Host Jane Lynch will welcome all-new celebrity contestants to play "Hollywood Game Night" for its fourth season premiere on NBC next month.
The new season returns on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Celebrities playing alongside two lucky contestants will include Oscar winners Geena Davis, Mia Sorvino and Helen Hunt as well as Eva Longoria, Kate Walsh, Taye Diggs, Tony Hale, Laverne Cox, Miranda Cosgrove and many more.
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FXX Renews "You're the Worst"
FXX has picked up the comedy, "You're the Worst" for a third season, which will premiere in summer 2016. Season two is currently airing on Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m.
Amazon Orders New Legal Drama from David E. Kelley
Amazon has ordered the legal drama, "Trial," from David E. Kelley. The new original series will star Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt as well as Olivia Thirlby, Maria Bello and Molly Parker.
"Trial" follows a down-and-out lawyer (Thornton) as he seeks redemption. His one shot depends on getting justice in a legal system where truth has become a commodity, and the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighed toward the rich and powerful.
Crackle Renews "The Art of More"
Crackle has renewed its original series, "The Art of More," for a second season. The new 10-episode season will begin production in early 2016. The show about the cutthroat world of premium auction houses stars Dennis Quaid, Kate Bosworth, Cary Elwes and Christian Cooke.
History Greenlights Docu-Drama "Barbarians Rising"
History has ordered the eight-part docu-drama series, "Barbarians Rising," about the rebel leaders that fought to bring down the Roman Empire for over 700 years. The limited series will premiere in 2016 and will showcase warriors (known as barbarians to the Romans) such as Hannibal, Spartacus, Boudica and Attila the Hun as well as the Goths and Vandals.
Cartoon Network Revives "Samurai Jack"
The animated series, "Samurai Jack," will return to Cartoon Network more than 10 years after its final season. The late-night lineup, Adult Swim, will air new episodes starting in 2016, the network announced on Wednesday.
Fox Orders New Comedy Game Show
Fox has picked up a new comedy game show based on the U.K. series, "You're Back in the Room." The network ordered eight one-hour episodes that feature physical comedy and unpredictable situations as contestants are challenged to complete a variety of simple, everyday tasks, from frosting a cake to painting picture.
The twist? The contestants are first hypnotized before given the task. The show will go into production early next year and Fox will announce a host soon.
