Blue Bloods fans are still heartbroken that CBS has canceled Tom Selleck’s long-running series. However, some recent news could give fans of the family drama and police procedural some hope. Could there possibly be a spinoff?
Donnie Wahlberg on Blue Bloods / YouTube CBS Parent Company Head Hints At Blue Bloods Spinoff
Could there possibly be a spinoff series of everyone’s favorite police drama Blue Bloods? According to a recent report by TV Line, it seems more likely. The television industry publication reported that on Tuesday, Brian Robbins, the Paramount Global co-ceo made a surprising announcement. This was at the annual stockholders meeting.
In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods.
Robbins also added that “CBS hit Fire Country shows huge promise.” For over six months, there has been a rumbling about a spinoff of that series named Sheriff Country, starring Lorena Baccarin.
However,...
Donnie Wahlberg on Blue Bloods / YouTube CBS Parent Company Head Hints At Blue Bloods Spinoff
Could there possibly be a spinoff series of everyone’s favorite police drama Blue Bloods? According to a recent report by TV Line, it seems more likely. The television industry publication reported that on Tuesday, Brian Robbins, the Paramount Global co-ceo made a surprising announcement. This was at the annual stockholders meeting.
In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods.
Robbins also added that “CBS hit Fire Country shows huge promise.” For over six months, there has been a rumbling about a spinoff of that series named Sheriff Country, starring Lorena Baccarin.
However,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Blue Bloods might not be done yet. An extension of the popular CBS series might be in the works, a Paramount exec recently hinted.
CBS is considering ‘franchise extension’ for ‘Blue Bloods’ Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ | John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty Images
The big Blue Bloods news came during a meeting for Paramount shareholders on June 4.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion-dollar brands right now,” Paramount Global co-ceo Brian Robbins said. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
CBS has already announced that a Fire Country spinoff, titled Sheriff Country, will debut during the 2025-26 broadcast season, while a Dexter prequel is moving forward at Showtime. Billions spinoffs are also in development, sources told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. But this is the first time a spinoff of Blue Bloods has been mentioned.
CBS is considering ‘franchise extension’ for ‘Blue Bloods’ Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ | John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty Images
The big Blue Bloods news came during a meeting for Paramount shareholders on June 4.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion-dollar brands right now,” Paramount Global co-ceo Brian Robbins said. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
CBS has already announced that a Fire Country spinoff, titled Sheriff Country, will debut during the 2025-26 broadcast season, while a Dexter prequel is moving forward at Showtime. Billions spinoffs are also in development, sources told The Hollywood Reporter in 2023. But this is the first time a spinoff of Blue Bloods has been mentioned.
- 6/6/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The cancellation of Blue Bloods came as a heartbreaking surprise to the cop drama's legion of devoted fans.
Thousands took to social media to express their displeasure, and series star Tom Selleck blasted CBS for what he saw as a major error in judgment.
Now, it looks as though execs at the Eye Network might have finally seen the error of their ways.
According to a new report from TV Line, Brian Robbins, co-ceo of CBS' parent company Paramount, strongly hinted at the likelihood of a Blue Bloods spinoff during his most recent meeting with shareholders.
“In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods,” Robbins said.
He added that “CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
News of the Fire Country spinoff comes as no surprise.
CBS has already announced that a project focusing on Morena Baccarin's Mickey Fox character is in the works.
Thousands took to social media to express their displeasure, and series star Tom Selleck blasted CBS for what he saw as a major error in judgment.
Now, it looks as though execs at the Eye Network might have finally seen the error of their ways.
According to a new report from TV Line, Brian Robbins, co-ceo of CBS' parent company Paramount, strongly hinted at the likelihood of a Blue Bloods spinoff during his most recent meeting with shareholders.
“In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods,” Robbins said.
He added that “CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
News of the Fire Country spinoff comes as no surprise.
CBS has already announced that a project focusing on Morena Baccarin's Mickey Fox character is in the works.
- 6/5/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
After CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach last month permanently closed the door to Blue Bloods continuing beyond its upcoming final 8 episodes this fall, one of Paramount Global’s Office of the CEO members today opened the door to the franchise potentially carrying on.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Maybe Tom Selleck was right: The Blue Bloods universe may not be finished after all.
In a presentation at an annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, Paramount Global co-ceo Brian Robbins hinted that a new Blue Bloods series is in the works following the CBS drama’s announced end later this year.
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In a presentation at an annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday, Paramount Global co-ceo Brian Robbins hinted that a new Blue Bloods series is in the works following the CBS drama’s announced end later this year.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Elsbeth is a CBS crime procedural that has taken over the Internet like wildfire thanks to its quirky yet charming lead, Elbeth Tascioni, portrayed by Carrie Preston, and its nostalgic formula that takes viewers back to their favorite shows of the 1990s and 2000s.
Even though the show is a spin-off of two other hits, The Good Wife and The Good Fight, many people didn't trust the show enough to be as entertaining as it turned out to be. But now that Elsbeth's quality has been confirmed by thousands of viewers, a slew of positive reviews, and Season 2 on its way, more and more people are showing interest.
Is Elsbeth Renewed for Season 2?
Elsbeth has been officially renewed for season 2 in April 2024, and now fans are guessing which of the characters will return to their screens. Some believe the answer to that question may actually be in the very announcement made by Amy Reisenbach,...
Even though the show is a spin-off of two other hits, The Good Wife and The Good Fight, many people didn't trust the show enough to be as entertaining as it turned out to be. But now that Elsbeth's quality has been confirmed by thousands of viewers, a slew of positive reviews, and Season 2 on its way, more and more people are showing interest.
Is Elsbeth Renewed for Season 2?
Elsbeth has been officially renewed for season 2 in April 2024, and now fans are guessing which of the characters will return to their screens. Some believe the answer to that question may actually be in the very announcement made by Amy Reisenbach,...
- 6/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Football continues to act as the glue that holds the broadcast nets together, while Justin Hartley’s Tracker found more viewers this season than longtime victor NCIS.
The 2023-24 Nielsen charts also revealed how Young Sheldon was able to go out on top, while many other CBS series remained in the total viewer top 20. Yet one of the bigger head scratchers was the performance by the network’s Blue Bloods, which, despite averaging 8.1 million viewers this year, is on its way out.
The police drama still does better than The Equalizer (7.7 million) and Fire Country (7.1 million), but the Tom Selleck series is scheduled to wrap at year’s end for its 14th and final season.
“We love this cast, we love their passion for the show,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach told reporters in early May. “All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule.
