Cinemax Axes 3 Series While Reviving Enlightened

First Released: December 20, 2011 2:47 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Steps to make it in the usa stars Lake Bell, Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Scott Kid Cudi Mescudi and Eddie Kaye Thomas smile for photography enthusiasts in the Cinema Society and Cinemax screening of Steps to make it in the usa at Landmarks Sunshine Cinema in NY City on Feb 9, 2010NY, N.Y. -- Cinemax is reviving its Golden Globes-nominated newcomer series Enlightened, but is axing three other series. Hung and Bored to Dying won't return for any 4th season, nor will Steps to make it in the usa return for any third cycle, the network stated Tuesday. Enlightened, which ended its first season earlier this year, a week ago gained a Golden Globe nomination for the best Comedy or Musical Series, in addition to a nomination because of its star, Laura Dern. On the program, Dern plays an unsound career lady who would like to be considered a social activist. Cinemax will premiere six new series in 2012. They include Luck, an untitled drama series produced by Aaron Sorkin, Veep, 'Girls, 'Lifes Way Too Short and Angry Boys, which debuts on New Years Day. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

'Expendables 2' Poster: Where's Stallone?

'The Avengers' is wall-to-wall, bigger-than-existence superheroes: Not used to the big-screen is Hawkeye, minimal-well-known in the Marvel film clan. 'We've only seen glimpses of him up to now in 'Thor' which awesome first trailer, so Jeremy Renner's here to enlighten us in regards to the marksman, whom he calls "more badass" in comparison to spies he plays in 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' as well as the approaching 'Bourne Legacy.' Although he's been sworn to secrecy, he did make certain nearly all his moments are with Scarlett Johansson which he doesn't cash screen time with Robert Downey, Junior. Unless of course obviously he's doing. We're under sure. To several people who've just seen the flicks, and never see the comics, Hawkeye is certainly a mystery quantity inside the 'Avengers' world. Exactlty what can you tell me about Hawkeye, for your movie-only fans? Not just a lot. For the reason that I am unsure. It's a huge movie. There are many figures within it, so there's hardly any room for backstory or character development. He comes more within the Ultimates world in comparison to old-fashioned Marvel while using mask. I possibly could not really discuss that just before the costumes were revealed. Since that's out, it's certainly more The Ultimates version in the character. Certainly seems more authentic, which explains why I obtained involved to start with. Marvel started creating these superhero movies that are pretty plausible for just about any superhero movie. Like the whole Iron Guy factor was like, "Wow, I really could kind of purchase it.Inch It could kind of happen. I believed they did a great job and clearly with Downey and coping with use him eventually. I still didn't use him on 'The Avengers' much. Are you currently presently saying he's at character as Tony Stark the whole time otherwise you just don't have many moments with him? No, no. Well, kind of, while not. It's tough to explain. You will have to start to see the movie. Well, I'd notice tomorrow, essentially could! So would I, really. Possibly you've seen a lot of it? No. Which I have no idea exactly what it seems like. It's just too big from the movie in scope will be able to grasp. I appear like I'm merely a small little pawn inside the Joss Whedon arena of 'The Avengers' film. What's it like bring every one of these totally legendary figures together? Awesome! Awesome! Really, it happened just once [breaks to think about] ... two occasions, i had been altogether. Just round the set at the time that, as well as be together. Now, that was fun. Once we were in Central Park, everybody reaches costume... [breaks] nah, not everybody. I wasn't in costume. Scarlett wasn't. But merely to own everybody there... it's a hoot. Does Hawkeye hold the history with Scarlett's character in this particular they've inside the comics? There's some stuff inside with Scarlett which i, yes. However, I am unable to speak with how it is. But yeah, I really use her a good deal. Greater than anybody else, I am in a position to condition that, only because of there being ties previously. You can't enter a history from this, and surely, they spend a while together. Am i prone to go to a standalone Hawkeye movie? Oh, I am unsure. I don't have complete control over that! But would you like to? That's another "I am unsure.Inch They'd have to want me to make it happen. And I'd need to ensure that you will find enough there to go to take action. Don't wish to make it happen just to make it happen. You could just come in 'Thor 2' or 'Iron Guy 3.' Yeah, you never know inside the Marvel world. Keeps it exciting. [Photo: Disney/Marvel] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

The Way In Which I Met Your Mother's Alyson Hannigan Expecting Second Child

Alyson Hannigan In the situation of existence emulating art, The Way In Which I Met Your Mother's Alyson Hannigan is pregnant along with her second child, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Fortunately for your 37-year-old actress, her Mother character also occurs presently be pregnant, so she does not need to hide behind giant handbags or take part in waitress or eating contests. See the relaxation of current day news This really is really the 2nd child for your Buffy alum and husband Alexis Denisof, 45, who additionally possess a 2-year-old daughter named Satyana. The happy couple got married in 2003.

