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FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:56 +0000

A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

FX's 'Tyrant': Ang Lee Drops out of Directing the Pilot, Cites 'Life of Pi' Exhaustion

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:40 +0000

While FX has several hot new properties in development, our most anticipated is 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon's upcoming Middle Eastern drama 'Tyrant,' which was scheduled to have a pilot directed by 'Life of Pi' Oscar winner Ang Lee. Now, Lee has reportedly backed out of the project, but what does it say of 'Tyrant's future going forward?

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 9: 'Game of Thrones' Producers Wrote An Episode?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:57:17 +0000

We've been so busy covering the major (and ongoing) network TV stories of the past week that we almost didn't notice one of the more bizarre and intriguing nuggets of news to come out of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's upcoming ninth season. Specifically, it appears that 'Game of Thrones' showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss plucked their pens out of Westeros long enough to write an upcoming episode! Will Dee go from bird to Mother of Dragons? Find out inside!

FX's 'The Bridge' Trailer: Preview the Eerie New Border Patrol Drama

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:45:38 +0000

We haven't seen very much from FX's summer offering 'The Bridge,' adapting the Danish/Swedish drama of the same name, apart from the eerie 'No Country For Old Men'-style teasers. That all changes with the border patrol drama's first trailer, but will 'The Bridge' prove exciting enough to cross over viewer interest? Check out our first real look at 'The Bridge' inside!

'American Horror Story: Coven' Conjures Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:23:26 +0000

The big buzz of network TV might be the talk of the town for the next few weeks, but 'Glee' and 'The New Normal' (ouch) creator Ryan Murphy's cable effort has some major news of its own. 'American Horror Story: Coven's star-studded cast continues to expand, now growing to include legendary stars Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone. Find out who the stars will scare up for 'American Horror Story: Coven' inside!

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6: 'Deadwood's Kim Dickens Joins as New Madame

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:45:08 +0000

Let 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Justified's 'Deadwood' arms race continue! While we sift through the flurry of network announcements in recent days, 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6 has added a major new recurring role to its cast. Former 'Deadwood' star Kim Dickens will cross more than paths with Jax and Nero in the new season, but what will have SAMCRO brought to its knees by the new recurring role?

'Wilfred' Season 3 Sets June 20 Return, Adds New Guest Stars

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:41:14 +0000

While there's no telling how different 'Wilfred' season 3 could feel now that showrunner David Zuckerman has left the series, we're eagerly awaiting the latest demented misadventures of Ryan and his imaginary pal. FX has officially set a June 20 premiere date with back to back episodes, and a number of new guest stars, so what other bones will FX throw 'Wilfred' fans this year?

Seth Rogen and FX Producing Animated 'Bigfoot' Comedy

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:00:25 +0000

FX has had a difficult time getting animated comedies off the ground apart from 'Archer,' as their most recent effort 'Unsupervised' floundered in both ratings and reviews, but their latest project should have none of those troubles. 'This is the End' funnyman Seth Rogen has partnered with FX and Evan Goldberg to bring to life an animated comedy based on the works of Graham Roumieu's faux autobiographical Bigfoot book 'In Me Own Words, Me Write Book,' but will FX capture that ever-elusive animated success?

Guillermo del Toro's 'The Strain': FX Taps 'House of Cards' Corey Stoll as Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:42 +0000

Just yesterday we were wondering what had become of FX's Guillermo del Toro-helmed pilot 'The Strain,' after HBO announced their own del Toro project 'Monster,' and now we have our answer. 'House of Cards' breakout Corey Stoll has been tapped as the lead in the project, but will the vampire series move forward beyond its pilot order? Hear what FX has to say about a live-action 'The Strain' inside!

'Wilfred' Season 3 Sneak Peek: Old Dog, Old Tricks

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:46:51 +0000

Now that 'Justified' season 4 has come to a close and FX has announced its upcoming slate for the forseeable future, 'Wilfred' is starting to come out of the woodwork. The third season of the FX dramedy has yet to set an official premiere under new showrunners Reed Agnew and Eli Jorne, but recent castings and the latest batch of teasers from the acclaimed series all but assure 'Wilfred' will soon heel. Check out the first look at 'Wilfred' season 3 inside!

FX's 'The Bridge' Trailers Tease a Creepy New Drama

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:24:50 +0000

The week really has belonged to FX, who just yesterday announced renewals for a number of fan-favorite series like 'Justified,' spilled a bit of a 'Sons of Anarchy' scoop, and officially announced spinoff network FXX to debut in February. Now, the acclaimed cable network has released its first teasers for forthcoming immigration drama 'The Bridge,' due out in July, which reveal relatively little but prove suitably unsettling. Get a first look at the new FX drama featuring Diane Kruger inside!

