Castle fans, we finally have something to satisfy our curiosity until September 19th. ABC has just released the promotional photos for the season 4 premiere, entitled "Rise", and it looks like things will get very intense. We see everyone (and I mean everyone - Lanie, Ryan, Esposito, Alexis, Martha, Castle, Josh and Papa Beckett) at the hospital so it will probably be a really tense few hours until they know Detective Kate Beckett is out of the woods.

We know that Castle and Josh will get into a fight (and I am super curious as to who is going to be the instigator; I also hope Castle kicks Josh's ass) and I can't wait to see the repercussions of that particular development. From the pictures, it looks like we will see Kate at the precinct at some point during the episode. However, if she is going to be back to work already is still unknown.

"Rise" will pick up just a few minutes after the explosive season 3 finale "Knockout" left off with Kate being rushed to the hospital (you can watch a sneak peek here). In case you don't remember, "Knockout" dealt with another development in Beckett's mom's case and we found out that Captain Montgomery was part of the conspiracy. In the end, he died to save Kate's life, which didn't do much good because she got shot in the chest while delivering his eulogy during his funeral. And of course, while she was busy bleeding out on the ground, Castle told her he loved her.

I know. It's been a really long summer.

Also, in case you missed, check out the promotional photos of the cast for season 4 here.

Castle returns with an all new season on September 19th, at 10pm, on ABC.

Photos: Castle 4.01 "Rise"

(L-R): Imani, Draya, Laura, Gloria, Malaysia, Jackie

Don't look now, but I think the Basketball Wives: LA Express is about to leave the station with no signs of turning back.

There has been a fast flurry of news about the VH1 spin-off in the little over a month since the series announcement in late June. Rumored cast members have turned out to be only minor players in the grand scheme of things, while a notorious NBA wife, two troublemaking sisters, and women of all different viewpoints concerning the "athlete life" have been assembled into a pretty interesting cast. We've yet to see the first footage of the ladies out in LA dealing with men, money, and motherhood, but the show's premiere is fast approaching and it won't be long until it's released.

Until then, let me know what you think about the first Basketball Wives: LA promo. Who do you think looks the best/worst? When do you think the first official trailer will be released?

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Basketball Wives: LA Cast Promo Pictures Released

Castle fans, brace yourselves. The promotional photos you have all been waiting for are finally here. You probably all know by now that the season finale of Castle is shaping up to be pretty freaking spectacular and that some really intense stuff is going to go down during that final hour of season 3.

Earlier today ABC posted the press release for this episode and it finally shed some light on what exactly the circumstances surrounding the finale are going to be. Remember Hal Lockwood, the guy from "Knockdown" who killed John Raglan, kidnapped Ryan and Esposito and tried to kill Beckett before Castle royally kicked his ass? Yeah, we're going to see him again.

And that's not all. It looks like he is going to stage a fantastic escape during his court hearing causing the NYPD to launch an all out manhunt to find him. Meanwhile, our dynamic duo will uncover evidence of a bigger conspiracy involving someone with law enforcement connections who is linked to both Lockwood's escape and the killing of Johanna Beckett. All that will lead to a pretty explosive - and deadly - cliffhanger.

Now, we all know someone is going to die in this episode - my money is still on the Captain - and (SPOILER ALERT! Or more like speculation alert) from the tweets we have been getting from cast and crew, it looks like they were filming a scene in a cemetery today. We also know that at some point in the episode, Castle and Beckett will finally be on the same page and that the finale will be about their relationship. That said, don't get the fireworks out yet because Andrew Marlowe says that whatever happens in the finale will "put their identities fundamentally at odds".

Are we excited or what?

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CASTLE - "Knockout" - Kate Beckett's investigation into her mother's death is reactivated when Hal Lockwood (guest star Max Martini, "The Unit") - a professional hitman with knowledge of Beckett's mother's murder - stages a spectacular escape during a court hearing. As police launch a manhunt for Lockwood, Castle and the team uncover evidence of a deeper conspiracy involving a mysterious figure with law enforcement connections who is linked to both Lockwood's escape and the killing of Johanna Beckett. The search for Lockwood and the quest to identify his co-conspirator leads to a shocking and deadly conclusion, on the Season Finale of "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/PETER "HOPPER" STONE) NATHAN FILLION

Castle Promotional Photos: 3.24 "Knockout"

It has been a very good couple of weeks for Castle fans because those spoilers, promotional photos and clips just keep on coming. This time, I bring you the promo pictures for episode 23 entitled “Pretty Dead”, which is scheduled to air on May 9^th.

During rehearsal for "Baron's All-American Beauty Pageant," everyone is shocked to discover the body of Miss Illinois. Castle and Beckett are called in to investigate the murder and delve into the backstabbing competition of the pageant world. They soon find out that several people had motive to kill the victim, including jealous fellow contestants, the pageant's larger-than-life millionaire sponsor, Victor Baron (Michael McKean, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), and the show's host, Bobby Stark (Sasha Roiz, "Caprica").

According to Castle’s creator Andrew Marlowe, this episode will be a fun one and it will also deal with Castle and Beckett’s relationship – let’s not forget that this is the episode that follows “To Love and Die in LA”, so here’s hoping that whatever happens then will be addressed in this one – and Alexis will face the first obstacle with her boyfriend Ashley as he is going off to college and she is staying behind.

On a side note, several spoilers have been released in the past few days, so if you want to catch up, click here.

Don’t forget to visit our Castle Forum to discuss the show.

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CASTLE - "Pretty Dead" - During rehearsal for "Baron's All-American Beauty Pageant," the contestants are shocked to discover the body of Miss Illinois - strangled, but by whom? As Castle and Beckett delve into the cut-throat competition of the pageant world, they learn that a number suspects had motive for murder, including jealous fellow contestants, the pageant's larger-than-life millionaire sponsor, Victor Baron (Michael McKean, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), and the show's host -- hedonistic TV personality, Bobby Stark (Sasha Roiz, "Caprica") -- on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/VIVIAN ZINK) STANA KATIC, NATHAN FILLION, SEAMUS DEVER

Castle 3.23 "Pretty Dead" Promotional Photos

Are you guys getting a little overwhelmed with the amount of information about Castle’s next few episodes that has been released this week?

Anyone?

No?

Well, that’s good, because I bring you the promotional photos for episode 3.21 “The Dead Pool”. The case of the week will be about a champion swimmer who is found dead in a training pool. Castle and Beckett start investigating his murder, and soon discover that his death left behind a trail of secrets. Let’s not forget that this is the episode that Brendan Hines guest stars as Castle’s protégé, Alex Conrad. Apparently the writer will invite the young author to the precinct to play mentor to him, but the tables are turned when Alex’s attention is focused on Detective Beckett.

Crime fiction authors Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane will guest star, bringing back those brilliant poker scenes we had in seasons 1 and 2. They will offer some insight on the case and also help Castle deal with Alex Conrad.

This episode is sounding more and more like the “Nikki Heat” episode, but backwards, isn’t it? Well, if it’s as funny as the one where the diva actress Natalie Rhodes drove Beckett crazy, then I’ll be a very happy camper.

One last reminder: after this episode, Castle will have yet another mini hiatus, returning in early May with the LA episode.

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Photos: Castle 3.21 "The Dead Pool"