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21:30 - Wayward Pines - Episode 1.04 - One Of Our Senior Relators Has Chosen to Retire - Sneak Peek 3
20:40 - MOVIES: 'Sister Act' Remake in the Works at Disney With 'Cinderella' Producer
Disney is dusting off one of its most successful comedies of the early 1990s and has begun work on a new installment of Sister Act.
Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith and Karen McCullah — two of the most reliable writers in the female protagonist comedy space with credits that include Legally Blonde, The House Bunny and She's the Man — are writing the latest chapter in the franchise, which spawned the 1992 original starring Whoopi Goldberg, a 1993 sequel and a Tony-winning Broadway musical.
It is unclear at this point if Goldberg would return for a third outing in some capacity
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20:30 - The Millers & The McCarthys - CBS to air remaining starting from July 4
Saturdays (July 4-July 11)
8:00/7:00c - "The Millers"
8:30/7:30c - "The Millers"
9:00/8:00c - "The McCarthys"
9:30/8:30c - "The McCarthys"
10:00/9:00c - "48 Hours" (Repeats)
Saturday, July 18
8:00/7:00c - "The Millers"
8:30/7:30c - "The Millers"
9:00/8:00c - "Person of Interest" (Repeat)
10:00/9:00c - "48 Hours" (Repeat)
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20:25 - Younger - Episode 1.12 - The Old Ma'am and the C - Promo
17:14 - MOVIES: Night on Bald Mountain - Disney Developing Live-Action Film
Disney is developing a movie based on the iconic “Night on Bald Mountain” musical sequence from 1940’s animated pic “Fantasia” for its latest live-action adaptation.
Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will write the screenplay and executive produce the movie, which is still in early development.
The classic animated film “Fantasia” was comprised of eight segments, including “Night on Bald Mountain,” which centered on a dark winged creature that raised the dead.
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17:00 - Showtime To Offer Stand-Alone Service Over The Internet
SHOWTIME® TO OFFER STAND-ALONE SERVICE OVER THE INTERNET
Service To Launch In Early July To Apple® Customers
NEW YORK – June 3, 2015 – For the first time ever, SHOWTIME will be offered over the internet as a stand-alone streaming service launching in early July, with Apple as its first partner. The stand-alone service will be called SHOWTIME, a brand already embraced by consumers as the home for cutting-edge original programming, sports and movies. The launch of SHOWTIME will coincide with the new seasons of the critically-acclaimed, hit series RAY DONOVAN and MASTERS OF SEX, premiering on Sunday, July 12th.
iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Apple TV® users will be able to subscribe to SHOWTIME as a stand-alone service on the SHOWTIME app anywhere in the U.S., for one monthly price ($10.99) to view on all Apple devices. To learn more about SHOWTIME, watch and share: http://s.sho.com/1FTryf8. Additional platforms and providers will be announced soon. The announcement was made today by Leslie Moonves, CBS Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc.
“Going over-the-top means Showtime will be much more accessible to tens of millions of potential new subscribers,” said Moonves. “Across CBS, we are constantly finding new ways to monetize our programming by capitalizing on opportunities presented by technology. This works best when you have outstanding premium content – like we do at Showtime – and when you have a terrific partner like Apple – which continues to innovate and build upon its loyal customer base.”
“At Showtime, we’re excited to offer consumers the opportunity to subscribe in new ways, by simply having an internet connection,” said Blank. “Our intent is to make SHOWTIME available to viewers via every manner possible, giving them an enormous amount of choice in accessing our programming, starting with the season premieres of our award-winning series RAY DONOVAN and MASTERS OF SEX.”
“We’re excited to offer Apple customers SHOWTIME’s live channels and extensive on demand library of great TV shows and movies, without a cable or satellite subscription,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV customers will now be able to subscribe to SHOWTIME directly and instantly start viewing their favorite programming with the same simplicity as buying an app.”
