FX Renews ARCHER For Fourth Season

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FX has announced via a press release that it has ordered a fourth season of its successful animated comedy "Archer".

The new season will consist of 13 episodes.

"It was an easy decision to order more Archer," said Nick Grad, executive VP of original programming at FX. "Adam, Matt, and our amazing voice cast are delivering one of the funniest and smartest shows on television. It has deservedly grown beyond its initial cult following to become both a critical and ratings success. It is a true asset to the FX comedy roster."

The third season, which still has 4 episodes left to air, will have its finale on March 22.

NBC Announces COMMUNITY Return Date, Premiere Dates For Several Shows

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Finally, some news from me again. I'm at a place in my life at the moment when this has become a bit less important for me. But if something big happens, I still feel that urge… :)

Anyways, NBC has finally announced a return date for the third season of "Community".

The comedy returns on March 15 at 8 PM ET. To make room, the Peacock moves "30 Rock" to 8.30 PM, and is followed by "The Office" at 9 PM. At 9.30 PM, it's time for "Up All Night". ("Parks and Recreation" will return on April 19 at 9.30 PM for the rest of its fourth season, once "Up All Night" has wrapped its run.)

Additionally, NBC is premiering "Bent" on March 21 at 9 PM ET with back-to-back episodes for three weeks. "Rock Center" moves to 10 PM for five weeks, and reclaims the 9 PM spot on April 11.

"Bent" is a romantic comedy about a womanizing, surfer dude contractor and his beautiful, no-nonsense, type-A client, who work together to remodel each other's lives as they renovate her Venice, California home. The recently divorced Alex (Amanda Peet, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") is a high-strung lawyer who is raising her young daughter, Charlie (Joey King, "Ramona and Beezus") as a single mom. She downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic Pete (David Walton, "Perfect Couples"), a free-spirited ladies' man and recovering gambling addict who desperately needs this gig with Alex to jumpstart his life -- and prove that he is no longer a screw-up. Margo Harshman and Jeffrey Tambor co-star.

And after "Whitney" and "Are You There Chelsea?" have aired its finales, NBC will premiere two more shows. "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" will launch on April 4 at 8 PM, with another new comedy, "Best Friends Forever" premiering right after, at 8.30 PM.

"Best Friends Forever," from executive producer Scot Armstrong ("Old School," "Hangover 2"), is a new comedy about old friends, new beginnings and awkward situations. Jessica St. Clair ("Bridesmaids") and Lennon Parham ("Accidentally on Purpose") star as Jessica and Lennon, best friends who live on opposite sides of the country with the men in their lives. When Jessica is served divorce papers, Lennon convinces her to return home to Brooklyn and back into the apartment they used to share. Soon, the girls fall into old habits: movie marathons and late-night, girl-talk sessions -- none of which is good news for Lennon's live-in boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones, Upright Citizens Brigade). Stephen Schneider ("Happy Endings") and Daija Owens also star.

FOX Announces Spring Schedule - BONES Returns April 5

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FOX has announced its spring schedule, which includes the return of "Bones", the series premiere of "Touch" and the launch of Gordon Ramsay's "Hotel Hell".

Here's the full list.

FOX 2012 SPRING SCHEDULE
(Times for All-New episodes are ET/PT except as noted)

MONDAY
Monday, March 5:
8:00-10:00 PM            ALCATRAZ (Special Two-Hour Episode)

Monday, March 12:
8:00-9:00 PM              ALCATRAZ
9:00-10:00 PM            TOUCH (“Pilot” encore)

Monday, March 19:
8:00-9:00 PM              ALCATRAZ
9:00-10:00 PM            TOUCH (Series Premiere)

Monday, March 26:
8:00-9:00 PM              ALCATRAZ (Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM            TOUCH

Mondays, beginning April 2:
8:00-9:00 PM              HOUSE
9:00-10:00 PM            TOUCH

