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Monday: "Rewrapped"
Grows Into Nightcap NBC Still a Force to Be Reckoned with From the Futon Critic |
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The culinary fallout from
"Rewrapped," a new Food Network series that builds on
the tradition of "Unwrapped," is an opening-night
audience average of 707,000 over the course of the hour.
The new Joey Fatone-hosted game show, derived from episodes of the Marc Summers-hosted "Unwrapped" and judged by Summers and a panel of experts, gained 690,000 viewers in the first half-hour, with the nightcap up to 724,000. Also on cable, "Bam's Bad Ass Game Show" dropped 14 percent to 946,000. "Kitchen Casino" spun its way to 542,000, dropping off from "Rewrapped". On broadcast, NBC (11.073 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) was the top draw on Monday thanks to new episodes of "The Voice" (11.017 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) and "The Blacklist" (11.186 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.8, #2). ABC (12.224 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #2) then claimed the silver with originals from "Dancing with the Stars" (13.522 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.1, #T3) and "Castle" (9.626 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.8, #T6). Next up was CBS (5.929 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.6, #3) and its mix of "2 Broke Girls" (7.028 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 2.1, #T3), "Friends with Better Lives" (5.385 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.7, #8) and "Mike & Molly" (7.294 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.9, #5) followed by repeats of "The Big Bang Theory" (6.826 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.8, #T6) and "NCIS: Los Angeles" (4.522 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.0, #11). Meanwhile, FOX (5.192 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.4, #4) served up a new "Bones" (5.869 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T9) and the penultimate week of "The Following" (4.515 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T9).
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Syndies: Another Down
Week Results for the Week Ending April 13 From B&C |
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Only a few talkers managed
to hold their own in the tough week ending April 13,
which saw many syndicated shows get preempted in favor
of news and sports, as well as a continued drop in the
levels of people watching television. Game shows weren’t having much fun. CTD’s Wheel of Fortune slowed 7% from the prior week to a 6.3, that show’s lowest rating in 15 weeks. For the second straight week, CTD’s Jeopardy! just missed breaking Wheel’s hold on the top spot, but also slid 7% to a 6.2. Debmar-Mercury’s Family Feud fell 2% to a 4.8. Disney/ABC’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire faded 5% to a 2.0, that show’s lowest rating since Christmas. |
posted 4/22/14 |
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Upfront: Food Network Ice Cream, Diners, Food Trucks on the Way From Deadline |
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Food Network today unveiled
35 new series that will roll out during the next several
months. Among the new additions on Food Networks’ slate,
announced during Scripps Networks Interactive‘s upfront
in New York, is The Valerie Bertinelli Project (wt) set
for a September premiere. It features the Hot In
Cleveland star and bestselling cookbook author and her
husband preparing dinners for family and celebrity
friends in their Los Angeles home. Bunim/Murray is
producing. Also on the slate is an expansion of the
Chopped franchise set for a July premiere. The
five-episode Chopped Teens Tournament features 16
talented teenage chefs who must create the perfect
appetizer, entree and dessert as they navigate through
each round. The winner from each episode heads into the
finale with a chance to win a $25,000 grand prize and
culinary school scholarship. Notional is producing for
Food Network. New Food Network series include: Kitchen Casino Series Premiere: April 7, 2014 Hosted by Bill Rancic, Kitchen Casino ups the ante of cooking competitions, bringing together four talented chefs in a high-stakes game of chance that is all about skill, speed and adaptability. With one eye on the ticking clock, competitors have to out-cook and out-smart their competition in three casino-themed challenges – slots, poker and roulette — for a chance to win a $30,000 jackpot. These accomplished chefs must make magic with whatever Lady Luck puts in front of them, and they must double-down on their skills or risk being 86′d. Place your bets! Produced by Jane Street for Food Network America’s Best Cook Series Premiere: April 13, 2014 In this new series hosted by Ted Allen, four Food Network chefs, Cat Cora, Tyler Florence, Alex Guarnaschelli and Michael Symon, each representing a different region of the country, choose two home cooks to compete on their team and battle through a succession of difficult challenges. