ABC adapts another Canadian drama and a new comic book, NBC eyes the Young Turks, Nickelodeon adds another series to their surfer teen lineup, while SyFy surprises everyone with a Stargate cancellation, HBO taps a writer for Gandolfini’s next, and Showtime finds a new showrunner for Dexter.
Rich Frank
ABC reboots two foreign formats, snags another musical series, and an action/adventure adaptation, CBS continues their Zuicker affair with Detail, CW gets a little jealous and decides to go supernatural with Zuicker, and musical with Prickly, while Disney Channel finds a little Gravity, Fox finds Godfrey and a Free Ride, Starz eyes Hollywood’s nightlife, and SyFy says yes (again) to Alphas!
ABC buys 2, orders more of 4, and kills 1, CBS does 1 and 1, ABC Family greenlights 1, Comedy Central, FX and Starz each order something new, while NBC takes on 2 new series, FOX greenlights 1 and orders more of another, and hands out a deal for 2 more. (aka: a LOT OF TV NEWS TODAY!)
