Another film heavy hitter is joining Glenn Close on FX’s “Damages.” Oscar winner William Hurt will play a new client of Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) - and although no further details have been released, rumor has it that William Hurt’s character will have both a professional and personal past with Patty.

“Damages” will return to the schedule in early 2009, with production beginning later this month. Read the rest of this entry »

The Golden Globes TV winners have been announced (in a very bland Golden Globes ceremony, by the way).

Here is the list of TV Golden Globes winners:

• Actress, Drama: Glenn Close, “Damages”
• Actor, Drama: Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”
• Series, Musical or Comedy: “Extras”
• Actor, Musical or Comedy: David Duchovny, “Californication”
• Miniseries or Movie: “Longford”
• Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Queen Latifah, “Life Support”
• Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Jim Broadbent, “Longford”
• Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Samantha Morton, “Longford”
• Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jeremy Piven, “Entourage”
• Series, Drama: “Mad Men”
• Actress, Musical or Comedy: Tina Fey, “30 Rock”

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominations were announced this morning, and the TV shows and actors selected seem right on the money:

Drama Series Cast

• “Boston Legal”
• “The Closer”
• “Grey’s Anatomy”
• “Mad Men”
• “The Sopranos”

Comedy Series Cast

• “30 Rock”
• “Desperate Housewives”
• “Entourage”
• “The Office”
• “Ugly Betty”

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Hurray! Award season is upon us, with the announcement of the Golden Globe nominations this morning. Yeah, yeah, lots of great films and movie stars were nominated, but what about the Golden Globe TV nominations? Definitely some noteworthy shows and actors to choose from. The 2008 Golden Globe Awards air on January 13th at 8 PM on NBC. Here are the nominations:

Best Drama Series

• “Big Love”
• “Mad Men”
• “The Tudors”
• “Damages”
• “Grey’s Anatomy”

Best Comedy Series

• “30 Rock”
• “Entourage”
• “Californication”
• “Extras”
• “Pushing Daisies”

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Sure, Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainers of the Year list encompasses all things entertainment, but since this is TV Crunch, we thought we’d highlight some of the TV entertainers who made the cut.

“The Sopranos” – While it’s the end of the road for “The Sopranos,” doesn’t the show that’s given us so much deserve as much love as possible? Read the rest of this entry »

“Damages” ended its season last month on FX, but word just broke today that the network is renewing the show for two more seasons. Stars Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and Tate Donovan are secured for the upcoming two seasons as well. Each season will run 13 episodes, with production for season two beginning in early 2008.