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John Lasseter Previews Prep & Landing
ABC has released this new video of John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar & The Walt Disney Animation Studios, previewing the Christmas special "Prep & Landing," premiering on the network at 8:30/7:30c on Tuesday, December 1st. The half-hour ...
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Fox Announces 2009-2010 Midseason Schedule
Fox has announced its 2009-2010 midseason schedule. You can read the full press release below.
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Sam Shepard to Star in EPIX's Tough Trade
Acclaimed actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is set to star in Lionsgate's "Tough Trade," the first original series pilot for EPIX, the new multi-platform entertainment service from Viacom Inc., its Paramount Pictures unit, ...
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Rendition
Steven Spielberg and Stephen King Team on Dome
Steven Spielberg and Stephen King are developing a limited series based on King's just-released supernatural thriller "Under the Dome," reports Variety . DreamWorks TV has optioned the book and is looking to set it up as an event series, likely for ...
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Chuck Returns on Sunday, January 10
NBC's action-comedy series "Chuck" returns to the NBC lineup on Sunday, January 10 with all-new missions and two action-packed, back-to-back original episodes in its season premiere (9-11 p.m. ET) before the series -- starring Zachary Levi in the ...
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ABC Announces Lost Premiere!
ABC announced today that the sixth and final season of "Lost" will kick-off with a special all-night event on Tuesday, February 2. A recap special will kick off the night from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET, followed by the much anticipated two-hour premiere from ...
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Jason Lee to Star in Clooney's Delta Blues
Jason Lee ("My Name Is Earl") has signed to play the lead role in "Delta Blues," TNT's pilot executive produced by George Clooney, says The Hollywood Reporter .
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NBC Developing New Larry Charles Comedy
NBC is developing a semi-scripted comedy from sitcom veteran Larry Charles ("Seinfeld," "Mad About You") and McG's Wonderland production company, reports Variety .
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ABC Eyes New Version of Charlie's Angels
ABC is close to giving a pilot order to a modern version of the classic 1970s TV series "Charlie's Angels," reports Variety .
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Fox Cancels Joss Whedon's Dollhouse
Fox has cancelled the Joss Whedon drama "Dollhouse." The move follows the network's decision to not run the show in its Friday slot during November sweeps.
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The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty to Premiere Dec. 13
A&E; has announced that its new reality series, "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," will premiere on Sunday, December 13 with back-to-back one-hour shows. The six hours series follows Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they reunite for a 40th ...
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Fox Developing CIA Thriller
Fox is developing a CIA-themed project from writer Harris Wilkinson ( Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming ) and Peter Chernin's new 20th Century Fox TV-based production company, reports Variety .
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TNT Picks Up Acclaimed Drama Southland
TNT has picked up the critically acclaimed series "Southland," closing a deal with Warner Bros. Television that will bring the drama from Emmy-winning producer John Wells ("ER," "The West Wing") to the network in January. TNT has obtained exclusive ...
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Mitchell and Lost Producers on Juliet's Fate
Elizabeth Mitchell, who stars in ABC's November 3 reboot of 1980's miniseries "V," and "Lost" producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse talked to Entertainment Weekly about the fate of Juliet. The interview is one big spoiler if you're not caught ...
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Elizabeth Mitchell
Neveldine and Taylor to Go Berserk for Zeroes
"Crank" series and Gamer writers/directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor have set up a one-hour project at NBC titled "Zeroes," which is described as a high-intensity drama chronicling the last hour of a crisis situation.
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Crank: High Voltage
Glen Morgan Adapting Gunplay Comic
Just over a week ago, it was announced that Fox21 and Platinum Studios were developing for TV an adaptation of the comic "Indestructible Man." Now, it's been revealed they are also adapting Platinum's "Gunplay" for the tube.
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Ian McKellen to Star in The Academy
Ian McKellen has signed to star in half-hour mockumentary series "The Academy" that is being shopped to U.K. and U.S. buyers, reports Variety .
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Fox Orders Sixth Season of American Dad
Fox has ordered a sixth season of "American Dad," the animated series featuring security-obsessed CIA agent and devoted family man Stan Smith (Seth MacFarlane). Recently honored with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program, "American Dad" ...
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Teaser for 24 Season 8
Fox has released this teaser for the new season of "24" that will begin with a 2-night, 4-hour premiere event on Sunday, January 17th.
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Chuck Gets 6 More, Scrubs Returns. Dec. 1
NBC has ordered up six more episodes of "Chuck" for midseason!
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William Atherton to Guest Star on Lost
"Lost" writer and executive producer Carlton Cuse announced on his Twitter account that William Atherton will guest star on the final season of the hit ABC show.
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TNT Greenlights Clooney's Delta Blues
TNT has given the green light to "Delta Blues," a drama pilot executive produced by George Clooney, says The Hollywood Reporter .
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First 8 Minutes of V Online
ABC has debuted the first eight minutes of its re-imagining of the 1980's miniseries "V" online and you can watch it using the player below. "V" premieres Tuesday, November 3 at 8/9pm ET.