Subscribers will have unlimited on demand access to every season of award-winning SHOWTIME original series, and hundreds of hours of movies, documentary and sports programming, as well as the live broadcast of the east and west coast feeds of SHOWTIME. Showtime will offer a 30-day free trial to new customers who sign up through Apple in July. Apple users simply need to go to the SHOWTIME app on their device to sign up and create a SHOWTIME account. Subscribers can use their SHOWTIME account to watch the service across all supported devices, as well as online at www.showtime.com.
Showtime and its acclaimed original programming continues to make its mark on the cultural landscape. The network is home to one of the most successful programming line-ups in all of television, with hits that include HOMELAND, RAY DONOVAN, THE AFFAIR, MASTERS OF SEX, PENNY DREADFUL, SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES, NURSE JACKIE, HAPPYish, EPISODES, and the anticipated new series BILLIONS and the limited series TWIN PEAKS. Original series play a key part in the network’s programming mix, along with box office hits, comedy and music specials, provocative documentaries, and hard-hitting sports programming, including the flagship franchise SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® and the news magazine programs 60 MINUTES SPORTS and JIM ROME ON SHOWTIME. The network’s diverse slate of films includes Boyhood, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Philomena, St. Vincent, The Imitation Game and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
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15:00 - Apple Subscription TV Service Wont Be Announced Next Week
Apple won’t be announcing its much-anticipated subscription TV service next week at its Worldwide Developer Conference, according to several people with knowledge of the situation.
The Cupertino technology company has told network executives the planned unveiling will be postponed because Apple has yet to finalize the licensing deals. Industry executives predict Apple’s Web TV offering may not launch until later this year, or in 2016. Technology and money issues remain sticking points.
Apple wanted to launch a subscription TV service in early fall to coincide with the start of the new broadcast television season. But the debut got bogged down by negotiations over financial terms and new technology that would be required for broadcasters to deliver local programming to Apple’s Web TV service.
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14:45 - Netflix Announces 4 New Original Shows for Kids
Beverly Hills, Calif., June 3, 2015 - Netflix announced today it will premiere four new animated shows, adding to its award-winning line-up of original television series for kids. The shows range from action adventure stories Kulipari: An Army of Frogs and Edgar Rice Burroughs™ Tarzan and Jane™ to preschool shows Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia and Puffin Rock. Each show will launch all of its episodes at the same time around the world, for all members to enjoy.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with such a diverse group of creative talent on these new Netflix series for kids,” says Erik Barmack, Netflix VP of Global Independent Content. “The flexibility of our platform allows us to continually bring the best TV shows from around the world to our members, and these titles compliment and extend what we currently offer - particularly for preschoolers and grade school adventure fans.”
Cirque du Soleil - Luna Petunia - Fall 2016
From Saban Brands and Cirque du Soleil Média comes Luna Petunia, a new preschool series. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s unique brand of innovation and creativity, the animated series will chronicle the adventures of Luna Petunia, a girl who lives in our world but plays in a dreamland where she learns how to make the impossible possible. The first season of 11 episodes will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix, kicking off a franchise roll-out that will include a consumer products line, interactive digital content and a potential live tour.
Edgar Rice Burroughs™ Tarzan and Jane ™ - 2016
From 41 Entertainment, Executive Producer Avi Arad (Arad Animation) and with animation from ARC Productions comes a new kids series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ collection of stories about his iconic characters, Tarzan and Jane. In this modern-day remake, 16 year old Tarzan returns from the African jungle to a London boarding school where he is a fish-out-of-water and challenges conformity. There he meets Jane, Tarzan’s ultimate partner, who helps him solve environmental injustice, crimes and mysteries. The eight episode season will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix during the second half of 2016.
