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Hit HBO Drama Sees Viewer Erosion

The premiere episode of the new season of a drama series that has been a big hit for HBO was down from its premiere last summer, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The supernatural drama “True Blood” returned for…

Larry King Fails to Show for Scheduled Appearance at Media Festival

Larry King, the 78-year-old former CNN anchor, failed to show up for a scheduled appearance at the Banff World Media Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The festival noted that King was unable to travel to the Rockies, but did…

Gay-Focused Network Logo Is Getting a Bit Straighter

Viacom’s gay-focused cable network Logo is getting a bit straighter, reports the New York Post. The network, which debuted in 2005 with a focus on the LGBT community, is adding shows that are aimed at straight women, the story notes….

ABC Fires Back Against CBS in Court Fight Over New Show, Cites ‘Generic Staples of the Reality Show Genre’

ABC has asked a court to block CBS’s request for a temporary restraining order that would prevent ABC’s "Glass House" reality show from airing, reports Deadline.com. ABC is arguing that CBS can’t prevail in its copyright claim because the elements…

Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ Finds First-Run TV Home

Ridley Scott’s science-fiction film "Prometheus" has sold its first-run television rights, reports Deadline.com. The movie made a deal with cable channel FX. The film debuted last weekend and grossed about $50 million domestically. The agreement means FX will air the…

Are YOU the Next Regis Philbin?

The syndicated morning show "Live! with Kelly" is starting a nationwide search for a co-host to fill Regis Philbin’s shoes, although the job will only be for one day, reports TheWrap.com. Interested contestants can submit video entries that showcase their…

‘Mad Men’ Season Finale Hits Ratings High

AMC’s "Mad Men" had its most-watched season finale with Sunday night’s conclusion of season five, reports B&C. The episode drew 2.7 million total viewers Sunday night, up 11% from the finale for season four. The finale was up 13% in…

ABC’s ‘Last Man Standing’ Replaces Showrunner

ABC’s "Last Man Standing" is getting a new showrunner, reports Deadline.com. The series has hired veteran comedy writer and producer Tim Doyle, the story reports. Doyle will replace Kevin Abbott, who stepped in for creator Jack Burditt and will continue…

Study Suggests Facebook Is Approaching Saturation Point

Facebook’s growth is slowing, according to a new report from ComScore that suggests the social network is saturating its home market, reports Bloomberg. Facebook’s number of visitors rose 5% in April from a year earlier, compared with a 24% surge…

Morning Anchor Reveals Blood Disorder

A fixture of morning news announced on-air today that she has what has been described as a rare blood disorder and will undergo chemotherapy and a bone-marrow transplant, TVLine.com reports. Robin Roberts, the anchor of ABC’s "Good Morning America," has…