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Dick Wolf Expands 'Law & Order' Franchise

Dick Wolf is looking to expand his "Law & Order" empire to four NBC has picked up "Law & Order: Los Angeles," with a 13-episode order for fall. Also, "Law & Order: SVU" is cleared for a 12th season pending some minor budgetary matters. The cast led by Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have already been clearing their schedule to shoot new episodes. Plus, chances are pretty good for a record-breaking 21st season of the mothership "Law & Order" series.

Elsewhere, after a cast overhaul, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" just kicked in its 9th season on USA Network. The last time Wolf had 4 L&O series on the air was in 2005 when the short-lived Law & Order: Trial by Jury joined the stories franchise.

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