TCA Archives - Page 12 of 23 - StayTuned Magazine

truTV announces “Impractical Jokers” spinoff “Jokers Wild”

July 10, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

At the Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour, truTV announced that it will be following up its hugely successful prank show Impractical Jokers with a new spinoff series called Jokers Wild, slated to premiere Sept. 25 at 10pm ET/PT. In Jokers Wild, Sal, Q, Murr and Joe of Impractical Jokers will, according to truTV, “take viewers on a wild ride, going beyond the pranks for a comical look at their personal lives. Everyone can relate to disastrous dates, embarrassing habits and humiliating childhood memories, but only the Jokers can one-up each other in such colorful, authentic and hilariously awkward […]

Investigation Discovery’s Heartbreakers unites long-ago TV teen hearthrobs in killer true tales

July 10, 2014 Lori Acken

For TV viewers of a certain age, the idea of a brand-new show featuring The Brady Bunch’s Peter Brady and Melrose Place‘s Jack Parezi battling for the love of Growing Pains wallflower Carol Seaver could possibly blow your mind. But it’s about to go down. On Aug. 13, Investigation Discovery — ground zero for unabashedly campy TV that blends fact and fiction into lesson after lesson in what to avoid in a prospective life partner — will premiere the three-part summer series Heartbreakers, starring the aforementioned trio, Christopher Knight, Antonio Sabato Jr. and Tracy Gold, plus additional throwback faves Kevin […]

Terry Crews to host 30th Annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards

July 2, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

In a few weeks, on July 19, the Television Critics Association (TCA) will give out its annual awards to the people and shows that exemplified the best of television in this past year. The untelevised, invite-only event, hosted by Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, pictured) features categories including news and information; youth; drama; reality; and comedy as the top TV critics in North America — who selected the nominees — honor TV’s 2013-14 season. Channel Guide will be at the awards, and we’ll update you when winners are announced. In the meantime, the nominees are: Individual Achievement in Comedy Louis C.K., […]

5 Things To Know About Season 2 of “The Following”

January 27, 2014 Barb Oates

OK, first things first. So when does Season 2 of The Following premiere? A lot of confusion happened last week when FOX did some rejiggering of their schedule and added a “sneak preview,” which was more like the season premiere of The Following, which aired immediately after the NFC Championship game. Our DVRs weren’t prepared when post-game coverage stopped mid-hour and The Following immediately started resulting in many people missing the first 12 minutes. Not to worry. FOX always intended to re-air the episode as part of tonight’s two-hour premiere event. So here’s the lineup: The Following: “Resurrection” begins at […]

TCA: Benedict Cumberbatch still finds playing Sherlock “invigorating”

January 20, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Many members of the so-called “Cumber Collective,” “Cumberbitches” and “Cumberbabes” were out in force today, camped outside the Langham Hotel in Pasadena to await the arrival of actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who was on hand during PBS’ first day of the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour. Cumberbatch was here to talk about Sherlock Season 3, which made its U.S. premiere last night on PBS to an average audience of nearly 4 million viewers. PBS was tightly monitoring the room to ensure only credentialed press were allowed into the approximately 25-minute panel, which also included Sherlock executive producers Steven Moffat […]

TCA: NBC closes three-year producing deal with Amy Poehler

January 20, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

A few weeks ago, as bitter Arctic cold entered much of the U.S. under the name “polar vortex,” the Internet had a bit of fun with a meme that made the rounds, featuring a picture of Amy Poehler superimposed on a map of the country, with the caption: “Poehler Vortex.” But, unlike the polar vortex, the Poehler Vortex is here to stay, and has really been felt in recent weeks, during which time Amy Poehler won her first Golden Globe for Best Actress, Musical or Comedy Series (in a ceremony that she very successfully again co-hosted with Tina Fey). Poehler […]

TCA: NBC panels – Hannibal Season 2, About a Boy, Crisis and more

January 19, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Today was NBC’s day at the Television Critics Association (TCA) winter press tour. The day kicked off with a panel for Hannibal Season 2, and featured other highlights including panels on the comedies About a Boy (panel pictured below) and Growing Up Fisher; the dramas Believe and Crisis; and the returning game show Hollywood Game Night. (There were also panels on NBC’s late-night changes, to come in another post.) Hannibal Season 2 (Feb. 28) At the Hannibal Season 2 panel, executive producer Bryan Fuller noted upcoming guest stars for the gruesomely terrific series, including some returning favorites. “Eddie [Izzard] is […]

TCA: NBC’s next live musical event will be “Peter Pan”

January 19, 2014 Jeff Pfeiffer

Following the great success of its The Sound of Music Live!, starring Carrie Underwood, back in December (which brought nearly 19 million viewers to its live broadcast on Dec. 5), NBC announced today at the Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour that it will be producing another live musical for television. On Dec. 4 of this year, the network will air Peter Pan Live! Peter Pan has a long, live TV history, on NBC specifically, dating back to 1955, when the Jerome Robbins-directed-and-choreographed musical was adapted for television (pictured left). That version notably starred Mary Martin as Peter Pan, […]

TCA: NCIS news from showrunner Gary Glasberg

January 16, 2014 Lori Acken

Executive producer Gary Glasberg’s NCIS is the most‑watched show on television in its 11th season, a virtualy unprecedented circumstance that CBS chief Leslie Moonves attributes to “high-quality storytelling that generates passionate viewers and drives revenue on every conceivable platform.” On Wednesday, Glasberg took part in a panel of CBS drama-series showrunners to discuss the methods of his success and what’s upcoming on the Thursday night hit. On the writers-room decision to paralyze Delilah Fielding after a bomb blast at the gala in her honor: Gary Glasberg: “I’m actually really proud of that decision. The intent is to show an individual, […]

TCA: FX orders Zach Galifianakis, Louis CK comedy pilot

January 14, 2014 Lori Acken

At the Television Critics Association press tour today, FX announced it has ordered a comedy series pilot created by Emmy® Award winning Writer/Producer Louis C.K., star of the network’s hit comedy Louie. The comedy is the first project to come from FX Productions’ new overall deal with Louis C.K. and his production company Pig Newton. A new season of Louie premieres in May. FX Networks CEO John Landgraf also announced a slate of new FX and FXX series in the works, including the romantic comedy You’re The Worst from the creator of Weeds; The Comedian starring Billy Crystal; Death Pact, […]