The 2023-24 Nielsen charts also revealed how Young Sheldon was able to go out on top, while many other CBS series remained in the total viewer top 20. Yet one of the bigger head scratchers was the performance by the network’s Blue Bloods, which, despite averaging 8.1 million viewers this year, is on its way out.
The police drama still does better than The Equalizer (7.7 million) and Fire Country (7.1 million), but the Tom Selleck series is scheduled to wrap at year’s end for its 14th and final season.
“We love this cast, we love their passion for the show,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach told reporters in early May. “All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule.
- 5/29/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS canceled a lot of popular shows this season. They canceled Blue Bloods, NCIS: Hawai’i, and CSI: Vegas. They also announced they will bring back S.W.A.T., but only for one more season. The reason the network execs gave was that they wanted to “freshen” things up and hope viewers would like the new shows replacing the beloved canceled series.
One way to do that is by adding in another franchise show, but this one will be very different from everything that came before. CSI: Miami is coming back in a new format.
CBS Bringing Back CSI: Miami As A Different Show
CBS has offered up some replacements for the departing shows, but it remains to be seen if fans care enough to buy into the new ones. For example, NCIS: Hawai’i is going away, but a show called NCIS: Origins is replacing it. For Blue Bloods, CBS is bringing in...
One way to do that is by adding in another franchise show, but this one will be very different from everything that came before. CSI: Miami is coming back in a new format.
CBS Bringing Back CSI: Miami As A Different Show
CBS has offered up some replacements for the departing shows, but it remains to be seen if fans care enough to buy into the new ones. For example, NCIS: Hawai’i is going away, but a show called NCIS: Origins is replacing it. For Blue Bloods, CBS is bringing in...
- 5/22/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Spoiler Alert! This story contains details from the series finale of CSI: Vegas on CBS.
Like what happened to So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas didn’t get a chance to wrap up its three-season run on CBS with any grand gestures or heartfelt goodbyes.
The procedural, which was a followup to the 2000 CSI series, was canceled in April so there was no time to throw together a satisfying ending. So anyone who wanted to see where Maxine’s (Paula Newsome) relationship with Dean was going will have to live with disappointment.
At least there was some positives in the episode dubbed “Tunnel Vision”: Max survived her kidnapping by a Saudi big bad (Faran Tahir) who stole intelligence from Truman Thomas’ secret lab. Chris (Jay Lee) regained consciousness after he was exposed to a nerve agent. Penny (Sarah Gilman) set a wedding date with Jack (Joel Johnstone), and Josh...
Like what happened to So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas didn’t get a chance to wrap up its three-season run on CBS with any grand gestures or heartfelt goodbyes.
The procedural, which was a followup to the 2000 CSI series, was canceled in April so there was no time to throw together a satisfying ending. So anyone who wanted to see where Maxine’s (Paula Newsome) relationship with Dean was going will have to live with disappointment.
At least there was some positives in the episode dubbed “Tunnel Vision”: Max survived her kidnapping by a Saudi big bad (Faran Tahir) who stole intelligence from Truman Thomas’ secret lab. Chris (Jay Lee) regained consciousness after he was exposed to a nerve agent. Penny (Sarah Gilman) set a wedding date with Jack (Joel Johnstone), and Josh...
- 5/20/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Selleck isn’t happy that CBS canceled Blue Bloods. He insisted the show was still a ratings juggernaut and the cancelation makes no sense. However, that might change if Selleck has his way. With the season finale coming up, Tom says he is “optimistic” about the show’s future, despite its cancelation.
Here is what Tom had to say about his show’s possible future.
Tom Selleck Optimistic About Blue Bloods Future
Despite CBS canceling it, Tom Selleck said he is not giving up hope in Blue Bloods’ return to television. Selleck plays patriarch Frank Reagan on the hit police procedural series. However, when CBS announced the show would end after Season 14, split into two parts, Selleck and other cast members were unhappy with the decision.
“I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses,” Selleck said when asked about the show’s future on CBS Sunday Morning.
Here is what Tom had to say about his show’s possible future.
Tom Selleck Optimistic About Blue Bloods Future
Despite CBS canceling it, Tom Selleck said he is not giving up hope in Blue Bloods’ return to television. Selleck plays patriarch Frank Reagan on the hit police procedural series. However, when CBS announced the show would end after Season 14, split into two parts, Selleck and other cast members were unhappy with the decision.
“I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses,” Selleck said when asked about the show’s future on CBS Sunday Morning.
- 5/18/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Blue Bloods fans shouldn’t count on CBS changing its mind about the future of the cop drama. Last fall, the network announced that the show would end after a two-part 14th season. Despite hints from the cast that they’d be happy to see the series continue, there’s little chance that the cancellation will be reversed, an exec recently said.
‘Blue Bloods’ will get ‘the sendoff it deserves’
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach addressed the potential for Blue Bloods being un-canceled during a press conference on May 2.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” she said, according to Deadline. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the sendoff it deserves.”
However, unlike S.W.A.T., which got a surprise season 8 renewal after being canceled last fall, there’s no chance of an 11th-hour save for the Tom Selleck show.
‘Blue Bloods’ will get ‘the sendoff it deserves’
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach addressed the potential for Blue Bloods being un-canceled during a press conference on May 2.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” she said, according to Deadline. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the sendoff it deserves.”
However, unlike S.W.A.T., which got a surprise season 8 renewal after being canceled last fall, there’s no chance of an 11th-hour save for the Tom Selleck show.
- 5/11/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS has been “freshening” up its lineup by canceling some fan-favorite shows and replacing them with new versions, hoping fans will happily switch to the new shows. CBS canceled Blue Bloods to add more to the Fire Country franchise. It is also canceling NCIS: Hawai’i and replacing it with NCIS: Origins. Now, they are replacing CSI: Vegas as well.
Here is a look at what is coming next for the CSI franchise.
CBS Bringing New CSI Series To Summer Season
CBS announced several shows that they canceled and some were not only fan favorites but were also successful in the ratings. Things started out exciting when CBS brought back CSI: Vegas because it saw Gil Grissom (William Peterson) and Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) return. However, they only lasted one season and the new cast had to carry the series.
After three seasons and 39 episodes, the ratings continued to be strong.
Here is a look at what is coming next for the CSI franchise.
CBS Bringing New CSI Series To Summer Season
CBS announced several shows that they canceled and some were not only fan favorites but were also successful in the ratings. Things started out exciting when CBS brought back CSI: Vegas because it saw Gil Grissom (William Peterson) and Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) return. However, they only lasted one season and the new cast had to carry the series.
