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‘The Sopranos’ Is No Longer HBO’s Most-Watched Series

HBO’s “The Sopranos” has been surpassed as the pay-cable network’s most-watched series ever, with the fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” moving into the top spot, reports Deadline.com. The fantasy drama, based on novels by George R.R. Martin, has drawn an…

‘Modern Family’ Co-Creator Returns to Work

“Modern Family” co-creator and co-showrunner Christopher Lloyd has returned to work on the ABC show after signing a new contract with studio 20th Century Fox TV, Variety reports. “Details of the new deal were not disclosed, but Lloyd and the…

ABC’s Sales Get Rolling as Upfront Ad Market Overall Moves at a ‘Snail’s Pace’

ABC has started negotiations with advertisers and may be selling some ad time in the 2014-15 television season, as the network joins others in starting their upfront sales, Brian Steinberg reports in Variety. Steinberg writes: “ABC joins what media-buying executives…

History Picks a War for Its Next Miniseries

They say it's important to choose one's battles wisely, and History has picked a big one for its next miniseries. The Los Angeles Times' Show Tracker reports that the cable channel is working on the six-hour “Sons of Liberty,” which…

Singing Nun Wins Italy’s ‘The Voice’ — Here’s the Video

Sister Cristina Scuccia, who became a worldwide YouTube sensation after her appearance on Italy’s version of “The Voice” appeared online, has won “The Voice of Italy,” Variety reports. The video clip of her original performance drew more than 50 million…

CW Plans Saturday Morning Family Block

The CW is expanding its original programming to Saturdays, with a new family block that will air in the morning, reports TheWrap. The network will air 10 live-action shows on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon, including a family-focused version…

‘Life of Pi’ Star Joins Fourth Season of ‘Homeland’

The star of the film “Life of Pi” has joined the fourth season of the Showtime drama series “Homeland,” reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Suraj Sharma will portray a Pakistani medical student named Aayan Ibrahim, who ends up dealing with Claire…

‘Black Swan’ Director Darren Aronofsky Developing Series for HBO

Director Darren Aronofsky, known for feature films including "Black Swan," "Pi" and "Requiem for a Dream," is developing a drama series for HBO. Writing on Deadline.com, Nellie Andreeva reports that the project, “MaddAddam,” is based on a book trilogy from…

Disney Will Bring Another Princess to Live-Action

On the heels of a successful opening for "Maleficent," Disney is moving full steam ahead to bring another fairy tale to the big screen with a live-action adaptation. Variety reports that "Beauty and the Beast" will have Bill Condon as…

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dropped Against Hollywood Executive

One of the four lawsuits filed by Michael Egan alleging sexual abuse by top Hollywood figures has been dropped. Variety reports that a notice of dismissal was filed Wednesday in federal court in the suit against former Disney TV executive…