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Mother! The CW’s Superman & Lois just dropped the trailer for its third season exclusively on our laps and it’s looking like Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) are in for some mommy issues, as well as more of the epic adventures that make this show so damn good. Early on, we get a glimpse of Ck’s Kryptonian mom Lara (Mariana Klaveno) in all her holographic glory as sonny boy brings the wife and kids — including Michael Bishop, who replaces Jordan Elsass as Jonathan — to the newly sprouted Fortress of Solitude. And then, after sepia-soaked shots of the twins’ birthday celebration, Lois tells Clark that she may be pregnant with their third. Whether that’s happy news or not for the Dad of Steel remains to be seen because the clip immediately shifts into high gear, with explosions, aerial business, Lois’ abduction, and a return...

Family Feud was the name of the game on Tuesday’s Superman & Lois, which tested the bonds between sisters, brothers — and even husbands and wives.

On a more hopeful note, the episode began with some answers: We learned that Bizarro came to this world using an artifact that was created when his (extremely red) world split from Superman’s. Paired with its counterpart, which is currently in Ally Allston’s possession, the artifact can “elevate a person to godhood.” So… yikes!

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Just when we thought we’d seen the last of Kal-El’s troublemaking brother, Tal-Rho returned on Tuesday’s Superman & Lois to lend a surprisingly helping hand — and he wasn’t the only family member we reunited with this week.

Still plagued by visions of destruction, Kal-El sought answers from his imprisoned brother, who in turn suggested that they consult the hologram of their mother Lara Lor-Van (played by Mariana Klaveno of Devious Maids and True Blood fame). Lara was overjoyed to see her sons together, but while she insisted that it was Zeta-Rho who kept them apart, Tal-Rho doubled...

Language Arts Gravitas Ventures Reviewed for Shockya.com by Abe Friedtanzer Director: Cornelia Duryée Writer: Cornelia Duryée Cast: Ashley Zukerman, Sarah Shahi, Elliot Smith, Lincoln Lambert, Erin Cummings, Mariana Klaveno, with Kevin Alejandro and Pamela Reed Screened at: Critics’ link, Ia, 9/2/21 Opens: September 7th, 2021 It’s horrifying to look back at history and see how […]

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1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.

1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.

1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.

2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.

1977: On Another World, Iris Carrington (Beverlee McKinsey...

True Blood‘s Nelsan Ellis, who died at the age of 39, is being remembered by friends and former co-stars.

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Ellis, who played Lafayette Reynolds on the HBO vampire drama and Shinwell Johnson on CBS’ Elementary, died due to complications from heart failure. Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Joe Manganiello, who respectively played Sookie Stackhouse, Bill Compton and Alcide Herveaux on True Blood, took to social media to express their grief over the loss of “a phenomenally talented,” “wonderful person.”

It was an utter privilege to work with the phenomenally talented and deeply...

Barring a last-minute change of heart from both parties, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s time with The Terminator franchise has officially come to a close, signalling that 2015’s Genisys – a botched franchise revival that was initially designed to jump-start a new trilogy of movies, much like Salvation before it – will indeed go down as the Austrian Oak’s last appearance in James Cameron’s iconic sci-fi series.

That opens up room on Schwarzenegger’s slate for two things, it seems: online spats with Donald Trump and, perhaps most interesting of all, a return to drama-oriented material in the vein of Aftermath, Elliott Lester’s nervy revenge thriller that chronicles the crash and subsequent fallout of the Überlingen mid-air collision. Formerly titled 478, the picture places Schwarzenegger in the boots of a working-class husband and father who prepares to welcome his family – namely his wife and pregnant daughter – home after a long trip away.

"I would like for someone to say that they're sorry for killing my family." Lionsgate Premiere has released a trailer for a film titled Aftermath, about the lives of two people intertwined after an airplane accident. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a father who struggles with grief after his wife and daughter are killed in a plane crash. Scoot McNairy plays an air traffic controller who makes an error that leads to the accident. The cast includes Maggie Grace, Kevin Zegers, Hannah Ware, Glenn Morshower, and Mariana Klaveno. In addition, Darren Aronofsky is listed as a producer on the film, along with his co-producing partner Scott Franklin. This looks quite solid, even though it seems like such a sad story for everyone in this. Here's the first trailer (+ poster) for Elliott Lester's Aftermath, direct from YouTube: Two strangers’ lives become inextricably bound together after a devastating plane crash. Inspired by actual events,...