After three seasons and 39 episodes, the ratings continued to be strong.
- 5/9/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Television Academy chair Cris Abrego announced on Wednesday his appointees to the Television Academy Executive Committee for 2024.
They include returning members Pearlena Igbokwe (Universal Studio Group) and John Landgraf (FX Content & FX Productions), along with Brandon Riegg (Netflix), Paul Buccieri (A+E Networks), Dany Garcia (The Garcia Companies, Seven Bucks Productions) and Amy Reisenbach (CBS Entertainment).
They will advise Abrego on the organization’s direction and its core initiatives and work with the Television Academy’s officers and the board of governors to guide the Academy throughout the year.
“I am thrilled to welcome these industry luminaries to the Academy’s Executive Committee and feel fortunate to be able to count on their counsel to drive the Academy forward and bolster its mission,” said Abrego. “Their partnership will be invaluable to the Academy, and to me personally, as we work together to lead this organization and the Emmys themselves into the future,...
They include returning members Pearlena Igbokwe (Universal Studio Group) and John Landgraf (FX Content & FX Productions), along with Brandon Riegg (Netflix), Paul Buccieri (A+E Networks), Dany Garcia (The Garcia Companies, Seven Bucks Productions) and Amy Reisenbach (CBS Entertainment).
They will advise Abrego on the organization’s direction and its core initiatives and work with the Television Academy’s officers and the board of governors to guide the Academy throughout the year.
“I am thrilled to welcome these industry luminaries to the Academy’s Executive Committee and feel fortunate to be able to count on their counsel to drive the Academy forward and bolster its mission,” said Abrego. “Their partnership will be invaluable to the Academy, and to me personally, as we work together to lead this organization and the Emmys themselves into the future,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NCIS: Hawai’i finished its run, but fans lashed out after the season finale. Because the showrunners had no idea CBS was going to cancel the show, they finished the season with a huge cliffhanger, and now it appears that fans will not get to see what happens with the team after this huge moment.
Here is a look at the NCIS: Hawai’i finale cliffhanger, and what fans had to say about leaving the show with unfinished business.
NCIS: Hawai’i Ends With A Cliffhanger
NCIS: Hawai’i ended its series with Sam Hanna (LL Cool J from NCIS: Los Angeles) attending a going away party from his team. They then toasted him and all the other fallen agents. However, the episode ended with a huge cliffhanger.
Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) returned home where she expected her daughter Julie to greet her. Instead, Maggie Shaw (Julie White) sat on her couch,...
Here is a look at the NCIS: Hawai’i finale cliffhanger, and what fans had to say about leaving the show with unfinished business.
NCIS: Hawai’i Ends With A Cliffhanger
NCIS: Hawai’i ended its series with Sam Hanna (LL Cool J from NCIS: Los Angeles) attending a going away party from his team. They then toasted him and all the other fallen agents. However, the episode ended with a huge cliffhanger.
Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) returned home where she expected her daughter Julie to greet her. Instead, Maggie Shaw (Julie White) sat on her couch,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
“CSI: Vegas” may be canceled, but CBS isn’t giving up on the franchise. The Eye network announced Tuesday a new edition in the “CSI” universe — but this time in the unscripted space.
CBS has ordered the unscripted, true-crime docuseries “The Real CSI: Miami” based on the drama “CSI: Miami,” which aired from 2002 to 2012 (for 10 seasons and 232 episodes). The new series is set to release on CBS on June 26 at 10 p.m. Et. The news came as CBS announced its summer lineup.
The logline for “The Real CSI: Miami” reads, “Each episode features gripping real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them. ‘The Real CSI: Miami’ highlights that at the heart of every story is a victim and a family seeking justice.”
The news of another “CSI” show being ordered comes after the last show in the franchise “CSI: Vegas” announced its cancellation in April after three seasons.
CBS has ordered the unscripted, true-crime docuseries “The Real CSI: Miami” based on the drama “CSI: Miami,” which aired from 2002 to 2012 (for 10 seasons and 232 episodes). The new series is set to release on CBS on June 26 at 10 p.m. Et. The news came as CBS announced its summer lineup.
The logline for “The Real CSI: Miami” reads, “Each episode features gripping real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them. ‘The Real CSI: Miami’ highlights that at the heart of every story is a victim and a family seeking justice.”
The news of another “CSI” show being ordered comes after the last show in the franchise “CSI: Vegas” announced its cancellation in April after three seasons.
- 5/7/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
CSI: Miami is getting the docuseries treatment.
CBS has ordered an unscripted series based on its iconic crime drama – The Real CSI: Miami.
It comes from CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, Jerry Bruckheimer, who has produced the franchise and Nailed It! and Top Chef producer Magical Elves.
The series will feature real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them.
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach recently teased that there was another CSI project in development. She said that the CBS brand was “part of its legacy as a company”. “I definitely think that franchise is alive and well will continue to be in discussions we have,” she said. “I think that ultimately we’ll find different and interesting ways to bring the show back.”
CBS CEO George Cheeks added at a recent CBS press conference, “In addition to CSI being such a global hit and all the iterations,...
CBS has ordered an unscripted series based on its iconic crime drama – The Real CSI: Miami.
It comes from CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, Jerry Bruckheimer, who has produced the franchise and Nailed It! and Top Chef producer Magical Elves.
The series will feature real-life crime cases and the cutting-edge forensic science used to solve them.
CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach recently teased that there was another CSI project in development. She said that the CBS brand was “part of its legacy as a company”. “I definitely think that franchise is alive and well will continue to be in discussions we have,” she said. “I think that ultimately we’ll find different and interesting ways to bring the show back.”
CBS CEO George Cheeks added at a recent CBS press conference, “In addition to CSI being such a global hit and all the iterations,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The End of an Era and a Ranch at Risk Tom Selleck’s long-standing portrayal as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods may be coming to an end, but the implications extend far beyond the screen. After a storied 14-year run, CBS has decided not to renew the popular police procedural, delivering its final season this fall. Amy Reisenbach, Entertainment President at CBS, expressed gratitude for the years of riveting storytelling but reaffirmed the finality of their decision during a press conference.We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the sendoff it deserves, Reisenbach stated. Selleck’s
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- 5/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Viewers of the TV shows know that even if the series you are watching is holding the bar and collecting decent ratings, it is not safe and can be canceled at any time without explanation. This is what happened to So Help Me Todd, a show which has its second season coming to an end and marking its finale.
