TNT is not ready to close the book on The Closer. We hear that the cable channel is contemplating ways to extend the hit crime drama starring Kyra Sedgwick, including ordering additional episodes with Sedgwick and continuing the show without her, with another character (Mary McDonnell's Capt. Sharon Raydor, perhaps?) stepping up on the existing series or via a new spinoff series.
Among the scenarios currently discussed at TNT is super-sizing the 15-episode seventh and final season to 21-episodes with an order for 6 extra episodes. That, of course, is contingent on a deal with Sedgwick, whose contract is up at the end of Season 7. Additionally, the cable network is eying a possible 9-episode order for a new series, either The Closer sans Sedgwick in the mold of the transition on NBC’s comedy The Office after the pending exit of star Steve Carell, or a spinoff series featuring characters from The Closer in a new setting. (The latter will probably be a little easier to pull off as Sedgwick plays the title character in the original series.) Two years ago, TNT took a stab at launching a Closer spinoff called The Fixer, about a professional fixer and his daughter, which was to feature two characters from the original series, G.W. Bailey’s Det. Provenza and Tony Denison’s Lt. Flynn.
It would be understandable for TNT to try to extend its flagship show, which remains the most watched basic cable series of all time and this summer helped launch TNT’s most promising series since The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles. (Some say the network may have jumped the gun too soon with the end-of-series announcement on The Closer in early December.)
Additionally, a potential order for 6 more episodes of The Closer along with 9 for a successor series would make a combined 15-episode run, giving TNT another full season to play with that would include a highly-rated 6-episode conclusion of The Closer starring Sedgwick segueing into the show without her. Sedgwick, who in August won her first Emmy for playing Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson, had said that she wanted to move on after the end of her current contract for The Closer that is up after Season 7.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
D.A. in Mel Gibson Case -- No Decision Yet
The L.A. County District Attorney says he still hasn't decided whether to file domestic battery charges against Mel Gibson.
D.A. Steve Cooley says the case is "actively under review." Prosecutors met with Mel's lawyers -- Blair Berk and Jim Asperger -- yesterday. Law enforcement sources tell us the meeting had been planned for weeks.
Well-placed sources in the case tell us ... the D.A. has not made any decision on whether to file charges, partly because Mel's case is directly tied to the extortion investigation of Oksana Grigorieva, and that case has not yet been presented to the D.A.
And law enforcement sources tell us ... if the D.A. files criminal charges against Oksana, it could so compromise her credibility that any case against Mel would be futile.
Bottom line ... the D.A. can't make a filing decision until both cases are presented reviewed.
D.A. Steve Cooley says the case is "actively under review." Prosecutors met with Mel's lawyers -- Blair Berk and Jim Asperger -- yesterday. Law enforcement sources tell us the meeting had been planned for weeks.
Well-placed sources in the case tell us ... the D.A. has not made any decision on whether to file charges, partly because Mel's case is directly tied to the extortion investigation of Oksana Grigorieva, and that case has not yet been presented to the D.A.
And law enforcement sources tell us ... if the D.A. files criminal charges against Oksana, it could so compromise her credibility that any case against Mel would be futile.
Bottom line ... the D.A. can't make a filing decision until both cases are presented reviewed.
Chad Pennington not Done Yet
Chad Pennington has decided to try another comeback.
The 34-year-old quarterback lasted only two plays this season with the Miami Dolphins, then underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder for the fourth time. But Pennington said Tuesday he's not ready to retire and hopes to play in 2011, although many obstacles to a full recovery remain.
"This will be a daily and weekly process," he said in a telephone interview. "At any given time my body can say, 'That's enough.' It will be an interesting time. It's a step of faith to see how far I can take this."
The Palm Beach Post first reported Pennington's decision to attempt another comeback. He has twice been chosen the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, each time after returning from shoulder surgery.
In December, as Pennington prepared for surgery, he said it was 50-50 as to whether he would retire. After weighing his options, he decided his shoulder might be up to a 12th NFL season.
"I feel if I don't test it and see what's out there, I'll always have questions in the back of mind," Pennington said. "I still have the desire and passion to play the game. Until that fire burns out, I need to go after that."
