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Disney Channel Renews ‘Good Luck Charlie’ for Second Season and an Original Movie

The Disney Channel has renewed "Good Luck Charlie," a show that follows three teenagers taking care of their baby sister, for a second season and is adding an original movie, reports The Hollywood Reporter.  The show is attracting about 4.1…

Fox’s Darnell Signs Three-Year Contract Renewal to Remain as Alternative Programming Chief

Fox’s Mike Darnell has signed a new three-year contract to continue his job as president of alternative programming, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com.  Darnell, who joined Fox in 1994, is now overseeing the network’s transition into a post-Simon Cowell period…

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Wants Everyone to Have Their Own ‘Situation’ with DVD Release

"Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino wants everyone to be in the same ab-worthy situation and is releasing a work-out DVD, the New York Post’s Page Six reports.  The MTV reality star, who bares his sculpted abs at any…

Don’t Ring Death Knell Yet: TV Viewing Increased in First Half of 2010

It’s way too early to ring the death knell for traditional television, especially as a new report shows TV viewing increased in the first half of 2010, Multichannel News reports.  Average weekly viewing per person reached 34.3 hours in the…

More Than 700 Million Expected to Have Watched World Cup Final on Sunday

More than 700 MILLION viewers worldwide were expected to have tuned in for the World Cup final on Sunday, reports the Associated Press.  FIFA, which had signed deals to allow every country in the world to broadcast the game between…

Dish Told Its ‘TV Everywhere’ Trademark Application is Suspended, Potentially Nixing Its Claim on the Term

Dish Network was told by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that a "notice of suspension" had been issued for its application to trademark "TV Everywhere," Todd Spangler reports at Multichannel News.  That means Dish’s claim on the term may…

Sex Life of John Stamos May Become Fair Game at Trial in Extortion Case

John Stamos’ sex life may become fair game during an extortion trial next week, reports the Associated Press.  Attorneys for a couple who are accused of seeking to extort $680,000 from Stamos, whose television work includes "Full House" and "E.R.,"…

Everyone Agrees: Emmy Awards Signal Broadcast Networks Took Risks and Won

The 2010 Primetime Emmy nominations, announced yesterday, have everyone agreeing on one thing: the heavily-skewed nods to the broadcast networks is the result of risk-taking that paid off. "The recognition for “Glee” and “Modern Family” — and, in the best…

Kooky ‘TV Hat’ — Allowing iPod TV Viewing in a Hat — Gaining Attention Since January Introduction

The kooky TV hat is gaining attention after being introduced in January, even prompting Jimmy Kimmel to feature the hat during a gag video, reports the New York Post.  The ad featuring the hat — which looks like a baseball cap…

With 13 Additional Emmy Nominations, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Breaks Record as Most Nominated Show in Awards Program’s History

"Saturday Night Live" has become the most nominated show in the Emmy awards’ history after receiving 13 nods yesterday, bringing its total to 126 Emmy nominations, reports the New York Times.  “We’ve run longer than most television critics,” said Lorne…