Archive for the ‘US News’ Category

May 21st, 2013

VOD Service Viewster Inks Deals With All3Media, KBS Media, Shine Group & Starz Digital Media

Global video-on- demand (VOD) service Viewster has inked deals with All3Media, KBS Media, Shine Group and Starz Digital Media for a wealth of new programming, which comprises over 240 hours of new content. The deal for this new content, which is targeted at young audiences, ensures that such TV titles as BBC One’s Mayday, Channel 4′s Skins (an exclusive title in Germany and Australia) and E4′s Beaver Falls will be made available in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The deal also covers a number of premiere titles for the UK. Per their agreement with Starz Digital Media, Starz Original Series’ Head Case, Gravity and Hollywood Residential will be made available to UK audiences for the first time via Viewster. Those series will also be available to Viewster users in Australia. In addition, owing to their deals with both Shine and All3Media, Viewster will bring British series Beaver Falls, Fresh Meat, Mayday, Moving Wallpaper and Skins to audiences in the United States, German speaking countries, France and Australia. Finally, Vieswter’s deal with KBS Media will bring a number of South Korean dramas, including Boys Over Flowers, to audiences in the United States.

Speaking of these content deals, Kai Henniges, Chief Executive Officer of Viewster, said: “We are making a significant new investment in content that we can provide on an ad-supported basis and that is also attractive to our young and growing audience across the globe that prefers on-demand over appointment viewing.”

May 20th, 2013

Showtime Sets Premiere Date For ‘Web Therapy’ Season 3

The third season of Showtime’s comedy series Web Therapy will premiere on Tuesday July 23rd at 11/10c, it has been announced.

Created by Lisa Kudrow, Don Roos and Dan Bucatinsky, Web Therapy is based on the web series of the same name and revolves around Fiona Wallice, the self-professed and self-serving psychotherapist who treats patients in three minute sessions via webcam.The comedy series is produced by Is or Isn’t Entertainment and stars Lisa Kudrow, Victor Garber, Lily Tomlin and Dan Bucatinsky.

The show’s third season Fiona (Lisa Kudrow) coming to terms with the new landscape of her life – her politically disgraced husband, Kip (Victor Garber), has run off with his male campaign manager; Fiona’s mother (Lily Tomlin) has started up a rival business called “Net Therapy” and has poached Fiona’s assistant Jerome (Dan Bucatinsky) to run it; her romantic friendship with media-mogul Austen (Alan Cumming) is on the rocks, now that he has fathered a child with hyper-sexualized Gina ( Jennifer Elise Cox); Fiona is being investigated for campaign finance improprieties; and her unpublished manuscript is being adapted into a Broadway musical without her consent — all of this, while she continues to offer “therapy” to hapless clients.

TVWise’s US Premiere Dates page has been updated with this new information.

May 20th, 2013

NBC Acquires Drama Series ‘Siberia’ For Summer Schedule, Sets Premiere For July 1st

NBC is adding another scripted player to its Summer line up. The network has closed a deal wither Sierra/Engine Television to acquire the exclusive US broadcast rights to Siberia, a new 13 episode drama series which follows contestants on a reality show set in Tunguska. The series will premiere on NBC on Monday July 1st at 10/9c.

Created by Matthew Arnold, Siberia is set in the remote Siberian territory of Tunguska, which was struck by a meteor in 1908. Now, more than 100 years later, 16 contestants descend on Tunguska unknowing of the land’s mysterious past. When a contestant is badly injured and no help arrives, the contestants are met with the chilling realization that the strange occurrences are not part of the show. With their safety threatened, competing contestants must band together in an effort to survive. The drama series is produced by Infinity Films in association with Sierra/Engine Television and Welldone Productions, with Chris Philip, Michael Ohoven and Slava Jakovleff serving as executive producers. Sierra/Engine is floating the series to international buyers this week at the LA Screenings.

“The concept of survival, when mysterious elements are at play, makes for a compelling show,” said Jeff Bader, President of Program Planning, Strategy and Research for NBC Entertainment. “We believe a scripted series that offers an insightful behind-the-scenes view of how a reality concept comes together — especially when things don’t go according to plan — will connect with our audience in a very satisfying way.”

