Midnight

America's most famous teen mom (sorry, Amber Portwood) got some of her best scores of the competition on Monday's (Nov. 22) final performance show, but she still ended up at the bottom of the judges' leaderboard. Her first dance, a jive, earned 9s across the board, but she fell a little short of her fellow competitors with her freestyle number, ending up with a combined score of 52. Maybe it was the lack of lifts -- she and partner Mark Ballas stayed on the floor for their routine, and it ended up looking like a relatively low-risk choice compared to Massey and Lacey Schwimmer's boogaloo and the flying around Derek Hough and Grey did in their freestyle. Video of the performance is below. What do you think? Is it enough to carry Bristol to the top? View full article

According to the casting sides, "Klaus is late-20′s to mid-30′s. He's handsome, charming, intelligent, with a sharp wit. He's the only person who can out-Damon Damon. That's because he's got a thousand years on him. Klaus is one of the Originals. Possibly the oldest. But you'd never know it because he keeps up with the times." Ooh, sounds sexy. We put our heads together and came up with our list of dream casting for the pivotal role, so here are our nine favorites. We tried to keep it to TV actors, because we can all dream big, but we're pretty sure that Tom Hardy and Leonardo DiCaprio are unlikely to swing by Mystic Falls any time this century. Hal Ozsan You may not know him by name, but chances are you're familiar with his work as the super creepy rapist teacher on "90210" or as Dawson's unlikely mentor on "Dawson's Creek." He's got a sexy British accent -- which works out well, as Katherine first met Klaus in London in 1492. He's also good with a one-liner and he's definitely skilled at giving us the uh-oh feeling. Why it won't happen: In addition to playing Professor No-means-yes, he's also played a man-witch on "Supernatural." How much CW villainy can one man take? Joshua Jackson The last time we saw Jackson, he told us that he was still waiting on a job offer from "Diaries" executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson. Yeah, he was probably kidding -- but we'd still love for them to call his bluff. Aside from his obvious shared history with the EPs, he's certainly debonair enough to have been a nobleman in the 15th century, and believe it or not, he doesn't always play the nice boy next door - check out his movie "Shutter." Why it won't happen: Carina is not in charge of the world. Yet. Milo Ventimiglia Venti-latte worked with Williamson and Plec on "Cursed," alongside Jackson, and we've missed him on TV since NBC finally pulled the plug on "Heroes" in its vegetative state. We know he can rock a leather jacket, so he'll completely blend in with everyone else in Mystic Falls, and we've always loved his ability to deliver lines with a surprisingly stinging wit. Why it won't happen: Unfortunately, Milo is too short to be scary. Taylor Handley Does anyone remember Kevin Williamson's far too short-lived CW summer drama, "Hidden Palms"? Handley, best known as Oliver from the first season of "The O.C." played a new kid in town with a troublesome past. We know he plays psycho-crazy-cuckoo-bananas pretty well - remember when he pulled a gun on Marissa Cooper? - and his grin is sexy enough to seduce even Katherine. Why it won't happen: He's only 26 and looks even younger, so we're not sure he fits into the age bracket they're looking for. Plus, his juvenile demeanor is what makes him a charmer, but might not be believable for a 1000 year old vamp. Jensen Ackles Hello, dream casting! Have you seen him? (If not, we can show you pictures... they're plastered all over our cubicles to cheer us up on rainy days.) Ackles can switch from endearing to menacing in the blink of an eye - and he's proven that he can play a manaical lunatic with 2009's "My Bloody Valentine 3-D." He's definitely worthy of both Katherine's initial affection and her centuries-old fear. As for out-Damoning Damon? Jensen Ackles didn't invent the single man tear, but he perfected it. Accept no imitations. Why it won't happen: Uh, he's kind of busy driving his soulless brother around the country in the best car ever. Adam Brody The wild card! Okay, we confess, we just miss having him on our televisions. Desperately. They want someone who keeps with the times, right? Nobody can blurt out a pop-culture reference like Adam Brody. It'd be wildly unexpected and might draw some new viewers to the show -- which will help now that "American Idol's" results show has been plunked down in that 8 p.m. Thursday timeslot. We'd rather watch Seth Cohen vamp out than hear Jennifer Lopez's opinion on anything. Why it won't happen: We just can't imagine Klaus in skinny jeans, and we're pretty sure Brody's are super-glued to his legs. Matt Czuchry Just imagine Czuchry and Ian Somerhalder going head-to-head in a scene together. Most epic smirk-off ever. Czuchry can play the most unlikeable character on the planet, and you'd still find yourself wanting to take him home to Mom. We love him on "The Good Wife," but we loved him even more in his role as the entitled, selfish, sexy, and oh-so-wrong-for-Rory "Gilmore" guy. Why it won't happen: He looks so much like Zach Roerig, and there's only room for one set of BAMF doppelgangers in this town. Gale Harold Though he currently plays a buttoned-up law professor on "Hellcats," we know just how sexy Harold can be from his time on "Queer as Folk" as Brian Kinney. In fact, on occasion, Damon's sexy smirk and catlike movements remind us of Brian, so we're sure Harold could out-Damon Damon with both hands tied behind his back. Why it won't happen: Harold is a little old for the role - and speaking of doppelgangers, he definitely resembles Daniel Gillies, who plays Elijah. Taylor Kitsch We've got it on pretty good authority that Plec has a soft spot for those "Friday Night Lights" boys, and so do we. As a vampire in Mystic Falls, Klaus will definitely be required to remove his shirt, and nobody's better at doing that than Kitsch. He can smolder like nobody's business, and, much like vamp vixen Katherine, pretty much everyone he so much as glances at falls in love with him. We know we have. Why it won't happen: We could see Kitsch going toe-to-toe with Damon, but we aren't sure he could intimidate Katherine. To be honest, we definitely don't envy the casting director who has to fill this particular role. To find a man who makes Katherine want to hang out in a tomb indefinitely, as her body desiccates and her hair gets all un-shiny? It's not going to be easy. Weigh in in the comments, Vamp fans, or tweet us your ideas. Let us know your dream Klaus, and don't forget to tell us if you hate our ideas. There's nothing we love more. View full article

