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'Futurama': Seth MacFarlane gives voice to Fry's dog
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The final season of "Futurama" will feature a return appearance by Fry's faithful dog, Seymour -- and he'll have a speaking role.
To give voice to the character, last seen in the 2002 episode "Jurassic Bark," the show has turned to someone with experience in the dog-voicing field: Seth MacFarlane.
"This will be Seymour's first and only spoken dialogue," "Futurama" co-creator David X. Cohen tells EW. "Since Seth voices 'Family Guy's' talking dog, Brian, we thought it would be funny to have him blatantly rip himself off for our benefit. As an added bonus, the only person he can sue is himself, so we're off the hook."
MacFarlane's cameo will be part of a story in which the Planet Express crew goes "Inception" on Fry and enters his dreams to complete a mission in 1999, before Fry was frozen. It also features Sarah Silverman (who last appeared in the "Bender's Big Score »
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'Sesame Street' jail: Children's show introduces first muppet with a parent in prison
1 hour ago
"Sesame Street" is reaching out to a new demographic by introducing a muppet whose father is in prison. The character's name is Alex, and he is being used to reach out to the 1 in 28 children in the United States who have a parent behind bars.
Though Alex won't be introduced on the "Sesame Street" television series any time soon, he is being included in an online teaching kit called, "Little Children, Big Challenges." The kit will be shipped to prisons in 10 states, including New York where an estimated 105,000 children have an incarcerated parent.
In his scene, Alex tells his friends that his dad won't be able to help him build a toy car, The New York Daily News reports. Though he initially says he doesn't want to talk about why his father isn't around, Alex eventually reveals his parent is in prison.
"I just miss him so much," the muppet says. »
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'Mickey Mouse' reinvented yet again in Disney's new animated shorts
1 hour ago
Mickey Mouse has more looks than Madonna, and Disney isn't done retooling the Mouse and his friends for the too-old-for-"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" audience. A new short-form series of 2-D, old-school Mickey Mouse cartoons debuts on Disney Channel on Friday, June 28 at 8:30 p.m. with two more episodes following consecutively on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30.
Disney touts this version as a throwback, bold design, much like the classic 1930s Mickey, with backgrounds in a 1950s/60s style. And according to Disney, true fans will be able to find hidden icons from other Disney classics in the cartoons as well.
These new Mickey shorts are aimed at 6-14 year olds, but following in some of the most popular Disney shows, adults will probably find them amusing as well. The cartoons have a good tween-focused production team behind them too, including Paul Rudish ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars", "Dexter's Laboratory »
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TV ratings: 'The Voice' finale hangs tough Tuesday opposite NBA Finals
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Fast National ratings for Tuesday, June 18, 2013
An overtime thriller in Game 6 of the NBA Finals gave ABC its best ratings of the series Tuesday and carried the network to a win for the night. But the finale of "The Voice" also scored for NBC.
"The Voice" recorded its best finale ever in total viewers and was nearly even with last spring's finale in the 18-49 demographic (although it was down from the fall edition's finale). "America's Got Talent" was also solid for NBC. The night's only other original show, Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance," dropped against the heavier competition.
NBC currently leads the total-viewer race with just over 14 million and an 8.6 rating/14 share in households. ABC (13.7 million, 8.2/13) is close behind, pending adjustments for the live NBA broadcast. CBS finished a distant third with 6.4 million viewers and a 4.3/7. Fox (3.85 million, 2.4/4) came in fourth. The CW brought up the rear »
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'Big Brother 15' twist: 3 people will be nominated for eviction, plus a weekly Mvp
4 hours ago
"Big Brother" has added some twists to its usual formula for the fifteenth season. CBS has announced that each week, contestants will nominate three houseguests for eviction instead of two. How it will work exactly will be revealed during the season premiere next week. Check out the nomination couch instead of two nomination chairs in the photo above.
Further, the viewers will be able to vote each on the "Big Brother Mvp," or the houseguest they feel is playing the best game. The Mvp's powers will also be revealed during the season premiere.
Get excited, hamster fans. We've met the hamsters and we definitely have our favorites already. Check back here tomorrow for the cast reveal and our one-on-on interviews with the new houseguests.
