Today’s NYTIMES has a great article that reveals how hit TV shows are predicted, by measuring media and internet buzz. The Consumer Experience Practice, part of the Interpublic Group of Companies has been putting out a report for the past three years that previews more than two dozen new series being aired this fall, helping [...]
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Predicting Fall TV’s Hit Shows
By theTVaddict on August 18th, 2006 at August 18th, 2006
EVERWOOD star visits THE OC
By theTVaddict on August 17th, 2006 at August 17th, 2006
I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted some news about everybody’s favourite cancelled-before-its-time show EVERWOOD, so here’s some great news to make up for it. According to Ausiello over at TVGUIDE, EVERWOOD’s Chris Pratt (Bright), will be joining THE OC for a multi-episode arc this season. Pratt will play Che, an environmentalist that [...]
Everwood Creator Jumps to Brothers & Sisters
By theTVaddict on August 15th, 2006 at August 15th, 2006
According to this morning’s LA TIMES, EVERWOOD Creator Greg Berlanti has agreed to join the struggling ABC drama BROTHERS & SISTERS as a showrunner, following yet another behind-the-scenes shuffle at the new series. The series, featuring a fantastic ensemble cast including Calista Flockhart, Ron Rifkin and Sally Field has been plagued with problems since the [...]
Veronica Mars Rushed to Hospital
By theTVaddict on August 13th, 2006 at August 13th, 2006
According to ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, VERONICA MARS herself, Kristen Bell was rushed to the hospital after smashing her hand in the car door. No word yet on whether the PCHers were responsible, but rest assured, Mars Investigation is on the case. This TV addict wonders, is Beaver really dead? In all seriousness, Kristen Bell’s Rep said [...]
Prepare for the Return of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
By theTVaddict on August 9th, 2006 at August 9th, 2006
In preparation for the return of Television’s most gripping Drama, the SCI FI network will be offering a one-hour recap special to whet fans appetites for the season 3 premiere in October. Incorporating footage from the original SCI FI miniseries and the show’s previous two seasons of the Peabody Award-winning series, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE STORY [...]
Lost Casting Rumours
By theTVaddict on August 5th, 2006 at August 5th, 2006
According to a source close to the production, the final new cast member to get ‘LOST’ this season is apparently Kiele Sanchez, previously seen on the WB’s low-rated RELATED. Previous additions to the LOST family for season 3 have been Rodrigo Santoro (known in Brazil asa the “Brazilian Tom Cruise” and Elizabeth Mitchell. Stay tuned [...]
KYLE XY gets renewed
By theTVaddict on August 4th, 2006 at August 4th, 2006
Fans of KYLE XY have reason to smile today. According to Variety, ABC Family has commited to a second season of the show. Looks like we’ll have 13 more episode to discover the truth about KYLE! Executive producer Julie Plec did promise fans at the San Diego Comic Con that unlike another fan favourite show [...]
Rejected Pilots Find Life Online
By theTVaddict on August 4th, 2006 at August 4th, 2006
Hoping to be the next NOBODY’S WATCHING, rejected pilots are popping up all over YouTube in droves. According to Variety, at least four failed pilots from the 2005-06 development season have ended up online. The pilot leaks are inspired by the fact that Bill Lawrence’s NOBODY’S WATCHING was recently picked up by NBC after being [...]
CBS Announces Premiere Week!
By theTVaddict on August 2nd, 2006 at August 2nd, 2006
According to a press release sent to theTVaddict.com by CBS, the tiffany network is set to launch the new season with premieres from 20 of their 22 series during the week of September 18. The only exceptions are two of its hit reality TV shows, SURVIVOR COOK ISLANDS will premiere Thursday September 14 and THE [...]
Gilmore Gal’s Found a New Home
By theTVaddict on August 2nd, 2006 at August 2nd, 2006
According to the Hollywood Reporter GILMORE GIRLS (former) showrunner and creator Amy Sherman-Palladino has found a new home. She’s signed a deal with FOX Broadcasting Co. to create a half-hour mutli-camera comedy. The untitled comedy revolves around two estranged sisters who reunite after one of them agrees to carry the other one’s baby. ASP will [...]



