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Daily Archives : Nov 15, 2011

Guess Which of the Three Major Broadcast Network Morning Shows Is Rebranding. The Name of the New Show Hasn’t Been Announced, But We Have a Suggestion. How Say You?

One of the major broadcast networks announced sweeping changes today to its morning lineup, with a show that has been a morning staple going away. CBS rolled out plans to scrap its “Early Show,” which has struggled to keep pace…

CBS to Shelve Long-Running Sitcom, Trim Episode Order

CBS plans to shake things up with its Thursday night lineup, pulling a long-running comedy off the schedule to make room for a new show, TVLine.com reports. Starting Jan. 12, the network will air a new family sitcom starring Rob…

After George Clooney and Bradley Cooper Opt Out, a New Name Surfaces for ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’

After George Clooney bowed out back in August and Bradley Cooper decided last week to pass on the project, as previously reported, a new name has emerged as a contender for the lead role in the big-screen version of "The…

‘Harry Potter’ Director to Helm Big-Screen Adaptation of Sci-Fi Show

The well-known director of four "Harry Potter" feature films, including the last picture, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," has been chosen to helm the big-screen adaptation of the BBC television series "Dr. Who," according to The Hollywood…

Paterno’s Name Removed From College Championship Trophy

In light of the Penn State child abuse scandal and Joe Paterno’s firing from the university, the Big Ten Conference has announced that the trophy to be presented at the inaugural conference championship game will not bear Joe Paterno’s name,…

CBS’s Ratings Roll Continues as the Network Pulls Off a Rare Sweep

CBS has accomplished an impressive feat in the Nielsen ratings, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. In results for the week ending Nov. 13, the top five scripted shows in the key adults 18-49 demo were all CBS comedies: “The Big Bang Theory,” “Two…

NBC Yanks Comedy From Lineup, Shuffles Schedule

In a reshuffle of its midseason schedule, NBC is taking a comedy series off the air to make room for the return of "30 Rock" and a new comedy based on Chelsea Handler’s life, reports Joe Adalian at New York…

CBS Increases Order for Freshman Drama Series

CBS has ordered more episodes of a new drama series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication reports that the network ordered three additional episodes of “A Gifted Man.” The show, which stars Patrick Wilson, has averaged 8.4 million viewers…

‘Mad Men’ Creator Reveals How the Show Will End

The creator of AMC’s game-changing drama “Mad Men” revealed what he has in mind for the show when the time comes to wrap things up. Matt Weiner said he envisions the show ending in the current era, with Don Draper…

With Black Friday Coming Up Next Week, Here’s Your First Must-Buy Holiday Gift

In today’s Open Mic entry, TVWeek blogger Chuck Ross tips you to a must-buy gift for the upcoming holidays. Hint: It’s a movie. Please click here to read this exciting and insightful piece.