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Jack Bauer Felled by a Cyst

Fox’s ‘24” shut down production because star Kiefer Sutherland needs to have surgery for a ruptured cyst, reports The Hollywood Reporter. He’s expected to be out until the end of this week. The delay isn’t expected to disrupt the broadcast…

MSNBC, Fox News Offering Platform for Potential Future Candidates

Television news and politics has always been a revolving door, but it’s spinning even more these days, The New York Times reports. Fox News’ paid political analysts currently include Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich, all of whom are…

Will Mobile Help Save Local TV?

Local TV broadcasters in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere are hoping that a new mobile TV technology will provide a boost to their sagging fortunes, The New York Times reports. In April, eight local D.C. stations will start broadcasting in the…

Best Picture, Director Oscar Nominee’s Next Project is for HBO

One of this year’s nominees for Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards is turning to television next, TheWrap reports. Kathryn Bigelow, who directed “The Hurt Locker,” will direct the pilot for HBO’s “The Miraculous Year” series. She’s…

Satellite Wars: DirecTV Files Suit Against Dish

The two biggest satellite television providers, DirecTV and Dish, are at war over commercials, reports Multichannel News. DirecTV has filed a suit against Dish Network claiming false advertising in the Dish commercials. Dish Network’s commercials say that for $39.99 a…

‘Survivor’ Off to a Fast Start in the Nielsens

CBS’ latest edition of "Survivor" — "Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains" — got off to a brisk start in the Thursday night ratings, pulling a 4.6 and 4.5, respectively in the first two hours, according to TVbythenumbers.com. NBC’s "Community" and "Parks…

ABC Counters NBC’s ‘Parenthood’ With ’20/20′ Special

NBC may have hoped that the premiere of the Ron Howard/Brian Grazer production "Parenthood" would be up against ABC’s ratings-challenged "The Forgotten," but the Alphabet network has switched out that show for a "20/20" special, reports The Wrap. On Tuesday,…

Rain, Snow and Cold Equals a Boom in Weather Channel Numbers

The intense winter weather has been trying for Americans and for information about what’s going on, they’ve been turning to The Weather Channel, setting new records across multiple platforms, the network reported. On February 9, 2010, there was a single…

‘We Are the World’ Remake for Haiti Premieres In Time for Winter Olympics Opening

The all-star remake of "We Are The World," a benefit recording to raise money for Haitian earthquake relief, will premiere tonight in full at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on NBC, reports Yahoo. The video, which includes superstars Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett,…

BBC America Continues ‘Being Human’

After a hit season on BBC America, the network is bringing "Being Human" back for two more seasons, the network reports. A BBC AMERICA co-production, "Being Human" was a fan favorite and a sensation at Comic-Con. The three main characters,…