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First look: John Barrowman on Desperate Housewives
Minor spoilers: And here is a first look at John Barrowman on Desperate Housewives, thanks to AfterElton.com.
So far we know he’s playing a baddie named Patrick, albeit a dashing one, in episodes that will be some time away on Seven (they haven’t even aired in the US yet).
Joining him in this pic is actress Emma Crawford.
Writer Marc Cherry wrote the role for him after being a fan of his other work, including Torchwood. Who can blame him?
Might wanna check what’s actually in the tea before you drink it…
Source: AfterElton
John Barrowman for Glee?
UK actor John Barrowman will have discussions with Glee producers in LA soon.
The Torchwood star told The Mirror, “I absolutely love the show. What would I play in it? I’m not sure what kind of character I’d like to play, maybe I could be a teacher, you know, another teacher who comes in and helps out.
“That’s me just kind of brainstorming but the fact that they want to have a meeting with me is really quite nice in itself, it’s so exciting!”
Barrowman, who has done a number of music theatre …
John Barrowman off to Wisteria Lane
Minor Spoilers: John Barrowman is finally heading to the US next week to begin a 5 episode arc on Desperate Housewives.
He will play the role of a villain.
Creator Marc Cherry has always been a big fan of the Barrowman since seeing him in Torchwood and in hiring the actor, he becomes the first UK based-actor to appear on the show.
“There’s been other Brits on there, but they all live in Los Angeles,” says Barrowman.
“I will be involved in the mystery storyline that they’re doing which is with the new woman on …
Torchwood for US remake
Another week, another US remake. And another based on a British series.
FOX is developing an Americanised Torchwood.
But the deal is not only in conjunction with the BBC, -creator Russell T. Davies is set to write the script while Co-Executive Producer Julie Gardner is also on board.
There is even the suggestion John Barrowman will repeat his role as Captain Jack Harkness.
The U.S. version will reportedly contain a ‘global story line’ unlike the UK series filmed in Wales.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that BBC Executive Jane Tranter is also considering “rebooting” Doctor Who for …
Rumour: Torchwood 4 heading to US?
Torchwood’s fourth series may see some of it being set in the US according to one rumour.
Such a move could capitalise on the show’s growing popularity in the US where it airs on BBC America. Spies suggest half of the next series might be set in the US and half in the UK.
Another suggests, “Cashing in on the series popularity stateside, one of the suggested ideas is a twisty turny time travel tale which will include the appearance of a few sci-fi luminaries including Nathan Fillion as another Time Agent, Brent …
Airdate: Doctor Who: The End of Time
EXCLUSIVE: TV Tonight can finally reveal the Australian airdates for Doctor Who: The End of Time Parts 1 & 2.
Part 1 will screen at 7:30pm Sunday February 14 on ABC1.
Part 2 will follow a week later 7:30pm Sunday February 21 on ABC1.
The two part adventure brings to an end the reign of David Tennant as The Doctor and introduces Matt Smith, briefly, in the second part. The episodes aired in the UK on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, topping 10.4m viewers for Tennant’s exit.
Tennant is widely viewed by many, including …
How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?
Let’s get one thing straight. This UK reality series took place in 2006. So if you know the winner there isn’t much point going on with this series. If not, then you’re in for a bit of a camp olde tyme….
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has been so synonymous with popular entertainment that it really shouldn’t come as much surprise that even he, a pure thespian, should succumb to the lure of Reality Television to cast his next big thing: the role of Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.
ALW of …
Airdate: Breaking Bad
The critically acclaimed US cable drama Breaking Bad will have its Free to Air premiere at 9:30pm Friday January 22nd on ABC2.
It will follow the third episode of Torchwood: Children of Earth.
Created and produced by Vince Gilligan (The X Files) the series has already aired on Pay TV but is certainly worth a look if only for the performance of Bryan Cranston who has two Emmy Awards for his performance as the dysfunctional father given just two years to live. He has beaten such competition as Hugh Laurie, Michael C. Hall, …
Returning: Torchwood
As previously noted, the third series of Torchwood is coming to ABC2 in January.
Having previously aired on the UKTV channel, this five-part series was ripping fun, and unlike the previous two seasons, takes one storyline rolled out, miniseries style. Although on ABC2 it will still play as one episode a week, it’s definitely worth catching if you haven’t already seen it.
1965: Twelve children are gathered together on a deserted moorland, before being surrounded by a harsh, bright light… and then they are gone!
Today: All over planet Earth, children stop moving. Stop …
Torchwood close to renewal
Russell T. Davies has confirmed that a fourth series of Torchwood is likely to come in January.
Speaking to TV Guide Magazine he said, “The recession has hit British television, but fingers crossed, it will be a go,” he stated. “We expect things to start to move in January.
“We’ve got great ideas for the show. I think there’s a further lease on life for many years to come, but certainly for a [fourth season].”
Davies previously said of a possible fourth series: “I could write you scene one of series four right …
Summer heats up on ABC
Get ready for summer on ABC1 and ABC2.
There’s plenty to tempt you. Including Doctor Who, Torchwood, Red Dwarf, John Safran’s unaired pilot in which he confronts Ray Martin, a new series from Jonathan Welch, Andrew Denton’s Elders series, Scarlett Johansson and Helen Hunt in A Good Woman, a two part Oliver Twist tale -and much, much more.
It all begins as early as November 15.
The Red Dwarf: Back to Earth reunion will screen in the week beginning November 29th on ABC2, Doctor Who: …
Face the factuals. Seven rules the week.
After five straight losses, an aggressive Seven Network showed it wins on consistent programming and not events or boosts from digital shares. It dominated the week’s top shows, as its factuals continue to underpin the network’s schedule. Seven took 14 of the week’s Top 15 shows.
Seven won the week with 29.0% over Nine’s 26.5% and TEN’s 21.8%. The ABC had 17.1% and SBS 5.5%.
Seven also won two key demos 18-49 and 25-54 while TEN won 16-39.
GO! had 2.4%, ABC2 1.2%, ONE 1.6% and SBS TWO 0.4%.
Seven won Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, …