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Former Time Warner Cable Chairman and CEO Dead at 65

The former chairman and CEO of Time Warner Cable died today, June 11, 2014, of cancer. B&C reports that Glenn Britt died at his home in New York at age 65. "Britt had been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer…

Merchandising ‘Frenzy’ in the Works for TV Franchise: Get Ready for T-Shirts, Posters, Jewelry, Halloween Costumes … 45 Retail Categories in All

A cable TV channel is about to unleash what's being described as a merchandising "frenzy" to make the most of a franchise that has become a cultural phenomenon: Syfy's "Sharknado" TV movies. TheWrap.com reports that Syfy is working with more…

Paula Deen Launching Her Own Network

Former Food Network chef Paula Deen, whose career suffered a setback last year after she admitted using a racial epithet, appears to be back on track with the news that she is launching her own digital network, the Paula Deen…

FX Pulls Plug on Project Starring Oscar Nominee

An FX project starring and executive produced by an Academy Award-nominated actor won't be moving forward. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel pulled the plug on the Paul Giamatti pilot “Hoke." “Written, directed and executive produced by Scott Frank, the…

Shakeup Behind the Scenes for CBS’s ‘Under the Dome’

Some shuffling has taken place behind the cameras on the CBS summer series "Under the Dome." The Hollywood Reporter's Live Feed reports that Brian K. Vaughan, a writer and executive producer on the show, has left the program. “Vaughan was…

Acclaimed 1990s Children’s Series to Get Reboot on Netflix

A children's television series that received accolades during its original run in the 1990s and continues to air worldwide in reruns will get a reboot from Netflix. Writing in The New York Times, Elizabeth Jensen reports that the streaming service…

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Says He’s Forbidden From Cutting His Hair

One of the stars of the hit HBO fantasy series "Game of Thrones" is reportedly forbidden from cutting his hair. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow on the drama, made the revelation during…

ABC Family Renews Drama Series for Two More Seasons

ABC Family has renewed a teen-focused drama series for two additional seasons. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the mystery series “Pretty Little Liars” will be back for its sixth and seventh seasons. That means the series will…

FX Says Tracy Morgan’s Comedy Project ‘Will Be Waiting for Him’

After comedian Tracy Morgan was seriously injured in a six-car crash Saturday, FX said it plans to continue with its untitled comedy starring the actor and that the show “will be waiting for him,” B&C reports. Morgan is expected to…

‘Lion King’ Sequel Headed to TV

“The Lion King” is coming to television as both a TV movie and a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Disney Junior ordered an animated sequel to the hit Disney movie. The new program will be aimed at…