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Jan Schwieterman, who played the burger-making nemesis to Kenan Thompson’s character in the 1997 Nickelodeon comedy Good Burger, died February 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 52.

His death only recently came to widespread public notice. His brother Chad Schwieterman announced the news in a Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (Jp) Schwieterman. He recently found out he had an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and passed yesterday evening. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time.”

Jan Patrick Schwieterman, known as J.P. to his family, was born on September 30, 1972, in Bluffton, In. He moved to California after high school to become an actor and in 1994 was cast in an episode of the drama McKenna starring Chad Everett, Eric Close and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Hallmark drops Lisa Hamilton Daly’s position [Image Hallmark Mysteries & More on YouTube]

Hallmark Media said in a statement on Monday that the company is aligning its consumer-facing touchpoints, including content, under a single leader. The change comes three months after Daly and Hallmark were sued for age discrimination, defamation and wrongful termination by former casting agent Penny Perry.

Hallmark eliminates Lisa Hamilton Daly’s role with the company

Hallmark announced in a statement on Monday that Lisa Hamilton Daly’s role has been eliminated, saying:

Hallmark is aligning its consumer-facing touchpoints, including content, under a single leader, chief brand officer Darren Abbott, with a focus and expertise in the expression of the Hallmark brand to consumers — from product to experiences and now content, across multiple platforms. Darren has an innate understanding of the Hallmark brand and paired with his leadership and vision, will ensure our content aligns to the promise of our legacy brand.

Lisa Hamilton Daly, who joined Hallmark Media in 2021, is out. On Monday morning, the company announced that her position as EVP of programming had been eliminated.

“Hallmark is aligning its consumer-facing touchpoints, including content, under a single leader, chief brand officer Darren Abbott, with a focus and expertise in the expression of the Hallmark brand to consumers — from product to experiences and now content, across multiple platforms. Darren has an innate understanding of the Hallmark brand and paired with his leadership and vision, will ensure our content aligns to the promise of our legacy brand,” the company said in a statement on Monday. “In this move, the position of EVP, programming was eliminated and Lisa Hamilton Daly will depart the company. Lisa is an extremely talented creative leader and we are grateful for her many contributions to Hallmark Media including expanding our storytelling and characters in new ways.”

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Hallmark Channel maintains its beloved heritage of uplifting holiday storytelling with “To Have and To Holiday,” a lovely romantic comedy that deviates from the conventional Christmas romance formula. This holiday film delves at love, family dynamics, and the challenges of a whirlwind relationship through the eyes of Celeste Palmer and Jason Arrington’s surprise engagement.

The movie depicts a young couple’s effort to prove their commitment under the watchful eye of Celeste’s overprotective pastor father in the gorgeous little village of Everly. What makes this film different is its novel take on the genre, balancing genuine levity with genuine emotional depth. Instead of presenting a flawless, idealized romance, it digs into the muddy, real-world challenges of love and family acceptance.

With its blend of comedy, romance, and family drama, “To Have and To Holiday” provides a wonderful escape into a world where love can bloom rapidly. Holiday magic...

‘Average Joe’ (2024) tells the inspiring true story of a high school football coach who fought for his right to publicly express his religious beliefs, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case. Directed by Harold Cronk, known for the ‘God’s Not Dead’ franchise, the film presents a compelling legal drama through a faith-based lens. The narrative follows Joe’s journey, from his time as a Marine to the pivotal moment when his post-game prayers ignited national debate. While unmistakably a religious film, ‘Average Joe’ avoids preaching, instead offering a heartfelt exploration of standing firm in one’s convictions. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment,...

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Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas 2024 includes a Christmas wedding! This movie is To Have And To Holiday, and stars Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close, and Kate Drummond.

The movie tells the story of a father who is not ready to let his daughter go, after a short courtship, especially as he is the pastor to officiate the marriage. Read on to find out more about the plot of the movie and its cast.

To Have And To Holiday On Hallmark Channel Photo: Kate Drummond, Eric Close

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According to TV Insider, when Celeste (Arthur) and Jason (Bazzocchi) meet, it’s love at first sight. Both believed this was the love they had been waiting for. Meanwhile, after a whirlwind courtship, Celeste and Jason get engaged. Moreover, to make the wedding perfect, Celeste wants her father,...

Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas 2024 includes a Christmas wedding! This movie is To Have And To Holiday, and stars Madeline Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close, and Kate Drummond.

