In recent news bites, two primetime shows hand out promotions, while an ex-Hells Angel says FX took him for a ride.
- It seems Dunder-Mifflin may not be escaping the grip of new owner, Sabre, anytime soon. NBC tells Zap2it that Zach Woods, who plays Gabe, has been promoted to a series regular on "The Office." He joined the cast this past season when Sabre installed him as their eyes and ears. Of course, the awkward Gabe has had a hard time breaking into Michael Scott's (Steve Carell) inner circle, but maybe next season he'll crack that nut.
- "Private Practice" has officially added another shrink to their fold. ABC confirms to us that Brian Benben, who plays Sheldon, is now officially a regular for next season. Sheldon has been playing the office's sloppy seconds - first with the damaged Violet (Amy Brenneman) and then Pacific Wellcare nympho, Charlotte (KaDee Strickland). Now that's he's official for Season 4 maybe creator Shonda Rhimes can give him a more permanent love interest!
- FX is facing a $5 million lawsuit from ex-Hells Angel, Chuck Zito. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zito is suing the network for breach of contract claiming it stole his ideas for their biker-drama, "Sons of Anarchy."
According to the suit, the former Hells Angel pitched an idea to FX about a renegade motorcycle club in 2004. They apparently passed, but Zito says "Sons" used his ideas. The common link? ICM agent Ted Chervin represented Zito in the pitch and he also apparently represented "Sons of Anarchy's" creator Kurt Sutter in the 2006 deal with FX.
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