“West Wing” star Richard Schiff pleading the fifth on the rumored “West Wing” reboot might already be him saying too much. Rumors surfaced that the Emmy-winning political drama might be coming back when creator Aaron Sorkin hinted he’d be into into…
Showing posts with label Reboot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reboot. Show all posts
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018
Cardi B & Tiffany Haddish on Dan Aykroyd"s List for "Blues Brothers" Reboot
Dan Aykroyd’s suddenly fired up to get the band back together, and this time his ‘Blues Brothers’ reboot could have 2 of the hottest women in hip-hop and comedy … if Dan and our camera guy get their way. We got Elwood Blues leaving e. baldi…
Saturday, March 31, 2018
"Cheers" Creator James Burrows Says Cast is Too Old for a Reboot
James Burrows definitely has a dog in the fight to bring back old sitcoms, because he’s the king … he created “Cheers” and directed “Frasier,” “Friends” and “Taxi.” We got the TV legend in NYC Friday night leaving Michael’s restaurant, and asked…
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Tim Allen"s "Last Man Standing" Top of FOX"s Reboot List
The reboot bug has bitten FOX hard, and the biggest beneficiary is Tim Allen’s recently-canceled show, “Last Man Standing.” Our FOX sources tell us Allen’s show — which was controversially canceled last year — is now under serious consideration…
Saturday, March 10, 2018
"Blue"s Clues" Reboot Open to Female Host
Beloved children’s show “Blue’s Clues” is returning after a 12-year hiatus, but the half animated and half live-action program’s host might look very different. We’re told the “Blue’s Clues” team is seriously considering replacing the hosting spot,…
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
"Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Reboot Could Be Coming with a Princess
Apologies to Will Smith … the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ might be getting dethroned soon, ‘cause there’s a potential new heir being eyed for a TV reboot — and he’s a she … TMZ has learned. The company that owns the rights to ‘Fresh Prince’ filed…
Sunday, February 11, 2018
"Martin" Star Carl Anthony Payne"s Down for Reboot, Talks Netflix
Carl Anthony Payne says the “Martin” show transcends time … and since he’s all in for the show making a comeback, there’s no better place than Netflix. We got Martin Lawrence’s pal leaving Mastro’s on Thursday night and asked him,…
Friday, February 2, 2018
"Martin" Cast Reunites, Plays it Coy About TV Reboot
The cast of “Martin” is back together — just for a steak lunch, for now — but it could be for a reboot of their popular ’90s sitcom very soon … based on the smiles on their faces. We got Martin Lawrence (aka Martin Payne), Tisha Campbell-Martin…
"Martin" Cast Reunites, Plays it Coy About TV Reboot
The cast of “Martin” is back together — just for a steak lunch, for now — but it could be for a reboot of their popular ’90s sitcom very soon … based on the smiles on their faces. We got Martin Lawrence (aka Martin Payne), Tisha Campbell-Martin…
"Martin" Cast Reunites, Plays it Coy About TV Reboot
The cast of “Martin” is back together — just for a steak lunch, for now — but it could be for a reboot of their popular ’90s sitcom very soon … based on the smiles on their faces. We got Martin Lawrence (aka Martin Payne), Tisha Campbell-Martin…
Saturday, January 27, 2018
"Mighty Ducks" Actor Aaron Schwartz Wants in On TV Reboot
Aaron Schwartz — whose first acting role was playing Dave Karp in “The Mighty Ducks” way back in 1992 — is stoked the Quack Attack is coming back, and says he wants a piece of the action. Aaron tells TMZ he’s been in contact with some people…
Monday, July 24, 2017
"Trading Spaces" Host Paige Davis Wasn"t A Shoo-In For Reboot
Incredible to think “Trading Spaces” would come back with anyone other than Paige Davis helming its reboot. The home improvement show, where neighbors have 2 days and a $ 1,000 budget to make over a room in each other’s home, just announced…
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Ryan Seacrest Finalizes Deal to Host "American Idol" Reboot
Ryan Seacrest can start practicing his “THIS … is American Idol” line again … he’s finally inked his deal to return as host after months of intense negotiations. Ryan confirmed the news Thursday on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” ……
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
"Bachelor in Paradise" Reboot ... 2 Drink Maximum Per Hour
“Bachelor in Paradise” producers aren’t taking any chances of drunken, nonconsenting sex … because they’ve imposed new drinking rules on the cast. Production sources tell us there is now a 2 drink max per hour. We’re told the crew is monitoring…
Monday, May 15, 2017
American Idol Reboot: Put on BLAST by Fox!
