Party Down has been canceled after just two seasons. The show, which airs on Starz, is a critical darling, but its lagging ratings barely qualify it for "cult favorite" status. It simply never caught on, and Starz' executive vice president of programming, Stephan Shelanski, tells … [Read more...]
Starz snags Torchwood
Starz just keeps ordering new shows. Their latest is one you may have heard of. The fourth season of Torchwood, the hot BBC spinoff of Doctor Who, is coming exclusively to Starz next summer. The ten-episode season will be a co-production between Starz, BBC Cymru Wales, and BBC … [Read more...]
A new take on Camelot
Starz continues to expand its portfolio of original programming, this time with a retelling of the legend of King Arthur. Camelot is scheduled to begin shooting in late June for a 10-episode series order. It's slated to air in early 2011. The network has just announced the … [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...]