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News'Fringe' Producer Shares What Didn't Work On Show

The disappearing Peter Bishop looked great on paper, but was not well-liked

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With "Fringe" getting a chance to end creatively (and not as a business decision), showrunner Joel Wyman has a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the cult favorite. But that doesn't mean he is in love with every minute of the series, which will end its run in January. In fact, there is one b ...

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NewsNew Additions To The 'Star Wars' Writing Team

Brad Bird squashes directing rumors on Twitter

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Sources tell THR that Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg have closed deals to "write either 'Episode VIII' or 'Episode IX' — their exact division of responsibilities is yet to be determined — and they will also come aboard to produce the films." The studio got the relaunch off to a great star ...

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NewsTreksgiving: Today Is A Good Day To Gobble!

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' marathon kicks off Nov. 22 on BBC America

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Gene Roddenberry's vision has always celebrated different cultures coming together and working for a better future. Although Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated in Canada (October) and the United States (November), the spirit of giving thanks is one that fits well with the entire Star Trek communit ...

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News'Transformers 4' Casting Takes Off

Mark Wahlberg set to star in sequel

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Amid rumors and speculation, director Michael Bay announced that Mark Wahlberg will indeed star in the tentatively titled “Transformers 4.” The popular “Boogie Nights” and “The Departed” star's inclusion in the series has been widely discussed on the web, but was this the opinion of p ...

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NewsA Mighty Fine TV Shindig

The Science Channel scores with 'Firefly: Browncoats Unite'

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The Science Channel scored big ratings with its "Firefly" reunion special. "Firefly: Browncoats Unite," the 10th anniversary special, aired Nov. 11, attracting 1.2 million viewers, according to Discovery Communications. The ratings were the highest ever for the network on Sunday night among the ...

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NewsThe Saga Continues For Episode VII Directors

List of top candidates narrowed down for Star Wars sequel

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Rumors and speculation are flying faster than the Falcon on a Kessel Run, but word on who is directing Episode VII of the Star Wars franchise may come sooner than expected. While previous lists have been extensive, producer Frank Marshall ("Back to the Future," "Raiders of the Lost Ark") told MT ...

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NewsLucas Announces Episode VII Screenwriter

Oscar-winner Michael Arndt is the 'Chosen One'

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LucasFilm announced that Oscar-winner Michael Arndt will write the screenplay for the upcoming Star Wars films. In addition to being selected as the only screenwriter for Episode VII, Arndt has written a 40-50 page treatment for the subsequent Star Wars films to be released by Disney, which will ...

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NewsDisney Buys Lucasfilm, Star Wars Franchise, For $4B

New owner plans to launch new film trilogy in 2015

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Mickey Mouse. Winnie the Pooh. Darth Vader? The Walt Disney Co. is now the proud owner of a franchise many felt would never belong to anyone other than the George Lucas family as Star Wars -- and all of Lucasfilm -- was purchased by the media behemoth for $4 billion. That means all the films, ...

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NewsCould Decent Ratings Save 'Mockingbird Lane'?

Episode burn-off for Halloween gives NBC best Friday of season

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For a show that is no longer a part of NBC's 2012-13 schedule, "Mockingbird Lane" sure was halfway impressive in its Halloween airing Friday night. The dramatic remake of "The Munsters" from "Star Trek: Voyager's" and "Dead Like Me's" Bryan Fuller, earned a 3.5 rating/6 share in Fast National ove ...

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NewsScience Channel Plans 'Firefly' Special

Cable channel capitalizing on success of 2011 re-air of series

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For a show that no one supposedly watched more than a decade ago leading to an abbreviated half season, it's amazing that "Firefly" is getting so much attention. Science Channel recognizes that, and has planned a new "Firefly" special featuring the cast and crew of the series called "Firefly: Bro ...

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NewsBBC America Adds More To 'Orphan Black' Series

Find out who is joining Tatiana Maslany in the series

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Casting is now well under way for the upcoming BBC America original series "Orphan Black," as the cable channel adds three more names to join Tatiana Maslany in the series. Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dylan Bruce and Jordan Gavaris have been casted in the series, which centers on Maslany's character of ...

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NewsPolly Walker Joins 'Warehouse 13' In Second Half

Will play Charlotte Dupres, a new villain for the series

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Polly Walker, who has played one of Syfy's most complex villains, is returning to the cable channel in April when "Warehouse 13" comes back to finish its fourth season. Walker, who many fans will recognize as headmaster and terrorist Clarice Willow in the "Battlestar Galactica" spinoff "Caprica," ...

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News'Arrow' Proves The CW Still Has Comic Book Power

PLUS: Strong 'Arrow' opening gives 'Supernatural' a late boost

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The CW has proven major success when it comes to comic book series. And that continues with "Arrow," the latest installment from the DC Comics universe that is clearly the new ratings leader for the small network. "Arrow" earned a 2.1 rating/3 share this week, down just 16 percent from its series ...

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News'666 Park Avenue,' 'Supernatural' Have OK Premieres

'Revolution' continues to slip while 'Once Upon a Time' returns strong

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ABC didn't quite get what it was looking for with the premiere of "666 Park Avenue," but maybe all it needed was a second week? The supernatural thriller scored a 4.6 rating/7 share in Fast National overnight ratings from The Nielsen Co. While it improved on ABC's timeslot over last year by 21 pe ...

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NewsParamount Hit Again Over Profit-Sharing For 30 Films

Funding group claims Transformers studio used 'secret agreements' to deny them profits

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A private funding group that says it provided $375 million in financing for 30 films from Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Studios and haven't received a single dollar in return, is back in court against the filmmakers with an amended complaint trying to recover costs. Melrose Investors 2, a fun ...

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