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TNT Greenlights Steven Bochco Drama

Steven Bochco, a pioneer of the crime drama genre who created "NYPD Blue" and "Hill Street Blues," has received an order from TNT for a drama pilot, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The project, "Murder in the First," is set in…

Report: Heartbreaking Story About College Football Standout Is a Hoax

One of the most high-profile personal stories of the recently concluded college football season turns out to be a hoax. Deadspin.com reports that the heartbreaking story about Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o playing while his girlfriend suffered from leukemia and…

Lifetime Continues to Scrap Programs — Casualty List Now Includes ‘Secret Lives of Wives’

Lifetime will not move forward with "The Secret Lives of Wives," a pilot starring Kim Raver of “Grey’s Anatomy” and based on a book of the same name by Iris Krasnow, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The drama…

Real-Life Inspiration Behind James Bond to Be Subject of BBC America Drama

The real-life inspiration behind James Bond will be the subject of an original four-part BBC America drama, the network has announced. Says the announcement, "Since Casino Royale was published in 1953, the world has been fascinated with James Bond and…

BET’s Spoof of ‘Real Housewives’ Bows to Big Audience — Pointing the Way to a Change of Direction for the Channel

BET’s "Real Husbands of Hollywood," a spoof of the "Real Housewives" franchise, drew a big audience for its Tuesday debut, with 4.1 million viewers tuning in, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. The scripted series stars Kevin Hart, Robin…

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage Moving Banner Behind ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘The O.C.’ to ABC Studios After Long Stay at Warner Bros.

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are finalizing a deal to move their Fake Empire banner to ABC Studios from Warner Bros. TV, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Under what’s being described as a lucrative three-year deal, the pair will be…

Here’s Something That Has Gone UP in Value Because of Lance Armstrong: The Price of a 30-Second Commercial on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’

Here’s something connected with Lance Armstrong that’s actually gone UP in value due to his confessing that he took performance-enhancing drugs when he was a professional cyclist. It’s the price of a 30-second commercial in the upcoming two-part interview with…

‘Battlestar Galactica’s’ Ron Moore Closes In on Series Order for Dark Thriller

"Battlestar Galactica" executive producer Ron Moore is closing in on a 13-episode series order from Syfy for the dark thriller "Helix," reports Deadline.com. The drama is about scientists in an Arctic research facility who investigate a possible disease outbreak and…

Bravo Going to ‘Extremes’ With New Parenting Show

Bravo has given the green light to a new series with the working title "Extreme Guide to Parenting," which examines parents with unusual parenting styles, reports Deadline.com. "Some techniques include attachment, parents who breastfeed their children until age 4 ……

Barry Wallach Resigns as Head of NBCU Domestic TV Distribution

Longtime syndication executive Barry Wallach has stepped down from his position as president of NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution, B&C reports. The company has yet to name a replacement. In a statement, Ted Harbert, chairman of NBC Broadcasting, said: "Barry has…