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Everybody sees dead people in “I Still See You,” a slickly produced but none-too-scary thriller designed for that teen audience which prefers that its spooky Halloween fare involve cute guys of variable mortality fawning around a mildly misfit quirky-girl protagonist. If that sounds kinda “Twilight,” you’ve got that right — the source material is a standalone novel by Ya specialist Daniel Waters, whose “Generation Dead” series more or less substituted zombies for vampires in a similar supernatural teen romance saga.

Here, we have live boys and ghost boys alike fluttering around the suburban Goth flame of Bella Thorne in a movie that will no doubt play best to the book’s fans. Newcomers will find this adapted tale’s fantasy logic arbitrary, its plot convoluted, and the sum effect wildly unconvincing without being nearly so fun. Still, it’s given a suitably gauzy feel by director Scott Speer that will appeal to the target demo.

Cast: Bella Thorne (“Roni”), Richard Harmon (“Kirk”), Amy Price-Francis (“Mrs. Calder”), Hugh Dillon (“Mathison”), Shaun Benson (“Mr. Calder”), Dave Brown (“Principal Pescatelli”), Thomas Elms (“Brian”), with Louis Herthum (“Doctor Steiner”), and Dermot Mulroney (“August”) Synopsis Bella Thorne stars in this spellbinding and romantic supernatural thriller. Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted …

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In the world of I Still See You, an apocalyptic tragedy has created a world full of ghosts after the doorway to the spirit world is opened, giving way to all kinds of sinister things. After receiving an ominous message, Roni (Bella Thorne) and her fellow classmate Kirk (Richard Harmon) must stop a sinister supernatural entity.

Directed by Scott Speer and based on Daniel Waters' novel Break My Heart One Thousand Times, I Still See You stars Bella Thorne (“Roni”), Richard Harmon (“Kirk”), Amy Price-Francis (“Mrs. Calder”), Hugh Dillon (“Mathison”), Shaun Benson (“Mr. Calder”), Dave Brown (“Principal Pescatelli”), Thomas Elms (“Brian”), with Louis Herthum (“Doctor Steiner”), and Dermot Mulroney (“August”).

Synopsis: "Bella Thorne stars in this spellbinding and romantic supernatural thriller. Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni (Thorne) receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate,...

"Everyone remembers where they were that day – the day of the event." Lionsgate has debuted an official trailer for a strange new supernatural thriller titled I Still See You, adapted from a novel titled "Break My Heart 1,000 Times", which was the film's original title before this newer, simpler one. I Still See You is the latest from filmmaker Scott Speer and it has some intriguing things going on, kind of like ghosts but caused by some weird sci-fi event and then the second half of this throws in a few more twists. Bella Thorne stars as Veronica in I Still See You, along with Richard Harmon, Amy Price-Francis, Hugh Dillon, Shaun Benson, Dave Brown, Thomas Elms, Louis Herthum, and Dermot Mulroney. I will say this caught my attention, for sure, I like the sci-fi/horror mix. I'm curious to see more. Here's the first official trailer for Scott Speer's I Still See You,...

Bella Thorne stars in I Still See You and the latest trailer proves that the dead are coexisting with the living after an apocalyptic event wiped out millions of people. The chilling thriller was first teased by Thorne on social media a few weeks ago, when she released a short video. The I Still See You teaser was viewed over 100,000 times by Throne's dedicated following and fans have been waiting to see the full-length trailer, which thankfully, was released today.

I Still See You is a spellbinding and romantic supernatural thriller set ten years after an apocalyptic event that left the world haunted by ghosts. Roni (Bella Thorne) receives a threatening message from beyond the grave while taking a shower. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate, Kirk (Richard Harmon), Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead, and begins a desperate race...

Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, FandangoNOW, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical Fifty Shades Freed (kinky romantic drama; Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Max Martini, Jennifer Ehle, Marcia Gay Harden, Arielle Kebbel, Brant Daugherty, Amy Price-Francis, Tyler Hoechlin, Andrew Airlie; rated R and unrated versions available) Gravitas Terminal (crime drama; Margot Robbie, Mike Myers, Simon Pegg, Max Irons; available on cable Mod...

This news came out about a week ago and somehow slipped under our radar, but today we're remedying that situation! Remember hearing about the new Chris Carter pilot, "The After," which Amazon posted for viewer feedback? Well, here's an update...

