‘Wire’ Star Lands Lead in Showtime Drama
One of the stars of HBO’s "The Wire" has been cast as the male lead in a new Showtime drama. EW.com’s Inside TV reports that Dominic West will play the lead in the pilot "The Affair." His character, Noah, is…
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Veteran NBC Newsman Dies
A longtime NBC News correspondent who covered major events including the civil war in El Salvador and the civil rights movement in the U.S. has died. The New York Times reports that Don Oliver died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at…
‘Glee’ Actress Comes Out as Gay
An actress known for her role on the Fox musical series “Glee” has come out as gay. A story in The Hollywood Reporter says Charice Pempengco, who played foreign exchange student Sunshine Corazon during season two of “Glee,” made the…
‘Modern Family’ Hires Creator of Canceled NBC Series
ABC’s "Modern Family" has hired the creator of a high-profile but canceled NBC comedy series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the ABC series is bringing aboard Emily Spivey, the creator of "Up All Night." Spivey will be part…
Plans Set for Rollout of Newest Kardashian Show
Plans have been announced for the rollout of the newest show from the Kardashian clan. B&C reports that the talk show "Kris" will debut July 15 in five Fox-owned markets. Stations that will air the show include WNYW-TV in New…
Beloved Casting Director Dies
A veteran casting director who worked on shows including "Lou Grant" and "Designing Women" has died. TheWrap.com reports the death of Fran Bascom. Her age was not reported. According to her sister, Lisa Green, Bascom had been feeling under the…
Will Geraldo Run for Senate Following Lautenberg’s Death? Here’s What Geraldo Says
Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera said the death of Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey "effectively ends" his idea of running for the GOP nomination in a possible Senate race, reports TVNewser. With Lautenberg’s death, New Jersey Gov. Chris…
‘Dora,’ ‘Blue’s Clues’ and Other Kids’ Favorites, Along With MTV and Comedy Central Programs, Head to Amazon in Multiyear Licensing Deal With Viacom
Amazon’s Prime Instant Video will offer thousands of episodes of TV programming from Viacom’s cable channels Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV and Comedy Central as part of an exclusive licensing deal between the two companies. The agreement, announced today, June 4,…
CW Unveils Trailers for New Series ‘The 100,’ ‘The Originals,’ ‘Reign’ and ‘Tomorrow People’
The CW has rolled out new trailers for four upcoming fall and midseason series. Here are the trailers for “The 100,” “The Originals,” “Reign” and “Tomorrow People”: “The 100”: “The Originals”: “Reign”: “Tomorrow People”:
HBO’s ‘Girls’ Casts ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor
HBO’s comedy "Girls" has brought aboard an actor from the pay-cable channel’s drama series "Boardwalk Empire." Deadline.com reports the casting of Michael Zegen, who recurs on "Boardwalk" as the mobster Bugsy Siegel. The network is keeping mum on his character…