"Big Brother" premieres Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS. Don't forget to sign up for the live feeds to keep track of all the action all summer long. »
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'The Voice' winner Danielle Bradbery talks Season 4 victory
10 hours ago
She was the unstoppable freight train of pluck and talent, wowing the coaches and fans from Day 1 -- and on Tuesday (June 18), 16-year-old Danielle Bradbery was named, at long last, the winner of Season 4 of "The Voice," besting fellow finalists Michelle Chamuel and The Swon Brothers.
After leading coach Blake Shelton to a three-peat, Bradbery spoke with reporters backstage, opening up about what it felt like to win, why Shelton makes such a successful coach and just where she plans on storing her awesome new trophy.
"A lot was going through my mind," Bradbery says of the final moments of the finale, awaiting news of her fate. "The fact that any one of us could've been the winner, and The Swon Brothers and Michelle deserved it so much and they were amazing. When I got my name called, of course, you saw me cry my eyes out. It was an overwhelming moment. »
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Cher proves it's a 'Woman's World' with performance on 'The Voice' finale
11 hours ago
As host Carson Daly said during the Tuesday (June 18) finale of "The Voice," the "goddess of pop" deigned to come down to Earth and debut her new single. That's right -- as advertised, Cher herself stopped by the hit NBC singing competition to premiere "Woman's World."
While at times it seemed obvious that the legend was lip-syncing, it still doesn't take away from the astounding fact that Cher is 67 years old and debuting a dance track. Sure, she was wearing a ridiculous wig on her head. Who cares? It's Cher!
The performance of "Woman's World" was the singer's first live TV performance in over 10 years, but fans likely have plenty to look forward to in the coming months as Cher is putting out a new album -- her first in 12 years -- on Sept. 24. The album, entitled "Closer To the Truth," is already available for pre-order on iTunes.
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'So You Think You Can Dance' Top 20: Meet the contemporary dancers
11 hours ago
As always, contemporary dancers are dominant in the "So You Think You Can Dance" Top 20. Seven of them made the cut -- Makenzie Dustman, Jasmine Harper, Tucker Knox, Nico Greetham, Carlos Garland, Hayley Erbert and Malece Miller.
After talking to each of the dancers right after they learned they had made the show, meet each contemporary hopeful here.
Makenzie Dustman
How do you feel, making it into the Top 20?
Makenzie Dustman: "I feel like I'm living a dream life right now. I mean, we just found out we made Top 20 yesterday, and it still does not feel real. Like, at all. I'm in shock but living the dream life!"
Can you describe what Vegas Week was like for you?
Makenzie Dustman: "Vegas Week was good. I got through the rounds pretty easily, I had amazing partners. Probably my lowest point was Group Round. That was really tough, staying up all night. »
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'The Voice' Season 4 winner: Danielle Bradbery, Michelle Chamuel or The Swon Brothers - who won?
16 hours ago
With voting for the Season 4 winner of "The Voice" closed, there was little for finalists Danielle Bradbery, Michelle Chamuel and The Swon Brothers to do during Tuesday night's (June 18) live finale but enjoy themselves, have fun and try not to let their nerves get the best of them. And enjoy themselves they did, taking the stage with major acts like Bob Seger, One Republic and Hunter Hayes (which we'll get to later). But the night had one main purpose: To reveal a champion.
So who won? With seven minutes left in the two-hour broadcast, host Carson Daly brought the three finalists on stage to begin the end. After asking for final thoughts from each, it was time to get down to business. Taking third place, its the brother duo from Oklahoma. As the Swons left the stage, Danielle and Michelle gathered close to await their fate. And then the announcement »
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'America's Got Talent': American Military Spouses Choir ends night on high note
16 hours ago
It may have been a shorter version of "America's Got Talent" Tuesday (June 18), but it packed no less of a punch. In a show filled with dancers, muscle men and even a very impressive Rube Goldgerg device, the true stars of the night were the members of the American Military Spouses Choir.
The group regularly performs to support their husbands in the military, plus uses music therapy for soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injury and Ptsd. The entire 35-woman ensemble took the stage, prepared to show the judges why they should move forward.
Their rendition of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" easily won them a ticket to Vegas, as judge Howard Stern told the choir they knew "how to lift the human spirit." The group got a standing ovation, from both the judges and the audience, as they celebrated their victory.
Check out the American Military Spouses Choir's performance below: »
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'So You Think You Can Dance' Top 20: Meet the hip-hop dancers
17 hours ago
"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 10 has chosen two hip-hop dancers to be in the Top 20. Du-Shaunt "Fik-Shun" Stegall and Mariah Spears. We talked to both of them right after they learned they had made the live show.