Per Variety, Amazon has given "The After" a series order along with "Bosch," a cop drama that follows Titus Welliver as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy.

Having seen "The After," we can say that this is great news indeed! Finally we'll be able to find out what happens next! In case you haven't watched it yet, visit the Amazon Pilot Season Page.

No word on how many episodes there'll be or when these shows might debut, but we'll keep you posted.

"The After" Synopsis:

Eight strangers are thrown together by mysterious forces and must help each other survive in a violent world that defies explanation. Starring Aldis Hodge,...

Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch series and written by Eric Overmyer and Michael Connelly, drama pilot Bosch follows a relentless Lapd homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court on accusations that he murdered a suspected serial killer in cold blood. Bosch is played by Titus Welliver (Argo, The Good Wife) and stars Annie Wersching, Amy Price-Francis and Jamie Hector. Henrik Bastin of Fabrik Entertainment (The Killing) produced and Jim McKay directed the pilot.

Watch the pilot and help decide if this show should be made into a series. Plus watch behind the scenes footage of Michael Connelly on the set.

Back in August we got the word that Amazon Studios was proceeding with a pilot for "The After" from "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter, and now it's ready for you to watch and vote on along with a few others.

Another Amazon pilot that might be of interest to Dread Central readers is "Bosch," and we have all the details on it and "The After" below.

To watch and cast your vote, visit the Amazon Pilot Season Page. Along with "The After" and "Bosch," there are three comedy pilots plus five potential kids' shows to check out.

"The After" Synopsis:

Eight strangers are thrown together by mysterious forces and must help each other survive in a violent world that defies explanation. Starring Aldis Hodge, Andrew Howard, Arielle Kebbel, Jamie Kennedy, Sharon Lawrence, Sam Littlefield, Louise Monot, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Adrian Pasdar, Jason Lewis, Brynn Bowie, Madison Bowie, Giovanni Lopes, Fred Cross,...

Amazon has released online its second wave of pilots for potential new shows, once again bringing democracy to pilot season.

Feedback from viewers will help determine which shows will become full-fledged series. Viewers can watch them for free if they’re Amazon Prime members. Projects include X Files creator Chris Carter’s new show The After and a detective drama based on Michael Connelly’s popular Harry Bosch novels. Below are the official descriptions of the adult-targeted shows from Amazon. For more thoughts on this subject, see our previous post on whether regular TV networks should follow Amazon’s lead...

The King of police procedural dramas has returned. Jessica "Jess" King (Amy Price-Francis) proved in Season One of King that she has what it takes to lead Toronto's Major Crimes Task Force, taking down murderers, rapists, and drug traffickers. Things will get a bit more challenging for her in Season Two, however, with new team members to break in, crimes that hit a bit too close to home, and plenty of baby-daddy drama. Jess' regal last name is a moniker befitting her attitude and attributes, but she wasn't the first — and she won't be the last — "monarch" on TV. Check out our list of TV shows with royal titles.

One cop. One kingdom.

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Amazon has picked up a second drama pilot to go along with "X-Files" creator Chris Carter's show "The After."

The new pickup is "Bosch," based on best-selling author Michael Connelly's character Harry Bosch. Titus Welliver ("The Good Wife," "Lost") will play the title character, a world-weary Lapd detective; Annie Wersching ("24"), Jamie Hector ("The Wire") and Amy Price-Francis ("The Chicago Code") also star.

Connelly will co-write the pilot with Eric Overmyer ("Treme," "Homicide").

Amazon has also released a few more details about Carter's pilot "The After," which it ordered a couple months ago. It's about "eight strangers who are thrown together by mysterious forces and must help each other survive in a violent world that defies explanation" (previous descriptions have just called it a "post-apocalyptic drama").

Those eight people will be played by Sharon Lawrence ("NYPD Blue," "Drop Dead Diva"), Jamie Kennedy ("Oh Sit"), Aldis Hodge ("Leverage"), Arielle Kebbel...

Officially confirming news that had broke earlier this year, Amazon Studios announced today that it has greenlit its first two drama pilots -- "Bosch," based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch mystery series, and "The After," from Chris Carter, creator of "The X-Files." As with the comedies, these drama pilots will be put online for free for the public to watch and give feedback on, helping the company determine which will be ordered to series. The official descriptions, from Amazon: "Bosch": Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling Harry Bosch series and written by Eric Overmyer and Michael Connelly, Bosch follows a relentless Lapd homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court on accusations that he murdered a suspected serial killer in cold blood. Bosch will be played by Titus Welliver ("Argo," "The Good Wife") and the pilot will also star Annie Wersching,...

