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2009 Emmy Awards: Drama Predictions

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:27:56 GMT

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday at 8pm on CBS. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, it looks like two shows will have a stranglehold on the night: Mad Men for Drama and 30 Rock for Comedy, both coming in with an overwhelming lead in total nominations.

But will they really prevail. Check out the nominees for the major Emmy Drama categories below and who I think will win, then make your own picks and watch along with me Sunday night.

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The Closer: Previewing Season 5 Summer Finale "Waivers of Extradition"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:30:00 GMT

Things seem set to go boom on tonight's episode of The Closer--its summer finale, I may add, giving everyone a break before the series wraps up its season later in the year--and perhaps for bigger reasons.

The Closer: Preview of Episode 5.2 "Blood Money"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:33:16 GMT

On tonight's episode of The Closer - "Blood Money" - Brenda's (Kyra Sedgwick) team is led to think that a crime isn't what it seems to be. A rich financier under investigation for ripping off investors seems as if he was kidnapped. During the probe, meanwhile, Gabriel tries to cover the forensic accounting duties since Det. Daniels was just promoted to another division. Finally, Brenda and Fritz's lovable cat Kitty is enduring serious medical issues.

If you think this episode of The Closer is far too similar to real life and Sedgwick's tiff with now convicted financier Bernard Madoff, then you're not alone. The 43-year-old actress and her actor-husband Kevin Bacon was reportedly victimized by the massive Ponzi scheme, but she said they didn't lose everything in the scam.

The Emmys Report: Drama Lead Actor and Actress Races

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:50:47 GMT

A lot is made of the overwhelming number of great leading roles for women on cable, but if the official Emmy ballots are any indication, women are still a minority when it comes to starring TV roles. On the official ballot sent to Emmy voters, there are 70 contenders for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, but only 48 for the Lead Actress category.

But the numbers don't help the major networks. Despite the fact that more than 60 percent of the potential nominees come from the five major networks, it's the cable guys and gals who take the lead at the Emmys.

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The Closer: Kyra Sedgwick Talks Season 5 and Another TNT Series

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:03:03 GMT

The fifth season of The Closer kicked off last night with an episode that saw the team investigating a quadruple murder that may be linked to an FBI case. Of course, there were some notable changes this season and lead star Kyra Sedgwick dished out what's in store for her character Brenda Johnson now that she's married to her FBI beau Fritz (Jon Tenney).

"The theme this year is change, and obviously there's change in the fact that she's married, and she'll have to be married to her job and her husband," the Closer actress explained. "There's obviously talk about having a child, which is challenging for Brenda: believing in a universe that's friendly and benevolent enough and safe enough to have a child."

The Closer: Preview of Season 5 Premiere

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:07:32 GMT

Other than the return of Weeds and the premiere of Nurse Jackie, Kyra Sedgwick also returns tonight on TNT's crime drama The Closer. Sedgwick's Brenda Johnson is now married to her FBI beau Fritz (Jon Tenney) which can make matters a little tricky, as her first case of the season lands her right in the middle of an FBI investigation. On the season 5 premiere episode "Products of Discover," the team is tasked to investigate a quadruple murder. According to the promo, Brenda "loses someone very dear to her." Sedgwick advised, however, that "It'll be quick and painless, and it'll be soon."

Series creator James Duff says in reference to season five: "After four years of really getting to know these characters, the fifth season marks a great time to see how they react to major changes both inside and outside the squad room. We're very excited about where we're taking Brenda and her squad in the coming year." Also on tonight's episode, Mary McDonnell guests as a new internal affairs officer, a character whom Sedgwick says is the complete opposite of hers.

'Battlestar Galactica' Veterans Appear on 'The Closer,' 'Chuck'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:03:09 GMT

Battlestar Galactica ended last Friday, concluding its four year run on the Sci Fi Channel. The characters may be hard to come by until the TV movie The Plan, but the show's stars have been keeping busy elsewhere. Tahmoh Penikett is on Dollhouse, Katee Sackhoff had a recurring role on Nip/Tuck, Mary McDonnell showed up on Grey's Anatomy and Tricia Helfer visited USA's Burn Notice.

Those last two have even more TV gigs lined up for the future. McDonnell will make an extended run on The Closer and Helfer will guest star on this week’s Chuck

The Closer: Preview of Episode 4.11 "Good Faith"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

After The Closer concluded its 10-week summer season last September, the crime drama resumes airing its five-week winter season beginning tonight at 9/8c on TNT. As usual, the show will continue with its “power” theme which finds Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) facing challenges coming from the L.A. City Council and dealing with her looming wedding to FBI Agent fiancé Fritz Howard (Jon Tenney).

Last time we saw The Closer, Detective Sanchez (Raymond Cruz) had been shot three times while saving the life of Det. Lt. Provenza (G. W. Bailey) as they tried to capture a killer. The episode wrapped up as Det. Sanchez was airlifted to a hospital in Brenda's arms.

'The Closer' Marks Mid-Season Finale with "Time Bomb"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Hearts will race in many ways on the upcoming episode of The Closer, as Brenda and the gang will draw the season a close with the finale, “Time Bomb.” Airing tonight, another case is left to solve and it seems to be one of the squad's most dangerous yet.