As we can see from this episode, Shane (Jon Bernthal) is once again having to flex his muscles to keep the peace at camp. Jim is such a gentle soul though. We're not sure why this scene had to go down that way. The whole camp shouldn't have been called it as if it were some intervention. Most heartbreaking line ever: "The only reason why I got away is that the dead were too busy eating my family." We've seen this episode in advance, and there's so much action in it, including what Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the other group are dealing with in Atlanta. Seriously, it's a good one. Episode 4, Vatos airs on Sunday, Nov.21 at 10 p.m. ET. Follow Zap2it and Zap2itHanh on Twitter and Zap2it on Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celeb news View full article

[imgleft] [/imgleft] On "Caprica" the searches for Zoe and Tamara continue -- in two very different ways. "Ghosts of a Machine" gave glimpses into the origin of the human Cylon idea in its very early stage. Little does Daniel know, that will be the bane of his existence in years to come. The Hunt for Tamara: Joseph embarks on his journey to find his daughter Tamara with his new friend/private investigator Emmanuelle in New Cap City. His wardrobe has changed to emulate that of mens' fashion in the '50s in order to "camoflauge" himself with the rest of the citizens in the fake world. Their goal? To make their way across the city without dying. Sounds simple enough. To help Joseph out, Emmanuelle gives him an addictive drug called Amp (taken via eyedrops), which, like the name implies, amplifies a user's senses and reflexes. Joseph takes his first drop and he already feels its effect. Joseph and Emmanuelle walk by an unconscious body, and it's after he makes the snarky comment that a game without rules sounds eerily similar to a scam. It's then Emmanuelle tells Joseph, "There's no rulebook in life, right? If you ask me, that's what keeps it interesting. You have to figure out for yourself what's important." The two arrive at their destination and meet a guy named Zulu. We see the Tauron side of Joseph come out, as he bosses the guy around with an agenda to get to. Joseph shows him a picture of Tamara. He tells Joseph to try going to Mysteries, a club in New Cap City, but moments later, a man with a gun stops him in his tracks. He doesn't believe it when Joseph tells him he just wants to find Tamara, "the dead girl" they call her. The man tells Joseph that her daughter took out two of his own men, and he's looking for revenge. Before the man can kill Joseph, taking him out of New Cap City forever, Emmanuelle takes shots at he and his men. When the head honcho is ready to off Joseph, Emmanuelle takes the fateful shot for him, ending the man's life in the virtual world. Emmanuelle wants Joseph to grow some "stones" before he returns to the game, because his hesitation in firing his gun is a recipe for disaster. Back in the real world, Sam comes over to Joseph's apartment to see how his brother's doing. Joseph asks Sam what goes through his mind when he's making a killing. Sam is perturbed -- and who wouldn't be! -- by Joseph's question, but answers anyway. "You tell yourself, 'It's not real,'" Sam says. "And then they're not people shooting at you, they're targets. The whole thing becomes just a game." In New Cap City, Joseph and Emmanuelle stake out Mysteries. Emmanuelle briefs him on who to look out for and Joseph, taking on a new attitude (hopefully), marches forth, ready to seize the day -- so to speak. They check in their guns per the "no weapons allowed" rule. Mysteries is a cross between a strip club and a weird stage show. The current stage act needs someone to fill a role, and of course, they pick Joseph. He gives the host -- a sequined drag queen -- a picture of Tamara, who rips it up. The only way Joseph can find Tamara is if he can answer the following riddle: "As the gods overthrew the Titans, so has man overthrown the gods. But when man visits his sins upon his children, how shall he be repaid?" Joseph doesn't have an answer, and some men throw Joseph out. As Joseph is ready to get his gun back from the weapons room, he notices a red "T" with a flower on top, Tamara's signature. Joseph takes two more drops of Amp to revitalize his senses. "Like you said, you're either quick or you're dead," Joseph says, before shooting the weapons check-in guy dead. He makes his way down to the club, killing many of the patrons, and asks the cross-dressing host about Tamara once more. The host confesses that Tamara, the one who transcends life and death, may be the answer everyone is looking for. The game changes people; stick around and you'll find out for yourself, the host tells Joseph. "It seems your daughter has found a home," Emmanuelle says, after she and Joseph see the numerous "T" markings on the wall outside Mysteries. "Maybe you should go back to yours." Daniel Discovers Zoe: Daniel is convinced Zoe's avatar is inside the Cylo and wants her to give him a sign to indicate that it is her within. He pleads with Zoe via the machine to tell him if she wants out of the metal and into a more human body (foreshadowing, anyone?). He asks Zoe to look at him when he's talking to her, and it takes a few tries for Daniel to get her to do so. Daniel has Zoebot putting together a gun multiple times. While Zoebot is busy following his orders, Daniel recounts a story about the fire in their home when Zoe was five years old (which explains her fear of fire), as he prepares to light a cigarette. When he lights it, he lets the flame linger on the match, only dropping it onto the table when the flame burns his fingers. At that exact moment the match hits the table, Zoebot hesitates during her drill. That was all Daniel didn't to see to confirm his suspicion. In the virtual world, Zoe tells Lacy about Daniel's test. She realizes Daniel wanted to see Zoebot's reaction, but Lacey tells her that maybe it isn't a bad idea for Daniel to know it's her inside. Zoe comes to the following conclusion: "I have to turn me off. Just be a robot." Lacy asks a haunting question, "Can you even do that anymore?" Daniel has a one-sided confrontation with Zoebot, basically recounting every single thing he's done to transfer Zoe from the virtual world and inputting it into something real and palpable. A lot of what he says is true, though much of it is a catalyst to get Zoe's reaction. Daniel brings up the Maglev bombing, suggesting that Zoe was most afraid of life itself because life is well, scary. He lights another cigarette mere inches away. "If you're lucky, maybe you'll get to create something that lasts," Daniel says to Zoebot. He backs off a little, confessing that maybe it isn't Zoe underneath all that metal. "You are all of her that I have left," Daniel says bleakly. "So please, talk to me." Zoe struggles whether or not to do what he says, but the decision is sort of made for her when Daniel pours gasoline around her. He tells her that all she has to do is step out of the circle, and that will confirm that it is Zoe in the robot body. Desperate measures for a desperate man. He throws the lit cigarette into the circle and Zoe is determined not to move, but as Daniel studies the robot for any movement, the flames die down before Zoebot has to make her fateful reveal. In the lab, a tired Daniel decides to do one more test with gun in hand. "I love my dog, but I love my daughter even more," he says. Daniel gives the gun to Zoebot and tells her to shoot the poor Graystone dog. As he counts to five, the tension builds, and all of a sudden we're not sure if Zoebot will or won't go through with it. When Zoebot pulls the decisive trigger at five, the dog is its untimely victim -- or so it seems. Lucky for the family dog, the gun was only loaded with blanks. Whew. For now, Zoe's identity is safely hidden, but it's only a matter of time before it'll be accidentally or unexpectedly revealed. In the virtual world, Zoe tells Lacy that she knew the gun had blanks inside when Daniel handed the weapon to her. Interestingly, had the gun been loaded with real bullets, Zoe would have offed her dear old father. Yikes. This leads to Zoe begging Lacy to get her out of Caprica, before she acts on her inhibitions and does something profoundly regretful. Amanda Revists the Past: Amanda visits the site of the car accident that took her brother Damien's life, touching the tree the car hit, during which she sees the car drive by with her dead brother in the driver's seat. She calls Clarice, telling her about what she saw earlier that day. Clarice seems to think Amanda's vision of her dead brother is Zoe-related. Vergis (guest star John Pyper-Ferguson) visits Amanda at the Graystone compound. Vergis, also in mourning because two of his employees were killed during the MCP break-in, tells Amanda about his device being stolen. Of course, Amanda doesn't know anything about Daniel's role in it. Vergis suggests that Daniel might have played a big part in Vergis Corp.'s stolen MCP, much to Amanda's bewilderment and shock. Little does Amanda know, Daniel is capable of some dangerous things even she is not aware of. This post has been promoted to an article This post has been promoted to an article

