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Happy Birthday Ryan Sweeting!

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by Melody Star | July 12, 2014 8:05 PM PDT

Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting met the love of her life a year ago and today she threw a very special birthday surprise for her husband, Ryan.   See the video clip that her sister, Briana posted on her Instagram with the following caption:

The best surprise of all time Happy Birthday brother!!! We love you 💜

We at BazingaCast wish Ryan Sweeting a very happy birthday and may he be blessed with many more birthdays to come with his lovely family.

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Surprise set by the cutest DJ around 😁😍😍 @tydi #tydi

Happy Birthday, Ryan Sweeting!

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The aftermath !! 😰😜

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Thank u to @thebutterend for another perfect cake. And to @meginla for fantastic food as usual!!!

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And it ended with a midnight pool party dance-off

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Happy birthday to my incredible husband … I can’t wait to spend every single birthday with you ❤️ #lifeisweeting

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Unbelievable night with unbelievable friends! Best surprise ever #lifeisweeting

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Obsessed w the #aqualillies amazing performance ! Yep we totally had synchronized swimmers swimming and rockin out to One Direction on the sound system… #lifeisweeting

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The adorable #aqualillies

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#lifeisweeting photo cred @claudcraig

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I ❤️ my friends @amy_davidson @brendenkyle @jonathanbluth and Kacy! #lifeisweeting

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Someone is getting used to a certain kind of lifestyle 😎 #ruby photo cred @farrellmcrowley

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All my thanks to this genius @laurens_events for making the #lifeisweeting bday suprise absolute perfect. This gal is goin places!! Love u Lauren!

 

 

HuffPost: What The Television Academy Got Right And Wrong With The 2014 Emmy Nominations

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By Matthew Jacbos matthew.jacobs@huffingtonpost.com
Posted: 07/10/2014 6:09 pm EDT Updated: 07/11/2014 2:59 pm EDT

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We can now sit back and bask in what the television gods have deemed the best of the year. Amid an exceptional bout of small-screen gems, the agony of some of our favorite shows being shut out stings. If Thursday’s nominations are a marker of which of 2014’s TV programs will be remembered in years to come, then generations ahead will curse us for not better appreciating “The Good Wife,” being utterly clueless as to the fact that “Orphan Black” exists and somehow still making room for “The Big Bang Theory” as one of the six best comedies on the air.

See Related Article on 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Nomination Announcements

In general, I suppose this year’s crop is fairly apt. “Orange Is the New Black” stepped up to the plate for the first time, earning an impressive 12 nominations. (Remember it’s the show’s first season that’s being recognized, not the one that just premiered in June.) “House of Cards,” the other big Netflix series, is in the running for its second season. It scored five nominations, and although that’s a dip from last year’s nine, we can still wave the big red and white flag: The age of Netflix is upon us. Even Ricky Gervais made the shortlist for “Derek,” a show that’s generated virtually no buzz.

But something shows like “Orange Is the New Black” and “Louie” call into question, perhaps more so than ever before, is whether it’s time to dissect the distinction between comedies and dramas. That’s no longer a groundbreaking statement, but to see “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” sit alongside those shows is more incongruous than ever. How can anyone compare, and in turn award, them? That’s not to say that traditional, multi-camera sitcoms can’t veer toward the dramatic at times, and it doesn’t mean that single-camera shows aren’t ever LOL funny. But, because networks must submit their programs for consideration in specific categories (unlike the Oscars, where individual voters can elect to nominate someone for either lead or supporting), much of the nominees’ placement is a result of politics. Netflix didn’t want “OITNB” to compete against “House of Cards,” like it did at the Golden Globes in January, when it couldn’t muster a nomination even though “HoC” did. If we really want to level the playing field, there must be a finer magnifying glass held up to these shows, whether it’s through a Television Academy committee issuing rulings or a new set of dramedy categories entering the race. (Then again, God forbid we do anything to make award show telecasts longer. Imagine another hour of 2013’s “sad Emmys”).

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Join Ashley Green on EW’s Facebook on Monday to get your questions answered about ‘Wish I Was Here’

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by Melody Star | July 12, 2014 | 2:09 PM PDT

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Ashley Greene, who portrays the character Janine in Wish I Was Here will be answering your questions about the film on Entertainment Weekly’s (EW) Facebook page.   Wish I Was Here sent out a tweet to announce her participation.

Ashley will be on the EW Facebook Page Monday, July 14, 2014.  Join Ashley to see what responses she has to your questions and learn more about the film, BTS stories and stories about the making of the film.

About ‘Wish I Was Here‘

Wish I Was Here is Zach Braff’s  film project that was well publicized for his use of Kickstarter to help raise funds to produce the film.  Zach co-wrote the script with his brother, directed, produced and acted in.   This is the second film which Zach has produced, the first being Zach’s film project ‘Garden State‘ which was a previous official selection at the  Sundance Film Festival.

