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We first told you about Wgn America‘s first venture into original scripted TV, Salem, back in June. Production began in earnest in November, and now we have the first TV spot, featuring the voice of wonderful Seth Gabel (Fringe, Arrow) as Cotton Mather, sounding appropriately judgmental, according to my graduate studies back in the day.

The witches in the spot, however, take “historically accurate” and dump it straight into the lake. Excellent!

TV Spot: Salem

For more details, check out the press release from when production began last month:

Wgn America enters the world of the most notorious witch trials in history with its first original scripted series “Salem,” as production begins today in Shreveport, La on the provocative Fox 21 drama. On an expansive set reflecting volatile 17th century Massachusetts, “Salem” explores what really fueled the town’s infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.

The population of “Salem” has grown by four. Wgn America’s first scripted series “Salem” has tapped Liz Sarnoff (“Lost,” “Alcatraz”) as a co-executive producer, along with three others as the drama begins production in Shreveport, La., the network said Friday. Also read: Shane West to Star in Wgn America Series ‘Salem’ In addition to Sarnoff (pictured), Tricia Small, Jon Feldman (“Tru Calling,” “No Ordinary Family”) and Vahan Moosekian (“The Unit”) have also signed on as co-executive producers, joining already announced executive producers Josh Barry and Ryan Kwatinetz. Co-creators and writers Brannon Braga (“24,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) and Andy Simon (“The.

In case you haven't been paying attention, witches are all the rage right now... and about damn time, too! Next to form a coven of its own is Wgn America, which kicked off production today on "Salem."

From the Press Release:

Wgn America enters the world of the most notorious witch trials in history with its first original scripted series, “Salem,” as production begins today in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the provocative Fox 21 drama. On an expansive set reflecting volatile 17th century Massachusetts, “Salem” explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.

Created, executive produced, and written by award-winning writer/producer Brannon Braga ("24," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Voyager," and "Enterprise") and Adam Simon (The Haunting in Connecticut), “Salem” launches Wgn America’s strategy to become a dedicated purveyor of innovative scripted fare.

“Salem” stars Shane West (pictured above; “Nikita,...

Clips for House, The Finder, Family Guy and American Dad added Fox has sent along several new clips we've added for your viewing pleasure. First up, from their new series The Finder, comes a preview clip for A Cinderella Story. Geoff Stults, who plays Walter Sherman on the show, opens the clip with "Walter is the kind of guy, that when he's trying to find something, or someone, or figure somebody out, he likes to walk a mile in their shoes, and in this case...he literally did, they just happened to be size twelve pumps." The series is created by Hart Hanson, who executive produces alongside Barry Josephson, Dan Sackheim and Vahan Moosekian. Also in the cast are Michael Clarke Duncan (Leo Knox), Maddie Hasson (Willa Monday) and Mercedes Masöhn (Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada)...

Clips for House, The Finder, Family Guy and American Dad added Fox has sent along several new clips we've added for your viewing pleasure. First up, from their new series The Finder, comes a preview clip for A Cinderella Story. Geoff Stults, who plays Walter Sherman on the show, opens the clip with "Walter is the kind of guy, that when he's trying to find something, or someone, or figure somebody out, he likes to walk a mile in their shoes, and in this case...he literally did, they just happened to be size twelve pumps." The series is created by Hart Hanson, who executive produces alongside Barry Josephson, Dan Sackheim and Vahan Moosekian. Also in the cast are Michael Clarke Duncan (Leo Knox), Maddie Hasson (Willa Monday) and Mercedes Masöhn (Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada)...

Clips for House, The Finder, Family Guy and American Dad added Fox has sent along several new clips we've added for your viewing pleasure. First up, from their new series The Finder, comes a preview clip for A Cinderella Story. Geoff Stults, who plays Walter Sherman on the show, opens the clip with "Walter is the kind of guy, that when he's trying to find something, or someone, or figure somebody out, he likes to walk a mile in their shoes, and in this case...he literally did, they just happened to be size twelve pumps." The series is created by Hart Hanson, who executive produces alongside Barry Josephson, Dan Sackheim and Vahan Moosekian. Also in the cast are Michael Clarke Duncan (Leo Knox), Maddie Hasson (Willa Monday) and Mercedes Masöhn (Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada)...

Brand new forensic cases and mysteries will be unearthed on a special night of procedural dramas, Thursday, January 12, on Fox. The all-new The Crack in the Code episode of Bones (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt) will lead into the series premiere of The Finder (9:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt).

In the all-new The Crack in the Code episode of Bones airing Thursday, January 12 (8:00-9:00 Pm Et/Pt), a cryptic message penned in human blood is discovered at a national monument. As the Jeffersonian team embarks on a scavenger hunt to solve the case, they realize their tech-savvy suspect (guest star Andrew Leeds) remains one step ahead of them. Meanwhile, Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) search for the perfect home for their new family.

Premiering Thursday, January 12 (9:00-10:00 Pm Et/Pt), The Finder is a quirky one-hour procedural centering on Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults...

The actor talks about his role as Cal Lightman on the new season of this Fox series

While actor Tim Roth has certainly made a name for himself in the film work he's done throughout his successful career, the veteran actor switched over to the small screen with the Fox midseason hit Lie to Me, which comes back for its second season on Monday, September 28 at 9 Pm Et on Fox. Roth recently held a conference call to discuss the second season, and here's what he had to say.

Let's see, is there anything you can tell us, that you're allowed to tell us, this season about what's coming up, people can look forward to?

Tim Roth: Well, it's a much more character-based scripts that are coming forward, and so you're going to find out a little bit more about the history of the characters and Lightman's connection to them and so on.