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The new dramas for the coming season are:
24 - This groundbreaking thriller is a roller-coaster ride that unfolds in real time. From midnight to midnight - covering a 24-hour day over the course of a season - each episode will have its own resolution, but the clock will never stop ticking.
The first 24 episodes take place on Presidential primary day in Los Angeles, where Jack Bauer and his elite team of CIA agents uncover a plot to assassinate Presidential nominee David Palmer. With only 24 hours to identify the killer and save Palmer's life, Jack must also deal with his strained marriage and the sudden disappearance of his troubled teenage daughter. The clock is ticking
Production Company: Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producers/Writer: Joel Surnow, Bob Cochran
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Mia Kirshner as Mandy, Leslie Hope as Terri Bauer, Elisha Cuthbert as Kimberly Bauer, Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer, Sarah Lively as Nina.
PASADENA - Directed by Diane Keaton, Pasadena stars Dana Delaney as Catherine, the young mother at the centre of a twisted dynasty. Seen through the eyes of her daughter Lily, Pasadena reveals the length to which a powerful family will go to protect their seemingly perfect world. The one-hour drama strikes the perfect balance between rich storytelling and the twists and turns of a murder mystery.
Production Company: Columbia TriStar Television in association with Brillstein-Grey; Executive Producer/Writer: Mike White ("Chuck & Buck" ); Executive Producer: Brad Grey; Director: Diane Keaton ("Hanging Up" )
Cast: Mark Valley as Robert, Dana Delaney as Catherine, Natasha Wagner as Beth, Alison Lohman as Lily, Barbara Babcock as Joan, Martin Donovan as Will, Alan Simpson as Henry, Christopher Marquette as Mason, Balthazar Getty as Nate, Phillip Baker Hall as George.
The new comedies for the coming season are:
UNDECLARED - College life is seen through the eyes of Steven Karp, a kid who grew seven inches over summer, going from scrawny high school senior to potentially handsome college student. If only Steven's social life can change as much as his appearance during his freshman year. Undeclared looks at the lives of six friends who help each other face the freedoms and responsibilities that come along with being away from home for the first time.
Production Company: Apatow Productions in association with DreamWorks Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Judd Apatow ("Freaks & Geeks," "The Larry Sanders Show" )
Cast: Jay Baruchel as Steve, Charlie Hunnam as Lloyd, Monica Keena as Rachel, Carla Gallo as Lizzie, Timm Sharp as Marshall, Seth Rogen as Ron, Loudon Wainwright III as Hal.
THE BERNIE MAC SHOW - From writer producer Larry Wilmore ("The PJ's" ) comes The Bernie Mac Show, a daring, new family show about a man with a distinctive and comedic view on parenting - and the family that forms around him. Bernie and his wife will tell you straight up they never wanted to raise kids. He's a busy stand-up comedian and she is a vice president at AT&T.
But when his only sister checks herself into rehab, she drops off her three young children with Bernie and his wife Wanda. His old school, tough love approach may be out of step with today's kids, but his perspective on parenting is what sets this show apart and speaks to people with and without kids.
Production Company: Regency Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Larry Wilmore ("The PJs")
Cast: Bernie Mac as Bernie Mac ("The Original Kings of Comedy" ), Kellita Smith as Wanda, Camille Winbush as Vanessa, Jeremy Suarez as Jordan, Dee Dee Davis as Bryana.
THE TICK - In the city known as The City, crime fights back. And where the forces of good are hip-deep in evil, there is The Tick! Armed only with his invulnerability, this big blue defender of all that is right patrols The City's rooftops - not for fame, not for money, but for the love of his demanding mistress, a notion called Justice. At the Tick's side is Arthur, an accountant who scorned the fuzzy security blanket of Corporate America to pursue his destiny as a heroic moth.
Despite their odd-couple like tendencies, they both share a common dream - to fight evil. Accompanying them on their heroic exploits is Captain Liberty a patriotic superperson whose light from her torch of righteousness sends the roaches of wrong scurrying back to their dank, filthy crevices. Also joining the crusade is the suave Bat Manuel, whose Latin charm is as big as his wingspan.
Production Company: Sonnenfeld/Josephson Worldwide Entertainment in association with Columbia TriStar Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Ben Edlund ("The Tick" comic book and animated series); Executive Producer/Director: Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black," "The Addams Family"); Executive Producers: Barry Josephson, David Sacks, Larry Charles
Cast: Patrick Warburton as The Tick, David Burke as Arthur, Liz Vassey as Captain Liberty, Nestor Carbonell as Bat Manuel.
