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ABC Renews Drama Series

ABC has announced the renewal of one of its drama series, TVLine.com reports. Coming back for a fourth season will be the Canadian-produced cop show “Rookie Blue.” The series stars Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith as young officers. The fourth…

‘NCIS’ Actress Says She’s Returning to the Show

An actress whose guest appearances on “NCIS” have been a fan favorite says she’s headed back to the CBS drama. TVLine.com reports that Diane Neal will reprise her role as Special Agent Abigail Borin during the 10th season. Neal made…

New College Football Playoff System to Bring High-Stakes TV Bidding

With the approval of a long-awaited playoff system to determine a national college football champion, the door is open for high-stakes bidding for television rights, Deadline.com reports. The playoff system was approved Tuesday by a panel of university presidents. The…

ABC’s ‘Glass House’ Wins Another Round in Legal Battle With CBS — but the Show’s Performance on Air Is Another Story

ABC’s new reality show “The Glass House” is doing a lot better in the courtroom than it is in the ratings. The series won another key ruling Tuesday in its ongoing legal dispute with CBS, but the Nielsen results for…

CNN’s Numbers for Q2 Paint a Grim Ratings Picture

The second quarter has been tough for CNN, with the cable network having its lowest-rated prime-time quarter since 1991, reports TVNewser.com. In prime time, CNN declined 35% in total viewers, while viewers 25 to 54 — the key news demo…

Tour de France to Remain With NBC Sports Group Through 2023

The Tour de France cycling race will remain with NBC Sports Group through 2023, under an extended rights deal that gives NBC the U.S. television, digital and mobile rights to the race, reports Deadline.com. The tour has been a headline…

Former CBS Entertainment Topper Nancy Tellem Eyes Key Position in New Media

Former CBS Network TV Entertainment Group President Nancy Tellem is in talks to join Microsoft in a role that would help the software company turn its Xbox and Zune platforms into bigger distribution outlets for TV and movie content, according…

Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen Defends Ad Skipping

Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen defended the company’s "AutoHop" technology, which allows viewers to skip ads, describing the technology as a way to protect children from ads for fast food and alcohol, reports Reuters. Ergen made the comments in written…

‘Pushing Daisies’ Star, Emmy Nominee Join ‘The Good Wife’

"Pushing Daisies" star Kristin Chenoweth, who is also known for her Broadway roles, has been added to the CBS drama "The Good Wife" in a recurring role, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, Emmy nominee Nathan Lane, also known for…

She Was Responsible for ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and ‘Julie & Julia’ — Writer, Director Nora Ephron Dies at 71

In an obituary that carries the headline "Writer and Filmmaker With a Genius for Humor," The New York Times’ Charles McGrath writes, "Nora Ephron, an essayist and humorist in the Dorothy Parker mold (only smarter and funnier, some said) who became…