Pretty Little Liars Finale: Is Alison's Killer Finally Revealed?

Pretty Little Liars In the Pretty Little Liars summer finale, viewers will finally get some answers about who killed Alison. "Viewers will feel they're getting insight into the night Alison disappeared and who killed Alison," executive producer Marlene King tells TVGuide.com. "The jaw-dropping moments are those revelations." But this is Pretty Little Liars, and King adds, "The finale answers more questions than any other finale we've ever done -- but it raises a few big questions." Is Pretty Little Liars on your Watchlist? Add it and your other favorites now and never miss an episode Tuesday's episode (8/7c on ABC Family) begins with the last 10 minutes of the episode where the four friends, Aria (Lucy Hale), Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson) and Emily (Shay Mitchell) are at the Rosewood police station, covered in dirt. Ironically, when the Pretty Little Liars teaser poster for Season 2 was released, little did viewers know that it would reveal a major plot point from the summer finale. "The poster came first and then we thought, 'How can we get those pretty girls in those pretty dresses dirty?" King says. The episode then flashes back to 12 hours earlier, as the girls arrive at Dr. Sullivan's office to find that she's missing. So does A's text that "The Dr. is out" mean Dr. Sullivan (Annabeth Gish) is a goner? "Spencer's line about the last time somebody thought she knew A she got hit by a car is very telling about the fate of Dr. Sullivan," King teases. And while it seems hard to believe that a smart woman would work late alone in her office after two break-ins, King adds, "We make it clear that the Pretty Little Liars did not tell her everything about A and withheld a lot of information. If they told her about Hanna getting hit by the car and the more dangerous things, she would've insisted they go to the police. So they told her just enough to make her concerned, but not concerned for her life." VIDEO: Aria is "officially terrified" of Jason In other finale developments, Hanna's dad, Tom (Roark Critchlow), gets married, dashing Hanna's hope of seeing her parents back together and linking her to wicked stepsister Kate (Natalie Hall). While King says we will see more of Kate and her mom Isabel in the second half of Season 2, it doesn't necessarily mean it's because the wedding went off without a hitch. "A becomes the ultimate frenemy once again, putting the Pretty Little Liars in a position where she helps them and hurts them simultaneously," King says. "The last thing Hanna wants is her dad to marry Isabel and in a very odd twist of fate, A may help her with that." See photos from Pretty Little Liars Look also for the return of a few Rosewood faces. Maya (Bianca Lawson) showed up in the penultimate episode and the finale will define where her and Emily's relationship stands and where it will go. Caleb will return from his trip to California and "Haleb" fans will be happy to hear that King says, "They'll get their share of bliss and you'll see them happy for a while." And finally, there's Officer Darren Wilden (Bryce Johnson), who we last saw in Season 1's "The Perfect Storm." The shady detective is back for the second half of Season 2 after King says, "He regains credibility on the Rosewood police force in the finale." Let's just hope that "credibility" isn't at the expense of one of our PLLs. Watch a clip from "Over My Dead Body" below: Make sure to check back after Tuesday's episode when we have the answers to the finale's burning questions.

Could This Kickstarter Project About Chris Crocker Yield the Definitive Doc from the YouTube-Era?

