'Sex and the City' Actor Handler to Marry

Halle Berry Bows Out of HBO Movie

Halle Berry has scrapped plans to star in HBO's ensemble drama "Lackawanna Blues," a project on which she is also an executive producer.

Simpson, Stamos Pilots Picked Up at ABC

HBO's 'Angels' Takes Flight in Multiple Slots

HBO has finalized an ambitious scheduling plan for its upcoming $60 million miniseries "Angels in America," starring Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson, and directed by Mike Nichols.

Fox's 'Jury' Faces Death Sentence

"The Jury" moved closer to dismissal Thursday when Fox scaled down the struggling legal drama's airings.
What a shame � next week's episode looks like it might be the best yet...

De Rossi Is 'Arrested' for TV Pilot Cast

Harry Groener, who spooked "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as Sunnydale's mayor, has joined the cast of the WB's comedy "Kid Mayor." Groener is a three-time Tony nominee.

Actor William Marshall Dies at 78 in L.A.

Actor William Marshall, who played a variety of roles, from Shakespeare's "Othello" on stage, to "Blacula" in the camp movie classic, has died. He was 78.
He had no Broadway credits, although another William Marshall did appear on Broadway.

'Sex' Confidant Cantone Lands Sitcom Project

Standup comedian and New York stage actor Mario Cantone, who co-stars on the hit HBO comedy "Sex and the City," is developing his own series.

Brit Actor Cake Betrothed to HBO's 'Marriage'

British actor Jonathan Cake has been cast as the male lead in "Marriage," Steven Bochco's drama series for HBO set to debut next year.

FX Comes to Denis Leary's 'Rescue'

FX has ordered 13 episodes of "Rescue Me," a drama about New York firefighters, starring comedian Denis Leary.
Co-starring in the series are Jack McGee, Stephen Pasquale, Daniel Sunjata, John Scurti, Michael Lombardi, Michael Mulheren and Andrea Roth.

'Dumb' Co-Star in Sibling Series with Hannigan

Meanwhile, David Alan Basche has been cast as Wilbur Post in Fox's remake of the 1960s comedy "Mister Ed"; Jonathan Cake as the lead in ABC's limited Roman Empire series "Empire"; and Nathan…

Tom Selleck on deck for NBC

Former "Magnum, P.I." star Tom Selleck will take another stab at prime-time television, starring in the NBC baseball comedy pilot "Touch 'Em All McCall."

'Angels in America' Wins Humanitas Prize

Rhys-Davies, Boatman Report for Pilot Duty

Matthew Morrison has come on board ABC comedy pilot, "Thank God It's Monday," an ensemble workplace comedy about guys who talk about their home life at work. Morrison, a member of the origin…

'West Wing' Actor John Spencer Dies at 58

Vanessa Williams Eyes 'Boomtown' Series

Actress-singer Vanessa Williams has inked a deal to star in 10 episodes of the NBC drama 'Boomtown,' should the show be picked up for a second season.

CBS Orders Lane Laffer 'Life'

'Sex and the City' Star Now a 'Country Girl'

Clifford Odets' play "The Country Girl" is coming back to the screen.
HBO is developing a new adaptation of the 1950 play with "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall attached to star and co-executive produce.

Waterston on 'Law' Docket Through 2005

Casting Call for Elizabeth, McRaney

Actress-singer Vanessa Williams has come on board UPN's drama "Beck and Call," which revolves around the lives of three young assistants. Williams (NBC's "Boomtown") will play the boss of on…

"Century City" casts up

Ioan Gruffudd, Eric Schaeffer, Viola Davis and Kristin Lehman are traveling to "Century City," filling four of the six regular roles on the CBS drama pilot.

`Liza and David' Planning Cabaret

What good is sitting alone in your room ... if no one is there to watch?

Danner Joins 'Huff' Drama for Showtime

'Law & Order' Cop Merkerson Leads 'Lackawanna'

Williams sets NBC sitcom

Vanessa L. Williams is developing a half-hour comedy series for NBC, playing a Broadway actress who returns to her small hometown to teach high school drama and raise her children.

Larroquette, Reuben Cast Their Lots in Pilot Deals

Caroline Dhavernas ("Lost and Delirious") and Kate Finneran ("Noises Off" on Broadway) have nabbed lead roles in Fox's untitled drama pilot, formerly known as "Maid of the Mist," from Todd Holland ("Malcolm in the Middle") and Bryan Fuller ("Star Trek: Voyager"). Dhavernas will portray a woman to whom inanimate figures offer cryptic information on how she can intervene in the lives of others. Finneran will portray her overachieving sister.

Loretta Devine Draws 'Wild Card' for Lifetime

Meaney, Ruehl Bite Into TNT's 'Bad Apple'

Colm Meaney, Mercedes Ruehl, Robert Patrick, Elliott Gould and Dagmara Dominczyk have been cast in the TNT original movie/backdoor pilot "Bad Apple," which stars "Law & Order" alumnus Chris …

Antonio Banderas Likes Working in Mexico

Antonio Banderas got to spend more time in one of his favorite places while playing Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa in a new HBO movie.

Wolfe Staging 'Blues' for HBO

Top Broadway producer George C. Wolfe has come aboard to direct HBO's adaptation of Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Obie-winning one-man play "Lackawanna Blues," which Halle Berry is executive produ…

Burnett Celebrates Daughter's Life