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Old 15-11-2016, 12:35
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That’s a fair view to have of Bull, but you could also say the same about ‘Man with a Plan’ – with a big name like Matt LeBlanc (Friends, Episodes, and now Top Gear) you’d have thought someone in the UK would have picked it by now (particularly as ITV2 appear to have chosen ‘The Great Indoors’ over it – I’m guessing it was cheaper).

In fact, I’d say the same about all 3 recent Matthew Perry sitcoms. I’d have thought his name alone would have resulted in someone in the UK picking them up. Admittedly ‘Mr Sunshine’ and ‘Go On’ did get cancelled after one (full) season each, but I’d still have thought someone would have taken a chance on them. What surprises me the most of his recent sitcoms is ‘The Odd Couple’ – now in its 3rd season and still no UK broadcaster. I’m amazed no one has picked it up.
In my defence I'm not a big fan of US comedy, TBBT is about it for me. So it would be extremely presumptions to say how surprised or not that any comedy has not been picked up.

I have tried with most new comedies from the US and every one just depresses me more. So frankly I'm relieved no one has picked up this one or that one, means they might spend the money on sommat decent. Then I remember there isn't a lot that speaks to me these days.
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Old 15-11-2016, 12:38
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Hamet, i used to be the same. I found a lot of comedy rather poor.At one point. i only ever watched Modern Family. I don't even watch that now. But i have felt US comedy has really improved over the last few years.
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Old 15-11-2016, 13:17
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I agree with you there Hamlet. The marvel franchise just isn't working for ABC
Seems to be working for Netflix though. I have enjoyed Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage although Luke Cage was the weakest so far but nevertheless all three have received positive reviews from Marvel followers.
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Old 15-11-2016, 15:06
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Seems to be working for Netflix though. I have enjoyed Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage although Luke Cage was the weakest so far but nevertheless all three have received positive reviews from Marvel followers.
Wow you have Netflix? I'd never have guessed
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Old 15-11-2016, 15:08
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Hamet, i used to be the same. I found a lot of comedy rather poor.At one point. i only ever watched Modern Family. I don't even watch that now. But i have felt US comedy has really improved over the last few years.
It's never appealed to me, I've tried with so many. I want to enjoy US comedy. I sometimes think I'm missing out, but every time I try one again or even a new one I'm left cold. I squirm more than I laugh.
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Old 15-11-2016, 15:12
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It's never appealed to me, I've tried with so many. I want to enjoy US comedy. I sometimes think I'm missing out, but every time I try one again or even a new one I'm left cold. I squirm more than I laugh.
I like Cheers the only US comedy I have gotten on with, on a long time ago, probably why I like it. I prefer British Comedies and US dramas, tend to watch very little US comedy or British Drama Strangely enough.
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Old 15-11-2016, 15:53
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Killing Eve - BBC America Orders Dark Thriller Drama Series

http://www.spoilertv.com/2016/11/kil...ders-dark.html

McMafia - AMC & BBC Worldwide Team for New Scripted Original Drama Series Starring James Norton

http://www.spoilertv.com/2016/11/mcm...m-for-new.html
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Old 15-11-2016, 15:54
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Wow you have Netflix? I'd never have guessed
And your point? Wasn't my reply to Marvel not working for ABC?
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Old 15-11-2016, 16:30
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Lovely to hear some US network have snapped up the lovely James Norton.
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Old 15-11-2016, 16:36
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And your point? Wasn't my reply to Marvel not working for ABC?
My point? Actually your reply was saying how well Marvel was doing for Netfix! Could be argued that your post was irrelevant to the state of Marvels attempts st ABC, which are far too tied into the S.H.I.E.L.D. franchise, which is pretty clever when the whole thing has virtually no connection to Avengers these days. That takes a heck of a lot of clever writing.
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Old 15-11-2016, 16:53
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One of the cast members of Midnight Texas has confirmed season 1 will have 10 episodes.

