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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/16/12)
CW: The Next (Premiere) at 9pm
DIY: Run My Renovation (Premiere) at 9pm
WE: Braxton Family Values (Premiere) at 9pm
FOOD: Extreme Chef (Premiere) at 10pm

Mayim Bialik on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory was involved in a car accident yesterday in Los Angeles which resulted in injuries to her left hand and thumb. Bialik may apparently have to have surgery on her hand. A spokesperson for Warner Bros., producers of The Big Bang Theory said the accident will likely not impact production on the sitcom which began filming last week.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Late yesterday, A&E Network canceled reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels starring Kiss bassist, Gene Simmons, his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed and their two children. The show premiered in 2006 and lasted seven seasons from Thinkfactory Media.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season three of Long Island Medium returns to TLC’s schedule September 9 at 9p. The series stars mom and real-life medium Theresa Caputo as she helps individuals connect with their deceased loved ones all the while keeping a balance as a wife and mother. Long Island Medium is produced by Magilla Entertainment for TLC.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Palladia, Viacom Network’s hi-def music channel picked up two series for its lineup. BBC’s Later. . . With Jools Holland opens September 6 at 10p followed by Live From Daryl’s House at 11p. Produced by Alison Howe, Later. . . With Jools Holland serves up music from guests such as Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Adele, Coldplay and many other artists and groups. Live From Daryl’s House, syndicated nationally by Good Cop Bad Cop Productions goes to R&B musician’s Daryl Hall’s house in Millerton, New York where he invites artists and bands to jam with him at his home and studio.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Michael J. Fox is working with writer Sam Laybourne (Cougar Town) and director Will Gluck (Easy A) on a single-camera comedy where he would star. All four major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX are vying for the project. Details about the series are limited though it is being developed by Sony Pictures Television for a planned 2013 launch and the plot is inspired by Fox’s own life.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Just days after Kristin Chenoweth departed CBS’ The Good Wife due to an injury she sustained on the set last month, the series is adding her former GCB cast mate Miriam Shor. Shor joins The Good Wife in the recurring role as a reporter.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC’s midseason drama Hannibal from Bryan Fuller tapped Lara Jean Chorostecki (Camelot) to play the disreputable tabloid reporter, Freddie Lounds. In the past this part has been played by Stephen Lang in 1986’s Manhunter and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2002’s Red Dragon.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Saturday Night Live on NBC is losing regular cast member Abby Elliott. After four seasons, Elliott has decided to not return for the shows 38th season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Former Xena and Spartacus star, Lucy Lawless is joining NBC’s Parks and Recreation in a multiple episode run. Lawless will play a single mom in Pawnee named Diane who has a small problem in her neighborhood and Ron and Andy are sent to help. While there, Andy notices some sparks fly between her and Ron. Parks and Recreation premieres its new season on NBC September 20.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BROADWAY
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to Play 50th Anniversary Concert on Broadway in October 2012.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163432/frankie-valli-and-the-four-seasons-to-play-50th-anniversary-concert-on-broadway/

The Lion King surpasses A Chorus Line to become Broadway’s fifth longest running show.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163433/disneys-the-lion-king-surpasses-a-chorus-line-to-become-broadways-fifth-longest-running-show/

Kinky Boots musical is coming to Broadway featuring music from Cyndi Lauper in April 2013.
http://ppc.broadway.com/buzz/163439/kinky-boots-musical-sets-dates-at-broadways-al-hirschfeld-theatre/

CASTING CALL
Casting company, Doron Ofir Casting and Rock Mafia are searching nationwide for the best professional Latina DJ. The female DJ candidate will need to have a combination of experience, personality and skills to become part of the Rock Mafia family. The search is has begun for a Latina goddess between the ages of 21-25, who is attractive. Send an email ASAP and include your complete contact information, photos, YouTube links, social network links or EPK’s to: LatinaDJSearch@gmail.com.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MTV True Life: I’m Dating a Mama’s Boy is looking for people involved in a relationship where your boyfriend’s mom is creating drama. If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28 and are involved with a guy who is too close to his mother and you feel it is time to rehabilitate him, send an email to: casting@triplethreattv.com. Please include a description of your situation along with your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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