Broadcast TV Ratings for Monday, May 12, 2008 May 13, 2008 3:33 pm
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Upfronts Week 2008 May 12, 2008 9:39 pm
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Well, it’s that time of year again when the networks make their pitch for which new and returning shows will hit it big in the upcoming TV season. Just like last year, I plan on keeping track of all the updates, and providing you all with an easy to follow and extensive guide of what’s been picked up and what’s not coming back.
I’m in the process of creating a new programming guide, just as I did last season, and have already created a development/schedule post for NBC (which you can check out here) who pitched their programming earlier than usual and had a couple small announcements today . I’ll be doing the same thing for the other networks once the announcements are made.
Here’s the schedule:
Monday, May 13
NBC
As I noted above, NBC already had their presentation a few weeks ago. Today they made just a few announcements, which I’ve already written about on the site: Fallon replacing O’Brien, picked up Momma’s Boys and the Heroes and The Office webisodes.
Tuesday, May 13
ABC
The CW
Wednesday, May 14
CBS
Thursday, May 15
FOX
Should other news stories bubble to the service, all you’ll have to do is head to the 2008/2009 Television page and click on the link for whichever network you are looking for.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, May 11, 2008 May 12, 2008 9:35 pm
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Though it hurt Desperate Housewives, the season finale of Survivor wasn’t strong enough to reign as the night’s most-watched program as ABC took households and adults 18-49, while CBS stayed close and took viewers. Continue reading for the night’s complete ratings, plus since two shows had their season finales last night (ABC’s Brothers & Sisters and CBS’s Survivor) I’ve added season ratings charts. Check it all out after the jump.
Broadcast TV Ratings for Friday, May 9, 2008 May 12, 2008 9:33 pm
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Boston Legal Renewed, Network Still Talking with David E. Kelley about Life on Mars May 12, 2008 9:32 pm
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ABC has renewed Boston Legal for a fifth season. Series creator/executive producer David E. Kelley cut a deal with the network that will give the series another year. At the heart of the deal was Life on Mars, which ABC wants to greenlight, but Kelley owns the right to. With the renewal of Boston Legal, a deal for Life on Mars appears imminent. Two more episodes of Boston Legal are left to air this season (Wednesday: 10pm) and the fifth season is scheduled to kick off in the fall.
NBC Announces The Office and Heroes Webisodes May 12, 2008 8:19 pm
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Get ready for more online content. NBC today announced that webisodes for The Office and Heroes would officially premiere on NBC.com starting this July. First up will be The Office in July. The webisodes will focus on Kevin’s gambling issues and how he plans to pay for his debts. The series will also feature Stanley, Oscar and Darryl. This is the second webisodes series for The Office (The Accountants premiered back in 2006).
Reaper Renewed, 90210 Spinoff Picked Up May 12, 2008 7:52 pm
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Kristin over at E! Online is reporting from her sources that it’s looking “likely” that The CW will renew Reaper. Because of its low ratings, a renewal for Reaper wasn’t expected: “If you had asked me a week ago, I would have said no, but there have been a few changes, and now it’s looking like it’ll probably get the green light,” reports an insider source. Krisin also reported that the network will be picking up the new 90210 spinoff.
Casting Bites: Caprica, Eureka, 90210 and Fallon Confirmed as Conan O’Brien Replacement May 12, 2008 7:12 pm
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Eric Stoltz (pictured right) is the latest addition to the cast of the SCI FI Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica. The actor has been cast as Daniel Graystone, a wealthy computer engineer. In other SCI FI channel news, Frances Fisher has signed onto the drama/comedy Eureka for an eight episode run. The actress will play Samantha Thorne, aka “the fixer”. [Sci-Fi Wire]
What’s old is new again as Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Jennie Garth has been cast in the CW’s spinoff. The actress will reprise her role as Keylly Taylor from the original series and will play a guidance counselor at West Beverly Hills High, her alma mater. [THR]
Continuing reading for more casting news
First Official Look at Samuel L. Jackson in The Spirit May 12, 2008 6:58 pm
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The latest cover of Comic-Con Magazine features the first official photo of Samuel L. Jackson as the Octopus (pictured right) from the upcoming adaptation of the Will Esiner comic book series The Spirit. Directed by Frank Miller (Sin City), The Spirit hits theaters on December 25, 2008. Click through the jump to get a larger look.
Two New Dark Knight TV Spots May 12, 2008 6:44 pm
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The first two TV spots for Warner Bros. The Dark Knight, which premiered during the season finale of Survivor last night, have now shown up online. The Dark Knight hits IMAX and conventional theaters on July 18th. Check out the two spots after the jump.
Religulous moved to October May 12, 2008 6:37 pm
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Lionsgate has pushed back the release of the religion documentary Religulous. The film was originally set to release on July 2nd, but will now hit theaters on October 3rd. Religulous is directed by Larry Charles (Borat) and stars comedian/TV show host Bill Maher (Real Time with Bill Maher). Maher gave the following explanation in his reasoning behind doing the film: “I wanted to make a documentary, and I wanted it to be funny. In fact, since there is nothing more ridiculous than the ancient mythological stories that live on as today’s religions, this movie would try to be a real knee-slapper. Unless, of course, you’re religious; then you might not like it.”
