|
Post by MSTV on Jan 8, 2010 21:39:34 GMT -5
Friday January 8th 9:40pm
MSTV marks the start of the TCA Winter Press tour with a shocking announcement. The network is said to have decided to only air the final game of the NCAA March Madness. The network will already loose two weeks of primetime for the Olympics and do not want to loose even more for March Madness. The final game is scheduled for Monday April 5th and will begin at 7pm allowing the network to air a new episode of The Oaks at 10pm.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 11:10:03 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 11:10am
Bo Burnham ("The Bo Show") is finishing up his session at the tour, he did standup and is answering a few questions. The network's first Q&A session of the week is to follow.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 11:20:57 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 11:20am
Q: Are the rumors true about Jimmy Kimmel being fired from "American Bandstand" A: Jimmy Kimmel is an important part to the network, his work on bandstand has been top notch and we are very happy with the two hosts, two coasts, format and we do not plan to change that anytime soon.
Q: It is the final season of "Secret Lives of Moms" so when will the finale air? A: The network has currently scheduled the finale three episodes of the series. Episode 4-24 will air in the regular Thursday time-slot. Episodes 4-25 and 4-26 will air together on the following Sunday, tentatively Mother's Day. The finale is our gifts to mothers.
Q: How possible is it for "The International" to air Sunday @ 10 and "Alphas" to air Monday @ 10 in the fall? A: Very likely. We are actually thinking about airing "The International" pilot following the "Jozi-H" season finale.
Q: For the pilot of "RX" you replaced Christopher Hanke with Macaulay Culkin, why? A: We were talking to Culkin and he wanted to get back into television, when we heard this we knew "RX" would be perfect for him where as Hanke could star in almost any of pilots and be great in it. Culkin and Tucci will make a great team.
Q: Wanna leak us some summer shows? A: We will give them to you this weekend, but we can say that there were many shows, a record for us, and we have a layered schedule planned for this summer.
There will be more Q&A sessions to follow, if you have a question please send me a personal message.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 11:41:26 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 11:40am
From theFutonCritic via Twitter
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 11:44:55 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 11:45am
MSTV is proud to present our summer series, we are not here to give you a schedule but rather what will fill that schedule. MSTV is hoping that their success in the season can continue in the off-season and help MSTV to become the #1 network.
Returning: The Prince of Motor City (Season Two), Captain Cook’s Extraordinary Atlas (Season Two), Tower (Season Two), Alpha Mom (Season Three), The Minister of Divine (Season Three), Once Upon A Prom (Season Two), Average Joe: Heaven & Hell (Season Seven), Ties (Season Two), Prison (Season Six)
New (Previously Announced): Singer/Songwriter (Season Three), House Rules (Season One), Love & Salsa (Season One), Aspen (Season One)
New: Camping with the In-Laws (Season One), Cakegirls (Season One), I Do Let’s Eat (Season One), Magnolia Bakery (Season One), Handyman Superstar (Season One), Driving Me Mad (Season One), Sky Racers (Season One), Big Boy Toys (Season One), Once More with Feeling (Season One), Dinning with the Stars, Phil Keoghan Around The Globe (Season One), My Best Man (Season One)
Camping with the In-Laws A one-hour, closed-ended format that pits engaged couples and their respective future in-laws against each other through hilarious challenges. David Alan Grier (“Million-Dollar Match Game”) hosts the series.
Cakegirls Mary & Brenda Maher own Cakegirls in Chicago a wedding and specialty cake shop, follow their daily work in this new reality series that will leave you hungry for more.
I Do Let’s Eat Months can be spent planning a wedding, but this new reality show focuses on one key element of the wedding…the food.
Magnolia Bakery A reality show following the staff of the famed Manhattan bakery and the cupcakes they make.
Handyman Superstar A new reality show to find the man who can do it all around the house. Through a series of challenges and comments by the judges we find the Handyman Superstar who receives their own show on MSTV. Ty Pennington hosts.
Driving Me Mad Bad driving can cause extreme conflict between loved ones, especially if drivers don't realize how bad they are on the road. In each episode of this relatable series, people will undergo rigid coaching from Pete Hosmer, America's toughest driving expert. It's all designed to open the eyes of problematic drivers to how dangerous they can be behind the wheel and provide the basis for resolving road-related conflict.
Sky Racers Being a news helicopter pilot in Los Angeles - the most crowded airspace in the country - means rushing to a story the moment it breaks. These pilots assist police during high-speed pursuits, all while using aerial acrobatics to jockey for position. This new series puts viewers inside the cockpit with Desiree Horton, a unique female news pilot who is one of the best in the business.
Big Boy Toys A new reality series in which regular guys get the chance to operate heavy machinery.
Once More with Feeling Broadway is taken to the streets in this reality show that takes someone with an announcement (like a proposal or pregnancy) and follows that person as they learn to sing, dance and ultimately surprise an unsuspecting person with a big announcement in a public place- just like a real life musical.
