LIFE IN PIECES: Betsy Brandt and Angelique Cabral Preview the New CBS Comedy

CBS is introducing a new family comedy series, but it has a twist: LIFE IN PIECES tells four separate stories in each episode…but they all are centered around one extended family, and the very separate relationship stages its members are in.

John and Joan are the long-married parents of three adult children: Heather, the eldest, is married to Tim, and they have three kids of their own; Matt is the middle child, and he’s in a new relationship with Colleen (who still shares a home with her ex-fiance);  and the youngest is Greg, who just had his first child with his wife, Jen.

In addition to the show’s unique storytelling format, the series is also getting a plum launching pad — it’s airing after THE BIG BANG THEORY.

“I’ve been a part of other shows that were not so widely beloved or supported by the network, so I’m blown away, to be totally honest with you; I think CBS is doing all they can to make the show a hit,” LIFE IN PIECES star Angelique Cabral (Colleen) shared. “It’s a sweet family show that everyone will be able to relate to. I think there’s a little bit for everyone: it catches…all of the stages of life. I think it’s very palatable for Americans, with the short format, with the four stories; I think it’s going to be good for short attention spans. I actually think people are going to love that. I hope it changes the tide of TV. It feels amazing. I’m pinching myself every day.”

Cabral’s co-star, Betsy Brandt (Heather), echoed that it was the show’s unique angle that helped draw her to it.

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LIFE IN PIECES on CBS – First Look

LIFE IN PIECES is getting the coveted post-THE BIG BANG THEORY slot.

Check out some photos from the pilot, the network’s description, and the trailer…

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BACKSTROM: ENLISTED’s Angelique Cabral to Guest Star

The upcoming Fox procedural BACKSTROM has nabbed yet another guest star: ENLISTED’s Angelique Cabral!

A rep for the show has confirmed that Cabral will play Samantha Orland, a Fire Bureau investigator in the upcoming episode which focuses on a serial arsonist, and also co-guest stars WAREHOUSE 13’s Eddie McClintock. (McClintock will play a firefighter/Backstrom’s childhood bully.)

E! News was first to report the casting.

BACKSTROM follows Detective Backstrom (who is not a people-person, but is good at his job) and his cohorts at Portland Police Bureau’s Special Crimes Unit. The series also stars Dennis Haysbert, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy, Beatrice Rosen, Thomas Dekker, and Genevieve Angelson.

Are you excited to see Cabral on BACKSTROM?

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ENLISTED: The Cast and Producers Tease the Finale

ENLISTED, a charming, funny, heart-warming comedy, is ending its (way too short) run on Fox tonight, and, according to the cast and producers, it’s a big episode for the show.

Take a look at what ENLISTED stars Geoff Stults (Pete), Chris Lowell (Derrick), Parker Young (Randy), Angelique Cabral (Jill), and executive producers Kevin Biegel and Mike Royce teased about the finale…

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In Case You Missed It…THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., THE MINDY PROJECT, PaleyFest, and More

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: Cristin Milioti on Fan Theories
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Ming-Na Wen on the Melinda May Twist
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Nina Dobrev on Losing Katherine, Elena’s Troubles, and More
• BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: Melissa Fumero on the ‘Surreal’ First Year, the Season Finale, and More
• SUPERNATURAL: Jeremy Carver on Misha Collins’ Directing Debut
• MASTERS OF SEX: Michelle Ashford Previews Season 2
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Ian Somerhalder on What’s Next For Damon and Elena
• THE MINDY PROJECT at PaleyFest: The Cast and Producers on the Decision to Pair Danny and Mindy, and What Comes Next
• ARROW: Marc Guggenheim and Jessica De Gouw Preview The Huntress’ Return
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Chloe Bennet: ‘If You Think It’s Crazy Now, Just Wait and See’
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Paul Wesley on the Newest Doppelganger, Stefan/Caroline, and More
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: Mark Goffman and Heather Kadin Preview Season 2
• COMMUNITY: Dan Harmon, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Danny Pudi Share Which Episodes They’d Like to See Get a Movie Sequel
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Caroline Dries on the ‘Linchpin’ in the Mythology, Bonnie’s Crisis, the Triangle, and More
• On the Set of ENLISTED: Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young, and Angelique Cabral Tease ‘Paint Cart 5000 vs. The Mondo Spider’
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Beth Grant on the Show’s Fans and What’s to Come for Beverly
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Clark Gregg on Coulson and Skye’s New Bond, Melinda’s Possible Betrayal, and More
• MASTERS OF SEX: Michael Sheen Teases Bill’s Mindset in Season 2
• THE ORIGINALS: Daniel Gillies on Elijah/Hayley, Klaus’ Betrayal, and More

