Fall TV 2016
FOX Fall Premiere Dates 2016-17
FOX fall premiere dates 2016-17 have been announced, including four new series: Lethal Weapon, The Exorcist, Pitch and Son of Zorn. […]
Articles by Jeff Pfeiffer
Documentary
Mr. Robot Special Airing on USA Network Ahead of Season 2
The one-hour “Mr. Robot Decoded” (officially its title is “Mr. Robot_dec0d3d.doc”) will preview Season 2 and also ponder the real-life role of hackers. […]
Streaming
What’s New on Amazon June 2016
“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” “Hail, Caesar!” and other hot movie and TV titles are new on Amazon June 2016. You can also catch up on Season 1 of “Mr. Robot” before Season 2 premieres next month. […]
Exclusive
EXCLUSIVE: New Discovery Series Looks For American Tarzan
Right around the time that the feature film The Legend of Tarzan hits theaters, Discovery Channel will be debuting a new series of its own to determine who can actually survive in and master the wild like the famed King of the Jungle has — American Tarzan. American Tarzan, premiering July 6 at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery, should appeal to fans of the network’s other survival series, such as Naked and Afraid. Seven (fully-clothed) challengers gather on the remote Caribbean island of Dominica to take on Mother Nature’s most brutal challenges. It’s a journey across four distinct terrains: jungle, coast, mountains and canyons. Over these […]
Streaming
What’s New on Netflix June 2016
Season 4 of Orange Is the New Black is the biggie that is new on Netflix June 2016, but there are plenty of other series and movie titles to check out this month. New on Netflix June 2016 NETFLIX ORIGINALS Hibana: Spark (New Series) — Available June 2 Bo Burnham: Make Happy — Available June 3 Orange Is the New Black Season 4 — Available June 17 The Fundamentals of Caring (Original Film) — Available June 24 A Very Secret Service (New Series) — Available June 30 NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES FOR KIDS LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship (Season 2) — Available June 10 Voltron: Legendary Defender (New Series) — Available June 10 […]
Comedy
Curb Your Enthusiasm Will Be Back for Season 9
In what is, I’m sure, some “prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay, pretty good” news for fans, HBO announced today that Larry David’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm will be back for a new season, its ninth. With 80 episodes to date, Curb Your Enthusiasm is HBO’s longest-running scripted comedy or drama series. “We’re thrilled that Larry has decided to do a new season of Curb and can’t wait to see what he has planned,” said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming. When asked why he decided to come back, David quipped, “In the immortal words of Julius Caesar, ‘I left, I did nothing, I […]
Drama
Nashville Will Be Back With a New Season on CMT
In another example of fans saving a beloved TV show, the country music drama series Nashville, recently axed by ABC, will be back with a new season on CMT following an outcry from viewers. “CMT heard the fans. The wave of love and appreciation they have unleashed for Nashville has been overwhelming,” said Brian Philips, President of CMT. “Nashville is a perfect addition to our evolving line-up of big music specials, documentaries, and original series. We see our fans and ourselves in this show and we will treasure it like no other network. Nashville belongs on CMT.” A consistent favorite of […]
TV News & Program Updates
Rob Lowe Is the Next Comedy Central Roastee
His FOX sitcom The Grinder may be no more, but Rob Lowe has moved on to his next comedic role — taking abuse at the hands of roasters during Comedy Central’s annual favorite event, The Comedy Central Roast. Lowe’s skewering will be taped in Los Angeles this summer, with an airdate for the #LoweRoast to be announced later. “Rob Lowe is handsome, talented, successful and handsome. He needs to be roasted,” said Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central, in a release. Lowe added: “What a thrill to once again be following in Justin Bieber’s footsteps. I look forward to a night of hilarious jokes […]
TV News & Program Updates
“He Doesn’t Suck”: Bruce Campbell Campaigns For Ash vs Evil Dead Emmy Nomination
Are you ready to make a “terrible but fun decision” this upcoming election season? No, not regarding who you will be voting for as president, but who you would like to see named Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at this year’s Emmys? Well, Bruce Campbell has a suggestion, as seen in Emmy campaign materials put out by Starz. In campaign videos, Campbell plays homage to his Ash Williams character, as seen in the Evil Dead movies and in the Starz series Ash vs Evil Dead, by inviting Emmy voters to “make the Emmys groovy” by giving him the nod for his […]
Documentary
Idris Elba Headlining New Discovery Channel Racing Series
Actor/producer Idris Elba is having a fine time of things lately. He’s currently filming the lead role in a feature-film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower set for release next year; he is a favorite choice among some fans as the actor to next portray James Bond on the big screen; and in July, he will have a nearly as action-packed real-life role as host of a new Discovery Channel racing series called Idris Elba No Limits. In the four-part series, which premieres July 4 at 7pm ET/PT as part of Discovery’s Motor Monday lineup, Elba “will push his body, mind and […]