Fox lineup includes 3 comedies, 2 dramas
15.05.2008 21:10
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 Actress Eliza Dushku, shown in February, will star in the new Joss Whedon series Dollhouse. (Peter Kramer/Associated Press)The Fox TV network has unveiled a 2008-9 season with three new comedies and two new dramas, including Joss Whedon's return to TV, titled Dollhouse. Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, is behind a series about an underground group who have had their personalities wiped clean so they can carry out a series of bizarre missions, described as romantic, comical or dangerous. Buffy alumni Eliza Dushku is one of the "actives" who live in a facility called the "Dollhouse" until they are sent on a mission. That series is scheduled for mid-season. The hottest new property to debut in the fall is Fringe, a fantasy drama from J.J. Abrams, who created Lost. Fringe starts out as an investigation of a plane crash by an FBI special agent, played by Anna Torv, but she rapidly makes some conspiracy-laden discoveries. Fox enjoys the highest ratings of all the U.S. networks and its strategy involves retaining popular shows such as 24, Prison Break, Bones, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. It plans to roll out one comedy and one drama in the fall, then debut its other new properties in mid-season, according to Kevin Reilly, Fox president of entertainment, who unveiled the schedule in New York Thursday. The fall season will kick off early with two-hour premieres of Prison Break, Bones and Fringe scheduled for the week of Aug. 25. The new comedy for fall is Do Not Disturb, a workplace comedy set at one of New York City's hottest and hippest hotels. Other new Fox series include: - Secret Millionaire: A show in which millionaires will be asked to live on minimum wage in some of America's most impoverished neighbourhoods and then will give away money to some of the people they meet.
- The Cleveland Show: An animated series from the creator of Family Guy about a blended family created when Cleveland Brown, voiced by Mike Henry, marries the woman he loves.
- Sit Down, Shut Up: A comedy from the Arrested Development 's Mitchell Hurwitz about a dysfunctional group of teachers and staff members at a high school in a small northeastern fishing town.
ABC, CBS and CW unveiled their fall lineup earlier this week and NBC released its plans for fall two weeks ago. Post a commentPeople have commented on this storyRecommend this storyPeople have recommended this storyStory Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKStory comments (0)Sort:Most recent | First to last | Most recommendedPost your commentNote: The CBC does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comments, you acknowledge that CBC has the right to reproduce, broadcast and publicize those comments or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever. Please note that comments are pre-moderated/reviewed and published according to our submission guidelines. Comment:Characters allowed: 2500PostSubmission policyRelatedInternal LinksFewer new series, more retreads in CBS, ABC, CW fall lineupsSpinoff of The Office coming next season on NBCMore TV HeadlinesFox lineup includes 3 comedies, 2 dramas00The Fox TV network has unveiled a 2008-9 season with three new comedies and two new dramas, including Joss Whedon's return to TV, titled Dollhouse.Old media meets new media: CBS buying CNET for $1.8B00Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying online news and information provider CNET Networks Inc. for $1.8 billion US in cash, the two companies announced Thursday.CBC complains to CRTC after Sask. station taken off satellite00The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is asking the federal broadcasting regulator to intervene after a satellite TV company pulled the plug on CBC Saskatchewan.Fewer new series, more retreads in CBS, ABC, CW fall lineups00ABC added just two new series to its fall schedule, while CBS is premiering four dramas and two comedies.Apple changes its iTune on HBO programs00In the second deviation from its standard operating procedure in as many weeks, Apple Inc. has made popular HBO TV shows, including The Sopranos and Deadwood, available over iTunes at variable prices.More Arts HeadlinesCanadian singer Shania Twain splitting from music-producer husband00Award-winning Canadian pop star Shania Twain is splitting from her music-producer husband Robert (Mutt) Lange, a representative for the singer revealed Thursday.Hollywood private eye guilty of racketeering00A Hollywood private investigator was convicted Thursday in Los Angeles on charges that he schemed to dig up dirt for his well-heeled clients to use in lawsuits, divorces and contract disputes against the rich and famous.Old media meets new media: CBS buying CNET for $1.8B00Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying online news and information provider CNET Networks Inc. for $1.8 billion US in cash, the two companies announced Thursday.Vancouver show spans pop art from Krazy Kat to Spore00It may seem Krazy, but the Vancouver Art Gallery is devoting a major show that opens Saturday to comic books, animation and video games.Fox lineup includes 3 comedies, 2 dramas00The Fox TV network has unveiled a 2008-9 season with three new comedies and two new dramas, including Joss Whedon's return to TV, titled Dollhouse.Arts FeaturesBreaking sound barriersVictoriaville festival celebrates 25 years Disc of the weekDeath Cab for Cutie's Narrow StairsHot pursuitAn appreciation of the most memorable chase scenes in filmWhat lies beneathAfghan war rugs weave tales of the country’s recent past Designed to shockThe 10 most controversial videos of all timeMaximum overdriveThe live-action kids flick Speed Racer reaches a dangerous velocityPeople who read this also read …
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