'Only Fools and Horses' US remake to be 'redeveloped'

'Only Fools and Horses' US remake to be 'redeveloped'

ABC's remake of Only Fools and Horses is likely to be redeveloped.

The network recently revealed its schedule for the 2012-13 season, but the UK comedy revamp was not picked up to series.

However, ABC president Paul Lee is reportedly a fan of the project and is keen to film a second pilot, according to Deadline.

Romeo + Juliet star John Leguizamo was cast as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter in the remake, with stand-up comic Dustin Ybarra playing his brother Rodney.

Back to the Future's Christopher Lloyd also starred as the pair's grandfather, while Happy Endings actor BJ Bales played the character of Trigger, who was reinvented as a 'ghetto-talking con man' and Del and Rodney's 'perpetual enemy'.

Original Only Fools and Horses star David Jason has spoken out against ABC's remake, claiming that the show's humour won't "travel across the pond".

"It might work but you've got to change it so much that, in the change, in order to Americanise it, do you lose the whole concept of the piece?" the 72-year-old actor queried.

TV Tonight 18th of May 2012

TV Tonight 18th of May 2012

The daily list in alphabetical order, of all the new episodes airing.

    20/20 S34E43: "Season 34, Episode 43"
    60 Minute Makeover S09E37: "Series 9, Episode 37"
    8 out of 10 cats S13E04: "Series 13, Episode 4"
    A League of Their Own (UK) S05E05: "Series 5, Episode 5"
    Acayip Hikayeler S01E06: "Öldür Beni / Kill Me"
    Accel World S01E07: "Restoration"
    Aida (PL) S01E11: "Season 1, Episode 11"
    Alan Carr: Chatty Man S08E04
    Ancient Aliens S04E11: "Secrets of the Pyramids"
    Better Homes and Gardens S14E16: "Series 14, Episode 16"
    Big Brother Sverige S08E78: "Del 78"
    Blockbusters (2012) S01E05: "Series 1, Show 5"
    Cash In The Attic S18E70: "Series 18, Show 70"
    Come Dine With Me S18E88: "Series 18, Come Dine With Me"
    Common Law (2012) S01E02: "Ride-Along"
    Coronation Street S53E101: "Fri May 18, 2012 [Episode 2]"
    Coronation Street S53E100: "Fri May 18, 2012 [Episode 1]"
    Dateline NBC S21E48: "FR2135"
    Days of our Lives S47E135: "Ep. #11845"
    De Zonen van Van As S01E09: "Season 1, Episode 9"
    Deal Or No Deal (UK) S07E240: "Episode 1920"
    Degrassi S11E45: "In The Cold, Cold Night (2)"
    Dickinson's Real Deal S08E112: "Series 8, Episode 112"
    Dirty Great Machines S01E04: "Series 1, Episode 4"
    Doctors S14E32: "Legacy"
    EastEnders S28E81: "May 18, 2012"
    Emmerdale S41E119: "May 18, 2012"
    Episodes S02E02: "Season 2, Episode 2"
    Escape To The Country S12E59: "Yorkshire Dales"
    Eureka 7 (JP) S02E06: "Light My Fire (Noblesse Oblige)"
    Fairly Legal S02E10: "Shattered"
    Fashion Police S07E20: "Season 7, Episode 20"
    Gardeners' World S45E10: "May 18, 2012"
    General Hospital (US) S50E35: "#12563"
    Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden S22E185: "Season 22, Episode 185"
    Great British Menu S07E30: "The Olympic Feast - 30"
    Grimm S01E22: "Woman in Black"
    Halv åtta hos mig S08E56: "Falun - Hans"
    Have I Got News for You S43E06
    Hollyoaks S18E100: "May 18, 2012"
    Home and Away (AU) S25E85: "Episode 5520"
    Homes Under the Hammer S15E17: "Series 15, Show 17"
    Horrible Histories S04E10: "Series 4, Episode 10"
    House Hunters S48E99
    House Hunters International S25E102
    Jennie Garth: Little Bit Country S01E05: "Anger Management"
    Jeopardy! S28E175: "Show #6380"
    Jimmy Kimmel Live S09E256: "Jason Mantzoukas, the Cult"
    King (2011) S02E12: "Aurora O'Donnell"
    Late Night with Jimmy Fallon S02E273
    Late Show with David Letterman S19E77
    Later... with Jools Holland S40E05
    Lip Service S02E05: "Series 2, Episode 5"
