The late Matthew Perry was a man of many talents venturing into several mediums of entertainment. While many people know him as Chandler Bing from Friends, he has also made some successful films over the years including Fools Rush In, The Whole Nine Yards, and 17 Again. The actor also made his theatre debut in 2003 with the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Throughout 2023, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 36 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winners at the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and/or Tonys. Here is a closer look at just a few of those we celebrate in our gallery:
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
Veteran actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at age 89. He was an Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine” and was also nominated for “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Argo.” He was a six-time Emmy nominee and won a Tony Award for “Enter Laughing.”
Composer Burt Bacharach died on February 8 at age 94. He was a six-time Grammy winner and also won at the Oscars and Emmys. Some of hit songs included “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Alfie,” “What the World...
- 12/26/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Two days after the sudden and tragic death of Matthew Perry, the actor’s “Friends” co-stars have come together to mourn the loss.
In a joint statement released Monday to People, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer spoke about feeling “utterly devastated” over the loss of Perry. The five actors starred with Perry in the hit NBC ensemble sitcom “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. The six actors appeared in every one of the show’s 236 episodes.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the statement reads. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family,...
In a joint statement released Monday to People, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer spoke about feeling “utterly devastated” over the loss of Perry. The five actors starred with Perry in the hit NBC ensemble sitcom “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004. The six actors appeared in every one of the show’s 236 episodes.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” the statement reads. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Actor Matthew Perry, who is best known for essaying the role of the sarcastic and wise-cracking Chandler Bing, had almost missed out on getting the gig. Perry, who died at the age of 54, recalled during a 2015 appearance on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ how he almost lost his shot at starring in the sit-com. Perry recalled becoming desperate for work in 1994 after his “terrible” manager told him he had “no money.”
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Matthew Perry, who is best known for essaying the role of the sarcastic and wise-cracking Chandler Bing, had almost missed out on getting the gig. Perry, who died at the age of 54, recalled during a 2015 appearance on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ how he almost lost his shot at starring in the sit-com. Perry recalled becoming desperate for work in 1994 after his “terrible” manager told him he had “no money.”
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
“This happened to be the year that ‘Friends’ was shot, but I was off the market because I had taken a job on a pilot called ‘Lax 2194’ that was about baggage handlers at L.A. Airport in the year 2194,” he explained.
Detailing that one incident, he added: “So I was wearing a futuristic shirt, and little people played the aliens in which I had to sort out the aliens’ luggage and that was basically the show.”
While he...
- 10/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tragic news out of Hollywood this evening as Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, has died.
He was 54.
According to TMZ, the beloved actor was found Saturday at an L.A.- area home. "We're told he appears to have drowned," the outlet says of the apparent cause of death.
"Our sources say first responders rushed over on a call for cardiac arrest," TMZ adds. "It's unclear where exactly on the grounds this happened."
The source added that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the premises. "We're told there were no drugs found at the scene."
"We're also told there is no foul play involved," the outlet says.
Perry shot to fame for his portrayal of Chandler on the NBC comedy series Friends.
Premiering in the '90s, the blockbuster series made stars out of him and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer,...
He was 54.
According to TMZ, the beloved actor was found Saturday at an L.A.- area home. "We're told he appears to have drowned," the outlet says of the apparent cause of death.
"Our sources say first responders rushed over on a call for cardiac arrest," TMZ adds. "It's unclear where exactly on the grounds this happened."
The source added that Perry was found in a jacuzzi at the premises. "We're told there were no drugs found at the scene."
"We're also told there is no foul play involved," the outlet says.
Perry shot to fame for his portrayal of Chandler on the NBC comedy series Friends.
Premiering in the '90s, the blockbuster series made stars out of him and co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, has died. He was 54.
The actor was found unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. home by first responders who were unable to revive him, law enforcement sources told Deadline.
Perry’s death is considered an ongoing investigation, we hear.
Throughout his career, Perry struggled with addiction, which he detailed in his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” published last year.
“I really lived life to its fullest and that got me in trouble from time to time,” he said in a US Weekly interview several years ago.
Perry made his television debut in 1979 on an episode of 240-Robert. He would go on to book roles in shows like Not Necessarily the News (1983), Charles in Charge (1985), Silver Spoons (1986), Just the Ten of Us (1988) and Highway to Heaven (1988). Perry would be a series regular on Boys Will be Boys...
The actor was found unconscious late this afternoon at his L.A. home by first responders who were unable to revive him, law enforcement sources told Deadline.
Perry’s death is considered an ongoing investigation, we hear.
