NBC's hit comedy "The Office" will get the coveted post-Super Bowl spot
next year, while the new drama "Kings" will take over for "ER" on
Thursday nights after the long-running medical drama airs its series
finale.
The post-Bowl position is considered the most valuable piece of
programming real estate on television, exposing a series to tens of
millions of viewers. NBC will air a special one-hour episode of its
Emmy-winning comedy after the game concludes Feb. 1.
" 'The Office' is a perfect fit for after the Super Bowl," NBC
scheduling chief Mitch Metcalf said. "It's going to be a hilariously
funny hour, and I think people will be in the mood to laugh after the
big game."
With NBC's ratings severely depressed this fall, the Super Bowl
telecast presents a valuable opportunity to bring viewers back to the
network. NBC had the choice of several options for the post-Bowl spot,
including launching "Kings," relaunching the new volume of "Heroes" or
premiering the new edition of "Celebrity Apprentice."
"You just don't want something that's too heavy, and some of the best
performances after the Super Bowl have been comedies," Metcalf said.
"This could bring a whole new audience to the show."
The decision was part of a flurry of NBC scheduling announcements made
Wednesday, including an early season-finale date for "Knight Rider."
The action-drama will conclude Feb. 25, with the show halting
production after 17 episodes. The network has said it plans to overhaul
the show, with format changes still to air in the coming weeks, but the
episode cutback suggests there is little expectation that a revamp will
reverse the Wednesday night drama's ratings decline.
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Disney Channel has ordered more episodes of its live-action series "Hannah Montana" and "The Suite Life on Deck."
In other cable news, HGTV announced four new real estate-themed series debuting Jan. 1, and Style Network has ordered a second season of "Peter Perfect."
Disney has ordered six additional episodes for the third season of "Hannah," bringing the total order to 30. Addition, the network also ordered an additional 13-episodes for the second season of "Suite Life."
"Hannah," which debuted in 2006, stars Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus and Moises Arias. For the fourth quarter, it ranks as the No. 1 basic cable series among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 and the No. 1 scripted series in total viewers.
"Suite Life," a spinoff of "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" that premiered in September, stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song, Debby Ryan and Phill Lewis. It ranks as TV's No. 2 program among kids 6-11 and No. 3 among tweens.
Both series are from It's a Laugh Prods.
Dec 3, 2008 - 7:03:06 PM In other cable news, HGTV announced four new real estate-themed series debuting Jan. 1, and Style Network has ordered a second season of "Peter Perfect."
Disney has ordered six additional episodes for the third season of "Hannah," bringing the total order to 30. Addition, the network also ordered an additional 13-episodes for the second season of "Suite Life."
"Hannah," which debuted in 2006, stars Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus and Moises Arias. For the fourth quarter, it ranks as the No. 1 basic cable series among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 and the No. 1 scripted series in total viewers.
"Suite Life," a spinoff of "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" that premiered in September, stars Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song, Debby Ryan and Phill Lewis. It ranks as TV's No. 2 program among kids 6-11 and No. 3 among tweens.
Both series are from It's a Laugh Prods.
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Duane "Dog" Chapman and wife Beth have escalated their war against
their former talent agent, claiming Brois Krutonog and his company have
deceived them yet again.
The Chapmans are fighting over fees Boris Krutonog and his company, Pivot Point Entertainment, allegedly began collecting in connection with an A&E deal. The Chapmans say Krutonog secretly negotiated a producer's fee with A&E, which is based on a percentage of their earnings from the network. The Chapmans claim the fee is really nothing more than a talent agent's fee, which Krutonog can't collect because he is not a licensed agent.
Now the Chapmans claim Krutonog is at it again, secretly filing a claim with the New York Labor Commissioner to resolve the matter, even though the case is already being heard by the California Labor Commissioner (New York is more likely to cut Krutonog a break).
The Chapmans now want the judge to throw out the New York case.
Dec 2, 2008 - 4:10:06 PM The Chapmans are fighting over fees Boris Krutonog and his company, Pivot Point Entertainment, allegedly began collecting in connection with an A&E deal. The Chapmans say Krutonog secretly negotiated a producer's fee with A&E, which is based on a percentage of their earnings from the network. The Chapmans claim the fee is really nothing more than a talent agent's fee, which Krutonog can't collect because he is not a licensed agent.
Now the Chapmans claim Krutonog is at it again, secretly filing a claim with the New York Labor Commissioner to resolve the matter, even though the case is already being heard by the California Labor Commissioner (New York is more likely to cut Krutonog a break).
The Chapmans now want the judge to throw out the New York case.
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Eddie Izzard has revealed that a film version of the TV show THE RICHES
is in the works. The Brit comedian revealed to the BBC that a movie of
the now canceled TV show is on the way.
Nov 20, 2008 - 10:45:17 PM "We've had the meeting and the writers are going to go off and slam out a story," Izzard told the BBC.
"We're going to raise money like Barack Obama through the internet, and we're going to shoot it guerilla-style.""Everything's getting tight, money's getting tight and there's the
credit crunch - so it's the time to go out and be inventive." He added.
"We'll shoot it guerilla-style," he continued, "using gorillas to actually shoot it. We're going to give them cameras...
"No, we're going to just get in there and maybe not have permission to do things, but just film it.
"People will be going, 'who are they? Who are they?'"
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BBC director general Mark Thompson has said that the corporation may
have to pay entertainers less in the future. The news comes after £6m a
year man Jonathan Ross was suspended for 12 weeks after, along with
presenter Russell Brand, leaving obscene messages on actor Andrew
Sachs's mobile.
