Propeller.com Stories submitted by KeithMcDuffee

Indiana Jones 5 a possibility?

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:25:54 EDT

George Lucas says it's more than a strong possibility there will be a fifth "Indiana Jones."

Channel: Movies Tags: george lucas indiana jones

Rob Estes joins 90210

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:49:27 EDT

He'll play Henry Mills, the father who relocates his family to the tony address to be the new principal of West Bev High, his alma mater.

Channel: Television Tags: 90210 beverly hills 90210 spin off the cw rob estes

South Park Rock Band tracks ditched

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:51:17 EDT

Well, the mystery has been solved and those songs are ... nothing, nothing at all.

Channel: Video Games Tags: south park rock band dvd

Kelly Preston fired up for HBO suburban satire

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:51:29 EDT

Kelly Preston has signed to star in HBO's pilot "Suburban Shootout," a dark comedy about a woman caught between two rival gangs of homicidal housewives.

Channel: Television Tags: kelly preston hbo suburban shootout

Montel Williams exits talking, but says he'll stay busy

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:23:35 EDT

Friday's "Montel Williams Show" is the last, but the affable host says he has no plans to slow down.

Channel: Television Tags: montel williams montel williams show

First video from 'Dollhouse'

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:21:09 EDT

Sneak Peek Video Clip Of New Joss Whedon Series

Channel: Television Tags: joss whedon dollhouse fox

The first look at the official 90210 cast and other news about the spin-off

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:47:01 EDT

Earlier this week, The CW released this promotional picture of the 90210 regular cast. From left to right: Dustin Milligan, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Walter, Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, Lori Loughlin, Ryan Eggold, Jessica Stroup and Michael Steger.

Channel: Television Tags: 90210 beverly hills 90210 laurie loughlin the cw

The 2008 Upfronts: FOX

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:36:14 EDT

FOX announced its plans for the 2008-2009 season today. Here are the highlights.

Channel: Television Tags: fox tv squad

FOX releases official information about the 24 prequel

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:52:50 EDT

Today, FOX confirmed that Jack Bauer would battle an international crisis in South Africa in the two-hour prequel set to air on Sunday, November 23 at 8 p.m.

Channel: Television Tags: fox 24 prequel

Parton criticizes segment on Stern radio show

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:35:59 EDT

Dolly Parton says she is "completely devastated" by a segment on the Howard Stern radio show featuring her voice discussing sex and other celebrities.

Channel: Celebrities Tags: dolly parton howard stern sirius radio

Upfront Video: CBS Fall Preview

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:29:16 EDT

TelevisionWeek brings you a sneak peek at CBS' fall lineup, unveiled today at the network's upfront presentation.

Channel: Television Tags: upfronts cbs video

Spoilers Anonymous for 2008-05-14

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:27:14 EDT

This week we have: Burn Notice, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Kyle XY, Lost, My Boys, Nip/Tuck and Smallville.

Channel: Television Tags: spoilers tv squad

'Moonlight' To CW?

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:19:00 EDT

there is a chance, only a chance" that Media Rights Capital which will be programming Sunday's two hours on the CW "may elect to take Moonlight as one of those two hours".

Channel: Television Tags: moonlight the cw

The Real World will spend next season in Brooklyn

KeithMcDuffee — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:24:29 EDT

The Real World: Brooklyn will begin shooting this summer and air in early 2009.

Channel: Television Tags: the real world mtv

Hey You Guys! 'Electric Company' Is Coming Back

KeithMcDuffee — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:06:44 EDT

The Sesame Workshop, the company behind PBS' "Sesame Street," is bringing back its 1970s staple "The Electric Company." The series, targeted for children ages 6-9, promotes literacy and aims to interest viewers in the joy of reading.

Channel: Television Tags: cbs electric company

How I Met Your Mother and The Unit renewed?

KeithMcDuffee — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:55 EDT

Word on the street is that it is renewed. Confirmation coming soon.

Channel: Television Tags: how i met your mother cbs tv squad

CW's 'Reaper' gets a second life

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:27:36 EDT

The CW has picked up cult-favorite supernatural drama "Reaper" for a second season.

Channel: Television Tags: reaper the cw upfronts

Tori Spelling In 90210 spin-off?

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:22:35 EDT

"One of my reliable TV business sources is hearing that Tori Spelling is going to be in the Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff just picked up by the CW."

Channel: Television Tags: tori spelling 90210 spin off

What if I threw a penny off the Empire State Building?

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:46:35 EDT

That's a long way for a penny to fall, but could it actually kill someone?

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: empire state building pennies urban legends

Boston Legal gets picked up again, Life on Mars likely

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:46:14 EDT

ABC, meanwhile, gave the nod to a fifth season of David E. Kelley's dramedy "Boston Legal." "Legal's" fate had been wrapped up in the negotiations over another Kelley/20th Century Fox TV pilot, cop drama "Life on Mars," which now looks good for a pickup though it will move to ABC Studios and Kelley is expected to bow o

Channel: Television Tags: boston legal abc life on mars

Penn Jillette: The TV Squad Interview

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:20:52 EDT

"I spoke to Penn about Penn Says, the Hillary joke, Bullsh*t! and what he got out of being on Dancing with the Stars."

Channel: Television Tags: pen and teller penn jillette interviews tv squad

Back to You canceled, 'Til Death renewed

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:17:47 EDT

With the upfronts officially arriving next week, Fox is among the first to unfurl some of its plans. Per the Reporter, the network has renewed 'Til Death for a third cycle yet is not bringing back Back to You.

