A co-host on the syndicated entertainment news program “Extra” is off the show following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Warner Bros. released a statement Wednesday saying it had investigated claims about the behavior of A.J. Calloway and that…
While other networks are undergoing the aftereffects of consolidations and management changes, PBS remains under the steady hand of Paula Kerger, whose contract as president and CEO has been renewed for five years. Kerger kicked off the public broadcaster’s TCA…
On the condition that the companies follow through on the required divestiture of TV stations, the Department of Justice greenlighted the $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune Media by Nexstar Media Group, TVNewsCheck reports. As we reported Wednesday, DoJ announced that…
The executive producer of syndication mainstays “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!,” who has been with the programs for almost 25 years, is retiring. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Harry Friedman will stay on at both shows through the…
“The FCC said local cable franchising authorities (LFAs) cannot regulate a cable operator’s broadband service and that in-kind services or equipment they require those cable operators to provide must count toward the FCC’s 5% cap on franchise fees,” B&C reports….
“I Am Patrick Swayze” has its world premiere this week at the San Antonio Film Festival before it debuts Aug. 18 on Paramount Network. The network released the official trailer today, which you can watch below. “‘I Am Patrick Swayze’…
Just ahead of the premiere of its third season, the announcement came that the controversial drama series “13 Reasons Why” will wrap after its fourth season. Season four of the Netflix series is already in production. Season three of the…
All 11 seasons of “Doctor Who,” the BBC’s longest-running global franchise, will be on the HBO Max streaming service as part of a major content deal between WarnerMedia and BBC Studios. The deal also makes HBO Max the exclusive SVOD…
CBS defended its decision to keep “Bull” and its lead actor on the air despite the claim by actress Eliza Dushku that she was sexually harassed by the star, Michael Weatherly, on the set of the show. “Dushku has said…
A comedy series that has been a critical darling and has piled up a number of awards during its four seasons on FX is ending this month. The cable channel announced that “Baskets” will end with the season four finale…