Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters Finale, Air Crash back on Seven

With Brothers and Sisters having its finale Monday June 13, 10.00pm – after another 90 minute episode of The Amazing Race Australia, the timeslot will be taken over by an episode of Air Crash Investigations at 9.30pm on June 20. That is followed by the series return of Parking Wars at 10.30pm Monday June 20.

Wimbledon on 7TWO and Seven

With Wimbledon airing live on 7TWO and Seven, programming for 7TWO from June 20 to June 30 will vary form market to market with some regular shows like Heartbeat airing at earlier times, and others off during this timeframe. Check local guides closer to the dates.

Seven will air Wimbledon live after 11pm in all markets from June 20 to June 30. The doubles finals air Friday July 1 from 10pm eastern (will vary in AFL markets), the women’s final 10.30pm eastern July 2 and the Men’s 10.30pm eastern Sunday July 3. Markets not on eastern time check local guides.

How I Met Your Mother Final

The season six season finale of How I Met Your Mother airs Thursday June 16, 7.30pm. Following Thursdays (June 23 and 30) see double repeat episodes of the show air from 7.30pm.

Parenthood Final

Tuesday June 21 sees the season two finale of Parenthood at 10.00pm. At 10.00pm Tuesday June 28 will be a repeat of How I Met Your Mother, followed by Cougar Town at 10.30pm.

Movies on Seven

Bouquet of Barbed Wire premieres on Seven (NSW & QLD) Friday June 24, the family movie on Seven (all markets) Saturday June 25 at 6.30pm is The Game Plan with Land of the Lost premiering after it at 8.50pm. 

Australian Brothers and Sisters actress Rachel Griffiths has announced that she is moving back to Australia in the wake of the cancellation of the drama series.

The 42-year-old will relocate to Australia with her husband Andrew Taylor and three kids.

“[It] is for the kids really,” Griffiths told The Daily Telegraph. “ They love their cousins and their grandparents. We’ve been away for so long, it just feels like it’s time to come home. I’ll still work, but the Aussie TV and film industry feels really strong at the moment. I’ve worked hard for ten years and I don’t want to be a lead on a TV show for a while after this.”

Brothers and Sisters has cancelled was axed by ABC in the US this week.

Source: Digital Spy

9:30pm – Monday, May 16 on Seven

This week on BROTHERS AND SISTERS, Nora and Sarah set out on a mission to bring Kitty home.

Nora and Sarah fly out to Washington DC to “surprise” Evan for his birthday, but what they’re really after is the truth behind Kitty’s extended trip to the east coast.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty are thrilled to have officially signed the papers to be Olivia’s parents, but the excitement quickly fades when Olivia seems a little nervous about moving in and starting a new life.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS stars DAVE ANNABLE as Justin Walker, MAXWELL PERRY COTTON as Cooper Whedon, KERRIS LILLA DORSEY as Paige, SALLY FIELD as Nora Holden, CALISTA FLOCKHART as Kitty Walker, BALTHAZAR GETTY as Thomas Walker, RACHEL GRIFFITHS as Sarah Whedon, LUKE MACFARLANE as Scotty Wandell, GILLES MARINI as Luc, MATTHEW RHYS as Kevin Walker and RON RIFKIN as Saul Holden.

Brothers and Sisters axed

Brothers and Sisters has been officially axed by ABC in the US, alongside V and No Ordinary Family.

Sheen happy with Kutcher replacement

Charlie Sheen believes  that Ashton Kutcher is the right man to replace him on Two and a Half Men, tweeting over the weekend: “#Winning Congrats to the cast and crew…CBS & WB..! My best to @aplusk [Kutcher]!! The show must go on… You got the right guy! c (sic).”

Off The Map axed

New Zealander Martin Henderson will be looking for a new job following the cancellation of his new medical drama series Off The map. The series ran for only one season.

Charlie’s Angels picked up

The Charlie’s Angels reboot has been picked up by ABC for a series order. The pilot featured Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh and Rachael Taylor as the three lead characters.

$#*! My Dad Says cancelled

New comedy series $#*! My Dad Says has been given the axe by NBC in the US after airing only 18 episodes.

As the US ratings season for 2010/2011 draws to a close, US networks have been announcing the axing of numerous shows.

ABC (US) have axed Brothers and Sisters, which airs on Seven on Monday nights to a rather strong audience for that time. No Ordinary Family has also been given the chop – so far it has aired on Seven for just two weeks.

Not doing well here or in the US is Detroit 1-8-7. Here, Seven have pushed the gritty police series back to 10.30pm Wednesdays.

A show that has been pushed back so far into digital channels and extreme late night timeslots is The Event, from NBC. After failing to attract an audience early on Friday nights, it now airs at 1am Saturday nights on 7mate. The Event has now been axed – hopefully the series will have the chance to conclude, rather than leaving viewers with unanswered questions. And what of The Cape? Treated the same here by 7mate.

Next on the list is V. A series which already had its second season shortened by 3 episodes. At the end of the season, there are still unanswered questions. V aired on Nine, then on GO! who are currently replaying the first series after midnight Wednesday nights.

So far unaired, are Nine network acquisitions Mr Sunshine and Better With You. These two shows are now gone, so the chances are they will end up on GO! or Gem or on Nine during summer, if at all.

US network FOX have axed Lie to Me. On Ten, Lie to Me has been sliding in numbers so far in 2011, but that has not been helped by a raft of timeslot changes and generally inconsistent programming. In the US, falling ratings for its latest season drove the decision not to renew the show.

