Dane Prepare To Star In NBC Comedy Pilot Next Caller Please

Dane Prepare is positioned to star inside the NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot Next Caller Please. The Lionsgate/Universal TV project, put together by Stephen Falk, concentrates on Cam Doherty (Prepare), a brash, hard-consuming, no-filter maverick DJ from the satellite radio show whose world is rocked while using arrival of perky, feminist new on-air co-host Stella Stoobler (Collette Wolfe). Prepare’s casting originates from the NBC development deal he signed last fall. Prepare most recently guest starred round the Foreign exchange comedy Louie and came out inside the features Methods to Nothing, Detention and Guns and ladies & Gambling. UTA-repped Prepare includes an effective stand-up career: He's offered out arena venues for instance Madison Square Garden and Staples Center, released several multi-platinum comedy albums and Digital video disks and starred in the slew of cable standup special deals.

Desperate Regular folks: Scott Bakula Beginning Business with Bree?

Jimmy Fallon Cheers to Jimmy Fallon for showing she's the beat - comedically speaking. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! Saturday Evening Live used to be TV's premiere late-evening musical showcase, but after its recent run of off-key site visitors (Lana Del Rey, Karmin, Sleigh Sensors), the skitcom's alum has surpassed his former employer. The other day, Late Evening saluted Broadway with amounts from "Anything Goes," "Porgy & Bess," "How you can achieve Business Without Really Trying" and "Jimmy Fallon: The Musical" (sang with the amazing Bashir Salahuddin) which week includes a Bruce Springsteen tribute, with performances within the E Street Band themselves additionally to Kenny Chesney and Elvis Costello. The hits just continue coming, from Fallon's note-perfect Jewel Jam parody, altering "Jeremy" in to a Lin-sanely funny homage for the Knicks' breakout point guard for the latest edition of "Slow Jamming this newsInch with always-game NBC anchorman John "BriWi" Williams attempting to describe SuperPACs while Jimmy and also the superb house band the Roots change it into something dirty. Without doubt relating to this: If the involves late-evening musical comedy, Fallon might be in charge. Are you currently presently in tune with Late Evening? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Dion cancels Caesars Structure shows

Celine Dion has abruptly canceled her shows through March 18 at Caesars Structure in Vegas. The singer has lately been getting issues with her vocal guitar chords and was pressure to cancel shows earlier this weekend. After being examined at UCLA Clinic, Dion was told to place all shows on hold until June 9, when she'll restart her Caesars engagement. "I attempted to sing inside my soundcheck a week ago, and that i didn't have charge of my voice whatsoever," stated Dion. "We believed that following a couple of days relaxation I'd improve however it wasn't getting much better. This is actually the worst factor for any singer. Personally i think worse understanding that I am disappointing my fans. I am so sorry .I really hope they forgive me." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

Union supporters protest Spike series

About 60 supporters from the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and also the Intl. Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 399 attended a Monday morning rally outdoors the Burbank headquarters of Original Prods. included in a push to unionize the Spike TV series "1000 Methods to Die." The rally was set after producers ignored about 30 crew people who have been trying to unionize. The big event featured speeches from Authors Guild of the usa West leader Christopher Keyser, WGA West professional director David Youthful, Screen Stars Guild board member Adam Arkin, IATSE repetition Peter Marley, Teamsters repetition Steve Dayan and Maria Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer from the La County Federation at work. Dayan stated the unions intends to stage another picket Tuesday. Original hasn't said concerning the rally. Four-year-old "A 1000 Methods to Die" re-enacts the demise of individuals have left under bizarre conditions. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

Mike Mendes Posts First Skyfall Blog

Opening notes on Bond 23Following Peter Jackson's fine Hobbit good examples, Mike Mendes has elected to publish periodic video blogs as Skyfall all comes together. The very first of these just showed up at official site 007.com.Except blogging is not quite what's happening here: instead of Jackson's approach to showing to-camera, this really appears to become footage of the Mendes interview, very possibly being come up with for any DVD documentary. The director discusses his personal link with Mission Impossible, his passion from the films becoming an adult and just how impressed he was with Casino Royale, with Daniel Craig's Bond particularly. He highlights that, despite as being a British director, Skyfall is his first British movie, because the previous half dozen have been shot on American soil.Significantly, there's practically no Skyfall footage within the brief 90-second clip, although there is a peek at Craig sneaking around together with his Walther, as already observed in the still launched a couple of days ago. Otherwise it's Mendes in the monitors, Mendes having a large camera lens, Mendes in an airport terminal (shooting with a baggage slide carousel! Exclusive!) and Mendes outdoors Westminster Tube Station.But this really is clearly intended because the to begin several "updates", as well as an opening chapter at this. So there must be plenty more in the future as Skyfallplummets towards its October 26 release date. Watch, as the saying goes, this space.

Universal Buys Novel Manuscript Demonologist For Robert Zemeckis ImageMovers

EXCLUSIVE: Universal has acquired Demonologist, a novel manuscript by Andrew Pyper. The book will be sold at auction shortly, but most important the film project will be produced by ImageMovers partners Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey. The studio made a preemptive deal for rights to the manuscript. The plot:When a professor who studies Paradise Lost accepts a free trip to Italy,a demonic spirit appears to kill his daughter, and he mustgo on a dark journey of discovery in hopes of getting her back.Pyper is repped by UTA and Toronto-based Anne McDermid & Associates.

