Showtime Orders Sports Documentary SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE

Showtime has ordered SHUT UP AND DRIBBLE, a three-part documentary about the “changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.”

The title comes from conservative pundit Laura Ingraham’s controversial statement to NBA star LeBron James. (James serves as an executive producer on the series.)

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Showtime Sets SHAMELESS Season Premiere, BILLIONS Series Launch

Showtime has set a Sunday, January 17th premiere date for season 6 of SHAMELESS (airing at 9 PM), and the first season of BILLIONS (airing at 10 PM).

Here’s what Showtime has to say about the new Damian Lewis/Paul Giamatti series, BILLIONS, and the sixth season of SHAMELESS…

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HAPPYISH: Showtime Reveals First Teaser

HAPPYISH, a new comedy series from Showtime, is still a few months away from premiering, but the network released the first video tease of the series.

The series — which stars Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn, and Bradley Whitford — explores, appropriately, the pursuit of happiness, and why we’re unable to achieve it fully. (The show was originally ordered last year with Philip Seymour Hoffman set for the lead role, but was reshot after his death.)

Check out the HAPPYISH spot now…

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HAPPYISH premieres Sunday, April 26^th at 9:30 PM. Will you be tuning in?

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Showtime at TCA: Executive Session Live-Blog

David Nevins, President of Showtime Networks, is at TCA to talk about the state of his network. Follow along for live updates…

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Showtime Releases Premieres of SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES, and EPISODES Early

Can’t wait for the premieres of SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES, and EPISODES? Showtimes has released their first installments early.

In addition to the videos being available below, the episodes will also be on “SHO.com, via a number of television providers’ free On Demand channels and websites, on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND^® and a number of partner sites and applications. The premiere episodes will also be available via SHOWTIME ANYTIME^® on any computer, iPhone^®, iPad^®,  Android™ phones and tablets, Kindle Fire™, Fire Phone, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox 360^® and Apple TV streaming players anywhere in the U.S., on the SHOWTIME Preview app on Smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Panasonic, as well as for download as a free video podcast on iTunes.”

Or you can check them out right here…

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Showtime Renews HOMELAND and THE AFFAIR

Both HOMELAND and THE AFFAIR will return in 2015, Showtime announced.

HOMELAND was picked up for a 12-episode fifth season. THE AFFAIR was picked up for a 10-episode second season.

“In its fourth season, HOMELAND has brilliantly reinvented itself. It continues to capture the attention of a devoted fan base, and has provided an enviable platform for the successful launch of THE AFFAIR,” said David Nevins, President, Showtime Networks Inc., in a statement. “With thought-provoking, relevant and addictive storylines, both series have been embraced, dissected and much debated week after week. We’re excited to see more from these complex shows in 2015.”

Which series are you most excited to have more of?

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THE AFFAIR: Showtime Releases a New Teaser and Key Art

Showtime has released a new trailer and key art for its upcoming series, THE AFFAIR, about the exploration of two marriages and the impact an unexpected affair has on the relationships — and the drama is one of the most intriguing and thought-provoking pilots I’ve seen in a while.

Check out the latest teaser for the series and the show’s official key art…

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HOMELAND to Air 2-Hour Season Premiere, THE AFFAIR Debut Moved Up a Week

Showtime has made some changes to its fall schedule: HOMELAND’s fourth season will now kick off with its first two episodes airing back-to-back on October 5th, starting at 9 PM.

Additionally, the network’s new Dominic West/Ruth Wilson/Maura Tierney/Joshua Jackson-led series, THE AFFAIR — which, by the way, is just incredible — will launch a week earlier than planned — it will now debut on October 12th at 10 PM.

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Comic-Con 2014: Showtime Announces PENNY DREADFUL Panel

Showtime is bringing PENNY DREADFUL to Comic-Con. In addition to a panel on Thursday night (moderated by Aisha Tyler), Showtime will also have signings, merchandise, and more for the freshman hit.

Here’s what Showtime had to say…

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Showtime Moves MASTERS OF SEX to Summer, Sets Premiere Date for That and RAY DONOVAN

MASTERS OF SEX will air its second season this summer, Showtime announced.

The Michael Sheen-led series aired its first season in the fall (paired with HOMELAND), but for its sophomore year will be paired with fellow second-year show RAY DONOVAN. Both shows will kick off their seasons on July 13th, with RAY DONOVAN airing at 9 PM and MASTERS OF SEX airing at 10 PM.

Are you excited for this pairing?

PENNY DREADFUL: Showtime Releases a Full-Length Trailer

This spring, Showtime will launch a new psychological thriller, PENNY DREADFUL, and the network has just unveiled the first trailer.

Check it out…

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PENNY DREADFUL debuts Sunday, May 11th, at 10 PM on Showtime.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46

Philip Seymour Hoffman has died of a suspected drug overdose. He was 46.

In addition to Hoffman’s expansive film career — which included an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in CAPOTE — he was set to headline a new Showtime series, HAPPYISH, this year. (It’s bittersweet now that the trailer critics saw at TCA showed that series to have more promise than most other series that were showcased the rest of the tour.)

A very sad day, and condolences to his family, loved ones, coworkers, and fans.

Update (12:54 PM PT): Showtime has released a statement: “Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of our generation’s finest and most brilliant actors. He was also a gifted comedic talent. It was a great privilege and pleasure to work with him and we are all absolutely devastated by this sudden loss. Our thoughts go out to his family at this very difficult time.”

Showtime to End CALIFORNICATION

CALIFORNICATION will come to an end with the upcoming seventh season, Showtime announced today.

“With its unique blend of lyricism and excess, CALIFORNICATION has been one of our groundbreaking signature series,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., in a statement. “We will always be indebted to Tom Kapinos for leading the creative charge on this memorable comedy, and to David Duchovny for making us root for an unapologetic hedonist like Hank Moody. Tom has carefully planned the final chapter of Hank’s journey and has brought it to a beautiful and satisfying conclusion for new and long-time fans alike.”

CALIFORNICATION’s final season will debut in April of 2014.

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In Case You Missed It…BONES, ALMOST HUMAN, THE CARRIE DIARIES, 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:

This week in previews:

• ALMOST HUMAN: Fox Debuts New Trailer with the New Premiere Date
• THE FOLLOWING Season 2: Check Out Two New Promos and Teaser Art
• AMERICAN IDOL: See a New Promo For Season 13

This week in pictures:

• CASTLE: ‘Get A Clue’ Photos
• BONES: ‘The Nazi on the Honeymoon’ Photos
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: ‘The Sin Eater’ Photos — FRINGE’s John Noble Makes His Debut!
• GLEE: ‘A Katy or a Gaga’ Photos
• ONCE UPON A TIME: ‘Good Form’ Photos
• CASTLE: ‘Like Father, Like Daughter’ Photos

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Showtime Renews HOMELAND and MASTERS OF SEX

Showtime has renewed HOMELAND for a fourth season and MASTERS OF SEX for a second season, the network announced today.

“HOMELAND continues to prove its strength for SHOWTIME, and is one of television’s most exciting, provocative and widely-discussed shows,” said David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. in a statement. “It has grown its audience significantly in each of its three seasons. The critical and audience reaction to MASTERS OF SEX since its great launch has been incredibly gratifying. It’s a privilege to get to work with such talented and creative people as Alex Gansa and Michelle Ashford, as well as their tremendous casts. They have each created truly original shows, with distinctive voices that are among the most admired series on television.”

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