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Starring Zach Braff, co-starring Kate Hudson, Ashley Greene, Donald Faison, Zachary Quinto, Joey King, and Jim Parsons, where the film is a comedy telling the story of a thirtysomething man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family.

 

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Ashley: Thank you guys for all of your unique and fun questions! I had a blast Hope you all love the film as much as I do!

Beth Bird Q: You always do so much to help women be strong and have self-esteem, THANK YOU! Is that the reason you chose Oakley? Which message do you think they spread?
Ashley: It’s so awesome to hear that I am making a positive impact! I am very lucky to be surrounded by strong, self confident women and I want to do whatever I can to be the same type of support system for others! Teaming up with Oakley on this journey has been incredible!

Ashley Greene Central | Fan page Q:  How it felt playing someone who is into Cosplay? Do you think you could do this in real life? And if yes, which character would you love to play?
Ashley’s Reply: Wish I Was Here Playing a character that participates in Cosplay was really fun, and very different than anything I have ever done! It was exciting getting to experience the creative freedom Janine felt during Comicon. If i had the talent for creating costumes the way Janine and Noah do, I would be much more inclined to test it out!

Ashley:  Hi! I’m “here” (get it?!) to answer your questions…let’s get started!
Azra-Melis Q:  Ok How was it for you to be in a costume?
Ashley:   Being in my furry costume was kind of amazing. I’ve definitely never had anything comparable. The costume actually worked to my advantage, because the feet were so clunky! It made me walk in a very awkward way and added to the scene!

Alessandra Florenzi Q:  Who’s your favourite director?
Ashley:  Zach Braff 🙂

Beth Bird Q:  What do you look for while chosing a role to play?
Ashley:  There are a lot of different variables that go into choosing a role. Not only does my character need to affect and move me, the rest of the script has to as well. I am always looking for new, uncharted territory in my characters. I want to use new acting muscles with every role I take on.

Malena Srur Q: Ashley; would you like to make a period movie piece, old hollywood and stuff? Would you like to prove luck in tv again, like HBO?
Ashley:  I would LOVE to do a period piece! I think there is something very romantic about them. It’s also nice to be able to entertain as well as educate people about that moment in time. Having the opportunity to work on television, as well as film would be the dream. The face of television has really changed in such a positive way.

Larissa Martins Q:  what do you most like in this movie?
Ashley:  I loved that Zach was able to tap into a lot of very serious, poignant subject matter, but still slip in comedic relief at the right moments… in true Zach Braff style.

Peggy Simuyuni Q:  How different is the feeling of working on an indie film as compared to a big budget movie for you?
Ashley:  Hi Peggy – working on WIWH is different than a studio film and most indies since it was funded by his fans (thank you guys!) on Kickstarter, which gave Zach full creative freedom. That really set the tone. Everyone was really excited about being there and making the best film possible for you guys. Apart from that, most indie films are just a lot more intimate feeling.
Ami Maurer Thomas Q:  How have other roles measured up to playing Alice in the Twilight series?
Ashley:  Every role is different, and special in its own unique way. That’s part of what I love about my job. Alice will of course always hold a special place in my heart.

[BazingaCast Note:  There are a long list of questions that came in before Ashley was able to join the discussion that were not answered and we did not include them in the transcript since they remained unanswered.]

 

It’s that time of year again – Television Critics Association Summer Tour

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by Melody Star | July 12, 2014 1:31 PM PDT | Updated July 19, 2014 4:12 PM PDT

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Update Post

Update on the TCA Awards for this evening.   According to Gold Derby, there was an accidental leak of the list of winners for tonight’s awards show.   We have the reported list here:

PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
“Breaking Bad”

BEST NEW PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
“Orange Is the New Black”

BEST COMEDY SERIES
(Tie)
“Veep”
“Louie”

BEST DRAMA PROGAM
“The Good Wife”

BEST MINISERIES
“True Detective”

BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN DRAMA
Matthew McConaughey, “True Detective”

BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN COMEDY
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”

BEST NEWS AND INFORMATION
“Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey”

BEST REALITY SERIES
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”

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The Television Critics Association (TCA)  is currently in the midst of their summer tour.   With over 200 professional journalists, the TCA cover television for publications across the United States and Canada, reaching consumers weekly.   TCA are considered experts in the industry offering updates on the industry, commentary, moderating industry events, are often radio and TV guests and panelists.

Each January and July, the TCA does a press tour which generate approximately 40,000 stories during each two week tour span, and follow with approximately 45,000 more stories in subsequent months.

This July, the schedule is as follows:

CTAM (cable) — July 8-11

Digital (TCA) — July 12

NBC — July 13-14

ABC — July 15

ABC/WB/TCA — July 16

CBS/CW/Showtime — July 17-18

TCA (TCA Awards) — July 19

Fox/FX — July 20-21

PBS — July 22-23

We have not had word on any specific participation from The Big Bang Theory cast or production team, but it is very likely that there will be updates from CBS about the show.  Hopefully we will see some great articles come out this coming week.

