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NBC Passes on Modern 'Hatfields & McCoys,' Ellie Kemper's 'Brenda Forever' and More

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:55 +0000

Next week will deliver the majority of the news from the major networks Upfront presentations, but as we've been seeing for weeks, many renewal and cancellation decisions have already been made. NBC's troubled year could see some major upsets in its lineup, but now we're hearing that notifications have gone out to pilots the network intends to pass on, among them the Virginia Madsen-fronted modern 'Hatfields & McCoys,' and 'The Office' star Ellie Kemper's follow-up vehicle 'Brenda Forever.' Get the latest on NBC's pilot passes inside!

Charlize Theron's Modernized 'Hatfields & McCoys' Gets Pilot Order At NBC

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:20:06 +0000

The Hatfields and McCoys may have lived and died over 100 years ago, as well History's Emmy and Golden Globe-winning mini-series have come and gone, but that won't be the last we've heard from the feuding families. NBC has officially given a pilot order to a modern-day update of the classic rivalry, to be executive produced by actress Charlize Theron, but how will a modern day 'Hatfields & McCoys' unfold? Find out how the rivalry gets updated for the 21st century inside!

History Developing 'Hatfields & McCoy's Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:45:26 +0000

These days, one of the surest ways to capitalize on an original blockbuster success is to develop a reality series inspired by its premise. We saw an example earlier this week with The CW putting into development a reality series with a striking similarity to 'The Hunger Games,' though this may be the most surprising example to date. Based on the runaway award-winning success of History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' the cable channel is going back to the well to develop a reality TV series around the descendants of the famous family. Will it be just as buzz-worthy?

'Hatfields and McCoys' Makes Cable Ratings History

Hilary Rothing — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:53:13 +0000

Over a century after their infamous family feud ended, the Hatfields and McCoys have made history once again, this time on TV. History’s three-part miniseries, which concluded last night, is now the highest rated non-sports broadcast in basic cable history. That’s something any Hatfield or McCoy would be proud of.