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Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse Renewed For A Second Series

8:40AM Jess McGuire | I’ve only caught a couple of episodes of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse and to be truthful, they didn’t do much for me. But I am assured by fans of the show that not only does the series improve remarkably about halfway through the first season, but it is THE BEST THING EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD and I will fall heavily in love with it. Time will tell. Anyway, Dollhouse obsessives will be stoked to learn that the show has been renewed for a second series. More »

Gossip Girl To Annoy You For a Whole ‘Nother Year

6:49AM Defamer Hollywood | There’s word this afternoon that overly-glorified teen soap Gossip Girl has been renewed, according to Little Miss Chris Rovzar over at Daily Intel, for a third spectacular season. Even though only twelve people watch it. More »

Despite The Best Efforts Of Viacom, ‘Friday Night Lights’ Gets Picked Up For Another Season

5:20AM Mark Graham | The perenially ratings challenged yet highly adored Friday Night Lights has been on life support ever since the WGA Strike shut production down on the show’s second season. First, Peacock Emperor Ben Silverman gave the show the Diss Of Death (”Unfortunately, no one watches it. That’s the thing with shows. People have to watch them.”) in an interview with Radar. Then, the good people over at Bestweekever.tv launched a spirited internet campaign in an attempt to save the show, only to be shut down days later by the shortsighted suits at Viacom. But just when it appeared that the guillotine was ready to fall, Nikki Finke is reporting that the show is set to be picked up for a third season, thanks to a unique partnership formed between NBC and DirectTV. It’s an innovative deal where NBC found a partner who will share costs and exhibition windows,” an insider explained. More »