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TUESDAY
Tuesday, Feb. 21:
8:00-9:00 PM              GLEE (Winter Finale)
9:00-9:31 PM              NEW GIRL
9:31-10:00 PM            RAISING HOPE

Tuesday, Feb. 28:
8:00-10:00 PM            AMERICAN IDOL (Special Broadcast)

Tuesdays, beginning March 6:
8:00-8:30 PM              RAISING HOPE (Time Period Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM              I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER (Spring Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM              NEW GIRL
9:30-10:00 PM            BREAKING IN (Season Two Premiere)

Tuesdays, beginning April 10:
8:00-8:30 PM              GLEE (Spring Premiere)
9:00-9:31 PM              NEW GIRL
9:31-10:00 PM            RAISING HOPE

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WEDNESDAY
Wednesdays, beginning April 4:
8:00-9:30 PM              AMERICAN IDOL
9:30-10:00 PM            I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER (Time Period Premiere)

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THURSDAY
Thursday, March 1:
8:00-10:00 PM            AMERICAN IDOL (Two-Hour Episode)

Thursdays, beginning March 8:
8:00-9:00 PM              AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM            THE FINDER

Thursday, March 29:
8:00-9:00 PM              AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM            THE FINDER (Spring Finale)

Thursdays, beginning April 5:
8:00-9:00 PM              AMERICAN IDOL
9:00-10:00 PM            BONES (Spring Premiere)

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FRIDAY
Fridays, beginning March 2:
8:00-10:00 PM            KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (two-hour encores for three weeks)

Fridays, beginning March 23:
8:00-9:00 PM              KITCHEN NIGHTMARES
9:00-10:00 PM            FRINGE

Friday, March 30:
8:00-9:00 PM              KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM            FRINGE

Fridays, beginning April 6:
8:00-9:00 PM              HOTEL HELL (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM            FRINGE

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SATURDAY
Saturday, April 21:
8:00-10:00 PM            AMW: WORLD’S MOST WANTED SPECIAL EDITION
11:00 PM-Midnight     ALCATRAZ (encore)
Midnight-12:30 AM     NEW GIRL (encore)


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SUNDAY

Sunday, March 4:
7:00-7:30 PM              BOB’S BURGERS (encore)
7:30-8:00 PM              THE CLEVELAND SHOW
8:00-8:30 PM              THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM              NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (Season Finale)
9:00-9:30 PM              FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM            AMERICAN DAD

Sundays, beginning March 11:
7:00-7:30 PM              THE SIMPSONS (encores)
7:30-8:00 PM              THE CLEVELAND SHOW
8:00-8:30 PM              THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM              BOB’S BURGERS (Season Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM              FAMILY GUY
9:30-10:00 PM            AMERICAN DAD

HOUSE Will End Its Run In May

FOX has just issued a lengthy press release announcing that after eight years, the end is coming for "House" - in May.

Here it is:

After much deliberation, the producers of House M.D. have decided that this season of the show, the 8th, should be the last.  By April this year they will have completed 177 episodes, which is about 175 more than anyone expected back in 2004.


The decision to end the show now, or ever, is a painful one, as it risks putting asunder hundreds of close friendships that have developed over the last eight years - but also because the show itself has been a source of great pride to everyone involved.


Since it began, House has aspired to offer a coherent and satisfying world in which everlasting human questions of ethics and emotion, logic and truth, could be examined, played out, and occasionally answered.  This sounds like fancy talk, but it really isn’t.  House has, in its time, intrigued audiences around the world in vast numbers, and has shown that there is a strong appetite for television drama that relies on more than prettiness or gun play.


But now that time is drawing to a close.  The producers have always imagined House as an enigmatic creature;  he should never be the last one to leave the party.  How much better to disappear before the music stops, while there is still some promise and mystique in the air.


The producers can never sufficiently express their gratitude to the hundreds of dedicated artists and technicians who have given so generously of their energy and talent to make House the show it has been - and perhaps will continue to be for some time, on one cable network or another.