Really looking forward to this. Sadly i think it is on the wrong network and think it would do much better on cable.
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Old 15-11-2016, 16:56
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Lovely to hear some US network have snapped up the lovely James Norton.
McMafia perhaps a joint production with BBC Worldwide and AMC. I wonder if it will be shown on BT's AMC channel when released over here although Matthew Read who is leaving the BBC was heavily involved in BBC One productions especially Happy Valley with James Norton and was part of the team involved in this tie up.
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Old 15-11-2016, 16:58
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McMafia perhaps a joint production with BBC Worldwide and AMC. I wonder if it will be shown on BT's AMC channel when released over here although Matthew Read who is leaving the BBC was heavily involved in BBC One productions especially Happy Valley with James Norton and was part of the team involved in this tie up.
My guess is that it will be on BBC in the UK and AMC in the US. The same thing happened this year with The Night Manager.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:08
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My guess is that it will be on BBC in the UK and AMC in the US. The same thing happened this year with The Night Manager.
I thought that with "Night of" but that was shown on Sky Atlantic.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:22
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I thought that with "Night of" but that was shown on Sky Atlantic.
That's because The Night Of wasn't a co-production and Sky Atlantic have an exclusive deal in which they air all of HBO's shows. So it was never going to air anywhere else.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:32
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My point? Actually your reply was saying how well Marvel was doing for Netfix! Could be argued that your post was irrelevant to the state of Marvels attempts st ABC, which are far too tied into the S.H.I.E.L.D. franchise, which is pretty clever when the whole thing has virtually no connection to Avengers these days. That takes a heck of a lot of clever writing.
Your point "Wow you have Netflix? I'd never have guessed" I thought was sarcastic. Yes I have Netflix or rather I opt in and out of Netflix as I do Amazon, Sky and others.

As ABC studios produce Netflix original Marvel series, I thought it was relevant.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:36
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That's because The Night Of wasn't a co-production and Sky Atlantic have an exclusive deal in which they air all of HBO's shows. So it was never going to air anywhere else.
Night of was a co production with BBC Drama Productions, BBC Worldwide productions and was adapted from the original BBC series Criminal Justice. There are crossovers however Casual Vacancy was also a BBC-HBO production but shown on the BBC but Sky Atlantic Germany.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:44
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It was a co production with BBC Drama Productions, BBC Worldwide productions.
Ahh i see. My mistake.
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:54
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I thought that with "Night of" but that was shown on Sky Atlantic.
Doesn't Atlantic get most HBO (like The Night of ) shows though?
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Old 15-11-2016, 17:57
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That's because The Night Of wasn't a co-production and Sky Atlantic have an exclusive deal in which they air all of HBO's shows. So it was never going to air anywhere else.
But it stunk, so who cares? The original was far better.
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Old 15-11-2016, 18:02
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But it stunk, so who cares? The original was far better.
Opinions are subjective, I thought Night Of was better, explored the characters in more depth and I thought John Turturro was brilliant.
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Old 15-11-2016, 18:09
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Doesn't Atlantic get most HBO (like The Night of ) shows though?
It's fairly complex because the distributor may also be HBO and obviously have a tie in with Sky but then as above you get Casual Vacancy another co production with the BBC and HBO shown on the BBC distributed by Sky Atlantic Germany. Not just who produces the shows but who has distribution.
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Old 15-11-2016, 20:12
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That’s a fair view to have of Bull, but you could also say the same about ‘Man with a Plan’ – with a big name like Matt LeBlanc (Friends, Episodes, and now Top Gear) you’d have thought someone in the UK would have picked it by now (particularly as ITV2 appear to have chosen ‘The Great Indoors’ over it – I’m guessing it was cheaper).

In fact, I’d say the same about all 3 recent Matthew Perry sitcoms. I’d have thought his name alone would have resulted in someone in the UK picking them up. Admittedly ‘Mr Sunshine’ and ‘Go On’ did get cancelled after one (full) season each, but I’d still have thought someone would have taken a chance on them. What surprises me the most of his recent sitcoms is ‘The Odd Couple’ – now in its 3rd season and still no UK broadcaster. I’m amazed no one has picked it up.
I think the issue with the 'The Odd Couple' is although it is now on its 3rd season, it only had 13 episode seasons. So basically only 1 full season. It also is probably expensive to buy due to the star name. Its never scored major ratings either so has been very up in the air on cancellation. I think uk networks are probably thinking cost/episodes does not add up and its unlikely to be a hit either despite the star name.

I think its quite telling that of all the CBS shows that started in september/october it is the only one that has not been given a full season. Of course it may be that they only wanted to do 13 episodes, but if that was the case why not leave it to mid-season as usual.
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Old 15-11-2016, 21:32
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Treasure - NBC Developing Action Adventure Drama from Grimm Creators and EPs

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Old 16-11-2016, 09:36
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Fox UK acquire the rights to Bull

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2016/11/fox-...cbs-show-bull/
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