Paul Bettany has signed on to portray sex education researcher William Masters in Showtime’s upcoming pilot ‘Masters of Sex,’ Collider is reporting. The drama will be the first U.S. television appearance for the British ‘Margin Call’ actor. ‘Masters of Sex,’ from Sony Pictures Television, chronicles Masters and fellow influential sexual education researcher Virginia Johnson. ‘The Pacific’s Michelle Ashford is writing the series about the human sexual response researchers, which also focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and functions. Masters and Johnson met in 1957, and later married in 1971. They continued their professional relationship until they divorced in 1992. ‘Masters of Sex’ was one of three pilots…

From the creator of “Arrested Development” and the producers of “Two and a Half Men,” comes the new Sony Pictures Television half-hour animated comedy series, “Sit Down, Shut Up” for FOX. The series premieres Sunday, April 19 at 8:30 PM (ET/PT) as part of FOX’s Animation Domination Sunday night lineup. Based on the hit live-action Australian series, “Sit Down, Shut Up” revolves around the lives of high school faculty members in a small Florida fishing town who are so preoccupied with their own personal needs and agendas that the students ALWAYS come second. At Knob Haven High the teachers are essentially the students and their insecurities, prejudices, power struggles, unrequited…

With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s that time of year for fun gifts and prizes! The Minisode Network has just sent us some really cool promo goodies. On December 15th, one lucky Shockya.com forum member will win some cool CRACKLE gear including a flashy t-shirt and hat. Click Here to register, remember only active members qualify! Sony Pictures Television’s The Minisode Network is the premiere multi-platform network for the Minisode: 5-minute adaptations of favorite television shows that retain the full story arc of the episode. Perfect for online and mobile viewers, audiences can discover and reconnect with iconic characters and television series quickly at their favorite video portals. Enjoy…

The Kelly-centric episodes never let the guys down. Here’s a perfect example: Kelly tries out for a modeling gig and invents a new move called the Bundy Bounce. Obviously, the move involves Kelly and bouncing, so it’ll probably work. Sony Pictures Television’s The Minisode Network is the premiere multi-platform network for the Minisode: 5-minute adaptations of favorite television shows that retain the full story arc of the episode. Perfect for online and mobile viewers, audiences can discover and reconnect with iconic characters and television series quickly at their favorite video portals. Spend some time on The Minisode Network via Sony Pictures’ Crackle.com; YouTube; MySpace; Hulu; AOL; TidalTV; on mobile at…

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Comedy Central sent us a clip from tonight’s season finale of “The Gong Show with Dave Attell.” Tonight on the season finale of “The Gong Show with Dave Attell” judges Ron White, Jim Norton and JB Smoov are amazed by The Amazing Tricket, who gulps down a very long balloon. Tune in to “The Gong Show with Dave Attell” tonight at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central. Description: The 1970s classic “The Gong Show” is back and who better to host the return of the legendary talent showcase series than boundary-pushing comedy all-star Dave Attell? Executive Produced by Doug Robinson of Happy Madison Productions and Andrew Golder (“Identity” and “Win Ben…

Comedy Central let us know about the premiere of “The Gong Show with Dave Attell” next Thursday just before the new series “Reality Bites Back!”. Below is a preview trailer and all the details from Comedy Central. The 1970s classic “The Gong Show” is back and who better to host the return of the legendary talent showcase series than boundary-pushing comedy all-star Dave Attell? Viewers won’t be able to contain their laughter (and their astonishment) when “The Gong Show with Dave Attell” premieres Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central. Executive Produced by Doug Robinson of Happy Madison Productions and Andrew Golder (“Identity” and “Win Ben Stein’s Money”)…