TV News Roundup: November 24, 2014
- Another series dropped before airing
- CSI losing another series original
- NBC halts production on drama
- CBS Corp., Lionsgate looking at premium movie channel
ABC cancelled the mid-season drama MEMBERS ONLY, before it could air a single episode. The series was to star FULL HOUSE star John Stamos, and was originally picked up fro 13 episodes.
Starz looking to sell itself:
The premium movie cable channel, Starz, is looking to sell itself, for a reported $5 billion. Early interest is coming from CBS Corp. (owner of Showtime) and Lionsgate studio.
CONSTANTINE halts production at 13 episodes:
NBC has stopped the production of freshman series CONSTANTINE at just 13 episodes. It is not 'officially' cancelled and could be considered a 'bubble' series for a 2015 renewal.
CSI loses another original:
George Eads will leave the crime drama CSI after this season, the series 15th. However, it is not a given the series will be back for a 16th.
FOX may revive recent series:
How bad is it at FOX? So bad that they are considering bringing back the American version of THE X FACTOR, a year after they cancelled the series for low ratings. If THE X FACTOR is coming back, that has to mean AMERICAN IDOL will see a 2016 season?
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