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'Witches' seems cursed
ABC has decided not to order any additional episodes of its new Wednesday night drama "The Witches of Eastwick," which is about as close as a network gets to saying they're canceling a show these days.
Although much of ABC's Wednesday night has been a pleasant surprise with "The Middle," "Modern Family" and "Cougar Town" getting full-season pickups, "The Witches of Eastwick" has been pulling in Jay Leno-like numbers at 10 p.m., often averaging fewer than 5 million viewers. The show, which stars Rebecca Romijn and Lindsay Price, is based on the John Updike book.
FOR THE RECORD:
"Eastwick": A Quick Takes item in Tuesday's Calendar section about the cancellation of the ABC series "Eastwick" misidentified the show's title as "The Witches of Eastwick." —
The other Wednesday ABC show whose fate is still up in the air is the 8 p.m. sitcom "Hank," starring Kelsey Grammer.
ABC did give its Tuesday freshman drama "The Forgotten" some good news, ordering five more episodes. That's a network's way of saying we sort of like you, but we're not sure how much.
-- Joe Flint Da Vinci works are L.A. bound
It's not often that artwork by Leonardo da Vinci makes the journey to Los Angeles. But in December, three drawings by the Renaissance master will go on display at L.A.'s Italian Cultural Institute.
Da Vinci's "The Angel in the Flesh" dates from around 1515 and was produced by the artist in Amboise, France.
This marks the first time that "Angel" will be shown in the United States, according to Francesca Valente, who is organizing the exhibition.
Also part of the Dec. 2-12 show are two sketches from Da Vinci's "The Theatre Sheet," which is believed to have been created around 1506 to 1508.
-- David Ng Aerosmith on the rocks?
The classic rock band Aerosmith may be calling it a day.
Comments made to the media from Aerosmith principals Steven Tyler and Joe Perry cast doubt on the band's future, and the act's official camp is mum on providing any clarification.
"Steven quit, as far as I can tell," Perry told the Las Vegas Sun in an article posted online. "I don't know any more than you do about it. I got off the plane two nights ago. I saw online that Steven said that he was going to leave the band. I don't know for how long, indefinitely, or whatever. Other than that, I don't know."
The online comments referenced by Perry are a recent Tyler interview with British magazine Classic Rock, in which the frontman discussed his previously announced solo project.
Said Tyler, "I don't know what I'm doing yet, but it's definitely going to be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself -- Brand Tyler."
-- Todd Martens 'Jonas' gets another season
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the Jonas Brothers comedy "Jonas."
ABC has decided not to order any additional episodes of its new Wednesday night drama "The Witches of Eastwick," which is about as close as a network gets to saying they're canceling a show these days.
Although much of ABC's Wednesday night has been a pleasant surprise with "The Middle," "Modern Family" and "Cougar Town" getting full-season pickups, "The Witches of Eastwick" has been pulling in Jay Leno-like numbers at 10 p.m., often averaging fewer than 5 million viewers. The show, which stars Rebecca Romijn and Lindsay Price, is based on the John Updike book.
FOR THE RECORD:
"Eastwick": A Quick Takes item in Tuesday's Calendar section about the cancellation of the ABC series "Eastwick" misidentified the show's title as "The Witches of Eastwick." —
The other Wednesday ABC show whose fate is still up in the air is the 8 p.m. sitcom "Hank," starring Kelsey Grammer.
ABC did give its Tuesday freshman drama "The Forgotten" some good news, ordering five more episodes. That's a network's way of saying we sort of like you, but we're not sure how much.
-- Joe Flint Da Vinci works are L.A. bound
It's not often that artwork by Leonardo da Vinci makes the journey to Los Angeles. But in December, three drawings by the Renaissance master will go on display at L.A.'s Italian Cultural Institute.
Da Vinci's "The Angel in the Flesh" dates from around 1515 and was produced by the artist in Amboise, France.
This marks the first time that "Angel" will be shown in the United States, according to Francesca Valente, who is organizing the exhibition.
Also part of the Dec. 2-12 show are two sketches from Da Vinci's "The Theatre Sheet," which is believed to have been created around 1506 to 1508.
-- David Ng Aerosmith on the rocks?
The classic rock band Aerosmith may be calling it a day.
Comments made to the media from Aerosmith principals Steven Tyler and Joe Perry cast doubt on the band's future, and the act's official camp is mum on providing any clarification.
"Steven quit, as far as I can tell," Perry told the Las Vegas Sun in an article posted online. "I don't know any more than you do about it. I got off the plane two nights ago. I saw online that Steven said that he was going to leave the band. I don't know for how long, indefinitely, or whatever. Other than that, I don't know."
The online comments referenced by Perry are a recent Tyler interview with British magazine Classic Rock, in which the frontman discussed his previously announced solo project.
Said Tyler, "I don't know what I'm doing yet, but it's definitely going to be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself -- Brand Tyler."
-- Todd Martens 'Jonas' gets another season
Disney Channel has ordered a second season of the Jonas Brothers comedy "Jonas."
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