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team and mentoring their cooks, because if their cooks go home, so do they. Everything is on the line in the search to find America’s Best Cook. Produced by Relativity Lifestyle for Food Network Rewrapped Series Premiere: April 21, 2014 New series, Rewrapped, challenges three chefs to recreate, as closely as possible, some of America’s favorite guilty pleasures, and then invent an entirely new dish using the original treat as an ingredient. Hosted by Joey Fatone and led by head judge, Marc Summers, an expert panel of judges determines the winner based on taste, texture, and likeness to the original product. Along with bragging rights, the winner also receives a year’s supply of that episode’s well-known food. Produced by BSTV Entertainment for Food Network Game of Cones (wt) Series Premiere: July 2014 In Game of Cones, ice cream connoisseurs compete to create the most unique and delectable ice cream-based desserts using a selection of mystery ingredients. It is up to the skilled competitors to use their wits and creativity to make an incredible ice cream treat using an array of seemingly incompatible flavors. After three heart-pounding elimination challenges, one of four aspiring ice cream makers will be left standing as victor of this Game of Cones. Produced by Intuitive Entertainment for Food Network Diner Death Match (wt) Series Premiere: September 2014 Diner Death Match features four competitive cooks from North America’s best diners, gastropubs and food trucks as they go head-to-head in a series of culinary challenges. To win they will have to out-cook each other in three short-order classic diner challenges: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After each round, one competitor is eliminated, and the last cook standing walks away with a cash prize. Produced by Proper TV for Food Network Food Truck Face Off Series Premiere: September 2014 Food Truck Face Off, hosted by Jesse Palmer, pits two teams against one another to win the ultimate prize – a customized food truck for one year. After presenting their unique concept to an expert panel of judges, two teams are chosen to face off in a truck-on-truck showdown. In the end, the team that earns the most profit emerges victorious. Produced by Peace Point Productions for Food Network New Food Challenge Show (wt) Series Premiere: September 2014 Your favorite competitive food series returns with surprising twists and bigger builds! In each standalone episode, four teams of competitors will bake, cook and build their way out of unique culinary challenges. From giant wedding cakes to life-like sugar sculptures to man-sized pastries, the creations will blow you away until one competitor reigns supreme. Produced by Mission Control for Food Network Burnt (wt) Series Premiere: October 2014 Burnt is a competition that combines strategy, head-to-head cook-offs, and a big prize for the winning chef. The objective in each episode is to navigate through four rounds of one-on-one chef challenges using cunning and culinary skills to claim the cash prize of up to $20,000. At the heart of the show is the guiding principle that one chef will be in control of who plays or sits out the series of chef vs. chef eliminations, with each round providing a cumulative cash prize. Competitors must conquer all challenges laid before them or face the consequence of getting Burnt. Produced by Our House Media for Food Network Great Holiday Bake-Off (wt) Series Premiere: November 2014 The search is on to find the greatest holiday baker of all as eight amateur bakers enter the “Holiday Kitchen.” More than anything, these competitors love to bake, but in order to survive week-to-week each must demonstrate that their baking skills are broad enough to carry them into the finale where one will become the first Great Holiday Bake-Off “Grand Champion.” From cookie exchanges, to holiday pies, to yule logs and gingerbread houses, these bakers will show off their skills, their favorite family recipes and also their ability to improvise sweets challenge after challenge. This bake-off is the most delicious and sweetest way to celebrate the holiday season. Produced by Triage for Food Network Headset Cook Off (wt) Series Premiere: Q4 2014 In this new series, two professional chefs are hitting the streets in search of a team of two people who cannot cook. These unsuspecting teams can be made up of a husband and wife, two friends, or even a parent/child duo. Once each chef has selected their team, they must race back to the kitchen with their contestants in tow. Over two rounds the two teams will have to construct two complex dishes but there is one major hitch – our professional chefs must recreate each dish guided step-by-step by their chosen team over headset. It’s a game of skill, know-how and most of all communication! Produced by Optomen for Food Network SPECIALS: Ultimate Chopped Champions Tournament Premiere: August 2014 Chopped Champions returns, with an awesome twist! The competition pool has broadened to include not just professionals, but also celebrities, amateurs, and local heroes, who have all previously claimed a victory in the Chopped kitchen! This five-part event will culminate with a spectacular grand finale episode, featuring one pro vs. three not-at-all-average Joes. Of course, only one ferocious competitor will get to walk away with the prize of $50,000. For the first time in Chopped history, the proven, raw talent of an amazing amateur will be pitted against the polished skill of an outstanding professional. Who will you be cheering for? It is anybody’s guess who will rise to the occasion and become the winner of the Ultimate Chopped Champions Tournament. Produced by Notional for Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage Premiere: October 2014 Sixteen of the food world’s bravest celebrities will mercilessly sabotage each other as they battle it out in an epic, five episode tournament of culinary cage-fighting under the watchful eye of host, Alton Brown. Ultimately the most cunning and skillful star chef will emerge battered, but victorious, with the ultimate in bragging rights and up to $50,000 for their favorite charity. Produced by Embassy Row for Food Network |
posted 4/22/14 |
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Ellen DeSign Star DeGeneres to Produce New HGTV Series to Premiere in 2015 From the Futon Critic |
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Television icon and
entertainment pioneer Ellen DeGeneres will executive
produce a six-episode design competition series for HGTV
- her first on cable television. Produced by Ellen's
production company, A Very Good Production, and A. Smith
