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Sci-Fi TV Series May Be Headed to Big Screen

A science-fiction series that is set to wrap up its run on broadcast television may live on as a feature film, Deadline.com reports. The series is Fox’s “Fringe,” which is set to premiere its fifth and final season later this…

He Produced ‘Jaws’ (1975) and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2010). In Between He Produced ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ ‘The Verdict’ and ‘Cocoon,’ Among Others. Producer From Fabled Hollywood Family Dies at 77

He produced some of the best-known movies of the last 40 years, including Steven Spielberg’s "Jaws," the hit "Alice in Wonderland" with Johnny Depp, "The Exorcist," "The Verdict," "Cocoon" and the Oscar-wiinning Best Picture "Driving Miss Daisy." Producer Richard Zanuck died…

Quarterly Report on Prime-Time TV Ratings: ‘Broadcast Has Taken a Beating’; Here Are the Grim Numbers

An analysis of the ratings for the second quarter of 2012 paints a grim picture of the situation for broadcast TV, even with DVR viewing factored in, Deadline.com reports. Michael Nathanson of Nomura Securities says in his quarterly report on…

Oscar-Winning Actress Dies

A veteran film and TV actress who won an Academy Award for "Gentleman’s Agreement" in 1947 has died, reports CNN.com. Celeste Holm was 95. Holm shifted to television after buying out her Fox contract following the 1950 film "All About…

After Three-Plus Years in Bankruptcy, Tribune Wins Court Approval to Come Out of It

Three and a half years after seeking Chapter 11 protection, Tribune has received court approval to exit bankruptcy, reports Reuters. The approval was granted Friday by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey in Wilmington, Del., with the judge overruling objections to…

Charlie Sheen’s ‘Anger Management’ Continues to Shed Viewers

Charlie Sheen’s starring vehicle "Anger Management" continued to lose viewers in its third week, with an average of 2.42 million people tuning in for the show’s fourth episode, reports B&C. That’s a 28% decline from the previous week in total…

CBS Newsman Schieffer Protests Use of His Image in Campaign Ad

Bob Schieffer, the anchor of CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” is unhappy about the use of his image in a campaign ad for Mitt Romney — an ad that was televised Sunday during Schieffer’s program, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

It’s Official: NBC and Microsoft Part Ways on Web, With MSNBC Website Renamed

It’s official: NBC and Microsoft ended their online relationship, which stemmed from the early days of the Internet, with the software giant receiving about $300 million for its 50% stake in MSNBC.com, reports The New York Times’ Media Decoder. We…

Jennifer Lopez Reveals Her Decision on Whether to Return to ‘Idol’

“American Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez is putting an end to weeks of speculation about her future on the Fox singing competition, announcing today that she will not be back for season 12, TheWrap.com reports. Lopez made the announcement in an…

Movie Project Goes Horribly Wrong: Actor Brendan Fraser Is Accused of Assault, Battery and Emotional Distress in Lawsuit by Producer

A dispute over a possible feature film project based on William Tell has turned ugly. After actor Brendan Fraser sued producer Todd Moyer over the project, Moyer has fired back with a lawsuit accusing the actor of assault, battery and…