A shoulder injury ended Pennington's 2009 season in Week 3. Following arduous rehabilitation, he began the 2010 season as a backup, made his season debut when he started against Tennessee but had to leave the game after only two snaps with a dislocated shoulder and torn capsule.
Pennington becomes a free agent this offseason and it's uncertain whether the Dolphins will re-sign him, although he advised coach Tony Sparano of his comeback plans.
"I've accepted the possibility of being with another team," Pennington said, "and the possibility of no one being interested. I have to see what the options are."
Miami may be more inclined to re-sign Pennington because he has ties with Brian Daboll, who will be hired as the Dolphins' offensive coordinator, team sources told ESPN's senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. Daboll was the New York Jets' quarterbacks coach when Pennington played there in 2007.
Pennington's career completion percentage of 66.0 is the highest in NFL history among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts. In 2008, his one full season with the Dolphins, Pennington led them to their only playoff berth since 2001.
The 34-year-old quarterback lasted only two plays this season with the Miami Dolphins, then underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder for the fourth time. But Pennington said Tuesday he's not ready to retire and hopes to play in 2011, although many obstacles to a full recovery remain.
"This will be a daily and weekly process," he said in a telephone interview. "At any given time my body can say, 'That's enough.' It will be an interesting time. It's a step of faith to see how far I can take this."
The Palm Beach Post first reported Pennington's decision to attempt another comeback. He has twice been chosen the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, each time after returning from shoulder surgery.
In December, as Pennington prepared for surgery, he said it was 50-50 as to whether he would retire. After weighing his options, he decided his shoulder might be up to a 12th NFL season.
"I feel if I don't test it and see what's out there, I'll always have questions in the back of mind," Pennington said. "I still have the desire and passion to play the game. Until that fire burns out, I need to go after that."
A shoulder injury ended Pennington's 2009 season in Week 3. Following arduous rehabilitation, he began the 2010 season as a backup, made his season debut when he started against Tennessee but had to leave the game after only two snaps with a dislocated shoulder and torn capsule.
Pennington becomes a free agent this offseason and it's uncertain whether the Dolphins will re-sign him, although he advised coach Tony Sparano of his comeback plans.
"I've accepted the possibility of being with another team," Pennington said, "and the possibility of no one being interested. I have to see what the options are."
Miami may be more inclined to re-sign Pennington because he has ties with Brian Daboll, who will be hired as the Dolphins' offensive coordinator, team sources told ESPN's senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. Daboll was the New York Jets' quarterbacks coach when Pennington played there in 2007.
Pennington's career completion percentage of 66.0 is the highest in NFL history among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts. In 2008, his one full season with the Dolphins, Pennington led them to their only playoff berth since 2001.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Camille to Kelsey: You're Not Divorcing Me Yet!
Camille Grammer just fired off a legal response asking the judge to reject Kelsey Grammer's request to get a quickie divorce -- and estimates the estate's value at $120 million ... TMZ has learned.
Camille says in her declaration, Kelsey is trying to bifurcate the divorce (get a quick decree now and work out the property settlement later) "...solely for the reason that he intends to remarry as soon as possible."
Camille continues, "I don't believe this is a sufficient reason to prejudice my rights to the community estate."
In the docs, Camille also lists their assets -- including "multiple real estate properties" and more than 25 vehicles.
The rest of the declaration gets pretty technical, but the bottom line is this ... it looks like Camille's lawyers believe Kelsey's papers don't square with the legal requirements for a quick divorce decree.
And get this -- if the court grants Kelsey's request Camille wants $10 million immediately ... to hold her over until a final decision is made on the separation of the estate.
Camille says in her declaration, Kelsey is trying to bifurcate the divorce (get a quick decree now and work out the property settlement later) "...solely for the reason that he intends to remarry as soon as possible."
Camille continues, "I don't believe this is a sufficient reason to prejudice my rights to the community estate."
In the docs, Camille also lists their assets -- including "multiple real estate properties" and more than 25 vehicles.
The rest of the declaration gets pretty technical, but the bottom line is this ... it looks like Camille's lawyers believe Kelsey's papers don't square with the legal requirements for a quick divorce decree.
And get this -- if the court grants Kelsey's request Camille wants $10 million immediately ... to hold her over until a final decision is made on the separation of the estate.
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