US TV
DRAMAS
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 pm, ET/PT)
A sensation among young adults across the US since its debut in 1997, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER makes UPN its new home beginning this fall. BUFFY has become one of television’s most successful breakout hits, launching a powerful franchise that has left an indelible mark on network TV.
Television and film star Sarah Michelle Gellar leads an attractive and amusing ensemble cast as they battle against the forces of evil in all of their grotesque and mysterious incarnations.
Not your typical young adult by any stretch of the imagination, Buffy and her friends must defend the world from being overrun by vampires, demons and demi-gods, while balancing romance, family hardships and schoolwork.
Starring are Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy, Nicholas Brendon as " Xander,??? Alyson Hannigan as Willow, Emma Caulfield as Anya, Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn, James Marsters as Spike, Amber Benson as Tara and Anthony Stewart Head as Giles.
The series was created by Joss Whedon. Executive producers are Joss Whedon, Marti Noxon, Sandy Gallin, Gail Berman, Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is produced by Mutant Enemy, Inc., Kuzui Enterprises and Sandollar Television in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television.
ROSWELL (Tuesday, 9:00-10:00 pm, ET/PT)
Also making its UPN debut this coming fall, ROSWELL is an engaging teen drama with a sci-fi twist set against the backdrop of Roswell, New Mexico, the mysterious desert town made infamous by the alleged crash landing of a UFO in 1947. Unbeknownst to the US government, which categorically denies the event, Max Evans, his sister Isabel and Michael Guerin have managed to conceal their extraterrestrial identities by taking on human form as teenagers.
But the shooting of classmate Liz Parker forces Max to use his extraordinary powers to save her life, and their ensuing relationship brings Liz and her best friend Maria DeLuca into the fold. Their lives forever intertwined, this group of aliens and humans form an indelible bond.
Though they are from another world, Max, Isabel and Michael must still contend with the struggles and joys of growing up human and finding their own identity.
The series stars Jason Behr as Max Evans, Shiri Appleby as Liz Parker, Katherine Heigl as Isabel Evans, Brendan Fehr as Michael Guerin, Majandra Delfino as Maria DeLuca, Nick Weschler as Kyle Valenti and William Sadler as Sheriff Jim Valenti, Jr.
Executive producers of the series are Jason Katims, Kevin Kelley Brown, Jonathan Frakes and Lisa J. Olin. The series co-executive producer is Ronald D. Moore. It is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Regency Television.
ENTERPRISE (Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 pm, ET/PT)
Executive Producers Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, longtime chieftains of the "Star Trek" franchise, bring the iconic Star Trek universe to UPN for a fifth instalment. Set early in the 22nd century - 150 years before James T. Kirk helmed the famous starship - ENTERPRISE explores the history of intergalactic upheaval that eventually leads to the formation of The Federation.
The combination of science fiction, action/adventure and compelling stories of collective bravery and individual heroism remain true to the spirit of one of television’s formidable brands. With Scott Bakula ("American Beauty," "Quantum Leap") at the helm of a talented ensemble cast as Captain Johnathan Archer, the saga continues to explore human and alien behaviour as well as brand new worlds.
As with each incarnation of the franchise, ENTERPRISE pushes the edge of the visual envelope with the kind of state of the art special effects that have made "Star Trek" a global phenomenon.
The series also stars Connor Trinneer as Chief Engineer Commander Charlie Tucker, Dominic Keating as Lt. Malcolm Reed, Anthony Montgomery as Ensign Travis Mayweather, Linda Park as Ensign Hoshi Sato, John Billingsley as Phlox and Jolene Blalock as Sub Commander T'Pol.
The series executive producers are Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. It is a Paramount Network Television production.
COMEDY
ONE ON ONE (Monday, 8:30-9:00 pm, ET/PT) Wanting to prove to his ex-wife that he can handle responsibility, Flex, a local sportscaster and ladies man, takes on the challenge of raising his 14-year-old daughter Kyla after her mother takes a job in another country. Flex quickly realises that being the full-time father of a spirited teenager may take more than he expected.
Kyla Pratt, who won the hearts of audiences everywhere in "Love and Basketball," and Flex Alexander make quite a team as they continually test the boundaries of their father-daughter relationship in ONE ON ONE.
The series stars Kyla Pratt as Kyla Washington and Flex Alexander as Mark “Flex??? Washington.
The executive producers are Eunetta T. Boone, David Janollari and Robert Greenblatt. It is produced by The Greenblatt Janollari Studio and Paramount Network Television.
MID-SEASON SERIES
STEPHEN KING'S THE DEAD ZONE
Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, this new drama is the story of a young man whose amazing psychic powers could alter the course of history. Upon waking from a six-year-long coma, charming and affable Johnny Smith finds he's just a mere reflection of the man he once was. He soon makes a disturbing discovery - when he touches another person, he gets glimpses into either their past or their future. Johnny's doctors explain it away as hallucinations, claiming that he's using a part of the brain that is dormant in most humans known as the 'dead zone.'
