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Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan Has Deal for First Scripted TV Effort; ‘Buffy’ Producer Also on Board

Syfy has given a put-pilot commitment to filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" producer Marti Noxon, with a deal that marks Shyamalan’s first scripted TV venture, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The project, "Proof," would…

Report: NBC Late-Night Host Fallon in Talks to Host Oscars — But ABC Is Squirming About Bringing Aboard a Personality From a Rival Network

NBC late-night host Jimmy Fallon is in discussions to host the Oscars in early 2013, although ABC is reportedly objecting to the comedian from a rival network acting as master of ceremonies, reports the Los Angeles Times. ABC doesn’t have…

Despite the Freeze Between Stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Promotional Effort for Next ‘Twilight’ Film Moving ‘Full Steam Ahead’

Despite the romantic travails of stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — who reportedly had his "heart ripped out" by a cheating scandal involving his girlfriend Stewart — promotion for the latest "Twilight" film is moving forward, reports EW.com’s Inside…

Fake Facebook Accounts Raise Concerns

Facebook disclosed in a regulatory filing that 83 million of its users are fakes, such as duplicates, pages for pets or spam, raising concerns about the company’s advertising effectiveness, reports the New York Post. The fake users make up almost…

Project Based on Classic Sci-Fi Book Gets Pilot Order

A project based on a classic sci-fi book has received a pilot order, reports Deadline.com. The project, ordered by Syfy, is based on the 1969 book "The Lotus Caves." Called "High Moon," the adaptation will be executive produced by Robert…

NBC Has United Nations-Based Drama in the Works

NBC has made one of its first buys of the season, committing to a geopolitical drama based on the United Nations, Deadline.com reports. The project, which has received a script commitment from the network, is described as “West Wing” at…

Nickelodeon Orders ‘iCarly’ Spinoffs as Hit Show Winds Down

With its hit show "iCarly" going off the air later this year, Nickelodeon has ordered two spinoff pilots featuring popular characters from the program, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. "Sam & Cat" will feature “iCarly’s” Sam, played by Jennette McCurdy, paired…

Cinemax Show to Debut Two New Bob Dylan Songs — Here’s One of Them

The Cinemax series "Strike Back" will debut two new Bob Dylan songs, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. The new season of the show, which is about a counterterrorism unit, will feature the songs "Early Roman Kings" and "Scarlet…

Disney TV Tweaks Financial Leadership, Names New CFO

Disney/ABC Television Group has created a new position in its financial leadership structure, tapping Peter Seymour, executive vice president of strategy and research for Disney Media Networks, to fill the position, reports B&C. The new role is executive VP and…

NBC Gives Script Order to Comedy From ‘SNL’ Head Writer

NBC has given a script order to a multicamera comedy from "Saturday Night Live" head writer Seth Meyers and his younger brother, Josh Meyers, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. "SNL" producer Lorne Michaels is slated to executive produce…