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Savant, best-known for his work on the ABC soap and Melrose Place, will play Roger Thorson, a mock trial adviser whose colleague dies suddenly during a competition. His episode is tentatively set to air in early September.More at EW

He'll reprise his role as Deputy Leo in the Rob Thomas feature film.read more

Sam Taylor-Johnson has signed on to direct "Fifty Shades of Grey" for Universal Pictures and Focus Features, TheWrap has learned. See photos: 20 of the Buzziest '50 Shades of Grey' Casting Choices Taylor-Johnson is the wife of "Kick-Ass" star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played a young John Lennon in her directorial debut "Nowhere Boy." read more

/looks at banner image //begins crying In a brief cameo for the animated comedy’s final season, [Seth MacFarlane] will provide the voice of Fry’s tragically loyal canine, Seymour, who was featured in a 2002 episode. “This will be Seymour’s first and only spoken dialogue,” Futurama executive producer David X. Cohen tells EW. “Since Seth voices Family Guy‘s talking dog, Brian, we thought it would be funny to have him blatantly rip himself off for our benefit. As an added bonus, the only person he can sue is himself, so we’re off the hook.” In the episode, which airs Aug. 14, the Planet Express crew journeys into Fry’s dreams to pull off a mission in the year 1999. Sarah Silverman also pops up in her old role as Michelle, Fry’s girlfriend. (Via) ///continues crying ////isn’t sure whether he’s crying for Seymour, Seth MacFarlane voicing Seymour, or both It’s both. (Via EW)

Things may have just got complicated (and awesome) on the "Veronica Mars" movie front. "New Girl" star Max Greenfield confirmed he will reprise the role of Deputy Leo D'Amato for the upcoming movie adaptation. "I will be there — so will Deputy Leo," Greenfield told Gold Derby during a Google Hangout. Related Articles: 'Veronica Mars' Creator Developing 'Metropolis' Adaptation for the CW New Zach Braff Movie Hits Kickstarter Goal, Could It Threaten 'Veronica Mars' Record? 'Veronica Mars' Movie Releases Director's Cut of Kickstarter Launch Video Image Caption: Fox read more

Eminem – Symphony In H – Snippet First Listen via Rickey.org Image: The Eminem Lounge I tried refusing to say it, but I just cannot. Shady’s back, everyone Here is a sneak peek 90-second listen of Eminem’s latest track, “Symphony in H”! The song, which is expected to debut on DJ Tony Touch’s Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MCs mixtape, is the rappers first new material in several years. Take a listen below: Aggression, anger, and a JLo reference! What happened to the Eminem we all know and love? All kidding aside, it’s good to hear from the man formerly known as Marshall Mathers. For his fans, it’s been far too long. Tony Touch’s mixtape is due out in early July. You can learn more about Eminem’s new material at Billboard. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Recently, Comedy Central's other flagship program, The Colbert Report opted to take a break, as well, in response to the death of host Stephen Colbert?s mother. However, reports indicate that The Colbert Report will return to its scheduled programming tonight.

NBC is making some changes to freshman drama Believe.The Bad Robot series from writer/EPs Alfonso Cuaron and Mark Friedman is writing Sienna Guillory's hit-woman Moore out of the series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.Guillory (Resident Evil, The Wicked Within) signed on in February as a series regular and appears in the pilot as the first person attempting to kidnap Bo. The role will not be recast.Read more at THR

Linda McDonough will leave her post as exec VP of production and development at OddLot Entertainment and return to producing full-time, Oddlot said Wednesday. She is exiting with a first-look deal at the company. Related Articles: How Fox Searchlight Made the Biggest Deal at Sundance: $9.75M on an Egg Sandwich 'Ender's Game' Trailer: Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld Are a 'New Kind of Soldier' (Video) read more