When a couple meet and a few months later are ready to marry, things get complicated when they ask her pastor father to officiate this marriage. What happens when a father is not ready to let his daughter go, especially after a whirlwind courtship?

Here are all the details.

Photo: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins What Is Hallmark’s To Have And To Holiday About?

Hallmark’s To Have And To Holiday is about a Christmas wedding. However, this is not a Bridezilla tale. This is the story of a father who is not ready to let go. Here is what TV Insider has to say about this upcoming holiday movie.

When Celeste and Jason met,...

The debate surrounding religious freedom has simmered in recent years, with passionate viewpoints on both sides of the line. With his latest film Average Joe, director Harold Cronk takes on this controversial topic, telling the based-on-a-true-story tale of a coach standing up for his beliefs.

Joe Kennedy serves as head coach for the local high school football team. After overcoming difficulties in his past, he feels called to express his faith on the field in a small daily act—kneeling in prayer at midfield after each game. But not all see it that way. The administration argues it could pressure players, ordering Joe to cease the practice.

When he refuses to pray privately instead, events are set in motion that will carry the case all the way to the Supreme Court. As criticism mounts from both the community and his wife facing backlash at work, Joe’s commitment to his promise is tested.

In "Suits," there are several supporting characters that play important roles throughout the show. Some only appeared in a couple of episodes, while others would show up now and then. This includes antagonists, proper villains, and friends of the firm.

Harvey Specter, Mike Ross, and other Suits protagonists were great, but the legal dramas supporting characters also stole the show. With TV shows like Suits becoming rarer in an era of limited series and big-budget 10-episode shows for streaming, it can be easy to forget how difficult it was for a series to run successfully for nine seasons. The Suits characters were part of the reason why the show was on air for so long and continues to find new audiences on Netflix and Peacock.

Suits may have started as a story about a high-profile lawyer and his new associate, but it evolved into something bigger. Harvey and Mike were...

Pinnacle Peak Pictures is bringing a slate of faith-based films to the Cannes market, including a new installment in the “God’s Not Dead” franchise.

Entitled “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust,” the film will be released theatrically in the U.S. this fall, but, like the rest of Pinnacle’s slate, foreign territories are available to buyers. The new “God’s Not Dead” film follows the series’ protagonist, Rev. David Hill (played once again by David A.R. White), who, with the help of a skilled political strategist, runs for political office on a platform of preserving “religious freedom” and healing divisions. The cast also includes Dean Cain, who appeared in the first film in the franchise and is best known for “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” as well as Isaiah Washington (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Ray Wise (“X-Men: First Class”).

In addition, Pinnacle Peak Pictures will present “Disciples in the Moonlight,...

Seth Green's return as Mitch Miller in That '90s Show season 2 can fill the void of a pop culture-obsessed character like Eric Forman. Mitch Miller's role in the sequel series can bring back the Star Wars and pop culture references that were a staple of the original That '70s Show. Mitch Miller's fandom may set up the future storyline of a Star Wars resurgence in That '90s Show, leading to excitement for the upcoming prequel films.

Following the confirmation that an original That 70s Show figure will be making a cameo in That 90s Show season 2, it looks like the sequel has found a great replacement for one missing element of Eric Formans character. Similar to how a few unexpected original characters made cameos in That 90s Show season 1, the Netflix shows return is certain to have more surprises in store regarding That 70s Show characters appearances. So far,...

Moira O'Hara had two personas in American Horror Story, complicating her age. Breckenridge was 29 playing young Moira, while Conroy was 58 as the elder version. Moira's spirit aged in the Murder House, unlike other ghosts in American Horror Story.

Moira O'Hara had two distinct personas in American Horror Story's debut season, which complicated the ability to pinpoint her age. Both Alexandra Breckenridge and Frances Conroy portrayed Moira throughout season 1, titled Murder House — and Conroy earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 64th Emmy Awards thanks to her chilling performance as the elder version of Moira. Moira was the housekeeper at the infamous "Murder House" and continued the residence's upkeep when the Harmon family moved in.

To women and children, Moira appeared to be an older maid (Conroy) with a conservative style. In the eyes of men, she appeared as a young, seductive woman (Breckenridge). Moira was first given the...