[imgleft] [/imgleft]Katharine McPhee is guest-starring on "Community" Thursday (March 11), but had things broken a little differently you could have seen the former "American Idol" runner-up on an different NBC series this season. McPhee tells Zap2it that earlier this season she talked with NBC about a role on "Trauma": "It was after the show had already started to air," she says. "They were going to add a new character, and I was going to go to network and test for the part, but I really wasn't ready to sign on for a show. ... It just didn't work out." The experience did, however, put McPhee "on the NBC radar," and that eventually helped lead to her guest spot on "Community." She shared some details about her role, the NBC pilot she just landed and balancing acting and singing with Zap2it. Zap2it: You're playing Chevy Chase's stepdaughter, correct? McPhee: It's family day on "Community," so all the characters have brought their families in. My character comes in as the sweet, long-lost ex-stepdaughter of Chevy's character. She starts off like she's there with the great intention of reconnecting with her stepfather, and you kind of find out later that she's not as sweet as you thought. She's really there for an ulterior motive. Were your scenes mostly with Chevy? Chevy and Joel [McHale] -- mostly the two of them. Does she maybe have an eye for Joel's character, Jeff? Um, yes [laughs]. Yeah, I spent some time making out with Joel McHale. That was not the difficult part of the job. "Community" has a pretty specific rhythm. How do you slide into that as a guest star? For me, I just try to figure out how I want to play it regardless of the style of the show. From reading it you get the sense that it's very fast-paced, very witty. ... I hope I was able to [live up to] that as a guest star. Being on set with them -- Danny Pudi is just awesome. Getting to watch him and how he plays Abed, you get the point really quickly that it's a very specific style. You were just cast in NBC's pilot "The Pink House" -- what can you tell us about it? I'm excited to be part of a new show. I hope it does well and gets picked up. It's very exciting, but in this industry you always have to jump through hoops, and it's definitely a process. ... I've had friends call me and say, "So when do I get to watch you on TV?" And I'm like, well, that's a little bit of a ways off. We have to shoot the pilot first. But for me, I'm so excited to be part of a show that I think is going to be really cute. As you move more into acting, how do strike the balance with your singing career? I just take it day by day, or week by week. ... I already had to reschedule one of my tour dates, but it's fine. It's totally doable, and it actually makes my drive for getting out there and performing for people who want to see me that much more of a goal. I just want to do it even more knowing I have to really make the time. It's just a matter of having someone who's really good at scheduling [laughs]. ... I love both -- the worlds are really different, and I absolutely love that I'm able to get to do both. Are you working on any new music, or just supporting "Unbroken"? I'm not working on any new music right now. There was talk that I was going to do a Christmas album this year with my label. I'm not sure --- we have to figure out the schedule. ... We'll figure it out. McPhee's episode of "Community" airs at 8 p.m. ET Thursday on NBC. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'American Idol': Katharine McPhee's advice to the top 20: 'Pick a direction' 'American Idol's' Katharine McPhee cast in NBC pilot 'Community': Joel McHale gets naked, will star in 'action movie' This post has been promoted to an article This post has been promoted to an article

