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‘Modern Family’ Producer Says iPad Episode Went ‘Too Far’

Jeff Morton, a producer of ABC’s "Modern Family," said the show went "a little too far in hindsight" with an episode that revolved around Apple Computer’s iPad, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog.  The episode featured one character’s…

Report: ‘Big Bang Theory’ Stars Are Looking for Huge Raises

The success of CBS’s "The Big Bang Theory" includes ratings, critical acclaim and a big syndication deal, and it’s the latter that has prompted the stars of the show to ask for raises, reports Forbes.com. The three leads of the show, Johnny…

WWE Pro Wrestler Tapped to Host ABC Game Show

A current member of the WWE roster has received hosting duties of a new game show on ABC.  Chris Jericho, a pro wresler who’s won the WWE World Championship six times, has been tapped as the host of ABC’s game…

TBS Looking for Broadcast Network Ad Rates Regarding Conan

TBS is aggressively looking to get advertising rates on the same level as or higher than top-dollar broadcast television rates during Conan O’Brien’s new talk show this fall, the New York Post reports.  The Post says media buyers are claiming…

Looks Like Studio Wants Another Round of ‘Sex & the City,” But Without Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon

There may be more "Sex & the City," but don’t look for it to continue star  the four ladies from the TV show, reports E! Online. A prequel is under discussion, but instead of using stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim…

Anka-ling For Some Extra Bucks: ‘Tonight Show’ To Get A New Theme Song

When Rickey Minor picks up the baton and becomes the new bandleader for NBC’s "The Tonight Show" this coming Monday, June 7, he will also introduce a brand new theme song for the show, reports Variety. [Note: Variety is behind a…

Claim: The Pratts Faked Their Break Up to Stay In the Limelight

Despite being confirmed by representatives of Heidi Pratt, sources close to the stars of "The Hills," Heidi and Spencer Pratt, say the recent reports of their break up were a joke, according to Us Magazine. One inside source told the publication…

Cable Vet Named to CTAM Board of Directors

One of the real innovators in cable TV has been elected to the 2010 CTAM Board of Directors, CTAM has announced. It’s Bob Benya, president and CEO of iN DEMAND, who has been in the cable industry for 28 years, much of that…

Telemundo to Launch Jewelry Web Site Today

Telemundo will team up with the NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group and Big Tent Entertainment — in association with The Richline Group, Inc. and designer Udi Behr — to launch a new jewelry web site today called Telemundojewelry.com, the…

Cartoon Network Plans Reboot of Famous 1980s Action Animated Series

The 1980s animated series "ThunderCats" will be getting freshened up in a new version commissioned by Cartoon Network, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The show will combine fantasy with science as the show’s heroes and villains battle for the Stones of…