'American Idol' Judges Revealed: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson
September, 22, 2010 10:09 am | Comments On #American Idol, Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, reality shows, simon cowell, Steven Tyler, TelevisionAfter months of rumors, leaks and obsessive media speculation, the new "American Idol" judges were revealed Wednesday: Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson will fill out the panel on the upcoming 10th season of Fox's megahit.
The panel's makeup is pretty much as expected, in large part because Nigel Lythgoe's wish didn't come true -- the returning executive producer had openly courted Elton John, but the rock legend obviously couldn't square the gig with his schedule, or just wasn't interested.
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Read MoreNew Series From 'Baywatch' Creator Scores Syndication Deal
September, 21, 2010 2:09 pm | Comments On #Baywatch, Gregory Bonnan, Pt. Dume, Television, Tribune Broadcasting, Twentieth Television
"Pt. Dume," the new series from "Baywatch" creator Gregory Bonnan, sounds like a cross between "Mod Squad" and Bonnan's trademark hit. The show has been sold to Tribune Broadcasting stations in many major markets and will debut on weekends in Fall 2011.
Set in Malibu, "Pt.. Dume" tells the story of a group of teenage delinquents who are forced to take part in a Coast Guard training program. Steve MacDonald, executive vice president and general sales manager of basic cable sales of Twentieth Television announced the deal Tuesday,
“As there is significant opportunity in syndication for a fresh hour-long...
Read MoreGood News for Dick Wolf: a New Pilot, D'Onofrio Back on 'Criminal Intent'
September, 21, 2010 1:44 pm | Comments On #cable, Law & Order, Law & Order: CI, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Television, usa network, Vincent D'Onofrio
There were a pair of announcements Tuesday in the world of Dick Wolf and his "Law & Order" franchise -- Universal Cable Productions greenlit a pilot from Wolf Films and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" was renewed for a 10th and final season that will feature the return of series star Vincent D'Onofrio.
No details were released about the nature of the pilot or whether it will be another "Law & Order" spinoff.
Season 10 of "CI" will include eight new episodes, beginning next year on the USA Network.
D'Onofrio starred in "CI" as eccentric New York City police detective Robert Goren from 2001-2009. He left prior to season nine, but guested...
Read MoreHBO Renews 'Boardwalk Empire' Less Than 48 Hours After Premiere
September, 21, 2010 9:44 am | Comments On #Boardwalk Empire, cable, HBO, renewals, Television
Steve Buscemi will continue to rule over his "Boardwalk Empire" on HBO for another season. The network renewed the prohibition-era gangster epic Tuesday morning, just 36 hours after it first aired Sunday night.
Michael Lombardo, HBO's president of programming, announced the renewal.
“All the ingredients aligned for this one ... The response from the media and our viewers has been nothing short of amazing,” Lombardo said.
The speed of the announcement was dramatic, but "Boardwalk Empire" was clearly destined to receive a second season from the get-go. In a...
Read More'Boardwalk Empire' is HBO's Biggest Series Debut Since 2004
September, 21, 2010 9:39 am | Comments On #Boardwalk Empire, cable, HBO, ratings, Steve Buscemi, Television
Nucky Thompson made a grand entrance on HBO Sunday night. The premiere of "Boardwalk Empire," HBO's big budget drama about the fictionalized Jazz Age gangster was watched by 4.8 million viewers Sunday night at 9 p.m.
"Boardwalk Empire," which stars Steve Buscemi as Thompson, was HBO's top-rated series premiere since "Deadwood" in 2004. "Deadwood" had the benefit of a lead-in from "The Sopranos," but "Boardwalk Empire" anchored Sunday's lineup for the network.
"True Blood" still stands as HBO's...
Read MoreStrong Starts for 'Dancing With the Stars,' 'Hawaii Five-0,' 'The Event'
September, 21, 2010 9:15 am | Comments On #2010 Fall Premieres, Chase, Dancing With the Stars, Hawaii Five-0, ratings, Television, The Event
ABC won Monday night with "Dancing With the Stars." CBS' cop remake"Hawaii Five-0" and NBC's conspiracy thriller "The Event" had impressive debuts.
- The premiere of "Dancing With the Stars" was the nights top show with a 5.0 rating/13 share in the key adults 18-49 demographic from 8-10 p.m.. "Dancing With the Stars" was up 22 percent from its last fall premiere, but down 22 percent from its most recent premiere last spring. Boosted by "DWTS," literary detective series "Castle" scored a 2.8/8. This year's edition of "Dancing with the Stars"...
Read MoreCarson Kressley and Nancy O'Dell to Host 'Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star'
September, 20, 2010 5:42 pm | Comments On #cable, Carson Kressley, harpo, Mark Burnett, Nancy O'Dell, oprah, Oprah Winfrey Network, Oprah's Search for the Next Television Star, OWN, reality shows, Television
Oprah has found the hosts who will host her search for TV hosts. Try saying that five times fast.
Carson Kressley, the stylist who came to fame as one of the makeover experts on "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," and ex-"Access Hollywood" anchor Nancy O'Dell will host "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" on the soon-to-launch Oprah Winfrey Network.
"Your OWN Show" is a nationwide talent search to find aspiring TV stars. The winner will get their own talk show on the network.
"Your OWN Show" is executive produced by Mark Burnett. It will premiere in January 2011.
The Oprah Winfrey Network is a joint venture between...
Read MoreShowtime Renews 'Weeds' and 'The Big C'
September, 20, 2010 2:25 pm | Comments On #cable, Showtime, Television, The Big C, Weeds
Showtime has renewed original dramedies "Weeds" and "The Big C," picking up a 13-episode season of each -- the first pickups for new president of entertainment David Nevins.
"Weeds" is currently in its sixth season; "The Big C" debuted in August. The series premieres of each scored record ratings Aug. 16. Nevins announced the pair of renewals Monday.
“The unprecedented...
Read MoreYouTube's 'Fred' Brings in 7.6M Viewers for Nickelodeon
September, 20, 2010 1:06 pm | Comments On #Fred Figglehorn, Jon Cena, Lucas Cruikshank, Nick, Nickelodeon, Pixie Lott, ratings, Television, YouTube
Fred Figglehorn is more than just an online video star now. Lucas Cruikshanks' popular YouTube character made a big splash on TV Sunday night, as well. with 7.6 million viewers tuning in for his "Fred: The Movie" Sunday night on Nick.
His "Fred: The Movie" now ranks as basic cable's top movie of 2010.
Cruikshanks began playing Figglehorn -- a 6-year-old with a high pitched voice and hot temper -- in a series of web videos in 2008. Since then, according to Nick, the "Fred" videos have been watched by more than half a billion viewers. His first TV appearance was a guest role in Nick's "iCarly" in 2009/
"Fred: The Movie" also...
Read MoreHBO Hedges Its $65M 'Boardwalk Empire' Bet: Ratings Aren't Everything
September, 17, 2010 3:07 pm | Comments On #AMC, Boardwalk Empire, HBO, Michael Lombardo, Showtime, Starz, Steve Buscemi, Television
Some fuss will be made about the ratings results for "Boardwalk Empire," the $65 million Atlantic City period drama making its series debut Sunday on HBO.
Just not by the folks at HBO.
"Not every show of ours has to be a ratings home run," programming president Michael Lombardo told TheWrap in an interview. "And that’s a great position to be in."
Nonetheless, the stakes are high for "Boardwalk."
HBO is faced with reports of dwindling...
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