    Live with Regis and Kelly S29E188
    Maestro at the Opera S01E03: "Episode 3"
    Magic City S01E07: "Who's the Horse and Who's the Rider?"
    Masterchef Australia S04E12: "Friday - Week 2"
    Medaka Box S01E07: "TBA"
    Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries S01E13: "King Memses' Curse"
    Neighbours S28E95: "Episode 6405"
    Nikita S02E23: "Homecoming"
    Not Going Out S05E06: "Drunk"
    Piers Morgan's Life Stories S07E06: "Lulu"
    Pointless S06E53: "Series 6, Episode 53"
    Poms in Paradise S02E08: "Series 2, Episode 8"
    Primetime S23E17: "What Would You Do? (17)"
    Real Time With Bill Maher S10E17: "Season 10, Episode 17"
    Sakamichi no Apollon S01E06: "Episode 6"
    Salatut elämät S14E165: "Helena haluaa kaikki Kuulat samaan pussiin"
    Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta S03E19: "Top 10 Mama Dramas"
    Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids S02E12: "Mother Knows Bridesmaids"
    Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids S02E11: "Many Maids & Many Dresses"
    Sengoku Collection S01E07: "Season 1, Episode 7"
    Shark Tank S03E15: "Season 3, Episode 15"
    Stand Up for the Week S04E04: "Series 4, Episode 4"
    Supernatural S07E23: "Survival of the Fittest"
    The Block S05E30: "The Block Unlocked"
    The Bold and the Beautiful S26E41: "Ep. #6325"
    The Chase (2009) S05E74: "Series 5, Episode 74"
    The Dead Files S02E06: "Final Curtain Call - Vancouver, Wa"
    The Dr. Phil Show S10E162: "Robert: The Nearly 800-Pound Man"
    The Ellen DeGeneres Show S09E163: "Ellen's 1500th show"
    The Graham Norton Show S11E06: "Will Smith, Gary Barlow, Tom Jones"
    The Jeremy Kyle Show S07E173: "May 18, 2012"
    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson S08E83
    The Project S04E118: "Season 4, Episode 118"
    The Revolution (2012) S01E80: "Season 1, Episode 80"
    The Ricky Gervais Show S03E05: "Karl's Day"
    The Singing Bee S05E05: "Season 5, Episode 5"
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno S19E304
    The Ultimate Fighter S15E11: "Season 15, Episode 11"
    The View S15E163
    The Young and the Restless S40E40: "Ep. #9909"
    Thuis S17E190: "Season 17, Episode 190"
    Tron: Uprising S01E01: "Beck’s Beginning"
    True Justice S01E08: "Lethal Justice: Part 2"
    Tyler Perry's House of Payne S07E60: "Batter Up"
    Tyler Perry's House of Payne S07E59: "Payneful Injection"
    Van Der Vorst Ziet Sterren S05E04: "Season 5, Episode 4"
    Very Important People S01E04: "Episode 4"
    Whale Wars: Viking Shores S01E05: "Collision Course"
    Whale Wars: Viking Shores S01E04: "Friends & Enemies"
    Who Do You Think You Are? (US) S03E12: "Paula Deen"
    Would I Lie To You? S06E06
    WWE Friday Night SmackDown! S12E86: "Season 12, Episode 86"

MTV Cancels 'I Just Want My Pants Back'

MTV Cancels 'I Just Want My Pants Back'

MTV has canceled its romantic dramedy series "I Just Want My Pants Back" after one season.

"We're proud to have aired 'I Just Want My Pants Back,' with its impressive creative pedigree and talented group of actors," MTV said in a statement. "Many factors go in to determining renewals, however, and ultimately, we decided not to move forward with an additional season of 'Pants.'"

One likely reason for the cancelation: MTV's cup overfloweth with upcoming series, including "Inbetweeners," Craig Wright's "Underemployed" and "Gonna be Famous" with Zach Stone and Bo Burnham, plus sophomore seasons of "Awkward" and "Teen Wolf" in June.

The ratings for "Pants" started off strong, but dwindled throughout its debut season.

The show, which revolved around a group of twentysomething hipsters in Brooklyn, was produced by Liman and Dave Bartis' Hypnotic production company and Universal Cable Productions.