While it is indisputable that Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and Mike (Patrick J. Adams), best known for their bravado winning streak, have perfected their trade and are clear front-runners for Suits' best lawyers, the show is filled with talented legal minds. Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) is a force to reckon with, and so is Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce), and even the villainous Travis Tanner (Eric Close), Sean Cahill (Neal McDonough), and Andrew Malik (Usman Alley). But there is one name that beats them all for Suits' best lawyer. From her childhood, Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) isn't so easily labeled as a conventional girl. She defies her strict father to pursue law instead of his preferred choice of surgery, which he hoped she would follow in his footsteps. Jessica has broken barriers to be among the few women from a minority community at the pinnacle of law firm leadership in New York.

Lori Loughlin won the Grace Prize for A Christmas Blessing and Super Mario Bros. Movie was named Best Family Film at the 31st annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report. The broadcast aired this evening on Great American Family.

Movie and television winners of the night included:

Best Family Movie – Super Mario Bros Movie

Best Family TV– A Paris Christmas Waltz

Best Movie for Mature Audiences– Jesus Revolution

Best TV for Mature Audiences– Chicago P.D. “New Life”

Faith & Freedom Award for Movies – Sound of Freedom

Faith & Freedom Award for TV – A Million Miles Away

Grace Prize for Movie Performance – Dennis Quaid for “On a Wing and a Prayer”

Grace Prize for TV Performance – Lori Loughlin for “A Christmas Blessing”

Visionary Award- Brad Krevoy, Emmy Award-Winning Producer

Epiphany Prize for TV – Divine Influencer

Epiphany Prize for Movies – Journey to Bethlehem

The event was hosted by Great American Family’s Trevor Donovan and Danica McKellar,...

A perfect villain is one whose presence looms over the shoulders of your hero even when the villain is nowhere in the picture. Suits has a fair share of villains that make the protagonists sweat to achieve their goals. You might remember Malik (Usman Ally), Harvey Specter's (Gabriel Macht) opposing lawyer who was willing to do anything to beat and punish Harvey, or the obnoxious Travis Tanner (Eric Close) who flew all the way from Boston to New York to give Harvey's law firm one hell of a legal challenge. While there is only one last lion roaring in the jungle of villainous Suits, there are a handful of contenders that give him a run for the title. One such is Daniel Hardman (David Costabile), the co-founder of Pearson Hardman alongside Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres). Hardman gave Jessica and Harvey hell on earth over their law firm. For a...

Nashville star Chris Carmack joins his former co-stars for a reunion concert tour, marking the first time the cast has played together in 5 years. The TV show Nashville, known for its gripping stories and stellar music, spawned successful careers for its cast members and had sold-out shows at concert halls. The reunion tour will feature performances of songs from the show as well as new material from each artist, with the first show taking place in Chicago on September 23.

Nashville star Chris Carmack preps to re-enter the arena in a new video shared on Instagram ahead of the show's reunion tour. The TV show, which aired first on ABC for four seasons and CMT for two more from 2012 to 2018, spawned successful careers for multiple actor-musicians depicting fictional characters dealing with the real-life ins-and-outs of Tennessee's country music scene and balancing family, artistic struggle, and personal relationships. American Horror Story's Connie Britton...

If the word "obnoxious" had a face, it would resemble Travis Tanner's (Eric Close). However, he was also the character who presented Harvey and the other lawyers in Suits with their most significant challenge. His entrance onto the show mirrored his persona. He disrupted Jessica's (Gina Torres) deposition to offer information that would aid a lawyer he would soon replace in facing off against Harvey (Gabriel Macht). Following that, he deceived Donna (Sarah Rafferty) — yes, Donna! — into vacating her desk, allowing him access to Harvey, whom he dared to contest, recalling how Harvey missed the state championships in college due to a dislocated shoulder. He had emerged victorious against Daniel Hardman (David Costabile), and despite his preference for staying low-key, he relished engaging in battles and securing legal victories against top-notch opponents.

The Missing Persons Unit of Without a Trace solved dozens of fictitious disappearances, with Anthony Lapaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Enrique Murciano, Eric Close, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Roselyn Sánchez playing the show’s dogged FBI agents. And occasionally, the show helped solve actual cases, too: CBS shared information on real-life disappearances through public service announcements during Without a Trace broadcasts, and in July 2005, a kidnapped brother and sister were found as the direct result of one of the Without a Trace PSAs. Without a Trace turns 20 on September 26, and in honor of that anniversary, we’re rounding up IMDb voters’ picks for the show’s 10 best episodes. Read on, and then check out the episodes on HBO Max and The Roku Channel, where they’re currently streaming. 10. Season 2, Episode 21: “Two Families” A convicted murderer on death row loses his last appeal, much to the despair of his father, played by guest star J.K. Simmons.