Channel: Television Tags: back to you fox til death

Fox Cancels New Amsterdam

KeithMcDuffee — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:08:38 EDT

Just hours after word leaked that the network had sacked Back to You, sources confirm to me exclusively that New Amsterdam has been euthanized as well.

Channel: Television Tags: new amsterdam fox cancellations

Isaiah Washington files complaint over image

KeithMcDuffee — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:07:13 EDT

Isaiah Washington has filed a complaint with SAG over ABC's use of his picture in an episode of "Grey's Anatomy."

Channel: Celebrities Tags: isaiah washington greys anatomy abc

Jennie Garth Joins 90210 Spin-off

KeithMcDuffee — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:46:40 EDT

A source close to the project confirms that Jennie Garth has signed on to reprise her role as Kelly Taylor in the much-hyped update. It's my understanding that Kelly will be working as a guidance counselor at West Beverly High.

Channel: Television Tags: jennie garth 90210

The Inn is in at Fox

KeithMcDuffee — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:23:24 EDT

Fox on Friday night handed out a 13-episode order to comedy "The Inn."

Channel: Television Tags: fox the inn jason bateman

Changes coming for 'Weeds'

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:04:17 EDT

The Showtime series about a suburban widow (Mary Louise Parker) who sells marijuana to make ends meet is being overhauled for its fourth season premiering June 16.

Channel: Television Tags: weeds showtime

Can Whoopi save the Tony Awards?

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:31:20 EDT

She's an experienced host, an Oscar-winner, a Broadway star. But is Whoopi Goldberg hosting the 62nd Tony Awards the answer for the struggling annual broadcast?

Channel: Celebrities Tags: whoopie goldberg tony awards

Teacher Jobless After Stern Appearance

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:54:24 EDT

A Southington teacher who appeared on the Howard Stern Show no longer has a job at Thalberg Elementary School. Second-grade teacher Marie Jarry took part in an Ugliest Guy and Hottest Wife contest on Stern's show. She and her husband won $5,000.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: howard stern sirius satellite radio radio

Gore Verbinski to direct 'Bioshock'

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:22:59 EDT

Studio has signed a deal to turn last year's hit videogame, which won numerous awards and sold more than 2 million units worldwide, into a film.

Channel: Movies Tags: bioshock gore verbinski pirates of the carribbean video games

Five possibilities for the final Cylon

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:07:18 EDT

Here are the five characters who would make a shocking final Cylon.

Channel: Television Tags: battlestar galactica cylons tv squad

'Lost Seasons Getting an Extra Hour

KeithMcDuffee — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:36 EDT

ABC has found more hours for the final two seasons of "Lost." The 2009 and 2010 editions of the hit drama will be 17 hours each -- not 16, as previously planned.

Channel: Television Tags: lost abc

The 6 Creepiest Comic Book Characters of All Time

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:50:10 EDT

Some heroes fight for truth, justice and the American way. Some heroes fight for revenge. These guys here? These guys fight to get laid with underage girls and to make the universe a creepier place. Here are the six comic book characters sure to create an immediate urge to shower.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: comic book characters creepy

Bruce Boxleitner Joins Heroes

KeithMcDuffee — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:23:25 EDT

Bruce Boxleitner, who played Scarecrow to Sabrina Duncan's Mrs. King in the mid-80s, has snagged a top-secret recurring role that was originally going to be modeled after Sen. John McCain. The character has since been reconceived, and now all I know for sure is that he'll be sharing scenes with a female series regular.

Channel: Television Tags: heroes bruce boxleitner

AMC renews 'Breaking Bad'

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:07:57 EDT

AMC will cook up a second season of its critically acclaimed drug drama "Breaking Bad."

Channel: Television Tags: amc breaking bad

A House spin-off about private investigators?

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:31:47 EDT

FOX and NBC Universal are developing a spin-off for the medical hit series House. Next season, a male private investigator will be introduced on House and stick around for a few episodes. If fans respond well to the character, he may get his own series. No more details are given about this "House: P.I." spin-off.

Channel: Television Tags: house spin off fox nbc universal

Spoilers Anonymous for 2008-05-07

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:16:56 EDT

This week we have: 24, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Lincoln Heights, Lost, My Boys, Nip/Tuck and The Office.

Channel: Television Tags: spoilers tv squad

Battlestar prequel lands Esai Morales

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:49:12 EDT

Esai Morales has joined the cast of Sci Fi Channel's two-hour "Caprica" pilot.

Channel: Television Tags: esai morales caprica battlestar galactica

Marvel combines superpowers for animated TV Squad

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:49:09 EDT

The Marvel Entertainment division said it is producing 26 half-hour episodes of a new "super stylized" animated series aimed at 6- to 8-year-olds. It will feature such well-known heroes as Iron Man, Hulk, Wolverine, Thor, Fantastic Four and Captain America.

Channel: Television Tags: animation superheroes marvel entertainment comic books

Ugly Betty moving to NYC for real?

KeithMcDuffee — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:26:39 EDT

ABC's "Ugly Betty" is expected to relocate to New York this coming season. The comedy-drama, starring America Ferrera, is set in the Big Apple but had been filming in Los Angeles for its first two seasons.

Channel: Television Tags: ugly betty new york city abc