& Co. in association with Telepictures, Ellen's Design
Challenge is scheduled to premiere in 2015 and will
feature six competitors as they tackle ingenious
challenges to sketch, design and build extraordinary
furniture in just 24 hours. Throughout the series, the
contestants must showcase their creativity and
versatility to impress a panel of judges. The last one
standing will win a cash prize. "I'm so excited about this show because I love finding really special pieces of furniture," said DeGeneres. "One time I found a beautiful one-of-a-kind armoire that spoke to me in a way I'd never experienced. It turned out there was a drifter living inside of it, but that's a story for another time." During the series, the competitors will face design challenges that will keep them on their toes and, since the clock will be ticking, they will be paired with an expert carpenter to help them complete the task at hand. The series will highlight Ellen's passion for furniture and house design as well as her expertise in the subject. In addition, there will be a six-part online companion series that will invite visitors to participate in another side of the competition and get to know the designers even better. "There has been a lot of dancing in our halls since we shared that we will be collaborating with Ellen," said Kathleen Finch, president, HGTV and DIY Network. "When she talked to us about her love of buying and renovating homes, her personal passion for the creative process of furniture design emerged as something that she wanted to explore more. Since HGTV is the ultimate forum in this space, and since no other network can deliver an audience who is as enthusiastic as she is about the creative process, we just had to make it happen." Executive producers for the series are Ellen, Jeff Kleeman of A Very Good Production, and Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and Jay Bienstock of A. Smith & Co. |
posted 4/22/14 |
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Weekend: You're... TEAM
#2! CBS Takes the First Spot From the Futon Critic |
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CBS (8.525 million viewers,
#1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was the top draw on Sunday
thanks to its mainstays "60 Minutes" (8.797 million
viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T7), "The Amazing Race
23" (7.619 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2),
"The Good Wife" (9.078 million viewers, #1; adults
18-49: 1.4, #T3) and "The Mentalist" (8.605 million
viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T3). ABC (4.631 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #2) then took home the silver with a rebroadcast of "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown / Charlie Brown All Stars" (3.546 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T10) followed by a new "Once Upon a Time" (5.692 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) and the original movie "In My Dreams" (4.644 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.0, #9). Next up was FOX (2.554 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.0, #3) with a new "Bob's Burgers" (1.533 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T14) alongside repeats of "American Dad" (1.516 million viewers, #16; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T14), "The Simpsons" (2.202 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T10) and "Family Guy" (2.647 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T7) plus a new "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" (3.713 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T3). Meanwhile, NBC (3.700 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #4) served up its revised lineup of "American Dream Builders" (2.523 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T14), "Dateline NBC" (3.821 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T10), "Believe" (4.658 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.2, #6) and "Crisis" (3.798 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T10). On Friday, "Shark Tank" only managed the #3 slot with an audience of 6.772 million, around its usual take. The CW's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" also leveled off with 1.356 million. "America's Best Cook" won the crowd for Food Network on Sunday with 1.295 million viewers, while "Cutthroat Kitchen" dropped slightly to 1.258 million. "Food Court Wars" logged in 844,000 viewers. |
posted 4/22/14 |
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"Generation Game" Has a
Hart? Miranda Hart in Talks to Front New Look of a British Classic From Digital Spy |
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Miranda Hart is said to be
in talks to host a revival of The Generation Game for
the BBC. The sitcom actress and comedian is tipped to follow in the footsteps of previous presenters Sir Bruce Forsyth, Larry Grayson and Jim Davidson in the reboot of the classic family program, which originally launched in 1971. The show - which last aired in 2002 - saw four teams, each consisting of two family members, compete against each other in a series of challenges in a bid to win prizes. The BBC has confirmed that the revival is on the cards but insisted that nothing has been confirmed. A spokesperson said: "It's in the early ideas stage at the moment. Nothing is confirmed and no series [is] planned." Call The Midwife actress Hart revealed her love of The Generation Game when she interviewed Forsyth for BBC One special When Miranda Met Bruce last year. |
posted 4/22/14 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Upfronts: truTV Two Game Shows Greenlit Amidst Brand Makeover From the Futon Critic |
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truTV has greenlit six new
series, part of a new wave of programming on tap as the
network embarks on an extensive brand evolution. truTV