It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger gives a very dramatic performance in the Darren Aronofsky-produced thriller Aftermath. In the film, Schwarzenegger's wife and daughter are killed on an airplane after it collides with another plane. He's absolutely devastated and is hell-bent on getting an apology from the person who was held responsible. It actually looks like a powerful and intense movie worth watching. It looks like Schwarzenegger might give a great performance.

Two strangers’ lives become inextricably bound together after a devastating plane crash. Inspired by actual events, Aftermath tells a story of guilt and revenge after an air traffic controller’s (Scoot McNairy) error causes the death of a construction foreman’s (Schwarzenegger) wife and daughter.

The film was directed by Elliott Lester (Nightingale) from a script written by Javier Gullón (Enemy), and it also stars Mariana Klaveno, Kevin Zegers, Scoot McNairy, and Larry Sullivan. Aftermath will be released...

There tends to be a stereotypical assumption that people working in air traffic control are more prone to suicide. Official statistics are sketchy, mind you, but there’s no question that employment at the Atc isn’t your average 9-to-5. Overseeing a fleet of airplanes day in, day out, where a split-second decision can be the difference between life and death is an area of expertise reserved for the crème de la crème, something Peter Nielsen knew all too well.

More than a decade ago, Nielsen was a Swiss air traffic controller on the clock during the infamous Überlingen mid-air collision, which resulted in the death of more than 70 people, including the wife and two children of Russian architect Vitaly Kaloyev. Such a tragic disaster sparked a fierce fight for justice back in 2002, and director Elliott Lester will soon introduce that saga to moviegoers in the form of Aftermath.

Formerly...

Following his producing work on last year’s Jackie, Darren Aronofsky will be back this fall with his Noah follow-up, the highly-anticipated mother! (yes, that’s how to actually write the title), which was just set for an October 13, 2017 release. However, before that drama starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Domhnall Gleeson, he’s produced another film and the first trailer has landed today.

Originally titled 478 (but now going by Aftermath), the thriller, directed by Elliott Lester (Nightingale) and written by Javier Gullón (Enemy), stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a man whose family dies in a plane crash. Caused by an error from an air traffic controller, Schwarzenegger is out for revenge. Rather than an old-fashioned beat-em-up that the actor might have taken on in his heyday, this looks to path some genuine emotional pathos.

Also starring Mariana Klaveno, Kevin Zegers, Scoot McNairy, and Larry Sullivan, check out the trailer below.

Tyrant‘s former First Lady is set to stir up some serious trouble on 24: Legacy.

Moran Atias will recur on the upcoming Fox drama as Sidra, an “intense associate” of former CTU analyst Tony Almeida, our sister site Deadline reports. Sidra will serve to “instigate feelings of distrust” between Tony and Rebecca Ingram, the former head of CTU.

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* Mariana Klaveno (Devious Maids) will recur...

True Blood alumna Mariana Klaveno is set for a recurring role on ABC’s new drama series Designated Survivor, toplined by 24 star Kiefer Sutherland. In Designated Survivor, Tom Kirkman (Sutherland), a lower-level cabinet member, unexpectedly becomes President after a devastating attack on Washington. He will struggle to prevent the country and his own family from falling into chaos, as he is thrust into one of the most difficult presidencies in history. Klaveno will play…...

The past three seasons of Devious Maids have all had 13 episodes apiece and the ratings have dropped each year. For season four, Lifetime has ordered just 10 episodes. Is this a bad sign? Will the numbers continue to fall? Cancelled or renewed for season five? Stay tuned.

Devious Maids revolves around a group of Latina maids who work in the homes of wealthy and powerful families in Beverly Hills. The large cast includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, Rebecca Wisocky, Grant Show, Susan Lucci, Nathan Owens, Mariana Klaveno, James Denton, Sol Rodriguez, Carlos Ponce, Ryan McPartlin, Stephanie Faracy, Kathryn Lanasa, Julie Claire, Sean Blakemore and Sam McMurray.

