"Pirate Master" has been cut adrift, writes Zap2it, and the final five episodes will air only online. In other reality news, ABC is developing a show in which young married couples will compete for cash, writes Mediaweek. Following in McCartney's footsteps, Joni Mitchell signs to Starbucks' Hear Music label, reports Billboard. Variety reports that Disney will discourage depictions of cigarette Read more

Of course, I knew "Pirate Master" was going to be silly, but this week's premiere episode was more absurd than I was expecting. Basically, it feels like a parody of a reality show, not an actual series that anyone should take seriously. I recommend watching it very late at night, when you've already got the giggles. Here were some of the most over-the-top moments: First of all, how did they Read more

It's a little embarrassing — OK, maybe a lot embarrassing — to admit how much I'm looking forward to "Pirate Master," the CBS reality show premiering May 31. In fact, I've been obsessed with it since I first heard about it, mainly because I can't believe it actually exists. But exist it does, complete with 16 modern-day pirates (read: regular people wearing pirate gear) who will be sailing Read more

"Survivor" creator Mark Burnett has China and piracy on the brain — and I'm not talking about illegal DVD bootlegs. Reuters is reporting that the next installment of "Survivor" will take place in China, making it the first reality show to film entirely in a Communist country. CBS has not yet said when or where production will get underway. China will be a far cry from Fiji or the Caribbean. Read more