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“Nanny McPhee” director Kirk Jones is set to take on Donald Trump in his first television series, “You’ve Been Trumped.”

The drama, based on Anthony Baxter’s 2011 documentary, tells the story of a small Scottish village who took on the then-reality TV star when he tried to build a golf course in a nature reserve. Jones, who has previously written and directed “Waking Ned” and “Everybody’s Fine,” is also writing the project while Baxter will serve as a creative consultant.

“There was a reason why the world’s media was drawn to this story in 2006 and why there was such a determined effort to prevent Anthony Baxter’s excellent documentary of the same name, being released in 2011,” said Jones. “A special site of scientific interest was stripped of its status and a community of decent people faced an unwanted aggressor. This is a story that needs to be...

It’s Oscar Sunday and that can only mean that our talented and blunt Gold Derby forum posters, many of whom are industry insiders hiding behind cyber handles, are busy giving us their reactions to the 92nd annual Academy Awards. They don’t not mince words when it comes to their thoughts on Hollywood’s biggest night.

The ceremony had many cheering but left just as many infuriated when it came to the night’s winners and losers. What were the upsets that left them absolutely bewildered? Which winners were they cheering for the most? And which defeats struck our users the hardest?

Below, you can take a look at a sampling of the praise and pointed criticism that was leveled at this year’s ceremony. Read more and have your say here.

See 2020 Oscars: Full list of winners (and losers) at the 92nd Academy Awards

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Because I most often watch Carlo Marks as he portrays David Peck on Chesapeake shores, his image evokes beautiful landscapes and lapping water.

So, it shouldn't have been surprising that when we had an opportunity to chat on the phone about his upcoming Christmas move, Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, that he was doing it at his cabin on the shore.

Sometimes, life and entertainment collide.

Carlo is starring as Ryan, a former friend and rival of Hannah (Jen Lilley), who returns to his hometown after the death of his parents. Reconnecting with Hannah comes with a lot of pain for Hannah who hasn't been able to forget that her dream job went to Ryan while she's still working for her parents at their publishing house.

Both Ryan and Hannah get prodded to make room for the other in their life by a new angel by the name of Anthony...

1951: Love of Life premiered on CBS.

1979: As the World Turns' Doug and Annie declared their love.

1981: General Hospital's Alan proposed to Susan.

1986: Another World's Mitch met his son, Matthew."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1951: Daytime soap opera Love of Life, created by Roy Winsor, premiered on CBS, three weeks after Search for Tomorrow debuted on the network. Both shows started as 15-minute serials but Love of Life would expand to 30 minutes in 1958, and remain a half hour until its final episode on February...

Hallmark Channel’s annual "Countdown to Christmas" will include a record 40 original movies this year, and The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusive details about a dozen of 2019’s installments.

Kristin Chenoweth headlines the marquee film of 2019, Hallmark Hall of Fame’s A Christmas Love Story, alongside Scott Wolf, Kevin Quinn and Keith Robinson. Directed by Eric Close, the film stars Chenoweth as a New York City youth choir director, Katherine, who must write the title song for the Christmas Eve show but finds herself distracted when a gifted boy (Quinn) joins her choir — unbeknownst to his ...

1982: Days of our Lives' Salem Strangler "killed" Marlena.

1999: Pop group 98 Degrees sang on As the World Turns.

1999: The final episode of Melrose Place aired on Fox.

2005: Cassie Newman died on The Young and the Restless."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: "Mame" opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater. The show featured Frankie Michaels, the youngest Tony winner ever, who had been playing Tom Hughes on As the World Turns the previous two years. Michaels, who had just turned 11 when the show closed,...

Broadway producer Scott Delman has acquired live theatrical rights to Nashville, the country music-themed series that spanned six seasons on ABC, Cmt and Hulu, and will team with Lionsgate to develop a musical adaptation with an all-new score.