USA Network Developing Kelsey Grammer Comedy, Dick Wolf Drama

USA Network Developing Kelsey Grammer Comedy, Dick Wolf Drama

USA Network announced its slate of upcoming projects Thursday, including a comedy project from Kelsey Grammer and a drama from Dick Wolf that the network is developing.

Grammer, who's currently starring in the Starz drama series "Boss," will executive-produce "The DiCicco Brothers," about a dot-com entrepreneur whose brash style clashes with the politically correct environment of Silicon Valley. The story comes from Chirs Cannistraci and Ed Cannistraci, while the latter wrote the teleplay. The Universal Cable Productions project will also be executive-produced by Brian Sher and Stella Stolper, with Grammnet Productions.

The untitled project from "Law & Order" producer Wolf, meanwhile, will focus on an insurance investigator who gets divorced and marries a man. Wolf's "Law & Order" partner Peter Jankowski and Wolf Films' Danielle Gelber are also working on the project, which is being produced by Wolf Films for Universal Cable Productions.

USA also picked up the pilot for the reality offering "Bride or Best Man," described as a "bromantic comedy," and is developing the Mark Burnett reality project "Romancing the Globe."

Read the full slate, with show descriptions from USA, below.

COMEDY:

THE DICICCO BROTHERS – From comedy icon Kelsey Grammer and writer Ed Cannistraci comes the story of a promising dot-com entrepreneur who moves to the very politically correct culture of Silicon Valley with dreams of making it big.  His dreams may unravel though when his colorful, blunt, and unrefined extended family arrives to “offer their support.”  Story by Ed Cannistraci & Chris Cannistraci and teleplay by Ed Cannistraci ("Pierre Pierre"). Executive produced by Kelsey Grammer (“Medium,” “Girlfriends,” “The Game”), Brian Sher and Stella Stolper, with Grammnet Productions.  From Universal Cable Productions.

REGULARS – A misfit group of customers and employees at a suburban New Jersey bar express their joys, sorrows and observations through karaoke. Executive produced and written by Andrew Leeds & David Lampson.   Executive produced by Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun and Gene Stein (BermanBraun).  From Universal Television.

BENCHED – After losing her boyfriend and her high-powered job as an attorney all on one day, Nina finds that the only job available to her is at the Public Defender’s office.   She quickly realizes that the system is more screwed up than her own crazy personal life.   Written by Michaela Watkins and Damon Jones.  Executive produced by Mark Gordon (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Criminal Minds”) along with the Mark Gordon Company.  From ABC Studios.

THE DICICCO BROTHERS – From comedy icon Kelsey Grammer and writer Ed Cannistraci comes the story of a promising dot-com entrepreneur who moves to the very politically correct culture of Silicon Valley with dreams of making it big.  His dreams may unravel though when his colorful, blunt, and unrefined extended family arrives to “offer their support.”  Story by Ed Cannistraci & Chris Cannistraci and teleplay by Ed Cannistraci ("Pierre Pierre"). Executive produced by Kelsey Grammer (“Medium,” “Girlfriends,” “The Game”), Brian Sher and Stella Stolper, with Grammnet Productions.  From Universal Cable Productions.

START–UP – Matt and Josh don’t want to settle in life, love or in deciding on what job to get out of college. They don’t want to be cogs in some big company’s machine – they want the new American dream…being their own bosses and creating a start-up.    Now all they have to do is land on an idea and hey, what could be so hard about that?    Written by Justin Spitzer, (“The Office”) and executive produced by Peter Traugott (“Samantha Who?,” “Jake In Progress”), comes a comedy about the great lengths this  group of friends will go to dream big and cash out.  From Universal Television.

Previously announced projects:

PAGING DR. FREED – From Michael Feldman (“That’s So Raven”) comes PAGING DR. FREED, a comedy about two gynecologist brothers who inherit their father’s thriving medical practice after he suffers a heart attack during an attempt at “playing” doctor with his young secretary.   Along with taking over the family business, these brothers also must deal with something else their father left behind – their overbearing, neurotic mother.  Trusted and beloved by their patients, these guys are professionals when it comes to women but only from the neck down.    From Fox 21.

SIRENS – The distinct comedic point of view of Denis Leary returns to television with SIRENS. Teaming up with the co-creator of “Wedding Crashers,” Bob Fisher, Leary’s new comedy follows three of Chicago’s best EMTs whose sometimes self-loathing, other times narcissistic, and always downright self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations.  They are, however, uniquely qualified for saving anyone unlucky enough to wind up in their ambulance.  From Fox Television Studios.

