Suits “All In” Advance Photos

Here are advance photos from “Suits: All In” which will air on Thursday July 26, 2012 at 10PM ET on USA Network. The photos feature Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, Scott Grimes, and Peter Outerbridge.

Photos by Christos Kalohoridis/USA Network © NBCUniversal, Inc.

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Suits “Break Point” Advance Photos

Here are advance photos from “Suits: Break Point” which will air on Thursday July 19, 2012 at 10PM ET on USA Network. The photos feature Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, Meghan Markle, and Julian Alcaraz.

Photos by Christos Kalohoridis/USA Network © NBCUniversal, Inc.

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Suits “Discovery” Advance Photo

Here are advance photos from “Suits: Discovery” which will air on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 10PM ET on USA Network. The photos feature Gabriel Macht and John Finn.

Photos by Steve Wilkie /USA Network © NBCUniversal, Inc.

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TNT Orders Second Season of Hit Series DALLAS, from Warner Horizon Television

TNT Press Release June 29, 2012

TNT Orders Second Season of Hit Series DALLAS, from Warner Horizon Television

TNT has renewed the hit series Dallas for a second season. The Warner Horizon Television-produced drama, which ranks as basic cable’s #1 new series, is currently averaging 6.9 million viewers in its first season. TNT has ordered 15 episodes for its second season, which is slated to air in 2013.

Currently airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), TNT’s Dallas marks the return to Southfork of J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing, who bring with them their arsenal of secrets, schemes and betrayals. This time, they’re joined by the next generation of Ewings, who take ambition and deception to a new level. The series stars Josh Henderson as John Ross, the son of J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing; Jesse Metcalfe as Christopher, Bobby’s adopted son; Jordana Brewster as Elena Ramos, John Ross’ girlfriend; Julie Gonzalo as Rebecca Sutter, Christopher’s wife; and Brenda Strong as Bobby’s wife, Ann. They are joined by the original series’ iconic stars: Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing, Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing.

“Dallas has been a success for us on every level: pitch-perfect writing, smart directing and buzz-worthy performances by a new generation of stars and their iconic counterparts,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “With Dallas‘ top-flight ratings, robust growth through time-shifted viewing and the extensive online buzz, it’s clear the Ewings of Southfork have once again captured the imagination of viewers.”

Dallas comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, with writer Cynthia Cidre and Michael M. Robin serving as executive producers. Shot on location in the title city, Dallas was developed by Cidre and created by David Jacobs.

Dallas scored cable’s #1 scripted series premiere for the year-to-date for its June 13 debut, drawing 7.8 million viewers in Live + 3 for the two-hour launch. The show’s first two weeks have averaged 6.9 million viewers in Live + 3, with Live + 7 data still to be counted. With Dallas ranking as basic cable’s top new series for the year-to-date, this marks the third consecutive summer TNT has claimed the #1 new show, following Rizzoli & Isles in 2010 and Falling Skies in 2011. Among key demos, Dallas is averaging 2.1 million adults 18-49 and 2.8 million adults 25-54 for the season-to-date.

About TNT
TNT, one of cable’s top-rated networks, is television’s destination for drama. Seen in 99 million households, TNT is home to such original drama series as The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles, Dallas, Falling Skies, Franklin & Bash, Leverage, Southland and the upcoming Major Crimes, Perception and Monday Mornings. The network also features dramatic unscripted originals like this summer’s The Great Escape and the upcoming Boston Blue (working title) and 72 Hours (working title). In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like The Mentalist, Bones, Supernatural, Las Vegas, Law & Order and Castle, which starts this year; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Rizzoli & Isles “Money Maker” Advance Photos & Episode Information

Here are advance photos and episode details for “Rizzoli & Isles: Money Maker” which will air on Tuesday,  July 10, 2012 at 9 PM ET on TNT.




"Money Maker" – Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 9 PM (ET/PT)
When a rich financier is found stuffed in a trashcan wearing a cloak and mask, Jane and Maura must figure out what happened. Meanwhile, Maura makes a deeper connection with her biological mother, Dr. Hope Davis (guest star Sharon Lawrence), and half-sister, who still doesn’t know Maura is related to them.

