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OFFICE II Pairs With OFFICE!! KNIGHT RIDER To Wednesdays!! FNL Sticks!! SCRUBS Scrubbed?? LIFE To Fridays!! NBC’s 2008-09!!
I am – Hercules!!
Looks like "Scrubs" is finally free to make its long-threatened move to ABC!
Also looks like "Journeyman" and "Bionic Woman" are officially no longer NBC shows.
The third season of "Friday Night Lights" will be exclusive to DirecTV's Channel 101 starting Oct. 1, then will be repeated on NBC subsequent to the 2009 Super Bowl. So I guess a lot of people will be watching it on the bittorrents.
Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino are both starring in miniseries.
Donal Logue plays the new boss on "Life."
Where will "The Office" spinoff be set? Darryl's warehouse? Vance Refrigeration? Staples? Perhaps it will focus on the teenage Michael, Dwight and Jim at Dunder-Mifflin Academy?
According to James Hibberd at the Hollywood Reporter:
The network's 2007-08 schedule:
Mondays
8 p.m. "Chuck"
9 p.m. "Heroes"
10 p.m. "My Own Worst Enemy" / "The Philanthropist"
Tuesdays
8 p.m. "Biggest Loser: Families" / "Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30 p.m. "Kath and Kim"
10 p.m. "Law & Order: SVU"
Wednesdays
8 p.m. "Knight Rider"
9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle" / "Law & Order"
Thursdays
8 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30 p.m. "30 Rock"
9 p.m. "The Office"
9:30 p.m. "The Office" / SNL Election Specials / "The Office [spinoff]"
10 p.m. "ER" (the final season) / "Celebrity Apprentice"
Fridays
8 p.m. "Robinson Crusoe"
9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal" / "Friday Night Lights"
10 p.m. "Life"
Sundays
Fall: "Sunday Night Football"
Winter:
8 p.m. "Merlin"
9 p.m. "Medium"
10 p.m. "Kings"
Look! Press release!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS
STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS
STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF NBC'S 'SUPER SEASON' OF EVENTS INCLUDING THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES AND SUPER BOWL XLIII
WITH ITS EXPANDING COMMITMENT TO YEAR-ROUND ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING, NBC DELIVERS ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH FIRST-RUN ENTERTAINMENT AS THE NETWORK BROADCAST 10 YEARS AGO
FALL, WINTER AND SUMMER SCHEDULES FEATURE NEWCOMERS 'THE OFFICE' SPINOFF,'MY OWN WORST ENEMY,' 'KATH & KIM,'KNIGHTRIDER','CRUSOE','KINGS,' 'THEPHILANTHROPIST,' 'MERLIN,''THE LISTENER,' 'SHARK TAGGERS,' 'AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS,' 'CHOPPING BLOCK'AND MINISERIES 'THE LAST TEMPLAR' AND 'XIII'
RETURNING SERIES FOR NBC'S 2008-09 TELEVISION SEASON INCLUDE THE ACCLAIMED DRAMAS 'ER' -- IN ITS 15TH AND FINAL SEASON --'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS,' 'LIPSTICK JUNGLE', 'MEDIUM,' 'LAW & ORDER' AND 'LAW & ORDER: SVU'
NEW YORK -- April 2, 2008 -- NBC today unveiled its new Fall lineup for the 2008-09 television season, introducing a schedule earlier than ever that combines some of the most acclaimed and popular returning series on television with four new programs that will join the schedule in the opening weeks of the season, including "Kath & Kim," "Knight Rider," "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Crusoe."
Among the critically hailed series returning to the NBC schedule next season will be "ER," the most-nominated series in Emmy Award history, returning for its 15th and final season (see separate release) on NBC's Thursday night lineup, and the acclaimed "Friday Night Lights," slated to re-join the Friday schedule in February as part of a unique broadcast partnership between NBC and DIRECTV (see separate release).
Additionally, the most highly anticipated comedy of the upcoming season, "The Office" spinoff, from Executive Producer Greg Daniels, will get the highly coveted premiere timeslot post Super Bowl XLIII following a special original telecast of "The Office" (see separate release).
In the first of a series of presentations to key advertisers today at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City, NBC also unveiled Winter and Summer schedules for the 2008-09 broadcast year, allowing the advertisers to plan their media strategies for the upcoming year based on a 52-week schedule. Presentations will continue in New York this week and continue in Chicago and Los Angeles through the coming weeks.
The result is that NBC will deliver almost twice as much original entertainment in 2008-09 than it did 10 years ago. There will be year-round original programming on five nights a week at 10-11 p.m. (ET). In addition, NBC has allowed for a better scheduling flow with family shows at 8 p.m., blockbusters at 9 and dramas or mature-themed programs at 10 p.m.
In response to an evolving media marketplace and the changing needs of its advertisers, NBC Universal has created a more innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation. It will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment that will allow advertisers to experience the broad spectrum of marketing opportunities available within the company. The new Upfront process allows NBCU to continue its "customer-first" approach, while working to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on its clients' investments.
"NBC has established itself as the place to go for the hottest, highest quality programs on television, and now we're ready to take it to the next level," said Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "With many of the very biggest events of the 2008-09 television season on the NBC schedule, like the Beijing Olympic Games, Super Bowl Forty Three, the Golden Globes and a full season of 'Sunday Night Football,' all the elements are in place to make this an unforgettable year for NBC, its affiliates, its advertisers and its viewers."
"Normally the broadcast networks unveil their fall lineups in mid-May, but we've got so many terrific plans already in place, there was no reason to wait," said Marc Graboff, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "The business is changing rapidly and our clients expect us to stay a step ahead of that change, so we're giving them the chance now to partner with us, start integrating with our shows from the very beginning and map out their strategies a full year into the future. It's an innovative way to introduce an innovative schedule."
The roll-out of NBC's 52-week lineup begins in the Fall, as the debuting drama series "My Own Worst Enemy," starring Christian Slater, joins "Chuck" and "Heroes" on NBC's Monday lineup; "Kath & Kim," a new comedy starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, based on the hit Australian series, teams with "The Biggest Loser: Families" on Tuesdays; and on Wednesdays, "Knight Rider" goes to series, building on the success of last February's "Knight Rider" movie, the highest-rated movie telecast on any network in three years in adults 18-49. The mid-season dramedy "Lipstick Jungle" will return in the Fall, also on Wednesdays. Drama series "Crusoe," the hit game show "Deal or No Deal" and "Life" are scheduled to join NBC's Fall Friday lineup. In addition, NBC will introduce "SNL Thursday Night Live," which will share time on Thursdays with "The Office" at 9:30-10 p.m. (ET).
Through the winter months, NBC plans to add to its Sunday lineup "Kings," (starring Golden Globe winner Ian McShane) the ambitious new drama from the producer of "Heroes," along with the returning drama "Medium" and the exciting fantasy series "Merlin." On Mondays, NBC adds "The Philanthropist," a drama concerning a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth to help people. Tuesdays introduces a brand new cycle of "The Biggest Loser: Couples." "Law & Order" returns to Wednesdays for the series unparalleled 19th season. On Thursdays, comedy reigns with the addition of a new series spinning off the NBC hit "The Office." "The Celebrity Apprentice" returns in its popular new format on Thursdays. Sundays will be highlighted by special events, including the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards," the four-hour miniseries "The Last Templar" (starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino) and "XIII" (starring Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff).
Key launches and series events will be timed to make maximum promotional use of the big events coming up on the NBC primetime schedule, including the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August, "NBC Sunday Night Football" throughout the fall, the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" in November, NFL Wild-Card playoff games and the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" in January as well as the Super Bowl XLIII in February 2009.
