No matter what your political and philosophical views are on the wars in the Middle East, you have to admit, our men and women in the armed services need our support. In the upcoming months, Military Channel will feature two specials that address the special needs of returning service men and women: Operation Homecoming and Feats of Valor/Homecoming Special. Keep your eyes out for premiere dates and times.
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MILITARY CHANNEL UPFRONT 2010/2011 FACT SHEET
April 8, 2010
MILITARY CHANNEL UPFRONT 2010/2011 FACT SHEET
As the only network devoted entirely to military programming, the Military Channel brings viewers compelling, real-world stories of heroism, military strategy, and significant turning points in history. The network takes viewers "behind the lines" to hear the personal stories of servicemen and women and offers in-depth explorations of military training, aviation technology and cutting-edge weaponry. Complementing timeless series like WORLD AT WAR and emotional homecoming specials, the network provides unique access into the world of the military, helping viewers experience and understand the full spectrum of human drama, courage and patriotism that has been its long-held tradition.
GREATEST TANK BATTLES
Shot in stunning, ultra-realistic CGI animation, GREATEST TANK BATTLES is sure to entertain, educate and captivate Military Channel viewers. Of all the modes of urban warfare, tank battles are the least documented. Their sheer intensity has rendered them too dangerous to capture for the screen - until now. This series captures the gritty realism and spectacular visuals of tank battles like never before.
ULTIMATE WEAPONS
This high-octane series takes a look at the most amazing weaponry using modern day technology. This six-part series features the best in sniper rifles, tanks, artillery, robotic warriors, and more, and explores what makes them the top of their class. Each episode analyzes the explosive power of ten weapon systems in each category and counts down to what has been voted as the ULTIMATE WEAPON in its class. Viewers are invited to go online and vote for their weapon of choice in each category.
OPERATION HOMECOMING
As a long and exhausting war comes to a conclusion, our brave men and women come home. This special captures the emotional homecomings of U.S. troops from their tours of service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Featuring heartfelt reunions with loved ones, stories of adjustment after returning home and recollections of their missions abroad, OPERATION HOMECOMING chronicles these moving tales of U.S. troops' return to the country they have sworn to defend.
FEATS OF VALOR/HOMECOMING SPECIAL tells of the challenges U.S. servicemen and women face upon their return home. It's not only the physical and psychological repair of putting a war behind them, but for many, the hardest part is to simply pick up the threads of an ordinary life and reconnect with family, friends and community. Military Channel looks to fulfill the wishes of the men and women who sacrificed everything for their country, whether their desire is to play in a headlining band or to be a supermodel, our talented team will do whatever it takes to make sure these heroes get the star treatment.
ONLINE:
www.Military.Discovery.com
The Military Channel's website has forums for passionate fans to dive deeper on topics covered in the network's popular series. In addition, photo-blogs like "Dispatches from the Front" are featured where servicemen and women share pictures and stories from the front lines.
www.ReconnectAmerica.com
This website is Military Channel's portal to organizations that support our armed forces. Reconnect America is a program that provides resources for Military Channel viewers to give back to the men and women who give it all in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Source: Discovery Press
Monday, April 12, 2010
Military Channel to Address the Needs of Returning Armed Forces Men & Women
FOX's Early Start to Summer 2010 Programming
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
NEW ACTION-COMEDY “THE GOOD GUYS” BOOKS SPECIAL PREVIEW
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, AND SERIES PREMIERE MONDAY, JUNE 7
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” BEGINS ANOTHER SEARCH
FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER THURSDAY, MAY 27
“LIE TO ME” RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES MONDAY, JUNE 7;
“PAST LIFE” EMERGES WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES FRIDAY, MAY 28
GORDON RAMSAY SERVES UP SEVENTH COURSE OF “HELL’S KITCHEN”
BEGINNING THURSDAY, JUNE 10
FOX’s summer is scorching hot with the series preview and premiere of THE GOOD GUYS (previously announced as CODE 58), the kick-off of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’s seventh season, the summer premiere of LIE TO ME, the seventh course of culinary competition HELL’S KITCHEN, all-new installments of mysterious drama PAST LIFE plus all-new episodes of GLEE, COPS, AMERICA’S MOST WANTED and ANIMATION DOMINATION.
THE GOOD GUYS, the new action-comedy from Matt Nix (“Burn Notice”), will have a special preview Wednesday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) before AMERICAN IDOL and will then make its series premiere Monday, June 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The series is an action-packed and comedic look at what happens when a washed-up, old-school cop (Bradley Whitford, “The West Wing”) and a by-the-book, modern-day detective (Colin Hanks, “Mad Men”) try to expose the big picture of small crime.
As previously announced, television’s hottest dance series, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, swings into summer with a two-hour premiere Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Hosted by Cat Deeley, the hit dance competition series will inspire and amaze viewers as dancers skilled in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballroom compete to be named America’s Favorite Dancer. Once the DANCE auditions conclude, weekly performance shows will air Tuesdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), and weekly results shows will air Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).
Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay cranks up the ovens in HELL’S KITCHEN when the series returns for its seventh season with a tantalizing two-hour premiere Thursday, June 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The cutthroat culinary competition will continue with two-hour episodes throughout the season airing Thursdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) as Chef Ramsay narrows down the field of aspiring restauranteurs until only one remains standing in HELL’S KITCHEN.
LIE TO ME continues its search for the truth when all-new episodes return to the schedule Mondays starting with its time period premiere on June 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Mysterious drama PAST LIFE continues with a handful of original episodes beginning with a two-hour premiere Friday, May 28 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and its time period premiere Friday, June 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
GLEE, the most-celebrated new show of the season, finishes its run of all-new episodes on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) with its first season finale June 8. In addition, viewers can catch encore airings of all their favorite GLEE episodes Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) beginning June 16.
The most arresting night of television continues this summer on Saturdays with a mixture of all-new and encore episodes of COPS (8:00-8:30 and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and all-new episodes AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), while Sunday nights feature a mix of encores and originals of THE SIMPSONS, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD, ‘TIL DEATH and new comedy SONS OF TUCSON (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
RECAP – FOX 2010 SUMMER SCHEDULE
(All times ET/PT except as noted)
MONDAY
Mondays, beginning June 7:
8:00-9:00 PM LIE TO ME (Summer Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Premiere)
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TUESDAY
Tuesday, June 1:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE
Tuesday, June 8:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE (Season Finale)
Tuesdays, beginning June 15:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
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WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, May 19:
8:00-9:00 PM THE GOOD GUYS (Series Preview)
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICAN IDOL
Wednesdays, June 2 and 9:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Wednesdays, beginning June 16:
8:00-9:00 PM GLEE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Time Period Premiere)
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THURSDAY
Thursdays, beginning May 27:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere)
Thursdays, beginning June 10:
8:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)
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FRIDAY
Friday, May 28:
8:00-10:00 PM PAST LIFE (Two-Hour Summer Premiere)
Fridays, June 4 and 11:
8:00-9:00 PM PAST LIFE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
Fridays, beginning June 18:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Encores)
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SATURDAY
Saturdays (no change to lineup):
8:00-8:30 PM COPS
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED
11:00 PM-Midnight THE WANDA SYKES SHOW
Midnight-12:30 AM ANIMATION DOMINATION (Encores)
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SUNDAY
Sundays, beginning June 6:
7:00-9:30 PM ANIMATION DOMINATION
9:30-10:00 PM SONS OF TUCSON
Disney Channel and Disney XD 2010 Highlights
March 3, 2010
DISNEY CHANNEL, DISNEY XD PRESENT PROGRAMMING PLANS FOR 2010-11
In a banner year of creative leadership, strong ratings and a growth trajectory, Disney Channels Worldwide today presented to U.S. advertisers its 2010-11 programming highlights for Disney Channel and Disney XD, platforms and entertainment content that connects with hundreds of millions of kids, tweens and families.
Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, presented several new and returning Disney XD and Disney Channel projects. He also showcased the first look at Disney Channel's next big "break into song" musical, "Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam," a highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie set to premiere in late summer 2010. The projects are:
• "Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension" -- new movie based on #1 animated series for Kids and Tweens, on Disney XD and Disney Channel
• "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" – new series from Marvel Animation on Disney XD
• "Pair of Kings" – new live-action series on Disney XD
• "Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam" -- new Disney Channel Original Movie
• "Avalon High" – new Disney Channel Original Movie
• "Den Brother" – new Disney Channel Original Movie
• "16 Wishes" – new movie on Disney Channel
• "Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars" – new movie on Disney Channel
• "Fish Hooks" – new animated series on Disney Channel
• "Hannah Montana" – fourth season premiere on Disney Channel
• "Sonny With A Chance" -- second season premiere on Disney Channel
• "Good Luck Charlie" – new series premiere on Disney Channel
• "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream 2"– second season premiere on Disney Channel
• "JONAS" -- second season premiere on Disney Channel
• "Handy Manny Big Race" – new animated Playhouse Disney primetime special on Disney Channel
• "Handy Manny Big Construction Job" – new animated Playhouse Disney series on Disney Channel
• "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" – new animated Playhouse Disney series on Disney Channel
• "Mickey Mousekercize" – new animated Playhouse Disney short-form series on Disney Channel
• "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally" – new animated Playhouse Disney primetime special on Disney Channel
Disney XD launched in February 2009 with a mix of live-action and animated programming for kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. It quickly made its mark and, year to year, its ratings increased by 41% among Kids 6-14, by 59% among Tweens 9-14, by 33% among Boys 6-11 and by 62% among Boys 9-14 in Total Day measurements. On TV, Disney XD now reaches over 75 million U.S. homes and hundreds of millions more through newly rebranded Disney XD channels in Europe, Latin America and Japan. Online, DisneyXD.com delivered nearly 2.3 million monthly unique users in January 2010, outpacing its previous high of 2.0 million in July 2009.
Disney Channel U.S. has been #1 in primetime among Kids 6-11 for seven consecutive years and #1 among Tweens 9-14 for nine consecutive years. Over the past four years, Disney Channel also bested all cable channels, including USA, TNT and TBS, to land the #1 or #2 ranking in primetime Total Viewers. For 2009, Disney Channel.com was the #1 kids (age 6-14) entertainment website.
More information follows:
"Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension" – The #1 animated series for the past two years among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 has inspired a television movie to premiere in summer 2011 on Disney XD and Disney Channel. In the movie, Phineas and Ferb discover that their beloved pet platypus, Perry, is really a secret agent who battles the forces of evil daily. The boys team up with Perry on a grand adventure through a parallel universe where they must ultimately thwart an even more evil version of Dr. Doofenshmirtz. The feature-length movie is another boon for the animated comedy which will also lead an all-summer 2010 initiative on Disney XD and Disney Channel, including an hour-long episode guest starring Clay Aiken and Chaka Khan. The series continues to create opportunities for other Disney lines of business: the "Phineas and Ferb" characters are at Disneyland Parks and Resorts, Disney Consumer Products debuted a toy line at Toys R Us, and "Phineas and Ferb" is a top selling apparel line at Walmart and Target. Other items include books and comics from Disney Publishing, the #1 Nintendo DS game at Game Stop and BestBuy from Disney Interactive Studios, episode compilation DVDs from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and a soundtrack on Walt Disney Records which ranked #10 on the Billboard children's album chart for 2009.
"The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes" -- Further aligning the strength of Marvel's hugely popular characters and stories with the burgeoning Disney XD brand and global reach, an all-new animated series, “The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes,” will debut in fall 2010 on Disney XD and DisneyXD.com. Beginning with the “Iron Man” and “Incredible Hulk” movies in 2008, the release of “Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” follows Marvel’s overall “Avengers Assemble” strategy introducing the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe through various content platforms, including the upcoming feature films “Iron Man 2” in May of 2010, “Thor” in May of 2011 and “Captain America” in July of 2011, all building up to the Avengers theatrical film in 2012. Produced by Marvel Animation, the animated series features 52 episodes targeted at kids 9-14, starring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Giant Man and Wasp -- who form the Avengers, a team assembled when no single hero's powers can save the world. A 20-part "micro-series" that focuses on each hero's backstory will roll out in fall 2010 on Disney XD, immediately followed by the series premiere on Disney XD in the U.S. and, shortly thereafter, around the world. Disney XD, the single largest distributor of Marvel content around the world, currently showcases approximately 20 hours of Marvel series (including "The Spectacular Spider-Man," "Fantastic Four" and "Iron Man") each week .
"Pair of Kings" – This live-action, wish fulfillment comedy series, scheduled for a fall 2010 premiere, follows two fraternal twins who are living a typical teenage life in Chicago until they discover they're the successors to the throne of the tropical island of Kinkow. Starring are popular actor and Walt Disney Records recording artist Mitchel Musso ("Hannah Montana," "Phineas and Ferb") and Doc Shaw ("The Suite Life on Deck," "Tyler Perry's House of Payne").
"Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam" -- Disney Channel's big event of summer 2010 is "Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam," a "break into song" musical sequel to the hit Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock," cable TV's #1 entertainment telecast of 2008 in Total Viewers (10.1 million) and TV’s #1 entertainment telecast in Tweens 9-14. Among TV's live action movies, it was #1 among Kids 6-11 for the year.
Presenting empowering themes including teamwork and resilience, the movie is an impressive achievement in music and choreography, geared towards kids, tweens and families and headlined by Demi Lovato, Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas. Joining the cast are Matthew "Mdot" Finley, Chloe Bridges and Frankie Jonas. Also returning to the sequel's cast are Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Roshon Fegan, Jordin Francis, Daniel Fathers and Maria Canals-Barrera.
The "Camp Rock" soundtrack (Walt Disney Records) debuted at #3 and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Children's chart and held the #1 position on that chart for 18 weeks. For 2008, it was the #1 title on the Children's Music chart, #3 title on the Billboard Soundtrack chart and #19 of all albums on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
"Avalon High" – Scheduled for a late fall 2010 premiere, this Disney Channel Original Movie, based on the popular novel by Meg Cabot, follows Allie who, after transferring to Avalon High, is shocked to discover that her new classmates are reincarnations of King Arthur and his Court. The deeper Allie searches these interesting parallels between the past and the present, the more sure she is that her school is a contemporary Camelot, and it's up to her to solve the mystery before the notorious traitor Mordred wins again.
"Den Brother" – Debuting in summer 2010, this comedic Disney Channel Original Movie stars Hutch Dano (of Disney XD's "Zeke and Luther") as a teen hockey star who must swallow his pride and step in to be substitute leader of his little sister's Bumble Bee Troop. However, when his self-centered antics cost the scouts a spot at Camporee, it's up to the leader to earn his stripes.
"16 Wishes" – This movie comedy, starring Debby Ryan (Disney Channel's "The Suite Life on Deck") and Jean-Luc Bilodeau (ABC Family's "Kyle XY"), tells the story of Abby, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. But, when the big day actually arrives, she makes a wish that changes everything. The movie is a co-production of MarVista Entertainment and Disney Channel, and is slated to premiere on Disney Channel in the U.S. in summer 2010.
"Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars" – Disney Channel will present the world premiere of a spy adventure movie starring Jennifer Stone ("Wizards of Waverly Place") on FRIDAY, MARCH 26 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). Based on the popular books by Louise Fitzhugh, it's a contemporary twist on the iconic character, as Harriet "The Spy" Welsch vies to become the official blogger of her high school class. The movie is a co-production of 9 Story Entertainment and Disney Channel.
"Fish Hooks" -- An inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in the center of a pet store, brings an ingenious twist to high school life as seen through the eyes of three teen fish, Milo, Bea and Oscar. Together they experience the typical teen challenges and triumphs, including friendship, dating and sports, along with more atypical teen situations such as giant lobster attacks and school field trips to the hamster cages. The voice cast is Kyle Massey ("Cory in the House"), Chelsea Staub ("JONAS") and Justin Roiland ("The Sarah Silverman Program"). The series was created by children's book illustrator Noah Z. Jones and is executive-produced by Adam Burton ("The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy") and Jones. It is a production of Disney Television Animation and is scheduled to premiere in fall 2010.
"Hannah Montana" – the pivotal fourth season premiere is set to debut in summer 2010 and will introduce all new songs, music videos and sets. The storyline finds Miley Stewart questioning whether she really has the best of both worlds and if she can continue with her alter-ego, Hannah Montana, or leave it forever behind to be an ordinary girl. Among the upcoming guest stars are Ray Liotta, Angus T. Jones, Sheryl Crowe and Christine Taylor. A special episode dedicated to military families depicts Miley bickering with her father until she learns her friend Jesse's military enlisted father has been deployed for an indefinite period. Miley ultimately comes to realize that she's lucky to have her father present in her life every day and sets out to put on a Hannah Montana concert for military families. Starring Miley Cyrus in the title role, the Emmy-nominated comedy has dominated the kid and tween business and impacted popular culture since its 2006 debut. Its soundtracks are among the biggest, fastest successes the pop charts have seen in years, and the series provided a springboard for the multitalented Cyrus to become an international superstar with projects spanning Disney's television, music, radio, consumer products and film divisions, including a #1 debut movie that grossed nearly $150 million at the global box office.
"Sonny With A Chance" -- The second season of the hit comedy series "Sonny With A Chance" – highlighted by clever new 'So Random' sketches that further showcase the ensemble cast's tremendous comedic talent – will premiere SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Starring are Demi Lovato, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Brandon Mychal Smith, Doug Brochu and Allisyn Ashley Arm. Recurring cast members include Nancy McKeon, Michael Kostroff and Vicki Lewis. The series was recently nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award in the Favorite TV series category and its title star, Demi Lovato, won a Teen Choice Award in the Choice TV Breakout Star category.
"Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream 2" – A new installment of the music-driven reality series gives viewers unprecedented access to worldwide superstars Jonas Brothers' lives on stage and off, will premiere SUNDAY, MARCH 21 (8:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The 11-episode short-form series offers a revealing look at platinum selling rock stars Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas as they embark on a 16-city European leg of "Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009."
"Good Luck Charlie" -- Disney Channel will premiere this sitcom designed for the whole family to enjoy together -- an original live-action series about a family whose lives are turned topsy-turvy with the arrival of a new baby sister -- on SUNDAY, APRIL 4 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT). In each episode, big sister Teddy creates a personalized video diary for baby Charlie, with each installment chronicling daily adventures and mishaps for Charlie to use as advice when her big sister is no longer living at home. Created and executive-produced by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen ("Suddenly Susan" and "What I Like About You") and executive-produced by Dan Staley ("Cheers," "Love & Money"), the series stars Bridgit Mendler ("Wizards of Waverly Place"), Jason Dolley ("Cory in the House," "Hatching Pete"), Bradley Steven Perry, Eric Allan Kramer ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "My Name Is Earl") and Leigh-Allyn Baker ("Will & Grace).
"JONAS" -- The second season of the Teen Choice Award-winning comedy series, "JONAS," starring global sensations Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas and popular actresses Chelsea Staub and Nicole Anderson, will debut in summer 2010. The new season finds Kevin, Joe and Nick Lucas spending a summer in Hollywood. The guys have rented a Hollywood Hills house and will experience a summer like no other when their relaxing vacation turns into three life-changing opportunities: Joe lands a prized role in a big Hollywood film, Kevin indulges his newfound passion for the movie business by shadowing a famous director, and Nick takes up surfing and feverishly works on his first passion – writing songs for the new JONAS album. Completing the entourage are the guys' best friends, Stella Malone, who continues to grapple with being more than just a friend to Joe, and Macy Misa, who keeps all the fans up to date with her JONAS V-log.
Playhouse Disney, the daily programming block dedicated to preschoolers, their parents and caregivers will present several new projects this year:
"Handy Manny Big Race" -- Playhouse Disney's hit Emmy-nominated series "Handy Manny" puts the pedal to the metal with the premiere of the primetime special, "Handy Manny Big Race," starring Wilmer Valderrama and guest-starring NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Lance Bass, SATURDAY, MARCH 20 (7:00-7:25 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. In this exciting primetime event for preschoolers and parents, Manny and the tools hit the motor speedway as a pit crew for the highly anticipated Wood Valley 500.
"Handy Manny Big Construction Job" – Marking the series' third primetime special with its premiere in fall 2010, Manny and the tools leave Sheet Rock Hills to work on a big out of town construction job where they meet new tool friends, Jack the jackhammer and Spinner the power screwdriver. However, when Mr. Lopart starts doing repairs in Manny's absence, the town begins to fall apart. It’s up to Kelly to convince Manny to come home.
"Jake and the Never Land Pirates" -- An interactive animated series for preschoolers and parents, "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" features the music and fun-filled adventures of classic characters Captain Hook and Smee, plus a new crew of kid pirates led by the enthusiastic and courageous Jake. The series will premiere on Playhouse Disney in the coming year.
"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" & "Mickey Mousekercize" – While the third season of the #1 Playhouse Disney series "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" rolls out, a new physical fitness-themed short-form series, "Mickey Mousekersize," debuts in November 2010. Supporting Disney's ongoing commitment to helping kids and parents achieve healthier lifestyles by engaging preschoolers in fun physical activity, the 10-part "Mickey Mousekersize" shorts, hosted by Mickey Mouse, will focus on the fun of exercising and encourage kids at home to get up and move along with Mickey and pals. In addition, three brand new "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" primetime specials will be presented in the coming year.
"Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally" – In this primetime special airing in fall 2010, Mickey and pals gear up for an exciting Road Rally around the Clubhouse, one which includes Professor Von Drake's helpful new invention, the Clubhouse Rescue Truck. But then a dejected Toodles leaves the group just when he's needed most.
Disney Channels Worldwide is a portfolio of 94 kid-driven, family inclusive entertainment channels and/or channel feeds available in 169 countries in 33 languages, including Disney Channel, Disney XD, Playhouse Disney, Disney Cinemagic, Hungama and Radio Disney brands. Through cable, satellite and digital terrestrial television channels and a strategic partnership with Disney-ABC-ESPN Television for the third-party distribution of Disney-branded kids' programming across the globe, Disney Channels Worldwide reaches hundreds of millions of viewers. Disney Channel properties continue to rapidly expand into new markets across the world, playing a key role in introducing the Disney brand to new consumers.
