Microsoft abandons plans to take on Netflix with original Xbox TV shows

Microsoft’s Xbox Originals, a series of original television projects, only debuted in June, but they’re already the casualty of CEO Satya Nadella’s new restructuring. Recode reports that Microsoft will shut down its Xbox Entertainment Studios, cutting positions as part of the 18,000 job eliminations planned over the next 12 months. Microsoft had big plans for its Xbox Entertainment Studios, including a much-anticipated Halo series that Steven Spielberg is executive producing. In an internal memo to Xbox employees, Xbox chief Phil Spencer notes that the Halo series will continue, alongside Signal to Noise, but Microsoft will not produce future projects.

The Strain: Season One Ratings

Like the characters on The Strain, TV shows have to fight for their survival. Will this new FX series be a success in the ratings and survive? Will it live to see a second season or will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned to find out.

Top 5 Fall 2014 TV Shows: What, When, Where-Castle Season 7, Revenge Season 4, Grey’s Anatomy Season 11, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and More

Fans can't wait for the return of their favourite TV shows such as "Revenge," "Once Upon a Time," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and "Castle" and many more. ABC has finally announced its fall line-up and premiere dates of its returning blockbuster TV shows. Here are top 5 must watch shows in Fall 2014.  Head inside to find out the details including airdates and what to expect when the show returns. [Warning: Spoilers Alert!]

Exclusive: These New TV Shows Will Serve As Prequels to More of Your Favorite Movies

Lately the people at TV headquarters have grown tired of having their shows turned into profitable movies and have turned the tables. Now the trend is to have TV shows serve as prequels to popular films. Hannibal and Bates Motel fill us in on the early exploits of the killers from Silence of the Lambs and Psycho, and soon we'll have Gotham to tell us about young Bruce Wayne's stomping grounds.

Where will it all lead? We are glad you asked! Here are several more TV show prequels to movies that are currently in the works. Watch for them soon on your nearest television set or Hulu device or Netflix machine.

The Bridge: Season Two Ratings

Last year, The Bridge had a strong start in the ratings but the numbers fell quite a bit over the course of the first season. Will the ratings improve in season two or will they get worse? Will it be renewed for season three or will this FX show be cancelled instead?