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Tom Cruise, J.J. Abrams to Again Make Film Based on Classic TV Show

Tom Cruise has been signed to co-produce the third sequel of the motion picture version of “Mission Impossibe.” He will re-team with J.J. Abrams—creator of “Fringe” on TV and the blockbuster “Star Trek” movie this summer—to make “Mission Impossible IV” in…

Bravo’s N.J. ‘Housewives’ Not Done After All; Danielle Sex Tape Alleged

Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” broadcast what it said was a finale on Tuesday and then promptly added four more shows, reports the New York Post. The network added two episodes, including a second reunion and some lost…

So When Did You Stop Spanking Your Kids?: Kate Gosselin Defends Punishing Her 5-Year-Old

“Jon & Kate Plus 8” mother Kate Gosselin, recently shown spanking her 5-year-old daughter in photos published by In Touch magazine, says she doesn’t regret actions, Life & Style magazine reports. In a statement released to the magazine, Gosselin said,…

E!, Maxim Team for Two-Year Production Deal

E! Entertainment Television and Moving Pictures DPI, the production division of Alpha Media Group, which publishes Maxim, have made a two-year partnership deal. The deal calls for the production of at least six hour-long television specials. Two new specials have…

Dish Network Says It Is Looking for Workaround to TiVo Patent

In a terse court filing, Dish Network said it is searching for a workaround for a TiVo-owned patent, as it waits for an appeals court decision on whether it needs to disable four million of its DVRs, Multichannel News says….

Weather Channel Seeks to Boost Ratings with Original Shows for Primetime

Under its new NBC Universal ownership, The Weather Channel is looking to boost ratings with a new slate of original show for primetime, where it has lagged, says the NY Post. NBCU star weatherman Al Roker is also being tapped…

NBCU, CBS Make Odd Couple for Launch of CBS’ ‘NCIS’ Spinoff

They may be rivals but NBC Universal’s USA Network will help CBS launch its fall season “NCIS: Los Angeles” spinoff, says Variety. USA, which carried “NCIS” reruns, made a deal with CBS to air the two “NCIS” episodes that set…

Howard Stern Sidekick Artie Lange Gets Banned From HBO for Profanity

Artie Lange, the comic who’s an essential element of Howard Stern’s morning team,  won’t be returning to HBO Sports any time soon after unleashing a torrent of profanity on Monday’s “Joe Buck Live,” reports the New York Post. Lange appeared…

A. Smith & Co. Seeks ‘America’s Worst Driver’ for Travel Channel

A. Smith & Co. Productions and Mentorn USA will produce "The Streets of America: The Search for America’s Worst Driver" for the Travel Channel. The competition elimination series is based on Mentorn’s successful international format, which has been sold in…

Crawford, O’Hara Cast in Recurring Roles on ’24,’ ‘Tudors’

Clayne Crawford has joined the cast of Fox’s "24" in a recurring role, The Hollywood Reporter says. Crawford will play a bad boy from the past of Katee Sackhoff’s character. Meanwhile, David O’Hara will play the Earl of Surrey in a recurring…