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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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[02/04/26 - 08:01 AM] Video: "BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai" - Official Trailer - Netflix Musashi Miyamoto - the ultimate symbol of strength - descends into an underground fighting arena where the use of weapons is permitted.
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[02/04/26 - 06:00 AM] ESPN's Studio Show Lineup Scores Record Highs, Double-Digit Growth & More Big Viewership Wins in Jan. On Monday, January 19, following the NFL Divisional Round and ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, fans fueled milestone episodes for "Get Up," "First Take" and "The Pat McAfee Show," with the 7 a.m. ET edition of "SportsCenter" delivering its best episode of the month the following morning.
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[02/04/26 - 03:01 AM] Video: Netflix Shares Teaser of the Third and Final Season of "High Tides" The third season will be available worldwide on Netflix from April 3, with the exception of Belgium.
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[02/03/26 - 05:01 PM] Apple TV Debuts First-Look Image for the Highly Anticipated Feature "Mayday" The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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[02/03/26 - 04:46 PM] Video: "Widow's Bay" - Official Sneak Peek - Apple TV A new series starring Matthew Rhys from creator Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai.
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[02/03/26 - 04:01 PM] Apple TV's "Cape Fear" Stars Javier Bardem And Amy Adams The psychological horror thriller will make its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026.
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[02/03/26 - 03:31 PM] Apple TV Debuts First-Look Images for "Matchbox The Movie" The film, starring John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM] 2026 NHL Stadium Series Delivered Most-Viewed NHL Regular Season Game Ever on Cable The Bruins-Lightning matchup on ESPN averaged 2.1 million viewers, peaking with 2.4 million.
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[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM] Video: Apple TV Reveals Teaser for "Margo's Got Money Troubles" The eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.
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