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It only gets harder and harder to stay loyal to guilty pleasures when the influx of “premium” television is as ridiculously high as it is right now. Every network seems to be trying to up the ante on one another, putting out high-wire act after high-wire act – Fargo on FX in the fall followed American Crime on ABC this winter, necessitating lots of deep breaths – and crowding up space on all of our collective DVRs.

That conspiratorial coterie of networks now includes Lifetime and its as-good-as-anything-else-on-tv UnREAL, bringing us to Devious Maids, which isn’t. And that’s the point. Marc Cherry’s soapy dish of a dramedy slides right into home in its fourth season: it’s as funny as ever, its all-female foursome are synced up like gangbusters, and its new central mystery – which involves a People’s Choice Award implanted...

Lifetime’s telenovela Devious Maids returns for Season 4 tonight and fans hoping to see executive producer Eva Longoria in front of the cameras get their wish in the premiere. Longoria’s former Desperate Housewives costar James Denton also joins the cast as Peter, a movie studio chief. More good news, Devious Army: fan favorite Nathan Owens returns as Jesse, who finds himself in a love triangle with Marisol (and possibly Denton’s Peter?). Meanwhile, now that Spence (Grant Show) has lost his memory, he thinks he’s still married to his ex-wife Peri (Mariana Klaveno) and believes Peri’s lies that Rosie (Dania Ramirez) is just the … Continue reading →

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Harold Perrineau (Lost), Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), Max Arciniega (Blood and Oil), Bob Stephenson (Fight Club), Raymond Cruz (Breaking Bad), Laura San Giacomo (Just Shoot Me) and Graham Beckel (Halt and Catch Fire) round out the Season 3 cast of DirecTV’s anthology drama Full Circle. They join previously announced Dougray Scott, Kim Raver and Mariana Klaveno in the 10-episode season set to premiere in 2016. It will air on Audience Network on both DirecTV and…...

Fuller House

Carly Rae Jepsen has been confirmed to have recorded the theme song for "Fuller House," Netflix's sequel series to the classic 1990s ABC sitcom "Full House". Jensen isn't doing a new number, instead it's a cover of Jesse Frederick's iconic "Everywhere You Look" original theme song. The new show premieres February 26th. [Source: The Live Feed]

Catfight

Mpi Media Group has wrapped production on Onur Tukel's action dark comedy "Catfight". Shot in New York, the film stars Sandra Oh and Anne Heche as two former college friends turned lifelong bitter rivals in the wake of a reunion at a glitzy birthday party. Alicia Silverstone will play the love interest of Heche's outsider artist character. Oh's role is described as that of a wealthy housewife. [Source: Mpi]

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Mariana Klaveno ("Devious Maids") will join Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Elliot Lester-directed "478" which just began production in Ohio. This marks Klaveno's second hire this week...

It’s going to be a busy 2016 for Devious Maids‘ star Mariana Klaveno. She’s been cast on the newly announced third season of DirecTV’s anthology drama Full Circle joining Dougray Scott and Kim Raver; and also has been tapped for a role opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Elliot Lester-directed 478, which started production last week in Columbus, Oh. Season 3 of Full Circle explores the dark underworld of national politics. It focuses on a sex scandal that threatens to…...

Devious Maids star Rebecca Wisocky said 'I do' to award-winning theatrical lightning designer, Lap Chi Chu in Boston on Oct. 10.

"I am marrying my best friend and quite honestly the best man I've ever known," Wisocky, 43, tells People. "I can't believe my good fortune to find this happiness. It's never too late."

The couple held their nuptials at a turn-of-the-century mansion which overlooked the Boston Common, followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and banquet at Boston's iconic China Pearl restaurant.

Wisocky's gown is by Angel Sanchez couture, but she later changed into a custom strapless red Chinese silk brocade...

Devious Maids‘ third season reached its fiery conclusion Monday, wrapping up the year’s biggest mysteries and leaving several fan-favorite characters’ lives hanging in the balance.

