X-Files writer says his sci-fi series The Man in the High Castle was too dangerous for cablers
X-Files writer Frank Spotnitz said Syfy likely didn't pick up his series Man in the High Castle because of its controversial subject matter.
Michael Showalter will work his writing magic for new ABC political sitcom
Wet Hot American Summer co-creator and star Michael Showalter will write and executive produce a political sitcom for ABC
Sony will finally stop producing the Betamax videocassette next year
The all-but-extinct analog video cassette format, which debuted in 1975, has officially been retired.
Mystery Science Theater hits up Kickstarter to fund brand new episodes
Joel Hodgson and Shout! Factory have set up a Kickstarter to reboot the classic show with a new host and cast.
Disney exec: Robin Williams’ will prevented potential sequel using Aladdin outtakes
While the late Robin Williams recorded enough material for an Aladdin sequel during 1991 sessions for the Disney film, his will prevents them from using it.
Johnny Depp to voice Sherlock Gnomes in follow-up to Gnomeo & Juliet
Johnny Depp will join the James McAvoy and Emily Blunt-starring Sherlock Gnomes, the follow-up to the 2011 3D fantasy romcom Gnomeo & Juliet.
A live-action take on The Little Mermaid is coming, stars Chloe Grace Moretz
Kick-Ass' Chloe Grace Moretz will star as the titular role in Universal's upcoming interpretation of The Little Mermaid.
Facebook’s Music Stories allows iPhone users to share snippets on News Feeds
The social media giant will integrate 30-second clips of songs from Spotify and Apple Music on newsfeeds for its iOS app.
Noomi Rapace in talks to play Amy Winehouse in new biopic
A new Amy Winehouse biopic written and directed by Kristen Sheridan (Dollhouse, In America) and likely starring Noomi Rapace is in the works.
Allison Williams cast in new horror film with Jordan Peele directing
For their next project, Girls star Allison Williams and Jordan Peele will be trying out a different genre: horror.
Kal Penn teams with Harold & Kumar writers for Fox News spoof
Kal Penn (Kumar from Harold & Kumar) will star in an ABC comedy about an aspiring NPR reporter who ends up working for a Fox News-type channel.
Olbermann and Tarantino lead provocative guest list on Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher
Two outspoken figures in media, Quentin Tarantino and Keith Olbermann, will guest star on Friday night's Real Talk with Bill Maher on HBO.
Got 30 seconds? Fox experiments with shorter, interactive ads on Hulu
On Fox programming, the ad-supported video streamer will give viewers the option to watch shorter, interactive ads.
All four seasons of The O.C. are now streaming online
All four seasons of the mid-'00s Josh Schwartz-created teen drama are now streaming on CW's online network CW Seed.
SyFy brings Van Helsing back as a female lead ready to hunt the undead
Syfy has announced a female-led adaptation of vampire killer Van Helsing from showrunner Neil LaBute (The Wicker Man).
Netflix picks up western crime drama Longmire for season five
After picking up Longmire from A&E for season 4, Netflix has announced it will renew the series for a fifth season.
Hulu sets a date for Stephen King’s historical sci-fi series 11/22/63
Hulu to debut James Franco-starring adaptation of Stephen King thriller 11/22/63 on President's Day 2016.
Zombie double-down: Starz renews Ash vs. Evil Dead ahead of series premiere
Ash vs. Evil Dead, the Evil Dead TV spin-off starring Bruce Campbell was already renewed for a second season on Starz because of fan support.
Fox will air Miss Universe pageant following Trump's passing of the torch
After NBC cut ties with the Donald Trump-owned Miss Universe Pageant, the event will now be aired on Fox.
In her younger days, Amy Winehouse wanted to be the next Salt-N-Peppa
In the extras for the Amy Winehouse doc, we see footage of the late singer as a child recording a different kind of music: hip hop.
Hip hop artist/producer Common links two year deal with HBO
The deal means that HBO will have first look at every project that Common produces through the rapper's Freedom Road Productions.
