November 04, 2010
NEW YORK, N.Y.
NBC says it’s pulling the plug on its new fall television drama series “Undercovers.”
NBC said Thursday that it won’t be ordering any new episodes of the Wednesday night series about a couple in the catering business who are lured back into their former jobs as spies. Seven episodes have aired so far.
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September 22, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
J.J. Abrams loves a strong woman. Throughout his career, the producer has cast a host of young actresses who could not only convey complex emotions, but also manage to kick some serious butt.
The spectacled mastermind tapped Jennifer Garner for “Alias,” making her a star as super-CIA agent Sydney Bristow; he scooped up Canadian cutie Evangeline Lilly for the role of fugitive-turned-island warrior Kate Austen on “Lost,” and he made Zoe Saldana a household name after casting her as the brain in a sexy space suit — Uhuru in “Star Trek.” His latest import, courtesy of NBC’s new husband and wife spy drama “Undercovers” — Gugu Mbatha-Raw, AccessHollywood.com’s newest Rising Star — is J.J.‘s latest leading lady ready to break out.
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May 17, 2010
By Laura Saltman
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
For most people, Christmas Day brings an overwhelming sense of giddy anticipation. For me, it’s the week of upfronts when all the TV networks announce their new fall shows. This is our first chance as TV critics and experts to view all the brand new shows that NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and The CW are hoping to capture viewers’ attention.
Here’s my take on NBC’s seven new scripted shows (slotted for the fall) with links to where you can preview the shows as well. I’ll reserve final judgment until I see the full pilot episodes in July.
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May 16, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
NBC’s primetime schedule for fall 2010 was released on Sunday. Find out what’s airing when, inside.
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May 10, 2010
NEW YORK, N.Y.
NBC says it’s picking up a new drama series called “Chase” for its fall schedule.
“Chase” is described as a game of cat and mouse with a team of U.S. marshals hunting down America’s most dangerous fugitives. This action series comes from the prolific executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer, known for his “CSI” franchise, “The Amazing Race” and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
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May 03, 2010
By Laura Saltman
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” are back with some garden state bitchery tonight on Bravo. NBC picks up its first drama for the new TV season, but what’s the connection to ABC’s “Lost”? Another “American Idol” winner hits Broadway.
Plus, the debut of my new daily TV addict segments - “In Case You Missed It” and “Tune In/Tune Out.” What did you miss on TV and what should and shouldn’t you watch tonight? It’s all in today’s Dish.
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