Television News
Lost to return for its fifth season on January 21
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“Lost” is returning to its original home - Wednesday nights - for its fifth season.
Rumblings of the move began this morning after a Twitter account credited to ABC Inner Circle posted: “HOT HOT HOT! This JUST in….LOST will return [...]
Life gets a full season on NBC
NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of its sophomore drama “Life” (Wednesdays, 9 p.m. ET), giving the series a full-season order for 2008-09, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.
“This unique crime drama continues to offer consistent and compelling stories each week,” said Teri Weinberg, Executive [...]
Rob Thomas’ Cupid goes into production
Production has begun in New York on “Cupid,” a new romantic dramedy coming to ABC this season.
In “Cupid,” Trevor is a larger than life character who may or may not be the Roman god of love, Cupid. Trevor insists that he was sent to earth to bring couples together. As fate would have it, he [...]
Galactica alum’s new show joins CTV production slate
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 of a two-hour pilot shot in Toronto last summer. The Bridge provides an unflinching look at [...]
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 [...]
