TV Castings: Will Chase Joins Smash, Raul Esparza Boards Gifted Guy, Judy Greer To Complete 2.5 Males, FearNets Holliston Adds 2

Broadway actor Will Chase has became a member of NBC’s approaching Broadway-designed drama Smash like a recurring. On the program, which stories the mounting of the Broadway musical and stars Debra Playing because the musical’s lyricist, he'll play Steven, that has a brief history with Playing’s character. Chase, repped by Gersh and AC Management, has made an appearance such Broadway productions as Billy Elliot, High Fidelity and Rent. On Television, he recurred on Save Me. Another veteran Broadway actor, Raul Esparza, is going to do an arc on another new series, CBS’ medical drama A Gifted Guy, in regards to a neurosurgeon (Patrick Wilson) whose dead wife (Jennifer Ehle), the first kind mind of the free clinic, begins showing up to him. Esparza will have Ehles boyfriend, who's about the board from the clinic. Esparza, repped by ICM and Elin Flack Management, lately starred in Arcadia on Broadway. Judy Greer continues to be drawn on to have an arc on CBS’ refurbished 2 . 5 Males, playing new lead Ashton Kutcher’s soon-to-be-ex wife. This is actually the second time Greer plays an appreciation interest on the program. She once performed a squeeze from the former lead character, Charlie Sheen’s Charlie Harper. FearNet’s first original series, Holliston, is adding some heavy metal and rock royalty to its cast. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider and GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus have became a member of stars Adam Eco-friendly and Joe Lynch about the offbeat multicamera buddy comedy series produced by Eco-friendly. Referred to because the Large Bang Theory meets Evil Dead II, the show is occur the city of Holliston, Mass., and follows the lives of Adam (Eco-friendly) and Joe (Lynch), two buddies chasing after the imagine becoming effective horror movie filmmakers while battling to pay the bills within their publish-college jobs in a Boston cable access station where additionally they host a late-evening movie program calledThe Movie Crypt. Snider will have Adam and Joes boss, who also is surely a longtime person in a Van Halen tribute band. As they still hopes for as being a rock star, younger crowd takes the cable job very seriously and it has delusions of grandeur of how hes a part of Hollywood. Urungus will have themself and it is Adams imaginary friend who happens to reside in a closet and provides him advice that's very misguided and offensive. The six-episode series is slated to start production in September.

Juliette Lewis to topline 'Blood'

LewisMOSCOW -- Juliette Lewis is to topline in Justin Molotnikov's thriller "Blood or Water." The pic is a co-production between Danish shingle LevelK and Synchronicity, the Glasgow-based production company run by Molotnikov and Claire Mundell. Other cast include Stephen McCole, Greta Scacchi, Kate Dickie and Gary Lewis. LevelK is handling international sales. Glendale Films co-produces. Molotnikov's debut feature "Crying with Laughter" won BAFTA Scotland's best film prize in 2009. Shooting is scheduled to start early spring 2012 in Scotland. Creative Scotland, Europe's Media Program and U.K. regional fund EM Media backed the pic's development. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Investment Capital Firm Sues Rizvi Traverse, Claims It Had Been Adopted Indie Pic Tekken

A venturecapital and equity firm has prosecuted Rizvi Traverse Management,alleging thatRizvi fooled itabout the commercial stability from the 2010 box office explosive device “Tekken.” (Rizvi may be the private equity finance firm with multiple Hollywood opportunities:stakes in ICM, Playboy Businesses, and Summit Entertainment.) Houston-based Small Endeavors claimsthat Rizvi convinced it to get a lot more than $10M in thevideo game adaptation, wrongly declaring that box office success was notcritical becausethe money could be recoupedfrom pre-offered foreign privileges. Releasedin a number of more compact foreign areas, Tekken has had in under millions of dollars. Rizvi co-founders John Giampatropni and Suhail Rizvialso werenamed within the suit, that was filedTuesday in federal court in Houston, and seeks damages, restitution and legal costs. Small Endeavors is symbolized by Gregory Casas of lawyer Greenberg Trauring.

Good Fences

Good Fences is all about an upwardly mobile black family to whom the American dream turns into a nightmare. Occur the seventies, Tom Spader is definitely an attorney who's going to finish what he's named "the colored guy's losing streak." When his winning of the high-profile situation thrusts him in to the limelight, he decides to moves his wife as well as their two kids from their mixed lower-middle-class town and in to the classy enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.

VH1 Classic In History Hits Vol.9

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Benvenuti al Sud

Alberto (Claudio Bisio), mind from the publish Office of the town in Brianza, compelled by his wife Silvia (Angela Finocchiaro), would like to complete anything to find the transfer to Milan. Even make believe you be disabled to increase in rank. However the trick doesn't work and punishment is moved inside a capital of scotland - Campania, which to have an inhabitant from the North is really a nightmare. Engrossed in prejudices, Alberto part alone to 1 that views our planet from the camorra, waste within the roads and "southerners" Slacker. Together with his immense surprise, finds out an amazing place, affectionate, a friend along with a new population and great friend, the mail carrier Mattia (Slippery), that will provide a hands to regain one's heart from the beautiful Maria (Valentina Lodovini). The issue now's another: how you can say it to Silvia and also the old buddies from the North?