Kulipari: An Army of Frogs - 2016
Kulipari: An Army of Frogs, is based on a trilogy of books created by American football star, Trevor Pryce, and is inspired by his childhood fear of frogs. A story about bravery and heroism, this animated series targets grade school boys and follows poisonous frogs, scorpions and spiders who must go to war to ensure their power - and the survival of their entire world. The story of Kulipari inspires belief in oneself, one’s abilities, and the power of true friendship - even when odds are stacked against you. The 13 episode season, produced by Splash Entertainment and Outlook Company, will premiere worldwide exclusively on Netflix in 2016.
Puffin Rock - September 1, 2015
A new animated preschool series, Puffin Rock is set on a beautiful island off the coast of Ireland. Oona is a charismatic and plucky young puffling, who along with her ever-curious little brother Baba, explores the diverse array of sea, sky, land and underground creatures. The series introduces a combination of preschool themes and soft natural history learnings to young viewers. Acclaimed actor Chris O’Dowd narrates the English language version, with a diverse group of international talent narrating in other languages across the globe. Penguin Random House Children’s, Dog Ears, and twice-Oscar-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon partnered on the 13-episode season, which will premiere exclusively on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, Latin America,Benelux, France and Germany this September, and in all other Netflix markets at a later date. Watch trailer: http://nflx.it/puffinrock
In addition to the new original titles, Netflix is also adding three new first-run exclusive series for kids to enjoy. The award-winning Russian phenomenon, Masha and the Bear, will premiere this August in the United States. This month, Canadian animation company Nelvana Studios introduces The Day My Butt Went Psycho to grade-school kids in the U.S., UK, and Mexico. And Elias, the little rescue boat from the popular Norwegian preschool series of the same name, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix in U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.
Netflix has a dedicated section for kids under 12 years old featuring dozens of original series for kids as well as TV shows and movies from great partners such as PBS, Disney Channel, DreamWorks Animation, Mattel, Hasbro, LEGO and Scholastic - all in a commercial free environment. The dedicated section for kids is available across a broad range of devices, including PCs and Macs, iPads, game consoles, streaming devices and smart TVs. Members are provided a kids profile upon sign up and can customize additional profiles for their kids. The kids experience features a character bar where members can find a deep selection of great TV shows and movies featuring these favorite character. Kids, parents and caregivers can also scan through movies and TV shows organized by easy-to-understand genres like superheroes, princesses, dinosaurs and girl power, featuring clear and simple descriptions of the plot of each title.
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14:30 - Finding Carter - Episode 2.11 - Wrecking Ball - Promo
12:45 - American Odyssey - Episode 1.10 - Fubar Bundy - Promotional Photos
12:35 - MOVIES: Sharknado 3 - First Look Promotional Photo
11:45 - Royal Pains - Episode 7.02 - False Start - Promo
10:25 - Finding Carter - Episode 2.11 - Wrecking Ball - Sneak Peek
10:20 - Community - Joel McHale Says There Could Actually Be a Movie + Conan Interview [VIDEO]
Thanks to mac for the heads up.
“I’d love to do another season,” the actor adds
Joel McHale gave “Community” fans hope for a movie, as well as another season on Yahoo when he stopped by “Conan” on Monday.
When asked about the the show’s future, the actor said that he would do a movie, but only if creator and showrunner Dan Harmon writes it.
“I think we will do a movie if Dan will write the script,” he said. “And believe me, I’d love to do another season.”
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10:15 - The 100 - Season 3 - Tweets and Dialog Tease
Thanks to Miracle2012 for the heads up.
'@Imin_Cognito All mapped out
— Jason Rothenberg (@JRothenbergTV) May 22, 2015
'@thefandomfeeels #The100 GET DOWN!
— Jason Rothenberg (@JRothenbergTV) May 30, 2015
'@dalaricslocker #the100 Amazing new people.
— Jason Rothenberg (@JRothenbergTV) May 30, 2015
10:10 - UnReal - Episode 1.02 - Relapse - Promo
Thanks to Carlitoc for the heads up.
10:05 - Doc Martin - To Get A US Adaption
The original series premiered in the UK in 2004, and stars Clunes as a cranky London doctor who leaves his posh clinic to become the general practitioner in the small vacation town he visited as a child.
