Fox Scraps Tina Fey Comedy
A Tina Fey comedy that appeared to be a go at Fox is now dead. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network has scrapped plans for Fey’s “Cabot College.” “The comedy set at a women’s college that begins…
Daily Archives : Aug 18, 2014
NBC Developing Reboot of Al Pacino Movie for TV Series
NBC has a new project in the works that is a reboot of an Al Pacino feature film. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the network is working with producers John Wells and Arnold Kopelson on a version of…
‘The Ego-Free Emmys’: A Recap of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards Ceremony
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held Saturday at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, avoided a repeat of last year’s fiasco, when a 45-second clock was imposed, causing a series of mishaps and complaints. This time around the winners were given…
CBS Sets a High Price for ‘Thursday Night Football’ Spots
CBS has high hopes for its upcoming “Thursday Night Football” programming, and the price the network is seeking for for ad spots — more than a half-million dollars for 30 seconds — reflects its high expectations, Variety reports. The pricing,…
2014 Emmy Awards, Round 1: HBO and NBC Clean Up at Creative Arts Emmys
“These are the real Emmys. The ego-free Emmys,” shouted Kristen Schaal, part of the ensemble from “Bob’s Burgers” accepting one of more than 90 trophies handed out at the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Aug. 16 at the Nokia Theatre…
Nicollette Sheridan Suffers Setback in ‘Desperate Housewives’ Case
Actress Nicollette Sheridan has been dealt a legal setback, with an appellate court overturning another court’s decision to retry her case against “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry and ABC/Touchstone, The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq., reports. “The 2nd District Court of…
ABC News Fixture Calls It Quits
A veteran of 41 years at ABC News is on the way out. Politico Playbook reports that Ann Compton, who has covered the White House through seven presidents, will retire next month. Compton plans to leave on the 41st anniversary…
‘American Idol’ Alum Checks Into Psychiatric Facility After Facebook Suicide Note
An “American Idol” alum voluntarily checked into an inpatient psychiatric facility after leaving what The Hollywood Reporter calls a “disturbing suicide note on Facebook.” The THR article reports that Josh Gracin said in a statement he’s taking responsibility and getting…
‘Downton Abbey’ Cast Turns Photo Gaffe Into a Charity Event
The cast of “Downton Abbey” has turned an embarrassing photo snafu into a charity drive, reports the BBC. As previously reported, a photo released for the fifth season of the period drama inadvertently included one item that wasn’t available in…
How Much Is NBC Paying David Gregory to Go Away Quietly? Millions
Former “Meet the Press” host David Gregory got a tidy sum on his way out the door at NBC, according to a report by the New York Post’s Page Six. Gregory was reportedly given $4 million to leave the network…