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Lego Reality TV Show In The Works

Oct 29, 2014 04:42 PM EDT

With the commercial and artistic success of the "Lego Movie' earlier this year, the Danish toymaker Lego this week announced plans for a reality TV show based on exploring concepts engineered in the movie.

Reality TV's 'Big Brother' Comes to China

Dan Weisman |

Oct 29, 2014 04:37 PM EDT

An online streaming video site in China is teaming up with Endemol China Inc. to bring reality TV show franchise "Big Brother" to the country.

'Between Two Ferns' Draws Brad Pitt, Louis C.K.

Dan Weisman |

Oct 24, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

The latest fern show attracted more then 3 million views within a day of its late Wednesday release.

Honey Boo Boo (Alana Shannon), center, Mama June (June Shannon), right, and Kaitlyn Shannon star in “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.”

'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' Canceled

Dan Weisman |

Oct 24, 2014 03:16 PM EDT

"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" was canceled Friday following reports star Mama June Shannon was dating a convicted sex offender.

Chinese Celebrity Version of 'The Amazing Race' Coming To Shenzhen TV

Dan Weisman |

Oct 24, 2014 07:50 AM EDT

An all-star celebrity Chinese version of the multiple Emmy Award-winning "The Amazing Race" franchise debuts Friday on Shenzhen TV. The satellite TV network reaches an estimated 400 million viewers in China and internationally.

"Saturday Night Live" Stalwart Jan Hooks Dies At Age 57

Dan Weisman |

Oct 10, 2014 11:09 PM EDT

Jan Hooks, A "Saturday Night Live" comedic standout from 1986-1991, died following a long battle with an undisclosed disease.

The Jetsons, Scooby Doo, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

No Saturday Cartoons On US Network TV For First Time In 50-Plus Years

Dan Weisman |

Oct 10, 2014 11:00 PM EDT

Don't look now, but last weekend was the first in more than 50 years with no children's cartoons on Saturday network television in the U.S.

David Lynch, left, and Mark Frost, right; the guys behind

'Twin Peaks' Set For Showtime Comeback

Dan Weisman |

Oct 06, 2014 11:21 PM EDT

'Twin Peaks,' the groundbreaking David Lynch TV thriller cult classic from 1990-91, is returning from the dead. Showtime issued a statement saying the new series would consist of a limited run of nine episodes. It will re-unite Lynch with co-producer Mark Frost. The pair will write the episodes while Lynch directs them

New Season of 'Scandal' Kicks Off Thursday Night on ABC

dweisman |

Sep 25, 2014 06:42 PM EDT

Top-rated TV soap opera-slash-sensation "Scandal" kicks off its fourth action-packed season Thursday night on ABC. Fans are anticipating another season of twists, turns and thrills in the cult classic show stopper hit.

'The Simpsons' Begins Airing On Official China Media in Two Weeks

dweisman |

Sep 15, 2014 06:54 PM EDT

After 25 seasons, "The Simpsons" finally "officially" makes it to China for Season 26. Now, Chinese viewers will get their Bart, Homer, Marge et. al. Simpsons with Mandarin subtitles via Sohu Video, China's leading official online video streaming service.

'MythBusters' Discovery TV surviving hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman

'MythBusters' Discovery TV science entertainment show blows up as three co-hosts ditched

Dan Weisman |

Aug 22, 2014 02:48 PM EDT

'MythBusters" Discovery TV science entertainment show on Aug. 22, 2014 was showing a brief video announcing the departure of hosts Grant Imahara, Tony Belleci and Kari Byron after 10 years. founding hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman made the announcement.

Emmys nominations revealed at North Hollywood July 10, 2014

2014 Emmy Awards: Robin Williams tribute, TV surprises and glamor (Video)

Dan Weisman |

Aug 22, 2014 04:20 AM EDT

Thursday, Aug. 21and the 66th Emmy Awards for excellence in television along with special tribute to Robin Williams is just four days away from taking place at Los Angeles' Nokia theater. An estimated 600 million people world-wide will watch the premiere awards presentation in television. (Video)