) who will follow orders as dictated by the views - everything from what clothes to wear to whom to date.

“‘ControlTV’ places the audience in complete control of a show for the first time ever, and we are eager to learn what they will decide for our protagonist,” Seth Green explained.

Sounds interesting. As Green said, “We really don’t know what’s going to happen. We have an idea based on our research, but at the end of the day, this is going to be what the people want.”

Seth Green currently stars as voice talent on Family Guy. He’s been seen in such movies as Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Be Cool and Old Dogs.

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GSN Spotlights Carnie Wilson

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Games, Reality, Cable,

Don’t know who she is? Well, the Game Show Network is going to give you plenty of opportunities to find out everything you don’t know about Carnie Wilson, best known for her role in the girl group Wilson Phillips.

She’s currently appearing on GSN as the host of the newly revamped Newlywed Game, formerly made famous in past decades by Bob Eubanks. Now, the network will try a reality style they’ve never attempted before: they’re going to spotlight Carnie’s behind-the-scenes life.

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Shannen Doherty Changes Her Image in New Series

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, Gossip, Rumors,

Shannen Doherty’s non-bitchy side will be displayed on an upcoming reality series, tentatively titled Shannen.

According to gossip, Doherty has already met with several networks. The series itself is supposed to show how funny Shannen is, and could even contain scripted elements that belie its reality premise.

So far, Doherty is keeping pretty quiet about the project. “I’ll be back on TV very soon,” she recently hinted to the press. “There will be an announcement very soon. I promise you that.”

This will be the first Shannen-centric series since the ill-fated Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty (2006) on Oxygen.

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The Future of the CW

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Cancellations, Gossip, Renewals, Rumors,

There were times, before Gossip Girl, when the CW might have started to fade into oblivion…moments when it seemed the network was still struggling. But in shows like Gossip Girl and 90210, the CW managed to strike gold. Melrose Place will premiere this fall, launching the channel toward even bigger success. So what else is in store for CW viewers?

Right now, the rumored Gossip Girl spinoff is a no-go. That’s not currently on the CW’s plate, though fans will no doubt keep the hope of a new GG series alive. Talks for Gossip Girl spinoffs are still ongoing, but it doesn’t seem they’ve settled on a sure idea yet. The Body Politic pilot (featuring Brian Austin Green and Gabrielle Union) won’t make it all the way to the schedule, either. This wasn’t the only casualty of many good pilots the CW decided to pass on…for now.

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Real Housewives Moving to Washington D.C.

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Bravo, Cable, Gossip, News,

As if the nation’s capital needed any more drama.

Bravo - in an apparent attempt to dilute The Real Housewives franchise like MTV with The Real World - has just put out its feelers for a new city. Today, the cable channel announced that it’s heading further east.

“We’re tapping personalities who are among Washington D.C.‘s influential players, cultural connoisseurs, fashion sophisticates and philanthropic leaders - the people who rub elbows with the most prominent people in the country and easily move in the city’s diverse political and social circles,” Frances Berwick, Bravo Media’s Executive Vice President and General Manager said.

Casting for The Real Housewives of D.C. is still underway. Those with a pulse on the “most important” events around the city and are knowledgable about issues including fashion and economics are being sought after.

Previous installments of the popular docu-series have explored the Orange County, New York and Atlanta regions. The Real Housewives of New Jersey debuted several weeks ago.

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FOX Reveals Fall Schedule

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Family Guy, So You Think You Can Dance, Gossip, Renewals,

With the spring season winding down, the fall season is already waiting to heat up this November. FOX has unveiled their upcoming schedule, so you can anticipate all through the long weeks of summer reality shows.

FOX staples like House, So You think You Can Dance and Bones will all retain their usual weekday time slots, with Fringe and Lie To Me both getting the renewal nod. The musical comedy Glee will appear on Wednesday, right after the Dance results show.

Friday will be a night of new programming for some viewers, as FOX has shifted their much-moved ‘Til Death into this space with two newbies. Brothers will premiere at the top of the 8 o’clock hour, with Dollhouse rounding out the latter half of the 8-10 block.

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