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Daily Archives : Aug 8, 2011

After Reports of Huge Salary Package for Jennifer Lopez, Another ‘Idol’ Judge Demands More Money

One of the judges on "American Idol" is demanding more money from Fox amid reports that Jennifer Lopez has a huge deal — worth as much as $20 million — to return to the singing competition, reports the New York…

Stars Line Up to Eulogize Charlie Harper on ‘Two and a Half Men’

A few stars will be on hand to eulogize Charlie Harper on CBS’s "Two and a Half Men," reports TMZ.com. An actor who was at one time rumored to be a replacement for Charlie Sheen on the show, John Stamos,…

FX Renews Three Series — One of the Shows Will Become the Longest-Running Comedy in Basic Cable History

FX has announced renewals of three shows, and one of the renewals will make basic cable history, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" will return for two additional seasons, the show’s eighth and ninth, the story…

Comedians, ‘Disgusted’ by Ouster of Jerry Lewis From MDA Telethon, Gather in Show of Support for Veteran Funnyman

Angry comedians turned out Friday in a show of support for Jerry Lewis, who was dismissed Wednesday night as the host and national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Labor Day Telethon, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker…

TV Critics Reveal Their Top Shows, and the Program of the Year Is One That Won’t Be Back

The Television Critics Association has unveiled the winners of the annual TCA Awards, honoring a show in its final season as Program of the Year, Reuters reports. The award went to NBC’s “Friday Night Lights.” HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” meanwhile,…

Does This Video Supplier Have the Guts to Say ‘Mea Culpa’ to Its 23 Million Subscribers?

Recently, Netflix received lots of flak for raising the price of some of its services. In this hard-hitting entry by TVWeek Open Mic blogger–and PR guru–Arthur Sando, he puts it on the line, telling Netflix what it needs to do to regain face…

Movie Based on TV Show Is Most-Watched Cable Movie of Year

A TV movie that drew 7.6 million viewers Friday night is the most-watched cable movie of the year, reports Deadline.com. The movie is Disney Channel’s "Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension," an offshoot of the popular Disney television series…

Starz Takes On a Partner in Drive to Create Original Dramas

Starz has joined forces with a partner to create and distribute original drama series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Starz and BBC have formed a multiyear partnership, with titles yet to be announced, the story reports. The shows will be…

Producer Defends His Show, Which Seems Like a ‘Ringer’ for Another Show

A show features identical twin sisters from different backgrounds, with the sister from a humbler start taking on the identity of her wealthier sister. Sounds like Sarah Michelle Gellar’s "Ringer" on the CW? It’s also the premise of ABC Family’s…

Original ‘Charlie’s Angels’ May Appear in New Version of the Show

The producers of the remake of "Charlie’s Angels" said the stars of the original program may appear on the show, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. “Once we’ve established our show in terms of what our series is, there is definitely room…