The show follows former private investigator Todd, who is hired by his own mother, Margaret, a successful attorney, as her firm's in-house investigator. Their working methods are radically different: Margaret is a perfectionist, strictly following the law, while Todd is chaotic, inclined to interpret the law flexibly in his favor, but at the same time he is a masterful information seeker, charming and savvy.
So Help Me Todd Was Canceled Before Season 3 Due to Low Ratings
Although So Help Me Todd has found its audience, it was not enough to keep the show on the air.
The show follows former private investigator Todd, who is hired by his own mother, Margaret, a successful attorney, as her firm's in-house investigator. Their working methods are radically different: Margaret is a perfectionist, strictly following the law, while Todd is chaotic, inclined to interpret the law flexibly in his favor, but at the same time he is a masterful information seeker, charming and savvy.
So Help Me Todd Was Canceled Before Season 3 Due to Low Ratings
Although So Help Me Todd has found its audience, it was not enough to keep the show on the air.
- 5/7/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
For the better part of the last decade and more, Blue Bloods has been enticing viewers with its engaging storyline and characters who come from a multi-generational family of cops. Focusing on the lives of the Reagan family, each character has their own unique strength and weakness to face as they battle the challenges associated with being a police officer, giving the drama an added edge over the plethora of other police-based TV shows.
Blue Bloods (2010-2024)
Despite having a splendid run and a huge fan base, the show will be ending soon with its two-part final season. However, the star of the show, Tom Selleck, still hopes that CBS will come to its senses and not cancel a show that continues to enjoy huge popularity.
Tom Selleck Wants Blue Bloods To Be Reinstated
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods
For the last 14 years, Tom Selleck has starred...
Blue Bloods (2010-2024)
Despite having a splendid run and a huge fan base, the show will be ending soon with its two-part final season. However, the star of the show, Tom Selleck, still hopes that CBS will come to its senses and not cancel a show that continues to enjoy huge popularity.
Tom Selleck Wants Blue Bloods To Be Reinstated
Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods
For the last 14 years, Tom Selleck has starred...
- 5/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Tom Selleck hopes CBS reverses its decision to cancel Blue Bloods and that viewers will be able to continue watching the series beyond its 14 seasons.
“I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses,” Selleck said in an interview with CBS News. “We’re the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast. We’re winning the night. All the cast wants to come back. And I can tell you this: we aren’t sliding off down a cliff. We’re doing good shows, and still holding our place. So, I don’t know. You tell me!”
Selleck has starred in the CBS procedural since the show’s premiere in 2010, portraying Commissioner Frank Reagan.
In a press conference about their fall schedule, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach reiterated Blue Bloods would end its run this fall after 14 seasons.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,...
“I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses,” Selleck said in an interview with CBS News. “We’re the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast. We’re winning the night. All the cast wants to come back. And I can tell you this: we aren’t sliding off down a cliff. We’re doing good shows, and still holding our place. So, I don’t know. You tell me!”
Selleck has starred in the CBS procedural since the show’s premiere in 2010, portraying Commissioner Frank Reagan.
In a press conference about their fall schedule, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach reiterated Blue Bloods would end its run this fall after 14 seasons.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey, "NCIS" fans. We hope you guys totally enjoyed tonight's episode 10, especially since it was indeed the very last episode for NCIS' current season 21. That's right, guys. Season 21 did wrap up tonight. So, it will ,unfortunately, be a while before you get to see another new episode of NCIS. Apparently, the writers and actors strikes of 2023 led to there being less than half a season for season 21. We do have some good news for you though. We can officially tell you that CBS has renewed NCIS for a brand new season 22, and we certainly hope that it will get a ton more episodes than season 21. If there are no more strikes, we should see that happen. According to the folks over at Deadline.com, CBS did decide to give NCIS a pretty early renewal because they renewed it back in early April 2024. During the renewal announcement, the president of CBS Entertainment...
- 5/6/2024
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
NCIS: Hawai’i will come to an end after just three seasons. CBS announced the cancellation at the end of April, along with a number of other programming announcements. The cancellation caught everyone off guard, including the actors involved in the show. Now, Vanessa Lachey has come forward with some shocking statistics about the viewership prior to the show getting axed from the network. Continue reading to see what she shared.
Vanessa Lachey Made NCIS History
Star Vanessa Lachey made NCIS history by being the first female lead in the franchise. When the announcement of the cancellation was made, she opened up on Instagram about the news.
According to Lachey, she and a number of the cast members were “blindsided” by the network’s decision. CBS also axed CSI: Vegas and So Help Me Todd.
Vanessa Lachey from NCIS: Hawaii, CBS, Sourced from YouTube
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh,...
Vanessa Lachey Made NCIS History
Star Vanessa Lachey made NCIS history by being the first female lead in the franchise. When the announcement of the cancellation was made, she opened up on Instagram about the news.
According to Lachey, she and a number of the cast members were “blindsided” by the network’s decision. CBS also axed CSI: Vegas and So Help Me Todd.
Vanessa Lachey from NCIS: Hawaii, CBS, Sourced from YouTube
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Blue Bloods continues to be one of the most consistently popular shows on CBS, and network executives are clearly pleased with its continued high ratings. But despite the best efforts of the cast and crew, who for 13 full years on the air have become a family no less tight-knit than the Reagans themselves, to renew the show, Season 14 will definitely and irrevocably be the show's last.
Unfortunately, not only the efforts of the Blue Bloods team, but even the desperate pleas and demands of the fans are unlikely to turn things around. This sounds rather ridiculous in the context that after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the release schedule is supposed to be freer than ever.
But CBS has other plans. Without further ado, let's find out why nothing will help Blue Bloods, including an active fan campaign supported by the cast members.
A Vigorous Effort to Save Blue Bloods...
Unfortunately, not only the efforts of the Blue Bloods team, but even the desperate pleas and demands of the fans are unlikely to turn things around. This sounds rather ridiculous in the context that after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the release schedule is supposed to be freer than ever.
But CBS has other plans. Without further ado, let's find out why nothing will help Blue Bloods, including an active fan campaign supported by the cast members.
A Vigorous Effort to Save Blue Bloods...
- 5/6/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
While the media giants may have anticipated that the poor conditions and exploitation of film and television workers would cause uproar and discontent, they did not anticipate the magnitude of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that have kept writers and actors on the picket lines for more than half a year. And even now, six months later, the entertainment industry is feeling the fallout, especially the traditional broadcast networks. They have still not been able to fully restore their 2024 schedules.
The situation at CBS is particularly striking. After last year's drought in new scripted series, viewer demand for shows old and new is as strong as ever, leading to the renewal of popular projects and the announcement of many new ones.