In Summer 2009, NBC is slated to introduce "The Listener," a new Thursday drama, as well as two new reality series from executive producer Thom Beers ("Ice Road Truckers") -- "America's Toughest Jobs," an action-reality series on Mondays and "Shark Taggers," an action-adventure reality series on Wednesdays. "Chopping Block" will premiere on Fridays to complement a strong slate of original summer programming. Returning shows that Summer will include "American Gladiators," "America's Got Talent," "Last Comic Standing," "Monk" and "Nashville Star."
Sophomore dramas "Chuck," "Life," and "Lipstick Jungle" will benefit from an aggressive re-launch in the Fall, and the hit "Heroes" will come back with a bang owing to a major event in the Fall.
Joining the cast of "Life" is Donal Logue ("Grounded for Life") as Captain Brian Tidwell, Crews' (Damian Lewis) and Reese's (Sarah Shahi) new boss. Tidwell is a seen-it-all New York cop whose weaknesses include the track and the ladies. He isn't going to fit in Los Angeles, and he could care less.
Specific dates for most season and series premieres and other schedule changes will be announced at a later date. In addition, NBC Digital Entertainment today announced its full slate of content for the Summer and Fall seasons (see separate release).
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2008-09
*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")
MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "MY OWN WORST ENEMY"
TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Families"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle"
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "The Office"/ "SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE"
10-11 p.m. "ER"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CRUSOE"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Life"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
SUNDAY
7- 8:20 p.m. "Football Night in America"
8:20-11 p.m. "NBC Sunday Night Football"
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2009
*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")
MONDAY
8- 9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "THE PHILANTHROPIST"
TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order"
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF
10-11 p.m. "ER"/"The Celebrity Apprentice"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. "Friday Night Lights"
10-11 p.m. "Life"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. Specials/"Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. Specials/"MERLIN"
9-10 p.m. Specials/"Medium"
10-11 p.m. Specials/"KINGS"
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2009
*New programs in UPPER CASE
MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "American Gladiators"
9-10 p.m. "AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. "Most Outrageous Moments"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "SHARK TAGGERS"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (Results Show)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "The Office" (Encores)
8:30- 9 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF (Encores)
9-10 p.m. "Last Comic Standing"
10-11 p.m. "THE LISTENER"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CHOPPING BLOCK"
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. Drama Encores
9-10 p.m. Drama Encores
10-11 p.m. Drama Encores
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. "Monk"
9-10 p.m. "Nashville Star"
10-11 p.m. "KINGS" (Encores)
2008-09 NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:
NEW DRAMAS
MY OWN WORST ENEMY - Henry Spivey (Christian Slater, "Bobby") is a middle-class efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs with a wife, two kids, a dog, and a minivan. Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth. Henry and Edward are polar opposites who share only one thing in common -- the same body. When the carefully constructed wall between them breaks down, Henry and Edward are thrust into unfamiliar territory where each man is dangerously out of his element. "My Own Worst Enemy" explores the duality of a man who is literally pitted against himself. And it raises the question: who can you trust when you can't trust yourself? The series is produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic ("Kidnapped") is the executive producer; David Semel (director of the "American Dreams," "Heroes" and "Life" pilots) is the director and executive producer.
KNIGHT RIDER -On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as an updated drama series showcasing the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang. As the sequel resumes, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body -- thanks to its creator's work and nanotechnology -- is capable of actually shifting shape and color. It is the ultimate car -- and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it. "Knight Rider" stars Justin Bruening ("Cold Case"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars") and Bruce Davison ("Breach"). David Bartis ("Heist," "The O.C."), Doug Liman ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Bourne Identity") and Gary Scott Thompson ("Las Vegas," "The Fast and The Furious") are executive producers and David Andron serves as supervising producer and writer. Based on characters created by Glen Larson, "Knight Rider" is from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.
CRUSOE - Based on the legendary novel by Daniel Defoe, this is the tale of Robinson Crusoe. A young man leaves his true love to embark on an adventure -- only to end up shipwrecked on a remote tropical island for 28 years, completely detached from the life he once knew. His desire to return to his wife and his strong and unlikely friendship with Friday are the only things that keep him sane. While stranded, Crusoe encounters enemies and braves the elements. Equal parts "MacGyver," "Castaway" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," this series is an inspirational tale of survival rife with action and comedy. Power Entertainment produces "Crusoe."
KINGS -- "Kings" is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall. From the director (Francis Lawrence) of the blockbuster movie "I Am Legend" comes the ultimate story of David vs. Goliath, and there's no telling who will win. Sebastian Stan ("Gossip Girl") also stars. "Kings" is a production of Universal Media Studios; Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") is the executive producer. Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") is the director and executive producer and Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") also is executive producer.
MERLIN - "Merlin" brings to life a new legend for a modern audience. "Merlin" is an exciting, hour-long fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot -- but inspired by 21st Century storytelling. Before Merlin (Colin Morgan, "Doctor Who") and Arthur (Bradley James, "Lewis") became legends, they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their family's expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way. The innovative, action-packed drama has cross-generational appeal and paints a picture of Merlin and Arthur's early life that audiences have never witnessed before. Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Richard Wilson ("A Passage to India"), Angel Coulby ("Magicians") and Katie McGrath ("The Tudors") also star. A FremantleMedia Enterprises distribution of a Shine production for BBC.
THE PHILANTHROPIST -- This one-hour drama is about a rebel with a cause. Teddy Rist loves women, money and power. After the tragic death of his only child, Teddy has an awakening and becomes the world's first vigilante philanthropist -- a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need. He'll do anything to achieve his goals -- bargain with the self-righteous, trade with the nefarious and even tell the truth. Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine. It's a global adventure that will take viewers to the ends of the Earth and will inspire them as well. "The Philanthropist" is produced by Universal Media Studios, Original Media and the Levinson/Fontana Company. Tom Fontana ("Homicide: Life on the Street"), Barry Levinson ("Homicide: Life on the Street") and Charlie Corwin ("L.A. Ink") are the executive producers; Jim Juvonen is a co-executive producer.
THE LISTENER -- In this one-hour drama, Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Runaway") is a 24-year-old paramedic living with a secret: he can read people's minds. This telepathic procedural takes viewers into the heart of a tortured hero who struggles to solve crimes with his unique gift. Week-to-week, "The Listener" balances high-stakes drama with irreverent humor and sends Toby on an intellectual and emotional adventure. Ennis Esmer ("The Path to 9/11") also stars. "The Listener" is a production of Program Partners and Shaftesbury Films. The executive producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Michael Amo, Russ Cochrane, Glen Davis and Bill Laurin.
NEW COMEDIES
THE OFFICE SPINOFF - From Greg Daniels, the executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning American version of NBC's "The Office," comes the most highly anticipated comedy of the season in "The Office" spinoff. Audiences will follow another comic journey, complete with new faces and new locations, but with the same unique sense of humor and brand of quality from Daniels and his creative team. It's the next chapter of what viewers have come to know and love about "The Office."
KATH & KIM -- They're the most dysfunctional duo in suburbia. Kath Day (Molly Shannon, NBC's "Saturday Night Live") is the mom, a foxy, 40-something divorcée who finally has time for herself and her valiant search for love. Kim Day (Selma Blair, "Hellboy," "Hellboy II") is the daughter, a self-absorbed princess recently separated from her husband who finds consolation in stuffing her face. When Kim decides to move back home, Kath reluctantly agrees -- but to Kim's chagrin, Kath is not about to cater to her every whim as she has in the past. Based on the most successful comedy in Australia of the same name, Kath and Kim are two brassy women who prefer the finer things in life like acrylic nails, big hair and faux diamond chips. The series is produced by Universal Media Studios and Reveille. The executive producer/writer is Michelle Nader ("The King of Queens") and the executive producer/director is Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks," "The Office"). Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Rick McKenna also are executive producers.
SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE - Dubbed "TV's funniest and most influential political player" by Entertainment Weekly, "SNL" expands its "Weekend Update" coverage to Thursdays in primetime for three live half-hour shows beginning October 16. With all of the excitement and attention around "Saturday Night Live" during the presidential primaries, the anticipation for the show's take on this Fall's election will be at a fever pitch, "SNL Thursday Night Live" will keep the momentum -- and the laughs -- going. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.
NEW ALTERNATIVE
CHOPPING BLOCK -- It's time to sharpen your knives! It's not just about the meal, it's about the business of food. From the producers of "Hell's Kitchen," original rock-star chef Marco Pierre White comes to America to host the ultimate food fight on NBC -- a new reality competition set in the high-drama, high-stakes world of New York City restaurants. The cooks are given a grilling over the course of the series. The teams, which are made up of couples, will be tested in challenges that vary from having less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space to planning a menu and creating a signature dish. The winning couple will get a chance to have their dreams come true -- opening their very own restaurant in Manhattan. The series is produced by Granada America.
AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "America's Toughest Jobs" is a new extreme competition series that will test 12 people who venture out of their safe, comfortable careers and are injected into some of the most challenging, dangerous and demanding jobs on earth. From logging high in the Oregon Forest to oil drilling on the Texas range, or from driving icy roads to extreme fishing -- each job requires guts and stamina, and they'll have to live up to the same standards as the pros. In the end, their new boss and co-workers will determine success or failure, and those who don't make the grade get sent home. Upping the ante, the annual salary of each job will be thrown into the pot until the finale, where one rookie will take home the well-earned cash. "America's Toughest Jobs" is created by executive producer Beers and is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
SHARK TAGGERS -- From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "Shark Taggers" is a one-hour reality series that follows daring marine biologists as they track down the ocean's top predators and hand-tag them with cutting-edge satellite transmitters or investigate bull sharks' sudden attacks on surfers. The series is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS -- This half-hour show proves that anything can happen when the cameras keep rolling. Audiences can enjoy hilarious outtakes from some of NBC's most popular shows, as well as outrageous moments from home videos, newscasts, game shows and commercials from around the globe. "Most Outrageous Moments" is produced by Universal Media Studios and Scott Satin Productions. Scott Satin ("Who Wants to Be a Superhero?") serves as executive producer.
NEW EVENTS/MINISERIES/MOVIES
THE LAST TEMPLAR -- In this four-hour miniseries, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") stars in an epic action-adventure tale about the greatest mystery of our time. At the New york Metropolitan Museum, four horsemen dressed as 12th century knights storm the gala opening of an exhibition of Vatican treasures and steal an arcane medieval decoder. For archaeologist Tess Chaykin (Sorvino) and FBI agent Sean Daly (Scott Foley, "The Unit"), this is just the start of a suspenseful game of cat and mouse as they race across three continents in search of the enemy -- and the lost secret of the Knights Templar. The miniseries is produced by MUSE Entertainment Enterprises. Victor Garber ("Alias") and Omar Sharif ("Doctor Zhivago") also star. Emmy Award-winning television impresario Robert Halmi Sr. ("Tin Man," "Gulliver's Travels"), Robert Halmi, Jr. ("The Poseidon Adventure," "The Christmas Card"), and Michael Prupas ("Human Trafficking") will executive-produce the miniseries.
XIII - "XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors") and Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"). This adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. President is shot dead by a sniper during her Veteran's Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck, "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. "XIII" is produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango.
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Mondays
8 p.m. "Chuck"
9 p.m. "Heroes"
10 p.m. "My Own Worst Enemy" / "The Philanthropist"
Tuesdays
8 p.m. "Biggest Loser: Families" / "Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30 p.m. "Kath and Kim"
10 p.m. "Law & Order: SVU"
Wednesdays
8 p.m. "Knight Rider"
9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle" / "Law & Order"
Thursdays
8 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30 p.m. "30 Rock"
9 p.m. "The Office"
9:30 p.m. "The Office" / SNL Election Specials / "The Office [spinoff]"
10 p.m. "ER" (the final season) / "Celebrity Apprentice"
Fridays
8 p.m. "Robinson Crusoe"
9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal" / "Friday Night Lights"
10 p.m. "Life"
Sundays
Fall: "Sunday Night Football"
Winter:
8 p.m. "Merlin"
9 p.m. "Medium"
10 p.m. "Kings"
NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS
STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR NBC REVEALS COMPLETE 52-WEEK PROGRAM STRATEGY, EARLIER THAN EVER, THAT GIVES ADVERTISERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS
STAGGERED LAUNCHES AND PREMIERES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF NBC'S 'SUPER SEASON' OF EVENTS INCLUDING THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPIC GAMES AND SUPER BOWL XLIII
WITH ITS EXPANDING COMMITMENT TO YEAR-ROUND ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING, NBC DELIVERS ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH FIRST-RUN ENTERTAINMENT AS THE NETWORK BROADCAST 10 YEARS AGO
FALL, WINTER AND SUMMER SCHEDULES FEATURE NEWCOMERS 'THE OFFICE' SPINOFF,'MY OWN WORST ENEMY,' 'KATH & KIM,'KNIGHTRIDER','CRUSOE','KINGS,' 'THEPHILANTHROPIST,' 'MERLIN,''THE LISTENER,' 'SHARK TAGGERS,' 'AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS,' 'CHOPPING BLOCK'AND MINISERIES 'THE LAST TEMPLAR' AND 'XIII'
RETURNING SERIES FOR NBC'S 2008-09 TELEVISION SEASON INCLUDE THE ACCLAIMED DRAMAS 'ER' -- IN ITS 15TH AND FINAL SEASON --'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS,' 'LIPSTICK JUNGLE', 'MEDIUM,' 'LAW & ORDER' AND 'LAW & ORDER: SVU'
NEW YORK -- April 2, 2008 -- NBC today unveiled its new Fall lineup for the 2008-09 television season, introducing a schedule earlier than ever that combines some of the most acclaimed and popular returning series on television with four new programs that will join the schedule in the opening weeks of the season, including "Kath & Kim," "Knight Rider," "My Own Worst Enemy" and "Crusoe."
Among the critically hailed series returning to the NBC schedule next season will be "ER," the most-nominated series in Emmy Award history, returning for its 15th and final season (see separate release) on NBC's Thursday night lineup, and the acclaimed "Friday Night Lights," slated to re-join the Friday schedule in February as part of a unique broadcast partnership between NBC and DIRECTV (see separate release).
Additionally, the most highly anticipated comedy of the upcoming season, "The Office" spinoff, from Executive Producer Greg Daniels, will get the highly coveted premiere timeslot post Super Bowl XLIII following a special original telecast of "The Office" (see separate release).
In the first of a series of presentations to key advertisers today at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City, NBC also unveiled Winter and Summer schedules for the 2008-09 broadcast year, allowing the advertisers to plan their media strategies for the upcoming year based on a 52-week schedule. Presentations will continue in New York this week and continue in Chicago and Los Angeles through the coming weeks.
The result is that NBC will deliver almost twice as much original entertainment in 2008-09 than it did 10 years ago. There will be year-round original programming on five nights a week at 10-11 p.m. (ET). In addition, NBC has allowed for a better scheduling flow with family shows at 8 p.m., blockbusters at 9 and dramas or mature-themed programs at 10 p.m.
In response to an evolving media marketplace and the changing needs of its advertisers, NBC Universal has created a more innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation. It will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment that will allow advertisers to experience the broad spectrum of marketing opportunities available within the company. The new Upfront process allows NBCU to continue its "customer-first" approach, while working to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on its clients' investments.
"NBC has established itself as the place to go for the hottest, highest quality programs on television, and now we're ready to take it to the next level," said Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "With many of the very biggest events of the 2008-09 television season on the NBC schedule, like the Beijing Olympic Games, Super Bowl Forty Three, the Golden Globes and a full season of 'Sunday Night Football,' all the elements are in place to make this an unforgettable year for NBC, its affiliates, its advertisers and its viewers."
