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Donald Trump Calls for March on Washington After Obama’s Win

Donald Trump went on a Twitter rant on Election Night as the tide turned toward President Obama’s re-election, calling for a march on Washington and describing Obama’s win as a "disgusting injustice," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Trump, who stars…

Video: Distrust of Obama’s Lead Lasted Late on Fox News

A distrust of President Obama’s lead in the presidential election lasted late into the night on Fox News, leading to what The New York Times calls ” the most bizarre on-air encounter of election night.” Karl Rove was the source…

Our Pick as Must-Read Story of the Day: News Corp.’s Chase Carey Unhappy About ‘Viewership Patterns’ on Fox Broadcasting. Says Measurement Needs to Be Better

News Corp. Chief Operating Officer Chase Carey said fall television ratings for Fox Broadcasting are "below our expectations," and blamed changing viewership patterns rather than mediocre shows, reports Deadline.com. "There is no question that you are seeing an ongoing change…

CW Picks Up 1970s Drama From Mila Kunis

The CW has picked up a 1970s drama from actress Mila Kunis, who is slated to executive produce but not act in the project, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The project focuses on the women’s liberation movement. Called "Meridian Hills," the…

ABC Developing Workplace Comedy From Chelsea Handler

ABC has put into development a workplace comedy executive produced by Chelsea Handler and co-written by and starring Fortune Feimster, a series regular on Handler’s "Chelsea Lately,” reports Deadline.com. The project, "Discounted," is about half-sisters, one of whom is played…

One of the Stars of the Original ‘Star Wars’ Movie Wants a Role in ‘Episode 7’

One of the stars of the landmark 1977 feature film “Star Wars” — which eventually became known as “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” — wants to be a part of “Episode 7,” now in development at Disney. Carrie…

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Cable-Bundling Lawsuit

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a class-action lawsuit filed by cable and satellite subscribers that alleges channel bundling violates antitrust laws, reports B&C. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the suit in March, noting that the plaintiffs…

Amazon Buys Animated Comedy From ‘Big Bang Theory’ Actors

Amazon has bought an animated comedy from two actors on the hit CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," Deadline.com reports. The project comes from actors John Ross Bowie and Kevin Sussman, known for their roles as Barry Kripke and comic…

Pay-Television Operators Seeing Zero Growth

Pay-television operators such as cable companies and satellite operators are in a zero-growth business, with many reporting a slowdown in subscriber growth during the third quarter, reports the New York Post. The slowdown is a result of some households deciding…

President Obama Projected to Win Re-Election by Fox News, Other TV Outlets

President Barack Obama has been projected to win re-election, reports Fox News and other media outlets. Said Fox News, "President Obama will win re-election, Fox News projects. The call comes after the president was the projected winner in the crucial…