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Kenny Smith is moving from Disney to NBCUniversal.

The Black-ish co-showrunner has struck an overall deal with Universal Television. He was previously under a three-year overall deal at ABC Studios.

Smith will develop and produce projects across various platforms for the studio and also recently joined Universal Television’s and NBC’s comedy series Kenan as co-showrunner alongside David Caspe. The Kenan Thompson-fronted comedy is returning for a second season.

In addition to taking over from Kenya Barris as co-showrunner of ABC comedy Black-ish, he developed a number of projects at the Disney-owned studio, including None of the Above, which was ordered to pilot at Freeform.

Other TV credits include NBC’s Marlon, ABC’s Uncle Buck and BET’s The Game.

“Kenny is one of the most hilarious, collaborative and talented storytellers we know, and we’re thrilled to officially welcome him back to the Utv family,” said Jim Donnelly,...

Fox has put in development a single-camera Gordon Ramsay-inspired chef comedy from Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, creators of the 2016 Uncle Buck series reboot, Ramsay and his Studio Ramsay and SideCar Content Accelerator, headed by Gail Berman. The project is a co-production between SideCar and Fox Entertainment.

Written by Cragg and Bradley, in the Untitled Steven Cragg/Brian Bradley/Gordon Ramsay comedy, after a huge blow up with her perfectionist, demanding, Gordon Ramsay-like mentor, young chef, Lena, decides to strike out on her own. Thinking there’s got to be a better way to run a kitchen, she opens her own restaurant. But after a twist of fate throws them back together, she finds herself stuck with her opinionated, foul mouthed former boss, not only in her kitchen, but in her personal life too.

Cragg and Bradley executive produce with Ramsay via Studio Ramsay and Gail Berman for Sidecar.

I’ve been watching, among other things, the current reboot of ‘Will & Grace‘. One of, many, many, many new TV reboots that are occurring. Alright, I know, I’m not breaking any new ground, Hollywood’s not that original, blah, blah, blah. Still though, this TV reboot caught my attention. For one thing–really? This show you’re rebooting? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love ‘Will & Grace‘ I actually I might argue that it’s one of the more underrated shows of all-time, and had it not been directly up against ‘CSI‘ for so many years, I think it might’ve won more Best Comedy Series Emmys than it actually did. It’s still one of only three series, ‘All in the Family‘ and ‘The Golden Girls‘ being the others, where every original main member of the regular cast won an acting Emmy for said series. I...

Fox has given a script commitment plus penalty to Re-Training Day, a single-camera comedy from Uncle Buck developers/executive producers Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, Ed Helms and Mike Falbo’s Pacific Electric Picture Co., Storied Media Group and Universal TV. Written and executive produced by Cragg and Bradley and inspired by a piece on NPR’s Planet Money, Re-Training Day centers around Kim, a progressive graduate from the Berkeley School of Public Policy who, after…...

Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:   Franchise Recap of the Day: With Marvel's The Defenders debuting tomorrow, ScreenCrush recaps the Netflix McU series so far:   Poster Parody of the Day: For the 28th anniversary of Uncle Buck, Josh Brolin shared a mashup poster featuring his role (and other characters) from Avengers: Infinity War (via THR):   #Repost @mutant101 ··· "Oh No!" ?? To mark the release of the classic #UncleBuck 28yrs ago today, here's a new #lowbudgetposter not-starring #avengersinfinitywar's @joshbrolin , @zoesaldana & @tomholland2013 ?? Btw Big thanks to @seal for the music. (Of course this isn't real...

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Comedian Mike Epps has apologized for bringing a kangaroo onstage at one of his shows — a kick in the shins to Twitter users who have been slamming it as animal abuse. “Look I wanna sincerely apologize to everybody, I don’t own the kangaroo and did not mean any harm to the animal it got outta hand and I am sorry,” Epps wrote in a post on Instagram. The “Uncle Buck” star also promised to donate money to a foundation working to protect the animals. Video of Epps’ show in Detroit last week shows him on a stage with a kangaroo.

