Wilfred

The US has picked up its acclaimed comedy series Wiflred for a third-season order of 13 episodes, it was announced today by Nick Grad, Executive Vice President of Original Programming for FX. Production of season three begins next spring (there) and is slated to debut in June of 2013 in The States.

Additionally, Reed Agnew and Eli Jorné, who served as writer/producers in the first two seasons of Wilfred, have been elevated to Executive Producers and Showrunners for the upcoming season. David Zuckerman, who adapted Wilfred for American television and has served as Executive Producer and Showrunner for the first two season of the series, will remain on the series as Executive Producer. Continue reading »

American Horror Story is thinking about picking Adam Levine to be a part of Season 2. The Maroon 5 frontman and coach of The Voice  in the US, is in talks to take on his first acting role and play one half of a couple referred to as “The Lovers” in the drama’s second run. To date, all that is known about Season 2 is that it will be set on the US East Coast at an “institution” and bring back Jessica Lange (who originally played Constance), Zachary Quinto (Chad), Evan Peters (Tate), Sarah Paulson (psychic Billie Dean) and Lily Rabe (doctor’s wife Nora), all as new characters.

Jersey Shore has just been renewed for a sixth season – which should be intresting, seeing as “The Situation” has just gone into rehab and Snooki is pregnant!!

Harry’s Law attorney Kathy Bates will jump to CBS for one night only when she guest stars in the April 30 episode of Men as the ghost of Charlie Harper. In the episode, Alan (Jon Cryer) suffers a minor heart attack and Charlie’s spirit (taking the form of Bates) pays him a visit at the hospital.

Allison Mack has booked her first new TV gig, and it’s a major recurring role on Wilfred, starring  creator, Aussie Jason Gann.

The Good Wife‘s Alicia Florrick is going to have a pair of wily Lockhart Gardner nemeses – Patti Nyholm (Martha Plimpton) and Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox)  teaming up to take on the firm in a case that will be central to the show’s Season 3 finale.

The 30 Rock gang are staging yet another live episode, this one set to air in the US on Thursday, April 26. 30 Rock‘s first star-studded live experiment was broadcast in October 2010 during the show’s fifth season.

FX channel will launch on Foxtel in early 2012 and will air the latest US shows on the same day and date as the USA.

The channel will be available to Foxtel subscribers as part of the basic package. Content will include a mix of drama, comedy, action, thriller and sci-fi. There will also ba a HD channel.

FOX International Channels (FIC) announced the much-rumoured channel today, leading with zombie cult hit The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead, which has already screened its first season in the US, will air ad-free, back-to-back seasons.

Its other premium titles include action series The Transporter, based on the films by Luc Besson, with Chris Vance (Prison Break, All Saints) as an ex-Special Forces operator making a living as a no-questions-asked professional courier in Europe’s crime-ridden underworld.

It also has Hell On Wheels, a wild west tale of revenge chronicling a potent turning point in history with the construction of America’s transcontinental railroad. Anson Mount stars as a former Confederate soldier in a lawless melting pot of a town that services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.

FX shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Wilfredalready air on free to air on ONE and ELEVEN respecively while Justified and Americasn Horror Story should air free to air soon.

Karin Simoncini, Managing Director of FIC Australia said, “We’re incredibly excited to be launching FX next year. It’s a brand that’s known around the world for its edgy entertainment and we’re proud to be creating an Australian version that will feature the hottest shows around.

“This will be a high quality destination for viewers where they can settle in to watch these amazing shows in an amazing TV environment.”

Brian Walsh, Foxtel’s Executive Director of Television said, “Since its inception Foxtel has continually strengthened the array of channels and programming it offers to its subscribers. With the launch of FX we will mark another important step forward in the delivery of the best international television content to Australian homes.”

Foxtel monthly fee will increase by $2 on its packages prior to the launch of the new channels.

FX was previously available on Foxtel prior to a rebranding as W Channel.

Source: TV Tonight

ELEVEN programming for the week commencing August 28 sees Smallville back in the schedule, the final two episodes of 90210’s first season played out and the season finale of The Biggest Loser US.

Back at 10.40pm on Sunday August 28 is Smallville with a new episode “Charade”. It follows the network premiere movie Waitress. Angel is at 11.30pm, Sabrina 12.30am.

On Monday August 29 from 8.30pm, is The Simpsons For Grown Ups which features two episodes heavier than usual with adult themes (thankfully the use of the term “Adults Only” is lost) – Marge and Home Turn a Couple Play and The Three Gays of The Condo. Being Human continues 9.30pm.

Tuesday night has the regular new episode of The Office at 8.30pm followed by a repeat. Wilfred is at 9.30pm.