The makers of House would also like to thank Fox Broadcasting and Universal Television for supporting the show with patience, imagination and large quantities of good taste.  The Studio-As-Evil-Adversary is one of the many clichés that House has managed to avoid, and for that the cast and crew are deeply grateful.


Lastly, the audience:  some have come and some have gone, obviously.  This is to be expected in the life of any show.  But over the course of the last eight years, the producers of House have felt immensely honored to be the subject of such close attention by an intelligent, discriminating, humane and thoughtful - not to mention numerous - audience.  Even the show's detractors have been flattering in their way.  Making the show has felt like a lively and passionate discussion about as many different subjects as could possibly be raised in 177 hours.  The devotion and generosity of our viewers has been marvelous to behold.


So, finally, everyone at House will bid farewell to the audience and to each other with more than a few tears, but also with a deep feeling of gratitude for the grand adventure they have been privileged to enjoy for the last eight years.  If the show lives on somewhere, with somebody, as a fond memory, then that is a precious feat, of which we will always be proud.


Everybody Lies.




STATEMENT FROM KEVIN REILLY, PRESIDENT, ENTERTAINMENT, FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY:
While it’s with much regret, and a lump in our throats, we respect the decision Hugh, David and Katie have made.  A true original, on the page and amazingly brought to life by Hugh Laurie, there is only one Dr. House.  For eight seasons, the entire HOUSE team has given us – and fans around the world – some of the most compelling characters and affecting stories ever seen on television.  They have been creatively tenacious and collaborative throughout this incredible run, and they are amongst the most superior talents in the business.  For all the above, we wholeheartedly thank them, and the fans who have supported the show.

Syfy Renews BEING HUMAN, FACE OFF For Third Season Each

Syfy has announced that it has picked up its supernatural drama "Being Human" for a third season.

“With the success of season two, ‘Being Human’ has become a premier destination for Syfy viewers,” said Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head of Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. “Jeremy Carver and Anna Fricke have taken this series to new heights this year and we’re excited to see where the third season will go.”

The new season will consist of 13 episodes. Syfy is currently airing the second season.

Additionally, the cable network has also granted a third season to competition series "Face Off", which will get into production in spring for an air date this summer.

ABC Family Orders BUNHEADS To Series, Passes On INTERCEPT, VILLAGE PEOPLE

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ABC Family has officially announced today that it has ordered Amy Sherman-Palladino's ("Gilmore Girls") latest project "Bunheads" to series.

From the press release:

“Bunheads” is the tale of a Las Vegas showgirl (Sutton Foster) who impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law’s dance school. “Bunheads” joins ABC Family’s recently announced new original series, “Baby Daddy” and “Beverly Hills Nannies.” All three series will begin production in Spring 2012.


Kate Juergens, executive vice president, Original Programming and Development, ABC Family said, "Amy and I had a great collaboration on 'Gilmore Girls,' which continues to find new fans here on ABC Family, and I look forward to this new partnership being just as successful. Her vision for 'Bunheads' aligns beautifully with our brand and is a wonderful addition to ABC Family's original programming slate. I know our Millennial audience is going to fall in love with Sutton Foster the same way Broadway has.”

Meanwhile, two other pilots that ABC Family had ordered recently, thriller "Intercept", which starred Danielle Panabaker and Austin Butler, and "Village People", which was to star Jennie Garth, are not moving forward.

FX Renews SONS OF ANARCHY Again… For Sixth Season

After renewing its successful drama "Sons of Anarchy" for a fifth season last fall, FX has today announced that it has officially picked up a sixth season as well, per the Hollywood Reporter.

The order for a sixth season, to air in the 2013-2014 TV season, stems from the newly reached deal between the cable network and "Sons" creator and showrunner Kurt Sutter, which keeps him aboard through a seventh season, which is considered very likely now, and possibly the final season.

For more info on the subject, hit the link above.

NBC Moves THE FIRM To Saturdays, Premieres AWAKE On March 1

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NBC announced today in a press release that it has banished the struggling new drama "The Firm" to Saturdays at 9 PM as of February 11, which is when the next episode will air. It's vacant Thursday 10 PM slot will be filled with reruns of "Grimm" during February sweeps.

