These are the MacBook Pros released February, 2011 compared with the ones released Oct, 2011. The prices remain the same and the changes are ever so subtle.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
A Nan and Pa's Upcoming TV Show Slate with Renewals
I recently wrote this out for my grandparents to give them an indication on when all their favourite shows were coming back and if they'd been renewed for additional seasons or facing cancellation. Funnily enough none of the shows they watch I watch and vice versa pretty much so I thought this post could come in useful for an entirely new crowd of people than my previous ANT TV Slate post aimed at a younger demographic which includes me. They are fans of westerns and the slew of crime based procedural shows that do nothing for me. My nanna is also one of those daily soap dwellers so I left them in there because I'm guessing she's not the only one. Why else would they still be on the air?
Western News
ABC is considering trying its hand at a Western, confirming the order of a script for "Gunslinger" from ABC Studios and executive producer David Zabel, who last delivered "Detroit 1-8-7" for the network. Zabel was also an exec producer on NBC's "ER" from 2005-09.
Westerns are a rare sight in broadcast development, though NBC considered one last year from writer Josh Brand and helmer Peter Horton but ultimately passed. The genre has gotten some heat on cable going back to HBO's critically acclaimed "Deadwood" and an upcoming AMC effort, "Hell on Wheels." - Variety
Hell on Wheels is an upcoming American period drama television series that is set during the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. It will be written and produced by Joe and Tony Gayton and developed by the American branch of Endemol. Its first season, consisting of 10 episodes, is scheduled to premiere on the cable channel AMC on November 6, 2011.
The term "Hell on Wheels" is a phrase describing a collection of business locations such as gambling houses in the 1860s. - Wikipedia
NCIS - Renewed for a 9th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 20, 2011.
NCIS: LA - Renewed for a 3rd Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 20, 2011.
CSI - Renewed for a 12th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 21, 2011.
CSI: Miami - Renewed for a 10th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 25, 2011.
CSI: NY - Renewed for an 8th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 23, 2011.
Days of our Lives - Renewed through September 2013 with option for additional year through 2014, it’s 49th year on the air
.
The Young and the Restless - Renewed through September 2013 with option for additional year through 2014.
The Bold and the Beautiful - Making the switch from SD to HD in September in the US. Renewed through the 2012-13 US TV season.
Justified - Renewed for a third season of 13 episodes.
Covert Affairs - The second season has a total of 16 episodes coming out. Not yet known if the USA Networkwill renew for a 3rd season yet.
Body of Proof - Renewed for a 2nd season starting in the USA on ABC on September 20, 2011.
Parenthood - Renewed for a 3rd season starting in September, 2011 on NBC in the US.
Brothers and Sisters - The show completed its fifth and final season on ABC. On May 13, 2011, it was announced that ABC had decided to end the show.
Blue Bloods - On May 18, 2011, Blue Bloods was officially renewed for a second season.
Western News
ABC is considering trying its hand at a Western, confirming the order of a script for "Gunslinger" from ABC Studios and executive producer David Zabel, who last delivered "Detroit 1-8-7" for the network. Zabel was also an exec producer on NBC's "ER" from 2005-09.
Westerns are a rare sight in broadcast development, though NBC considered one last year from writer Josh Brand and helmer Peter Horton but ultimately passed. The genre has gotten some heat on cable going back to HBO's critically acclaimed "Deadwood" and an upcoming AMC effort, "Hell on Wheels." - Variety
Hell on Wheels is an upcoming American period drama television series that is set during the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. It will be written and produced by Joe and Tony Gayton and developed by the American branch of Endemol. Its first season, consisting of 10 episodes, is scheduled to premiere on the cable channel AMC on November 6, 2011.
The term "Hell on Wheels" is a phrase describing a collection of business locations such as gambling houses in the 1860s. - Wikipedia
NCIS - Renewed for a 9th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 20, 2011.
NCIS: LA - Renewed for a 3rd Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 20, 2011.
CSI - Renewed for a 12th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 21, 2011.
CSI: Miami - Renewed for a 10th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 25, 2011.
CSI: NY - Renewed for an 8th Season starting on CBS in the USA on September 23, 2011.
Days of our Lives - Renewed through September 2013 with option for additional year through 2014, it’s 49th year on the air
.
The Young and the Restless - Renewed through September 2013 with option for additional year through 2014.
The Bold and the Beautiful - Making the switch from SD to HD in September in the US. Renewed through the 2012-13 US TV season.
Justified - Renewed for a third season of 13 episodes.
