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As Streaming Growth Falls Short, Netflix Shares Take a Hit

Netflix shares took a hit Tuesday after the company reported U.S. streaming growth that fell short of analysts’ projections, according to Bloomberg. The shares fell as much as 19% in extended trading, with the company also reducing its forecast for…

Weather Channel Overhauls Programming Lineup

The Weather Channel, following a reorganization last week, is overhauling its morning, dayside and prime-time programming, reports TVNewser.com. The changes were announced at a company town hall meeting, the story notes. After changing its corporate name to The Weather Company,…

Top 20 Shows of Fall 2012: Only One New Series Cracks the List

A month into the new television season, the most popular shows are veterans and few new series have gained much traction, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” tops the list, and the network also has the honor of…

CW Developing Teen Drama Based on Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots is the focus of a new project at the CW, with the network buying a "fantastical reimagining" of the historical figure, reports Deadline.com. Called "Reign," the project is described as "Game of Thrones" crossed with "Marie…

Final Presidential Debate Drops 12%, Drawing 59.2 Million Viewers

The final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican hopeful Mitt Romney saw ratings drop by 12% from their first debate, with 59.2 million viewers tuning in, reports the Los Angeles Times. The first debate, on Oct. 3, drew 67.2…

Report: Dr. Drew Turned Down Lindsay Lohan’s Dad in Intervention Request

Dr. Drew Pinsky, the star of reality shows such as "Celebrity Rehab," turned down Lindsay Lohan’s father when he requested the doctor’s help in an intervention for his daughter, reports TMZ.com. Michael Lohan told TMZ that Dr. Drew turned down…

Star of ABC’s ‘Alias’ to Produce NBC Comedy

An actress known for her role in the ABC drama series “Alias” is getting in business with NBC for a new project. Deadline.com reports that Jennifer Garner, whose Vandalia Films signed a first-look deal with Universal TV, has sold a…

‘Katie’ Puts Some Distance Between Itself and the Freshman Talk Show Pack

Katie Couric’s new syndicated daytime talk show “Katie” has solidified its ratings lead over other rookie talkers, according to national figures for the week ending Oct. 14. The show delivered a 1.9 household rating for the week and averaged 2.494…

Apple Unveils New iPad Mini and More Powerful iPad

Apple has taken the wraps off a number of new devices, with the centerpiece of the latest product rollout being the new iPad Mini — a competitor for smaller tablets such as the Nexus 7 from Google and the Kindle…

Freshman Dramas Get Full-Season Orders From CBS

CBS has given back-nine orders to two of its freshman dramas, bringing their season orders to 22 episodes each, Deadline.com reports. The dramas are “Elementary” and “Vegas.” “’Elementary‘s’ pickup was a no-brainer as the Sherlock Holmes reboot has been the…