For viewers who are eagerly anticipating the rollout of the broadcast networks’ new fall lineups, the wait may be a little longer than usual. B&C reports that the premieres of many shows will be delayed this season. “In their annual…
NBC is getting into the anthology business. TheWrap.com reports that the network has placed a cast- and script-contingent order for the anthology series “Manhunt.” The drama will receive 10 episodes, pending script and cast approval, the story reports. Whit Brayton…
Oprah Winfrey’s cable network OWN is beefing up its roster of food-oriented reality programming. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the channel placed an order for “2 Fat 2 Fly,” about a food truck of the same name. The…
One of the stars of USA Network’s detective dramedy “Psych” is joining the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” Deadline.com reports that Maggie Lawson has been cast in a recurring role for the final season of “Men.” Lawson will…
It was fitting that a little bit of mayhem took place at the Hollywood premiere of FX’s hit motorcycle gang drama “Sons of Anarchy,” which launches its seventh and final season on the cable network tonight. Show creator Kurt Sutter…
Sesame Workshop, the producer of PBS’s “Sesame Street,” has a new chief executive, hiring former Nickelodeon executive Jeffrey Dunn for the job, Elizabeth Jensen reports in The New York Times. Dunn replaces H. Melvin Ming, who is retiring. In his…
Fox has given a put pilot commitment to a project based on the Steven Spielberg film “Minority Report,” according to EW.com’s Inside TV. The drama will be set 10 years after the events of the film, which is about a…
ABC has given a put pilot commitment to an “irreverent hourlong comedic mystery” from “Awkward” creator Lauren Iungerich and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, reports Deadline.com. The project, “Couch Detective.” comes from Jerry Bruckheimer TV and Warner Bros. TV. It’s said to…
Some film and television companies have found a way to hire two writers for the price of one, which violates the WGA’s contract, reports Deadline.com. “So far nobody’s been caught doing it — not that the WGA West isn’t trying,”…
Chuck Todd’s first week hosting NBC’s “Meet the Press” earned the show a ratings win, reports TVNewser. The program won both in total viewers and in the key news demo of viewers 25-54, the piece notes. It averaged 2.977 million…