Soon after news broke of the horrific December 14 elementary-school shootings in Newtown, Conn., the broadcast and cable networks scoured their schedules for anything that might be deemed offensive or inappropriate in light of the massacre.
"Caution carries the day," says one network executive. "You look up and down the schedule for shows and promos that might be uncomfortably close to the subject matter. Then you ask yourself, 'Are we being sensitive in a correct way or are we being overly careful?'"
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Discovery will not renew reality series American Guns for a third season, Deadline reports.
"American Guns concluded earlier this year," a rep for the series told the site. "Discovery Channel chose not to renew the series and has no plans to air repeats of the show."
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Haven has been renewed for a 13-episode fourth season, Syfy announced Friday.
The third season of Syfy's hit series has been averaging...
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You know, it really is a wonderful life when you get to spend the holidays in Warehouse 13.
Because we've apparently all been good boys and girls this year, Syfy last night unwrapped its annual batch of Christmas-themed episodes from the net's holy trinity — W13, Haven and Eureka. Of the three treats, Watercooler was most wowed by Warehouse's fresh, cheeky approach to one of...
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