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Actors Join Sci Fi, HBO, Showtime Shows

Ever Carradine has been cast in a recurring role on Sci Fi Channel’s “Eureka” as the sister of Colin Ferguson’s character, the Hollywood Reporter says. Meanwhile, Mark L. Young and Valerie Cruz have joined HBO’s “Big Love” and Showtime’s “Dexter,”…

Disney Channel to Debut 3-D Miley Concert

The Disney Channel will premiere the concert film “Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert” on July 26, Multichannel News reports. The network will lead into the film with a six-hour “Hannah Montana” marathon, in addition to a rock-themed…

Comedians Silverman, McDonald Make ‘Match’

Sarah Silverman, Norm McDonald and Rashida Jones are among the panelists of TBS’s updated version of the game show “Match Game,” the Hollywood Reporter says. The series’ pilot was shot this week in Los Angeles, according to the Reporter. —Sergio…

FCC to Say Verizon Violated Privacy Laws

The FCC is expected to rule that Verizon violated privacy laws by using customer information to influence voice customers not to switch to a cable company’s service, USA Today reports, citing unnamed sources within the commission. Cable companies, including Comcast…

Carrey Works on HBO Comedy Project

Jim Carrey is co-developing and executive producing a new series for HBO, Daily Variety reports. The series will center on Mitzi Shore, played by comedian Lisa Lampanelli, who inherits a Los Angeles comedy club. Lampanelli, along with writer Kario Salem,…

Jamie Lynn Spears Gives Birth

Jamie Lynn Spears, the 17-year-old “Zoey 101” star gave birth to a baby girl, Maddie Briann, on Thursday morning, the Associated Press reports. Jamie Lynn, younger sister of troubled pop star Britney Spears, made shockwaves last fall when she announced…

Disney’s Latest Not Camp, Rock or Fun

“Camp Rock,” Disney Channel’s attempt to recapture the lightning it unleashed with “High School Musical,” might prove to be a hit with the kids, but adults are likely to be “less charmed this time around,” USA Today says. The movie…

DirecTV Leads Providers in HD Content

Satellite TV provider DirecTV leads the pack of pay services when it comes to HD content, TV Predictions says. Although the company has added a few HD networks to its roster this year, its large rollout of high-def channels in…

‘Plain Sight’ Off to Solid Start

USA Network’s new original series “In Plain Sight” is off to a solid start in the ratings, USA Today reports. The show follows a trend of series that feature quirky law women on cable, the paper says, but executive producer…

Jonas Bros’ Music Video to Close ‘Camp’

The Disney Channel will cap its premiere of “Camp Rock” this Friday with the debut of the Jonas Brothers’ new music video, Multichannel News reports. The “Burnin’ Up” music video will air at 9:55 p.m. and will encore after ABC’s…