Once again, Amazon Studios waited for its pilots to be fully cast before confirming their green light. Bosch, based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch book series, and Chris Carter’s The After represent the streaming service’s first-ever drama pilots. The completed pilots will join Amazon’s recently ordered comedy pilots, all of which will be made available on Amazon Instant Video for viewer feedback in early 2014. Here are the official details about Bosch and The After: Bosch Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch series and written by Eric Overmyer and Michael Connelly, Bosch follows a relentless Lapd homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court on accusations that he murdered a suspected serial killer in cold blood. Bosch will be played by Titus Welliver (Argo, The Good Wife) and the pilot will also star Annie Wersching,...

Amazon Studios announced today it has given the green light for the production of its first two hour-long drama pilots: Bosch, based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch book series and written by Emmy-nominated Eric Overmyer (The Wire, Treme) and Michael Connelly, and The After, written and directed by Emmy-nominee Chris Carter (The X-Files).

“We are very excited to be working with creators like Michael Connelly and Chris Carter, both epic storytellers in their own right,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “For the first time we are bringing Amazon customers hour-long programming and we can’t wait to hear what they think of these new stories.”

More on each drama pilot:

Bosch

Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling Harry Bosch series and written by Eric Overmyer and Michael Connelly, Bosch follows a relentless Lapd homicide detective as he pursues the killer of a 13-year-old boy while standing...

Sharon Lawrence, Andrew Howard (Hatfields & McCoys), Arielle Kebbel and newcomer Jaina Lee Ortiz have been cast in The After, the Amazon Studios pilot that marks The X Files creator Chris Carter‘s return to series. They join Jamie Kennedy, Adrian Pasdar and Aldis Hodge. The After, produced by Georgeville TV, takes place at the moment of apocalypse. Lawrence, repped by Apa, will play Francis, a wealthy mysterious woman who resides in Bel Air. Howard, repped by ICM Partners and Klwgn, will play McCormack, a tall foul-mouthed, sarcastic and sardonic Irishman. Kebbel, repped by Paradigm and Principal Entertainment, will play Tammy, a sexy, professional woman. Ortiz, repped by New Wave Entertainment and attorney Lev Ginsburg, will play Officer Marly Gonzalez, a young police officer. Amy Price-Francis has been cast in Amazon’s other drama pilot Bosch, a police procedural based on Michael Connelly‘s novels about Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), a...

If you need to escape the sun, your third cheeseburger or embarrassing childhood stories this Fourth of July weekend, TVLine has you covered. We’ve gathered the best of the holiday weekend’s marathons and specials, including old-school classics (Beverly Hills, 90210), catch-ups on current faves and some guilty pleasures (Pregnant & Dating, anyone?) Enjoy!

Thursday, July 4

6 am – 1:30 pm Cake Boss (TLC) | Buddy Valastro’s masterpieces include cakes inspired by the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and Radio City Music Hall.

6 am – 12 am Lifetime Movie Network’s “Perfect” Marathon (Lmn) | A two-day marathon of “flawless” movie titles (continuing Friday at 8am...

It's an important week in on-screen lady-cop history. First, The Heat was released in theaters last Friday, and it made almost $40 million — nearly the flick's entire budget — in three days. So it's finally been proven that the ladies can go head to head with the fellas when it comes to buddy-cop comedies. But there's more big news in the world of female law enforcement officers in movies and TV. Friday sees the Reelz premiere of the police drama King. In honor of the confident and sassy Staff Sergeant Jessica King, played by Amy Price-Francis, we thought we'd choose our top ten favorite actresses to have played law enforcement officials from television and the big screen. Take a look and see if your favorites made the cut.

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Reelz has decided to air the first season of the King TV series. Produced in Canada, there are eight episodes in the season.

King ran for two seasons and 21 total episodes, between 2011 and 2012. The final episode aired on Showcase last May.