This week in previews:

• 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY: Check Out the New Trailer and Key Art!

This week in pictures:

• PaleyFest 2014: MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Panel Photos
• THE FOLLOWING: ‘Teacher’s Pet’ Photo Preview
• GLEE: ‘New Directions’ Photo Preview
• Fox’s GOTHAM: First Look at Sean Pertwee as Alfred
• PaleyFest 2014: MASTERS OF SEX Panel Photos
• 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY Photos
• Fox’s GOTHAM: First Look at Robin Lord Taylor’s Oswald Cobblepot — AKA The Penguin
• ONCE UPON A TIME: ‘Quiet Minds’ Photo Preview
• PaleyFest 2014: THE MINDY PROJECT Panel Photos
• Fox’s GOTHAM: First Look at Ben McKenzie’s James Gordon
• PaleyFest 2014: COMMUNITY Panel Photos
• BONES: ‘The High in the Low’ Photo Preview

This week in videos:

• ONCE UPON A TIME Fun Video: ‘Witch Watch 2014′

This week in news:

• VIKINGS Renewed for Season 3
• Fox Sets Premiere for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Delays GANG RELATED, Sets Finales for BONES, GLEE, NEW GIRL, and More
• NBC Sets Summer Schedule
• Syfy Renews HELIX

This week in recaps and discussions:

• BONES Recap: ‘The Carrot in the Kudzu’

On the Set of ENLISTED: Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young, and Angelique Cabral Tease ‘Paint Cart 5000 vs. The Mondo Spider’

ENLISTED is going on a bit of a hiatus after this week, but at least the show is (temporarily) leaving us on a perfectly fitting note: the platoon becomes the victim of a huge mechanical spider, whose weapon, well, makes people use the restroom.

I visited the set while they were filming this episode, and Geoff Stults (Pete), Chris Lowell (Derrick), Parker Young (Randy), and Angelique Cabral (Jill) teased a bit of what viewers can expect from “Paint Cart 5000 vs. The Mondo Spider”…

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ENLISTED: The Cast and Producers Share Why You Should Watch Their New Comedy

There are a lot of shows debuting over the next few weeks — the good, the bad, the “what the heck did I just watch?!” — but Fox’s comedy, ENLISTED, is one of the bright spots.

I could tell you all the reasons why I love the show (which I have done and will continue to do over the next couple of days), but the fact is, the people associated with ENLISTED know it better than anyone else…so I asked the cast (Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young, Angelique Cabral, and Keith David) and the producers (Kevin Biegel and Mike Royce) to pitch why viewers should tune in to the series premiere this week.

Take a look at their responses…

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ENLISTED Webisodes: The Cast Goes Through Boot Camp

ENLISTED — the new Fox comedy about a group of misfits on an Army base — is not only one of the most heartfelt/ genuine (and good) shows of the upcoming midseason, but the actors are committed to getting their parts down.

Over the summer, the cast (Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young, Angelique Cabral, and Keith David) went to a real boot camp in Texas and underwent basic training…and Fox filmed it all.

The webseries — and what they went through — is actually pretty amazing, so check it out…

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