April TV News!

'Cult' Canceled by CW and Replaced by 'Oh Sit' and 'The Carrie Diaries' Reruns

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Written By Amanda Kondolojy

April 10th, 2013

The CW has officially pulled the plug on Cult and has yanked the struggling drama from its Friday lineup after 7 episodes. There are no immediate plans to air the show's 6 remaining episodes. Filling its slot will be re-runs of The Carrie Diaries and Oh Sit. This news has been confirmed via series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon on Twitter.

Buckwild Producer Slams MTV And Teen Mom After Cancellation! Jenelle Evans Fires Back!

4/10/2013 5:16 PM ET | Filed under: Icky Icky Poo • TV News • Sad Sad • Twitter • Icky Icky Diaper Poo • Reality TV • Teen Mom

Buckwild producer J.P. Williams is not happy!

After star Shain Gandee's untimely death, the show was quickly cancelled, leaving the irate producer to question the fairness of the decision. He says:

"This is the network that has shows about teen pregnancy. They'll stick by a show that allows you to abandon a child, but a kid dies by accident doing what he does for a living and they cancel the show?

There's something that smells of s–t here on every level."

Sounds to us like a dig on MTV's Teen Mom, and we aren't the only ones who see the connection.

Jason Bateman Spills Juicy Details On Season 4 And Arrested Development Movie! Plus, Netflix Releases HILARIOUS New Character Posters!

4/10/2013 3:21 PM ET | Filed under: TV News • Film Flickers • Jason Bateman

Thank goodness Netflix saved our Bluths, because we can barely wait for the season 4 premiere of Arrested Development!

New episodes are set to premiere all at once at May 26th, meaning we'll have some serious binge-watching to do, and actor Jason Bateman is giving us some clues for what to expect when our favorite dysfunctional family returns!

According to Michael, fans will be seeing the Bluth family in a whole new way.

Real Housewives Of Atlanta Coming Back For Season 6! ALL The Ladiez Have Signed On!

4/10/2013 1:35 PM ET | Filed under: TV News • Real Housewives • NeNe Leakes

Oh thank you,
sweet gods above Andy Cohen!

We are still lapping up every delicious moment of what’s to come with the wrap up of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion show, but of course we're already pondering next season.

And fear not, Perezcious readers, we’re getting more finger-waving, hair-tossing goods for season 6!

All - that’s right - ALL the ladiez are signed on to return!

Glee ENDING This Season?! Showrunners NOT Confirmed For Season 5!

4/10/2013 11:08 AM ET | Filed under: TV News • Business Blitz • Glee • Ryan Murphy

But Lea Michele has already signed on! AND what about the whole new format that Ryan had planned for season 5?!

GAHHHHH!!!

Sad news Gleeks of the world…

Rumor has it that the masterminds of Glee — Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuck and Ian Brennan — have NOT yet officially agreed to return for another season, and if they don't confirm their involvement SOON, FOX might not renew the show!

Quick, grab a paper bag cause this sh*t may cause extreme hyperventilation!

We initally heard that The Glee Project had been CANCELLED, but it seems the peeps behind the show are just waiting for word on whether or notGlee season 5 would be confirmed.

Idina Menzel And NeNe Leakes Return To Glee! Watch Final Four Episode Promo HERE!!

4/09/2013 6:02 AM ET | Filed under: TV News • Glee • NeNe Leakes • Idina Menzel

After almost a month-long vacay, Glee will FINALLY return to TV screens this Thursday, April 11th. And it looks like Ryan Murphy and his team of writers aren’t holding anything back.

With Rachel Berry on the cusp of landing her dream role — she was SO meant to play Fanny Brice — and Finn and Puck in college, things could be shaping up for the McKinley High graduates. But with the return of the show’s guest stars, Idina Menzel and NeNe Leakes, could there be new storms a’brewin’??

Kitty Bowl Coming To The Hallmark Channel In 2014!!!

4/07/2013 9:59 AM ET | Filed under: TV News • Super Bowl • Cuteness! • Cat • Awwwww

Puppy Bowl Is SO 2008!

