- Studios drool over sci-fi drama but will Spielberg take it to TV? Lucas Shaw - Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Mickey Fisher, an unknown and unsigned writer until recently, has film studios drooling over his script "Extant" for weeks. There's … More »Studios drool over sci-fi drama but will Spielberg take it to TV?
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Mickey Fisher, an unknown and unsigned writer until recently, has film studios drooling over his script "Extant" for weeks. There's just one twist: it's not a film script. Fisher wrote "Extant" as a TV pilot. It's a one-hour sci-fi drama about John and Molly Watts and their son, a …
- FX sets premiere date for 'The Bridge' Greg Gilman - Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - FX's border-cop drama "The Bridge" will premiere on July 10, the cable network said on Thursday. After its debut, the new 13-episode … More »FX sets premiere date for 'The Bridge'
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - FX's border-cop drama "The Bridge" will premiere on July 10, the cable network said on Thursday. After its debut, the new 13-episode series will continue to air on Wednesdays during the 10 p.m. timeslot. Oscar-nominee Demián Bichir ("A Better Life") and Diane Kruger ("National …
- ABC Family orders new spelling bee game show Jethro Nededog - Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC Family is getting into the game show business. The cable network has greenlit "Spell-Mageddon" for a summer premiere. … More »ABC Family orders new spelling bee game show
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC Family is getting into the game show business. The cable network has greenlit "Spell-Mageddon" for a summer premiere. The show basically takes the traditional spelling bee and introduces "hilarious distractions" as the contenders try to spell difficult words (while simultaneously …
- How Netflix's 'Arrested Development,' 'House of Cards' are crashing the Emmys Steve Pond - Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Primetime television shows are eligible for the Primetime Emmy Awards, of course. So are programs that don't air during primetime, … More »How Netflix's 'Arrested Development,' 'House of Cards' are crashing the Emmys
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Primetime television shows are eligible for the Primetime Emmy Awards, of course. So are programs that don't air during primetime, and commercials, and webisodes and apps, and Netflix's "House of Cards" and "Arrested Development" which are not by most standard definitions a television …
- 'Falling Skies' Star Noah Wyle on Showrunner's Departure: 'It's a Tough One' Jethro Nededog - Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It came as a surprise to the "Falling Skies" fandom (and some within TNT) when news that the series' showrunner, Remi Aubuchon, … More »'Falling Skies' Star Noah Wyle on Showrunner's Departure: 'It's a Tough One'
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It came as a surprise to the "Falling Skies" fandom (and some within TNT) when news that the series' showrunner, Remi Aubuchon, had resigned ahead of Season 3's June 9 premiere date. Aubuchon decided to leave the show after two seasons to pursue his dream of writing a science …
- A&E cancels 'Intervention' Jethro Nededog - Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - A&E is canceling its long-running docu-series "Intervention." The cable network announced on Thursday that it will begin … More »A&E cancels 'Intervention'
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - A&E is canceling its long-running docu-series "Intervention." The cable network announced on Thursday that it will begin airing the show's Season 13 with five final episodes on Thursday, June 13 at 9 p.m./8c. "As ‘Intervention' comes to an end, we're proud to have paved the …
- Robin Roberts memoir coming next year Tim Molloy - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Robin Roberts will release a memoir in April 2014 detailing her battle against her life-threatening illness and return to the "Good … More »Robin Roberts memoir coming next year
By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Robin Roberts will release a memoir in April 2014 detailing her battle against her life-threatening illness and return to the "Good Morning America" anchor desk. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, is publishing the book, which Jamie Raab, president and publisher …
- 'Fashion Police' Strike: Both Sides Dig in on Eve of Rally Todd Cunningham - Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - With the strike by nine writers on E! Entertainment's "Fashion Police" nearly five weeks old, both sides were digging in … More »'Fashion Police' Strike: Both Sides Dig in on Eve of Rally
By Todd Cunningham LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - With the strike by nine writers on E! Entertainment's "Fashion Police" nearly five weeks old, both sides were digging in for the long haul Wednesday. While the writers were preparing to set up an 11 a.m. picket line and rally in front of E! TV's Los Angeles headquarters Thursday …