[imgleft] [/imgleft] The Super Bowl XLIV showdown between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts is all well and good, but what about the commercials? Super Bowl ad spots cost top dollar so they had better be good. Check out some of the 2010 Super Bowl's greatest hits, then go take a look at some of the worst ads: Betty White, Abe Vigoda take the field for Snickers This gets a big thumbs up from us. Betty White is awesome, particularly on "That's not what your girlfriend said." And what an unexpected cameo by Abe Vigoda at the end. We weren't entirely sure Abe was still alive, so good to know! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rauK4fBjkI&feature=player_embedded Brett Favre, Super Bowl LIV MVP There's something about a gray(er)-haired 50-year-old Brett Favre accepting a hologram MVP trophy that makes us giggle. The will-he-or-won't-he-retire schtick is a little old, but overall that was a solid outing. Wait, what was it a commercial for? Hyundai? Huh. We had no idea until we rewatched. That is a tricky part of making the commercials. Don't let the joke overshadow the product. -- Compiled by Brill Bundy, Hanh Nguyen, Rick Porter and Andrea Reiher Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related Super Bowl prop bets to spice up Super Bowl Sunday Super Bowl: Carrie Underwood, Queen Latifah get 'Pants on the Ground' Jennifer Lopez, Marisa Miller, Olivia Munn get in on Celeb Beach Bowl 2010 Celeb Beach Bowl coach Eli Manning on Taylor Lautner, 'He's a vampire' Jane Lynch: 'Glee's' Cheerios coach not a football fan Super Bowl halftime: 5 possible acts who aren't 60 years old Super Bowl: A girls' guide to the big game This post has been promoted to an article This post has been promoted to an article

[imgleft] [/imgleft]Did the funniest Ashton Kutcher bit go unaired on the Feb. 6 "Saturday Night Live" episode? You decide. A few weeks ago, "SNL" kept the funniest Charles Barkley skit off the air -- you only saw him in drag as Alicia Keys during the preceding NFL game. This week, Ashton Kutcher's digital short advertising Tooter (a Twitter-like network that broadcasts Kutcher's flatulence emissions, or "gissions") didn't make it to air. http://www.hulu.com/...8fF93YXvJTxQKaw What do you think? Glad it got cut? Wish it had been included? It's not the funniest thing we've ever seen but... still better than the "Burn Notice" sketch. Follow Zap2it Andrea on Twitter and follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related 'SNL': Charles Barkley does Alicia Keys 'SNL': America, it's your girl Snooki 'SNL': Andy Samberg loves Reba McEntire Photo credit: NBC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Henry Winkler heads to USA, Georgina Sparks is back on the UES and "American Choppers" is done on TLC. Ayyyyy! Henry Winkler is coming to the second season of "Royal Pains" on USA. Winkler will be playing Eddie R. Lawson, daddy dearest to Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo). As far as looks go, that's a great piece of casting right there. Meanwhile, the bitch is back on the Upper East Side for the season three finale. Details are still being worked out, but Georgina Sparks was sent away under circumstances not to her liking, so actress Michelle Tractenburg assures fans "Georgina will be seeking vengeance." In pilot land... "That '70s Show" actress Laura Prepon has been cast in ABC comedy "Awkward Situations for Men." She plays opposite British on-air personality Danny Wallace, who plays himself. Prepon is his wife Meg who works at a smoothie shop. A hilarious clashing of cultures ensues, one presumes. "Reaper" actor Bret Harrison has been slotted into FOX's untitled Adam Goldberg single-camera comedy, directed by Seth Gordon. It revolves around 20-something geniuses (Harrison is one) who crack computer security systems. "The Sopranos" actor Michael Kelly has been snagged for the CBS spinoff of "Criminal Minds," which has already cast Forest Whitaker too. The spinoff focuses on a new group of profilers who work outside the FBI red tape. Oooh, rogue profilers. ABC has picked up "Wright vs. Wrong," a comedy from Stephanie Weir ("MadTV") about a female Republican pundit. Finally, TLC has canceled "American Choppers." Its final episode airs Thursday, Feb 11 at 9 p.m. ET. A source tells TMZ, "The Teutuls will always be a part of the Discovery family and we congratulate them on a tremendously successful series run." Follow Zap2it Andrea on Twitter and follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related Sarah Chalke joins ABC's 'Freshman' class Matthew Perry gets a boss in 'West Wing's' Allison Janney Zap2it's Pilot Season coverage Photo credit: Getty

