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HBO is finally ready to take the wraps off its long-awaited a la carte service. Following up on its HBO Go service — which has been offered as part of the Apple TV service, but has been available only to…
Singer, rapper and producer Pharrell Williams appeared in federal court Wednesday in L.A. to defend himself against accusations that he stole material from legendary Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye. USA Today reports that Pharrell, who is a judge on NBC’s…
Responding to long-standing public concerns about the treatment of circus elephants, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has announced that it is phasing out elephants from its performances. The Associated Press reports that the giant circus company will…
Casting news on a new drama project that’s in the works at ABC appears to break new ground. Variety reports that Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will play the female lead in “Quantico.” Chopra will star opposite Jake McLaughlin in the…
One of the regulars on the hit PBS/BBC period drama “Downton Abbey” is Disney’s new “Beast” in the live-action update on “Beauty and the Beast.” CNN reports that Dan Stevens, known for playing Matthew Crawley on “Downton,” has been cast…
Streaming service Netflix continues to add to its lineup of scripted originals. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the service has ordered a drama series from Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The pair, who were behind the 2011 psychological…
Streaming service Netflix and actor Leonardo DiCaprio have entered into a multi-year partnership to create a series of documentary films. Entertainmentwise reports that the series will have an environmental focus. The move follows a similar arrangement that resulted in DiCaprio’s…
Even before California’s new Film and TV Tax Credit Program kicks in, production in the Los Angeles area is showing signs of a rebound. “After hitting a new low last year with a measly five drama pilots and slipping to…
Updated at 8:17 a.m. (PT) on March 5, 2015 to include a clip released by “The Ellen Degeneres Show” of Ellen interviewing Tim McClellan. Video is at end of this item. In it, Tim says he does not recall ever…
Former NBC News President Andrew Lack has resigned from his current job as he appears to be positioning to reclaim a top post at NBC. Variety reports that Lack stepped down from his position with the Broadcasting Board of Governors….