Throughout his career, Perry struggled with addiction, which he detailed in his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” published last year.
“I really lived life to its fullest and that got me in trouble from time to time,” he said in a US Weekly interview several years ago.
Perry made his television debut in 1979 on an episode of 240-Robert. He would go on to book roles in shows like Not Necessarily the News (1983), Charles in Charge (1985), Silver Spoons (1986), Just the Ten of Us (1988) and Highway to Heaven (1988). Perry would be a series regular on Boys Will be Boys...
- 10/29/2023
- by Armando Tinoco and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: The former onscreen husband and wife reunite months after they shared the screen on Perry's "Go On."
Could this be any cooler?
Friends star Matthew Perry is heading to Courteney Cox's TBS sitcom Cougar Town for a season-five guest stint, marking a reunion for the two former co-stars months after they appeared on NBC's Go On together.
Details on Perry's role will be announced shortly, TBS said in its Wednesday announcement. This marks the latest Friends alum to appear on Cougar Town; Jennifer Aniston dropped by in the season-two premiere and Lisa Kudrow appeared in a season one episode.
Photos: 10 of Hollywood's Priciest Piece of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds
Go On creator Scott Silveri, also a Friends graduate, stated that "there were no trades" between his show and Cougar Town to set up the Friends reunion this past spring. "We just sent them some wine.
Could this be any cooler?
Friends star Matthew Perry is heading to Courteney Cox's TBS sitcom Cougar Town for a season-five guest stint, marking a reunion for the two former co-stars months after they appeared on NBC's Go On together.
Details on Perry's role will be announced shortly, TBS said in its Wednesday announcement. This marks the latest Friends alum to appear on Cougar Town; Jennifer Aniston dropped by in the season-two premiere and Lisa Kudrow appeared in a season one episode.
Photos: 10 of Hollywood's Priciest Piece of History: From the 'Friends' Couch to 'Oz's' Ruby Reds
Go On creator Scott Silveri, also a Friends graduate, stated that "there were no trades" between his show and Cougar Town to set up the Friends reunion this past spring. "We just sent them some wine.
- 11/13/2013
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Toronto -- Lionsgate and Canadian partner Sea to Sky Entertainment have joined with Tandem Communications to develop and produce one-hour dramas. The co-venture agreement will kick off with Sex, Lies and Handwriting, a straight-to-series project that Vancouver-based Sea to Sky will produce. Exclusive: Zoe Saldana, Lionsgate Partner for Latino Outreach Inspired by Michelle Dresbold’s book of the same name, the drama will be adapted by co-executive producer Annie Brunner, with Nancy Miller as executive producer and showrunner. Jeff Sagansky, Sunta Izzicupo (The Ron Clark Story) and Chris Barrett are executive producers on the show. “Tandem has
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- 8/26/2013
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Since Matthew Perry said goodbye to Chandler Bing on "Friends," he's been associate White House counsel on "West Wing," an air traffic controller on "Scrubs," a teacher in "The Ron Clark Story," an executive producer on "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," an operations manager on "Mr. Sunshine" and a lawyer on "The Good Wife."
Now, Perry stars on his third series since "Friends," "Go On" (premieres Wed., Aug. 8 at 11:04 p.m. Et on NBC). Perry plays Ryan King, a sportscaster who has to go to grievance counseling after his wife dies in the new fall comedy.
When asked at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour what his best role was, Perry said, "It’d just be stupid to not say this one . But that is potentially true about this part, because I get to do a bunch of things all at one time. I really like doing...
Now, Perry stars on his third series since "Friends," "Go On" (premieres Wed., Aug. 8 at 11:04 p.m. Et on NBC). Perry plays Ryan King, a sportscaster who has to go to grievance counseling after his wife dies in the new fall comedy.
When asked at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour what his best role was, Perry said, "It’d just be stupid to not say this one . But that is potentially true about this part, because I get to do a bunch of things all at one time. I really like doing...
- 8/8/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
This is the first part of the weekend monster update, with more news & stuff coming in the next couple of days.
I got my Grimms confused in yesterday's post as it turns out. Tonight's episode won't be "Let Your Hair Down," but "The Three Bad Wolves." Rapunzel doesn't show up until next week.
Nick (David Giuntoli) is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it’s up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames. Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.There are a few sneak peeks at THR and Dread Central. Spoiler TV has the promotional stills. Here is the teaser:
Yesterday's excellent "Danse Macabre," which did well in the ratings, is available on NBC.com.