Unconvinced, Johnny tries putting his life back together. Between the loss and confusion that now define his life's fragile boundaries, Johnny must use this new gift as a lantern to save a life or stop a disaster, seeing behind the curtain into the souls of those he touches.
The series features Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith, Nicole deBoer as Sarah Bracknell and Chris Bruno as Walt Bannerman.
Executive producers are Michael Piller ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: Voyager") and Lloyd Segan. Shawn Piller (“Star Trek: Voyager???) is producer. The show is produced by Lions Gate Television Corp. and The Lloyd Segan Company.
SPECIALS
THE SOURCE HIP-HOP MUSIC AWARDS 2001
THE SOURCE HIP-HOP MUSIC AWARDS has rapidly become the event of the year for African-American teens. Last year’s presentation on UPN, which featured performances by hip-hop superstars Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Jay Z and The Cash Money Millionaires, earned higher ratings among African-American teens than The Super Bowl, The Oscars, The Grammys and The MTV Movie Awards.
This year, celebrities from the worlds of music, movies, television and sports will once again come together to celebrate America's most popular musical genre and to present the winners in categories, including Artist of the Year, Group of the Year and Album of the Year.
The special is produced by Source Broadcast Media, LLC.
MO'NIQUE’S HOLIDAY HOUSE PARTY
Star of the hit UPN series THE PARKERS, Mo'Nique invites viewers into her home for a holiday special with a unique urban flavour -- and a liberal dose of her outrageous sense of humour. The actress/comedienne plays host to friends, family and other celebrities as she shares some intimate holiday moments. And you can rest assured that there will be some surprise, caught-on-tape moments for the host as well.
Don Weiner ("Showtime at the Apollo," "Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed" ) is the executive producer.
IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS
Actor William Shatner will host two one-hour specials of IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS, UPN's all-new Americanized version of the phenomenally successful Japanese culinary show "Iron Chef."
Staged like a sporting event, IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS features frenetic culinary battles between the world's top chefs who race against the clock to create outstanding original cuisine.
William Shatner contributes his trademark sense of humour and entertaining style to his role as "Chairman."
In each show, a Challenger (chef) is sent into the Chairman's "Kitchen Stadium," a giant cooking arena, where he or she competes against one of four Iron Chefs who specialize in American, Italian, French and Asian cooking.
The competing chefs are given one hour to prepare an exotic meal in which each course must feature a secret ingredient that is revealed only moments before the battle begins. A panel of four celebrity judges taste and critique the food before determining whose cuisine will reign supreme.
Based on format rights of Fuji TV, IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS is produced by the Larry Thompson Organisation and Lions Gate Entertainment.
Larry Thompson ("And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story," "Lucy and Desi: Before the Laughter" ) is executive producer.
REALITY
MANHUNT
From the World Wrestling Federation's Vince McMahon and "7 Days’" executive producer Christopher Crowe comes MANHUNT, a larger-than-life reality game where the rules and the results are as outrageous as the WWF itself.
MANHUNT follows 13 ordinary people on a 6 day adventure of forging rivers, climbing mountains and cutting through dense jungle foliage, all while being hunted by man's most dangerous natural enemy: man himself!
The skillful hunters are a cast of wicked, colorful and competitive characters (not unlike the personas made popular by the World Wrestling Federation) tracking the contestants as they follow clues in search of a treasure chest that awaits the eventual winner of a quarter of a million dollars!
Vince McMahon and Chris Crowe serve as executive producers with Bob Jaffe as co-executive producer. It is produced by World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc., Paramount Network Television and Bob Jaffe Productions.
REBUILD YOUR LIFE
This season, UPN offers adventurous families the chance to find out what it would be like to escape their daily routines and REBUILD YOUR LIFE. From Endemol Entertainment comes a reality series where families are given the opportunity to start over in an exotic location free from the stresses of their day-to-day lives.
There's one catch: each family will be challenged to excel at a life unfamiliar to them. They will build a house, gather and eat food from the wild (not off a supermarket shelf) and exist without the familiar creature comforts of home, such as a telephone or television.
The rules are simple. The families are transported to an island where they are given a limited time to build a house, a la Swiss Family Robinson, while cameras record the contestants every move and watch as relationships develop under exceptionally tough conditions. The family who builds the nicest home using indigenous material wins. The winning family is given money to build their dream home back in the States.
But, if they so choose, they may remain indefinitely on the island, where they have spent the last thirty days rebuilding their lives.
REBUILD YOUR LIFE is executive produced by John de Mol ("Big Brother"). The show is a production of Endemol Entertainment, USA.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 pm, ET/PT)
A sensation among young adults across the US since its debut in 1997, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER makes UPN its new home beginning this fall. BUFFY has become one of television’s most successful breakout hits, launching a powerful franchise that has left an indelible mark on network TV.
