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  • Magic School Bus to return

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    The classic educational TV show ‘The Magic School Bus’ will be returning, with a twist – the new show will be CGI instead of the traditional 2-D animation style. Honestly, I think it will be kind of strange but hey, who knows. It’s very likely that this will be yet another icon from childhood that will be bastardized by renewal. I’m trying to be positive here people!

    What do you think? I know the news is a little dated, but we have ’til 2016 before we can really see the finished product and come to a developed opinion.

    Source:

    http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/11/5799928/netflix-rebooting-magic-school-bus-in-2016

  • Futurama cancelled for second time

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    It’s not necessarily ‘new’ news, but it is sad nonetheless. After being resurrected from the dead by Comedy Central in 2010, Futurama is once again headed to gray, static pastures. It will continue its last ordered season – the seventh – and then will cease to exist once more.

    Futurama originally aired on Fox from 1999-2003, and then was revived through the awesomeness that is the Adult Swim programming block on Cartoon Network from 2004-2007. Does anyone else remember the Futurama episodes? I want to say that they appeared in the first hour timeslot on weekdays, where King of the Hill currently sits.

    I am a HUGE fan of Futurama, and I like it considerably more than the 20+ year old behemoth that is The Simpsons (although I do like the show, I just don’t follow it). Maybe us fans can make enough noise to save it, or at least get another home for this truly transcendental animated series.

    How do you feel about the loss of Futurama?

    http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/04/22/futurama-not-renewed-comedy-central/#more-130256

  • The Lifespan of a Television Show

    I think that this is incredibly well done. I can certainly chart some of the TV series I’ve watched faithfully over the years on this scale.

    Are there any shows that have bucked this trend? I’d say that the Simpsons has lasted pretty well, at least into it’s late teens. Let me know what you think!

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  • Worst TV Role Models

    So what? The picture doesn't match the article…=P

    So I know most of the SquidFlicks readers are grown and don’t necessarily need a role model, but I came across an interesting article and thought it was worth sharing. I feel that it is pretty accurate. The only choice I don’t really agree with is the Goku/Gohan one, but I can see where the concern could be valid. I say that #4 should be replaced with say, Charlie Sheen  from “Two and a Half Men”.

    In summary the top five worst TV role models are:

    1. Snooki (duh) “Jersey Shore”
    2. Tony “Skins”
    3. Kim Kardashian “Keeping up with the Kardashians”
    4. Goku and Gohan “Dragon Ball Z”
    5. Tyra Banks “America’s Next Top Model”

    How do you feel about the choices?

    The rest of the article – [ParentDish.com]

  • New season of Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe

    A Discovery Channel hit (and one of the most unique and entertaining shows in my opinion), Dirty Jobs, is coming back for an all-new season! The fun starts in just a couple of weeks – Tuesday, October 19th.

    http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/dirty-jobs/

  • Conan’s on TBS

    Comedian Conan O’Brien, well known for his stint as host of the Late Night show, and the controversial gain and then loss of the Tonight Show, will soon be hosting his own late night comedy/talk show on the TBS network. It was highly speculated that he would sign with Fox, so the TBS move was quite a surprise. The show is scheduled to begin this November.

    The bigger question here is: Can he finally get the Emmy award that still eludes him? Conan is a great host and has been working the late night comedy shift for over a decade, and all he has to show for it is one lone Emmy nomination. Perhaps this will be a new life for his career. It certainly has been crazy for him and his fans since the Tonight Show debacle. As Conan said. “NBC stands for Never Believe your Contract!” =P

    Good luck, Mr. O’Brien. SquidFlicks will be following the updates!

  • Leno leaves the keys

    Jay Leno wrapped up his final episode of The Jay Leno Show last night. He will be returning to The Tonight Show which was  previously hosted by Conan O’Brian.

    Leno was ‘fired’ by Donald Trump. In his final monologue, Leno said, “It seems like just yesterday I was telling NBC this was not going to work. This show was supposed to be on for two years, but we got five months for good behavior.”

  • WAT! Gullah Gullah Island!

    Time for WAT! (aka Wicked Awesome Television!; pronounced WHAT!)

    Wow, I just had to post this after seeing it on YouTube – anyone else remember this show? Ha! =)

  • Lost Returns for Season 5

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    After the debacle caused by last year’s writer’s strike, ABC’s hit show Lost will commence its fifth season on January 21, 2009 with a three-hour premiere consisting of a clip-show and two back-to-back new episodes.

    The series was originally planned to end during the 2009-2010 season. Beginning with the 2007–2008 television season, the final 48 episodes would have been aired as three seasons with 16 episodes each, with Lost concluding in its sixth season. Due to the writers strike, the fourth season featured 14 episodes, and seasons five and six will have 17 episodes each.

    I have loosely followed the show since its start, and have enjoyed it. It seems to be pretty deep, and you have to watch an episode several times to get all the information in it. I know several people (especially my parents) who have eagerly awaited the new season. I have no doubt that the events in the next two seasons will be more entralling than the previous four seasons!

    Are you excited about the new season of Lost? Tell us below!

  • Jay Leno Stays at NBC; Moves to 9 PM Slot

    If you’re a fan of late-night talk shows, you’ve heard of Jay Leno. You’ve also probably heard about Leno “retiring” from NBC in Spring of 2009.
    Not anymore.

    On December 9, Leno and numerous NBC executives held a press conference to announce a venture into prime time television for the comedian. According to a Reuters.com story, the new one-hour show will air at 10 EST/9 CST, and will be the first program of its kind to run 6 days a week in US prime time. For all you “Tonight Show” faithful out there, the new show will still feature an opening monologue, and familiar comedy bits like “Headlines” and “Jaywalking”.
    The only downfall of this move is that shows such as “Law and Order” will be pushed back an hour, causing other programs to be canceled.
    Which isn’t a huge loss, really… I mean, “Lipstick Jungle”? Yeah, I don’t think I’ll miss that one.
    Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN0926481820081209?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=10272

    My question to you, ladies and gentlemen of the blogosphere: Do you think this move will give NBC a much-needed push in ratings? Or will it not have a large enough effect for the company to overtake its competitors?