Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy & Linda Gray Onboard for New 'Dallas' Show

Larry Hagman is a lock! TNT confirmed today that Larry Hagman will participate in the Dallas reboot that’s in the works at the cabler. Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray will also appear in the pilot that’s based on characters created by David Jacobs and executive produced by Cynthia Cidre (Cane).

The original Dallas aired from 1978 to 1991 and followed the Ewing family of Southfork. (Hagman played J.R. Ewing, Gray played his wife Sue Ellen, and Duffy portrayed J.R.’s younger brother Bobby). The modern story will focus on the Ewing offspring – J.R. Ewing’s son, John Ross, and the adopted son of Bobby and Pam Ewing, Christopher – as they clash over the future of the family dynasty.

Josh Henderson (Desperate Housewives) will play John Ross while Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious) will play Elena, who is involved in a love triangle with Christopher and John.

Hagman told Entertainment Weekly in September that he continues to make appearances on behalf of Dallas, which syndicates in 60 countries today. ”It’s like an annuity, really,” Hagman said. ”I go out, they adore me, and then they pay you. What better job can you have?”

This isn’t the first time that someone’s tried to revive the Texas oil family drama that aired from 1978 to 1991. In 2006, Twentieth Century Fox decided to adapt the soap for the big screen, closing deals with John Travolta, Jennifer Lopez, and Luke Wilson. But then research indicated that the Dallas brand didn’t mean much to younger moviegoers, says a source close to the project. Travolta and Lopez soon dropped out.

New Release Tuesday!

It's Tuesday, so it's time to share with you what's new on Blu-Ray, CD and DVD today including the 14th and final season of "Dallas" starring Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Victoria Principal.

MOVIES

Animal Kingdom (B)

Blood on the Highway (B)

Buried (B)

Death Race 2 (B)

Down Terrace (B)

Freakonomics (B)

Jack Goes Boating (B)

Lebanon (2009) (B)

Paper Man

Stone

Takers (B)

The Virginity Hit

MUSIC

The Decemberists - The King is Dead

Gregg Allman - Low Country Blues

James Blunt - Some Kind of Trouble

TV SHOWS

18 to Life - 1st Season

21 Jump Street - 4th Season

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - 4th Season

The Buried Life - 2nd Season

California Dreams - 4th Season

Dallas - 14th & Final Season

Dark Skies - Complete Series

Hey, Vern, It's Ernest! - Complete Series

Justified - 1st Season (B)

Merlin - 2nd Season

My Two Dads - You Can Count on Me

Simon & Simon - Best of Season 2

Stingray - Complete Series

thirtysomething - 1st Season, Volume 1

Waking the Dead - 5th Season

(B) = Available on Blu-Ray

'Dallas' Reboot Scoop: Larry Hagman's (Still) in Play!

A Dallas reboot without J.R. Ewing? TNT can’t imagine it! Despite an internet report that the cabler’s remake of the classic CBS drama is moving ahead without Larry Hagman, Entertainment Weekly learned that the network is hopeful a deal can and will be reached with the original star.

TNT has already persuaded Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy to make appearances in the new version, which was penned by Cynthia Cidre (Cane) and focuses on the sons of J.R. and Bobby Ewing. The network remains high on the new iteration, even though it has yet to begin production on a pilot. “I don’t want to give away the plot, but [Cynthia] found something authentic to business and to Dallas that allows them to trade on the same dynamic of the super wealthy,” TNT/TBS programming head Michael Wright told Variety on Thursday. “Dallas was always something of an Upstairs Downstairs paradigm. If it wasn’t the rich and poor, it was attitude – entitlement versus a populist point of view. This covers all that.”

Meanwhile, Hagman told Entertainment Weekly in September that he continues to make appearances on behalf of Dallas, which syndicates in 60 countries today. ”It’s like an annuity, really,” Hagman, 78, said. ”I go out, they adore me, and then they pay you. What better job can you have?” He seemed willing to do the Dallas reboot.

This isn’t the first time that someone’s tried to revive the Texas oil family drama that aired from 1978 to 1991. In 2006, Twentieth Century Fox decided to adapt the soap for the big screen, closing deals with John Travolta, Jennifer Lopez, and Luke Wilson. But then research indicated that the Dallas brand didn’t mean much to younger moviegoers, says a source close to the project. Travolta and Lopez soon dropped out.

Larry Hagman Contemplates Dallas Return

Larry Hagman has expressed his doubts over a planned Dallas remake, insisting he's wary of "risking the legacy" he built on the beloved soap.

The actor starred as greedy oil baron J.R. Ewing in all 13 seasons of the hit show, but he's not sure if he wants to take part in a modern TV update.

