Source: Variety

Ian Somerhalder, who played Boone on ABC’s hit “Lost,” has joined the cast of the CW’s drama pilot “Vampire Diaries.”

Somerhalder is set to play Damon, a smug vampire who can go from playful to evil in a split second.

Thesp’s credits also include “Tell Me You Love Me.”

Also joining the cast are Zach Roerig (“Friday Night Lights”), who will play the jock Matt, and Kayla Ewell (“Entourage”), who will play Matt’s sister.

Previously announced cast includes Nina Dobrev and Steven R. McQueen.

“Vampire Diaries,” based on a series of books from Alloy Entertainment, centers on a woman who falls for two vampire brothers – one good and one evil.

Warner Bros. TV is behind the project, along with Alloy and Outerbanks Ent.

The Sensation of Sight was released today on DVD in the US!

Source: THR.com

Josh Meyers, Krysten Ritter and Ian Somerhalder are about to learn “How to Make Love to a Woman” — with a little help from porn star Jenna Jameson.

In Scott Culver’s indie romantic comedy, Meyers plays a music executive with no idea how to satisfy his girlfriend (Ritter). He turns to advice from his musician pals as well as Jameson (who plays herself) but finds that time is running out when her handsome childhood friend (Somerhalder) appears. Eugene Byrd (“8 Mile”) plays Meyers’ character’s best friend.

Newcomer Lindsay Richards also stars in the film, which features appearances by members of the bands Yellowcard, the Red Jumpsuit and Apparatus, Hellogoodbye.

Source: THR.com

Josh Meyers, Krysten Ritter and Ian Somerhalder are about to learn “How to Make Love to a Woman” — with a little help from porn star Jenna Jameson.

In Scott Culver’s indie romantic comedy, Meyers plays a music executive with no idea how to satisfy his girlfriend (Ritter). He turns to advice from his musician pals as well as Jameson (who plays herself) but finds that time is running out when her handsome childhood friend (Somerhalder) appears. Eugene Byrd (“8 Mile”) plays Meyers’ character’s best friend.

Newcomer Lindsay Richards also stars in the film, which features appearances by members of the bands Yellowcard, the Red Jumpsuit and Apparatus, Hellogoodbye.

Nuts for Mutts Dog Show & Pet Fair. A mixed-breed dog show, celebrities, a pet fair, adoptions, live music, children’s activities and pet-related products and services. Celebrities will include Richard Blade, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Ian Somerhalder. Shepard Stadium, Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Today, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $5-$10; 2 and younger, free; dog admission $5. (661) 255-0097.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

COLOGNE, Germany — James Brolin, Ben Cross and “Lost” star Ian Somerhalder are among the cast of U.S. and European talent that have signed on for the two-part event telefilm “Lost City Raiders” from Munich-based production house Tandem Communications.

The adventure drama, co-developed by Tandem and the Sci Fi Channel, revolves around two brothers who go out to salvage the past and end up in a fight to save the future. The production also features Jamie Thomas King (“The Tudors”), French actress Elodie Frenck and German stars Bettina Zimmerman and Michael Mendl.

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter

COLOGNE, Germany — James Brolin, Ben Cross and “Lost” star Ian Somerhalder are among the cast of U.S. and European talent that have signed on for the two-part event telefilm “Lost City Raiders” from Munich-based production house Tandem Communications.

The adventure drama, co-developed by Tandem and the Sci Fi Channel, revolves around two brothers who go out to salvage the past and end up in a fight to save the future. The production also features Jamie Thomas King (“The Tudors”), French actress Elodie Frenck and German stars Bettina Zimmerman and Michael Mendl.

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Source: World Screen

MUNICH, March 6: Germany’s ProSieben and Tandem Communications are working with SCI FI Channel in the U.S. on Lost City Raiders, a new $6.4 million movie starring Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner James Brolin.

Principal photography on the two-hour movie is slated to begin on March 13. Lost City Raiders, to be distributed worldwide by Tandem Communications, will be ready for delivery in October. Lost City Raiders chronicles the story of two brothers who go out to salvage the past and end up fighting to save the future. It stars James Brolin (Traffic, Category 7), Ian Somerhalder (Lost, Smallville), Ben Cross (Star Trek 2009, First Knight), Bettina Zimmerman (P.I.—Post Impact, Pompei), Jamie Thomas King (Tutors, Tristan & Isolde), Elodie Frenck (War & Peace, Possession) and Michael Mendl (The Downfall, Pope John XXIII).

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