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'Idol' upended as TV's top show and CBS strengthens its lead as traditional TV season ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:47:35 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y. - CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.

'S.W.A.T.' actor Steve Forrest dead at age 87

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:29 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Steve Forrest, who was best known for a leading role on the short-lived 1970s television drama "S.W.A.T.," has died at the age of 87 in Thousand Oaks, California, near Los Angeles, his wife Christine said on Thursday. Forrest appeared in 1954's "Prisoner of War," which also featured Ronald Reagan, who was later elected U.S. president. In 1960's "Flaming Star," he played alongside Elvis Presley and Barbara Eden. Forrest's older brother, Dana Andrews, was the star of 1940s films "Laura" and "The Best Years of Our Lives. ...

New CBC exec Neil McEneaney faces challenges in crowded TV landscape

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:28:43 -0400

What do you do when your executive vice president quits three weeks before your annual season launch?

Film Review: 'We Steal Secrets' is a juicy look at the WikiLeaks story

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:53 -0400

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Prolific documentary-maker Alex Gibney delivers a gripping account of the wins and losses of hard-charging idealism on the front lines of the information wars in "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks." Exhaustively researched and balanced in its view of the controversial key player, the film slips in ahead of DreamWorks' dramatic take on the exploits of Julian Assange, "The Fifth Estate," which is currently shooting.

Battle of the Blades back in CBC fall-winter lineup

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:09:44 -0400

CBC-TV has released a fall lineup that includes the return of Battle of the Blades and new international co-production Crossing Lines.

Bad Teacher Heading To CBS

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:36 -0400

"Bad Teacher" is coming to TV. On Wednesday, CBS announced it had ordered the single-camera comedy, based on the Cameron Diaz-starring film, for the 2013-2014 television season.

Campy on-ice competition 'Battle of the Blades' to return to CBC-TV

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:09 -0400

TORONTO - CBC-TV is resurrecting its campy competition series "Battle of the Blades."

Toronto, eh? Late-night TV cracks up audiences with jibes at Mayor Rob Ford

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:28 -0400

TORONTO - American talk-show hosts have discovered the joys of a favourite Canadian pastime: cracking jokes at Toronto's expense and poking fun at the stereotypes of a boring city the rest of Canada loves to hate — all courtesy of the cocaine controversy swirling around Mayor Rob Ford.

Fox reality show puts employees at risk of being fired on television

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:50 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y. - This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week.

Jesse James Chops Off Pinky Finger

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:04 -0400

Jesse James cut off a large portion of his pinky finger on Tuesday, but he appears to be keeping his sense of humor intact.

Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars"

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:08:34 -0400

By Andrea Burzynski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough. Pickler, who first grabbed attention as a contestant on "American Idol" in 2006, screeched and jumped up and down when she learned she had won. "This is amazing! Oh, my God!" she exclaimed, before fellow finalist and NFL player Jacoby Jones hoisted her on his shoulders to celebrate. ...

Singer Kellie Pickler and pro partner Derek Hough named 'Dancing With the Stars' champions

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:18:33 -0400

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

Microsoft reveals Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment console, last of 3 major systems unveiled

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:24 -0400

REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft thinks it has the one.

CA-ENTERTAINMENT Summary

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:18 -0400

La Dolce Vita plays out with Italian films at Cannes CANNES (Reuters) - Paolo Sorrentino's "The Great Beauty," a nostalgic, melancholic ode to the eternal city Rome, is one of several films that touch on the unraveling of contemporary Italy in official selection at the Cannes film festival this year. Also competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or award to be handed out on May 26 is "Un Chateau en Italie" ("A Castle in Italy") by Franco-Italian director Valeria Bruni Tedeschi about the demise of an aristocratic family. ...

One Life To Live Q&A: Corbin Bleu On Playing Reporter Jeffrey & His Unique Meeting With Erika Slezak

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:11 -0400

He's one of the newest cast members to Prospect Park's The Online Network reboot of "One Life To Live," but as The Banner's freelance news reporter Jeffrey, Corbin Bleu fits in like he's been in Llanview for years.

Trove of Muppets creator Henson's items headed for Museum of the Moving Image in NYC

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:27 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.

Paulina Rubio: 5 Things You Don't Know About The New X Factor Judge

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:29 -0400

Singer and new "X Factor" judge Paulina Rubio has sold over 20 million albums during her career, but many people might not be familiar with the 41-year-old international star.

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize, top US humour award, at Kennedy Center gala

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:16 -0400

WASHINGTON - Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake American television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humour prize on Tuesday.

James Toback, Alec Baldwin give Cannes a close-up in documentary 'Seduced and Abandoned'

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:33 -0400

CANNES, France - A phrase you will hear often at Cannes is: "Let me run the numbers."

Carol Burnett wins Mark Twain humour prize

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:25 -0400

Comedy doyenne and TV sketch queen Carol Burnett is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.