television

Broadway Channel Comes to Cable

The Broadway Channel has secured a deal with RCN Cable New York to air programming on Channel 76 in Manhattan and New York.

HBO Adapting Broadway Play ‘Stick Fly’ for TV

Lydia R. Diamond’s family drama is moving from stage to screen, with a screenplay adaptation written by the playwright.

BBC America Names New VP of Scripted Programming

The British public broadcaster announced Tuesday that veteran executive Erin Jontow has been promoted to VP scripted programming for the U.S.-focused arm of BBC Worldwide.

Kerry Washington On Going From Film to TV With 'Scandal'

This year Washington is learning firsthand just how different network television is from film. The seven-episode first season of “Scandal” premiered in the spring; Washington is currently filming the second season.

Lena Dunham On Playing a Character Similar to Herself on 'Girls'

“Girls” multi-hyphenate Lena Dunham on escaping from her own problems via her performance as Hannah on the hit HBO comedy.

New Series for Fox, Nickelodeon Get Casting

Krisha Bullock will cast the new "iCarly" and "Victorious" crossover series "Sam & Cat," while Scott Muller will cast new Fox animated comedy "Murder Police."

Christina Hendricks Goes From Bombshell to Boss on 'Mad Men'

The “Mad Men” fan fave talks about that indecent-proposal episode, being scared of Joan, and the joys of episodic television work.

HBO and USA Developing New Original Series

HBO orders two more comedy pilots, while USA is developing a contemporary reboot of Zorro.

Eric Stonestreet Is a 'Full-Contact' Actor in 'Modern Family'

Imagining anyone but Eric Stonestreet playing the sweetly hilarious, bubbly, and quirky Cameron on ABC’s “Modern Family” may seem impossible, but Stonestreet was turned down for the part twice before being cast.

Damian Lewis Brings Depth and Mystery to 'Homeland'

Damian Lewis brings depth, mystery, and complexity to Nicholas Brody, the American patriot turned terrorist on Showtime’s “Homeland.” While filming in the U.K., “ ‘Homeland’ dropped into my lap,” Lewis says.