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Sony is making a push into the primetime reality business, where it would compete against the likes of Endemol and Fremantle on a global basis, TelevisionWeek reports. “If you get the right show, you can make a lot of money…
Since David Gregory took over for Tim Russert as moderator of “Meet the Press,” ABC’s “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos and CBS’ “Face the Nation” with Bob Schieffer have closed the ratings gap on the leader of the Sunday Morning…
ABC’s Mike Shaw is one broadcaster who doesn’t think this will be cable’s year in the upfront, TelevisionWeek reports. Mr. Shaw tells TVWeek that ABC’s audience is bigger and richer than that of the top cable networks, making it a…
The time is nearly up for bubble series, with some such as CBS’ procedurals “Without a Trace” and “Cold Case” awaiting their fate, the Hollywood Reporter says. The odds for those two shows are seen as 50/50, while the prospects…
As network executives head into their fall-scheduling meetings, it’s clear that the rules of programming have changed drastically from a decade ago, Daily Variety reports. For instance, 90-minute to 2-hour reality shows are becoming the norm, because otherwise networks risk…
Some pilots are gaining buzz based on screenings or other glimpses of the projects, the Hollywood Reporter says. Among those receiving positive comments are ABC’s science-fiction drama “Flash Forward,” and its dramas “Happy Town” and “Eastwick,” the trade paper says….
With its ratings down, the New York Times says MTV is trying to recapture the pulse of young people in the Obama era with new programs that have positive social messages. MTV says its lower ratings are partly a result…
Sci Fi has ordered a crime show called “Unfinished Business” that’s executive produced by Will Smith, the Hollywood Reporter says. The drama is about a former cop who sees memories from people who have recently died, the trade paper says….
With Jeff Goldblum joining “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” expect more unconventional scenes, the New York Times says. During one recent shoot, the actor was seen playing the piano to lull a witness into revealing clues about a murder, the…
Matt Millen, fired after leading the Detroit Lions to a winless season as president, will be getting a new job as lead NFL analyst and college game analyst for ESPN, USA Today reports. Millen succeeds former Cowboys runner Emmitt Smith…