Since the cancellation of the summer TV series she co-starred in with Mike Epps – “Uncle Buck” – Nia Long is more than making up for that loss, booking roles in Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’ series, headlining an upcoming Roxanne… Continue Reading →...

Lost in Space has found a new cast member in Parker Posey.

The actress has joined the cast of Netflix’s reboot of the classic 1960s sci-fi series, our sister site Deadline reports. Posey will play Dr. Smith, the bumbling scientist played by Jonathan Harris in the original series.

Toby Stephens (Black Sails) and Molly Parker (House of Cards) have already been cast in the lead roles of John and Maureen Robinson in the Netflix remake, which is currently scheduled for a 2018 debut.

Uncle Buck alumna Nia Long has booked a recurring role on the current third season of Fox's hit hip-hop drama series Empire, co-created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. Long will play Giuliana (Giusi), a queenpin who runs a club in Las Vegas and makes brash moves in the gangster underworld of New York to secure a deal with Empire. Sleek, sexy, and cold-blooded, she rubs elbows with Lucious (Terrence Howard) and goes toe-to-toe with Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) even as she…...

Arrow is plotting a mother of a reunion for its 100th episode.

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The milestone hour will welcome back Susanna Thompson, who played Moira Queen in the first two seasons of the CW series, Entertainment Weekly reports.

It’s anyone’s guess how Moira will reappear — when last we saw her, she was being killed by Deathstroke — but given Arrow‘s affinity for flashbacks, it’s probably safe to assume we’ll be seeing a past version of Oliver and Thea’s mother. Or given that the episode...

Now that ABC has snuffed the life from Uncle Buck with a snap of its fingers, it seems Mike Epps might be looking for a chance to exact some payback. Empire reports the comedian and actor has joined the cast of upcoming revenge-thriller remake Death Wish, possibly hoping director Eli Roth might cast a few network execs as cannon fodder in the film. (Of course, maybe Roth has already cast a studio exec in that role as a favor to writer and ex-helmer of the project Joe Carnahan, to help him get some closure with the “gutless turd” and “dumb cunt” who disapproved of Carnahan’s casting choices.)

The film, set to star famed paycheck-casher Bruce Willis, details the story of a grieving father (Willis) who sets out to avenge the violence visited upon his family with a little violence of his own. With Vincent D’Onofrio and Dean Norris...

Comedian and actor Mike Epps has climbed aboard Eli Roth’s Death Wish remake, joining the likes of Bruce Willis, Vincent D’Onofrio and Breaking Bad‘s Dean Norris.

First reported by Deadline, the outlet confirmed earlier today that Epps – best known for The Hangover, Fifty Shades of Black and Uncle Buck – will assume the part of Dr. Chris Salgado, a playboy doctor and close friend to Willis’ Paul Kersey. Very much considered to be the anchor point of MGM and Paramount’s redo, Death Wish will open at a time when Kersey’s entire livelihood “has been destroyed by a violent crime against his wife and daughter. Frustrated that the bad guys for the crime were never brought to justice, Kersey starts hunting them down.” Not bad for a mild-mannered New York City architect.

A remake of the Charles Bronson thriller of the same name – itself an adaptation of...

Nia Long, you are the wind beneath Idina Menzel’s wings.

The actress, most recently seen in ABC’s one-and-done comedy Uncle Buck, has landed the Barbara Hershey role of Hillary in Lifetime’s forthcoming remake of Beaches, TVLine has learned. As previously reported, Menzel will fill Bette Midler’s shoes as Cc.

RelatedGilmore Girls Revival: Netflix Boss Nixed Staggered Release Because the ‘Fans Would’ve Killed Us’

Per Lifetime, the modern-day remake of the beloved 1988 tearjerker chronicles “the serendipitous meeting of two youngsters on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on unexpected and lifelong friendship.

