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James Gandolfini is Dead at 51 Actor made an indelible mark as Tony Soprano

James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-born actor who left an indelible impression on American popular culture with his portrayal of haunted mob boss Tony Soprano, died Wednesday after reportedly suffering a…

June 19, 2013, 10:34 PM EDT

Turner Wraps Upfront Business; Broadcast Still in Motion Buyers are at the midway point with cable, while Big Four will be down in volume

Turner Broadcasting System has wrapped the bulk of its entertainment network upfront sales, finalizing the last of its deals with the major media agencies just hours ago. According to multiple sources,…

June 19, 2013, 5:49 PM EDT

Senators Press FCC to Move On Sports Blackout Issue Petition to change decades-old rule was filed 18 months ago

Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday it's time for the Federal Communications Commission to take action on an 18-month-old petition to lift the sports blackout rule. For…

June 19, 2013, 5:03 PM EDT

Yes, Futurama Is Really Cancelled Showrunner David X. Cohen talks about it

Showrunner David X. Cohen has seen his and creator Matt Groening’s series Futurama through seven seasons—and 14 years of cancelations, syndicated success, direct-to-DVD resurrection, provisional renewal and, finally, a new…

June 17, 2013, 11:32 PM EDT

The Genius Who Produces ‘Pure’ Television A look at Embassy Row’s Michael Davies

For reasons that are not immediately apparent, the girl with the vodka tonic is taking pictures of the actress on the Embassy Row TV monitor, even though the real thing…

June 17, 2013, 11:17 PM EDT

Analysis: Netflix, DreamWorks and the Brave New Content Licensing World New material will be in addition to upcoming Turbo: F.A.S.T.

Netflix has signed an agreement with DreamWorks for exclusive content produced by the latter, in addition to the upcoming Turbo: F.A.S.T. (based on this summer's movie, Turbo, about a racing…

June 17, 2013, 5:48 PM EDT

Viacom Finishes Major Upfront Biz Network group goes for volume over pricing again

Viacom has inked the last of its major upfront deals, pulling in increases of between 2 percent and 7 percent—two among clients who opted to increase volume 10 percent or…

June 17, 2013, 4:39 PM EDT

Chris Cuomo Is About to Get Mad as Hell on CNN Watch out, politicians

Specs Age 42 New gig Co-host of CNN’s New Day Old gig Co-anchor of ABC’s 20/20 So, your father is Mario Cuomo, your brother is Andrew Cuomo—why go into news and not politics? The biggest…

June 16, 2013, 10:04 PM EDT

Family Guy Pleads for an Emmy With Racy Spoof of HBO's Girls Provocative 'For Your Consideration' ad

Fox's Family Guy has a new "For Your Consideration" ad for this year's Emmy Awards, because Seth MacFarlane's unfunny Rat Pack schtick hasn't ruined enough award shows yet. The latest…

June 14, 2013, 9:25 AM EDT

Kris Jenner Keeps Tabs on Her Kids via TMZ 'They report on my family at least once a week'

Who Kris Jenner Age 57 Accomplishments Matriarch of the Jenner-Kardashian clan; star of E’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians; host of limited-run talk show Kris, premiering July 15 on select Fox stations…

June 13, 2013, 11:22 PM EDT

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