TVReuters - Reps for Liberty Media-owned Starz on Sunday confirmed to TheWrap that the pay cable network has struck a deal with BBC Worldwide Productions to co-produce TV shows.
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FX renews "Louie," "Wilfred," "Sunny" (Reuters)
Reuters - FX has renewed the comedies "Louie" and "Wilfred" for one year each, and has ordered two more seasons of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," with an option for a third.
ABC gives Marc Cherry's "Hallelujah" a second chance (Reuters)
Reuters - Even as ABC announced that it will end "Desperate Housewives" when the current, eighth season wraps in 2012, the network is taking a second look at "Hallelujah," a pilot by "Housewives" creator Marc Cherry.
Seth Rogen to get Dirty on FX's "The League" (Reuters)
Reuters - "The League," FX's comedy series about friends competing in a fantasy football league, had to push back its production cycle because of the threat of a potential NFL lockout, co-creator and show-runner Jeff Schaffer said Saturday afternoon at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
"Charlie's Angels" find solid ground in TV remake (Reuters)
Reuters - If you thought "Charlie's Angels" were just kick-ass female superheroes, think again.
NBC4 big winner in Los Angeles Area Emmys (Reuters)
Reuters - The Los Angeles NBC affiliate, NBC4, was the clear champ at Saturday Night's Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, taking home 13 awards to six for its closest competitor, KTLA5.
"Friday Night Lights" nabs TV critics' top prize (Reuters)
Reuters - The Television Critics Assn. honored the final season of "Friday Night Lights" by naming it the Outstanding Program of the Year, and gave "Game of Thrones" the award for Outstanding New Program.
Comedians gather to support ousted telethon host Lewis (Reuters)
Reuters - Jerry Lewis' fellow comedians rallied to express their support of him and to criticize his removal as host of the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon.
ABC announces divorce from "Desperate Housewives" (Reuters)
Reuters - ABC on Sunday said it is ending "Desperate Housewives" when the current, eighth season wraps up in 2012, sending the popular ladies of Wisteria Lane packing into TV history.
'Glee' creators are scaring up a 'Horror Story' (AP)
AP - When Ryan Murphy was a child, his grandmother forced him to watch the daytime horror soap "Dark Shadows."
Ex-Braves pitcher, actress face Wyo. foreclosures (AP)
AP - Foreclosed properties owned by former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz and singer and actress Connie Stevens are headed for auction this month in Wyoming.
Loving Lucy on her 100th birthday anniversary (AP)
AP - On the 100th anniversary of Lucille Ball's birthday, her daughter is asking fans of the "I Love Lucy" star to be joyous.
Buskers, stars and tourists crowd Edinburgh Festival (Reuters)
Reuters - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival swung into exuberant action on Friday as 21,000 performers ranging from street buskers and mimes to top-class singers, actors and cabaret stars set out to entertain in a city whose population doubles in size over the coming month.
"Bachelor" creator Mike Fleiss joins CW's "H8R" (Reuters)
Reuters - "Bachelor" creator Mike Fleiss has signed on to become the new executive producer of The CW's "H8R," which brings together celebrities and fans who despise them.
Bette Midler drops out of HBO's Phil Spector biopic (Reuters)
Reuters - HBO's upcoming Phil Spector biopic has hit a major snag.
Longoria's Vegas nightclub closes amid money woes (AP)
AP - A Las Vegas nightclub owned by "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria is temporary closing its doors amid financial troubles.
'Sister Wives' stars to challenge Utah bigamy law (AP)
AP - The polygamous family featured on cable television's "Sister Wives" plans to challenge the Utah bigamy law that makes their lifestyle illegal.
`Friday Night Lights' cast exits with full hearts (AP)
AP - On Friday, the small-town Texas drama "Friday Night Lights" will end its five-season run as one of the finest, most humanistic shows on television.
Sister Wives family to challenge Utah polygamy laws (Reuters)
Reuters - The family featured on the U.S. reality TV series "Sister Wives," about an advertising executive and four women he calls spouses, is challenging the government's right to criminalize its lifestyle, the family's lawyer said.
Oprah Winfrey expanding her role at OWN channel (AP)
AP - Oprah Winfrey is expanding her role at her struggling network beyond the position of chairman.
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