Saturday Night Live

Saturday February 4 at 10.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

It’s Saturday Night! The Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase brings another year of brilliant satire, sketch comedy, music, special guests and surprises to the screen. Described by the New York Times as “the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture” SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is a television phenomenon that has started the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers. SNL showcases an enviable who’s who of contemporary talent and top musical acts. Already lined up this season are Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids), Ben Stiller (Zoolander), Anna Faris (The House Bunny), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and music from Radiohead, Foster the People, Drake, Maroon 5 and Florence and the Machine – with many more to be announced!

In a week of massive casting news comes the report that Molly Shannon of Saturday Night Live Fame and recently Glee is set to appear on The Middle as Patricia Heaton’s sister Janet.

Frankie (Patricia Heaton) Frankie’s sister is often mentioned, but this is the first time we will see her on screen. Fans of the show have already been introduced to Frankie’s parents, played by Marcia Mason and Jerry Van Dyke (Dick’s brother).

In other surprising news for The Middle, Heaton’s ex on screen husband, from Everybody Loves Raymond, Ray Ramono, will be in the show’s new seasons premiere as a man from Frankie’s past.

The Middle, usually airs in Australia, on GO!

Kutcher’s character revealed

The name and background of Ashton Kutcher’s character on Two and a Half Men has been revealed. The actor will play Walden Schmidt, described as an “internet billionaire with a broken heart.”

Romano to guest on The Middle

Ray Romano will guest star on The Middle, joining former Everybody Loves Raymond co-star Patricia Heaton. Romano will play a character who has history with Heaton’s character Frankie.

Yi joins House

Actress Charlyne Yi, who has appeared in the likes of Knocked Up and Paper Heart, has joined the cast of House. Yi will play a junior doctor on the drama series.

Entourage sued by reality star

The creators of Entourage are being sued for copyright infringement by Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, a veteran of MTV’s Real World series, over the use of the name “Johnny’s Bananas”. Entourage is featuring a fictitious TV show featuring a cartoon ape which goes by the same name.

Baldwin to host SNL again

Alec Baldwin will host Saturday Night Live for a record 16th time later this year when the show returns for its 37th season.

Saturday, July 23 at 10.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

It’s Saturday Night! NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase is in its 36th season of brilliant satire, sketch comedy, music, special guests and surprises. Described by the New York Times as “the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture” SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is television phenomenon that has started the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers.

Saturday July 9 at 10.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

It’s Saturday Night! NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase is in its 36th season of brilliant satire satire sketch comedy music special guests and surprises Described by the New York Times as , sketch comedy, music, special guests and surprises. Described by the New York Times as “the the most most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture” SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is television phenomenon that has started the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers.

Tina Fey’s impersonation of Sarah Palin seems to have been good enough to fool Fox News in the US.

The network has confused the 2008 vice-presidential candidate with the Saturday Night Live comedienne, using a photo of Fey during a story on Palin.

Fox News displayed a photo of Fey dressed as Palin standing at a lectern during one of her SNL sketches in 2008.

Fox released a statement admitting the error.

“This past Sunday during America’s News Headquarters, a graphics error was made during a segment on former Alaska governor Sarah Palin,” the statement said.

“The producer has since been disciplined and an explanation and apology will be made in the same hour next Sunday. Fox News regrets the error.”

Source: SMH

Saturday, May 27 at 9.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

It’s Saturday Night! NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase begins its 36th season of another year of brilliant satire, sketch comedy, music, special guests and surprises. Described by the New York Times as “the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture” Saturday Night Live is a television phenomenon that has started the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers.

May 28 episode guests: Dana Carvey and Linkin Park.

Sherlock wins Best Drama BAFTA

BBC series Sherlock has beaten fellow drama series’ Misfits and Downton Abbey to take the Best Drama series award at the BAFTA Television Awards over the weekend.

Timberlake and Samberg reprise SNL characters

Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg will reprise their infamous ‘D**k in a Box’ characters for a new sketch on Saturday Night Live. The pair introduced their characters in a 2006 episode of the comedy series, with the R&B love song spoof.

Madonna covered again on Glee

The cast of Glee will once again pay tribute to Madonna in the second season finale this year. The cast will cover the singer’s ‘I Love New York’ track.

Sherlock actor joins The Hobbit

Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch has joined the cast of The Hobbit alongside his Sherlock cast-mate Martin Freeman. The actor, who portrays the famous detective in the BBC series, will join Sir Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry and Hugo Weaving in New Zealand for the film’s production.

Prison Break actor cast in The Transporter

Former Prison Break actor Chris Vance has been cast as the lead in the new Transporter TV series, adapted from the Jason Statham films of the same name.

Saturday, May 14 at 9.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

It’s Saturday Night! NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase begins its 36th season of another year of brilliant satire, sketch comedy, music, special guests and surprises. Described by the New York Times as “the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture” Saturday Night Live is a television phenomenon that has started the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers. May 14 episode guests: Gwyneth Paltrow and Cee-Lo Green . Sketches include Fox News: Embracing Civility, Secret Word, Andy Meets Pee-Wee, Jacob’s Rockin’ Bar Mitzvah and Parker/Spitzer Auditions. Guest starring Pee-Wee Herman and Anderson Cooper. Cee Lo Green performs.

First look at UK’s Geordie Shore

MTV has given viewers their first look at the UK version of Jersey Shore, entitled Geordie Shore. The promo for the Newcastle-set reality series features its cast members giving quotes such as: “I’ll never kiss anyone without a six pack” and “my biggest fear is getting wrinkles”.

America’s Next Top Model all-stars announced

An America’s Next Top Model ‘all-stars’ series has been announced that will see returning contestants from previous seasons competing for another shot at success. The network promises “breakout characters” with “memorable stories” from the past will be returning.

SNL’s Sudeikis named host of MTV Movie Awards

Saturday Night Live comedian Jason Sudeikis has been named the host of the MTV Movie Awards for this year. Sudeikis will become the ninth SNL cast member to host the awards, which take place in June.

Lopez and Anthony create new series

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have teamed up with Simon Fuller to create a new Latin music and dance show series. The format will see the musical couple travelling around America to “assemble a cast of incredible performers” for a live show.