is working with some of the industry's top producers to
create programming designed to appeal to "funseekers," a
younger, dual-gender audience that looks for television
to take them on a fun ride that both surprises and
entertains. Over the past eight months, truTV has put
significant resources behind reshaping its brand and has
turned over a slate of more than 30 new projects in
development. On the programming front, the network is focusing on creating shows that are authentic, clever and buzz-worthy - shows that viewers want to talk about and share. truTV's slate of new shows includes Fake-Off, a Kabuki-inspired, pop-culture-themed talent competition series; Way Out West, a reality western about three rival outfitter families in the Idaho backcountry; How to Be a Grown Up, a comedic take on the relatable trials and tribulations of true adulthood; Local News (working title), a look at the playful rivalry between the news teams at two small town television stations; and Hair Jacked, a new ambush game show that gives contestants the opportunity to win big money or go home with the cut of the day. "We're extremely excited to be rolling out a robust slate of programming, including big swings in new areas including reality/scripted hybrid shows, sketch comedy, docusoaps and competition elimination as we continue to shape and evolve the truTV brand," said Chris Linn, president, head of programming for truTV. "Working with outstanding producers like 3 Arts Entertainment, Mission Control Media, Bunim/Murray Productions and Shine America, we are moving forward to give our targeted audience of 'funseekers' the type of programming they crave: a dynamic mix of action, comedy and competition series featuring engaging characters and compelling new worlds. These are the kind of shows that pull you in, take you on a fun ride and leave you wanting more." About the shows... “Fake-Off” – Shine America An original entertainment format featuring teams of performers who recreate and reimagine iconic moments in pop culture. A captivating mix of Kabuki theater, acrobatics, dance, costume and illusion, “Fake-Off” is a highly visual talent competition series like nothing you’ve ever seen. For the first time ever, these colorful and creative teams will compete in an elimination battle to see who’s got the skills to be named America’s “Fake-Off” champions. TruTV has ordered eight episodes of “Fake-Off,” with plans to air the series in the early fall. “Hair Jacked” – Mission Control Media, Hazy Mills Productions and CORE Media Group Produced by the team behind “Hollywood Game Night,” “Hair Jacked” is a hilarious, high-energy game show in which unsuspecting contestants have the chance to win cash prizes, all while getting a haircut. But they have to play smart because one wrong answer could send them packing with the worst hairstyle of their lives. TruTV has ordered 16 half-hour episodes of “Hair Jacked,” with plans to launch the series in the fall.
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posted 4/21/14 |
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Sweeps: Fox Premieres and Finales Abound From the Futon Critic |
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This May, FOX presents
massive television events, series premieres and season
finales, as well as all-new episodes with big guest
stars, including the two-hour premiere of the
highly-anticipated new event series 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY
May 5; the series premiere of new unscripted comedy RIOT
May 13; the fifth season premiere of culinary sensation
MASTERCHEF May 19; the three-hour, two-night season
finale of AMERICAN IDOL XIII, featuring the final
performance show May 20 and the final live results show
crowning the next music superstar May 21. Here are the highlights, night by night, for this May on FOX: MasterChef
(season premiere: May 19): MasterChef returns for an
exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from
all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills,
knowledge and passion in front of the show's esteemed
judging panel: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham
Elliot. In the premiere episode, after a nationwide
search, 30 of the best home cooks in America present
their signature dish to the judges, but only the Top
Finalists will earn a coveted white apron and compete
for a chance to win the MasterChef title, a cookbook
deal and the $250,000 grand prize. |
posted 4/21/14 |
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Thursday: A Scandalous
Drop "Idol's" Deep Decline a Windfall for ABC, CBS From the Futon Critic |
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ABC (7.323 million viewers,
#2; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1) pulled in front on Thursday
with its mix of a repeat "Grey's Anatomy" (3.417 million
viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.8, #15), a new "Grey's
Anatomy" (8.100 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.5,
#3) and the season finale of "Scandal" (10.451 million
viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1). CBS (7.369 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #T2) then was the most-watched network thanks to repeats of "The Big Bang Theory" (9.668 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.2, #4), another "The Big Bang Theory" (10.829 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.6, #2), a new "The Crazy Ones" (6.303 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.6, #7), the season finale of "The Crazy Ones" (5.362 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T8) and a special repeat of "NCIS" (6.026 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10). Next up was FOX (5.457 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.6, #T2) and originals from "Hell's Kitchen" (4.823 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.7, #6), "American Idol" (7.884 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.9, #5) and "Surviving Jack" (4.297 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10). Meanwhile, NBC (3.267 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.0, #4) served up the season finale of "Community" (2.902 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10), a new "Parks & Recreation" (2.386 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T13), an original "Hollywood Game Night" (3.196 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T13) and the season finale of "Parenthood" (3.962 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T8). The battle for 10pm was split with the season finale of "Beat Bobby Flay" taking the viewers with 1.134 million to "The Challenge's" 923,000. MTV's game show anthology bested the Food Network in the 18-49 demo with 582,000 to 485,000. Meanwhile, "Chopped Canada" scored 814,000 viewers at 9p. |
posted 4/21/14 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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"Face Off" Just Became
"Life or Death" Catch It on Syfy This Summer! From the Futon Critic |
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Syfy, in promoting the
season finale of "Face Off" this Tuesday, April 22 at 9p
ET, also confirms that the critically-acclaimed series
will return in July 2014 for a high-stakes 7th season
themed "Life and Death." Each week the contestants will
face creative challenges designed to inspire them to
explore life, death, rebirth and mortality. Season 7
will also introduce new judge, Lois Burwell, a renowned
Academy-Award winning makeup artist known for her work
on Lincoln, Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, War Horse
and War of the Worlds. Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. As a member of the multi-generational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, actress McKenzie Westmore brings expertise to her role as host of the series. Some of SFX world's most celebrated figures judge the competition - multiple Academy-Award winner Ve Neill (The Hunger Games, Pirates of the Caribbean), industry veteran Glenn Hetrick (CSI: New York, Heroes, Legion), and creature designer Neville Page (Avatar, Prometheus). World-renowned Hollywood makeup artist Michael Westmore (Star Trek) serves as the contestant mentor. Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Dwight D. Smith, Michael Agbabian and Derek Atherton serving as executive producers. |
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Ryan Seacrest: The Next
Chapter Report: Host to Continue on "Idol", On E!... Not So Much From the Hollywood Reporter |
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Ryan Seacrest is zeroing in
on his next chapter. Hollywood's hardest working multihyphenate is said to be considering some significant changes to a portfolio that reportedly earns him $61 million annually. While gigs including American Idol and his morning radio show are likely to continue, sources familiar with his ongoing discussions suggest others, such as E! red carpet duty, will come to an end. As part of that strategic reshuffling, he's expected to expand his role with Clear Channel and continue to amp up his presence in the start-up community. The most lucrative part of Seacrest's portfolio is likely to become that much more so. The host is in talks with longtime radio partner Clear Channel about taking on an increased role at the company. (His current $25 million deal runs through 2015, and new responsibilities would mean an extension and more money.) The plan would be for Seacrest to help build out more multiplatform programming with Clear Channel and the iHeart brand that he would host and produce via his Ryan Seacrest Productions. He began dabbling with the latter late last year, when he hosted a One Direction iHeart Radio "album release party" special on the CW. Despite reports to the contrary, Seacrest is close to making a new deal to remain with Fox's Idol for two more years as well. (Even with its steep declines in ratings, multiple sources say Idol will continue.) Though the time commitment and intense travel schedule can prove problematic for someone trying to juggle as many jobs as he is, Seacrest has been loyal to the singing competition that catapulted his career more than a decade ago and that has provided him a significant weekly platform in the years since. He's often said he "couldn’t imagine life without Idol," and producers and executives alike have referred to him publicly as the "glue" that holds the show together. Seacrest is expected to appear at Fox's upfront presentation to advertisers in mid-May to show his continued support for the show. |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Fight's Back On! ABC Renews "Christmas Light Fight", Adds "Halloween" Special From the Futon Critic |
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The battle for lights and
frights is on! ABC has announced one series renewal and
one new special from FremantleMedia North America. "The
Great Christmas Light Fight" will be returning for a
second installment this holiday season, but before
stringing up the mistletoe, a one-part special, "The
Great Halloween Fright Fight," will debut this fall
featuring families competing for the greatest of the