May 20th, 2013

TV Trailer: ‘The Glades’ Season 4

A&E has released a new trailer for the upcoming fourth season of their drama series The Glades, which is set to premiere on Monday May 27th at 9/8c.

The show’s 10 episode fourth season is packed with even more mystery, intrigue and fun from Florida’s favorite homicide investigator – the disarmingly charming Detective Jim Longworth (Matt Passmore). From haunted plantations to rum-soaked shot girls and even a zombie apocalypse, Longworth is once again solving murders that can only happen in the Sunshine State. This season also promises more drama on the personal front for Longworth, Carlos (Carlos Gomez), Manus (Michelle Hurd) and Daniel (Jordan Wall) as friends and relatives from near and far arrive on the scene. But the big question remains to be answered as Longworth waits for Callie (Kiele Sanchez) to accept his marriage proposal, or not.

A&E’s Trailer For The Glades Season 4 Follows Below:

May 20th, 2013

TV Trailer: Showtime’s ‘Ray Donovan’

Ray DonovanShowtime has released anew trailer for its upcoming drama series Ray Donovan, which is set to premiere on the network on Sunday June 30th at 10/9c.

Created by Ann Biderman (Southland), Ray Donovan is a richly textured family drama that centers on Ray Donovan, L.A.’s best professional “trouble shooter.” He’s the one called in to solve the complicated, confidential and controversial problems of the city’s elite. He can make anyone’s problems disappear…except the ones he can’t escape created by his own damaged Boston “Southie” family. The series stars Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Paula Malcomson, Kate Moennig, Steven Bauer, Pooch Hall, Johnathon Schaech, Kerris Dorsey, Devon Bagby and Peter Jacobson.

Showtime’s Trailer For Ray Donovan Follows Below:

May 20th, 2013

TV Trailer: ‘Dexter’ Season 8

Showtime has released a trailer for the upcoming eighth and final season of Dexter, which is set to premiere on Sunday June 30th at 9/8c,

Based on the novels by Jeff Lindsay and developed for television by James Manos Jr, Dexter follows the eponymous character who is a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer. The drama series is produced by Showtime Originals and stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, David Zayas and James Remar. In the opening episode of the show’s eighth season, titled A Beautiful Day, six months have passed since LaGuerta’s murder and Dexter is still managing life as a dad, brother, and serial killer. Deb, on the other hand, is struggling to deal with the consequences of her actions. While a mysterious woman comes to work with Miami Metro, offering first-hand information on Dexter’s past.

Showtime’s Trailer For Dexter Season 8 Follows Below:

May 18th, 2013

Upfronts 2013: First Look At NBC’s ‘Crisis’

Crisis (formerly known as Untitled Rand Ravich), one of NBC’s five new drama series for next season, features an impressive cast which includes Dermot Mulroney, Gillian Anderson and James Lafferty. The series hails from Ravich & 20th Century Fox Television and follows a US Secret Service agent who finds himself embroiled in an international crisis on his first day on the job. He will need to cross moral and legal lines as he navigates the highest levels of power and corruption on his search for the truth. Want to know more about Crisis? TVWise presents a first look at the new series.

It’s field trip day for the students of Ballard High School, a place that educates the children of Washington, D.C.’s elite, top-of-their-industry CEOs, international diplomats, political power players and even the president’s son. But when their bus is ambushed on a secluded rural road, the teenagers and their chaperones are taken, igniting a national crisis. Now with some of the country’s most powerful parents at the mercy of one vengeful mastermind, the question arises: How far would you go and what would you become to ensure your child’s safe return? With so many parents and dignitaries put into play with nowhere to turn and no one to trust, this unthinkable scenario grows from the select families at risk to an entire nation at stake. From writer/producer Rand Ravich and starring Dermot Mulroney (The Grey), Gillian Anderson (The X-Files), Lance Gross (Tyler Perry’s House of Pain) and Rachael Taylor (Transformers), Crisis is an emotionally charged action thriller.

