Broadcast TV Unscripted Scorecard 2021: What's New, Renewed and Canceled
The Hollywood Reporter tracks the comings and goings of broadcast's reality landscape, from 'The Masked Singer' to 'World's Funniest Animals.'
'30 Rock' Upfront Special Set at NBC
The hourlong special, set for July 16, will showcase the scale of NBCUniversal's cable brands and was put together by the conglomerate's advertising side.
Disney Asks Marketers to "Reengage" in Virtual Upfront Pitch
"Having more flexibility now will only mean that we will be better partners in the long run, and they will be here for the long run," ad sales chief Rita Ferro says.
ABC Renews 8 Scripted Series, Cancels 4 Others
Sophomore comedies 'Bless This Mess,' 'Schooled' and 'Single Parents,' plus the rookie drama 'Emergence,' will not return, while the Disney-owned broadcast network also orders the Kyra Sedgwick comedy 'Call Your Mother' to series.
9/11 Docuseries, Bobby Bones Show Highlight Nat Geo's 2020-21 Slate
The Disney-owned cable network has also targeted fall for the scripted series 'Genius: Aretha' and the competition show 'Race to the Center of the Earth.'
CBS Plots Business as Usual Fall Schedule — for Now
Entertainment president Kelly Kahl tells The Hollywood Reporter that the network will continue to be "nimble" if production can't resume this summer as it's unclear when in the fall CBS will launch its schedule.
The CW Holds New and Returning Series for January Launch, Sets Corona-Proof Fall Schedule
Its typical fourth-quarter launch will consist of acquisitions including 'Tell Me a Story' and 'Swamp Thing' — as well as the final seven episodes of 'Supernatural.'
Mayim Bialik's 'Call Me Kat' Ordered to Series at Fox
The network has also formally picked up 'Bob's Burgers' for its 11th season.
Fox Bolsters Fall Schedule With Spectrum's 'L.A.'s Finest'
Save for animation, new and returning scripted series will be held for midseason as it's unclear when — or precisely how — production can resume amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'Clarice,' 'The Equalizer' and Chuck Lorre's 'B Positive' Nab CBS Series Pickups
They are the network's first for the 2020-21 broadcast season, with additional orders to be announced later.
TV Upfronts: Hollywood Reporter's Guide to Remote Presentations
With no in-person events and some companies skipping the annual tradition altogether, the 2020 upfronts are vastly different than usual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'NCIS,' 'FBI' Franchises Among 15 Scripted Renewals at CBS
Meanwhile, 'Man With a Plan' and the rookies 'Tommy,' 'Carol's Second Act' and 'Broke' have all been canceled.
Disney, WarnerMedia Forgo Upfronts Amid Pandemic
Both companies will instead take their messages directly to ad buyers.
ViacomCBS Schedules Two-Day, Remote Upfront
The media conglomerate's presentation will include the unveiling of CBS' primetime schedule for fall 2020.
Univision Follows NBC With Virtual Presentation to Advertisers
The Spanish-language broadcaster will update buyers on the state of its business and unveil its programming strategy for the remainder of 2020.