ABC chief Channing Dungey watches UnREAL, talks Bachelor diversity

In 2016,The Bacheloris as synonymous with its lack of diversity as it is with floral arrangements. Spoiler alert:She wasnt.) Theoretically, Dungey said, we could pluck an unknown individual and recruit them as the titular love-seeker. Credit: Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images I wouldnt say that its more important, she said. I dont think weve ever actually had a full sort of data pipe conversation aboutUnREAL, Dungey said. I enjoy watching it as a viewer, however....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Christopher Herrera

ABC comedy showrunners: No cable envy here

Deann Heline (The Middle) replied first: For us, I think we envy the time. Its really hard to tell…multiple stories [in] 20 and a half minutes. So more than anything, I envy the time to tell the story. Credit: ABC/PETER “HOPPER” STONE Usually you just get out the information so quickly. It may not be as artful as you would like. That I think is the biggest envy. I imagine those [cable] guys envy our opportunity to speak to that large of an audience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Todd Harris

ABC defendsAmerican Idolrevival

The internet is bringing back the reality competition for a 16th season next year. All of our franchises deal in that. For me, that makesit feel like the perfect home at the perfect time. Credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images The executive confirmed the connection will be making some format changes to the show to freshen it up. Absolutely, this is going to be ABCs version ofAmerican Idolso were very excited. ABC also noted the show will serve as a promotional platform for the web link....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Sherri Smith

ABC Family unveils full schedule for 25 Days of Christmas

Start clearing your schedule and chilling your eggnog. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,2:30 p.m. Frostys Winter Wonderland,3:30 p.m. Rudolph and Frostys Christmas in July,4 p.m. The Year Without a Santa Claus,6 p.m. The Polar Express,7 p.m. Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas(live action), 9 p.m. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,1:45 p.m. Jack Frost,(live action) 4 p.m. The Santa Clause,6 p.m. Fred Claus,8:15 p.m. Snow 2: Brain Freeze,midnight...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Kevin Perez

ABC midseason dates: Here's when favorites return from hiatus

Heres exactly how long youll have to wait for the return ofOnce Upon a Time,Scandal,Quanticoand many others after their winter breaks. ABC just announced winter and spring premiere dates, which include the return plans for midseason musical comedyGalavant, the acclaimed dramaAmerican Crime,and action dramaMarvels Agent Carter. Also in the mix are premiere dates for some new series, including biblical sagaOf Kings & Prophets, Dan Savages sitcomThe Real McNeals, and Shonda Rhimes latestThe Catch....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Robert Ewing

ABC schedule revealed: No 'Scandal' this fall

Theres a shake-up at Shondaland:Scandalhas been pushed to midseason, likely to accommodate leading lady Kerry Washingtonspregnancy. WhileGreys AnatomyandHow to Get Away with Murderwill stay intact at 8 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. Credit: Richard Cartwright/ABC ET, respectively, new dramaNotoriouswill fill theScandalvacancy at 9 p.m. Along withScandal,The Catch,The Bachelor, andAmerican Crimeare also slated for midseason. Also on the move isMarvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is being pushed back to 10 p.m. With a comedy opening on Wednesday,The Goldbergsmoves up to 8 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · James Larson

ABC Upfronts teasers: Preview fall 2016 shows

With upfronts mania amping up, ABC on Thursday announced a handful of cancellations including fan favoritesCastleandNashville. Team:Heather Mitchell will write and executive-produce with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Michael Goldstein. Team:Scott Silveri will write and executive-produce with Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar. Credit: ABC/Bob D’Amico Wells (Freddie Stroma) and his time machine. Team:Kevin Williamson will write and executive-produce. Team:David Guarascio and Adam F. Goldberg will write and executive-produce Patrick Osbourne and Doug Robinson....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Jason Neal

ABC wants lusty Bible series to be like Game of Thrones

Whats the period epic like? And its a power struggle between two men. We dont view this as a revisionist history nor do we view it as a literal translation. How big is the crew? We have as many as onGame of Thrones… Why was the pilot reworked? Game of Thronestossed out its original pilot and started again, and we guess for much the same reason… He is the model of kingship....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Dominic Vazquez

ABC's 2017 fall schedule: A snap judgment

But if teasers are supposed to pique our curiosity, surely we can rate our excitement, yes? The Mayor Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. He doesnt want to win, he just wants to generate publicity for himself and his music. Credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images; Andrew Toth/FilmMagic; Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic What intrigues me:Everything. First thought that came to mind: A newParks and Recreation? (Thats a good thing for me.) ABC so skilled at developing sitcoms these days might have another winner here....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Alan Montoya

Absolutely Fabulous movie soundtrack features Kylie Minogue theme song cover

Much like the film itself, the soundtrack forAbsolutely Fabulous: The Movieis studded with stars. Fox Searchlight announced the track list for the motion picture soundtrack, which featuresKylie Minoguerecording the classic theme song. See the full list below. Credit: Twitter/Twentieth Century Fox Searchlight Film Corporation This Wheels On Fire Kylie 2. Get Ugly Jason Derulo 3. Cant Get Enough of Myself Santigold 4. Sexotheque La Roux 6. Upright Downtown La Roux...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Ashley Martin

AC/DC announce U.S. tour dates with Axl Rose

AC/DC have confirmed the rescheduled American dates for their Rock or Bust World Tour. The fresh itinerary kicks off Aug. 27 in Greensboro, N.C. and concludes Sept. 20 in Philadelphia. The new dates hit all the locations where concerts were previously postponed, although in a slightly different order. Credit: HANS KLAUS TECHT/AFP/Getty Images Finally, I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring, he said. My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that …...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Brandon Floyd

Academy chiefs weigh in on Oscar changes: 'We could not be silent'

And we had no reason to be silent. At some point, you oughta speak up. [The Academy] is not trying to be politically correct, never has been, Hudson said. Credit: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images We are the best of the best in the film industry. We dont feel that we have looked far and wide enough for the best of the best. Hudson and Boone Isaacs elaborated on the current state of diversity within the Academy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Karen Mcmahon

Academy president on Nate Parker, Birth of a Nation: People need to judge the movie

I think that is what is very important. People need to see this movie. Boone Isaacs indicated she has not yet seenBirth of a Nation, which dramatizes Nat Turners 1831 slave rebellion. Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic … My belief is that people need to see the movie and judge the movie. Thats one issue, thats his personal issue, she said. Representatives for the academy did not immediately provide further comment to EW....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Kim Cole