What’s Behind Maker Studios’ Dilemma: Executive Exits, Missed Revenue Targets
August has been the hottest month for Maker Studios. The millennial-courting, digital-facing multichannel network, which Disney acquired with much fanfare in March 2014, has shown signs of struggle....
View ArticleNBC Pulls Plug on ‘Coach’ Revival
NBC has pulled the plug on its revival of “Coach.” The network had given the series, a continuation of the ’90s ABC sitcom starring Craig T. Nelson, a 13-episode series order. The new “Coach” was given...
View Article‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Led by ‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak, Paula...
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak, “Braxton Family Values” star Tamar Braxton and Afghanistan veteran Alek Skarlatos will round out the field of contestants for season 21 of ABC’s “Dancing...
View ArticleNew Season Scramble: TV Networks Ax Shows, Producers in Series of 11th Hour...
With the fall TV season about to start, broadcast networks are getting their houses in order — and taking out the trash. NBC dropped plans Monday for a revival of the ’90s comedy “Coach” slated for...
View Article‘Grandfathered’ EP Dan Fogelman Lands Pilot Order From NBC
NBC has ordered a pilot for a dramedy series from “Grandfathered” and “Galavant” executive producer Dan Fogelman. The untitled hour-long series will follow several characters born on the same day. John...
View ArticleInside Netflix’s Plan to Crush Apple Globally
Netflix launched in its 81st country Wednesday, and it’s a big one. Via a partnership with Softbank announced last week, the media streaming service debuted in Japan. The expansion introduces Netflix...
View Article‘Hollywood Today Live’ Launches on LA, NY Fox Stations in September
Media General will premiere its new entertainment news and talk show “Hollywood Today Live” on Fox stations in 12 markets, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago Sept. 14, the company announced...
View Article‘Mr. Robot,’‘Monday Night Raw’ Carry USA to Summer Demo Ratings Win
USA Network has claimed victory in the summer cable ratings race. The network averaged 779,000 primetime viewers in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic from June through August. Discovery, TBS,...
View Article‘Parks and Recreation’s’ Schur, Hubbard Reteam for NBC Interracial Family Comedy
NBC has given a production commitment to an interracial family comedy from Matt Hubbard and Mike Schur. The single-camera comedy tells the story of a happily-married interracial couple, Andrew and...
View ArticleNew ‘Empire’ Teaser Reveals Terrence Howard’s Lucious Behind Bars (Video)
A new teaser for the upcoming season of Fox’s “Empire” gives a glimpse of Terrence Howard‘s life behind bars as series patriarch Lucious Lyon. “It’s crazy how I can love you and hate you at the same...
View Article5 ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Burning Questions
Stephen Colbert will make his debut on CBS’ “Late Show” Tuesday — only the second person to serve as permanent host of the franchise created by David Letterman in 1992. There are some details known...
View ArticleWill Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah Really Break All-Male Late-Night Mold?
The more things change, the more they stay the same — particularly in late-night TV. The premieres of Stephen Colbert as host of CBS’ “The Late Show” Sept. 8 and Trevor Noah 20 days later at Comedy...
View Article‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Review: The Real One Is as Funny as the...
The real Stephen Colbert isn’t so different from the fake Stephen Colbert after all. From the moment his tenure as host of CBS’ “The Late Show” began Tuesday night, Colbert evoked the ultra-patriotic...
View ArticleStephen Colbert Grills Jeb Bush on Gun Control in ‘Late Show’ Bonus Segment...
After Jeb Bush raffled off a chance to come see him appear on the first episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in exchange for donations to his presidential campaign, Colbert raffled off a...
View ArticleEarly Ratings: Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Debut Up 123 Percent From...
The premiere of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” drew a 4.9 rating and 13 share Tuesday night, according to preliminary Nielsen household numbers. The show was up 172 percent from the same night...
View ArticleHank Azaria Cast in HBO’s Bernie Madoff Movie ‘Wizard of Lies’
Actor Hank Azaria has joined the cast of “Wizard of Lies,” HBO’s upcoming film about Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff. Azaria is set to play Frank Dipascali, Madoff’s right-hand man. Working from the 17th...
View ArticleJimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Beat Stephen Colbert in ‘Late Show’ Night 2...
A guest lineup that included Justin Timberlake, Ellen DeGeneres and musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis helped “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” best the second night of “The Late Show...
View Article‘Scandal’ Season 5 Trailer Is ‘Crazy, Twisty Goodness’ With Hot Hookup and a...
Kerry Washington‘s Olivia Pope and Tony Goldwyn‘s Fitz get hot and heavy in the new Season 5 trailer for ABC’s “Scandal.” The new promo, which promises “Crazy, twisty goodness,” also teases a major...
View ArticleHow Caitlyn Jenner’s ‘I Am Cait’ Still Made Big Impact Despite the Ratings
Hit TV shows are rare. “I Am Cait” is a unicorn. A reality series that delivered mediocre ratings in the wake of a much-watched premiere, it’s cultural effect extends beyond it audience. The show has...
View ArticleFox’s ‘The Grinder’ Names Ben Wexler New Showrunner
Ben Wexler has joined Fox’s Rob Lowe comedy “The Grinder” as the series’ new showrunner. Wexler previously had overseen the FX comedy “The Comedians.” Wexler’s joining “The Grinder” is part of a new...
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