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Today's News: Our Take - Jennifer Hudson Will Play Winnie Mandela

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:19:00 -0500

Jennifer Hudson has been tapped to play Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, in the upcoming film Winnie.

Jennifer Hudson locks in Christmas special

The film is based on ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Daniel Radcliffe Gets the Twilight Treatment on The Simpsons

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0500

Harry Potter is trading in his wand for fangs.

Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the boy wizard in the Harry Potter franchise, will lend his voice to an episode of The Simpsons for a Twilight spoof, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Did Twilight director confirm Stewart and Pattinson's relationship?

Executive producer Al Jean told the magazine that Radcliffe will play Edmund, a young vampire that ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Fred Willard to Guest-Star on Modern Family

Kate Stanhope — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:13:00 -0500

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Fred Willard.

The veteran comic will play the father of Phil (Ty Burrell) dad in the upcoming...

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Today's News: Our Take - Will Arnett to Guest-Star on Parks and Recreation

Joyce Eng — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:18:00 -0500

Will Arnett will try to win over real-life wife Amy Poehler in a guest spot on Parks and Recreation, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Will Arnett developing comedy with Arrested Development creator

Arnett will ...

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Today's News: Our Take - House: Orlando Jones to Play Foreman's Brother

Natalie Abrams — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500

Orlando Jones has been cast as Foreman's brother on House, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

As first reported by Entertainment Weekly, Jones (Magnolia, The Replacements) will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Alyssa Milano to Guest-Star on Castle

Adam Bryant — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:00 -0500

Alyssa Milano will cast a love spell on an upcoming episode of Castle, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

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In an episode titled "A Rose for Everafter," the former Charmed star will play Kyra, a former love interest of Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion). The two reconnect on Kyra's wedding day, setting off old sparks and a jealous Detective Beckett (Stana Katic).

Castle picked up for full second season

Milano's episode ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Minnie Driver to Guest-Star on Modern Family

Natalie Abrams — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:15:00 -0500

Minnie Driver will guest-star in an upcoming episode of Modern Family, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

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The 39-year-old actress will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Kathy Griffin Lands Law & Order: SVU Guest Spot

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:16:00 -0500

Comedian Kathy Griffin will guest-star in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Watch full episodes of Law & Order: SVU in our Online Video Guide

Late on Monday, executive producer Neal Baer asked fans on Twitter to fill in the spaces in a Hangman-type game. After nearly a day's worth of guesses, Baer revealed...

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Today's News: Our Take - Sheila Kelley Joins the Cast of Lost

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:00 -0500

L.A. Law's Sheila Kelley has been cast in a recurring role on Lost, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

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Kelley, 45, will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Melissa George to Guest on Lie to Me

Natalie Abrams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:30:00 -0500

Melissa George will guest-star in at least two episodes of Fox's Lie to Me as an adversary for Tim Roth's character, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Watch full episodes of Lie to Me in our Online Video Guide

George (Grey's Anatomy, Alias) will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Pam Grier Joins Smallville as DC Villain

Natalie Abrams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0500

The Smallville mythology is growing this season with the introduction of Agent Amanda Waller. The L Word star Pam Grier, who began in 1970s blaxploitation films, has taken on the role of the DC Comics villainess, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Who's returning to Smallville?

The 60-year-old Grier, whose career was revived by Quentin Tarantino's 1997 film Jackie Brown, will make her first appearance in...

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Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive: Elliott Gould Signs On to Law & Order

Mickey O'Connor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:44:00 -0500

Elliott Gould will go all vigilante for a guest spot on Law & Order, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

The veteran film star will play a disgruntled business owner who takes the law into his own hands after...

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Today's News: Our Take - Damages Recruits Sarah Wynter

Joyce Eng — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:00 -0500

Former 24 star Sarah Wynter has signed on to Damages in a recurring role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The gig will reunite Wynter with her ex-24 co-star, Reiko Aylesworth, who joined the FX drama last month.

Damages books Reiko Aylesworth for recurring role

Wynter will play ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo to Appear on CSI:NY

Kate Stanhope — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:09:00 -0500

If Disaster Movie wasn't enough for you, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo are working together again.

The two starlets will guest-star on CBS'...

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Today's News: Our Take - Real Housewives of New Jersey Stars to Guest on Mercy

Gina DiNunno — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:42:00 -0500

Look out, Mercy Hospital: Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita are checking in for a guest appearance.

NBC picks up Community, Mercy and Parks and Recreation

TVGuide.com has confirmed that Giudice and Laurita will play themselves in an upcoming episode in which the pair ...

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Today's News: Our Take - James Franco to Guest-Star on 30 Rock

Kate Stanhope — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:32:00 -0500

After he checks into General Hospital later this month, James Franco will appear on...

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Today's News: Our Take - NCIS: Robert Wagner to Play Tony's Dad

Natalie Abrams — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:09:00 -0500

Robert Wagner will guest-star as Tony's father in the 150^th episode of NCIS, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Tony and his dad will reunite in the episode, which is slated for January.