I got my Grimms confused in yesterday's post as it turns out. Tonight's episode won't be "Let Your Hair Down," but "The Three Bad Wolves." Rapunzel doesn't show up until next week.
Nick (David Giuntoli) is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it’s up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames. Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.There are a few sneak peeks at THR and Dread Central. Spoiler TV has the promotional stills. Here is the teaser:
Yesterday's excellent "Danse Macabre," which did well in the ratings, is available on NBC.com.
- 12/10/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
Let's start the weekly round-up with Grimm.
Grimm's ratings dropped a little this week, but the show still won the 18-49 demo in its timeslot, finishing ahead of CSI: NY, Fringe and Supernatural, and rising by a full frakking ratings point (1.8) after Chuck (0.8). Wake up, Chuck.
Hitfix visited the set in Portland recently and posted a lengthy report. Here is a snippet:
Sasha Roiz on how his character will develop later in the series: "I’m not a Grimm descendent, but I'm a descendent of a long line that dates back just as Grimm does and we have a bit of a history and a past, so my line is a royal line and that will slowly unfold throughout the series."Collider has a longer interview with Sasha and Reggie Lee (more at the link):
It’s nice to see your character – like the main character – has the duality.
Grimm's ratings dropped a little this week, but the show still won the 18-49 demo in its timeslot, finishing ahead of CSI: NY, Fringe and Supernatural, and rising by a full frakking ratings point (1.8) after Chuck (0.8). Wake up, Chuck.
Hitfix visited the set in Portland recently and posted a lengthy report. Here is a snippet:
Sasha Roiz on how his character will develop later in the series: "I’m not a Grimm descendent, but I'm a descendent of a long line that dates back just as Grimm does and we have a bit of a history and a past, so my line is a royal line and that will slowly unfold throughout the series."Collider has a longer interview with Sasha and Reggie Lee (more at the link):
It’s nice to see your character – like the main character – has the duality.
- 11/6/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
I go on vacation and all this happens:
Eric Stoltz might be coming back to weekly TV. He has been cast as the lead in a new Lifetime pilot, Modern Love. Report from Deadline.com:
[Modern Love] follows newspaper science editor Simon McElvane (Stoltz) as he faces a deteriorating marriage, the ramifications of potentially starting over and balancing his relationship with his adopted 15-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly handed the job of editor of the newspaper’s Modern Love column, Simon discovers he has a lot to learn about life and love.Nwcn has a video report from the set of Grimm in Portland. Sasha Roiz mentioned they’ve started working on episode four today.
Sasha will be back on Warehouse 13 next Monday. Alessandra Torresani will join him the week after that.
Esai Morales did a few more interviews while promoting Gun Hill Road in San Francisco. There is one at SFBayTimes.com...
Eric Stoltz might be coming back to weekly TV. He has been cast as the lead in a new Lifetime pilot, Modern Love. Report from Deadline.com:
[Modern Love] follows newspaper science editor Simon McElvane (Stoltz) as he faces a deteriorating marriage, the ramifications of potentially starting over and balancing his relationship with his adopted 15-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly handed the job of editor of the newspaper’s Modern Love column, Simon discovers he has a lot to learn about life and love.Nwcn has a video report from the set of Grimm in Portland. Sasha Roiz mentioned they’ve started working on episode four today.
Sasha will be back on Warehouse 13 next Monday. Alessandra Torresani will join him the week after that.
Esai Morales did a few more interviews while promoting Gun Hill Road in San Francisco. There is one at SFBayTimes.com...
- 8/24/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
TNT has some pretty cool shows on, Falling Skies and Southland are my personal favorites. The Closer is a really enjoyable show as well. The Fall/Winter schedule has been released for the networks lineup. Keep reading for all the details.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
- 8/23/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
All right, the final update for the day. You can read the previous two here:
1 - Caprica UK DVD, Blu-ray release, soundtrack & new interview with Bear McCreary
2 - Torchwood: Miracle Day premieres tonight
Battlestar will have a panel at this year's Comic-Con. Coming Soon has the announcement:
Thursday, July 21
11:45-12:45 Battlestar: So Say We All— Richard Hatch hosts a panel and fan discussion of the Battlestar Galactica universe, politics, and philosophy. Richard (Tom Zarek, Capt Apollo), Michael Taylor (Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Blood and Chrome), Dr Kevin Grazier (Bg science consultant), and surprise guests for this exciting round table and Q&A session. Room 6Bcf
Alessandra Torresani’s interview for the Gunaxin podcast has been posted. Check it out here. She talks about Caprica and Playback among other things.
