MTV Drops ‘The Inbetweeners’

The Inbetweeners Cancelled

MTV has cancelled comedy series “The Inbetweeners.”

The series which followed four high school boys (Joey Pollari, Bubba Lewis, Zack Pearlman, Mark L. Young) who belong to the “inbetweeners” social class, will not return for a second season.

“While we won’t be moving forward with another season of “The Inbetweeners,” we enjoyed working with the show’s creators and such a talented, funny cast,” MTV spokesperson said to Deadline.com.

“The Inbetweeners” was based on a British series with the same title.

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MTV Renews ‘Snooki and JWoww’

MTV, BET and VH1 took the stage today at the TCA summer press tour. Many reality and non-reality shows renewals and premiere dates were announced at the press tour.

David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming revealed “Jersey Shore”‘s spin-off “Snooki and JWoww” and “Money from Strangers” have been renewed for a second season. “Jersey Shore” sixth season will air Thursday, October 4 at 10 p.m. ET.

Other highlights of the press tour are:

MTV’s original series “The Inbetweeners” is set to debut on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET.

New series “Underemployed” will debut on Tuesday, October 16 at 10 p.m. ET.In addition, documentary-series “Catfish: The TV Show” will premiere on Monday, November 12 at 10 p.m. ET.

BET’s late-night series “Don’t Sleep” with T.J. Holmes will launch Monday, Oct. 11 p.m. ET.

“Ev And Ocho,” the “Basketball Wives” spin-off will follow Evelyn and her fiance, Chad as they prepare to tie the knot. The show premieres on Labor Day, September 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Vh1.

“T.I. And Tiny: The Family Hustle” season two will also premiere on Labor Day at 9 p.m. ET.

“Basketball Wives L.A.” also a “Basketball Wives” spin-off will return on Monday September 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

“Best Week Ever” will return to TV after a three-year hiatus. The “refreshed and slightly tweaked” series will begin in January 2013.

Andy Samberg to Star in BBC Series ‘Cuckoo’

Just weeks after his “SNL” departure , Andy Samberg, ‘That’s My Boy’ star has landed a shot on the small screen across the pond.

The “SNL” alum will star in BBC Three  comedy “Cuckoo,” which also stars Greg Davies (The Inbetweeners). The series is created and written by Robin French and Kieron Quike (Trinity). Samberg plays the son-in-law (Cuckoo) from hell. Samberg’s character is described as ”self-appointed spiritual ninja” who drives Ken, his father-in-law up a wall.

“The best of British meets the toast of Hollywood, says Executive Producer, Ash Atalla. “We hope Cuckoo cements the special relationship between our two great countries. I imagine Obama and Cameron will be watching closely.”

The six-part comedy series is expected to begin filming this summer to air later this year.