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Post by MSTV on Jul 28, 2010 16:39:45 GMT -5
MSTV will begin it's TCA press tour later
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Post by MSTV on Jul 28, 2010 17:26:53 GMT -5
MSTV kicked off their summer tour with a treat for critics, ice pops. The network handed out the pops to begin the panel for season two drama Mystic Confidential On the panel for the show; Tiffani-Amber Thiessen (Amanda Willis), Alexis Bledel (June Willis), Billy Campbell (Michael Elizabeth), Kim DeLaney (Kathleen Elizabeth), Patricia Richardson (Liz Deeds), Patrick Dempsy (Packer Deeds) The cast talked about the additions (Richardson & Dempsy) and the plot lines for the start of season two. The executives talk about the rise in ratings last season and the hype for season two and the hope for even better ratings.
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Post by MSTV on Jul 28, 2010 18:19:11 GMT -5
MSTV continued today with the hosts of the new daytime news/chatter Hall & Holt. Lester Holt & Tamron Hall presented a mock version of the show to the critics which was received well. The network has set Tuesday September 7th as the premiere for the show, which will film live in New York.
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Post by MSTV on Jul 28, 2010 18:51:33 GMT -5
The network president answered a few mid-afternoon questions:
Q: What are the network's plans for Steve's departure from late-night? A: There is a lot on the table right now, we may want to keep the "2nite" franchise, it seems unlikely Bo will move up the hour. We also have a lot in development that may fill that spot nicely including; Seinfeld Tonight, Piers, The 60 Minute Talk Show, and Tosh Nation. We will not likely decide until the fall begins what we plan on doing, and even then it will likely be three options to choose from.
Q: What was your plan this summer and now for next summer? A: We wanted to try programing a lot, giving viewers choices, it didn't work too well. Our scripted series continue to perform well though so expect a lot less reality and a lot more scripted next summer.
Q: Will Julie Chen join Mommy Mornings? A: We can't answer that now becuase we don't even know, it is mutual leaving This Morning but what has not been decided up is Mommy Mornings, we want to see how it debuts in the fall, we have one news personality already and two maybe overboard, we have to analyze the hosts together for a few weeks before we can make that decession. Chen will be sticking with the network though, we just can't sign a contract becuase we don't know where or how.
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Post by MSTV on Jul 28, 2010 18:56:54 GMT -5
The second (and final) primetime session of the day is the new Andy Samburg led-comedy The Winning Spirit which debuts Wednesday at 8:30pm. Samburg was joined by Mikey Day (Tim Dallas), Olivia Munn (Nikki), and Rob McElhenney (Jake). The cast answered questions (with some jokes of course) and made fun of T.O. & Ochocinco. The pilot of the comedy was shown and was moderately received by critics.
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Post by MSTV on Aug 1, 2010 15:04:48 GMT -5
MSTV has renewed six current summer hits for next summer, while many series remain to be determined they are neither renewed or cancelled at this point in time. "The Prince of Motor City" and "Captain Cook’s Extraordinary Atlas" has both been renewed for a third season, they currently anchor Monday & Wednesday nights and perform strong for the net. Thursday comedy "The Minister of Divine" has been renewed for a fourth season, while reality/drama "Prison" will see season seven. Third season dramas "Tower" & "Ties" will be back next summer as well.
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