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'Happy Endings' Cancellation: ABC Explains Decision to Nix the Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:45 +0000

Many of ABC's recent renewal and pickup announcements brought unbridled joy to the masses, but not all were so pleased with the cancellation of cult comedy favorite 'Happy Endings.' The series may yet spring to life on another network, but in the meantime, what does ABC have to say about their decision to axe the beloved series? Find out why 'Happy Endings' didn't have a happy ending inside!

ABC Fall 2013: 'Once Upon A Time in Wonderland' Trailer, 'Mixology' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:02 +0000

Okay, now that we've stopped vomiting uncontrollably from the pure awesome of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' trailer, ABC has released the rest of their trailers for the new fall series as well. There's 'Once Upon A Time' spinoff 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland's CG-heavy trailer, the high-concept 'Mixology,' Tricia Helfer's 'Killer Women' and more inside, so check 'em out!

Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Trailer Screencaps: What Super Secrets Are Revealed?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:52:03 +0000

At long last Marvel's full trailer for the upcoming ABC 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series has arrived, and it appears to be everything we hoped for and more. That said, having watched the trailer dozens of times now, let's go in-depth with frame-by-frame screencaps to see what secrets we can uncover from 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'!

ABC Picks Up 'Once Upon A Time In Wonderland' Spinoff with John Lithgow, Rebel Wilson Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:15:15 +0000

ABC certainly waited late enough on a Friday night to move forward with its announcements but boy did they populate the 2013-14 pickup list. Not only will 'Once Upon A Time' spinoff "Once Upon A Time in Wonderland' move forward, but so too will Rebel Wilson's 'Super Fun Night,' the high-concept 'Mixology' from creators of 'The Hangover,' and a plethora of others. Preview all of ABC's new series inside!

ABC Cancels 'Happy Endings,' 'Red Widow,' 'Malibu Country' and 'Body of Proof'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:50:07 +0000

And so, as general chaos emerges from ABC between the pickup of Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' and the multiple renewals being vomited forth, 'Happy Endings' fans are subject to some very sad news. Not only has the beloved ABC comedy been cancelled, but along with it 'Red Widow,' 'Malibu Country, 'How To Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)' and 'Body of Proof.' Word is sketchy on 'The Neighbors,' but find out what you can do to save 'Happy Endings' inside!

ABC Renews 'Castle,' 'Modern Family,' 'Once Upon A Time,' 'Scandal,' 'Nashville,' 'Revenge' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:47 +0000

Woo! Just minutes after ABC gave fans the most eagerly anticipated announcement that Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' would go to series, so too have a number of other ABC favorites been renewed. 'Castle,' 'Once Upon A Time,' 'Modern Family' 'Scandal,' 'Nashville,' 'Revenge,' 'Suburgatory' and 'Grey's Anatomy' have all earned additional season orders at the network, so find out the latest inside!

Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Picked Up By ABC!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:58:25 +0000

Well, we could have seen that coming! Perhaps the most buzzed about pilot of the season, Marvel's Joss Whedon-directed 'Avengers' tie-in series 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' has officially received a series order from ABC. The joyous news for Marvel fans comes as the latest major announcement out of the buzzing Upfront news, with rallying cries of "Coulson Lives" heard all around. Find out more about the 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' pickup inside!

'Zero Hour,' '666 Park Avenue' and 'Do No Harm' Get Summer Premiere Dates

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:50:25 +0000

It's getting to be that time of year when networks roll out their Upfront presentations, shoring up existing series for next year, though ABC, for one, has yet to make many official announcements over its renewed series. Even will all the cancellations and renewals, however, many have begun to announce premiere dates for unpopular series to burn off their remaining episodes, so when can you check out the final episodes of 'Zero Hour,' '666 Park Avenue' and 'Do No Harm'? find out inside!

ABC's 'Happy Endings' Moving to USA?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:03:12 +0000

'Happy Endings' fans, your favorite show may soon live up to its namesake. After a largely disastrous move to Friday nights, it seems there may be hope on the horizon after all for ABC's 'Happy Endings,' which has struggled all season in its shuffling various schedules. New reports suggest that USA may attempt to ease its way into the original half-hour comedy market using 'Happy Endings' as an entry point, should ABC opt not to renew the fan-favorite series. Find out if fans will have future 'Happy Endings' inside!

'Once Upon A Time' Spinoff Titled 'Once: Wonderland,' Meet the New Cast!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:18:48 +0000

A few weeks prior, rumors emerged that ABC's 'Once Upon A Time' had grown large enough to birth its own spinoff, focusing on Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with Sebastian Stan's Mad Hatter at the helm. Those rumors ultimately proved unfounded, though 'Once' creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz did clarify that a potential presentation for a spinoff would move forward centering on classic heroine Alice. Now titled 'Once: Wonderland,' for the moment, are you ready to meet the new cast of the 'Once Upon A Time' spinoff?