Delman, president of Blue Spruce Productions and a producer or co-producer of Book of Mormon, Hello, Dolly!, Fun Home, Mean Girls, among many others, will serve as lead producer of the planned Nashville musical. He acquired the theatrical rights from Lionsgate and ABC Studios, co-producers and distributors of the TV series.

The announcement was made today by Lionsgate and Delman. Additional details including production dates and creative team will be announced later.

Though various Lionsgate films and series have been adapted for concert-style stage productions, the Nashville project would mark...

1951: Love of Life premiered on CBS.

1979: As the World Turns' Doug and Annie declared their love.

1981: General Hospital's Alan proposed to Susan.

1986: Another World's Mitch met his son, Matthew."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1951: Daytime soap opera Love of Life, created by Roy Winsor, premiered on CBS, three weeks after Search for Tomorrow debuted on the network. Both shows started as 15-minute serials but Love of Life would expand to 30 minutes in 1958, and remain a half hour until its final episode on February 1, 1980. None of the original actors stayed from beginning to end but director Larry Auerbach did.

Well yeehaw, the gang’s all here!

On Thursday, Nashville ended its series finale with a fourth-wall-breaking bit that brought back most of the actors who’d appeared on the show over the past six seasons — including Connie Britton, who left the drama when Rayna died in Season 5.

After Deacon brought out Gideon to join him onstage at Ryman Auditorium, they began to play “A Life That’s Good.” Slowly, they were joined by Daphne, Maddie and Scarlett, then Avery, Will and Juliette. The scene moved from fiction to reality as Britton stepped out to stand next to Charles Esten,...

1982: Days of our Lives' Salem Strangler "killed" Marlena.

1999: Pop group 98 Degrees sang on As the World Turns.

1999: The final episode of Melrose Place aired on Fox.

2005: Cassie Newman died on The Young and the Restless."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: "Mame" opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater. The show featured Frankie Michaels, the youngest Tony winner ever, who had been...

Louisa May Alcott adaptation ‘Little Women’ is another of the titles offered to buyers.

Pure Flix/Quality Flix is screening four new features in Cannes to offer to buyers – works-in-progress Little Women and Indivisible, along with recent Us releases God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness, and Samson.

Indivisible screens in the market on May 14, and recounts the story of a Us Army chaplain whose faith is tested when he returns home from combat. Madeline Carroll, Sarah Drew, Jason George, Skye P. Marshall and Eric Close star.

Little Women is based on the Louisa May Alcott classic novel about...

Congratulations to our Users Alexander Kaveh Kouhi, Nathan Labonta, Eric Close and myself for a perfect 100% score when predicting the 2018 Visual Effects Society winners on Tuesday. This quartet is actually tied with 312 others with that percentage but has the better point score of 3,900 by using the 500 super bets wisely.

Almost 700 people worldwide predicted these Ves winners in three film and two television categories. The awards ceremony was held on February 13 in Beverly Hills and was hosted by Patton Oswalt. Our top scorers had the correct movie picks of “War for the Planet of the Apes,” “Dunkirk” and “Coco” plus TV predictions of “Game of Thrones” and “Black Sails.”

SEE2018 Visual Effects Society Awards: ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ wins on way to Oscars

You can see how your score compares to all others in our leaderboard rankings of all contestants, which also includes links to see each participant’s predictions.

Our forum posters are brutally honest. That was evidenced on the 60th anniversary of the Grammy Awards: our outspoken regulars were ready to dish out some generous praise, but also some harsh truths. Posts spanned the emotional gamut from one saying “I’ll never watch the Grammys again” in response to Bruno Mars‘s shocking sweep to proclaiming that Best New Artist winner Alessia Cara “slays.”

Take a look below for some of the best praise and shade from our forums. Read more and have your say here. And make sure to check out the complete list of winners in over 80 categories.

Album Of The Year: “24K Magic,” Bruno Mars

Eric Close: I’m never watching the Grammys again.

Lovc: Lorde deserves better!

OscarsSoWrong: I like Bruno, but this is undeserved.

Rinolo Twenty-two: It’s a good album, don’t be haters.

Record Of The Year: “24K Magic,” Bruno Mars

JGibson: I mean,...

The posters in our forums are well-known all throughout Hollywood for their cheeky and incisive opinions. And like they do every year they did not hold back with their responses to the winners of this year’s Golden Globes film categories. Our reactions ranged from both excitement and anger over the big wins for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” to elation over the wins for Saoirse Ronan and Allison Janney.

