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Big Names Booked for Elvis Costello’s ‘Spectacle’

Sundance Channel’s "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With … ," which commences its new season Dec. 9, has lined up some big-name guests, according to Multichannel News. The Elton John-produced talk show with music has set U2’s Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow and Lyle…

‘Cougar Town’ Casts Veteran Comic Actors

Veteran comic sidekicks Rachael Harris ("In the Motherhood") and Alan Ruck ("Ferris Bueller’s Day Off") are joining the ABC freshman sitcom "Cougar Town," according Michael Ausiello at EW.com. Ausiello learned exclusively that Rachael will be playing Shanna, an adversary of…

‘Glee’ Performers Might Take It on Tour

Much like the "American Idol" top 10 tour each year, Fox is contemplating taking the talents of the performers on "Glee" on the road in a singing and dancing tour, reports EW.com. The music from "Glee" has taken off on…

DVR Numbers a Plus for ‘Dollhouse’

Despite poor ratings in first-run showings, Fox announced that all 13 episodes of Joss Whedon’s sci-fi series "Dollhouse" will be broadcast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Fox is encouraged by the DVR numbers for the show, noting that the second-season…

Third ‘Friends’ Star Headed Back to Series Work

A third member of the “Friends” ensemble comedy is making a return to series television, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Matthew Perry will star in, co-write and executive produce an untitled single-camera comedy for Sony Pictures TV, which is being pitched…

Proposed Joint Venture for NBCU Would Let GE Unwind Its Stake Over Several Years; News Corp. and Liberty Media Also Interested in the Company

The proposed GE and Comcast Corp. joint venture for NBC Universal would give GE the chance to reduce its stake over the course of seven years, with Comcast committing extra money, reports the Associated Press, citing “a person close to…

Former ‘Idol’ Winner to Star in Fox Special

A former winner on Fox’s “American Idol” winner is returning to the network to star in a variety special airing Dec. 7, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Country star Carrie Underwood will be joined on the special by Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley…

Weekly World News’ Bat Boy Could Be Headed to Television

The supermarket tabloid Weekly World News, home of fictional figures such as the half-bat, half-human Bat Boy and regular Bigfoot and Elvis sightings, is looking for TV spinoff projects, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The 30-year-old tabloid signed with CAA, and…

New NBC Project for ‘Reno 911!’ Stars

Co-creator and star Thomas Lennon ended his long-running Comedy Central show "Reno 911!" over the summer and now is headed to NBC, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The multicamera NBC series, which has a pilot commitment with penalty, will be written…

DVR Numbers Shoot Up as Season Begins

New DVR playback numbers show increased time-shifting by audiences, with the most popular dramas such as ABC’s "Grey’s Anatomy" and Fox’s "House" showing the most added viewing compared to premiere week ratings, reports Variety. Comedies such as CBS’ "The Big…