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‘Arrested’ Movie Is ‘Hypothetical’

“Arrested Development” vet Michael Cera says the long-awaited film adaptation of the series is “more hypothetical than people think,” mentioning that he has yet to see a script, MTV Movies Blog reports. Reports claim that Cera is the only actor…

USA Further Delays ‘L&O: CI’

New episodes of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” have been delayed until later this summer, TVGuide.com reports. The delay, confirmed by a spokesperson from USA Network, marks the second in the last four months for the show’s upcoming season, the…

‘Tara’ Off to Strong Start on Showtime

Showtime’s Sunday night premiere of “The United States of Tara” outpaced the series premieres of other original series for the cable network, including “Californication,” “Dexter,” “The Tudors” and “Weeds.” “Tara’s” telecast at 10 p.m. drew 881,000 viewers. On-demand viewing leading…

NBC, CNN Take Top Ratings During Oath of Office

NBC beat ABC and Fox as the most-watched broadcast network in the hour leading up to and including President Barack Obama’s inauguration oath and speech. CNN topped the cable networks during the oath of office. During 11 a.m. and 12:30…

CMT Orders New Episodes of ‘Nanny 911’

CMT is ordering eight additional episodes of “Nanny 911” from producer Granada America, putting the former Fox series back into production, the two companies announced today. “Nanny” is currently airing in repeats during daytime on CMT after having been on…

HBO to Air Tweaked Inaugural Concert

HBO will rebroadcast its pre-inaugural concert Wednesday night including an opening invocation by openly gay bishop Rev. V. Gene Robinson, who was omitted from the original telecast, the Washington Post reports. The “updated version” of the concert, broadcast exclusively by…

Scripps Adds Originals to Fine Living Network

Scripps Networks is adding new original programming to its Fine Living Network, which will adopt a new tagline: Entertainment You Can Use. The changes come as the channel, currently in 50 million homes, begins receiving ratings from The Nielsen Co….

DIY Network, Sears Strike Craftsman Deal

Sears has struck a deal with DIY Network making Craftsman Tools the official tools of cable channel. It is the first time DIY has done an official category sponsorship, the network said. The one-year deal begins in the second quarter….

Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist in TV Deal

Michelle Obama’s hairstylist has signed a development agreement for a reality show, Reuters reports. Former Chicagoan Johnny Wright, who styled Obama’s hair for the Democratic National Convention, has an agreement with 44 Blue, the producer of reality shows including Style…

BET Anchor Aims for Objectivity

BET anchor Jeff Johnson said the cable-channel will ask President Barack Obama tough questions and provide balanced coverage, the Los Angeles Times reports. Yet as the inauguration unfolded yesterday, Johnson lost some of his neutral voice. “The moment we knew…