Spacecast.com has a short video interview with Sasha Roiz. He talks about sexuality in sci-fi and the fan response to Caprica.
1 - Caprica UK DVD, Blu-ray release, soundtrack & new interview with Bear McCreary
2 - Torchwood: Miracle Day premieres tonight
Battlestar will have a panel at this year's Comic-Con. Coming Soon has the announcement:
Thursday, July 21
11:45-12:45 Battlestar: So Say We All— Richard Hatch hosts a panel and fan discussion of the Battlestar Galactica universe, politics, and philosophy. Richard (Tom Zarek, Capt Apollo), Michael Taylor (Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Blood and Chrome), Dr Kevin Grazier (Bg science consultant), and surprise guests for this exciting round table and Q&A session. Room 6Bcf
Alessandra Torresani’s interview for the Gunaxin podcast has been posted. Check it out here. She talks about Caprica and Playback among other things.
Spacecast.com has a short video interview with Sasha Roiz. He talks about sexuality in sci-fi and the fan response to Caprica.
- 8/6/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
TNT and TBS, which staged their Upfront presentation today in New York, are making bold moves to bolster their remarkably strong foundations in original programming. The networks are developing extensive new lineups of scripted and unscripted series and making a new push into half-hour comedy in partnership with some of the top talents in the industry, from award-winning actors to acclaimed producers, writers and best-selling authors.
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
- 5/18/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
It looks like Andy Richter will be stepping from behind the podium on Conan to another podium (I am guessing) for a new game show on TBS entitled Pyramid. The show is reportedly a modern-day take on the iconic game show that began asThe $10,000 Pyramid.
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
An amazing cast of stars -- including a Grammy®-nominated rock star, a bona fide “Housewife,” a daytime diva, an Olympic champion skier, a super-suave actor and an actress who has graced some of the most unforgettable films – will compete each week on a spectacular ice rink in the sensational two-hour series premiere of Skating With The Stars, Monday, November 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., Et) on the ABC Television Network.
All six couples will take to the ice with their professional partners for the first time in front of a live audience on Monday, November 22, with couples performing high-paced ice dancing moves and dazzling figure skating routines. Couples will need to be perfectly in sync, since the ice is unforgiving of even the smallest mistake. The couple with the lowest ranking following the judges’ scores and the public’s votes will be sent home the following week.
The six...
All six couples will take to the ice with their professional partners for the first time in front of a live audience on Monday, November 22, with couples performing high-paced ice dancing moves and dazzling figure skating routines. Couples will need to be perfectly in sync, since the ice is unforgiving of even the smallest mistake. The couple with the lowest ranking following the judges’ scores and the public’s votes will be sent home the following week.
The six...
- 11/3/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
HollywoodNews.com: TNT has written a prescription for a third season of the powerful medical drama “Hawthorne,” starring and executive-produced by Jada Pinkett Smith (“Collateral,” “The Matrix” trilogy). TNT has ordered 10 new episodes of the hit series, which is slated to return in 2011.
Created by Emmy® winner John Masius (“St. Elsewhere,” “Providence,” “Dead Like Me”), “Hawthorne” premiered in summer 2009 and ranked as one of ad-supported cable’s Top 5 new series of the year. In its second season in summer 2010, the series continued its success, averaging 3.7 million viewers and ranking as ad-supported cable’s #1 Tuesday program among women 25-54.
“With its memorable characters, powerful performances and moving storylines, ‘Hawthorne’ takes us on a dramatic journey through the world of a hospital on the brink of collapse,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This series has performed extremely well among...
Created by Emmy® winner John Masius (“St. Elsewhere,” “Providence,” “Dead Like Me”), “Hawthorne” premiered in summer 2009 and ranked as one of ad-supported cable’s Top 5 new series of the year. In its second season in summer 2010, the series continued its success, averaging 3.7 million viewers and ranking as ad-supported cable’s #1 Tuesday program among women 25-54.
“With its memorable characters, powerful performances and moving storylines, ‘Hawthorne’ takes us on a dramatic journey through the world of a hospital on the brink of collapse,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This series has performed extremely well among...
- 9/15/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
Previous: TNT Renews Medical Drama 'Hawthorne' TNT has written a prescription for a third season of the powerful medical drama Hawthorne, starring and executive-produced by Jada Pinkett Smith(Collateral, The Matrix trilogy). TNT has ordered 10 new episodes of the hit series, which is slated to return in 2011. Created by Emmy® winner John Masius (St. Elsewhere, Providence, Dead Like Me), Hawthorne premiered in summer 2009 and ranked as one of ad-supported cable’s Top 5 new series of the year. In its second season in summer 2010, the series continued its success, averaging 3.7 million viewers and ranking as ad-supported cable’s #1 Tuesday program among women 25-54. “With its memorable characters, powerful performances and moving storylines, Hawthorne takes us on a dramatic journey through the world of a hospital on the brink of collapse,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “This...
