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Abby Lee Miller interview: Abby talks “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” “Dance Moms” and more

October 4, 2012 Lori Acken

She’s the oft-authoritarian, second generation dance teacher who a handful of Pittsburgh mothers and millions of happily scandalized viewers love and loathe — and sometimes both at once — on Lifetime’s reality smash Dance Moms. But this summer Abby Lee Miller decamped to Los Angeles to join Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and star choreographer Richard Jackson at the judging table of Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, the new Lifetime reality contest that she executive produces with her pal, Dance Moms co-creator John Corella. “We had the idea of a competition show way before Dance Moms was ever created,” Miller explains. “This […]

“Too Cute!” returning to Animal Planet … and hey, kitten cam!

September 28, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Live video from your iPhone using Ustream For those of you who have been having to make do with periodic peeks at cuteoverload.com, the wait is nearly over. Animal Planet has announced Season 3 of its popular series, Too Cute! the first episode of which will premiere Oct. 13 at 8pm ET/PT. Eight all-new episodes featuring the pitter patter of tiny paws and the squeals of newborn critters — and in this case, we really do mean squeals. This time out, it’s not just kittens and puppies getting the Too Cute! treatment. Yep — the field has been extended for Season […]

Genndy Tartakovsky checks into the big screen with “Hotel Transylvania”

September 26, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Though he now may be running with A-listers on the big screen, Genndy Tartakovsky hasn’t forgotten his TV roots. The animator behind such hits as Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack and the original Star Wars: Clone Wars shorts made the jump to features with Hotel Transylvania, which opens Friday. It’s a project that paired him with such voice talent as Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez. Tartakovsky says that while there was a whole lot that was different about working on a movie, some of it reminded him of his days on TV. “The whole thing about TV […]

“Ladies and Gentlemen … Marie Osmond” intros Hallmark’s new host

September 21, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Marie Osmond is on the cusp of a new adventure. Finally hosting her own series, Marie, on Hallmark Channel as of Oct. 1, she’s ready to take on the latest challenge going into her fifth decade in show business. But before she does, she hits Hallmark Channel tonight at 9pm ET/PT with the premiere of an introductory special, Ladies and Gentlemen … Marie Osmond, describing what it’s like, exactly, to live her life. As she opens her life to the public and invites America into her onscreen living room, Osmond is excited and understandably a little nervous. “I believe you […]

“Don’t Divorce Me!” premieres tonight on HBO

September 20, 2012 Lori Acken

I am not a child of divorce. My birth child is. My three step-kids are, obviously, too. This has given me a broad, but common, perspective on marriage and parenting. My own mother and father have been wed 51 years and have lived in exactly two houses in the same town for the entirety of their union — the one I lived in until I left for college and the one they moved into after. My daughter has lived in multiple apartments and houses in multiple cities and states in her 24 years, dividing her time — only some of […]

Elmo gets new format as “Sesame Street” begins Season 43

September 20, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

The beloved and influential children’s series Sesame Street begins its 43rd season Monday, Sept. 24, on PBS (check local listings for the exact time and channel in your area). While much of what has made the show so impactful and important will remain — the fun and educational elements — one change is taking place of note regarding one of its most famous characters. The little red furry monster Elmo is having his “Elmo’s World” segment replaced after 13 years. But don’t fret, Elmo fans. Elmo is simply being given a new series of 11-minute skits, called “Elmo the Musical,” […]

“Saturday Night Live” adds three new cast members

September 10, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

When it begins its 38th season this Saturday, Sept. 15, NBC’s venerable late-night institution Saturday Night Live will have a noticeably different look, in terms of cast members. Departing the show are favorites Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Abby Elliott. (still no word on whether Jason Sudeikis would be back, but if not, that would be another big blow to the cast). UPDATE 9/12/12: Variety reports that Sudeikis has re-signed with the show until January. To fill the slots, NBC announced today that SNL has added three featured players — Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong. Bryant trained with […]

VOD Spotlight: “The Pirates! Band of Misfits”: a ship-to-shore-up operation

August 28, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Working on a stop-motion animation film like The Pirates! Band of Misfits presents its own brand of troubles. One major problem the filmmakers encountered on this particular set was the fact that the action was to take place largely at sea, but they were to shoot in a studio setting — which meant they had to devise themselves water. “How do we make the pirate ship sail with no water?” Morgan Roe, the mechanical engineer on the film, asked at the time. “It may be shocking, but ships don’t just rock. They rock, they roll, and they rise and fall; […]

Is it so? Mel marries Joe in “Melissa & Joey” season finale?

August 23, 2012 Channel Guide Contributor

The summer season finale of ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey (Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 8pm ET) is called “Mel Marries Joe.” You just have to tune in now, right? It’s actually Elena (Anya Monzikova) who’s on the receiving end of a marriage proposal from Joe (Joey Lawrence), who wants to help her stay in the country. So where does Mel (Melissa Joan Hart) fit in? You’ll have to tune in and see. Nick Robinson and Taylor Spreitler also star.

VOD Spotlight: Bringing “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” to life

August 21, 2012 StayTuned Staff

It’s always a touchy business, taking a revered children’s book and bringing it to the screen in full 3-D. When it’s a story as stylized and personal to its author as The Lorax is, just suggesting the attempt can border on hubris. But in the case of this particular story, producer Chris Meledandri says the idea wasn’t theirs to begin with. “The genesis of the decision to do The Lorax as the follow-up to Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! actually came from [Seuss’ widow] Audrey Geisel,” he recalls of the conversation. “We had talked about wanting to do another […]