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Netflix Project Taps ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Actress

The Netflix project "Hemlock Grove" has cast a "Battlestar Galactica" actress on the drama, reports Deadline.com.  Kandyse McClure, who played Anastasia Dualla on "Battlestar Galactica," has been cast as Dr. Chausser on the Netflix show, the story says. Chausser is…

Herman Cain Starting Online Television Network

Former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain is starting his own Internet television venture, called "Cain TV," reports TVNewser.com. The logline for the new channel is: "Whether you are looking for commentary, comedy, or culture, Cain TV delivers it all in…

Report: Facebook Trying to Sell ‘Like’ Button to Cable TV Executives

Facebook is trying to sell its "like" button to some cable television executives by tying the button to some video content while taking a cut of the additional advertising revenue, reports the New York Post. Facebook wants to host more…

CBS Confirms It’s Bringing Back Canceled Series

CBS is bringing back a series that was previously canceled by the network, Deadline.com reports. The network confirmed that a deal has been reached for the return of “Unforgettable.” We reported last month that CBS was in talks with Sony…

Oops: L.A. Station Among Media Outlets Taken In by ‘Big Lebowski’ Hoax

A Los Angeles television station fell victim last week to a hoax reporting that a sequel to the Coen Brothers’ 1998 cult hit "The Big Lebowski" was ready to start filming in October, reports Mediabistro.com. KCBS-TV, the Los Angeles CBS…

A&E Orders Series Based on Alfred Hitchcock Thriller

A&E announced it is going straight to series on a new project inspired by an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. The cable network is bypassing the pilot phase and placing a 10-episode order for the “Psycho”-inspired “Bates Motel,” from Universal Television. Carlton…

Cher’s Anti-Romney Tweet Invokes Outcry Among Mormons

Oscar winner Cher found herself in an Internet controversy involving the Mormon Church after she tweeted a comment about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to The Hollywood Reporter. On Friday, the singer tweeted about President Obama, saying, "I Feel…

HBO Renews Two Series — Including One That Has Only Aired Two Episodes

HBO has made the decision two renew two series, including one that has become a fixture on the pay-cable network and another that has recently debuted. “True Blood” will return for a sixth season, while “The Newsroom” will be back…

‘White Collar’ Creator Lands New Series on USA

Jeff Eastin, the creator of USA Network’s "White Collar," has had another series picked up by the network, TVLine.com reports. "Graceland" is about a team of undercover FBI, DEA and U.S. Customs operatives who live together in a beach house…

Former Laker (and Current Reality Star) Returns to L.A. — But Not to the Lakers

A former L.A. Laker whose basketball woes during the past season have been linked by some to his participation in the E! reality show “Khloe & Lamar” is headed back to Los Angeles, the L.A. Times reports. Lamar Odom, the…