ABC Family Summer 2010 TV Shows
ABC FAMILY ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2010 PROGRAMMING SLATE
New Original Series Include:
“Pretty Little Liars,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Starring Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Bianca Lawson, Laura Leighton, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse
“Huge,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Developed by Winnie Holzman (“Wicked,”
“My So-Called Life,” “Once & Again”) and Daughter Savannah Dooley,
Starring Nikki Blonsky, Andrew Caldwell, Zander Eckhouse, Harvey Guillen,
Ari Stidham, Ashley Holliday and Hayley Hasselhoff
“Melissa & Joey,” a Half-Hour Comedy Starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence
Returning Hit Original Series Include
“The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and “Make It or Break It”
Raven-Symoné and Joanna Garcia Star in Network’s New Original Movie,
“Revenge of the Bridesmaids”
Television Movie Premiere of “Wild Child,” Starring Emma Roberts, Debuts During
Network’s “Campus Crush” 10-Day Summer Programming Event
Burbank, CA (Monday, March 29, 2010) – Paul Lee, president, ABC Family, today announced the network’s summer 2010 schedule. The network’s programming slate includes three new original series, returning hits, original movies and blockbuster theatrical acquisitions. The network finished 2009 as its best year on record.
“ABC Family has truly become a factory for great Millennial storytelling,” said Lee. “We’re so proud of our three summer launches, ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ ‘Huge’ and ‘Melissa & Joey,’ and we think they’ll make the perfect complement to our returning hits ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and ‘Make It or Break’.”
“Pretty Little Liars” follows four estranged best friends who are reunited one year after their best friend and queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing – only to discover they’re receiving messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all their secrets. The drama stars Lucy Hale (“Privileged”) as Aria, Troian Bellisario (“Navy NCIS”) as Spencer, Ashley Benson (“Eastwick”) as Hanna, Shay Mitchell as Emily and Sasha Pieterse (“Heroes”) as Alison. Also starring are Laura Leighton (“Melrose Place”), Bianca Lawson (“The Vampire Diaries”) and Ian Harding (“NCIS: Los Angeles”). Produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. I. Marlene King (“If These Walls Could Talk”), Oliver Goldstick (“Lipstick Jungle,” “Desperate Housewives”), and Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy (“Gossip Girl,” “The Vampire Diaries”) are executive-producing. The series is based on Alloy Entertainment’s popular young adult book series written by Sara Shepard. “Pretty Little Liars” premieres on Tuesday, June 8 at 8:00PM ET/PT.
“Huge” is being developed by Winnie Holzman (“Wicked,” “My So-Called Life,” “Once & Again”) and daughter Savannah Dooley. Funny, heartbreaking and provocative, “Huge” follows the lives of seven teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp, as they look beneath the surface to discover their true selves and the truth about each other. The series stars Nikki Blonsky (“Hairspray”), Andrew Caldwell, Zander Eckhouse, Harvey Guillen, Ari Stidham, Ashley Holliday and Hayley Hasselhoff. Holzman will be executive producer on the premiere episode, and will serve as consultant for the remainder of the episodes. Dooley will serve as producer on the series. Kim Rozenfeld (“American High”), and Alloy Entertainment’s Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy (“Gossip Girl,” “The Vampire Diaries”), will serve as executive producers; Robin Schiff (“Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion” and ABC Family’s “10 Things I Hate About You”) will serve as a consulting producer. The series is based on the Alloy Entertainment book written by Sasha Paley. “Huge” premieres Monday, June 28 at 9:00PM ET/PT.
“Melissa & Joey,” a half-hour multi-cam comedy with Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence executive producing and starring, finds Hart portraying Mel, the grown-up former wild child of a political family who is now a local politician herself. When her sister ends up in prison and her brother-in-law flees after a scandal hits, Mel must take responsibility for her teenaged niece, Lennox, and pre-adolescent nephew, Ryder. With Mel spread too thin to manage by herself, help comes in the unlikely form of Joe (Lawrence) who, desperate for a job, moves in and becomes the family’s “manny.” David Kendall & Bob Young are executive producers and writers. Paula Hart also serves as executive producer. “Melissa & Joey” will premiere in August 2010 (Date TBA).
Two of the network’s one-hour original hit series will mark their returns: “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” will launch its third season on Monday, June 7, at 8:00PM ET/PT, and “Make It or Break It” will premiere its second season on Monday, June 28 at 10:00PM ET/PT.
The network will also present the new two-hour original movie premiere, “Revenge of the Bridesmaids,” in July (DATE TBA). When best friends Abigail (Raven-Symoné) and Parker (Joanna Garcia) return to their small, Southern home town for a visit, they learn that their close friend, Rachel, has lost the love of her life, Tony, to their ex-friend Caitlin – a conniving gold-digger. Intent upon preventing the loveless marriage, Parker and Abigail go "undercover" as Caitlin's bridesmaids to sabotage the wedding. But their best-laid plans start going outrageously awry! Directed by Jim Heyman (“Ugly Betty,” “Drop Dead Diva”), written by David Kendall & Bob Young, produced by Frank von Zerneck & Bob Sertner (“Beauty & the Briefcase,” “Sorority Wars”)
Additionally in July, the network will air its annual “Harry Potter” summer marathon weekend event, featuring the first five films from the popular movie franchise.
The network’s annual 10-day summer programming event, “Campus Crush,” takes place from Sunday, August 1 through – Tuesday, August 10 and will feature the television movie premiere of “Wild Child,” starring Emma Roberts and Natasha Richardson, debuting on Sunday, August 8 at 8:00PM ET/PT. Sixteen-year-old Poppy (Roberts) is an LA teen diva who does what she wants, whenever she wants. But after an over-the-top prank pushes her father one step too far, she finds herself shipped off to the one place where everything will change -- British boarding school. No cell phones, no designer clothes… no way. Desperate to break free, she sets in motion the ultimate escape plan involving the head mistress’ son, only to discover that this could be the reason she wants to stay. Co-starring Natasha Richardson, Aidan Quinn and Nick Frost, directed by Nick Moore, written by Lucy Dahl, produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Alexandra Ferguson and Diana Phillips.
Part of the Disney-ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in over 98 million homes. ABC Family features programming reflecting today's families, entertaining and connecting with adults through relatable programming about today's relationships – told with a mix of diversity, dysfunction, passion, humor and heart. ABC Family's programming is a combination of network defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. ABC Family is also the destination for annual Holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas!" ABC Family. A New Kind of Family.
Television's 2010 Series and Season Finale Dates
A rundown of Spring and Summer 2010 series and season finales.
