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Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 05/16/2013

A look at CW’s new series: ‘The Originals,’ ‘Reign,’ ‘Tomorrow People,’ ‘The 100,’ ‘Star-Crossed’ [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

Three will launch this fall.

By Emily Yahr | 03:39 PM ET, 05/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, CW upfronts

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 05/16/2013

CW’s new schedule: ‘Vampire Diaries’ spin-off to Tuesdays, network’s first crunchy gravel drama

By Lisa de Moraes

Plus, ‘Arrow’ and ‘The Vampire Diaries’ will be used to launch new shows.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:36 PM ET, 05/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, CW upfronts

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 05/16/2013

USA Network gets in scripted comedy game, orders two original series

By Emily Yahr

One comedy comes from executive producer Denis Leary.

By Emily Yahr | 11:11 AM ET, 05/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2013

A look at CBS’s new series: ‘Mom,’ ‘Hostages,’ ‘We Are Men,’ ‘The Crazy Ones’ and more [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

Also video clips from ‘Intelligence’ and Will Arnett’s ‘The Millers.’

By Emily Yahr | 07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, CBS upfronts

Posted at 07:20 PM ET, 05/15/2013

CBS’s new schedule: Robin Williams and Will Arnett comedies, two new dramas

By Lisa de Moraes

Plus, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ moves to Fridays.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:20 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, CBS upfronts

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 05/15/2013

TBS and TNT upfronts: Networks will live stream all content online starting this summer

By Emily Yahr

Subscribers can watch the channels, live, on any mobile device.

By Emily Yahr | 12:09 PM ET, 05/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts

Posted at 06:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD,’ ‘Super Fun Night,’ and more [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

Plus, ‘Once Upon a Time’ spinoff, ‘Trophy Wife’ and ‘Lucky 7.’

By Emily Yahr | 06:27 PM ET, 05/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 03:14 PM ET, 05/14/2013

ABC shrinks ‘Dancing with Stars’ for Marvel comics drama; Rebel Wilson paired with ‘Modern Family’

By Lisa de Moraes

All new Tuesday is ‘four-quadrant’ play, ABC programming chief says

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:14 PM ET, 05/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 06:35 PM ET, 05/13/2013

A look at Fox’s new series: ‘Almost Human,’ ‘Sleepy Hollow,’ ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and more [VIDEO]

By Emily Yahr

Plus, looks at comedies including ‘Dads’ and ‘Us & Them.’

By Emily Yahr | 06:35 PM ET, 05/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, Fox upfronts

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 05/13/2013

Seth Meyers is the big story, but Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon entertain the crowd at NBC upfronts

By Lisa de Moraes

Jay Leno gamely sang a duet with Fallon celebrating his own ouster.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:28 PM ET, 05/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Fox’s new schedule: ‘24’ to return; plus, new shows from J.J. Abrams and Seth MacFarlane

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Bones,’ ‘Raising Hope’ moved to Fridays.

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:30 AM ET, 05/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, Fox upfronts

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 05/12/2013

NBC’s new schedule: Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes comedies on Thursday, Dracula and Blackbeard on Friday

By Lisa de Moraes

Plus ‘Chicago Fire’ moves to Tuesday, ‘Revolution’ to Wednesday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:39 PM ET, 05/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts

Posted at 09:41 PM ET, 05/10/2013

CBS, NBC, ABC make decisions on a slew of shows: What’s ordered and what's gone?

By Lisa de Moraes

Plus, an update at other networks before upfront week.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:41 PM ET, 05/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts, CBS upfronts, Fox upfronts, ABC upfronts

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 05/10/2013

NBC cancels ‘Go On,’ picks up ’Chicago Fire’ spinoff, ‘Ironside’ remake

By Lisa de Moraes

The network also picked up a comedy from “Scrubs” creator Bill Lawrence.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:45 PM ET, 05/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts

Posted at 07:15 PM ET, 05/09/2013

CW orders four new shows, renews ‘The Carrie Diaries’ and ‘Nikita’

By Lisa de Moraes

The network has picked up all its current dramas for next season, though episode orders are unclear.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:15 PM ET, 05/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 05/09/2013

NBC orders new Dermot Mulroney drama, Sean Hayes comedy

By Lisa de Moraes

One series is set in Washington, D.C., called ‘Crisis.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:48 PM ET, 05/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, NBC upfronts

Posted at 10:13 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Fox orders J.J. Abrams’ android cop, Seth MacFarlane guy-com, Ichabod Crane as action hero

By Lisa de Moraes

Fox gets early start on week in which broadcast networks unveil new schedules to advertisers.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:13 PM ET, 05/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: 2013 upfronts, Fox upfronts

Posted at 06:13 PM ET, 05/17/2012

A look at CW’s new series: ‘Emily Owens, M.D.’

