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Big Four Networks decide fate of your favorite series in latest renewal/cancellation news (Updates inside)

May 11, 2015News, TelevisionABC, About a Boy, American Crime, and How to Get Away with Murder, BBC America, Black-ish, Castle, CBS, Daredevil, FOX, Fresh off the Boat, Galavant, Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0, iZombie, Marry Me, Marvel's Agent Carter, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Modern Family, Nashville, NBC, Netflix, Once Upon a Time, Orange is the New Black, Orphan Black, Person of Interest, Playstation Network, Powers, renewed, Resurrection, Scandal, Secrets and Lies, The CW, The Following, The Goldbergs, The Middle, The Mindy Project, The Simpsons, TV cancellation, TV cancellations, TV renewal, TV renewalsScott Meisner

Article originally published on 5/7/15. Continually updated after the break.

It is May, and the Upfronts are right around the corner. Before the networks make official their upcoming slate of fall shows, they must decide the fate of current series.

ABC made waves Thursday evening, announcing a whopping 16 renewals and 3 cancellations. Without further ado, the following series will be making their way back to the Alphabet network next season.

Shonda Rhimes’ “TGIT” lineup remains in tact, as Grey’s Anatomy (season 12), Scandal (s5), and How to Get Away with Murder (s2) will all return for more intense drama. Veteran Castle (s8) and ABC staples Once Upon A Time (s5) and Nashville (s4) are also coming back–no surprise there. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (s3) is here to stay as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to unfold on TV; also, the TV gods thankfully heard our collective cries to keep Marvel’s Agent Carter on the air which will return for a second season! The low-rated, critically acclaimed American Crime is also getting a sophomore run, as is the surprisingly fun murder mystery series Secrets and Lies.

Over on the comedy side, veteran Modern Family (s7) remains the network’s crown jewel, and other Wednesday night sitcoms The Middle (s7) and The Goldbergs (s3), and black-ish (s2) will follow suit with new seasons next fall. Freshman series Fresh off the Boat and musical Galavant have also been greenlit to return. Though it hasn’t been made official quite yet, Tim Allen sitcom Last Man Standing is expected to make a fifth season. Update (5/10): LMS will return.

Last, the net’s alternative programs that have been renewed include American’s Funniest Home Videos (s26), The Bachelor (s20), Dancing with the Stars (s21), Shark Tank (s7), Beyond the Tank (s2), and newsmagazine 20/20.

Those series not returning include dramas Resurrection and Forever and Friday night sitcom Cristela. While the latter two failed to find broad audiences, the former simply couldn’t manage to sustain its dragged out premise involving dead people coming back to life (good luck, The Returned!). Fans will surely hold onto Resurrection‘s quietly superb 8-episode first season, and thankfully, the season 2 finale happened to bring much closure to the story.

As I teased before, this is just the beginning, people. Hold onto your hats because the Upfronts are coming next week!

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First look at Sony’s graphic novel based original series ‘Powers’

October 15, 2014News, Technology, TelevisionPlaystation Network, PlayStation Plus, Powers, PS Plus, Sony, streaming service, trailer, TV trailerScott Meisner

A new, exciting, buzzy series called Powers is coming soon and here’s your first look. It’s based on a graphic novel series of the same name from writer Brian Michael Bendis and illustrator Mike Van Oeming and it stars District 9‘s Sharlto Copley with an American accent. Powers follows detectives Christian Walker (Copley) and Deena Pilgrim (Susan Heyward) who are assigned to investigate cases involving people with superhuman abilities, referred to as Powers. The 10 episode series is written by Charlie Huston and David Slade (Hannibal) is directing the first two.

Now here’s the catch: Sony Pictures Television is out to rival subscription-based companies like Netflix and HBO by making Powers a PlayStation-exclusive. In other words, you’ll have to be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to watch the show on your PS4, PS3, or PS Vita handheld. The pilot will premiere for free on PlayStation Network and across other outlets such as YouTube and Crackle so the public at large can get a taste. If you like what you see then you’ll have to sign up for PlayStation Plus to access more.

The trailer packs quite the punch in terms of action, humor, and vulgarity. Bendis, Oeming, and Sony seem to be pushing the envelope here with PlayStation’s first original series and it’ll be interesting to see what kind of crowd gets drawn to it. Of course PlayStation Nation will gobble it up, but will Powers have the ability to attract new members to Sony’s gaming-turned-entertainment destination? It premieres this winter.