Drama:

BANG BANG – – An unlikely partnership is formed when veteran hitman Danny is saved by rival novice hired gun Marco, while executing a target.  This dynamic duo pair up to execute contracts, if they don’t kill each other first.  Based on the French film, “Doom Doom.”  Writer/executive producer is Tim Schlattmann (“Dexter,” “Smallville”).  Executive Produced by Pierce Brosnan & Beau St. Clair of Irish DreamTime Productions.  From Fox Television Studios.

RARE – “Tour” is San Francisco’s hottest new restaurant – an exciting fusion of world cuisines that’s drawing crowds across all demographics in the Bay Area.  Part of its allure may be the chef, a mysterious ex-special forces captain who’s good with a knife both inside and outside the kitchen.  Even if he tries to resist his old violent life, he will be unlikely to keep it entirely outside his new establishment. Writer/executive producer is Larry Golin (“Cross Bronx”) with Cory Concoff executive producing.  From Fox Television Studios.

MIND FIELDS – At MIT, the pranks (or as they’re known there, “hacks”) are truly legendary.  After one particularly striking graduation hack goes awry, a legendary prankster is dumped by his girlfriend and goes underground for many years, his only public gesture a series of grand romantic stunts he constructs with a lovestruck fellow alumni.  MIND FIELDS explores the fusion of science and creativity as these three geniuses reunite amidst the upstairs and downstairs of New York society. Helmed by writer/producers Lisa Joy (BURN NOTICE, graphic novel “Headache”) and Bryan Fuller (“Pushing Daisies,” the upcoming “Mockingbird Lane” and “Hannibal”), with executive producers Howie Mandel and Mike Marks.  From Universal Cable Productions.

FALLEN – After an accident, a gruff, macho cop -- known for his "act first, ask questions later" approach -- develops the rare condition of synesthesia and suddenly finds himself seeing "emotions." His partner doesn't quite understand this "touchy-feely" approach to solving crimes, but there's no doubt that this new insight is helping clear cases.  Based on the novel "Fallen" written by T. Jefferson Parker.  Ed Decter & John Strauss (“There’s Something About Mary,” IN PLAIN SIGHT) are adapting for Sony Pictures Television.

WE COUNTED YOUR KNIVES – An Army medic returns home and becomes a pharmaceutical sales rep in the hopes of finding the elusive American dream.  Along the way he helps those who cannot afford medical services while pushing the drugs his company sells.  Writer is playwright Michael Batistick ("Ponies").  Produced by Doug Liman, David Bartis (executive producers of COVERT AFFAIRS and SUITS) and Gene Klein and Lindsay Sloane of Hypnotic for Universal Cable Productions.

UNTITLED DICK WOLF PROJECT – An insurance investigator who works at a traditional firm takes an untraditional turn – he gets divorced and marries a trophy wife, who happens to be a man.  Project is from Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski (creator of “Law & Order,” LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) and Danielle Gelber of Wolf Films.  Produced by Wolf Films for Universal Cable Productions.

Reality:

BRIDE OR BEST MAN (working title) – A "bromantic comedy" with a twist, this series highlights a trip down the aisle that goes completely wrong when the Groom and his Best Man are left in charge of planning the ‘big day.’   Shed Media produces.

ROMANCING THE GLOBE – A new spin on the relationship format, this series takes participants on a globe-trotting search for love that leads to the potential of ultimate betrayal.  Executive produced by acclaimed executive producer Mark Burnett and his One Three Media.

Previously announced projects:

THE CHOIR – Series follows accomplished UK choirmaster Gareth Malone as he embraces various American communities and assembles a choir made up of the most unexpected mix of individuals.  Malone believes in the transformative power of music and uses choirs as a way to bring people together, raise morale, and restore a sense of pride in community.  The journey is both comedic and emotional with each episode culminating in an orchestrated choir performance.  Malone began his career leading choirs for the London Symphony Orchestra and since then, has gone on to win an International Emmy and numerous BAFTAs as well as recently having an album top the UK pop charts.  Shed Media produces.

