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[05/29/03 - 12:00 AM] Western International Renews Syndie Drama 'Starhunter' By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC) |
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CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- A spokesman for Western International Syndication has confirmed its action-adventure series "Starhunter" will return for a second season on local stations in the U.S. this fall. The Canadian produced drama, along with NBC Enterprises' "She Spies," are the only two freshman dramas in syndication to be renewed for next season.
The duo will join Tribune's "Andromeda" and "Mutant X" as the only first-run scripted series produced for syndication in fall 2003. That's a far cry from just a few years ago when almost a dozen programs in the genre were carried by local stations. But with the rapid decline of independent stations thanks to the growth of networks like UPN and the WB (not to mention cable always taking its growing share of the viewing pie), the need to fill prime hours of programming with first-run comedies and dramas is quickly evaporating. Making matters worse for syndicators is the few free slots there are generally go to better performing second-run offerings like "ER," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The Practice" and "The X-Files."
This fall will see the addition of Warner Bros. "The West Wing" and 20th Century Fox's "Angel" as weekend offerings with "C.S.I." coming in fall 2004. The real motherload hits in the 2005-06 season however when "24," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Alias," "Smallville" and "Enterprise" are all expected to be cleared in syndication.
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[09/19/25 - 08:00 AM] CBS Partners with Autocamp and Hilton Honors for Bookable and Redeemable "Tracker"-Themed Stays at Autocamp's Seven Locations The timing coincides with the show's third season premiere Sunday, October 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
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[09/19/25 - 06:00 AM] HBO Max Returns to New York Comic Con with "It: Welcome to Derry" Fan Experience and Cast Panels for "It: Welcome to Derry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" The streamer will bring fans inside the chilling world of "It: Welcome to Derry" with "Face Your Fears," an immersive horror fan experience set in a nostalgically familiar yet deeply unsettling 1960s child's bedroom where childhood fears become reality.
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[09/19/25 - 03:01 AM] Great American Media Announces Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes Set to Star in, "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie" (wt), New, Original Holiday Film for Great American Christmas 2025 In the film, pastry chef Emma Parker (Leclerc) returns from Chicago to her family's cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin for Christmas, she learns the farm is on the brink of being sold to developers.
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[09/18/25 - 07:02 PM] Manny Pacquiao, Robert Whittaker, and More: Netflix Announces Star Athletes for "Physical: Asia" Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland.
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[09/18/25 - 06:54 PM] James Gunn to Appear on "Big Brother: Unlocked" Friday, Sept. 19 Gunn, a self-professed long-time superfan, will share his reactions to the season, the fallout from tonight's monumental double-eviction and his predictions for the rest of the season.
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[09/18/25 - 04:01 PM] Video: Two Awkward Souls, One Unlikely Connection - "Romantics Anonymous" Trailer and Key Art Hint at a Tangled Love Square Streaming on October 16, "Romantics Anonymous" follows Sosuke (Shun Oguri) and Hana (Han Hyo-joo), two adults who have long stumbled through life avoiding romance - until a fateful encounter over chocolate changes everything.
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[09/18/25 - 11:36 AM] Great American Media Serves Up "Christmas By the Spoonful" (wt), Starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, An Original Movie Premiere for Great American Christmas 2025 In the film, Beth Green (Wagner) a devoted cafe owner, returns to her hometown of Snow Ridge to help her parents host the town's most cherished tradition, the annual Yuletide Potluck, a holiday potluck that welcome military families and veterans who might otherwise spend Christmas alone.
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[09/18/25 - 11:15 AM] NBC Comedy Locks in Comedy Slate Adding "Stumble" and "The Paper" to November Schedule New series "Stumble" will debut Friday, November 7 at 8:30/7:30c; while "The Paper" is set to premiere Monday, November 10 at 8:30/7:30c.
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[09/18/25 - 11:00 AM] Starz Sets Lead Cast for Propulsive New Crime Drama "Fightland" as Production Begins in London In addition, BAFTA-Award winner Otto Bathurst has been confirmed as director for the first two episodes, and Sebastain Thiel has been confirmed as a director on season one.
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[09/18/25 - 10:31 AM] "Starting 5" Season 2 - Date Announcement & First Look Photos The new season - featuring Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden - premieres October 16 on Netflix.
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[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM] Video: "House of David" Season 2 Official Trailer - Watch Only on Wonder Project on Prime Video October 5th As Saul's reign unravels, the nation stands on the edge of chaos.
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[09/18/25 - 10:08 AM] "106 & Sports" Set to Premiere October 15 on BET, Hosted by Cam Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss Marking the 25th anniversary of the legacy show and capturing the energy of the iconic brand, "106 & Sports" delivers a fresh countdown highlighting sports, music, and entertainment like never before.
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[09/18/25 - 10:03 AM] "Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Season 34 Theme Nights Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more.
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[09/18/25 - 10:02 AM] ABC News Studios and "20/20" Announce "Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon - Special Edition of 20/20" The one-hour special - airing Thursday, September 18 on ABC - celebrates the life and legacy of the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who passed away on September 16.
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[09/18/25 - 10:00 AM] "Saturday Night Live" to Premiere 51st Season Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock with Three Back-to-Back Shows Bad Bunny, Amy Poehler, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the first wave of hosts.
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