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Daily Archives : May 12, 2016

A Treasure Trove of Previously Unpublished Works: More Than 50 Movie Posters and Ads Designed by Saul Bass and Illustrated by Al Kallis

Saul Bass is one of the few graphic designers who became a household name, and TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross has unearthed a treasure trove of previously unpublished movie posters and movie ads designed by Bass and illustrated by…

CBS Cancels Drama Series

CBS has pulled the plug on a prime-time drama series. News that the network had canceled “CSI: Cyber” surfaced in tweets today from the show’s cast members. The show aired for two season on CBS, with the season two finale…

Serena Williams Gets Sick After Eating Dogfood

Tennis superstar Serena Williams had a strange experience this week and provided the details in a video she posted online. ESPN reports that Williams, who is in Italy for the Italian Open, got sick after eating dogfood. Williams is staying…

‘Supergirl’ Renewed — But It Won’t Be Airing on CBS

The drama series “Supergirl,” which wrapped its first season last month on CBS, has been renewed for season two, but the show will be moving to the CW, EW.com reports. The show moves to a network where it should be…

Bravo Takes Wraps Off New Slate of Original, Short-Form Digital Video Series

Bravo Media unveiled a new lineup of original programming, kicking off today with the launch of “Million Dollar Listing’s Ka-Ching!” on BravoTV.com. The show, which stars Fredrik Eklund, will be followed by the rollout of four additional series in the…

A Treasure Trove of Previously Unpublished Works: More Than 50 Movie Posters and Ads Designed by Saul Bass and Illustrated by Al Kallis. Devilishly Fun

It was love at first sight. The first time I saw the work of Saul Bass I fell madly in love with it. What I saw that first time was the title sequence of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo.” It was 1973,…

TV Sitcom Actress Dead at 63

An actress who appeared in series-regular roles on two recent broadcast comedy series has died. Deadline.com reports that Tonita Castro, known for her regular roles on the NBC sitcom “Go On” and the Fox series “Dads,” died Sunday, May 8,…

Good Samaritan’s Unusual Offer Ends the Drama After Man Climbs L.A. TV Tower

A section of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles was shut down Wednesday evening after a man climbed the transmission tower for KTLA-TV, CBS News reports. The man reportedly stood on the tower for hours before being convinced to climb down…

FBI Director Says the Internet Is Driving Up Murder Rates

FBI Director James Comey cited an alarming spike in murders in many cities, saying he believes it is driven by what he called a “viral video effect,” The New York Times reports. Comey’s comments Wednesday fueled an ongoing debate over…

Univision Rebrands Local News

Univision has launched a rebranding effort for the network’s local news operations, using the tagline “Tu Gente. Tu Voz,” which translates to “Your people. Your voice.” B&C reports: “Under the campaign, each of the group’s O&Os will promote their common…