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Sheryl Crow showed up on "30 Rock" last season playing herself, but acting wasn't exactly her thing... until now. "Cougar Town" sources confirm that Crow has been cast in a three-episode arc as Grayson's (Josh Hopkins) new girlfriend. Word is, Crow's character will be a wine distributor, which makes sense given that Grayson owns a bar. Crow is a close friend of "Cougar Town" star Courteney Cox and series creator Bill Lawrence is known for giving guest roles to friends of his show's actors. Question is, can Crow act? We're thinking, yes. She is going to be in three whole episodes. Any thoughts on the casting? Follow Korbi on Twitter and follow Zap2It's main feed for all your movies, TV and celebrity news. Check out Korbi TV's exclusive small screen coverage Related: 'Cougar Town': Jules' true love is... 'Parks and Rec,' 'Modern Family,' 'Cougar Town': Cast your vote for best network sitcom Should Lisa Kudrow stick around 'Cougar Town'? Drinking with the Stars: 'Cougar Town's' Brian Van Holt Photo credit: WireImage

[imgleft] [/imgleft] "FlashForward" is going through another behind-the-scenes shakeup, with co-creator David S. Goyer stepping aside as showrunner. The ABC series, which premiered to big ratings but tailed off during its fall run, is in the midst of an on-air hiatus and will return March 18. Goyer will still be "involved" in the show and retain an executive producer credit, the showbiz trades report, but he won't be the person in charge of the day-to-day operations. Goyer's departure is the second showrunner change "FlashForward" has made in its short life. Mark Guggenheim joined the series after its pilot but left in October, ceding the reins to Goyer. ABC hasn't named a replacement for Goyer yet. The news can be taken a couple ways. The more charitable view is that ABC still really believes in the show's potential (including DVR usage, it's averaging 10.4 million viewers and a 3.5 rating in adults 18-49) and wants to get it exactly right. The other, less rosy one is that the show is still struggling to find its creative feet (despite the much-discussed series bible Goyer and Braga put together at the outset), and ABC needs to make a change stat or risk losing the show after just one season. They're two sides of the same coin, really, but it's obvious from this move that the network felt like something with "FlashForward" wasn't where it needed to be. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'American Idol' messes with 'FlashForward's' return; Suspect Zero to be revealed 'FlashForward': David Goyer explains March return, what to expect next 'FlashForward' recaps Photo credit: ABC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] This one's pretty simple: The cast and crew of "Supernatural" love their fans as much as their fans love them. Or almost as much. The depth of "Supernatural" Nation's ardor for all things Winchester-related is, as far as we know, limitless. The show celebrated the filming of its 100th episode recently, and our friends at The CW Source were on hand to chat with the likes of Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and several members of the show's production team. The theme? One of heartfelt thanks to all the people who have watched over the past five seasons. Corny? Maybe. But you get the sense that they really mean it. Judge for yourself: "Supernatural's" 100th episode is schedule to air on April 15. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'Supernatural' recaps Drinking with 'Supernatural's' Misha Collins Photo credit: CW Source

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Fast National ratings for Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 "The Mentalist" scored Thursday's biggest audience on what was a somewhat soft night for network TV overall. An exception was "Bones," which had another strong outing for FOX. CBS led the way Thursday night with 12.5 million viewers and a 7.8 rating/13 share in households. FOX (9.85 million, 5.9/9) came in second, a little bit ahead of ABC (9 million, 6.0/10). NBC's 5.2 million viewers and 3.3/5 were good enough for fourth, while The CW (3.2 million, 2.0/3) got a solid performance from "The Vampire Diaries." ABC grabbed the top spot -- barely -- in adults 18-49 with a 3.1 rating. CBS and FOX tied for second at 3.0, followed by NBC at 2.3. The CW drew a 1.5. Thursday hour by hour: 8 p.m. FOX: "Bones" (12.3 million viewers, 7.4/12 households) CBS: Special - "Surviving Survivor" (8.3 million, 5.1/8) ABC: "The Deep End" (5.1 million, 3.5/6) NBC: "Community" (5.2 million, 3.3/5)/"Parks and Recreation" (4.9 million, 3.1/5) The CW: "The Vampire Diaries" (4 million, 2.4/4) 18-49 leader: "Bones" (3.3) 9 p.m. CBS: "CSI" (14.6 million, 8.9/14) ABC: "Grey's Anatomy" (12.5 million, 8.1/13) FOX: "Fringe" (7.4 million, 4.3/7) NBC: "The Office" (7.4 million, 4.3/7)/"30 Rock" (5.9 million, 3.6/6) The CW: "Supernatural" (2.35 million, 1.5/2) 18-49 leader: "Grey's Anatomy" (4.5) 10 p.m. CBS: "The Mentalist" (14.75 million, 9.4/16) ABC: "Private Practice" (9.3 million, 6.3/11) NBC: "The Jay Leno Show" (3.9 million, 2.7/5) 18-49 leader: "Private Practice" (3.4) Ratings information includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Source: The Nielsen Company. More ratings at Zap2it: Daily, weekly and cable Photo credit: CBS

"Smallville" reaches way back into the DC Comics archives Friday (Feb. 5) for its two-hour movie "Absolute Justice." How far back? Dr. Fate (Brent Stait) and Stargirl (Britt Irvin) back. We're talking Justice Society of America here. Hawkman (Michael Shanks) is part of the action too. "Absolute Justice" will find Clark (Tom Welling) uncovering the JSA's old headquarters and teaming up with Stargirl when it appears someone is bumping off former members of the group. Oliver (Justin Hartley) and John Jones (Phil Morris) also get invovled. "Absolute Justice" airs at 8 p.m. ET Friday. Will you be watching? Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'Smallville: Absolute Justice' teaser 'Smallville' recaps Photo credits: The CW