And Super Bowl Sunday just got WAY more interesting!

Hallmark Channel has announced that it will be holding its first Kitty Bowl during the day of the next Super Bowl in 2014!

TBS Renews 'Cougar Town' for Season 5

2:42 PM PDT 3/25/2013 by Michael O'Connell

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UPDATED: The comedy, which ended its run on ABC in 2012, will return for a 13-episode order in 2014.

James White/TBS

TBS is sticking with Cougar Town. The ABC Studios production, which left its broadcast network home in 2012, has received an order for another season at the cable network.

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“Cougar Town has been everything we hoped it would be: a smart, big-hearted, laugh-out-loud comedy that shines a bright light on the TBS brand,” said TBS, TNT and TCM president and head of programmingMichael Wright. “This season, the brilliant cast and immensely creative production team on Cougar Town have crafted their best episodes yet, and we couldn’t be happier inviting them back for more.

SPRING TV SEASON - It has only just begun

SPRING TV SEASON PREMIERES IN FULL SWING

It's been a long Spring Break for me but I'm back because the best of Spring TV is already coming out of the waterworks hoping to get a piece of the action. At this point, most of your Fall favorites are winding up their full seasons and will finale in the next four weeks while some already have (The Neighbors, The New Normal, Biggest Loser, etc.). All of these shows have to be replaced so we have many new offerings and let's not forget that HBO hits it's stride in Spring and Summer (True Blood excitement anyone?). The TV game has changed a bit in the last few weeks though. Not only is cable's "The Walking Dead" beating out normal broadcast shows (even American Idol which is unheard of) but so is the likes of "Game of Thrones" (which people have to pay for!) AND History Channel's "The Bible" even. What does this mean for Broadcast TV? Why is NBC sucking so much? One can only wonder if next season, we see the broadcast networks bring zombies back like the vampire craze a few years ago. Hope for TV fans of canceled shows was also reignited when the creator's of "Veronica Mars" (a Kristen Bell vehicle from 10 years ago) secured a production budget for a reboot movie... through KICKSTARTER (that means fan money). I hope they use this to bring Pushing Daisies back to the screen. But regardless, the TV field is seeing many changes and one can only get excited for what's to come.

*THE WAY TV WORKS

Renewals last week of Supernatural, Arrow and The Vampire Diaries were ALREADY ANNOUNCED!!!

Although many  renewal (and a few cancellation) announcements for broadcast TV primetime shows for the 2013-14 season will happen prior to these dates, the broadcast network upfront events are the final date on which each network's 2013 Fall schedules might be revealed.

So, you'll know no later than these dates* about the fate of your favorite broadcast primetime shows.

2013 Broadcast Network Upfront Meetings

May 13, 2013	NBC	New York	Morning
May 13, 2013	FOX	New York	Afternoon
May 14, 2013	Univision	New York	Morning
May 14, 2013	ABC	New York	Afternoon
May 15, 2013	CBS	New York	Afternoon
May 16, 2013	The CW	New York	Morning

Cable networks also have advertising upfront events spread throughout March, April and May, and while they often announce new shows at them they aren't typically "the day all renewals and cancellations are finally revealed" as are the broadcast events.

HOT NEWS!

* TAYLOR SWIFT TO GUEST STAR ON NEW GIRL!

* HILARY DUFF RETURNS TO TV IN SEASON FINALE OF TWO AND HALF MEN!

* CORY MONTEITH (FINN ON GLEE) CHECKED HIMSELF INTO REHAB FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND WILL BE ABSENT IN LAST FEW EPISODES!

* VAMPIRE DIARIES GETS A SPIN-OFF NEXT SEASON ON CW!

*GAME OF THRONES IS RENEWED FOR 4th SEASON AFTER SEASON # PREMIERE BECOMES MOST PIRATED SHOW OF ALL TIME!

*The Returners denotes that your fav show is back with new episodes

Sunday - March 31st

*HOT RETRUNER- The long-awaited return of "Game of Thrones" third season is finally back on HBO. The third season will cover the first half of Book 3, and as someone who reads the books, you are in for some intense surprises. This is literally the hottest show of Spring, so if you haven't started, take the time to watch the first 20 episodes to catch up and bask in George RR Martin's masterpiece that schools Lord of the Rings.

