“Entourage” Team Developing A Whole New Show
HBO is developing a new female-centric comedy from the makers of “Entourage.” Executive producers Mark Wahlberg and Steven Levinson are near a deal with the premium network for a show about a group of...
View ArticleWahlberg to World: “Yes, There Will Be an ‘Entourage’ Film”
“Entourage” executive producer Mark Wahlberg is confirming that plans for a feature film are proceeding full steam ahead. The star, who spoke about the project at last weekend’s MTV Movie Awards, is...
View ArticleWell, Now It’s Official: “Kings” Going to A&E
A&E has nabbed drama series “Breakout Kings” from Fox 21 and Chernin Entertainment. The cabler has ordered 13 one-hour episodes that will enter production this fall in Toronto for a 2011 premiere....
View Article“Entourage” Fans Soon to Meet Mrs. Ari’s Sister
Illeana Douglas will play the sister of Mrs. Ari Gold (Perrey Reeves) later this season on HBO comedy-drama, “Entourage.” Douglas may return next season as well. Things aren’t exactly going smoothly...
View ArticleFNB Editorial: On the Growing Influence and Importance of Comic-Con
We passed through an office this past week — an office whose whole purpose is to provide entertainment gossip online for the masses — and at one point overheard an exchange that, essentially, boiled...
View ArticleWith “Entourage” Ending, Wahlberg Looking to Porn Show
HBO is working on a hour-long drama series about the porn business that will use actors and adult performers. “Entourage” and “Boardwalk Empire” executive producers Mark Wahlberg and Steve Levinson are...
View ArticleSurprise! More “Hung” Coming to HBO in ’11
HBO has picked up sophomore comedy series “Hung” for a third season. The network has ordered another 10 episodes to air next year. The pickup wasn’t entirely expected. The show has performed modestly...
View Article“Entourage” Star the Latest to Join “The Borgias”
Add another to the “The Borgias” family. Emmanuelle Chriqui has signed on to guest star in Showtime’s upcoming period drama, the network announced Tuesday. The actress, best known for her role as Sloan...
View ArticleSony Hands a Sweet Development Deal to Writer
Writer Leah Rachel has signed a blind script deal with Sony Pictures TV. The project from Rachel also has Jamie Tarses (“Hawthorne,” “Mr. Sunshine”) attached as executive producer. Rachel also is...
View ArticleStan Lee Getting Big Into the Multi-Platform Content Thing
Weeks after celebrating his 88th birthday, Stan Lee isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The comicbook vet used this past weekend’s New York Comic-Con to introduce two new superhero projects, “Stan...
View Article“Austin And Ally” Become Disney Channel’s New Teen Idols
Disney Channel has given a pilot order to “Austin and Ally,” which the cabler describes as a pint-sized “Entourage.” Kevin Kopelow and Heath Siefert are writing and exec producing the comedy through...
View ArticleHBO Wants To Be Friends With Ed Burns
With “Entourage” nearing an end, creator Doug Ellin is turning his attention to a new ensemble of guys. Ed Burns is on board to star in the half-hour HBO pilot, tentatively titled “40,” that will focus...
View ArticleKevin Dillon Says, No More “Entourage”? No Problem!
Kevin Dillon has been tapped to star in CBS pilot, “How to Be a Gentleman.” The comedy, penned by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”‘s David Hornsby, centers on Alan (Hornsby), a magazine writer who...
View ArticleThe Dramatic Reclamation of Mike Tyson Continues At HBO
HBO has gathered an impressive, if eclectic, team for a drama series project loosely based on former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s early life in the boxing ring. The project, titled “Da Brick,”...
View ArticleMartin Short Joins In The “How I Met Your Mother” Story
Former “Saturday Night Live” funny man Martin Short has landed a recurring role on the CBS comedy, replacing Dave Foley in the role of Marshall Eriksen’s new boss. The former “Kids in the...
View ArticleCatherine Clinch’s Media Grazing: Don’t Touch That Dial! Wait … What’s A Dial?
We’ve reached the time of year when moms go scrambling through Target to catch the best sales on back-to-school clothes and supplies, while network and studio executives crunch the numbers hoping...
View ArticleThat’s Mike Tyson, TV Impressario, Thanks Very Much
It’s been a few years since Mike Tyson took the world of boxing by storm. In his retirement, Iron Mike is doing the same thing to the entertainment industry. HBO has ordered a pilot called “Da Brick,”...
View ArticleCatherine Clinch’s Media Grazing: “Entourage” Has Left The Building
Imbued with exuberant optimism – yet completely honest about the seductive powers of the hedonistic lifestyle that envelopes our little company town – “Entourage” managed to serve as both an...
View ArticleWho Wants More “Justified” Casting News? What’s That? EVERYONE DOES?
Carla Gugino can add “Justified” to her already impressive credits list. The “Sin City” and “Entourage” star will recur as Karen Goodall, an assistant director of US Marshals Service who has a past...
View ArticleAlice Eve Joins J.J. Abrams’“Star Trek” Sequel
Alice Eve has been cast in J.J. Abrams’ 3D “Star Trek” sequel, TheWrap has confirmed. Eve is best known for her leading role in “She’s Out of My League,” and guest roles in “Sex and the City 2″ and...
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