Titles for TV series are tough. You want something that gets attention, but also captures the subject and tone of your show, and you don't want to alienate potential viewers in the process. We've all shared a sigh over the poor choices that the folks behind Terriers, Trophy Wife, Cougar Town, et al right now, and if Crazy Ex-Girlfriend doesn't make it past its second season, we can once again rail against anyone's belief that the audience appreciates nuance and/or irony in titles. The Starz basketball comedy (from LeBron James' production company) Survivor's Remorse has a name that's not as off-putting as some of the ones above, but it's not particularly good, either. Sure, one of the key themes of the show is the way its hero, young basketball star Cam Calloway (Jesse T. Usher) feels bad about escaping a tough neighborhood to become rich and famous, but...

2016-07-19T08:05:00-07:00'Survivor's Remorse' Returns without Mike Epps?

When Survivor's Remorse returns to Starz for its third season this weekend, one thing is almost certain: Mike Epps and his Uncle Julius character won't be around. The cliffhanger at the end of last season suggested that Uncle J might not be on hand at the start of the new season - or ever again - but thanks to some off-camera explanation from Epps, we know for certain that Julius is history.

When the series' season two ended (spoilers coming), Uncle Julius had been involved in a vicious car accident and had sustained what appeared to be life-threatening injuries. According to Epps, that turn of events happened because of a very non-story-related situation off the set.

"I asked for some more money, and they killed me," Epps told a panel audience at the Television Critics Association press tour in January.

The new summer ABC comedy Uncle Buck has been canceled after only one season — ABC confirmed on Wednesday. ABC Cancels New Comedy ‘Uncle Buck’ After One Season James Lesure, who played the role of Will on Uncle Buck, broke the cancelation news on Twitter. “Disappointed. No more @ABCUncleBuck. Cancelled,” Lesure tweeted. “Thankful to have […]

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Promising ratings, be damned: ABC has pulled the plug on freshman comedy Uncle Buck.

A network insider confirms to TVLine that the Mike Epps sitcom, which drew strong ratings when it premiered last month, will not be returning for a second season. Tuesday’s Season 1 closer will serve as the show’s series finale.

Related2016 Renewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?

Co-star James Lesure shared the news with fans on Twitter early Wednesday.

Disappointed. No more @ABCUncleBuck. Cancelled.Thankful to have worked with @ABCNetwork.Proud of what we’ve done. Thx 4 let us entertain u.

ABC’s freshman midseason comedy Uncle Buck will not return for Season 2. The news was announced by star James Lesure and confirmed by ABC. Disappointed. No more @ABCUncleBuck. Cancelled.Thankful to have worked with @ABCNetwork.Proud of what we've done. Thx 4 let us entertain u. — James Lesure (@JamesLesure) July 6, 2016 The Universal TV-owned series had respectable ratings over its four-week eight-episode run. It improved its hour for ABC vs comparable weeks last…...

Perhaps “Uncle Buck” is a bit of a loser, after all. The ABC small-screen adaptation lost one-third of its viewers in the key 18-49 demographic from last week’s debut. To be fair to Mike Epps & Co., however, this week’s “Buck” lead-in was much weaker — a “Black-ish” encore (0.7 rating), versus a “To Tell the Truth” preview (a 1.1). Over on primetime-winner NBC, sketch show “Maya & Marty” actually bested the series finale of CBS’ “Person of Interest” in the main demo. Also Read: Ratings: 'Spartan' Holds Steady, Banishes 'Bachelorette'-Led ABC to Runner-Up NBC was first in ratings with a 1.9 rating in the.

Back in 1990, CBS tried to make a TV show spin-off of the popular Uncle Buck movie. It was cancelled after one season. Now, ABC is trying their own. Will it be a success in the ratings? Cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

On Uncle Buck, Buck Russell (Mike Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his brother Will (James Lesure) and sister-in-law Alexis (Nia Long) need his help. Their nanny has just quit and they need someone to take care of their children, Tia (Iman Benson), Miles (Sayeed Shahidi), and Maizy (Aalyrah Caldwell).

