TV News Roundup: May 7, 2015
- FOX axes veteran comedy
- CBS gets a Superhero
- CW pulls Friday night series from schedule
- A lot more THE SIMPSONS coming
After three seasons of low ratings, FOX finally cancels the comedy THE MINDY PROJECT.
Superhero lands at CBS:
CBS made it official by ordering SUPERGIRL to series. Expect more details at the CBS Upfront presentation, next week.
CW renews freshman series:
Mid-season series, iZOMBIE, was renewed for 2015016 season. Expect episode count and premiere date to be revealed during the CW Upfront presentation, on the 14th.
THE SIMPSONS Continues one:
FOX has renewed the long running comedy series, THE SIMPSONS, for two more seasons. Running through the 2016-17 season, the series will have 28 seasons under its belt.
SyFy Orders new series:
Based on a best selling book, SyFy orders the series THE MAGICIANS, with 12 episodes for the first season. It has a very similar feel to THE LIBRARIANS and WAREHOUSE 13.
TNT moves premieres:
The new series PUBLIC MORALS will now premiere on August 25, while sophomore drama, LEGENDS, will move to a fall run.
PlayStation Network renews series:
POWERS, the original series from PlayStation Network, was given a second season order by the OT service.
CW pulls series from schedule:
As expected, The CW pulled CEDRIC'S BARBER BATTEL from the schedule and will begin airing two episodes of WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? during the 8 p.m. hour.
E! new slate of shows:
During its upfront presentation, E! has announced the following new shows;
- JUST JILLIAN: Staring Jillian Michales (Reality)
- THE COMMENT SECTION: From Joel McHale (Comedy News)
- FAMOUSLY SINGLE: (Dating Reality)
- HOLLYWOOD PRENUP: (Reality)
- GIRLS GUIDE TO SPORTS: (Talk Show)
- INSTAFAMOUS: (Celebrity News)
- KIERRA & HARRY DOUGLAS PROJECT: (Reality)
Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang:
IFC has renewed the comedy series COMEDY BANG! BANG! for a fifth season.
Nickelodeon renews kids series:
Freshman kids comedy MAKE IT POP was renewed for a second season by Nick.
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