- 9/15/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Pamela Guest on Julia RobertsIn 1985 or '86, I was hired to cast "Blood Red," an independent film starring Eric Roberts and directed by Peter Masterson, thanks to my mentor and friend Ellen Chenoweth. I had to go to New York to cast, and because Pete had connections at the Actors Studio, we held our auditions there. In Eric's contract was a clause that we had to either cast or audition his younger sister for a part in the film—I can't remember which. She'd been in New York a short time, and Eric wanted to help her get a start. The producer asked me to meet her, read her, and decide whether including her in the cast would ruin the movie. I spoke to her manager, Bob McGowan, about setting up a time, and he convinced me to just meet her that night. I agreed to a quick meet-and-greet at...
- 7/7/2010
- backstage.com
Jada Pinkett Smith returns as Christina Hawthorne on June 22.
Indeed, season two of Hawthorne will feature more drama and suspense than ever, according to a new TNT press release. Fans of this series should read it below, as they get excited for a summer's worth of new episodes:
The doors of Richmond Trinity have closed…permanently. That’s the dramatic reality that opens the second season of TNT’s powerful medical drama, Hawthorne. This June, the hit series returns with star and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith (The Women, The Matrix trilogy) as Christina Hawthorne, a Chief Nursing Officer ready for battle on the front lines of a war against declining patient services and hospital budget cuts.
Hawthorne is told from the point of view of nurses as they struggle against the odds to deliver the best care possible. The series also stars Michael Vartan (Alias) as Dr. Tom Wakefield,...
Indeed, season two of Hawthorne will feature more drama and suspense than ever, according to a new TNT press release. Fans of this series should read it below, as they get excited for a summer's worth of new episodes:
The doors of Richmond Trinity have closed…permanently. That’s the dramatic reality that opens the second season of TNT’s powerful medical drama, Hawthorne. This June, the hit series returns with star and executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith (The Women, The Matrix trilogy) as Christina Hawthorne, a Chief Nursing Officer ready for battle on the front lines of a war against declining patient services and hospital budget cuts.
Hawthorne is told from the point of view of nurses as they struggle against the odds to deliver the best care possible. The series also stars Michael Vartan (Alias) as Dr. Tom Wakefield,...
- 6/22/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Lesbian/bi visibility on primetime American television this summer is not much better than it is the rest of the year — which is to say, it's pretty slim pickings.
Among the shows premiering or returning in the next few weeks, there are a few with supporting lesbian/bi characters (Mental, The Closer); one with an out actress in a supporting role (Hawthorne); and a reality show featuring two out female contestants (Top Chef Master).
Here's a review of the pilot or first new episode(s) of all four series, and a short list of the premiere/air dates of other shows that may interest you.
Warning: some mild spoilers, but no major plot points revealed
Mental (Drama, Fox)
Dates: Tuesdays at 9pm Pst/Est, premiering May 26
Cast: Chris Vance (Prison Break), Annabella Sciorra (Queens Supreme, The L Word), Derek Webster (Stargate), Jacqueline McKenzie (4400), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Nicholas Gonzalez (CSI: Miami...
Among the shows premiering or returning in the next few weeks, there are a few with supporting lesbian/bi characters (Mental, The Closer); one with an out actress in a supporting role (Hawthorne); and a reality show featuring two out female contestants (Top Chef Master).
Here's a review of the pilot or first new episode(s) of all four series, and a short list of the premiere/air dates of other shows that may interest you.
Warning: some mild spoilers, but no major plot points revealed
Mental (Drama, Fox)
Dates: Tuesdays at 9pm Pst/Est, premiering May 26
Cast: Chris Vance (Prison Break), Annabella Sciorra (Queens Supreme, The L Word), Derek Webster (Stargate), Jacqueline McKenzie (4400), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Nicholas Gonzalez (CSI: Miami...
- 5/26/2009
- by sarahwarn
- AfterEllen.com
The Primetime Emmy Award nominees for outstanding programs are set to be honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Producers Peer Group at a special inaugural nominee celebration Sunday.
The party will be hosted by Henry Winkler, with a special musical performance by Jude. In addition, all nominees will receive their official Emmy nominations certificate during a special ceremony.