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new...

ABC’s “Uncle Buck” actually debuted quite well on Tuesday, earning a nice chunk of audience custody in a tough time slot. The Mike Epps sitcom became TV’s top summertime (Memorial Day-Labor Day) comedy debut in nine years among total viewers and the best in seven years for the key 18-49 demographic. Of course, that still wasn’t enough to topple NBC and “America’s Got Talent,” but so few series can. Still, ABC finished runner-up in the main demo last night; CBS was second among total viewers. Also Read: 'Oj: Made in America' Premiere Tackles 3.4 Million Total...

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Your Uncle Buck is here! Below, watch four new clips of ABC's Uncle Buck TV show, starring Mike Epps in the title role.

Uncle Buck also stars James Lesure, Nia Long, Iman Benson, Aalyrah Caldwell, and Sayeed Shahidi. Uncle Buck premieres Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 9:00pm Et/Pt on ABC.

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ABC's 2016 summer primetime schedule will include the new comedy series "Uncle Buck" which is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 14. Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck (Mike Epps) is a charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years. But when his brother, Will (James Lesure), and sister-in-law, Alexis (Nia Long), move to town and need help with their kids, he steps up to become their "manny," and their lives will never be the same. Will and Alexis are wary of Buck's questionable parenting skills, but his unique perspective and street smarts provide some unconventional solutions to raising their three rambunctious kids, who typically make...

Like manna from Heaven, Uncle Buck's Nia Long, and Brian Baumgartner of The Office, are coming to the second season of the Hand of God TV series on Amazon. The duo joins the Hand of God cast, including Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Andre Royo, Garret Dillahunt, Alona Tal, Julian Morris, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and Elizabeth McLaughlin.

Hand of God is psychological drama about morally corrupt judge Pernell Harris (Perlman). After suffering a breakdown, Harris believes God is directing his quest for vigilante justice.

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Amazon’s “Hand of God” just hired two more disciples. Nia Long (“The Best Man”) and Brian Baumgartner (“The Office”) are joining the cast of the original series, which is now filming Season 2. Long will play Isadora “Izzy” Williams, a tough but charming journalist who has a history with Mayor Robert “Bobo” Boston, played by Andre Royo (“The Wire”), per Amazon. Long can next be seen in Warner Bros. film “Keanu” alongside Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, as well as ABC’s “Uncle Buck,” opposite Mike Epps. Baumgartner will play Dr. Olonari, a successful and eccentric brain specialist working out of San Francisco.

Appearing at the Television Critics Association on Saturday to promote the upcoming "Uncle Buck" sitcom, actor Mike Epps spoke about the Lee Daniels-directed Richard Pryor biopic in the works which he's slated to star in.

In a surprising reveal, Epps spoke about the amount of classic standup we will see in the film: "50% of the script is performances. I can't give it all up but a lot of his bits and routines that we are familiar with is what we'll be seeing in the film."

Speaking about his director, Epps says: "Lee Daniels is one of those directors, he likes it real, he likes it gritty. The content has definitely changed. It's a lot more dark, it's a lot more fun. You know what Lee Daniels brings to a film."

Epps' background as a standup comedian came in handy as he delved back into Pryor's history: "Studying Richard Pryor for this role,...

Mike Epps revealed on Saturday what happened with his “Survivor’s Remorse” character Julius: “I asked for some more money and they killed me.” “That’s usually what happens on TV shows,” he continued, “if you can remember ‘Good Times,’ that’s what happened.” The comedian made the comments during the Television Critics Association press tour panel for his new ABC sitcom, “Uncle Buck.” Also Read: Will Packer Renews Universal TV Deal Through 2017 “ ‘Survivor’s Remorse, I was like 24th lead,” Epps quipped — he’s much happier being No. 1 on the call sheet nowadays. Perhaps Epps wasn’t top dog...