“Time Bomb” features Brenda's newly-renamed Major Crimes Division, or the MCD, investigating the death of a teenager. This is no ordinary homicide, as the adolescent's demise might be linked to a highly organized plan to slaughter hundreds of innocents. While the teen's death is still being studied, the crew has to deal with an even worse problem. They have to beat the clock in order to track down a bomb before it can explode. Through Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) and her recklessly effective acts of heroism, the team is reminded that being on the LAPD can sometimes be a road to immense peril.

TNT Series Gets 'Closer' to a Spin-Off

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

TNT’s hit series The Closer has been looked upon for a potential spin-off. The network has decided to further milk the successful cop drama by getting creator and executive producer James Duff to spawn a new series based on The Closer, which stars Kyra Sedgewick as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a skilled detective and officer at the Priority Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.

The yet-untitled spin-off is currently code named The Fixer, and is being co-written by The Closer co-executive producer Adam Belanoff and Michael Berchem. However, it is still unclear whether the spin-off will focus on an existing Closer character, or an entirely different individual. Nonetheless, TNT confirmed that they have ordered a script, without disclosing any more details. Additionally, Greer Shephard and Michael Robin will executively produce the yet-untitled new show.

The Closer: Episode Preview of "Live Wire"

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) will once again be dropping the bomb on a suspect on tonight's episode of The Closer. After last week's case that didn't allow her to escape conflicts with her squad, Brenda has to once more try to take control. In “Live Wire,” she grapples with Fritz over the case, wherein a man is shot to death while wearing a surveillance wire.

Downtown Los Angeles remains unsafe, as another installment of Brenda's life takes its toll. Fans of the Brenda and Fritz (Jon Tenney) pairing might be having a bit of a fit upon seeing the increased tension between the two. Other than their usual bickering, they have to face clashes related to their work. The disagreements escalate, especially since both are truly devoted to their careers. The only thing that could make things worse between them is the distractions they have to face, in the form of an L.A. journalist and the victim's past.

'The Closer' New Season Debuts with Top Numbers

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

As The Closer premiered its fourth installment, the TNT drama remained the most popular series on cable television, drawing 7.8 million viewers on Monday. Despite a decline of 1 million viewers from its stunning 8.8 million season 3 premiere, it still beat the competition by some huge margins.

The series, which stars Kyra Sedgwick as a Los Angeles investigator, is still the most popular show this year on ad-supported cable.

'The Closer' Heats Up with Fiery Premiere

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Those who at least had a sneak peek at the fourth season premiere of The Closer all agreed on one thing: if you're a fan of The Closer, you are going to absolutely go crazy over the premiere. As if that wasn't enough motivation to watch the TNT drama, an old foe of Brenda Lei Johnson, who is superbly played by Kyra Sedgwick, is said to be doing a return.

If last season looked closely at Brenda and Fritz Howard (Jon Tenney) as they moved forward with their engagement, which entailed revealing the good news to Brenda's family and searching for a new house, The Closer's fourth season is said to bring back the comfort in the series, as the team is back together.

'The Closer' Star Not Ready to End Series

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Kyra Sedgwick, who plays the enigmatic Brenda Johnson, deputy police chief of the LAPD on TNT's The Closer , says she is nowhere near leaving the show, despite the amount of effort it takes to leave her family for six months to shoot a season.

"I feel like I've literally given away parts of my heart and soul to her," she says. "I make deep sacrifices to play her, but she's dear to me and I adore her and she does take over when I'm at work. It's an interesting out-of-body experience that I've never had before."

Paul Michael Glaser To Appear on 'The Closer'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

When The Closer returns for a fourth season next month, the crime drama series will be featuring a bunch of guest stars to look forward to. One of which is Paul Michael Glaser, who has been tapped to appear in the second episode of the season airing July 21.

Glaser is best known for his role as Detective David Starsky on the '70s television series Starsky and Hutch. He has also been cast as Captain Jack Steeper on the NBC series Third Watch and has most recently appeared in the film Live! and telepic Faceless. Behind the cameras, he has served as a director to Las Vegas, Miami Vice and The Agency, just to name a few.

Warning: May contain spoilers.

Top 7 of '07: Best Shows - The Closer

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:01:09 GMT

Check out all our lists for BuddyTV's Top 7 of '07 to relive the best and the worst of the year in television.

John Kubicek ranked The Closer 7th. He says...

I can explain why The Closer is one of the best shows on TV: Kyra Sedgwick. Television is full of procedural cop dramas in which the police solve the case by the end of every, but what makes TNT's The Closer the best of breed is Sedgwick's funny, serious, brilliant performance as Brenda Lee Johnson, an Atlanta woman who finds herself heading up Priority Homicide in te LAPD.

'The Closer' Closed Season 3 with a Holiday Treat

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:00:00 GMT

After nearly three months of waiting, TNT's The Closer finally concluded its third season on Monday. The police drama that focuses on sensitive, high-profile murder cases returned to give its fans a treat in time for the holiday season with a two-hour special episode called “Next of Kin.”

