Watch out, Hollywood! Ricky Gervais is back to roast host the 2016 Golden Globes Awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Monday.
Gervais hosted the ceremony from 2010 to 2012 before handing it off to Amy Poehler and Tina Fey for the next three years. The British comedian never held back from needling Hollywood's elite and trashing NBC, the network that carries the Golden Globes.
"Ricky Gervais left us with a lasting impression and we are thrilled to have him back in our show as we honor the best in film and television," said Lorenzo Soria, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. "His off-the-cuff wit and quirky charm will surely have the room and audiences around the world at the edge of their seats."
The 73rd Golden Globes Award will air on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. on NBC. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will announce the nominations on Dec. 10.
Continue reading for more of today's television news:
"Sherlock" Special Episode Will Run in Theaters
"Sherlock" has not aired a new episode since 2014, but that will all change on New Year's Day when the show returns for a special episode titled "Sherlock: The Abominable Bride" that sends the modern day Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman) back to the Victorian era where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle original set his mystery novels.
A few days after its TV premiere, "The Abominable Bride" will screen in theaters, bringing Cumberbatch and Freeman to the big screen in their iconic "Sherlock" roles for the first time. BBC Worldwide North America has partnered with Fathom Events to screen the episode on Tuesday, Jan. 5 and Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Theater audiences will also get to experience 20 minutes of exclusive, additional footage including a guided set tour by executive producer Steven Moffat, a "making of" short film starring Cumberbatch and Freeman, and much more. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Nov. 6 on FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.
Matthew McConaughey And Adele Headed Back To "Saturday Night Live"
Matthew McConaughey will return to Studio 8H to host "Saturday Night Live" for the second time since his debut in 2003. Adele will join him as his musical guest to promote her upcoming album, "25." She last appeared on the show in 2008.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum Will Face Off On "Lip Sync Battle"
Husband and wife Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum will go head-to-head next season on Spike TV's "Lip Sync Battle," according to TVGuide.com. Jenna better bring her A-game because Channing already has a secret weapon lined up to help him win the belt - an assist from Beyoncé.
Renewals and Cancellations
FX Cancels "Married"
FX gave its comedy "Married" the boot after two seasons. The show starred Judy Greer and Nat Faxon as a struggling married couple trying to salvage their relationship. Creator Andrew Gurland confirmed the news on Monday via Twitter.
There will be no season three of @MarriedFX. Thank you @FXNetworks for the opportunity and thank you to all the fans. It's been a blast.
— andrew gurland (@andrewgurland) October 26, 2015
El Rey Gives "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" A Third Season
A day before its season two finale airs, the El Rey Network renewed "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" for a third season. The show is a reimagining of Robert Rodriguez's cult classic film from 1996 that starred George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino.
"I'm so friggin' excited that we are moving forward with another season of 'From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,'" executive producer Robert Rodriguez said in a statement (via TVLine). "This show has a passionate following, and I just love making it and directing episodes. We have a killer cast and the characters have gotten even more layered and magnetic and I can't wait to take this story even further."
E! Network Cancels the "Stewarts and Hamiltons"
Eight episodes was enough for E! when it came to the Stewart and Hamilton families. The cable network cancelled their series "Stewarts and Hamiltons" after one season, but "are exploring other opportunities with the family," a network spokesman said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter).