American Idol really is on the way back.
About a year after the singing competition bid farewell last April, ABC made the stunning decision a couple weeks ago to revive the iconic program.
Not many details are available at the moment (host, premiere date, etc.), but American Idol is very much a part of that network’s upcoming programming schedule.
Many within the industry assume it will air on Sunday nights next spring.
During a conference call as part of the network’s upfronts in New York City on Monday, Fox CEO and Chairman Dana Walden was asked about the unusual situation.
And she made it clear that executives at Fox weren’t exactly thrilled with the development.
“It feels bad knowing it’s coming back on another network,” Walden told reporters, adding:
“It’s obviously a tough one for us. We loved American Idol. It’s so connected to the Fox brand. It was associated with a tremendous amount of success for everyone involved for 15 years.”
Walden claims she had discussions with production company FremantleMedia North America about revising the show in 2020.
But “they just weren’t interested in” waiting that long.
“All of our research and all of our fan forums supported that notion,” she said of waiting a few years to revive Idol.
“We did not see the fan excitement and enthusiasm for the show to come back that Fremantle did. We just had a different set of facts.”
Walden then couldn’t help but to throw a few shots in the direction of what ABC has in mind.
“It felt to us, sitting in those initial meetings with Fremantle, like it would be extremely fraudulent to bring the show back quickly,” she said, expounding as follows:
“Our fans would not appreciate being told one thing and then have the show brought back right away. We and Fremantle just had very different points of view.”
Meanwhile, Us Weekly has now confirmed that Chris Daughtry will be one of the judges on ABC’s version of the competition.
Idol got a bit embarrassed last week when it was announced that both Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson would be joining The Voice for upcoming editions of that NBC series.
“They wanted a panel of all ex contestants,” an insider tells the magazine. “Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson were all on their wish list.”
Well, one of those three women is still available at least.
Disney co-chairman Ben Sherwood announced on May 9 that American Idol is headed for his network.
“American Idol on ABC … that has a nice ring to it,” Sherwood said in a statement.
“Idol is an entertainment icon, and now it will air where it belongs, in ABC’s lineup of addictive fan favorites alongside Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor.
“America, get ready for the return of a bigger, bolder and better-than-ever Idol.”
Will this return include Ryan Seacrest as host?
All rumors and even many actual statements make it sound as if this will be the case.
Come on, ABC: Call up Paula and Simon! Get the band back together!
“I don’t know, we’re still talking about it,” Seacrest told Entertainment Tonight a few days ago of the possibility.
Newly installed as the co-host alongside Kelly Ripa each morning on ABC, Seacrest also endorsed Ripa as a potential panelist for the new Idol.
“She is incredible,” the 42-year-old said of Ripa. “She was so remarkable and sincere and lovely when she came on at the last season. I think she’d made a fantastic judge.”
This is all A LOT to take in, we know.
For now, just answer the following question: Will you watch American Idol on ABC?
Friday, May 12, 2017
Steven Tyler Says He"s All In for "American Idol" Reboot IF ... (VIDEO)
Steven Tyler is serious about putting the band together again — not Aerosmith, but his fellow judges J Lo and Randy Jackson … for the “American Idol” reboot. Thing is though … Steven’s got a lot of demands. He was at…
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Kelly Clarkson Coaching with "The Voice," Stiffs "American Idol" Reboot (VIDEO)
Kelly Clarkson just turned things around quicker than ‘The Voice’ coach chairs — instead of judging on the new “American Idol” … she’s joining NBC’s hit singing competition. Kelly made the announcement by video chatting with Blake Shelton on…
Friday, May 5, 2017
TMZ Live: Ryan Seacrest: Hosting Idol Reboot?
