Television News
Galactica alum’s new show joins CTV production slate
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CTV has announced the order of a new one-hour original Canadian drama series, The Bridge.
Based on the insights of veteran insider and outspoken former Toronto police union head Craig Bromell, CTV has ordered 11, one-hour episodes, following the production [...]
David Tennant announces Doctor Who exit
David Tennant has announced that he will leave the award winning BBC One drama Doctor Who when he has completed the filming of four special episodes which will be screened in 2009 and early in 2010.
David Tennant first appeared as The Doctor in 2005 and has gone on to star in three series and [...]
William Shatner to host new talk show, Shatner’s Raw Nerve
From “Star Trek” to “TJ Hooker” to “Boston Legal,” Emmy-Award winner William Shatner is one of America’s most beloved and versatile stars and is well known as a sharp intellect and a witty raconteur.
In the original Bio series, “Shatner’s Raw Nerve,” premiering Tuesday, December 2nd at 10PM ET/PT, Shatner continues to evolve his career [...]
Starz teams up with Raimi for Spartacus
The world of gladiators comes to life as the Roman Empire’s most brutal fighters clash in the ultimate arena. Starz’s new series, “Spartacus,” an entirely new twist on the ancient legend, will utilize virtual environments giving it a unique graphic novel look and style, along with a fresh narrative approach.
Debuting exclusively on Starz, “Spartacus” will [...]
Disney-ABC offers first look at Legend of the Seeker
Action-adventure fans can enjoy a first look of the highly-anticipated epic fantasy series “Legend of the Seeker” before its November 1st premiere weekend. Beginning today, Disney-ABC Domestic Television is offering an extended preview of the nationally-syndicated series as a free download, exclusively available on the iTunes Store.
The free download, entitled “Legend of the Seeker: A [...]
Tudors, Englishman’s Boy rule at Gemini Awards
Emmy winning drama The Tudors and miniseries adaptation of Guy Vanderhaeghe’s award-winning 1996 novel, The Englishman’s Boy, were the big winners at last night’s Gemini Awards ceremony. A total of 33 prizes were awarded to television shows in the drama, comedy and variety categories.
Two special prizes were also presented at the 23rd Gemini Awards: the [...]
Dexter gets two more seasons on Showtime
The Emmy-nominated drama Dexter has been picked up for two more seasons by Showtime, the network announced earlier today.
Dexter is currently in its third season, which premiered three weeks ago, and earned record ratings, surpassing three million viewers in its first week.
Seasons four and five will follow the 12 episode format, and production on season [...]
Swingtown, The West Wing marathons to air on Bravo
Bravo will air a full series marathon of its latest acquisition, “Swingtown,” on Friday, October 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET/PT.
The series, which traces two generations of friends and neighbors as they forge intimate connections and explore new freedoms during the culturally transformative decade of the 1970s, stars Jack Davenport, Grant Show, Josh [...]
CBS Interactive launches the Social Viewing Room
CBS Interactive today announced its latest online video innovation, the Social Viewing Room, which launches with Intel as its premier sponsor. The Social Viewing Room lets TV fans watch the most popular CBS Network TV shows online at the same time as their friends, and interact as if they were all sitting together in the [...]
Battlestar Galactica returns for the final run on January 20
Battlestar Galactica will return with the final ten episodes on January 20 at 10 PM on the SCI FI Channel. The first half of season four, leading up to the discovery of Earth, ended its run in June. Season 4.0 will be released on DVD on January 6, just in time for viewers to revisit [...]
