Tuesday, October 02, 2012
OWN Developing Two Tyler Perry Scripted Series; Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars in 2013
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has announced an exclusive partnership with Tyler Perry, the award winning actor, director, screenwriter, playwright and producer, to become his singular destination for all-new television series and projects, including two new scripted series for the network to premiere in mid-2013. These will be the first original scripted series for OWN and Perry will executive produce, write and direct both series. Perry's popular television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Meet the Browns and For Better or Worse have been massive hits with record-breaking ratings on cable. Perry had his first foray into television in 2007 with the hit series House of Payne, which premiered as cable's biggest comedy debut ever. The series remained basic cable's top-rated sitcom only until the premiere of Perry's second series Meet the Browns.
Stay with us for further updates on these two scripted series projects. Most likely they will be sitcoms, so that's good news! Does this new deal mean that OWN will have library rights to House of Payne or Meet the Browns? We're not sure yet, but it is possible. Stay tuned...
Acclaimed comedian and brilliant writer Seth MacFarlane will host The 85th Annual Academy Awards(R), telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have announced. This will be MacFarlane's first appearance on Oscar's stage. The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Oscar(R) Sunday on February 24, 2013 on ABC. MacFarlane made his feature directorial debut this summer with the box office success Ted. He also co-wrote and produced the film, and voiced the title character. Ted has brought in over $420 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Of course, MacFarlane is the creative force behind the television animated comedy Family Guy and co-creator of American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. In September he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, for the show's 38th season premiere. An accomplished live performer, he has played to sold-out audiences at London's Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall. In 2011 MacFarlane released his debut album, "Music Is Better than Words," which earned two Grammy(R) nominations. He also has earned 13 Emmy(R) nominations and won two for his work on Family Guy.
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Tuesday, August 4
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "The Rift That Keeps on Giving" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After losing Alex, Billie is convinced her powers are too dangerous and thus relinquishes them to keep her family safe.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "The Right Stuffie" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Without her powers, Billie is forced to enlist the help of an old foe to break into the most secure wizard facility in the world.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "
Billie Russo-Penwulf and the Prisoner of Wizcatraz" (Disney Channel, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Billie and Justin set out to break into Wizcatraz; back at home, the rest of the family and Winter try to communicate with Alex.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "The Last Spell" (Disney Channel, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Billie aims to save Alex; however, an evil force threatens to destroy the Russo family once and for all.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 3)
Tuesday, August 4
- Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He will also be on a new episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Arsenio Hall (Arsenio) - Arsenio appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Monica Barbaro (FUBAR) - Monica is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Aaron Tveit (Schmigadoon!) - Aaron appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Molly Ringwald (Townies/The Facts of Life) - Andy Cohen interviews Molly on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10:04pm on Bravo.
- Tim Robbins (The Brink) - NBC's Today catches up with Tim in the 9am hour.
- Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - NBC's Today catches up with Hannah in the 10am hour.
- Kevin Heffernan Tacoma FD) - Kevin and Jay Chandrasekhar talk about Super Troopers 3 on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star) and Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - It's Drew's News flashbacks featuring Oliver and Tiffany on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- The Cast of Hot in Cleveland - It's a little bit extra with the cast of Hot in Cleveland surprising Valerie Bertinelli and reminiscing about working with the iconic Betty White on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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