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Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 01/30/2013

NBC moves Mike Tyson ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode up a week

By Lisa de Moraes

The episode was originally scheduled to air Feb. 13 — the eve of a global event supporting rape and abuse survivors.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:34 PM ET, 01/30/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:07 PM ET, 01/30/2013

Katie Couric’s daytime talk show renewed for second season

By Lisa de Moraes

The decision comes nearly a week after Couric’s much balleyhooed interview with Manti Te’o.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:07 PM ET, 01/30/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Forecasts

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 01/30/2013

‘How I Met Your Mother’ back for ninth season

By Lisa de Moraes

CBS promises Dad will finally tell the kids who is Mom.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:00 PM ET, 01/30/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:50 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Disney Channel casts ‘Boy Meets World’ spinoff star

By Lisa de Moraes

Unknown cast as star of ‘Boy Meets World’ spinoff pilot.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:50 PM ET, 01/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: disney channel, miley cyrus

Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Discovery Channel and TLC chief sings praises of Honey Boo Boo

By Emily Yahr

Discovery president Eileen O’Neill assures reality-show producers she won’t go all scripted TV on them

By Emily Yahr | 06:29 PM ET, 01/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Chris Cuomo to CNN — it’s official

By Lisa de Moraes

Chris Cuomo in, James Carville, Mary Matalin out at Jeff Zucker-led CNN.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:26 AM ET, 01/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: chris cuomo, cnn, abc news, jeff zucker

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Jon Stewart shoots self in foot while talking gun control with sportcaster Bob Costas [VIDEO]

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Daily Show’ runs ‘Bullet to Head’ ad right before Costas decries ‘gun culture.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:14 AM ET, 01/29/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Lena Dunham’s ‘Girls’ to run Saturday, Sunday

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Girls’ gets out of way of Super Bowl.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:32 PM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:26 PM ET, 01/28/2013

PBS’s WNET scores rights to J.D. Salinger bio for ‘American Masters’

By Lisa de Moraes

The long-delayed, much-awaited documentary will air in January 2014.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:26 PM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Mariska Hargitay’s foundation distances itself from decision to cast Mike Tyson on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

By Lisa de Moraes

Controversy erupted recently after Tyson, once convicted of rape, was cast as a guest star.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:25 PM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:18 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Mama Kardashian, a.k.a. Kris Jenner, lands daytime talk show

By Lisa de Moraes

The show will get a six-week test run on Fox-owned TV stations this summer.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:18 PM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Report: Sarah Palin cost Fox News Channel nearly $16 per word over run of contract

By Lisa de Moraes

Report breaks down Sarah Palin’s FNC appearances over contract.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:04 PM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 01/28/2013

Barbara Walters comes down with chicken pox

By Lisa de Moraes

Walters has been hospitalized since hitting head at British Embassy in Washington.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:53 AM ET, 01/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 01/25/2013

Matt Damon hijacks Kimmel show; ABC to rerun in primetime [VIDEO] [UPDATE]

By Lisa de Moraes

ABC to rerun Matt Damon hosted, star-strewn “Jimmy Kimmel Live” episode Tuesday at 10 p.m.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:25 PM ET, 01/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:08 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Controversy erupts over ‘Law & Order: SVU’ casting guest-star Mike Tyson

By Lisa de Moraes

Viewers are furious that the show cast Tyson, once convicted of rape, in an episode.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:08 PM ET, 01/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:03 PM ET, 01/24/2013

Katie Couric grills and joshes Manti Te’o

By Emily Yahr

“Katie” host got first TV interview with Notre Dame linebacker since dead girlfriend fraud story broke.

By Emily Yahr | 08:03 PM ET, 01/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 01/23/2013

GLAAD takes NatGeo to task for Boy Scouts reality show

By Lisa de Moraes

The group is blasting the channel for declining to add a disclaimer to a series about the Boy Scouts of America — a group that does not permit openly gay members.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:43 PM ET, 01/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Fox pulls ‘Ben and Kate’ from the schedule, on heels of ABC’s ‘Don’t Trust the B in Apt. 23’

By Lisa de Moraes

In what hasn’t been a good time for TV comedy, the station pulled the freshman sibling comedy on the heels of ABC’s ‘Don’t Trust the B in Apt. 23.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:28 PM ET, 01/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:54 PM ET, 01/23/2013

PBS to host web chat with Veep Joe Biden on gun violence

By Lisa de Moraes

Vice President Joe Biden’s chat will be excerpted on “NewsHour” Thursday night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:54 PM ET, 01/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: winter tv press tour 2013, joe biden, pbs, gun violence, newtown, sandy hook