Sunday, May 2
Cold Case - CBS - 9:00-11:00PM ET (2 part season finale) (cancelled)
Sunday, May 9
America's Funniest Home Videos, Season Finale, Pt. 1 - ABC - 7:00-8:00PM ET (renewed)
The Amazing Race 16 - CBS - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Wednesday, May 12
The New Adventures of Old Christine - CBS - 8:00-8:30PM ET (cancelled)
Mercy - NBC - 8:00-9:00PM ET (cancelled)
Thursday, May 13
The Vampire Diaries - CW - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Fringe - Season Finale, Pt. 1 - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Supernatural - CW - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones - Investigation Discovery - 10:00PM ET
Private Practice - ABC - 10:01-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Friday, May 14
Smallville - CW - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Four Weddings - TLC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Saturday, May 15
Saturday Night Live - NBC - 11:30PM - 1:00AM (renewed)
Sunday, May 16
America's Funniest Home Videos, Season Finale, Pt. 2 - ABC - 7:00-8:00PM ET (renewed)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - ABC - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains - CBS - 8:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Desperate Housewives- ABC - 9:00-10:01PM ET (renewed)
American Dad - 9:30-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains: Reunion Show - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
The Pacific - HBO - 10:00PM ET
Brothers & Sisters - ABC - 10:01-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Monday, May 17
House - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
One Tree Hill - CW - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Gossip Girl - CW - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Castle - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Tuesday, May 18
90210 - CW - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Future Food - Planet Green - 10:00PM ET
V - ABC - 10:02-11:00 ET (renewed)
Wednesday, May 19
The Middle - ABC - 8:30-9:00PM ET
Modern Family - ABC - 9:00-9:30PM ET
Cougar Town - ABC - 9:30-10:01PM ET
Law & Order: SVU - NBC 10:00-11:00PM ET
Thursday, May 20
Bones - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Community - NBC - 8:00-8:30PM ET (renewed)
Parks and Recreation - NBC - 8:30-9:00PM ET (cancelled)
CSI - CBS - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Fringe - Season Finale, Pt. 2 - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Grey's Anatomy - ABC - 9:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
The Office - NBC - 9:00-9:30PM ET (renewed)
30 Rock - NBC - 9:30-10:00PM ET (renewed)
The Marriage Ref - NBC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
The Mentalist - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Friday, May 21
Ghost Whisperer - CBS - 8:00-9:00PM ET (cancelled)
Kitchen Nightmares - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Medium - CBS - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Miami Medical - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (cancelled)
What would You Do? - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Sunday, May 23
America's Funniest Home Videos - ABC - 7:00-8:00PM ET
Lost Recap Special - ABC - 7:00-9:00PM ET (extended recap)
The Simpsons - FOX - 8:00-8:30PM ET (renewed)
The Cleveland Show - FOX - 8:30-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Family Guy - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Lost - ABC - 9:00-11:30PM ET (Series Finale on Special Night and extended)
The Celebrity Apprentice - NBC - 9:00-11:00PM ET
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Aloha to Lost - ABC - 12:05-1:05AM ET
Monday, May 24
24: Day 8 - FOX - 8:00-10:00PM ET (Series Finale)
How I Met Your Mother - CBS - 8:00-8:30PM ET (renewed)
Dancing with the Stars Performance Show - ABC - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Rules of Engagement - CBS - 8:30-9:00PM ET (renewed)
Two and a Half Men - CBS - 9:00-9:30PM ET (renewed)
The Big Bang Theory - CBS - 9:30-10:00PM ET (renewed)
CSI: Miami - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Tuesday, May 25
American Idol - Performance Finale - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
NCIS - CBS - 8:00-9:00PM ET (renewed)
The Biggest Loser: Live - NBC - 8:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Dancing with the Stars: The Results Show - ABC - 9:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
NCIS: LA - CBS - 9:00-10:00PM ET (Renewed)
Parenthood - NBC - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
The Good Wife - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Wednesday, May 26
American Idol - Season Finale, Pt. 2 (Winner Announced) - FOX - 8:00-10:07PM ET (renewed)
Criminal Minds - CBS - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
CSI: NY - CBS - 10:00-11:00PM ET (renewed)
Thursday, May 27
FlashForward - ABC - 8:00-9:00PM ET (cancelled)
Tuesday, June 8
Glee - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET (renewed)
Friday, June 11
Past Life - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (cancelled)
Wednesday, Sept. 8
Minute to Win It - NBC - 8:00-9:00PM ET
TBA
10 Things I Hate about You - ABC Family (Canceled)
ABC Summer TV Schedule
April 7, 2010
ABC ANNOUNCES ITS SUMMER SCHEDULE WITH THE RETURN OF FAVORITES
“THE BACHELORETTE,” “TRUE BEAUTY,” “SHAQ VS,” “WIPEOUT” AND “DATING IN THE DARK,”
ALONG WITH NEW DRAMA SERIES “SCOUNDRELS,” “THE GATES” AND “ROOKIE BLUE,”
NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES “DOWNFALL” AND “BACHELOR PAD,” AND ABC NEWS SERIES “BOSTON MED,” “PRIMETIME: MIND GAMES,” “HEAD CASES” AND “PRIMETIME: CRIME”
ABC announces its summer schedule, with the return “The Bachelorette” on Monday, May 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.); “True Beauty” on Monday, May 31 (10:02-11:00 p.m.); a special two-hour blind date-themed episode of “Wipeout” on Tuesday, June 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m.), before the premiere on Tuesday, June 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m.); “Dating in the Dark” on Monday, August 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m.), and “Shaq VS” on Tuesday, August 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).
Also premiering are three new scripted series, “The Gates” on Sunday, June 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.); “Scoundrels” on Sunday, June 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); and “Rookie Blue” on Thursday, June 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).
New alternative series premiering are “Downfall” on Tuesday, June 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), and “Bachelor Pad” on Monday, August 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m.).
ABC News’ series joining the lineup are “Boston Med” on Thursday, June 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); “Primetime: Mind Games” on Tuesday, July 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); “Head Cases” on Thursday, August 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); and “Primetime: Crime” on Tuesday, August 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m.).
“Our strategy is to use the strength of our May programming to launch a strong summer schedule bolstered by three new scripted series,” said Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group. “We’ve got more than 210 hours of original programming this summer, including the return of our hits ‘Wipeout’ and ‘The Bachelorette.’ ABC will be a summer destination for viewers.”
Additional series and specials will be announced at a later date.
Following is a list of upcoming programming in chronological order (all times ET):
THE BACHELORETTE – PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), AND MOVES TO ITS REGULAR TIMESLOT (8:00-10:02 p.m.) ON MONDAY, MAY 31 – Ali Fedotowsky has finally decided to risk it all for love. The energetic and charismatic career-oriented woman from San Francisco has re-prioritized her life – and now love comes out on top. She will have her own opportunity to find her soul mate when she stars in the sixth edition of “The Bachelorette.”
Ali, 25, has been a fan favorite from the moment she stepped out of the limo with her sexy raspy voice and a peacock feather to meet Jake Pavelka on the last season of “The Bachelor.” She became the front-runner for Jake’s heart, but instead they found themselves in a heartbreaking situation when she made a gut-wrenching decision to choose a job she loved over the man she loved. Ali made the surprising safe choice to go back to work, but regretted it immediately. By the time she sorted out her work affairs, Jake had already moved on with his search for love with the three fabulous women who stayed with him, and he did not allow Ali to return. But it’s not too late for Ali now. Admitting that she made one of the biggest mistakes of her life, she has let go of everything this time – her apartment, her job, her stability – to really make a life-changing commitment to put her heart first.
Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are the executive producers.
TRUE BEAUTY – PREMIERES MONDAY, MAY 31 (10:02-11:00 p.m.) – Executive producers Tyra Banks (“The Tyra Banks Show,” “America’s Next Top Model”) and Ashton Kutcher (executive producer of “Punk’d” and “Beauty and the Geek”) team up again to put their spin on beauty in Sin City. Five gorgeous women and five hot men will live together at Planet Hollywood Hotel and think they’re competing to become the “Face of Vegas.” Unbeknownst to them, they will be challenged and be put in moral situations to see which contestant really is kind, generous, compassionate and has what it takes to be truly beautiful inside and out.
At the end of eight episodes, one winner will be declared after successfully demonstrating that their inner beauty matches their outer beauty. The winner will receive a $100,000 cash prize and a feature article in People magazine.
Vanessa Minnillo (former host of “ET”) returns as a host and judge, but will only reveal herself to the contestants once they’re eliminated. Carson Kressley (“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”) will host as well as judge, and put his spin on things in a way only he can. Beth Ostrosky Stern, the wife of self-described “King of All Media” Howard Stern, will be making her broadcast television debut and share her opinions on beauty being a former model herself.