ghoulish haunted Halloween displays! Commented Thom Beers, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, "'The Great Christmas Light Fight' really brought the holiday spirit to light in homes across the country. Our team had a terrific time producing this show and seeing so many magnificent displays that were of theme-park gravitas. We are excited to be coming back for more and to also be frightening the format for Halloween." "The Great Christmas Light Fight" first debuted on ABC in December 2013 and featured 20 families competing to have the greatest Christmas display. The families were chosen through an extensive nationwide search, based on their previous elaborate Christmas light displays, incredible choreography and over-the-top designs. On its debut, "The Great Christmas Light Fight" delivered ABC's highest total viewers in the time period in five years and improved 17% over the prior year in total viewers and Adults 18-49 during its three-week run. "The Great Christmas Light Fight" will be returning with six episodes, while "The Great Halloween Fright Fight" will premiere as a one-episode special. Both shows come from FremantleMedia North America ("American Idol," "America's Got Talent," "The Price is Right"). Executive Producers for both series are Brady Connell, Max Swedlow, Thom Beers and Jennifer Mullin. FremantleMedia is distributing the shows and format internationally. |
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Wednesday: Fox Reigns
Supreme* *On a Night of Reruns, Bested Only By Survivor From the Futon Critic |
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FOX (8.383 million viewers,
#1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) was back in front on
Wednesday thanks to a new two-hour "American Idol"
(8.383 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2). CBS (7.668 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2) then claimed the silver with a new "Survivor: Cagayan" (9.281 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.2, #1) alongside repeats of "Criminal Minds" (6.924 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.4, #4) and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (6.801 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T6). Next up was NBC (4.688 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #3) and its all-repeat lineup of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (4.699 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.1, #9), another "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (5.180 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.3, #5) and "Chicago PD" (4.186 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10). Meanwhile, ABC (3.807 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.1, #4) offered up its mix of "The Middle" (4.884 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T6), "Suburgatory" (3.574 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10), "Modern Family" (5.072 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.5, #3), a new "Mixology" (3.704 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T6) and "Nashville" (2.804 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T12). For the first time since its premiere last year, TBS' "Deal With It" has cracked the top 10 in the adults 18-19 demo, with 814,000 of its 1.289 million viewers registering a #9 finish. Meanwhile, the season premiere of "The Ultimate Fighter" gave Fox Sports 1 595,000 for the two hours. |
posted 4/17/14 |
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CW Summer In: Whose Line, Fool Us; Out: Capture, Oh Sit! From the Futon Critic |
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Continuing its commitment to
more year-round original programming, The CW today
announced its schedule for Summer 2014, including the
premieres of unscripted docuseries FAMOUS IN 12,
comedies BACKPACKERS and SEED, magic series PENN &
TELLER: FOOL US and MASTERS OF ILLUSION, all-new
episodes of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? and the return of
the fan-favorite drama BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. On Monday, June 2, the hilarious improv comedy WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? moves to its new night, with original episodes at 8:00-8:30 pm ET, followed by an encore episode of WHOSE LINE at 8:30-9:00 pm ET. The romantic drama BEAUTY AND THE BEAST returns with original episodes 9:00-10:00 pm ET. On PENN & TELLER: FOOL US, premiering Wednesday, July 30 (8:00-9:00 pm ET), aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. Penn and Teller see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. The live studio audience knows there are no camera tricks, secret edits or helpful camera cuts. This is all real magic. British television and radio personality Jonathan Ross ("Friday Night with Jonathan Ross") serves as host. PENN & TELLER: FOOL US is produced by September Films (part of DCD Media) for ITV, with executive producers Peter Adam Golden, David Green, Peter Davey and Andrew Golder. |
posted 4/17/14 |
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On The Third Day... GSN
Announced... The New Teams for "American Bible Challenge" Starting May 22! From the Futon Critic |
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Today GSN announced the
lineup of competitors for the third season of its
highest rated original series of all time, THE AMERICAN
BIBLE CHALLENGE. Jeff Foxworthy hosts this one-hour game
show in which contestants compete based on their
knowledge of the Bible. Season three premieres with two
back-to-back original episodes on Thursday, May 22nd at
8 PM (ET/PT), and will air new episodes every Thursday