The Monday Guide to TV: A Holiday Closer, Charlie Brown and More Country Awards

The Closer Is he a good Santa or a bad Santa? Sounds like a case for Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick), and in a very campy Christmas episode of TNT's The Closer (9/8c) - one of many holiday episodes we'll be weighing in on this week - the Santa is question (and under questioning) is played by Fred Willard, so at least you know you'll be entertained. When a fellow Santa is killed during a sabotaged zip-line stunt at the "North Pole Village" run by Willard, he is brought in to the precinct in full costume, drinking and smoking and barfing and raving. This causes great dismay for Christmas-loving Buzz (Phillip P. Keene, resplendent in a reindeer sweater), who's accompanied by his head-turning sister Casey (FlashForward's Christine Woods), an instant favorite among the guys in the precinct, described at one point by a petulant Brenda as looking "like a bunch of diabetics standing in front of a candy store." But the biggest gift of all for me is the return of Mark Pellegrino in his devilishly funny turn as Brenda's outrageous lawyer, who's asking for more money to continue working on her federal lawsuit. If you ask me, he's worth every penny.The cartoon classic that defines Christmas TV, A Charlie Brown Christmas, returns to ABC (8/7c), and I can already feel myself dancing around the room to that jazzy Vince Guaraldi score. This year, it's paired with the new Prep & Landing cartoon Naughty Vs. Nice (8:30/7:30c), in which elves Lanny and Wayne race to rescue classified North Pole technology from a Naughty Kid hacker.Want more fall TV news? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!Another week, another country-music extravaganza where someone's handing out awards. Replacing Fox's regular lineup for the night, the second annual American Country Awards lets fans vote for their favorites in a variety of categories, including touring. Trace Adkins hosts from Las Vegas with Kristin Chenoweth, and performers include Alabama - winner of the Greatest Hits Award - and Toby Keith, whose new hit "Red Solo Cup" will also be featured on Tuesday night's Glee. As you'd expect, last season's American Idol country faves Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina return to the network that gave them their big break.The CBS comedy watch: When last we left How I Met Your Mother (8/7c), Robin had just told Barney she's pregnant. But that's not the last curve ball coming their way. ... On 2 Broke Girls (8:30/7:30c), the Brooklyn babes scheme to find a job for their old pal Chestnut, the horse that still lives in their backyard, in hopes of finding him some winter shelter. Because, really, that joke had played itself out by the second episode. ... Walden is caught between two women on Two and a Half Men (9/8c), when his romancing of new girlfriend Zoey (Sophie Winkleman) is interrupted by the surprise return of ex-wife Bridget (Judy Greer). I mention this primarily to call your attention to Judy Greer's terrific work in a small but pivotal role opposite George Clooney in the terrific new movie The Descendants. Still hoping she lands a hit TV show of her own someday. Also back in this episode: Melanie Lynskey as Rose, who we haven't seen since Charley's funeral.Shipper alert: Tonight's Castle (ABC, 10/9c) puts Castle and Beckett in bed together - but there's a twist. (Isn't there always?) They're handcuffed in a locked room, with no clue about the whys and wherefores of this predicament.So what else is on? ... HBO premieres the Oscar-winning documentary short film Strangers No More (6:45/5:45c), about life in a public school in Tel Aviv where Jews, Muslims and Christians live and study together, learning about tolerance in a part of the world where that can be in short supply. ... A&E investigates the hunt for The Long Island Serial Killer in a two-hour true crime special (9/8c). ... Syfy's diverting Peter Pan fantasy Neverland concludes (9/8c), with a test of young Peter's loyalty. If you missed the first half Sunday night, it's repeated at 7/6c. ... NBC's The Sing-Off crowned its winner (Pentatonix) last week, and returns for a live Sing-Off Christmas special, with groups from all three seasons performing holiday music along with the judges, including a duet with Sara Bareilles and Ben Folds. ... On a two-hour American Chopper (Discovery, 9/8c), tabloid terror Jesse James returns to the network for the first time since 2006 to take on the two Paul Teutels (Senior and Junior) in a motorcycle-building contest. Fans can vote for their favorite of the three choppers, and the results will be announced in a live episode Tuesday. ... In VH1's docu-series T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (9/8c), cameras follow Grammy-winning rapper T.I. as he reunites with his wife Tameka ("Tiny") and family after a 12-month prison sentence. ... In Sundance's The Mortified Sessions (8/7c), interviewer David Nadelberg excavates celebrities' childhood photos, diaries, letters and other potentially embarrassing mementos to reveal what made them who they are today. First up in back-to-back episodes: Ed Helms, Mo'Nique and Eric Stonestreet.Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!