And yet, along with the numerous positive updates, fans were also faced with the disappointing news that the fall season will not see the renewal of shows like CSI: Vegas,...
The situation at CBS is particularly striking. After last year's drought in new scripted series, viewer demand for shows old and new is as strong as ever, leading to the renewal of popular projects and the announcement of many new ones.
And yet, along with the numerous positive updates, fans were also faced with the disappointing news that the fall season will not see the renewal of shows like CSI: Vegas,...
- 5/6/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Exploring the Fate of Popular CBS Shows The realm of television is as unpredictable as it is entertaining, with shows frequently facing the axe based on a variety of factors. Recently, CBS has made tough decisions regarding some of its beloved series. Fans and insiders alike are abuzz, pondering whether there’s a glimmer of hope for their favorite shows to return or crossover post-cancellation. Notably, ‘So Help Me Todd’, ‘CSI: Vegas’, and ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ are at the forefront of this discussion. Insight from CBS Executives on Show Cancellations CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach discussed the network’s strategy during the 2024-25
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
For its fall 2024-2025 season, CBS is bringing back a lot of fan favorites, saying goodbye to some others, and adding a few newcomers to the mix. In a statement provided to press, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said of the network’s schedule, “This is another CBS primetime schedule that will break through the clutter and entertain a mass audience. We’re grateful to the creative talent who deliver the characters and stories, as well as the viewers who spend nights, seasons and years with them.” Read on for a complete look at what’s ahead at the eye network. New CBS shows The eye will air four new shows this fall. First, the long-awaited Matlock reboot with Kathy Bates in the title role is coming at last after being delayed from its initial 2023-2024 slate; similarly, the new Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. ...
- 5/5/2024
- TV Insider
Final Curtain Call for Blue Bloods in 2024 Despite the enthusiasm and commitment seen from the cast and fans of Blue Bloods, CBS has decided that the beloved series will conclude with its 14th season, slated to end in December 2024. This resolution was confirmed by Amy Reisenbach, President of Entertainment at CBS, during a press conference about the network’s fall schedule. The roots of Blue Bloods, embedded deeply within the heartbeats of its dedicated viewership since its inception on September 24, 2010, narrate the professional and personal lives of New York City’s Reagan family who have long ties with
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- 5/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
NCIS star revealedFans have expressed their disappointment with CBS after the network announced that it wouldn’t be renewing a popular NCIS spinoff. Since then viewers have started online petitions to bring NCIS: Hawai’i back, but it doesn’t look like it is going to make any difference. The network shared the real reason that the show is going off-air. Continue reading to find out what it is.
Hollywood Strikes Had A Hand In NCIS: Hawai’i Cancellation
Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, spoke about keeping the lineup fresh.
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going,” she said. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
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Reisenbach said there was no chance that the decision...
Hollywood Strikes Had A Hand In NCIS: Hawai’i Cancellation
Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, spoke about keeping the lineup fresh.
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going,” she said. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
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Reisenbach said there was no chance that the decision...
- 5/4/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Young Sheldon is heading into the final stretch. Following last night’s Episode 10, The Big Bang prequel, starring Iain Armitage in the title role, will air two back-to-back episodes over the next two weeks as it wraps its seven-season run on CBS.
“I’ve seen three of the four episodes, I haven’t seen the last final half-hour but these episodes are tremendous. They are emotional, they are funny,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s 2024-25 schedule reveal Thursday. “You see the growth in this cast, especially the kids who started out so young.”
To highlight that — and to celebrate its flagship comedy series — CBS will create a full-circle moment the week of May 13, with the first two episodes of Young Sheldon re-airing on Monday, leading to the show’s final two episodes on Thursday.
As previously reported, the series finale of Young Sheldon will feature...
“I’ve seen three of the four episodes, I haven’t seen the last final half-hour but these episodes are tremendous. They are emotional, they are funny,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s 2024-25 schedule reveal Thursday. “You see the growth in this cast, especially the kids who started out so young.”
To highlight that — and to celebrate its flagship comedy series — CBS will create a full-circle moment the week of May 13, with the first two episodes of Young Sheldon re-airing on Monday, leading to the show’s final two episodes on Thursday.
As previously reported, the series finale of Young Sheldon will feature...
- 5/3/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is addressing NCIS: Hawai’i‘s shocking cancellation.
Last week, fans were shocked after the network decided to cancel the Vanessa Lachy-led series after three seasons.
Following backlash from fans, CBS executives are explaining the reason behind the show’s cancellation and addressed the possibility of NCIS: Hawai’i moving to the network’s streaming service.
Keep reading to find out more…“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going,” president of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s unveiling of its 2024-25 schedule, according to Variety.
She continued, “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
When asked if there’s a chance that NCIS: Hawai’i‘s cancellation might get reversed, Amy responded,...
Last week, fans were shocked after the network decided to cancel the Vanessa Lachy-led series after three seasons.
Following backlash from fans, CBS executives are explaining the reason behind the show’s cancellation and addressed the possibility of NCIS: Hawai’i moving to the network’s streaming service.
Keep reading to find out more…“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going,” president of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s unveiling of its 2024-25 schedule, according to Variety.
She continued, “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
When asked if there’s a chance that NCIS: Hawai’i‘s cancellation might get reversed, Amy responded,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
CBS canceled NCIS: Hawai’i after three strong seasons on Monday nights.
Despite the strong viewership, CBS pulled the plug instead of ordering a fourth season.
Fans who haven’t been keeping up with entertainment news may be surprised to learn that the series finale is on May 6.
The announcement that NCIS: Hawai’i got canceled was also released during a weekend news cycle.
A fan petition was created to save the show, but there are heavy hints a renewal has become impossible.
CBS revealed its 2024-2025 television schedule, with NCIS: Origins replacing NCIS: Hawai’i on Monday nights. There is no turning back now.
But why was NCIS: Hawai’i canceled in the first place? We have some specific answers.
Why did CBS cancel NCIS: Hawai’i after three seasons?
“CBS executives said the decision [to cancel the NCIS spin-off] came down to a balance of cost and ratings, as well as cohesion across the network’s 2024-2025 schedule,...
Despite the strong viewership, CBS pulled the plug instead of ordering a fourth season.
Fans who haven’t been keeping up with entertainment news may be surprised to learn that the series finale is on May 6.
The announcement that NCIS: Hawai’i got canceled was also released during a weekend news cycle.
A fan petition was created to save the show, but there are heavy hints a renewal has become impossible.
CBS revealed its 2024-2025 television schedule, with NCIS: Origins replacing NCIS: Hawai’i on Monday nights. There is no turning back now.
