Upfronts Wrap: 5 Things We Know About Next Season
May, 17, 2013 12:05 pm | Comments On #Crazy Ones, hostages, Michael J. Fox Show, Modern Family, new season, Sean Hayes, TelevisionNetworks have made their big pitches to advertisers for the new season, and when you look past the bright lights, veneered smiles and massaged viewership data, here's what they all said:
We know ratings are down, and we're going to try harder next year.
Every network, from first-place CBS to the fourth-in-the-demo ABC, is bringing in big names and high-profile projects. All are trying to offer some sure bets its in a landscape running out of them.
Also read: Battered Networks Blow Up Traditional Schedules
NBC has comebacks from Sean Hayes and Michael J. Fox. CBS has lured Robin Williams back to television for the first time in three decades. Fox is reviving "24," and ABC is enlisting...
Read MoreBruce Rosenblum Exits Warner Bros. 'With a Heavy Heart'
May, 17, 2013 11:32 am | Comments On #Warner Bros TelevisionFollowing an announcement earlier this week that Warner Bros. is overhauling its television and home video operations, exiting Warner Bros. Television Group CEO, Bruce Rosenblum sent a memo to his colleagues expressing his pride in his team's accomplishments and gratitude to long-time boss Barry Meyer.
He did not mention Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara, who took the reins from Meyer a few months ago after a protracted "bake-off" between Rosenblum, Tsujihara and film studio head Jeff Robinov.
The memo follows:
Dear Warner Bros. Television Group Colleagues,
It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know...
Read More'Zombieland' Pilot Not Picked Up by Amazon; Creator Blames the 'Die-Hard Fans'
May, 17, 2013 11:06 am | Comments On #Amazon, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, Television, twitter, ZombielandAmazon will not be pursuing a "Zombieland" series, co-creator Rhett Reese told his Twitter followers on Thursday night, blaming "die-hard" fans.
"Our 'Zombieland' series will not be moving forward on Amazon. Sad for everyone involved," Reese tweeted. "I'll never understand the vehement hate the pilot received from die-hard 'Zombieland' fans. You guys successfully hated it out of existence."
Also read: Amazon Debuts 'Zombieland: The Series' Trailer, Handing Its Destiny to Viewers
The pilot, created by both "Zombieland" movie...
Read MoreBill Hader on Leaving 'SNL': Don't Expect a Stefon Movie
May, 17, 2013 11:04 am | Comments On #Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live, SNL, TelevisionYears of staying up late on Saturday nights to make the nation laugh have apparently left Bill Hader a little sleep-deprived.
Hader, who announced earlier this week that he's leaving "Saturday Night Live" after eight seasons when the show wraps its current season, revealed his plans for the future in an interview with GQ. From the sound of things, he's scheduled some nap time for himself.
Also read: Bill Hader Exiting 'Saturday Night Live'
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Read MoreFinal 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23' Episodes Will Play Out on ABC ... Online
May, 17, 2013 9:57 am | Comments On #TelevisionThe bitch is back on the small screen. Well, the really small screen.
The final unaired episodes of "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23" are playing out online and on select mobile devices, ABC Entertainment announced on Friday. The comedy was pulled from ABC's schedule back in January.
The eight new episodes are available through June 23 on Watch ABC on ABC.com, the Watch ABC Player for iPAD, iPhone, iPod Touch and Kindle Fire, HULU and iTunes.
Also read: 'Don't Trust the B--- in Apt. 23' Pulled From ABC's Schedule
In the unaired episodes, Chloe (Krysten Ritter) drugs June (Dreama Walker), calls off her friendship with James Van Der Beek (played convincingly by James Van Der Beek) and goes...
Read More'Star Trek Into Darkness' Opens to $13.5M, Will Hit $100M by Sunday
May, 17, 2013 9:40 am | Comments On #Movies“Star Trek Into Darkness” took in $13.5 million during its first day in domestic theaters Thursday, putting it on track to net $100 million by the end of this weekend, according to studio estimates. The film opened on 3,762 screens, 336 of them IMAX 3D.
