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Comedian Steve Rannazzisi’s lie about surviving the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, which we reported previously, has two cable networks scrambling to figure out what to do about it. Rannazzisi is one of the stars of the…
HBO has greenlighted a new comedy project to be directed and executive produced by Judd Apatow. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Apatow, who executive produces the pay-cable net’s “Girls,” received a pilot order for “Crashing.” The single-camera project…
NBCUniversal has announced the hiring of a key executive. Filling the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for Digital Enterprises will be Patricia (Parra) Hadden. “In this role, Hadden will lead the marketing, branding and customer acquisition…
A cable reality series has been picked up for two more seasons. Announcing the renewal of “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars” for seasons four and five was WE tv, which noted that each season will consist of 10 episodes. “The…
A major cable network operator is working on a possible acquisition of the premium channel Starz, Bloomberg reports. The story cites unnamed sources saying AMC Networks Inc. is in preliminary discussions with Starz, whose largest individual investor is veteran cable…
A popular actress has become a target of a number of Fox News hosts over comments she made about recently becoming a U.S. citizen. Emily Blunt said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that watching the GOP presidential debate…
A comedian who has been on a roll lately found himself mired in a storm of controversy after word surfaced that his account of surviving 9/11 was a lie. The New York Times reports that Steve Rannazzisi, who stars on…
Amazon announced today that one of HBO’s most popular series ever is “now available for Prime members to stream and download at no additional charge to their membership. Starting today, Prime members can watch all episodes of the iconic six-season…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today officially announced the five cities that are bidding for the 2024 Olympics. They are: Budapest, Hungary; Hamburg, Germany; Los Angeles; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy, according to the BBC. The IOC “will elect the…
CMT will be bringing back its highest-rated original series for another season. The cable channel announced the renewal of “Party Down South,” which will return in 2016 for a fifth season. Cast members Daddy, Lyle, Murray, Walt, Hannah/“Hott Dogg,” Lauren,…