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Network Pilots Add to Casts

CBS’ “A Marriage” has cast Bruce Greenwood, Miranda Otto, Kay Panabaker and Nick Eversman as its four leads, the Hollywood Reporter says. In other CBS casting news, “House Rules” has tapped Zoe McLellan as the lead, while “Miami Trauma” has…

‘True Blood,’ ‘24’ Make Casting Choices

HBO’s vampire program “True Blood” has tapped Valerie Cruz to play an elegant Hispanic vampire, the Hollywood Reporter says. Meanwhile, Fox’s “24” has hired Tim Guinee for a recurring role as a news reporter with a link to the president’s…

‘Listener’ Global Numbers Bode Well

Strong viewing for “The Listener,” a drama series about a paramedic who can read minds, during its global debut in markets including Italy, the U.K. and Germany bode well for its performance in the U.S. later this year, Daily Variety…

Ramirez of ‘Grey’s’ Excited by Story

Sara Ramirez said she’s excited by the storyline on “Grey’s Anatomy” that has her pursuing lesbian relationships, the New York Daily News reports. “I love challenging the status quo. I grew up in New York for God’s sake, the most…

‘Bones’ to End With Pairing

“Bones” will end the season by pairing FBI agent Seeley Booth and forensic pathologist Temperance Brennan romantically, the New York Post reports. David Boreanaz, who plays Booth, tells the tabloid that Brennan’s wish to have a child and a health…

‘Idol’ Judges Get Veto Power

A new rule on “American Idol” gives judges the one-time use of a veto power to save a competitor eliminated by the public’s vote, the New York Post reports. The rule, which was revealed on Wednesday’s show, will allow them…

YouTube Tops Sites in Total Streams

YouTube had the most total streams and unique viewers for February among top U.S. online brands, according to Nielsen Online. The Web site garnered 5.2 billion total streams and 88 million unique visitors. Hulu came in second for total streams…

‘SpongeBob’ Goes to Happy Place at Walmart

Nickelodeon will set up a “SpongeBob SquarePants” store in Walmarts nationwide and on Walmart.com to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the cartoon. “The Happy Place” shop will feature SpongeBob-branded apparel, backpacks, accessories, DVDs, music, toys, books and electronics. A direct-to-DVD…

Nick Cannon Signs Programming Deal With Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon said it has made a two-year deal with Nick Cannon to star in, create, produce and direct original programming for its network aimed at teenagers. Mr. Cannon also will be dubbed honorary chairman of TEENick, the new name for…

Montel Williams Signs Air America Radio Deal

Former daytime TV talk show host Montel Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Air America Radio for a new morning radio show, “Montel Across America,” MediaWeek reports. The program is still in early stages of station marketing, and clearances…