Covert Affairs - The second season has a total of 16 episodes coming out. Not yet known if the USA Networkwill renew for a 3rd season yet.
Body of Proof - Renewed for a 2nd season starting in the USA on ABC on September 20, 2011.
Parenthood - Renewed for a 3rd season starting in September, 2011 on NBC in the US.
Brothers and Sisters - The show completed its fifth and final season on ABC. On May 13, 2011, it was announced that ABC had decided to end the show.
Blue Bloods - On May 18, 2011, Blue Bloods was officially renewed for a second season.
Information and pictures sourced from Wikipedia with additional commentary by me.
Upcoming TV Show Slate with Renewal News
ANT (Anthony’s Network of Television)
I made this television show slate for my own entertainment purposes but I thought it might come in handy for people looking for information on season renewals and general need to know news about some of my favourite shows which could come in handy for other fans. Especially those who just want a bulk of useful information in the one place. In other words people too lazy to go out and find the most important tidbits of information. I organized the shows into channels by order of my viewing importance. ANT1 is my first preference, ANT2 second & ANT3 third. Even though I do like all the shows.
I made this television show slate for my own entertainment purposes but I thought it might come in handy for people looking for information on season renewals and general need to know news about some of my favourite shows which could come in handy for other fans. Especially those who just want a bulk of useful information in the one place. In other words people too lazy to go out and find the most important tidbits of information. I organized the shows into channels by order of my viewing importance. ANT1 is my first preference, ANT2 second & ANT3 third. Even though I do like all the shows.
Enjoy and I hope in comes in useful for some people.
ANT1
The Big Bang Theory - On January 12, 2011, CBS announced that the show has been renewed for an additional three years, extending it through the 2013–2014 season.
Entourage - Entourage was renewed for an eighth and final season containing eight episodes which premiered on July 24, 2011. A film is tentatively planned after the series ends.
Curb Your Enthusiasm - Eighth season just aired. Larry David said to be feeling positive after finishing making the season as opposed to previous seasons.
Arrested Development - Despite its cancellation, the series has developed a devoted fanbase and cult following. A script is currently under development for a movie adaptation of Arrested Development. The main cast of the TV series will reprise their roles. A prequel to the movie television season is also planned. Each episode is said to focus on an individual character as a way to get around the actors' busy schedules. Netflix and Hulu are said to be interested in purchasing rights to the new season.
Family Guy - In 2008, it was announced that the series had been renewed through at least 2012, for a tenth season. It was also announced in 2010 that the series had been renewed in syndication through at least 2015.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - On August 6, 2011, FX renewed It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for an eighth and ninth season, with an option for a tenth.
Louie - It was announced on August 6, 2011, that Louie was renewed for a third season of 13 episodes.
South Park - To quell rumors caused by the mid-season finale "You're Getting Old" that the fifteenth season would be the last, Comedy Central issued a clarifying statement declaring that South Park had, in fact, been renewed for two more seasons, taking the show through 2013, though the number of episodes for these seasons is not known at this time.
The Inbetweeners - In September 2009, Beesley and Morris confirmed that a film had been commissioned by Film4. The plot will revolve around the four boys, now eighteen years old, going on holiday to Malia, Crete. It will be in cinemas in the UK on 17th August 2011 with a wider release planned later in the year.
The IT Crowd - A fifth series has been commissioned.
The Office (US) - The series has completed its seventh season, which was lead actor Steve Carell's final season on the series. Despite this, NBC renewed the series for an eighth season on March 17, 2011 which is currently airing.
30 Rock - On November 15, 2010, NBC announced 30 Rock had been renewed for a sixth season, which is set to air at the beginning of 2012, due to Tina Fey's pregnancy.
Community - On March 17, 2011, NBC renewed Community for a third season, which premiered on September 22, 2011.
True Blood - On August 11, 2011, HBO announced that True Blood was renewed for a fifth season of twelve episodes to air in summer 2012. However, although Alan Ball signed a multi-year contract with HBO in July 2011, he has only agreed to produce the show for the fifth season. Despite this agreement, Ball has stated that he has no desire to leave the show.
Weeds - Seventh season just aired. Although they had plans to renew the show for an eighth season, it is revealed that weeds will not be back in the summer of 2012.
Dexter - The sixth season started airing Oct 2, 2011.
Breaking Bad - On August 14, 2011 AMC announced that Breaking Bad had been ordered for a fifth and final season consisting of 16 episodes that may be split over 2 seasons.
Game of Thrones - The series was picked up for a second season on April 19, 2011, two days after its premiere.
