The Big 4 TV networks introduced more new shows than they have since 2004 when they made their upfront presentations to advertisers this week, and it may come as as surprise that one of the main reasons is Netflix, according…
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who became a cultural icon through her lead role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has opened up about her upcoming return to series TV in the CW’s “The Ringer,” and about why it took so long, Entertainment…
The departure of NBC Sports & Olympics President Dick Ebersol has raised questions about whether NBC will continue its push to get rights to the Olympic Games, and the initial answer comes from the International Olympic Committee, Deadline.com reports. According…
Dish Network said its new customers will receive three months’ free service from Blockbuster By Mail, a subscription movie service that competes with Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The plan is one of the synergies Dish had planned when…
A director of “Harry Potter” films has signed a deal to develop three projects for CBS through CBS Television Studios and his 1492 Pictures production company, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Chris Columbus, who directed “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s…
An airline pilot who became a national hero when he helped avert an air disaster two years ago is now part of CBS News, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog. Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was declared a hero…
The singer for one of the most famous rock bands in the world is talking with executives at "American Idol" about performing during the show’s finale, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. U2 singer Bono wants to perform songs…
Oprah Winfrey’s long-running, popular syndicated show ends next week. In this provocative entry by TVWeek Open Mic blogger Arthur Sando–communications specialist par excellance–he explains what Oprah needs most to pay attention to in the next several months at least. Please…
A former "Lost" co-executive producer is joining Fox’s "Fringe" as a writer and consulting producer, reports Deadline.com. The producer is David Fury, who will reunite with "Lost" creator and executive producer J.J. Abrams, now the executive producer of "Fringe." Fury…