Executive producers of “True Beauty” are Denise Cramsey (ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”), Tyra Banks and Laura Armstrong for Bankable Productions, and Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke and Rod Aissa for Katalyst Productions. The series is a production of Warner Horizon Television.
WIPEOUT – SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SNEAK PEEK BLIND DATE-THEMED EPISODE TUESDAY, JUNE 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m.), BEFORE THE SERIES PREMIERE TUESDAY, JUNE 22 (8:00-10:00 p.m.) -- ABC’s hit summer series “Wipeout” returns for Season Three. In a special sneak peek “Wipeout Blind Date”-themed episode, love is in the air as 12 single guys and 12 single girls are paired to take on the “Wipeout” course as their first date and a chance to win a grand prize of $100,000. New stunts to be featured this season are the Overdrive, Bruise Ball and Spin Cycle.
Contestants will compete in the world’s largest extreme obstacle course, providing the biggest spills and spectacular wipeouts ever seen on television. “Wipeout” was recently nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and was named Entertainment Weekly’s best Guilty Pleasure Reality TV show of all time.
The third season of “Wipeout” will feature brand new, bigger, better and wilder obstacles, in addition to specially themed episodes including “Ladies Night” and “Family Edition.” Each week, 24 energetic new contestants of all ages, shapes and sizes go head to head through four rounds of demanding but hilarious obstacle courses to win the title of “Wipeout Champion” and the $50,000 grand prize. In the end, only one contestant will be victorious, while everyone else will Wipeout!
The series is hosted by John Anderson (ESPN’s “SportsCenter,”), John Henson (“Talk Soup”) and co-hosted by Jill Wagner. “Wipeout” executive producers are Matt Kunitz (“Fear Factor”) and Scott Larsen. Shye Sutherland, Kevin Wehrenberg, Trice Barto and J. Rupert Thompson are co-executive producers. The series is produced by Endemol USA. David Goldberg is the chairman of Endemol North America
THE GATES – PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) – Nestled inside a private mountain community are The Gates. The image of perpetual suburban bliss, each street is lined with perfectly manicured homes protected by the massive iron gates, but a dark and delicious secret is buried just beneath the surface of this picturesque neighborhood.
Like most families that settle inside The Gates, the Monahans are unmoored from a complicated life they abandoned in Chicago. Named the new police chief of The Gates, Nick Monahan is expecting a change of pace in this quiet suburb. Nick's wife, Sarah, and their children, Charlie and Dana, are embarking on new adventures as well. Their house is to die for, but amidst the excitement, Sarah is still burdened with the revelation that her husband may not be the man she thought he was. Charlie and Dana will also face some challenges of their own: Along with navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence, they’ll also face the daunting task of fitting into their new upscale school, where their new friends run in tight-knit packs.
There's something very different about this place, almost... haunting. Unions will be complicated by friends with unnatural influence, insatiable housewives will struggle with ravenous cravings, and teenagers will be cursed with keeping their beastly instincts in check. The Monahans are facing an uncertain fate. Nick is about to be tangled up in a mystery where he will begin to piece together the dark truth about their new home, and the supernatural elements that lurk behind the shadows of The Gates.
“The Gates” stars Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monahan, Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, Colton Haynes as Brett Crezski, Chandra West as Devon, Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan and Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner. “The Gates” is produced by Fox Television Studios. The series is executive-produced by Gina Matthews and written and executive-produced by Grant Scharbo and Richard Hatem.
SCOUNDRELS – PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – “Scoundrels” is a one-hour comedy/drama series produced by ABC Studios that focuses on a family of small-time criminals who try to go straight after the father is sent to prison. Virginia Madsen, Independent Spirit Award winner as well as an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee (“Sideways,” “The Astronaut Farmer”), will play Cheryl West, the mother who must take charge and try to keep her kids on the straight and narrow.
“Scoundrels” also stars David James Elliott as Wolfgang “Wolf” West; Patrick Flueger as Logan West/Calvin “Cal” West; Leven Rambin as Heather West; Vanessa Marano as Hope West and Carlos Bernard as Sergeant Mack.
“Scoundrels” is based on a New Zealand series entitled “Outrageous Fortune.” Lyn Greene & Richard Levine (“Nip/Tuck”) and Francie Calfo serve as executive producers. John Barnett, whose company, South Pacific Pictures, produces the New Zealand series, will also be an executive producer. Co-executive producers will include Michael Larkin, Michael Goldstein, Bruce Cervi and John Lansing.
ROOKIE BLUE – PREMIERES THURSDAY, JUNE 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) – A fun, fresh, high-stakes drama with a twist of danger follows the lives of five young, ambitious cops right out of the Academy. From their very first day on the job, these rookies are plunged into the world of big city policing, a world where even the smallest mistake can have life-or-death consequences and serious emotional fall-out. The soul of this close-knit group is 26-year-old perfectionist Andy McNally (Missy Peregrym). Honest to a fault, all Andy has ever wanted to be is “good police.” Her father was a cop, and while he wasn’t the best cop -- or the best father – Andy knows she’ll never find this sense of family, loyalty and excitement in any other job. The series explores the trials, triumphs, competition and camaraderie of Andy and her rookie family -- boyfriends, best friends, mentors and competitors -- who are about to learn that no amount of training can prepare them for life.
“Rookie Blue” stars Missy Peregrym as Andy McNally, Gregory Smith as Dov Epstein, Charlotte Sullivan as Gail Peck, Enuka Okuma as Traci Nash and Travis Milne as Chris Diaz. Tassie Cameron, Ilana Frank, David Wellington, Noreen Halpern and John Morayniss are the executive producers. “Rookie Blue” is produced by Thump Inc. and E1 Entertainment. E1 holds all international rights to the drama series.
ABC NEWS’ BOSTON MED – PREMIERES THURSDAY, JUNE 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – “Boston Med” picks up where the Peabody Award-winning “Hopkins” left off, going even deeper into the lives of caregivers and the cutting edge medical cases they confront inside the walls of America's top hospitals. In this original eight-hour series, the unforgettable stories of doctors, nurses and patients are adeptly woven to give each hour the pace and intensity of a drama. Whether it’s the young resident in crisis doubting that she’s good enough to become a Harvard-trained doctor, or the deployed soldier's pregnant wife praying for a miracle surgery to save her baby, “Boston Med” is sure to touch your heart. Filmed over four months at Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women’s, and Children's Hospital Boston, this powerfully real series breaks new ground in the documentary landscape. Meet the charismatic Hollywood producer before either he or the filmmakers realize that, through a twist of fate, his face will be transplanted onto a Vietnam veteran badly scarred in an accident. The second face transplant performed in this country and the first anywhere to be so extensively filmed, this operation involved two dozen surgeons and up to a hundred additional doctors and nurses. It’s a stunning example of both the high caliber medicine and the unprecedented and unique access captured by the filmmakers in “Boston Med.”
DOWNFALL – PREMIERES TUESDAY, JUNE 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) “Downfall” is a unique, high-stakes, adrenaline-charged and larger-than-life game show from Fremantle Media North America (“The Price Is Right,” “Family Feud,” “Let’s Make a Deal”). Played atop a tall building in the middle of a metropolitan landscape, the game has contestants quickly answer a series of trivia questions against the clock. If they play the perfect game, they could leave with a million dollars in cash and prizes. But if not, they could just as easily see their hopes and dreams slip through their fingers and off the side building -- literally.