2013 Oscars: The Most Watched Telecast in Three Years Goes to…

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:30:14 +0000

For some, Sunday is a day for sports, for others 'The Walking Dead,' and another sizable portion staring still in drooled anticipation of the March 31 premiere of 'Game of Thrones.' Yet on this particular Sunday, it seems all eyes were on the 2013 Oscars, watching Ben Affleck blubber about his 'Argo' win and Seth MacFarlane sing about Jennifer Lawrence's boobs. The numbers are in, and it seems the 2013 Oscars delivered the highest viewers of any telecast in 3 years! Find out how many watched inside!

'Community's Ken Jeong Signs On for ABC's 'Spy' Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:09:07 +0000

Uh-oh, do we detect a bit of Chang in the wind? Even with NBC's abysmal ratings of late and the notoriously-troubled 'Community's fairly moderate performance of late, fans eagerly await news of a potential fifth season. And even though NBC might not be in the best position to discard a potentially profitable series, 'Community' star Ken Jeong has given himself a parachute by taking a role in ABC's forthcoming comedy 'Spy.' Find out how much things will Chang inside!

Matt Damon Takes Over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:35:38 +0000

A joke ten years in the making, last night Jimmy Kimmel fans were in for a treat as the oft-put upon Matt Damon finally got his revenge on the late-night host. No longer would Kimmel close his every 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' broadcast with "apologies to Matt Damon," but rather the prolific movie star duct-taped Kimmel to a chair and took over the program from the beginning. Along with a host of guest stars including Robin Williams and Ben Affleck, check out Damon's take-over of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' inside!

'Happy Endings' and 'Apartment 23′ Future: What Will ABC Decide?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:30 +0000

Though ABC has had much more high-profile ratings issues this season, particularly the cancellations of both freshman dramas 'Last Resort' and '666 Park Avenue,' fans still eagerly await news of both critical darlings 'Happy Endings' and 'Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23.' Neither have improved significantly in the ratings, with some worried that ABC is looking to burn off episodes with additional Sunday episodes, but what does ABC itself have to say? Find out the fate of ABC's comedies inside!

'Modern Family' Casts 'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey…Again

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:35:36 +0000

Before the current season of 'Modern Family' began (and before all those incredible salary re-negotiations and strikes threatened to derail everything), we were excited that 'Bridesmaids' and former 'Reno 911!' star Wendi McLendon-Covey was to guest on the Emmy-winning series as a lesbian rival to Cam and Mitchell. That episode has since come and gone, but good news! McLendon-Covey will return to the series in a coming episode, albeit absent her partner Michaela Watkins. Find out what McLendon-Covey's Pam will be up to this time inside!

'Modern Family' Gets 'Married With Children' Casting David Faustino

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:11:08 +0000

'Modern Family' has seen some impressive (and occasionally meta) guest stars across its four seasons, most recently with big names like Matthew Broderick and 'Star Wars' star Billy Dee Williams in the coming weeks, but stage a 'Married With Children' reunion and you've got our attention! Bud Bundy himself, David Faustino will make an appearance on the Emmy-winning series, but will he share any scenes with former 'Married' star Ed O'Neill? Details inside!

Marvel's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV Series: Will Samuel L. Jackson Appear?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:30:20 +0000

With most of the core cast assembled (heh), Marvel and Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series pilot is prepping to go before cameras next month with a story that's sure to be kept under wraps for months to come. We already knew that the 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series wouldn't feature any of the core 'Avengers' in any regular role, but can the same be said of 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'s director himself, Nick Fury? Hear Samuel L. Jackson dish on his role in the 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series inside!

Marvel's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV Series: Will Lizzy Caplan Take Part?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:25:04 +0000

Since we first heard the awe-inspiring news that Marvel, ABC and Joss Whedon would develop a 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series set within Marvel's cinematic universe, we've been privy to a number of casting announcements that include Clark Gregg's resurrected Phil Coulson, Ming-Na, and several newcomers. What of frequent TV star Lizzy Caplan however, who starred in Marvel's 'Avengers' short 'Item 47?' The upcoming 'Masters of Sex' star gives new details inside!

ABC Picks Up Paranormal Procedural 'Weird Desk,' Is It the Next 'X-Files?'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:00:09 +0000

There were many that bemoaned that 'Fringe' seemed to borrow from the classic 'X-Files' set up of an opposite-sex team investigating the paranormal, but across five seasons 'Fringe' managed to differentiate itself in ways that have come to make it one of the more beloved sci-fi series in years. Can the same be said of ABC's upcoming drama 'Weird Desk,' which once again sees two partners looking into the void for its summer 2013 run? Judge for yourself inside...

'Modern Family' Season 4: Elizabeth Banks to Return

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:00:45 +0000

We don't yet know if NBC's '30 Rock' will find a place to return Elizabeth Banks as Jack Donaghy's now-ex-wife Avery Jessup, but ABC's 'Modern Family' isn't about to leave the 'Hunger Games' star in need of work. We've just learned that Banks will reprise her 'Modern Family' character from way back in season 1, filming her role next week for a 2013 episode. Will she be the same wild party girl, or have a 'Modern Family' of her own?