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Why the Stars Seem to Own Pilot Season

Secret Agent Man doesn’t like it either, but there are important, business-related reasons why boldfaced names seem to land all the leads in pilots.

'Smash' Recap: Episode 13, 'The Producers'

Julia and Tom are breaking up, Jimmy goes on a bender, and Kyle gets Smashed in this week's episode of "Smash."

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.”

Comedy Central and Twitter Team Up for #ComedyFest

From April 29 to May 3, Comedy Central will partner with Twitter to launch an experiment in how cable channels present content—and how audiences watch it.

E! Developing 8 Scripted Projects

The new projects announced at E!'s upfront event include several that have prominent actors and producers attached, including Kevin Spacey, Josh Schwartz, and Ryan Seacrest.

7 Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Career From 'Defiance’s' Jaime Murray

"Defiance's" Jaime Murray offers tips on auditioning and creating character in the sci-fi genre.

'Smash' Recap: Episode 12, 'Opening Night'

This week on "Smash," "Bombshell" is finally (finally) open for business, which means that Tom and Julia are looking forward to their next project. Or not.

Amazon Studios Premieres 14 Pilots

Amazon Studios has released 14 pilots on Prime Instant Video, including one based on the feature “Zombieland," and the fate of them all rests on your shoulders.

'House of Cards' EP Beau Willimon on Hollywood and Theater

Beau Willimon is a playwright and the creator of the Netflix original series “House of Cards.” His new play, “The Parisian Woman,” opened at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, Calif., April 14.

'Smash' Recap: Episode 11, 'The Invited Dress'

We begin on Christmas Eve…err, Saturday night, with Tom standing naked on stage while the entire "Bombshell" cast points and laughs at him. Welcome to Tom's final dress anxiety dream.