13 New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for 2015-16 Season
"We are extremely proud of the series the studio is producing for ABC and other networks. This TV season is especially exciting as we have increased the number of quality shows over last season," said Patrick Moran, EVP, ABC Studios.
ABC Officially Unveils 2015-16 Primetime Schedule!
ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
ABC Orders UNCLE BUCK Comedy Starring Mike Epps
ABC has greenlit the comedy series UNCLE BUCK, starring comedian Mike Epps. The show joins three other previously announced comedies for the network including “The Muppets”, “Dr. Ken,” and “The Real O'Neals.”
BWW Preview: Move Over GLEE, RED BAND SOCIETY, Brings New Kids To Fox
FOX Television will be airing the last 13 episodes of the popular series GLEE this Winter, but beginning September 17th, it is launching the newest Young Adult weapon in its arsenal, the RED BAND SOCIETY. I will be recapping and reviewing each episode for BroadwayWorld.com, and I wanted to give you all a little preview of the kids from Ocean Park Hospital, along with the adults who are there to take care of them and guide them along.
John Leguizamo Joins ABC's 'Only Fools and Horses'
According to Deadline.com, actor and comedian John Leguizamo is set to star in the new ABC pilot, 'Only Fools and Horses.' The comedy is based on the British format. It is adapted and executive produced by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley. It is also executive produced by Leguizamo's manager Jeff Golenberg.
THE X FACTOR: Boot Camp Begins!
The auditions are over ladies and gents. Meaning it's now time to separate the good from the great, the vocally talented from the vocally strained and, of course, the sane from the crazies. Over the next two nights, the remaining 162 acts will compete with each other in a Boot Camp intensive that will bring them that much closer to becoming the winner of The X Factor.
Photo Flash: THE X FACTOR Visits New Jersey
Hosted by Steve Jones, THE X FACTOR made its highly anticipated debut last week on FOX. THE X FACTOR judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger began their search for undiscovered talent 12 years old and over - both solo artists and vocal groups - who are worthy of the largest prize in television history: a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. This week the judges travelled to New Jersey for auditions.