Jim Parsons Debuts On Broadway

 

 Big Bang Theory´s Jim Parsons is about to get a taste of the theatre world when he makes his debut this coming April on Broadway´s play, The Normal Heart, for a 12-week engagement.

 Parsons will play Tommy Boatwright, a Southerner in a group of HIV/AIDS activists in the early 1980s. He will not be the only well known TV star on the show, as Lee Pace (better known for his role on Pushing Daisies) will play closeted fellow activist Bruce Niles.

 We are certain that the Emmy and Golden Globe winner will not dissapoint with his performance!

 Thoughts?

Charlie Sheen Gets Fired From "Two and a Half Men"

 It was bound to happen sooner or later. After months of scandals and a very difficult relationship, CBS and Charlie Sheen have officially parted ways.

 Both CBS and Warner Bros Television have fired the controversial actor from the sitcom Two and a Half Men as expressed in the official statement released earlier today:

 “After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen’s services on Two and a Half Men effective immediately.”

 It is still uncertain if the show will get cancelled or if Sheen will be replaced by a new actor at this point. Sheen on the other hand, was very honest when expressing his thoughts about the network´s decision when speaking to TMZ:

 “This is very good news. They continue to be in breach, like so many whales. It is a big day of gladness at the Sober Valley Lodge because now I can take all of the bazillions, never have to look at whatshiscock again and I never have to put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension.”

 Do you believe Sheen had it coming? Should Two and a Half Men get cancelled?

Colin Firth To Play A Vampire In Next Film?

Colin Firth is already planning his next project after winning his first Oscar for The King´s Speech.

According to the News of the World the actor is willing to try something completely different and has signed to play a vampire in in horror film Stoker, a movie based on Bram Stoker´s Dracula.

 The film will also feature Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland) as India Stoker, with a script written by Wentworth Miller (Prison Break).

 Firth is set to play India´s vampire uncle who presumably kills his victims in a very sadistic way.

Sources describe the role as "miles away from the comedies he's famous for. It's dark, modern and creepy. He's going out on a limb with this part."

The cast could also include Nicole Kidman as she is rumoured to be in talks for the part of India´s mum.

Sounds interesting and we know Firth has the talent to make it believable.

Thoughts?

"Scream 4" Cast Poster Is Released

 Many fans of the Scream franchise were wondering why a poster featuring the cast has not been released, just like it happened with the three previous films.

 It seems that the main reason behind this is that the marketing campaign in the US is apparently focusing in direct and simple concepts for the new movie.

 However, it is not unusual for European countries to completely change the concept of their promotion for movie posters, which is exactly what has happened with Scream 4 in Spain.

 What do you think of the movie poster pictured above? Should the US try a similar approach?

"True Blood" Season 4 First Look

 A lot of new info has been released regarding the fourth season of True Blood at the 28th Annual William S. Paley Television Festival in Beverly Hills.

 So far, creator Alan Ball has teased that this year will be mostly known as the "witch season", but what we did not know it that the most intriguing storyline affects one of the most beloved characters of the show: vampire Eric Northman.

*Spoiler Alert*

 It looks like Viking vampire Eric is about to suffer a big case of amnesia, causing him to forget who he was and all of the horrible things he has done in the past. For fans of the Sookie Stackhouse books this storyline will come as no surprise as Ball has apparently left it almost intact in its adaptation.

 Actor Alexander Skarsgård explained to the fans what´s in store for his character:

"He messed with the wrong people,"—and because he loses that crucial matchup, he also loses his memory and therefore his entire personality.

 This powerful character is just gone—it's not what we've built up over the past three years; it is just gone. And it's a lot of fun for me because it's the polar opposite of who Eric really is…He is lost. He doesn't know how he is, he knows he's a vampire, but he slowly finds out stuff, like, 'Did I do that? I killed those people? Why would I do that? Oh. Really?' It's not easy to hear—and not knowing who he can trust, who's a friend or an enemy. He's very vulnerable."

 Impatient already? Check out a video provided by PaleyFest 2011 with footage from the filming of True Blood´s fourth season below!

 

 Are you counting the days until summer arrives with new episodes from True Blood?

"How I Met Your Mother" Gets Renewed For Two More Years

 How I Met Your Mother fans can now end any possible plans for a campaign to save their show, as CBS has renewed the sitcom for two more seasons.

 The show has performed well in its current sixth season, drawing aproximately 9.1 million viewers per episode. It has grown in popularity over the years, even featuring important guest stars such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Sarah Chalke or James Van Der Beek.

 As far as the storyline goes, now that the show is locked for two more years, it is safe to say that the identity of the mother won´t be revealed to audiences any time soon.

 Do you find this piece of news legen... wait for it... dary?!? Let me know in the comments!

Michael Rosenbaum Reflects on 'Smallville' Series Finale

 Michael Rosenbaum has already finished shooting his scenes for the series finale of Smallville scheduled to air on May 13.

 The actor spoke with Zap2it weighed in on his experience returning to the series for the upcoming two-hour finale:

 "It was so great. Tom [Welling] and I had a wonderful time together. We laughed a lot. I shot a couple of scenes with him. I shot for 19 hours, and honestly, I had a tear in my eye at the end. I was like, 'Man, this is really it'."

 According to insiders, Rosenbaum rejected many offers to come back to the show for a long time, but the actor states this was not the case:

 "I always wanted to make it work, but I was really busy. It's so funny how the fans can get so intense. [They'd say] 'What is he doing that he can't come back? George Clooney came back to ER and he can't? How big is he?' I'm like, 'Guys, God, relax. It's not about that'."

 The actor, who assures that the show will wrap up storylines "in the right way", admits that he ultimately gave in because of his loyalty towards the fans.

 "I swear to God, I did it for the fans. I never want to hear, 'Why didn't you go back?' I wanted to end it the way it should have."

 Will you watch Rosenbaum´s return to Smallville on May 13?

Wonder Woman Recruits Elizabeth Hurley

 NBC´s pilot for Wonder Woman is one of the most anticipated shows right now, and it has not even been picked up for series yet!

 Now, fans have another reason to tune in as Elizabeth Hurley has confirmed via her Twitter her involvement in the pilot. The actress wrote: "Thrilled to be doing the NBC pilot Wonder Woman. I'll be playing the evil villain. Can't wait."

 According to TV Line she will play Veronica Cale, which is described as "an evil scientist and businesswoman with a secret, nefarious plan".

 Do you believe Hurley is a good addition to the show?