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6 Spoilers: New Characters, and the Deadliest Villain Yet

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:50:56 +0000

It may be awhile yet before SAMCRO rides for 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6, but thankfully series creator Kurt Sutter isn't afraid to speak freely now and again. The prolific FX showrunner was recently on hand for the FX Upfront, where he answered a number of questions about the acclaimed motorcycle drama's upcoming sixth season, including what makes Donal Logue's Lee Toric character different from any prior 'Sons of Anarchy' villain. Get the inside scoop on season 6 inside!

'Anger Management': Lindsay Lohan Goes Sailor Moon in First-Look Photos

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:00:34 +0000

Prior to serving out whatever sentence TMZ tells us about, the always-entertaining Lindsay Lohan managed to squeeze in a quick job with Charlie Sheen for his ongoing FX comedy 'Anger Managment.' The notoriously-troubled Hollywood starlet will of course play herself in the April 11 outing, but how would you like a first look? Get a sneak peek of Lindsay Lohan and her crazy outfit for the upcoming season of 'Anger Management' inside!

'Fargo' TV Series Officially Greenlit at FX for a Limited Run

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:32:09 +0000

There has been an impressive amount of breaking news from FX's Upfront presentation in New York today, the biggest of which being that the cable network will spin off into a new channel FXX in September, but the hits keep on coming. Today FX President John Landgraf has confirmed that a 'Fargo' TV series based on the classic Coen brothers film has officially been greenlit, but will it recieve a full run or unfold as a "limited series"? Find out more about the 'Fargo' TV series inside!

FX Officially Announces Spinoff Network FXX

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:29:27 +0000

Earlier in the year, we heard rumors that FX might look to spinoff its comedy properties into a separate network titled "FXX," to debut in September of this year. Now, as news pours out of the cable network's Upfront presentation, we've learned that FXX will indeed break off from FX and debut in 74 million homes this September, but will it be a comedy-central channel, or appeal to a broader demographic?

'Justified' Season 5 Renewed at FX

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:50:11 +0000

FX's hit gunslinger drama 'Justified' has largely used its fourth season as an experiment, shifting toward the mystery genre rather than introducing a central villain as in the previous years, and today it seems that gamble has paid off. As the network announces future business from its Upfront presentation, the acclaimed cable station has officially renewed 'Justified' for a fifth season, with only one week to go before the end of its fourth. Get the scoop on 'Justified' season 5 inside!

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 10 Confirmed?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:45:43 +0000

Through eight seasons of misadventures at Paddy's Pub, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' has long been the cornerstone of FX comedy at the increasingly popular cable network. Now, as the gang heads into a ninth season following a slightly truncated 10-episode outing, are we any closer to learning where the long-running comedy might end? Find out which 'Always Sunny' star has all-but-confirmed a tenth season inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Dylan McDermott Reveals the New Setting?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:57:23 +0000

Weeks ago, speculation abounded that 'American Horror Story' seasons 1 and 2 star Dylan McDermott might not make it for the upcoming third season, having accepted a role in CBS pilot 'Hostages.' That potential exclusion hasn't prevented the star from being privy to the season 3 plan however, as McDermott may have accidentally let slip to reporters the location and setting of 'American Horror Story' season 3! Find out what McDermott had to say inside!

'Archer' Season 4: Jon Hamm to Guest in 'Sealab'-Insired Season Finale!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:23:48 +0000

As FX's earlier season 5 renewal of animated spy comedy 'Archer' proved, one shouldn't fix what isn't broken. Hence, just as 'Archer' recruited AMC Emmy darling and 'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston to lend his voice as a space station commander in the season 3 finale, so too has FX turned to AMC's other leading dramatic male Jon Hamm to voice an undersea commander in the two-part season 4 closer! Find out the 'Sealab 2021' twist 'Mad Men's Jon Hamm brings to 'Archer' inside!

'Archer' Season 5: FX Renews For Another Year!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:05:16 +0000

Given the success of FX's animated spy comedy 'Archer,' now airing its fourth season with its best ratings to date, the Adam Reed-produced series wasn't exactly in the "danger zone" before. Thankfully however, the cable network has removed every ounce of worry as 'Archer' will officially return for season 5 next year! Find out about 'Archer's next adventures inside!