The Walking Dead - Based on its reception, AMC renewed the series for a second season of 13 episodes to debut on October 16, 2011.
Real Time With Bill Maher - HBO has picked up talk show Real Time With Bill Maher for a 10th season.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart / The Colbert Report - Stewart’s contract extension with COMEDY CENTRAL will keep him at the helm of “The Daily Show” through June 2013. He will continue to serve as executive producer, writer and host. Colbert’s extension will keep him and “The Colbert Report” at the all-comedy channel through the end of 2012.
ANT2
American Dad! - American Dad! was officially renewed for a seventh season, bringing the series through the 2011-2012 season.
How I Met Your Mother - On March 4, 2011, CBS announced that the show had been renewed for two more seasons, with the seventh season premiering with back to back episodes in September, 2011.
Underbelly - Underbelly: Razor is a 13-part Australian television mini-series detailing real events that occurred in Sydney between 1927 to 1936. The series depicts the 'razor gangs' who controlled the city's underworld during the era and the violent war between the two "vice queen" powers, Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh.
Mad Men - Weiner has signed on to produce two more seasons, starting in 2012.
Sons of Anarchy - On October 7, 2010, Sons of Anarchy was renewed for a fourth season and is airing now.
The Cleveland Show - Shortly after the second season of The Cleveland Show aired in 2011, Fox renewed the series for a third season.
Misfits - A third series of eight episodes has been announced
Wilfred (US) - It was picked up for a second season on August 6th.
Futurama - It was announced, in March 2011, that Futurama has been renewed for a seventh season, consisting of at least 26 episodes, scheduled to air in 2012 and 2013.
Workaholics - The show was renewed for a second season to have ten episodes which are airing now.
ANT3
Peep Show - The show's seventh series (broadcast late 2010) makes it the longest-running sitcom in Channel 4 history. On 17 December 2010 it was confirmed that the show had been renewed for both an 8th and 9th series, but that they wouldn't be aired until at least mid-2012 due to the writers being busy with other projects.
That Mitchell and Webb Look - The fourth series premiered on BBC Two and BBC HD on 13 July 2010 with a total of 6 episodes commissioned by the BBC.
The Simpsons - Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode (specifically, it takes the show up to episode 515).
Benidorm - On 14 April 2011, almost a week after series 4 had finished, ITV announced that Benidorm will return for a fifth series, due to start shooting in the summer, with Derren Litten returning to write some of the new series.
Parks and Recreation - In March 2011, NBC announced Parks and Recreation had been renewed for a fourth season, which is airing now.
Hung - On September 2, 2010 it was announced that HBO had ordered Hung for a third season consisting of 10 episodes which premiered October 2, 2011.
Modern Family - A third season was ordered by ABC on January 10, 2011.
Boardwalk Empire - The series was immediately renewed for a second season on September 20, 2010.
ANT8: The OCHO
Jersey Shore - A fourth season, set in Italy is airing currently. MTV confirmed in June 2011 that Season 5 will return to Seaside Heights.
ANT1
The Big Bang Theory - On January 12, 2011, CBS announced that the show has been renewed for an additional three years, extending it through the 2013–2014 season.
Entourage - Entourage was renewed for an eighth and final season containing eight episodes which premiered on July 24, 2011. A film is tentatively planned after the series ends.
Curb Your Enthusiasm - Eighth season just aired. Larry David said to be feeling positive after finishing making the season as opposed to previous seasons.
Arrested Development - Despite its cancellation, the series has developed a devoted fanbase and cult following. A script is currently under development for a movie adaptation of Arrested Development. The main cast of the TV series will reprise their roles. A prequel to the movie television season is also planned. Each episode is said to focus on an individual character as a way to get around the actors' busy schedules. Netflix and Hulu are said to be interested in purchasing rights to the new season.
Family Guy - In 2008, it was announced that the series had been renewed through at least 2012, for a tenth season. It was also announced in 2010 that the series had been renewed in syndication through at least 2015.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - On August 6, 2011, FX renewed It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for an eighth and ninth season, with an option for a tenth.
Louie - It was announced on August 6, 2011, that Louie was renewed for a third season of 13 episodes.
South Park - To quell rumors caused by the mid-season finale "You're Getting Old" that the fifteenth season would be the last, Comedy Central issued a clarifying statement declaring that South Park had, in fact, been renewed for two more seasons, taking the show through 2013, though the number of episodes for these seasons is not known at this time.