Emmy-nominated producers from the following programs are set to attend: The Office, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, House, Broken Trail, The Starter Wife, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Inside the Twin Towers, The Ron Clark Story, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," Real Time With Bill Maher, "The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner," "Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," A Tribute to James Taylor and Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired, among others.
The event is set to take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at One Sunset in West Hollywood.
The party will be hosted by Henry Winkler, with a special musical performance by Jude. In addition, all nominees will receive their official Emmy nominations certificate during a special ceremony.
Emmy-nominated producers from the following programs are set to attend: The Office, 30 Rock, Two and a Half Men, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, House, Broken Trail, The Starter Wife, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Inside the Twin Towers, The Ron Clark Story, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," Real Time With Bill Maher, "The Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner," "Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed," "Tony Bennett: An American Classic," A Tribute to James Taylor and Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired, among others.
The event is set to take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at One Sunset in West Hollywood.
Members of the American Cinema Editors have cut together an assembly of 10 nominees in two film categories for next month's 2007 Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing.
Making the dramatic feature film cut are Stephen Mirrione and Douglas Crise for Babel, Stuart Baird for Casino Royale, Thelma Schoonmaker for The Departed, Lucia Zucchetti for The Queen and the triumvirate of Clare Douglas, Christopher Rouse and Richard Pearson for United 93.
In the comedy feature heat, the nominees are Mark Livolsi for The Devil Wears Prada, Virginia Katz for Dreamgirls, Pamela Martin for Little Miss Sunshine, Craig Wood and Stephen Rivkin for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," and Dana Glauberman for Thank You for Smoking.
In the documentary competition, the nominees are Jay Cassidy and Dan Swietlik for An Inconvenient Truth, Patrick McMahon and Carrie Goldman for Baghdad ER and Samuel D. Pollard for Part 1 of Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts."
The nominees for miniseries or motion picture for noncommercial television are Beverley Mills for HBO's Elizabeth I, Part 1, Curtiss Clayton and Lee Percy for HBO's Mrs. Harris, and Trevor Waite for A&E's "Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act, Part 1."
Best-edited miniseries or motion picture for commercial television earned nominations for Sue Blainey, Sarah Boyd and Stephen Semel for ABC's Lost: Live Together, Die Alone, Geoffrey Rowland, Eric Sears, Bryan Horne, David Handman and Mitchell Danton for ABC's "The Path to 9/11, Part Two," and Heather Persons for TNT's The Ron Clark Story.
In the half-hour series for television race, the contenders are Jon Corn for HBO's Entourage: Sorry Ari, Lance Luckey for NBC's My Name Is Earl: Number One, and Dean Holland and David Rogers for NBC's The Office: Casino Nights.
The one-hour series nominees for commercial television are Leon Ortiz-Gil for Fox's 24: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Conrad Gonzalez, Keith Henderson and Steve Michael for NBC's Friday Night Lights: Pilot, and Edward Ornelas for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy: It's the End of the World."
All eight film, television and documentary category winners will be disclosed during the editors' 57th annual awards ceremony Feb.
Making the dramatic feature film cut are Stephen Mirrione and Douglas Crise for Babel, Stuart Baird for Casino Royale, Thelma Schoonmaker for The Departed, Lucia Zucchetti for The Queen and the triumvirate of Clare Douglas, Christopher Rouse and Richard Pearson for United 93.
In the comedy feature heat, the nominees are Mark Livolsi for The Devil Wears Prada, Virginia Katz for Dreamgirls, Pamela Martin for Little Miss Sunshine, Craig Wood and Stephen Rivkin for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," and Dana Glauberman for Thank You for Smoking.
In the documentary competition, the nominees are Jay Cassidy and Dan Swietlik for An Inconvenient Truth, Patrick McMahon and Carrie Goldman for Baghdad ER and Samuel D. Pollard for Part 1 of Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts."
The nominees for miniseries or motion picture for noncommercial television are Beverley Mills for HBO's Elizabeth I, Part 1, Curtiss Clayton and Lee Percy for HBO's Mrs. Harris, and Trevor Waite for A&E's "Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act, Part 1."
Best-edited miniseries or motion picture for commercial television earned nominations for Sue Blainey, Sarah Boyd and Stephen Semel for ABC's Lost: Live Together, Die Alone, Geoffrey Rowland, Eric Sears, Bryan Horne, David Handman and Mitchell Danton for ABC's "The Path to 9/11, Part Two," and Heather Persons for TNT's The Ron Clark Story.
