Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Welcome Their Third Child

Cheers to Jimmy Fallon for proving he's got the beat - comedically speaking. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! Saturday Night Live used to be TV's premiere late-night musical showcase, but after its recent run of off-key guests (Lana Del Rey, Karmin, Sleigh Bells), the skitcom's alum has... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

FX sets June 28 launch for four series

FX has set June 28 for launches of its new series "Anger Management" and "Strangely Uplifting" as well as the return of comedies "Louie" and "Wilfred." "Anger Management" is a half-hour laffer starring Charlie Sheen, based on the feature starring Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler. Veteran TV writer Bruce Helford is showrunner. Cabler bought the show from producers Debmar-Mercury and Lionsgate under the same business model used for the Tyler Perry comedies that air on TBS. FX has ordered 10 episodes, and if they reach a sufficiently high ratings threshold, 90 more episodes will automatically be greenlit for production. For its June 28 debut, "Anger Management" will air back to back at 9 and 9:30 p.m. In the following weeks, a repeat will air at 9 o'clock and then a new episode will immediately follow. Helford will exec produce with Joe Roth, Mark Burg and Dave Caplan. At 10 and 10:30 p.m. each Thursday, FX will air season two of "Wilfred" and season three of "Louie," respectively. "Wilfred," a story of a twentysomething slacker who imagines he has a friendship with a neighbor's dog, was adapted from the Australian TV series and stars Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. The first season ranks as FX's most-watched freshman comedy, averaging 2.2 million viewers per episode and 3.8 million over cumulative airings. Show was adapted by David Zuckerman and is produced by FX Prods. "Louie," also produced by FX Prods., stars and comedian Louis C.K., who also writes and directs. In season two, the skein drew 1.4 million viewers and 2.6 million over a multi-run of episodes. FX has ordered 13 episodes for the new seasons of both "Wilfred" and "Louie." New to the latenight fray, the half-hour "Strangely Uplifting" will see comedian Russell Brand interacting with a live audience on topical events. The series was supposed to begin in spring but had to be moved to summer to accommodate Brand's film schedule. It will air weekly for six episodes. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Monday, February 27, 2012

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Nick Jonas may be popping in tonight to see a classic theater kid-switched-sitcom star, but it's Katharine McPhee's Karen who matures - and evolves a spine - when rehearsals for Marilyn: The Musical finally get showed up. "We'll see her enter her,In . states the triple-threat stunner, whose character will receive a considerably-needed lesson in working what she will get, because of some helpful fellow chorus people together with a kick-ass Adele tune. Discover More > Other Links From TVGuide.com American IdolSteven SpielbergKatharine McPheeNick JonasAdeleSmash

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Gary Busey Files for Bankruptcy

Gary Busey Gary Busey has filed for bankruptcy, The Associated Press reports.The actor, known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in 1978's The Buddy Holly Story (and his hard living), has listed more than $500,000 in personal debts and less than $50,000 in assets.Cheers & Jeers: Wife Swapping with the "stars"Though he did not state a reason for Tuesday's filing in Los Angeles, his manager said that it will provide Busey a "new and clear path" to personal and career success.In early January, Busey, 67, appeared in an episode of ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap. He was on the second season of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and the fourth season of Celebrity Apprentice, besides starring in the films Point Break and Lethal Weapon.