Home
search
more | tips

Are You a News Provider?

Learn how to submit your original news content to our site with IMDb NewsDesk.


2009 | 2008

1-20 of 92 articles from 2009   « Prev | Next »

Inside track: Emmy race for lead actor in a drama

4 July 2009 7:00 PM, PDT | From Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news

Since the nominees for TV's top award are a lot like TV reruns, there's a good chance we'll see most of last year's nominees for outstanding lead actor in a drama series return when bids are unveiled on July 16. Judging panels will not be used this year to whittle down final nominees after evaluating sample episodes submitted by the top 10 voter-getters determined by a popular vote of members of the TV academy's acting branch. This year, six nominees (instead of the traditional five) will be decided by an outright popular vote, so that makes predicting the outcome much easier. Sure bets probably include last year's nominees Gabriel Byrne ("In Treatment"), Michael C. Hall ("Dexter"), Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"), Hugh Laurie ("House M.D.) and 2008 winner Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad"). That leaves room for just one more. Serial past winner James Spader ("Boston Legal"), who made last year's rundown? Previous champ Kiefer Sutherland

(more)

tomoneil

Permalink | Report a problem

Weekly TV Wrap Up - June 18, 2009

18 June 2009 7:52 AM, PDT | From ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news

Welcome to Thursday’s Weekly TV Wrap Up. Today we have a chunk of news to chat about.

I want to touch a bit on the television broadcast digital conversion and how well it went, or maybe not so well for some.  Then we’ll touch on some True Blood ratings news, Heroes casting info, Bones renewal info and some Lie To Me news.  We’ll then toss in some info on Patrick Swayze’s The Beast, My Name Is Earl and some Law And Order: Svu cast news.

Of course, I wrap it up with TV and cable ratings from last week.

Let’s get on with it, shall we?

 

Digital Transition Not So Smooth

As the television world went digital last Friday, for many it was a flawless event.  For some, not so flawless.

One experience noted was that of a consumer who bought a digital TV,

(more)

Bruce Simmons

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze's Cop Series "The Beast" Officially Canceled

16 June 2009 5:59 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

A&E's new police drama "The Beast" has been canceled. The Patrick Swayze-headliner series will not be returning for a second season.

The news comes days after it was reported that the cabler has been mulling over the series' cancellation.

A&E president Bob DeBitetto told BBC that the series, which premiered on January 15 this year, was a "labor of love," praising Swayze's dedication to the show.

Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, refused to take painkillers while he filmed the 13-part series.

Permalink | Report a problem

A&E cancels Patrick Swayze drama 'The Beast'

16 June 2009 12:14 AM, PDT | From Hitfix.com | See recent Hitfix news

  New York (AP) - "The Beast," a police drama that starred the ailing Patrick Swayze, will not return for a second season, A&E announced Monday. The series, which premiered in January, starred Swayze as Charles Barker, a rogue undercover FBI agent teamed up with rookie Ellis Dove (Travis Fimmel). The series was filmed on location in Chicago. Reviews for the series were mixed and its audience averaged 1.3 million viewers through the 13 episodes, which concluded their run in April. But Swayze was unstinting in a rough-and-tumble performance that he maintained while battling pancreatic cancer. His illness had no discernible...

Frazier Moore (AP)

Permalink | Report a problem

Swayze Show Dropped

15 June 2009 6:30 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

The drama that could mark Patrick Swayze's last acting job has been axed.

The Beast wasn't a big ratings hit when it first appeared on TV screens in the U.S. earlier this year and executives at the A&E network have now confirmed there will be no more episodes.

Swayze, 56, shot the first, and now only, season of the show while battling pancreatic cancer and won acclaim for his portrayal of a tough FBI agent.

Permalink | Report a problem

No More Beast

15 June 2009 4:06 PM, PDT | From Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news

After running about 13 episodes, A&E’s freshmen series The Beast is being put down. The Patrick Swayze starring drama series did not have enough of a solid audience to wrangle in the right ratings, only able to bring in around 1.3 million.

Looks like people were more interested in Swayze's illness than the show.

“The Beast,” starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel, centers on an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran, Charles Barker (Swayze), who takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove (Fimmel), to train in his hard-edged and psychologically clever style of agenting. The mischievous veteran hazes his new partner as they work undercover, brilliantly manipulating situations, constantly testing his new partner and pushing him to delve deeper into his “roles.” As Dove realizes he can no longer maintain normal relationships and still do his job, the rookie is confronted with yet another challenge: An FBI team trying to enlist

(more)

Melissa Molina

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze's 'The Beast' Canceled

15 June 2009 3:40 PM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news

"The Insider" has learned that Patrick Swayze's A&E drama "The Beast" will not return to the network for its second season. Swayze, 56, continued shooting the series during its first season despite his diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer last year. In "The Beast," which debuted last January, Swayze played an unorthodox FBI vet training a new partner while being pursued by a secret Internal Affairs team. The star revealed he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2008.

