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Series Based on John Grisham Bestseller–and Hit Movie–May Become NBC Show
A series based on a John Grisham bestseller may become an NBC show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. NBC is in discussions to pick up a 22-episode series based on the 1991 book “The Firm,” produced by eOne Television in…
‘Glee’ Star Joins ‘Three Stooges’ Movie; Larry David Also in Talks
Even with two stooges already confirmed and the third close to being set, casting news surrounding the upcoming Farrelly brothers “Three Stooges” movie continues to percolate. The latest word is that “Glee” star Jane Lynch reportedly has signed to play…
Viacom Reports Better-Than-Expected Financial Results
Media giant Viacom issued a rosy financial report today, highlighted by profits that beat Wall Street expectations and growth in the cable segment, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Operating income for media networks was up 13% to $806 million for…
Weather Channel CEO Says Digital Offerings Are ‘Going Through the Roof’
Weather Channel Cos. Chief Executive Mike Kelly says the company’s digital offerings are “going through the roof." More than 40% of the company’s total advertising stems from digital, Kelly said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. The channel…
Dodgers Owner Defiant After MLB Takeover, Defends TV Deal With Fox
After Major League Baseball took over operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers and put a TV deal with Fox on hold, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said he’s "not going anywhere," reports Bloomberg. McCourt is considering suing over the takeover ordered…
Despite Ratings Decline, Broadcast TV Could See Upfront Windfall
Despite seeing ratings fall about 10%, broadcast television could have an advertising windfall at this year’s upfront, reports TheWrap.com. Advertisers who sat out last year’s upfront market are now paying as much as 30% more for time in the scatter…
Writers Approve New Three-Year Contract
Members of the Writers Guild of America voted to approve a new three-year contract that provides increases in contributions to the guild’s pension plan and higher residual payments in pay TV, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. The…
TV Stars Headed for ‘Three Stooges’ Movie–Latest to Sign On is ‘Glee’ Cast Member
"A cast member of "Glee" is the latest TV star to sign up for the Farrelly brothers’ upcoming "Three Stooges" movie, reports EW.com. According to the article, "Glee’s" Jane Lynch "will play Mother Superior, the nun who takes care of the troubled…
Major Hacking Incident Hits Sony TV Service and PlayStation Network; Hacker Gains Access to User Passwords
In a major hacking incident, Sony has been dealt what is being described as “a significant short-term blow,” with both its PlayStation Network and its Qriocity on-demand television service affected, Deadline.com reports. The incident, attributed to a lone hacker, is…