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Black Sails: TV Review
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 23:48
The pirate epic at first seems like a blood-and-boobs franchise in the Starz wheelhouse, but then offers plenty more ambition and storytelling to raise the stakes. It's clear that Starz is still searching for an identity...
Flowers in the Attic Draws 6.1 Million to Lifetime
TVLine - 22 Jan 2014 00:53
Bad grandma, good ratings. Lifetime’s original movie Flowers in the Attic, based on the 1979 horror novel by V.C. Andrews, took root with 6.1 million total viewers and averaged 2.4 million among adults 18-49 in its 8pm...
'Klondike's' Richard Madden Talks Stunts, 'Game of Thrones' Comparisons
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 21:45
The actor talks with THR about filming Discovery's first scripted series and learning from Bill Haskell's moral high ground. Richard Madden has gone from playing one stand-up guy to another, transitioning from Game of T...
Television Review: 'Broad City' Brings a Female Twist to Failure
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2014 01:57
"Broad City," starting Wednesday on Comedy Central, skewers the millennial generation as hapless, with no ambition, talent or self-respect. But these slackers happen to be women.
No New Agents Of SHIELD Tonight, But Here's The 'T.R.A.C.K.S.' Episode Synopsis
Cinema Blend - 22 Jan 2014 01:37
If you were paying attention to the preview that aired after last week's episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., then you know that there's no new S.H.I.E.L.D. tonight. In fact, we won't be seeing a new episode of th...
TV Political Ad Spending Forecast to Drop in 2014
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 19:40
Moody's expects less spending in a non-recession election year for only the second time in the past three decades. It's an election year, which usually means a financial bonanza for television broadcasters. But according...
Fox Rewards Enlisted With Timeslot Promotion
TVLine - 22 Jan 2014 01:55
Enlisted has new marching orders. Fox is moving the well-reviewed rookie comedy into the Friday-at-9/8c perch immediately following Bones, the network confirmed Tuesday. The show will effectively swap timeslots with Rais...
Pilot News: Jesse L. Martin Joins The CW's Flash
TVLine - 22 Jan 2014 01:46
Jesse L. Martin has signed on to bring law and order to The Flash. Martin will play Det. West in the Arrow spin-off’s pilot based on the DC Comics hero, our sister site Deadline reports. Grant Gustin (Glee) stars in th...
'The Following' Sneak Peek: Ryan Hardy Is Seeing Double (Exclusive Video)
Hollywood Reporter - 22 Jan 2014 01:45
In a first look at the second part of the two-hour premiere, Joe Carroll's quiet life gets uncovered. A new chapter in Ryan Hardy's quest on The Following has begun. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively previews a sneak pe...
TV Ratings: 'Flowers in the Attic' Is Basic Cable's Biggest Telepic Since 2012
Hollywood Reporter - 22 Jan 2014 00:16
Lifetime's adaptation of the V.C. Andrews book nabs 6.1 million viewers on Saturday night. Flowers in the Attic bloomed nicely for Lifetime. The cable net's adaptation of V.C. Andrews' controversial best-seller debuted t...
Klondike (Discovery) Episode 1 Review
TV Equals - 22 Jan 2014 00:13
“Two men with nothing in their pockets, but a handful of hope.” Klondike is a man versus wild versus human nature tale that does very little to distinguish itself from any other man versus wild versus human nature ta...
Grammys: Canadian Broadcaster Harnesses Vast Arsenal for Cross-Media Coverage
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 23:56
The more screens, the better, as Rogers Media puts its TV, radio, publishing, online and mobile assets behind coverage of Drake, Robin Thicke and other homegrown stars. TORONTO -- Rogers Media is putting the muscle of it...
6 Tear-Inducing Photos From Parks and Recreation's Farewell To Chris And Ann
Cinema Blend - 21 Jan 2014 23:55
The time has come, fans of NBC's Parks and Recreation, for Ann Perkins and Chris Traeger to leave Pawnee, Indiana once and for all. And with the episode containing their farewell upon us -- airing next Thursday, January ...
CW's 'Flash' Adds Jesse L. Martin
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 23:36
He'll play Detective West, a surrogate father to Grant Gustin's Barry Allen in the "Arrow" spinoff pilot from Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns. The CW is rounding out the cast for The Flash. The network ha...
Television Review: 'Nova' Explores Philippines Typhoon and Ocean Levels
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2014 23:19
Hurricane Sandy involved a gradual storm surge, over 24 hours, a "Nova" program says, while the surge of Haiyan, in the Philippines, occurred in just minutes.
TVLine Items: Miley Unplugged, a 'Super' Full House Reunion, Ripper Street's Return and More
TVLine - 21 Jan 2014 22:56
Miley Cyrus is getting the Unplugged treatment. The tongue-wagging pop star will get her own Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged special, airing on Jan. 29, reports EW.com. In a press release, the network touts that the edition w...
Toby Gorman Set as Exec VP Alternative at FremantleMedia
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 22:50
He'll head unscripted development under Thom Beers and join the company in April. FremantleMedia North America has tapped two-time Emmy nominee Toby Gorman as head of its unscripted development unit, the company announce...
'12 Years a Slave' Oscar Nominee to Direct ABC Pilot (Exclusive)
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 22:28
In addition to penning the script and executive producing "American Crime," John Ridley will also helm the pilot. 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley is expanding his relationship with ABC. A week after ABC greenli...
WGA Awards Taps Brad Garrett to Host West Coast Ceremony
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 22:19
The awards will be handed out Feb. 1 at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and in New York. Brad Garrett has been tapped by the Writers Guild of America West to host the WGA Awards' West Coast ceremony, set to take p...
Super Bowl: Opera Star to Sing National Anthem
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 22:18
The New York City soprano is the first such performer to kick off the football championship, which will be played at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2. The Super Bowl will have a touch of the classical this year: Opera star Rene...
Ellen DeGeneres' talk show to be distributed in China
L.A. Times - 21 Jan 2014 22:12TV Ratings: Discovery's 'Klondike' Pulls 3.4 Million Viewers in Debut
Hollywood Reporter - 21 Jan 2014 22:07
The cable network's scripted debut brings its most-watched Monday night to date, performing especially well among men. Discovery kicked off its six-hour Klondike miniseries on Monday night, averaging 3.4 million viewers ...