[Read full story on The Insider]

TheInsider

Permalink | Report a problem

A&E Just Canceled Patrick Swayze's Beast

15 June 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Update: A&E protested too much. The network confirmed Monday that it did, indeed, cancel The Beast after one season. A&E president Bob DeBitetto called the cop drama a "labor of love" for Swayze and praised the star's work ethic while battling cancer as they shot the first season. __________________ The Beast is no longer A&E's burden. Or Patrick Swayze's. While the cable net has yet to make an official announcement about the crime drama's future, network sources told Variety the show's first season would also serve as its last. Swazye starred as a rogue FBI agent in the Chicago-set series, whose 13-episode run ended April 23. It's...

Permalink | Report a problem

The Beast Is Canceled by A&E

15 June 2009 11:29 AM, PDT | From MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news

It seems that A&E viewers won't be getting another dose of Patrick Swayze. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the A&E network has just canceled The Beast.

The series premiered in January on the cable network and starred Patrick Swayze as a Chicago cop. Although the series marked somewhat of a comeback for Swayze, as he continued to fight the pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with last year, the ratings weren't high enough for a pick-up.

The series averaged 1.3 million viewers throughout its 13-episode run.

Permalink | Report a problem

The Beast: Patrick Swayze TV Show Cancelled, No Season Two

6 June 2009 6:28 PM, PDT | From TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news

Likely due to mediocre ratings and its star's health, A&E has cancelled The Beast after one season.

Set in Chicago, The Beast revolves around an unorthodox veteran of the FBI, Charles Barker (Patrick Swayze). He takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove (Travis Fimmel) and trains him a hard-edged and controversial approach towards undercover work. Others in the cast include Lindsay Pulsipher, Kevin J. O'Connor, Larry Gilliard Jr., Shannon Edwards, Johnny Kastl, Suzy Brack, Danielle Mulligan, Randy Bernales, Emily Margaret Heitzer, Mike Bach, Dale Caba, and Thomas Kosik.

Overall, the series was well-received by critics, with Swayze receiving the lion's share of the praise. The show's ratings unfortunately didn't reflect the positive press. Approximately 2.45 million tuned in to watch the premiere but then only 1.55 million returned for episode two. The third installment dropped to 1.35 million. The first season's 13 episodes averaged about 1.3 million.

Those numbers aren't stellar but they are

(more)

TVSeriesFinale.com

Permalink | Report a problem

Swayze’s TV show 'The Beast' cancelled

5 June 2009 8:09 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Patrick Swayze’s TV show The Beast has been cancelled, it has been reported. A source involved with the production of the A&E crime drama claims that a second season will not transpire, People reports. The Ghost star filmed 13 episodes of the series last summer while he underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer, and had been unable to promote the show when he dealt with a bout of pneumonia in January. "He had challenges while he was working because he was (more)

By Tim Parks

Permalink | Report a problem

'The Beast' not confirmed canceled yet, Patrick Swayze up for Emmy consideration

4 June 2009 9:01 PM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news

Patrick Swayze's TV show has reportedly been cancelled. Industry sources claim police drama 'The Beast' - which saw the cancer-stricken star play a rogue FBI agent in Chicago - will not return for a second season because Swayze is too ill, according to Variety magazine. The 56-year-old actor was shooting the first 13-episode series of the program when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. He completed filming, despite spending several weeks in hospital fighting pneumonia. The show did not rate well, but sources expected network A&E to commission a second series. One of the actors was put on a contract hold last August, while several others were reportedly keeping their schedules open in case the show was

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze-Starring Drama 'The Beast' May Get Cancelled

4 June 2009 8:48 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Mild ratings have prompted A&E to cancel "The Beast" after only 13 episodes airing. Although the network has released a statement that no decision has been made yet, a source close to the show told People, "There's no way it was going to happen without Patrick."

"The Beast" is a cop drama starring Patrick Swayze as FBI veteran training a rookie cop. The latest episode aired on April 23 but the networks has not made announcement whether there will be a second season.

For one thing, Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer and was unable to promote the show effectively due to treatments such as chemotherapies. He shot the first season entirely in Chicago last summer but early this year, when the series was about to air, he was admitted to hospital due to pneumonia.

