The CW to Pick Up New Reality Series 'H8R,' Russell Hantz Gets A&E Show and More
The CW has reportedly ordered a new reality series for the fall called 'H8R.'According to Deadline Hollywood, the show features celebrities trying to win over their biggest detractors. Hosted by Mario Lopez, the first episode of the show features Snooki and Kim Kardashian. 'H8R' will likely be paired with 'America's Next Top Model' on the network's fall schedule.
Meanwhile, the deal to bring Sarah Michelle Gellar to the network with 'Ringer' is done. The network will officially announce its lineup on Thursday morning.
In other TV news ...
• Russell Hantz might not have won 'Survivor: Redemption Island,' but the reality star has landed a new series on A&E. 'Flipped' will see Hantz and his family buying and selling houses in the Houston area. [EW]
• NBC is still working on that primetime Brian Williams-fronted newsmagazine show. The network president said he'll debut the show once it's fully developed. [THR]
• Speaking of NBC, the network's orders for new mid-season comedies 'Bent' and 'BFF' were for six episodes each. Though it'll be harder for the shows to earn loyal audiences from just six episodes, it's worked in the past for peacock comedies like 'The Office.' [Deadline]
• 'Castle' is teaming up with Marvel to get its own graphic novel. The ABC series already has two novels purportedly penned by the author-within-the-show, Richard Castle. [TV Guide]
• Robert DeNiro is reportedly in talks to star as Bernie Madoff in a future HBO film. The actor is also developing the project. [THR]
• Leon Lippy has landed a recurring role on 'Leverage.' The 'Saving Grace' actor will play a villainous rich guy for at least five episodes. [TV Guide]

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