RelatedDevious Maids‘ Susan Lucci on the Finale’s Killer Twist

Before we reveal what executive producer Sabrina Wind told TVLine about the game-changing hour, here’s a quick recap: Sebastian, who was revealed to be Blanca and Louie’s killer, was caught in an explosion at Powell Manor, one which might have cost Adrian his life; Zoila experienced complications during labor, prompting the doctor to ask Genevieve to prioritize her or the baby...

Network: CBS

Episodes: 20 (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: October 1, 2014 -- May 18, 2015

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.

TV show description:

This psychological thriller follows detectives of the Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit who investigate incidents of stalking -- voyeurism, cyber harassment and romantic fixation.

Detective Jack Larsen (Dylan McDermott) is a recent transfer to the Unit from New York City’s homicide division. His confidence, strong personality and questionable behavior has landed him in trouble before however that past behavior may also prove valuable in his new job.

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It looks like the remaining two episodes of Stalker will be the last for the CBS series. The network has cancelled the show after one season and 20 episodes.

A cop thriller, Stalker follows the work of the Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit, a team that investigates incidents of stalking. The TV show stars Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.

The series got off to a moderate start on October 1st with a 2.0 rating and 9.07 million viewers. Stalker's ratings dropped a bit in week two but then continued to dwindle downward over the course of the season.

CBS pulled it from Wednesday nights with three installments left in the season, replacing it with CSI: Cyber. It started looking clear that Stalker was destined to be axed.

After more than two months away, they aired...

CBS recently dropped Stalker from their schedule and replaced it with a new TV show, CSI: Cyber. Now, there's word that it's coming back on the air -- but for how long?

A cop thriller, Stalker follows the work of the Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit, a team that investigates incidents of stalking. The TV show stars Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.

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Earlier this season, CBS renewed newbie shows Scorpion, Madam Secretary, and NCIS: New Orleans for another season each. The network's other new drama, Stalker, was glaringly missing from that list of early renewals. Is it doomed? Will Stalker be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled instead?

A cop thriller, Stalker follows the work of the Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit, a team that investigates incidents of stalking. The TV show stars Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.

The series debuted in October to a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.07 million viewers. It wasn't exactly an impressive start for the new series and the ratings dropped 10-14% in week two. That wasn't too bad of a decline and CBS ended up giving Stalker some time (a "full season" order) to prove itself.

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Last season, all of the new CBS dramas were cancelled. Will Stalker face a similar fate or will it be renewed? Cancelled or season two? Stay tuned.

A cop thriller, Stalker follows the work of the Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit, a team that investigates incidents of stalking. The TV show stars Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Victor Rasuk, and Mariana Klaveno.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available -- usually the next day, around 11:30am Est/8:30am Pst. Refresh to see the latest. (more…)...

It appears that there's still a lot of dirty laundry. Lifetime has renewed their Devious Maids TV show for a third season. The 13 new episodes will debut sometime next year.

Devious Maids revolves around a group of Latina maids who work in the Beverly Hills homes of wealthy and powerful families. The large cast includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, Edy Ganem, Susan Lucci, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Grant Show, Drew Van Acker, Mariana Klaveno, Brianna Brown, Brett Cullen, Wolé Parks, Mark Deklin, Joanna P. Adler, Colin Woodell, and Dominic Adams.

The second season of Devious Maids concluded in late July and averaged 1.81 million viewers each week. That was down by 29% compared to the first season. It's still the cable channel's highest-rated scripted series. The Lottery draws about half that size audience and it looks likely to be...

[In case you've Forgotten, and as I will continue to mention each and every one of these posts that I do: This is *not* a review. Pilots change. Sometimes a lot. Often for the better. Sometimes for the worse. But they change. Actual reviews will be coming in September and perhaps October (and maybe midseason in some cases). This is, however, a brief gut reaction to not-for-air pilots. I know some people will be all "These are reviews." If you've read me, you've read my reviews and you know this isn't what they look like.]   Show: "Stalker" (CBS) The Pitch: "'CSI' is still steady, but too often the victims are men and that's scaring off fans of 'Criminal Minds.' We need something with more women in peril." "Yahtzee!" Quick Response: There isn't a thing I can say here that would make a lick of difference to you. If you like "Criminal Minds," you'll probably like this. Shrug. Similarly if you get off on the exploitative violence of "The Following" -- possibly even more exploitative in its parent-torturing second season than in its literarily pretentious first -- you'll probably get off on "Stalker" as well. Me, I found "Stalker" excruciatingly and offensively glib. Here, Williamson is dangerously-close-to-literally cutting and pasting scenes and twists from his slasher and horror movies -- cheap fake-out shock-scares, threatening phone calls and parking lot terrorizing paranoia are his jam -- but here they've been repurposed in a show that likes...