at 8 PM (ET/PT) on GSN. Season three of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE will bring a new set of diverse, fun and colorful contestants which include a team of former beauty queens, motorcycle ridingpriests, police officers and Mormon moms. Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is reunited with GRAMMY(R) winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin as musical co-host. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE has added brand new games that put the contestant's spiritual and physical talents to the test with new categories that include "Christ or Klingon" in which contestants have to guess whether words are from the Bible or Star Trek's Klingon language; "Curse You Autocorrect" where contestants must decipher a typed Bible passage that has been "autocorrected" and "Nazareth Enquirer" with sensational Biblical headlines that could have appeared in atabloid. Aside from showcasing their knowledge of the world's best-selling book, each team will compete on behalf of a charitable organization. The tournament starts with 18 three-person teams - three teams in each of the first six episodes of the season. The winning teams from each of those six episodes advance to play in two semi-final games. During the final round, one team will be named champions of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE. The 18 teams who will kick off Season 3 of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE are below. - Team Barefoot Ambassadors (Charlotte, Samaritan's Feet) - Team Bible Belts (Otway, OH; Kicks for Jesus) - Team Chefs to the Rescue (Portsmouth, VA; Mercy Chefs) - Team Crown Jewels (Lumberton, NC; the Vs. Cancer Foundation) - Team Devoted Divas (Akron, OH; Unity in the Community) - Team Fashion of the Christ (New York City; Uniting Against Lung Cancer) - Team Gospel for Teens (New York City; The Mama Foundation of the Arts) - Team Heartland Guards (Buda, IL; Make-a-Wish Foundation) - Team Kori's Crusaders (Bunker Hill, IN; The Irok Foundation) - Team Lift Your Voice (Hilliard, OH; National MPS Society) - Team Three Wise Men (Providence, UT; One Heart for Bulgaria) - Team Pearly Skates (Raleigh, Donate Life North Carolina) - Team Prayer Patrol (Joplin, MO; Rebuild Joplin) - Team Queens of Arts (Queens, NY; The Arts & Education Continuum) - Team Rhymz with Grace (Mobile, AL; Home of Grace) - Team Faithful Fathers (St. Paul, MN; NET Ministries) - Team We're In Tents (Grand Rapids, MI; Camp Michawana) - Team Words with Friends (Charlotte; VCC Church in the City Women's Shelter) |
posted 4/16/14 |
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Tuesday: This Just Got
Interesting NBC Makes a Play for CBS' Territory From the Futon Critic |
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NBC (8.420 million viewers,
#2; adults 18-49: 2.1, #1) was the demo champ on Tuesday
thanks to its mix of "The Voice" (11.599 million
viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1), "About a Boy"
(7.226 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.9, #5),
"Growing Up Fisher" (6.084 million viewers, #7; adults
18-49: 1.6, #8) and "Chicago Fire" (7.008 million
viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.7, #T6). CBS (14.021 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #2) then claimed a close second place with its mainstays "NCIS" (16.735 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.1, #T2), "NCIS: Los Angeles" (14.680 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.1, #T2) and "Person of Interest" (10.647 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.7, #T6). Next up was ABC (3.831 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #3) with a repeat of "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" (3.280 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10) followed by a new "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" (5.069 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 2.0, #4) and the return of "Celebrity Wife Swap" (3.145 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10). Meanwhile, FOX (2.259 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.0, #4) offered up originals from "Glee" (2.451 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10), "New Girl" (2.198 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 1.1, #9) and "The Mindy Project" (1.937 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 1.0, #T10). On cable, "Ink Master" mastered the games on Spike with 1.422 million. Second was "Face Off" for Syfy with 1.287 million, leading into "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" with 777,000, roughly half of "Ink Master's" stake. GSN's "Minute to Win It" helped the primetime average upwards to 464,000, while the season premiere of "Knife Fight" dragged Esquire's already anemic numbers to 57,000 on average. |
posted 4/16/14 |
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A Bad Ass Monday? Bam Margera's New Game Show Launches on TBS From Zap2it |
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Now that "Bam's Bad Ass Game
Show" premiered, did Bam Margera and his stunt send-up
receive bad ass numbers? "Bad Ass Game Show" received an audience of 1.097 million at 10:30 on TBS. Of those, 651,000 were in the advertiser-friendly 18-49 age bracket, just making the top 25 of 51 programs that broadcast new episodes. NBC (9.805 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) was the demo champ on Monday thanks to a new "The Voice" (11.669 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.3, #1) and a repeat "The Blacklist" (6.079 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.6, #7). ABC (12.150 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.9, #2) then snagged the silver with an original "Dancing with the Stars" (14.200 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.3, #2) alongside a repeat "Castle" (8.052 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.2, #10). Next up was CBS (6.076 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.7, #3) and its new lineup of "2 Broke Girls" (7.211 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.2, #3), "Friends with Better Lives" (5.723 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.8, #6), "Mike & Molly" (7.426 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.1, #4) and "Mom" (6.727 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.9, #5) plus a repeat of "Person of Interest" (4.685 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.0, #11). Meanwhile, FOX (5.043 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.4, #4) offered up a new "Bones" (5.692 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T8) and a new "The Following" (4.394 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T8). |
posted 4/15/14 |
