TV News
How 'The Big Bang Theory' Scored Record Ratings After 6 Years
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 20:00
Its newly promoted showrunner credits TBS repeats for contributing to the CBS hit's recent rash of big numbers.
Why Al Gore Will Make $100 Million in the Sale of Current TV to Al Jazeera (Analysis)
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 15:00
The splashy deal may be the only way for the Qatar-backed network to gain a foothold in the U.S.
Media Decoder Blog: Britney Spears Said to Be Leaving 'The X Factor'
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2013 20:35
Ms. Spears's intention to leave has been rumored for weeks now, amid underwhelming reviews of her performance on the show, which ended its second season in December.
'Girls' EP Jenni Konner Defends Lena Dunham From New York Post Take-Down
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 15:38
Firing back at columnist Linda Stasi, the showrunner says: "I feel terrible and sad for the woman who wrote that."
'Hangover' Writers' Comedy 'Mixology' Scores Pilot Order at ABC
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 03:03
The high-concept single-camera comedy follows a group of singles over the course of one night.
Dick Wolf producing real-life cold-case series for TNT
Washington Post - 10 Jan 2013 00:51
TNT has ordered a reality series from Dick Wolf in which top-notch investigators will help authorities in small towns across the country re-open cold cases involving violent crimes. Some of the cold cases in the eight or...
Stars In Danger: The High Dive Earns Weak Ratings
Cinema Blend - 10 Jan 2013 23:59Media Decoder Blog: Homicide Tracking Site Expanding to Chicago
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2013 23:28
Homicide Watch, the Web site that was started in 2010 to track murders in Washington D.C., is joining with the Chicago Sun-Times to launch a version in Chicago.
Game Change [Blu-ray Review]
Cinema Blend - 10 Jan 2013 23:23Top Chef Power Rankings: Ginger Spices Up Restaurant Wars Prelude
Cinema Blend - 10 Jan 2013 23:01TNT Greenlights Business Makeover Series From 'Hell's Kitchen' Producers
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 22:55
"Save Our Business," headlined by British businessman Peter Jones, will launch in late 2013.
'Zero Hour' Producers Say ABC Drama Isn't 'Da Vinci Code'
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 22:54
Plus "ER's" Anthony Edwards discusses his return to the small screen.
'Red Widow' EP Departs From Dutch Format, Aims for 'Breaking Bad' Darkness
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 22:52
The midseason ABC drama, starring Radha Mitchell, is targeting a life beyond the abbreviated order already completed.
ABC Boss Paul Lee Talks Future of Comedies 'Happy Endings,' 'Apartment 23'
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 22:18
"We haven't made any decisions [regarding renewals or the future of a Tuesday comedy block,] but I can tell you that these are shows that we love," Lee told reporters gathered for the TCA press tour.
The Boys of 'Girls'
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2013 22:10Jimmy Kimmel trails Leno and Letterman on Night 2
Washington Post - 10 Jan 2013 22:01
In his second night at 11:35 p.m., ABC late night star Jimmy Kimmel got beat both by NBC's Jay Leno and CBS's Dave Letterman. When the dust settled, Kimmel clocked 2.86 million viewers, Letterman's 3.04 million, and Leno...
Italian TV Network Looking to Host First-Ever U.S.-Style Debate Among Prime Minister Candidates
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 21:51
The News Corp.-owned Sky-Italia is floating Feb. 8 as a possible date for the event, but the candidates may still balk at the proposed media event.
The TV Watch: Lena Dunham's 'Girls' Returns to HBO
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2013 21:50ABC Confident in Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Landing Series Order
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 21:40
Network president Paul Lee tells reporters that he hopes the series will appeal not only to men but women and families as well.
Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling Sell Knives - Poorly - on 'Kimmel' (Video)
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 21:19
The two stars appeared on "Live!" to faux-hock samurai swords in an introductory bit during the host's new time slot.
Lifetime Appoints Two Programming VPs in Unscripted
Hollywood Reporter - 10 Jan 2013 21:16
The cable net promotes Kimberly Chessler and brings on TruTV's Paul Hardy in the reality division.
Media Decoder Blog: On Second Night in New Slot, a Ratings Slide for Kimmel
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2013 21:10
Jimmy Kimmel saw his viewership drop to 2.86 million viewers from 3.09 million on Tuesday night, meaning he finished third in viewers on his second night airing at 11:35, behind Jay Leno and David Letterman.