Directed by Greg Beeman
Story by David Sonnenborn & Janet Tamaro
Teleplay by Janet Tamaro
Developed by Janet Tamaro
Based on the series of novels by Tess Gerritsen

Photo Credit: Doug Hyun

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TNT Books Fourth Season of Rizzoli & Isles, From Warner Horizon Television

TNT Press Release June 29, 2012

TNT books fourth season of RIZZOLI & ISLES, from Warner Horizon Television

TNT has ordered a fourth season of its hit drama Rizzoli & Isles, from Warner Horizon Television. The series has drawn 7.1 million viewers in its new Tuesday 9 p.m. timeslot and ranks as summer’s #1 returning scripted series on basic cable. TNT has ordered 15 episodes of Rizzoli & Isles, with the fourth season slated for 2013.


Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander star in Rizzoli & Isles, which was developed for television by executive producer Janet Tamaro from characters created by best-selling crime novelist Tess Gerritsen. In the series, Harmon plays Jane Rizzoli, a tough-as-nails Boston police detective, and Alexander is Maura Isles, a smart, impeccably dressed medical examiner from a privileged background. Despite being complete opposites, the two women share an offbeat chemistry and strong working relationship that lets them solve complex murder mysteries in the city of Boston.Rizzoli & Isles also stars Lee Thompson Young as Detective Barry Frost, Jane’s squeamish, computer-savvy partner; Bruce McGill as Sgt. Detective Vince Korsak, Jane’s steady old-school Homicide Squad teammate; Jordan Bridges as Jane’s brother, Frankie Jr., who dreams of becoming a detective like his sister; Brian Goodman as Lt. Detective Sean Cavanaugh, the head of the Boston Police Detective department; and Lorraine Bracco as Angela, Jane’s handful of a mother.”Anchoring a new night in its third season, Rizzoli & Isles has proven itself to be a strong and enduring hit, not only in terms of the great storylines and performances, but also in terms of the show’s stellar ratings,” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). ”We’re thrilled that Rizzoli & Isles will continue to be a vital part of the TNT lineup.”Rizzoli & Isles comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television and is executive-produced by Janet Tamaro of Hurdler Productions and Bill Haber of Ostar Productions. Michael Katleman also serves as an executive producer.After premiering in 2010 with basic cable’s biggest ad-supported series launch ever, Rizzoli & Isles went on to average a record 8.8 million viewers in its first season and more than 8.4 million in its second. Moving to a new night this summer, the show has averaged 7.1 million viewers in Live + 3 delivery, with the season premiere climbing to 8 million viewers in Live + 7. The show ranks as summer’s top returning scripted series on basic cable in total viewers. Among key demos, Rizzoli & Isles has averaged 2 million adults 18-49 in Live + 3, with 2.5 million adults 25-54.

Rizzoli & Isles has earned two Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, one for Tamaro as writer/executive producer and a second to Harmon for her performance as Jane Rizzoli. Tamaro has also earned a Women’s Image Network (WIN) Award and Prevention magazine’s Healthy TV Award for her work on the show.

About TNT
TNT, one of cable’s top-rated networks, is television’s destination for drama. Seen in 99 million households, TNT is home to such original drama series as The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles, Dallas, Falling Skies, Franklin & Bash, Leverage, Southland and the upcoming Major Crimes, Perception and Monday Mornings. The network also features dramatic unscripted originals like this summer’s The Great Escape and the upcoming Boston Blue (working title) and 72 Hours (working title). In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like The Mentalist, Bones, Supernatural, Las Vegas, Law & Order and Castle, which starts this year; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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“Graceland” USA Network Press Release + Pilot Episode Advance Photos

Here is a press release from USA Network announcing the new series “Graceland”. Also included are advance photos from the pilot episode.



June 29, 2012 USA Network press release

USA NETWORK GREENLIGHTS “GRACELAND” TO SERIES

Stars Daniel Sunjata, Aaron Tveit, Brandon Jay McLaren, Vanessa Ferlito and Manny Montana

From WHITE COLLAR Creator Jeff Eastin and Fox Television Studios

NEW YORK – June 29, 2012 – USA Network announced today the series pick-up of GRACELAND, a one-hour drama that follows a group of diverse agents – from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and U.S. Customs – whose worlds collide while forced to live together in an undercover beach house in Southern California. The project is from Jeff Eastin, the creator and executive producer of the network’s critically acclaimed original series WHITE COLLAR and Fox Television Studios. Sean Daniel served as executive producer on the pilot. USA veteran Russell Fine (WHITE COLLAR, Necessary Roughness) directed the pilot. The announcement was made today by USA Co-Presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.