"Normally the broadcast networks unveil their fall lineups in mid-May, but we've got so many terrific plans already in place, there was no reason to wait," said Marc Graboff, Co-Chairman NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "The business is changing rapidly and our clients expect us to stay a step ahead of that change, so we're giving them the chance now to partner with us, start integrating with our shows from the very beginning and map out their strategies a full year into the future. It's an innovative way to introduce an innovative schedule."
The roll-out of NBC's 52-week lineup begins in the Fall, as the debuting drama series "My Own Worst Enemy," starring Christian Slater, joins "Chuck" and "Heroes" on NBC's Monday lineup; "Kath & Kim," a new comedy starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair, based on the hit Australian series, teams with "The Biggest Loser: Families" on Tuesdays; and on Wednesdays, "Knight Rider" goes to series, building on the success of last February's "Knight Rider" movie, the highest-rated movie telecast on any network in three years in adults 18-49. The mid-season dramedy "Lipstick Jungle" will return in the Fall, also on Wednesdays. Drama series "Crusoe," the hit game show "Deal or No Deal" and "Life" are scheduled to join NBC's Fall Friday lineup. In addition, NBC will introduce "SNL Thursday Night Live," which will share time on Thursdays with "The Office" at 9:30-10 p.m. (ET).
Through the winter months, NBC plans to add to its Sunday lineup "Kings," (starring Golden Globe winner Ian McShane) the ambitious new drama from the producer of "Heroes," along with the returning drama "Medium" and the exciting fantasy series "Merlin." On Mondays, NBC adds "The Philanthropist," a drama concerning a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth to help people. Tuesdays introduces a brand new cycle of "The Biggest Loser: Couples." "Law & Order" returns to Wednesdays for the series unparalleled 19th season. On Thursdays, comedy reigns with the addition of a new series spinning off the NBC hit "The Office." "The Celebrity Apprentice" returns in its popular new format on Thursdays. Sundays will be highlighted by special events, including the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards," the four-hour miniseries "The Last Templar" (starring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino) and "XIII" (starring Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff).
Key launches and series events will be timed to make maximum promotional use of the big events coming up on the NBC primetime schedule, including the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August, "NBC Sunday Night Football" throughout the fall, the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" in November, NFL Wild-Card playoff games and the "66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" in January as well as the Super Bowl XLIII in February 2009.
In Summer 2009, NBC is slated to introduce "The Listener," a new Thursday drama, as well as two new reality series from executive producer Thom Beers ("Ice Road Truckers") -- "America's Toughest Jobs," an action-reality series on Mondays and "Shark Taggers," an action-adventure reality series on Wednesdays. "Chopping Block" will premiere on Fridays to complement a strong slate of original summer programming. Returning shows that Summer will include "American Gladiators," "America's Got Talent," "Last Comic Standing," "Monk" and "Nashville Star."
Sophomore dramas "Chuck," "Life," and "Lipstick Jungle" will benefit from an aggressive re-launch in the Fall, and the hit "Heroes" will come back with a bang owing to a major event in the Fall.
Joining the cast of "Life" is Donal Logue ("Grounded for Life") as Captain Brian Tidwell, Crews' (Damian Lewis) and Reese's (Sarah Shahi) new boss. Tidwell is a seen-it-all New York cop whose weaknesses include the track and the ladies. He isn't going to fit in Los Angeles, and he could care less.
Specific dates for most season and series premieres and other schedule changes will be announced at a later date. In addition, NBC Digital Entertainment today announced its full slate of content for the Summer and Fall seasons (see separate release).
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2008-09
*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")
MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "MY OWN WORST ENEMY"
TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Families"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Lipstick Jungle"
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "The Office"/ "SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE"
10-11 p.m. "ER"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CRUSOE"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Life"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
SUNDAY
7- 8:20 p.m. "Football Night in America"
8:20-11 p.m. "NBC Sunday Night Football"
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2009
*New programs in UPPER CASE (with the exception of "ER")
MONDAY
8- 9 p.m. "Chuck"
9-10 p.m. "Heroes"
10-11 p.m. "THE PHILANTHROPIST"
TUESDAY
8- 9:30 p.m. "The Biggest Loser: Couples"
9:30-10 p.m. "KATH & KIM"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "KNIGHT RIDER"
9-10 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order"
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "My Name Is Earl"
8:30-9 p.m. "30 Rock"
9- 9:30 p.m. "The Office"
9:30-10 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF
10-11 p.m. "ER"/"The Celebrity Apprentice"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "Deal or No Deal"
9-10 p.m. "Friday Night Lights"
10-11 p.m. "Life"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
9-10 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. Specials/"Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. Specials/"MERLIN"
9-10 p.m. Specials/"Medium"
10-11 p.m. Specials/"KINGS"
NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2009
*New programs in UPPER CASE
MONDAY
8-9 p.m. "American Gladiators"
9-10 p.m. "AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS"
10-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
TUESDAY
8-9 p.m. "Most Outrageous Moments"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent"
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Encores)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 p.m. "SHARK TAGGERS"
9-10 p.m. "America's Got Talent" (Results Show)
10-11 p.m. "Law & Order" (Encores)
THURSDAY
8- 8:30 p.m. "The Office" (Encores)
8:30- 9 p.m. "THE OFFICE" SPINOFF (Encores)
9-10 p.m. "Last Comic Standing"
10-11 p.m. "THE LISTENER"
FRIDAY
8-9 p.m. "CHOPPING BLOCK"
9-11 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
SATURDAY
8-9 p.m. Drama Encores
9-10 p.m. Drama Encores
10-11 p.m. Drama Encores
SUNDAY
7-8 p.m. "Dateline NBC"
8-9 p.m. "Monk"
9-10 p.m. "Nashville Star"
10-11 p.m. "KINGS" (Encores)
2008-09 NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:
NEW DRAMAS
MY OWN WORST ENEMY - Henry Spivey (Christian Slater, "Bobby") is a middle-class efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs with a wife, two kids, a dog, and a minivan. Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth. Henry and Edward are polar opposites who share only one thing in common -- the same body. When the carefully constructed wall between them breaks down, Henry and Edward are thrust into unfamiliar territory where each man is dangerously out of his element. "My Own Worst Enemy" explores the duality of a man who is literally pitted against himself. And it raises the question: who can you trust when you can't trust yourself? The series is produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic ("Kidnapped") is the executive producer; David Semel (director of the "American Dreams," "Heroes" and "Life" pilots) is the director and executive producer.
KNIGHT RIDER -On the heels of NBC's hit movie, the iconic 1980s television classic comes roaring back to life as an updated drama series showcasing the new customized KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) Ford Mustang. As the sequel resumes, KITT is absolutely the coolest car ever created: its supercomputer capable of hacking almost any system; its weapons systems efficient; and its body -- thanks to its creator's work and nanotechnology -- is capable of actually shifting shape and color. It is the ultimate car -- and someone will be willing to do anything to obtain it. "Knight Rider" stars Justin Bruening ("Cold Case"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars") and Bruce Davison ("Breach"). David Bartis ("Heist," "The O.C."), Doug Liman ("Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Bourne Identity") and Gary Scott Thompson ("Las Vegas," "The Fast and The Furious") are executive producers and David Andron serves as supervising producer and writer. Based on characters created by Glen Larson, "Knight Rider" is from Universal Media Studios and Dutch Oven Productions.
CRUSOE - Based on the legendary novel by Daniel Defoe, this is the tale of Robinson Crusoe. A young man leaves his true love to embark on an adventure -- only to end up shipwrecked on a remote tropical island for 28 years, completely detached from the life he once knew. His desire to return to his wife and his strong and unlikely friendship with Friday are the only things that keep him sane. While stranded, Crusoe encounters enemies and braves the elements. Equal parts "MacGyver," "Castaway" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," this series is an inspirational tale of survival rife with action and comedy. Power Entertainment produces "Crusoe."