- 'Modern Family's' Sofia Vergara: 'I don't know why people think stereotypes are so terrible' Steve Pond - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It was an adventure that somehow turned into a career. When Sofia Vergara got a call to audition for a Barry Sonnenfeld movie … More »'Modern Family's' Sofia Vergara: 'I don't know why people think stereotypes are so terrible'
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - It was an adventure that somehow turned into a career. When Sofia Vergara got a call to audition for a Barry Sonnenfeld movie called "Big Trouble" back in 2001, the 29-year-old Colombian wasn't an aspiring actress. She was a TV hostess on the Spanish-language Univision network, …
- Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars" Andrea Burzynski - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and … More »Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars"
By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough. Pickler, who first grabbed attention as a contestant …
- 'The Voice' stars to appear on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - There was some top secret excitement on-set of NBC's "The Voice" on Tuesday, which TheWrap learned was caused by none other … More »'The Voice' stars to appear on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - There was some top secret excitement on-set of NBC's "The Voice" on Tuesday, which TheWrap learned was caused by none other than Oprah Winfrey. She was on-set shooting for an episode of "Oprah's Next Chapter," which will air Sunday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET/8c on OWN, confirmed representatives …
- CNN host Piers Morgan writing book about his career: publisher Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (Reuters) - British CNN host Piers Morgan is writing a book about his career, his job as news show anchor and his interviews with Hollywood stars and world leaders, … More »CNN host Piers Morgan writing book about his career: publisher
NEW YORK (Reuters) - British CNN host Piers Morgan is writing a book about his career, his job as news show anchor and his interviews with Hollywood stars and world leaders, his publisher said on Wednesday. "Shooting Straight: Guns, Gays, God and George Clooney," to be published in October, will be written in a diary format …
- CBS inks deal for Tony Awards through 2018 Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Tony Awards are sticking with CBS. The network has reached a new agreement with The Broadway League and the American … More »CBS inks deal for Tony Awards through 2018
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Tony Awards are sticking with CBS. The network has reached a new agreement with The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing to broadcast the Tonys through 2018. "The Tony Awards give viewers across the country the opportunity to experience the excitement of Broadway …
- HBO's 'Girls' adds Jennifer Westfeldt for Season 3 Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Girls" is getting a little extra oomph for its third season, in the form of Jon Hamm's gal. Jennifer Westfeldt, known … More »HBO's 'Girls' adds Jennifer Westfeldt for Season 3
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Girls" is getting a little extra oomph for its third season, in the form of Jon Hamm's gal. Jennifer Westfeldt, known to jealous women everywhere as the gal who's romantically attached to "Mad Men" star Hamm, has booked an appearance on the HBO series, the premium cable …
- CMT orders more 'Dog and Beth' Jehtro Nededog - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Jehtro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fugitives, beware. "Dog and Beth" fans, rejoice! CMT has ordered 11 more episodes of bounty hunters "Dog," Beth and Leland … More »CMT orders more 'Dog and Beth'
By Jehtro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fugitives, beware. "Dog and Beth" fans, rejoice! CMT has ordered 11 more episodes of bounty hunters "Dog," Beth and Leland Chapman's new series bringing its Season 1 order to 22 episodes. Production on the back 11 episodes will begin immediately. "We knew Dog and Beth would …
- Netflix will air new Ricky Gervais series in September Lucas Shaw - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Ricky Gervais' "Derek," a new Netflix series from the creator and star of "The Office" and 'Extras," will premiere on Netflix September … More »Netflix will air new Ricky Gervais series in September
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Ricky Gervais' "Derek," a new Netflix series from the creator and star of "The Office" and 'Extras," will premiere on Netflix September 12. Netflix will release all seven episodes at once, the same approach it has taken with its latest original series "House of Cards" and "Hemlock …
- TLC brings NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' back from the grave Jethro Nededog - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky-produced celebrity genealogy series, "Who Do You Think You Are?," can add a new branch to … More »TLC brings NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' back from the grave
