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[03/26/03 - 12:00 AM]
FOX Sets 'Junior Idol' for Summer, 'Idol 3' for January
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CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX will continue the "American Idol" brand through the summer as the network has commissioned 10 episodes of a spin-off series, tentatively titled "Junior Idol." In addition, FOX has officially greenlighted a third season of the parent series which will debut in January 2004.
19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia are producing "Junior Idol" which will feature kids under 16 in a format similar, but not identical, to "American Idol." None of the judges from the original is expected to be involved, nor will Ryan Seacrest host the series. Specific details beyond that however were not released.
The moves are designed to make sure the "Idol" brand isn't dilluted. That's also the reason the third season of "American Idol" will be held until a midseason start date.
"Junior Idol" will debut Tuesday, June 3 at 8:00/7:00c as a lead-in to the network's summer dramedy "Keen Eddie." Unlike its parent series however, the show will only air once a week. In total FOX plans to have at least 50% new programming this summer. Along with "Junior" and "Eddie," FOX has a third season of "Temptation Island," new reality series "Second Chance," "The Simple Life" and "Stupid Behavior Caught on Tape" as well as fresh installments of "Futurama" and "Cedric the Entertainer Presents" planned for the period.
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[05/24/18 - 12:30 PM]
"Young & Hungry" Returns for "The Last Bite" with a Two Episode Season Premiere, on Wednesday, June 20
The final season sees Gabi and Josh happily together and in love, but now navigating their new status as a full-fledged couple.
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[05/24/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Baskets" Renewed for a Fourth Season on FX
"'Baskets' continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn't be happier to order a fourth season to air next year," Eric Schrier said.
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[05/24/18 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air Uninterrupted "Twin Peaks" Emmy(R) FYC Marathon on Saturday, June 2
In addition, all parts are also available to subscribers on multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites and applications and their free On Demand channels.
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[05/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
Ben Stiller, Lauren Graham, Anne Hathaway, Connie Britton, Minnie Driver, Olivia Munn and Retta Join "The Red Nose Day Special"
As previously announced, Jack Black, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, Kelly Clarkson, Julia Roberts, Ed Sheeran, Marlon Wayans, Sean Hayes, Zooey Deschanel, Tony Hale, Sasheer Zamata, Jane Lynch, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman and Jack McBrayer will also participate in the special.
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[05/24/18 - 09:29 AM]
CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
"Bachelorette Weekend," premiering Thursday, August 2, follows the staff of Bach Weekend, a Nashville-based company specializing in creating once-in-a-lifetime bachelor/bachelorette experiences for would-be brides and grooms celebrating their final fling before the ring.
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[05/24/18 - 09:05 AM]
Pop Superstar Meghan Trainor to Perform on The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
Trainor joins the RDMA line-up of previously announced performers Charlie Puth and Maddie Poppe.
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[05/24/18 - 08:47 AM]
"CMT Crossroads" Heats Up Downtown Nashville with Outdoor Event Featuring Leon Bridges and Luke Combs Premiering Thursday, June 28 at 10PM ET/PT
The one-hour show will feature chart-topping hits as well as new songs from both critically-acclaimed artists.
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[05/24/18 - 08:18 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Wins Finale Showdown Among Adults 18-49
"Empire" powers the network to a demo victory over CBS and its "Survivor" closer.
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[05/24/18 - 08:14 AM]
"Northern Rescue" Coming Soon to Netflix
After the death of his wife Sarah, John West (William Baldwin) packs up his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to his small northern hometown to take command of the local Search & Rescue service.
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[05/24/18 - 08:07 AM]
Get Your Tissues Ready! "Queer Eye" Season Two Debuts June 15
"Queer Eye" is back and ready to transform the stylistically challenged into hip and happening savants at the hands of the new Fab Five.
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[05/24/18 - 07:52 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Launches Groundbreaking New Series "The Pacific War in Color"
The groundbreaking new eight-part series traces the epic struggle of the Pacific War using rare and never-before-seen color visuals from every corner of the conflict.
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[05/24/18 - 07:22 AM]
ESPN's Coverage of NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 Up 30 Percent From 2017
ESPN spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 23.
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[05/24/18 - 06:30 AM]
CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Returns to Broadcast Special Episodes from the Historic Central Hall Westminster in London, June 18-21
Corden will host a star-studded lineup of guests in his native country, including Cher, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Niall Horan and Foo Fighters.
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[05/23/18 - 09:26 PM]
CBS to Pull the Plug on "Code Black" After Three Seasons
Executive producer Michael Seitzman took to Twitter with the news this evening.
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[05/23/18 - 12:14 PM]
ESPN and ESPN+ to Become Exclusive Media Home of UFC in the U.S.
Starting in January 2019, ESPN+ and ESPN become the exclusive digital and linear distributors in the United States for UFC, showcasing 42 live events, 30 of which will feature a full card of 12 UFC bouts.
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