WGN America, probably best known as the satellite programming home of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, has a new senior vice president of affiliate sales. He’s Kevin Connor, WGN has announced. Connor was previously the company’s VP…
Screenwriter Azita Zendel has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Federal Court today claiming that the producers of ABC’s "Ugly Betty" used her screenplay for the film "Controlled Chaos" in the creation of episodes for the show, reports TMZ.com. Zendel’s…
Iconic television star Leonard Nimoy, best known as the "Star Trek" character Mr. Spock, has decided to retire from acting after completing his story arc on Fox’s "Fringe," reports the Toronto Sun. Nimoy, who appeared in the "Star Trek" feature…
Larry David has said yes to doing season eight of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" for HBO, according to the Hollywood Reporter. David quipped, “After much soul searching – and by the way, it was nowhere to be found – I have…
Based on good to very good ratings in its mid-season run, NBC has given the Brian Grazer-Ron Howard family drama "Parenthood" a renewal for next season, reports The Wrap. Regarding the pick up, NBCU Entertainment Chief Angela Bromstad said, "It’s…
While it doesn’t have Steve McQueen or James Garner, TNT is working on a "Great Escape" of its own. Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard are working on a reality show with TNT called "The Great Escape," Deadline.com reports. The…
Fox pre-historic drama "Terra Nova" has "unofficially" been given a 13-episode order and tapped "Star Trek" producer Brannon Braga as executive producer and showrunner, Deadline.com reports. Braga is joining several other executive producers, including Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel, Aaron Kaplan,…
Larry King is considering backing away from his seventh divorce, People.com reports. "There’s a 50-50 chance this divorce is not happening," Dennis Wasser, King’s attorney, said. "His focus is on the best interest of his children. It’s not clear to…
The "Approval Matrix" is one of New York Magazine’s most popular recurring features, a grid that illustrates where cultural tidbits fall on a scale of highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant or despicable. Now Bravo is hoping to tap into some of that…
AMC, of course, freaked out when Matt Weiner, creator and showrunner of its highly acclaimed drama "Mad Men"–which has won the Emmy for Best Drama two years running–casually mentioned at the annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters last…