HBO shows may be coming soon to iTunes May 12, 2008 6:30 pm
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You may soon be able to purchase your favorite HBO shows on iTunes. Portfolio is reporting that Time Warner (parent company of HBO) is close to announcing a deal to sell their shows on Apple’s iTunes service, with flexible pricing. The deal marks the first time that Apple has agreed to a separate price structure.
The CW Cancels Aliens in America May 12, 2008 6:27 pm
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The CW has canceled the low-performing freshman comedy series Aliens in America, according to TV Guide. Despite solid reviews from critics, the series just never managed to find a consistent audience from TV viewers, often dropping below 1 million viewers. There remains just one episode left to be aired. Through 17 original episodes, the show has averaged 1.60M viewers and a 0.6/2 rating/share among adults.
Madagascar 2 Releases on November 7, 2008 May 12, 2008 6:24 pm
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DreamWorks Animation has announced that Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, the sequel to the 2005 hit which grossed over $530 million worldwide, will be released on November 7, 2008. The film will release into both Conventional and IMAX theaters.
Source: ComingSoon.net
The X-Files: I Want to Believe Movie Trailer May 12, 2008 6:23 pm
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The first movie trailer for The X-Files: I Want to Believe has been officially released. The film, which reunites stars David Duchovny (Agent Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Agent Dana Scully), was directed by series creator Chris Cooper and hits theaters on July 25th. Check out the trailer after the jump.
First Photos from Steven Soderbough’s Che May 12, 2008 6:21 pm
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A few promotional photos from Steven Soderbough’s two-part film Che (The Argentine and Guerrilla) which stars Benicio Del Toro as the Argentine revolutionary Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara del la Serna have been released. Check them out after the jump.
Fox Turns Down American Version of Spaced May 12, 2008 6:19 pm
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Spaced fans rejoice. Fox has turned down a pilot (executive produced by McG) of the adaptation to the cult British TV series. Creators of the original show had voiced their disapproval and concern over the project recently (they had no input).
A three-disc set of the original British TV series will be released on Region 1 DVD for the first time ever this July 22nd. Click here for details on the set.
Source: DDD
Sopranos Creator Moving to Feature Films May 12, 2008 6:17 pm
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David Chase, creator of the HBO hit The Sopranos, has signed a deal with Paramount Pictures to write, direct and produce what will be his first feature film. Plot details on the film are being kept under wraps, but Paramount is describing the project as an original drama and that it will not revisit the world of the Mafia.
Source: Variety
Quantum of Solace: New Images and Video Set Report May 12, 2008 6:15 pm
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IGN has uploaded several new photos from the next Bond film, Quantum of Solace, featuring mostly on the supporting cast of characters. There’s also a new video set report that was posted on MySpace. You can check out that report here. Quantum of Solace hits theaters on November 7, 2008. Continue past the jump to check out the images.
Release Dates: Street Fighter and Alvin 2 May 12, 2008 6:15 pm
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20th Century Fox has set release dates for two of their upcoming films. The video game adaptation Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li has been dated for February 27, 2009, while a sequel to the surprise 2007 hit Alvin and the Chipmunks has been set for release on March 19, 2010. The first film was released this past December and has grossed over $350 million worldwide.
Source: ComingSoon
Casting Rumors: Bruce Willis in The A-Team and Brad Pitt in Thor May 12, 2008 6:14 pm
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LatinoReview has two casting scoops. First up, the site reports that John Singleton is singling out Bruce Willis for the role of Col. John “Hannibal” Smith for the upcoming film adaptation of the TV series The A-Team. The site is also reporting that Marvel Studios is looking at Brad Pitt as a possible choice to play Thor in the recently dated movie (June 4, 2010).
New Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Movie Trailer May 12, 2008 6:10 pm
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Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. There’s not much difference between this trailer and the just released second trailer, but there are a couple interesting new additions including a shot of a plane flying over the Nazca lines from Peru (pictured on the right). Check the trailer out after the jump.
Graduation May 11, 2008 7:25 pm
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You might be wondering why the site hasn’t been updated in recent days. Well, I graduated from College this weekend!
Look for the site to be fully back on target, and up to date, by Monday night/Tuesday morning at the latest.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend folks, and be sure to check out the website links to the right. Lots of good links over there.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie Trailer May 9, 2008 4:05 pm
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Warner Bros. has released the first movie trailer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The film, a lead-in to the upcoming fall animated cartoon series, hits theaters on August 15th. The trailer features several new and familiar characters, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala and even Jabba The Hutt. You can check out the trailer in HD or SD here.
Oliver Stone’s W. Release Date Set for October 17, 2008 May 9, 2008 3:55 pm
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Just yesterday, the first photos were released of Josh Brolin as George W. Bush and Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush from Oliver Stone’s George W. Bush biopic W. Plus we got an extensive feature on the film, which you can check out here. Today Lionsgate has set the film’s nationwide release for October 17, 2008. Production on the film hits full speed next week, despite the fact that Dick Cheney’s role is still unfilled. Stone is definitely intent on getting this film out in time before the end of Bush’s term.
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