Variety, which first came up with the cancellation story, said that there is a chance that Swayze

(more)

AceShowbiz.com

Permalink | Report a problem

A&E Cancels 'The Beast' Due To Patrick Swayze's Illness

4 June 2009 8:18 PM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Patrick Swayze's TV show has reportedly been cancelled.

Industry sources claim police drama 'The Beast' - which saw the cancer-stricken star play a rogue FBI agent in Chicago - will not return for a second season because Swayze is too ill, according to Variety magazine.

The 56-year-old actor was shooting the first 13-episode series of the programme when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year.

He completed filming, despite spending several weeks in hospital fighting pneumonia.

Permalink | Report a problem

Is A&E Giving Up on The Beast?

4 June 2009 3:19 PM, PDT | From TVGuide - Breaking News | See recent TVGuide.com - Breaking News news

Things aren't looking great for a second season of The Beast.

A&E isn't expected to renew the Patrick Swayze-fronted cop drama, sources told Variety. A rep for the cable network, however, told TVGuide.com that no official decision about the show's future has been made.

The series' first season ran for 13 episodes, and the finale aired April 23.

The show has overcome its share of obstacles. Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after the pilot was shot, but the actor received a doctor's Ok to complete filming once the series was picked up. Swayze also ...

Read More >

Adam Bryant

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze's A&E Series Cancelled

4 June 2009 1:30 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Patrick Swayze's new A&E series, The Beast, has been cancelled after 13 episodes, according to a source closely involved with the show's production. "There's no way it was going to happen without Patrick," says the source. Swayze shot all 13 episodes of the show last summer in Chicago during his treatment for pancreatic cancer. "He had challenges while he was working because he was still doing chemo and it wasn't always easy but in spite of all of that, he'd suit up and show up," his wife Lisa told People. "He was always there."Swayze, who was unable to promote

(more)

Julie Jordan

Permalink | Report a problem

Swayze's The Beast To Be Dropped?

4 June 2009 12:05 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Patrick Swayze's acting career has been dealt a heavy blow - his TV show The Beast is reportedly facing the axe after just one season.

The star pressed ahead with filming the first series of the cop show last year despite battling pancreatic cancer, and he was said to be in good spirits while training for the second outing of the programme in March.

But online reports suggest Swayze will not be returning to the small screen as rogue FBI officer Charles Barker - because the show is on the verge of being dropped by A&E network executives.

However, a spokesperson for A&E tells industry paper Daily Variety an official decision has yet to be made.

Swayze was diagnosed with the fatal disease in early 2008 and was recently forced to deny rumours he was on his deathbed.

Permalink | Report a problem

Future of Patrick Swayze's 'The Beast' Undecided

4 June 2009 7:29 AM, PDT | From TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news

The producers of Patrick Swayze's FBI drama "The Beast" are denying that the series has been canceled. A rep for the A&E network tells Et that no decision has been made about the show's fate. Swayze -- who continued shooting the series despite his diagnosis and treatment for pancreatic cancer last year -- stars in "The Beast" as an unorthodox FBI vet training a new partner while being pursued by a secret Internal Affairs team. The executive producer of "The Beast," John Romano, told Et earlier this year that the production team was confident about Swayze's return and the star had been ambitious about moving on with the show. "We're taking our cues from him," Romano said. "He's giving us every sign that we're rolling forward; here comes season two. That's the energy he's giving out and that's the way we're doing the show." Photos: Getty Images

[Read full story on The Insider]

TheInsider

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze's "The Beast" Reportedly Gets Canceled

4 June 2009 6:13 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news

Patrick Swayze's new TV show has been canceled just after airing 13 episodes. The A&E drama "The Beast" has reportedly not been renewed for a second season.

According to Variety's sources, the series, which debuted on January 15 this year, may have just been given the boot after its ratings continue to be soft.

The network told Daily Variety that no decision has been finalized yet.

Many are not surprised with supposed cancellation anymore, as the 56-year-old actor continues to battle pancreatic cancer.

Permalink | Report a problem

Patrick Swayze's The Beast Cancelled?

4 June 2009 2:19 AM, PDT | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news

There’s a rumor going around today that Patrick Swayze’s A&E show The Beast has been cancelled. Way to kick the guy while he’s down! The network has yet to make an official statement, but Variety reports that show sources say it’s been canned. The sources blame low ratings for the decision. Swayze was also in the hospital with pneumonia at the time when he was scheduled to be at the Television Critics Association Panel. There was talk a couple of months ago that a new lead character would be introduced in the event Patrick became...

Permalink | Report a problem

2009 | 2008

1-20 of 92 articles from 2009   « Prev | Next »

See entire list of NewsDesk partners


IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles. News articles are published for the entertainment of our users only. The news items do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the site responsible for the article in question to report any concerns you may have.