But why was NCIS: Hawai’i canceled in the first place? We have some specific answers.
Why did CBS cancel NCIS: Hawai’i after three seasons?
“CBS executives said the decision [to cancel the NCIS spin-off] came down to a balance of cost and ratings, as well as cohesion across the network’s 2024-2025 schedule,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
The police procedural series from CBS will be concluding its run this December. Blue Bloods, starring Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg, is currently in its 14th season, and it has turned out to be its last. The show’s star, Selleck, had warned CBS earlier this year that there are an “awful lot of people” who still enjoy the show and will not be ready to see it end. However, Deadline has reported that Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach has officially announced in a press conference yesterday that the show will wrap this year despite the network’s attachment to it.
The first half of Blue Bloods‘ 14th season premiered earlier this year on February 16. The second half, which will serve as the last batch of episodes for the series, will return in October. Reisenbach had told reporters at the press conference, “We really want to thank the cast and crew,...
The first half of Blue Bloods‘ 14th season premiered earlier this year on February 16. The second half, which will serve as the last batch of episodes for the series, will return in October. Reisenbach had told reporters at the press conference, “We really want to thank the cast and crew,...
- 5/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Despite canceling Blue Bloods after 14 seasons, the cast has been lobbying for a last-minute reprieve on CBS.
Sadly, the network has confirmed that the series is no longer in contention for renewal and will end after 14 seasons in December.
While announcing the CBS fall schedule on Thursday, Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach shared that the show’s fate has been sealed.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” Reisenbach told reporters, according to Deadline.
“We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the sendoff it deserves.”
Despite reporters pointing out that the cast had been trying to get the show renewed for Blue Bloods Season 15, Reisenbach shut down any speculation of keeping the show alive.
CBS is fond of the Blue Bloods cast
“We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end,...
Sadly, the network has confirmed that the series is no longer in contention for renewal and will end after 14 seasons in December.
While announcing the CBS fall schedule on Thursday, Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach shared that the show’s fate has been sealed.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” Reisenbach told reporters, according to Deadline.
“We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give the show the sendoff it deserves.”
Despite reporters pointing out that the cast had been trying to get the show renewed for Blue Bloods Season 15, Reisenbach shut down any speculation of keeping the show alive.
CBS is fond of the Blue Bloods cast
“We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Following the announcement that NCIS: Hawai’i will not return for a fourth season, the impact of the series’ cancellation reverberates beyond its television audience to the very fibers of Hawaii’s economy. CBS Entertainment, under the leadership of Amy Reisenbach, faced difficult decisions compounded by post-strike recovery and the necessity of strategic scheduling. CBS is a large organization that makes those tough decisions based on what’s best for the future. We appreciate all our viewers’ dedication and support over the years, a CBS executive spokesperson mentioned. The economic and community impact in Hawaii NCIS: Hawai’i, filmed on location in the Aloha
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
For the first time this year, CBS did not order any pilots during the traditional pilot season window. And it may not be the last.
“Pilots aren’t dead, I would say pilot season is probably dead for us because why should we be held to that very specific window anymore, nobody else is,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s unveiling of its 2024-25 schedule. “We only get so many shots at bat, let’s make sure when we take those swings that the bases are fully loaded for us.”
As Reisenbach revealed in a Q&a with Deadline in January, CBS has switched to a long-term development strategy of making series pickup decisions well in advance to allow for better planning and longer marketing runway. All of CBS’ new scripted series for 2024-25 were locked in by end of January.
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup,...
“Pilots aren’t dead, I would say pilot season is probably dead for us because why should we be held to that very specific window anymore, nobody else is,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach said during the network’s unveiling of its 2024-25 schedule. “We only get so many shots at bat, let’s make sure when we take those swings that the bases are fully loaded for us.”
As Reisenbach revealed in a Q&a with Deadline in January, CBS has switched to a long-term development strategy of making series pickup decisions well in advance to allow for better planning and longer marketing runway. All of CBS’ new scripted series for 2024-25 were locked in by end of January.
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is finally offering fans of its now-canceled shows some answers about its decision to put an end to their favorite series. Specifically, network bosses George Cheeks and Amy Reisenbach revealed to the press (via Deadline) why it decided not to renew NCIS: Hawai’i. “We had some tough choices this year,” Reisenbach said, citing an “embarrassment of riches” when it came to original programming. However, the execs noted that they made these cuts “to keep the schedule fresh and keep the momentum going.” The execs also confirmed that there is no chance of resurrection for NCIS: Hawai’i (nor fellow canceled shows So Help Me Todd and CSI: Vegas) at CBS or Paramount+. NCIS: Hawai’i‘s cancellation led to an outcry of disappointment from Hawai’i lead Vanessa Lachey and NCIS star Rocky Carroll. Lachey, for example, openly mourned the decision on social media by writing, “Gutted, confused, blindsided. Grateful, confident,...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
NCIS: Origins follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid). NCIS: Origins stars Austin Stowell as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks, Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie as Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland. Flagship series star Mark Harmon will narrate and executive produce. In addition to Harmon, Sean Harmon, David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal will executive produce, with North and Monreal co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners. Niels Arden Oplev will executive produce and direct the pilot.
- 5/2/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Who imagined it would feel so good to receive news about the upcoming fall schedule?
CBS is the first network to announce its plans for the 2024-25 season, and it’s brimming with good stuff.
The lineup features three new dramas, two new comedies, a new alternative series, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming, and 18 returning series. Wow!
Most of this is news we’ve already shared, but there are also some surprises.
Let’s get the full scope of what CBS just announced.
New drama series for fall include NCIS: Origins, starring Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and narrated by flagship NCIS series star Mark Harmon; and Matlock, a reimagining of the classic television series, starring Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as a brilliant, wily lawyer with unusual and unexpected tactics.
Midseason will introduce Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as a modern version...
CBS is the first network to announce its plans for the 2024-25 season, and it’s brimming with good stuff.
The lineup features three new dramas, two new comedies, a new alternative series, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming, and 18 returning series. Wow!
Most of this is news we’ve already shared, but there are also some surprises.
Let’s get the full scope of what CBS just announced.
New drama series for fall include NCIS: Origins, starring Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and narrated by flagship NCIS series star Mark Harmon; and Matlock, a reimagining of the classic television series, starring Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as a brilliant, wily lawyer with unusual and unexpected tactics.
Midseason will introduce Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as a modern version...
