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Daily Archives : Aug 11, 2015

‘The Notebook’ in Development as Series for Broadcast TV

An adaptation of the popular novel and movie “The Notebook” for the small screen is in the early stages of development at broadcast network the CW, Variety reports. “The series will follow the romantic journey of young, conflicted couple Noah…

Showtime Embeds With Storied College Football Team

One of the most accomplished college football programs in history will be at the center of a new series on Showtime. The pay-cable channel announced plans today for “A Season With Notre Dame Football.” The program will provide weekly all-access…

Drama Series Renewed

A drama series that is close to wrapping its second season will be back for a third. Deadline.com reports that TNT has ordered a 13-episode third season of “The Last Ship.” The action-adventure series from executive producer Michael Bay wraps…

Five-Time Oscar Nominee Wins Lawsuit Against Tabloid

An actor who has been nominated five times for Academy Awards has prevailed in a lawsuit against a French tabloid. According to The Hollywood Reporter’s Thr, Esq., Leonardo DiCaprio won his case against the magazine Oops! DiCaprio reportedly received a…

Reality Personality Dead at 50

A TV personality known for appearances on a popular reality show died during the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The AP reports that Tony Lara died Saturday. Lara was known for his appearances as a ship captain on the…

Seth Meyers Tweaks Format of ‘Late Night’

Seth Meyers ditched a regular feature of his NBC show “Late Night” on Monday, a move that some critics have been suggesting for months. Instead of opening with his monologue, Meyers began Monday’s show seated at his desk, commenting on…

Buzz Grows for Upcoming Cable and Streaming Programs — Here’s a Look at Some of the Most Exciting Shows

When the cable channels and online video streamers began previewing their programming lineups at the Television Critics Association summer press tour this month, a number of especially intriguing new shows were in the mix. A few of the highlights have…

Showtime Renews Two of Its Signature Series

Showtime announced today at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that it has renewed “Ray Donovan” and “Masters of Sex,” two of the pay-cable channel’s most popular and most acclaimed original series. Both shows will return in 2016 for…

Big Turnout for Premiere of New Comedy Series

A new scripted comedy series that has been generating buzz delivered a big opening-night audience for the digital cable and satellite network TV One. TV One announced Monday that “Born Again Virgin” bowed Wednesday, Aug. 5, with 1.4 million total…

Showtime Developing Series on Legendary Rocker

Showtime announced today that it has acquired the rights to the memoir of legendary rock singer Patti Smith. “Just Kids,” about Smith’s life with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, will be developed into a limited series, the pay-cable channel revealed. Oscar nominee…