The broadcast networks have more than two dozen shows debuting this fall, including a new Shondaland drama, Katherine Heigl‘s TV comeback, a third NCIS and a trip to Gotham. To help you prep for it all, TVLine is offering First Impressions of the not-for-review pilots.

Next up on our list….

Photos Fall TV Preview: Your Guide to What’s New!

The Show | CBS’ Stalker (Wednesdays at 10/9c, premieres Oct. 1)

The Competition | ABC’s Nashville, NBC’s Chicago P.D. and FX’s American Horror Story: Freak Show

The Cast | Maggie Q (Nikita), Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story), Victor Rasuk (How to Make It in America...

CBS revealed the premiere dates for its upcoming fall season today, and the main thing we were interested in when we'll be able to see Kevin Williamson's new series, "Stalker." If you're curious as well, read on for the details!

"Stalker," executive produced by Williamson for Warner Bros. Television, will debut on Wednesday, October 1st, in the 10Pm slot following the 10th season premiere of "Criminal Minds" at 9Pm.

In addition, look for the Season 2 finale of "Under the Dome" on Monday, September 22nd, at 10Pm.

Synopsis:

"Stalker" stars Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott in a psychological thriller about detectives who investigate stalking incidents – including voyeurism, cyber harassment, and romantic fixation – for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd.

Det. Jack Larsen (McDermott) is a recent transfer to the Unit from New York City’s homicide division, whose confidence, strong personality, and questionable behavior have landed him in trouble...

About a month ago CBS revealed that "Stalker," a new series from Kevin Williamson (Scream, "The Following") will be airing on Wednesday nights beginning in the fall, and now we have a trailer for the show's premiere to share.

"Stalker" will air on Wednesday nights at 10/9c beginning fall 2014, paired with "Survivor" at 8/7c and "Criminal Minds" at 9/8c. Williamson is the executive producer for Warner Bros. Television.

Related Story: CBS Provides the First Look at "Extant" and "Stalker"

Synopsis:

"Stalker" stars Maggie Q and Dylan McDermott in a psychological thriller about detectives who investigate stalking incidents – including voyeurism, cyber harassment, and romantic fixation – for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd.

Det. Jack Larsen (McDermott) is a recent transfer to the Unit from New York City’s homicide division, whose confidence, strong personality, and questionable behavior have landed him in trouble before – but whose past behavior may also prove valuable in his new job.

It's been a crazy busy week for the TV networks, and today it was CBS's turn to show off its upcoming wares. On tap for you right now we have "first look" videos for the Halle Berry vehicle "Extant" plus Kevin Williamson's new series, "Stalker."

"Extant" premieres on Wednesday, July 9th, at 9/8c on CBS.

"Extant" Synopsis:

"Extant" is a mystery thriller about a female astronaut, Molly (Halle Berry), who is trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.

Goran Visnjic portrays John, Molly's husband; Pierce Gagnon plays their son, Ethan; Louis Gossett, Jr., plays Quinn, Molly's father; and Camryn Manheim plays Sam Barton, Molly’s best friend. Michael O'Neill and Grace Gummer also co-star. Guest stars include Josh Malina as Dr. Scott Beck, the lead...

With all the TV news we've been getting the last few days, CBS has been rather quiet, but that changed today with the announcement that the network has picked up Kevin Williamson's pilot, which now has a title. Read on for the details!

Per Deadline, the series will be called "Stalker," and CBS provided the following summary:

"Stalker: (formerly Untitled Kevin Williamson Project)

Studio: Warner Bros TV

Team: Kevin Williamson (writer, exec producer), Liz Friedlander (director)

Logline: This psychological thriller revolves around a pair of detectives who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Management Unit of the Lapd.

