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Netflix Loses Sony Movies in Contract Dispute

Netflix alerted subscribers that Sony movies have been removed from the streaming site because of what it describes as a "temporary contract issue between Sony and Starz," according to Netflix’s blog. The blog said the partners are working "though their…

Big TV Contingent Headed to Comic-Con

Television stars and TV shows will be featured prominently at the Comic-Con convention, the sci-fi and fantasy-focused event that spotlights comic books and science-fiction and fantasy books along with TV and film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Scheduled to run…

What’s Next for Harry Potter? If Anyone Should Know, It’s J.K. Rowling–And She’s Ready to Spill

The last "Harry Potter" novel has been written and the final film is coming out this summer, but creator J.K. Rowling has something else up her sleeve about the world of wizardry, reports Entertainment Weekly. Next up is a new…

ESPN Reporter Sues New York Post Columnist for Libel

One of ESPN’s lead NBA correspondents has filed a libel suit against a New York Post columnist over what the suit characterizes as “a maliciously false article," reports Forbes.com. Chris Sheridan filed the lawsuit Wednesday against columnist Peter Vecsey and…

Disgraced Congressman Invited to Appear as Himself on Sitcom

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, the disgraced New York congressman who resigned Thursday amid a scandal involving inappropriate photos sent via Twitter and Facebook, has been approached to appear as himself on HBO’s "Entourage," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The offer…

Dave Chappelle’s Camp Denies Report

A rep for Dave Chappelle said a report that surfaced Thursday about the comedian is “absolutely untrue,” according to EW.com’s Inside TV blog. The report indicated Chappelle has a return to television in the works. "Absolutely untrue," said Carla Sims,…

With Its Long Broadcast Run Ending This Week, ‘America’s Most Wanted’ May Move to a Cable News Channel

"America’s Most Wanted" ends its broadcast run on Fox this week after 23 years on television, and it’s possible the show will move to cable sibling Fox News Channel, reports the Associated Press. The show’s host, John Walsh, noted the possibility,…

Weiner Heckled as He Announces Resignation

In an appearance surrounded by a media circus and marked by vocal outbursts from audience members, disgraced New York Rep. Anthony Weiner announced today that he is resigning from his position in the House of Representatives, CNN reported. Weiner made…

Starz ‘Digital Guru’ Takes Key Post With CBS Interactive

A Starz digital bigwig has been drafted by CBS Interactive to take over its online outlets, CBS.com, TV.com and Clicker.com, reports Deadline.com. Marc DeBevoise was an integral part of the Starz operation, the so-called digital guru, who helped to promote…

Study: Hi-Def TV Sets Now Found in Two-Thirds of Homes

High-definition television sets are now found in two-thirds of homes, representing a 20% increase from last year, reports B&C, citing a study from Nielsen. The report also found that consumers watched 22 more minutes of traditional TV a month in…