It looks as though NBC's celebrated, 20-year-old series, Law & Order, is coming to an end. Despite indications earlier this year that the show would go on to a record-breaking 21st season, negotiations have fallen apart for next season and NBC is reportedly on the verge of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Fox orders 5 new shows, renews Lie to Me & Human Target
Ahead of its upfront presentations next week, Fox has announced five new series it has picked up for the Fall 2010 season, as well as two (somewhat unexpected) renewals: Lie to Me and Human Target. Neither of those shows are huge hits in the ratings, but Lie to Me has an A-list … [Read more...]
Spartacus gets a prequel
In light of star Andy Whitfield's diagnosis of cancer, Spartacus: Blood and Sand has gone on an indefinite hiatus. But Starz hopes to continue the series' popularity by launching a six-part prequel series. Whitfield will make a cameo appearance in the prequel, but the … [Read more...]
Another for NBC: Bruckheimer’s Chase
NBC, which is still in need of some hot properties after the drought of quality programming they've experienced in the wake of Lenogate, keeps snatching up new shows. The latest is Chase, from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. NBC calls the show an "action procedural," in which a … [Read more...]
NBC orders The Event + 2 more
NBC has picked up three new series for its fall season -- ahead of the much-anticipated "fall upfront" announcements that are coming in a few days. Perhaps most exciting of the three is The Event, a high octane conspiracy thriller starring Jason Ritter (pictured) as an … [Read more...]