Cast: Dylan McDermott, Maggie Q, Mariana Klaveno, Victor Rasuk

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Last year, the ratings for Devious Maids started low but grew over the course of the season. Will they keep rising in season two or will they fall? Will this Lifetime series be cancelled, or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.

Devious Maids revolves around a group of Latina maids who work in the Beverly Hills homes of wealthy and powerful families. The large cast includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, Edy Ganem, Susan Lucci, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Grant Show, Drew Van Acker, Mariana Klaveno, Brianna Brown, Brett Cullen, Wolé Parks, Mark Deklin, Joanna P. Adler, Colin Woodell, and Dominic Adams.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.

Devious Maids probably isn’t an especially surprising show, if you know that it comes to you from the creator of Desperate Housewives, but even in comparison to that effort, it’s a certain kind of forward move. Desperate Housewives started off aiming for what we’ve actually achieved with Devious Maids, but it wasn’t quite there, and it didn’t take long for it to turn down a less interesting road.

The guilty pleasure genre is a tricky one, especially if you want people to help spread the word by admitting they watch your show, and there is a razor thin line separating worthwhile efforts from shows that are calling their own audiences stupid. Worse, virtually every aspect of creating the story you’re after is trying desperately to shove you over that line.

With shows like Scandal, or Grey’s Anatomy post-1st season, it’s easy...

Victor Rasuk has come a long way since starring in the lead role of Peter Sollett’s 2002 festival sensation, Raising Victor Vargas, and is now set to become a very familiar face indeed as he signs on for Kevin Williamson’s new, as-yet-untitled psychological thriller.

Wending its way to the small screen through Williamson’s Outerbanks Entertainment and Warner Bros TV, this new, dark thriller focuses on a newcomer to the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd, which deals with stalking incidents. With Dylan McDermott in the lead role as Jack Larsen, supported by Maggie Q (Divergent) and Mariana Klaveno (True Blood), Victor Rasuk will play Ben – a loyal, but morally shady detective with the unit. The show is being developed for CBS.

Though he was first best known as creator of gentle teen drama Dawson’s Creek, Williamson soon displayed his darker side with the Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer...

Fifty Shades of Grey star Victor Rasuk has been cast as a series regular in the untitled Kevin Williamson stalker/crime drama pilot for CBS.

Rasuk will play Ben, described as a loyal but not entirely trustworthy detective with the Threat Assessment Unit, who “tries too hard with the ladies — but not hard enough with everyone else.” The one-hour untitled project is dubbed a psychological thriller centered on detectives in the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd, a.k.a. the Stalkers Unit.

Rasuk joins previously announced castmembers Maggie Q (Nikita), Dylan McDermott (Hostages), and Mariana Klaveno (Devious Maids).

He...

Former "Nikita" star Maggie Q has been cast as the female lead in Kevin Williamson's upcoming drama pilot about stalkers on CBS.

Q will play Det. Beth Davis on the show, described as a psychological thriller about detectives who handle stalking cases for the Threat Assessment Unit in Los Angeles. Det. Davis is the Unit's division captain and tends to be obsessive, private and a workaholic.

Dylan McDermott ("Hostages") and Mariana Klaveno ("Devious Maids") have also been cast in lead roles for the untitled pilot.

Best known for playing the title character in The CW's "Nikita," Q also has an important role in "Divergent," which opens Friday, March 21.

The female lead in Kevin Williamson's still untitled pilot for CBS has been found, and it's the always kick-ass Maggie Q, best known for her title role in "Nikita."

Per Deadline, Q (Priest, Divergent) will play Detective Beth Davis, the opinionated and obsessive, workaholic Division Captain of Lapd’s Threat Assessment Unit, who also narrates the story.

She joins the previously announced Dylan McDermott and Mariana Klaveno in the CBS/Warner Bros. TV project written by Williamson (Scream, "The Vampire Diaries," "The Following") and directed by Liz Friedlander ("The Secret Circle," "The Following").

The psychological thriller revolves around two detectives, Beth and Jack (McDermott), who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd. McDermott’s Jack Larsen is a recent transfer from New York. His healthy confidence and quick thinking have gotten him into trouble in the past — a past he hopes to leave behind.

Klaveno's...