*HOT FINALE - The Walking Dad sings off for the year by wrapping it's 3rd monumental season. But even going head-to-head with THE BIBLE and GAME OF THRONES, it not only one in ratings, but set a series high beating all other shows on TV. That's a hit ladies and gentleman.

The Returners: 

Monday - April 1st

*HOT HOT HOT!- If you aren't watching A & E's (yeah, you heard the channel right) BATES MOTEL, you are missing out on the creepiest show since American Horror Story. I didn't expect much when I sat down for the first episode and now it's the first show I watch on my TiVo list. The first episode will have your jaw dropped the entire time as a grown up Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Choc Factory) reincarnates one of the best horror characters in cinema history. I IMPLORE you to tune in.

Tuesday - April 2nd

*Time slot shake-up - Dancing With the Stars has hit ABC, taking over reality Tuesday from The Taste. Let me say... I HATE THIS SHOW. Awful prod. value, awful dancing, awful concept, non-celebrities, BLEH. If you want to see a dancing show done right, wait till May and tune into FOX's WAY SUPERIOR So You Think You Can Dance. Enough Said.

*HOT FINALE - NBC's The NEW NORMAL had it's finale tonight and saw our daddy hopefuls getting way closer to their new baby ;). This show has been a roller coaster of ups and downs and I still don't know why I'm still watching but some part of me loves to see a portrayal of a situation I might be in one day, trying to have a baby with my own husband. And for that visibility, I thank it for this season and wish it a 2nd.

DVD CORNER: The following movies will be available in stores today:

John Dies At The End

Hemmingway and Gelhorn

Marvel Phase One Box Set

Wednesday - April 3rd

*New Show- Here's your first new premiere of the week! ABC is introducing this new comedy where the title says all. If the pic above says anything, I'm expecting it to fail. We already have cute moms on tv, and please don't cross you arms like that... It does have Brad Garret in it, so we shall have to wait and see with this one. Watch it and leave your own comments below!

Thursday - April 4th

*HOT PREMIERE- If any Spring Show has high anticipation it's NBC's HANNIBAL. The failing network needs something to liven up it's schedule and HANNIBAL may just be it. EW has already given it an A and it's receiving critical praise. If you are a fan, this incarnation starts as a prequel showing Hannibal coming into his iconic self but at it's heart, it's a serialized crime-of-the-week cop show.

Friday - April 5th

*SAVE HAPPY ENDINGS Curiously, ABC has begun to air ads for this beloved show with the phrase "Save Happy Endings." It's obvious that the network doesn't want to stop making the show but all you who won't watch it aren't helping. TV's funniest comedy is airing the rest of it's season back-to-back on Friday's before Shark Tank now for one funny hour replacing the already finalied shows LAST MAN STANDING and MALIBU COUNTRY. Here's to TBS saving this AWESOME show like they did COUGAR TOWN.

MOVIE CORNER: The following movies open in theaters today:

Evil Dead (2013)

Jurassic Park (1993) - [3D re-release]

Saturday - April 6th

*EPIC FAIL- SMASH is setting unwatched on... SATURDAY nights! If moving a show to Friday is the death nail, than moving a show to Saturday is murder. Goodbye SMASH, it's been real.

*SNL- Tonight's episode will feature Melissa McCarthy as host!

Sunday - April 7th

*HOT RETURNER- With THE WALKING DEAD gone, MAD MEN is back to take it's time slot and treat viewers to one of the spiciest, sexiest, BEST shows on TV. MAD MEN was the original game changer 7 years ago when it proved that AMC and cable could make better TV, and now look at AMC's lineup today. Thank you Mad Men.

*Awards Show- It's not the CMA's but if you are a fan of country music, it's still a star-studded event filling with awesome performances. Check it out on CBS.

HAPPY WATCHING

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK AS WE DELVE INTO THE KINGS OF TV