Josh Friedman, the executive producer behind "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," has signed a two-year overall deal with Universal Television and will join the new pirate drama "Crossbones," The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. Friedman is moving from 20th Television….
CBS News has announced a key executive appointment. Deadline.com reports that the division filled the position of vice president, News Services, naming Kurt Davis to the post. “Davis will lead CBS News’ satellite newsgathering organization, which provides news and information…
“American Idol” continues its lackluster season in the ratings, but the veteran singing competition had enough left in the tank to push Fox to a nightly win in the key 18-49 demo Wednesday night, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports…
One drama series went through the upfronts without learning whether NBC will renew it, but Deadline.com reports that at least one cable network is interested in the show, “Hannibal,” if NBC decides to pass. Amazon has also expressed interest, the…
In its legal battle with broadcasters, Aereo is looking to score what The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. calls "the ultimate ruling." The Barry Diller-backed company filed for summary judgment in the case, which is looking into the legality of Aereo’s…
USA Network has shifted into comedy mode with its first green lights for comedy projects in 15 years, reports Deadline.com. The cable channel placed series orders for "Sirens," from comedian and actor Denis Leary, and "Playing House," from Jessica St….
Time Warner Cable Chief Executive Glenn Britt is talking with other cable operators about joining forces in a bid for streaming service Hulu, reports the New York Post. The idea would make sense, given that the cable industry is threatened…
This year’s upfront presentations have been about second chances, with some previously rejected projects getting to see the light, writes Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. "Of the four new scripted series showcased at the Turner upfront presentation [Wednesday], three had been…
Univision and Telemundo are pitching advertisers on the old-school nature of their viewers, telling them that they don’t digitally record shows to fast-forward through the ads, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Both networks touted their new season schedules…
Amazon Studios is getting closer to picking up some of its pilots to series, and has started notifying those projects that are getting series orders, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. Those considered likely to receive an order include "Alpha House,"…