'Gotham' To Feature Origin Story of First-Ever Female Firefly Over Next Two Episodes

Gotham introduces the first-ever female Firefly tonight.

Gotham is introducing the first-ever female Firefly (Michelle Veintimilla) in a special two-night event beginning tonight, and continuing next Monday, October 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX).

In the episodes, "Bridgit Pike" (Veintimilla) is enslaved by her brothers, a notorious gang of arsonists, and forced into the family business. When she catches the eye of Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova), the young Catwoman and the soon-to-be-Firefly team up to put Bridgit's fire-starting skills to good use. But after a deadly encounter with the Pike Brothers, the weak, quiet girl is transformed into a vengeful Super-Villain, hell-bent on destroying those who have wronged her.

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Why Sunday's Big Game of Thrones Death Was a Very Necessary Departure from the Books
So why did Dan Weiss and David Benioff decide to bump off Mance on the show? Well, for a number of reasons. First of all, it’s pretty clear that the mission statement of this season is “efficiency.” I’m a huge fan of the books, but if you’ll forgive me for saying so, Martin’s fourth and and fifth novels could have used a lot of editing. That’s essentially what Weiss and Benioff are doing here. They’ve obviously gotten rid of the whole plot with Mance Rayder’s baby (so, apparently, that book story line doesn’t pay off in a significant way), and without that plot there isn’t a real reason to keep Mance around.

Kate Mulgrew's Drama From Real Life
Actress Kate Mulgrew has revealed she gave a child up for adoption in her early 20s because she felt she was too young to become a mum. The Orange Is The New Black star has detailed the heartbreak of discovering she was with child at 22 in her first memoir, titled Born With Teeth. After finding out she was pregnant the father, who was an actor in the Royal Shakespeare company her to consider an abortion. However, Mulgrew was adamant on keeping their unborn child, even offering her own mother money to hire a nanny while she took on acting gigs. Mulgrew was appearing on U.S. soap opera Ryan's Hope at the time of her pregnancy and returned to work just three days after giving birth.

This Ethiopian Soap Opera Could Save Lives
Goats bleat in the background as two college friends banter in the opening of a new radio series for rural Ethiopian communities that’s part soap opera and part public service announcement. Launched last month, the “edutainment” project is combined the development know-how of the Portland-based aid organization Mercy Corps with the entertainment prowess of Warner Bros.

Gotham's Ben McKenzie on the End of the Season: "Not Everybody Lives"
The season finale, he noted, will see Gotham inch closer toward "ultimate anarchy" that will result in "masked vigilantes roaming the streets" — with major consequences for the characters around Gordon.

"Not everybody lives, and the people who do live don't necessarily end up mentally all there," he said. "There's a price to be paid. It's really crazy."

Tori Spelling Rushed to Hospital After Falling on a Hibachi Grill at Benihana
According to a Daily Mail report, eyewitnesses at the Encino, Calif. restaurant say Tori tripped and fell backwards as she was getting up to leave, and "shouted out in pain." She suffered a large burn on the back of her right arm.

Time Warner, Viacom Back Away From Nielsen Guarantees For Ads
Time Warner and Viacom are in talks with select advertisers that would have the sponsors pay for video ads based on measures very different from the industry’s current standard, Nielsen ratings. The deals would center not on an average of how many people actually saw the commercials — as is the current practice — but rather on how the ads affect consumer behavior or how often consumers interact with the pitches.

Mad Men Director Michael Uppendahl Explains Sunday's Parade of Guest Stars, How to Orchestrate the Ideal Elevator Scene
"So many people are saying, 'Give me Joan,' and all these other wonderful characters. You know the clock is ticking. There's not much more screen time for any of them, because there are so few episodes remaining. I think it's a bold writing move — and Matt is at home with bold writing moves — but it was especially bold to spend so much time with people who aren't necessarily the regulars. Elizabeth really came through for us. It's an interesting role, and I was really happy it was her. I hadn't had the pleasure of working with her before, but I really enjoyed it."

Nashville's Laura Benanti will write a humorous essay collection
The actress will share funny (and occasionally weird) stories from her time growing up in New Jersey, moving to New York City at 18 to pursue her Broadway dreams, and ending up married and divorced twice by age 34. Benanti will also address themes like learning to be alone, people-pleasing, and “ladyfriendships”—all of which she writes about frequently on Twitter.

Where Are They Now? The Cast of Charmed
Before Witches of East End, and our favorite Teen Witch, there was Charmed.

'Gotham' Spoilers: February Episode Preview

Robin Lord Taylor plays Oswald Chesterfield "Penguin" Cobblepot in Gotham.

