Tuesday, August 23, 2011

'True Blood' Star Alexander Skarsgard in Talks to Join Thriller 'The East' (Exclusive)

Jason Kempin/Getty Images True BloodstarAlexander Skarsgardis in talks to joinBrit MarlinginThe East, a thriller Marling co-wrote with herThe Sound of My VoicecollaboratorZal Batmanglij, who is directing. While plot details are hazy, the story revolves around a female agent who infiltrates an eco-terrorist group. The title of the movie refers to the group's name. PHOTOS: True Blood's Dark, Sexy New Style If a deal comes together, Skarsgard would play the leader of the group who seeks revenge against unethical corporations.Michael Costiganof Scott Free Prods. is producing the movie, which is eyeing a tentative Nashville shoot in October and November. Fox Searchlight, which released Marling'sAnother Earthand is openingSound of My Voice, will likely distribute the film. STORY: 'True Blood' Season 4 Spoilers: Episodes 7-10 Revealed Skarsgard, who stars onBloodas the vampire Eric Northman, has slowly been building a solid feature career. He stars as the villain inRod Lurie'sStraw Dogs, which opens Sept. 16, as well asMelancholia, the latest pic fromLars von Trier. Also in the can is Universal's big-budget sci-fi action picBattleship, set to unspool next summer. VIDEO: 'True Blood' Eric Vs. Bill: Sookie Makes a Choice The actor, repped by CAA and Principal Entertainment, is currently shooting the indie dramaWhat Maisie KnewwithJulianne Moore. Email: Borys.Kit@thr.com Twitter: @Borys_Kit True Blood Alexander Skarsgard

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Which Glee Star Is Sporting Hot Pink Hair?

Dianna Agron Glee star Dianna Agron recently stepped out with a brand new hair color: hot pink! Although the actress likes to change up her style - she chopped off her locks on-camera in May - she says it's for work. Is Glee on your Watchlist? Add it and your other favorites now and never miss an episode "Hey all! The pink is for work. Tried to keep it a surprise...so, that is all I will say! Thanks for all the nice comments on it! #barbiepink," the 24-year-old tweeted on Friday, the day her Glee: 3D Concert was released. See photos of her hair here. What do you think of the new 'do?

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Watercooler: The Two Guys of Chloe King

Skyler Samuels, Benjamin Stone and Grey Damon Nine lives and two guys? Some girls have all the luck. While most of us can barely find one person to moon over, our feline-fueled heroine had suitors up to her perfect curls with two very different guys fighting for her affections. Fittingly, there's also a bit of a battle among Nine Lives of Chloe King fans over which fella she should choose, too. On the one hand, we have Brian, the abnormally nice guy with the evil dad and the awesome stubble. He's sweet, romantic and unfortunately human, which puts him at a serious disadvantage since the Mai kiss is allegedly deadly to mortals. On the other hand, we have Alek, Chloe's Euro-dreamy protector who started out nasty but has, over time, developed a bit of cat fancy for the Uniter and can smooch her without fear of fatality. So when these two came to fisticuffs last night, we didn't know who to root for. Should our loyalty go to Brian, since he's been so understanding and Grey Damon used to star on Friday Night Lights? Or has the suddenly supportive Alek and his cool accent finally earned our vote? Ugh. Not since Dylan McKay had to decide between Brenda and Kelly have we been so torn! So while we try to sort this out, why don't you tell us who you want Chloe King to share her nine lives with. Her human non-beau or her Mai guy? Make yourselves heard in the comments below! Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

MicroSex Office

Who says the workplace has to be dull and boring? Hong Kongs top comedian Jim Chim adapts his popular stage show MicroSex Office for a big-screen incarnation that is decidedly wilder, sexier, and way more hilarious! Bringing back his disciples Harriet Yeung and Tyson Chak (the fan-favorite stars of the stage version), Jim and his co-director Lee Kung Lok (My Ex-Wifes Wedding) put a brand-new story arc over the episodic nature of the original gag show. With comedy master Wong Jing as producer, the movie version promises tons of outrageously funny dirty jokes in addition to plenty of eye-candies in the form of alluring actresses DaDa Chan, Koni Lui, Jacqueline Chong, Yedda Chao, Taiwan heartthrob Chen Zhi Ming, and twin rockers Soler.

Friday, August 5, 2011

UTA Signs 'Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul

UTA just signed Aaron Paul, the Emmy-winning Breaking Bad costar. It had been an aggressive signing between your major agencies after Paul shook loose from ICM. Paul is better noted for TV before his turn like a drug dealer on AMC's Breaking Bad, Paul starred in HBO's Large Love. The business will build him about the feature side too. He's to date experienced the remake from the Wes Craven horror film The Final House about the Left, and then stars with Tom Berenger, Shaun Daniels and Tom Sizemore in Right Position. Paul plays a hotshot Detroit large financial company whose created a quadriplegic following a drunken dive right into a lake shatters his spine. Paul remains handled by Leverage's Loch Powell.

Monday, August 1, 2011

TV Ratings: 'Big Brother' Delivers Win for CBS

CBS won Sunday night with a strong Big Brother, which was up 12 percent versus its July 24 episode before President Barack Obama broke in to speak for about six minutes about the debt ceiling agreement. Big Brother slipped 7 percent after the speech, which could be attributed to either those who changed the channel for Obama's speech, or flipped the channel once Same Name started. Numbers are according to fast nationals and could change due to President Obama's speech Sunday, which aired from about 8:40 to 8:50 ET on CBS, ABC and NBC. CBS slid their night, and ABC and NBC re-joined their programs in progress. Fox is the only network that did not air Obama's brief speech. It came second place with a 1.5 demo, followed by Univision with a 1.4. ABC earned a 1.3.The Bachelorette: Men Tell All special down 45 percent from its last episode, which aired on July 25 from 8 to 10 p.m. The finale airs Monday on ABC. NBC was in last with a 0.8. The Marriage Ref continues to dip. It was down 10 percent from its July 24 episode. Below, networks rated, with info on total viewers and show demos. CBS - 1.6 · 60 Minutes (R): 1.3, 8.8 million · Big Brother (President for approximately 6 min): 2.8, 8.1 million · Big Brother / Same Name: 1.4, 4.4 million · Same Name / CSI: Miami (O/R): 1.2, 5.2 FOX - 1.5 · AMERICAN DAD (R): 0.9, 2 million · BOB'S BURGERS (R): 1.0, 2.1 million · THE SIMPSONS (R): 1.6, 3.6 million · THE CLEVELAND SHOW (R): 1.6, 3.3 million · FAMILY GUY (R): 2.1, 4.2 million · AMERICAN DAD (R): 1.8, 3.7 million ABC - 1.3 · America's Funniest Home Videos (R): 1.1, 4.8 million · Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (President for approximately 6 min) (R): 1.1, 4.5 million · The Bachelorette: Men Tell All (S): 1.6, 5.4 million NBC - 0.8 · Dateline (R): 0.7, 4.3 million · America's Got Talent (interrupted by President Obama for six minutes) (R): 0.9, 4 million · The Marriage Ref: 0.9, 2.9 million TV Ratings Big Brother