Bite-sized news from the world of television, including changes at NBC’s upcoming Anne Heche comedy “Save Me” and pilot castings for “Bridesmaids’” Wendi McLendon-Covey and “My Boys’” Jim Gaffigan.
David R. Ellis, the director of 2006′s “Snakes on a Plane,” has passed away at the age of 60.
Deadline confirmed that the director died in South Africa, during pre-production of “Kite,” on Monday. The cause of death is unknown.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Ellis got his start as a stuntman on such flicks as “Smokey and the Bandit II,” “Rocky III” and “Lethal Weapon.” In the mid-80s he made the transition… Continue reading 'Snakes On A Plane' Director Dead: David R. Ellis Dies At 60
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A newcomer on AMC’s The Walking Dead is joining the cast of ABC’s Once Upon a Time.
Actress Sonequa Martin-Green is joining ABC’s fantasy hit in the mysterious new role of Tamara. The chracter is is described as a charming and likable woman who’s secretly highly ambitious and a fearless leader driven to get what she wants. Not a lot… Continue reading ‘Once Upon’ scoop: ‘Walking Dead’ newbie cast in mysterious new role
Any discussion of TV’s best in 2012 begins with a single show: “Mad Men.” The standout episode of the year’s finest series was also its most divisive. “The Other Woman” split “Mad Men” fans into two camps. Those who watched in horror and railed, “How could Joan do that?” And those who watched in horror and reasoned, “How could Joan not do that?”… Continue reading The best TV episodes of 2012: 'Mad Men,' 'Walking Dead' and 'Parks and Recreation'
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — TV marathons! Since Jan. 1 falls on a Tuesday, cable channels are offering four days of back-to-back programming for a variety of shows. Along with the usual “Twilight Zone” marathon (airing round-the-clock on Syfy Dec. 31- Jan. 1), you can catch “The Walking Dead’s” entire third-season run, 24 hours of “Suits” and even “Here Comes Honey… Continue reading TV marathon schedule for New Year's Weekend 2012: 'The Walking Dead,' 'Suits' and so much more
