TO LEAD THE CAST IN 'THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA' TV SERIES
Some time ago I've announced that NBC has bought the rights on popular Spanish comedy crime drama series THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA which they are now adapting into an American television version. They have now found the lead actress too: Debra Messing will take the role of Laura Diamond, a female homicide detective who can handle murderous criminals — but not her hell-raising twin children. The series will follow her life and relationships. The show will be set in New York and as you know Debra Messing already worked with NBC before being the star of their sitcom WILL AND GRACE.
ONE BIG HAPPY SITCOM
ELISHA CUTHBERT & NICK ZANO
In other television news, here's something from the comedy department:
'Deadline' reports that Elisha Cuthbert has joined Nick Zano in NBC's
new sitcom ONE BIG HAPPY! Produced by Ellen DegGeneres, the new comedy
centres on two platonic friends since
childhood — a lesbian, Lizzy
(Cuthbert), and her straight male best friend, Luke (Zano) — who have
been living together and trying to have a baby via artificial
insemination for some time. They finally get pregnant — just as Luke
meets and impulsively marries the love of his life.
300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE
NEW IMAGES OF THE WARRIORS OF ATHENS AND SPARTA
Your photo treat for this Monday are new images showing the valiant and courageous warriors of Sparta and Athens in upcoming epic sequel
300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE. Among the warriors in the original film we had Gerard Butler and Michael Fassbender who later on became superstars, will that happen again? Australian star Sullivan 
Stapleton is leading them this time as brave general Themistokles and he is also surrounded by Australian actors Callan Mulvey as Scyllias, 
David Wenham as Dillios and with Scottish actor Hans Matheson as Aesyklos alongside Jack O'Connell as Calysto. Opening in cinemas
this March, the film starts after the fall of King Leonidas' 300, when the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic
city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistokles. Themistokles is forced to an
unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still 
reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land especially when his fleet is lead by vengeful general Arthemisia (Eva Green).
300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE. Among the warriors in the original film we had Gerard Butler and Michael Fassbender who later on became superstars, will that happen again? Australian star Sullivan 
Stapleton is leading them this time as brave general Themistokles and he is also surrounded by Australian actors Callan Mulvey as Scyllias, 
David Wenham as Dillios and with Scottish actor Hans Matheson as Aesyklos alongside Jack O'Connell as Calysto. Opening in cinemas
this March, the film starts after the fall of King Leonidas' 300, when the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) marches towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic
city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes' army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistokles. Themistokles is forced to an
unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still 
reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land especially when his fleet is lead by vengeful general Arthemisia (Eva Green).
The Mystery of Laura sounds really good. I love me a strong female character who can still get unraveled at the "regular" things in life.
ReplyDeletelet's hope Debra won't mess it up like she did with all of her shows after WILL AND GRACE :(
DeleteHubby and I saw the trailer for Rise back a bit.My oldest son, who majored in art, did one of his senior paintings of a 300 character. I wonder if they'll be able to duplicate the success of the first film.
ReplyDeleteI hope they will, the first one wasn't overly successful in US but it was around the world, so I'm hoping this one will be too. US audience tends not to like historical movies, because younger audience is usually intimidated by what they lack knowledge of :( POMPEII is currently flopping in US cinemas, sadly :(
DeleteSometimes I think everyone in Australia must be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI believe it so too, Debs, I often asked my Australian friends what is it that they breathe down there? :) They have so many incredible hunks and babes :)
DeleteSounds like Debra Messing and Elisha Cuthbert mixed up their projects. LOL
ReplyDeletecould be, could be :)
DeleteI hope 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE is as epic as the original.
ReplyDeletefingers crossed! I really need me a good epic!
DeleteSplendid lights on the pictures and trailer of "300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE", sounds like a great moment with beautiful naval battles!
ReplyDeletethe naval battles in it will be absolutely legendary and groundbreaking :)
DeleteGlad to see Debra Messing coming back to TV.
ReplyDeleteshe never left it, but wasn't successful after WILL AND GRACE
DeleteThe Hubby really likes her and it is a shame that her other work hasn't been well received.
DeleteI've heard, and it's no secret in Hollywood, that she is very difficult to work with... apparently she has a diva syndrome... but it doesn't have to be the truth. She was nice in WILL AND GRACE.
DeleteHot sexy men. Need I say more?
ReplyDeletewe shall have male Welsh pubes on display tomorrow.... believe it or not :) You know how the spy loves to be naughty with his readers :)
DeleteI am not much into cop shows. They tend to be over saturated here. However, I really do like Debra Messing. I may give her show a peek.
ReplyDeleteI never watch them either... the only one I'm watching is ALMOST HUMAN but that's only because it's set in future :)
DeleteWell, my goodness. There's just a whole bunch of topless going on here, today.
ReplyDeletethere will be even more indecent nudity here tomorrow, just wait and see :)
DeleteI'll be back.
Delete:)
DeleteLoving the ab-fest ;)
ReplyDeleteof course you are :)
DeleteI haven't seen Debra Messing on our screens for some time. I shall look forward to THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA ... if it gets this far Down Under!
ReplyDeleteshe was in SMASH musical show and before that she had THE STARTER WIFE series too
DeleteHappy Monday, Dez. Laura has definite possibilities.
ReplyDeleteHappy new week, Sandra!
DeleteIt's been awhile since I seen Elisha Cuthbert on tv/film
ReplyDeleteyep, it's been a while for me too!
DeleteI don't normally watch tv but I do love a crime drama, and I like Debra Messing. I'm thinking she can pull it off, too.
ReplyDeletecould be fun if done good
Deletejust please keep showing more pics of shirtless men...PLEASE!
ReplyDeletethere are some Welsh pubes showing in today's post, hope that's enough :)
DeleteAlmost March! Almost!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
and then a hero will rise :)
DeleteKillen till vänster på den första bilden, den spartanska krigaren, vem är han? Vad heter han?
ReplyDelete