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Syndies: Changing of
the Guard? Results for the Week Ending April 6 From B&C |
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Spring’s longer days and
warmer weather took its traditional toll on syndication
in the week ending April 6, with most shows down or flat
for the week. The game shows almost saw a changing of the guard, with CTD’s Wheel of Fortune skidding 8% from the prior week to a 6.8, that show’s lowest rating since Christmas. On the other hand, CTD’s Jeopardy! just missed snatching the category lead, climbing 8% to a 6.7. Jeopardy!, in its 30th season, aired its Battle of the Decades Tournament from March 31 - April 4. Meanwhile, Debmar-Mercury’s Family Feud faded 6% to a 4.9, while Disney-ABC’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire sank 5% to a 2.1, that show’s lowest rating in six weeks. |
posted 4/15/14 |
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Food Network Looking
for Bakers Casting for the Holidays From Food Network |
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The Food Network is scouring
the country looking for people who love to bake. Are you passionate about baking? Do you love the holidays? Do you know how to make an amazing Yule log or have a secret family recipe for a pumpkin pie that will take down the competition? Well if so, this is the perfect show for you! The Great Holiday Bake-Off is a major TV showdown where versatile baking enthusiasts enter our kitchen in a fun holiday battle to try and win A BIG CASH PRIZE and become The Great Holiday Bake-Off Grand Champion! Please email us today at holidaybakeoffcasting@leg-corp.com. Put your city/state in the subject line and include your name, phone number, email address and occupation in the body of the email. In addition, also include a photo of yourself and a couple photos of some of your most impressive holiday baked goods. Lastly, please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think you would be perfect for the show. |
posted 4/15/14 |
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Weekend: A Tradition
Unlike Any Other CBS Masters Sunday Night Thanks to the Golf Running Long From The Futon Critic |
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CBS (9.732 million viewers,
#1; adults 18-49: 1.7, #1) held onto the top spot on
Sunday with its PGA aided mix of "60 Minutes" (11.095
million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.8, #4), "The
Amazing Race 23" (8.983 million viewers, #4; adults
18-49: 1.7, #5), "The Good Wife" (9.741 million viewers,
#2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #T7) and "The Mentalist" (9.108
million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.5, #T7). ABC (6.036 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2) then was a close second place with its lineup of "America's Funniest Home Videos" (5.660 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T10), "Once Upon a Time" (6.253 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 1.9, #3), "Resurrection" (7.124 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.0, #2) and "Revenge" (5.109 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.3, #9). Next up was FOX (3.180 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.3, #3) with originals from "Bob's Burgers" (1.886 million viewers, #17; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T15), "American Dad" (2.332 million viewers, #16; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T12), "The Simpsons" (3.590 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 1.6, #6), "Family Guy" (4.284 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 2.1, #1) and "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" (3.495 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T10). And finally, NBC (3.961 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #4) closed out the evening with "Dateline NBC" (4.383 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T15), "American Dream Builders" (3.088 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.7, #17), "Believe" (4.358 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.0, #14) and "Crisis" (4.015 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 1.1, #T12). Meanwhile, on Food Network, the premiere of "America's Best Cook" couldn't match a new "Cutthroat Kitchen" (1.068 million to 1.227 million). It did build off of "Food Court Wars'" 788,000. |
posted 4/15/14 |
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Square Biz Blowing Up
Overseas ITV Greenlights "Hollywood" Adaptation From Female First |
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ITV have commissioned a
brand new series of classic game show Celebrity Squares,
scheduled for broadcast later this year. September Films and GroupM Entertainment are to produce the revamped show, and Warwick Davis is in the helm as host. “Celebrity Squares is one of those special television shows that everyone remembers – I grew up watching it, and I’m thrilled to be presenting this updated version of a TV classic.” said Warwick. Based on the classic game show created by Merrill Heatter & Bob Quigley, a grid of nine boxes contain different celebrities who answer questions. Contestants taking part will have to say whether they agree or disagree with the celebrity's answer, and if they're correct they win that square. Winning three boxes in either a horizontal, diagonal or vertical line will see the contestant win that round and money, before the winning contender goes on to play the end game for the star prize. Bob Massie, Head of Entertainment, September Films said: “It’s so exciting to have Warwick hosting this classic game show, with a new comedy twist.”
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posted 4/15/14 |
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Posted 4/15/14 |
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