Maggie Q has found her post-”Nikita” TV gig. The actress, whose CW show wrapped up its run in December, has come aboard Kevin Williamson's drama pilot for CBS, joining a cast that also includes Dylan McDermott and Mariana Klaveno. The one-hour drama pilot, which Williamson is writing and executive producing, is a psychological thriller centered on detectives who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd. Q will play Detective Beth Davis. Opinionated and obsessive, Davis is the guarded, workaholic Division Captain of Lapd's Threat Assessment Unit. Also read: Pilot Season 2014: TheWrap's Complete Network Guide Liz Friedlander (“The Following,...

More TV casting news hit our radar today: Kevin Williamson's still untitled pilot for CBS has landed "True Blood's" Mariana Klaveno in the supporting role of a detective. C'mon, Kev - it's been weeks. Pick a title already, please!

Per Deadline, Klaveno joins the previously announced Dylan McDermott in the CBS/Warner Bros. TV project written by Williamson (Scream, "The Vampire Diaries," "The Following") and directed by Liz Friedlander ("The Secret Circle," "The Following").

The psychological thriller revolves around two detectives, Beth and Jack (McDermott), who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd. McDermott’s Jack Larsen is a recent transfer from New York. His healthy confidence and quick thinking have gotten him into trouble in the past — a past he hopes to leave behind.

Klaveno's Janice is underestimated in her unit because of her somewhat flashy appearance.

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Mariana Klaveno (Devious Maids, True Blood) has been cast in CBS’ untitled Kevin Williamson drama pilot. Written by Williamson and directed by Liz Friedlander, the psychological thriller revolves around two detectives, Beth and Jack (McDermott), who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd. Klaveno, repped by Apa, Shelter Entertainment, and Lev Ginsburg, plays Janice, one of the Threat Assessment Unit’s detectives who is often underestimated because of her somewhat flashy appearance. Lost alum Neil Hopkins has been cast in Matador, the upcoming action drama series for Robert Rodriguez‘s El Rey Network, created by Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman. It chronicles the unlikely rise of Antonio “Matador” Bravo (Gabriel Luna), a popular soccer star who in reality is a covert operative for a little known branch of the CIA. Hopkins, repped by Sdb Partners and the Cornell Group, will play Noah, female lead Annie’s...

CBS' Kevin Williamson stalker drama is filling its ranks. Devious Maids' Mariana Klaveno has joined the cast of the untitled drama pilot. The role is in first position to the Lifetime drama in which she has starred for two seasons, meaning she would leave the series should the pilot move forward. Story: TV Pilots 2014: The Complete Guide The drama pilot is described as a psychological thriller centered on detectives who handle stalking incidents for the Threat Assessment Unit of the Lapd. Hostages' Dylan McDermott will star as Detective Jack Larsen, a recent transfer to the unit from New York. Jack's

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Pasadena, CA (January 9, 2014) – Lifetime’s critically-acclaimed hit series Devious Maids (#DeviousMaids, #DeviousArmy), returns for a second season on Sunday, April 20, at 10Pm Et/Pt. The series is executive produced by Marc Cherry and Eva Longoria, and stars Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramírez, Roselyn Sánchez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes as five maids with ambition and dreams of their own while working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Longoria will direct the series’ eagerly anticipated season two opener, marking her television directorial debut. Devious Maids is set in a world where murder and mayhem collide in the mansions of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families. Class warfare has never been as fun and dirty as it is in the tiny enclave where the staff is as clever, witty and downright as devilish as their employers. The series centers on a close-knit group of maids, Marisol (Ortiz), Rosie (Ramírez), Carmen...

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Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry takes another look at the Los Angeles suburbs through the help in Devious Maids.

The ABC TV show follows five Latina maids working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills.

Aspiring singer Carmen (Roselyn Sanchez, Act of Valor) works for musician Alejandro (Matt Cedeño, TV’s Days of Our Lives). Longing to be reunited with the son she left in Mexico, Rosie (Dania Ramirez, Premium Rush) works for actors Spence (Grant Show, The Posession) and Peri Westmore (Mariana Klaveno, TV’s True Blood). Zoila and her daughter Valentina work for the ditsy Genevieve Delatour (Susan Lucci, TV’s All My Children). And finally there’s Marisol, who works for the odd Evelyn (Rebecca Wisocky, TV’s The Mentalist) and Adrian Powell (TV’s Saving Grace) but is secretly trying to find out...