Don’t forget that the Television Critic’s 30th Annual Awards are also being held July 19, 2014 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.  Both The Big Bang Theory, for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, and Jim Parsons, for  Individual Achievement  in Comedy, have been nominated for awards.

Terry Crews, from Brooklyn Nine-Nine will be hosting the event, which will not be televised.  The event is an invite-only event and hopefully we will get some media feed following the event so we can update our readers on the outcome.

CBS TOUR UPDATE

CBS provided updates to the Television Critics Association (TCA).  The CBS Tour started out with an update from Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment.  She was followed by panels from Madame Secretary, the McCarthys,  NCIS:  New Orleans, Scorpion, and Battle Creek.

In Tassler’s update she states that the CBS is not worried about coming to an agreement with the cast of The Big Bang Theory by the time the show is to begin production starting July 30th.  She is certain agreements will all be reached and there will not be any production delays.

Multi-cam comedies are what CBS excels at and they will continue to deliver multi-cam productions.  CBS

“has a legacy of building strong comedies and hope to continue to do so.”

Nina then touched on the late night talk show replacements that CBS is faced with filling and mentioned that the transition from Dave Letterman to Stephen Colbert was not specific, but:

“we’re having preliminary conversations with Stephen, very early conversations about format,” said Tassler. “We know he’s retiring his character on Comedy Central. He does want to have an interview format. As to dates, we’re in the middle of those conversations right now.”

When asked about replacing the 12:30 slot held by Craig Ferguson, her response was more intriguing in saying it could be someone from politics or from comedy, but she continued to add:

We’re looking at it through a very different lens,” she said. “There is a knee-jerk reaction to go for a traditional behind the desk format, but we’re looking at the comic world, maybe the political world. We’re keeping an open mind. We’re doing our homework. We want to make the right decision.”

Tassler expressed her disappointment with the Television Academy of Arts & Sciences voters for their lack of support for “The Good Wife” for Best Drama category.

“I’m still really pissed” Tassler expressed.  You look at what ‘The Good Wife’ does every year. We have 22 episodes. It’s so much more demanding, so much more difficult. Right now, everybody’s playing in the same sandbox… It’s something that should be looked at.”

Tassler seemed to be less comfortable when approached on the subject of diversity.   While she defended her position about CBS being committed to diversity her defense was not viewed quite as competitive as ABC’s position.   She argued that:

You look at the length and breadth of the network, from sun up to sun down,” she said, pointing to “The Talk” as one of the most diverse shows on TV, and their drama leads Halle Berry, Lucy Liu and Maggie Q. “These are formidable characters in lead roles. But season to season, we don’t come out of pilot season or the launch of any show to say we’re good. We don’t look at fall as the defining mark as giving us a quota.”

Tassler responded to queries about Vince Gilligan’s role in Battle Creek, a role he has downplayed his level of involvement.  Tassler danced around it but emphasized the following:

David Shore is the showrunner and primary steward of “Battle Creek,” based on a script that Gilligan wrote 14 years ago, well before “Breaking Bad.”

Tassler also revealed that Two-and-a-Half Men will have an Alan-Walden gay-adoption storyline this final season of the show.   Leaving everyone intrigued for more, the update wrapped up and led to the subsequent panels.

Just a quick note to shout out that Laurie Metcalf is very open to reprising her role as Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory and would love to be called to do so.   Also of interest was the Scorpion panel that says it is very much like The Big Bang Theory, only “out in the field”.   Sounds like an intriguing show.

CBS Update Feed from Twitter (Including the show panels)

Tassler is “confident” that the Big Bang Theory deal will be completed, loves having these issues come up b/c shows are successful. #TCA14

“We’re feeling very confident that everything will work out,” Tassler says of negotiations with #TBBT cast members. #TCA14

Nina Tassler “confident” deals for Big Bang Theory cast will work out #TCA14 #TBBT

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Some things worked about how I met your dad. Some things didn’t. We’d love opportunity to take another shot. – from exec session

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“We’d love the opportunity to take another shot.” Nina Tassler on How I Met Your Dad.

Variety: Tassler admits she’s “really pissed” about “The Good Wife” being snubbed in the Emmy nominations, but notes the network was first among the broadcast networks in nominations and second only to HBO.

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Tassler notes CBS has a “legacy” of building strong family comedies and feels has potential in that area.

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“The Millers” still has a lot of story material embedded in the DNA of the show.” This is how network executives talk.

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Halle Berry, Lucy Lui and Maggie Q are three examples of CBS’ diversity says Tassler CynopsisMedia

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“The Talk is one of the most diverse shows on daytime,” Tassler says. I wish there were lesbians/ bi women on new shows this season.

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Tassler adds that CBS looks at the entire year when it comes to diversity, touts Halle Berry for summer, also mentions BTS people.

