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Major Crimes: Will Kyra Sedgwick & J.K. Simmons Reprise Their Roles From The Closer?

By Patrick Munn | September 14, 2015 - 10:56 am | 2 Comments

Ever since the launch of Major Crimes, fans have been asking whether or not Kyra Sedgwick and J.K. Simmons would appear on the show, reprising their roles as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson and LAPD Chief Will Pope, respectively. TVWise recently caught up with The Closer and Major Crimes creator James Duff to get an answer to that burning question.

Comedy Central UK Acquires ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’

By Patrick Munn | September 11, 2015 - 3:32 pm | 3 Comments

Comedy Central UK is bringing back The Daily Show. After quietly dropping The Daily Show With Jon Stewart earlier this year, the Viacom International Media Networks backed channel has acquired the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to the new series of the show, fronted by comedian Trevor Noah.

‘Major Crimes’ Boss James Duff On Show’s Future: “I Feel Confident About Season Five”

By Patrick Munn | September 9, 2015 - 5:11 pm | 2 Comments

TVWise spoke to Major Crimes creator and showrunner James Duff about the delay in scoring a fifth season renewal from TNT and whether or not he was confident that the show would be back.

Major Crimes: How The Show Successfully Transitioned From ‘The Closer’ & Became A Hit

By Patrick Munn | September 7, 2015 - 4:56 pm | 5 Comments

Ahead of the UK premiere of season four on Universal Channel, TVWise spoke with The Closer and Major Crimes creator James Duff to find out how he transitioned the show from The Closer to Major Crimes and just what it is that made the "spin-off" a bonafide hit.

‘Major Crimes’ Showrunner James Duff Talks Season 4, Rusty’s Journey, ‘Shandy’ Relationship & More (Q&A)

By Patrick Munn | September 7, 2015 - 9:24 am | No Comments

Ahead of the UK premiere of season four on Universal Channel, TVWise caught up Major Crimes creator and showrunner James Duff to find out what's ahead in season four (in not only these first ten episodes, but the next eight as well), Rusty’s journey in season four, what’s in store for Detective Sanchez, the various romantic relationships on the show and much more.

Interview: Michael O’Neill Talks ‘Rectify’, Playing Senator Roland Foulkes, Justice Vs. Political Ambition & More

By Patrick Munn | September 1, 2015 - 6:01 pm | No Comments

Ahead of the UK premiere of SundanceTV's Southern drama on AMC UK, TVWise speaks to Extant and The West Wing star Michael O’Neill about Rectify, his character Senator Roland Foulkes, what attracted him to the role and what else is on the horizon for the character actor.

A+E Networks UK Boss Heather Jones Talks Acquisitions, Lifetime UK Comedy Ambitions, ‘X-Files’ Revival & More (Q&A)

By Patrick Munn | August 25, 2015 - 8:41 am | 4 Comments

As part of our on-going feature series on acquisitions, TVWise speaks to A+E Networks UK's Senior Vice-President of Content & Creative Heather Jones about the acquisitions strategy for Lifetime UK and History UK, Lifetime UK's comedy ambitions, the importance of the respective channel brands when it comes to acquisitions, what A+E Networks UK is looking for in a new drama for Lifetime UK and/or History UK and much more

Acquisitions Roundup: ITV2 Picks Up UK Rights To ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Season 7, ‘Mom’ Season 3 & More

By Patrick Munn | August 10, 2015 - 1:30 pm | No Comments

While all eyes are inevitably on which new shows from the 2015-2016 season will be headed to the UK, TVWise will be taking a look at the current roster of U.S. scripted series, confirming which shows will in fact be returning to their UK broadcasters. We continue our coverage with a look at ITV2, who have picked up the rights to the seventh season of The Vampire Diaries, the third season of Mom & more.