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Marvel's 'Agent Carter' is helping boost TV production in L.A.
Superheroes still save the day in Los Angeles — at least on the small screen. Although Marvel shoots most of its movies outside of California, the Walt Disney Co.-owned studio is expanding its foray into the local television market, contributing to a rebound in local TV production. Marvel and ABC Studios recently began filming "Agent Carter" in L.A., the second locally produced TV series following Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," which debuted on ABC last fall. Inspired by the "Captain America" films, "Agent Carter" tells the story of Marvel Comics character Agent Peggy Carter, played by Hayley Atwell. The series was ordered in May...
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Marvel's 'Agent Carter' is helping boost TV production in L.A.
Superheroes still save the day in Los Angeles ? at least on the small screen. Although Marvel shoots most of its movies outside of California, the Walt Disney Co.-owned studio is expanding its foray into the local television market,...
Marcia Strassman dies at 66; actress starred in 'Welcome Back, Kotter'
Marcia Strassman, an actress who found fame on the 1970s hit TV sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter" and later starred in the 1989 Disney family film "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," died Friday at her home in Sherman Oaks. She was 66 and had breast cancer,...
TV ratings: 'The Voice' wins key demo, '2 Broke Girls' premiere down
"Knockout Rounds" on "The Voice" helped the show defeat its TV competition Monday night. The NBC singing show was No. 1 in the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic with a rating of 3.6, according to Nielsen. The show, which featured Taylor...
Debra Messing and Will Chase split up after sparking during 'Smash'
"Will & Debra" has come to an end: Debra Messing and Will Chase have split up. The "Will & Grace" alum's breakup news was confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on Monday. "Debra Messing and Will Chase have ended their two and a...
Classic Hollywood: Honoring Jay Ward of Bullwinkle and Rocky fame
In fall 1961, TV animation pioneer Jay Ward was awaiting NBC's prime-time launch of "The Bullwinkle Show" ? his clever, satirical series that appealed to children and adult sensibilities. The series revolving around the naive but...
TV ratings: Football rules Sunday, ABC dramas drop
Football on NBC and CBS propelled ratings victories Sunday night and topped Fox's coverage of the World Series, according to preliminary numbers from Nielsen. NBC's "Sunday Night Football" match-up between the Green Bay Packers and the New...
'Once Upon a Time': Scott Michael Foster's Kristoff makes the 'Frozen' leap
Scott Michael Foster seems to be as laid back as his character Kristoff is on ABC's "Once Upon a Time." Stepping into a hybrid role made famous by the $1 billion-plus grossing Disney film "Frozen," the actor, who calls Dallas his hometown,...
TV ratings: Fox wins with World Series; ABC, CBS tie for No. 2
Although the World Series dominated TV ratings, ABC and CBS still scored big on Wednesday night. Game 2 of the World Series between the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants elevated Fox to No. 1 with a rating of 2.9 in the...
Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'The 100' on KTLA
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ABC stations pick up Tyra Banks-led daytime talk show for 2015
Disney-ABC announced Monday that its station group has signed on as the initial launch partner for the upcoming syndicated lifestyle show "The F.A.B." for fall 2015. As previously announced in May, the talker (whose working title is intended as...
Tuesday's TV Highlights: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' and more
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TV ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' wins night; 'The Voice' drops
"The Big Bang Theory" continues to dominate Monday night TV ratings. According to Nielsen, the CBS sitcom won the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic with a rating of 4.4. It also topped the night overall, averaging 15.6-million viewers. ...
TV ratings: The CW speeds to No. 3 with debut of 'The Flash'
The CW had its best series premiere in five years with the debut of superhero spinoff "The Flash." According to Nielsen ratings, the show was the fifth-most watched in the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic Tuesday night with a rating of...
TV This Week Oct. 19 - 25: 'The Good Witch's Wonder'
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Galaxy's Robbie Rogers makes his mark in defense position
Forget about Landon Donovan and his impending retirement for just a second. Because while Donovan holds virtually every significant record with both the U.S. national team and in Major League Soccer, he's not the Galaxy player with an...
TV ratings: CBS wins with football; ABC stays strong with 'TGIT'
ABC's Thursday night block of Shonda Rhimes shows continues to dominate the ratings, according to Nielsen. "Scandal," the political drama starring Kerry Washington, was the most watched non-sports program of the night in the key...
Twin Peaks' return births book 'The Secret Lives of Twin Peaks'
Flatiron Books will publish "The Secret Lives of Twin Peaks," a novel based on the TV series, the publisher announced Thursday. The book will tie together the first iteration of "Twin Peaks" with its upcoming return on Showtime. The original...
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TV ratings: ABC, CBS tie for No. 1 in key demo
Charlie Brown is a great pumpkin for ABC. The network tied with CBS with the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic on Wednesday night with help from its annual Halloween specials. Its presentation of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie...
TV ratings: 'Marry Me' makes solid debut; 'The Flash' holds momentum
NBC won the key 18-to-49-year-old demographic on Tuesday night with help from "The Voice" and the premiere of the sitcom "Marry Me." According to Nielsen ratings, the NBC singing competition earned a rating of 3.3 in the key demo. The...
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