Variety: “We have got a great track record with multicam, they’re definitely harder to do, but the emphasis of being able to score with hard jokes… we are particularly good at it, and I think we have a very keen ability to identify those talents that can deliver that comedy,” Tassler says of CBS’ emphasis on multicam sitcoms.

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Tassler on multicams: The emphasis on being able to craft and score w hard jokes … we are particularly good at.

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“For our network, for our audience, [multi-cam comedies] really resonate.”–‘ Nina Tassler

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Tassler; the rhythms of were served much better by the multi-cam format. Multi-cam is harder to do.

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Late night on : Tassler says time table discussions are happening now. Colbert will be retiring char from .

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Tassler says early August meetings will begin to discuss scheduling of new late-night lineup next year.

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Tassler re: 1230 latenight slot: we’re looking at the entire landscape & all different formats and hosts.

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Tassler says the next 12:30 host could come from a political or comedic background

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. president Nina Tassler says “no hard dates yet” for transitions of Colbert into Late Night, and Ferguson out of Late Late Show

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CBS entertaining idea of rotating hosts for whatever goes in Craig Ferguson’s spot. Not sure whether it will even be a talk show.

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Nina calls #NCIS the holy grail of television shows. 🙂 #TCA14

Joe Adalian ‏@TVMoJoe 1m
CBS had a bigger percentage decline (-15%) in A18-49 of any b’cast network this season. So far, no questions to Nina Tassler on that. #TCA14

Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 2m
Tassler calls franchises like #CSI & #NCIS “the holy grail,” noting that when #CBS looks at new shows, they’re looking for longevity #TCA14

Cynopsis Media ‏@CynopsisMedia 2m
Tassler: ‘we’re having conversations about longevity; can a show go 15 seasons’ @cynopsismedia #tca14

Kristi Turnquist ‏@Kristiturnquist 2m
Are we entertaining the greatest number of people & are we making the most amount of $ doing it? Tassler on CBS mission statement #TCA14

Whitney Friedlander
@loislane79
Tassler: I really think 18-49 ratings demo is only a part of the conversation. #TCA14

Variety: Tassler says: We always strive for excellence across the board. At no point do we say ‘you know what, let’s make this less excellent.’ Our goal is always to produce the best content, to hire the best actors, to be in business with the best writers… We’re having conversations about the longevity, whether a show has the bones to go the 15 years of a “CSI,” or have the global dominance of “NCIS.”

Whitney Friedlander
@loislane79
Tassler on #BattleCreek : “We have a very big star in David Shore” (translation: no way I’m taking second to AMC) #TCA14

Variety: “Whatever way. shape or form he wants to be involved, we’re a hundred percent happy with that,” Tassler says of Vince Gilligan’s involvement (or lack thereof) in “Battle Creek.” David Shore is showrunning and they’re pleased with whatever he wants to do.

Variety: On ratings, Tassler says, “We’re in a transitional phase… it’s a much bigger playing field, there are many more metrics. The definition of success is changing, it’s evolving… 18-49 is only part of the conversation.”

Bill Harris ‏@billharris_tv 53s
Alan-Walden gay-couple adoption storyline big part of final season of #TwoandaHalfMen, says #NinaTassler. @CBSTweet #cbs #tca14

Morgan Freeman & Tea Leoni on Madame Secretary Panel at CBS Update to Television Critics Association Summer 2014 Tour. Photo: Variety

Next up – Morgan Freeman, Tea Leoni, Barbara Hall, and Tim Daly for @MadameSecretary

Variety: “One never knows, do one?” Executive producer Morgan Freeman drawls of a potential appearance on “Madam Secretary” for sweeps.
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With Tim Daly on “Madame Secretary” panel and Steven Weber on ABC Fam’s “Chasing Life,” we have “Wings” completion. #TCA14
Variety: There were never any plans to plot the show as “Madam President” — although Tea Leoni jokes they might consider it in season four.
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I’ve always really enjoyed a fish out of water. By page two of the script I knew that was what this was going to be. -Tea Leoni #TCA14
Madam Secretary ‏@MadamSecretary 3m
I called Nina [Tassler] after my first read through the script and said I was in. – Tea Leoni #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 2m
Leoni’s character has most interaction with her staff, so they are her most interesting day to day interactions. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Jim Colucci ‏@jimcolucci 1m
.@MadamSecretary Tim Daly calls Madeleine Albright “my White House Correspondents’ Dinner girlfriend;” she’s excited to help w show #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 55s
#MadamSecretary will also use everyone’s awareness of events like Benghazi to depict “another Benghazi” in the story. #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 1m
Hall notes history will inform #MadamSecretary. “We’re actually using something our characters might have learned from those events” #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 2m
Hall notes women have to “overcome” the image that if women are good at jobs, their home life is broken. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 2m
“We’re really trying to pull back the curtain on how the State Department works,” says Hall. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 3m
Hall notes that #MadamSecretary will heighten certain things for time and story, though. #TCA14
Daniel Fienberg ‏@HitFixDaniel 2m
“It’s a little less heightened reality than that” – Barbara Hall comparing “Madam Secretary” to “Scandal”/“State of Affairs” #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 3m
Morgan Freeman on diversity: we have open minds in terms of casting on #MadamSecretary. We’ll get who fits the role. #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 1m
Hall loves flashback shows and has a big backstory for Leoni’s character’s CIA history she wants to play out on show. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 1m
Daly also notes there is more to his character than meets the eye in the pilot. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Tim Daly likes that his character is a religion professor, religion plays a big part of conflicts around the world. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Madam Secretary ‏@MadamSecretary 3m
Tim Daly on the draw of his role: The potential & the dynamic in this marriage. There’s a lot of room for this character to grow. #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 3m
Leoni said going back to TV now had a lot to do with her kids being old enough for it. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 2m
Freeman says he’s an avid TV watcher, calling out #TheWestWing and “CBS shows”. (Daly says #TheGoodWife) as faves. #MadamSecretary #TCA14
Madam Secretary ‏@MadamSecretary 1m
The idea of being a professor of religion is fascinating. I think that his knowledge is something that will be pertinent. -Tim Daly #TCA14
Madam Secretary ‏@MadamSecretary 47s
That’s a wrap for the #MadamSecretary #TCA14 panel! Thanks for following along!