Silverman announced the US remake today (June 1): "We are thrilled to be adapting this hilarious [and] smart show for America.
"Doc Martin has changed viewers worldwide with its excellent concept and unique style of comedy, and we're proud to be working with Mara Kauffman on this exciting show."
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10:00 - MOVIES: Paper Towns - Trailer 2 feat Nat Wolff & Cara Delevingne
09:50 - MOVIES: Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser - Trailer feat David Spade
09:40 - Wayward Pines - Episode 1.04 - One Of Our Senior Realtors Has Chosen to Retire - New Sneak Peek
09:30 - MOVIES: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 - First Draft Completed
Phew. 1st draft #GotG2. #NoSpoilers #NotEventheTitle pic.twitter.com/Yd6mhpgLNe
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) June 2, 2015
09:20 - Arrested Development - Season 5 - Production and Premiere Timeframe
There will definitely be more “Arrested Development,” and sooner rather than later, according to Brian Grazer.
The super-producer shared the news on Tuesday’s “Adam CarollaShow” podcast. Grazer said he spoke with Fox Studios on Monday, and everyone is on board. As a matter of fact, Grazer told Carolla that he broke the news to Mitch Hurwitz from the popular podcast’s greenroom.
“Netflix is determined to do more episodes, so we’re going to do more episodes,” he told Carolla. Production is slated to begin after Jan. 1.
Fans can expect new episodes “four months after that,” Grazer added.
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09:10 - The Mysteries of Laura - Season 2 - Michael Smith (Law & Order) Joins as Producer & Director
“The Mysteries of Laura” has added “Law & Order” alum Michael Smith as a co-exec producer, Variety has learned. Smith will provide both producer and director services to the second season of the Debra Messing dramedy on NBC.
Previously, Smith worked as a co-producer on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” starting in 2005, eventually rising the ranks to producer in 2010. He served as a co-exec producer on “SVU,” becoming an exec producer in 2013. Smith also co-exec produced USA Network’s”Satisfaction.”
His episodic directing credits include USA’s “Suits,” “Covert Affairs” and “White Collar,” plus NBC’s drama “Allegiance.”
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09:00 - Gotham - DC TV Interview - The Riddler & Mr. Freeze in Gotham Season Two? [VIDEO]
08:50 - Masters of Sex - Season 3 - Frances Fisher and Michael O’Keefe to Guest
We’ve met Bill’s mother and heard frequent reference to his father—but this summer on Masters of Sex, it’s time to meet Virginia’s parents.
EW has learned exclusively that Frances Fisher and Michael O’Keefe will play mother and father, respectively, to Lizzy Caplan’s Virginia Johnson when they appear on season 3 of Masters of Sex(premiering on Showtime July 12). Fisher and O’Keefe are each booked for two episodes.
Johnson’s parents will pay their daughter a surprise visit, where her mother will question both Virginia’s controversial work at the office and her lifestyle choices at home. (Yep, sounds about right.)
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08:40 - Arrow/WWE - To Have An In Character Crossover
What’s hotter than Stephen Amell, 34, as DC Comics superhero Arrow? Stephen as Arrow, fighting face to face with WWE legend Cody Rhodes, 29, (aka Stardust) at the most exciting wrestling match of the year, of course! A source reveals to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Stephen is set to take on Stardust at this year’s WWE SummerSlam — and we seriously can’t wait. Read on for all the details!
Stephen Amell Wrestling In SummerSlam Against WWE Superstar Stardust
“Steven is looking to get in the ring for the WWE and the match looks like it will take place at SummerSlam in NYC,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Lots of rumors circulating that I'm fighting @StardustWWE at Summerslam. Not true. Cody wants no piece of me.
