"House" producers Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner are developing a monster classic for NBC, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. It’s said to be a modern-day take on “Frankenstein.” No other details are available on the project, but Friend and Lerner…
On the heels of TV remakes of “Hawaii Five-0” and “Charlie’s Angels,” word has surfaced that another classic TV show may be headed for a revival on network TV, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The latest show being talked about…
NBC’s upcoming "Playboy Club," which has been under fire over its subject matter since the show was announced, has gained another detractor: famed feminist Gloria Steinem, who is calling for a boycott of the show, reports Reuters. Steinem worked undercover…
Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly fielded questions on contract negotiations with “American Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez during the Television Critics Association press tour, and while he steered clear of revealing specifics about the talks, he said they have a "lot…
The cable news networks received a ratings boost from coverage of the market meltdown on Monday, reports Deadline.com. Fox News posted the biggest gain, with ratings up 29% from July averages to 1.3 million viewers in total day, the story…
A former star of "Scrubs" has signed a development and talent holding deal with 20th Century Fox Television, reports Deadline.com. Sarah Chalke will develop a half-hour comedy project aimed at debuting in fall 2012. "She is incredibly talented as a…
Comcast’s attempt to stop an ad campaign by competitor DirecTV has been denied by a federal judge in Illinois, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. blog. As previously reported, Comcast sued DirecTV over what the cable giant claimed are…
Lionsgate plans to sell access to "Abduction," a movie starring "Twilight" actor Taylor Lautner, on television for as little as $6.99 just three months after its release in movie theaters, reports Bloomberg. The film is slated to hit theaters Sept….
As rioting continues to rage in London and other British cities, authorities are focusing on the role of social media and BlackBerry Messenger in helping to organize the rioters, ABC News reports. Police have threatened to bring charges against social…
The bitter fight between Dick Clark Productions and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association over TV rights to the Golden Globe Awards will go to trial, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A U.S. District Court judge ruled that a factual dispute…