Without a doubt, when I was looking through the schedule for the first day of Stan Lee’S Comikaze, “Vampires In Pop Culture And Myth” stood out as the must-see. This was due not only to my love of monsters, but also to a star-studded panel moderated by Buffy and Angel star Juliet Landau (Drusilla!), who was joined by the masterminds of Grimm, writers David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf (who also worked on Buffy and Angel), Mariana Klaveno of True Blood fame (Lorena to you), musician David J (from the bands Bauhaus, Love and Rockets), Gavin Hignight of FEARnet, and Georges Jeanty, the artist for Buffy Season 8, 9, and for the upcoming Firefly series.

The panel came together, in part, due to a feature length documentary in the works from Juliet Landau and Deverill Weekes, a project that will explore many of the themes and topics discussed in the panel. I...

Not to be outdone by the zombies and witches who have been stealing their thunder lately, vampires are heading back into the spotlight in a new documentary from former "Buffy/Angel" star Juliet Landau that will feature the likes of author Anne Rice and Dracula himself, Gary Oldman.

Synopsis:

The feature length documentary A Place Among the Dead, directed by Juliet Landau and Deverill Weekes (pictured right), is an exploration of the cultural obsession with vampires and what they reveal about the human psyche.

Juliet has a rare vantage point, having portrayed the iconic vampire Drusilla on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and its spin-off show, "Angel."

The film delves into myths, movies, television, literature, music, comic books, subcultures, and true crime. It chronicles the fun, imaginative, creative side and alternatively, the dark, disturbing side.

Interviewees are Gary Oldman (Bram Stoker's Dracula), Anne Rice (pictured below with Landau; Interview with the Vampire), David Greenwalt,...

Marc Cherry had great success with Desperate Housewives. Will Devious Maids on Lifetime be a ratings hit too or will it be cancelled instead? We'll have to wait and see.

Devious Maids airs on Sunday nights and there are 13 episodes. The cast includes Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, Edy Ganem, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, Brianna Brown, Brett Cullen, Mariana Klaveno, Grant Show, Drew Van Acker, Wolé Parks, and Susan Lucci.

Below are the TV show's ratings for the Summer 2013 season, the best way to tell if the show will be cancelled or renewed for another season. These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so you can check on how it's doing.

Final season averages: 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.53 million total viewers. As previously reported, this show has been renewed for...

The first season of Lifetime's over-the-top soap "Devious Maids" came to a satisfying end Sunday (Sept. 22) when the Powells stopped their divorce proceedings to commit murder. Nothing like hate to rekindle love.

Oh, and speaking of murder (spoilers coming right up) ...

Philippe did it.

The ex-husband and current fiancé of Genevieve (Susan Lucci) killed Flora, which is where we all joined the story. Adrian and Evelyn Powell (Tom Irwin and Rebecca Wisocky) killed him.

Everyone except perpetually clueless Genevieve realized that Philippe is evil. Just as he was about to kill another maid, Marisol (Ana Ortiz), the Powells slipped him a drug and staged his suicide. They did not do this to protect Marisol, but rather for Adrian to exact his revenge on Philippe for killing "his maid."

Yes, this 1 percenter thinks that people belong to him. To remind us how different life is for those who have $100 million, when...

Lifetime's "Devious Maids" has been building to a major reveal in its season finale, and to understand who killed Flora and why, Lifetime is re-airing the entire season Sunday (Sept. 22) in advance of the finale. The marathon starts at 10 a.m. Et.

The show will end as it began -- at a black-tie pool party at the Powells. 

In the pilot, a maid, Flora (Paula Garces), was fatally stabbed. She staggered out to the party, and collapsed into the pool, her blood billowing about her.

A young cater waiter was immediately arrested, which made sense considering all the evidence pointed to him knifing her. But his mother, Marisol (Ana Ortiz), was so certain of her son's innocence that she gave up her job as a college professor and went undercover as a maid.

Marisol was relentless in her pursuit of the truth to free her son. She never really did...