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FOX Unleashes the Laughs with THE SHORT-COM COMEDY HOUR

FOX will launch THE SHORT-COM COMEDY HOUR in Summer 2013, building on television’s rich past to reinvent comedy for the future. Both a contemporary spin on multi-camera comedy and an alternative development platform, THE SHORT-COM COMEDY HOUR will feature four … Continue reading

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“Awkward” Renewed for Supersized Third Season

MTV renewed the scripted comedy “Awkward” for a 20 episode third season. That’s nearly double the order for its first and second season. The series, which stars Ashley Rickards as a teenager struggling to navigate the tortuous world of high … Continue reading

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Farewell…Chad Everett

Chad Everett, Actor Star of the 1970s TV drama “Medical Center,” Chat Everett, died today after a year and a half long battle with lung cancer. He was 75. His death was confirmed by his daughter to the Associated Press. … Continue reading

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NBC Announces New Drama ‘Dracula’ Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers

NBC and Sky Living today announced the co-production of “Dracula,” a provocative new drama series version of the classic Bram Stoker novel starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors,” “Elvis”) in the title role. It was announced jointly … Continue reading

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Farewell…Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley, Actor TheTwoCents is sad to announce that Sherman Hemsley died today in his home in El Paso at the age of 74. His death was confirmed by the El Paso Sheriff’s department. The South Philadelphia native was most … Continue reading

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NBC to Offer Viewers Two-Week Sampling of All Fall Series Prior to Network Broadcasts

NBC again will offer full-episode, pre-sampling versions of its new fall series prior to the network time-period premieres as each new primetime program will receive a digital sampling window for marketing and promotional purposes over multiple platforms leading into the … Continue reading

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Mariah Carey Officially Named American Idol Judge

Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly opened his executive session at the Television Critics Association summer press tour with some news: Mariah Carey will be on the American Idol judges panel next season. “We do in fact have one judge whose … Continue reading

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3 New Ways to Audition for Idol: Online, Bus Tour and By Nomination

AMERICAN IDOL is expanding audition opportunities by providing aspiring superstars three additional ways to audition for the No. 1 show on television, including the “AMERICAN IDOL Small Town Audition Bus Tour,” the “Nominate An Idol” program and online auditions. The … Continue reading

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New Girl Summer Catch-Up And A New Interactive Website

This summer, FOX is giving fans additional opportunities to catch up with the Emmy Award-nominated NEW GIRL before the special Season Two debut on Tuesday, Sept. 25 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT and 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT), including free streaming of all Season … Continue reading

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FOX Gives MasterChef A Fourth Season

FOX has ordered a fourth season of the hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF, it was announced today by Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. “We’re excited to be back for another season of MASTERCHEF,” said Gordon Ramsay, … Continue reading

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