New episodes of The Cleveland show return to ELEVEN at 9.30pm from Wednesday August 31. New Futurama continues at 8pm Wednesdays.

On Thursday night, Stargate Universe is down to the last episodes of the series. Wonder what will replace it on Thursday nighs is a few weeks’ time?

Saturday night September 3 has the season finale of The Biggest Loser US from 8.30pm, followed by the final two episodes of season one of 90210 from 10.30pm. 90210 was out of the schedule for a few weeks. Look out for a whole new Saturday night line up on ELEVEN from September 10.

Saturday July 30 at 10.00pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL

One man. One woman, and a bong smoking dog who thinks hh ‘ h T t ll b ki d WILFRED i i ti e’s human. Totally barking mad, WILFRED is an enigmatic Australian comedy series about a woman, her new boyfriend and her insecure and manipulative pet dog, the light of her life. Expanding on the award winning short film by the same name, WILFRED is a tale of love, lust, anxiety, fear, frustration, humiliation, and occasional happiness. And that’s just from the dog’s perspective. The off-the-wall comedy of WILFRED profiles three individuals struggling to find heart and home in the modern world.

Burn Notice

After first being scheduled to air on Ten in Sydney only on Saturday nights, while everyone else gets AFL, Burn Notice is now scheduled for a Friday night timeslot nationally at 9pm after Masterchef Masterclass. It kicks off on Friday June 24 at 9pm with an episode called Eyes Open in which Michael tries to stop a lawyer who is killing gang members out of revenge.

As for Sydney, it seems Ten will stick to movies now from 8.30pm Saturdays.

Double the Offspring.

ELEVEN

Nurse Jackie Finale

The season 3 finale of Nurse Jackie airs on ELEVEN Tuesday June 21, 9.30pm.

Wilfred Premiere

And replacing Nurse Jackie from Tuesday June 28 on ELEVEN at 9.30pm is Wilfred.

House, TEN 9.30 pm

House is finally back on our screens and Thirteen has been in prison for the past six months, but the real mystery for House is what she did to get there. When she exits the prison, she is taken aback to find him waiting for her, and unaware he’s got plans for the two of them for the next few days. As House probes Thirteen for more information about her crime, intent on solving the puzzle of her mysterious incarceration, they travel to an annual spud-gun competition and join forces to compete against House’s much younger, overconfident rival, and along the journey uncover secrets and truths about each other. At the hospital, the team treats a science teacher suffering from severe respiratory illness, and when the team inspects the patient’s house for clues to his illness; they immediately learn he’s a hoarder. But upon a second visit to obtain more information, they uncover something in the many piles that shocks them.

The Big Bang Theory, Nine 7.30pm

Starting with Penny to Amy, a rumour quickly spreads amongst Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Priya that Bernadette is planning on breaking up with Howard. This rumour is especially of interest to Raj since despite being Howard’s best friend; he has always been in love with Bernadette himself. Additional news comes to light directly from Howard, who is planning on asking Bernadette to marry him. Based on the rumour, the rest of gang believe that Howard is in for a major let-down, much to Raj’s excitement. But will Howard go through with his plan and if he does, will the rumour prove to be true? Meanwhile, Amy and Sheldon, watching the speed with which the rumour has spread, propose another social science experiment of starting two rumours – one of a salacious nature, and one more mundane – to see how quickly both spread amongst the group.

Wilfred, SBS ONE 10.30pm

This is the final in this outstanding home grown comedy. Adam enters Wilfred into an illegal dogfighting ring to raise money for his wedding rings. Wilfred gets clobbered by a Doberman called Kosciusko who feels sorry for Wilfred and tries to train him to become a fighting machine. But does Wilfred have enough talent to win? Will the wedding take place? Will Adam be arrested for illegal gambling, and will a cooler version of Adam replace him in Sarah and Wilfred’s life? Now we just have to wait on the US version, due to screen there later this year.

Supernatural, ELEVEN 8.30pm

Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a series of suicides and discover the victims were being told brutal truths that drove them crazy. They find out someone is invoking the Goddess of Truth, Veritas, forcing people to be cruelly honest against their will and Dean is the next victim. Dean is forced to tell Sam the truth about how he feels about his return from Hell. Ooooo!

An Idiot Abroad, ONE 8.30pm

Ok, I know I picked this last week. But if last week in China was anything to go by, I am dying to see what will happen to the hapless Karl Pilkington in India! I am already laughing at the thought of him getting Delhi Belly and experiencing the uniqueness of such an exotic culture.

Like a dog in heat, ELEVEN is sweating happiness over securing the broadcast rights to the US adaption of the critically acclaimed, Australian cult comedy hit, Wilfred. Grrrrr! 

Co-created by and starring Aussie Jason Gann (Mark Loves Sharon, The Wedge), Wilfred had shagged out two seasons on SBS before being scooped up and groomed for the US network FX by David Zuckerman (Family Guy, American Dad, King of the Hill). 

