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[05/20/09 - 01:41 PM] The Futon's Upfront Notes: Cbs By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- A round-up of the various developments from upfront week that may have gotten lost in the shuffle:
-- CBS will have the most returning shows of any network (21), not to mention the least canceled (seven). Not making the 2009-10 season cut: "Eleventh Hour," "The Ex List," "Game Show in My Head," "Harper's Island," "The Unit," "Without a Trace" and "Worst Week."
-- The aforementioned 21 shows include "Flashpoint," which has been renewed for a third season. CTV, the show's Canadian broadcaster, revealed last week that the series was the second most-watched local production during the 2008-09 season. The most-watched: the Canadian incarnation of "So You Think You Can Dance."
-- The role of "Christopher Deleo" is being recast on the midseason drama "Miami Trauma." British actor Richard Coyle played said character - "a playboy who thrives on the high-stakes of trauma medicine and is, by his own description, a genius redneck" - in the pilot. No reason for the change was given.
-- Staffing was underway on "House Rules" and "U.S. Attorney" going into upfront week. It's not clear if either drama is still under consideration for a midseason order.
-- Dee Johnson ("Army Wives") has joined "The Good Wife" as an executive producer. She'll serve alongside co-creators Michelle and Robert King as well as fellow executive producers David W. Zucker, Ridley Scott and Tony Scott of Scott Free Productions.
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[04/01/26 - 01:31 PM] Netflix Steps Up to the Plate: MLB Opening Night on Netflix Scores 3 Million US Viewers The action continues later this year with the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13 and MLB at Field of Dreams on August 13, both streaming live only on Netflix.
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[04/01/26 - 01:01 PM] From Controversy to Comeback, A WWE Legend's Unfiltered Story Chronicled in Peacock's "The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels," Premiering Monday, April 13 This intimate look at Michaels spotlights his incredible ability and the personal struggles that led to one of the most improbable redemption stories in WWE history.
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[04/01/26 - 10:30 AM] Disney and National Geographic Invite Audiences to "Step Into Wonder" This Earth Month to Celebrate and Explore the World Around Them From new premieres and immersive activations to global storytelling and conservation milestones, this monthlong celebration reflects Disney's belief that understanding our planet is the first step toward protecting it.
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[04/01/26 - 10:25 AM] PBS and VA250 Announce Production of "America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together" (wt) Timed to coincide with the nation's Semiquincentennial, the two-hour broadcast will celebrate the ideas, people, and defining moments that gave rise to the United States.
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[04/01/26 - 10:01 AM] Netflix's "Tires" Adds Rachel Blanchard, Garret Dillahunt, Anjelica Bette Fellini and Matt Walsh to Season 3 They join previously announced Season 3 guest stars Jamie Lynn Sigler, Billy Magnussen, Taylor Misiak, Sofia Hasmik, Bobby Lee and Dan Soder.
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[04/01/26 - 10:01 AM] Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art, and Reveals All Star Guest Cast for Upcoming Animated Series, "Kevin," from Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy Addison Rae, Cary Elwes, Charles Melton, Debby Ryan, Joe Locke, Nicole Byer, Patti LuPone, Quinta Brunson, Stephanie Allynne, Tig Notaro and more join the cast.
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[04/01/26 - 10:00 AM] Starz Sets May 8 Premiere Date for Richly Layered, Prestige Period Drama "Amadeus" Starring Emmy Award Nominees Will Sharpe as Wolfgang "Amadeus" Mozart and Paul Bettany as His Rival, Antonio Salieri The spectacular five-part reimagination offers a symphony of genius, rivalry and vengeance as classical music's most fascinating relationship is explored.
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[04/01/26 - 09:31 AM] Video: "Million Dollar Secret" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix In this cutthroat competition series, an undercover millionaire must hide in plain sight and evade elimination to keep the money and win the game.
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[04/01/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Disneynature's Orangutan" - Stream on Disney+ April 22 Narrated by Josh Gad, "Disneynature's Orangutan" premieres April 22, exclusively on Disney+.
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[04/01/26 - 08:10 AM] HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Additional Cast The series follows Henri (Michaela Coel), British-Ghanaian novelist who is on the run - from herself, her life, her partner, and that weird guy at her book talk.
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[04/01/26 - 08:07 AM] HGTV Hits "My Lottery Dream Home" and "Zillow Gone Wild" Spotlight More Fantasy-Filled Real Estate Beginning Friday, May 1, at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT "My Lottery Dream Home" was a top 5 program last year among Adults 25-54 that attracts more than 15.2 million viewers each month.
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[04/01/26 - 07:01 AM] Netflix's "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Season 2 Returns May 27 After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip (Emma Myers) is determined to fix the fallout - and stay away from any more investigations.
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[04/01/26 - 07:01 AM] HBO Original Sports Documentary Series "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team" Debuts May 12 Beginning with never-before-seen footage of the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, cameras capture the players through training camps and international matches, as well as intimate off-the-field moments at home and abroad.
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[04/01/26 - 06:52 AM] ESPN Announces New Women's Basketball Alt-Cast: "Courtside at the Women's Final Four Presented by AT&T" Hosted by Jess Sims, "Courtside" welcomes rugby Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher for both semifinal games, as well as the championship.
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[04/01/26 - 06:01 AM] Video: "Someone Has to Know" - Official Trailer - Netflix When a teen goes missing, a detective and his team launch a tireless investigation to solve the mystery in this drama series inspired by true events.
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