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NBC Yanks Drama Series From Lineup

NBC has pulled a drama series from the network schedule, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series — the medical show “Saving Hope” — has two more episodes left in its freshman season, which had been scheduled to air Sept….

Canceled FX Series May Live Again as Movie

It’s becoming a trend in television: Cancellation doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the line for a TV series. The latest example is “Terriers,” a canceled FX series from “The Shield” creator Shawn Ryan, which may come back to life…

Report: Why the Cable Operators Fear Apple — Though Time Warner Cable Seems to Fear Apple Less Than Other Operators. What Is Better for the Consumer?

Why the cable companies fear Apple and a robust Apple TV is part of what’s talked about in an article posted on BloombergBusinessweek today, Sept. 6, 2012. Accrding to the article, written by Adam Satariano and Alex Sherman, "Walter Price, an…

Why the Most Interesting Man in the World Does Not Tweet

The iconic Dos Equis advertising spokesman dubbed “the most interesting man in the world” — played by American actor Jonathan Goldsmith — keeps busy doing a lot of things, but one of them isn’t tweeting. The reason? Essentially, he’s too…

Apple Slates Big Event for Sept. 12 — The Buzz Is This Will Be the Unveiling of the iPhone 5

Apple has set up a big media event for Sept. 12, sending out invitations to what is widely expected to be the rollout of the new iPhone 5. The event will take place at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for…

Video: Things Get Heated During Political Discussion on MSNBC, With Host Yelling at Guest — Triggering Emotions Among Viewers

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry yelled at one of her guests on the air Saturday, striking a nerve among viewers, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker. Harris-Perry was hosting a panel that included financial expert Monica Mehta during a discussion…

Amazon Ramps Up Challenge to Netflix in Online Streaming Space

Amazon.com has signed a deal that increases its footprint significantly in online video — ramping up the competition between Amazon and segment leader Netflix. Bloomberg reports that the pay-television network Epix signed a deal with Amazon bringing key film titles…

Petition Drive Under Way to Have the Most Beloved of TV Actresses Introduce Obama at Democratic Convention. Would She Do It? Is She Even a Democrat? Will She Be Asked?

Fans of a popular TV actress have started a petition drive to get her a new gig: introducing President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, reports TheWrap.com. The actress is "Hot in Cleveland" star Betty White. The petition argues…

‘Arrested Development’ Cast Will Include Alums of ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Mad Men’

A veteran of the vintage sitcom “Happy Days” has joined the cast of “Arrested Development,” which also includes an alum of AMC’s “Mad Men,” TheWrap.com reports. Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," will…

Are You Ready for a 7-Foot TV Screen That Blows Away Hi-Def? It’s on the Way, Along With a Hefty Price Tag — and One Other Big Problem

The latest in television technology will be ready for retail later this year, with a screen measuring about 7 feet wide and a price tag of at least $15,000, reports the New York Post. The new technology is an innovation…