Dustin Clare keeps mystery around return of Gannicus to 'Spartacus'

Like his character Gannicus in "Spartacus: Vengeance," Dustin Clare is a man of few words, at least if you're trying to get him to reveal much about his return to the series.

'Doctor Who' update: 1st image from Season 7 set, guest stars & guesswork

Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill and the entire "Doctor Who" gang began filming the upcoming Season 7 in Cardiff, Wales, this week, and BBC America just released the first photo from the set.

'Justified' star Timothy Olyphant: Raylan doesn't talk about his feelings

Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens doesn't shy away from killing people in FX's "Justified," but does it ever bother him?

'Community' returns to NBC March 15

"Community" fans don't have to wait too much longer for the NBC comedy to return. According to a tweet from creator Dan Harmon, "Community" will be back at 7 p.m. March 15, in its usual Thursday spot.

Want to scare 'The River' star Leslie Hope? Just add water

Check out the travels of Leslie Hope of ABC’s paranormal hit, “The River,” and you get the impression that very little scares the Canadian actress.

Maggie Smith's 'Downton Abbey' Dowager Countess gets remixed

"Downton Abbey" closed out its second season on WTTW/PBS Sunday, and Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, sent it off with more than enough zingers to make fans want more of the series, and Dame Maggie Smith.

'The Borgias' Season 2 preview extravaganza!

The upcoming return of HBO's "Game of Thrones" might be getting more hype--I'm thrilled for it too--but I'm also excited for Season 2 of Showtime's "The...

Tub talk with Natalie Dormer: I loved Sarah's 'The Fades' rebirth

Natalie Dormer loves getting dirty, wet and cold--at least for her art. If you've seen last week's episode of BBC America's amazing horror series "The Fades," you know what I'm talking about. (If not, stop reading! Spoilers!)

'Once Upon a Time' preview: Time for honesty?

We get duel love stories in the next "Once Upon A Time." "What Happened to Frederick" finds David (Josh Dallas) being forced to decide between Kathryn (Anastasia Griffith) and Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin).

BET to air live coverage from Whitney Houston's funeral

BET will air live coverage of Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday from New Jersey.

'The Simpsons' celebrate 500th episode

"The Simpsons" will celebrate its 500th episode on Fox Sunday, with Wikileaks controversial Wikileaks founder Julian Assange making a guest appearance. In the episode, airing at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 on Fox, Assange plays himself when he moves to Springfield and next door to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and...

Tom Payne rides 'Luck' to big time

Tom Payne pulls off playing a jockey in HBO's "Luck," but the British actor says he won't be making a career change any time soon.

'Revenge' preview: Fire, ice and 'Chaos' in the Hamptons

Remember way back in the fall when "Revenge" debuted on ABC, viewers were plopped into the middle of a war of wills between Hamptons Queen Bee Victoria Grayson (Madeleine Stowe) and Emily Thorne (Emily VanCamp), the woman who could become her daughter-in-law?

Video: Catherine Tate joins 'The Office'

Dwight (Rainn Wilson) arrives in Tallahassee and tries to impress Sabre special projects president Nellie Bertram (Catherine Tate) in "Tallahassee," at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 on NBC.

'Game of Thrones' Season 2 teaser poster

HBO has released this teaser poster for Season 2 of "Game of Thrones," which begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 1. The poster might be a little underwhelming, but I doubt the season will be. Are you ready for it?

Review: 'Cougar Town' still silly, sweet in all the right ways

It's appropriate that "Cougar Town" finally begins its third season on Valentine's Day, because the charming and wonderfully funny sitcom always has had love in its heart.

'New Girl' Valentine's challenge: Do or dump Ryan Kwanten

So you've met a hot guy, and he looks exactly like "True Blood"star Ryan Kwanten, but he's lame as hell. Would you put a bag over any conversation and do your business, or kick him to the curb?

'Glee' Valentine's Day episode to honor Whitney Houston

Fox will pay tribute to Whitney Houston in the Valentine's Day episode of "Glee" Tuesday. In "Heart," airing at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Mercedes (Amber Riley) sings "I Will Always Love You," the Dolly Parton song Houston performed for "The Bodyguard."

Ashley Tisdale guest stars in Valentine's Day episode of 'Raising Hope'

Jimmy might finally get the girl of his dreams in Tuesday's Valentine's Day episode of Fox's "Raising Hope," in which Ashley Tisdale guest stars.

