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Daily Archives : Feb 15, 2012

Henry Winkler — aka the Fonz — to Appear on NBC Sitcom

Henry Winkler, the actor known for his role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," has taken on a new sitcom role, playing Ava’s father on NBC’s "Up All Night," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ava, played by Maya Rudolph, is…

Ex-Husband of Angelina Jolie to Star in CBS Sherlock Holmes Project

An actor who was married to Angelina Jolie in the 1990s has been cast to star in CBS’s Sherlock Holmes project, reports Deadline.com. Jonny Lee Miller, also known for his role as Sick Boy in the film "Trainspotting," will play…

Comcast Profit Jumps 26%, But NBC Lags

"Comcast Corp. beat analysts’ estimates with a 26% increase in fourth-quarter profit, but two NBCUniversal units continued to struggle: the NBC broadcast network and Universal Pictures," reports Meg James in the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. According to the…

‘Your Love Was Cheap’ — As Katy Perry Showed, Not Everything at the Grammys Was Lovey-Dovey

The performances, more than the trophies themselves, are what makes the Grammys such a compelling watch. This year seemed to have more showstoppers and conversation starters than any in recent memory, perhaps even going back to Eminem joining with Elton…

‘Veins Popping Everywhere’: ‘Simpsons’ Stunt Crowns Two Winners, Who Break World Record for Continuous TV Viewing

Two California men broke the Guinness World Record for longest continuous television viewing by sitting through 86 hours and 37 minutes of "The Simpsons," reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. "My eyes were insane," said Carin Shreve, 33, one of the…

Report: Apple Testing an iPad With an 8-inch Screen

"Apple Inc. is working with component suppliers in Asia to test a new tablet computer with a smaller screen, people familiar with the situation said, as it looks to broaden its product pipeline amid intensifying competition and maintain its dominant…

Report: Amazon’s Prime Service Falling Short of Estimates

Amazon.com’s Prime service, which provides free two-day shipping along with access to content through online streaming for an annual $79 fee, has fewer than half as many customers as analysts had projected, according to Bloomberg. Between 3 million and 5…

Rumor About Paul McCartney and ‘Mad Men’ Put to Rest

A rumor that has surfaced about Sir Paul McCartney and AMC’s "Mad Men" has been put to rest, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. McCartney will not do a cameo on the show, despite a report in the British publication the…