The McCarthy’s is Up Next with Tyler Ritter, Laurie Metcalf, Jack McGee, Kelen Coleman, Jimmy Dunn, Joey McIntyre

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@McCarthysCBS is based on the life of creator Brian Gallivan. He comes from the #HappyEndings camp. #cbs #tca14
Sarah Rodman ‏@GlobeRodman 2m
Up now: #TheMcCarthys a family sitcom set in Boston and co-starring Laurie Metcalf from #Roseanne and NKOTB’s @joeymcintyre #CBS #TCA14
Marisa Roffman ‏@marisaroffman 2m
Brian Gallivan says his family wants to emphasize the show is only loosely based on his real-life family. #TCA14 #themccarthys
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 3m
Gallivan: the insult comedy works better with multi-cam comedy. Says #TCA14 room is more supportive than his own family. #TheMcCarthys
TVGuideHanh ‏@TVGuideHanh 46s
#TheMcCarthys creator :” My life as a gay man is always fun” #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Tyler Ritter grew up on sets of the shows his dad worked on. (He’s one of John Ritter’s sons.) Also watched his brother Jason work. #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Tyler Ritter: I don’t try to emulate their work. We share enough mannerisms & physical characteristics. #TheMcCarthys #TCA14
Jim Colucci ‏@jimcolucci 44s
Laurie Metcalf: #TheMcCarthys Marjorie is passive aggressive. “I look forward to meeting Brian [Gallivan]s mother.” #TCA14 @CBS

Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Laurie Metcalf loves working in front of a live audience again. Says it feels really good. Doesn’t know where character is going #TCA14
Todd VanDerWerff ‏@tvoti 1m
Laurie Metcalf is talking about her journey on The McCarthys like it involves the level of mythology from Lost. #TCA14
Eric Goldman ‏@EricIGN 1m
Laurie Metcalf is here for The McCarthys. I wish Timothy Olyphant was at this press your too so we’d have both Scream 2 killers. #TCA14

TV Guide ‏@TVGuide 1m
Joey McIntyre and Jimmy Dunn are from Mass., so they already have Boston accent. Rest of #TheMcCarthys cast told not to force it #TCA14
Natalie Abrams ‏@NatalieAbrams 52s
Laurie Metcalf “hopes” to return to Big Bang Theory. She sits by the phone waiting for the call. Hear that, @billprady? #TCA14
Chris Harnick ‏@chrisharnick 1m
Laurie Metcalf hopes to return to #TheBigBangTheory. #TCA14
Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 1m
Laurie Metcalf is in the cast of #TheMcCarthys, but says she hopes she can still make some appearances on #TBBT. #TCA14
Marisa Roffman ‏@marisaroffman 1m
“I got to meet Robert & Michelle King, and I think I scared them,”Brian Gallivan says of his #TheGoodWife super-fandom. #TCA14 #themccarthys
Cynopsis Media ‏@CynopsisMedia 1m
Jack McGee says doing show with multi cameras is more like live theater #McCarthys #TCA14 @cynopsismedia
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Actors always love the audience laughs when they do multi-cam shows. #TheMcCarthys cast is no exception to this rule. #TCA14
The McCarthys ‏@McCarthysCBS 51s
“We happened to have a great crowd & we’ll hopefully have that for 7 seasons” @thejackmcgee ab the night #TheMcCarthys pilot was shot #TCA14
Cynopsis Media ‏@CynopsisMedia 58s
‘your friends aren’t your friends unless they listen to how you feel’ says Jack McGee #mccarthys #tca14 @CynopsisMedia
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1m
Kelen Coleman: this is a very very funny script. Chemistry of actors is also great. We’re very loud as a group. #TheMcCarthys #TCA14
The McCarthys ‏@McCarthysCBS 1m
“@thejackmcgee calls me and goes ‘hey..it’s your father.”- @Kelencoleman on how much #TheMcCarthys cast has bonded #TCA14
Jason Lynch ‏@jasonlynch 1m
“I end #GettingOn on a Friday and start #TheMcCarthys on a Monday,” Laurie Metcalf on juggling her two shows #TCA14
Roger Catlin ‏@rcatlin 1m
Joey McIntyre says Boston is a town that supports its own, “until you get too big, then they take you out at the knees.” #NKOTB #TCA14
Whitney Friedlander ‏@loislane79 1m
Jimmy Dunn: That’s the hardest part for me. Playing a chubby, dim guy from Boston. #TCA14