— Stephen Amell (@amellywood) May 31, 2015
No Stephen . . . Cody doesn't & I don't want Stephen There must be someone else, SOMETHING else . . . #SummerSlam https://t.co/emwhaq7Nvy
— Stardust (@StardustWWE) May 31, 2015
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Arrested development is one of those rare gems, I watched it for the first time in my life around a year and a half ago. While I'd like to see more i found the 4th season not the best.
ReplyDeleteTo hear those 100 teases knowing the wait is still so long is torture. I can't wait for the show to be back.
ReplyDeleteElsewhere, I am glad we will meet Virgina's parents on MoS.
The 4th season really suffered from cast scheduling problems, the characters hardly interacted because getting the cast together was really hard due to their other commitments. If they can fix that then I think it has a chance of being better.
ReplyDeleteIn case anyone missed it in, 301 JR also teased Clarke will say "yu gonplei ste odon" so I'll say her walkabout does not go so well (like anything else in the 100)!!! Midseason is too far away
ReplyDeletei6ombie ratings are in. Guess what it got?
ReplyDeleteAhahah I didn't know Apple was from Cupertino, I lived there for 2 years and my school had all Apple computers and laptops and I never bothered to ask why..this explains it LOL they must've been donating them
ReplyDeleteWTF is with all these companies doing first deals with Apple?! It's pathetic.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of money :)
ReplyDeleteWell, HBO's deal means I won't be considering getting their service on Android for at least a year until season 6 of GoT begins. Same with Showtime, by the time it's on Android I won't need or want it anymore because by then, I'll be able to buy PD season 2 on Google Play. So those are two services I would have been willing to pay for had they been available to me in a timely manner. It's not as if these deals make it any more tempting to me to buy an Apple device, especially considering I've had them and hated them.
ReplyDeleteHopefully Starz will launch their own by the time Da Vinci's Demons starts and not do an exclusive thing with Apple and just make it available everywhere at once.
LMAO that Stardust guy would make a great villain stalker for Felicity in s4
ReplyDeleteHow weird we just had a poll of Stephen King books turned into series and now we got rumors of a dark tower movie?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.gamesradar.com/nikolaj-arcel-early-talks-direct-stephen-kings-dark-tower/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=totalfilm
I didn't watch The Millers or The McCarthys but good of CBS for burning them off.
ReplyDelete"Your fight is over"... Yes, I actually missed it.
ReplyDeleteIn early April he also tweeted that Polis, the Grounder capital, isn't Annapolis, as many of us assumed, and that no one will figure out what/where it is.
https://twitter.com/JRothenbergTV/status/584441694990381056
I'm so excited about exploring new places with Clarke in S3 (and hopefully with the kids who will send out a search party to get her back...).
ReplyDeleteBut I'm also sure it means we won't see her reunited with her people within a couple episodes, or anytime soon at all. :(
Clarke is not going to Polis though (also something JR confirmed in one of his twitter Q&A's) lol .. It's likely they'll steer clear of it until when/if they write Lexa back in & thats doubtful for early s3 atleast.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about that, actually i forget why i disliked that season. I think it was also the storylines. before season 5 airs I'll have to rewatch the whole series.
ReplyDelete'Sister Act' Remake? Really?! I could maybe handle another sequel, but even that's a big fat "maybe".
ReplyDeleteRe The Millers & The McCarthys burnoff: I'm glad they are going to air the episodes, even if I didn't watch either show. But I think since you produced them you might as well put them out there... right?
Re Night on Bald Mountain live action: I dunno... I might like this if they go as dark as they can...
Community: #sixseasons #andamovie (really that is all that show needs...)
Doc Martin sounds like it could be fun! Haven't seen the original though...
Paper Towns looks really cute!
I'm gonna assume Michael Smith's hiring on Mysteries of Laura has a lot to do with trying to reinvigorate the show for S2...he's got the procedural pedigree they seem to want to move this show towards that's for sure.
That Gotham cast interview vid was great! The show really won me over once I started watching and now I'm super hooked and looking forward to S2!!!