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Exclusive: Patrick Massett and John Zinman, the longtime collaborators known for their work as writers, producers and showrunners, have signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.

Massett and Zinman most recently ran Last Light, a dystopian thriler series for Peacock and Australia’s Stan, starring Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt. Their television careers began with the relic-hunter drama Veritas: The Quest, which they created and exec produced for ABC. The pair then went on to serve as co-executive producers of the Emmy Award-winning Friday Night Lights, along with shows like The Chicago Code and The Blacklist. They were also the showrunners for Wesley Snipes’ NBC pilot The Player.

On the feature side, Massett and Zinman wrote Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie, which grossed over $274M worldwide, and Black Bear Pictures’ crime drama Gold on the Bre-x mining scandal, starring Matthew McConaughey, Édgar Ramirez and Bryce Dallas Howard.

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Take another look @ actress Cobie Smulders aka 'Agent Maria Hill', in a revealing pictorial of images from a recent issue of "Women's Health" magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was in the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring lead in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders debuted as 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 feature "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series. 

She will return for Season 3.

The character appeared in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and will appear in "Captain America: Civil War".

Maria Hill also appears in director Joss Whedon's "Avengers" sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron".

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Agent Maria Hill'...

Cobie Smulders is not accustomed to being singled out. The How I Met Your Mother star and Marvel universe apparatchik tends to operate in the company of others, which is why she found herself somewhat stricken with panic earlier this year at the Sundance premiere of her latest film, Unexpected, which opens in theaters and on demand this Friday. "Oh shit," she recalls thinking. "I'm in every scene."

It's true, she is — though it's about time. Fans of her CBS sitcom, which concluded its nine-season run last year, might agree...

Cobie Smulders (born April 3, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She has played roles on both television and film, with her most notable roles coming in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother and as Maria Hill in The Avengers series and other Marvel films. Other notable roles for Smulders include Veritas: The Quest, The […]

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Sneak Peek a new clip of footage from "Avengers: Age Of Ultron", featuring actress Cobie Smulders aka 'Agent Maria Hill', plus take a look @ Smulder's latest pictorial for "Women's Health" magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was in the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring lead in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic book movie "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series. 

She will return for Season 2.

The character appeared in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill also appears in director Joss Whedon's "Avengers" sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron", opening May 1, 2015.

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Take another look @ revealing images of "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" actress Cobie Smulders in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was as as a guest on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic book movie "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill also appears in director Joss Whedon's "Avengers" sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron",opening in 2015.

Click the images to enlarge...

Take another look @ revealing images of "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." operative 'Maria Hill', played by actress Cobie Smulders in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting break was guesting on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series part was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic Marvel Comics film adaptation "The Avengers", reprising the role in the premiere of ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill is also confirmed for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron".

Click the images to enlarge...

Take another look @ revealing images of actress Cobie Smulders ("The Avengers", "Captain America: The Winter Soldier") in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was as as a guest on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic book movie "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill is also confirmed for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" in 2015.

Click the images to enlarge...

Take another look @ revealing images of "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." operative 'Maria Hill', played by actress Cobie Smulders in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting break was guesting on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series part was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic Marvel Comics film adaptation "The Avengers", reprising the role in the premiere of ABC's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." TV series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill is also confirmed for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron".

Click the images to enlarge...

Take another look @ revealing images of "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." actress Cobie Smulders in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was as as a guest on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic book movie "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill is also confirmed for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" in 2015.

Click the images to enlarge...

Sneak Peek revealing images of actress Cobie Smulders ("The Avengers") in a pictorial for "Maxim" (Australia) magazine:

Smulders' first major acting role was as as a guest on the Showtime science fiction series "Jeremiah", followed by a recurring role in the Vancouver-lensed  'lesbian' series "The L Word".

Her first permanent series role was in ABC's "Veritas: The Quest", followed by playing television reporter 'Robin Scherbatsky' on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".

Smulders played 'Maria Hill' in director Joss Whedon's 2012 comic book movie "The Avengers", then reprised the role in the premiere of the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." television series.

The character appears in the Russo brothers' 2014 sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Maria Hill is also confirmed for "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" in 2015.

Click the images to enlarge...

I'm curious to see how filmmakers cast Cobie Smulders in the future. She's had an interesting decade with "How I Met Your Mother" launching her to prominence. A mere ten years ago, she was one of the young stars of ABC's flash-in-a-pan series "Veritas: The Quest," but once she was part of the break-out ensemble comedy that's wrapping things up with a controversial final season right now, it seems like she would suddenly start getting bigger roles. Oddly, that's not how it has played out. I like "The Slammin' Salmon," and I think she's funny in it, but that's the biggest...

In 2004, ABC Family premiered the TV movie I Want to Marry Ryan Banks. It stars a post-Alias Bradley Cooper as a talent manager who convinces his friend/falling star client Ryan Banks (Jason Priestley) to do a Bachelor-type reality show to rehab his image. The twist: The sane, likable contestant Ryan is supposed to choose, Charlie (Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Emma Caulfield), falls for Cooper’s character instead.If you’ve seen the movie — penned by Chad Hodge, the future creator of NBC’s The Playboy Club who is currently developing the Twin Peaks-esque limited series Wayward Pines...

We reported last week that actress Cobie Smulders and Morena Baccarin were in the running for a sidekick role to Nick Fury in the upcoming superhero ensemble film, The Avengers. Now it is confirmed that How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders is nearing a deal to appear in film as S.H.E.I.L.D. Agent Maria Hill. Today that deal is being finalized, and Cobie Smulders is officially confirmed to join Joss Whedon’s epic superhero ensemble. The actress is now said to be signing a nine-movie deal for future projects.

