FIRST LOOK/ ON TV/ WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 6/3/13)
ABC: Mistresses (Premiere) at 10pm
ABC FAMILY: The Fosters (Premiere) at 9pm
COOKING: Man Fire Food (Premiere) at 9:30pm
SUNDANCE: Push Girls (Premiere) at 10pm
ABC FAMILY: The Secret Life of the American Teenage (Finale) at 8pm
NBC: Revolution (Finale) at 10pm

NBC‘s Community is getting back to its roots. Dan Harmon, who created the series, and writer Chris McKenna are expected to return to the show. Harmon is finalizing a deal with producer Sony Pictures Television to come back as showrunner. McKenna, who left in 2012 after inking an overall pact with Universal Television, is also formalizing his return. Both deals are expected to close soon.
(Source: Cynopsis)

There’s another all gals talk show on the horizon. The Real, which will feature five women of color, is coming to FOX owned TV stations this summer. Tamera Mowry (Tia & Tamera), Tamar Braxton (Braxton Family Values), Adrienne Bailon (The Cheetah Girls), Jeannie Mai (How Do I Look?) and comedian Loni Love will comprise the panel.  FOX has yet determine the show’s debut date or which markets or time periods the show will air. Telepictures is producing the project.
(Source: Cynopsis)

After weeks of speculating, the news has been confirmed. Neither Mariah Carey nor Nicki Minaj will be back for American Idol‘s 13th season. Carey confirmed her exit from the FOX reality show on Twitter, re-posting a message from her publicity firm PMK-BNC. “W/ global success of “#Beautiful” (#1 in 30+ countries so far) @Mariah Carey confirms world tour & says goodbye 2 Idol http://mariahcarey.com” Minaj followed suit posting, “Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience! Wouldn’t trade it for the world! Time to focus on the Music!!! Mmmuuuaahhh!!!”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Curious to know how NBC‘s canceled series, Ready for Love wraps? On Tuesday, June 4, the dating show’s finale will be available on NBC.com and HULU, with episodes also airing on E! and Style networks.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Viewers of ABC‘s new drama Mistresses will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses on Twitter from the cast during the east and west coast broadcasts of the show’s premiere on tonight at 10p. Use hashtag #AskMistresses to join the conversation. During the east coast broadcast Alyssa Milano @Alyssa_Milano, Jason George @JasonWGeorge, Erik Stocklin @erikstocklin, Jes Macallan @JesMacallan and Rochelle Aytes @rochelleaytes will participate. During the west coast broadcast Jason George @JasonWGeorge, Erik Stocklin @erikstocklin and Jes Macallan @JesMacallan will be tweeting.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC has renewed Hannibal for a second season. The network has ordered 13 episodes of the Silence of the Lambs prequel to air in 2013-2014
(Source: Cynopsis)

Judy Greer is adding another FX gig to her resume. The actress, who’s part of the voice cast of Archer, is set to co-star in the network’s Andrew Gurland pilot. She’ll play Lina, wife to Nat Faxon‘s Russ Bowman, in the comedy about a couple who gets along great everywhere but the bedroom.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ABC‘s Suburgatory is losing two cast regulars. Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee will be leaving the comedy series for the third season, although there is a possibility they may return as guest stars. Tudyk, who plays George’s best friend, Noah, and Lee, who portrays Tessa’s high school counselor Mr. Wolfe, may return as guest stars. Both have been with the show since its first season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Matt Smith is leaving BBC‘s Doctor Who after four years. Smith, who first made his debut as the series’ 11th Doctor in 2010, will depart at the end of this year after starring in the 50th Anniversary special, airing November 23 and the Christmas special. The search for the show’s next Doctor is on.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jean Stapleton, best known as the lovable Edith Bunker on the CBS sitcom All in the Family, died Friday of natural causes at her home in New York City. She was 90.
(Source: Cynopsis)

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Fast & Furious 6 – $34.5 million
Now You See Me – $28.1 million
After Earth – $27 million
Star Trek Into Darkness – $16.4 million
Epic – $16.4 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

 

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