KINGS -- "Kings" is an inspiring exploration of the timeless David vs. Goliath struggle. The show is set in a modern metropolis under siege where the fighting has gone on for too long and cost far too many lives. When David Shepherd (Christopher Egan, "Resident Evil: Extinction"), a brave young soldier, rescues the king's (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") son from enemy territory, he sets events in motion that will finally bring peace. Suddenly, David is thrust into the limelight, earning the affections of women -- including the king's daughter. When he's promoted to captain, he becomes the reluctant poster boy for hope. But for David, the line between his allies and enemies will blur as the power players in the kingdom go to great lengths to see him fall. From the director (Francis Lawrence) of the blockbuster movie "I Am Legend" comes the ultimate story of David vs. Goliath, and there's no telling who will win. Sebastian Stan ("Gossip Girl") also stars. "Kings" is a production of Universal Media Studios; Michael Green (NBC's "Heroes") is the executive producer. Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") is the director and executive producer and Erwin Stoff ("I Am Legend") also is executive producer.
MERLIN - "Merlin" brings to life a new legend for a modern audience. "Merlin" is an exciting, hour-long fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot -- but inspired by 21st Century storytelling. Before Merlin (Colin Morgan, "Doctor Who") and Arthur (Bradley James, "Lewis") became legends, they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their family's expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way. The innovative, action-packed drama has cross-generational appeal and paints a picture of Merlin and Arthur's early life that audiences have never witnessed before. Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Richard Wilson ("A Passage to India"), Angel Coulby ("Magicians") and Katie McGrath ("The Tudors") also star. A FremantleMedia Enterprises distribution of a Shine production for BBC.
THE PHILANTHROPIST -- This one-hour drama is about a rebel with a cause. Teddy Rist loves women, money and power. After the tragic death of his only child, Teddy has an awakening and becomes the world's first vigilante philanthropist -- a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need. He'll do anything to achieve his goals -- bargain with the self-righteous, trade with the nefarious and even tell the truth. Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine. It's a global adventure that will take viewers to the ends of the Earth and will inspire them as well. "The Philanthropist" is produced by Universal Media Studios, Original Media and the Levinson/Fontana Company. Tom Fontana ("Homicide: Life on the Street"), Barry Levinson ("Homicide: Life on the Street") and Charlie Corwin ("L.A. Ink") are the executive producers; Jim Juvonen is a co-executive producer.
THE LISTENER -- In this one-hour drama, Toby Logan (Craig Olejnik, "The Runaway") is a 24-year-old paramedic living with a secret: he can read people's minds. This telepathic procedural takes viewers into the heart of a tortured hero who struggles to solve crimes with his unique gift. Week-to-week, "The Listener" balances high-stakes drama with irreverent humor and sends Toby on an intellectual and emotional adventure. Ennis Esmer ("The Path to 9/11") also stars. "The Listener" is a production of Program Partners and Shaftesbury Films. The executive producers are Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Michael Amo, Russ Cochrane, Glen Davis and Bill Laurin.
NEW COMEDIES
THE OFFICE SPINOFF - From Greg Daniels, the executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning American version of NBC's "The Office," comes the most highly anticipated comedy of the season in "The Office" spinoff. Audiences will follow another comic journey, complete with new faces and new locations, but with the same unique sense of humor and brand of quality from Daniels and his creative team. It's the next chapter of what viewers have come to know and love about "The Office."
KATH & KIM -- They're the most dysfunctional duo in suburbia. Kath Day (Molly Shannon, NBC's "Saturday Night Live") is the mom, a foxy, 40-something divorcée who finally has time for herself and her valiant search for love. Kim Day (Selma Blair, "Hellboy," "Hellboy II") is the daughter, a self-absorbed princess recently separated from her husband who finds consolation in stuffing her face. When Kim decides to move back home, Kath reluctantly agrees -- but to Kim's chagrin, Kath is not about to cater to her every whim as she has in the past. Based on the most successful comedy in Australia of the same name, Kath and Kim are two brassy women who prefer the finer things in life like acrylic nails, big hair and faux diamond chips. The series is produced by Universal Media Studios and Reveille. The executive producer/writer is Michelle Nader ("The King of Queens") and the executive producer/director is Paul Feig ("Freaks and Geeks," "The Office"). Gina Riley, Jane Turner and Rick McKenna also are executive producers.
SNL THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE - Dubbed "TV's funniest and most influential political player" by Entertainment Weekly, "SNL" expands its "Weekend Update" coverage to Thursdays in primetime for three live half-hour shows beginning October 16. With all of the excitement and attention around "Saturday Night Live" during the presidential primaries, the anticipation for the show's take on this Fall's election will be at a fever pitch, "SNL Thursday Night Live" will keep the momentum -- and the laughs -- going. The program is a production of Broadway Video in association with SNL Studios. Lorne Michaels is the executive producer.
NEW ALTERNATIVE
CHOPPING BLOCK -- It's time to sharpen your knives! It's not just about the meal, it's about the business of food. From the producers of "Hell's Kitchen," original rock-star chef Marco Pierre White comes to America to host the ultimate food fight on NBC -- a new reality competition set in the high-drama, high-stakes world of New York City restaurants. The cooks are given a grilling over the course of the series. The teams, which are made up of couples, will be tested in challenges that vary from having less than a week to design and revamp a restaurant space to planning a menu and creating a signature dish. The winning couple will get a chance to have their dreams come true -- opening their very own restaurant in Manhattan. The series is produced by Granada America.
AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JOBS - From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "America's Toughest Jobs" is a new extreme competition series that will test 12 people who venture out of their safe, comfortable careers and are injected into some of the most challenging, dangerous and demanding jobs on earth. From logging high in the Oregon Forest to oil drilling on the Texas range, or from driving icy roads to extreme fishing -- each job requires guts and stamina, and they'll have to live up to the same standards as the pros. In the end, their new boss and co-workers will determine success or failure, and those who don't make the grade get sent home. Upping the ante, the annual salary of each job will be thrown into the pot until the finale, where one rookie will take home the well-earned cash. "America's Toughest Jobs" is created by executive producer Beers and is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
SHARK TAGGERS -- From creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "Shark Taggers" is a one-hour reality series that follows daring marine biologists as they track down the ocean's top predators and hand-tag them with cutting-edge satellite transmitters or investigate bull sharks' sudden attacks on surfers. The series is produced by Original Productions and BermanBraun.
MOST OUTRAGEOUS MOMENTS -- This half-hour show proves that anything can happen when the cameras keep rolling. Audiences can enjoy hilarious outtakes from some of NBC's most popular shows, as well as outrageous moments from home videos, newscasts, game shows and commercials from around the globe. "Most Outrageous Moments" is produced by Universal Media Studios and Scott Satin Productions. Scott Satin ("Who Wants to Be a Superhero?") serves as executive producer.
NEW EVENTS/MINISERIES/MOVIES
THE LAST TEMPLAR -- In this four-hour miniseries, Oscar winner Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") stars in an epic action-adventure tale about the greatest mystery of our time. At the New york Metropolitan Museum, four horsemen dressed as 12th century knights storm the gala opening of an exhibition of Vatican treasures and steal an arcane medieval decoder. For archaeologist Tess Chaykin (Sorvino) and FBI agent Sean Daly (Scott Foley, "The Unit"), this is just the start of a suspenseful game of cat and mouse as they race across three continents in search of the enemy -- and the lost secret of the Knights Templar. The miniseries is produced by MUSE Entertainment Enterprises. Victor Garber ("Alias") and Omar Sharif ("Doctor Zhivago") also star. Emmy Award-winning television impresario Robert Halmi Sr. ("Tin Man," "Gulliver's Travels"), Robert Halmi, Jr. ("The Poseidon Adventure," "The Christmas Card"), and Michael Prupas ("Human Trafficking") will executive-produce the miniseries.