The Inbetweeners - In September 2009, Beesley and Morris confirmed that a film had been commissioned by Film4. The plot will revolve around the four boys, now eighteen years old, going on holiday to Malia, Crete. It will be in cinemas in the UK on 17th August 2011 with a wider release planned later in the year.
The IT Crowd - A fifth series has been commissioned.
The Office (US) - The series has completed its seventh season, which was lead actor Steve Carell's final season on the series. Despite this, NBC renewed the series for an eighth season on March 17, 2011 which is currently airing.
30 Rock - On November 15, 2010, NBC announced 30 Rock had been renewed for a sixth season, which is set to air at the beginning of 2012, due to Tina Fey's pregnancy.
Community - On March 17, 2011, NBC renewed Community for a third season, which premiered on September 22, 2011.
True Blood - On August 11, 2011, HBO announced that True Blood was renewed for a fifth season of twelve episodes to air in summer 2012. However, although Alan Ball signed a multi-year contract with HBO in July 2011, he has only agreed to produce the show for the fifth season. Despite this agreement, Ball has stated that he has no desire to leave the show.
Weeds - Seventh season just aired. Although they had plans to renew the show for an eighth season, it is revealed that weeds will not be back in the summer of 2012.
Dexter - The sixth season started airing Oct 2, 2011.
Breaking Bad - On August 14, 2011 AMC announced that Breaking Bad had been ordered for a fifth and final season consisting of 16 episodes that may be split over 2 seasons.
Game of Thrones - The series was picked up for a second season on April 19, 2011, two days after its premiere.
The Walking Dead - Based on its reception, AMC renewed the series for a second season of 13 episodes to debut on October 16, 2011.
Real Time With Bill Maher - HBO has picked up talk show Real Time With Bill Maher for a 10th season.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart / The Colbert Report - Stewart’s contract extension with COMEDY CENTRAL will keep him at the helm of “The Daily Show” through June 2013. He will continue to serve as executive producer, writer and host. Colbert’s extension will keep him and “The Colbert Report” at the all-comedy channel through the end of 2012.
ANT2
American Dad! - American Dad! was officially renewed for a seventh season, bringing the series through the 2011-2012 season.
How I Met Your Mother - On March 4, 2011, CBS announced that the show had been renewed for two more seasons, with the seventh season premiering with back to back episodes in September, 2011.
Underbelly - Underbelly: Razor is a 13-part Australian television mini-series detailing real events that occurred in Sydney between 1927 to 1936. The series depicts the 'razor gangs' who controlled the city's underworld during the era and the violent war between the two "vice queen" powers, Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh.
Mad Men - Weiner has signed on to produce two more seasons, starting in 2012.
Sons of Anarchy - On October 7, 2010, Sons of Anarchy was renewed for a fourth season and is airing now.
The Cleveland Show - Shortly after the second season of The Cleveland Show aired in 2011, Fox renewed the series for a third season.
Misfits - A third series of eight episodes has been announced
Wilfred (US) - It was picked up for a second season on August 6th.
Futurama - It was announced, in March 2011, that Futurama has been renewed for a seventh season, consisting of at least 26 episodes, scheduled to air in 2012 and 2013.
Workaholics - The show was renewed for a second season to have ten episodes which are airing now.
ANT3
Peep Show - The show's seventh series (broadcast late 2010) makes it the longest-running sitcom in Channel 4 history. On 17 December 2010 it was confirmed that the show had been renewed for both an 8th and 9th series, but that they wouldn't be aired until at least mid-2012 due to the writers being busy with other projects.
That Mitchell and Webb Look - The fourth series premiered on BBC Two and BBC HD on 13 July 2010 with a total of 6 episodes commissioned by the BBC.
The Simpsons - Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode (specifically, it takes the show up to episode 515).
Benidorm - On 14 April 2011, almost a week after series 4 had finished, ITV announced that Benidorm will return for a fifth series, due to start shooting in the summer, with Derren Litten returning to write some of the new series.
Parks and Recreation - In March 2011, NBC announced Parks and Recreation had been renewed for a fourth season, which is airing now.
Hung - On September 2, 2010 it was announced that HBO had ordered Hung for a third season consisting of 10 episodes which premiered October 2, 2011.
Modern Family - A third season was ordered by ABC on January 10, 2011.
Boardwalk Empire - The series was immediately renewed for a second season on September 20, 2010.
ANT8: The OCHO
Jersey Shore - A fourth season, set in Italy is airing currently. MTV confirmed in June 2011 that Season 5 will return to Seaside Heights.
Information and pictures sourced from Wikipedia and additions and commentary made by me.
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