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Monday, April 24, 2017
Mackenzie McKee Slams 16 & Pregnant Reboot, Warns Young Girls: Do NOT Sign Up For This!
MTV is rebooting 16 and Pregnant, and at least one of the girls who rose to fame from that very program is now speaking out against it.
In her view, signing up for the new iteration of the series that spawned Teen Mom, Teen Mom 2 and Teen Mom 3 would be an epic mistake.
How’s espousing this theory, and why?
Mackenzie McKee, who starred on the fourth season of 16 and Pregnant, and then the short-lived Teen Mom 3, now cautions all applicants:
This is a very, very poor idea!
“The show was created to show viewers the struggle of what it is to become a mother at a young age,” McKee explained of the premise.
“What you miss out on, the sacrifices you must make to raise your child,” she adds, claiming that it’s become a spectacle since then.
“I do not think MTV should continue to find new teen moms,” McKee says, fearing MTV will attract girls who TRY to be in this position.
It gives her the chills, and not in a good way, to think that some “16-year-old could possibly purposely get pregnant for a shot of fame.”
Mackenzie is quick to remind fans that the current celebrity Teen Mom alumni did not do this with the goal of becoming crazy famous.
“The ladies whom are on Teen Mom did not get pregnant for fame,” she said, though it certainly did result in that through the years.
“They had no clue at the time how far with TV they would come. But they do boldly shared their stories to show others what a struggle it is.”
At face value, McKee does not make terrible points; Teen Mom is a TV juggernaut now, hence the current rebooting of 16 and Pregnant.
How much that inspires the motives of teenagers, no one can say, but there’s no denying that it’s a cultural force that it once wasn’t.
The irony, though, is with the messenger herself.
Mackenzie, more than any other 16 and Pregnant alumna, has managed to squeeze out as much fame out of it as humanly possible.
Beyond that, she’s sad she couldn’t milk more.
Despite being the hottest girl in franchise history, she couldn’t save Teen Mom 3, and was just passed over for a coveted second chance.
McKee was pissed at Briana DeJesus joining Teen Mom 2, believing she “worked” harder for the promotion over the years (seriously).
She will shill for anything and even go so far as to fake Mackenzie sex tape rumors or public cheating scandals just to stay relevant.
Regardless, the mom of three states that she never got pregnant to be a celebrity, and becoming a mom is not a career launch pad.
“It’s not what it’s cracked out to be,” the Oklahoma native said of her 15 minutes. “MTV is a short time in your life and a baby is forever.”
“I spent my whole life cheering thinking I was going to go to the best college with the best cheer squad and chase my dreams of becoming a coach.”
“That dream took a turn and so did my life.”
Mackenzie said her message to young girls here in 2017 isn’t just to stay off the MTV casting couch, but their boyfriends’ as well.
Or their beds. Wherever things may lead.
“If I had a message to send out to young girls the age of 16, it would be to respect yourself more,” she said, using herself as an example.
“Don’t cause an emotional attachment by having sex with someone at that age. You’re too young for a heart break like that.”
If a man loves you, he will wait for you,” she urges, but on the flip side, “don’t expect him to stay because a baby is involved.”
“I hate looking back knowing I was sexually active at the age 16 and pray everyday my daughter doesn’t live the way I was.”
Mackenzie is the mother of one girl, Jaxie, and two sons, Gannon and Broncs (for husband Josh’s bull-riding profession).
Astonishingly, Mackenzie, 22, and Josh have been an item (fake breakups aside) before, during and after Teen Mom 3‘s run.
The show premiered and was axed in 2013. Here’s a look at what some other notable alumni of 16 and Pregnant are up to:
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Randy Jackson Says He"s Down for "American Idol" Reboot But Another Star is Key (VIDEO)
Randy Jackson’s totally down for getting the “American Idol” band back together … if someone else takes the lead and makes it happen. We got Randy at LAX … he repeatedly confirms with our guy he’s in for a reboot, but suggests one of the other…
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