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Steven Spielberg Readying Groundbreaking TV Series

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…

Long-Delayed Fox Series Finally Debuts — to Feeble Numbers

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…

Layoffs Coming for ESPN

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…

NBCU Names New SVP of Cable Ad Sales

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…

CBS Pulls ‘Mike & Molly’ Finale

CBS has pulled the season finale of "Mike & Molly." The network made the decision to take the episode off the schedule because of its tornado theme following the destruction in Oklahoma, where dozens are dead after a twister ripped…

Did ‘SNL’ Cast Member Let the Cat Out of the Bag About Another Regular Leaving the Show?

Following a number of high-profile departures, another "Saturday Night Live" cast member is leaving the show, according to a fellow cast member. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Jay Pharoah indicated in a tweet that Jason Sudeikis is departing the show…

NBC to Pre-empt ‘The Voice’

NBC’s "The Voice" will be pre-empted tonight, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, so that the network can air a one-hour special hosted by Brian Williams live from the scene of the tornado-devastated communities near Oklahoma City, reports Deadline.com. "NBC Nightly News"…

Will Seth MacFarlane Host the Oscars Again? Statement From the ‘Family Guy’ Creator Gives His Answer, His Reason … and an Odd Suggestion for a Replacement

"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane said he won’t return to host the Oscars for a second time, saying in a statement that he can’t make it work with his schedule, reports TVGuide.com. "Traumatized critics exhale: I’m unable to do the…

Canceled ABC Show to Return Next Month

A canceled ABC series will resurface on the network next month. TVLine reports that the network will complete its airing of the first season of "666 Park Avenue." The four remaining episodes of the supernatural drama will air on Saturdays…

‘Today’ Co-Host Says There Will Be a ‘Revolt’ if Matt Lauer Leaves

One of the regulars on NBC’s morning show “Today” came out this week with a strong show of support for Matt Lauer. TMZ.com reports that co-host Kathie Lee Gifford said there would be a "revolt" at the network if Lauer…