Meet the hip-hop dancers here!
Du-Shaunt "Fik-Shun" Stegall
How do you feel, making it into the Top 20?
Fik-Shun Stegall: "I can't complain."
Can you describe what Vegas Week was like for you?
Fik-Shun Stegall: "Vegas Week is the craziest thing I've ever done, as far as pretending to dance. I feel like it made me stronger as a dancer, and I feel like it's an experience I'll never forget and no one can take away from me. I learned so much as far as what working is, as far as being a dancer."
Other than your own style, what dances are you looking forward the most on the show?
Fik-Shun Stegall: "Oh my goodness! »
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'Anger Management': Selma Blair out after Charlie Sheen dispute
18 hours ago
It turns out that Charlie Sheen's clout on the set of FX's "Anger Management" isn't anything to mess with. After finding herself at odds with the wild leading man, Selma Blair is parting ways with the series.
Lionsgate, who produces the show, confirms Blair's departure with Zap2It, saying, "We are confirming that Selma Blair will not be returning to Anger Management and we wish her the very best."
Trouble between co-stars was first reported by TMZ, with word that Blair complained to the show's producers about Sheen's work habits, bothered by his frequent tardiness and lack of effort when he was there. It appears Sheen was made aware of Blair's complaints and lost it, going so far as to claiming to have "fired" her.
He wasn't lying, it would seem.
"Anger Management" is in the midst of filming 90 episodes after its initial 10-episode run in 2012 triggered the monstrous pickup. »
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'Summer Camp': Meet the cast headed to California for a reality 'Campathlon' and watch the promo
19 hours ago
From the folks behind reality stalwart "Big Brother," 16 "die hard" adult campers will check in to USA Network's "Summer Camp" on July 11. The nefarious group will put down stakes at a lakeside retreat in Big Bear, Calif. to face off with each other in over-the-top classic-game inspired competitions. As contestants get sent home from camp along the way, the remaining campers are left to battle it out in the ultimate "Campathlon."
USA promises friendships, alliances and hookups, as "American Idol" finalist Matt Rogers plays camp counselor -- make that host -- of the show. You've seen the cast list, now Zap2it has your first look at the "Summer Camp" TV promo.
As a reminder, your campers are:
Erin Cosgrove ("The Country Girl"): A 24-year-old from Tarin Springs, Fla., this fiery, redheaded personal trainer grew up the ultimate tomboy. Her country living taught her how to build a fire, »
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Nick Offerman is 'Axe Cop,' Fox officially confirms
20 hours ago
Though several trailers for Fox's upcoming animated comedy "Axe Cop" have been shown using his voice for the title character, the network is only now officially confirming that Nick Offerman is indeed the axe-wielding lawman.
TV Guide reports that Offerman, who is also an executive producer on the show, was unable to receive credit due to his contractual obligations to NBC's "Parks and Recreation" -- until now.
Fox was set to credit "Axe Cop" for the voice of Axe Cop, but they can luckily scrap that silly idea. "We had this huge game play," Animation Domination High-Def head Nick Weidenfeld says. "But now we can finally talk about Nick being involved. I wouldn't have made the show if it hadn't been for him. He's so integral and important to the 'Axe Cop' story."
Weidenfeld says that it was Offerman who e-mailed him about the "Axe Cop" comic book, »
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'Mad Men' Season 6: Best and worst moments
20 hours ago
With only one episode left in the sixth season of "Mad Men," we think it's a good time to look back at the highs and lows Don Draper and company have delivered this year.
It started with the two-hour season premiere "The Doorway" back in April, and even though fans should be accustomed to the show's particular ebbs and flows by now, we still heard a lot of unfounded grumbling over a supposedly slow start.
Now that we're near the finish line, we're starting to see the master plan. And Season 6 was filled with as many high points as any of the show's previous years thanks to standout episodes including "For Immediate Release," "The Crash," "The Better Half," "Favors" and "The Quality of Mercy." Even lesser episodes still had strong individual storylines and important developments.
Click the link to check out the best and worst of season 6 in our photo gallery roundup. »
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Liv Tyler joins Damon Lindelof's 'The Leftovers' pilot at HBO
21 hours ago
"Lord of the Rings" star Liv Tyler is set to take her first series regular role in the HBO drama pilot "The Leftovers" from former "Lost" mastermind Damon Lindelof.
