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Tim Goodman's Final TCA Journal: Nobody Escapes Unscathed
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 23:44
It's the last day of the summer TCA press tour, meaning it's time for me to get on my soap box and dole out some tough lessons. Ready?
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" to Be Next NBC Movie
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 23:31
'The West Wing' writer-producer John Sacret Young will pen the project -- the second in the network's series of TV movies based on the country singer's life and songs.
Norway Is Going To Broadcast Reindeer Migrating Live For An Entire Week
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 23:51
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What's Going On With The Law and Order Revival, According To Dick Wolf
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 23:45
With the slew of reboots, remakes and revivals that are already committed to series, it's easy to forget that NBC's Law and Order was listed as another show that could make a comeback this past winter. Obviously, it's su...
Dolly Parton Wants '9 to 5' Reunion on 'Grace and Frankie'
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 23:44
"I told them whenever I get a little block of time, I'd love to come be on the show."
TLC Sets Date for Sex-Abuse Doc Prompted by Josh Duggar Scandal
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 23:00
'Breaking the Silence' will air Aug. 30.
NBC's 'Blindspot' Has Enough Tattoos to Go 10 Seasons
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 22:15
Showrunner Martin Gero and star Jaimie Alexander joke that there's room enough to have two shows with a tattoo mythology and aren't worried about Fox's upcoming 'Prison Break' revival.
The Flash Is Adding A Justice League Character, Here's What's Happening
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 21:52
For its upcoming Season 2, The Flash is following up on a casual namedrop over a year after it was heard in a conversation between Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow in the Arrow Season 2 episode "The Man Under the Hood." We w...
New Tina Fey Comedy And More In The Works At NBC
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 21:34
There are graveyard populations that are more active than NBC's current comedy output. Thankfully, they're aiming to boost things back up in the future, and they're bringing in some of the biggest comedic names in the ne...
Dick Wolf on 'Chicago' Crossovers, New Spinoffs and 'Law & Order' Revival Rumors
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 21:29
Producers confirm there will be a "jumbo" crossover between all four Wolf Films series in February.
Why Jimmy Kimmel Gets Beat In The Ratings, According To Jay Leno
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 20:31
After having pretty sweet things to say about NBC's Fallon, NBC's Seth Meyers and CBS' upcoming late night host Stephen Colbert, in a recent interview Leno said that Kimmel has one big reason to blame for lower ratings. ...
TV highlights: The 'Dark Matter' team makes a desperate choice.
Washington Post - 13 Aug 2015 20:29
(All times Eastern.)The writer/comedian Demetri Martin delivers his usual brand of deadpan humor in his new stand-up special "Demetri Martin: Live (At the Time)" (Netflix).On "Defiance" (Syfy at 8), Irisa, Berlin and Ama...
NBC Entertainment Chiefs Talk Donald Trump, Tina Fey and Being "Whores for Emmy Nominations"
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 20:27
Bob Greenblatt and Jennifer Salke also talked about the 'Aquarius' binge experiment and plans for more faith-based fare during their stop at TCA.
Why David Tennant Is The Key To Jessica Jones
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 20:24
David Tennant's Kilgrave will be Jessica Jones's main antagonist, but beyond being just someone for Jessica to fight, the villain will be just as key to the series as the eponymous protagonist.Click To
'Sesame Street' to Air First on HBO for Next 5 Seasons
The New York Times - 13 Aug 2015 20:22
Under the deal, production will increase to 35 episodes a year from the current 18, and a spinoff show and another new educational series for children will be created.
Rich Ross Expands Discovery Communications' Portfolio
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 20:16
Exec adds Animal Planet and Science to his purview as the cable group reorganizes its U.S. channels.
George R.R. Martin: 'Game of Thrones' Finale Inspired By 'Lord of the Rings'
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 19:57
The author says "the tone of the ending that I'm going for is bittersweet."
ArtsBeat: Toronto Film Festival Announces First TV Lineup
The New York Times - 13 Aug 2015 19:47
A NBC superhero show, a Hulu comedy from Jason Reitman, and a Netflix documentary.
Michael Bolton Is Starring In A New Sitcom, Get The Details
Cinema Blend - 13 Aug 2015 19:31
Nothing heals a broken heart like time, love and tenderness, and nothing heals a network's comedic woes like a sitcom starring pop rock singer/songwriter Michael Bolton. (Don't quote me on that last part.) The Grammy win...
Tim Goodman's Most Wanted Fall TV List
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 19:30
THR's chief TV critic endured and outlasted the TCA panels and came away with five cable and streaming picks (from returners like 'Fargo' to martial-arts newcomer 'Into the Badlands') that he can't wait to watch this sea...
Garth Ancier Calls for Legal Reforms After "False" Michael Egan Molestation Lawsuits
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 19:24
The TV executive was one of the high-profile defendants in a series of lawsuits filed by Egan last year, in which the defendant alleged he'd been molested by a number of entertainment industry figures in Hawaii while he ...
NBC Chief Talks Separation From Donald Trump, Pushes 'Celebrity Apprentice' Back to 2016-17 Season
Hollywood Reporter - 13 Aug 2015 19:22
"Whether you agree with anything he says, he says it without any kind of filter," NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said when asked about Donald Trump's controversial remarks about immigrants.