NBC’s Trailer For Crisis Follows Below:

May 17th, 2013

First Images: ‘Luther’ Season 3

The BBC has released the first three official images (see below) for the upcoming four episode third season of their drama series Luther, which is set to premiere on BBC One in the UK and BBC America in the US later this year.

Created by Neil Cross, Luther follows Detective Chief Investigator John Luther, a near-genius detective struggling to cope with his own demons as he investigates major crimes for the Metropolitan Police Service. The drama series is produced by BBS Drama Productions and stars Idris Elba, Warren Brown, Ruth Wilson, Paul McGann, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Aimee-Ffion Edwards and Nikki Amuka-Bird.. In the show’s third season, John Luther is back under intense pressure, with two conflicting crimes to investigate and a ruthless ex-copper determined to bring him down. Luther’s life is his job; that is until love crosses his path and offers him a chance of happiness.

(C) BBC/Steve Neaves

May 17th, 2013

Syfy Renews ‘Warehouse 13′ For Fifth & Final Season

Syfy is calling time on Warehouse 13. The network has renewed the series for a fifth and final season of six episodes, TVWise has confirmed. The news, which was first reported by Deadline, comes as the second half of the show’s fourth season is still airing on the network. An official announcement will be made by Syfy later today.

Created by Brent Mote and Jane Espenson, Warehouse 13 follows a group of federal agents who are assigned to collect artifacts of historical significance which are imbued with paranormal powers. The drama series is produced by Universal Cable Productions and stars Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Genelle Williams and Allison Scagliotti.

Warehouse 13 has been an incredible signature series for us,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content for Syfy and Co-Head of Original Content for Universal Cable Productions. “We are grateful to the loyal and passionate fan base and know that Jack Kenny, his gifted creative team, and outstanding ensemble cast will give them an amazing final season.”

May 16th, 2013

Upfronts 2013: First Look At The CW’s ‘Star-Crossed’

Star-Crossed (formerly known as Oxygen), one of The CW’s five new drama series for next season, stars Matt Lanter and Aimee Teegarden. The series hails from Meredith Averill & CBS Television Studios and tells the story of an epic romance which ignites between a human girl and an alien boy when he and eight others of his kind are integrated into a suburban high school ten years after they and hundreds of others landed on Earth and were immediately consigned to an internment camp where they’ve been imprisoned ever since. Want to know more about Star-Crossed? TVWise presents a first look at the new series.

When Emery was 6 years old, an alien spacecraft crash-landed in her small town. Whether they came in peace or with more sinister intentions didn’t matter: a fierce battle erupted as humans fought for control over their new rivals, an alien species called the Atrians. In the midst of the conflict, Roman, a 6-year-old Atrian boy, found his way to a shed behind Emery’s house, where she protected him from harm, bringing him food, comfort – and friendship. In their brief time together, Emery and Roman forged a deep bond, but the authorities wasted no time tracking Roman down and capturing him in a violent confrontation. Emery has grown up believing that Roman was killed that day. Ten years later, the Atrians have been acclimated to life on Earth, but they are interned in a heavily-guarded camp known as the Sector to keep them separate from humans. Now, for the first time, a group of Atrian teens will enroll in a suburban human high school, with the goal of testing the feasibility of human/alien integration.  The eyes of the nation and the whole world are fixed on this historical social experiment, an endeavor fraught with suspicion and fear. In the mayhem of the first day, Emery is amazed to learn that Roman was not killed by the authorities and is, in fact, one of the Atrian students. Their childhood bond is quickly rekindled – in a school and a society that distrusts everything about the Atrians, Emery and Roman have found each other again. However, their relationship is threatened by the small-mindedness of their respective communities and the political agendas of people in power. While the world around them rages with anger and prejudice, their bond becomes increasingly strong and increasingly dangerous. As an epic Romeo and Juliet romance unfolds, a violent encounter between Roman’s father and Emery’s father occurs in the Sector. Can Roman and Emery’s love – and peace between the species – survive?

The CW’s Preview Clip For Star-Crossed Follows Below: