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TBS picks up “Cougar Town”

Posted by Jared Munson on May 10, 2012
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In a move similar to Southland and Arrested Development, TBS has picked up the ABC sitcom Cougar Town for a fourth season. The episode order hasn’t been confirmed, but rumors place it around the 15-episode mark. The series starring Courteney Cox was never really a ratings hit for ABC, but the network wanted to stay in business with the former Friends star. However, this current season’s ratings have dropped dramatically due to a new time slot.

Following is the press release:

“Cougar Town is a smart, whimsical sitcom that draws its humor from likable, relatable characters” said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies. “We are thrilled to have Cougar Town moving to the TBS neighborhood as the network continues to expand its slate of original comedy series.”

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“The Avengers” shattering box office records

Posted by Jared Munson on May 6, 2012
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Marvel’s The Avengers is shattering box office records this weekend. Not only has it beaten Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two by over $30 million (Avengers is at $200 million compared to HP’s $169), but globally the film has grossed over $640 million. The film has also broken other records including: fastest film to reach $200M (3 days), highest Saturday of all time: $69.7M, domestic weekend theater average: $46,063, highest grossing opening weekend in IMAX’s history, among others.

With an opening this huge, the stakes are now high for Iron Man 3 that should bow out next summer as well as the sequels for Thor and Captain America. Also on tap is a film featuring Mark Ruffalo’s version of Bruce Banner/The Hulk that is being planned after a very welcomed reception for the third person to play the role in the past decade.

Movie theaters have been having sold out shows all weekend, with some adding showings at other times to accommodate the need for viewers. Other theaters have been giving away limited edition comics or other tie-ins with The Avengers release along with a movie marathon that featured Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America that led into the midnight release.

The real test will be to see how the film holds up the rest of the week and how close the film can get to Titanic and Avatar to become the highest grossing film of all time.

CW gives three series early renewals

Posted by Jared Munson on May 3, 2012
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Via press release:

THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS FOR “THE Vampire Diaries,” “SUPERNATURAL” AND “90210″

May 3, 2012 (Burbank, California) – The CW Network has given early pickups to the network’s top-rated show, THE Vampire Diaries, fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, and the world’s most-famous zip code, 90210, with all three series to return for the 2012-2013 season.

THE Vampire Diaries will return for a fourth season of bloody good drama this fall, SUPERNATURAL will mark its eighth season with the monster-hunting Winchester brothers on The CW, and on 90210, the gang from West Beverly will return for season five.

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“Fringe” renewed for fifth and final season

Posted by Jared Munson on April 27, 2012
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via press release:

FOX BOOKS “FRINGE” FOR A FIFTH AND FINAL CHAPTER

13 Episodes Ordered for 2012-2013 Season

FOX has picked up FRINGE for a fifth and final 13-episode season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“FRINGE is a remarkably creative series that has set the bar as one of television’s most imaginative dramas. Bringing it back for a final 13 allows us to provide the climactic conclusion that its passionate and loyal fans deserve,” said Reilly “The amazing work the producers, writers and the incredibly talented cast and crew have delivered the last four seasons has literally been out of this world. Although the end is bittersweet, it’s going to be a very exciting final chapter.”

FRINGE co-creator and executive producer J.J. Abrams added, “We are thrilled and beyond grateful that FOX – and our fans – have made the impossible possible: FRINGE will continue into a fifth season that will allow the series to conclude in a wild and thrilling way. All of us at Bad Robot are forever indebted to our viewers and the amazingly supportive FOX network for allowing the adventures of Fringe Division to not only continue, but to resolve in a way that perfectly fits the show.”

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Dick Clark Passes Away at 82

Posted by Jared Munson on April 18, 2012
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Legendary television producer and host Dick Clark passed away today at the age of 82 due to a heart attack. Clark had suffered a stroke back in 2004 that took away some of the charm of “America’s oldest teenager”, but he fought back and returned to Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin Eve for the past few years.

Clark is best known for hosting American Bandstand as well as the gameshow Pyramid. Dick Clark Productions was created in the late 1950s and created shows like TV’s Bloopers the American Music Awards among others.

Dick Clark was influential to many hosts today including Ryan Seacrest who shared co-hosting duties on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve for the past few years and is expected to go solo now after Clark’s passing.

Seacrest tweeted:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.