Season/Series 4 To Finally Air In The UK.... But ONLY on E4

Just saw this on the Ugly Betty Season 4 page on Wikipedia....:

'Season 4 will première in the UK on August 2010 and it will complete its 20-episode run by December 2010. However, it will NO LONGER be shown on Channel 4, but will be exclusive on E4.'

Wikipedia- Ugly Betty Season 4


Hmm... I wonder if the decision not to air series 4 on Channel 4 in Britain next month might have something to do with the poor ratings in America, which as a result led to the show being cancelled. Did Channel 4 acted on this based on the problems it experienced in the States, in spite of the rave reviews it received? Or could there be another reason.

Looking back on the UK figures for season 3, I thought they was reasonably good- even though many fans disliked the third series.

I'm thinking however that many fans do have access to digital TV and E4 so they can watch the final series; although those that do not may have to get themselves a set top box. Still, news of its exclusivity on E4, with virtually no chance of the final season being shown on Channel 4 in the night, could and will dismay fans who have got used to watching Ugly Betty on Friday and Wednesday evenings on that station.

The U.K. is one of the very few to last countries yet to air the penultimate season; with the U.S and Canada already finishing its runs 3 months ago on ABC and City TV and just last month, Australia's 7TWO network.

Speaking of the 7TWO network, they did air the last 2 seasons of Ugly Betty (seasons 3 and 4) on there and both did well. I do not know how well season 4 will fare on E4 alone, given that season 1 was aired on channel 4 and seasons 2 and 3 were aired on E4 and Channel 4 on Fridays then Wednesday nights. Without its core showing on Channel 4, it may not perform so well. Season 3's figures on E4 were in the regions of 100,000+, whilst on Channel 4, it attracted over 1 million.

Therefore, it is the UK based Channel 4 Betty contingent, who unfortunately for them, will be the ones who will ultimately miss out on the final series, as opposed to E4's audience.

Mark Indelicato To Appear On Hot In Cleveland

Mark Indelicato — the 16-year-old screen star who played “Betty’’s” flamboyantly fashion-obsessed nephew, Justin, on ABC’’s now-defunct dramedy “Ugly Betty — will drop by the summer’s hottest sitcom for a one-episode guest arc, premiering next month.

Indelicato will revisit his Justin’s roots as Broadway fanatic in an episode of Hot In Cleveland — titled “”The Play’s the Thing” — airing Wednesday, August 4.

“Mark Indelicato plays “Zack,” a drama nerd and fan of Victoria Chase (Wendie Malick) who invites his hero to give some notes on his school’s production of “Romeo & Juliet.” Gary Anthony Williams plays “Coach Taylor” who trains and treats the drama team like a football team, much to Zack’s dismay. Hilarity ensues when Ms. Chase ends up giving more than just a few notes,” the network announced in a presser issued Monday.

Hot In Cleveland — recently renewed for a second season — airs Wednesdays @ 10PM on TV Land.

The job market is looking bright for the former Betty cast. Vanessa Williams, who portrayed divalicious and devious ex-model Wilihemina Slater, has landed a recurring role on the next season of Desperate Housewives. While pregnant star Becki Newton (Amanda) has been cast in NBC’s freshman romantic-comedy Love Bites.

Pop Crunch.com

Imogen Awards- America Nominated

The nominations for the 25th annual Imogen Awards were announced and released just this Thursday of this week, and plenty of nods were given to Ugly Betty's main star, America Ferrera. She was nominated both for Best TV actress as Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty, as well as for her roles in comedy, Our Family Wedding and war- torn drama, The Dry Land. The Dry Land was directed by her boyfriend/fiancée, Ryan Piers Williams.

The Imogens is a U.S organisation that celebrates and recognises the achievements of Latin American performers and celebrities within the entertainment industry. Taking place in L.A on Sunday August 15, it was first established back in 1985, 25 years ago.  

Winners are selected by a panel of independent industry figures and Latino community leaders. The nominations for Ugly Betty and America are as follows:

Best Actress- Television

Sofia Vergara- Modern Family (ABC)
America Ferrera- Ugly Betty (ABC)
Alana De La Garza- Law and Order (NBC)
Selena Gomez- Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (Disney Channel)
Caitlin Sanchez- Dora The Explorer (Nickelodeon)

Best Feature Film

The Dry Land (Maya Entertainment) 
La Mission (5 Stick films)
Casi Divas (Maya Entertainment)
Our Family Wedding (Fox Searchlight) 


Best Actress- Feature Film

Ana De La Reguera - Backyard
Lisa Vidal- Dark Mirror
America Ferrera- twice; one for Our Family Wedding, one for The Dry Land


Imagen.Org- 2010 Nominees


Many congrats are on order for America, once again and we would like to wish her well for August 15 . :-)

Congrats To Becki!!

I know I am a few days late in saying this but many congrats to Becki Newton: her and husband, Chris both recently announced she is pregnant with their first child! Yay to her and Chris Diamantopoulos! :-D

Vote In The Tater Top Awards!

Betty fans, I summon you that you vote in the E! On-line yearly Tater Top Awards - ceremony that celebrates shows that are no longer around due to them ending for good, or being cancelled. Or make that both.

After the tragic snubbing of the Emmys  towards Ugly Betty- yet again, this one sure looks more interesting than the over-rated-yet mainstream Emmy awards.

Our show is nominated in 2 categories: 'Star that you'll miss most' in America Ferrera and Ugly Betty in 'Show you'll miss most'.

What are you waiting for? Get voting for both of them! Just click on the link below.

Winners are announced on July 20 in a week's time.

E! Online - Watch With Kristen

Michael To Appear In A New Film!

Posted: Fri., Jun. 25, 2010, 3:41am PT

'Bride' nabs Urie, Castelluccio

Romcom also stars David Tennant, Kelly MacDonald

By DIANA LODDERHOSE

LONDON -- Michael Urie and Federico Castelluccio have joined David Tennant, Kelly MacDonald and Alice Eve for the cast of "The Decoy Bride."

The Brit romcom, which begins shooting on June 26, is penned by Neil Jaworski and comedienne Sally Phillips, who also takes a supporting role in the pic.

Urie, who plays acerbic assistant Marc in "Ugly Betty," will be reunited with helmer Sheree Folkson, who previously directed him in the show. Folkson also directed Tennant in "Casanova."

Story follows the wedding of a film star and Brit author, who decide to escape to a remote island to marry but become entangled in a love mix-up.

Pic is produced by Ecosse Films toppers Robert Bernstein and Douglas Rae with Paul Ritchie.

Cinema NX is distributing in the U.K. and HanWay Films are selling internationally.

Scottish Screen is also investing in the pic, which shoots for five weeks on the Isle of Man and in Scotland. 

Variety.Com

Hello!

Hey guys!

Just a quick check up on things- It has been a while since my last post. Hope you are all okay. :-)

A brief reminder that the complete Season 4 DVD set of Ugly Betty is available for release on Amazon from August 14 this year for U.S. In addition, I will be offering my critique on the final season, hopefully a week before then and posting it on this blog.

So stay tuned for that.


Waiching

Betty Marathon On American Independence Day!

This in from anonymous: Ugly Betty marathon on TV Guide on the 4th of July from 12 p.m. to midnight. 


Check out your local listings in U.S for these.