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It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/m1b2fSJNBog/VR1118011034 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:41:55 EST TV News: Fox's new latenight show nabs solid bow -- Fox's new latenight skein fronted by Wanda Sykes is off to an encouraging start. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011034?categoryid=3577&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/UU-RoX00eb4/VR1118011028 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:12:08 EST TV News: 'Real Housewives' brings in big numbers -- FX's "The League" is suddenly in the game, while the O.C. edition of Bravo's "Real Housewives" squeezed strong numbers for its fifth season premiere. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011028?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/QajC4kTdEvw/VR1118011006 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:37:52 EST TV News: 'Hollyscoop' producers think big -- What started out as a small-time blog launched by three L.A. women is now looking to morph into the next TV entertainment mag franchise. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118011006?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/J2MvUrhGVac/VR1118010992 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:54:57 EST TV News: Marks first foray in scripted fare for Gore's channel -- Al Gore is taking interactive TV to the next level in Italy. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010992?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/XlxjAuoPw6A/VR1118010991 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:49:18 EST TV News: CNN documentaries examine ethnic groups -- CNN has been on an odd kick, going from examining one ethnic group or race to another. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010991?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/ZiIgCjulVoY/VR1118010976 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST TV News: 'Waverly' actress to star in Disney Channel telepic -- ``Wizards of Waverly Place'' thesp Jennifer Stone has been cast in the lead role of Harriet Welsch in the Disney Channel's ``Harriet the Spy'' telepic, set to air next year. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010976?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/EIPNFf5klzg/VR1118010974 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:25:57 EST TV News: Consolidation hits marketing, publicity units -- The consolidation between A&E and Lifetime has begun, with more than 100 pink slips handed out. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010974?categoryid=2870&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/YW_YXCv4gvU/VR1118010969 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:57:06 EST TV News: Soccer plays well for Argentine network -- Based on its success with soccer, Argentine pubcaster Canal 7 is seeking to build a bigger audience after lagging behind its private competitors for years. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010969?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/55qlXSsx1MM/VR1118010967 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:40:38 EST TV News: Networks revive family comedies -- At Starbucks locations across Los Angeles, out-of-work comedy writers are polishing off their "Modern Family" spec scripts. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010967?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/3sMSKji7VGg/VR1118010964 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:59:20 EST TV News: The show must go on for NBC adaptation -- Everybody knows parenthood is a tough gig. But the creatives involving in birthing “Parenthood,” NBC’s adaptation of the 1989 movie of the same name, had no idea of the personal trials they would face in getting the ensemble drama on the air. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010964?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/U2og1vmW-xY/VR1118010963 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:45:14 EST TV News: A&E announces launch plan for 'The Jacksons' -- Showtime has announced premiere dates for several returning series, while A&E has announced a launch plan for its reality show starring the Jackson family. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010963?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/QOWdZJJqpms/VR1118010961 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:34:19 EST TV News: Walmart, Target, Amazon battle for supremacy -- Walmart.com, Target.com and Amazon.com are aggressively discounting a number of upcoming fourth-quarter DVD releases, including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Star Trek and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, to just $10. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010961?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/_rLm3psaPXA/VR1118010960 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:30:25 EST TV News: CBS' 'The Mentalist,' meanwhile, leads in viewers -- Freed from the shadow of baseball's just-concluded World Series, scripted TV made a primetime comeback Thursday, with "Grey's Anatomy" once again powering ABC to a victory among those 18-49. CBS and "The Mentalist" led the night in overall audience. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010960?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/PgIB1QWg8Ic/VR1118010958 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:44:32 EST TV News: News Corp. launches DTT channel Cielo -- Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation Stations Europe is taking its efforts to conquer Italy's TV auds to the next level by launching a free-to-air digital terrestrial channel called Cielo that will compete directly with Mediaset and RAI. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010958?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/eUiVxFxhoMw/VR1118010913 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: Duo to produce a half-hour scripted comedy -- The Onion is teaming with Comedy Central to produce a half-hour scripted comedy pilot based on the Onion Sports Network website. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010913?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/MoPydScDVzo/VR1118010914 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: Former NBC topper inks deal with Doubleday -- Former NBC Entertainment president Warren Littlefield has inked a deal with Doubleday. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010914?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/6DRgiTypGCE/VR1118010937 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: Shingle has set up projects with Disney, ABC -- Mandeville isn't planning on turning off the tube when "Monk" ends its run on USA Network this month. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010937?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/7FBavAtusgA/VR1118010943 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: New exec producer to oversee TV projects -- Hasbro Studios, the recently launched TV production division of the toy giant, has hired Kathy Samuels to serve as executive producer. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010943?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/IUe5dGp5kEU/VR1118010950 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: 'Tower,' 'History' get series orders -- Cartoon Network is getting a lot less animated, picking up its first-ever live-action series. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010950?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/variety/news/tv/~3/CSMAc67PKuw/VR1118010951 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST TV News: Schlosser named senior VP of TV publicity -- Peacock P.R. vet Joe Schlosser has been upped to senior VP of TV publicity at NBC Entertainment. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010951?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565