Here's the Reelz announcement:

Crime Drama Series "King" Makes Its U.S. Premiere Friday, July 5, 2013 At 10Pm Et/ 7Pm Pt

(Albuquerque, Nm) Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - ReelzChannel today announced that the police procedural original series King will make its U.S. premiere Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10pm Et/ 7pm Pt. Homicide Detective Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis, The Cleaner) is a charismatic but unconventional cop whose unique eye for detail turns cases around. King sees what everyone else misses: in crime scenes, in evidence, in the motivations and drives of the suspects. She's a...

A new police procedural is coming to Reelz, with King making its premiere on July 5th at 10p Et/ 7p Pt. The series follows Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), an unconventional cop whose obsessive approach to police work and keen eye for detail make it possible to crack even the toughest case. She’s fearless, imaginative, and possesses the rare quality of not needing to be liked — and this is one quality that gets Detective King into a lot of trouble.

The first episode shows Jessica King being put in charge of Toronto’s Major Crimes Task Force, a unit that handles the most volatile and challenging cases, everything from rape and murder to gang violence and robbery. If that weren't enough to deal with, there is also plenty of resentment coming from her co-workers, not to mention a somewhat strained marriage at home. But, it's pretty clear that King will...

How far would you go to protect your family? Star Brendan Fraser has already gone to the ends of the Earth to beat off mummies and then the Earth's center to flog the dinosaurs. In the new film Split Decision he may even have to go farther than that!

THR reports that Brendan Fraser will star in writer-director Damian Lee’s action-thriller for Rollercoaster Entertainment and Vortex Words.

The plot kicks off when two children (Holly Deveaux and Christian Martin) witness a murder while on a wilderness camping trip with a family friend (Daniel Kash). When two criminal brothers (Dominic Purcell and Ethan Suplee) start to hunt down the children to silence them, Fraser’s father figure sets out to rescue them. Amy Price-Francis appears as the children’s mother.

More on this one soon as production is gearing up in Ontario.

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Remember when Brendan Fraser’s name in the credits promised a good movie with plenty of laughs? Yeah, it’s been awhile. The former mummy hunter might not be bringing laughs this time but he might be trying for another good film with Split Decision.

For awhile, it looked like Fraser could do no wrong, appearing in comedies like Encino Man and taking the lead in the Mummy franchise. However, his star soon dimmed, with some of his latest works (Journey to the Center of the Earth, Furry Vengeance) best left forgotten. Now, Fraser is trying once again to get attention with an action film, but a cliched plot might already be a bad sign.

I know there’s nothing new under the sun but children facing mortal peril because of a crime they witnessed is about as old as you can get in terms of storyline, and that’s...

Brendan Fraser will star in and produce writer/director Damian Lee's action-thriller Split Decision , says The Hollywood Reporter . Fraser will play a father who has to defend his two children from a pair of murderers, played by Dominic Purcell and Ethan Suplee. The site says: "The plot kicks off when two children (Holly Deveaux and Christian Martin) witness a murder while on a wilderness camping trip with a family friend (Daniel Kash). When two criminal brothers, (Dominic Purcell and Ethan Suplee) start to hunt down the children to silence them, Fraser.s father-figure sets out to rescue them. Amy Price-Francis appears as the children.s mother." Fraser will produce with Gary Howsam and Bill Marks. Jeff Sackman will executive produce. Filming will start soon in...

Brendan Fraser has been struggling on the big screen in the last few years after The Mummy dried up and Dwayne Johnson muscled him out of the Journey franchise.  That being said, Fraser has a slew of projects lined up for the next few years; count the action-thriller Split-Decision among them.  Starring as a father who must protect his children from killer brothers after witnessing a murder, Split-Decision doesn't sound like the typical light-hearted fantasy fare we're used to seeing in Fraser's family films.  Hit the jump to see who'll be filling in the roles of Split-Decision. THR reports that Fraser will be joined by Holly Deveaux (Victoria Day), Christian Martin, Daniel Kash (Aliens), Dominic Purcell (Prison Break) and Ethan Suplee (American History) in writer/director Damian Lee's Split-Decision.  Deveaux and Martin play Fraser's children who go on a camping trip with a family friend, played by Kash.  They...

Though Showcase hasn't announced it, word is that the Canadian TV series King has been cancelled.

Starring Amy Price-Francis, King revolves around Jessica "Jess" King, a tough police detective who's trying to make her third marriage work while taking on a new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force. Her police unit takes over cases already in progress: the toughest cases that the ordinary police force has failed to solve. Other actors in the show include Gabriel Hogan, Alan van Sprang, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Zoe Doyle, Aaron Poole, Rossif Sutherland, and Karen Robinson.

