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Sam Zell Would Be Out at Tribune in Creditor Reorganization Plan

Sam Zell may be on his way out at Tribune Co., after taking the company private in 2007 and then taking it into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Citing sources, the paper said a bankruptcy reorganization plan being…

‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Being Remade as ABC Dramedy Series After Nearly 25 Years

ABC gave a script commitment to a contemporary dramedy remake of the 1985 feature film “St. Elmo’s Fire,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Joel Schumacher Brat Pack film starred Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally…

Letterman Reruns Beat O’Brien Originals in Total Viewers; O’Brien Ahead in Younger Demos

David Letterman was in repeats on CBS last week but he still eked out a win over originals of NBC’s “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” in total viewers, reports the New York Times. Letterman averaged 2.947 million viewers to…

Tweet Surrender: Comedy Central’s ‘Reno 911!’ Canceled After Six Seasons

Comedy Central canceled its cop-show parody “Reno 911!” after six seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show’s co-creator and star Thomas Lennon tweeted the news Thursday. The last original episode aired July 8. –Elizabeth Jensen

TNT’s ‘Saving Grace’ Will End Run Next Summer

TNT’s drama series “Saving Grace,” which stars Holly Hunter, will end its run after next summer’s nine episodes, The Hollywood Reporter says. TNT had offered producer Fox TV Studios a full fourth season, but the studio turned it down citing…

‘X-Files’ Alum Frank Spotnitz Developing Two Futuristic Series for HBO

“X-Files” writer and producer Frank Spotnitz is developing two drama series for HBO, both set in the future, Variety reports. “Humanitas” is a medical thriller that explores the ethics questions provoked by advanced genetic science. He’s also adapting Robert Silverberg’s…

AT&T Files Complaint Against Cablevision Over Access to HD Offerings from MSG Network

AT&T filed a complaint with the FCC charging that Madison Square Garden-owner Cablevision is engaging in anti-competitive practices by blocking access to HD programming featuring its sports teams, Broadcasting & Cable reports, citing Reuters. Cablevision countered that AT&T subscribers already…

Kate Winslet Eyes Small-Screen Miniseries Adaptation of Crawford Classic ‘Mildred Pierce’

Oscar winner Kate Winslet is looking at a small-screen project: She’s attached to a miniseries based on the James M. Cain novel “Mildred Pierce” that is likely headed to HBO, Variety reports. Todd Haynes is writing and directing the new…

Community Broadcasters Association Shuts Down After Two Decades

The recession took its toll on the Community Broadcasters Association, which has represented more than 2,800 Class A and low-power TV stations for more than two decades, Broadcasting & Cable reports. CBA announced Thursday that it shut its doors on…

‘Housewives of Atlanta’ Producers Looking for the Real Gay Men of New York City

Beth Bigler, development coordinator for Endemol’s True Entertainment, the production company behind Bravo’s popular "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," has put out a call for what appears to be an all-gay version of "Housewives" franchise, Gawker.com reports. "I’m looking for the hottest…