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Frank Darabont's 'L.A. Noir' Changes Name to 'Lost Angels'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:29:53 +0000

Ever since Frank Darabont made his controversial exit from 'The Walking Dead,' we've been intrigued to see what TV projects the director would tackle next. We've long heard about Darabont's TNT follow-up, the ambitious period gangster drama 'L.A. Noir' featuring a host of stars alongside 'Walking Dead' alum Jon Bernthal and Jeffrey DeMunn, but we were surprised to learn after the pick-up the series might change its title. Well, it seems they've settled on 'Lost Angels' as the new moniker, but find out more about the controversy inside!

'Dallas' Preview: J.R.'s Funeral To Bring Back Which Characters?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:51:56 +0000

As TV and 'Dallas' fans alike well know, production of the second season of TNT's revival series experienced a tragic loss when long-time series star Larry Hagman lost his battle with cancer. As Hagman had already shot a number of episodes as his oil magnate character J.R. Ewing, TNT decided to move forward with the series by paying respect to Hagman's passing with a funeral for his character, one that was said to draw out a number of past 'Dallas' stars not yet introduced on the series. So who's going to be back?

TNT's 'Legends' Lands Ali Larter As Female Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:51:53 +0000

Of all the various TV pilots in development, one show we're certainly keeping our eye on comes from 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon as that of TNT's upcoming sci-fi pilot 'Legends.' The pilot has already achieved notoriety for casting Brendan Fraser in the lead role, only to replace him with 'Game of Thrones' star Sean Bean, and now former 'Heroes' star Ali Larter has officially joined the pilot in the female lead. Find out the 'Legends' of TNT's latest hit inside!

Jamie Foxx Developing TNT Buddy Crime Drama 'Hit'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:35:44 +0000

Not that it needed any help, but actor Jamie Foxx's star is certainly on the rise, with a starring role Quentin Tarantino's buzz-worthy 'Django Unchained,' his upcoming 'SNL' gig, and the recent confirmation that the Oscar-winning 'Ray' star would appear as the villainous Electro in Marc Webb's 'The Amazing Spider-Man' sequel. Does it surprise you then, to learn that Jamie Foxx will next return to TV co-writing a new TNT drama? Find out the details of TNT's new Jamie Foxx co-written cop drama 'Hit' inside!

'Dallas' Season 2: How Will Larry Hagman's Death Affect the Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:07:52 +0000

While legions of fans, colleagues, friends and family of 'Dallas' star Larry Hagman mourn the actor's tragic death, TNT's 'Dallas' revival series is nonetheless faced with a difficult question. With production not yet wrapped on the upcoming season, how will Hagman's death affect the series? Will anything about Hagman's current scenes be changed, or will the writers write the death into the script?

TNT Adapting 'Frankenstein' Drama…From Dean Koontz Version

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:46:34 +0000

Supernatural and classic monster tales seem to have become all the rage in TV these days, with everything from 'Beauty and the Beast' to NBC's 'Mockingbird Lane' to capitalize on the spooky trend. Now TNT looks to get in the game with their own version of the 'Frankenstein' myth, but who needs Mary Shelley when you have Dean Koontz? Rather than a classic adaptation, TNT's version will cull from the modern-day New Orleans incarnation. But what father-son duo will bring the monster to life?

Cameraman Caught Checking Out Ladies During Bulls-Heat Game [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:55 +0000

There must have been a mix-up in TNT's control room when the second half of Tuesday night's game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls began.

That's because basketball fans were treated to a live feed of one of TNT's cameramen rather blatantly using the tool of his trade to check out the women in the crowd at Miami's American Airlines Arena.