Modern Family Stars Unite to Ask for More Money: How Much? And Will They Get It?

March 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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The opening screen depicts the three families that make up the larger Pritchett clan (from left to right): Gloria, Manny, and Jay; Luke, Alex, Claire, Haley, and Phil; and Lily, Mitchell, and Cam. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“It’s going to be a long process, but we’re confident it will work out.”

So says an ABC insider of the negotiations currently under way with the cast of Modern Family, who have banded together to ask for a hefty season-four raise. So how much do they want? Is this famous Family asking for Friends-type money?

Nope! While the Friends cast famously got $1 million per episode for their final season, the Modern Family stars are asking for something in the neighborhood of $200,000 per episode, our sources confirm.

 
Read more: http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/modern_family_stars_unite_ask_more/304607#ixzz1qZGOEqLB

 

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Modern Family: Brad Pitt? George Clooney? Britney Spears? Julia Roberts? Find Out Who Wants to Guest Star!

March 19, 2012 by · 1 Comment
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Modern Family boss Steve Levitan confirms to us that Britney Spears has indeed asked to come on the hit ABC comedy, but that’s not all: The likes of George Clooney and Brad Pitt could also be on board!

“Quite a few really impressive people have come to us,” Levitan hinted to me at last night’s Paley Festival honoring the series. When asked if one of them might be George Clooney, Julia Roberts or Brad Pitt, Levitan’s eyes lit up all crazy and he couldn’t stop himself from uttering: “You’ve gotten…you’ve hit on a couple!”

Read more: E!

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CBS Boss Admits Favorite Comedy On ABC

March 11, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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He knows he will be in trouble with his staff but the boss of CBS has admitted his favorite comedy is “Modern Family” — broadcast by rival ABC.

“I’m going to get in big trouble with Chuck Lorre next week,” Moonves said, referring to the producer of successful CBS comedy hits such as “Two and a Half Men,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Mike and Molly.”

 

Read more: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpps/entertainment/cbs-boss-admits-favorite-comedy-on-abc-dpgonc-km-20120311_18479432#ixzz1oqqtsEDE

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‘Modern Family,’ ‘30 Rock’ top Comedy Awards nominations

March 8, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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“Modern Family,” “Bridesmaids,” “30 Rock” and Louis C.K. lead the nominees list for the second annual installment of “The Comedy Awards,” each racking up five nominations, Comedy Central said Tuesday.

Nominees are chosen by the Comedy Awards’ board of directors, which includes Stephen Colbert, Carol Burnett, James Burrows, Brad Grey, Chris Rock and Ray Romano, among numerous others.
Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/Modern+Family+Rock+Comedy+Awards+nominations/6258602/story.html#ixzz1oaNdsojh

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‘Modern Family’ Star Julie Bowen Shows Off Jeremy Lin-Themed Present

March 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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It looks like Julie Bowen is “Lin-sane” for Jeremy Lin. The “Modern Family” star got avery special birthday present from her co-star this week and tweeted a photo to show off her new goods.

“Ty Burrell gave me an actual, signed, and USED @JLin7 jersey!!!!” Bowen tweeted over the weekend, showing off the gift from her on-screen husband.

 

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Source: Huffington Post

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