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 01/23/2013

About 20.6 million watch inauguration, steep drop from four years ago

By Lisa de Moraes

Obama’s first historic swearing-in attracted 38 million people.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:38 PM ET, 01/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Barbara Walters update after being hospitalized for fall: ‘I will be home soon’

By Lisa de Moraes

Walters sent in a statement on ‘The View’ after she fell and hit her head in DC on Saturday night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:15 PM ET, 01/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:37 PM ET, 01/22/2013

28 million worldwide stopped by Oprah’s Lance Armstrong interview

By Lisa de Moraes

Oprah’s two-night Lance Armstrong chat watched for 1 minute or more by 28 million.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:37 PM ET, 01/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong, OWN

Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Kevin Bacon serial-killer drama lures 10.4 million

By Lisa de Moraes

About 10.4 million watch premiere of Kevin Bacon’s new Fox drama.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:50 PM ET, 01/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 01/18/2013

Big numbers — but not record-breaking — for first part of Oprah’s Lance Armstrong interview

By Emily Yahr

About 3.2 million people tuned in, falling short of OWN’s record.

By Emily Yahr | 07:19 PM ET, 01/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 01/17/2013

‘American Idol’ premiere ratings drop from last year

By Emily Yahr

About 17.8 million people tuned in for the first look at Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, compared to 22 million people last season.

By Emily Yahr | 03:30 PM ET, 01/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 01/17/2013

‘American Idol’: Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban unveiled

By Lisa de Moraes

‘American Idol’ Season 12 premiere kicks off in New York.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:00 AM ET, 01/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:59 PM ET, 01/15/2013

‘The Killing’ brought back for third season by AMC

By Lisa de Moraes

Veena Sud returns to oversee third season of The Killing on AMC.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:59 PM ET, 01/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:56 PM ET, 01/15/2013

Oxygen bails on ‘All My Babies’ Mamas’ pilot

By Lisa de Moraes

The show had been blasted by various groups.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:56 PM ET, 01/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 01/15/2013

Jeremy Irons: There’s more to TV than ‘Downton Abbey’

By Lisa de Moraes

Irons had come to plug his upcoming PBS program, “Shakespeare Uncovered.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:40 PM ET, 01/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 01/15/2013

Oprah extends Lance Armstrong interview to two nights

By Lisa de Moraes

The interview was originally scheduled for Thursday, but Oprah heard the media drum beat loudly.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:07 AM ET, 01/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:43 PM ET, 01/14/2013

PBS unlikely to air ‘Downton Abbey’ in U.S. at the same time as the U.K.

By Lisa de Moraes

Some critics don’t like that American audiences are forced to wait several extra months to see the episodes.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:43 PM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Golden Globe Awards land 20 million viewers

By Lisa de Moraes

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted Globes scored more than last year.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:33 PM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Report: Ann Romney says no to ‘Dancing With the Stars’

By Emily Yahr

Looks like ABC is trying to lure political-themed figures back on the show.

By Emily Yahr | 02:58 PM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 01/14/2013

PBS to broadcast a week of ‘After Newtown’ programming

By Lisa de Moraes

The specials will focus on violence in the media, gun laws, mental illness and school security.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:23 PM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 01/14/2013

CBS exec responds to the ‘is real violence linked to TV violence’ question

By Lisa de Moraes

So far, critics have been playing the “let’s blame ‘Criminal Minds’” at Winter TV Press Tour 2013.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:01 AM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 01/14/2013

Grammy Awards to dip into Whitney Houston ratings pool one more time

By Lisa de Moraes

CBS to air special on music-industry events the night before Grammys.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:56 AM ET, 01/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: grammy awards, whitney houston, ll cool j, cbs

Posted at 09:53 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globes: It’s a really good night for Showtime; HBO wins with ‘Girls’

By Lisa de Moraes

‘House of Lies,’ ‘Homeland’ scored trophies.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:53 PM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:24 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globes: Kevin Costner, Ed Harris win; Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell for next year’s hosts?

By Lisa de Moraes

Costner won for ‘Hatfields and McCoys,’ while Harris won for ‘Game Change.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:24 PM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:51 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globes: ‘ Homeland’ wins for drama series, actor in a drama

By Lisa de Moraes

Damian Lewis also snagged a trophy.

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:51 PM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:39 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globes: Julianne Moore gives shout out to Tina Fey, Katie Couric in acceptance speech

By Lisa de Moraes

Moore won best actress for playing Sarah Palin in ‘Game Change.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:39 PM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:29 PM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globe Watching at Winter TV Press Tour 2013: First awards

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Game Change’ were the early winners.

