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Buzz News Roundup, 6/9
- FX has canceled Courteney Cox's tabloid drama Dirt, TV Guide reports.
- The Weinsteins have acquired the rights to adapt Allison Winn Scotch's novel Time of My Life for the big screen, writes ComingSoon.
- Meanwhile, Variety has the news that House executive producer Katie Jacobs has nabbed the rights to the New York Times bestseller Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon — And the Journey of a Generation.
- Amber Tamblyn has taken the lead in an ABC drama pilot called The Unusuals, about the crazy characters at a New York police precinct, Zap2it reports.
- If you want AC/DC's new album, you'll have to go to Wal-Mart to get it, Billboard reports.
- Despite declining ratings, TV networks are actually bringing in more money from advertisers after this year's upfronts, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
- The Chicago Tribune finally found a premiere date for the final season of The Shield: Sept. 2.
- According to Variety, David Schwimmer will head to Chicago to star in a stage production of Our Town.
TV Tonight: Dirt
As has now been pretty well documented, I didn't make it all the way through the first season of Dirt. That's the bad news. The good news is, when I say I really enjoyed the first episode of the new season, it really means something.
Courteney Cox Dishes Dirt on Dirt
Dirt, the FX series starring Courteney Cox as a tough-talking tabloid editor, returns Sunday for its second season. I've already admitted I wasn't a huge fan of the show in its first season, but having checked out the way this season starts, Dirt may have gotten me back. The show seems lighter this year, with more self-contained plots and a few intriguing new characters.
First Look: Dirt's Second Season
Lucy Spiller is back and more ruthless than ever when Dirt returns March 2 for its second season. This time around, the show is pushing hard on the celebrity scandal angle, with each episode focusing on a story ripped directly from the tabloid headlines. (I'm pretty sure one of them's Britney Spears — just sayin'.)
I think it's interesting to see Dirt moving in that direction when there are so many ripped-from-the-headlines shows already, from the Access Hollywood-style news shows to True Hollywood Story to even Law & Order and CSI (remember L&O's take on Anna Nicole Smith?).
"Drive" Gets Parked, While FX Shows Get Good News
Well, the 37 of you who said "Drive" would be off the air within five episodes were right: Fox slammed the brakes on the show today, according to Variety. None of the four episodes that aired got good ratings, but this week's situation was particularly dire: The show finished fourth in its time slot, with the fewest viewers yet. I didn't think the first episode was that bad, but it also didn't compel me to watch again.Which FX Show is Your Favorite?
From "The Shield" — which starts its sixth season tonight — to "The Riches" and "Nip/Tuck," FX has become known for edgy dramas unlike anything else on TV. Which of the network's shows is your favorite?
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Which FX Show is Your Favorite?
TV Tonight: "Dirt" Season Finale With Jennifer Aniston
Even if you — like me — haven't really watched "Dirt" since the first episode, tonight's season finale is worth checking out: It brings the long-awaited guest appearance by Jennifer Aniston and, of course, the much-discussed girl-on-girl kiss.
Aniston plays rival editor Tina Harrod to Cox's Lucy Spiller, and one TV reviewer suggests that Jen even upstages her "Friends" co-star. The preview for tonight's show, which airs at 10 p.m.
Link Time! 1/16
- The Watcher has the scoop on more "Ugly Betty"/"Project Runway" crossover: Tim Gunn will guest-star on two February episodes.
- Stereogum has the clip of the Hold Steady rocking out on Letterman.
- Hecklerspray dishes that Jennifer Aniston will play a rival magazine editor on "Dirt."
- Rolling Stone Daily points out that the Shins' SNL appearance is a first for Sub Pop.
- You Ain't No Picasso gives us a taste of the new Ted Leo and the Pharmacists material.
- TV with MeeVee chats with Margaret Cho before her appearance on "'Til Death."
- Idolator introduces us to a sultry-voiced British chanteuse named Charlotte Hatherley.
- Cinematical reveals that Tara Reid is eyeing a private-eye role.
- The Movie Blog says Sundance is cracking down on ticket scalpers.
- TVgasm wonders: Will "The View" serve calamari when Kellie Pickler guest hosts?
- "Alias" and "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams may be involved in a Star Trek movie, says Film Rotation.
- Popwatch reports you can already own the first 4 hours of this season of “24” on DVD .
Buzz News Roundup, 1/5
- Indie-rock darlings The Shins ready a new album, a tour, and an SNL appearance.
- Courtney Cox's new FX Drama "Dirt" holds its own in ratings, reports Zap2It.
- Busta Rhymes is charged with misdemeanor assault for reportedly beating up his former driver, according to Billboard.
- Three-time Oscar nominee Lasse Hallstrom is directing a cop drama pilot for Fox, says Zap2It.
- BusinessWeek reports that concert-promoting company Live Nation is cleaning up since splitting from Clear Channel.
- The Bonnaroo Festival hits the big-time by buying a massive piece of land, reports NME.
- Guest star Rob Lowe extends his run on "Brothers & Sisters," promising possible ratings gold, says Zap2It.
"Dirt": All Guilt, No Pleasure
"Dirt," which debuted last night on FX, should have been a winner. Focused on a cold-hearted editor at a gossip magazine, it's the perfect setup for giddily over-the-top plotlines and fizzy dialogue — like The Devil Wears Prada on speed, or maybe like what would happen if the kids on "The O.C." grew up and moved to Hollywood.
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