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Matt LeBlanc to Star in Showtime Sitcom – as Himself

Wendy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:10:11 +0000

There is life after Joey for actor Matt LeBlanc! Showtime announced that former Friends star Matt LeBlanc will be starring in a new sitcom about “a British couple whose hit UK show is turned into a dumbed-down American sitcom starring LeBlanc (as himself).”

Sounds like it has a lot of potential. The series, called “Episodes,” comes from Friends creator David Crane and Mad About You creator Jeffrey Klarik and will debut in 2010 on Showtime and BBC Two.

Toni Collette Emmy Winner, “United States of Tara” Acceptance Speech (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:13:08 +0000

Toni Collette looks amazing in this acceptance speech video for her win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (United States of Tara).

What did you think of Toni Collette’s win? Was Tina Fey robbed??

Kristen Wiig to Co-Anchor SNL Weekend Update

Wendy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:30:58 +0000

Seth Meyer will no longer go solo at the Saturday Night Live Weekend Update desk – SNL player Kristen Wiig will be taking on the role of co-anchor during the news segment.

Kristen Wiig has some big shoes to fill – taking over the post left vacant by Amy Poehler – but no doubt she’ll hold her own.

“The L Word” Becomes a Reality Series – The Real L Word: Los Angeles

Wendy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:17:47 +0000

Well, that’s one way to extend a show concept – Showtime is taking “The L Word” and making it a reality series. Nine episodes of “The Real L Word: Los Angeles” will chronicle six lesbians living in Los Angeles

Showtime expects to begin airing “The Real L Word” sometime next year.

Creator Ilene Chaiken commented on the move to reality series, saying, “Even though we concluded our sixth season of ‘The L Word’ on Showtime this past March, I believe we are not nearly finished telling our ‘L Word’ stories. Showtime has yet again come forward to continue with us this mission to entertain and enlighten and bring more ‘L’ to the world.”

Dexter Season 4 Preview; Premieres September 27 on Showtime (Video)

Wendy — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:50:12 +0000

Watch the Dexter season 4 sneak peek preview that was shown at Comic-Con 2007. Season 4 of Dexter kicks off with the premiere on September 27 on Showtime; John Lithgow guest stars this season.

Weeds Season 5 Promos – “History of Weed” “Yes We Cannabis” Videos

Wendy — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:52:49 +0000

Weeds’ season five promos are pretty clever – the fifth season kicks off June 8 and Showtime is airing these ads about the “History of Weed” and a political campaign play called “Yes We Cannabis.” Check out the videos after the jump.

Weeds Season 5 Poster – Mary-Louise Parker in Tangled Web (Pic)

Wendy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:32:52 +0000

Mary-Louise Parker looks nothing short of gorgeous in this season 5 poster picture for Weeds, premiering Monday, June 8.

The Weeds poster features the tagline “Oh what a tangled web…” Indeed.

The Tudors Renewed for Fourth, Final Season; Series Ends 2010

Wendy — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:03:33 +0000

Showtime has renewed The Tudors for a fourth season – also the series final season, ending in 2010.

The fourth season of The Tudors will include 10 one-hour episodes and production will begin in June in Dublin.

The Tudors season three debuted to 726,000 total viewers, with a total audience of 1.3 million once encores and on-demand viewing were included.

Tudors’ Jonathan Rhys Meyers Back in Rehab

Wendy — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:18:10 +0000

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, star of The Tudors, is reportedly back in rehab in England for alcoholism. Jonathan Rhys Meyers previously did a rehab stint at Promises in California in 2005.

The new season of the Tudors begins April 5 on Showtime; the next season begins filming in June.

Diablo Cody, Toni Collette – United States of Tara, The View January 16 (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:52:01 +0000

Check out Diablo Cody and Toni Collette, talking about the new Showtime series, The United States of Tara, in this January 16 The View video clip.