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[05/17/07 - 10:40 PM] The Futon's Upfront Notes: MynetworkTV By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC) |
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- MyNetworkTV is hoping revivals of FOX's "Paradise Hotel" and NBC's "Meet My Folks" will help reverse its ratings fortunes as the network began detailing its 2007-2008 season plans this week.
The network, which did not hold a formal upfront presentation, is expected to follow its current model of feature film repeats, specials and a handful of original series. In other words, no more telenovelas or other scripted programming for the foreseeable future.
As for specifics, here's a breakdown of the newcomers:
-- "Divorce Wars," from Jay McGraw's Stage 29 Productions, features unhappy couples as they are locked in a house for five days to resolve their differences. McGraw's father, Dr. Phil McGraw, is expected to make occasional appearances but will not host the show.
-- A third season of "Meet My Folks," from Bruce Nash Productions, which originally ran from 2002-2003. It's due this fall.
-- A second season of "Paradise Hotel," from Mentorn USA, which lasted 32 episodes in 2003. MyNetworkTV will share the series with Fox Reality Channel beginning in early 2008.
-- "The Academy," Fox Reality's channel's upcoming new reality series, will re-air on the netlet this fall.
-- Six new "Access Hollywood"-produced specials along the lines of its top-rated offering "Anna Nicole Smith: A Centerfold Exposed" from March.
Additional details, including a night-by-night schedule, are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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[12/02/25 - 12:01 PM] Netflix Top 10: Week of November 24 - "Stranger Things" Escapes the Upside Down to Take No. 1 in This Week's Top 10 The series returned last week with Volume 1 of its fifth and final season, touting the biggest premiere week ever for an English language show in the history of Netflix, amassing 59.6 million views and securing No. 1 on the English TV list.
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[12/02/25 - 11:02 AM] "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" Announces Explosive Performance Lineup Superstar performers include 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, and more!
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[12/02/25 - 10:19 AM] Hallmark Channel Renews Long-Running Hit Series "When Calls the Heart" for Season 14 Additionally, original cast member Lori Loughlin is set to reprise her role of Abigail Stanton and will appear in six of the 12 episodes.
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[12/02/25 - 10:03 AM] TNT Sports & Shaquille O'Neal's New "Dunkman" Limited Series Takes Flight Thursday, Dec. 4, Showcasing 40 of the Top Dunkers from Around the World The six-episode competition will star O'Neal as commissioner and judge alongside a rotating panel of former dunk contest champions Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson and Mac McClung, and Naismith Hall of Famer Chris Webber.
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[12/02/25 - 10:01 AM] Netflix Is Developing Erotic Series "Hancock Park" with Rege-Jean Page The Emmy nominee will star as a different kind of royalty: a member of Los Angeles high society whose family is struggling to hold onto their status.
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[12/02/25 - 09:08 AM] Stream Formula E Races Live on The Roku Channel Join The Roku Channel for the excitement of the 2025-2026 season, kicking off this Saturday, December 6, in São Paulo, Brazil.
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[12/02/25 - 09:06 AM] "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ruveals the New Queens of Season 18, Premiering Friday, January 2 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV In the premiere episode, the new cast of queens will show their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent in the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!"
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[12/02/25 - 09:01 AM] The Sixth Season of the Emmy Award-Winning "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" Premieres December 16 The sixth season features conversations with actor, director, and producer Michael B. Jordan, creator sensation and entrepreneur MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild award-winning actor, producer and director Jason Bateman.
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[12/02/25 - 09:00 AM] CBS and the Recording Academy Present "A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music," A Star-Studded Special Airing Sunday, Dec. 28 on CBS and Paramount+ "NCIS" star, producer and entrepreneur Wilmer Valderrama and singer-songwriter, actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez will co-host the evening, highlighting Latin music's lasting impact and widespread influence in the United States.
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[12/02/25 - 08:16 AM] TLC's Hit Series "1000-lb Sisters" Returns on January 6 with a Brand-New Season Sisters Amy and Tammy are stepping into transformative chapters of their lives, and nothing is off-limits.
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[12/02/25 - 08:01 AM] "Stranger Things: The Finale" Fan Screening Locations Confirmed For December 31 & January 1: Get Your Seat Now! Fans can visit www.st5finale.com for the full list of locations and for information on how to RSVP.
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[12/02/25 - 08:00 AM] FOX Entertainment Global Secures Strong International Sales for Studio Ramsay Global Hits "Next Level Chef" and "Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service" "Next Level Chef," produced and created by Studio Ramsay Global, has now sold in 138 territories, including ITV (UK), Bell Media (Canada), Disney/Hulu (U.S.), Foxtel (Australia), among others.
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[12/02/25 - 07:31 AM] Nicholas Hoult and Daisy Edgar-Jones Tangle in "Mosquito" for Disney+, A Wry Relationship Comedy from Writer Tony McNamara The British powerhouse leads play Kate and Ed, a recently married couple whose secrets begin to reveal as daily life chips away at the personas they present... all started by an intrusive mosquito.
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[12/02/25 - 07:23 AM] The Ink Factory Sets Le Carre Series "Legacy of Spies" for BBC and MGM+ The cast is anchored by Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley, Charlie Hunnam as Alec Leamas, Daniel Brühl as Jens Fielder and Devrim Lingnau Islamoglu as Doris Quinz.
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[12/02/25 - 07:17 AM] Video: "Ripple" - Official Trailer (New Series) Watch all episodes of "Ripple" on December 3 on Netflix.
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