Television and film star Sarah Michelle Gellar leads an attractive and amusing ensemble cast as they battle against the forces of evil in all of their grotesque and mysterious incarnations.
Not your typical young adult by any stretch of the imagination, Buffy and her friends must defend the world from being overrun by vampires, demons and demi-gods, while balancing romance, family hardships and schoolwork.
Starring are Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy, Nicholas Brendon as " Xander,??? Alyson Hannigan as Willow, Emma Caulfield as Anya, Michelle Trachtenberg as Dawn, James Marsters as Spike, Amber Benson as Tara and Anthony Stewart Head as Giles.
The series was created by Joss Whedon. Executive producers are Joss Whedon, Marti Noxon, Sandy Gallin, Gail Berman, Fran Rubel Kuzui and Kaz Kuzui. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER is produced by Mutant Enemy, Inc., Kuzui Enterprises and Sandollar Television in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television.
ROSWELL (Tuesday, 9:00-10:00 pm, ET/PT)
Also making its UPN debut this coming fall, ROSWELL is an engaging teen drama with a sci-fi twist set against the backdrop of Roswell, New Mexico, the mysterious desert town made infamous by the alleged crash landing of a UFO in 1947. Unbeknownst to the US government, which categorically denies the event, Max Evans, his sister Isabel and Michael Guerin have managed to conceal their extraterrestrial identities by taking on human form as teenagers.
But the shooting of classmate Liz Parker forces Max to use his extraordinary powers to save her life, and their ensuing relationship brings Liz and her best friend Maria DeLuca into the fold. Their lives forever intertwined, this group of aliens and humans form an indelible bond.
Though they are from another world, Max, Isabel and Michael must still contend with the struggles and joys of growing up human and finding their own identity.
The series stars Jason Behr as Max Evans, Shiri Appleby as Liz Parker, Katherine Heigl as Isabel Evans, Brendan Fehr as Michael Guerin, Majandra Delfino as Maria DeLuca, Nick Weschler as Kyle Valenti and William Sadler as Sheriff Jim Valenti, Jr.
Executive producers of the series are Jason Katims, Kevin Kelley Brown, Jonathan Frakes and Lisa J. Olin. The series co-executive producer is Ronald D. Moore. It is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television and Regency Television.
ENTERPRISE (Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 pm, ET/PT)
Executive Producers Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, longtime chieftains of the "Star Trek" franchise, bring the iconic Star Trek universe to UPN for a fifth instalment. Set early in the 22nd century - 150 years before James T. Kirk helmed the famous starship - ENTERPRISE explores the history of intergalactic upheaval that eventually leads to the formation of The Federation.
The combination of science fiction, action/adventure and compelling stories of collective bravery and individual heroism remain true to the spirit of one of television’s formidable brands. With Scott Bakula ("American Beauty," "Quantum Leap") at the helm of a talented ensemble cast as Captain Johnathan Archer, the saga continues to explore human and alien behaviour as well as brand new worlds.
As with each incarnation of the franchise, ENTERPRISE pushes the edge of the visual envelope with the kind of state of the art special effects that have made "Star Trek" a global phenomenon.
The series also stars Connor Trinneer as Chief Engineer Commander Charlie Tucker, Dominic Keating as Lt. Malcolm Reed, Anthony Montgomery as Ensign Travis Mayweather, Linda Park as Ensign Hoshi Sato, John Billingsley as Phlox and Jolene Blalock as Sub Commander T'Pol.
The series executive producers are Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. It is a Paramount Network Television production.
COMEDY
ONE ON ONE (Monday, 8:30-9:00 pm, ET/PT) Wanting to prove to his ex-wife that he can handle responsibility, Flex, a local sportscaster and ladies man, takes on the challenge of raising his 14-year-old daughter Kyla after her mother takes a job in another country. Flex quickly realises that being the full-time father of a spirited teenager may take more than he expected.
Kyla Pratt, who won the hearts of audiences everywhere in "Love and Basketball," and Flex Alexander make quite a team as they continually test the boundaries of their father-daughter relationship in ONE ON ONE.
The series stars Kyla Pratt as Kyla Washington and Flex Alexander as Mark “Flex??? Washington.
The executive producers are Eunetta T. Boone, David Janollari and Robert Greenblatt. It is produced by The Greenblatt Janollari Studio and Paramount Network Television.
MID-SEASON SERIES
STEPHEN KING'S THE DEAD ZONE
Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, this new drama is the story of a young man whose amazing psychic powers could alter the course of history. Upon waking from a six-year-long coma, charming and affable Johnny Smith finds he's just a mere reflection of the man he once was. He soon makes a disturbing discovery - when he touches another person, he gets glimpses into either their past or their future. Johnny's doctors explain it away as hallucinations, claiming that he's using a part of the brain that is dormant in most humans known as the 'dead zone.'
