FOX drops "American Juniors" from fall
David
FOX Drops 'American Juniors' from Fall Schedule
By Brian Ford Sullivan
CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX executives announced yesterday the
network has dropped its planned second edition of "American Juniors"
from its fall schedule.
The move was made after producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment
told FOX they don't have enough time to prep another installment of
the "American Idol" spin-off to make a fall launch. And with "Idol 3"
starting in January, the earliest a second edition of "Juniors" could
be ready is next summer.
The producers also noted that with Simon Cowell committed to the
U.K.'s "Pop Idol 2" this fall, auditions for the third U.S. version
had to be pushed up, further complicating any possible timelines for a
new "Juniors."
Various industry sources say it's a convenient excuse, especially
considering "Juniors'" lackluster ratings performance this summer. The
series bowed to an impressive 11.9 million viewers on June 3 but saw
its numbers dip more than 40% by the end of July. FOX executives
nevertheless say they were quite happy with "Juniors," noting its
strong numbers in the teen demographic.
In the end, executives at Fremantle and 19 didn't want to compromise
the parent series by trying to rush another installment of the
spin-off out the door regardless of the ratings. FOX hasn't announced
a replacement series and it's unclear what will fill the Tuesday,
8:00/7:00c hour come October 28 when "Juniors 2" was originally slated
to bow.
Among the possible replacements are the "Green Acres"-esque reality
series "The Simple Life," which FOX held back from a summer start due
to a surprisingly positive response from critics. Speculation is also
abound that FOX could keep "The O.C." on Tuesday nights, shifting it
to 8:00/7:00c as a lead-in to "24." "The O.C." would then move to
Thursdays as previously planned in January once "Idol 3" launches. An
official decision is expected in the coming weeks.
Ian J. Ball
diml...@yahoo.com (David) wrote:
> from the futon critic
>
> FOX Drops 'American Juniors' from Fall Schedule
> By Brian Ford Sullivan
I AM SHOCKED! SHOCKED, I TELL YOU!
> CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX executives announced yesterday the
> network has dropped its planned second edition of "American Juniors"
> from its fall schedule.
>
> The move was made after producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment
> told FOX they don't have enough time to prep another installment of
> the "American Idol" spin-off to make a fall launch. And with "Idol 3"
> starting in January, the earliest a second edition of "Juniors" could
> be ready is next summer.
OMG! That is the phoniest excuse *EVER*! Could it be any lamer! LOL!
> Various industry sources say it's a convenient excuse,
No!?! ;)
> Among the possible replacements are the "Green Acres"-esque reality
> series "The Simple Life," which FOX held back from a summer start due
> to a surprisingly positive response from critics.
I hope they don't put this on Tuesday.
> Speculation is also
> abound that FOX could keep "The O.C." on Tuesday nights, shifting it
> to 8:00/7:00c as a lead-in to "24." "The O.C." would then move to
> Thursdays as previously planned in January once "Idol 3" launches. An
> official decision is expected in the coming weeks.
That would be the right call.
Ian (Is Gail Berman even capable of making "the right call"?!...)
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Phil from Chicago
Thank God
>FOX executives announced yesterday the
>network has dropped its planned second edition of "American Juniors"
>from its fall schedule.
because maybe somebody got the hint that the show's explotive and kids should
be allowed to be kids and not pressured to be "the next big star?"
>The move was made after producers FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment
>told FOX they don't have enough time to prep another installment of
>the "American Idol" spin-off to make a fall launch.
The American Idol contestants are all adults and make that choice for
themselves. I doubt every kid on that show auditioning dragged their parents
to that audition
>And with "Idol 3"
>starting in January, the earliest a second edition of "Juniors" could
>be ready is next summer.
one can only assume what FOX has planned for next summer (shudder)
>The producers also noted that with Simon Cowell committed to the
>U.K.'s "Pop Idol 2" this fall, auditions for the third U.S. version
>had to be pushed up, further complicating any possible timelines for a
>new "Juniors."
Simon we thank you, now just stop producing shit like "Cupid" and you'll be all
right in my book
>Various industry sources say it's a convenient excuse, especially
>considering "Juniors'" lackluster ratings performance this summer. The
>series bowed to an impressive 11.9 million viewers on June 3 but saw
>its numbers dip more than 40% by the end of July.
see people know a bad show when they see it
>FOX executives
>nevertheless say they were quite happy with "Juniors," noting its
>strong numbers in the teen demographic.
>
and the teens are the ones out there running the world and and the primary cash
pumpers of our economy? Typical FOX
>In the end, executives at Fremantle and 19 didn't want to compromise
>the parent series by trying to rush another installment of the
>spin-off out the door regardless of the ratings.
well they're rushing American Idol it seems.....huh?
> FOX hasn't announced
>a replacement series and it's unclear what will fill the Tuesday,
>8:00/7:00c hour come October 28 when "Juniors 2" was originally slated
>to bow.
probably another mindless reality show......OR they could possibly put Oliver
Beene and Bernie Mac at the timeslot saving Oliver from inevitable cancellation
at 7/6c Sunday night?
>Among the possible replacements are the "Green Acres"-esque reality
>series "The Simple Life,"
AWWWWWW SHIT! They're not even listening to my master plan to save Oliver
Beene are they? BASTARDS!!
> which FOX held back from a summer start due
>to a surprisingly positive response from critics.
well I suppose Paris Hilton isn't all that annoying when she's not being
stalked by the human bacteria that is the papparazi or getting into catfights
with Shannen Doherty (which was so pathetic it's great)
> Speculation is also
>abound that FOX could keep "The O.C." on Tuesday nights, shifting it
>to 8:00/7:00c as a lead-in to "24." "The O.C." would then move to
>Thursdays as previously planned in January once "Idol 3" launches. An
>official decision is expected in the coming weeks.
>
hey, now I like that idea!
Phil is RAT's Pro Wrestling Ambassador
The Wisdom of Abe Simpson: Homer: "we leave the kids with you for 3 hours and
the county takes them away?? Abe: OH BITCH BITCH BITCH!!!
Phil from Chicago
>
if it says "Snackwells" on it....then yes