Rena Sofer lands at NCIS

An added layer to the casting is that...

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Today's News: Our Take - November Sweeps Roundup: Monday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 8

Mickey O'Connor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:33:00 -0500

Highlights of the special guest stars and events the networks have planned for the first week of the November sweeps month:

Monday, November 2, 2009

7:30/6:30c

World Series Game 5: New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies (Fox)
Will the Yanks (3-1 in the series so far) take it in five? If they don't, Games 6 and, if necessary, 7, will pre-empt Fox's Wednesday and Thursday lineups.

Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive: Lost's Naveen Andrews to Guest on Law & Order: SVU

Mickey O'Connor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:14:00 -0500

Lost star Naveen Andrews has signed on to film a guest spot on an episode of Law & Order: SVU, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

The details of his role are being kept under wraps for now, but the episode starts filming in the next week or so in New York.

A poster for Lost's final season revealed

Andrews, 40, plays Sayid Jarrah on ABC's Lost, which is still shooting its final season in Hawaii. (A source tells us they're on Episode 6 of 18.)

Let's not jump to any conclusions though...

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Today's News: Our Take - November Sweeps Roundup

Mickey O'Connor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:03:00 -0500

Highlights of the special guest stars and events the networks have planned for November sweeps month:

Monday, Nov. 2

7:30/6:30c

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Today's News: Our Take - Ugly Betty: Fisher Stevens to Play Betty's Landlord

Natalie Abrams — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:31:00 -0500

Fisher Stevens will join the cast of Ugly Betty in the potentially recurring role of Mr. Z, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

The addition of Stevens (Lost, Early Edition) as Betty's sarcastic new landlord seems to indicate...

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Today's News: Our Take - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Joins Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Mickey O'Connor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:46:00 -0500

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is joining the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Mastrantonio's casting solves the mystery of who would appear on the new season after four lead actors — Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Julianne Nicholson and Eric Bogosian — all announced they would not return.

Mastrantonio, 50, will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Gregory Itzin Returns to 24

Gina DiNunno — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Gregory Itzin will reprise his villainous role as disgraced former President Logan on the upcoming season of 24.

First look: 24's Jack Bauer heads to New York

Itzin, nominated for an Emmy for his performance on the real-time drama, has signed on for a story arc in which sitting President Taylor (Cherry Jones) reluctantly enlists Logan to assist with ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Kelly Lynch Signs On to 90210

Mickey O'Connor — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:56:00 -0500

Kelly Lynch has signed on to 90210 to play a new love interest to English teacher Ryan Matthews, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Lynch will play...

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Today's News: Our Take - Scott Foley to Guest-Star on Cougar Town

Natalie Abrams — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:42:00 -0500

Scott Foley is scheduled to appear in three episodes of ABC's new hit comedy Cougar Town starting in December, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Lisa Kudrow will guest-star on Cougar Town

Foley (The Unit, Felicity) has signed on to play...

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Movie News - Charlize Theron to Star in Mad Max 4

Robyn Ross — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:40:00 -0500

Charlize Theron is set to star in Mad Max: Fury Road — the fourth film in the postapocalyptic franchise.

According to Variety, George Miller (Happy Feet, Babe) will be producing and directing, and Theron will star opposite British actor Tom Hardy. Filming begins next August in Australia.

Watch the trailer for the original Mad Max

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Today's News: Our Take - Zooey Deschanel Joins Sister Emily on Bones

Gina DiNunno — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:14:00 -0500

Zooey Deschanel ((500) Days of Summer) has signed on to guest-star on an episode of Bones alongside her sister Emily Deschanel.

Bones shuts down production due to Boreanaz's flu

In the first-ever on-screen pairing of the Deschanel sisters, Zooey will play ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Executive Producer Reveals Lost Guest Star on Twitter

Natalie Abrams — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:45:00 -0500

In the months leading up to each of Lost's previous season premieres, executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse have generally kept mum about all things pertaining to the show. Heading into their final season, the producers are taking a different approach to revealing Lost news.

Three things we know about Lost's last season

Late on Tuesday, Cuse tweeted a clue for Lost fans to figure out. "Damon and I are die hard fans of this impeckable actor who keeps the barr high and just signed to guest star on the show. Life is good!"

The misspellings were clues leading to the name ...

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Today's News: Our Take - Paula Newsome to Guest-Star on FlashForward

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:32:00 -0500

Paula Newsome is joining the cast of FlashForward for several episodes, Entertainment Weekly reports.

All we know about Newsome's character is that she's a...

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Today's News: Our Take - Scarlett Johansson to Make Her Broadway Debut

Natalie Abrams — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:00 -0500

Scarlett Johansson will make her Broadway debut opposite Liev Schreiber in a revival of A View From the Bridge, according to Variety.

The Arthur Miller drama centers on...

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