ABC NEWS’ PRIMETIME: MIND GAMES – PREMIERES TUESDAY, JULY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – The newest of Primetime’s collection of limited series, this five-episode series takes you into the darkest corners of the human mind and how it can be twisted—real cases where “reality” gives way to fantasy. Discover what it’s like to live a double life. Go inside an interrogation room to see the games police play to get suspects to confess—whether they’re guilty or not. Hear from people who slavishly followed their new age leader into horrifying circumstances. Go inside the minds of kids who kill, and behind the scenes of the real-life War of the Roses—husbands and wives who turn their homes into battlefields.
BACHELOR PAD – PREMIERES MONDAY, AUGUST 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m.) – Twenty of the most unforgettable contestants/suitors from the hit franchise “The Bachelor” will reunite – all under one roof – for the all-new series “Bachelor Pad.” The series, the first “all-star” reunion from previous seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” will feature the participants living together in a house in a competitive reality show. The show will also offer the 20 now-single contestants a “second chance” at finding love, something that didn’t quite work out during their first stint on “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette.”
Each week the reunited contestants will compete in challenges, some of which are inspired by incidents from prior seasons. Each two-hour episode will conclude with evictions from the residence. At the end of the six-episode run, one contestant will emerge victorious and will take home a cash prize -- and who knows, maybe even have found “the one.” Participants and further details about the prize will be announced at a later date.
“The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” host Chris Harrison will host “Bachelor Pad.” Executive producers of “Bachelor Pad” are Mike Fleiss, Martin Hilton and Jay Bienstock. The series is from Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.
DATING IN THE DARK – PREMIERES MONDAY, AUGUST 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – Back for its second season, “Dating in the Dark” is the unique reality series that asks the age-old question, “Is Love Blind?” Each week three single men and three single women, all looking for love, will move into a house together, but be totally sequestered from the opposite sex. While they’ll have no chance of seeing each other in the light, they will have the opportunity to date in a completely dark room. Looks will be taken out of the equation as the men and women get to know each other and form bonds in total darkness. After several days of dating in the dark room, the participants will select the one member of the opposite sex that they want to see revealed in the light. For the first time, the participants will see whom they’ve been dating, wooing, kissing and forming bonds with. And after they see each other in the light for the first time, they have to make the difficult decision... do they stay with the person they fell for in the dark, or leave them behind? Hosted by Rossi Moreale.
“Dating in the Dark” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol holding, along with Talpa Content, the format department of Dutch media entrepreneur John’s de Mol’s company. David Goldberg is the North America Chairman of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Tom Shelly.
SHAQ VS – PREMIERES TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) – “Shaq VS” stars Shaquille O’Neal as he faces off against top athletes in their respective fields. In Season One, O’Neal faced off against Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh in beach volleyball, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Albert Pujols in baseball, Oscar de la Hoya in boxing and Michael Phelps in swimming. Episodes in Season Two will not rely solely on sporting matches but will also feature some fun, comedic non-sports competitions such as a spelling bee contest or a dance crew battle, among others. Casting for the second season is currently underway.
“Shaq VS” is produced by Media Rights Capital in association with dick clark productions. Orly Adelson, Will Staeger and Barry Adelman of dick clark productions, Shaquille O’Neal, Scott Messick Perry Rogers and Steve Nash serve as executive producers.
ABC NEWS’ HEAD CASES – PREMIERES THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – A ground-breaking series into how science and technology are enabling us to look inside our heads and affect the processes of the brain. Is it possible to detect a murderous mindset before a child reaches his 7th birthday? Can a permanent electrical pulse, fitted to the brain like a pace-maker, stop people from eating and reduce the obesity epidemic? And is it now possible to reverse the effects of a stroke, so that an individual’s four limbs are practically raised from the dead? Martin Bashir follows neurosurgeon Dr Julian Bailes as he pushes the brain to its limits.
ABC NEWS’ PRIMETIME: CRIME – PREMIERES TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) – The series takes viewers inside investigations of breaking crime stories, and those that have been stumping authorities for years.
Source: ABC Media
Premiere Dates 2010 - 2011
A listing of Summer, Fall 2010 and some 2011 television premiere dates. Dates and times subject to change.
Wednesday, May 5
How'd You get So Rich? - TV Land - 10:00PM ET
Friday, May 7
Friday Night Lights - NBC - 8:00-9:00PM ET
What would You Do? - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Saturday, May 8
That Metal Show - VH1 - 11:00PM ET
Wednesday, May 19
The Good Guys - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (sneak peek)
Vanguard - Current TV - 10:00PM ET
Monday, May 24
The Bachelorette - ABC - 9:00-11:00PM ET (premiere time)
Thursday, May 27
So You Think You Can Dance - FOX - 8:00-10:00PM ET (special 2-hour premiere)
Friday, May 28
Past Life - FOX - 8:00-10:00PM ET (special 2-hour premiere)
Monday, May 31
The Bachelorette - ABC - 8:00-10:02PM ET (regular time)
True Beauty 2 - ABC - 10:02-11:00PM ET
Tuesday, June 1
America's got Talent - NBC - 8:00-10:00PM ET
Hell's Kitchen - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET
Wipeout - ABC - 8:00-10:00PM ET (sneak peek)
Jersey Coutre - Oxygen - 10:00PM ET
Losing It - NBC - 10:00PM ET
Wednesday, June 2
So You Think You Can Dance Performance Show - FOX - 8:00-10:00PM ET
America's got Talent - NBC - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Thursday, June 3
Past Life - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET (time period premiere)
Royal Pains - USA - 9:00-10:00PM ET
So You Think You Can Dance Results Show - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Burn Notice 4 - USA - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Sunday, June 6
Drop Dead Diva - Lifetime - 9:00PM ET
Monday, June 7
Last Comic Standing - NBC - 8:00PM ET
Lie to Me - FOX - 8:00-9:00PM ET
The Secret Life of an American Teenager - ABC Family - 8:00PM ET
Losing It - NBC - 8:00PM ET (time period premiere)
The Good Guys - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Tuesday, June 8
Pretty Little Liars - ABC Family - 8:00PM ET
Wednesday, June 9
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist - Bravo - 11:00PM - 12:00Midnight ET (premiere time)
Thursday, June 10
Imagination Movers - Disney Channel (Playhouse) - Check Local Listings
Bethenny getting Married? - Bravo - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Wednesday, June 16
Hot in Cleveland - TV Land - 10:00PM ET
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist - Bravo - 10:00-11:00PM ET (regular time)
Sunday, June 20
The Gates - ABC - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Scoundrels - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Tuesday, June 22
Wipeout 3 - ABC - 8:00-10:00PM ET
Thursday, June 24
Rookie Blue - ABC - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Monday, June 28
Make It or Break It - ABC Family - 8:00PM ET
Huge - ABC Family - 9:00PM ET
Tuesday, June 29
Downfall - ABC - 9:00-10:00PM ET
July
Covert Affair - USA - TBA
Psych - USA - TBA
White Collar - USA - TBA
Tuesday, July 6
Warehouse 13 - ScyFy -
Wednesday, July 7
Minute to Win It - NBC - 8:00-9:00PM ET
Friday, July 9
Eureka - ScyFy - 9:00-10:00PM ET
Haven - ScyFy - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Thursday, July 15
Mary Knows Best (working title) - ScyFy - 9:00PM ET
Paranormal Investigators - ScyFy - 10:00PM ET
Tuesday, July 20
ABC News' Primetime: Mind Games - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Tuesday, July 27
Masterchef - FOX - 9:00-10:00PM ET
August 2010
Melissa & Joey - ABC Family - TBA
Monday, Aug. 9
Bachelor Pad - ABC - 8:00-10:00PM ET
Dating in the Dark - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Shaq Vs - ABC - 9:00PM ET
