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TNT Orders Western Pilot

Another Western-themed show is in the works for the small screen, as TNT has given a cast-contigent pilot order for a project from “Band of Brothers” writer Bruce McKenna and "CSI" producer-director Danny Cannon, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. Called…

‘How I Met Your Mother’ Executive Producer Signs Two-Year Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox TV

An executive producer of CBS’s "How I Met Your Mother" has signed a two-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV, reports Deadline.com. Stephen Lloyd will continue to serve as executive producer on the show, but will also develop original…

‘X-Files’ Writer and Executive Producer Developing New Female-Focused Series

Frank Spotnitz, a writer and executive producer on the cult favorite "The X-Files," is working on a new show for Cinemax that will feature a tough female character, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. The show will track…

Report: News Corp. Execs Preparing for Possible James Murdoch Exit

News Corp.’s top management is reportedly starting to plan for the possibility of scion James Murdoch stepping aside, according to Reuters. James Murdoch, the son of News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch, has been under increasing pressure in the phone-hacking scandal…

Stocks Plunge, Media Stocks Included

It was another rough day on Wall Street as the Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 419.10 points to 10,991.11. It represented a drop of 3.7% for the day. The Standard and Poor’s index of 500 companies fell 4.5%. In a…

H-P Looks at Getting Out of PC Business

Hewlett-Packard is reviewing its personal computer business and may spin off the division, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the story: “In a release Thursday afternoon, H-P said its board has authorized it to explore strategic alternatives for its…

Spike TV Announces Plans to Wrap Up Long-Running Show

As part of the fallout from UFC’s new deal to bring its mixed martial arts competition to Fox and FX, Spike TV announced plans to wrap up its long-running show “The Ultimate Fighter,” reports Deadline.com. Season 14, which debuts in…

One of the Hottest Players in Daytime TV Will Get Own Talk Show for 2012

One of the hottest players in daytime TV has thrown his hat in the daytime talk ring for what’s shaping up as an unusually competitive fall 2012 season, B&C reports. Working with Endemol USA to develop and produce the new talk…

OWN Unveils Fall Schedule

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network released its fall schedule today, with two shows holding down the weekday lineup, Entertainment Weekly reports. Rosie O’Donnell’s new talk show, “The Rosie Show,” kicks things off at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, launching Oct. 10….

Bruckheimer Finds Home for Navy SEALs Drama

Prolific producer Jerry Bruckheimer has landed a network deal for his upcoming drama series about the lives of Navy SEALs and their families, reports Deadline.com. The show is headed to ABC, which has given the project a put pilot commitment…