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[05/13/03 - 12:00 AM] The Futon's Upfront Notes: The Wb By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) |
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CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) - As a supplement to the press releases issued by the networks, here's an addendum to all the fanfare that went on at each upfront presentation:
-- The WB's Thursday lineup turned out slightly different than expected. "Steve Harvey's Big Time" and "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment" were originally pegged for the 9:00/8:00c hour. The two will instead open the night followed by returning comedy "What I Like About You" and newcomer "Run of the House."
-- As for midseason orders, the Frog committed to six episodes each of "The Mayor" (Happy Madison/Sony), "The Help" (Original Productions/Warner Bros.) and the reality series "Make My Day" (Monkey Television UK/Brad Grey Television). The WB also picked up six episodes of the still untitled "Gilmore Girls" spin-off (Warner Bros.) in addition to its backdoor pilot. That order however is contingent on Warner Bros. finding a showrunner for the series. Lastly, the Frog's largest midseason commitment went to "One Tree Hill" with a 13 episode order.
-- Formally getting the axe/ending this season were: "Birds of Prey," "Black Sash," "Dawson's Creek," "Do Over," "Family Affair," "Greetings from Tucson," "Off Centre," "On the Spot" and "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."
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[02/11/26 - 02:34 PM] Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - "Watching You" Season 1 (ITV Studios) The Australian series premieres February 20, 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
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[02/11/26 - 01:46 PM] "Puppy Bowl XXII" Reaches 15.3 Million Viewers on Sunday, February 8, Delivering Highest Audience in Eight Years The programming event ranked as the #1 non-sports cable telecast of the day among key adult demos and achieved a 20% year-over-year increase in reach, marking its strongest performance since 2018.
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[02/11/26 - 12:07 PM] Culture's Biggest Week Dates Announced! BET Awards Set for June 28 & BETX Returns to Los Angeles June 25-27 For 25 years, the BET Awards has recognized the artists, creators, and leaders shaping culture in real time, delivering iconic performances, unforgettable tributes, and moments that resonate far beyond the stage.
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[02/11/26 - 11:15 AM] Post-Olympics "Tonight Show" Telecast Attracts Most Viewers Since November 2024 The February 6 post-Olympics telecast of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" drew 2.4 million viewers.
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[02/11/26 - 09:33 AM] Video: Trailer Debut - "Scrubs" Season One Premiering February 25th With the show picking up in modern day, the series reunites the original cast for more heartwarming laughs and hijinks while introducing a new generation of interns.
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[02/11/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Rental Family" - Trailer - Hulu The Brendan Fraser-led film streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ February 18.
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[02/11/26 - 09:00 AM] Meet the Three New Farmers Ready to Cultivate Real Connections as "Farmer Wants a Wife" Returns Tuesday, April 21 at 8/7c on FOX Hosted once again by Kimberly Williams-Paisley, season four strips the experience down to the roots, focusing on fewer farmers and deeper connections as a new group of single women leave behind city comforts for muddy boots, early mornings and the promise of forever.
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[02/11/26 - 09:00 AM] Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall and Jack Sussman to Produce "The 79th Annual Tony Awards" Kapoor, whose live event work has earned him multiple Emmy Awards, joins the celebratory event for the first time, while Emmy winner Levine Hall and Sussman have a long history contributing to the success of Broadway's biggest night.
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[02/11/26 - 08:31 AM] Netflix's "XO, Kitty" Season 3 - First Look, Date Announcement & Synopsis Debut The new season of the spin-off series returns to Netflix on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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[02/11/26 - 08:07 AM] ID's "Hunt for the Missing: Chicago" Looks to Find Answers to Some of the City's Most Haunting Unsolved Cases Following Retired Chicago Detective Pamela Childs, a fearless and unflinching investigator whose mission is to not let cold cases go forgotten, the series explores some of the city's most haunting unsolved missing persons cases.
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[02/11/26 - 08:06 AM] BritBox Announces March 18th Premiere for "The Lady" The four-part drama series captures the rise and fall of former royal aide Jane Andrews, and stars Mia McKenna-Bruce as Andrews, Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and Ed Speleers as Thomas Cressman.
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[02/11/26 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Vladimir" - Official Trailer - Netflix When an English professor becomes obsessed with a handsome new colleague, her already complicated marriage and career are thrown into total chaos.
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[02/11/26 - 07:01 AM] Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Key Art and Trailer for "Scarpetta," Based on Patricia Cornwell's Bestselling Novels, Premiering March 11 With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character's debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the beloved forensic pathologist finally comes to the screen.
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[02/11/26 - 06:00 AM] The "Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special" Is Coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel The special will premiere February 19 on Disney Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+.
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[02/11/26 - 01:01 AM] Video: "Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere" - Official Teaser - Netflix With rare access and no holds barred, the acclaimed documentarian investigates a growing ultra-masculine network and its controversial influencers.
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