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Veteran ‘Law & Order’ Exec to Helm New Spin-Off

Rene Balcer, an experienced producer of NBC’s "Law & Order," has been signed as the showrunner of "Law & Order: LA," the latest Dick Wolf spin-off, reports Deadline.com. Balcer began his "L&O" tenure as a writer on the mother ship, moving…

Emmy Board of Governors Rule on ‘Lost’ Eligibility

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has determined that the extra long finale of ABC’s "Lost" will be eligible for submission in the Outstanding Primetime Drama Series category, reports B&C. On Sunday, May 23, ABC will broadcast the two-and-a-half hour…

With ‘Law & Order’ on the Way Out, ‘The Good Wife’ Steps in as Employer of Local NYC Talent

One of the enjoyable facets of "Law & Order" is spotting well-known New York theater actors slipping into a television role. But now that the show is wrapping up its final season on NBC, another network program is stepping up…

Current TV’s Laura Ling Tells Oprah She Confessed While in N. Korean Prison

In an interview Tuesday with Oprah Winfrey, Current TV journalist Laura Ling said she confessed to North Korean interrogators that she was trying to overthrow their government, the Associated Press reports.  "I knew that that was the confession they wanted…

With O’Brien in Line-up, Turner Wants More Money from Advertisers

The pitch from Turner Broadcasting’s upfront presentation was that its two entertainment channels, TNT and TBS, deserve the same treatment as the top broadcasters, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog.  "The playing field has leveled,” said Turner Entertainment…

‘Glee’ Co-Creator Murphy Wants Susan Boyle to Play a Lunch Lady

With "Glee" tapping well-known actors and singers in guest-starring roles, co-creator Ryan Murphy has his aim set on another singing phenomenon: Susan Boyle as a guest-star on the Fox show’s second-season Christmas episode, reports EW.com.  "I have two words for…

Jesse James to Give First Post-Breakup Interview to ABC’s ‘Nightline’

With Jesse James’ cheating on Sandra Bullock making him the villain of the tabloids, James is giving his first post-breakup interview to ABC’s "Nightline" in a piece that will air on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports.  While ABC…

Tweety Who? Warner Bros. Plans Looney Tunes Show to Revive Classic Characters

After years of baby versions and anime takes on Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Warner Bros. is seeking to revive its Looney Tunes franchise by returning to classic versions of the characters many parents today grew up with, reports Brooks…

Univision Introduces Major New Primetime Soap About an Advertising Executive

Univision will announce more than 20 new programs for its 2010-11 season, including programs produced or co-produced by its new studio, Univision Studios, reports The Hollywood Reporter.  One such program is the weekday primetime telenovela "Eva Luna," made in collaboration…

Fox Television Stations Will Test Kilborn Show in Seven Markets

Fox-owned television stations will test the new half-hour syndicated show from Craig Kilborn in seven markets, reports B&C.  "The Kilborn File" will be tested for six weeks starting June 28 in Fox-owned stations in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston,…