Callbacks: Carpenter to Direct Swank in ‘Fangland'; Fox Moves Up ‘Knight and...
In today’s Callbacks — your daily roundup of casting news from Deal Central — John Carpenter sinks his teeth into Hilary Swank, "Flypaper" stars Patrick Dempsey and Ashley Judd make friends and...
View ArticleComic-Con: ‘Torchwood’ Panelists Talk Leathers, Fake Accents
"Torchwood: Miracle Day" star John Barrowman said the series almost didn't return after its third installment — but that he was insistent it should. "You'd have to be stupid not to bring it back,"...
View ArticleSundance Sightings: The Scene in Park City (Photos)
Sundance Institute Trustees Pat Mitchell (far left) and Jacki Zehner show off “girl power,” indeed. Zehner hosted Women In Film’s annual brunch at her house on Monday (bottom right), following WIF...
View ArticleMekhi Phifer, Eliza Coupe Join Showtime’s ‘House of Lies’
“ER” alum Mekhi Phifer and “Happy Endings” star Eliza Coupe have joined Showtime’s “House of Lies,” the network said Thursday. The pair will recur on the third season of the series, which stars...
View Article‘House of Lies’ Taps T.I. for Guest Role
T.I. is entering Showtime’s “House of Lies.” The musician/actor and reality star (see: “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle”) has been tapped for a multi-episode role on the upcoming third season of the...
View ArticleFred Armisen, ‘Brothers & Sisters’ Balthazar Getty to Guest Star on...
Fred Armisen and Balthazar Getty will guest star in one episode apiece in the upcoming Season 3 of Showtime’s comedy series, “House of Lies.” Armisen will play Vincent, the neurotic owner of a...
View Article‘Insurgent’ Fans Can Join Miles Teller, Kate Winslet in New Virtual Reality...
Want to hang out with “Insurgent” stars Miles Teller, Kate Winslet and Mekhi Phifer for four minutes? Well now fans can, at least virtually. Lionsgate and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. have teamed...
View ArticleT.I., Mekhi Phifer, James Purefoy Join A&E’s ‘Roots’ Miniseries
Rapper T.I., Mekhi Phifer, and James Purefoy are among additions to the cast of A&E’s “Roots” miniseries, the network announced on Thursday. Grammy-winner Tip “T.I.” Harris will play Cyrus, a...
View Article‘Roots’ Remake Unveils Bloody, Sweaty First Trailer, Sets Air Date (Video)
A&E Networks has released a gritty first trailer and set the premiere date for the upcoming remake of Alex Haley’s “Roots,” the company announced Thursday. “Roots” will kick off on Memorial Day...
View ArticleMeg Ryan, Nia Vardalos, Anna Gunn to Attend Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film...
Meg Ryan, Anna Gunn and Nia Vardalos will attend Geena Davis‘ Bentonville Film Festival this year as participants in Q&A sessions after their respective films have screened. Various directors and...
View Article‘Roots’ Remake Lands 5.3 Million Viewers
“Roots” returned last night via a History remake, when the premiere racked up 5.3 million total viewers across a four-channel simulcast. Episode 1 aired on History, Lifetime, A&E and LMN. The...
View Article‘Roots’ Slips Double-Digits on Night 2, Recovers Slightly the Following Evening
Through three nights, the “Roots” miniseries remake is averaging a solid 4.9 million total viewers. There’s been some individual up and downs, however, as Night 2 saw a double-digit slide before Night...
View Article‘Frequency’ Review: CW Joins TV’s Time-Travel Craze With Peyton List Drama
Back in 2000, the Gregory Hoblit movie “Frequency” opened to strong box-office and generally upbeat reviews. Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel played father and son crossing time via ham radio to perform...
View ArticleOctavia Spencer May Have Made a Huge Mistake in Apple TV+ Trailer for ‘Truth...
Even us incredible journalists make mistakes. Some just happen to be bigger than others. In the trailer for Apple TV+ limited series “Truth Be Told,” podcaster and former newspaper reporter Poppy...
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