TNT/TBS: Upfronts

May 16th, 2012 | Posted by James K in News | Television - (0 Comments)

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Turner networks TNT and TBS took their turn at the upfronts on Wednesday.

Future strategy for success and growth: “Evolving from Linear Networks into Branded Video Destinations.” Translation: It understands that people want to watch video anytime, anywhere and on any device.

Extensive original series lineups for 2012-13: TNT has nine original series on tap this summer, more than any other time in the network’s history. TBS is premiering two new sitcoms this summer.

New projects in development: High-profile creative partners include David Baldacci, Michael Bay, Steven Bochco, Tom Clancy, James Duff, Howard Gordon, Norm MacDonald, Matthew McConaughey, Conan O’Brien, Michael Ovitz, Robert Port, Michael M. Robin, Ron Shelton, Greer Shephard, Don Todd and Dick Wolf.

Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies:

At TNT, we’re expanding our programming horizons with new forms and new genres – like we did last year with Falling Skies – and we’re reaching out to new audiences. Whatever the form or genre, we’re using what we call the ‘popcorn mindset’ as the guiding principle behind all our development. From a storytelling perspective, that simply means that TNT’s dramas are meant to entertain and excite viewers, take them on a ride and land them safely at the end.”

Schedules and show descriptions after the jump.

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CBS: 2012-13 Primetime Schedule

May 16th, 2012 | Posted by James K in Television - (0 Comments)

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CBS announced its 2012-13 schedule on Wednesday.

Highlights: “Two And A Half Men” moves to Thursday after “The Big Bang Theory”, “2 Broke Girls” takes over Monday at 9 slot with “Partners” at 8:30, “The Mentalist” moves to Sunday with “Elementary” taking over Thursday at 10.

MONDAY: 8-How I Met Your Mother, 8:30-Partners (new), 9-2 Broke Girls, 9:30-Mike & Molly, 10-Hawaii Five-0.

TUESDAY: 8-NCIS, 9-NCIS: Los Angeles, 10-Vegas (new).

WEDNESDAY: 8-Survivor, 9-Criminal Minds, 10-CSI.

THURSDAY: 8-The Big Bang Theory, 8:30-Two And A Half Men, 9-Person of Interest, 10-Elementary (new).

FRIDAY: 8-CSI: NY, 9-Made in Jersey (new), 10-Blue Bloods

SATURDAY: 8-Crimetime Saturday, 9-Crimetime Saturday, 10-48 Hours Mystery.

SUNDAY: 7-60 Minutes, 8-The Amazing Race, 9-The Good Wife, 10-The Mentalist.

CBS new show descriptions and Nina Tassler comments from The Futon Critic after the jump.

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ABC: 2012-13 Primetime Schedule

May 15th, 2012 | Posted by James K in Television - (0 Comments)

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ABC announced its 2012-13 schedule on Tuesday.

Highlights: “Revenge” takes “Desperate Housewives” Sunday slot, “The Neighbors” airs after “Modern Family,” TGIF revival.

MONDAY: 8-Dancing with the Stars, 10-Castle. In January: 8-The Bachelor.

TUESDAY: 8-Dancing with the Stars the Results Show, 9-Happy Endings, 9:30-Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, 10-Private Practice. In January: 8-How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) (new), 8:30-The Family Tools (new).

WEDNESDAY: 8-The Middle, 8:30-Suburgatory, 9-Modern Family, 9:30-The Neighbors (new), 10-Nashville (new).

THURSDAY: 8-Last Resort (new), 9-Grey’s Anatomy, 10-Scandal.

FRIDAY: 8-Shark Tank, 9-Primetime: What Would You Do?, 10-20/20 In November: 8-Last Man Standing, 8:30-Malibu Country (new), 9-Shark Tank, 10-Primetime: What Would You Do?

SATURDAY: 8-Saturday Night College Football.

SUNDAY: 7-America’s Funniest Home Videos, 8-Once Upon a Time, 9-Revenge, 10-666 Park Avenue (new).

ABC new show descriptions after the jump.

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Fox: 2012-13 Primetime Schedule

May 14th, 2012 | Posted by James K in Television - (0 Comments)

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Fox announced its 2012-13 schedule on Monday.

Highlights: ”Glee” moves to Thursday, “Touch” joins “Fringe” on Friday, all-comedy Tuesday.

MONDAY: 8-Bones, 9-The Mob Doctor (new). The Following (new) joins in midseason.