[imgleft] [/imgleft] "True Blood" has filled in the last major piece of its season 3 casting puzzle, adding Brit Morgan to the ensemble. Morgan ("The Middleman") will have a recurring part on the HBO hit as Debbie Pelt, the ex-girlfriend of Alcide (Joe Manganiello), according to The Hollywood Reporter. As is the case in the Sookie Stackhouse books on which the show is based, Debbie is -- to put it mildly -- not a fan of Sookie's (Anna Paquin). Morgan's other credits include a guest spot on "Cold Case" and the Toby Keith movie "Beer for My Horses." In other casting news: - Emily Rose ("Brothers & Sisters," "John From Cincinnati") will play the lead role in Syfy's upcoming series "Haven." Rose will play an FBI agent investigating a murder in a small town in Maine and soon discovers that the place is home to people with supernatural abilities, Variety reports. The show, set to premiere later this year, is loosely based on the Stephen King story "The Colorado Kid." Rose has also had recurring parts on "Jericho" and the final season of "ER." - Gary Cole will play the title role in TBS' pilot "Uncle Nigel." The hour-long show, from "Monk" creator Andy Breckman, is about a Philadelphia homicide detective (Cole) who is partnered up with his very inexperienced nephew. The pilot was initially picked up contingent on casting; landing Cole lifts that contingency, the HR says. His recent credits include stints on "Entourage" and "Desperate Housewives" and the movie "Pineapple Express." Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'True Blood' adds 'Southland's' Kevin Alejandro 'True Blood' casts Joe Manganiello as Alcide Syfy adds Stephen King series supposedly based on 'The Colorado Kid' Photo credit: Getty Images