XIII - "XIII" is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse thriller starring Val Kilmer ("The Doors") and Stephen Dorff ("World Trade Center"). This adrenaline-charged miniseries begins dramatically as the first female U.S. President is shot dead by a sniper during her Veteran's Day speech. Three months later, a wounded man is found tattered in a forest with no memory of his identity. The only clue is a tattoo on his neck, "XIII." Could his lightning-fast reflexes and killer instincts betray him as the presidential assassin that the U.S. is desperately searching for? Submerged in a far-reaching conspiracy, which threatens to overthrow the entire government, XIII's identity becomes the key to unraveling a complex and dangerous secret that will shock and excite. From the first bullet, this gripping action-thriller will leave audiences gasping for more. "XIII" is produced by Prodigy Pictures and Cipango.
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Is someone going to tell me what that means?
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Second!!! Damn you, Josh Acid!
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That's a whole lot of shit going on right there. It at least frees up time for other shows on better networks.
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So, who should be the fearless leader of the 'new' office? I am guessing this will be another of Dunder Mifflin's branches. There are some great people out there who would work really well as the new 'boss'. Any suggestions? I am thinking of Rob Corddry.
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Seriously now, anyone know where I can find the old SNL skit where stallone works at a computer store after his orange julius closes down?
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OK, it's not dead yet. When Knight Rider fails, Deal or No Deal can move to 8 ET, and Life can move back to Wednesdays at 9 ET. This is of course based on the guys at NBC primetime making the right move, or GE firing the guys because they balk at making the right moves, and hire a competent person or persons to make the right moves.-----later-----m
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saved, rather: http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=c224979d-3ed1-4f62-9ab9-2717cdad2906
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Then it will 'rerun' on NBC in the winter, from what I've heard.
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And the Bionic Bitch is dead and buried, as she should be. You know, it's ok to reimagine a 70s series as dark and dreary when it's about the annihilation of the human race, but not when it's about a hot chick with superpowers playing secret agent and diddling an astronaut on the side.
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Three (?) new series for the fall; that's it. At least ER is in the endgame.
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If you are going to have another "dumb office" sitcom, at least change things up - In The Office, the chaos is normally self-inflicted by Michael/Dwight. I'd like to see a more normal set of main characters who have to deal with customers and corporate being complete assholes and putting them into comedy hijinx - maybe make it about sales reps for DM on the road across America?
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I figured NBC for something a little better than FOX. I know they had seven seasons and all but all the more reason to let Bill Lawrence finish the series. Maybe they are going to try this week.
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Fridays at 9. You have to read/post the whoooole article, man.
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Apr 02, 2008 2:52:11 PM CDT
The Stallone Orange Julius / Computer sketches were all kinds of
by blue1622
the best stuff I ever saw on SNL, aside from the Drinky Crow cartoon. A sitcom based on any of those could rival Tim & Eric and Xavier/WonderShowzen for epic quality and number of heads soared over.
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I agree, badboy and mr ahole. We were teased with a couple of episodes where the Dunder Mifflin sales reps hit the road. Dwight and Jim were great together in front of a customer in the 3rd season.
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Will go to ABC for its final season the cast is all on board and so is Lawrence they where waiting to see what NBC did. Because they felt the strike screwed up there final season.
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Direct tv for its 3rd season.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/02/tv.nbc.newseason.ap/index.html
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I can go and google the dumbest skits ever on SNL and I will be able to see it somewhere, but not one person here has the Stallone Julius skit they could upload to youtube?
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I'm pleased to see this one's coming back, I literally just got into it last week and I was gutted to hear that it could be cancelled right in the middle of the story. Fingers crossed the DirctTV deal doesn't require any cast cut backs.
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and also Knight Rider.
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"You have to read/post the whoooole article, man." - the article was edited - it previously said FNL Scrubbed, without further details.
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Still funny but not cool high five!
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...sounds so fucking stupid that I actually groaned out loud.
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30 minutes of closeups of Pam's boobs with the occasional shot of Jan's chest as well, and some hot nude oil wrestling between them and Karen oh and maybe Angela getting anally dildoed by them. Did i miss anyone?
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It's gonna suck. I know NBC is going to be lazy and set it at Dunder-Mifflin Albany and it's going to be the exact same show. All I know is that they better not take Andy out of Scranton and put him in this other office as a "familiar face". As someone suggested, do a Todd Packer show, outside sales. That's the only thing I can think of that really works.
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i didnt know that they were adapting XIII into miniseries... that was quite a surprise for me, a pleasent one though... hope it doesnt suck. for the uninitiated, XIII is one of the most successful french comics of the last 20 years... this brings to mind the msj adaptation of Preacher, does anyone know what happened to that?
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Seriously, I really want to know.
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From what i understand is no one is leave the show. I think a office spin off is silly. But then again i said a American version of the office was silly and now its one of my fav shows. Maybe Lightning can strike twice.
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Very like Jason Bourne. I can't imagine it would translate well to an American TV audience. Not without a lot of changes anyway.
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the comic is great, the game was great, so hopfully, this will follow. if its too similar to 24 then ill be annoyed, even though i love 24. we dont need an imitation, need something way cooler.
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Apr 02, 2008 4:24:52 PM CDT
XIII: Bourne: The Series: On NBC: For 3 Episodes: At Best.
by adrianveidt
That is all - thoughts?
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That's what The Office spinoff should be. Fucking Creed.
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It starts as soon as he leaves the office and goes until he goes back to work. Oh man that would be a amazing.
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Creed goes to local wal-mart.
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I was under the impression that all billionaires were above the law. How is this show going to be different?
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I just can't believe after seven seasons, this is how they mistreat the best sitcom of this decade. Do we really need another half hour of the Office? And Thursday Night Live? Are they kidding? It's painfully unfunny on Saturday. Is it going to be any better on Prime Time? Despite what another poster said, the one bright spot could be Merlin. When I heard about this I thought it was going to be a BBC production. It looks like it is, but they're airing it on NBC. It's cast with mostly British stage actors and not Hollywood types. And only one thing I need to know. Giles is Uther! So it could be good. I'm also glad that they're keeping Medium, one of the few intelligent shows they have.
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They should just leave the title as 'The Office Spin-Off', at least it would be funny to have as how blatantly unimaginative it is.
Is your network show getting too expensive to run? Spin-off time. Bin the original, set it in a new city, pay the new chumps next to nothing, cash in on the name and shell out only for the odd cameo from the established lot. WINNNAR!
The ultimate sin? Taking a cool plot about one man and his car and making it BORING. I was BORRRREED through the pilot. It's like taking a space adventure story and shoving in taxatio...ahh forget it. -
I'm guessing this will last about as long as their previous "strategy" to not show original scripted shows at 8pm.
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Oh god that sends a shiver down my spine. The whole reason why the orginal Kath & Kim works is becuase of its mundane suburban view of Australian life and how they coax the humour out of that. How everything looks the same, the houses, cars, not to mention the dire dress sense. Why dont they just show the australian version? its one of the best shows around. I feel another 'Coupling' coming on.
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Yes Knight Rider, the Biggest Loser, Merlin (I smell a medivel version of Smallville in the works) just scream quality.
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"Also looks like "Journeyman" and "Bionic Woman" are officially no longer NBC shows.".
Why did you even bother to mention that here? It thought you had actual new information on them, like they had jumped networks or something. Boooooo. -
Please no, the idea of it just sounds stupid and lazy. I love the show, and its the best thing NBC has on right now, but it just seems like the suits look at it and go "MORE OFFICE = MORE RATINGS! WOO HOO!" Fuck that.
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To a nice Friday death! lol. On the other hand, Lipstick Jungle got renewed. Horay!
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Merlin? Creative titling or is it actually about the wizard who could out-magic Dumbledore and Gandalf at the same time?
