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Murder 101: John Lithgow’s Serial Killer Soars On ‘Dexter’

November 04, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

John Lithgow was going to pass on the chance to play serial killer vs. serial killer on “Dexter,” with an Italian vacation, cruise and his son’s wedding awaiting him.

He made it to the ceremony but postponed the trip, and he credits his very understanding wife of 28 years, university professor Mary Yeager Lithgow, with pushing him into the plum job.

Matt LeBlanc Returning To Series TV On Showtime

September 30, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Showtime network says “Friends” alum Matt LeBlanc is returning to TV in a new comedy.

LeBlanc will star in “Episodes,” a single-camera series about a husband-and-wife producing team whose witty hit comedy on British TV is turned into a dumbed-down American sitcom starring LeBlanc, who plays himself.

Diablo Cody Enrolling At ‘Sweet Valley High’

September 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Diablo Cody is heading back to high school.

According to Variety, the “Jennifer’s Body” and “Juno” screenwriter will write and produce an adaptation of “Sweet Valley High,” a book series and ‘90s TV show centered on two identical twins.

Inside The Emmys: ‘30 Rock,’ ‘Mad Men’ Win Best Comedy, Drama

September 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

NBC’s “30 Rock” has won a third straight Emmy for best comedy series, while AMC’s “Mad Men” has won for best drama series.

Plus, Bryan Cranston wins for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in AMC’s “Breaking Bad.”

More of tonight’s Emmy winners inside…

Full List Of Emmy 2009 Awards Winners

September 21, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Who came home a winner at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night? The full list, inside.

On The Download: Liza Minnelli At The Hollywood Bowl

August 31, 2009

By Jeremy Blacklow

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

Whether or not you are a fan of Liza Minnelli – there’s no doubt, this legend still puts on one hell of a show!

Following her 2008 stand on Broadway for “Liza’s at The Palace,” which itself followed a 75-city international tour, Liza With a “Z” (not an “S” because that goes “Ssss” not “Zzzz”) invaded Los Angeles last weekend for a grandiose two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl, as the city’s fires burned behind her.

Laura Linney Set For Offbeat Comedy Pilot About Cancer

August 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Laura Linney is taking on an offbeat role in a Showtime comedy pilot — a woman who is diagnosed with cancer.

Showtime said Thursday that Linney will star in and executive produce the half-hour show, “The C Word,” with the pilot episode to be shot this fall.

Oliver Stone Set To Produce A Documentary Series

August 18, 2009

NEW YORK, New York

Showtime says filmmaker Oliver Stone is producing a 10-part documentary series on what he calls the secret history of America.

The series will focus on events of the past 60 years that went under-reported when they took place, but crucially shaped the nation’s history.