[imgleft] [/imgleft] ABC has finally cleared a space on the schedule for its drama "Happy Town." The series, a small-town mystery the network is comparing to "Twin Peaks," will premiere at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday, April 28. It will fill the spot currently held by "Ugly Betty," which will have completed its final season by then. ABC has ordered eight episodes of "Happy Town," which means it will likely run into the early part of the summer. "Happy Town" is the last of the six dramas ABC ordered last spring to get a premiere date. It takes place in the small town of Haplin, Minn., where a mysterious kidnapper resurfaces after several years, dredging up a whole bunch of secrets along with it. The show's cast includes Geoff Stults, Sam Neill, Amy Acker, Lauren German, Steven Weber, Robert Wisdom and Frances Conroy. Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg and Andre Nemec, the team who piloted "Life on Mars" for ABC last season, are executive producing. The network has one comedy left on the bench for this season. "Romantically Challenged," which stars Alyssa Milano and Kyle Bornheimer, began production this week. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: 'Happy Town' first look Steven Weber is moving to 'Happy Town' Photo credit: ABC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Sarah Chalke is transitioning from medicine to politics, taking a lead role in ABC's comedy pilot "Freshmen." The former "Scrubs" star will play one of three new members of Congress who share a Washington house, the showbiz trade papers report. Her character will be a successful businesswoman who breezed to victory in her election -- but has a terrible track record in relationships. Chalke has guested on a couple episodes of "Scrubs" this season but finished her regular run on the show last year. Her credits also include "Roseanne" and a guest arc on "How I Met Your Mother," where she worked with "Freshmen" creator Greg Malins. Other casting news: - Zooey Deschanel ("(500) Days of Summer") is set to star in an HBO pilot based on Pamela Des Barres' memoir of her groupie days, "I'm with the Band." She'll also be an executive producer of the project, Deadline Hollywood says. Deschanel's manager, Sarah Jackson, and Tim Gibbons ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") will also exec produce. - Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen will star in ABC's "Scoundrels," a series scheduled to run this summer. The "Sideways" star will play the matriarch of a family of criminals who decides to go straight; it's an adaptation of a New Zealand series called "Outrageous Fortune." (ABC took a stab at adapting the show a couple years ago with a pilot called "Good Behavior" that didn't make the cut.) - Former "Daily Show" correspondent Rob Riggle will star in a CBS comedy called "Team Spitz." He'll play a high-school football coach in the pilot, the trades say; Bill Martin and Mike Schiff ("Hank," "Grounded for Life") are writing it. - Comedian Billy Gardell ("My Name Is Earl," "Lucky") will star in CBS' comedy "Mike and Molly," and Harish Patel has joined the cast of FOX's pilot "Nevermind Nirvana." Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celeb news. Related: Matthew Broderick hits NBC's 'Beach' Zap2it's pilot season coverage Photo credit: ABC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] "MacGyver" creator Lee Zlotoff wants to stop the new "Saturday Night Live" skit-turned-movie "MacGruber" from seeing theaters. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Zlotoff, who created the 1985-1992 ABC "MacGyver" series, is sending cease-and-desist letters to executives at Relativity Media, the company responsible for the "MacGruber" movie, hitting theaters in April. Apparently, Zlotoff retained the rights to the "MacGyver" franchise and a movie version of the popular Richard Dean Anderson television show is in the works (though there is no word as to whether Anderson will be involved), so Zlotoff and his lawyers feel they might have a case of copyright and/or trademark infringement and are seeking "an injunction against the film's release." In copyright cases, "Fair Use" is the umbrella encompassing most arguments. Within the "Fair Use" doctrine lies the cover of "parody," which creators of "MacGruber" will probably argue. It will be interesting to see if Zlotoff can get any traction in keeping "MacGruber" out of the theaters, but we don't think it would take much to demonstrate that "MacGruber" is a parody and not part of the "MacGyver" franchise. Follow Zap2it Andrea on Twitter and follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for hte latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related 'MacGyver' movie cobbled together from random objects Watch the "MacGruber' trailer here 'SNL': Sigourney Weaver gets freaky 'SNL': Charles Barkley does Alicia Keys 'SNL': Andy Samberg loves Rebe McEntire Photo credit: ABC, NBC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Conan O'Brien could very well end up on FOX by the fall -- provided the network can show its corporate bosses that a late-night show would make money. So sayeth Rupert Murdoch, chairman and CEO of FOX parent News Corp. On a conference call discussing the company's financial results Wednesday (Feb. 3), Murdoch said the network is giving a late-night show "a lot of thought and examination." "Certainly if the program people can show us that we could do it, and be fairly confident of making a profit on it, we'd do it in a flash," Murdoch said. The "if" there is a pretty sizable one, though. FOX affiliates run syndicated shows after their late local newscasts, and those tend to be moneymakers for the stations. They would have to sign off on any late-night franchise, about which Murdoch said, "I'm sure we'll have some difficult negotiations, but I'm speculating. We'll have to wait and see." At any rate, a deal between FOX and the former "Tonight Show" host is a ways off. "I'm sure there have been some conversations [with O'Brien]," Chase Carey, News Corp.'s president and COO, said on the call, "but if you mean real negotiation, no." O'Brien's departure from NBC stipulated that he couldn't host a show anywhere else until September. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news. Related: Conan O'Brien's last 'Tonight Show' grabs big ratings Will Ferrell, wife Viveca Paulin send off Conan Conan O'Brien's final 'Tonight Show' live blog Photo credit: NBC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] We've finally wrapped the guest judges on "American Idol." How'd they all do? One thing that hinders our judging of the guest judges is the fact that screentime is not always created equal. By our (extremely scientific) calculations, we've seen 2 1/4 hours of Victoria Beckham, 1.5 hours of Mary J. Blige, 45 minutes each of Shania Twain and Kristin Chenoweth, about 30 minutes of Neil Patrick Harris, 20 minutes each of Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry and about five seconds of Joe Jonas. Enough to judge how they did? It doesn't matter, we're going to judge anyway. According to our guest judge polls, as of 8 a.m. PT Wednesday, Feb. 3, on a scale of Bad, Meh and Great, Victoria Beckham was the only "Meh," Mary J. Blige, Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry all got "Bad," Shania Twain, Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris all got "Great" and poor Joe Jonas got "I blinked and missed him." Those polls are actually fairly in line with our own feelings too, though we do think Mary J. was pretty amusing when she got the giggles. However, what this tells us is -- budget the guest-judge time more effectively! Victoria Beckham was fine. Nothing spectacular, but she had some interesting things to say. But not three hours of broadcast time worth of things. Likewise Mary J. Blige. Meanwhile, the combined total broadcast time of the three best judges (Shania, Kristin and Doogie) was 2.5 hours. And again with poor Joe Jonas. He said 40 words total in his stint on "Idol." Seriously. Here's where we will commend "Idol," though. It's been 8 seasons and yet this season feels totally fresh. Some of that is Paula's departure and Ellen's arrival, some of that is that it's Simon Cowell's last season. But some of it is the arrival of the guest judges! It made each audition episode (which is, frankly, our least favorite part of "Idol") new and interesting. We think they should definitely keep this format for next year, especially in light of the fact that Simon will be gone. However, we think they need a more judicious hand deciding who had the best appearance as a guest judge and mete out the airtime accordingly. Final "American Idol" guest judge grades Shania Twain, A -- if they need a full-time female judge, we'd call her. Kristin Chenoweth, A- -- ditto, plus she's hilarious with Kara and with Simon gone, his annoyance at them wouldn't be problematic. Neil Patrick Harris, B+ -- he's only a B+ because we didn't get to see as much of Doogie as we would've liked. Victoria Beckham, B -- she had a lot of good advice regarding image, which is a consideration for the contestants, but not enough music criticism to warrant being one of the better judges. Katy Perry, B- -- she wasn't afraid to stand up to the judges when she disagreed. Mary J. Blige, C+ -- what some people thought was rude others found hilarious. Much like Simon. Avril Lavigne, C -- we honestly are at a loss for what she brought to the table. Joe Jonas, N/A -- 40 words, people. 40. What do you think? Do you agree with our assessment of the "Idol" guest judges? Follow Zap2it Andrea on Twitter and follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related 'American Idol' recaps Hear Larry Platt's 'Pants on the Ground' studio recording Jimmy Fallon does 'Pants on the Ground' as Neil Young Photo credit: FOX

