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MyNetwork adds to '08-'09 schedule

Fox channel renews 'Secrets,' preps YouTube series
The Fox-owned MyNetworkTV has commissioned 13 new hours of "Magic's Biggest Secrets Revealed" and given the go to a You Tube-inspired clip series called "Funniest Moments."
John Dempsey | 5/21/08 2:55pm

USA picks up 'Collar,' 'Pains'

Pilots fit network's character-driven brand
Michael Schneider |
5/20/08 9:05pm

NBC crowns 'Kings' for second time

Network makes series commitment to drama
Michael Schneider |
5/19/08 9:17pm

CW pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:30pm

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Fox pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:27pm

ABC pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:23pm

CBS pilots at a glance

A rundown of the network's current pilot slate
Variety Staff |
5/19/08 6:20pm

Global buyers screening few pilots

Studios pitching fall TV shows
Stuart Levine |
5/19/08 5:45pm

New TV series face global bids

Star producers key L.A. Screenings slate
Stuart Levine |
5/16/08 7:00pm

What’s new in primetime

Studio offerings in comedy and drama
Variety Staff |
5/16/08 7:00pm

‘Rome’ veteran heads for CBS

Heller brings showrunning skill to ‘Mentalist’
Jon Weisman |
5/16/08 7:00pm

New Fox dramas to limit commercials

'Remote-Free TV' benefits 'Fringe,' 'Dollhouse'
Michael Schneider |
5/15/08 1:43pm

Fox announces primetime slate

New shows from Abrams, Whedon on deck
Michael Schneider |
5/15/08 8:08am

Fox fuels J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe'

Whedon's 'Dollhouse' expected for midseason
Cynthia Littleton |
5/14/08 5:29pm

Turner packs slate with top talent

TNT, TBS unveil fresh batch of pilots
John Dempsey |
5/14/08 11:22am

CBS returns to comedy roots

New shows have female-friendly twist
Michael Schneider |
5/14/08 6:00am

CW gets early start on fall season

Slate to focus on big franchises
Michael Schneider |
5/13/08 4:30pm

Turner lines up heavy hitters

Redford, Bochco among talent on tap
John Dempsey |
5/13/08 12:38pm

ESPN touts 'SportsCenter' extras

Offers morning editions, West Coast version
Dade Hayes |
5/13/08 10:45am

ABC announces fall schedule

Network unveils stable slate
Michael Schneider |
5/13/08 4:40am

CW sticking with status quo

Network sets '90210,' 'Filthy Rich' on Tuesdays
Michael Schneider |
5/12/08 8:49pm

CBS picks up six for 2008-09 slate

Nets firm plans as ABC, CW prep for today
Michael Schneider, Michael Schneider, Cynthia Littleton, Michael Schneider |
5/12/08 11:13am

Fox greenlights J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe'

Whedon's 'Dollhouse' comes in midseason
Michael Schneider, Cynthia Littleton |
5/11/08 11:37pm

ABC bets there is 'Life on Mars'

Network also picks up Kutcher's 'Opportunity'
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 10:42pm

Seacrest hopes to give 'Boy' a home

NBC announces projects, pickups at upfronts
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 10:00pm

'90210' heads to the CW

Network also orders 'Filthy Rich'
Michael Schneider |
5/11/08 4:43pm

Networks pack pickups

Fox nabs ' 'Fringe,' 'The Inn'
Cynthia Littleton, Michael Schneider |
5/10/08 7:53am

Spike developing unscripted pilots

Macho lineup includes 'Cobra,' 'Predators'
John Dempsey |
5/6/08 9:00pm

Cable success inspires networks

More scripted dramas set for this summer
Alan Sepinwall |
5/2/08 8:30pm

Showtime imports Marc Wootton

Tracey Ullman renewed for second season
Josef Adalian |
5/1/08 9:00pm

Damon Wayans feels 'Better' at ABC

Comedy pilot follows a recovering alcoholic
Cynthia Littleton |
4/30/08 9:00pm

'This Might Hurt' for Missi Pyle

Jessica Walter moves to '90210'
Josef Adalian |
4/29/08 9:00pm

Days of lavish TV upfronts are gone

Networks scaling back due to strike
Josef Adalian, Michael Schneid |
4/29/08 9:00pm

'90210' cast continues to grow

Hilary Duff says no to zip code
Josef Adalian |
4/28/08 11:24am

'Simpsons' duo draw 'Up' new show

Oakley, Weinstein lead Fox animated comedy
Michael Schneider |
4/27/08 9:00pm

Oxygen upfront unveils future plans

Reveals new logo, focus, programming slate
Dade Hayes |
4/23/08 9:56am

ABC OKs comedic morality tale

Victor Fresco preps sitcom for network
Josef Adalian |
4/17/08 7:06pm

BET cages 'Black Panther'

Marvel Comic hero heads to TV
John Dempsey |
4/17/08 5:00pm

Bravo unveils upcoming slate

Network's schedule includes three new series
John Dempsey |
4/15/08 10:58am

Lifetime unveils fall plans

Network announces upcoming shows
John Dempsey |
4/14/08 3:34pm

CBS adds to summer schedule

Network slates original series pair, reality trio
Josef Adalian |
4/14/08 1:08pm

'Virtuality' flies to Fox

Network orders two-hour sci-fi pilot
Michael Schneider |
4/13/08 9:00pm

Conroy joins 'Journal' cast

Actress added to CBS comedy
Josef Adalian |
4/13/08 9:00pm

Harden, Logue pick pilot projects

Actress scales 'Tower,' actor rides with '1%'
Michael Schneider |
4/10/08 7:58pm

CBS cancels 'Talent' show

Network axes 'Secret' after one episode
Josef Adalian |
4/10/08 10:23am

Cole Hauser to topline CBS' 'Tower'

Fox's 'Inn' welcomes Stanton, Ferguson, Purdy
Josef Adalian, Michael Schneid |
4/8/08 3:13pm

Rob Bowman storms ABC's 'Castle'

Ken Marino to star in Fox's 'Outnumbered'
Josef Adalian |
4/7/08 9:34pm

NBC Pilot Watch: 2008 - 2009

Variety Staff |
4/7/08 3:26pm

CW pencils in 'StyleDome'

Network greenlights makeover reality show
Josef Adalian |
4/3/08 8:00pm

Williams calls Fox's 'Dollhouse' home

Gentile to play Weber's son on NBC's 'Zip'
Michael Schneider |
4/3/08 7:44pm

ABC unveils trio of sitcoms

Net casts Ringwald, Hudson in Hampton pilot
Michael Schneider |
4/2/08 6:38pm

Full NBC schedule takes shape

Network unveils details of upcoming season
Josef Adalian |
4/2/08 10:51am

Sony taps Jordan to retool 'Kingdom'

CBS passed on period drama pilot post-strike
Michael Schneider |
4/1/08 6:54pm

'Amish' guys in new reality

Laikind, Cantor turn focus to Lily Dale
Josef Adalian |
3/30/08 9:00pm


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