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History Greenlights ‘Pawnography’

History announced today that it is moving forward with the series "Pawnography," for a summer 2014 premiere. The cable channel picked up 10 episodes of the game show from Leftfield Pictures. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Senior Vice President, Programming and Development,…

Executive Clashes and Pricey Production: Is Fox’s High-Stakes ‘Utopia’ Turning Into a Dystopia?

Fox’s “Utopia” has been suffering from internal strife, including executive clashes, amid worries that ratings will fail to justify the reality show's $50 million price tag, reports TheWrap.com. “This discord has placed a cloud over ‘Utopia,’ the first big greenlight…

‘Judge Judy’ Ready for Prime Time

"Judge Judy" is going prime time. The Hollywood Reporter says the high-rated syndicated daytime court show is set for a one-hour prime-time special on CBS. "Judge Judy Primetime" will examine the transition of Judith Sheindlin from a family court judge…

Deja Vu: Ad Sales Forecast Looks Familiar

With the networks preparing their upfront presentations, JP Morgan Equity Research has a forecast for this year’s ad sales, and it’s looking familiar, reports MediaPost’s MediaDailyNews. The upfront looks similar to last year: Revenue is expected to dip at the…

Oscar-Nominated Actor Dead at 71

An acclaimed actor who racked up a string of credits in beloved films — including an Academy Award nomination in 1987 for "Mona Lisa" — has died. CNN Reports that Bob Hoskins died Tuesday at 71. His publicist, Clair Dobbs,…

After Rumors Surface About Trouble on the Set of ‘Glee,’ Reps for Actress Deny She Has Been Fired From the Show

Representatives for one of the cast members on the Fox musical dramedy "Glee" are denying that the actress has been fired from the program. EW.com's Inside TV reports that reps for Naya Rivera, who plays Santana Lopez on the show,…

Why an IOC Official Says Prep for the 2016 Summer Olympics Is the Worst He’s Seen

International Olympic Committee Vice Chairman John Coates said preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics, to be held in Rio de Janerio, is “the worst I have experienced," reports TheWrap.com. "We've become very concerned," Coates said, adding: "They really are not…

Rock Star Confirms She’s Joining NBC’s ‘The Voice’

A multimillion-selling singer-songwriter who has had a string of hits both with her rock band and as a solo act has confirmed she is joining the NBC singing competition "The Voice." People reports that Gwen Stefani confirmed the news succinctly…

Starz Orders Seth MacFarlane Comedy Series Starring ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ Actor

Starz has ordered two seasons of a scripted comedy from Seth MacFarlane called “Blunt Talk” that stars “X-Men” actor Patrick Stewart, reports The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The project received a 20-episode pickup, with the order to be split between…

Writer Sues Warner Bros. Over ‘Gravity’

A bestselling author whose books are the basis for TNT’s popular drama series “Rizzoli & Isles” is suing Warner Bros. over the Alfonso Cuaron-directed feature film “Gravity,” reports Deadline.com. Tess Gerritsen, who said previously that the movie had nothing to…