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FX's 'The Strain': Guillermo del Toro Series Adds Two More Baddies

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:35 +0000

Just yesterday we heard the news that FX's forthcoming vampire series adaptation of Guillermo del Toro's 2009 novel 'The Strain' had cast its female lead in 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro, and today FX continues to round out the cast. 'Titanic's Jonathan Hyde' and 'Inglorious Basterds' star Richard Sammel are the latest to join FX's buzzy 'Strain,' but what roles will the actors play?

FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:56 +0000

A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

FX's 'The Bridge' Trailer: Preview the Eerie New Border Patrol Drama

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:38 +0000

We haven't seen very much from FX's summer offering 'The Bridge,' adapting the Danish/Swedish drama of the same name, apart from the eerie 'No Country For Old Men'-style teasers. That all changes with the border patrol drama's first trailer, but will 'The Bridge' prove exciting enough to cross over viewer interest? Check out our first real look at 'The Bridge' inside!

'American Horror Story: Coven' Conjures Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:26 +0000

The big buzz of network TV might be the talk of the town for the next few weeks, but 'Glee' and 'The New Normal' (ouch) creator Ryan Murphy's cable effort has some major news of its own. 'American Horror Story: Coven's star-studded cast continues to expand, now growing to include legendary stars Angela Bassett and Patti LuPone. Find out who the stars will scare up for 'American Horror Story: Coven' inside!

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6: 'Deadwood's Kim Dickens Joins as New Madame

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:08 +0000

Let 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Justified's 'Deadwood' arms race continue! While we sift through the flurry of network announcements in recent days, 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6 has added a major new recurring role to its cast. Former 'Deadwood' star Kim Dickens will cross more than paths with Jax and Nero in the new season, but what will have SAMCRO brought to its knees by the new recurring role?

'Wilfred' Season 3 Sets June 20 Return, Adds New Guest Stars

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:41:14 +0000

While there's no telling how different 'Wilfred' season 3 could feel now that showrunner David Zuckerman has left the series, we're eagerly awaiting the latest demented misadventures of Ryan and his imaginary pal. FX has officially set a June 20 premiere date with back to back episodes, and a number of new guest stars, so what other bones will FX throw 'Wilfred' fans this year?

Seth Rogen and FX Producing Animated 'Bigfoot' Comedy

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:00:25 +0000

FX has had a difficult time getting animated comedies off the ground apart from 'Archer,' as their most recent effort 'Unsupervised' floundered in both ratings and reviews, but their latest project should have none of those troubles. 'This is the End' funnyman Seth Rogen has partnered with FX and Evan Goldberg to bring to life an animated comedy based on the works of Graham Roumieu's faux autobiographical Bigfoot book 'In Me Own Words, Me Write Book,' but will FX capture that ever-elusive animated success?

Guillermo del Toro's 'The Strain': FX Taps 'House of Cards' Corey Stoll as Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:00:42 +0000

Just yesterday we were wondering what had become of FX's Guillermo del Toro-helmed pilot 'The Strain,' after HBO announced their own del Toro project 'Monster,' and now we have our answer. 'House of Cards' breakout Corey Stoll has been tapped as the lead in the project, but will the vampire series move forward beyond its pilot order? Hear what FX has to say about a live-action 'The Strain' inside!

'Fargo' TV Series Officially Greenlit at FX for a Limited Run

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:32:09 +0000

There has been an impressive amount of breaking news from FX's Upfront presentation in New York today, the biggest of which being that the cable network will spin off into a new channel FXX in September, but the hits keep on coming. Today FX President John Landgraf has confirmed that a 'Fargo' TV series based on the classic Coen brothers film has officially been greenlit, but will it recieve a full run or unfold as a "limited series"? Find out more about the 'Fargo' TV series inside!

'Sons of Anarchy' Season 6 Spoilers: New Characters, and the Deadliest Villain Yet

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:50:56 +0000

It may be awhile yet before SAMCRO rides for 'Sons of Anarchy' season 6, but thankfully series creator Kurt Sutter isn't afraid to speak freely now and again. The prolific FX showrunner was recently on hand for the FX Upfront, where he answered a number of questions about the acclaimed motorcycle drama's upcoming sixth season, including what makes Donal Logue's Lee Toric character different from any prior 'Sons of Anarchy' villain. Get the inside scoop on season 6 inside!