Below, you can see just an overview of the shade and praise that was thrown at this year’s ceremony. Read more and have your say here.

Best Drama: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”

MrGoodWood: I hope certain people on this forum heard these cheers for “Billboards” in that room.

Pj Edwards: Remember that time “La La Land” won 7 Globes and then lost Bp? Don’t get too comfy now.

Best Drama Actor: Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour”

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Recently, ABC cancelled their beloved Wednesday night TV show, Nashville. While there won't be a fifth season on the alphabet network, the series may not be over yet.

The Nashville TV show follows the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.

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A couple months ago, we reported that the head of ABC expected Nashville to be renewed for a fifth season. However, there's been a big change at the network so now there's a distinct possibility that Nashville may be cancelled instead. Is it time?

The Nashville TV show continues to follow the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.

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Everwood alumna Debra Mooney has been cast opposite Eric Close and Gina Torres in ABC's drama pilot The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez. Written by Cuban-American playwright Charise Castro Smith, The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez is described as a sexy revenge drama with a supernatural twist. It centers on Eva Sofia Valdez (Torres), a Cuban immigrant who rose from rags to riches and is a celebrated Miami entrepreneur and a champion for immigrant rights. But her success is fueled by…...

Melora Hardin (Transparent, The Office) is set for a lead role opposite Eric Close and Gina Torres in ABC's drama pilot The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez. Written by Cuban-American playwright Charise Castro Smith, The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez is described as a sexy revenge drama with a supernatural twist. It centers on Eva Sofia Valdez (Torres), a Cuban immigrant who rose from rags to riches and is a celebrated Miami entrepreneur and a champion for immigrant rights. But her…...

Nashville alum Eric Close is set as the male lead opposite Gina Torres in ABC’s drama pilot The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez. Written by Cuban-American playwright Charise Castro Smith, The Death Of Eva Sofia Valdez is described as a sexy revenge drama with a supernatural twist. It centers on Eva Sofia Valdez (Torres), a Cuban immigrant who rose from rags to riches and is a celebrated Miami entrepreneur and a champion for immigrant rights. But her success is fueled by an…...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 7 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Can't Get Used to Losing You," and it turns out that we're going to see some very drama-filled stuff go down as Deacon's new business venture has Rayna in a worried state. Luke puts his integrity in jeopardy, and more! In the new,7th episode press release: Rayna Worries About Deacon's Latest Business Venture, And Luke Risks His Integrity And His Relationship With Colt, On ABC's "Nashville." Press release number 2: Rayna's concerns about Deacon's business venture with an old friend from AA, Frankie (Mark Collie), is going to threaten to drive a wedge between the lovebirds. Luke's personal integrity and his relationship with Colt is going to be on the line in the wake of recent events. Guest stars feature: David Alford as Bucky Dawes, Keann Johnson as Colt Wheeler,...

Recently, ABC served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" episode 3 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye," and it turns out that we're going to see some very dramatic and interesting stuff go down as Avery finally files for divorce from crazy Juliette. Scarlett has a very tough choice to make, and more! In the new, 3rd episode press release: Scarlett Is Forced To Make A Life-changing Decision For Her Mother, Beverly, While Avery Finds Himself Making A Decision That Will Change His Family's Life Forever, On ABC's "Nashville." Press release number 2: A second aneurysm will leave Beverly brain dead and Deacon consumed with guilt while Scarlett is forced to decide whether or not to keep Beverly on life support. In the meantime, Juliette is going to continue a destructive pattern of erratic behavior, pushing Avery to make the...

The ratings for Nashville were down once again last season and they weren't very good. With this season, ABC will have enough episodes for a good-sized syndication package. So, will this year be the end? Will this drama be cancelled or will it be renewed for a fifth season? Stay tuned.

The Nashville TV show continues to follow the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually...

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Question: How much Grace will we see on Good Wife now that Makenzie Vega isn’t a regular? —Joyce

Ausiello: Quite a bit, actually. “You’re going to see exactly as much of Grace as you would any other season,” insists exec producer Michelle King. “She will be as involved in Alicia’s life as any teenager of her age would be.” Fellow Ep Robert King adds that Grace may even be more of a fixture this season...

