Time Warner Cable Chief Headed Out
Time Warner Cable said its chief executive is leaving the post. The New York Times reports that the company broke the news that Glenn Britt, who has served as CEO since 2001, will retire at the end of the year….
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Syfy Orders Pilot Based on Apocalyptic Fantasy Film — Four Other Projects Also Surface as Strong Contenders at the Channel
Syfy has ordered a drama pilot for a project based on an apocalyptic fantasy movie. Deadline.com reports that the cable channel ordered a 90-minute pilot for "Dominion," which is based on characters from the 2010 movie "Legion." The project is…
Judge Agrees to Extend Amanda Bynes’ Psychiatric Hold; Parents Seek Legal Conrol
A judge has granted a request to extend actress Amanda Bynes’ psychiatric hold, TMZ.com reports. The former Nickelodeon star was put on a 5150 hold Monday, as previously reported, with that hold initially in force for only 72 hours. Bynes’…
Why a New Movie About Muhammad Ali Has a Mostly White Cast
The creators of the HBO movie "Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight" defended the project’s white cast, with screenwriter Shawn Slovo explaining that it’s a Supreme Court drama set in 1971, and there were "no black clerks and woman clerks" then, reports…
HBO Has a Message for ‘Game of Thrones’ Writer George R.R. Martin, and It’s a Familiar One to Fans
HBO Chief Executive Richard Plepler and Programming President Michael Lombardo have a message for writer George R.R. Martin, whose fantasy novels are the basis for the network’s hit "Game of Thrones," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The message: Keep writing. Asked…
Geraldo Rivera Says Two Particular Complaints Convinced Him to Take Down Half-Naked Selfie
Fox News anchor Geraldo Rivera said he took down his infamous half-naked selfie from Twitter after he got two complaints: one from his daughter, and the other from Fox News, reports TVNewser. As previously reported, Rivera posted the half-naked picture…
Key NBC Show Sinks to Season Low
A franchise show that has been performing well this summer for NBC hit a snag Wednesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that "America’s Got Talent" lost 21% from last week to sink to…
TV Veteran Will Produce Lindsay Lohan’s OWN Series
The high-profile Lindsay Lohan docuseries is gaining momentum at Oprah Winfrey’s OWN. As we reported previously, Lohan has what has been reported as a $2 million deal with the cable network. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that veteran producer…
Oprah Sets Visit to ‘Letterman’ — Her First Since Landmark Appearance in 2005
Oprah Winfrey is finally ready for a return visit to CBS’s "Late Show with David Letterman" — her first since a highly publicized appearance on the show eight years ago. "Her return, which will take place Aug. 1, marks her…
Anne Heche Inks Multiyear Deal With Universal
Actress and producer Anne Heche has signed a multiyear first-look production pact with Universal Television, The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports. "Under the new pact, the former ‘Save Me’ star will star in Universal TV programs that would air on…