By Lisa de Moraes | 08:29 PM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 01/13/2013

Golden Globe Awards FAQ: Where to watch the show, the pre-shows, the fashion

By Emily Yahr

Wondering where to start on Sunday? We’ve got you covered.

By Emily Yahr | 09:00 AM ET, 01/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Jimmy Kimmel beats Leno and Letterman in the ratings, but insists he’ll ultimately be No. 3

By Lisa de Moraes

Kimmel hosted a Q&A at his new Hollywood studio.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:31 PM ET, 01/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Meredith Vieira out as ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ host

By Emily Yahr

Vieira will focus on a new project for NBC.

By Emily Yahr | 04:46 PM ET, 01/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:48 PM ET, 01/11/2013

Britney Spears confirms she’s leaving ‘X Factor’

By Lisa de Moraes

The pop starlet won’t be a judge in Season 3.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:48 PM ET, 01/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 01/10/2013

ABC chief talks up Seth MacFarlane as Oscars host

By Lisa de Moraes

“I’m feeling good about it and particularly about him — I think we’ll see a very entertaining Oscars,” said Paul Lee.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:47 PM ET, 01/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Jimmy Kimmel trails Leno and Letterman on Night 2

By Lisa de Moraes

Kimmel improves his average but scores smaller audience than CBS and NBC with earlier start time.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:01 PM ET, 01/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Britney Spears out on ‘X Factor’

By Lisa de Moraes

Fox declined to comment, but word is the pop singer is done with being a judge on the singing competition.

By Lisa de Moraes | 01:44 PM ET, 01/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 01/10/2013

Ricky Gervais flying back for ‘Muppets,’ won’t attend Golden Globes

By Lisa de Moraes

Ricky Gervais says he won’t attend Sunday’s Golden Globes.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:11 AM ET, 01/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:31 PM ET, 01/09/2013

Golden Globes: Will Tina Fey and Amy Poehler follow in the footsteps of Ricky Gervais?

By Emily Yahr

Will Fey and Poehler follow in the footsteps of Ricky Gervais? Short answer: Not really.

By Emily Yahr | 08:31 PM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:08 PM ET, 01/09/2013

Chris Rock weighs in on gun laws

By Lisa de Moraes

“You should need to have a mortgage to buy a gun. A mortgage is a real background check,” Rock said.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:08 PM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 01/09/2013

FX president: TV industry should study whether there’s a link between onscreen and real-life violence

By Lisa de Moraes

He noted that the top-rated dramas/miniseries on basic cable among young viewers are all violence-related.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:48 PM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 01/09/2013

Dick Wolf producing real-life cold-case series for TNT

By Lisa de Moraes

‘Cold Justice” re-opens cold cases involving violent crimes.

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:51 PM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: dick wolf, tnt, cold justice, law & order

Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 01/09/2013

Jimmy Kimmel’s new timeslot ratings: More than Letterman, less than Leno

By Lisa de Moraes

Jay Leno managed to edge out Kimmel on the first night of his 11:35 show.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:47 PM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 01/09/2013

President Obama to host ‘1600 Penn’ screening at the White House

By Emily Yahr

It will be a reunion for former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett, who co-created the show.

By Emily Yahr | 11:36 AM ET, 01/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:12 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Oprah lands interview with Lance Armstrong

By Emily Yahr

The cyclist will discuss the doping scandal for the first time in an interview.

By Emily Yahr | 08:12 PM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:23 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Fox exec defends serial killer drama ‘The Following’ after questions of TV violence

By Lisa de Moraes

There have been shows more violent than“The Following,” and “clearly there is an appetite — people like these things,” Kevin Reilly said.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:23 PM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:38 PM ET, 01/08/2013

Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey make half-hearted attempt to get along during ‘American Idol’ panel

By Lisa de Moraes

TV critics asked each woman to say something nice about the other.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:38 PM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 01/08/2013

TV critics balk when NBC exec calls ‘Smash’ an ‘unqualified success’

By Lisa de Moraes

“You did wind up having to replace the showrunner,” one critic noted.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:42 AM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 01/08/2013

‘American Idol’ showing early preview of first episode across the country, including Washington

By Emily Yahr

Washington-area viewers will have a chance to see the debut, with a showing at a movie theater in Alexandria.

By Emily Yahr | 11:34 AM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 01/08/2013

Gun control debate all over TV this week

By Emily Yahr

From Gabrielle Giffords on ‘World News With Diane Sawyer’ to Alex Jones on ‘Piers Morgan Tonight.’