TUESDAY: 8-Raising Hope, 8:30-Ben and Kate (new), 9-New Girl, 9:30-The Mindy Project (new). The Goodwin Games (new) joins in midseason.

WEDNESDAY: 8-The X Factor/American Idol (midseason)

THURSDAY: 8-The X Factor results/American Idol results (midseason), 9-Glee.

FRIDAY: 8-Touch, 9-Fringe (fall). Hell’s Kitchen returns in midseason.

SATURDAY: 7-Fox Sports Saturday (fall). Cops returns in midseason. Animation Domination High-Def (new) will join late-prime in 2013.

SUNDAY: 7-NFL Game (fall)/Animation Domination (encores), 7:30-The OT (fall)/The Cleveland Show, 8-The Simpsons, 8:30-Bob’s Burgers, 9-Family Guy, 9:30-American Dad.

Fox new show descriptions and Kevin Reilly comments from The Futon Critic after the jump.

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NBC: 2012-13 Primetime Schedule

May 13th, 2012 | Posted by James K in News | Television - (0 Comments)

 

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The upfronts are underway, with NBC first to announce its 2012-13 schedule.

Highlights: Comedy on four nights, “The Voice” starts in fall, “Smash” held for mid-season.

MONDAY: 8-The Voice, 10-Revolution (new).

TUESDAY: 8-The Voice, 9-Go On (new), 9:30-The New Normal (new),  10-Parenthood.

WEDNESDAY: 8-Animal Practice (new), 8:30-Guys With Kids (new), 9-Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 10-Chicago Fire (new).

THURSDAY: 8-30 Rock, 8:30-Up All Night, 9-The Office, 9:30-Parks and Recreation, 10-Rock Center with Brian Williams.

FRIDAY: 8-Whitney, 8:30-Community, 9-Grimm, 10-Dateline NBC.

SATURDAY: Encore programming.

SUNDAY (Fall 2012): 7-Football Night in America, 8:15-Sunday Night Football.

SUNDAY (Post-football/Winter 2013): 7-Dateline NBC,  8-Fashion Star, 9-The Celebrity Apprentice, 10-Do No Harm (new).

NBC new show descriptions and Robert Greenblatt comments from The Futon Critic after the jump.

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No. 1 network CBS unveiled its 2012-13 TV lineup on Sunday. The schedule will be announced on Wednesday.

Gone — CSI: Miami (more costly than CSI: New York), Unforgettable, A Gifted Man, NYC 22 and Rob.

New — Four dramas, two comedies and a midseason reality show from Survivor’s Mark Burnett.

Pilots ordered to series

Friend Me –Twentysomething best friends (Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Nicholas Braun) move from Indiana to L.A. to begin their new lives working at Groupon.

Partners — Comedy about architects (David Krumholtz, Michael Urie) whose friendship has lasted longer than either of their romantic relationships and almost seems like a weird marriage.

Made in Jersey — Legal drama that centers on a working-class woman (Janet Montgomery) who uses her street smarts to compete with her more polished colleagues at a top New York law firm.

Elementary – A modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes, set in New York City. Jonny Lee Miller plays the famous detective with Lucy Liu as Watson.

Golden Boy — Cop drama centering on the meteoric rise of one cop (Theo James) from officer to detective to police commissioner.

Vegas – The 1960s-set period piece centers on the true story of Ralph Lamb (Dennis Quaid), a rodeo cowboy-turned-longtime sheriff of Las Vegas.

The Job –Contestants compete for their dream job.

TV Season Finales (May 14-20)

May 13th, 2012 | Posted by James K in Television - (0 Comments)

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Choices and confrontations.

Monday, May 14

*Smash (NBC) – Who will play Marilyn when the curtain rises?

*Gossip Girl (CW) — Blair makes her choice between Dan and Chuck.

*How I Met Your Mother (CBS) — The identity of Barney’s bride is revealed.

Hawaii Five-0 (CBS) – The team pursues a shooter who guns down one of its own, while another member is forced to choose which of his kidnapped loved ones will live.

Bones (Fox) — Brennan becomes a suspect in a murder investigation.

Two And A Half Men (CBS) — Jake graduates.

Mike and Molly (CBS) — It’s Mike and Molly’s wedding day.

Hart of Dixie (CW) – With a storm about to hit Bluebell, George and Lemon prepare for their wedding day.

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