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Daily Archives : Sep 5, 2008

Nets Await Hanna’s Impact on U.S. Open

The U.S. Tennis Association will have to make a decision about rescheduling some matches of the U.S. Open as Tropical Storm Hanna moves north, the New York Times reports. The USTA said it is talking with the TV networks that…

Parties a Big Part of VMA Experience

While the MTV Video Music Awards will be handed out on Sunday at the Paramount lot in Hollywood, the Los Angeles is prepping for a weekend of parties welcoming the event back to the city, the Los Angeles Times reports….

CBS Goes Biggs for Hurwitz Project

“American Pie” alum Jason Biggs is in final negotiations to star an upcoming CBS project by “Arrested Development” creator Mitch Hurwitz, the Hollywood Reporter says. The untitled project, a joint production between Sony Pictures TV and CBS Paramount Network TV,…

The Woman Behind Cancer Special

Producer Laura Ziskin has previously worked on two Academy Awards broadcasts, but on Friday she takes on a TV event that hits close to home, the Los Angeles Times reports. Ziskin is the woman responsible for putting together “Stand Up…

Weiner Looks to Cash in on ‘Mad Men’

“Mad Men” creator and executive producer Matthew Weiner is hoping to capitalize on the critical acclaim of his series and the upcoming Emmy Awards as he shops around for an overall deal with a major studio, Daily Variety reports. While…

Gold Medal for ‘Dogtown’

National Geographic Channel’s “Dogtown” returns for its new season on Friday night with a special episode, “Saving the Michael Vick Dogs,” taken from recent headlines, the Los Angeles Times says. The debut episode follows four of the 47 dogs rescued…

Berlanti, Echevarria Going Sci Fi for ABC

Greg Berlanti is teaming up with Rene Echevarria for a new sci fi project for ABC, Daily Variety reports. The duo is developing “The Return,” a show about the impact an alien visit has on the world, through ABC Studios….

Broadway Stars, Hamlin Join Casts

Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele, two Broadway veterans, have been cast in Fox’s musical project “Glee,” which is expected for a debut next March, the Hollywood Reporter says. Morrison will play a Spanish teacher who is put in charge of…