- 5/2/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
CBS has heard the cries of Blue Bloods fans loud and clear. Unfortunately, despite pleas from the cast and fans to keep the show going (including a fan-run “#SaveBlueBloods” campaign), CBS still plans to end Blue Bloods with Season 14 and has officially set its series finale date for December 2024. The decision to stick to Blue Bloods‘ cancellation was announced among a swath of updates on CBS’ content slate on Thursday, May 2. CBS President Amy Reisenbach said in a press conference that while CBS will miss Blue Bloods, “All shows have to come to an end,” per Deadline. She noted the pleas from the show’s stars to let them continue and said, “We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule. We are going to end the show come December.” Tom Selleck...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
Just days after Bob Bakish left Paramount Global as CEO, CBS president/CEO George Cheeks — one-third of the newly formed “Office of the CEO” that will now jointly run the company — spoke to reporters about what to expect moving forward. And so far, there’s not much he can say.
Cheeks met with reporters on Thursday, alongside CBS Entertainment prexy Amy Reisenbach, to unveil CBS’ 2024-2025 TV schedule. But Cheeks, who now is also part of the Paramount Global office of the CEO that includes Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins (president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon) opened his comments by first addressing the elephant in the room.
The exec can’t comment on the pending fate of Paramount, and like clockwork, news that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have made a bid to take Paramount private with an all-cash buyout offer of $26 billion came just minutes before Cheeks met with reporters.
Cheeks met with reporters on Thursday, alongside CBS Entertainment prexy Amy Reisenbach, to unveil CBS’ 2024-2025 TV schedule. But Cheeks, who now is also part of the Paramount Global office of the CEO that includes Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins (president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon) opened his comments by first addressing the elephant in the room.
The exec can’t comment on the pending fate of Paramount, and like clockwork, news that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have made a bid to take Paramount private with an all-cash buyout offer of $26 billion came just minutes before Cheeks met with reporters.
- 5/2/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CBS executives are revealing why they decided to cancel So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas and NCIS: Hawaii.
If you don’t know, the network renewed 15 TV shows this year, but did cancel 3 and announced several are ending.
Keep reading to find out more…
When asked why those three shows were canceled, they responded, “It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going. We had to make some really tough choices this year,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach shared. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
“Every show is different,” CBS CEO George Cheeks added. “We certainly had a wonderful experience with So Help Me Todd. It was heartbreaking.”
They were asked if there is any chance any of...
If you don’t know, the network renewed 15 TV shows this year, but did cancel 3 and announced several are ending.
Keep reading to find out more…
When asked why those three shows were canceled, they responded, “It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going. We had to make some really tough choices this year,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach shared. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
“Every show is different,” CBS CEO George Cheeks added. “We certainly had a wonderful experience with So Help Me Todd. It was heartbreaking.”
They were asked if there is any chance any of...
- 5/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Fans were shocked to hear that “NCIS: Hawai’i,” the newest series in CBS’ “NCIS” franchise, had been canceled after three seasons last week. At a press briefing in Los Angeles, CBS executives said the decision came down to a balance of cost and ratings, as well as cohesion across the network’s 2024-2025 schedule.
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going. We had to make some really tough choices this year,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach told reporters. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
When asked whether there was a chance of un-cancellation, as happened when CBS reversed its decision to end “S.W.A.T.” on two separate occasions, Reisenbach said no.
Season 3 of “NCIS: Hawai’i” opened to...
“It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going. We had to make some really tough choices this year,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach told reporters. “Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow. We have to evaluate the financials and the performance overall, and we make tough decisions.”
When asked whether there was a chance of un-cancellation, as happened when CBS reversed its decision to end “S.W.A.T.” on two separate occasions, Reisenbach said no.
Season 3 of “NCIS: Hawai’i” opened to...
- 5/2/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Drew Barrymore will serve as the centerpiece of an updated version of “Hollywood Squares,” which CBS has picked up to air in January. The Eye network announced the reimagined “Hollywood Squares,” with Barrymore as the center square, on Thursday as it unveiled its schedule for the 2024-2025 TV season. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS president/CEO George Cheeks revealed the news at a news conference with reporters.
The gamer will run on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Et starting in January, paired with “The Price is Right at Night” at 8 p.m. and a new season of “Raid the Cage,” hosted by Damon Wayans, Jr. and co-host Jeannie Mai, at 9 p.m. The three shows will air during a midseason break for CBS’ regular Wednesday schedule of “Survivor” and “The Summit” (fall) and “The Amazing Race” (spring).
Jesse Collins (for Jesse Collins Entertainment) and Barrymore (via her Flower Films...
The gamer will run on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Et starting in January, paired with “The Price is Right at Night” at 8 p.m. and a new season of “Raid the Cage,” hosted by Damon Wayans, Jr. and co-host Jeannie Mai, at 9 p.m. The three shows will air during a midseason break for CBS’ regular Wednesday schedule of “Survivor” and “The Summit” (fall) and “The Amazing Race” (spring).
Jesse Collins (for Jesse Collins Entertainment) and Barrymore (via her Flower Films...
- 5/2/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has given an early series order to “Sheriff Country,” a new spin-off of hit Eye network drama “Fire Country.” But rather than airing the show next fall or midseason, CBS plans to save “Sheriff Country” for the 2025-2026 TV season.
The show comes out of a “Fire Country” backdoor pilot that aired on April 12 as the episode “Alert the Sheriff.” In that episode and in the series, Morena Baccarin (“Homeland”) stars as “straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox,” the stepsister of “Fire Country’s” Cal Fire division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr). Per the logline, Mickey “investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.”
Tony Phelan and Joan Rater are writing the first “Sheriff Country” episode, with story by Phelan, Rater and Max Thieriot. Executive producers are Thieriot, Phelan, Rater, and Jerry Bruckheimer and...
The show comes out of a “Fire Country” backdoor pilot that aired on April 12 as the episode “Alert the Sheriff.” In that episode and in the series, Morena Baccarin (“Homeland”) stars as “straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox,” the stepsister of “Fire Country’s” Cal Fire division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr). Per the logline, Mickey “investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.”
Tony Phelan and Joan Rater are writing the first “Sheriff Country” episode, with story by Phelan, Rater and Max Thieriot. Executive producers are Thieriot, Phelan, Rater, and Jerry Bruckheimer and...
- 5/2/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Selleck may have warned CBS earlier this year that there are an “awful lot of people” who aren’t ready to say goodbye to Blue Bloods, but there are no plans to extend the police procedural beyond its 14th and final season.
During a press conference Thursday to discuss the fall schedule, Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach conceded that while they will miss the series at CBS, the drama will still wrap after the second half airs this fall.
