Friday March 12th
Premiere: ‘The Bounce’, ‘The Matty Johns Show’ Returning: ‘Private Practice’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Strikeforce’ Season Finale: ‘Heroes’, ‘White Collar’, ‘RPA’, ‘My Kitchen Rules’ plus an opportunity wasted from Channel 10, ‘The Good Friday Appeal’ in Melbourne and I list which shows will continue with new episodes over the Easter non-ratings first week of programming.
Monday March 8th
A brand new line-up for Tuesdays on GO! Get ready for ‘Community’ and ‘The InBetweeners’. Also we have an air date for the season final of “Curb Your Enthusiasm’ featuring the entire cast of ‘Seinfeld’. Encore: ‘Cougar Town’ catch up on 7TWO and ‘V’ on Nine.
Saturday March 6th
Returning: Wide World of Sports, AFL, Last Comic Standing, Melbourne International Comedy Gala, NCIS: Los Angeles Update: Market changes to accommodate AFL Wed 24-26th March, Survivor, CSI: Miami, White Collar, Stargate: Atlantis, Make Me a Supermodel, gangs of Oz, According to Jim, My Kitchen Rules Season Finale: band of Brothers
Tuesday March 2nd
GO! changes with ‘Wife Swap’ returning with new episodes, ‘Top Gear’ repeats on Sundays and a copy of 7TWO with an “oldies” line-up on Friday nights.
AFL Programming this Weekend – Adelaide 7pm Friday Night
Due to AFL screening in Adelaide at 7pm this Friday night, other programs such as ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ will be affected. The entire Thursday night schedule will move forward 30 minutes to accommodate a double episode of ‘Home and Away’. Plus get all the times for each AFL semi final for EVERY market.
The Justice Society returns to ‘Smallville’
Geoff Johns appeared at the Emerald City Comic-Con and among other things he let us know that the J.S.A are returning for the season 9 finale entitled “Salvation”.
‘Smallville’ season 10 teaser trailer (fan made)
Here is a fan made teaser trailer that I thought was epic. It chronicles the past ten years of Smallville. Check it out!
Think Box: Edition 4 – Why would we rather be ‘Bewitched’ than spend time with Jack Bauer?
Enough with the repeats. Enough with the old shows. I want fresh, edgy and innovative programming. But that is not what the ratings say.
Behind The Scenes
Who’s been promoted? Who’s signed a deal with who? Check here for all the latest business news and what’s going on behind-the-scenes.
NBC renews ‘Community’, ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock’
March 7th, 2010 10:37 am
NBC has handed out renewals to Thursday night comedies ‘Community,’ ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock’.
‘Smallville’ back for tenth season
March 5th, 2010 11:19 am
After some conjecture, veteran superhero drama ‘Smallville’ will be back for a tenth and possibly final season on The CW next fall.
Back for another bite, The CW renews ‘The Vampire Diaries’ and more
February 17th, 2010 10:58 am
The CW has renewed freshman hit, ‘The Vampire Diaries’, along with veterans ‘America’s Next Top Model’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘90210’. All will return in fall 2010.
‘Ellen’ renewed through 2014
February 11th, 2010 5:50 pm
Warner Bros. Television have renewed ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ for three more seasons.
David Goyer steps down as ‘FlashForward’ showrunner
February 8th, 2010 12:04 pm
‘FlashForward’ co-creator David Goyer is stepping down as showrunner, just four months after replacing original showrunner Marc Guggenheim.
FTA ad revenue drops across the board
January 29th, 2010 4:04 pm
Metropolitan ad revenue of free-to-air networks dropped 5% in the six months to December last year, compared with the corresponding period in 2008, with all metro and regional areas dropping revenue.
‘Survivor’ and ‘Amazing Race’ picked up for next season
January 26th, 2010 5:10 pm
CBS have picked up Emmy-winning reality series ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Amazing Race’ for next season.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ picked up for season six
January 26th, 2010 4:38 pm
‘How I Met Your Mother’ has been picked up for a sixth season by CBS.
ABC picks up three pilots
January 20th, 2010 1:13 pm
As the 2010 TV season draws closer, networks are searching for pilots to occupy their schedule.
ABC renews ‘Cougar Town’, ‘The Middle’, ‘Modern Family’
January 13th, 2010 2:37 pm
ABC have picked up ‘Cougar Town’, ‘The Middle’ and ‘Modern Family’ for a second season, plus a new series from ‘Jamie Oliver’ and a ‘Bachelor’ spinoff.
‘Glee’ picked up for second season
January 12th, 2010 6:24 pm
There’s great news for Network Ten today. FOX have picked up the hit musical comedy for a second season.
‘White Collar’ picked up for second season
December 20th, 2009 1:54 am
Ten’s hot new summer series ‘White Collar’ has been picked up for a second season by US cable channel USA Network.
ABC finalises episode orders, ‘The Deep End’ premieres
December 10th, 2009 4:06 pm
ABC finalises episode orders with ‘V’ and ‘FlashForward’ losing one episode. They also announce ‘The Deep End’ premiere date.
‘Burn Notice’ picked up for fourth season
November 26th, 2009 4:08 pm
Just a day after giving ‘Psych’ a renewal, USA Network have picked up ‘Burn Notice’ for a fourth season.
‘Lie to Me’ picked up for full season
November 25th, 2009 12:59 pm
Amidst FOX’s midseason announcements this morning is the news that ‘Lie to Me’ has been picked up for a full season.
‘Psych’ renewed for fifth season
November 24th, 2009 1:07 pm
USA Network have renewed the crime comedy for a fifth season.