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This show has been in the planning for years. It was kind of held back when the BBC's Robin Hood came along. I hope to god it isn't too similar to that, with '21st Century storytelling' meaning just give them modern haircuts and clothing styles and pretend no-one notices it's meant to be over a thousand years ago.
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They ought to set the spinoff at the production house of whatever documentarians have supposedly been 'filming' what we, the viewers, have been watching this whole time.That would be the only organic way a spinoff of The Office would not be as lame as shitting in your pants.
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I thought cancelling that Heroes spin-off before it happened was a step in the right direction. Something set in the warehouse would maybe work, or the branch that had Karen and Andy, but focusing on it before Jim went there. I guess Ed Helms couldn't do double work though.
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It makes no sense to have kept ER on this long, but not given Studio 50 at least a trial second season.
Also, setting Office II at the documentary film makers would actually be a good idea. -
according to the Ausiello report from last October the show will introduce new characters which will then be spun-off into their own show, not taking with them any of the core cast members.
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Or Pammie Loves Jimmie?
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This sounds like a character written at junior script-writing camp:"Tidwell is a seen-it-all New York cop whose weaknesses include the track and the ladies. He isn't going to fit in Los Angeles, and he could care less."
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Apr 02, 2008 6:42:01 PM CDT
"TV's funniest and most influential political player"
by aversiontherapy2
Is the Daily Show no? At least it's the funniest.
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Make it a documentary about the filmmakers who are a filming the documentary of the Office crew, like a behind the scenes feature. Or not.
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Let them do anything they want and it'll be Golden!
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Apr 02, 2008 7:31:21 PM CDT
"Merlin" should be cancelled during its first commercial break..
by genro
That is easily the worst fucking idea I have read in years.
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How goddamned terrible are those shows?
xiii, John Doe.
Philanthropist, John Beresford Tipton ( Google it BITCHES).
Cursoe, Christ why not remake Robinson Crusoe on Mars?
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Apr 02, 2008 7:35:16 PM CDT
How does Zucker keep his job? What a uncreative twat to come up
by genro
Tartakoff is probably trying to come back as a vengeful indian spirit buried beneath the ice rink.
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Val must have had a shitload of fat sucked out to appear on tv.
I don't think a corset would do it.
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Why won't they let ER die?
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Any other explanation?
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It would be funny to see them air the original Office and call it a spinoff.The ideas of the filmmakers office and having to deal with customers might be good ideas.Has the USA version ever addressed the fact that, you know, this documentary that is supposed to be filming would be released at some point?
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I mean, it has a Buffy connection...No Journeyman = NBC can burn in Hell
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that Dwight Schrute would anchor an Office spinoff. Hope they change their minds. I think they could do something amazing and different with that character anchoring a different Office.
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have lost some sreious weight. That Lonesome Dove prequel a few months ago he had his shirt off for most of it. That gut was gone. Who knows how he lost it though. Hollywood magic.
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America out of solutions huh?
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Hasn't every season for the past 5 years been it's last? I seem to recall at the end of each the past few seasons it was rumored the next would be the last. Time to call it. Time of death, 2009.
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It was a "shit stew" according to Katie Sarkoff and therefore would have stank.
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They've just been putting off pulling the plug
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Friday at 10PM. Welcome to the worst spot on the schedule.
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... become 'professional' party crashers. Each week wackiness ensues. it writes itself.
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Or Office IV, Office V, etc.
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how the head of NBC Primetime "made his bones" in Hollywood. He bought the rights to "Coupling", "The Office", and "Ugly Betty." Based of off that, GE put him in charge of the network.-----later-----m
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Lemme get this straight...Shine - the makers of *Hex* - is involved with this for the BBC and NBC? I swear, if the BBC paid to have this shot on HD and not *Doctor Who*, I think the American Whovians need to invade the UK and demand Russell T. Davies head on a pike and his generally lame scripts burnt before they are ever filmed. Granted, the hubris contained on each page is already enough to spontaneously combust.
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...into political humor, a Weekend Update spinoff seems a project without merit.
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...maybe "The Daily Show" and "Colbert" will benefit from the competition of a network version of their schtick... that only airs once a week... and plays softball with their targets... unless they're guests, in which case it's pocket-ball.
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I haven't been able to get into it. It looks so damn cheap, like even cheaper than say *BeastMaster* or any of those other Canuk syndicated programs.
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"Merlin is an exciting, hour-long fantasy series set in the mythic city of Camelot -- but inspired by 21st Century storytelling." How can this be anything but shit-smeared cock?
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I want to see the draw for a new Office. I can barely handle two. The British and American are both good, but because the style of humor is quite different. However, I don't see how they can pull off more characters that are as likable and as crazy as the ones we already have. Enough so to pull us away from the originals. Seems pointless, but we'll see...
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Episode clips here: http://tinyurl.com/32qgez
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At least it's not an According to Jim spin-off
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Replace one crappy remake with another. Even put it on the same night. Way to go, NBC. At least you get comedy right.
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All of you who like monkey vomit, looks like you'll have plenty of opportunity to wallow in it. Of course the network would drop the most clever show they've carried for years. God forbid we don't have something called Chuck or Thursday Early Morning Live or American Idols Eat Giant Bugs While Surviving On Hell's Kitchen and Dancing With the Coked-out Has-Beens! Fucking dimwitted skidmarks.
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the ONLY reason I cared about the writers' strike being resolved was because of Scrubs. How many more versions of the goddamn Office do we need? And Knight Rider? Shit, why not just remake Wonder Woman while they're at it?
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do we really need a spinoff to the crapfest that "the office" is ? and why give heroes such a horrible lead in like "chuck" id trade chuck for journeyman in a heartbeat. glad LIFE is back...interested to see how CRUSOE and MERLIN go... prob not good....NBC tends to cancel quality shows and keep crap, just like FOX....glad KNIGHT RIDER is back....
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Damn it. I'll record it, of course, but could they have given it a crappier timeslot? I love that show but I think it might be doomed unless they move it ASAP. Rats. I hate NBC.
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This is gonna be a solo Lost show. Maybe every once in a while he'll have a sidekick who will bite the dust.
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stick a fork in ER. It will be a mercy killing.
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It is clearly not working anymore.
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FUCK YOU NBC!
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Every time Jason Lee does something stupid like "Alvin and the Chipmunks" or "Underdog", "MNiE" saves him in my eyes. I hope it's not gone.
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With both lee and Suplee being Scientologists you can bet Earl will be back.
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Spinoff ... but this idea about a Creed-centric spinoff ? That could work. Have Creed and Darryl from the warehouse team up. Those two would work. It would be a more epic duo than Burt Reynolds and Dom Delouise.
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We have a Hell's Kitchen II, Office II, Jason Bourne TV, Knight Rider VII, Davinci Code TV, Buffy V, and Reality Show #216
What they've done here is replaced all the cabinet doors and then told us they renovated the kitchen. -
Creed and Mose, who finally gets a job outside of the beet farm, take sales on the road. This way they can both feast on freshly caught fish.
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and they can't find even 12 hours for a second (mini) season of Journeyman? I guess when Deal or No Deal, or any of the Loser shows are on, I can watch Journeyman on DVD instead.By the way, anyone know if Raines will ever make it to DVD? Another great show NBC gave up on.
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Apr 03, 2008 10:20:27 AM CDT
Camelot inspired by 21 Century storytelling. Tell me
by crichtonastronut
this isn't going to be another Knight's Tale.
Got some good actors in it, though. wel their British so how bad could they be.
Remind me who's the Doctor Who guy Colin Morgan who was he in the Series. -
going to get it straight that we understand British English and don't need American remakes?
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going to get it straight that we understand British English and don't need American remakes?
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actors in ancient Greece.
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John F Kennedy. That mythic Camelot, but that would 20th century not 21st. Maybe we'll hear Clinton say Fairytale.