FOX is airing four new episodes of Gotham during February. Below is a preview of what's coming up:

February 2 - Alliances will be tested. The fearsome secret origin of iconic Super-Villain The Scarecrow is revealed.

FOX Orders Six More Episodes of 'Gotham'

FOX has ordered six more episodes of this fall's breakout new drama series, Gotham, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group. The announcement raises the series order to 22 episodes.

"Gotham debuted as one of the most buzzed-about shows of the fall, and with good reason. Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon have created an incredibly rich world, with characters that draw you in and a cast that brings to life these heroes and villains in a way we've never seen before," said Walden and Newman. "We are so excited to see where Bruno, Danny and the entire Gotham team take this story over the course of this season, and so thankful to all the fans who have embraced it this fall."

Origin Series 'Gotham' Premieres Tonight, Stars Ben McKenzie, Jada Pinkett Smith, Donal Logue

The origin stories begin on the series premiere of Gotham, airing Monday, September 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

Gotham traces the rise of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (The Mentalist, Rome) and starring Ben McKenzie (Southland, The O.C.), Jada Pinkett Smith (Hawthorne, Collateral) and Donal Logue (Vikings, Sons of Anarchy), Gotham follows one cop, destined for greatness, as he navigates a dangerously corrupt city teetering between good and evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

Netflix Named Exclusve Subscription Video on Demand Home of 'Gotham'

Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution announced this week an unprecedented agreement that makes Netflix the exclusive subscription video on demand (SVOD) home of the highly anticipated series, Gotham, in each of the territories in which the world?s leading Internet TV network current operates and select other territories. Each season of the series will be available to Netflix members following linear broadcast beginning in 2015.

Premiering on September 22 on Fox in the United States, the series draws on the origin story of Batman, taking place in Gotham City as young Detective (and future Commissioner) James Gordon and the recently orphaned Bruce Wayne meet in the troubled days before the arrival of the Dark Knight. With a stellar cast including Ben McKenzie (Southland, The O.C.), Donal Logue (Sons Of Anarchy, Vikings, Terriers), Jada Pinkett Smith (The Matrix Reloaded, Ali, Collateral, HawthoRNe) and Sean Pertwee (The Musketeers, Elementary, Luther, The Tudors), the series follows Gordon's rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner as he navigates the layers of corruption that secretly rule Gotham City.

FOX Conquers San Diego Comic-Con with World Premiere Screenings and Panel Debuts of 'Gotham' and 'Wayward Pines'

The FOX FANFARE Booth (#4229) will feature an incredible lineup of talent on the convention center floor for star-studded autograph signings and exciting booth activities, including distribution of the exclusive 2014 FOX FANFARE poster tubes, collectible mini-posters, premium giveaways and merchandise sales.

FOX.COM/COMICCON2014 & FACEBOOK

Visit fox.com/comiccon2014 for all the latest FOX FANFARE 2014 information, including daily schedules, breaking news from all of the panels, as well as exclusive videos and photos. In addition, visit www.Facebook.com/FOXTV for a feed of all live tweets from each panel, FOX talent at Comic-Con and information from the press rooms, as well as the latest new videos.

"GOTHAM" - ZIP LINE Where: Between the SD Convention Center and the Hilton Bayfront Hotel When: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Daily

FOX Fall Premiere Dates for the 2014-2015 Season

FOX has set the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series.

The 2014-2015 season begins with a special three-night premiere of groundbreaking social experiment UTOPIA. From unscripted mastermind John de Mol, and based on the Dutch hit of the same name, UTOPIA is a bold new series that moves 15 everyday Americans to an undeveloped location and challenges them to create their own civilization. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos? The series will launch on a special night, Sunday, Sept. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following a FOX NFL doubleheader before continuing in its regular time period, Tuesday, Sept. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), with six special broadcasts on Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), beginning Sept. 12.

HELL'S KITCHEN cooks up its 13th season with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) before having its time period premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, following an all-new UTOPIA (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT), new seasons of NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) and THE MINDY PROJECT (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) premiere.

On Wednesday, Sept. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/ PT), new coming-of-age dramedy RED BAND SOCIETY makes its series debut, following an all-new HELL'S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). From Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, and starring Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer ("The Help," "Fruitvale Station"), Dave Annable ("Brothers & Sisters," "666 Park Avenue") and a charismatic cast of fresh faces, RED BAND SOCIETY is a provocative, unconventional and unique coming-of-age dramedy about a group of unlikely and rule-bending friends and the adults who mentor them through the ups and downs of adolescence in Los Angeles' Ocean Park Hospital. Exploring everything from strong friendships, and first loves, to humorous mishaps and heartbreaks, the series is a story of life, with an edgy comedic tone all its own.