In 2007, a 19-year-old from Tennessee named Chris Crocker used YouTube to protect a mildly disturbed pop star named Britney Warrior spears. His efforts didn’t quite sway her detractors, however the gargantuan quantity of attention he received for yelling, “Leave Britney Alone” demonstrated that YouTube would be a startup starmaker — and also you only needed a camera along with a computer to plug yourself into its intergalactic Jumbotron. Now, a brand new documentary known as Me In the Zoo concerning the platinum-capped viral phenom needs Kickstarter cash to complete production. Could neglect the be worthwhile? I really like the thought of this movie. A patchwork of Internet clips and interstitial audio commentary? Sure, Kevin Macdonald and Ridley Scott’s recent documentary Existence per day — composed entirely of user-posted YouTube clips from all over the world — poses being an au courant “film produced by you,” but when we’re really likely to chronicle the mania of YouTube, why don't you investigate the wedding, incendiary estimate its history? The truth that Crocker’s story dovetails using the era of popular culture history by which he grew to become popular can also be ideal. Whenever you think about Britney and her umbrella drama, you think about Chris Crocker. That’s an unparalleled kind of connection in entertainment history, also it warrants a documentary. Other activities I really like relating to this movie, to date: 1. The title Me in the Zoo. It refers back to the first video ever submitted to YouTube, but we are able to securely state that Chris Crocker is their own types of commentator. 2. OK, there is a kickass VH1 show once known as FanClub where superfans of bands displayed their freakish collections of memorabilia and collected together to look at their idols in concert. I'm still traumatized by an ABBA maniac who switched a whole treehouse right into a meditation hut where he could stare at his massive ABBA collage, switch on ABBA Gold, and “concentrate on Frida’s voice.” The Britney collection in Crocker’s room jogs my memory of this. That is great. 3. The mysterious black and crimson cloak/dress he’s putting on at 2:37. Like something Virginia Woolf’s Orlando would put on inside a low-budget remake without Tilda Swinton. With Chris Crocker. I’m rooting with this. Don’t leave him alone. · ‘Me in the Zoo’ [Kickstarter]

USA Network Gives 'Suits' a Second Season

Frank Ockenfels/USA Network The decision is in and USA Network is giving its legal drama, Suits, another year.The network ordered 16 episodes for the show's sophomore season. Since its debut on June 23, the series has performed well for the network in its Thursday at 10 p.m. slot in the 18-49, 25-54, and 18-34 demos. It's also USA Network's third best freshman series in those demos and in total viewers (6.34 million). "Suits exceeded our expectations on every level with its sharp writing, engaging ensemble cast and incredible production values," says USA co-presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel. "Quickly embraced by our viewers, critics and the industry as a series that pushes the envelope of the USA brand, we needed no further evidence to greenlight a second season." Suits takes place in the competitive world of Manhattan corporate law. Gabriel Macht(Love and Other Drugs) stars as the hotshot associate Harvey Specter and and Patrick J. Adams (Lost)plays his new hire, Mike Ross, a brilliant but unmotivated college dropout. The seriesco-starsRick Hoffman (Samantha Who), Gina Torres (Firefly), Sarah Rafferty (Brothers & Sisters) and Meghan Markle (CSI Miami). From Universal Cable Productions, the series was created by co-exec producer Aaron Korsh and executive produced by Doug Liman and David Bartis. Suits will wrap up its 12-episode first season with its finale on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. Email: Jethro.Nededog@thr.com; Twitter: @TheRealJethro RELATED: 'Suits' Stars Gabriel Macht and Patrick Adams on Season 2, Birthday Suits and Harvey's Breakdown (Q&A) USA Network Snags Universal Slate, Including 'Bridesmaids,' 'Fast Five' More USA Network Coverage on THR USA Network

In Honor of Hong Kong Phooey, 5 Other Hanna-Barbera Characters Worthy of the Big Screen

