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Daily Archives : Nov 4, 2014

Kevin Reilly Hired to Head up TBS and TNT

“Kevin Reilly will join Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. as president of TBS and TNT and chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment,” it was announced today by David Levy, president of Turner Broadcasting. The announcement continues, “Reilly, who most recently served…

Official Release From Turner Broadcasting on the Hiring of Kevin Reilly

Kevin Reilly Named President, TBS and TNT And Chief Creative Officer, Turner Entertainment  (Nov. 4, 2014) Kevin Reilly will join Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. as president of TBS and TNT and chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment, it was announced…

CBS to Pull Plug on Drama Series After One Final Season; Network Announces a Number of Programming Moves, Rolls Out Updated Schedule

CBS today announced plans to wrap a drama series that has been a mainstay of the network’s prime-time lineup. The network unveiled plans for a seventh and final season of “The Mentalist.” The 13-episode final season will bow Sunday, Nov….

CBS Announces Premiere Dates for ‘The Mentalist’ and ‘Undercover Boss’

Press release from CBS, Nov. 4, 2014: As part of a year-round strategy of more original programming and fewer repeats, CBS announced today the season premiere dates of THE MENTALIST and UNDERCOVER BOSS. Both programs will bridge the time periods…

Fox Developing Martial Arts Drama From People Behind Recently Canceled Show

Fox is developing a martial arts-focused drama from members of the team behind a show that was recently canceled by the network. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the untitled project is from Robert Munic and Chris Morgan of…

Cable Channel to Relaunch as NBC Universo

NBCUniversal announced plans today for a relaunch that will create the new cable network NBC Universo. The plans involve the cable channel now known as mun2. The channel’s new positioning and new programming lineup are set to officially launch Sunday,…

mun2 to Relaunch as ‘NBC Universo’ Cable Network, Delivering More World-Class Entertainment and Sports to Latinos

Press release from NBCUniversal, Nov. 4, 2014: NBCUniversal’s Hispanic cable network mun2, which this year has launched a collection of new, exciting sports and entertainment options for Latinos, announced today the next major step in its evolution, as mun2 will…

Discovery Life Greenlights Its First Original Series

Discovery Life, which recently changed its name from Discovery Fit & Health, has ordered a docuseries about transgender friends living in Kansas City, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The series, “Those Girls,” will track four sets of couples and friends, including…

NBC Developing Project Starring Young Comedian

NBC has ordered a pilot starring a young comedian who filmed a presentation for the network last season. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the project stars Jerrod Carmichael. The new pilot has a new premise and a new…

ABC Under Fire for Airing Sex Scene Right After Kids’ Show

ABC is taking heat from viewers and media watchdogs over a recent scheduling mishap. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network raised the hackles of the watchdog group the Parents Television Council in particular for following its annual broadcast of…