Debra Messing to Star in NBC's Greg Berlanti Drama Pilot by Aj Marechal

Debra Messing has landed the lead role in NBC drama pilot “The Mysteries of Laura,” Variety has confirmed. Messing will play Detective Laura Diamond, a female homicide detective …

SOURCE: Variety at 1:45pm on February 19, 2014☆⚑

NBC Orders Comedy Pilot With Mary-Louise Parker to Potentially Star by Aj Marechal

NBC has ordered a pilot for comedy “Feed Me” from Sally Robinson, Paul Witt and Tony Thomas. Single-cam is a comedic exploration of adult intimacy and desire that centers on a dy…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:48pm on February 14, 2014☆⚑

'Newsroom' Renewed for Final Season by Aj Marechal

Almost four months after its season two finale, “Newsroom” has been renewed by HBO for a third season. HBO brass had been hopeful about the media drama’s return since last …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:48pm on January 13, 2014☆⚑

HBO Already Eying 'Normal Heart' Sequel Ahead of Premiere by Aj Marechal

Though “Normal Heart” isn’t slated to premiere on HBO until May, a sequel to the Ryan Murphy-helmed film is already in the works at the pay cabler, Variety has confirmed. A…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:29pm on January 11, 2014☆⚑

NBC Offers First Look Promo for 'Sound of Music' by Aj Marechal

The hills aren’t quite alive yet, but they’re beginning to perk up, as NBC doles out a first look at its “Sound of Music” special. The promo clip for “The Sound…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:33pm on November 7, 2013☆⚑

'Homeland: The Musical' Parody Hits the Web by Aj Marechal

“Homeland” returns to Showtime for its third season Sunday, but not before it gets the parody treatment on YouTube. Above Average, a comedy net within Lorne Michaels’ Broad…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:24pm on September 24, 2013☆⚑

Harry Connick, Jr. Joins 'American Idol' as Final Judge by Aj Marechal

Harry Connick, Jr. has officially joined “American Idol” as a judge for the Fox competition’s thirteenth season. The crooner rounds out a judges’ panel that includes …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on September 3, 2013☆⚑

Andrea Martin to Topline Canadian Series 'Working the Engels' by Aj Marechal

Comedy and legit vet Andrea Martin has been tapped to star in Global TV’s new halfhour laffer “Working the Engels.” From Shaw Media and Halfire-CORE Entertainment, series c…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:39pm on August 27, 2013☆⚑

ABC Family Cancels 'Bunheads' by Aj Marechal

ABC Family has decided to not renew “Bunheads” for a second season, after its first run failed to draw significant viewership for the Disney-owned cable net. The ballerina dramed…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:31pm on July 22, 2013☆⚑

Roger Bart to Recur on Showtime's 'Episodes' (Exclusive) by Aj Marechal

Roger Bart has secured a four-episode arc as Matt LeBlanc’s agent on the upcoming season of Showtime’s “Episodes.” Halfhour comedy centers on a fictional version of M…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:32pm on June 3, 2013☆⚑

Leftfield Entertainment, Nick Rigg Partner for Joint Reality Venture by Aj Marechal

Reality producer Nick Rigg has teamed with Leftfield Entertainment on joint venture Loud TV. Loud TV, an unscripted shingle under recently-established parent company Leftfield Entertainment,…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00pm on May 1, 2013☆⚑