News of a secret surveillance program by the National Security Agency has had an unexpected side-effect, fueling sales of a novel that was first published in 1949. Politico reports that sales have shot up for George Orwell’s “1984.” The book…
With Jon Stewart out of the lineup for 12 weeks on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” — and his spot being filled by substitute host John Oliver — the show appears to be holding steady in the ratings, at least…
"PBS NewsHour" is bracing for its first significant staff cuts in decades. The New York Times reports that the moves come after a decline in corporate sponsorship. The show’s producer, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, will close its two offices outside of the…
A TNT drama series returned for its sophomore season with lower viewer numbers. Deadline.com reports that Monday’s season premiere of the police procedural “Major Crimes” delivered about 5 million viewers, down from the 7.2 million people who tuned in for…
DirecTV’s first original scripted series has received a second-season renewal. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the satellite service has given the go-ahead for another season of "Rogue." The drama stars Thandie Newton as an undercover detective hunting for…
Actor Ed Burns, known for film roles including “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Brothers McMullen,” has been cast to play the legendary mobster Bugsy Siegel in a recurring role in the TNT series "Lost Angels" from Frank Darabont, reports Deadline.com….
The Greek government shut down its television and radio broadcaster, leaving 2,900 employees idle and creating outrage among the country’s labor unions, reports The New York Times. The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation was described as a "haven of waste" by a…
"Sex and the City" creator Darren Star struck gold when he adapted Candace Bushnell’s newspaper columns into the HBO comedy, and now he’s hoping to do the same with with new subject matter: toddlers. Star is adapting a book called…
One of the stars of NBC’s "Parenthood" is adapting her best-selling novel into a one-hour drama. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Lauren Graham is adapting her novel "Someday, Someday, Maybe" for the project. The book, Graham’s first novel,…