By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky-produced celebrity genealogy series, "Who Do You Think You Are?," can add a new branch to its family tree. TLC has picked up the former NBC documentary series for eight new one-hour episodes set to premiere on July 23. Production is already underway. …
- Guillermo del Toro's FX pilot 'The Strain' casts 'Breaking Dawn' actress Mia Maestro in starring rol … Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Mia Maestro is moving on from the vampires of "Breaking Dawn" to sink her teeth into a new role with another bunch of suckers. … More »Guillermo del Toro's FX pilot 'The Strain' casts 'Breaking Dawn' actress Mia Maestro in starring rol …
By Tim Kenneally LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Mia Maestro is moving on from the vampires of "Breaking Dawn" to sink her teeth into a new role with another bunch of suckers. Maestro, who played Denali coven member Carmen Denali in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" films, has been cast as one of the female leads in "The Strain," …
- 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'The Voice' pay respects to Oklahoma City tornado victims Lee Hernandez - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" and NBC's "The Voice" both honored the victims of the Oklahoma City tornado last night on … More »'Dancing With the Stars' and 'The Voice' pay respects to Oklahoma City tornado victims
By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" and NBC's "The Voice" both honored the victims of the Oklahoma City tornado last night on their Monday night broadcasts. On DWTS, co-host Tom Bergeron requested that the audience not applaud coming back from a commercial break during season 16's …
- Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
(Reuters) - Actress and comedienne Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the top award for American comics, the John F. Kennedy … More »Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians
(Reuters) - Actress and comedienne Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the top award for American comics, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said on Tuesday. Burnett, 80, whose Emmy-winning sketch comedy program "The Carol Burnett Show" was a mainstay on U.S. television …
- VH1 sets 'Gossip Table' for June 3 Tim Molloy - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - VH1 will air the new pop culture morning show "The Gossip Table" beginning Monday June 3, the network announced Tuesday. The 9 … More »VH1 sets 'Gossip Table' for June 3
By Tim Molloy NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - VH1 will air the new pop culture morning show "The Gossip Table" beginning Monday June 3, the network announced Tuesday. The 9 a.m. show will group together five gossip columnists each weekday morning in June. It will fill in while "Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan" is on summer …
- Hollywood's disabled actors protest NBC's 'Ironside' casting - when is it their turn? Greg Gilman - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When the '60s procedural "Ironside" is revived on NBC this fall, the setting will move from San Francisco to New York and the … More »Hollywood's disabled actors protest NBC's 'Ironside' casting - when is it their turn?
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When the '60s procedural "Ironside" is revived on NBC this fall, the setting will move from San Francisco to New York and the lead character will be African-American. But one thing hasn't changed: The actor playing Ironside can still walk from his wheelchair when the director yells …
- CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
(Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory … More »CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years
(Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, a unit of CBS Corp, snatched the title from News Corp-owned Fox, which had dominated the age group for eight straight …
- CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline from air Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly" in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornados, due … More »CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline from air
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly" in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornados, due to similarities between the events and the episode's storyline. "Due to the tragic events this afternoon in Oklahoma, we are pre-empting tonight's season …
- Fred Armisen bids 'SNL' goodbye punk rock style Lee Hernandez - Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013
By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If the reports are true that Fred Armisen is following in the footsteps of his friend and fellow cast member Bill Hader and … More »Fred Armisen bids 'SNL' goodbye punk rock style
By Lee Hernandez LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - If the reports are true that Fred Armisen is following in the footsteps of his friend and fellow cast member Bill Hader and leaving "SNL," then we may have just seen the comedian's last performance on the NBC comedy sketch show's May 18th season finale. In the final minutes of …
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