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[05/14/03 - 12:00 AM] Greenwalt to Run 'Jake 2.0' as UPN Sets Series Orders By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) |
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CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) - UPN is all set to order four new comedies and one new drama next season as the struggling network put the finishing touches on its fall schedule yesterday.
Here's a breakdown of the latest rumblings:
-- So far UPN has ordered just one new drama series: "Jake 2.0," a sci-fi action drama from writer Silvio Horta. Former "Angel" and "Miracles" showrunner David Greenwalt has signed on to the series which comes from Viacom and Roundtable Entertainment. He'll produce the drama with Horta, Gina Matthews and Grant Scharbo. As for its current dramas, the axe will swing on "The Twilight Zone" as "Jake 2.0" is set to be paired with "Enterprise." "Platinum's" fate however has yet to be determined.
-- On the comedy front, UPN has given series orders to four new comedies, all from Warner Bros. Television. As expected, the Will and Jada Pinkett Smith-produced "All of Us" and rapper Eve-led "Opposite Sex" got pickups, as did the Anthony Payne comedy "Rock Me Baby" and the redneck-themed "The Mullets."
-- All four of UPN's current comedies - "The Parkers," "One on One," "Girlfriends" and "Half & Half" - are set to return with two of them expected to move to a different night in order to tentpole a new two-hour comedy block.
-- Overall, UPN has made noise that its new comedy block could wind up on Wednesdays in order to avoid putting "Enterprise" against the WB's newly relocated "Smallville." The "Star Trek" series, along with "Jake 2.0" would then shift to Tuesday nights. Its Friday movie is also expected to remain intact.
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[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM] Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
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[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM] ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada" Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.
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[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM] FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.
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[05/07/26 - 11:01 AM] First Look & Date Announcement - Hulu Original "Hannah Berner: None of My Business" The special will premiere on Friday, June 5 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.
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[05/07/26 - 10:46 AM] CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT Produced by October Films, the series will air two episodes weekly on Sundays at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN.
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[05/07/26 - 10:09 AM] BET Announces the Return of the Black + Iconic Soiree on May 23, 2026 at MGM National Harbor, Hosted by Laverne Cox, Celebrating Culture, Community, and Impact The Black + Iconic Soirée brings together luminaries, advocates, and changemakers for an intimate evening of recognition, reflection, and celebration.
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[05/07/26 - 10:02 AM] New Episode Of HBO Original Documentary Series "The Yogurt Shop Murders" Debuts May 22 The first four episodes of the series are currently available to stream on HBO Max.
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[05/07/26 - 10:00 AM] Starz Sets June 12 Premiere Date for Visceral and Haunting Drama "The Listeners," Starring BAFTA and Golden Globe Nominee Rebecca Hall Adapted from Jordan Tannahill's bestselling novel of the same name, the female-driven series centers on Claire Kutty, a popular English teacher who suddenly begins to hear a low, persistent hum that no one else around her can hear.
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[05/07/26 - 10:00 AM] Performers Announced for "The 52nd American Music Awards" Live Monday, May 25 Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims and Twenty One Pilots will all deliver can't-miss performances featuring some of today's biggest hits and fan favorites.
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[05/07/26 - 09:30 AM] PBS America @ 250 Continues with Semiquincentennial-Themed Programming to Mark the Nation's Historic Anniversary New programming will air throughout 2026 and will include rebroadcasts of Ken Burns's groundbreaking 12-hour film, "The American Revolution."
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[05/07/26 - 09:06 AM] Tubi Greenlights YA Original Film "Sidelined 3" as Final Installment of the Hit Franchise Stars Noah Beck and Siena Agudong are confirmed to reprise their roles as Drayton and Dallas, with Charlie Gillespie also returning in his role as Skyler.
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[05/07/26 - 09:04 AM] Video: "Wonder Dogs" - Official Promo - Wonder Project Six ranchers. Six puppies from the same litter. One year to turn them into working dogs - and one will be crowned Wonder Dog champion.
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[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM] TNT Sports Unveils Commentator Roster for 2026 Roland-Garros Live coverage from Paris will be presented across TNT, truTV and HBO Max in the U.S., combining elite match analysis, signature studio programming and expansive cross-platform storytelling.
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[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Criminal Minds: Evolution" Season 19 Trailer & Key Art Announcement This season will premiere with two episodes, with each episode dropping weekly thereafter through the season finale on July 23.
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[05/07/26 - 09:01 AM] The History Channel Partners with The White House on New "Mission to Honor: A 250th Salute to American Veterans" Initiative At the heart of the initiative is a series of first-person video profiles featuring veterans from World War II through the Global War on Terror.
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