Maria Hill is the sidekick of S.H.I.E.L.D. leader Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), a woman known for her aggressive tactics including the blackmail of certain super heroes to get them to cooperate. Colbie Smulders becomes the second female cast member in The Avengers, along with Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Black Widow.

Following the news that ABC will not be ordering additional episode of freshman drama Eastwick, costar Lindsay Price (pictured) has been named a suspected show killer. Though undeniably adorable, the actress has a long rap sheet of failed TV shows that also includes NBC's Lipstick Jungle, Pepper Dennis, and Coupling. Which other actors are on TV's Most Wanted (and Least Lucky) List? Our top offenders: • Jason Gedrick: Truly impressive versatility in terms of the number of networks he's failed on. Victims include: Fox's Class of '96; CBS' Sweet Justice, Ez Streets, and Falcone; ABC's Murder One and The Beast; and NBC's Boomtown and Windfall.

Runaway creator Chad Hodge is staying in business with Sony Pictures Television. In a mid-six-figure pact, Hodge has received two blind script commitments from the studio. This past development season, Hodge created the drama Runaway, which became the first project to get a pilot order by the new CW network. Sony Pictures TV and studio-based Darren Star Prods. produced Runaway, which was picked up to series. Donnie Wahlberg and Leslie Hope starred on the show about a father (Wahlberg) who goes on the lam with his family after he is framed for murder. In addition to writing the pilot, Hodge co-executive produced the series. Hodge, whose series credits also include Tru Calling and Veritas: The Quest, is repped by WMA and attorney Michael Fuller.              ...

NBC has found a female lead for its midseason sitcom The Men's Room. Kate Walsh has been cast in Room, a sitcom from NBC Studios expected to join NBC's schedule in midseason. Walsh recently wrapped shooting Kicking and Screaming from Universal in which she stars opposite Will Ferrell. She is shooting the indie film Veritas with Sean Patrick Flanery. Room also stars Scott Cohen and John Cho. Creators and executive producers are Danny Zuiker, Franco Bario and Will Calhoun. Walsh is repped by Innovative Artists, Rick Genow with Stone, Meyer and Genow and Tiffany Kuzon, a manager at Evolution.

CANNES -- The Sci Fi channel in the United Kingdom is geared up for a major rebrand and reposition in the market, with some £2 million ($3.65 million) earmarked for the campaign. "We are trying to open up the definition of Sci Fi to include the paranormal and fantasy," Sci Fi U.K. president Dan Marks said in annoucning the moves Tuesday at MIPTV. "We were appealing more to men, but we are now trying to achieve a more 50-50 split (among) men and women." The rebranding involves an overall programming shift -- and an updating of the Web site and off-air marketing materials -- that began late last year with new shows Veritas (a Tomb Raider spinoff) and early this year with another new show, Tremors: The Series. These shows have given the channel its best ratings of the past five years.

Still on the comeback trail, ABC is not about to repeat the mistakes it made nearly a year ago. Determined to boost a longtime problem night after the end of Monday Night Football, alphabet executives in January began sandwiching the legal drama The Practice between two new one-hours, the adventure Veritas: The Quest and the supernatural thriller Miracles. The result? The new shows bombed, and Practice creator David E. Kelley angrily attacked the network for moves that he said nearly "killed" his show. "Obviously, trying to jump-start a whole new night of programming after 'Monday Night Football' was a huge mistake last year," ABC entertainment president Susan Lyne said. This year, "going back to a movie night after football is a lot smarter." So, she added, is returning The Practice to Sunday nights, where it has perked up in the ratings with a mostly new cast. Caution seems to be the watchword these days at ABC, which is still engaged in the delicate task of trying to rebuild the network after a ratings free-fall that started during the 2001-02 season, when the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire faded as a primetime sensation.

As the war in Iraq nears the one-week mark, broadcast networks are laboring to strike the right balance between breaking news and their usual schedules. With many advertisers shunning war-related news coverage, networks stand to lose millions of dollars by pre-empting regular programming for the fighting in Iraq. That has left network schedulers searching for what a network spokesman described as a "delicate balance" in a conflict yielding only intermittent news developments, at least so far. "It's been coming out in piecemeal fashion," NBC News spokeswoman Allison Gollust said of the war news. ABC devoted its primetime Sunday to the 75th Anniversary Academy Awards, but "we were poised to come back on the air at a moment's notice," ABC News spokesman Jeffrey Schneider said Sunday. "As you can see from monitoring cable channels, there is not a lot of breaking news right now." After war broke out Wednesday night, only ABC remained in full-time war mode Thursday and Friday, while CBS and NBC returned to their regular primetime lineups except for one-hour specials on the war each night. In fact, amid the war coverage, ABC quietly announced Monday that it has yanked two low-rated series: Monday's Veritas: The Quest and the Tuesday reality series The Family. Two Thursday reality series -- Are You Hot? and Profiles From the Front Line -- have been pulled as well. For now, all are expected to be replaced with war-related coverage.

Buena Vista International Television has unveiled several programming deals at MIPCOM, including one with Hungarian broadcaster RTL Klub that involves a slate of movies headlined by such titles as The Sixth Sense, Enemy of the State and Inspector Gadget. The deal was announced Monday atMIPCOM by Tom Toumazis, senior vp and managing director at BVI-TV, and Dirk Gerkens of RTL Klub Hungary. The agreement also involves several live-action series, including Veritas, a midseason adventure series for ABC, and Alias, an action-drama in its second season on ABC. The agreement also includes a weekend one-hour the Walt Disney Co.-branded animation time slot, "Disney!" on Saturday mornings until 2004, and a new weekly half-hour Disney animation time slot each weekday afternoon from January.