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Two Familiar TV Faces to Announce Primetime Emmy Nominations

The Television Academy has tapped a pair of well-known television personalities to announce the nominations for the 66th Primetme Emmy Awards on July 10. Deadline.com reports that the honors will go to Carson Daly of “The Voice” and Mindy Kaling…

Netflix Comedy Beefs Up Its Already Star-Studded Cast

An upcoming Netflix comedy series has added to its lineup of stars, bringing aboard Emmy winner and "West Wing" veteran Martin Sheen. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Sheen is joining “Grace and Frankie,” which stars Jane Fonda and…

U.S. Patent Office Cancels Trademark for NFL’s Redskins

Ruling that “Redskins” is disparaging to Native Americans, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the federal protections for associated trademarks, reports B&C. Under common-law rights, the Washington Redskins team can continue to use the name and enforce its…

Cameron Crowe Gets Green Light From Showtime for Comedy Project

Cameron Crowe, the director of “Almost Famous” and “Jerry Maguire,” has received a green light from Showtime for the comedy pilot “Roadies,” reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Crowe will write and direct the pilot, which will focus on…

‘True Blood: The Musical’? It’s in the Works

The HBO drama series “True Blood” chronicled the immortal lives of vampires, and it now appears the property will live on as well — on a Broadway stage, the Associated Press reports. “This was something that I pitched to HBO…

Hulu Maps Plans for ‘Los Cowboys’

Hulu has bought a rodeo reality series called “Los Cowboys,” which it plans to stream in October, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series follows Latino cowboys, who include a model, a horse trainer and a Los Angeles firefighter, as…

Fox News and CNN See Ratings Bumps From Hillary Clinton Interviews

Both CNN and Fox News received ratings bumps from Hillary Clinton’s appearances on the networks, TheWrap.com reports. CNN aired a live, commercial-free town hall, moderated by Christiane Amanpour. at 5 p.m. Tuesday. That grew its audience by 55% in the…

NBC Coasts to Easy Win on Strength of ‘Talent’

NBC easily outdistanced its broadcast rivals in Tuesday prime time, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the big win for the Peacock came even as its two-hour "America's Got Talent" remained at a season…

TV Actress Who ‘Blew the Box Wide Open’ Among Women Honored for Their Achievements

A trailblazing television actress who "blew the box wide open" for women in the entertainment business was one of a number of exceptional women honored recently at the Women in Film 2014 Crystal + Lucy Awards. The actress is Kerry…

Miramax Names Daniel Pipski Vice President, Television

Press release from Miramax, June 18, 2014: Global film and television studio Miramax today announced that Daniel Pipski has joined the company in the newly created position of Vice President, Television, effective immediately. Reporting to Miramax EVP, Production and Development,…