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NBC Picks Up Community , Parks and Recreation
NBC has picked up the comedies "Community" (Thursdays, 8-8:30 p.m. ET) and "Parks and Recreation" (Thursdays, 8:30-9 p.m. ET) -- as well as the new drama "Mercy" (Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. ET) -- for the rest of the season by adding nine additional ...
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Sebastian Roche to Play Fringe Villain
Sebastian Roche will play a new villain on Fox's "Fringe" in a recurring role, says The Hollywood Reporter .
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A&E to Premiere Steven Seagal Lawman on Dec. 2
A&E; has announced that its real-life series "Steven Seagal Lawman" will premiere on Wednesday, December 2nd at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.
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Locations for the Sky-Writing Campaign for V
The last few days you may have heard of the upcoming sky-writing campaign for ABC's upcoming "V" series redo. Now here are the full details and locations.
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Wilmer Valderrama to Play Dog Whisperer
According to Variety , Fox is developing a project inspired by the work of "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan that will star Wilmer Valderrama ("That '70s Show").
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The Cleveland Show Picked Up for Full Second Season
Fox has ordered an additional nine episodes of "The Cleveland Show," the No. 1 new scripted series of the fall, bringing the second season of the series to a full 22-episode order, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for ...
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Super Dave Osborne Returns November 14th
Super Dave Osborne, self-described as the greatest daredevil superstar entertainer of all time, makes his triumphant television return in Spike TV's "Super Dave's Spike-Tacular" premiering Saturday, November 14 at 11 p.m. The half-hour, four-week ...
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Matthew Perry Comedy Goes to ABC
Matthew Perry is joining his former "Friends" co-star Courteney Cox (who stars in "Cougar Town") on the ABC network with a new untitled, single-camera comedy produced by Sony TV.
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Lennon and Garant Creating New NBC Comedy
"Reno 911!" star/co-creator Thomas Lennon is headlining a new comedy project at NBC that he will write with Robert Ben Garant, his "Reno" co-creator/co-star and frequent collaborator.
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ABC Picks Up FlashForward for Full Season
The ABC Television Network announced full season pick-up orders for new drama "FlashForward" and comedies "Cougar Town," "The Middle" and "Modern Family."
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Jolene Blalock Joins Legend of the Seeker
Actress Jolene Blalock, best known for her role as the Vulcan T'Pol in "Star Trek: Enterprise," has been cast in a recurring role on the upcoming second season of the nationally syndicated series "Legend of the Seeker," it was announced today.
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Kurtzman, Orci & Lenkov Rebooting Hawaii Five-O
Writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci ( Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen , Star Trek ), as well as Peter Lenkov ("CSI: NY") are developing a new spin on the vintage cop drama "Hawaii Five-O" at CBS.
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CSI: NY
CBS Gives Full Seasons to NCIS: LA & The Good Wife
CBS has given full season orders to "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife," the top two new series of the 2009-2010 season.
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The Good Wife
NCIS: Los Angeles
Sony, Burnett Developing Fantasy Island Reality Series
Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures TV and Mark Burnett are partnering to turn "Fantasy Island" into a reality series.
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Sony Pictures
Californication Picked Up for Fourth Season
Hot off the record-breaking ratings for the third season premiere last week, Showtime is picking up a fourth season of "Californication," it was announced today by Showtime Networks President of Entertainment Robert Greenblatt. Twelve new episodes of ...
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Exclusive: Stargate Universe 's Robert Carlyle & Ming-Na
ComingSoon.net talks with Robert Carlyle and Ming-Na, two of the better known actors on Stargate Universe" (SG-U) , the new series debuting on Syfy on Friday, October 2.
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J.J. Abrams Spy Series Causing Bidding War
The Hollywood Reporter says that NBC is close to landing a drama spec script by J.J. Abrams and Josh Reims that sparked a bidding war last week.
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Stephen King Returning to TV with Haven
Stephen King has signed on to turn his novella "The Colorado Kid" into an hourlong series for indie studio E1 Entertainment, reports Variety .
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Omar Miller Joins the Cast of CSI: Miami
Actor Omar Miller ( Transformers ) has joined the cast of "CSI: Miami" as a series regular and will first be seen Monday, Oct. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Miller portrays Walter Simmons, a Louisiana native and art theft ...
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ABC to Break Up V Debut
Entertainment Weekly reports that "V," ABC's remake of the NBC mini-series, will air for a limited, four-episode run in November and then return to the schedule after the Olympics in March.
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Campbell Scott and Martin Short Join Damages
FX's legal thriller "Damages" is adding four actors to its cast with Campbell Scott and Martin Short signing on as series regulars, and Lily Tomlin and Keith Carradine joining as special guest stars for the upcoming season premiering in January. ...
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Locklear to Return as Amanda on Melrose Place
Heather Locklear will reprise her role as scheming vixen Amanda Woodward of "Melrose Place," which airs Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on The CW. Locklear will make her debut appearance on the show Tuesday, November 17.
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Fox Picks Up Glee for Full Season
Fox has ordered a full season of the critically-acclaimed comedy "Glee," it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.
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The Winners of the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards tonight on CBS. The awards show was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and here is the full list of winners!
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John Glenn's Fallen Land at Fox
Eagle Eye co-writer John Glenn has sold his new vigilante drama "Fallen" to Fox.
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