Could cable company really take control of network?
General Electric has made no secret that it would like to divest itself of NBC Universal. But it's OK, because a not-so-small cable company called Comcast -- which so happens to be the largest cable operator in the United States -- could be a suitor. That's a rumor being shared by The Hollywood R ...
Read MoreIs it the former late-night host's fault, or simply his lead-ins?
It's in its third week, and just as quickly as it created a summertime buzz as NBC's most bold experiment, "The Jay Leno Show" has almost been forgotten. Monday's installment earned a 3.7 rating/6 share, according to Fast National ratings from The Nielsen Co., about even with what it did a week b ...
Read MoreProducer best known for work on shows like 'Fantasy Island,' 'Pushing Daisies'
Barry Sonnenfeld has found a lot of success in movies, but only limited critical acclaim in television. Despite that, however, ABC and ABC Studios has signed Sonnenfeld to a new two-year deal that will allow him to get first-look on some projects, and even allow him to direct pilots. Terms of th ...
Read MoreAs expected, however, NBC struggling to attract any viewers, even with Leno
The first official week of the 2009-10 television season doesn't go to CBS, although they weren't too far behind, but instead to ABC. The Disney-owned network earned an 8.8 rating/14 share based on averages of new non-news programming on the network for the week, thanks to a big healthy dose of " ...
Read MoreVincent D'Onofrio one of the major actors leaving the cast
It's not about the actors, it's really about the stories. At least that's what creator Dick Wolf has always said about his Law & Order franchise. So then no one should be too worried that four actors are being pulled from the cast of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," including longtime star Vincent D' ...
Read MoreThe CW couldn't seem to pull Ashton Kutcher's latest off the air fast enough
Even for The CW, "The Beautiful Life" was not pretty at all. The network gave the series from executive producer Ashton Kutcher exactly two weeks to prove itself, deciding after all that a show about models living in New York City could've been cast with mannequins instead, and still no one would ...
Read MoreAnd it looks to be James Earl Jones' fault
Some three years after producers decided to shake up the cast a bit and give the original doctors on Gregory House's team smaller roles, one of those doctors is now taking off. Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello reports that Jennifer Morrison, who played Dr. Allison Cameron on the Fox hit se ...
Read MoreObservers say even with CW-like ratings, 'Jay Leno' could still make $300 million
Satellite radio shock jock Howard Stern has warned that "The Jay Leno Show" will bring the entire network down around him. But John Ferriter, head of non-scripted programming for talent agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, said even if "The Jay Leno Show" earned a network nearly all-time ...
Read MoreBut still waiting to see how 'The Beautiful Life' plays out
The season is young, but already Fox has given a full-season order to "Glee," and now The CW is doing the same with "One Tree Hill." After two episodes, "One Tree Hill" is averaging a 1.7 rating/3 share, according to Fast National ratings from The Nielsen Co., earning nearly the exact same rating ...
Read MoreNeil Patrick Harris gets high marks for hosting work
Another year, another pair of top Emmy wins for "Mad Men" and "30 Rock." The two shows won Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series respectively, continuing Hollywood's love affair with the two shows. In its first two seasons, "Mad Men" has now won eight Emmys, including its seco ...
Read MoreShow generating some musical buzz
Don't stop believing in the fact that although ratings for "Glee" might not be exactly what Fox was hoping for (partially because of a poor lead-in from "So You Think You Can Dance"), but the music is definitely making its mark. The Hollywood Reporter has shared that the cover of Rihanna's "Take ...
Read MoreMight consider using an IPO to get out
Might consider using an IPO to get out It will be almost Thanksgiving before the world finds out exactly what Vivendi plans to do with its stake in NBC Universal. But despite sagging ratings at NBCU's flagship television network, it has a big decision to make. The 20 percent ownership in NBCU ...
Read MoreThe comic actor, suffering from cancer, was 73
Henry Gibson, known for his comic poetry in "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," and his grumpy judge in "Boston Legal," ded Monday. He was 73. Gibson had been fighting cancer. Younger audiences know Gibson as Judge Clark Brown in "Boston Legal," the quirky lawyer dramedy that was known for its unique ...
Read MoreMost watched freshman drama in HBO history
Critics might not be totally on board with Thomas Jane's new HBO series, but viewers seem to be. "Hung" has earned the title of HBO's most-watched new series of all time, it's 9 million average viewers per episode putting it ahead of perennial classics like "The Sopranos," "The Wire" and "Oz." ...
Read MoreReed Manville will take charge of overseas efforts
CBS is serious about its new efforts to reach overseas, and is bringing in a familiar face to lead the effort. Reed Manville is the new executive vice president of international channels for CBS Studios International, the company announced. Manville's main responsibilities will be to lead the cre ...
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