‘Lost’ Director to Helm ‘Motor City’

Jack Bender the Director of the successful show ‘Lost’ has signed on to direct a new drama pilot for ABC called “The Prince of Motor City/” The show is about a gothic family, set in the world of Detroit’s auto business. Andie MacDowell, Piper Perabo, Aunjanue Ellis, and Warren Christie are all set to star. …

Season End TV Rating Results Announced

I’ve never been much to follow TV ratings, thus far they’ve always been the bane of my existence, killing some of my most beloved shows (Arrested Development, RIP). It’s not surprise to anyone that this has been one of the worst years for network ratings, down 7% as a whole from last year.

Apple Signs Deal with HBO

Steve Jobs, unlike his usual self, made a concession to Hollywood, shifting what had been a stringent pricing scheme for TV Show episode downloads. To date, the standard pricing for TV shows on iTunes has been $1.99, in this new deal with HBO, some will sell for more then standard. Also, episodes will not be …

‘Electric Company’ Back in Business

The classic TV series began production yesterday in New York City, and will begin running weekly in January on PBS stations across the country. Produced by the Sesame Workshop, the show originally ran from 1971-1977, with old episodes continuing to be rerun until 1985. THe show targets 6-9 year olds and aims to improve their …

JJ Abrams on “Fringe”

J.J. Abrams new series “Fringe,” which tells the story of a young female FBI agent who tackles unexplained medical and scientific phenomenon will be entering mid-season. The show could be paired with “Sarah Connor Chronicles,” on Monday nights, which will also pair it with the return of “24,” and “Prison Break.” potentially increasing the rate …

‘Life on Mars’ Not so Peachy for David E. Kelley

David E. Kelley may be stepping down from his co-producer role on ‘Life on Mars,’ a new sci-fi series based on the original BBC sci-fi crime drama. The series aims to be a contender for ABC’s lineup next season. Casting problems have plagued the show since Kelley first brought it to ABC. Jason O’Mara was …

Bruckheimer & Bay could be ‘Cocaine Cowboys’

HBO & Warner Bros may be bringing Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay back together again with a project loosely based on 2006 Documentary ‘Cocaine Cowboys.’  The pair would serve as executive producers. The show would be about the Miami drug trade in the 1980s, I know what you’re thinking ‘Miami Vice,’ but don’t you know …

Effects of Strike Show on Nielsen Ratings

When the Writers came off of strike, there was an idea that popped in my head. I dismissed it quickly, but apparently the idea has become a reality. I thought, are audiences going to care that these shows have been gone? It’s like loving something, then having it go away for a really long time, …

O’Brien Has Been Replaced

Conan O’Brien’s successor has been named.  Although there has not been an official announcement, it’s being reported that the papers have been signed: when O’Brien moves to replace Jay Leno on the Tonight Show he will be replaced by…Jimmy Fallon.  Fallon has wet his feet on the late night talk show circuit having substituted for …