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"Footballers' Wives" Remake Still in Play

BuzzSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:30:00 PDT

I was pretty surprised back in May when ABC announced its fall schedule without "Football Wives," a remake of the British series "Footballers' Wives" (pictured above). Now, it appears the network is reconsidering its decision to pass on the show: ABC has extended the options on its stars, including Gabrielle Union, Lucy Lawless, Ving Rhames and James Van Der Beek, which is typically a sign that a project is still in the running.

Maybe, the Hollywood Reporter suggests, ABC's sudden interest in the show can be explained by the fact that other networks - Fox and NBC among them - seem to be ready to snag it for themselves if ABC passes for good. After all, between "The Starter Wife" and "Army Wives," it's been a pretty great summer for wives on TV. If you want to see the original, it's airing this summer on BBC America.

Meanwhile, another British import finally has its leading man. Jason O'Mara - who was initially supposed to play the title character in "Marlowe," another pilot ABC passed on - now will star in David E. Kelley's remake of "Life on Mars," about a police detective who mysteriously travels back in time. I watched some of that show's first season on BBC America last summer and really enjoyed it, so I'm curious to see what happens with the American adaptation.

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Fall TV Pilot Trends: British Imports

BuzzSugar — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:03:13 PDT

It's TV pilot season, when hopeful writers, directors, and actors give the networks glimpses of what could be their next big hits. Few pilots will ever make it to air, and the odds might be especially long over on ABC, which has already renewed many of its current shows. Over the next few weeks, I'll be looking at the pilots and trying to spot the trends that could be coming soon to a TV near you. I've already told you about shows focusing on tough working women and the supernatural, and today I'm looking at British imports.

Many successful U.S. reality shows originated on the BBC ("Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "What Not to Wear" among them), but the success of adaptations of British scripted shows has been a little less certain. The American version of "The Office" has evolved into a hit, but NBC's attempt at adapting the quirky "Coupling" tanked after just a few episodes.

This season, networks are shipping over a new load of scripted shows to adapt for U.S. audiences, and some sound like they could be great - if they're done right. Here are a few that caught my eye:

"The IT Crowd": The plot of this NBC pilot sounds like something out of a Douglas Coupland book: A couple of socially awkward IT nerds tucked away deep in the bowels of a large corporation come face-to-face with their technophobic but socially savvy new manager, Jen, who sounds like she could be the first woman these guys have seen in years. It sounds like a show GeekSugar would love: The British series apparently features tons of geeky references. I'm most impressed with the cast of strong comic actors, including "The Soup" host Joel McHale (left) and Best Week Ever alum Jessica St. Clair. If the show gets picked up, Richard Ayoade would reprise his role from the British series. Here are some scenes from the British show, including the awesome title sequence.

"The Thick of It": I'm incredibly hopeful about this show, which is an "Office"-style faux-documentary into the workings of a blundering congressman and his staffers. "Arrested Development" creator Mitchell Hurwitz is writing and producing the show, with Christopher Guest of Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman set to direct the pilot for ABC. John Michael Higgins, an alum of both "Development" and several of Guest's films, stars as the inept congressman, with a supporting cast including Alex Borstein and Oliver Platt. Here's a clip of the first few minutes of the BBC series.

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"The Minister of Divine": Based on the BBC series "The Vicar of Dibley," this Fox pilot centers on a woman known for her wild past who winds up as the minister of the church in her tiny, conservative hometown. The show was named Britain's third favorite sitcom of all time in a BBC poll, but I'm not sure how well its sensibilities will translate to an American audience - especially with Kirstie Alley (at right) in the starring role. Here's a clip from the BBC show.
"Football Wives": This ABC remake of the "Footballers Wives" will be about the wives of NFL players, not pro soccer stars, but otherwise it sounds just as campy as the BBC original. The network is calling it a cross between "Desperate Housewives" and "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," with the young wife of a new football pro learning the ins and outs of expensive cars, crazy shopping sprees and obsessive fans. Gabrielle Union, James Van Der Beek and Lucy Lawless are among the stars. Here's a promo for the BBC series.

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Robert Downey Jr. and His Wife Welcome Baby Exton Elias!

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:54 PST

RDJ and his wife Susan welcome a son! - People
Do the Patriots players' wives have problems with Gisele? - Lainey Gossip
Modern Family stars celebrate the Prop 8 ruling - HuffPost Entertainment
Listen to Brandy and Monica's musical reunion - D-Listed
Thandie Netwon hits the red carpet in a bright blue one-shoulder number - JustJared
Whitney Port scores a new TV gig - Insider
Stacy Keibler parties in Vegas without George Clooney - Zap2it
Unrealistic onscreen couples like Emma Stone and Jonah Hill - The Frisky
Why is Maria Menounos wearing a bikini outside in NYC? - Hollywood Tuna
RHOBH's Taylor Armstrong defends her new book - The Daily Beast
Lindsay Lohan poses for Terry Richardson - TooFab
Are Zac Efron and Lily Collins dating? - Pink Is the New Blog
The latest star to admit a crush on Ryan Gosling - The Superficial
Kim Kardashian isn't looking to date a football player - Amy Grindhouse

What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (repeat)
9:00 Once Upon a Time (repeat)
10:00 Once Upon a Time (repeat)

8:00 Unforgettable (repeat)
9:00 The Good Wife (repeat)
10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)

8:00 The Simpsons (repeat)
8:30 The Cleveland Show (repeat)
9:00 Family Guy (repeat)
9:30 American Dad! (repeat)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Cowboys at Giants

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 The Cleveland Show (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Lions at Saints

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Mitch Albom's Have a Little Faith (new)

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 Person of Interest (repeat)
10:00 Person of Interest (repeat)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Steelers at Chiefs

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:59:00 PST

8:00 2011 American Music Awards

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI:Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Eagles at Giants

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:59:24 PST

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Patriots at Jets

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 American Dad (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Ravens at Steelers

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What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Once Upon a Time (new)
9:00 Desperate Housewives (new)
10:00 Pan Am (new)

8:00 Amazing Race 19 (new)
9:00 The Good Wife (new)
10:00 CSI: Miami (new)

8:00 The Simpsons (new)
8:30 Allen Gregory (new, series premiere)
9:00 Family Guy (new)
9:30 The Cleveland Show (new)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Cowboys at Eagles

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