Stephen Amell to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Warner Bros. Television Presents 'A Night of DC Entertaintment' at Comic-Con

While it may be possible to throw a great party without the assistance and backing of a billionaire playboy, Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) and DC Entertainment (DCE) are taking no chances, with Starling City’s favorite vigilante-turned-hero stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight, temporarily putting down his bow in favor of picking up a mic: Arrow star Stephen Amell has been tapped to serve as master of ceremonies when Warner Bros. Television Presents A Night of DC Entertainment on Saturday night, July 26, at Comic-Con 2014.

WBTV and DC Entertainment are teaming up for a three-hour (8:00–11:00 p.m.) special event in Hall H designed for DC Comics fans and featuring some of DC Comics’ greatest characters. Amell will preside over the world premiere screening of Gotham and the complete pilot screening of The Flash, and will give fans a look at footage from the Constantine pilot and a sneak peek at season three of Arrow. He will also introduce select stars and producers from each of the four series.

In Arrow, Stephen Amell plays Oliver Queen, who returned home to Starling City after being gone for five years, during which time he suffered unimaginable ordeals. With a mysterious agenda and armed with a new set of skills, Oliver moonlights as the Arrow, a crime-fighting hero looking to clean up the streets of his city. Joined by his team — John Diggle (David Ramsey), Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) and Roy Harper (Colton Haynes) — Oliver protects the people he loves, becoming a beacon of hope for the city’s most vulnerable, and a weapon of justice against those who prey upon them. Arrow returns for season three on October 8, airing Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

FOX 2014 Fall Schedule, 2015 Content

FOX ANNOUNCES FALL 2014 SCHEDULE AND NEW PORTFOLIO OF CONTENT

FIVE NEW DRAMAS, TWO NEW EVENT SERIES, FOUR NEW COMEDIES AND ONE NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES JOIN SCHEDULE

POWERFUL UNTOLD ORIGIN STORY "GOTHAM," YOUNG ENSEMBLE DRAMA "RED BAND SOCIETY," 10-PART MYSTERY EVENT SERIES "GRACEPOINT," MULTI-CAM COMEDY "MULANEY" AND BOLD SOCIAL EXPERIMENT "UTOPIA" TO DEBUT IN FALL 2014

NEW SERIES SET TO DEBUT IN 2015 INCLUDE MUSIC-INFUSED EPIC FAMILY DRAMA "EMPIRE," FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE "HIEROGLYPH" AND OFFBEAT COMEDIC CRIME DRAMA "BACKSTROM"; M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN'S MIND-BENDING 10-PART EVENT THRILLER "WAYWARD PINES"; WILL FORTE'S COMEDY "THE LAST MAN ON EARTH," SINGLES ENSEMBLE COMEDY "WEIRD LONERS" AND THE ANIMATED "BORDERTOWN"

Live Specials JUMP OF THE CENTURY (working title) to Make Grand Leap in Fall; PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION (working title) to Explode into the New Year; and GREASE LIVE (working title) to Electrify in 2015

NEW YORK — May 12, 2014 — Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), today unveiled the FOX portfolio of content for the 2014-2015 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

"Our portfolio of content this year reflects the biggest investment in programming we've ever made," said Reilly. "FOX is redefining the network experience on our air and as a 24/7/365 platform, with distinctive series, addictive event dramas and can't-miss live specials that will deliver broadcast's most youthful audience at scale."

Joe Earley, Chief Operating Officer, FOX, added, "The new series and specials we're presenting today feature buzzworthy worlds and characters that we think will be the most talked about, liked, tweeted and shared of the season."

Origin story GOTHAM and touching, coming-of-age series RED BAND SOCIETY are the two new dramas set to debut this fall. GOTHAM traces the rise of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller ("The Mentalist," "Rome") and starring Ben McKenzie ("Southland," "The O.C."), Jada Pinkett Smith ("Hawthorne," "Collateral") and Donal Logue ("Vikings," "Sons of Anarchy"), GOTHAM follows one cop, destined for greatness, as he navigates a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

GOTHAM Casting Roles of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle

The FOX/WBTV drama project GOTHAM has announced the casting of the final two series regular roles - Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. The show has a series commitment at the network.

· David Mazouz (Touch) has been cast as the preteen Bruce Wayne, sentenced to a solitary life after the tragic murder of his wealthy parents. Serious and soulful, young Bruce relies on the guidance and protection of Alfred Pennyworth and James Gordon.

As has been reported previously, GOTHAM is the origin story of Commissioner James Gordon and not a "Batman" show. Please note for stories that David is playing the young Bruce Wayne - not Batman.