Up Next, NCIS New Orleans with Scott Bakula and Mark Harmon, Lucas Black., CCH Pounder, Gary Glasberg, Jeffery Lieber

Photo: Reuters

Beads to celebrate the #NCISNewOrleans panel at #TCA14!

NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1m
Exec Prod/Creator Gary Glasberg: Thanked the assembled and revealed, “We just added a new cast member, actor Rob Kerkovich.” #TCA14
Daniel Fienberg ‏@HitFixDaniel 3m
Half of the cases on “NCIS: New Orleans” will relate to hungry Originals and werewolves. #TCA14
Cinefilles ‏@Cinefilles 3m
‘Cloverfield’s Rob Kerkovich has been added to the #NCISNOLA cast. #TCA14 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1827376/
NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1h
I’m excited to see where it goes. -Gary Glasberg #TCA14 #NCISNOLA
Andrea Morabito ‏@andreamorabito 1h
EP Gary Glasberg originally planned New Orleans-set NCIS episodes for sweeps, then decided to turn into a spinoff #tca14
CandaceHavens ‏@CandaceHavens 1h
There will be crossovers between #NCIS and NCISNOLA #TCA14
Danielle Turchiano ‏@danielletbd 1h
#NCIS is planning crossovers. Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette will be involved in a particular story on #NCISNOLA. #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1h
There will be crossover episodes btwn NCIS and NCIS New Orleans. Gibbs will visit New Orleans. #CBS #TCA14
NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1h
When we did the initial episodes we tried to capture as much iconic imagery as possible. We hit the landmarks.-Gary Glasberg #TCA14
NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1h
One of the goals is to really dig into those neighborhoods. These are people how have enormous pride in the city. -Gary Glasberg #TCA14
Jim Colucci ‏@jimcolucci 1h
Real-life inspiration for @ScottBakula’s @NCISNewOrleans character, D’Wayne Swear, is a consultant to the show. #TCA14 @CBS
Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 1h
“Mysteries are kind of infused with a culture and soul” of the city, says EP Jeffrey Lieber. Flavoring #NCISNOLA with local culture. #TCA14
NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1h
It’s really about the DNA of the city. The mysteries are sort of infused w/a culture & soul. U can feel the city n every beat.-Lieber #TCA14
TV Guide Magazine ‏@TVGuideMagazine 1h
“This feels very organic and exactly where I’m meant to be” says #JAG alum Zoe McLellan on #NCIS: New Orleans. #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1h
Harmon: We respected Scott’s decision to do the role & move his family to NOLA. It’s a large bite. #NCISNOLA #TCA14
Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 1h
“It looks really easy to do, but it’s hard to do, and do it well.” Mark Harmon on NCIS and #NCISNOLA. #TCA14
TV Guide Magazine ‏@TVGuideMagazine 1h
“I’ve learned a few things in 12 years and I’ll be glad to pass any of them on” says #NCIS: New Orleans EP Mark Harmon. #TCA14
NOLA Film Events ‏@NOLA_FilmEvents 1h
RT @ncisneworleans: Gary Glasberg: It’s been an extraordinary ride. 2 shoot in #NOLA is a great thing. We started prep a few days ago #TCA14
TV Guide Magazine ‏@TVGuideMagazine 1h
“We have big shoes to follow. We hope we can get an audience to invest with us” says #NCIS: New Orleans star @ScottBakula #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1h
Bakula: We have to earn our audience. It’s not a given. We have great guidance from this team. #NCISNOLA #TCA14
NCIS: New Orleans ‏@NCISNewOrleans 1h
I’m fortunate to have this very rich character & we have great guidance from this team. -@ScottBakula #TCA14
TV Guide ‏@TVGuide 1h
Lucas Black says he “didn’t know much” about #NCIS when he got the #NCISNOLA offer. Shooting on location was what “got me excited.” #TCA14
TV Guide ‏@TVGuide 1h
CCH Pounder and Scott Bakula have worked together before so there’s a familiarity there, she says. #NCISNOLA #TCA14
Gwen Reyes ‏@ReelVixen 1h
Scott Bakula WILL be back on #Looking this season, if it fits in his schedule. So exciting!! #TCA14

