For the first time in its history, AMC has ordered two new series in one cycle, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. The cable channel is adding "Halt & Catch Fire" and "Turn" to its programming lineup. AMC President Charlie…
A TV movie that became an instant cult classic thanks to the Internet is headed to movie theaters. TheWrap.com reports that Syfy’s "Sharknado," which created a sensation on social media even though its viewer numbers were pretty low, will have…
TVWeek Open Mic blogger Chuck Ross has found this summer’s must-see movie, and it’s in 3D — but you may have a hard time finding it. To read what it is and why it’s so hard to find in theaters, please…
A Fox reality franchise, airing its two-hour season finale Thursday night, helped lift the network to a win for the night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that "Hell’s Kitchen" delivered a 2.2 average rating,…
Director Steven Soderbergh is following up the success of his HBO movie "Behind the Candelabra" by joining forces with another pay-cable channel. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that Soderbergh will direct all 10 episodes of a new Cinemax…
Disney Channel has canceled a comedy series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel pulled the plug on the live-action comedy series "Shake it Up" after three seasons. The series stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya as best…
A veteran television director who spent the bulk of his career with a wildly popular syndicated show has died. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Wheel of Fortune" director Mark Corwin died Thursday in Los Angeles of cancer. He was 65….
A simulcast in 200 countries around the world is in the works for a TV program that is about to mark its 50th anniversary. The BBC announced its plans today for the special episode of "Doctor Who," The Hollywood Reporter’s…
A new NBC drama series has added an actress known for her work on "ER" as a regular cast member. Deadline.com reports that Parminder Nagra is joining "The Blacklist." Nagra will play Agent Margot Malik, an intelligent and strong FBI…
"Deadwood" writer David Milch is poised for a return to HBO with a new project, with the pay-cable network close to giving the effort a green light, Deadline.com reports. HBO executives Michael Lombardo and Richard Plepler talked about the project,…