Miss Golden
05-16-2005, 10:27 PM
'Reba' Negotiations Nearly Derail WB Schedule
(Monday, May 16 12:21 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Intense discussions between The WB and 20th Century Fox TV over the renewal of "Reba" nearly threw the netlet's fall schedule into disarray over the weekend before issues were eventually resolved.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations nearly broke down late on Friday (May 13) afternoon, a development which would have jeopardized The WB's ability to pick up the 20th Century Fox-produced drama "Pepper Dennis" and the company's comedy "Misconception."
The bickering has reportedly died down and "Reba," The WB's most successful comedy, should be part of the network's schedule when it is announced on Tuesday (May 17), likely with a multiyear renewal.
Thanks to the "Reba" consensus, The WB is looking to go forward with "Pepper Dennis," which stars Rebecca Romijn, and "Misconception," with Jane Leeves.
The WB's busy drama docket also includes "Supernatural," the college series "The Bedford Diaries," the ensemble "Related" and "Just Legal" with Jay Baruchel and Don Johnson. That's a pretty hefty drama order for the tiny network and the legion of pick-ups is expected to spell the end of struggling first year drama "Jack & Bobby."
On the comedy front, The WB's biggest hopeful appears to be "Twins," from David Kohan and Max Mutchnick ("Will & Grace"), though "Living With Fran" will probably be renewed.
Over at FOX, which won't announce until Thursday, things are less certain. Rumors are flying that critical favorite "Arrested Development" will get another shot, while the less adored "Stacked" will also survive. The best comedy buzz at FOX continues to be for "The War at Home," with Michael Rappaport," and "Kitchen Confidential." The dramas "Bones," "Head Cases," "Reunion" and "Deviant Behavior" are hot.
(Monday, May 16 12:21 PM)
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) Intense discussions between The WB and 20th Century Fox TV over the renewal of "Reba" nearly threw the netlet's fall schedule into disarray over the weekend before issues were eventually resolved.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations nearly broke down late on Friday (May 13) afternoon, a development which would have jeopardized The WB's ability to pick up the 20th Century Fox-produced drama "Pepper Dennis" and the company's comedy "Misconception."
The bickering has reportedly died down and "Reba," The WB's most successful comedy, should be part of the network's schedule when it is announced on Tuesday (May 17), likely with a multiyear renewal.
Thanks to the "Reba" consensus, The WB is looking to go forward with "Pepper Dennis," which stars Rebecca Romijn, and "Misconception," with Jane Leeves.
The WB's busy drama docket also includes "Supernatural," the college series "The Bedford Diaries," the ensemble "Related" and "Just Legal" with Jay Baruchel and Don Johnson. That's a pretty hefty drama order for the tiny network and the legion of pick-ups is expected to spell the end of struggling first year drama "Jack & Bobby."
On the comedy front, The WB's biggest hopeful appears to be "Twins," from David Kohan and Max Mutchnick ("Will & Grace"), though "Living With Fran" will probably be renewed.
Over at FOX, which won't announce until Thursday, things are less certain. Rumors are flying that critical favorite "Arrested Development" will get another shot, while the less adored "Stacked" will also survive. The best comedy buzz at FOX continues to be for "The War at Home," with Michael Rappaport," and "Kitchen Confidential." The dramas "Bones," "Head Cases," "Reunion" and "Deviant Behavior" are hot.