On Thursday, March 1, the Peacock will premier its midseason drama "Awake" starring Jason Isaacs.
Here's the outline from the release:

From executive producers Kyle Killen ("Lone Star") and Howard Gordon ("Homeland," "24"), "Awake" is an intriguing drama about Detective Michael Britten (Isaacs) who finds he's living two parallel lives. He's involved in a car accident that seems to have killed both his son (Dylan Minnette, "Saving Grace") and wife (Laura Allen, "Terriers"), yet his mind creates an ingenious coping mechanism in which he now lives two separate lives - one where his wife survived and the other where his son did.


Trying to regain some normalcy, Michael returns to solving crimes in both worlds with the help of two different partners, Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman (Steve Harris, "The Practice") and Detective Efrem Vega (Wilmer Valderrama, "That '70s Show"). Michael is assigned a different case in each reality and quickly discovers that his dual existence is actually a powerful tool. He begins to solve impossible cases by using his two realities to gain unique perspectives and link clues that cross over from world to world.


Helping Michael to navigate his two realities are his bureau-assigned therapists Dr. Evans (Emmy Award winner Cherry Jones, "24") and Dr. Lee (BD Wong, NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"). While both therapists work to untangle his two worlds, Michael has no interest in proving either one is false. But when memories of the accident begin to haunt him, he is forced to confront the truth about what really happened the night of the crash.

ABC Family Renews SECRET LIFE, Orders New Series BABY DADDY

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ABC Family has announced today in a press release that it has picked up its successful drama "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" for a fifth season, which will put the show past the 100-episode mark.

The second half of the show's fourth season debuts Monday, March 26 at 8/7c. leading into the third season premiere of "Make It Or Break It" at 9/8c.

In addition, the cable network has ordered new comedy "Baby Daddy" to series. The multi-camera half-hour sitcom stars Chelsea Kane (“Dancing with the Stars”), Tahj Mowry (“The Game”) and Derek Theler (“90210”). From executive producer Dan Berendsen (“The Nine Lives of Chloe King,” “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” and “Hannah Montana: The Movie”), the half-hour series is about a young man who becomes a surprise dad to a baby girl when she’s left on his doorstep by an ex-girlfriend. He decides to raise the baby with the help of his mother, his brother Danny (Theler), his best buddy Tucker (Mowry) and his close female friend, Riley (Kane), who is harboring a secret crush on him.

ABC Family has also greenlit new reality series "Beverly Hills Nannies", which centers on the lives of a group of nannies working in the most exclusive zip code in the country.

Kevin Bacon Cast in FOX Serial Killer Pilot, ARMY WIVES Return Date Set

According to Deadline's Nellie Andreeva, Kevin Bacon is coming to primetime TV.

The veteran actor has been cast in the lead of FOX' serial killer drama pilot from Kevin Williamson.

The story centers on a diabolical serial killer who creates a serial killer cult by using technology, and the retired FBI profiler (Bacon) who finds himself in the middle of it all.

Bacon, in a twist, has only committed to 15 instead of the usual 22 episodes a normal season contains. This is all part of FOX exploring new ways of airing shows, which entertainment president Kevin Riley explained a few weeks back at the TCA Winter Press Tour.

Marcos Siega ("The Vampire Diaries") has been tapped to direct the pilot.

Additionally, per TVLine's Meg Masters, Lifetime has picked Sunday, March 4 at 9/8c for the premiere of the potentially bigger sixth season of "Army Wives". The premiere will lead into the cable channel's new docu-series "Coming Home".

Showtime Renews SHAMELESS, HOUSE OF LIES, CALIFORNICATION

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Showtime has just announced that it has ordered up another season of three of its series.

Sophomore drama "Shameless", freshman series "House of Lies" and long-running dramedy "Californication", which are airing their current seasons at the moment, will all be returning next year with their respective new seasons.