The Trumpet Awards Foundation presents the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, to celebrate and honor history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals.  Nia Long and Mike Epps, co-stars of the upcoming ABC sitcom "Uncle Buck," will host the black-tie ceremony, to be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, January 23, 2016. The 24th Annual Trumpet Awards will air on Bounce TV and nationally in over 75 markets. Among the prestigious list of individual honorees at this year's ceremony include Ne-Yo, who will be presented with "The Visionary Award;" television and film producer Will...

Producer Will Packer (Truth Be Told, Uncle Buck) has teamed with actor-rapper-producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson (Power) for My Friend 50, a single-camera series project, which has landed at Fox with the duo executive producing and 50 Cent set to recur, making occasional appearances as a version of himself. Written on spec by Ava Tramer (TBS' Angie Tribeca), My Friend 50, which has a script order, follows Amanda Kramer, an unstable twentysomething who believes that joining…...

A couple of months ago, as I prepared to tape a radio appearance, the host and I discussed potential topics, and I noted that Starz's basketball comedy "Survivor's Remorse" would have its second season premiere that weekend, and I liked the show a lot. "I have honestly never heard of that show before," she told me. And this wasn't someone with a general interest show just doing a segment on television; this was someone who hosts an entire show about television. I know, I know: Peak TV in America, Starz has always had trouble getting traction with its comedies (Rip, "Party Down"), the title gets across the basic theme of the show (Jessie T. Usher's Cam Calloway feels guilt over making it out of a tough Boston neighborhood to become a pro hoops star) while never conveying what the show is actually about (or that it's a comedy), the...

Forget back-to-school shopping and all things pumpkin spice, the real reason everyone's excited for fall is because it brings the return of all of our favorite TV shows – and the chance to develop new obsessions.

In the next few months it looks like TV schedules are going to be more packed than ever as tons of new comedies, dramas and even variety shows vie for DVR space. And even though we've only gotten the briefest of teases of what's heading to small screens, there are already a few shows whose premiere dates we've got marked down on our calendars. (Or,...

There is not a panel for the new Uncle Buck TV show at the Television Critics Association press tour, because ABC has not set an air date for the show. The show stars Mike Epps as Buck Russell, who moves in with his brother and sister in return for helping out around the house. This show […]

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After landing his first two TV series — comedies People Are Talking on NBC and Uncle Buck on ABC — Ride Along and Think Like A Man producer Will Packer is jumping back into development. Looking to expand his brand into drama, the first TV sale for his Will Packer Prods. this season is hourlong project Buckhead, which has been set up at NBC through Universal TV where Packer recently re-upped his overall deal through 2017. Written and executive produced by David McMillan, Bu…...

Producer Will Packer has renewed his deal with Universal Television and will remain at the studio through 2017. Packer, known for producing films such as “Think Like a Man” and “The Wedding Ringer,” has produced through his Will Packer Production two broadcast comedies set for this Fall — NBC’s “People Are Talking” and ABC’s “Uncle Buck.” Packer is also producing A+E Networks’ upcoming revival of the miniseries “Roots.” “Will Packer is energetic, passionate, creative and wants to win,” said Universal Television president Bela Bajaria. “He is a collaborative partner, a hands-on producer and is absolutely the best dressed!” Also Read: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Sitcom 'People.

Will Packer is putting down his roots at Universal Television. The film and television producer has inked a new two-year overall deal to keep his Will Packer Productions banner at the studio through 2017. The deal marks Packer's second overall with the studio and comes after his first year producing for the small screen yielded two series orders — NBC's People Are Talking and ABC's Uncle Buck remake. He's also set to executive produce History/Lifetime's Roots reboot. See more Broadcast TV's New Shows 2015-16 "Will Packer is energetic, passionate, creative and wants to win. He is a collaborative

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The Way

Former "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul has scored the lead male role and will produce the Hulu original series "The Way" which premieres this winter. Each episode explores the choice between the life we live and the life we want.

