TV News

Eureka Cancelled!

Syfy has announced that comedy/drama series Eureka will end after the fifth season. Just
a few days ago it was announced that the network was close to renewing
the show for a sixth and final season comprised of just six episodes,
but these plans have now been abandoned in favor of ending the show on a
high.

In a statement,
Syfy said: “After painstaking consideration, we have had to make the
difficult business decision to not order a season six of Eureka… We
are very grateful to [executive producers] Bruce Miller and Jaime
Paglia, their team of incredible writers, and an amazing cast and crew
who have consistently delivered a series we continue to be very proud
of.”

Television Critics Association Awards Results

The
non-televised award ceremony honored the best of television as chosen
by the critics and journalists that make up the 200 members of the
TCA. Nick Offerman, of Parks and Recreation, hosted the
awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. In addition to
the honor of emceeing the event, Offerman was awarded the title of
Individual Achievement in Comedy, along with Modern Family’s
Ty Burrell, in a rare draw. Friday Night Lights –who was also
awarded the title of Outstanding New Program the year it debuted-
took home the big prize with the award for Program of the Year.

Fringe Casting News and Other Tidbits From Comic-Con 2011

Joshua
Jackson made an unexpected appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con a
couple of weeks ago. The presence of the unannounced panel member
reassured fans who were starting to consider the possibility of his
departure from the regular cast of Fringe.

Jackson appeared at the panel wearing an observer suit – purportedly sent to him by a member of the crew  – and that, of course, fueled even more speculations on what role Peter will have in the new world of Fringe he himself has remodeled.

Fringe Season Five?!

FX Renews Three of Their Comedies

FX President John Landgraf had numerous
announcements regarding the network’s comedy lineup today. Speaking
during the FX panel at the Television Critics Association summer
press tour, it was good news across the board for three of their
series. He informed press that sophomore comedy Louie was
renewed for a third season, as well as ensuring newcomer Wilfred
would be returning next year. In addition to bringing back their
shorter-lived shows, the decision to sign It’s Always Sunny in
Philadelphia on for another two
seasons makes it the longest-running, live-action comedy in the
history of basic cable with nine seasons.

Landgraf
was likely more keen on renewing Louie
after star, Louis C.K., picked up an acting nomination from the Emmy
Awards for his role in the first season, as well as one for his
writing on the episode “Poker/Divorce.” While it has failed to
garner much of an audience the depressingly funny and deeply
introspective series has been praised amongst critics.

Supernatural May Continue Past Seventh Season

The CW’s president, Mark Pedowitz, has said that he is keen to continue Supernatural past its upcoming seventh season. Initially intended for a five season run from the outset by the show’s creator Eric Kripke, Supernatural
continued on without him as showrunner to create a divisive sixth
season. Bringing in over 2 million viewers almost every week (a strong
showing for the network) the sixth season did more than well enough for
the show to be picked up for a seventh season back in April.

More Parks and Recreation Casting!

While
they may not be the most viewed shows on television, the critically
acclaimed comedies over at NBC are certainly getting some of the TV
viewing world’s attention with their casting. It’s now been confirmed that Dan Castellaneta is set to play a guest role on Parks and Recreation.

The actor, best known for providing the voice of Homer Simpson on The Simpsons, will appear in the third episode of the show’s fourth season, according to New York magazine. Castellaneta will play a public radio talk show host in the installment, which is expected to air in October.

More Game of Thrones Casting News

The already large ensemble cast of Game
of Thrones just keeps growing, and recently three new characters
were added to the roster. It is again a crop of lesser-known actors
filling the roles, but that does not necessarily mean the characters
they are portraying will have no impact on the series.

Playing the enigmatic caged prisoner of
the Night’s Watch, Jaqen H’ghar, is Tom Wlaschiha(Valkyrie).
The German actor’s character will be traveling with Arya Stark on her
journey out of King’s Landing. Jaqen is known for his seductive
charm; which is only outweighed by his lethality.

Breaking Bad on the Move?

The producers of Breaking Bad
have reportedly started offering the show to other networks following
difficult negotiations with AMC. With the fourth season of the drama
currently airing on the cable network, producers and fans alike are
eager for a fifth year for the show, but talks have supposedly stalled
according to the Los Angeles Times. AMC is thought to be keen to keep Breaking Bad but proposed a fifth season comprising of between six and eight episodes for financial reasons.

Parks and Recreation Casts Patricia Clarkson as Tammy 1

The critically acclaimed comedy from
NBC announced recently that Oscar nominated actress, Patricia
Clarkson will be coming on to play Ron Swanson’s first ex-wife, Tammy
1. The character earned her moniker for having the same name as
Ron’s second ex-wife. Though the names are the same, Executive
Producer Michael Schur has insured that the new character won’t be a
clone of Ron’s other ex; “…all we knew is that we didn’t want
to do the same thing we did with Tammy 2.”

The reveal that Ron’s first ex would be
joining the show came at the end of the third season, and inspired a
slew of suggestions and speculation as to who would fill the role.
Oprah, Glenn Close, and even Nick Offerman himself, were among the
names tossed around as potential candidates. In the end it would be
Clarkson that earned the gig though. Too bad, as not putting
Offerman in drag seems like a missed opportunity.