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One of television’s top movers and shakers — who has been called the most powerful woman in Hollywood — is resigning from her seat of power. According to The Hollywood Reporter, longtime Disney and ABC executive Anne Sweeney is stepping…
A fixture at CBS News has decided to leave the network after “months of hard-fought negotiations,” reports Politico’s Dylan Byers. The story reports that investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson terminated her contract with the network. The piece reports: “Attkisson, who has…
Prospect Park Networks, the online production company that revived “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” online, has filed for Chapter 11, reports Deadline.com. The company filed for bankruptcy even as its multimillion-dollar legal action against ABC over the…
Adult Swim has ordered a half-hour live-action series called “Black Jesus.” The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the show comes from “The Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder. The series “appears to be inviting controversy,” the report notes, given that…
The MTV Movie Awards are coming under fire — and have been targeted by an online petition. TheWrap.com reports that the awards omitted women among the nominees for Best Hero, and the petition demands that “The Hunger Games” heroine Katniss…
A well-known rapper, record producer and entrepreneur is working on expanding his empire, and has his sights set on buying Madison Square Garden Co.’s Fuse network. Bloomberg reports that Sean Combs, who is also known as Diddy, has offered about…
The Fox comedy pilot “Dead Boss,” which stars Jane Krakowski of "30 Rock," has lined up a well-known feature film director. Deadline.com reports that “Men in Black” director Barry Sonnenfeld will helm the pilot. The project, from WBTV and Aaron…
In a season in which ABC has often lagged near the bottom of the big four broadcast ratings, Sunday was a very good night in prime time, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. Paced by a strong…
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the South China Sea a few days ago with 239 people on board raises more than a few questions, not the least being: In this day and age, when we can track…
A program that is airing on multiple channels — including 10 in the U.S. — and in 181 countries worldwide is expected to be watched by 40 million people this week. TheWrap.com reports that Fox is projecting that number for…