King debuted on April 17, 2011. The eight episodes of season one performed well enough to secure a second year of 13 installments. Production resumed in September 2011 and season two kicked off on February 29, 2012.

The ratings dropped significantly in year two, falling...

Network: Showcase in Canada

Episodes: 21 (hour)

Seasons: Two

TV show dates: April 17, 2011 -- May 25, 2012

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Amy Price-Francis, Gabriel Hogan, Alan Van Sprang, Zoe Doyle, Tony Nardi, Suzanne Coy, Rossif Sutherland, and Romina D'Ugo.

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Sergeant Detective Jessica "Jess" King (Amy Price-Francis) made it through eight years in Homicide, as well as three motorcycle accidents and two failed marriages. As she tries to make her third marriage work, how will she handle her new job as head of the Major Crimes Task Force?

Jess is a powerhouse and a force of nature -- a cop who sees things that everyone else misses. She says what she thinks and never stops thinking -– about a crime scene, about evidence, about the motivations of the suspects.

As Showcase's "King" kicks off its second season, lead character Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis) sure has her hands full. The fiery Toronto detective heads the Major Crimes Task Force, where the pressure and cases keep piling up. Her husband, Detective Danny Sless (Gabriel Hogan), has been battling a gambling addiction. After numerous attempts, King is finally pregnant, but it's quite possibly her co-worker Detective Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) baby. And on top of it all, her brassy, tell-it-as-it-is attitude hasn't earned her many friends on the force.

On set, things are much more relaxed, as executive producer Greg Spottiswood, Price-Francis and Van Sprang sat down to discuss the engaging cop drama with The Huffington Post TV Canada, and how much the show has changed since season 1.

Gender Bender

At one point, Jessica King could easily have been Joshua King. For too long, the police force has been considered one big boys' club.

M6, a French TV network, announced that it has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Canadian procedural series King. No premiere date has been announced yet.

The TV series is about Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective of the Toronto police. When the head (Alan Van Sprang) of the major crime task force has a break down on national TV, King is called in to replace him. Moreover, Jessica King also tries to cope with her third marriage with a police constable (Gabriel Hogan).

The series also stars Tony Nardi, Aaron Poole, Zoe Doyle and Suzanne Coy.

Besides M6, the series King has also been licensed to Séries+, a French-speaking cable network from Quebec.

Moreover, the show has been renewed for a second season by Showcase, the Canadian cable network that airs King.

After a season of controversy where fans provided the demand, CBS provided the supply in the form of Jennifer "J.J." Jareau's declaration that she is returning to the Bau team in the Criminal Minds season finale, "Supply & Demand".

While exciting, to be sure, she came back in the last 40 seconds of the episode with one line to Rossi that confirmed she was coming back.

This was also not really a surprise to many of the show's die-hard fans, since it's been rumored for more than a month that A.J. Cook was returning full time. But it is nice to end the season of at least one show with happy news!

I was on pins and needles after the initial meeting where the Bau team members were each informed that they would be given an opportunity to leave.

After watch Monday's Castle season finale, I was not sure if the...

Sneak Peek the new poster supporting the upcoming Canadian produced TV series "King".

Actress Amy Price-Francis ("Californication") stars as 'Jessica King', a seasoned police officer turned lead investigator for Toronto’s 'Major Crimes Task Force' :

"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."

"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her...

The Canadian TV series King will premiere on Showcase, a Canadian cable network, on April 17 at 9 Pm. The trailer has finally been released online.

In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.

This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.

Actress Amy Price-Francis ("Californication") stars in "King", the new Canadian dramatic TV series, following a seasoned police officer turned lead investigator for Toronto’s 'Major Crimes Task Force' :

"...When 'Detective Sergeant Derek Spears' (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, 'Jessica King' (Price-Francis) is called in to lead the 'Major Crimes Task Force' – a police division equipped to handle the city’s toughest cases. Surviving eight years in Homicide, two marriages and multiple stab wounds, King is primed for any challenge, except when it comes to passing up a good shoe sale..."

"'Jessica King' is disarmingly honest," said Greg Spottiswood, co-creator/co-executive producer. "Unapologetic about her femininity, she is also very smart and wickedly funny. There is nothing traditional about her. She is drawn to police work but questions whether that life is compatible with her dream of a child and family."