Congrats to Eddie Murphy, who just picked up voicing duties in the live action/animated movie Hong Kong Phooey, the Hanna-Barbera cartoon that only produced 16 episodes but forever validated the legitimacy of dog custodians and their mastery of martial arts. Scatman Crothers provided the original voice of “the number one super guy,” but the Shrek/Mulan firebrand will make a worthy substitute. Does this mean we should anticipate more Hanna-Barbera live-action/animation takes in the future? Here are the five best candidates for that treatment. Shazzan Can we talk about flying camels for just a moment? Because I don’t remember the last time I saw one. This 1967 series about two adventurers, Chuck and Nancy, who stumble upon a red, ferociously hirsute genie and his magical flying camel Kaboobie, is the Death on the Nile of the Hanna-Barbera oeuvre: very scenic and very dated. (Sorry, Agatha Christie, but they can’t all be Witness for the Prosecution.) Eddie Murphy could also play Kaboobie in the revamp, since his vocal talents are similar to the legendary Don Messick’s. Wacky Races I miss anything even tangentially related to kooky old sports series like Wide World of Sports, and for me, Wacky Races qualifies. The insane road race combined the silly platform of sports commentary, Mario Kart-style hijinks, and up to 24 regular competitors. If Mike Myers jumped on board as the goofy announcer, it’d be the last time I was excited to hear his voiceover since he played that leering impresario in 54. Jabberjaw Underwater adventure, a shark that imitates Curly from The Three Stooges, and nefarious aquatic villains? Don’t tell me Marmaduke was worth the live action/animated plunge and this isn’t. While Jabberjaw reiterates Scooby Doo’s format and characters, I’d be excited to see the haughty Shelly reimagined for a contemporary audience. Could Chelsea Handler provide a voice? Speed Buggy Vroom-a-zoom-zoom! Yep, Speed Buggy was a slightly hipper Herbie, but he was voiced by the single most esteemed voice actor in history, Mel Blanc. I don’t know who could fill that man’s shoes (or larynx), but dune-friendly vehicles with cute little eyes are what live action/animation is all about. The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo I’d be pleased to see live-action animation resurrect this forgotten ’80s series and embrace a paranormal bent. We don’t need more realistic plots with stupid animated animals (like all this cynical Alvin and the Chipmunks: I Munked Your Mom nonsense, or whatever). Unfortunately, we’d have to deal with the excruciatingly annoying Flim Flam, but it’s worth to revisit Daphne, Scooby, and Shaggy once again. R.I.P. Vincent Prince, whose crystal ball appearances were hair-raising.

'Masterpiece' inspects 'Morse' prequel

Shaun Evans stars in PBS' 'Endeavour' episode, which will air in 2012.PBS anthology "Masterpiece Mystery" will air a prequel to "Inspector Morse," with Shaun Evans playing the title character.The single-episode "Endeavour," a reference to Morse's first name, will air on PBS in 2012 to mark the 25th anniversary of the "Morse" premiere (written by Anthony Minghella). ITV1 will also air the prequel in the U.K."Inspector Morse was one of my favorite detectives," said "Masterpiece" exec producer Rebecca Eaton. "Shaun Evans has a similar depth and quiet charm. I can't wait to see his Endeavour."In all, 33 previous installments of "Morse," with John Thaw starring, have been made. All but five aired from 1987-93, with nearly annual specials following from 1995-2000. Thaw passed away in 2002.The prequel will be set in 1965 and takes place in Oxford, the setting for current spinoff series "Inspector Lewis," which will have four new episodes on "Masterpiece" beginning Sept. 4. Russell Lewis, creator of the spinoff, is writing "Endeavour."Novelist Colin Dexter created the Morse character. Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen are exec producing "Endeavour," with ITV Studios and Masterpiece co-producing. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

Apes Rise To No. 1 Weekend With $54 Million

FIRST Released: August 7, 2011 1:10 PM EDT La, Calif. -- Apes have rose up rung from the weekend box office. Based on studio estimations Sunday, Rise from the Planet from the Apes required in $54 million to spread out because the No. 1 movie. Which was a lot more than experts expected for that Apes prequel, though well below the $68.5 million opening of Tim Burtons Planet from the Apes remake ten years ago. The household tale The Smurfs continued to be at No. 2 for that second-straight weekend with $21 million, lifting its domestic total to $76.two million. The sci-fi Western Cowboys&Aliens, which first showed at No. 1 narrowly in front of the Smurfs per week earlier, fell to 3rd with $15.8 million, raising its total to $67.4 million. The comedy The Modification-Up opened up an inadequate No. 4 with $13.5 million. Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All privileges reserved.These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.