'Arrested Development': Rumored Movie Plot Revealed?

The Bluths are (hopefully) headed to Hollywood, in more ways than one. Screen Rant reports on what they're describing as a rumored plot for the long-anticipated "Arrested Development" movie, though whether it is the official plot remains to be seen (there should be an announcement within the next month to confirm this, the site reports). Though it's only a rumor right now, it's certainly a fun one. According to the report, the movie follows the Bluth clan's attempts to make their own movie about their lives to compete with one narrator Ron Howard is working on. Based on Maeby's experience in the film industry, they might actually have a chance of pulling it off. Check out the rest of today's film news after the jump! "Hit Somebody" To Be Two-Parter Kevin Smith might be making "Hit Somebody" into his last directorial effort, but that doesn't mean it has to be one movie. /Film has learned that the "Red State" director is planning on splitting the hockey film into two parts, similar to what Quentin Tarantino did with "Kill Bill." Apparently the first half of the movie will be about the main character's childhood, and the second half would be about his venture into the NHL. Production On "Snow White And The Huntsman" Continues Despite the riots occurring in London, production on "Snow White and the Huntsman" has not stopped. The Hollywood Reporter has the news, and considering production only started last month, it's good news indeed. There previously had been some rumors that the riots had caused delays in filming, but that since has proven not to be the case. More Tolkien Heads To The Big Screen The Hollywood Reporter has learned that author Steve Hillard has signed a deal with EMO Films to develop a big screen adaptation of his J.R.R. Tolkien-centric novel "Mirkwood." "The adaptation of Mirkwood will follow the template of the novel," Hillard told THR, "but will delve considerably deeper into Tolkien's little-known back story, such as his original plans to become a codebreaker in World War II up through the writing of his enduring works." "50/50" Trailer Hits The Web A new trailer for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen's dramedy "50/50" has been released. Despite the movie's dramatic context, this trailer plays up the comedic element of the story. It also gives the flick a chance to show off it's stellar cast, which includes Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anjelica Huston. Tell us your thoughts on today's Dailies in the comments section below or on Twitter!

Jane Kaczmarek Returning to TV as Whitney's New Mom

Jane Kaczmarek Jane Kaczmarek has joined the cast of the upcoming NBC sitcom Whitney, Deadline reports. The former Malcolm in the Middle star, 55, replaces Beverly D'Angelo as the outspoken, and frequently married, mom of Whitney (Whitney Cummings). In the comedy, Cummings and Chris D'Elia play a happily unmarried couple. Add Whitney to your Watchlist before the new season begins and never miss an episode Kaczmarek received seven Emmy nominations for her performance on Malcolm and more recently starred on the short-lived TNT drama Raising the Bar. She guest-starred on FX's Wilfred earlier this month. Whitney premieres on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:30/8:30c on NBC. Are you excited to see Kaczmarek back on the small screen?

Lifetime hires 'America's Supernanny'

Applicants to appear on Lifetime's new program may be wise to arrive via umbrella. The femme-centric cabler has greenlit an unscripted series entitled "America's Supernanny" and is holding open auditions for the title role. The reality show is a U.S. remake of Brit program "Supernanny," which follows no-nonsense child-minder Jo Frost. Series has since been retooled for Polish, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Israeli editions, among others. "America's Supernanny" won't be the first "Supernanny" show set in the U.S., but it will be the first made explicitly for U.S. viewiers. Frost has been taming Stateside hellions for five seasons on the BBC, with reruns appearing in the U.S. on Style. Now, though, the format itself is being repurposed, and American moms and dads in search of some televised parenting aid will have a homegrown disciplinarian to tame their kids. Eight hourlong episodes of the series will be produced by Shed Media U.S. for the network. The show will follow the title character around the country as she doles out life lessons to families struggling with childrearing issues great and small. Contact Sam Thielman at sam.thielman@variety.com

Guang Dong shi hu

The noble Ten Tigers, one woman and nine men, protect their Cantonese region the villainous Lord Yung and his underlings. When Yung kidnaps the wife of one of the Tiger's students, the Tigers disguise themselves as a Princess and her followers in an attempt to gain access to Yung's palace on his birthday.