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 10 Confirmed?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:45:43 +0000

Through eight seasons of misadventures at Paddy's Pub, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' has long been the cornerstone of FX comedy at the increasingly popular cable network. Now, as the gang heads into a ninth season following a slightly truncated 10-episode outing, are we any closer to learning where the long-running comedy might end? Find out which 'Always Sunny' star has all-but-confirmed a tenth season inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Dylan McDermott Reveals the New Setting?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:57:23 +0000

Weeks ago, speculation abounded that 'American Horror Story' seasons 1 and 2 star Dylan McDermott might not make it for the upcoming third season, having accepted a role in CBS pilot 'Hostages.' That potential exclusion hasn't prevented the star from being privy to the season 3 plan however, as McDermott may have accidentally let slip to reporters the location and setting of 'American Horror Story' season 3! Find out what McDermott had to say inside!

'Archer' Season 5: FX Renews For Another Year!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:05:16 +0000

Given the success of FX's animated spy comedy 'Archer,' now airing its fourth season with its best ratings to date, the Adam Reed-produced series wasn't exactly in the "danger zone" before. Thankfully however, the cable network has removed every ounce of worry as 'Archer' will officially return for season 5 next year! Find out about 'Archer's next adventures inside!

FX's 'The Americans' Renewed for Season 2

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:01:45 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, the Cold War lives on! FX's buzz-worthy new drama 'The Americans' may have had some shaky ratings here and there across its first four episodes, but FX has officially decided to renew the conflict for season 2. The Matthew Rhys/Keri Russell drama will continue on for a full 13-episode second season, but will anything change along the way? Find out the future of FX's 'The Americans' inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Zachary Quinto Not Returning?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:30:42 +0000

Fans of 'American Horror Story' have admittedly found themselves surprised before that series star Zachary Quinto has taken such an integral role throughout the first two seasons, given the actor's ever-expanding film career, a prospect hitting the stratosphere once again this summer with 'Star Trek Into Darkness.' So while Ryan Murphy continues to announce 'American Horror Story' alum cast in season 3, will Quinto once again return to TV for another go? Find out what the 'Star Trek' star has to say about his involvement in 'AHS' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Taissa Farmiga to Return?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:32 +0000

We'll have to wait until tonight's season finale to find out exactly how 'American Horror Story: Asylum's "Madness Ends," but that hasn't stopped series creator and show-runner Ryan Murphy from moving full-steam ahead with season 3. Where series staples Jessica Lange, Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson have all been confirmed to return, now we've learned that season 1 breakout star Taissa Farmiga is in talks to headline the upcoming third season as well! Find out who she'll play in 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'American Horror Story' Season 3: Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson Returning for "Modern Romance"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:01:26 +0000

While we patiently await next week's 'American Horror Story: Asylum's season finale "Madness Ends" to wrap up the pure insanity of the show's second season, plans are already forming for the FX horror drama's third season. Where previously series creator Ryan Murphy confirmed Jessica Lange would return for the third cycle, now Murphy has revealed that seasons 1 and 2 stars Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson will return as well! But where and when will the new season take place? Find out the "romantic" details of 'American Horror Story' season 3 inside!

'Anger Management': FX Airing 45 New Episodes A Year

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:52:28 +0000

Last year, we were astonished by the news that FX had picked up Charlie Sheen's contract option for an additional 90 episodes of 'Anger Management' to follow the first 10, and now the network has dropped another bombshell. Rather than follow the traditional season format, or space out its generous order, the network will move full steam ahead with a massive, nigh-uninterrupted 'Anger Management' run over the next two years. Find out how much 'Anger Management' is coming your way inside!

'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Inspires "Dayman" Beer

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:00:47 +0000

The eighth season of FX's long-running 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' may have come and gone far too quickly but that doesn't mean the gang will be going anywhere any time soon. And now, like 'Game of Thrones' before it, we'll all be able to live our collective dreams of drinking like the characters of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' with their very own 'Sunny' inspired beer! Find out how you can guzzle down a bottle of "Dayman" (that sounded better in our heads) inside!

FX's 'The Americans' Releases Full Set of Pilot Photos

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:34:58 +0000

While we wait for the return of our other favorite FX series like 'Justified,' 'Archer' and 'Anger Management,' we're certainly excited to spy the premiere of the network's buzzy upcoming Cold War episionage drama 'The Americans,' debuting January 30. We've seen a handful of trailers and some creepy teasers for the series, but are you ready to check out a full look at the pilot episode? See the full photos of the Keri Russell-starring 'The Americans' below!