[imgleft] [/imgleft] In celebration of the final season of "Lost" premiering Tuesday, Feb. 2 on ABC, iTunes has launched character playlists. We're curious as whether or not you guys think these lists fit the characters. We happen to think Kate's fits the best, plus it's also our personal favorite list of songs. We also would've included "Born to Run" for her. Kate's Tracks: LOST EP: A fugitive on the run, the strong-willed Kate Austen has a tumultuous past. 1. "Cherry Bomb" (The Runaways) 2. "Crazy" (Patsy Cline) 3. "Jack of All Parades" (Elvis Costello) 4. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" (Rod Stewart) 5. "Another Nail in My Heart" (Squeeze) 6. "Bad Medicine" (Bon Jovi) 7. "Somebody I Used to Know" (Elliot Smith) Sawyer's Tracks: LOST EP: Con man James "Sawyer" Ford at first was self-centered and disliked, but he becomes a trusted, courageous leader. 1. "Hair of the Dog" (Nazareth) 2. "Bad Moon Rising (Live)" (John Fogerty) 3. "You Got That Right" (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 4. "Farther Along" (Flying Burrito Brothers) 5. "Walk Away" (The James Gang) 6. "Strutter" (KISS) 7. "Love Ain't for Keeping" (The Who) Locke's Tracks: LOST EP: A man of faith and a philosopher, John Locke believes in the mystical and spiritual to explain the world. 1. "Can I Get a Witness" (Marvin Gaye) 2. "Listen to Me" (Buddy Holly) 3. "Memphis, Tennessee" (Chuck Berry) 4. "Lost Highway" (Hank Williams) 5. "Mannish Boy" (Muddy Waters) 6. "I'd Rather Go Blind" (Etta James) 7. "I Put a Spell on You" (Nina Simone) Hurley's Tracks: LOST EP: Winning the lottery only brings loveable Hugo "Hurley" Reyes bad luck, including stays at psychiatric hospitals. 1. "The Seed (2.0)" (The Roots) 2. "C'mon and Love Me" (KISS) 3. "Jesus" (Velvet Underground) 4. "Call Me Names" (The Specials) 5. "Goodbye Girl" (Squeeze) 6. "Shangri-Las" (The Kinks) 7. "Fresh Feeling" (Eels) Charlie's Tracks: LOST EP: The most obvious character to have an EP, Charlie Pace is a rock musician who conquers his drug addiction while on the island. 1. "Gasoline Alley" (Rod Stewart) 2. "Less Than Zero" (Elvis Costello) 3. "I'm One" (The Who) 4. "Going Underground" (The Jam) 5. "Dirty Boots" (Sonic Youth) 6. "Lady Godiva's Operation" (Velvet Underground) 7. "Empty Pages" (Traffic) Dharma Tracks - LOST EP: The Dharma Initiative was created in 1970 by Gerald and Karen DeGroot and funded by reclusive Danish industrialist and munitions magnate Alvar Hanso. It was designed as a multi-purpose social science research facility where scientists and free-thinkers from around the globe could pursue research in meteorology, psychology, parapsychology, zoology, utopian social dynamics and electromagnetism. 1. "Dharma Lady" (Geronimo Jackson) 2. "Shambala" (Three Dog Night) 3. "Hot Burrito #2" (Flying Burrito Brothers) 4. "The Acid Queen" (The Who) 5. "The Pusher" (Steppenwolf) 6. "Heaven Is in Your Mind" (Traffic) 7. "Bell Bottom Blues" (Derek & The Dominos) We find it weird that there is no Jack's Tracks list. They hit on the major characters pretty well but Jack is arguably THE central character of the show. Here's what we suggest for his songs: 1. "Holding Out for a Hero" (Bonnie Tyler) 2. "Doctor Doctor" (Robert Palmer) 3. "Cat's Cradle" (Harry Chapin) 4. "Father Figure" (George Michael) 5. "Leader of the Pack" (The Shangri-Las) 6. "Got to Go Back" (Van Morrison) 7. "Sweet Caroline" (Neil Diamond) How'd we do on Jack's Tracks? Follow Zap2it Andrea on Twitter and follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celebrity news Related 'Lost': What do you want to see? Live 'Lost' chat before the premiere 'Lost' fans just say no to leaked premiere 'Lost': Jorge Garcia on his bosses and Libby Zap2it's guide to 'Lost' Photo credit: ABC

[imgleft] [/imgleft] Matthew Broderick has signed on to a comedy pilot at NBC, marking his first regular role in a TV series. Broderick will star in a show called "Beach Lane," the showbiz trade papers report. The show would follow his character, a well-known author who's hired to run a small newspaper in the Hamptons by the paper's owner, the scion of a wealthy family. "NewsRadio" creator Paul Simms is writing the pilot and will executive produce with "Saturday Night Live" guru Lorne Michaels and Marci Klein. Broderick guest-starred on "30 Rock" in 2008 and has starred in several TV movies (most recently "The Music Man" on ABC in 2003), but "Beach Lane" would be his first full-time commitment to a TV series. Other pilot news: - CBS has greenlit a pair of drama pilots, one from "Sopranos" veterans Mitchell Green and Robin Burgess and one from "ER" and "Souhtland" exec producer John Wells. Green and Burgess are writing and executive producing "Reagan's Law," about a family of police officers in New York (Leonard Goldberg will also exec produce). Wells, meanwhile, will exec produce a drama about a team of doctors that travels across the country offering medical help in crisis situations. Hannah Shakespeare ("Ghost Whisperer") is writing the script and will also exec produce. - ABC and NBC have each ordered comedy pilots. The ABC project is called "It Takes a Village" and comes from "Greek" writers Casey Johnson and David Windsor. It focuses on a divorced couple raising their 15-year-old son with the help of their new partners. NBC's pickup is "Perfect Couples," about three couples with varying ideas on what a perfect relationship is. Scott Silveri ("Friends") and Jon Pollack ("30 Rock") are writing it. Follow Zap2it on Twitter and Facebook for the latest movies, TV and celeb news. Related: Zap2it's pilot season coverage Photo credit: WireImage