Paul will play Eddie Cleary, a convert to a controversial movement with a wayward past. He's a husband and father who suffers a crisis of faith when all that he's come to accept as truth in his life is fundamentally challenged. Michelle Monaghan stars as his wife. [Source: TV Line]

Blackbird

Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn are set to star in stage director Benedict Andrews' filmmaking debut "Blackbird" which will shoot for five weeks across the south of England. Playwright David Harrower penned the script described as an intense, unflinching examination of damaged love.

Mendelsohn plays Ray, a man confronted with his past when the young and beautiful Una (Mara) arrives unannounced at his office.

Exclusive: Nia Long has joined the cast of Keanu, the debut feature film pairing comedy duo Key & Peele that has been set up at New Line Cinema. Long, who co-stars on ABC’s upcoming fall comedy Uncle Buck, will play the wife of the character played by Keegan-Michael Key in the story about a group of friends who plot to retrieve a stolen cat by posing as drug dealers for a street gang. Will Forte and Method Man also have been cast in the pic, which is being directed by…...

Quantico

With many shows from the 2014-2015 television season easing into their season finales over the next few weeks, numerous network channels are already beginning to gear up for the 2015-2016 television season’s unofficial kickoff in September. ABC is no different, as they have already announced their renewals, cancellations, and new projects. At Upfronts this week, the channel released trailers for a number of their new series, along with details on each show.

Among the trailers released was the new Shonda Rhimes series The Catch.

From Shondaland’s Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, “The Catch” is a new thriller centered on the strong, successful Alice Martin (Mireille Enos). She’s a fraud investigator who’s about to be the victim of fraud herself by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career.

ABC also released a trailer for the new Ken Jeong-starring sitcom Dr. Ken.

ABC continues its commitment to great storytelling with the announcement of its 2015-16 slate of programming, including the addition of 10 new series. Paul Lee, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Here's what Paul Lee had to say in a statement.

"Our new slate of shows continues the momentum from last year. ABC was the most buzzed about network, and the only major network to hold on to its audience and to grow in the target demo. Our 2015-16 schedule, with new shows and returning favorites that reflect our commitment to world-class storytelling, will solidify ABC's place as the network that raises the bar for what viewers expect from broadcast television.

ABC is the only major network to increase its Adult 18-49 audience during the 2014-15 season. ABC delivered 7 of the Top...

Following the first Uncle Buck photo released last week, after ABC issued a series order for the comedy, the network showed the first trailer during their upfront presentation in New York City earlier today. Mike Epps stars as the title character, who is tasked with watching the nieces and nephews he barely knows while their parents go out of town for a weekend. While his stay doesn't exactly go according to plan, the trailer reveals that Buck will be sticking around as the kids' new nanny.

Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces' and nephew's nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality may just make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems,...

Tone Bell and Bresha Webb are one-half of a couples comedy coming to NBC this fall, from producer Will Packer, titled "People Are Talking." which examines sex, race and everything else your parents told you never to talk about.  The other couple is played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Meaghan Rath. In the half-hour comedy series, the couples are best friends as well as neighbors. NBC has set the series to air on Friday nights. Worth noting... it's the second Will Packer-produced pilot that has been ordered to series for next season - the other going to ABC, the comedy remake "Uncle Buck," which will star Mike Epps in the title role, and Nia Long as...

The reboots are rolling in! Uncle Buck has been picked up to series by ABC, TVGuide.com has learned.

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After the avalanche of ABC new series orders last night, here is another one this morning. The network has picked up multi-camera comedy Uncle Buck, a new take on the hit 1989 movie. I’m told the series starring Mike Epps is eyed for midseason. I hear its order came later than the other because of last-minute negotiations between ABC and Universal TV, the studio that developed the project and co-produces it with ABC Studios. (ABC Studios boarded the comedy at the pilot…...