In the half-hour series for television race, the contenders are Jon Corn for HBO's Entourage: Sorry Ari, Lance Luckey for NBC's My Name Is Earl: Number One, and Dean Holland and David Rogers for NBC's The Office: Casino Nights.
The one-hour series nominees for commercial television are Leon Ortiz-Gil for Fox's 24: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Conrad Gonzalez, Keith Henderson and Steve Michael for NBC's Friday Night Lights: Pilot, and Edward Ornelas for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy: It's the End of the World."
All eight film, television and documentary category winners will be disclosed during the editors' 57th annual awards ceremony Feb.
- 1/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Directors of five cable movies nabbed the DGA's telefilm nominations Wednesday.
Those included Charles S. Dutton, for Sleeper Cell: American Terror, Home, which aired on Showtime; Randa Haines, for The Ron Clark Story, TNT; Walter Hill, for Broken Trail, AMC; Peter Markle, Flight 93, A&E; and Edward James Olmos, Walkout, HBO.
Nominations in other TV categories of the 59th annual DGA Awards will be announced Thursday.
Winners in all categories will be announced Feb. 3, when the DGA stages its annual awards gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City.
"The work of these five directors underscores the power and impact of an art form that, for more than four decades, has been a cultural touchstone connecting viewing audiences across the nation," DGA president Michael Apted said. "These five directors bring to life a wide range of characters while evoking the spirit and history of specific places and points in time. Each one of these films is a valuable addition to the rich history of directorial excellence found in movies for television."...
Those included Charles S. Dutton, for Sleeper Cell: American Terror, Home, which aired on Showtime; Randa Haines, for The Ron Clark Story, TNT; Walter Hill, for Broken Trail, AMC; Peter Markle, Flight 93, A&E; and Edward James Olmos, Walkout, HBO.
Nominations in other TV categories of the 59th annual DGA Awards will be announced Thursday.
Winners in all categories will be announced Feb. 3, when the DGA stages its annual awards gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City.
"The work of these five directors underscores the power and impact of an art form that, for more than four decades, has been a cultural touchstone connecting viewing audiences across the nation," DGA president Michael Apted said. "These five directors bring to life a wide range of characters while evoking the spirit and history of specific places and points in time. Each one of these films is a valuable addition to the rich history of directorial excellence found in movies for television."...
- 1/10/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Babel, Dreamgirls and Little Miss Sunshine garnered 3 noms each while Blood Diamond, The Departed, Little Children and Notes on a Scandal grabbed a pair each. Winners to be announced on Jan.28th, the SAG noms are chosen by a panel of 2,100 guild members. Here is the complete list for both film and television.Motion PICTURESActorLeonardo DiCaprio - "Blood Diamond"Ryan Gosling - "Half Nelson"Peter O'Toole - "Venus"Will Smith - "The Pursuit of Happyness"Forest Whitaker - "The Last King of Scotland" ActressPenelope Cruz - "Volver"Judi Dench - "Notes on a Scandal"Helen Mirren - "The Queen"Meryl Streep - "The Devil Wears Prada"Kate Winslet - "Little Children" Supporting ActorAlan Arkin - "Little Miss Sunshine"Leonardo DiCaprio - "The Departed"Jackie Earle Haley - "Little Children"Djimon Hounsou - "Blood Diamond"Eddie Murphy - "Dreamgirls" Supporting ActressAdriana Barraza - "Babel"Cate Blanchett - "Notes on a
- 1/5/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
COMPLETE COVERAGE:
List of nominees
TV nominees react
'Trail' blazing suits AMC
Film noms: Eastwood, DiCaprio play doubles
The young doctors of Grey's Anatomy and the tonic of Weeds were hot again with Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. voters as the ABC drama and Showtime comedy led the pack of television nominees for the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday.
Grey's and Weeds earned four bids apiece. Among new shows, NBC's Heroes, ABC's Ugly Betty and HBO's Big Love got into the spotlight with noms in the top drama and comedy/musical series categories, while the breakout stars of the new season, Betty's America Ferrera, Heroes' Masi Oka and Sarah Paulson of NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, landed acting noms.
"For a fledging show to be honored like this is doubly exciting," said Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of the fantasy ensemble drama Heroes.
Kring attributes the show's enormous popularity to the relatable qualities of its characters, even if they are endowed with superpowers.
"I think people are connecting with it," he said. "There is a wish-fulfillment element in it and a hopeful message."