By Emily Yahr | 10:48 AM ET, 01/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:49 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte gets a reality series

By Lisa de Moraes

E! to follow the Olympic swimmer in a six-episode series scheduled to debut in April.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:49 PM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: olympics, london summer olympics, ryan lochte, 30 rock, e! entertainment

Posted at 07:12 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Naomi Campbell at Winter TV Press Tour means its Security Clampdown Day

By Lisa de Moraes

When the session for Oxygen’s ‘The Face’ wrapped, TV critics were blocked by guards from coming on stage for the usual post-Q&A scrum.

By Lisa de Moraes | 07:12 PM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Nearly 8 million people watch ‘Downton Abbey’ third season debut

By Lisa de Moraes

That’s the crunchy-gravel drama’s biggest audience ever, according to early stats.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:02 PM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Academy Awards producers taking no chances with Oscar nominations leaks

By Lisa de Moraes

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will lock down the building Wednesday night.

By Lisa de Moraes | 02:18 PM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Barbara Walters and Mariah Carey help each other to promote ‘Idol,' ‘Nightline’

By Lisa de Moraes

ABC News hopes the Carey interview will help “Nightline” go out with a bang.

By Lisa de Moraes | 12:02 PM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 01/07/2013

NBC chief discusses TV violence, network ratings, Leno v. Fallon

By Lisa de Moraes

Bob Greenblatt wanted to talk ratings, but critics were asking about Newtown and Aurora.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:33 AM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 01/07/2013

Cameos from real politicians would ‘destroy’ NBC’s ‘1600 Penn’ universe

By Lisa de Moraes

So, no, Joe Biden will not be making another NBC sitcom guest appearance.

By Lisa de Moraes | 11:12 AM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 01/07/2013

David Letterman addresses relationship problems during ‘Oprah’ interview

By Lisa de Moraes

Dave and Oprah got personal.

By Lisa de Moraes | 10:41 AM ET, 01/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:13 PM ET, 01/05/2013

Rahm Emanuel toughest White House chief of staff to interview, producers say

By Lisa de Moraes

Discovery Channel special interviews all 19 living White House chief of staff.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:13 PM ET, 01/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: modern family, eric stonestreet, president obama, barack obama, white house correspondents dinner, osama bin laden, winter tv press tour 2013

Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 01/05/2013

BBC America buys mystery starring David Tennant

By Lisa de Moraes

David Tennant drama airs on BBCA.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:01 PM ET, 01/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: david tennant, dr who, bbc america, winter tv press tour 2013

Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 01/05/2013

James Caan talks about joining Starz’s ‘Magic City’

By Lisa de Moraes

‘The Godfather’ star James Caan is Chicago mobster in ‘Magic City.’

By Lisa de Moraes | 05:28 PM ET, 01/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: james caan, starz, magic city, winter tv press tour 2013, the godfather james caan

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 01/05/2013

Benedict Cumberbatch in Tom Stoppard miniseries for HBO

By Lisa de Moraes

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in new HBO miniseries penned by Tom Stoppard.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:43 PM ET, 01/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: benedict cumberbatch, tom stoppard, hbo, sherlock, pbs, steven moffat, winter tv press tour 2013

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 01/05/2013

OWN tackles Wednesday with Tyler Perry, in May

By Lisa de Moraes

Oprah Winfrey Network orders four more reality series.

By Lisa de Moraes | 03:59 PM ET, 01/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: oprah winfrey, tyler perry, kim kardashian, winter tv press tour 2013

Posted at 09:34 PM ET, 01/04/2013

Ryan Murphy to direct Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo in HBO’s ‘Normal Heart’

By Lisa de Moraes

Roberts was last directed by Murphy in the best-forgotten “Eat Pray Love.”

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:34 PM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:29 PM ET, 01/04/2013

Michael Douglas, Matt Damon talk Liberace and ‘Behind the Candelabra’

By Lisa de Moraes

TV critics don’t seem to know what to make of seeing Michael Douglas play the renowned pianist/flamboyant entertainer.

By Lisa de Moraes | 09:29 PM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:46 PM ET, 01/04/2013

‘Cougar Town’ producers promise no changes as show moves from ABC to TBS — except, more nudity

By Lisa de Moraes

The comedy moves from broadcast to cable starting Tuesday, Jan. 8.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:46 PM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 01/04/2013

NatGeo’s ‘Killing Lincoln’ producer says John Wilkes Booth ‘could be the poster child for the Tea Party’

By Lisa de Moraes

Booth was not mad and his views were, in fact, pretty common when he assassinated Lincoln, the EP said.

By Lisa de Moraes | 06:37 PM ET, 01/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 01/03/2013

Exclusive: Nancy Pelosi to guest star on ‘30 Rock’ series finale

By Lisa de Moraes

“I would do almost anything Tina Fey asks me to do,” the House Minority Leader said.

By Lisa de Moraes | 04:42 PM ET, 01/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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The TV Column: January, 2013