The new mid-season drama is:
EMMA BRODY - Emma Brody is a warm, funny and romantic drama from the producers of "Erin Brockovich," about a young woman moving from her Ohio home to London to begin a career as a vice consul in the US Embassy. We see the world through Emma's eyes as she experiences romance and excitement in this foreign city while serving as a life raft for Americans in need of help abroad. From felony arrests to charges of skinny dipping in a Trafalgar Square fountain, their problems provide counterpoint to Emma's personal adventures and love life - a complicated triangle involving a CIA courier and a member of the Royal Family.
Production Company: Jersey Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Jim Parriott; Executive Producers: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacy Sher
Cast: Arija Bareikis as Emma Brody ("The Myth of Fingerprints," "Deuce Bigelow" ), Jonathan Adams as Elque Polk, Dave Cubitt as Doug Roach, Lee Williams as Drew Windsor, Diane Neal as Molly, Michael Cerveris as Gary, Nicholas Irons as Wellington.
The back-up comedy is:
GREG THE BUNNY - Greg The Bunny is an innovative look at the world where puppets are living, breathing creatures. We follow the adventures of Greg, a wide-eyed innocent bunny-puppet, as he falls into the world of the fictitious children's show "Sweetknuckle Junction" - populated by neurotic puppets and the humans who both love and abuse them. Greg must rely on the savvy of his human roommate and best friend Jimmy, who also becomes his agent, to navigate the tricky waters of life and success.
For the blundering executive producer Gil, the aggressive network executive Allison, and the bitter host Junction Jack, their livelihood rests on Greg's furry shoulders. Greg the Bunny is an inventive comedy series mixing live action and puppetry and is based on the Independent Film channel series of short films.
Production Company: Steve Levitan Productions and Original Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producers: Neal Moritz, Mark Rossen; Executive Producers/Writers: Steve Levitan ("Just Shoot Me"), Dan Milano, Spencer Chinoy
Cast: Dan Milano as Greg The Bunny and Warren Demontague (puppets), Seth Green as Jimmy Bender, Eugene Levy as Gil Bender, Sarah Silverman as Allison Donahue, Dina Waters as Dottie, Bob Gunton as Junction Jack, Drew Massal as Count Blah (puppet), James Murray as Rochester Rabbit (puppet).
24 - This groundbreaking thriller is a roller-coaster ride that unfolds in real time. From midnight to midnight - covering a 24-hour day over the course of a season - each episode will have its own resolution, but the clock will never stop ticking.
The first 24 episodes take place on Presidential primary day in Los Angeles, where Jack Bauer and his elite team of CIA agents uncover a plot to assassinate Presidential nominee David Palmer. With only 24 hours to identify the killer and save Palmer's life, Jack must also deal with his strained marriage and the sudden disappearance of his troubled teenage daughter. The clock is ticking
Production Company: Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producers/Writer: Joel Surnow, Bob Cochran
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Mia Kirshner as Mandy, Leslie Hope as Terri Bauer, Elisha Cuthbert as Kimberly Bauer, Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer, Sarah Lively as Nina.
PASADENA - Directed by Diane Keaton, Pasadena stars Dana Delaney as Catherine, the young mother at the centre of a twisted dynasty. Seen through the eyes of her daughter Lily, Pasadena reveals the length to which a powerful family will go to protect their seemingly perfect world. The one-hour drama strikes the perfect balance between rich storytelling and the twists and turns of a murder mystery.
Production Company: Columbia TriStar Television in association with Brillstein-Grey; Executive Producer/Writer: Mike White ("Chuck & Buck" ); Executive Producer: Brad Grey; Director: Diane Keaton ("Hanging Up" )
Cast: Mark Valley as Robert, Dana Delaney as Catherine, Natasha Wagner as Beth, Alison Lohman as Lily, Barbara Babcock as Joan, Martin Donovan as Will, Alan Simpson as Henry, Christopher Marquette as Mason, Balthazar Getty as Nate, Phillip Baker Hall as George.
The new comedies for the coming season are:
UNDECLARED - College life is seen through the eyes of Steven Karp, a kid who grew seven inches over summer, going from scrawny high school senior to potentially handsome college student. If only Steven's social life can change as much as his appearance during his freshman year. Undeclared looks at the lives of six friends who help each other face the freedoms and responsibilities that come along with being away from home for the first time.
Production Company: Apatow Productions in association with DreamWorks Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Judd Apatow ("Freaks & Geeks," "The Larry Sanders Show" )
Cast: Jay Baruchel as Steve, Charlie Hunnam as Lloyd, Monica Keena as Rachel, Carla Gallo as Lizzie, Timm Sharp as Marshall, Seth Rogen as Ron, Loudon Wainwright III as Hal.