"I think we are heading towards a period where it is probably the case that we will be able to secure the best entertainment talent for less than we have been able to do in the last few years," Thompson told BBC One's Andrew Marr programme.
He also confirmed that Ross would return to screens after the 12 weeks were up.
Thompson himself has also come under scrutiny over the weekend after it was revealed that he himself pockets over £800,000 a year (four times the wage of British Prime Minster Gordon Brown), along with 49 other 'fat cats' at the BBC pocket a combined annual wage of £14 million.
Thompson said: "Of course compared to many people's average pay they seem very substantial, but the public also want the controller of BBC1 to be the best possible person for that job."
Nov 3, 2008 - 8:57:16 AM "I think we are heading towards a period where it is probably the case that we will be able to secure the best entertainment talent for less than we have been able to do in the last few years," Thompson told BBC One's Andrew Marr programme.
He also confirmed that Ross would return to screens after the 12 weeks were up.
Thompson himself has also come under scrutiny over the weekend after it was revealed that he himself pockets over £800,000 a year (four times the wage of British Prime Minster Gordon Brown), along with 49 other 'fat cats' at the BBC pocket a combined annual wage of £14 million.
Thompson said: "Of course compared to many people's average pay they seem very substantial, but the public also want the controller of BBC1 to be the best possible person for that job."
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In a quiz where both teams have the opportunity to win a slice of the high life and proving once and for all that celebs are no better than ordinary folk, members of the public, “the CIVILIANS”, are pitched against famous faces, “the CELEBRITIES”, and tested on an assortment of bizarre and off-the-wall questions.
Dotted between each round, Alan also takes a tongue in cheek look at the world of showbiz with a selection of comedy studio items plus specially filmed VT's making this the must-have DVD this year for all Alan Carr fans. Celebrity team captains include Paul O'Grady, Chris Moyles, Johnny Vegas, Davina McCall and Louis Walsh.
Awards for Alan Carr, who has quickly become a household name, started with City Life New Comedian of the Year (2000) and the BBC Best New Comedian of the Year (2001). More recently Alan has picked up a British Comedy Award for Best Stand Up in 2007 and in the same year was nominated for a BAFTA and RTS award for the Friday Night Project.
Alan’s career took off at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival of 2005 when he was spotted by Channel 4 and recruited to front the new line up of the Friday Night Project along with Justin Lee Collins. Since then he has been constantly in demand, touring the UK as well as making highly memorable live TV appearances on Live at the Apollo and the Royal Variety Show. His Channel 4 series, Alan Carr’s Celebrity Ding Dong is returning for a second series in October. Carr has released his first ever auto biography Alan Carr - Look Who It Is! on September 29th 2008 .
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Ricky Gervais has said that he wouldn't mind making another EXTRAS
Christmas special, just as long as his collaborator Stephen Merchant is
on board.
"I think it would be funny to see Andy [Millman] trying to make it in Hollywood," he told Zoo.
"The problem is, I don't think [co-creator] Stephen Merchant wants to do it. But I reckon he will if I insist!"
Ricky stars in the new movie GHOST TOWN, which is out later this month.
Oct 21, 2008 - 2:31:16 PM "I think it would be funny to see Andy [Millman] trying to make it in Hollywood," he told Zoo.
"The problem is, I don't think [co-creator] Stephen Merchant wants to do it. But I reckon he will if I insist!"
Ricky stars in the new movie GHOST TOWN, which is out later this month.
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Starring Denis Leary (The Thomas Crown
Affair), each 45-minute episode of the series will be available
to download from the iTunes store (with 52 episodes of the show available
in total) including the complete Seasons One, Two and Three and the
13 brand new episodes of Season Four.
The award-winning series follows New
York firefighter, Tommy Gavin, and his co-fighters at Truck Company
62 as they struggle to come to grips with the aftermath of 9/11 and
the loss of their fallen comrades. Drifting between sorrow and
anger over the breakdown of his marriage and separation from his three
kids, Tommy suffers from recurring memories and grief for his late cousin
and best friend, Jimmy, who frequently visits him in visions.
The first three seasons of Rescue
Me won Leary several Emmy® nominations for both acting and writing,
and the show was widely praised for successfully tackling the heavy-hitting
topics of depression, alcoholism and death, balanced with dark humour
and gripping drama.
The cast also features Andrea Roth (Lucky),
Jack McGee (Legally Blonde 2), Mike Lombardi (Banshee)
and James McCaffrey (Max Payne). Guest stars include Michael
J. Fox (Back To The Future),
Tatum O’Neal (Paper Moon),
Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise)
and Marisa Tomei (My Cousin Vinny). The show was co-created and
written by Denis Leary and Peter Tolan (The Larry Sanders Show)
and executive produced by Denis Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico.
Season Four was directed by Denis Leary and Adam
Bernstein.
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We announced yesterday that LITTLE BRITAIN
creators Matt Lucas and David Williams have launched the British arm of
the mighty Funny Or Die website, and today that very same website
posted a couple of clips from the duo's upcoming US show, LITTLE BRITAIN USA, which debuts on HBO on Sunday evening.
The clips feature new characters, all of which can be seen in said clips. Click below to take a look.
Sep 24, 2008 - 2:56:59 PM The clips feature new characters, all of which can be seen in said clips. Click below to take a look.
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Author wants Miley Cyrus for Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City' prequels
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"'Carrie in high school did not follow the crowd - she led it. It was there that she began observing and commenting on the social scene." Bushnell said.
The books are set to be released in 2009.
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