• Dennis Farina Detective in Life and TV, Dies at 69.
• Sad But True: In The End, BUNHEADS Was Too Good For This World And Has Been Canceled.
• The Business of Show: Fox takes on ambitious experiment with Animation Domination High-Def.
• Q&A: Netflix execs keep ratings under wraps but promise ‘TV-sized audiences’ during investor Q&A.
• Let the Buzz Begin: Advanced screening of THE BLACKLIST at Comic-Con helps drive positive buzz.
• Mark Your Calendars: FXX Reveals Premiere Dates for It’s Always Sunny, The League and Totally Biased.
• Originality IS Dead: ’12 Monkeys’ Adaptation Near Series Order at Syfy.
• Difficult Women: How SEX AND THE CITY lost its good name.
• PARENTHOOD Season 5 Scoop: Office Star Cast to Come Between Fan Favorite Couple.
• RIP Originality! Syfy Revisits ‘Wizard of Oz’ With Miniseries Project From Timur Bekmambetov.
• Deal of the Day: HUGE Savings on Hit 90’s TV Shows.
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Posterpalooza: Netflix Teases ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT’s May 26th Return
If for no other reason than we really can’t wait for ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT’s much-anticipated May 26th return, theTVaddict.com is thrilled to share ten promo posters cleverly concocted by our all-time favorite streaming service Netflix. Enjoy for yourself, after the jump. [Read more…]
Morning Static: PARKS AND RECREATION,UP ALL NIGHT, NETFLIX & More!
• Pilot Watch: NECESSARY ROUGHNESS’ Marc Blucas joins ABC Drama KILLER WOMEN.
• More Bad News for UP ALL NIGHT: Will Arnett to headline Greg Garcia Comedy for CBS.
• PARKS AND RECREATION Wedding: 5 Spoilery bits from Amy Poehler, Adam Scott and Mike Schur.
• Mark Your Calendars: Fox moves NEW GIRL and THE MINDY PROJECT to Thursday for one week.
• Britain’s Got Judges! AMERICA’s GOT TALENT hires Mel B to replace Sharon Osbourne.
• The Business of Show: How Netflix and the internet might impact this year’s Emmy Race.
Today’s TV Addict Top: Reasons Why Netflix Canada Should Consider Saving THE L.A. COMPLEX
Fresh off yesterday’s disappointing news that saw Bell Media confirm that they will not be moving forward with a much-deserved third season of THE L.A. COMPLEX, theTVaddict.com thought now might be as good a time as any to offer up five reasons why Netflix Canada should consider saving this national treasure. [Read more…]
Good News, Bad News: SMASH, HOUSE & NETFLIX
Good News: NBC has officially awarded SMASH — the Peacock Network’s highest rated freshman drama — a much deserved second season. Bad News: For creator Theresa Rebeck, who was kindly asked by NBC to step-down following what many have characterized as a creatively rocky first season. Oh, and while we’re on the subject of bad news, how about the fact that noticeably absent from the Network’s press release touting the show’s renewal is a promise to put an immediate stop to any and all snooze-inducing story lines involving Julia’s crumbling marriage and/or Ellis’ scheming! [Source] [Read more…]
Morning Static: Netflix, Roseanne, Johnny Drama & More!
• Netflix Flip-Flops! Abandons Plan to Rent DVDs on Qwikster.
• Johnny Drama Can’t Catch a Break: CBS cancels HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN.
• Pilot Watch: New Roseanne Barr family sitcom lands at NBC.
• THE SIMPSONS Boss: We’re not approaching the next 2 years as the end.
• In Case You Missed It: Your October 2011 TV Calendar, Print and Download it Here!
• Having trouble keeping up with all of your new and returning Fall favourites? Catch up on what you missed for free online at clicktowatch.tv.
Breaking: Netflix to Relaunch FIREFLY
Giving new meaning to the phrase “Can’t stop the signal,” comes the following jaw-dropper.
Fresh off their landmark deal to secure the rights to HOUSE OF CARDS, the much-anticipated television series and political thriller from Executive Producer David Fincher and Kevin Spacey, comes the news that Netflix has given the go-ahead to make Nathan Fillion’s dream a reality.
FIREFLY will soar again! [Read more…]
Morning Static: BIG LOVE, Heather Locklear, Netflix & More!
• Was BIG LOVE an under appreciated masterpiece? Discuss.
• Official: It’s not TV, it’s HB… err, Netflix.
• She’s Back… Heather Locklear to star in CBS comedy pilot THE ASSISTANTS!
• So is She! Connie Britton to star in Ryan Murphy’s FX pilot AMERICAN HORROR STORY
• Oh, and them… Boris Kodjoe, Tom Arnold, Kevin Dillon, Christina Applegate Michelle Trachtenberg and Mary Lynn Rajskub book pilots.
Best News Ever: Netflix Enters the Original Programming Game
This just in: Netflix is entering the original content game by reportedly outbidding the likes of HBO and AMC for David Fincher’s HOUSE OF CARDS, a new series starring and executive produced by Kevin Spacey that dramatizes the political manoeuvrings following the end of Margaret Thatcher’s tenure as British Prime Minister.
According to Deadline Hollywood, “Netflix landed the drama project by offering a staggering commitment of two seasons, or 26 episodes… in a deal that is believed to be worth more than $100 million.”
According to us, where things get really interesting is when one starts to consider what a move like this could mean for the future of the entertainment industry as a whole.
Morning Static: LIFE UNEXPECTED, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, Netflix & More!
• Eviscerating any glimmer of hope fans may have had, Warner Bros TV officially announces LIFE UNEXPECTED “The Complete Series” on DVD. Emphasis on the words “Complete” and “Series.”
• Game Changer! Netflix is reportedly in talks with studios for access to current episodes of primetime and is willing to pay $70,000 to $100,000 for the privilege.
• From the department of “HUH?” MIKE & MOLLY tops Nielsen’s “Viewer Engagement” report.
• Spotlight: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Steven R. McQueen.
• Pilot Watch: My Girls’ Anna Chlumsky and THE OC’s Kelly Rowan Kelly have found themselves some exciting new gigs.
• Washington finally gets something right, with the House giving final congressional approval on Thursday to a bill that would prevent advertisers from abruptly raising the volume commercials to catch the attention of viewers.