Plans have just been announced for what’s being touted as a groundbreaking new television series from filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The Los Angeles Times reports that Spielberg will executive produce an original live-action series based on the “Halo” video games. “The…
Fox and ABC both rolled out new prime-time series Monday night, and neither program made much of a splash. But as bad as the debut for ABC’s “Motive” was, Fox’s new comedy “The Goodwin Games” fared even worse — a…
ESPN has confirmed that it is expecting a round of job cuts. The company issued a statement acknowledging moves that had already surfaced in the media, Deadline.com reports. In the statement, ESPN said: “We are implementing changes across the company…
NBCUniversal today announced the appointment of a new senior vice president, cable advertising sales. The company named Cherie Cohen to the post. Cohen will oversee the company’s regional sales offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles. “Working with NBCUniversal’s entire…
"Smallville" co-creators and writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough have settled their lawsuit against Warner Bros. over how WBTV handled finances on the long-running Superman show, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. An agreement in principle has been reached…
Adding to the current troubles for Lindsay Lohan, who is putting in time in court-ordered rehab, the actress was sued for $5 million, TMZ.com reports. The lawsuit — a countersuit by clothing manufacturer D.N.A.M. Apparel Industries — has to do…
For the first time ever, the Federal Communications Commission is being headed by a woman. Deadline.com reports that the agency on Saturday named Commissioner Mignon Clyburn as Acting Chair, taking over the position vacated by Julius Genachowski. The appointment is…
ABC dominated the broadcast ratings Sunday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. Its formula for success was a simple one: “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards.” TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the three-hour awards program surged 33% from last…
One new trend for next season is the "limited series," or shows that are planned with fewer than the traditional 22 episodes, reports B&C. All four of the top broadcasters ordered limited series for the 2013-14 television season, such as…
NBCUniversal News Group announced today the appointment of a new president of NBC News. In an announcement by Group Chairman Pat Fili-Krushel, the company revealed that Deborah Turness will get the job. Turness is the former editor of ITV News,…