U.K. film distributor Metrodome, whose slate includes Kristen Stewart starrer “Personal Shopper,” has gone into “administration” – the U.K.’s version of Chapter 11 – a legal status that grants an insolvent company protection from its creditors. Metrodome is now in the hands of accountancy firm Cowgill Holloway, with many of the staff pink-slipped today, according… […]
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Network Chiefs Grilled About Diversity Records During TCA Press Tour
Diversity and each of the networks’ track records of hiring women and minorities on both sides of the camera was the overriding theme of the 16-day Television Critics Assn. press tour, which ended Aug. 11. The number of inquiries from journalists on the subject made it clear that the question of when primetime will really… […]
RuPaul on Landing His First Emmy Nomination
After eight seasons of Logo’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” RuPaul finally scored his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. With the competition series already renewed for a ninth season and its “All Stars” spinoff kicking off its second season on Aug. 25, RuPaul admits he doesn’t understand why it took… […]
Participant Media Shutting Down Its Pivot TV Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
Participant Media plans to shut down its flagging cable TV outlet, Pivot, as the multi-media company continues a makeover that began last fall with the hiring of CEO David Linde. The channel that created shows like Joseph Gordon Levitt’s crowd-sourced “HitRecord” will go dark some time in the late fall or winter, a decision the… […]
Emmy’s Reality Nominees Shift to Harder-Hitting Topics
With an with an ever-expanding spate of reality shows on TV, it shouldn’t come as much surprise that there’s been a gradual shift away from light and fluffy unstructured programs to series with distinct and often socially relevant perspectives. This year’s nominees for the unstructured reality program Emmy reflect that change. A&E’s “Born This Way”… […]
‘Mythbusters’ May Be Ending, But Star Adam Savage Sees New Beginnings
When production of “Mythbusters” was coming to an end, Adam Savage says his friend, Paget Brewster — who left “Criminal Minds” after a long run — cautioned him that he would freak out once the show wrapped. “She was like, ‘You’ve been on your show 14 years. You’re going to lose your mind a little… […]
‘Veep’ EP David Mandel and ‘Silicon Valley’ EP Alec Berg on Comedy Lessons From ‘Seinfeld’
Comedy showrunners David Mandel (“Veep”) and Alec Berg (“Silicon Valley”) have been friends since their days working on “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” And though they’re both competing in the same race, they’re quick to say the trophy doesn’t matter — pointing out that “Seinfeld” only won once (before their time) — Berg teases his friend,… […]
Emmy Comedy Series Race: ‘Veep’ vs. ‘Silicon Valley’
HBO’s powerhouse comedy duo face off for top series honors. Read More
HBO Asia in Production on Two Original Chinese TV Movies
On his way home to Singapore, HBO Asia’s CEO Jonathan Spink has stopped off at Hengdian World Studios, in the Zhejiang Province of China, where HBO Originals is shooting two Chinese TV movies, “Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar So” and “Master of the Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-Ying,” both based on stories about 18th-century martial… […]
U.K. Distributor Metrodome Seeks Protection from Creditors
U.K. film distributor Metrodome, whose slate includes Kristen Stewart starrer “Personal Shopper,” has gone into “administration” – the U.K.’s version of Chapter 11 – a legal status that grants the company protection from creditors. More to follow. Read More