Up Next Scorpion with NIck Santora, Nick Wootoon, Justin Lin, Walter O’Brien, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci

Scorpion Panel at the 2014 TCA Summer Tour to provide their CBS show update. Photo: WireImage

Jason Lynch ‏@jasonlynch 1h
Time for #Scorpion, an action-version of Big Bang Theory. #TCA14

Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1h
NIck Santora: being mentally enabled isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. That’s the hook of the show. #Scorpion #TCA14

Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 1h
#Scorpion panel up now for CBS. Co-EP Nick Santora says it’s not a procedural, but a “fun-cedural.” #TCA14
Diane Gordon ‏@thesurfreport 1h
Santora: the idea that #Scorpion has similarities to #TBBT came up at CBS. (he’s more than fine with that.) #TCA14
TV Guide ‏@TVGuide 1h
#Scorpion is like The Big Bang Theory, but the geniuses are out in the field. #TCA14
Scorpion ‏@Scorpion_CBS 1h
Walter on Elyes’ portrayal of him: I have incredible respect for @ElyesGabel. He did an amazing job. #TCA14 #Scorpion
Eric Goldman ‏@EricIGN 1h
Fast and the Furious 3 – 6 director Justin Lin directed the Scorpion pilot. You see why as it progresses. (hint: a car is involved) #TCA14
TV Guide ‏@TVGuide 1h
#Scorpion is based on the life of EP Walter O’Brien, who has an IQ of 197, one of the four highest IQs on record. #TCA14
The TCA ‏@OfficialTCA 1h
The #Scorpion panel is packed. Includes @katharinemcphee, @robertpatrickT2, @ElyesGabel, @AriStidham, @JadynJWong, Eddie Kaye Thomas. #TCA14
Scorpion ‏@Scorpion_CBS 1h
Great thing about this show is that it can b as big/small as we want. Has to b an adventure that reflects on r charact’s emotionally. #TCA14
Scorpion ‏@Scorpion_CBS 1h
1on1’s are the best way 2go. Half of my job is looking at the foundations. I would talk to Walter & suck up all I could. @ElyesGabel #TCA14
Deanna Barnert ‏@TVDeeva 1h
#Scorpion stars @katharinemcphee @robertpatrickT2 @ElyesGabel @AriStidham @JadynJWong @EddieKayeThomas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_hJscvdXU … #TCA14 #CBS
Channel Guide ‏@ChannelGuide 1h
“I will tell my friend she looks fat in those jeans, because it’s technically correct.” #Scorpion EP Walter O’Brien on IQ vs. EQ. #TCA14

Up Next Battle Creek with Josh Duhamel, Dean Winters,, Vince Gilligan

Dean Winters & Josh Duhamel of CBS’ Battle Creek’ provided an update today at the 2014 TCA Summer Tour Photo: TheVoice

Battle Creek ‏@battlecreek 43m
“I’ve never actually been to Battle Creek Michigan.” – Vince Gilligan #TCA14
Alan Sepinwall ‏@sepinwall 40m
Gilligan is normally a guy who credits others. In this case, he keeps making clear how little he has to do with Battle Creek. #TCA14
Battle Creek ‏@battlecreek 31m
I live in NY & getting me out of NY is impossible & I got the call [for this show] & it was a no brainer @thedeanwinters #TCA14 #battlecreek
POPSUGAR Ent ‏@POPSUGAREnt 28m
“I have a little one now, and I want to be there as often as I can.” – @joshduhamel #TCA14 @battlecreek

Related: The Hollywood Reporter Article Summarizing the CBS Tour
Related: Variety Article on the CBS Tour
Yahoo Story on NCIS: New Orleans Panel

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President and CEO of CBS, Leslie Mooves, believes that Thursday Night Football will be the next big hit for the season.  He believes it is a “sure thing” and a great way to “start the weekend”.

Thursday night football is in high demand, according to Moonves.  When asked about the network “auditioning” for the rights to air Thursday Night Football on CBS longer-term, Moonves responded:

“It is our job to show the NFL how great it’s going to be,” Moonves said. “We’re confident at the end of the year they’re going to feel like CBS did a tremendous job.”

Moonves was asked if CBS would entertain a longer-season of airing the games and he replied:

“If the NFL would like to go longer we’d certainly be interested in talking to them.”

Moonves went on to describe the wiring of a player to give moment-by-moment play activity, using state of the art technology and cameras.   He also vowed to use CBS talent to promote the games and would also include football in some of the CBS scripted shows.

