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NBC Renews 'Revolution,' 'Chicago Fire,' 3 Others

Today, NBC—that most embattled of the nets—announced the renewal of its long-running “Parenthood,” “Grimm,” and “Law & Order: SVU,” as well as freshman dramas “Revolution” and “Chicago Fire.”

Fox Gets Into New Media Game With WIGS

A partnership between the network and YouTube’s female-centric channel—which attracts actors such as Julia Stiles, America Ferrera, and Maura Tierney—could indicate the future of programming.

10 Finalists Chosen for 2013 Fox Writers Intensive

Fox has selected the finalists for its second advanced writing program, providing development and employment opportunities for screenwriters of diverse backgrounds.

Fox Pilots Land Casting Directors

Four Fox drama pilots including a project from J.J. Abrams and J.H. Wyman and “Gang Related,” a pilot written by the screenwriter of “Fast & Furious,” have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned.

NBC’s ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Among 3 Drama Pilots With CDs

Eric Dawson assumes casting duties for NBC’s re-imagining of the feuding clans, while Jennifer Cooper will cast “The List” and John Frank Levy and Melanie Burgess take on “The Advocates.”

Major TV Networks Bought a Lot of New Pilots This Week

Here are the latest pilots in development at ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and the CW.

Pilot Season Heats Up As Casting Directors Find Projects

As pilot season beginning to ramp up, four new comedy projects now have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned. The comedy "About a Boy" for NBC, which has ordered 11 comedy pilots this season, will be cast by North Hollywood-based Cami Patton. The pilot, based on the book by Nick ...

Fox Developing Two Longform Drama Series from M. Night Shyamalan and Bruce C. McKenna

Shyamalan’s “Wayward Pines” and McKenna’s “Blood Brothers” are now in development as limited series for Fox, with at least one likely to air in 2014.

Latino Org Gives Fox Failing Grade for Casting

Broadcast network Fox failed to provide diversity information to the National Latino Media Council.