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AFTRA, SAG to Negotiate New TV Contract Jointly

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will team up with the Screen Actors Guild to jointly negotiate the next prime-time television contract, The New York Times reports. Current contracts expire in June 2011. The two negotiated separately in…

Costume Designers Guild Honors ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘Grey Gardens’

It was the glamour of the Camelot era versus the costumes worn in the steamy environs of fictional Bon Temps, La.—and the royal finery of King Henry VIII’s era. All are beautifully authentic costumes, many of which come off their…

CBS News Has Talked to a Major News Personality at Another Network About an Anchor Job

With Katie Couric’s “CBS Evening News” contract expiring next year, CBS executives have talked to another big-name news personality about an anchor job, The New York Times reports, citing sources who were told of the meeting. It’s CNN’s Anderson Cooper,…

Special Report: TVWeek’s Media Buyer of the Year

It’s the 10th Annual TVWeek Media Buyer of the Year. As always, the announcement of this prestigious honor is timed to coincide with the annual 4A’s Media Conference, which this year is a combined Media and Management confab in San…

Pulled ‘South Park’ Episode to Air in Mexico

MTV’s Mexican channel says it has scheduled a previously pulled episode of “South Park,” the Associated Press reports. The episode, called “Pinewood Derby,” depicts the country’s flag and president Felipe Calderon. Government approval is needed to use Mexican national symbols,…

Is ‘Bridget Jones’ Headed to NBC?

NBC’s new partnership with the British film company Working Title could result in a series version of “Bridget Jones," the New York Post reports. The two romantic comedies, which were based on books about the single-girl character, starred Renée Zellweger….

Which Cold-Country TV Market Might Get the 2014 Super Bowl?

While the Super Bowl is usually played in warm weather cities like San Diego, Miami, Tampa or New Orleans, the NFL is poised to look further north for 2014. The New York Times reports that the NFL may reward the New…

Animal Planet Doubles Down on ‘Pit Boss’

Animal Planet is ordering an additional 14 hour-long episodes of "Pit Boss," B&C reports. The unscripted series follows "Shorty" Rossi, a little person and former convict, who is now involved in rescuing abused pit bulls in the Los Angeles…

Carell, Fey, Stiller, Cohen to Present on Oscarcast

The stars of NBC’s "The Office" and "30 Rock," respectively — Steve Carell and Tina Fey — will be among the presenters on ABC’s telecast of the Oscars, March 7, reports People magazine. Sasha Baron Cohen, who was reportedly the producer’s top…

‘The Office’s’ Craig Robinson Lands ‘Last Comic Standing’ Gig

"The Office’s" Craig Robinson has been chosen by NBC to emcee the latest edition of "Last Comic Standing," reports The Wrap. Robinson plays Darryl, a sarcastic attendant who heads up the Dunder-Mifflin warehouse in Scranton, on "The Office." "Comic" is returning to…