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Baltimore, 'Homeland' have winning night at 2012 Emmys

2012-09-23 21:04:00

The biggest winner Sunday at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards had to be Showtime’s “Homeland,” which took the top three drama awards in an upset over such favorites as “Mad Men” and Downton Abbey.” But Baltimore-based...

Tonys Booked on CBS Through 2018

2013-05-22 08:30:05

CBS has extended its agreement to broadcast the Tony Awards through 2018. Through the agreement with the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, the Tonys will remain with the network that has broadcast them for the past 35 years. This year's...

Fox and NBC roll out new shows

2013-05-14 08:04:02

Sports fans have draft day. TV lovers have up-front presentations, when the networks reveal the rookies that have earned starting spots on their fall lineups. TV's annual rite of spring announced itself twice -- if somewhat timidly -- on Monday as...

2013 Upfronts: Fox, Seth MacFarlane to reboot Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'

2013-05-13 15:42:00

Fox is looking to the stars – literally. At their upfront presentation Monday at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the network announced plans to reboot “Cosmos,” Carl Sagan’s massively popular documentary series. The new, 13-...

2013 TV Upfronts: Simon Cowell takes another shot at 'American Idol'

2013-05-13 15:38:00

NEW YORK -- When Simon Cowell’s in a room, you can bet a bit of snark isn’t too far away. At Fox’s Upfront presentation Monday afternoon at the Beacon Theatre in New York, the network’s entertainment chairman, Kevin Reilly,...

Fox Upfront: 'Not Our Best Year,' as Network Mixes Risky and Traditional to Recover

2013-05-13 18:47:03

May 14 (TheWrap.com) - Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly kicked off Fox's upfront presentation by conceding his network's troubles this year -- and vowing to return to No. 1 in the key demo next season. "Part of an upfront is being upfront," he said,...

Live From the Fox Upfront

2013-05-13 14:30:05

[REFRESH FOR LATEST] 4:55pm: As the unscripted talent walks on stage, Simon Cowell quips into the mic: "Where's Randy?" Ryan Seacrest responds, "Ask Kevin." Uneasy laughter fills the Beacon Theater. 4:54pm: Fox offering clips and info on its digital...

Upfronts: Fox Sets Fall Schedule with Friday Comedy Block

2013-05-13 06:30:05

Fox is going deep with comedy on its fall schedule, adding an hour of laffers on Friday and opening its Tuesday lineup with high-profile newcomers from Seth MacFarlane and Andy Samberg. In all, six new comedies, including animated "Murder Police," and...

Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards show, his fourth

2013-05-09 07:50:00

Theater fans can breathe a sigh of relief that there will be no Seth MacFarlane-style misfire on the Tony Awards show this year: Neil Patrick Harris is to return as host. Widely praised as the host for the show in 2009, 2010 and 2012, Harris is on track...

Ready to Deal: NBCU Maven Revels in Sport of Blurb Sales

2013-05-09 16:30:05

"The Real Gilligan’s Island" is not likely to go down in TV history. Linda Yaccarino sold the show like it would. The 2004 reality series marked an early stab at original programming by TBS, mixing CBS’ "Survivor" and the well-worn sitcom about...

Allman Brothers/Steve Winwood Tickets for Hartford Show Go On Sale Tomorrow

2013-04-25 11:04:00

Hartford's Comcast Theatre plays host to the Allman Brothers Band and Steve Winwood on Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning (4/26) at 10 a.m. and are available through ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $27.50 for a lawn seat up to $75. Got...

MTV Greenlights 'Scream' Pilot, Renews 'Snooki & JWoww'

2013-04-25 13:30:05

Apr 25 (TheWrap.com) - MTV has given the green light to a pilot based on the "Scream" movie franchise, and has also renewed "Snooki & JWoww" for a third season, the network said Thursday. Read the full release below. More to come... MTV GREENLIGHTS...

Comedian Ricky Gervais attends the 6th Annual Stand Up For Heroes at the Beacon Theatre on November 8, 2012 in New York City.

2012-12-19 12:57:00

Jon Stewart, seen here with the Boss backstage at the Beacon Theater, celebrates his 49th birthday today.

2012-11-14 18:31:00

Don Mischer, "84th Annual Academy Awards" Louis J. Horvitz "The 54th Annual Grammy Awards" Louis C.K., "Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater" (pictured) Alan Skog, "New York City Ballet George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" Glenn Weiss, "65th Annual Tony Awards"

2012-07-19 07:46:00