TV Information Blast

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dallas (2012)

Dallas is a sequel to the 80's tv series with the same name. It follows the lives of Ewings, a wealthy Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. John Ross and Christopher differ on whether to drill for oil or look for alternative energy sources so they continue the fight their fathers once had over the family empire, Ewing Oil.

The series premiered on June 13, 2012 at 9:00 pm on TNT.

Cast:

Jesse Metcalfe as Christopher Ewing

Josh Henderson as John Ross Ewing III

Jordana Brewster as Elena Ramos

Julie Gonzalo as Rebecca Sutter

Brenda Strong as Ann Ryland Ewing

Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing

Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing

Larry Hagman as J. R. Ewing

Callard Harris as Tommy Sutter

Monday, June 25, 2012

Inside Men

Inside Men is a drama series about three normal men who plots to steal millions from the cash counting firm they work for. John, Chris, and Marcus are forced out of their moral comfort zones and into lives of crime in order to survive.

The series premiered on June 20, 2012 at 10:00 pm on BBc America.

Cast:

Steven Mackintosh as John

Warren Brown as Marcus

Ashley Walters as Chris

Leila Mimmack as Dita

Kierston Wareing as Gina

Nicola Walker as Kirsty

The Soul Man

The Soul Man is a new comedy series from TV Land created by Suzanne Martin and Cedric the Entertainer. The series revolves around Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, an R&B singer-turned-minister who takes over as preacher in his father's church. He was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he got "the calling" and decided to relocate to St, Louis with his family. However, his wife and daughter are unenthusiastic to abandon the marvelous superstar life for a humble one.

The series is a spin-off from Hot in Cleveland and premiered on June 20, 2012.

Here's a sneak peek:

Cast:

Cedric the Entertainer as Reverend Boyce Ballentine

Niecy Nash as Lolli Ballentine

John Beasley as Barton Ballentine

Wesley Jonathan as Stamps Ballentine

Jazz Raycole as Lyric Ballentine

Baby Daddy

Baby Daddy is a half-hour series from ABC Family. It follows Ben, a guy in his 20's who becomes a surprise dad when his ex-girlfriend leaves him with his baby daughter on his doorstep. He decides to raise her with the help of his family and his best friends.

The series premiered on June 20, 2012 at 8:30 pm on ABC Family.

Cast:

Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Ben Wheeler

Chelsea Kane as Riley Perrin

Derek Theler as Danny Wheeler

Tahj Mowry as Tucker Dobbs

Melissa Peterman as Bonnie Wheeler

Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Great Escape (2012)

The Great Escape is a new reality tv show from TNT hosted by Rich Eisen (NFL Total Access). It features three two-person teams each week dropped into the middle of their own epic action/adventure movie. Teams must use their cleverness, skills and any tools they can find to fight battles, hide from enemies, solve mysteries and be the first to find freedom to win.

Cast:

Rich Eisen as Himself

The Newsroom (2012)

The Newsroom is the latest drama created by Aaron Sorkin. It is set at a fictional cable news channel where
anchor Will McAvoy leads a group of reporters and staff struggling to make a compelling news program.

Cast:

Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy

Chris Chalk as Gary

Trieu Tran as Joey

Charlie Weirauch as Jake

John F. Carpenter as Herb

Emily Mortimer as Mackenzie MacHale

John Gallagher Jr. as Jim Harper

Alison Pill as Maggie Jordan

Dev Patel as Neal

Olivia Munn as Sloan Sabbith

Thomas Sadoski as Don Keefer

Sam Waterston as Charlie Skinner

Jane Fonda as Leona Lansing

Girls

Girls is a comedy series created by and starring Lena Dunham. It follows the story of a group of four girlfriends living in New York and trying to figure out life, love, and themselves in their early 20s.

The series began airing on HBO on April 15, 2012.

Cast: