The popular HBO vampire series “True Blood” has come in for its share of criticism over sex and violence, but now it is coming under fire for something else altogether, Reuters reports. The community of witches appears to be up…
As the IBM personal computer marks its 30th anniversary, one of the 12 engineers who designed the original says the reign of the PC is about to end, the U.K. paper The Register reports. Mark Dean, IBM’s Middle East and…
TBS gave only 36 hours’ notice to George Lopez that it was pulling the plug on his self-proclaimed “baddest show in late-night” — a decision that is sure to have repercussions. TVWeek Open Mic blogger Hillary Atkin examines how the…
Showtime’s dark comedy “Nurse Jackie” is getting a new cast member — a familiar TV face who already has won an Emmy for his sitcom work, Deadline.com reports. Bobby Cannavale, who received an Emmy for his guest stint on NBC’s…
Characterizing it as a renewal, USA Network announced plans to end one of its shows, even though it has been pulling in solid ratings. The show is “In Plain Sight,” and USA revealed in a press release, posted on TVbytheNumbers, that…
It’s hard to argue that "Mad Men," airing on AMC, is not one of the best shows on TV. But could it somehow be responsible for killing some other excellent series? That’s the theory of one of the most outspoken showrunners in Hollywood,…
The company behind “Sesame Street” says Bert and Ernie, the beloved puppets who have roomed together for 40 years, "do not have a sexual orientation" and won’t be getting married in a same-sex ceremony, according to the BBC. Sesame Workshop…
Americans have a new addiction, according to a recent study, with more than half of respondents saying they’d rather give up alcohol, caffeine or chocolate for a week before giving up their smartphones, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Technology blog….
The screenwriter for a crime movie that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture of 1990 has turned his attention to TV. “GoodFellas” writer Nicholas Pileggi is working with CBS on a new drama series with a crime subtext, according to…
ABC has struck a script deal with one of the stars and executive producers of the HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jeff Garlin will write, executive produce and star in an untitled half-hour comedy at…