Unconvinced, Johnny tries putting his life back together. Between the loss and confusion that now define his life's fragile boundaries, Johnny must use this new gift as a lantern to save a life or stop a disaster, seeing behind the curtain into the souls of those he touches.
The series features Anthony Michael Hall as Johnny Smith, Nicole deBoer as Sarah Bracknell and Chris Bruno as Walt Bannerman.
Executive producers are Michael Piller ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: Voyager") and Lloyd Segan. Shawn Piller (“Star Trek: Voyager???) is producer. The show is produced by Lions Gate Television Corp. and The Lloyd Segan Company.
SPECIALS
THE SOURCE HIP-HOP MUSIC AWARDS 2001
THE SOURCE HIP-HOP MUSIC AWARDS has rapidly become the event of the year for African-American teens. Last year’s presentation on UPN, which featured performances by hip-hop superstars Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Jay Z and The Cash Money Millionaires, earned higher ratings among African-American teens than The Super Bowl, The Oscars, The Grammys and The MTV Movie Awards.
This year, celebrities from the worlds of music, movies, television and sports will once again come together to celebrate America's most popular musical genre and to present the winners in categories, including Artist of the Year, Group of the Year and Album of the Year.
The special is produced by Source Broadcast Media, LLC.
MO'NIQUE’S HOLIDAY HOUSE PARTY
Star of the hit UPN series THE PARKERS, Mo'Nique invites viewers into her home for a holiday special with a unique urban flavour -- and a liberal dose of her outrageous sense of humour. The actress/comedienne plays host to friends, family and other celebrities as she shares some intimate holiday moments. And you can rest assured that there will be some surprise, caught-on-tape moments for the host as well.
Don Weiner ("Showtime at the Apollo," "Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed" ) is the executive producer.
IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS
Actor William Shatner will host two one-hour specials of IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS, UPN's all-new Americanized version of the phenomenally successful Japanese culinary show "Iron Chef."
Staged like a sporting event, IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS features frenetic culinary battles between the world's top chefs who race against the clock to create outstanding original cuisine.
William Shatner contributes his trademark sense of humour and entertaining style to his role as "Chairman."
In each show, a Challenger (chef) is sent into the Chairman's "Kitchen Stadium," a giant cooking arena, where he or she competes against one of four Iron Chefs who specialize in American, Italian, French and Asian cooking.
The competing chefs are given one hour to prepare an exotic meal in which each course must feature a secret ingredient that is revealed only moments before the battle begins. A panel of four celebrity judges taste and critique the food before determining whose cuisine will reign supreme.
Based on format rights of Fuji TV, IRON CHEF SHOWDOWN IN LAS VEGAS is produced by the Larry Thompson Organisation and Lions Gate Entertainment.
Larry Thompson ("And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story," "Lucy and Desi: Before the Laughter" ) is executive producer.
REALITY
MANHUNT
From the World Wrestling Federation's Vince McMahon and "7 Days’" executive producer Christopher Crowe comes MANHUNT, a larger-than-life reality game where the rules and the results are as outrageous as the WWF itself.
MANHUNT follows 13 ordinary people on a 6 day adventure of forging rivers, climbing mountains and cutting through dense jungle foliage, all while being hunted by man's most dangerous natural enemy: man himself!
The skillful hunters are a cast of wicked, colorful and competitive characters (not unlike the personas made popular by the World Wrestling Federation) tracking the contestants as they follow clues in search of a treasure chest that awaits the eventual winner of a quarter of a million dollars!
Vince McMahon and Chris Crowe serve as executive producers with Bob Jaffe as co-executive producer. It is produced by World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc., Paramount Network Television and Bob Jaffe Productions.
REBUILD YOUR LIFE
This season, UPN offers adventurous families the chance to find out what it would be like to escape their daily routines and REBUILD YOUR LIFE. From Endemol Entertainment comes a reality series where families are given the opportunity to start over in an exotic location free from the stresses of their day-to-day lives.
There's one catch: each family will be challenged to excel at a life unfamiliar to them. They will build a house, gather and eat food from the wild (not off a supermarket shelf) and exist without the familiar creature comforts of home, such as a telephone or television.
The rules are simple. The families are transported to an island where they are given a limited time to build a house, a la Swiss Family Robinson, while cameras record the contestants every move and watch as relationships develop under exceptionally tough conditions. The family who builds the nicest home using indigenous material wins. The winning family is given money to build their dream home back in the States.
But, if they so choose, they may remain indefinitely on the island, where they have spent the last thirty days rebuilding their lives.
REBUILD YOUR LIFE is executive produced by John de Mol ("Big Brother"). The show is a production of Endemol Entertainment, USA.
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