Capcom is working on a remastered version of ‘DuckTales’, get ready to sing-along

March 23, 2013News, Technology, VideoCapcom, Ducktales, Playstation Network, remake, remastered, trailer, Video games, video games trailer, Wii U eShop, Xbox Live ArcadeScott Meisner

Remember DuckTales, the classic and addicting NES platformer that released way back in 1989 and let players take control of Scrooge McDuck to collect gold and rare treasures from all around the world? The game’s original developer Capcom is joining with Disney and WayForward Technologies to produce a “remastered” version of the title to be released this summer for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Wii U eShop. Though Scrooge and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie are leaving the 8-bit world for today’s advanced graphics, the game’s animation style will still retain a 2D-like design and the original voice cast from the cartoon series that actually inspired the game is back to reprise their memorable roles. The game will feature the same levels from the original, with a few new surprises and challenged sprinkled in to keep things fresh.

Watch the reveal trailer for DuckTales Remasterd in the clip hanging above and sing-along to the unforgettable theme song from the ABC animated series that ran from 1987-1990.

PlayStation Plus subscribers can save games in the cloud

March 10, 2011News, Technologycloud, game saves, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, PlayStation Plus, PS Plus, PS3, PSN, Sony, Sony Playstation 3, to the cloud, Video gamesScott Meisner

The ability to save game progress and content in the cloud is here; it’s exclusively for PlayStation Plus subscribers, though. For those who dish out $50/month for the premium service, listen here. After downloading the latest PS3 software update (v3.60, it came out today), you’ll be able to store up to 150MB of PS3 game save data in the cloud. Here’s the kicker: users who save their files to the cloud can access their data on any PS3, using their PSN sign-in ID. Secured game data backed up to the cloud and accessible anywhere–sounds like an extremely compelling hook to sign up for PS Plus.

Look after the break for the official PR that explains the process of backing up game saves.

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Classic Dreamcast titles are headed to Xbox 360, Playstation 3 this fall

June 12, 2010Images, News, TechnologyPlaystation 3, Playstation Network, ported games, PSN, retro titles, SEGA, SEGA Dreamcast, Video games, XBLA, Xbox 360, Xbox Live ArcadeScott Meisner

What comes to mind when you think back to the Dreamcast, the console that officially marked the end of SEGA’s run as a hardware maker? For me, it’s two games and an essential accessory (at the time): Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, and the Visual Memory Unit (or VMU). Though the VMU will never see the light of day again, something entirely different can now be said about the former two games. Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi have been named the first two games (with many classic Dreamcast titles to follow) that will make their way to modern consoles. Ported Dreamcast games will boast “high resolution visuals and surround sound” and support online leader boards and achievement and trophy integration. Look for the games to hit Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network this fall. Stills in the gallery below, PR after the break.

[Via Joystiq]

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Sony brings aboard all major Hollywood studios for HD movies on PSN

March 9, 2010Movies, News, Technologydeal, HD, high definition, movie studios, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, PS3, PSN, Sony, Sony Playstation 3, Sony PS3, Video gamesScott Meisner

The PlayStation Network is about to get pimped with a slew of new movie releases in glorious high definition from all six major Hollywood studios. Sony signed a deal with 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Sony Pictures Entertainment that will bring a wide range of movies available for purchase or rental at the PSN. The initial batch of 19 include flicks Fantastic Mr. Fox, UP, Star Trek, District 9, Inglourious Basterds, and The Hangover. Look after the break for the full listing, and check the PSN video hub on your PS3 to find out if your favorites are making their way to PS3 HD land. Sony is happy to say that the “PlayStation Network is the first and only service to deliver high definition home entertainment from all six major studios, directly to consumers for download”…for now.

[Via PRNewsWire; Engadget]

PlayStation Network error is corrupting ‘fat’ PS3s everywhere [UPDATE: FIXED]

March 1, 2010News, Technologybug, error, fat PS3s, PlayStation, Playstation 3, Playstation Network, PS3, PSN, Sony, Video gamesScott Meisner

Late last night Error: 8001050F hit PlayStation 3’s ’round the world. At first it simply did not allow PS3 users to log into their PlayStation Network accounts and play games online. Since then things have taken a turn for the worse. Apparently this error is turning back the console’s clock to January 1, 2000 causing major problems like data loss. Sony has figured out that the error is only affecting ‘fat’ PS3 models; all PS3 Slim models should be in the clear. In the meantime, if you own a ‘fat’ PS3, Sony is recommending its customers: DO NOT TURN IT ON until the error is fixed. Sony “hope[s] to resolve this problem within the next 24 hours.” Look after the break for official details on the matter straight from PlayStation Blog.

Check back for updates; I’ll be sure to let you know when Sony tells us it’s safe to start gaming and Blu-ray-ing again. What a disaster.

UPDATE: According to the official PlayStation Blog the PSN bug has been squashed. They say it’s safe to turn on “phat PS3s” now. Joystiq spoke to a Sony rep; check out the short Q&A if you are concerned with lost trophy data and the like. Cue sigh of relief.

[Via PlayStationBlog]

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