"King" also stars...

The dramatic series King will premiere on Showcase, a Canadian cable network, on April 17 at 9 Pm. The show was created by Bernard Zukerman and Greg Spottiswood.

In this procedural drama, we follow Jessica King (Amy Price-Francis), a detective from the Toronto Police Department (Tpd). When Sgt. Derek Spears (Alan Van Sprang) has a televised meltdown, the Tpd's Major Crimes Task Force designates her as its new lead investigator. King accepts the challenge even though she survived 8 years in the Homicide section, two marriages and multiple stab wounds.

This eight-part series also stars Gabriel Hogan (The Kennedys), as Danny Sless, Jessica’s third husband and fellow police officer; Tony Nardi (Cra$h & Burn), as Police Chief Peter Graci; Suzanne Coy (Dan for Mayor), as Eleni Demaris, King's trusted subordinate; Zoe Doyle (The Border), as Det. Mk Gordon; and Aaron Poole (Zos: Zone of Separation) as Det. Jason Collier.

Shockingly there only seem to be about a dozen Canadian scripted hour-long dramas right now which are not mini-series. Those are time travel therapy drama Being Erica which was recently renewed for a fourth and final season for 2011-2012, serial killer drama Durham County (not yet renewed for 2011-2012), police drama Flashpoint (Already renewed for 2011-2012), horse drama Heartland (Already renewed for 2011-2012),private investigator drama Republic of Doyle (Already renewed for 2011-2012) summer hit Rookie Blue (already renewed), period police drama Murdoch Mysteries (new season premieres March 16, 2011), psychic drama The Listener (not yet renewed for next season), co-productions with Syfy Haven and Sanctuary which are already renewed, Since September there have only been three new hour-long dramas (excluding miniseries): Lost Girl, Shattered and Blackstone of which only Lost Girl was successful and is already renewed for a second season the other two while not officially cancelled are not expected to return.

When Life Unexpected returns for its second season, the union of Ryan and Cate won't be this show's only change.

It also moves to Tuesday nights, as The CW pairs the series with One Tree Hill in the hopes of creating a new, popular block of programming.

As for Life Unexpected spoilers, producers have hinted that Cate and Baze will still have a chance together... although the latter will also meet a pair of new love interests. They'll be played by Arielle Kebbel and Amy Price-Francis, both of whom are featured in the season premiere photos below.

Titled "Ocean Uncharted," the Life Unexpected season two premiere airs on September 14.

Along with these pictures, you can feast your eyes on images from the One Tree Hill season eight premiere Here.

We'll admit it: we can't wait for the Sept. 14 premiere of The CW's "Life Unexpected." In 2006, "Everwood" left a hole in our hearts, and the family-centric "Lux" is just the remedy. We've gotten our hands on some photos from the first few episodes of Season 2, and we can't help but speculate.

Of course, Arielle Kebbel is taking a trip to Portland, and now that we've seen the first shots of her as Baze's new bartender, Paige, we're thinking that sparks are bound to fly. She's definitely not Dean's mousy wife from "Gilmore Girls" anymore! Maybe she's just what Baze (Kristoffer Polaha) needs to take his mind off of Cate (Shiri Appleby)?

She's not the only new girl in town. Who's the feisty red-head played by Amy Price-Francis? Her name is Kelly, and she's already making us nervous. In these shots, Ryan (Kerr Smith) is reading her book, which is titled "You Can't Have it All.

When we last left the folks on Life Unexpected, Cate and Ryan had exchanged marriage vows. So, that's the end for her and Baze, right?

Wrong, says creator Liz Tigelaar. In an interview with TV Guide, she make it clear that these two aren't over, while also providing an in-depth look at season two. Here it is:

Give us a preview of season two: Season 2 is about: Who am I now? Who am I now that I've been adopted? Who am I now that I'm married? Who am I now that I'm a step-father or a father? Who am I now that I lost the girl? Who am I now that my daughter didn't choose me? Who am I now that I got what I wanted? Who do my parents expect me to be?

What if I'm not what they really wanted? What if they got a lemon or a dud?...

We don't have a lot of details at the moment, but this is still worth reporting:

Emma Caulfield is joining the cast of Life Unexpected next season. Creator Liz Tigerlaar alerted fans to this news via Twitter this week:

 

In other series casting news, Arielle Kebbel and Amy Price-Francis will also play roles on season two. It premieres on Tuesday, September 14.

