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Daily Archives : Aug 5, 2016

ABC Orders Kyra Sedgwick Series

ABC gave a straight-to-series order to a new show that was originally set to star Demi Moore but will now star Kyra Sedgwick. The show is “Ten Days in the Valley,” from Tassie Cameron, the co-creator of “Rookie Blue.” The…

What to Expect in Tonight’s Opening Ceremony at the Rio Olympics

Tonight’s Opening Ceremony for the 2016 Olympic Games, to be televised from Rio de Janeiro by NBC, will showcase Brazilian culture, diversity and history as the country becomes the first South American nation to host the Olympics. But don’t expect…

FilmL.A. Raises Permit Fees for Shooting in Los Angeles

For the first time since 2008, FilmL.A. has raised the fees for permits to film in Los Angeles. “Effective August 1, FilmL.A., the city’s film permit office, raised its fees for a wide range of services including a $35 increase…

Disney Channel Orders New Series From ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Creator

Disney Channel has ordered a new series aimed at kids and families from the creator of the popular show “Lizzie McGuire.” The kid-focused channel announced plans today for “Andi Mack,” from Terri Minsky. The show will start production this fall…

Streaming Video Pioneer Dead at 48

A tech pioneer who helped shape the current digital media landscape died this week while out surfing. CNet reports that Blake Krikorian, the co-founder of Sling Media, died Wednesday. Krikorian apparently suffered a heart attack while he was surfing in…

Why Booksellers Are Expecting a TV Personality’s Upcoming Memoir to Be Big

The memoir of a prominent TV personality is about to be released, and for at least two reasons, booksellers are poised for the book to do big business. “Settle for More,” from Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, comes out Nov….

PBS Reveals How It Will Fill the Void Left by ‘Downton Abbey’

When the ornate doors of “Downton Abbey” closed earlier this year, it left a hole not only in the hearts of the show’s legions of fans worldwide, but also in the programming lineup at PBS, where the drama had been…

Surprising Revelation From ‘America’s Got Talent’ Host Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon, best known for his hosting gigs on TV shows including “America’s Got Talent,” “Wild ‘N Out,” “The Nick Cannon Show” and Nickelodeon’s “HALO Awards,” made a surprising revelation, telling The New York Post: “I actually don’t like hosting…

Apple’s New TV Strategy May Be Exactly What You’ve Been Waiting For

Apple has made a major shift in its TV strategy, scrapping its efforts to sell TV to consumers in favor of a new plan that involves helping viewers find out what’s on TV and helping them watch it. “Apple has…

Comcast’s Multibillion-Dollar Olympic Gamble: After Rio, Will the Company Own the Future of TV?

A high-stakes wager on the Olympic Games by Comcast and NBC, which has added up to about $12 billion for rights to the Games through 2032, could give the company a leg up in the battle for the future of…