Interestingly, this year Globes voters gravitated to breakout hits a la Heroes and Betty rather than critical darlings like Studio 60 as they have in the past with such shows as Arrested Development and Felicity. Studio 60 was surprisingly left out of the drama series nominees circle and out of lead acting categories for principal stars Matthew Perry, Bradley Whitford and Amanda Peet. Perry made the list in the lead actor in a miniseries or TV movie field for his role in TNT's The Ron Clark Story.
AMC's first original movie, the highly rated Western Broken Trail, led the pack in the longform categories with three noms, including mentions for best miniseries/movie and for stars Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. Three productions of the juggernaut in the field, HBO -- Elizabeth I, which dominated this year's Emmys, Mrs. Harris and Tsunami: The Aftermath -- matched Broken Trail's haul of three nominations apiece.
Also claiming three nominations is Desperate Housewives, the winner in the comedy series category for the past two years. The ABC dramedy is going for a three-peat in the category, a feat accomplished only by HBO's comedy Sex and the City.
HBO led all networks, as usual, with a total of 14 noms, followed by ABC with 11, NBC with nine, Showtime with six and PBS with four.
Joining Grey's, Big Love and Heroes in the drama series race are previous winners Fox's "24" and ABC's Lost.
Weeds' four nominations include a bid for best comedy/musical series as well as mentions for stars Mary-Louise Parker, Justin Kirk and Elizabeth Perkins.
List of nominees
TV nominees react
'Trail' blazing suits AMC
Film noms: Eastwood, DiCaprio play doubles
The young doctors of Grey's Anatomy and the tonic of Weeds were hot again with Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. voters as the ABC drama and Showtime comedy led the pack of television nominees for the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday.
Grey's and Weeds earned four bids apiece. Among new shows, NBC's Heroes, ABC's Ugly Betty and HBO's Big Love got into the spotlight with noms in the top drama and comedy/musical series categories, while the breakout stars of the new season, Betty's America Ferrera, Heroes' Masi Oka and Sarah Paulson of NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, landed acting noms.
"For a fledging show to be honored like this is doubly exciting," said Tim Kring, creator and executive producer of the fantasy ensemble drama Heroes.
Kring attributes the show's enormous popularity to the relatable qualities of its characters, even if they are endowed with superpowers.
"I think people are connecting with it," he said. "There is a wish-fulfillment element in it and a hopeful message."
Interestingly, this year Globes voters gravitated to breakout hits a la Heroes and Betty rather than critical darlings like Studio 60 as they have in the past with such shows as Arrested Development and Felicity. Studio 60 was surprisingly left out of the drama series nominees circle and out of lead acting categories for principal stars Matthew Perry, Bradley Whitford and Amanda Peet. Perry made the list in the lead actor in a miniseries or TV movie field for his role in TNT's The Ron Clark Story.
AMC's first original movie, the highly rated Western Broken Trail, led the pack in the longform categories with three noms, including mentions for best miniseries/movie and for stars Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. Three productions of the juggernaut in the field, HBO -- Elizabeth I, which dominated this year's Emmys, Mrs. Harris and Tsunami: The Aftermath -- matched Broken Trail's haul of three nominations apiece.
Also claiming three nominations is Desperate Housewives, the winner in the comedy series category for the past two years. The ABC dramedy is going for a three-peat in the category, a feat accomplished only by HBO's comedy Sex and the City.
HBO led all networks, as usual, with a total of 14 noms, followed by ABC with 11, NBC with nine, Showtime with six and PBS with four.
Joining Grey's, Big Love and Heroes in the drama series race are previous winners Fox's "24" and ABC's Lost.
Weeds' four nominations include a bid for best comedy/musical series as well as mentions for stars Mary-Louise Parker, Justin Kirk and Elizabeth Perkins.
- 12/14/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Promoting themselves as a barometer for Oscar predictions – this pretty much group all the favorites and safe picks. Leading the pack are “Babel," "The Departed," "Dreamgirls" and "Little Miss Sunshine" each with seven nominations each. Now its in 12th year, the Critics Choice Award is voted on by film critics from almost 200 television, radio and online critics. The 12th annual Critics’ Choice Awards ceremony will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Best Picture Babel Blood Diamond The Departed Dreamgirls Letters From Iwo Jima Little Children Little Miss Sunshine Notes on a Scandal The Queen United 93 Best Actor Leonardo DiCaprio - Blood Diamond Leonardo DiCaprio - The Departed Ryan Gosling - Half Nelson Peter O'Toole - Venus Will Smith - The Pursuit of Happyness Forest Whitaker - The Last King of Scotland Best Actress Penelope Cruz - Volver Judi Dench - Notes
- 12/12/2006
- IONCINEMA.com
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