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Daily Archives : May 20, 2010

‘Glee’ Co-Creator Murphy Wants Susan Boyle to Play a Lunch Lady

With "Glee" tapping well-known actors and singers in guest-starring roles, co-creator Ryan Murphy has his aim set on another singing phenomenon: Susan Boyle as a guest-star on the Fox show’s second-season Christmas episode, reports EW.com.  "I have two words for…

Jesse James to Give First Post-Breakup Interview to ABC’s ‘Nightline’

With Jesse James’ cheating on Sandra Bullock making him the villain of the tabloids, James is giving his first post-breakup interview to ABC’s "Nightline" in a piece that will air on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports.  While ABC…

Evaluating This Week’s Network Upfront Presentations

Yesterday, TVWeek Open Mike blogger Chuck Ross wrote about how the broadcast networks need to allow their upfront presentations to be seen by the general public. In today’s blog he examines how those in the industry are judging this week’s upfront efforts. Click here to…

Tweety Who? Warner Bros. Plans Looney Tunes Show to Revive Classic Characters

After years of baby versions and anime takes on Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Warner Bros. is seeking to revive its Looney Tunes franchise by returning to classic versions of the characters many parents today grew up with, reports Brooks…

Univision Introduces Major New Primetime Soap About an Advertising Executive

Univision will announce more than 20 new programs for its 2010-11 season, including programs produced or co-produced by its new studio, Univision Studios, reports The Hollywood Reporter.  One such program is the weekday primetime telenovela "Eva Luna," made in collaboration…

Fox Television Stations Will Test Kilborn Show in Seven Markets

Fox-owned television stations will test the new half-hour syndicated show from Craig Kilborn in seven markets, reports B&C.  "The Kilborn File" will be tested for six weeks starting June 28 in Fox-owned stations in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston,…

CNBC Starting Movie Night — With Financial-Themed Films

CNBC is starting a weekly movie night this summer on Friday evenings, reports TVNewser.com. If that seems off-brand for the financial news network, it may make more sense when one learns that films all have financial themes, such as "Wall…

MTV Orders ‘Teen Wolf’ to Series, Based on 1985 Film With Michael J. Fox

MTV has given a 12-episode order for "Teen Wolf," a series based on the 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com.  The deal was delayed because of negotiating details with rights-holder MGM. The show will star…

ShopNBC Getting a New Name as NBC Prepares to Sell 20% Stake

ShopNBC, the home-shopping cable network, will be getting a new name and look as its largest stockholder, NBC, prepares to sell its 20% stake, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  The new look will be gradually introduced, said Keith Stewart, the…

The CW Orders Makeover Reality Show ‘Plain Jane’

The CW has greenlighted a makeover reality show called "Plane Jane" for a summer debut, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com.  The program, from "Big Brother" executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, features fashion expert Louise Roe as she helps…