Cable Upfronts
Upfronts: Fox Sets First ‘FanFront’ Event (Exclusive)
Immediately after the network presents its 2013-14 fare to Madison Avenue advertisers, stars from its new and returning shows will mingle with fans during the event.
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MTV Greenlights ‘Scream’ Pilot, Renews ‘Snooki & JWOWW’
Three new reality series are joining the cabler's slate, while sister network MTV2 sets debut for Nick Cannon's "Wild 'n Out" return.
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Nat Geo and Wild Build Original Slate, Order More Cesar Millan
The sister networks detail a total six new series as part of the upfront lineup and an aggressive roster of specials, including previously announced "Killing Kennedy" and a new documentary on US Airways Flight 1549.
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CMT Orders New Series From ‘Jersey Shore’ Creator, ‘Voice’ Winner Cassadee Pope (Exclusive)
A Southern take on the late MTV hit and a docudrama following the aspiring country singer are among four new entries, and a Steve Austin-hosted competition is included in pilot presentations set for the 2013 upfront.
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Nickelodeon Orders ‘Dora the Explorer’ Spinoff, Partners with AwesomenessTV
The Viacom-owned network unveils more than a dozen new shows and announces a third season of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" during annual upfront presentation.
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Upfronts 2012: USA Network Relies on Stars, Not Execs, to Deliver Message to Ad Buyers
The top-rated cable network touts summer miniseries "Political Animals" and "Modern Family" acquisition.
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USA Network Debuts First Trailer for ‘Political Animals’ (Video)
Sigourney Weaver toplines this summer's high-profile drama series from Greg Berlanti.
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Upfronts 2012: TBS Unveils Development Slate With Conan O’Brien Comedies, Norm Macdonald Talk Show
Ahead of its upfront presentation, the Turner-owned cable network announced a competition game show project and a comedy set in the world of professional golf.
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Viacom’s Tr3s Network Adapting MTV, VH1 Programs for Latino Audience (Exclusive)
The cable network has renewed the Wilmer Valderrama-produced docuseries "The Ricardo Laguna Project" for a second season, ordered four "making of" music video specials and greenlighted a new "MTV Unplugged" concert.
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Upfronts 2012: Telemundo Doubles Down on Original Programming
"Brave New Telemundo" brand statement captures the duality of U.S. Hispanics, says COO Jacqueline Hernandez.
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Upfronts 2012: Telemundo Ups Original Programming by 40 Percent
The Spanish-language network will also launch a rebranding campaign with new logo, tagline and on-air look this fall.
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Upfronts 2012: Bravo Ups Originals With 11 New Series, Plots Scripted Foray
The network also greenlights eight returning series as programming is set to increase by 27 percent.
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