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new doctor drama, starring Mamie Gummer:

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:13 PM ET, 05/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CW, CW Upfronts, CW First Look

Posted at 06:06 PM ET, 05/17/2012

A look at CW’s new series: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the new drama, a loose update of the 1980s CBS series:

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:06 PM ET, 05/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CW, CW Upfronts, CW First Look

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 05/17/2012

A look at CW’s new series: ‘Arrow’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a look at the new drama based on the comic:

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:02 PM ET, 05/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CW, CW Upfronts, CW First Look

Posted at 08:03 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Upfront Week 2012: CBS moves ‘Two and a Half Men’ to Thursday, ‘Mentalist’ to Sunday, unveils four new series

By Lisa de Moraes

New drama “Vegas” gets the post-”NCIS” shows slot.

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:03 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, CBS upfronts

Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 05/16/2012

A look at CBS’s new series: ‘Elementary’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a look at the new “modern day Sherlock Holmes”:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:43 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CBS, CBS Upfronts, CBS First Look

Posted at 07:39 PM ET, 05/16/2012

A look at CBS’s new series: ‘Vegas’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new drama starring Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:39 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CBS, CBS Upfronts, CBS First Look

Posted at 07:36 PM ET, 05/16/2012

A look at CBS’s new series: ‘Partners’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of a new comedy from the creators of “Will & Grace”:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:36 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CBS, CBS Upfronts, CBS First Look

Posted at 07:34 PM ET, 05/16/2012

A look at CBS’s new series: ‘Made in Jersey’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new law drama starring Janet Montgomery:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:34 PM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CBS, CBS Upfronts, CBS First Look

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Mistresses’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the new drama starring Alyssa Milano:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:28 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:25 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Zero Hour’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the new conspiracy drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:25 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:22 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Red Widow’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the new organized crime drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:22 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘The Family Tools’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the new comedy starring Kyle Bornheimer as a guy who just can’t keep a job:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:19 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:14 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of new comedy starring Sarah Chalke as a single mom who moves in with mom and dad...possibly forever:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:14 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:11 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘666 Park Avenue’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of new ABC drama about a super-haunted apartment buiding:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:11 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:06 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Last Resort’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of the submarine-set drama starring Andre Braugher:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:06 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘Nashville’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of Connie Britton drama

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:03 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 05/15/2012

A look at ABC’s new series: ‘The Neighbors’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of aliens-live-among-us comedy, which will follow “Modern Family” on Wednesday nights:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:00 PM ET, 05/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: ABC, ABC Upfronts, ABC First Look

Posted at 07:20 PM ET, 05/14/2012

A look at Fox’s new series: ‘The Goodwin Games’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from new comedy starring Becki Newton and Scott Foley:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:20 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Fox Upfronts, Fox First Look

Posted at 07:16 PM ET, 05/14/2012

A look at Fox’s new series: ‘The Mindy Project’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here's a clip of the new Mindy Kaling comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:16 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Fox Upfronts, First Look Fox

Posted at 07:11 PM ET, 05/14/2012

A look at Fox’s new series: ‘Ben and Kate' [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new brother-sister comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:11 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Fox Upfronts, Fox First Look

Posted at 07:05 PM ET, 05/14/2012

A look at Fox’s new series: ‘The Following’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip at the new Kevin Bacon drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:05 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Fox Upfronts, First Look Fox

Posted at 05:08 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Upfront Week 2012: Fox has Britney Spears, Demi Lovato; NBC has a monkey

By Lisa de Moraes

Britney Spears, Demi Lovato join Simon Cowell’s singing competition ‘The X Factor’ on Fox.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:08 PM ET, 05/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Upfronts 2012, NBC Upfronts

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 05/13/2012

Upfront Week 2012: NBC moves ‘The Voice’ to fall, ‘Community’ to Friday, Matthew Perry to Tuesday [UPDATED]

By Lisa de Moraes

NBC made some big changes on its fall schedule, released Sunday.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:25 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Upfronts, Upfronts 2012, NBC

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Next Caller’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from new Dane Cook comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:55 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Infamous’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new soapy drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:52 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Save Me’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip of Anne Heche’s new comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:50 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘1600 Penn’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

A look at the new series about a dysfunctional family in the White House:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:47 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Do No Harm’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from the new doctor drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:42 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Chicago Fire’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from Dick Wolf’s new drama:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:39 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Guys With Kids’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from new comedy produced by Jimmy Fallon:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:36 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Animal Practice’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from Justin Kirk’s new comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:29 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘The New Normal’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from Ryan Murphy’s new comedy:

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:26 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Go On’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Clip of Matthew Perry’s new comedy.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:23 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look, Upfronts

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 05/13/2012

A look at NBC’s new series: ‘Revolution’ [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

Here’s a clip from J.J. Abrams’ apocalyptic drama

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:20 PM ET, 05/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, NBC Upfronts, NBC First Look

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