 

Laurie Metcalf talking about ‘The McCarthys’ at the CBS Update of the 2014 TCA Summer Tour. Photo: WireImage

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Associated Press

CBS 2014 TCA Summer Tour Soiree

Jessica Radloff ‏@JRadloff 31m The scene at tonight’s #CBS #Showtime #TheCW party at the Pacific Design Center. #TCA14

Alison Janey (Mom) and Michael Weatherly (NCIS) Michael Weatherly ‏@M_Weatherly 6m Secret: Alison is my half sisters first cousin.“ @JessB_33 @M_Weatherly and Allison Janney @AllisonBJanney

Beth Behrs & Kat Dennings (Two Broke Girls) WireImage

Lisa Kudrow WireImage

Matt LeBlanc (Episodes) & Andrea Anders WireImage

Mircea Monroe (Episodes) WireImage

Sara Gilbert (The Talk) WireImage

Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds) WireImage

Matthew Perry & Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple) WireImage

Morgan Freeman & Lori McCreary (Madame Secretary) WireImage

Katharine McPhee (Scorpion) WireImage

 

 

 

 

#Repost from @ncisnola with @repostapp — The New Orleans Fab Four! #ncisnola

The cast of #NCIS at #TCA14!

Check out the cast of #Scorpion on the red carpet at #TCA14!​​​

#Reckless star Cam Gigandet at #TCA14!

#MadamSecretary Executive Producers Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary on the #TCA14 Party Red Carpet

Téa Leoni and Tim Daly from #MadamSecretary on the #TCA14 Party Red Carpet

The #JaneTheVirgin cast on the #TCA14 Party Red Carpet!

http://instagram.com/p/qnBU7Xh8ot/?modal=true
The stars were out last night at the #TCA14 #CBS party!

 

 

@jessicaradloff on Twitter

Jessica Radloff ‏@JRadloff 7m .@CBS threw one heck of a party tonight for the #TCA14 … Complete with s’mores bar! And Umami Burger. And Pizza

Sadly, no cast members from The Big Bang Theory were present.   But many fans of The Big Bang Theory are also fans of other CBS shows, so we hope you enjoyed getting to see some of your favorite stars from CBS shows.

 

 See Glamour’s Article on the Party by Jessica Radloff

 

 

 

USA Today: 9 TV couples that scored Emmy nominations

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By: Carly Mallenbaum July 10, 2014 12:08 pm

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Want to get nominated for an Emmy? Make sure you’re part of a TV couple. It should boost your chances.

This year, a bunch of stars AND their on-screen spouses got nominated. For USA NOW, entertainment editor Dennis Moore and I talked about the new, unconventional couples up for Emmys (read on for a list):

For Complete List

 

3. ‘Normal Heart’: Mark Ruffalo & Matt Bomer

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8. ‘Big Bang Theory’: Jim Parsons & Mayim Bialik

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Garfunkel & Oates to play at House of Blues in San Diego on Comic Con Weekend (July 25)

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by Melody Star | July 12, 2014 | 9:01 AM PDT

Source: houseofblues.com

Garfunkel & Oates [Riki Lindhome (Ramona) and Kate Micucci (Lucy)  of The Big Bang Theory] will be playing at the House of Blues in San Diego on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 6:00 PM PDT.

Comic Con weekend is July 24-27, 2014, so for those planning to attend Comic Con, why not take a little break on Friday evening and check out Garfunkel and Oates’ set?   I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

For those who happen to be in the area, come out and show support for Kate and Riki.

House of Blues
1055 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA

You can purchase tickets either through Live Nation  or through the House of Blues website.

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Daily Instagrams & Twitter – July 11, 2014

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This is a running account for the day of cast related Instagrams and Tweets so it continually gets updated through the day. Please check back often for updates. The main cast is listed in order of how they are credited on the show.

Taping Dates and Info

List of Emmy Nominees

BILL PRADY

JOHNNY GALECKI (no IG or Twitter)

 

JIM PARSONS (IG, but no Twitter)

http://instagram.com/p/qWmo_HGIzT/?modal=true
Good morning! Thinking of @darylmorey on what is an incredibly intense, busy weekend for him. Go Rockets!

http://instagram.com/p/qXiBh0GI42/?modal=true
Welcome back, @tariza1 ! Big fan! Congrats @darylmorey

JIM PARSONS & MAYIM BIALIK

@missmayim & @therealjimparsons – this is awesome.
https://twitter.com/BazingaCast/status/488048807356018688

KALEY CUOCO-SWEETING & RYAN SWEETING

BRIANA CUOCO

http://instagram.com/p/qX-a9NQQfN/?modal=true
The best surprise of all time Happy Birthday brother!!! We love you 💜

SIMON HELBERG & JOCELYN TOWNE

KUNAL NAYYAR & NEHA KAPUR

If you insist…

MAYIM BIALIK

MELISSA RAUCH

WIL WHEATON & ANNE WHEATON

https://twitter.com/wilw/status/487830785022365696
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/487823481623834624
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/487827135667531777
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/487989810204659712
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/488010471337779200
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/488050089026265088
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/488072954605875201
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/488073111166648320

JOHN ROSS BOWIE

https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/487815568787922944

Do you love me, babe? What can I say?

https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/487962826498002946
https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/487988459269660673
https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/488048898116550656
https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/488114740648894468
https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/488183880445218816

LAURA SPENCER

 KEVIN SUSSMAN

BOB NEWHART