J.J. Abrams’ second foray into Gene Rodenberry’s sci-fi universe is expected to surpass his first both at home and abroad.
The 2009 film opened to $75 million in the U.S. en route to a domestic gross of $257.7 million. While “Into Darkness” will have to compete with three major wide releases next weekend -- “The Hangover Part III,” “Fast & Furious 6” and “Epic” -- it has received strong reviews and boasts an “A” from CinemaScore. It also has secured strong marks on Rotten Tomatoes from all critics, top critics and...
Read More'Star Trek Into Darkness': What the Critics Think of the Sequel
May, 17, 2013 9:07 am | Comments On #Movies, reviews, Star Trek Into Darkness"Star Trek Into Darkness" was released on Thursday to mostly strong reviews.
Mostly.
Let's begin with A.O. Scott of the New York Times, who completely destroys the aforementioned generality, saying, "It’s hard to emerge from “Into Darkness” without a feeling of disappointment, even betrayal. Maybe it is too late to lament the militarization of 'Star Trek,' but in his pursuit of blockbuster currency, Mr. (director J.J.) Abrams has sacrificed a lot of its idiosyncrasy and, worse, the large-spirited humanism that sustained it." Scott calls the climax scene, "uninspired hackwork" and says Abrams "prefers to cautiously follow and skillfully pander."
Betsy Sharkey of...
Read MoreRatings: 'American Idol' Falls to Lowest Season Finale; 'Big Bang' Wins
May, 17, 2013 8:50 am | Comments On #American Idol, Big Bang Theory, office finale, ratings, TelevisionUpdate: "American Idol" inched down further in the final numbers, posting a 3.6, but increased slightly in total viewers with 14.3 million. "The Office" finale, meanwhile, ticked up to a 3.0. Numbers are adjusted below.
Fox's "American Idol" fell to an all-time season finale low Thursday as CBS's "The Big Bang Theory" season finale won the night in the key demographic and total viewers. Despite slipping, "Idol" still delivered Fox an overall win for the evening.
The series finale of NBC's "The Office," which aired from 9 to 10:15 p.m., drew a 3.0 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demo -- the series' best performance since January 2012 -- and drew 5.7 million total viewers.
Fox's "Idol" has received lower ratings throughout this season, its 12th...
Read MoreSyFy Renews 'Warehouse 13' for Fifth and Final Season
May, 17, 2013 8:02 am | Comments On #SyFy, Television, Warehouse 13"Warehouse 13" has been renewed -- and canceled -- by Syfy.
The cable network announced on Friday that the series will get a six-episode fifth and final season to air in 2014.
“Warehouse 13 has been an incredible signature series for us," SyFy's original content president Mark Stern said in a statement.
"We are grateful to the loyal and passionate fan base and know that Jack Kenny, his gifted creative team, and outstanding ensemble cast will give them an amazing finale season.”
Also read: Robert Zemeckis, Jamie Foxx Team With Syfy for New Projects
Currently airing its fourth season, "Warehouse 13" follows U.S. Secret Service agents Myka Bering (...
Read MoreJon Stewart Mocks Media Fixation with 2016 Presidential Race
May, 17, 2013 8:01 am | Comments On #2016, Hilary Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Jon Stewart, TelevisionHow soon is too soon to start thinking about the 2016 presidential race? This soon, says Jon Stewart.
The "Daily Show" host ridiculed the short-attention span talking heads who are already declaring the likely candidates -- if not nominees -- in the upcoming presidential race. He particularly mocked those who say Hillary Clinton is a lock for 2016, noting that Joe Scarborough promised in 2006 she would "crush" Barack Obama.
"Wow, so, 1,000 days before the first primary, with zero states reporting, or caring, I feel very comfortable calling the Democratic primary for Hillary Clinton," Stewart said.
Stewart also suggested that MSNBC's Chuck Todd might want to focus less on predictions, and more on pronounciations, mocking the way he misread the word "literally" on the air.
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