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Lifetime Movie About Amish School Shooting That Killed Five Draws Fire

A Lifetime Movie Network adaptation of "Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy” will air this Sunday, March 28. Oddly, the authors of the book didn’t want the TV or movie rights sold to Lifetime–or anyone else for that matter–and their publisher sold those rights over…

Univision Unveils Huge Plans for Its World Cup Soccer Coverage

Univision Communications’ World Cup soccer is coming to video on demand, Multichannel News reports. According to the article, "The Spanish-language media leader in the U.S. will offer viewers many assists in how they can view 64 matches: linear coverage on…

HBO Looking to Expand Online Relationships

HBO is happy enough with its current "TV Everywhere" online deals, with Verizon FiOS and Comcast, that it is looking to replicate them elsewhere, Multichannel News reports. Eric Kessler, co-president of HBO, told Multichannel News/B&C’s "TV Everywhere & Anywhere" event…

Robert Culp Dies at 79; Was Best Known for Starring Opposite Bill Cosby on the Groundbreaking TV Show ‘I Spy’

Suave, sophisticated Robert Culp, best known for playing suave, sophisticated Kelly Robinson in the groundbreaking TV show ‘I Spy," has died at age 79. He died after a fall on a walk Wednesday morning, according to myriad media reports. "I…

Nintendo Says It Will Release a 3D Version of Its DS–WithOUT Users Needing Glasses!; Sony Exec is Skeptical

Nintento has announced it will come out with a 3D version of its popular DS portable gaming device. Furthermore, the company says the device, set to debut sometime before March, 2011, will not need users to wear glasses to get…

Jennifer Love Hewitt Will Play Self in NBC Pilot

Jennifer Love Hewitt has signed to portray herself in an NBC pilot, according to Michael Ausiello at EW.com. According to the report, "the newly-single Ghost Whisperer star and self-professed romantaholic has been tapped to guest star in the promising NBC…

YouTube Phenom Lands Movie Deal with Nickelodeon, Hopes for Franchise Possibility

Despite baffling adults with his shrill voice and annoying demeanor, YouTube sensation "Fred" is coming to Nickelodeon with a movie of his own, the New York Times reports. The network made the announcement during its upfront presentation in Los Angeles…

‘Miami Vice’ Star Goes Comedic for ABC Pilot

Former "Miami Vice" and "Nash Bridges" star Don Johnson is jumping back into the television medium with a comedy pilot for ABC called "Southern Discomfort," reports The Futon Critic. Oscar-winner Mary Steenburgen is also in the show, playing his wife. The plot…

MSNBC Anchor Denies Senate Run Claimed by Republican Senator

Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown sent a fundraising letter to supporters asking for donations, claiming that he will be going up against MSNBC talk show host Rachel Maddow in the next election, according to The Huffington Post. Maddow has denied that she is…

Multi-season Fox Comedy Gets Its ‘Death’ Notice

Fox is clearing out some of its programming underbrush, as a four-season old Fox sitcom received its cancellation notice, TheWrap reports.  "’Til Death," starring Brad Garrett, has gotten the ax, with Fox confirming the cancellation today. Poor ratings is the…