Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory) will voice Buddy in an NBC stop-motion animated special Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas, based on the 2003 movie with Will Ferrell. Ed Asner, who played Santa on the big screen, will narrate the show, airing Tuesday, December 16 at 8p.
ABC is also developing a comedy with Chris Paul, inspired by the LA Clippers star’s experiences growing up, reports Variety. The project from CBS Television Studios follows Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James’ comedy Survivor’s Remorse, renewed for season two by Starz.
AOL debuted the first four episodes of the show Zoe Saldana Presents: My Hero. Executive produced by actress Zoe Saldana, Ellen Rakieten Entertainment and Relativity Television, the show follows celebrities as they honor the important people in their lives. Guests include Maria Menounos, Julianne Hough, Nick Cannon, Additionally, Zaldana hosted a Twitter chat on Friday […]
Citi Private Pass, Live Nation Entertainment and Yahoo announced a new behind-the-scene web series called Backstage with Citi. In the show, Yahoo News Global Anchor Katie Couric will interview artists, with the band Lady Antebellum kicking things off. The next ep will feature O.A.R, which will premiere in early November. Citi is now the official […]
Scott Coker’s presence since taking over the reigns as President of Bellator MMA earlier this year has quickly left its mark on the organization. With the promotion now moving away from weekly broadcasts of its tournaments into a monthly card designed to showcase stronger talent, the company is now moving forward as it continues its […]
The NFL will continue to beef up its presence in London, according to The London Daily Mail. The report states that the league is slating five games in the city next season, topping this year’s three. The league is expected to make an official announcement on the additional London games soon. Of course, last week, […]
Skip a newsletter last week? Then here’s a roundup of the top stories in each of our four daily editions, so you can be up on the latest news, Cynopsis-style, in the worlds of linear, digital, sports and kids television. Enjoy!  FLAGSHIP A carriage dispute left Dish’s 14 million subscribers without Turner channels. “Despite […]
CBS set an arrival date for Late Late Show with James Corden: Monday, March 9. Corden succeeds Craig Ferguson as host. Ben Winston, currently an exec producer on UK’s The X Factor, is onboard as exec producer for his long-time friend and collaborator’s new gig; Nina Tassler, chairman, CBS Entertainment, promises “a creatively dynamic and […]
Courtney Love will recur as a guest star on Fox’s upcoming Empire, slated for a January premiere. The Hole singer will play a rocker on the music drama.
Just when you think he couldn’t top his interview with President Obama, Zach Galifianakis brought on Brad Pitt as his guest in the newest Funny or Die episode of his web talk show, Between Two Ferns. B2F nabbed an Emmy this year, but had not released a new ep since the Obama interview in March. […]
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