Launching on FX in June and ELEVEN later this year, Wilfred is a half-hour, live-action comedy about “Ryan” (played by Elijah Wood), an unlucky dweeb who resides firmly on struggle street, until he forms a unique friendship with “Wilfred” (Jason Gann), his neighbour’s dog/dawg (you choose). Everyone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and surly, yet irrepressibly brave and honest Australian bloke in a cheap dog suit.  

Network Ten chief programming officer, David Mott, said: “We think the US version of Wilfred fits in perfectly with the demographic ELEVEN is focused on. It’s a fresh, very funny adaption of the Australian version and we think the ELEVEN audience will love it. We are also delighted to have Jason Gann back on the Network, he’s a fantastic talent and it’s great to see this clever series find an international foothold”. 

Gann, who is serving as Co-Executive Producer, said: “Elijah and I are both super excited for Australian audiences to see this new incarnation of Wilfred. David Zuckerman and the whole creative team have bravely taken the show to a new place. It’s crazy, darker than ever, and yes… Wilfred still smokes bongs and has sex with anything that moves… and everything that doesn’t.”  

Serving alongside Zuckerman and Gann as Executive Producers are Rich Frank, Paul Frank and Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park as well as creative maestros Joe Connor and Ken Connor of Renegade, producers of the Australian version of the series. Wilfred is produced by FX Productions and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

The Biggest Loser Families Grand Finale, Ten, from 8.30pm.

The best part of every series of The Biggest Loser is seeing the amazing transformations that take place for the contestants that took part in the series. All contestants return and reveal their final weight loss since the start of the season, while one of the final four will be crowned this year’s Biggest Loser and walk away with the prize money.

Note – if you are recording, make sure you include The Winner Announced at 10pm, and add on an extra 15-20 minutes of recording time after 10.30 to make sure you do not miss the final moment. Last year, it finished at 10.45pm.

No Ordinary Family, Seven, 7.30pm

What do you get if you cross Heroes with Parenthood and Modern Family? You get No Ordinary Family – a show about how an ordinary family with two teen aged children suddenly find they have super hero like abilities after enduring a plane crash in the Amazon. The father has super strength, the mother speed, the 16 year old daughter the ability to read minds, and the 14 year old son has genius like mental abilities that lead his teachers to think he is cheating. The show tackles how each handle their new found abilities and how they can put them to use in their respective life situations.

Note that only one episode airs tonight, Seven changed their minds about a double episode premiere. Having already seen the first three episodes, through previews from Seven, I am already hanging out for the next. Well worth giving a go.

The Big Bang Theory, Nine, 7.30pm.

Yes, it’s on the same time as No Ordinary Family and Masterchef, but for fans trying to figure out when new episodes of the Big Bang Theory air, here they are – now Monday nights 7.30pm is the new home for new episodes of The Big Bang Theory. All others times are repeats.

Wilfred, SBS ONE, 11.00pm.

Thw show that scored SBS’s only nomination last night at the Logies – Wilfred – The Ice Dog Cometh. Adam wins a skiing holiday so he, Sarah and Wilfred head-off to the mountain top resort. Adam gets lost in a snowstorm, finding sanctuary in the remote cabin of Swedish couple Lars and Hilda.

America’s Next Top Model, FOX 8, 7.30pm.

And on FOX8+2 at 9.30pm Midday next day on Fox8 and many more times to help you avoid conflicts. The point here is, that for years we have known Tuesday nights to be Top Model night – every franchise on Fox8 – US, Australian and UK have always been on Tuesday nights until now. Even in the May Foxtel magazine, the new cycle of America’s Next Top Model is promoted for Tuesday nights.

Just to clarify – America’s Next Top Model (first run episode for the week) is now on MONDAY NIGHTS on Fox8, with numerous replays and encores throughout the week.

Wilfred pilot gets thumbs up

The new American version of Australian series Wilfred reportedly possesses the “funniest pilot since Modern Family” according to a writer for Entertainment Weekly. The comedy series, which features Elijah Wood, is expected to launch sometime in June in the US.

More criticism for Glee

Novelist Bret Easton Ellis has become the latest critic of TV series Glee, likening the show to “a puddle of HIV.” Ellis tweeted: “I like the idea of Glee but why is it that every time I watch an episode I feel like I’ve stepped into a puddle of HIV?”

Former Idol winner to perform

Former Amercan Idol winner David Cook will return to the Idol stage next week with his new track from his second album. The season seven winner will perform on the results show.

Nickelodeon renews iCarly

Nickelodeon has renewed teen series iCarly for a fifth season. The half-hour sitcom will begin production on the next run in 2012.