Possible Extended Season for Heroes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, NBC, Heroes, News, Rumors,
Although last year’s writers strike cut many production schedules in half, the work stoppage may actually create a scheduling windfall for viewers next season.
When Heroes debuted in September, the series was originally slated to deliver 24 episodes. Unfortunately, fans were left with only 11 by the time the saga ended. (Given the dipping ratings, maybe some time off was really in the drama’s best interest.) According to Entertainment Weekly, the shortened calendar may now translate into an extended 2008-09 season. It’s possible we may see up to 35 episodes next fall.
Those of you still wanting to catch up better mark your calendars now. Heroes will kick off its return with a three-hour event on Monday, September 15.
Entertainment Weekly
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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
Britney Spears Returns to How I Met Your Mother
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, CBS, Editorial, Gossip, Ratings, Renewals,
Even though Sarah Connor has managed to get itself off the renewal bubble, there’s a list of others shows out there still aiming to get their golden tickets.
Believing there’s nothing wrong with a bit of promotional overkill, How I Met Your Mother will be looking to once again milk something out of their celebrity cash cow. (No pun intended.) According to People, a source reports that Britney Spears will indeed make another appearance on the comedy. Her first stint on the CBS series helped give the show its highest ratings ever.
Now if this latest publicity stunt doesn’t get the network to renew HIMYM once and for all, I don’t know what will. Will Jason Segel need to go full frontal? I’ve seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I know he’d do it.
People
Sarah Connor Chronicles Slated to Return
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, FOX, Renewals,
Although the network hasn’t officially declared it ‘renewed’, TV Guide is reporting that Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will be returning for the 2008-09 season.
Despite all the money and promotion devoted to the show’s premiere, a ratings drop-off has had FOX execs wondering whether the series was too costly an investment. Apparently they’ve since decided it would be silly to try and create something else from scratch.
Good news, Summer Glau fans. You now have something to look forward to next year.
TV Guide
King of the Hill Renewed
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Prime Time, FOX, Renewals,
Well - it turns out the number 13 can, in fact, be lucky for some.
FOX has just announced that one of its comedic mainstays, King of the Hill, will be returning to the airwaves fall. Not only will fans be getting a whole new 13-episode set of the program, the upcoming season will mark the show’s 13th year on air.
Although more half hours may later be ordered, the network apparently has what it needs for the time being. The Mike Judge series did not suffer a production shortage due to the writers strike; most of the segments had already been written prior to the work stoppage.
The Sunday staple is positioned only behind The Simpsons as the longest-running animated series ever. The 2008-09 year will mark the 19th year for Matt Groening’s creation.
Variety
Fans Try to Save Moonlight
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, CBS, Gossip, Renewals,
Just a few weeks ago, CBS finally put an end to one of their struggling sophomore shows, Jericho. Now supporters of Moonlight are hoping that their cult favorite will not see that same fate.
Although the program is scheduled to return with four new episodes come April 25, the drama has not yet landed on network’s renewal schedule. Realizing a peanut-filled campaign helped to bring back the Skeet Ulrich vehicle, die-hard fans are once again banding together to keep their new fave from bleeding out.
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Dirty Sexy Money Makes a Cast Cut
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Gossip, News, Renewals,
Shocking news for fans of Dirty Sexy Money. It’s seems our favorite spoiled twin set will soon be reduced to a solo act.
When the freshman series returns to the airwaves next fall, Jeremy Darling be left to beg for daddy’s money without his codependent fraternal sister. For some undisclosed reason, ABC has decided not to pick up Samaire Armstrong‘s contract. This decision comes coincidentally after the actress decided to take some time off mid-season. (‘Time off’ meaning she entered a treatment facility for help with some “personal issues”.)
But don’t fret. Armstrong’s absence does not mean a death by dagger for our dear Juliet. The character is expected to make occasional appearances on future episodes. She just won’t be one those people you call ‘regulars’ (or something like that).
TV Guide
Major Scoop for Prison Break
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, FOX, Prison Break, Gossip, Renewals, Spoilers,
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been wondering how FOX could possibly drag out Prison Break for another season. Well, it looks as if we may now have our answer.
For information on a huge Season Four development, you can read more after the jump.
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TV Guide
FOX Renews Prison Break, Cancels Jezebel James
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, FOX, Prison Break, Cancellations, Ratings, Renewals, Rumors,
FOX to Jezebel: “Three strikes, you’re out.”
After only two weeks on air, the new comedy starring Parker Posey and Lauren Ambrose has just been given the boot. The Return of Jezebel James - which averaged only 3.2 million viewers during its hour long debut - failed to give its network a reason to feel hopeful. After a second dismal outing, FOX opted to pull the plug on the show….effective immediately.
This news comes shortly after Canterbury’s Law was shifted to the Friday 9pm time slot. That move was prompted by the program’s lackluster returns in its original Monday position. Now that Jezebel has been axed, it’s unclear which show and/or repeat will serve as Canterbury‘s lead-in during the interim.
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Hollywood Reporter
Oh Brother, More Big Brother Coming
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Renewals,
Despite lackluster ratings this winter, CBS has opted to run another edition of Big Brother this upcoming summer. Although a start date has not yet been announced, it’s quite possible we’ll be seeing back-to-back installments of the reality show.
The voyeuristic program has been a staple on the Eye network’s summer schedule since 2000. Thanks to the writers’ strike, a special season was ordered and began airing on February 12th. Although the show has seen moderate success during the less crowded television calendar, it has experienced a large ratings hit during the colder months. A lot of that blame goes to American Idol.
Big Brother‘s first eight seasons have primarily aired between July and September.
Hollywood Reporter
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