Archive for May 19th, 2009

Major CW News: Shows Cancelled, New Series Ordered

Major CW News: Shows Cancelled, New Series Ordered

The CW formally announces its schedule Thursday, but the pieces of its murky 2009-10 show roster are finally falling into place. The network officially picked up “Melrose Place,” “Vampire Diaries” and “The Beautiful Life” for the fall lineup, confirming prior reports about staffing orders for the drama pilots.  The three new series beat out...
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WWE RAW Rating Rises

WWE RAW Rating Rises

Though the bulk of WWE-related media attention has focused on its arena struggles in Denver, the company did receive a piece of very good news Tuesday. Ratings have recently faced their typical—and expected—post-WrestleMania decline, and WWE has been looking for a positive signal of viewer interest.  It might have received it this week. WWE...
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CBS Cancels Drama Series

CBS Cancels Drama Series

Ahead of its upfront presentation, CBS has officially put an end to one of its veteran dramas. News broke Tuesday that the network has officially decided to cancel “The Unit.”  A four-year veteran on the network, the move is not surprising–of the three “bubble dramas” at CBS leading up to the final scheduling decisions...
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NBC Reveals New Schedule, Cancels Two Shows

NBC Reveals New Schedule, Cancels Two Shows

In a press release that addresses the controversial issue of running “The Jay Leno Show” five nights a week at 10PM, NBC touts that its new schedule features “more original programming than ever before.” Released in conjunction with its upfront presentation, the new schedule features active programming rotation that enables NBC to highlight its...
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Official: ABC Reveals Its 2009-10 Schedule

Official: ABC Reveals Its 2009-10 Schedule

ABC officially revealed its fall schedule on Tuesday, confirming that “Dancing with the Stars” will remain its flagship program with three hours of weekly programming. “Ugly Betty,” meanwhile, has finally lost its Thursday spot. As reported exclusively by Headline Planet earlier this morning, ABC instead has opted to debut its new “Lost”-esque drama “Flash...
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Breaking: Timeslots For New ABC Shows Revealed

Breaking: Timeslots For New ABC Shows Revealed

Ahead of its upfront press conference, scheduled for Tuesday morning at 8AM EST, ABC revealed the tentative timeslots for its new shows in a bulletin for the television media. ABC’s announcement appears on track to confirm all reports over the weekend–ten new original, scripted series will make the air this year. Premiering series on...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]