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NBC’s ‘Today’ Replaces Director

NBC’s "Today" show is shaking things up with a move behind the cameras. TVNewser.com reports that the venerable morning show is bringing aboard Rob George, who replaces director Joe Michaels. Michaels was promoted to senior director last month and is…

‘Sharknado’ Storm Building for Syfy — Movie’s Third Airing Makes History

Syfy’s "Sharknado" continues to gain momentum. After the initial airing of the TV movie failed to make much of a splash in terms of viewer totals, subsequent telecasts have built on its audience. TheWrap.com reports that Saturday night’s third airing…

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Turns the Corner Ahead of Schedule

The cable network OWN has turned an important financial corner for owners Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications: It has turned a profit, reports the New York Post. The network, which launched Jan. 1, 2011, made money in the second quarter,…

ABC Family Renews Drama Series, Expands Orders for Two Other Shows

ABC Family announced the renewal of a drama series, while also expanding its orders for two other series. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that the cable channel will bring back "Switched at Birth" for a third season. ABC…

‘Fringe’ Star Cast in Ryan Murphy’s HBO Project

One of the stars of the Fox science-fiction series "Fringe" has been cast in Ryan Murphy’s HBO pilot "Open." EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Anna Torv is joining the project, which is an exploration of human sexuality and relationships. The…

Lifetime Greenlights Project From ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Writer

A former writer and producer on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" received a green light for a project from Lifetime, reports Deadline.com. Marti Noxon will executive produce the pilot "Unreal," a drama based on an independent short film called "Sequin Raze,"…

Flash: CW Show Will Launch New Superhero Series

The CW’s "Arrow" will introduce a new superhero in the next season, before the character creates his own spinoff series, reports Deadline.com. "Arrow" co-creators Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and writer Geoff Johns said on a conference call that the…

Emmy-Winning, Oscar-Nominated Actress Dead at 80

A well-known actress with a long track record in television and film, who received seven Emmy nominations and took home a trophy in 1981, has died. CNN reports that Eileen Brennan, known for her role in the 1980 feature film…

ABC Wins Monday Night as Reality Series Surges; NBC’s Full Prime-Time Lineup Hits Lows

With one of its franchise reality shows scoring a season high, ABC chalked up a win over its broadcast rivals Monday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the Alphabet Network’s two-hour edition of…

Why Are the Networks Hemorrhaging Younger Viewers — and Does It Really Matter?

One of the hottest topics in the television industry these days is why the broadcast networks are shedding younger viewers at an alarming rate — and what it means for the business. "There are lots of theories about why broadcasters…