You may be surprised to hear that comedy legend Eddie Murphy has never been the focus of a televised tribute by the many comics he has influenced. But that changes tonight, when “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only” airs on Spike…
A popular Disney theme park ride is getting the television treatment, TheWrap.com reports. A pilot is being developed for ABC that’s based on the roller coaster ride "Big Thunder Mountain." Chris Morgan of "Wanted" will co-write the story with Jason…
Former CIA Director David Petraeus, who stepped down from his job as news broke of an extramarital affair, is featured in a starring role in the latest version of "Call of Duty," an Activision game that released its latest update…
The television show "Beverly Hills Cop," in development at CBS, has cast its lead character, who is the son of the central character in the film series, Axel Foley, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Aaron Foley will be played by comedian…
Rance Crain, president, Crain Communications Inc. and editor-in-chief of Advertising Age, Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s New York Business and TelevisionWeek.com, has been named to the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Fame. Crain founded a number of publications, including Electronic…
TBS has ordered a pilot based on "Have I Got News for You," a BBC panel show that has been on the air in the U.K. for 22 years, reports Deadline.com. The pilot was shot with comedian Sam Seder hosting…
A show that has been helping NBC undergo a ratings turnaround this season hit an all-time low in the ratings Monday night, based on Nielsen overnight figures. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the freshman drama series “Revolution” fell to a series-low 2.6…
An ABC-affiliated TV station was apparently duped by a parody video that appeared on YouTube, and aired a clip during a news report that included an altered cover for biographer Paula Broadwell’s book about Gen. David Petraeus, The Huffington Post…
One of the stars of "Jersey Shore" will star in a new talk show, reports Entertainment Weekly. The hybrid talk and reality series is MTV’s “The Show with Vinny,” which will feature Vinny Guadagnino. “The project will tweak the usual…
An actor who was once a star on the most popular show on television now says he’s bankrupt, The Huffington Post reports. Gary Dourdan, who played Warrick Brown on the hit CBS drama “CSI,” filed for bankruptcy in August, according…