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Fox has decided not to proceed with a second season of science fiction series Terra Nova, effectively canceling the struggling show. 20th Century Fox studios, which produces the series, is keeping a small amount of hope alive by attempting to shop it to other networks, but chances of a pick-up appear slim at this point. Terra Nova's cancellation was somewhat expected, given its mediocre ratings and hefty production costs. Fox has also recently filled up its roster of dramas with new high profile shows Alcatraz and Touch, which they expect will outperform the cancelled dinosaur drama. Click here to view the article

Showtime announced today that House of Lies has been renewed for a fourth season. The cable network has ordered 12 new episodes of comedy for 2015. The show is currently at the halfway point of Season 3, with the season finale set to air in April. (Source: Showtime) Click here to view the article

Fans of The Expanse can breathe a sigh of relief tonight, as Amazon has saved the critically-acclaimed space opera from cancellation. While rumored for a few days now, the official announcement came tonight directly from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos at the National Space Society's International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles. The outpouring from fans was quite substantial after they got wind that Syfy was passing on a fourth season of their favorite show. A #SaveTheExpanse campaign quickly gained momentum, including an online petition with over 130,000 signatures and a GoFundMe page which paid for an airplane banner that was flown over Amazon Studios in Santa M…

FX has ordered 13 episodes for season four of its Emmy® Award-winning hit drama series Justified, announced Nick Grad, FX Executive Vice President of Original Programming. Six all new episodes remain in season three, airing Tuesdays at 10 PM ET/PT, with the third season finale airing April 10. “Justified is one of television’s best series and this season has reinforced that excellence,” said Grad. “Graham Yost and his writing team continue to deliver compelling material and richly drawn characters brought to life by the brilliance of Timothy Olyphant and our terrific ensemble cast. Their work is validated by universal acclaim, awards, and ratings that have grown ever…

Syfy announced last week that Being Human will end after this season, its fourth. The North American version of the UK series will not return after its upcoming finale on Monday, April 7. The show currently has six episodes remaining. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

It looks like the networks’ dry spell on renewals of scripted shows this season will finally end today. I hear that CBS is prepping early pickups of a slew of existing series, with word of the first one, a third-season renewal of Blue Bloods, already out this morning. The network is not confirming. The list will likely also include the two NCIS series, freshmen 2 Broke Girls and Person Of Interest as well as Mike & Molly, The Mentalist, veterans Criminal Minds and CSI and possibly Hawaii Five-0, whose star Alex O’Loughlin is getting treatment, critically praised but softly rated The Good Wife and Two And A Half Men, ahead of closing a deal with star Ashton Kutcher.…

It was announced last week that the previously - cancelled Ripper Street has been revived and will return for a third season. The British drama originally got the axe late last year when BBC One decided not to continue on with the series. However today's news confirms that a new deal was signed with online giant Amazon, which has acquired UK subscription streaming rights. U.S. audiences will be pleased to learn that BBC America is on-board to co-produce the show and will continue to air new episodes of Ripper Street's third season. No return date has been set for the drama, but production on Season 3 will begin this May. (Source: BBC America) Click here to view the…

Racist tweets bring an end to comedy's biggest comeback. Just two months after picking up Roseanne for an 11th season, ABC has reversed the move. The cancellation comes after show star Roseanne Barr took to Twitter with a series of racist and anti-semitic posts. The most offending being a now-deleted tweet calling adviser to former President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, an offspring of the “Muslim Brotherhood & Planet of the Apes.” The backlash that followed was immediate and intense, with numerous celebrities and pundits speaking out against her remarks. Barr subsequently apologized, calling the tweet a joke, but it was too late. The damage had been done.…

Here's the statement from HBO: "It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series LUCK. "Safety is always of paramount concern. We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures. While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen, and it is impossible to guarantee they won’t in the future. Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision. …

In a recent press release, Fox announced that new series Rake will be moving to Friday nights. The time slot shift begins on March 14, which will be the show's eighth episode since its premiere in late January. The freshman drama has gotten off to a slow start on Thursdays, where it most recently dropped to a 0.8 rating among Adults 18-49, which is markedly down from its premiere rating of 1.7. Rake will air one more episode this week in its original Thursday time slot before making the switch next week. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

CBS has picked up The Mentalist for a fifth season. The announcement came as the network renewed eight other dramas including The Good Wife, Criminal Minds, Person of Interest, CSI, Hawaii Five-0, Blue Bloods, and both installments of NCIS. (Source: TV by the Numbers) Click here to view the article

Fox announced last week that Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been renewed for a second season. The comedy has garnered high praise from viewers and critics alike since premiering last fall, including a recent Golden Globe win for best television comedy. Expect Season 2 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine to return for the start of the 2014-2015 season in the fall. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

The comedy will continue in 2019. View the full article

NBC has reportedly given Grimm a second season renewal. That is good news for fans of the freshman fantasy drama, given as how other new dramas on the network have not fared as well this season. Shows like The Playboy Club and Prime Suspect have already fallen by the wayside. Grimm, however, has been pulling in solid enough ratings on Friday nights for NBC to give it a shot at another season. Its numbers have also remained rather steady over the course of its run rather than suffering from the ratings decline that many shows see as the season wears on. Grimm's average is hovering around a 1.6 in the adults 18-49 demographic, which isn't bad for a Friday night series. …

Fox announced last week that The Mindy Project has been renewed for a third season, to air in 2014-2015. The sophomore comedy, currently in Season 2, will return with a special 1-hour spring premiere on April 1. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

No Season 4 for the medical drama. View the full article

Fox has announced that New Girl has been renewed for a fourth season. The Zooey Deschanel-led comedy will return for the 2014-2015 television season. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

The daytime series will end after seven years on the air. View the full article

Fox has announced that Raising Hope has been renewed for a third season. The offbeat comedy has gained a loyal following over its first two seasons, leading to solid overall ratings in the coveted 18-49 demographic. Before it breaks for the summer, Raising Hope will air a two-part season finale, starting with part one tomorrow night - April 10 - and concluding next week on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Click here to view the article

Fox announced last week that The Following has been renewed for a third season. The psychological thriller is currently halfway through Season 2 with eight episodes remaining. Expect a return for Season 3 in early 2015. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

The late-night series will be back for Season 2. View the full article

Word is that the remaining episodes Breaking In has produced will air at a later, yet-to-be-determined date. Still, this scheduling change could be the final nail in the Christian Slater comedy&#39;s coffin. Breaking In premiered its first season last April but was met with a similar fate, being cancelled after five episodes. And while Fox eventually decided to give the series another chance, a second revival is not likely in the cards.<br /> <br /> Click here to view the article

Fox announced Monday that it is cancelling Raising Hope, ending the show's run after four seasons. The sitcom has five episodes remaining, with its series finale set to air on Friday, April 4 in a 1-hour block between 9:00 and 10:00pm. (Source: Fox) Click here to view the article

The Superman prequel will return for Season 2. View the full article

CBS announced tuesday that TV's most-watched comedy, The Big Bang Theory, has been renewed for three additional years. The news means that the hit show, which has already been on the air for over six years, will run through at least the 2016-2017 television season. (Source: CBS) Click here to view the article