Dinning with the Stars Reality series in which celebrities play host to a dinner party for four of their famous friends, after which it will be judged on presentation, food and entertainment value with the winner receiving $20,000 for the charity of their choice. Bobby Flay hosts the series. The famous friends will serve as judges along with the weekly judges; Anne Burrell and Guy Fieri.
Phil Keoghan Around The Globe Phil Keoghan hosts his own reality show where he travels to different places around the globe tasting food and going on adventures.
My Best Man Josh just got engaged to Wendy and as they plan their wedding, Josh is missing one key thing, a best man. Josh cannot pick his best man. Andrew has been Josh’s best friend since middle school but they lost touch during college only to regain it after. Joey was Josh’s college roommate and best bud since their freshman year. In a new digital style comedy, Josh has to pick between his best friends to be his best man. •Josh Gad as Josh •Casey Wilson as Wendy •Justin Timberlake as Joey •Andy Samburg as Andrew
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 12:08:43 GMT -5
January 9th 12:10pmWhile it is rude to talk with food in your mouth the network answered a few questions about the summer presentation before taking a break until more sessions later today. Q: Prince, Cooks, Tower, Alpha, and Minister are all scripted programs returning for more seasons in the summer, can we ever expect them in the regular season? A: Never say never, The Oaks is coming soon, but we like having scripted programs in the summer. Q: If "Prison" is airing in the summer can we expect another fall season? A: Not likely, we are going to try scripted programs on Saturday next fall, hence "Prison" in the summer. Q: The network was so excited to pick up "House Rules" and you schedule it in the summer? A: We wanted to schedule it during the season, but there was no spot for it, we hope for it to hit big during the summer though. Q: Do we cake get for dessert? A: You can have cake from the Cakegirls or cupcakes from the Magnolia Bakery ;D Q: Is "Once More with Feeling" your solution to "Glee" A: It is our "Glee" in reality format, we aren't likely to copy "Glee" in a scripted format as previously announced. Q: Did Flay, Burrell, and Fieri cook our meal? A: Let's just call this "dinning with the critics" Comments and questions on our summer release are welcome! The press tour will continue this afternoon.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 13:16:47 GMT -5
While the tour is on hold the network has announced upcoming sessions:
The Oaks Soccer Moms Singer/Songwriter Washing Windows American Bandstand Audrey’s Rain MSTV News 2010 Winter Olympics
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 15:38:55 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 3:40pm
The sessions continue this afternoon with "Washing Windows" up first. The entire cast came to answer a few questions about the second season and the hype the series has for its new timeslot. "Washing Windows" premieres this Wednesday January 13th at 9:30.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 15:45:24 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 3:45pm
The cast of the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" surprised the critics by coming to the stage and performing "Sherry Baby" from the play. Following their performance Sherri Shepard of the new talk-show Sherri came to the stage with a few jokes at hand and ready to answer a few questions.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 15:53:14 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 3:55pm
Keith Oberman comes out with network executives, network announces he will be the face of MSTV at the Olympics. "The Morning" to broadcast in Canada for the length of the Olympics. Zahn and Blitzer to share the time there.
Oberman will host the primetime coverage for the network, Kate Snow and Lester Holt to help in the field, Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz will report the weather there during primetime coverage. Vai Sikahema to sit at anchor desk with Oberman.
Fred Roggin & Linda Cohn will anchor non-primetime coverage.
The network plans to heavily advertise their schedules during the primetime coverage.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 15:58:08 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 4:00pm
After talk about the Olympics we get to see what debuts after the Olympics. "The Oaks" session is up next, the cast talks about the second season. They mention March 8th multiple times, and talk about episode 4, which will be a big episode with an even bigger lead-in (March Madness finale). The critics then get to watch episode 2-01
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 16:44:11 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 4:45pm
After previewing the premiere of "The Oaks" the critics were treated to a surprise panel featuring the cast of "Charlie’s Angels". Angels is almost a guarantee pick-up for a third season for next fall. The show is the high-point of the network other wise lower rated but critically acclaimed Thursday night.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 16:54:20 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 4:55 pm
The cast of "Soccer Moms" comes out to the stage and pass out a box of tissues to the press. They reannounce the finale dates:
They answer a few questions and give a sneak peak of the final episode.
A surprise is expected at 5 followed by a news release and a closing panel for the day.
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 16:59:48 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 5:00pm
The network executives come to the microphone and say "IT'S 5PM HERE" as Lauren Graham enters in a t-shirt that read "Critics Who Drinks" and delivers special drinks to the critics before promoting her hit comedy "Mommies Who Drink"
|
|
|
Post by MSTV on Jan 9, 2010 17:04:49 GMT -5
Saturday January 9th 5:05pm
Keri Hilson comes to the stage to perform "Knock You Down" before be joined by Sufjan Stevens & Harvey Levin on stage. The trio discuss the "Singer/Songwriter" auditions and the premiere upcoming on April 20th. The trio are asked if they are contracted for the actual series and reply that they are only contracted for the auditions and the show's panel and host will be decided at a later date.
|
|