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Bad News for ISPs and Cable TV Providers

"We all want our ISPs and cable TV providers but that doesn't mean we like them. Both industries have sunk even lower in the ranks of customer satisfaction, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Customer Satisfaction Index,"…

Disney Channel Renews Tween Hit Comedy Series

The Disney Channel has committed to another season of a comedy series that has been a hit with tween viewers. The Hollywood Reporter's Live Feed reports that the cable channel ordered a fourth season of "Jessie." The program, which stars…

Quite a Pedigree: Report Says Coen Bros. to Work on Script of KGB Movie to Star Tom Hanks and to Be Directed by Spielberg

"The untitled Steven Spielberg-Tom Hanks Cold War thriller at DreamWorks just took an intriguing turn," reports The Hollywood Reporter, adding, "Joel and Ethan Coen have come onboard to pen a draft of the screenplay." "The project, which was written by…

Kristen Bell Returns for Third Year in a Row as Host of Awards Program

Actress Kristen Bell will return as host of an awards show for the third year in a row. TheWrap.com reports that Bell will again host the “CMT Music Awards,” although she won’t have a co-host for this year’s ceremony. For…

‘Nurse Jackie’ Co-Creator Hired as Showrunner on New NBC Comedy

The co-creator of Showtime's “Nurse Jackie” has been tapped as executive producer and showrunner on NBC’s new comedy “Bad Judge.” Deadline.com reports that Liz Brixius got the job. The role is part of her overall deal with Universal Television, the…

‘Mountain’ on HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Is the World’s Second-Strongest Man

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, who plays Gregor “The Mountain That Rides” Clegane on “Game of Thrones,” is a real-life strongman, coming in second in this year’s World’s Strongest Man competition, reports the New York Post. Bjornsson can bench press 500 pounds,…

Netflix Project Casts Chloe Sevigny

Netflix’s untitled psychological thriller has cast Chloe Sevigny and Steven Pasquale for recurring roles, reports Deadline.com. The project is written and executive produced by “Damages” creators  Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler and comes from Sony Pictures TV….

MSNBC Replaces Departing Anchor

MSNBC is shuffling its on-air lineup. Variety reports that the cable news channel has found a replacement for "Jansing & Co." host Chris Jansing, who's set to become senior White House correspondent for NBC News, as we reported earlier this…

Legendary Band Accused of Stealing Parts of What May Be the Most Popular Rock Song of All Time

A legendary rock band is being accused of stealing parts of one of the most popular songs of the rock era. BloombergBusinessweek reports that a lawyer is preparing a lawsuit against Led Zeppelin, accusing the band of stealing parts of…

Which Network Is on the Verge of Winning May Sweeps? Hint: It Will Be the Network’s First Time in 14 Years … and It’s Probably Not the One You’re Thinking Of

With three nights left to count in the May sweeps period, the broadcast network that is poised to win the sweeps may not be the one many readers would expect. Deadline.com reports: "ABC will win its first May sweep in…