Other shows axed include Off The Map, Law and Order: Los Angeles, Outsourced and Perfect Couples, while Chuck – one thought definitely gone by a number of sources, will have one more season only.

Taking On Tyson, 9.30pm Animal Planet

In this unusual choice, we see “Iron Mike” Tyson race homing-pigeons. We see Mike go back to his hard upbringing and how the pigeons led to his destiny as one of the best boxers of all time. To see his compassion and such love and kindness to these birds versus our mental images of that infamous ear bite on Evander Holyfeild is touching, sad and yet beautiful.

Good News Week, 8.30pm TEN

Tonight on this popular panel show, we have the unique comedian Russell Brand and the teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson on the show. Brand, the star of the current movie “Arthur” sits down with Paul McDermott for a chat and the tweens and teens will be begging to watch “Twilight” star Pattinson, who’s in the country at the moment. Excludes SA and VIC.

Brothers and Sisters, 9.30 SEVEN

Fans tonight get to meet Brody, Nora’s old high school fling. Brody is played by the wonderful Beau Bridges and his character turns up at Nora’s without warning, with a still burning flame. Expect to see him again before the season ends.

Man vs. Wild, 8.30 SBS ONE

Bear Grylls goes down an active volcano in Guatemala and traverses an underground waterfall in a cave while encountering ancient ruins. Grylls also tries to create a safe and comfy place to sleep, but encounters an unwanted bed mate.

Mysteries Of Survival, 6.30pm ONE

Why do some people survive exposure, animal attacks, starvation, trauma and many near death experiences? While others succumb why do these people survive? Watch three people give their experiences and details of survival.

Bones renewed for seventh season

Bones actor David Boreanaz has confirmed that a seventh season of the crime series has been ordered. Boreanaz, who plays Seeley on the show, confirmed the news via Twitter: “Oh, Season 7 is GO for Bones.”

Spartacus recast Naevia role

Spartacus execs have recast the part of Naevia after actress Lesley-Ann Brandt decided to leave the series in February. Cynthia Addai-Robinson will take on the role for the second season of the series that hits screens next year.

Tyler to debut video on Idol

American Idol judge Steven Tyler will debut the video for his first ever solo single on an episode of the show next week. The song is believed to feature former Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger.

Nixon to guest on Law & Order: CI

Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon has signed on for a guest role in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Nixon is best known for her role as Miranda in Sex and the City but has appeared recently on The Big C.

ABC deny Brothers and Sisters axe rumours

ABC in the US has denied rumours that Brothers and Sisters has been cancelled, instead saying that no decision has been made yet regarding the show’s future. Actress Rachel Griffiths fuelled speculation over the weekend by joking at the Logies: “I’m soon to be unemployed, so I checked in with [benefits centre] Centrelink… and said, ‘Looks like I’m out of a job and wanna sign up’.”

Brothers and Sisters facing the axe?

Brothers and Sisters actress Rachel Griffiths has joked about the future of the drama series at the recent Logie Awards in Australia, fuelling speculation it is set to be axed. Griffiths said:  ”I’m soon to be unemployed so I checked in with Centrelink … and said, ‘Looks like I’m out of a job and wanna sign up.’”

Trump snubs Letterman

Donald Trump has cancelled an appearance on David Letterman’s show after the host called him a racist. Letterman said Trump’s recent attacks on President Obama have started to “smack of racism”.

Idol contestant proves popular

Eliminated American Idol finalist Pia Toscano has been paid a six figure sum to perform at a private party. Toscano will receive $100,000 to perform “a small handful of songs” at the birthday party on May 8.

Judge Judy renewed

Legal reality series Judge Judy will continue for at least another four years with news the series has been renewed through until 2015.

9:30pm – Monday, May 2 on Seven

This week on BROTHERS AND SISTERS, Valentine’s Day brings a mix of emotions for the Walker family.

The Walkers’ plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day go horribly wrong when Tommy (guest star Balthazar Getty) tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has kept buried since they were kids, and Saul’s hopes for a romantic evening with Jonathan (guest star Richard Chamberlain) are dashed by a visiting high profile food critic.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS stars DAVE ANNABLE as Justin Walker, MAXWELL PERRY COTTON as Cooper Whedon, KERRIS LILLA DORSEY as Paige, SALLY FIELD as Nora Holden, CALISTA FLOCKHART as Kitty Walker, BALTHAZAR GETTY as Thomas Walker, RACHEL GRIFFITHS as Sarah Whedon, LUKE MACFARLANE as Scotty Wandell, GILLES MARINI as Luc, MATTHEW RHYS as Kevin Walker and RON RIFKIN as Saul Holden.

9:30pm – Monday, April 25 on Seven

- 100TH EPISODE

- BALTHAZAR GETTY RETURNS AS TOMMY WALKER

- CARA BUONO (MAD MEN) GUEST STARS

This week on BROTHERS AND SISTERS, the Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend’s enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS stars DAVE ANNABLE as Justin Walker, MAXWELL PERRY COTTON as Cooper Whedon, KERRIS LILLA DORSEY as Paige, SALLY FIELD as Nora Holden, CALISTA FLOCKHART as Kitty Walker, BALTHAZAR GETTY as Thomas Walker, RACHEL GRIFFITHS as Sarah Whedon, LUKE MACFARLANE as Scotty Wandell, GILLES MARINI as Luc, MATTHEW RHYS as Kevin Walker and RON RIFKIN as Saul Holden.