Hagman admits he could be tempted to join the cast, but only if he didn't have to work daily or promote the show.

He tells Britain's Hello! magazine, "I might be interested. Look, 13 years (of the show) is nice and I got plenty of money. To do it again and risk the legacy I've established... I don't know if it's worth it. I'm thinking about it.

"I'd like to know who's doing it, who's writing it and who's in the show. I don't want to work every day and I'd like not to have to promote it. So, we'll see."

No "Dallas" for Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Love Hewitt & Josh Holloway

Representatives for Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Josh Holloway have shot down speculation the stars will lead the small screen remake of beloved soap Dallas.

Pilot episodes of the updated Dallas are set to be aired on the TNT network and the secrecy surrounding the plot and cast have prompted gossips to start guessing at who may be the new J.R., Sue Ellen, Bobby and Pam Ewing.

Former 24 action man Sutherland, Ghost Whisperer beauty Love Hewitt and Lost hunk Holloway have all been linked to the show in recent weeks - but they won't be part of the remake, their individual reps have confirmed to GossipCop.com.

But Holloway is in talks for another TV remake - the Lost star is the favourite to lead the cast of The Rockford Files back to the small screen.

Dallas to Return to Televison

Beloved soap Dallas is to be updated for the small screen after efforts to turn the project into a major movie failed.

John Travolta and Jennifer Lopez were both attached to the film project, but now the entire idea has been scrapped - and instead, Dallas will be heading back to TV.

Network bosses at America's TNT have reportedly warmed to the pilot episodes of the updated Dallas and there are now plans to air them for fans.

Executive producer Cynthia Cidre, who tasted success as the writer of acclaimed film The Mambo Kings, plans to bring back the Ewings of Southfork in the oil-rich saga of family scandal and betrayals.

Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Victoria Principal and Linda Gray starred in the original series. It is not known if any of the original cast will be returning for the revamp.

Victoria Principal Settles Lawsuit with Maid

Dallas star Victoria Principal has settled a lawsuit with a former maid who accused the actress of pointing a gun at her.

Maribel Banegas claimed Principal fired her and threatened to shoot her after she allegedly took too long to walk her pet dog Mei-Ling.

In court documents filed last May, Banegas claimed assault, false imprisonment and emotional distress and called for unspecified damages.

Principal fought back with her own lawsuit filed against the worker, who she claimed was fired after damaging a door at her home, injuring her dog and demanding money from the actress.

According to http://www.tmz.com/, Banegas wrote a letter of apology to her former employer, which was attached to the settlement.

The letter reads: "I can now understand why you felt that I was threatening to you, which, in turn, led you to defend yourself."

Banegas also apologised for "any unintentional injury to your little dog, Mei-ling".

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

New Release Tuesday!

Here's what's new on Blu-Ray, CD and DVD this week including Dallas: The Complete 12th Season with Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, and Ken Kercheval.

MOVIES
According to Greta (B/D)
Across the Hall (B)
Blood Creek (D)
Che: Criterion Collection (B/D)
Death in Love (B)
Gamer (B/D)
The Invention of Lying (B/D)
Magnolia (B)
Outrage (D)
Pandorum (B/D)
Smokin' Aces (B)
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (B)
Whiteout (B/D)

MUSIC
Missy Elliott - Block Party

TV SHOWS
21 Jump Street - 1st Season (D)
Dallas - 12th Season (D)
Damages - 2nd Season (D)
Defying Gravity - 1st Season (D)
Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series - Complete Series (D)
Girlfriends - Final Season (D)
Law & Order - 7th Year (D)
Renegade - 1st Season (D)
Scooby's All-Star Laff-A Lympics - Volume 1 (D)
thirtysomething - 2nd Season (D)
Weeds - 5th Season (B/D)

(B) - Available on Blu-Ray
(D) - Available on DVD
(B/D) - Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

Larry Hagman & Linda Gray in Talks for Dallas Update

Dallas stars Linda Gray and Larry Hagman have confirmed they've been approached to reprise their Sue Ellen and J.R. Ewing characters for a remake of the cult soap.

TV executives at Warner Bros. are reportedly considering bringing back Dallas and focusing the new show on the TV couple's son John Ross and his cousin, Christopher.

Gray admits she's yet to see a script, but isn't comfortable about playing a supporting grandmother role.

She tells TV Guide magazine, "I'm not going to wear little boring dresses with pearls around my neck. At this age, Sue Ellen should be a powerhouse role model."

Hagman tells the magazine he's interested in reviving his TV oil boss role, but adds, "How much we talkin'?"