THE BERNIE MAC SHOW - From writer producer Larry Wilmore ("The PJ's" ) comes The Bernie Mac Show, a daring, new family show about a man with a distinctive and comedic view on parenting - and the family that forms around him. Bernie and his wife will tell you straight up they never wanted to raise kids. He's a busy stand-up comedian and she is a vice president at AT&T.
But when his only sister checks herself into rehab, she drops off her three young children with Bernie and his wife Wanda. His old school, tough love approach may be out of step with today's kids, but his perspective on parenting is what sets this show apart and speaks to people with and without kids.
Production Company: Regency Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Larry Wilmore ("The PJs")
Cast: Bernie Mac as Bernie Mac ("The Original Kings of Comedy" ), Kellita Smith as Wanda, Camille Winbush as Vanessa, Jeremy Suarez as Jordan, Dee Dee Davis as Bryana.
THE TICK - In the city known as The City, crime fights back. And where the forces of good are hip-deep in evil, there is The Tick! Armed only with his invulnerability, this big blue defender of all that is right patrols The City's rooftops - not for fame, not for money, but for the love of his demanding mistress, a notion called Justice. At the Tick's side is Arthur, an accountant who scorned the fuzzy security blanket of Corporate America to pursue his destiny as a heroic moth.
Despite their odd-couple like tendencies, they both share a common dream - to fight evil. Accompanying them on their heroic exploits is Captain Liberty a patriotic superperson whose light from her torch of righteousness sends the roaches of wrong scurrying back to their dank, filthy crevices. Also joining the crusade is the suave Bat Manuel, whose Latin charm is as big as his wingspan.
Production Company: Sonnenfeld/Josephson Worldwide Entertainment in association with Columbia TriStar Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Ben Edlund ("The Tick" comic book and animated series); Executive Producer/Director: Barry Sonnenfeld ("Men in Black," "The Addams Family"); Executive Producers: Barry Josephson, David Sacks, Larry Charles
Cast: Patrick Warburton as The Tick, David Burke as Arthur, Liz Vassey as Captain Liberty, Nestor Carbonell as Bat Manuel.
The new mid-season drama is:
EMMA BRODY - Emma Brody is a warm, funny and romantic drama from the producers of "Erin Brockovich," about a young woman moving from her Ohio home to London to begin a career as a vice consul in the US Embassy. We see the world through Emma's eyes as she experiences romance and excitement in this foreign city while serving as a life raft for Americans in need of help abroad. From felony arrests to charges of skinny dipping in a Trafalgar Square fountain, their problems provide counterpoint to Emma's personal adventures and love life - a complicated triangle involving a CIA courier and a member of the Royal Family.
Production Company: Jersey Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producer/Writer: Jim Parriott; Executive Producers: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacy Sher
Cast: Arija Bareikis as Emma Brody ("The Myth of Fingerprints," "Deuce Bigelow" ), Jonathan Adams as Elque Polk, Dave Cubitt as Doug Roach, Lee Williams as Drew Windsor, Diane Neal as Molly, Michael Cerveris as Gary, Nicholas Irons as Wellington.
The back-up comedy is:
GREG THE BUNNY - Greg The Bunny is an innovative look at the world where puppets are living, breathing creatures. We follow the adventures of Greg, a wide-eyed innocent bunny-puppet, as he falls into the world of the fictitious children's show "Sweetknuckle Junction" - populated by neurotic puppets and the humans who both love and abuse them. Greg must rely on the savvy of his human roommate and best friend Jimmy, who also becomes his agent, to navigate the tricky waters of life and success.
For the blundering executive producer Gil, the aggressive network executive Allison, and the bitter host Junction Jack, their livelihood rests on Greg's furry shoulders. Greg the Bunny is an inventive comedy series mixing live action and puppetry and is based on the Independent Film channel series of short films.
Production Company: Steve Levitan Productions and Original Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television; Executive Producers: Neal Moritz, Mark Rossen; Executive Producers/Writers: Steve Levitan ("Just Shoot Me"), Dan Milano, Spencer Chinoy
Cast: Dan Milano as Greg The Bunny and Warren Demontague (puppets), Seth Green as Jimmy Bender, Eugene Levy as Gil Bender, Sarah Silverman as Allison Donahue, Dina Waters as Dottie, Bob Gunton as Junction Jack, Drew Massal as Count Blah (puppet), James Murray as Rochester Rabbit (puppet).
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