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Disney continues to mine its library of classic animated films to find material for new live-action productions, and Deadline.com reports that the next one up may be “The Little Mermaid.” The project is in the early stages, the story reports….
A character actor who made a lasting impact on the big screen as Cato in the “Pink Panther” movies has died. The Washington Post reports that Burt Kwouk died Tuesday at 85. “As Cato Fong, Mr. Kwouk (pronounced Kwawk) was…
A veteran of 19 years at MSNBC is leaving the cable news channel after playing a big role behind the cameras. Variety reports that executive and producer Izzy Povich is headed out. Povich has been VP of talent and development…
The lead singer and lyricist for a popular rock band has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The Tragically Hip announced the diagnosis for Gord Downie today on its Facebook page. The band also announced that it will do a…
The NFL continued to strengthen its bond with the city of Los Angeles, awarding the Super Bowl for 2021 to the city. Deadline.com reports that Super Bowl LV will be played in the not-yet-built stadium planned for Inglewood. The game…
One broadcast network is about to close out the 2015-2016 TV season at No. 1 not only in in total viewers and the key 18-49 demo but also in the 25-54 demo. Deadline.com reports that the network is CBS, which got…
Following the sudden exit late last week of Michael Lombardo as HBO programming chief, the pay-cable channel has named Casey Bloys as president of programming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “The shakeup, which left many of HBO’s top producers blindsided,…
As on-air meltdowns go, an incident that took place during a live news broadcast at the San Francisco station KRON-TV is right up there with the most awkward. Veteran sportscaster Gary Radnich apparently felt newscaster Catherine Heenan stole his thunder when…
Even as Bill Cosby smiled and waved to onlookers today while arriving at criminal court, newly unearthed deposition excerpts were making the rounds in which Cosby admits to plying young women with drugs and booze and having sex with them,…
Comedian Bill Cosby will stand trial for felony indecent assault after a judge determined today that there is sufficient evidence in a Pennsylvania case to proceed to trial. Cosby, who appeared in court for the pretrial hearing, will return to…