“There aren’t many people we’d trust to run two shows on our air, but Jeff Eastin is one of them,” said McCumber and Wachtel. “He wrote a brilliant script; Russell delivered a superb pilot; Daniel and Aaron anchor an incredible ensemble cast; FTVS was once again a great studio partner.”

Daniel Sunjata (“Rescue Me”) stars as the house’s senior FBI agent Paul Briggs, who has a legendary past but traded in his suit and tie for a more zen existence. Aaron Tveit (“Gossip Girl”) plays Mike Warren, a freshly minted FBI agent just out of the Academy and dripping wet behind the ears. Vanessa Ferlito (“CSI:NY”) stars as strong-willed DEA agent Catherine “Charlie” Lopez; Brandon Jay McLaren (“The Killing”) plays Dale Jakes, a quick-tempered U.S. Customs agent, and Manny Montana (“The Chicago Code”) plays FBI agent Joe "Johnny" Tuturro, the fun-loving prankster of the house. Scottie Thompson (“Trauma,” “NCIS”) guests as Lauren Kincaid, a loyal and determined DEA agent dealing with the repercussions of her wounded partner, along with Courtney B. Vance (LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, “Revenge”) as Quantico Section Chief special agent Sam Campbell and Jay Karnes (“Burn Notice ,” “The Shield”) as DEA group supervisor Gerry Silvo.

USA is cable’s #1 network and a leader in scripted programming with nine original series: Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, FAIRLY LEGAL, Necessary Roughness, PSYCH, Royal Pains, Suits, WHITE COLLAR and COMMON LAW. The network’s highly anticipated limited event series POLITICAL ANIMALS premieres this July.

Fox Television Studios produces a wide variety of programming for US broadcast and cable networks, and international broadcasters. The studio’s hit series include Burn Notice and White Collar for USA, as well as The Killing for AMC, which earned six Emmy nominations in 2011, and The Glades for A&E, currently in its third season. Fox TV Studios also is in production on the pilot The Americans for FX.

The #1 network in all of basic cable, USA Network is seen in 115 million U.S. homes and is the leader in scripted programming with a powerful stable of originals. The network offers 52 weeks of spectacular live television with WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW and is home to the best in blockbuster theatrical films, a broad portfolio of acquired series and entertainment events. A trailblazer in digital innovation and storytelling, USA is defining, driving and setting the industry standard for Social TV. USA is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal. The award-winning website is located at www.usanetwork.com. Characters Welcome.
 

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Photos by: USA Network © NBCUniversal, Inc

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Sorkin-isms: A Supercut (Pre- "The Newsroom” Video)

With the premiere of the new Aaron Sorkin series “The Newsroom” (HBO) I thought it a good time to post this interesting and entertaining video someone put together showcasing some of Sorkin’s past shows/movies and his frequent re-use of dialog. I found myself wondering – how many of these same lines will show up in The Newsroom? My guess: all of them!

By the way, I watched the first episode of The Newsroom. I’m on the fence about it. It was too predictable and the characters were like carbon copies of other Sorkin characters. The oil spill crisis and the way the newsroom got the big scoop on the story was too tidy and too easy. I didn’t feel like I was watching a real newsroom. OK, I’ve never been in a real newsroom but I have a feeling they aren’t quite like what we saw Sorkin's “The Newsroom.” Still, the premise of the show and the cast has possibilities so I’ll continue to watch, even if it is just to see how many “Sorkinisms” I can spot.



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The Closer’s Kyra Segdwick on TV Guide Cover July 2012

The Closer’s Kyra Sedgwick is featured on the cover of the July 2-15, 2012 issue of TV Guide, on newsstands now. Here’s a look at the cover photo.


Update June 29, 2012: I've added a video from TV Guide taken at the cover shoot:

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"Political Animals" Premiere Screening (Photos)

Here are photos from the screening of the USA Network limited series event “Political Animals” which was held at Morgan Library and Museum in New York City on Monday, June 25, 2012. “Political Animals” will premiere on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 10 PM ET on USA Network and stars Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino , Ciaran Hinds, Ellen Burstyn, James Wolk, Brittany Ishibashi, and Sebastian Stan.

 

Photos by: Mike Coppola/USA Network & Andrew H. Walker/USA Network 

© NBCUniversal, Inc.

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