Dexter

'True Blood' may bleed green for HBO soon

source: Los Angeles Times

E! Online  CA At the same time, HBO rival Showtime has seen its fortunes rise over the last few years with risk-taking shows such as "Weeds," "Californication," "Dexter" and, most recently, "Nurse Jackie." Basic cable networks, including FX with "Rescue Me," AMC ...

Published Wed, Jun 17

Showtime renews 'Nurse Jackie' for season 2

source: From Inside the Box

Though the number is the combined total of its two Monday airings, that's still better than the premiere numbers for "Weeds," "Dexter," "Californication" and "The Tudors." So, thoughts? Did you watch last night? Were you into the Edie Falco dramedy? ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

Renewals, Renewals (Plus: Li-zar, Barbarian Queen)

source: Macleans.ca

 Canada viewers with a deeper experience than other Showtime shows. As I said in my previous post, I don't think it's there yet, but it has the potential for depth and full-fledged emotional involvement that Californication, Dexter and even Weeds do not. ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

Edie Falco takes a shot at dramedy in 'Nurse Jackie'

source: Los Angeles Times

Daemon's TV  CA Signing Falco, who was long associated with HBO, was the latest coup by Showtime. In the last several years, the premium cable channel has made a splash with original series such as " Weeds," "Dexter" and " The Tudors," raising the network's profile ...

Published Sat, Jun 6

Hot Box: TV worth talking about

source: Toronto Star

  Canada Casting News: Courtney Ford will play a reporter on serial killer drama Dexter. Gregg Henry (The Riches) is joining new HBO comedy Hung. And Madeline Zima (Californication) will play Claire's college roommate on the Season 4 of Heroes. ...

Published Thu, Jun 4

'Hung,' 'Dexter' Add to Casts THR

source: Television Week

Hung,' 'Dexter' Add to Casts THR  MI Hung" has tapped Gregg Henry for a recurring role on the HBO comedy, while Showtime's "Dexter" has hired Courtney Ford for a multi-episode part, the Hollywood Reporter says. "Hung," which is about a well-endowed high school basketball coach, ...

Published Wed, Jun 3

Do online clips give an Emmy edge?

source: Variety

 CA Last year's Showtime campaign appears to have paid off, with "Dexter" earning a drama series nomination -- though having the show play on CBS during the writers strike probably helped as well. In drama categories, clips seem most effective when ...

Published Tue, Jun 2

Summer TV Q&A: "But What About...?!"

source: E! Online

Dexter season four and Californication season three are scheduled to premiere together on Showtime in late September. Hang in there for an exact date. Mary in Ypsilanti, Mich.: When is Brotherhood coming back? Was it canceled? Brotherhood is very much ...

Published Tue, May 26