Chicago casting call: Magical Elves looking for singles for CBS dating series

The production company behind "Top Chef" and CBS are launching a new dating docu-series, and it's looking for singles in the Chicago area.

TV tributes set for Whitney Houston, plus Jennifer Hudson's Grammy performance

The TV tributes for Whitney Houston, who died Saturday in LA, began during Sunday's Grammy awards with Jennifer Hudson's simple, poignant performance of "I Will Always Love You" (see video below).

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' preview: 'Crisis on Naboo'

Working undercover as the assassin Rako Hardeen, Obi-Wan Kenobi survived "The Box." Now he's poised to carry out, or foil, the devious plans of the Sith.

'Justified': Walton Goggins talks Devil's (spoiler), plus a look ahead

"Justified" baddie Boyd Crowder has said it himself: "I was the man who killed men and gotten a whole bunch of men killed."

Nick Wechsler of 'Revenge': Shirtless Man of the Week

I don't know about any of you, but "Revenge" finally delivered something I've been waiting to see during Wednesday night's episode, "Perception." I was upset that Nick Porter got beat up last episode--until I saw him wrapped up in a bandage. Thanks for the birthday present, ABC and "Revenge." Oh,...

'The River' review: ABC finds spooky magic out there

The more cynical TV viewer might knock the suspenseful new horror drama "The River"as a rip-off of such flicks as "Paranormal Activity"and "Blair Witch Project."

NBC's sensational 'Smash' deserves ratings triumph

Everything about NBC's wildly ambitious "Smash" sings underdog:  Set in the rarified world of Broadway, it's a musical soap opera about the making of a musical about Marilyn Monroe. It uses mostly original songs as opposed to "Glee"-like covers, and is totally, completely and thankfully...

Brian d'Arcy James on 'Smash': 'This is who I am'

Brian d'Arcy James is a Tony-nominated, Broadway musical theater veteran, but he doesn't have a singing role in NBC's musical drama "Smash."

'Merlin' preview: Lindsay Duncan plots against Arthur

"Doctor Who" fans will recognize this week's guest star on "Merlin," Lindsay Duncan, who played Adelaide Brooke opposite David Tennant in "The Waters of Mars."

'Game of Thrones' Season 2 preview extravaganza!

Yes, I'm a bit behind posting HBO's "Shadow" trailer for Season 2 of "Game of Thrones," but who else has posted that and a ton of making-of the season videos together?

Chatting up Natalie Dormer about 'The Fades,' 'Game of Thrones,' Madonna

It just doesn't seem right watching Natalie Dormer act in contemporary clothing, let alone with her natural blond hair.

'Braxton Family Values' sneak peek: Tamar in Chicago ... and Towanda's closet

The latest episode of We-TV's "Braxton Family Values" might be titled "Rocky Relationships" and focus on the sisters' relationships with their men, but some sister-on-sister drama happens in Towanda's closet.

'Justified' preview: 'The Devil You Know'

Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) has no shortage of old and new adversaries.

Networks honor 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius

In the wake of the death of "Soul Train" creator "Don Cornelius," BET, CENTRIC and Chicago station WCIU, The U have planned a special broadcast lineup for the next few days.

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' preview: Who will survive 'The Box?'

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is doing a little "WipeOut" thing in its next episode, called "The Box."

February 2012 TV premiere dates

Here's a look at February's TV premieres, including new and returning series, speicals and movies. If you  notice I've missed something, leave me a message in the comments. I'll continue to add to the list

Grant Gustin happy being 'Glee's' smooth criminal

Grant Gustin's road to"Glee"started in Chicago.

3 Chicago queens work it in 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

"RuPaul's Drag Race" returns for its fourth season (8 p.m. Jan. 30, Logo) with three Chicago-based queens and 10 others vying to become America's Next Drag Superstar. They better work. Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol ...

HBO's 'Luck' trots at first, but gallops to finish

In horse-racing terms, HBO's new drama "Luck" breaks poorly.

What's in store for 'Spartacus: Vengeance' characters: The stars talk

So much has changed in the Roman Republic since Spartacus and his gladiator-rebels cut a bloody path through the House of Batiatus at the end of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." Your favorite characters have changed as well. Here's what the actors who play them have to say about the mindset of each of...

'Spartacus: Vengeance' star Liam McIntyre's harrowing brothel experience

One of what is likely to be many water-cooler moments in "Spartacus: Vengeance" occurs in the premiere.