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MTV to Add Social Games to Nickelodeon, Other Nets

Social Express, a San Francisco company that specializes in social gaming development, has been acquired by MTV Networks, reports B&C. The company was created in 2009 by Tony Espinoza and Neil Souza, and currently has 10 employees. MTV Net plans…

Primetime Emmy Nominations: ‘Glee’ Leads Pack, Followed by ‘Mad Men,’ ’30 Rock’ and ‘Modern Family’; Also, Conan Gets Nominated, Leno Does Not

NOTE: For a COMPLETE LIST of NOMINEES, please click here. The 2010 Primetime Emmy Nominations were announced this morning, and the critically-acclaimed musical sensation ‘Glee’ lead the pack of regular series with 19 nominations, followed by "Mad Men" with 17 nominations, "30…

Golden Gate Opens Up: Don Johnson Gets $23.2 Million in ‘Nash Bridges’ Lawsuit

Don Johnson, who starred as the title character in the series "Nash Bridges," has been awarded $23.2 million as the result of a lawsuit he filed about profits from the series, the Los Angeles Times reports. Johnson had sued Rysher Entertainment,…

‘Star Wars’ Star Files Lawsuit, Says USA Network Ripped-Off Idea for TV Series

One of the stars of the "Star Wars" trilogy has filed suit in Manhattan federal court alleging USA Network stole his and his older brother’s idea for a comedic drama, the New York Post reports. The suit was filed by Hayden…

Lindsay Lohan’s 90-Day Jail Sentencing Sets Record for TMZ

TMZ.com set a record on the site for its largest number of live streams with the coverage of Lindsay Lohan’s court sentencing on Tuesday, July 7, 2010, when the star broke into tears and was ordered to jail for 90…

ABC Drops Mockumentary Format for ‘Detroit 1-8-7’, Reshooting Scenes for First Episode

ABC is reshooting scenes for its new cop show "Detroit 1-8-7" to eliminate the mockumentary format that’s used by shows ranging from "The Office" to "Modern Family," reports Joe Adalian at New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. The network “found the…

With ESPN Giving up Commercial Time Worth $1 Million for LeBron James’ Announcement, Questions Arise Over Infomercial-Like Approach

ESPN’s decision to give an hour of its prime-time schedule tonight, (Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 9 p.m. ET) to LeBron James to make his team pick announcement is raising a number of questions. These questions range from the ethics of the plan to how…

‘Law & Order: Los Angeles’ Snags Skeet Ulrich as One of its Two Detectives

"Law & Order: Los Angeles" has nabbed its first star, tapping Skeet Ulrich as one of the series’ two detectives, reports the Hollywood Reporter. The NBC show will begin production later this month and air in the fall, the story…

Moody’s: Broadcast Television Industry Could Worsen in Credit Market over Next 12-18 Months

The U.S broadcast television industry could see its credit conditions worsen over the next 12 to 18 months, according to Moody’s Investors Service, the Hollywood Reporter reports. While near-term trends are positive, such as expected advertising gains from the November…

TV Land Renews ‘Hot in Cleveland’ for Second Season, Giving Betty White Even More of a Career Kick

TV Land has renewed "Hot in Cleveland" for a second season, adding even more fuel to 88-year old Betty White’s career resurgence, reports B&C. The network has given a 20-episode order for the show, which also stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane…