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Most Prophetic Marketing Line Ever? For Months Now, From NBC: ‘Irreverent and poignant, ‘Love Bites’ pulls back the curtain to expose modern romance – in a way you’ve never seen before.’ And Here’s Another Sign That, Indeed, We May Never See This Series

Becki Newton of NBC’s supposedly forthcoming "Love Bites" has received an offer to star in a comedy pilot, writes James Hibberd at EW.com’s InsideTV blog. It’s just more evidence that "Love Bites" may never see the light of day. Though Hibberd…

Done Deal: Larry Hagman, Two More Original Cast Members Sign with TNT for ‘Dallas’ Reboot

After a slight hitch in their giddy-up (apologies to Dan Rather), the folks at TNT have finally signed Larry Hagman to play oil baron J.R. Ewing in their remake of that famous TV spread, "Dallas." Hagman will be joined by…

A Reporter Finally Talks to Ricky Gervais and Clears Up Who Said What to Him About Hosting the Golden Globes Again

Ricky Gervais finally spoke to a reporter today to clear up who said what to him about hosting the Golden Globes again next year. According to Bryan Alexander inThe Hollywood Reporter, Gervais said that NBC’s Doug Vaughan, senior vp special…

‘Kennedys’ Miniseries Finds a Home and Gets an Air Date; Marketing Blitz Is Next

After losing its perch at History Channel, the miniseries "The Kennedys" has found a home, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project has been acquired by ReelzChannel, the story reports. The miniseries, executive produced by "24’s" Joel Surnow and starring…

CBS and Warner Bros. To Remake Stephen King Popular Classic. This Time It Won’t Be a TV Mini-Series, But a Theatrical Movie

CBS is partnering with Warner Bros. to remake a Stephen King classic, reports The Hollywood Reporter. But this time King’s "The Stand," which was aired as a six-hour mini-series on ABC in 1994, will get the big screen treatment. According to the…

Oops! Looks Like Ricky Gervais Has Had a Case of Premature Exclamation! Word From His Blog Originally Said He Was Asked Back to Host the Golden Globes Again. Turns Out That’s Not True

After the recent Ricky Gervais fiasco at the Golden Globes, it came as a shock today when word surfaced that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the awards, wanted Gervais back to host next year’s ceremony. However, the…

Wow, This Could Be Good: ABC Greenlights Six Drama Pilots, Bringing in Heavy Hitters Including Marc Cherry, Darren Star, Principals Behind ‘Lost,’ ‘Twilight’

ABC execs have had a busy day, including greenlighting six drama pilots that will involve some of the heavy hitters of TV drama, Deadline.com reports. Among the shows the network is taking on, the story reports, are “Marc Cherry’s ‘Hallelujah,’…

Stephen A. Smith Jumping Back To ESPN for Radio and Online Gigs

Stephen A Smith is returning to ESPN, but only on radio and online. Regarding what he will do on the radio and online , ESPN said in an announcement, "Smith will host a pair of two-hour, weekday local radio shows…

Cable Net Salutes Regis and Other TV Icons

Though Regis Philbin has made it clear he’s not retiring when he leaves his daytime show later rthis year, he will get a salute as one of the true icons of TV. Philbin, along wtih Mel Brooks, Don Rickles, Garry…

Winner Jennifer Grey’s Partner on ‘Dancing with the Stars’–Who’s Won on the Show Two Other Seasons As Well–Won’t Be Back Next Season

The professional dancing partner of Jennifer Grey–who won the last go-around of "Dancing with the Stars," won’t be on the show next season, reports TVLine.com According to the report, Derek Hough decided to sit out the show’s 12th season to…