Tyler joins leading man Justin Theroux in the pilot directed by Peter Berg and co-written by Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, based on Perrotta's 2011 novel.
The story is set after the Rapture happens with unexpected results. Deadline reports Tyler will play Meg, a young woman who ditches her fiance and becomes the target of an "enigmatic cult."
The cast also includes former "Doctor Who" Christopher Eccleston, Tony nominee Carrie Coon, Amanda Warren and Ann Dowd ("Compliance," "Side Effects") as a leader in the cult-like organization. »
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'American Restoration': Jason Mraz and Tommy Lasorda help Rick Dale celebrate 100 episodes
22 hours ago
What screams America more than baseball, Coca-Cola and Dodger Dogs?
"American Restoration" on History celebrates its 100th episode at 10:30 p.m. Et Tuesday (June 18) when Rick Dale gets an assist from former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda.
Dale takes an old Coke cooler and restores its luster. The trickier part is turning the cooler into a hot dog machine -- for Dodger Dogs, naturally -- that must retain heat.
"It was masterfully done, and I think it's going to be a big hit," Lasorda says. "I was very, very surprised to see the word 'Dodgers' and how beautifully that hot dog stand was made."
The episode leading up to the show's 100th airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday and features singer and songwriter Jason Mraz. He and his dad, Tom, want to restore a sign reading "Frank D. Fixer" that belonged to Jason's grandfather.
"When we look at these signs, »
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'Doctor Who' star Jenna-Louise Coleman cast in 'Death Comes to Pemberley'
22 hours ago
The all-star casting of BBC One's "Death Comes to Pemberley" mini-series continues. Jenna-Louise Coleman, best known to American audiences as Clara, the Doctor's most recent companion on "Doctor Who."
According to Deadline, Coleman will play the part of Lydia Wickham, the youngest sister of "Pride and Prejudice" heroine Elizabeth Bennet (played by Anna Maxwell Martin in this adaptation). The story of this three-part suspense serial is based on a P.D. James novel, which in turn derives from the Jane Austen classic novel. Set six years after the end of "Pride and Prejudice," the action begins when Lydia and her husband George Wickham (Matthew Goode) arrive at the Pemberley estate owned by Elizabeth and her husband, Fitzwilliam Darcy (Matthew Rhys, "The Americans").
Instead of the planned annual ball, a murder investigation -- with Lydia at the center of it -- unfolds.
This mini-series will be filmed in Yorkshire (all the better to resemble "Downton Abbey! »
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'The Voice' winner: Who will win Season 4 - and who should
22 hours ago
It's the moment that all "Voice" fans equally anticipate and dread. The one show that reveals whether investing your time into the season was worth it -- the live finale. On Tuesday night (June 18), fans of NBC's hit singing competition will find out who earned enough of America's votes to claim victory: Danielle Bradbery, Michelle Chamuel or The Swon Brothers.
If you've been paying any attention to Season 4, you'd know that 16-year-old Danielle is like an unstoppable freight train, barreling towards the win. She of the preternaturally gifted voice; she with the absence of experience; she of the plucky personality -- Danielle is a rare find for "The Voice." A remarkably gifted vocalist with a malleable future. Her youth and her willingness present a plethora of opportunities to truly create a monstrously successful country-pop artist.
Not only does she have her youth and her absurdly natural talent on her side, »
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'The Client List' Season 3: Jennifer Love Hewitt's story demands holding up renewal - report
18 June 2013 1:04 PM, PDT
Season 2 of "The Client List" finished airing on Lifetime Sunday (June 16). The show's future is still up in the air, due at least in part to how star Jennifer Love Hewitt wants to handle her real-life pregnancy on screen.
Hewitt is expecting a child with her fiance and "Client List" co-star, Brian Hallisay. She's about three months into her pregnancy, which would mean a due date of late this year or very early in 2014.
The show's producers are deciding whether, and if so how, to write Hewitt's pregnancy into the series. According to Deadline, Hewitt, who's also an executive producer, wants Hallisay -- who plays her character Riley's ex-husband on the show -- to be the fictional baby's father.
That's at odds with what the show's writers have pitched to Lifetime: that Colin Egglesfield, who plays Riley's brother-in-law and current love interest, be the dad. Per Deadline, Lifetime hasn't made »
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