On the heels of a hot piece of casting news (Shaun Sipos), Life Unexpected has added two more new faces for next season:

Arielle Kebbel (most recently seen as Lexi on The Vampire Diaries) will play Paige, a new beauty in town who will cozy up to Baze. Amy Price-Francis will take on the role of Kelly, a conservative author who joins Cate and Ryan's radio show.

Both roles will be recurring and both were first reported by Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly.

Earlier today we reported that Melina Kanakaredes was leaving the spin-off series CSI:ny after a solid six-season run. Though her departure may have something to do with the series possibly running its course (after all, the show is moving to Fridays which isn’t a great day for a series to land on), one thing’s for sure: she has quickly been replaced. At the time of our initial report Sela Ward, who played Stacy Warner on earlier seasons of House M.D., was the frontrunner. An official press release from CBS has confirmed she is joining the cast as “an experienced investigator from Washington, DC, whose work is driven by her empathy for the victim.” Her first episode will be the season premiere this fall.

Hit the jump for some casting additions to CW’s series Life Unexpected.

After being on the cusp of cancellation after its first season, we...

With a title like Life Unexpected, you can kinda predict a few surprises from The CW sleeper. The latest? Two new femmes fatales are about to add spice to Life. First up, model-turned-scream queen Arielle Kebbel (a.k.a. Dean’s rebound girl Lindsay Lister on Gilmore Girls) has been cast as Paige, the new hottie in town who may well wind up tending more than bar for Baze (Kristoffer Polaha).

Next in line, Amy Price-Francis (24, The Cleaner) has landed the role of Kelly, a conservative author/chatterbox who becomes a partner on the radio show that Cate (Shiri Appleby) and Ryan (Kerr Smith) front.

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Now that the issues involving Lux's family situation have been resolved on the CW's 'Life Unexpected,' it's time for the show to start moving into a more traditional soap direction. To help, creators have brought in three fresh new faces, one for each of the leads. The Ausiello Files is reporting the additions of Shaun Sipos, Arielle Kebbel and Amy Price-Francis to the cast.

Sipos, who was last seen on the short-lived CW reboot 'Melrose Place,' takes on the role of Eric, a new teacher at Westmonte High. As the role is described as recurring, we think it's pretty safe to guess that Lux (Britt Robertson) is going to have a new crush come the new school year.

Kebbel ('Gilmore Girls') is Paige, the new girl in town. While she'll reportedly end up tending bar for Baze (Kristoffer Polaha) when...

A&E has decided to get rid of another original drama series. After two years on the air, they're dropping The Cleaner.

In The Cleaner, Benjamin Bratt plays William Banks, a recovering drug addict from Los Angeles. Following the birth of his daughter, Banks made a deal with God that he would end his drug use and help others beat their addictions as well. He and his team of recovering addicts use whatever means necessary to help end others' addictions. Others in the cast include Grace Park, Esteban Powell, Kevin Michael Richardson, Amy Price-Francis, Liliana Mumy, and Brett DelBuono.

The drama kicked off on July 15, 2008 and attracted 2.58 million viewers with a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demo. Season one averaged 1.1 million viewers in initial viewings and 4.2 million through multiple airings. A&E boasted that The Cleaner was the network's highest rated...

Over the last few years, the face of cable television has been rapidly changing and last year A&E got back in the mix of dramatic television programming with The Cleaner, the network's first original scripted drama in six years. The show, starring Benjamin Bratt as William Banks - based off the amazing real-life exploits of extreme interventionist Warren Boyd - resonated with viewers enough for the network to bring the show back for a second season, which premiered last month on the network. I was invited to the CBS Studio lot in Studio City, California to take a look at the set of this hit series and talk to some of its stars. While set visits are always a good time and it's always fun to talk to the stars, I learned that this unique series is about much more than just entertainment, but before I could find that out.

Season two of the hit A&E original scripted drama series “The Cleaner,” starring Benjamin Bratt, Grace Park, Amy Price-Francis and Esteban Powell airs Tuesdays at 10Pm Et/Pt on A&E. To celebrate the premiere of "The Cleaner" Season 2, BuzzFocus and A&E are giving away (1) The Cleaner Season 2 Prize Package. The Prize Package includes: - A&E T-shirt - Hat and Pen - The Cleaner candle set - Moleskin Journal - Set of eco-friendly shopping bags About The Cleaner Inspired by the true story of real life “extreme interventionist” Warren Boyd, “The Cleaner” stars Benjamin Bratt as William Banks, a recovering addict who must balance his unwavering dedication to helping others get clean with an increasingly rocky personal life and the ghosts of his addictions. Banks and his teammates Akani Cuesta (Park) and Arnie Swenton (Powell) employ an unconventional – and often by any means necessary – approach to getting...