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was your winner this year. Weak season of Heroes (which I watched anyway with fanboy glee), flop after flop, boring Bionic Woman. And a quality show called Journeyman with SO much promise and the most improvement of any show this year throughout the short season it had. I just hope there's some hope left that another network can pick it up.
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So do you Doctor Who or not. No trying t start an arguement I'm honestly confused. You start off mad that it has't been filmed in HD, then you say you don't like the way it's been written by show runner Davies anyway.
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...Craptacular. Maybe they should replace the peacock with the carcass of a guinea hen that was run over, then picked apart by crows and buzzards.
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we lose quality shows like Journeyman and gain a show as shitty as its predecessor like knight rider? what the hell is wrong with this world?
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More Deal or No Deal! Can't wait. I wonder what crazy ideas they'll have this season? Maybe they'll use duffle bags instead of briefcases! OR OR! The women will dress up like something! I can't believe people watch this show.
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From what I can tell from this thread, (I'm a newbie to this site)you are as sick and tired of the utter drivel that we are being given to watch these days. Reality shows, game shows, remakes from old shows (oh sorry Hollywood, I guess that's called "re-imagining"), "re-imagining" of shows from the UK (perhaps their writers DO have the occasional "NEW" idea), shows that have the potential to become a joke (read Robin Hood Men in Tights)depending on how they approach Merlin, and now they create "The Office Spinoff"! Good God my friends, what's next, The Office - Special Victims Unit or The Office - New York... Nah, I've got it, The Office - Arizona (that way they could get back to the roots of the show by filming on the London Bridge! I believe I hear the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, Damn! that's just the soundeffects from a re-imagining of "My friend Flicka" (set in the 22nd century where Flicka, Trigger and Lassie have been cloned to create horses that work in an office setting... The Office - Just Horsin' Around.
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"NBC has established itself as the place to go for the hottest, highest quality programs on television,..." - Yeah, like 15 years ago - "...and now we're ready to take it to the next level," said Ben Silverman" - The next level? What level is that? Seeing as where NBC is these days, pretty much any movement would have to be upward. Is there a level below where they are now?" "Knight Rider" goes to series, building on the success of last February's "Knight Rider" movie, the highest-rated movie telecast on any network in three years in adults 18-49" - But how many adults 18-49 watched out of curiosity? How many will tune in every week? I guess we get to see." "The Philanthropist," a drama concerning a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth to help people." - Sounds like The Millionaire. Another remake? "Instead of spending $25,000 a plate at a fundraiser, he's dodging bullets in third-world countries to hand-deliver vaccine" - Um, he's a billionaire, can't he pay someone to do that for him? Really, wouldn't everyone be better served if he delegated rather than doing it all himself. And who does it help when he dies delivering vaccine and his fortune then goes to his evil cousin (you know there will be one) whose idea of philanthropy is paying for strippers to get breast implants?" "Law & Order" returns to Wednesdays for the series unparalleled 19th season..." - Correct me if I am wrong, but The Simpsons are now in their 19th season and, when L&O hits 19, will be in their 20th season. Or maybe I just don't know what "unparalleled" means."Tidwell is a seen-it-all New York cop whose weaknesses include the track and the ladies. He isn't going to fit in Los Angeles, and he could care less." - They don't have tracks or ladies in LA?"Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth." - Seems like a kind of extreme way to kill someone. And unless he can throw his teeth across the room he'd have to be very close to the person to kill them. Maybe someone should have taught him to kill with a gun. You know, it's kind of hard to discretely kill someone when he has to bite them, especially in a crowd, and then try and walk away with blood all over his face."...they were ambitious young men looking for adventure, hoping to live up to their family's expectations, discovering love and finding their own true destiny, making mistakes along the way." - Oh, I get it - Camelot 90210.
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"Edward Albright is an operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a four-minute mile, and is trained to kill with his teeth." - Seems like a kind of extreme way to kill someone. And unless he can throw his teeth across the room he'd have to be very close to the person to kill them. Maybe someone should have taught him to kill with a gun. You know, it's kind of hard to discretely kill someone when he has to bite them, especially in a crowd, and then try and walk away with blood all over his face.
What, you've not been watching Moonlight? Truly a "biting drama" that could get old in the tooth in a real hurry! -
Some of these new shows - bar Knight Rider - sound pretty interesting.
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Great news that it's hanging on! Best network drama on TV!
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There are funny bits to the show (particularly anything NOT involving Zach Braff), but to call it the funniest thing in decades is just...mindboggling. Hell, Two and a Half Men has more consistent humor.Sorry to see Journeyman go, but not surprised. Life will follow shortly now that it's in the Death Slot.Most of the new stuff sounds just awful. Poor Christian Slater...clearly he WANTS to get back, but this ain't gonna do it.Bit surprised we don't have a new Law and Order show on the list. Isn't it about that time where they roll out yet another one?
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until the old ones are gone. The recent attempts to create shows in the L&O universe did not do so well. I think the courtroom one with Jerry Orbach lasted for only a few episodes. Same for Conviction. But maybe that one was due to the Eric Balfour Jinx.
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Life and Knight Rider are Universal shows. "In-house" trumps "recruited" at NBC Primetime."Camalot" sounds like a clone of "Robin Hood" on BBC America.-----later-----m
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NBC, you dumbasses... You're killing Life with that Friday slot.
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I am a Whovian of old, and I do like the relaunch quite a bit...especially when the scripts are penned by the likes of Steven Moffat or Paul Cornell and not Russell T. Davies. I take issue with the fact that the new series has not been shot on HD like it should have for a show premiering in 2005, as well as comments/excuses made by Davies about how it is essentially inappropriate to shoot the series in HD. Everyone in the UK seems to praise the guy, but I think he's holding the franchise back...especially with his insistence with writing too many damn episodes himself. He's suffering the Joss Whedon Syndrome of trying to do too damn much and eventually it will cause him to collapse upon himself like a cosmic singularity. If he stays much longer, people will begin to view him much like a prior showrunner who stayed too damn long...that being Mr. Hawai'ian Shirt himself, John Nathan-Turner. At least Turner wanted to conquer the American scifi audience, but was held back by proper funding.
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"held back by not receiving proper funding"... That and the McCoy Era which killed the show off completely.
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Thinking about it, they were always going to do a Knight Rider series - they went to all that trouble making the remote control car - there was no way that was gonna be just for a "maybe" pilot, "back-door" or otherwise...
Also the new guy in Life - I think the guy that wrote the copy for that meant "COULDN'T care less" - it's a fairly common mistake, although just a little bit unforgivable if writing is, like, your JOB man!
Templar sounds kinda cool - is it based on a book? I remember someone telling me about a series of books (fiction) that were all about the crusades never actually ending and there being a group still actively engaged in looking for the Holy Grail in the modern world - sort of the "section 13" of the Vatican, so to speak...
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you know it's true - you heard it here first!
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Apr 04, 2008 9:10:35 AM CDT
Thank You. I definitely agree that Moffat's episodes
by crichtonastronut
are the best and I would love it if he got to executive produce this series, I'd also like another Jekyll, he left some seeds that could be made into a follow up mini or a regular series.
But I do have to give credit to Davies for brining Who back in the first place and for making an awesome 3rd seaon finale. Also like his and Chibnall's work on the second season of Torchwood Looking forward to the fourth season of Who, at it's worst it's still a hell of a lot better than almost anything in the US that's not Battlestar or Lost. Didn'y know about Davies history with the HD issue, thanks for the info. I would love to see Who made for HD. -
That's another point of contention for me regarding Russell T. Everyone seems to think he's a genius for having brought back the show, but in truth, the heavy lifting for bringing the show back was done back in 1996 and by a man named Philip Segal. But I definitely agree with you about Chibnall and the second season of *Torchwood*. The first season was just as much of a train wreck as any first season *Star Trek* show, not counting *TOS*.
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