Recently, ABC served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Nashville" premiere episode 1 of season 4. The episode is entitled, "Can't Let," and it turns out that we're going to see some very dramatic and interesting stuff go down as some chilling effects result from Deacon's liver transplant. Steven Tyler makes an appearance, and more! In the new, 1st episode press release: Steven Tyler Guest Stars As Himself In Fourth Season Premiere Of "Nashville." Press release number 2: Steven Tyler guest stars as himself to sing a duet of "Crazy" with Juliette Barnes. With Juliette's starring role in the Patsy Cline bio-pic, she will be at an all-time career high, but is hitting a personal low. In the meantime ,Avery, separated from Juliette, is going to tend to baby Cadence at his parents' home in Texas. Rayna, along with her family and friends, are going to grapple with the...

According to a recent report from TV Line, the Nashville season 4 folks have cut actor, Eric Close aka Teddy, out of most of the upcoming season due to some creative reasons. Their sources told them this big action is due to a larger creative effort to place the focus of the show heavily on the music business. Teddy was last seen, getting arrested in the season 3 finale by the Feds for embezzling official funds to go see a high-priced hooker. However, Teddy's strong ties to Rayna and her two children, means that he will likely return at some point. Their sources actually report that there's a good chance Teddy will return as a guest character. Teddy's portrayer, Eric Close, isn't feeling too bad about his demotion as he's already landed a reprise lawyer role as Travis Tanner on USA's hit show, "Suits," for their new 5th season.

Toodles, Teddy.

Nashville‘s Eric Close, whose character was taken away in handcuffs at the end of the ABC drama’s third season, will not be a series regular in Season 4, TVLine has learned exclusively.

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ABC declined to comment, but we’re hearing Close’s status change is part of a larger creative effort to place the focus of the show squarely on the music business.

For three seasons, it seemed as if Teddy had been starring in his own satellite show about local Nashville politics.

When Castle returns for Season 8, at least one familiar face will be missing from the 12th.

An ABC spokesperson confirms that Penny Johnson Jerald, who joined the procedural in Season 4, will not be returning as Captain Victoria Gates.

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TVLine hears from sources that Jerald’s exit is one of several creative tweaks that Castle will be making for Season 8, under new co-showrunners Terence Paul Winter and Alexi Hawley.

In a message posted via Twitter, Jerald said, “To my Castle fans around the world, as of late yesterday...

Southern shenanigans! Season 3 of Nashville has dealt with everything from surprise pregnancies to accidental shootings, terminal diagnoses to whatever it was Mayor Teddy (Eric Close) was doing with that prostitute. The surprises only continued in the series' third season finale, “Before You Go Make Sure You Know.” There were label shake-ups, couple breakups, makeout sessions, and maybe even a death! Just how did things work out for our favorite Nashville citizens in the May 13 episode? Read our recap to find out! Juliette's Baby Blues Throughout the [...]...

ABC has disappointed viewers by cancelling shows like Forever and Resurrection but fans of Nashville are singing a happy tune. The Wednesday night drama has been renewed for a fourth season.

The Nashville TV show continues to follow the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the cast includes Clare Bowen, Eric Close, Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, Will Chase, and Oliver Hudson.

It's never been a hit show for ABC but they keep renewing Nashville anyway. This season, the ratings held pretty steady and it looked like a fourth season renewal was nearly guaranteed because that would ensure they'd have episodes for a good-sized syndication package (which is a big moneymaker for the studio).

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Deyna fans — that is, those who want Nashville‘s Deacon and Rayna to get over it already and get together — came one step closer to their goal with Wednesday’s packed midseason premiere.

Among other developments, the hour saw the aftermath of the death of Rayna and Luke’s romance, which came to a definitive end when she called off their wedding in the previous episode.

“I may have overreacted a little,” star Will Chase jokes, in character, about Luke’s response — driving a pickup through the wedding cake, turning the reception into a screw-you concert — to getting jilted.

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On ABC's Nashville, Rayna Jaymes' ex-husband Teddy Conrad may be the mayor of Music City, but he's had a minor presence in the central storylines during the first half of the show's third season. While the character is still a part of Rayna (Connie Britton) and his daughters' lives, Teddy (Eric Close) spent most of his screen time in this season's first 10 episodes hanging out with slimy record-label head Jeff Fordham (Oliver Hudson) and attempting to have a real relationship with a prostitute that Jeff introduced him to. But that all may change, as Close tells The Hollywood

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