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‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Modern Family’ Take Top TV Honors at SAG Awards — Here’s the Full List of Winners

The biggest surprise at the SAG Awards was the winner of best ensemble in a drama series, with British historical drama "Downton Abbey" taking the award, reports Deadline.com. Five of the show’s 22 cast members attended the ceremony, "and all…

After Taking Heat for Pulling Plug on CNET’s Award for Dish, CBS Steps In Again, Targets Another Product

Despite being accused of censorship for preventing the tech website CNET from honoring Dish Network’s ad-skipping DVR, CBS continues to take an active role in controlling the site’s editorial decisions. TheVerge.com reports that CBS has banned CNET from reviewing the…

L.A. Dodgers Roll Out Regional Sports Network

The Los Angeles Dodgers today are rolling out plans for their own regional sports network. B&C reports that the baseball team is partnering with Time Warner Cable in the venture, with TWC to serve as exclusive affiliate agent along with…

Syfy, NBCUniversal Hit With Lawsuit

Syfy and parent NBCUniversal have been sued by a production company that alleges the network stole its idea for a makeup competition show, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. The Syfy series, "Face Off," premiered its fourth season on…

ABC Orders Two Pilots, Including Drama Project From Sofia Vergara

ABC has given a pilot order to a project from Sofia Vergara, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The project, “Killer Women,” is an adaptation of an Argentine series, and is described as a soapy procedural that focuses on…

Emmy-Winning Set Decorator Leslie Frankenheimer Dead at 64

Leslie Frankenheimer, an Emmy winner as a set decorator and the wife of prominent entertainment attorney John Frankenheimer, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 64. Frankenheimer shared Emmys for her design work on TV shows including ABC’s…

CW Orders Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Thriller, Two Other Pilots

A post-apocalyptic science-fiction thriller that has invited comparisons not only to "Lord of the Flies" but also to “The Hunger Games” has received a pilot order from the CW, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The project, "The Hundred," is about a…

ABC Gives Pilot Order to ‘House’ Creator

ABC has given a pilot order to a project from "House" creator David Shore, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Shore will write and executive produce the project, "Doubt," which is about an ex-cop who becomes an attorney. He…

Tina Fey Developing Musical Based on Lindsay Lohan Movie — and She Would Love to Get an ‘Idol’ Diva Involved

“30 Rock” creator and star Tina Fey has a musical in the works based on a Lindsay Lohan feature film, E! News reports. The project is based on the 2004 teen comedy “Mean Girls.” Fey talked about the project at…

‘Idol’ Slips Again — But Still Easily Beats the Competition

Fox’s “American Idol” continues to slip in the ratings, based on Thursday’s Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “Idol” delivered a 5.6 average rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 6% from a week ago. It was still easily the top…