<![CDATA[ Latest from Next TV in The-outsiders ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/tag/the-outsiders Mon, 22 May 2017 19:44:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ HDNet Movies Sets 1980’s Movie Marathon In June ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/hdnet-movies-sets-1980-s-movie-marathon-june-413017 faVRvgc434Bz3J7VKzwrFa Mon, 22 May 2017 19:44:00 +0000

HDNet Movies will pay homage to 1980s films as part of a month-long movie programming stunt in June, the network said Monday.

The network’s Totally 80’s Month movie stunt, hosted by actor Judge Reinhold, will feature a classic 1980s movie each night throughout the month. Movies scheduled to air during the marathon include St. Elmo’s Fire, Throw Momma From The Train, The Big Chill, Teen Wolf, Arthur and The Outsiders, said the network.

The Totally 80’s Month marathon follows other recently hosted movie stunts on the network including a Police Academy marathon with Michael Winslow, an Election Movie Marathon with Dan Rather, and the "Not So Silent Nights" concert film event with Tommy Shaw of STYX.

“With their over-the-top stories and relatable characters, it’s easy to see why so many of these unforgettable ‘80s films continue to resonate with our audience,” said Rachael Weaver, General Manager of HDNet Movies in a statement. “HDNet Movies is proud to have Judge Reinhold host, as we bring some of the decade’s most iconic classics back to the forefront for loyal fans to reconnect with, and for a new generation to discover.”

]]> <![CDATA[ WGN Cancels ‘Outsiders’ ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/wgn-cancels-outsiders-412201 uiPxZXmUpkXLzs4D3dpTuU Fri, 14 Apr 2017 20:06:00 +0000

WGN America has pulled the plug on its sophomore drama series Outsiders, the network confirmed Friday.

The series, which follows a family clan defending their mountain land and their way of life from the town below, is currently in its second season. While the show has done well from a ratings perspective, Peter Kern, interim president and CEO of WGN parent Tribune Media, said in a statement that the company will be “reallocating our resources to a more diverse programming strategy.”

The network has been on ratings roll, posting this past March its best primetime monthly viewing audience in network history -- led by Outsiders and sophomore series Underground.

The series finale of Outsiders will air on April 25.

Kern’s complete statement is as follows:

“After three years of investing in marquee, brand-defining dramas, WGN America has successfully expanded its audience, its reach, and its presence in the minds of viewers.  In our next phase, we intend to expand our original and unique content to continue growing our relevance and appeal to the widest possible audience.  To achieve this, we will be reallocating our resources to a more diverse programming strategy and to new structures, enabling us to expand both the quantity and breadth of content aired by WGN America.  This move is designed to deliver even more value to our advertising and distribution partners.  To free up the resources to reach this goal, we will unfortunately not be renewing ‘Outsiders.’  We are grateful to our production partners at Sony Pictures Television and the terrifically talented people who made the show possible.”

]]>