Thursday, Aug. 19
ABC News' Head Cases - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Tuesday, Aug. 24
ABC News' Primetime Crime - ABC - 10:00-11:00PM ET
Wednesday, Aug. 25
She's got the Look - TV Land - 10:00PM ET
Fall 2010
$#*! My Dad Says So - CBS - TBA (new)
20/20 - ABC - TBA (renewed)
30 Rock - NBC - TBA (renewed)
48 Hours Mystery - CBS - TBA (renewed)
60 Minutes - CBS - TBA (renewed)
90210 - CW - TBA (renewed)
American Dad - FOX - TBA (renewed)
America's Funniest Home Videos - ABC - TBA (renewed)
America's most Wanted - FOX - TBA (renewed)
America's Next Top Model - CW - TBA (renewed)
Better Together - ABC - TBA (new)
Blue Bloods - CBS - TBA (new)
Body of Proof - ABC - TBA (new)
Bones - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Brothers & Sisters - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Castle - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Chase - NBC - TBA (new)
Chuck - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Community - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Cops - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Cougar Town - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Crimetime Saturday - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Criminal Minds - CBS - TBA (renewed)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - CBS - TBA (renewed)
CSI: Miami - CBS - TBA (renewed)
CSI: New York - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Dancing with the Stars - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Dateline NBC - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Desperate Housewives - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Detroit 1-8-7 - ABC - TBA (new)
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Family Guy - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Football Night in America - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Fringe - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Glee - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Gossip Girl - CW - TBA (renewed)
Grey's Anatomy - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Happy Endings - ABC - TBA (new)
Hawaii Five-O - CBS - TBA (new)
Hellcats - CW - TBA (new)
Hell's Kitchen - FOX - TBA (renewed)
House - FOX - TBA (renewed)
How I Met Your Mother - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Human Target - FOX - TBA (renewed)
I'm in the Band - Disney XD - TBA
Jeopardy - Syndicated - TBA
Law & Order: Los Angeles - NBC - TBA (new)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Lie to Me - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Life Unexpected - CW - TBA (renewed)
Lone Star - FOX - TBA (new)
Love Bites - NBC - TBA (new)
Medium - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Mike & Molly - CBS - TBA (new)
Modern Family - ABC - TBA (renewed)
My Generation - ABC - TBA (new)
NBC Sunday Night Football - NBC - TBA (renewed)
NCIS - CBS - TBA (renewed)
NCIS: Los Angeles - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Nikita - CW - TBA (new)
No Ordinary Family - ABC - TBA (new)
One Tree Hill - CW - TBA (renewed)
Outlaw - NBC - TBA (new)
Outsourced - NBC - TBA (new)
Parenthood - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Private Practice - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Raising Hope - FOX - TBA (new)
Rules of Engagement - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Running Wilde - FOX - TBA (new)
Sanctuary 3 - ScyFy - TBA
Saturday Night College Football - ABC - TBA (renewed)
School Pride - NBC - TBA (new)
Secret Millionaire - ABC - TBA (new)
Smallville - CW - TBA (renewed)
Sons of Anarchy - FX - TBA
Supernatural - CW - TBA (renewed)
Survivor - CBS - TBA (renewed)
The Amazing Race - CBS - TBA (renewed)
The Big Bang Theory - CBS - TBA (renewed)
The Biggest Loser - NBC - TBA (renewed)
The Cleveland Show - FOX - TBA (renewed)
The Defenders - CBS - TBA (new)
The Event - NBC - TBA (new)
The Good Guys - FOX - TBA (renewed)
The Good Wife - CBS - TBA (renewed)
The Mentalist - CBS - TBA (renewed)
The Middle - ABC - TBA (renewed)
The Office - NBC - TBA (renewed)
The OT - FOX - TBA (renewed)
The Simpsons - FOX - TBA (renewed)
The Vampire Diaries - CW - TBA (renewed)
The Whole Truth - ABC - TBA (renewed)
Two and a Half Men - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Undercover Boss - CBS - TBA (renewed)
Undercovers - NBC - TBA
Wheel of Fortune - Syndicated - TBA
Who Do You Think You Are? - NBC - TBA (renewed)
January 2011
American Idol - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Behind the Scenes: The Oprah Show Final Season - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Bob's Burgers - FOX - TBA (new)
Breaking Down the Bars - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Enough Already - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Gayle King Live! - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
In the Bedroom with Dr. Laura Berman - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Inside with Lisa Ling - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Kidnapped by the Kids - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Kitchen Nightmares - FOX - TBA (renewed)
Mixed Signals - FOX - TBA (new)
Oprah's Next Chapter - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Oprah Presents: Master Class - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Ride-Along - FOX - TBA (new)
Searching - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Southland - TNT - TBA
The Miracle Detectives - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
The Swell Life - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Visionaires: Inside the Creative Mind - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Why Not? with Shania Twain - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Wild Kratt - PBS KIDS GO! - TBA
Your Own Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
March 2011
Dateline - NBC - TBA (renewed)
Minute to Win It - NBC - TBA (renewed)
The Celebrity Apprentice - NBC - TBA (renewed)
2010 - 2011 Dates to be Announced
Alaska State Troopers - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Beast Legends - ScyFy - TBA
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien - Cartoon Network - TBA
Border Wars - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Break It Down - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Build It Bigger - Science Channel - TBA
Explorer - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Fish Warrior with Jakub Vagner - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Generator Rex - Cartoon Network - TBA
Great Expeditions - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Hair Battle Spectacular - Oxygen - TBA
Hard Time - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Hitmakers - Bravo - TBA
Hooked - National Geographic Channel - TBA
House of Glam - Oxygen - TBA
How It's Made - Science Channel - TBA
Inside - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Inside Rehab - OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) - TBA
Jake and the Never Land Pirates - Disney Channel (Playhouse) - TBA
Jungle Junction - Disney Channel (Playhouse) - TBA
Jurassic C.S.I. - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Kitchen Nightmares - FOX - TBA
Known Universe - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Imagintion Movers - Disney Channel - TBA
Making History - National Georgraphic Channel - TBA
Manmade - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Meteorite Men - Science Channel - TBA
Miami Social Club (new) - Bravo - TBA
Million Dollar Decorators (new) - Bravo - TBA
Million Dollar Listing 4 - Bravo - TBA
Monster Fish with Zeb Hogan - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Mutant Planet - Science Channel - TBA
Naked Science - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Pregnant in Heels (new) - Bravo - TBA
Prophets of Science Fiction (new) - Science Channel - TBA
Real Housewives of Atlanta 3 - Bravo - TBA
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (new) - Bravo - TBA
Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible - Science Channel - TBA
Tabatha's Salon Takeover 2 - Bravo - TBA
The Apprentice - NBC - TBA (renewed)
The Bachelor - ABC - TBA (renewed)
The Buried Life 2 - MTV - TBA
The Dog Whisperer - National Geographic Channel
The Fashion Show 2 - Bravo - TBA
The Kennedys - History Channel (scripted drama) - TBA
The Marriage Ref 2 - NBC - TBA
The Russell Simmons Project (new) - Oxygen - TBA
The World Without (new) - Science Channel - TBA
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman - Science Channel - TBA
Ultimate Factories - National Geographic Channel - TBA
V - ABC - TBA (renewed)
What If? - Science Channel - TBA
When Rome Ruled - National Geographic Channel - TBA
Wild Justice - National Geographic Channel - TBA
World's Toughest Fixes - National Geographic Channel - TBA