The first half of Blue Bloods‘ 14th season kicked off February 16. The second half of the season will return in October.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” Reisenbach told reporters. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give show the sendoff it deserves.”
When reminded that the cast has made personal pleas to the CBS brass to reconsider the cancellation,...
During a press conference Thursday to discuss the fall schedule, Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach conceded that while they will miss the series at CBS, the drama will still wrap after the second half airs this fall.
The first half of Blue Bloods‘ 14th season kicked off February 16. The second half of the season will return in October.
“We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” Reisenbach told reporters. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give show the sendoff it deserves.”
When reminded that the cast has made personal pleas to the CBS brass to reconsider the cancellation,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS today became the first broadcast network to present its fall schedule. And, in line with CBS’ new strategy for long-term development and planning, the network announced its schedule for the entire 2024-25 season. It is contingent on IATSE making a new deal with the studios to avoid a strike. At the unveiling of the schedule, George Cheeks, President and CEO of CBS, said that they have contingency plans should a work stoppage occur but wouldn’t elaborate further. “If we need to delay, we are ready,” he said.
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup, Company Morale At CBS Schedule Reveal
Also in accordance with CBS’ new long-term development strategy, the network announced a series pickup for Fire Country spinoff Sherriff Country, starring Morena Baccarin, for the 2025-26 season.
Here is CBS’ 2024-25 schedule, which features the most watched series of 2023-24, Tracker, shifting to a new time slot on Sunday,...
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup, Company Morale At CBS Schedule Reveal
Also in accordance with CBS’ new long-term development strategy, the network announced a series pickup for Fire Country spinoff Sherriff Country, starring Morena Baccarin, for the 2025-26 season.
Here is CBS’ 2024-25 schedule, which features the most watched series of 2023-24, Tracker, shifting to a new time slot on Sunday,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
No second chances are coming for So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas and NCIS: Hawaii. But good news for CSI fans: there is another iteration in active development.
While speaking to reporters Thursday about the fall season, CBS bosses George Cheeks and Amy Reisenbach acknowledged their “embarrassment of riches” when it came to new and returning shows but added it was “incumbent to keep the schedule fresh and keep the momentum going.”
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup, Company Morale At CBS Schedule Reveal
“We had some tough choices this year,” conceded entertainment president Reisenbach. “Everything came back very strong. There is a cohesive schedule, a flow.”
Related: Upfronts 2024: Pilot Buzz & Other Development Updates In Another Atypical Broadcast Cycle
“Every show is different,” added CBS CEO Cheeks, when reminded how S.W.A.T. was uncanceled at the last minute. “We certainly had a wonderful experience with So Help Me Todd.
While speaking to reporters Thursday about the fall season, CBS bosses George Cheeks and Amy Reisenbach acknowledged their “embarrassment of riches” when it came to new and returning shows but added it was “incumbent to keep the schedule fresh and keep the momentum going.”
Related: George Cheeks Addresses Paramount Global Shakeup, Company Morale At CBS Schedule Reveal
“We had some tough choices this year,” conceded entertainment president Reisenbach. “Everything came back very strong. There is a cohesive schedule, a flow.”
Related: Upfronts 2024: Pilot Buzz & Other Development Updates In Another Atypical Broadcast Cycle
“Every show is different,” added CBS CEO Cheeks, when reminded how S.W.A.T. was uncanceled at the last minute. “We certainly had a wonderful experience with So Help Me Todd.
- 5/2/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS executives were keenly aware of the elephant in the room Thursday as new co-ceo George Cheeks and entertainment president Amy Reisenbach opened their fall schedule presentation by addressing the latest rumblings in the sale process of parent company Paramount Global.
“It’s a super quiet, uneventful week for us,” Cheeks quipped as he kicked off the hourlong presentation just moments after news broke that Sony and Apollo submitted a $26 billion cash offer to buy Paramount Global.
Other than addressing morale — “we’ve all locked arms” and are “focusing on what we can control,” Cheeks said — both execs spent the press briefing at the Paramount offices in Hollywood focused on CBS and its 2024-25 schedule.
Cheeks and Reisenbach opened with a victory lap of sorts as CBS finished the strikes-impacted 2023-24 in first place, breaking a decades-old record set by the network with 16 straight season victories and 21 of the past 22 years.
“It’s a super quiet, uneventful week for us,” Cheeks quipped as he kicked off the hourlong presentation just moments after news broke that Sony and Apollo submitted a $26 billion cash offer to buy Paramount Global.
Other than addressing morale — “we’ve all locked arms” and are “focusing on what we can control,” Cheeks said — both execs spent the press briefing at the Paramount offices in Hollywood focused on CBS and its 2024-25 schedule.
Cheeks and Reisenbach opened with a victory lap of sorts as CBS finished the strikes-impacted 2023-24 in first place, breaking a decades-old record set by the network with 16 straight season victories and 21 of the past 22 years.
- 5/2/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you read the headline and are asking yourselves, pilots? what pilots? — you are not wrong. It’s been largely a 2024 pilot season without pilots. A grand total of maybe one of them is expected to factor into any fall decisions as the broadcast networks prepare to unveil their schedules, starting with CBS tomorrow, May 2.
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Queen Latifah fans can rejoice! The Equalizer will be returning to CBS with all new episodes, the network confirmed that the primetime drama has been renewed for a fifth season. Here’s what Robyn McCall fans need to know about The Equalizer’s future.
Primetime powerhouse CBS released an official statement on April 25 confirming that they opted to renew The Equalizer for another season.
CBS Renews Queen Latifah As The Equalizer
“The Equalizer, led by the incomparable Queen Latifah, has all the best elements of a powerful drama. The series is stacked with suspense, heroism, high stakes and formidable characters our audience roots for. We look forward to another dynamic season,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.
Despite Queen Latifah’s killer performance in Season 4, there were a lot of rumors about a potential Equalizer cancellation. This past season the ratings were solid, but definitely nothing to write home about.
Primetime powerhouse CBS released an official statement on April 25 confirming that they opted to renew The Equalizer for another season.
CBS Renews Queen Latifah As The Equalizer
“The Equalizer, led by the incomparable Queen Latifah, has all the best elements of a powerful drama. The series is stacked with suspense, heroism, high stakes and formidable characters our audience roots for. We look forward to another dynamic season,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.
Despite Queen Latifah’s killer performance in Season 4, there were a lot of rumors about a potential Equalizer cancellation. This past season the ratings were solid, but definitely nothing to write home about.
- 4/27/2024
- by Amanda Austin
- Celebrating The Soaps
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