“Paramount made the Heathers pilot available to critics online after the Parkland shooting two weeks ago. Early reviews were not kind, to say the least, so when Paramount made the announcement about delaying the premiere, it raised more than a few eyebrows,” writes Neil Turitz.
“While we stand firmly behind the show, in light of the recent tragic events in Florida and out of respect for the victims, their families and loved ones, we feel the right thing to do is delay the premiere until later this year,” Paramount Network said in a statement.
Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Salvage are getting a head start on next fall’s development season with what’s being called the new “Fifty Shades.” Plus, our recap of the latest developments of this year’s pilot season.
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