In the season 3 ender, Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) found an opportunity to visit home when she attempts to track down a witness who disappears to Atlanta. Unfortunately, her holiday with the family takes on a whole new meaning after tracking down her witness.

'Closer' Star Nominated in Upcoming Emmy Awards

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Kyra Sedgwick, star of drama series The Closer, has earned yet another Emmy nomination for her acclaimed crime drama series. Interestingly, she had to learn about her nomination in front of an audience when she, along with actor Jon Cryer, announced the nominees for the upcoming 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards yesterday, July 19, at the Academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre.

"It was kind of nauseating. Beforehand I thought this is torturous why did I decide to do this? But it was also very exciting," Sedgwick described the experience after learning her nomination for the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Kyra Sedgwick Talks About Fame, Family and Four More Years on 'The Closer'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Actress Kyra Sedgwick has been working in the entertainment industry for over twenty years, and her award-winning portrayal of Brenda Leigh Johnson in The Closer has helped her popularity reach greater heights. However, the 41-year-old actress claims that when she decided to pursue an acting career, getting famous was the least of her concerns. All she really wanted to do was express herself to the fullest extent.

"When you're an artist and you don't get to do your art, it's very frustrating. And very painful,” Sedgwick told the Los Angeles Times. “I feel really good that I can exercise this need and want to act that I have.”

The Closer Star to Appear in New Comedy

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Raymond Cruz portrays short-tempered Detective Julio Sanchez on TNT’s hit drama series, The Closer, but come 2008, fans can expect to see Cruz on the big screen as he is set to appear in the new comedy film, Spring Broke.

The movie features three college roommates who decide to go to Cancun for spring break. The three of them expect that all of their wildest fantasies will be fulfilled, but upon arriving in the popular coastal city, their vacation quickly takes a nightmarish turn.

J.K. Simmons To Appear in Jason Reitman Film

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:00:00 GMT

J.K. Simmons, who plays Assistant Chief Will Pope on the record-breaking cable series, The Closer, will be appearing in Jason Reitman’s upcoming film, Juno.

Other members of the dark comedy’s ensemble cast include Jason Bateman as Mark Loring, Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker, Allison Janney as Brenn MacGuff, Ellen Page as Juno MacGuff, Olivia Thirlby as Leah and Jennifer Garner as Vanessa Loring. Simmons will portray Mac MacGuff.

Third Season Premiere of The Closer Breaks Ratings Record

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The third season of the cable series, The Closer, premiered with big numbers Monday night, bringing in an estimated 8.8 million viewers. The show’s previous season premiered with a record-setting 8.28 million people, which means that not only did the third season premiere beat its previous opening figure, it also broke the ratings record for basic cable television.

However, these records only apply to cable series that are supported by advertisements. Consequently, highly-followed shows such as the recently concluded Sopranos, which drew in more than 13 million viewers some years ago, and HBO and ESPN’s Monday Night Football, which brought in 10 million viewers regularly last season, have not posed a threat to the ratings success of The Closer.

Brenda Leigh's Father is the Latest Addition to The Closer Cast

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The hit drama series, The Closer, is adding another name to its cast list.

Actor Barry Corbin, made popular by his portrayal of Maurice Minnifield on Northern Exposure, has been cast in the role of Clay Johnson, father of the unmerciful and serious Brenda Leigh Johnson, played by Kyra Sedgwick. Corbin’s character is “a retired military officer who owns auto-parts stores in the metro Atlanta area.”

The Closer: Season 3 Spoilers

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:07:56 GMT

Everybody seems to love Kyra Sedgwick. For good reason, too. Sure, she's been an accomplished actress for years, but her calling card used to be that she was married to Kevin Bacon. Not anymore. With her performance as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson on The Closer, Kyra has hit her stride as an actress. Although The Closer is a cable show on TNT, the drama has garnered Sedgwick more exposure and critical acclaim than any other project in her career thus far.

The Closer will air its season three season premiere on Monday, June 11th. The season will have 15 episodes. What we have for all you Closer fans is a veritable cornucopia of spoilers for the show's third season. As always, our spoilers are provided the spoiler queen of the universe, Isabelle of SpoilerFix. Enjoy.

Hot List: The Closer - Jon Tenney

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:42:16 GMT

Jon Tenney emerges in the limelight with his gradual shift from theater to television. His persuasive depiction of character roles has earned him several projects over the years. He appears to be like any other actor, but underneath his humble presence is an enormous thrust of talent. Handsome and alluring, he wins the crowd with his charming presence. His inclusion on the television series The Closer significantly escalated his exposure on TV.

Hot List: The Closer - Kyra Sedgwick

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:32:41 GMT

Kyra Sedgwick is a celebrity known for successfully playing dramatic roles on television, as well as in film. She has popularly established herself in the entertainment industry not only as the wife of actor Kevin Bacon but also as a Golden Globe Award-winning actress. Slim and slender, this blonde has worked her way up from substandard projects to more prominent endeavors. Her versatility as an artist has positively earned her numerous awards and nominations from various award-giving bodies such as the Independent Spirit Award, Globe Satellite Award, and the Screen Actors Guild. At present, she stars on the series The Closer.