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Celebrity Rehab’s Next Rumored Lineup
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Renewals, Rumors,
Given all the controversy - and attention - Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew garnered last season, it was only a matter of time before a new installment was greenlighted.
According to the New York Post, stars who may seize the opportunity to get some help include pop singer Aaron Carter, basketball star Dennis Rodman, Skid Row musician Sebastian Bach and former madam Heidi Fleiss. Although some of these names could clearly benefit from the program, VH1 would not comment on any of the casting rumors.
Production on the next season of Rehab is scheduled to begin in June.
New York Post
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Preview Denise Richards’ New Reality Show
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Video,
The same man who helped create Keeping Up with the Kardashians is now responsible for another stellar production. At the end of this month, Ryan Seacrest and E! will introduce their latest gem: Denise Richards: It’s Complicated.
Here is how the cable network describes the former Bond girl’s project:
“Opening up her life for the first time Denise Richards lays it all on the line. Follow the high-profile star as she navigates Hollywood, romance and motherhood after a tumultuous year in the tabloids.”
Now who’s going to follow me as I try to navigate this contrived mess? (Note to Seacrest: Stick to hosting.)
Complicated premieres May 26 right before the debut of Living Lohan.
Denise Richards: It’s Complicated
AMC Renews Breaking Bad
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Cable, Editorial, Renewals,
If you only watch AMC for the occasional classic movie, you’re missing out on so much more. The channel’s first original drama series, Mad Men, won the a Golden Globe for Best Drama back in January. One week later, Breaking Bad was introduced. And let me assure you, that show is just as worthy of praise as was its predecessor.
The show, created by Vince Gilligan (X-Files), centers around a chemistry teacher (Malcolm in the Middle’s Bryan Cranston) who produces crystal meth on the side. When he is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he secretly tries to raise funds for his pregnant wife and handicapped son. Fortunately for fans, the intriguing concept - which ended after only seven episodes - has just been renewed for another thirteen.
Breaking rivals anything that can be seen on the major networks and should satisfy anyone who loves a Six Feet Under-esque tone. Those who weren’t able to watch the drama during its original run should not fret. You can easily catch up via iTunes before Season Two begins.
Hollywood Reporter
More Real Housewives…of New Jersey
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Bravo, Cable, Gossip, Renewals,
Although Bravo has barely scratched the surface of its newest hit, The Real Housewives of New York City, plans have already been made to expand the reality franchise.
In addition to a 4th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County (and a 2nd season of the NYC version), the cable channel will soon be offering us The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
The latest spinoff - which is currently in production - promises to give us “best friends do everything over-the-top, from their decorating, to their dating and their fighting.” Oh goodie.
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Variety
This Week on TV (4/14-4/20)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, MTV, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, American Idol, Desperate Housewives, Medium, Scrubs, The Office,
(You can view TV Envy’s Post-Strike Television Schedule here.)
MONDAY (4/14)
- Bones (FOX, 8pm): New episode. “When a motorcycle racer’s remains are discovered in a national park, Brennan and Booth hunt for his killer.” I hear this is a great show. I just wish Angel wasn’t flirting with a new woman.
- One Tree Hill (CW, 9pm): New episode. “Lucas tries to deal with being left at the altar.” He’ll find comfort in the arms of a young blonde thing later.
- Rules of Engagement (CBS, 9:30pm): New episode. “Adam and Jennifer go on a vacation with Jeff and Audrey, but first they have to endure a time share sales pitch.” What do I get if I endure the show?
- Medium (NBC, 10pm): “Kelly Preston guest stars as venture capitalist Meghan Doyle, who strikes up a professional and personal connection with Joe.” Anjelica Huston, Rosanna Arquette and now Kelly Preston. Is this the Lifetime channel?
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HBO Fills Fall Schedule
As if I didn’t have enough TV to watch during the fall season…
Earlier today, I was informed that two of my reasons to love the summer have sadly been taken away from me. Thanks to the writers’ strike, several HBO programs normally enjoyed during the off-months will now have to fight for space on my Tivo much later this year.
Shows affected by the production delay include Big Love, Entourage, Flight of the Conchords and new drama True Blood.
I’m not sure what to do with myself. I guess I might actually have to take a vacation now.
TV Guide
Project Runway Producers Sued
Yesterday’s news was that Bravo’s hit series Project Runway (the most successful for the channel) will move to Lifetime in a new, five-year contract. Today, the fashion has really hit the fan.
Bravo is owned by NBC Universal, who has subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Co. (which produces Runway) to prevent the switch. Citing breach of contract, the network filed suit with the New York Supreme Court. According to the suit, NBC Universal and Weinstein were in previous negotiations regarding future seasons of the show.
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Project Runway Leaves Bravo
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Bravo, Cable, News,
I guess we won’t be tuning into Bravo to ‘watch what happens’ on Project Runway anymore.
While everyone has been busy wondering whether Scrubs would jump ship to ABC, another big deal was being brokered over in cable-land. Come this fall, we will have to program in a new channel on our DVRs: the Lifetime channel.
In a surprise move, The Weinstein Co. has made a five-year deal with the female-oriented network to start airing the hit reality show come this November. Needless to say, NBC (Bravo’s parent company) is not pleased with this decision. The company has filed suit in a desperate attempt to keep their ratings cash cow in place.
The program about fashion designers - hosted by Heidi Klum - will be heading into its sixth season at the end of this year.
Variety
This Week on TV (3/24-3/30)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, MTV, NBC, Showtime, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, American Idol, Apprentice, The - Donald, Dancing With The Stars,
(You can view TV Envy’s Post-Strike Television Schedule here.)
MONDAY (3/24)
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8:30): The overly-promoted Britney Spears cameo finally airs tonight. Let’s just be happy the show is only 30-minutes long.
- Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious (CW, 9pm): Nicole Scherzinger gives the girls tips on vocal expression. Sadly, advice on releasing solo albums is not something she can dish out.
- CSI: Miami (CBS, 10pm): New episode. “A bride is murdered at her wedding. The investigation takes the CSIs to a strip club where the bachelor party took place.” Strip club? This would be the perfect time for another Elizabeth Berkley appearance.
- The Hills (MTV, 10pm): Season premiere. I wonder if LC wore any of her own designs in Paris. Doubt it.
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Tucker Carlson Out at MSNBC
Posted by Jacci Lewis Categories: Talk Shows, Cable, NBC, Cancellations, News,
The seemingly lone conservative at MSNBC is out of the anchor chair, at least for now. The Associated Press reports that Tucker Carlson’s “Tucker” show on that cable news network has been cancelled. He’ll reportedly be replaced by NBC firebrand David Gregory. Gregory’s show, Race for the White House, begins one week from tonight at 6 p.m.
MSNBC says this and other changes the network is making are in response to the growing demand for more political news. (Gosh, it seems like that is all they do now besides all those prison reality shows and constant repeats of To Catch a Predator.) Other changes announced are that NBC reporter Andrea Mitchell will now permanently anchor one hour a day on MSNBC Monday through Friday and that Countdown With Keith Olbermann will rerun every night at 10 p.m.
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