Let's not Bs each other. You like getting free stuff and we're ok with reluctantly passing it on to you. Up right now we've got enough good stuff to provide two of you lucky readers with a prize pack from A&E's hit The Cleaner. This is a pretty cool show and it definitely has some awesome in the form of Benjamin Bratt and ultra-hot Cylon Grace Park. But enough of that, here is the legal mumbo jumbo we're required to spit at you: Enter To Win A Prize Pack From The A&E Hit Drama The Cleaner, Starring Benjamin Bratt. Season 2 Premieres June 23Rd At 10Pm Et/Pt On A&E Network Season two of the hit A&E original scripted drama series “The Cleaner,” starring Benjamin Bratt, Grace Park, Amy Price-Francis and Esteban Powell premieres Tuesday, June 23 at 10Pm Et/Pt. Inspired by the true story of real life “extreme interventionist” Warren Boyd, “The Cleaner...

It’s a testament to the star power and likability of Benjamin Bratt that The Cleaner is as compelling for as long as it is, which is however long it takes for the audience to realize how retrograde the show is in its political worldview. That may come in the pilot episode, when a confrontation between a teenage junkie and his concerned friend reads like it was written for an after school special, or later in the first season, when the results of drug addiction start to read like a laundry list of symptoms prophesied in Reefer Madness (death, bugged-out eyes, and lost teeth are all present here), but it will happen. This sort of nostalgia for the past in terms of drug politics keeps the show from ever getting the credibility required to merit the critical buzzwords such as “bold” and “gripping” that the show is so clearly gunning...

It’s a testament to the star power and likability of Benjamin Bratt that The Cleaner is as compelling for as long as it is, which is however long it takes for the audience to realize how retrograde the show is in its political worldview. That may come in the pilot episode, when a confrontation between a teenage junkie and his concerned friend reads like it was written for an after school special, or later in the first season, when the results of drug addiction start to read like a laundry list of symptoms prophesied in Reefer Madness (death, bugged-out eyes, and lost teeth are all present here), but it will happen. This sort of nostalgia for the past in terms of drug politics keeps the show from ever getting the credibility required to merit the critical buzzwords such as “bold” and “gripping” that the show is so clearly gunning...

Chicago – Just so there’s absolutely no confusion out there: HollywoodChicago.com’s beloved Round-Up column is merely for informative purposes only. Rather than just let you know about the titles we have time to watch front to back and award a grade as we do in our great full-length reviews, we thought we’d also do our readers a service and provide the synopsis, cast, and technical details for a few other notable titles. Welcome to the TV on DVD edition of the Round-Up.

“Taking Chance” was released on May 12th, 2009.

“Friday Night Lights” and “Russell Brand In New York City” were released on May 19th, 2009.

“Wallander” was released on June 2nd, 2009.

“The Cleaner” will be released on June 9th, 2009.

“The Cleaner: The First Season”

Photo credit: Paramount Synopsis: “Each week The Cleaner follows Benjamin Bratt as William Banks, a recovering addict who helps others get clean by...

Season two of the hit A&E original scripted drama series The Cleaner, starring Benjamin Bratt, Grace Park, Amy Price-Francis and Esteban Powell premieres Tuesday, June 23 at 10Pm Et/Pt. The second season will feature thirteen one-hour episodes.

In its first season, on a weekly three telecast cume basis, The Cleaner averaged 4.2 million total viewers, 2.4 million adults 25-54 and 2.2 million adults 18-49 in primetime, becoming the number one original drama in A&E history.

Inspired by the true story of real life "extreme interventionist" Warren Boyd, who also co-executive produces the series, The Cleaner stars Bratt as William Banks, a recovering addict who must balance his unwavering dedication to helping others get clean with an increasingly rocky personal life and the ghosts of his addictions. Banks and his teammates Akani Cuesta (Park) and Arnie Swenton (Powell) employ an unconventional - and often by any means necessary - approach to getting...