TV News Roundup: April 28, 2014

XBOX is producing TV series. CBS sets finale dates. And, Netflix looks to steal talent from FX. This and more in today's TV News Roundup.

CBS Sets Finale Dates & Times:
CBS has released the season/series finale dates for the remainder of it's TV series. Things kick-off May 5th, with 2 BROKE GIRLS. [LINK]

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FOX to Air GREASE LIVE:
Taking a page from NBC (Sound of Music), FOX will air it's own classic musical live, on TV. In 2015, GREASE LIVE will hit the airwaves.

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XBOX Announces TV Development Slate:
Yes, XBOX is getting into the TV business, led by 2 HALO series. The first is a digital series from Scott Free productions (Ridley Scott) and will be out later this year. The other HALO series will be live action and is coming from Steven Spielberg and Amblin TV. Coming in June is a soccer reality series. More than 85 million XBOX consoles have been sold and 48 million of those, subscribe to the gold level membership to have excess to premium content and apps.

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Netflix Marvel Series Part of The Marvel Cinematic Universe:
The four Marvel series coming to Netflix will be tied into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DAREDEVIL. JESSICA JONES, IRON FIST and LUKE CAGE will all intertwine within IRON MAN, THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THE AVENGERS story lines.

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Chelsea Handler going to Netflix?:
It is being reported that Chelsea Handler will leave FX, end her talk show and go to Netflix for an unspecified comedy project. Nothing is confirmed and talks with Netflix are still on going.