Kellie Freeze, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Nickelodeon Preschool Series “Shimmer and Shine” Is Magically Cute.

August 14, 2015 Kellie Freeze

You and your preschooler are invited to enter a vibrant and curious world where magic and wishes rule. Nickelodeon’s newest series, Shimmer and Shine, follows the adventures of twin genies-in-training as they grant wishes for their human best friend. When the wishes don’t come out exactly as planned, the trio must work together to turn their mistakes into success. “As a mother of two young kids, I see how important it is to help empower our children with an understanding of resilience,” says show creator, Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz. “Through the series, we help kids see that even though the outcome may […]

TCA: Showtime Announces Premiere Dates; Slate Of New Series & Docs

August 11, 2015 Kellie Freeze

“This is a fascinating moment in this business,” opened David Nevins, president of Showtime Networks a s he addresses a group of TC critics and journalists at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour. Nevins used his presentation time to announce a diverse slate of new and returning programming, but first the network took a minute to celebrate recent successes. The premium cable provider is proud to celebrate that 8 of its 10 eligible series were nominated for Emmys, with 10 actors nominated. The network also touted a new business transformation where Showtime’s offerings are now available through providers including […]

TCA: Go Beyond What You Thought Was Possible in CBS’s “Limitless”

August 10, 2015 Kellie Freeze

CBS’s Limitless, is a fast-paced drama about Brian Finch, who discovers the brain-boosting power of the mysterious drug NZT and is coerced by the FBI into using his extraordinary cognitive abilities to solve complex cases for them. Today at the Television Critics Association (TCA) summer press tour, the show’s cast and producers explained the new series. In the pilot, Jake McDorman’s character, Finch, receives a shot and receives a pill once per day. “12 hour of his day he’ll be enhanced, for 12 hours he’ll be regular Brian Finch,” the show’s producers reveal. “This isn’t Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” […]

TCA: CBS Executive Panel Highlight’s New Fall Shows

August 10, 2015 Kellie Freeze

This morning at the Television Critics Association (TCA) summer press tour, Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment outlined the network’s hopes for fall 2015. CBS’ family of networks also includes Showtime and The CW, but most of Tassler’s presentation highlighted the 5 freshman series on CBS. Tassler offered a single thought on each show’s appeal: Code Black– We were looking for something with “the urgency of ER.” Limitless– “What would you if you could use 100% of your mind?” Angel From Hell– “Jane Lynch perfectly embodies this role.” Life in Pieces – We quickly were able to assemble an outstanding […]

Recap: Naked and Afraid XL, Episode 5: “40 Days Death March”

August 10, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Dearest Naked and Afraid XL Fans, I’m back! My semi-annual trip to the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour is over and have sadly left behind the never-ending parade of bacon, alcohol and tchotchkes, and was finally able to watch Naked And Afraid XL, Episode 5. the Summer and Winter TCA Press Tours are where all of the networks, cable outlets and out of the box networks (like Amazon, Netflix and Hulu) present their fall/winter schedules and us TV writers get to interview lots of people. Othe than recapping several TV series, I am a full-time writer for Channel Guide […]

TCA: Reelz To Get Real This Fall With “Master P.’s Family Empire”

August 9, 2015 Kellie Freeze

This morning at the Television Critics Association’s (TCA) Summer Press Tour, Reelz announced new programming coming to the network and introduced the gathered journalists to an one of America’s most talented and charismatic families. Stan E. Hubbard, President and CEO of the independent, family-owned network announced that NBC’s Natalie Morale’s will host a 2-hour documentary, Jackie: Behind Closed Doors, which will examine the dynamic of one of the most enigmatic and fascinating women of the 20th Century. The doc will feature interviews with historians, biographers and contemporaries of the glamorous — but lonely — former first lady. The special is slated […]

TCA: John Stamos is the World’s Sexiest Grandpa in “Grandfathered”

August 7, 2015 Kellie Freeze

John Stamos has been waiting to be a grandfather for 10 years. Well actually, he’s been waiting for this role, where he plays a lothario who spontaneously learns he’s both a father and grandfather, for 10 years. The almost-52 year-old actor, known for his role as Uncle Jesse on Full House, (which he’ll reprise in the Netflix series, Fuller House) and as a sexy yogurt pitchman reveals he’s been looking for a show that was a little edgier, maybe play a bad guy. His agent encouraged him to just “Do what you do” and play in his charming wheelhouse. Fortunately, his […]

TCA: Ryan Murphy’s New Comedy-Horror Anthology, “Scream Queens”

August 6, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Two of Ryan Murphy’s favorite genres — horror and comedy — collide in his newest series, Scream Queens. (He’s concurrently writing, producing and directing three — yes THREE — series!) The satirical look at sorority life is filtered through a lens of a 20-year mystery that’s lurked at Anytown, USA’s Wallace University. The series boasts an entire pledge class-worth of young starlets including Ryan Murphy muses Emma Roberts (American Horror Story: Coven, Freak Show and the upcoming Hotel) and Lea Michele (Glee) and Skyler Samuels (who appeared in four episodes of AHS: Freak Show) as well as Billie Lourd, Keke Palmer and Abigail […]

TCA: Scratch The Auction World’s Seedy Underbelly In “The Art of More”

August 5, 2015 Kellie Freeze

Streaming service, Crackle, invites you to peek at the underbelly of the cutthroat world of high-end action houses in its first scripted drama, The Art of More. The 10-epsiode series stars Dennis Quaid (who also serves as an executive producer), Christian Cooke, Kate Bosworth and Cary Elwes. At the center of The Art of More, is Graham Connor (Cooke) — a former soldier who uses his wartime experience as a thief of antiquities to wiggle his way into the big-money, high-stakes and high-class world of art and antiquity auctioning (auctioneering? Not sure). • MORE: https://www.staytunedmag.com/2015/08/05/tca-art-of-more/ The series debuts November 19 on […]

Fall In Love With Kevin From Work

August 5, 2015 Kellie Freeze

ABC Family borrows from the best in its new single-camera series Kevin From Work. In the cute and clever pilot, Kevin (Noah Reid, Backpackers) accepts an overseas job and crows, “I finally get to leave the worst job in history!” In an act of alcohol-fueled bravado, he pens an admission of love to his office crush, but when the dream job falls through, he has to return to his old job and the fallout of his lovelorn confession. Reid describes Kevin as “the Everyman” who often falls victim to the adage that nice guys finish last. “Things don’t quite […]