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DreamWorks Partners With Netflix to Launch New Kids’ Series

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation are joining forces to create what they’re billing as the first Netflix original series for kids. The companies announced that “Turbo: F.A.S.T.” (Fast Action Stunt Team) is being readied for a December 2013 debut. The series…

Former KTLA-TV Reporter Sues Stations for Wrongful Use of His Name and Likeness, and for Age Discrimination

A former on-air personality whose reports appeared on KTLA-TV and other Tribune stations is suing for breach of contract and age discrimination, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. Known to television viewers as Kurt the CyberGuy, Kurt Knutsson sued…

Apple’s Newest Device: Something Out of ‘Dick Tracy’?

The Next Big Thing from Apple could be a real-life version of a gadget that has been a part of pop culture for decades — seen in “Dick Tracy,” James Bond movies … and “Inspector Gadget.” Spy movies and science-fiction…

NBCUniversal Beefs Up Ad Sales Group

NBCUniversal announced personnel moves today that bring a number of top sales execs on board with the advertising division. The new arrivals are Laura Molen, Peter Lazarus, Lou Koskovolis and Katie Larkin. In a statement announcing the hires, Linda Yaccarino,…

Report: Under New Boss Rich Ross, Shine America Has Lost Six Executives

Rich Ross has been on the job as CEO of Shine America for just over a month, and the company has parted ways with six executives in the past two weeks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The moves are part…

After Weeks of Controversy, and Amid Ongoing Legal Battle, Dish Announces Nationwide Rollout of Its New Hopper With Sling DVR

The ad-skipping Hopper DVR from Dish Network that has been at the center of controversy since it was banned by CBS from receiving a CNET tech award is being rolled out nationally. Dish announced today that the Hopper with Sling…

Congressman’s Staffer Fired Over Response to Sexy ‘2 Broke Girls’ Spot

Following a Super Bowl commercial in which the two stars of CBS’s “2 Broke Girls” danced around a stripper pole, a spokesperson for Republican Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador was fired over a tweet he sent about the spot, according to…

Really? The Next TV Project From Brett Ratner (‘Prison Break,’ ‘Tower Heist’) Is an Animated Series Based on the Game FarmVille

An animated television program based on the popular online game FarmVille is in the works from "Prison Break" producer Brett Ratner, reports Deadline.com. The half-hour animated show doesn’t yet have a network attached. Ratner, who was ousted in 2011 as…

How Many People Have Watched ‘House of Cards’ on Netflix? Here’s the Estimate, Since Netflix Isn’t Divulging the Number

The audience for Netflix’s new Kevin Spacey drama series “House of Cards” could rival the viewership of some dramas on premium cable networks — but we can’t be sure, TheWrap reports. That’s because the streaming service is keeping its numbers…

Fans of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Can Participate in Discussion with Cast and Creative Team Behind the Hit Sitcom in Nationwide Town Hall Event

Coming soon: basically a nationwide town hall forum between fans and the cast and creative team of "The Big Bang Theory." "For the first time ever, the stars and producers of the … No. 1 comedy series ‘The Big Bang Theory’ are…