THE MOMENT – Each week the show’s host, Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, will give someone a second chance to pursue the career they’ve always wanted. From race car driving to orchestra conducting to deep sea diving, everyday people will leave behind the comforts of home and leap into a whirlwind of training under the expert guidance of world-class mentors who will help them prepare for the audition of a lifetime.  If they succeed, they will either accept the job that will change their lives forever - or return to their loved ones, realizing that they've been living the dream all along.  Warner has had an equally triumphant personal story, famously going from bagging groceries to being named Super Bowl MVP in just 18 months.  Justin Hochberg and Charlie Ebersol of The Hochberg Ebersol Company (THE Company) produce.

Gareth Malone's 'The Choir' heading to USA network

Gareth Malone's 'The Choir' heading to USA network

Gareth Malone's The Choir is to be made for American television by the cable network USA.

The BAFTA Award-winning UK series, which last year produced the chart-topping Military Wives, assembles singers from different backgrounds to train together before they give an orchestrated performance.

The project, which has aired on BBC Two since 2006, was shown on BBC America in the summer of 2010.

In other reality show commissions unveiled today, the USA network has ordered a pilot for "bromantic comedy" Bride or Best Man, which sees the groom and the best man plan their wedding.

Meanwhile, Romancing the Globe offers participants the chance to scour the world for love, and The Moment gives people the option of a second chance in their dream job.

USA co-presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel said in a joint statement: "As we move into the world of reality programming, we're staying true to our brand DNA by focusing on real life characters that are every bit as fascinating, inspirational and entertaining as our scripted ones.

"These unscripted series let us welcome characters of all types, which will continue to broaden our appeal to audiences."

Dannii Minogue 'rejects final X Factor judging offer'

Dannii Minogue 'rejects final X Factor judging offer'

Dannii Minogue has rejected X Factor producers' final offer to return to the show, it has been claimed.

The singer - who has previously served as a judge on the show - declined an offer believed to be in the region of £1 million yesterday (Thursday, May 17) and it has been alleged that she was seeking a fee of up to £5 million.

"We really wanted Dannii, but it has been a slow and drawn-out process and we don't have any time to lose," a source told The Mirror.

"We need to find someone as soon as possible, and so we decided Dannii had enough time and was offered enough money so we walked away from the deal."

The first auditions in front of the judges are due to take place on Wednesday, May 23 in Liverpool, with The Sun reporting that guest panellists will fill in until a permanent judge is hired.

Louis Walsh and Gary Barlow will both return to The X Factor panel, and former N-Dubz member Tulisa Contostavlos is also expected to return.

Minogue left The X Factor in 2010 and had recently been linked with a return to the ITV1 reality show following Kelly Rowland's departure.

She recently spoke of a reluctance to disrupt her young son Ethan's "little routine" in a magazine interview.

Big Brother 10 contestant Sophia Brown dies, aged 30

Big Brother 10 contestant Sophia Brown dies, aged 30

Big Brother 10's Sophia Brown has reportedly died at the age of 30.

The news emerged after a number of her fellow 2009 housemates left tributes on social networking sites.

Lisa Elizabeth Wallace posted on Facebook: "Would like to offer my condolences to Sophia brown from bb10s family and friends in their very sad loss. Sophia was a ray of sunshine. I am so glad to of had the pleasure of spending time with her in the bb house.

"Sophia, you were an angel on earth, who always could make me laugh. I know that God would have made you an angel in heaven too. You're expressions and wit will always be something that I will remember forever. The laughs we had I will treasure always. RIP angel. x x x x x never forgotten x x x"

Karly Ashworth wrote on Twitter: "#RIP to Sophia Brown who was also on my series of Big Brother. Such sad news. My thoughts are with her family and friends. X"

Sophie Reade said: "Devastated to hear the news about sophia, such an amazing lady and a pleasure to known her. Cant believe it #RIP"

Victor Ebuwa, who took part in Big Brother 5, commented: "R.I.P. Sophia Brown (Big Brother 10) I only met you a few times but i could tell u were a lovely & wonderful person. You will be missed....."

Big Brother announcer Marcus Bentley added: "Such very sad news about BB 10 housemate Sophia Brown - god bless Sophia xx"

Though her cause of death is currently unknown, the 4ft 11in reality show contestant suffered from Lupus - a disease affecting the immune system - since she was a young child.

London-born Brown - who worked as a bank assistant - was evicted from the Big Brother house on the ninth day following a heated row with Saffia Corden.

Shortly before entering the Big Brother house, Brown said that scoring an A* in GCSE English was the proudest achievement in her life.