Sade - Lovers Live

* Backstage footage: The band walking, Sade walking * Message to Sade directed by the Polish Brothers * "King of Sorrow" video * Black-and-white stills from the tour * Songs: Cherish the Day, Your Love Is King, Somebody Already Broke My Heart, Cherry Pie, Pearls, Every Word, Smooth Operator, Redeye, Jezebel, Kiss of Life, Slave Song, The Sweetest Gift, The Sweetest Taboo, Lovers Rock, Immigrant, Paradise, King of Sorrow, No Ordinary Love, By Your Side, Flow, Is It a Crime, It's Only Love That Gets You Through

Analysis: NBC Is Probably Not badly not surprisingly

NBC Could there be considered a light that's not really a train in the finish of NBC's tunnel? Nobody reasonably needs NBC to become anything further than no. 4 inside a four network rankings race through the finish of next season, not really Robert Greenblatt, the network's entertainment leader. A minimum of that's the decreased-expectation mantra he's distributing around. Which isn't just the perfect strategy to use, it's something the final three approximately NBC presidents would not have stated, so considere the culture in the Peacock network already minutely, but importantly, transformed. As NBC leaves the tv Experts Association press tour getting stated the majority of the right things and shared its wares, may possibly not be this type of absurd notion to consider NBC might change a great deal sooner than anybody expected. Greenblatt is really a wise executive and after he switched Showtime around so spectacuarly, the knee-jerk reaction is the fact that his taste won't operate in the network world. But that's too simple, considering the fact that he's been a network guy before (at Fox), developed series outdoors the network system (Six Ft Under) and is much more wiley than being square peg not able to suit in round holes. Don't wager against him, in a nutshell. But here's another factor to think about about NBC and Greenblatt: Let's say he will get lucky? He graciously stated he's accountable for the autumn line-up (he's not -- these were developed prior to the reached NBC), a stand-up move since the entire schedule could implode. He's had his fingers in it, though, and without doubt is loaded with lots of notes moving forward. However it's nothing like he's inherited a pile of garbage. A couple of from the series could really work and when he's a smidge lucky (or really patient) he may see gains or creative development using the others. The Quotable TCA: TV Press Tour Eavesdropper Consider: NBC has two half-hour comedies premiering Wednesday nights beginning Sept. 14 that may create a small dent about the evening. Free Agents or more Through The Night. The pilot for that first just plain doesn't work -- but it features a funny cast and incredibly gifted group behind the curtain. Just in case you've forgotten, the aircraft pilots for both 30 Rock and Parks and Entertainment were problems. It required four episodes for 30 Rock to locate some semblance of the show, it required on greatness. Parks and Entertainment were built with a six episode first season and five of individuals shows were bad. There is very little hope the series could be restored, however it was, and Season 2 was easily the very best Comeback Show of the season. So, acquire some perspective on Free Agents. It had been produced by John Enbom (Party Lower, a set lots of experts admired) and it is executive created and directed by Todd Holland (Malcolm In the centre, Wonderfalls, The Ray Sanders Show) and stars Hank Azaria, Kathryn Hahn, Anthony Mind, Mo Mandel, Natasha Leggero, Al Madrigal and Joe Lo Truglio. Up Through The Night, starring Will Arnett, Christina Applegate and Maya Rudolph is excellent and might be a sleeper hit, which may help Free Agents when the latter will get its act together. Yes that duo can get wiped out by Fox's The X-Factor and CBS' Survivor but it features a very real possibility of beating ABC's The Center and Suburgatory within the hour. That's a faint glimmer, however it's there. Beyond that, The Playboy Club isn't prone to work and Whitney is dreadful, but don't be amazed if Grimm will get some genre traction on Friday nights. And also the debate about whether Prime Suspect will support the initial has become moot being that they are nothing alike. What's left is the building of a powerful procedural that may perform a little business against veterinarians like Private Practice and also the Mentalist. OK, very little business, but only at that juncture I'd certainly opt for Prime Suspect, regardless of the annoyance from the link with the initial. Maria Bello shouldn't be undervalued for the reason that role. This isn't a revolution, obviously. NBC remains the made the decision underdog within this race. However, you could almost write out a faint Cheshire cat smile on Greenblatt's face periodically throughout the television press tour and that he might be onto something (or possibly I had been projecting it onto him while double-checking these NBC series). The network has two buzz-worthy shows in midseason -- Smash and Awake. Again, no promises of success. However I'm starting to think this extended turnaround at NBC everybody is speaking about may be shorter than anybody is presently speculating. And even while, credit Greenblatt for both keeping the network humble (now there is a first for NBC) and possibly unnaturally decreasing the bar. Take a look at this doozy of the quote he gave USA Today: "So even when a few these shows work and that we haveThe Voice, I'm not sure if within the next one, two, 3 years we are likely to use whatever type of significant lift. Everybody's realistic about this, and we'll perform the effort," he states. "And hopefully find aGleeorModern Family." Is he good or what? While he's completely right. And when he's not right, he's the brand new king. Email: Tim.Goodman@THR.com Twitter: @BastardMachine TCA NBC Robert Greenblatt TCA Summer time Press Tour 2011

Lost Horizons - The Large Bang

Professor Jim Al Khalili goes into 50 plus many years of the BBC science archive to inform the storyline behind the emergence of among the finest ideas of contemporary science, the Large Bang. Using curious horn-formed antennas, U-2 spy planes, satellites and particle accelerators, researchers have pieced together the cosmological jigsaw, which documentary charts evidence for any world produced from nothing. .....