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Gleeks, listen here: Glee is renewed for a full season and Joss Whedon will direct an episode

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After a strong performance in the ratings, Fox’s hit series Glee has given the thumbs up to produce “the back nine.”  This is a TV term that means a show has been ordered to create 9 more episodes in addition to the original set of 13.  So what does this mean for fans of Glee?  There will be a total of 13 + 9 = 22 episodes of Glee this season.

And the great news doesn’t end there.  According to EW, creator, director, writer, genius Joss Whedon (Buffy, Dollhouse, Dr. Horrible) will be directing one of the back nine episodes!  Apparently Whedon is a big fan of the show (who isn’t) and is enthusiastic about helping create a special episode of Glee.  Glee creator Ryan Murphy: “Joss directed one of the great musical episodes in the history of television on Buffy, so this is a great, if unexpected, fit. I’m thrilled he’ll be loaning us his fantastic groundbreaking talent.”  I, for one, cannot wait to see what Joss has in store for Glee.  His brilliance and unique talents will only add to the amazingness that Glee has already become.

[Via EW, here & here]

J.J. Abrams set to produce a comedy for FOX

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According to the Hollywood Reporter, director, writer, genius J.J. Abrams will be execuive producer for a half-hour “comedic medical show” on FOX.  The untitled comedy will be written by Mike Marowitz, who comes from Abrams’ production house Bad Robot.  Like all of Abrams’ projects (Lost, Fringe), this project is being kept under heavy wraps until the team is ready to officially announce the major details (plot-line, characters, air date, etc.).  All I know is that I am already excited for it.  Anything that Abrams touches turns (more often than not) into pure, delicious gold.  Bring on the funny, Abrams.

[Via Hollywood Reporter]

Ellen DeGeneres joins American Idol

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Funnywoman and successful talk show host Ellen DeGeneres recently signed a deal that officially hits the nail in the coffin for Paula Abdul’s departure from Americal Idol.  DeGeneres has signed a 5-year deal with ICM.  She will be occupying Abdul’s vacant seat through at least the thirteenth season of AI.  Says DeGeneres: “I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol.  I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’vealways been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”  Question is, what does Ellen know about musical talent?  She’s a comedian; sure she’ll bring laughs to the show, but how can she properly contribute to the show’s search for the next greatest singer if she doesn’t have a trained ear for it?  I hope my perplexity is eased once things get rolling.  One thing’s for sure–I know I’ll miss drunken Abdul drinking “cola” from the judge’s table.  (FYI–I haven’t watched AI in its entirety since the premiere season.  If you do not watch the show, please let me recommend you to at least witness the hilarity that is the first few “audition episodes.”  It’s a treat.

[Via Deadline]

House Season 6 trailer

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“What happens when the doctor becomes the patient?”

The two-hour Season 6 premiere of House premiere on September 21 at 8:00PM on FOX.  Look after the break for interview videos with the main cast including Hugh Laurie (House), Robert Sean Leonard (Wilson), Omar Epps (Foreman), and David Shore (creator).  They discuss the repurcussions of Season 5’s brilliant finale.  FYI, the song used in the trailer is “Grounds For Divorce” by Elbow.

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Paula Abdul bids American Idol adieu

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After judging contestants for eight years, judge Paula Abdul will not return for Season 9 of American Idol this year.  She broke the news on Twitter: “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL.  I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all … being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an international phenomenon.” 

According to numerous sources, the reason she is not returning to the show involves money and contract issues.  She was asking for as much as $20 million a year to stay on the show, and it looks like the two sides could not come to an agreement.  At least she is leaving the show with an untarnished image, right?  Uh, not so much.  Over the years, Abdul has been criticized for her unusual behavior and her supposed relationship with one of the show’s contestants.  Her quirkiness, drunken states of mind, unpredictability, and memorable interactions with co-judge Simon Cowell were definite crowd pleasers, and I am curious to see if ratings will continue to skyrocket without Abdul drinking rum and coke in between takes.  For now, Cowell, Jackson, and DioGuardi remain the current judges, and Ryan Seacrest will continue to host.

[Via Variety]