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ABC Orders Limited Series

ABC has ordered a limited series scheduled to air in 2014. Deadline.com reports that the network ordered the Cold War drama "The Assets," based on the book "Circle of Treason: A CIA Account of Traitor Aldrich Ames and the Men…

‘Friends’ Star Offers Definitive Word on Long-Rumored ‘Friends’ Movie

One of the former stars of "Friends" offered what may be the most definitive statement yet on a long-rumored movie based on the beloved NBC sitcom. Lisa Kudrow tells CNN there won’t be a movie based on the show, and…

More Details Surface About Amanda Bynes Incident, Including Dog Doused With Gasoline — Video Shows Her Frantic Effort to Get the Dog Cleaned Up

More details have surfaced about an incident Monday night that landed former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes in lockup for mental evaluation. Bynes accidentally got gasoline on her pet Pomeranian while setting a fire in a woman’s driveway, and ran into…

NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ Bringing Aboard a TV Legend

"Parks and Recreation," NBC’s only returning fall comedy series, will feature an appearance by a TV comedy legend. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler has been cast in a guest role on the show….

Baby Bump? Cable Nets’ Extensive Coverage of Royal Birth Barely Registers

The birth of the royal baby was all over cable news networks on Monday, but the ratings barely budged, reports TVNewser.com. News of the birth was announced during the 3 p.m. hour, with the formal announcement from the palace placard…

IFC Renews Comedy Series

IFC has ordered another season of a comedy series. The Los Angeles Times reports that the cable channel renewed the show "Maron," a comedy starring comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, for season two. The show was renewed for 13 half-hour…

TV Reunion for John Travolta, Kirstie Alley

Actor John Travolta will make a rare television appearance, reuniting with his "Look Who’s Talking" co-star Kirstie Alley when he guest stars on TV Land’s new original sitcom "Kirstie," Deadline.com reports. Travolta will play a stagehand working on a Broadway…

Lifetime Working on TV Movie With Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn

Lifetime has greenlighted a TV movie that will star Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel is adapting the bestselling V.C. Andrews’ novel "Flowers in the Attic" for the project. The novel is about four siblings…

NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ Casts ‘True Blood’ Actress

NBC’s "Chicago Fire" has added an actress from "True Blood" for the show’s second season. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the show is bringing aboard Michelle Forbes. Forbes will play a top consultant with the State Fire Marshal’s…

NBC Inks Long-Term Pact With Major Sports Organization

NBC has signed a deal that will give it lucrative rights to one of the biggest sports in America. USA Today reports that the network has finalized a deal with NASCAR. The auto racing sanctioning body severed future broadcast ties…