One Tree Hill's Chad Michael Murray: I Came Back For the Fans

Closeted jock Dave Karofsky may have reached his darkest hour on Tuesday's episode of Glee, but actor Max Adler felt it was necessary because he says "it provides a message of hope." [SPOILERS! The following interview contains references to major events from Tuesday's Glee episode, "On My Way."] Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Daniel RoebuckRyan GoslingMatthew MorrisonAaron HillDot Marie JonesGleeChris ColferMax AdlerGrant Gustin

Past contestants spread the message

Ali Vincent (after)Ali Vincent (before)With the exception of the Beatles and "I'm a Loser," rarely will you see the term applied to such winners as those who shed great weight on "The Biggest Loser." To its alumni, the uplifting NBC series has indeed been all about life-changing triumphs.So how has life been different since starring on the show?"For me it's been a total 180," says Patrick House, 29, the show's season 10 winner from Mississippi who dropped 181 pounds and finished at 219 for that finale. "When I was over 400 pounds, it hindered me as far as doing things with my family, whether it was sitting in a stadium seat at a baseball game or going to Disney World and not being able to go on the rides. Now I'm a better husband and better father, the kind I always wanted to be."Generally speaking, House's sentiments represent the party line of previous "Biggest Loser" winners, but it's not rehearsed or contrived. Positive observations flow out of their mouths these days as naturally as calorie-packed items once traveled into them.Along with House, other "Biggest Loser" victors such as Olivia Ward (season 11), Danny Cahill (season 8) and Ali Vincent (season 5) are still reaping the rewards of experiencing the high-profile exercise-and-diet regimen, while at the same time working to make sure others benefit from their examples."I have literally hugged thousands of people and have heard their stories of entering into healthy lifestyles because of the show," says the 36-year-old Vincent, who has gone on to a career as a motivational speaker, as have several of the show's participants. "I've had people say that watching the show gave them the courage to change their lives around. I get email like that from people all over the world."Naturally, one of the major concerns for "Biggest Loser" contestants and winners -- as well as the fans who look to them for inspiration -- is the possibility of regressing into the previous lifestyle. But for the most part, these losers remain big winners."My father died about two months ago," the 42-year-old Cahill says. "I found myself falling back into old habits. I put on 15 pounds, but I'm taking it off again. I'm about to run a 10K in Florida."I will say there is a little bit of pressure because I feel like an example. I'm a motivational speaker, and I tell people they do have hope in changing their lives in terms of weight, in their businesses, in their relationships. If I do gain weight back, then I'm not as effective in helping other people."Ward, 36, perhaps best sums up the challenge of post-"Biggest Loser" life: "I'm a food addict. It's something I have to face every day and struggle with. We (her sister Hannah was also a contestant with Olivia and finished second) are within 5 pounds of our finale weight. I'm more proud of the maintenance. That's where the real work begins."'The Biggest Loser' 200th EpisodeSeries a good fit for NBC, overweight public | 'Loser' brand breaks new horizons | Trainers accept being in the spotlight | Sweeney takes host gig to heart | Past contestants spread the message Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

Jenny McCarthy to Host Love inside the Wild Season 2

Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy iCarly, Masters of magic of Waverly Place, All The Best Charlie and Victorious are actually nominated for just about any Kids' Choice Award inside the Favorite Show category, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. "I am so excited that iCarly remains nominated," the show's star Miranda Cosgrove told us. "I am also honored and grateful the fans continue being encouraging in the show ultimately these years." The Kids' Choice Honours, situated by Will Cruz, will air Saturday, March 31 at 8/7c on Nickelodeon.

NBC orders 'Hannibal' to series

FullerNBC has purchased a drama concept according to Hannibal Lecter right to series, showing the rapid decline of midseason series "The Firm" has not numbed the network's readiness to risk missing the pilot stage. Gaumont Intl. Television has offered 13 instances of "Hannibal," which is executive created by Bryan Larger ("Pushing Daisies") and Martha DeLaurentiis, a producer behind the flicks concerning the cannibal killer. Skein features the classic figures from Thomas Harris' novel "Red-colored Dragon," FBI agent Will Graham and the mentor Dr. Lecter, who're re-introduced at the outset of their budding relationship. "Hannibal" follows an identical business design as "Firm," which Entertainment One guaranteed a 22-episode commitment from NBC, simply because eOne offered a considerably reduced license fee permitted by worldwide financing deals. However the savings come at the fee for placing a series through its paces through the traditional pilot model -- a far more costly commitment for any much shorter-term. "Firm," which finishes its operate on NBC this Saturday, demonstrated a disappointment for that network, calculating a paltry 5.7 million total audiences along with a 1.4/4 within the 18-49 demo. Larger has already been at the office on another series reinvention of the existing franchise, "The Munsters." Now entitled "Mockingbird Lane," the series was drawn from consideration for that fall schedule a week ago by NBC, which really wants to devote additional time to developing it by having an eye for potential midseason release in 2013. The network also purchased another drama pilot, "Well known," from Universal Television and BermanBraun. Series is definitely an opulent cleaning soap where a female detective returns undercover towards the wealthy family she was raised in - -because the maid's daughter--to resolve the murder from the well known heiress who had been once her nearest friend. Lloyd Braun, Gail Berman and Gene Stein are executive producers with Liz Heldens, who done NBC's "Friday Evening Lights." Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

Keck's Exclusives: Jaclyn Cruz to Guest Star on CSI

Jacklyn Cruz After nine seasons on CSI, Wallace Langham just received one helluva bonus. (Or should I only say a heavenly bonus?) Former Charlie's Angels beauty Jaclyn Cruz just signed onto play mother to Wally's lab tech character, David Hodges. Word is Mrs. Hodges constitutes a surprise visit doing boy and reaches connect to all his co-employees within an amusing fashion. While Jaclyn is better referred to as TV's longest-running angel, Kelly Garrett (a job she reprised within the 2003 movie Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle), she also received popularity of numerous TV movies and small-series, in addition to a 2010 appearance on Law and Order: SVU. Jaclyn reviews towards the CSI set in a few days. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!