The cable channel Syfy has ordered another season of a drama series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Syfy ordered 13 episodes for a second season of “Continuum.” The Canadian time-traveling series is about a female police officer from the future…
Despite an Italian court ruling that overturned her acquittal, reported earlier this week, Amanda Knox is still set for a sitdown with ABC’s Diane Sawyer on April 30, coinciding with the release of her memoir, according to The Hollywood Reporter….
The majority of television writers are young, white and male, according to a study commissioned by the Writers Guild of America, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. From 1999 to 2012, the share of women writing for TV rose by only 5…
CNN appears to have bigger things in mind for a pair of TV personalities whose awkward chemistry on New Year’s Eve has created memorable moments for the channel. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel taped a pilot this week with…
Watching too much television may lead to antisocial behavior in kids, such as bullying, fighting and stealing. Citing a study by British researchers, CBS News reports that kids who watched more than three hours of television a day were more…
NBC got some good ratings news Monday night as the season premiere of “The Voice” pushed the Peacock Network to a nightly win, based on Nielsen overnights. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the two-hour opener for “The Voice” averaged a 4.7 rating…
ABC Family rolled out plans for a spinoff series to “Pretty Little Liars.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel is moving ahead with plans for “Ravenswood,” from “Liars” exec producer Marlene King, set for an October…
CBS Corp. has announced it’s acquiring a share of a basic cable network. Deadline.com reports that the company revealed it is acquiring 50% of TV Guide, which puts it in a 50/50 partnership with Lionsgate. TV Guide consists of TVGN…
Actor James Franco, appearing Monday on David Letterman’s show to promote the new movie “Spring Breakers,” got into a conversation with the host about why the movie’s director, Harmony Korine, was banned years ago from “Late Show with David Letterman.”…
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts, whose health struggles made headlines in recent months, is set to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2013 ESPYs, ESPN announced. The ceremony will take place July 17 in Los…