television

Take Advantage of Cable TV's High Batting Average

How cable shows such as "Mad Men," "Hot in Cleveland," and "Louie" are achieving critical and commercial success by taking big risks.

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.

New York City Suspends Film Shoots for Snowstorm

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has officially suspended all outdoor film permits for Saturday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather in New York City.

Gosling Will Direct His ‘Drive’ Co-Star; Keaton Plays Bad Guy in ‘Robocop’ Reboot

Ryan Gosling will write and direct “How to Catch a Monster,” while Michael Keaton comes back to big screens as the “Robocop” villain, and Michael Pitt marries Mary Pickford.

VIDEO: Back Stage Reader Featured on '30 Rock' Season Premiere

In 2009, Back Stage reader Bob Leonard was featured in our weekly "Who Got the Part?" column after he was cast as a member of the Timeless Torches, a dance team for the WNBA's New York Liberty.

Comedy Central Launches CC Studios for Digital Content

Comedy Central’s new production initiative, led by new VP Allison Kingsley, will develop original digital content including Web series and branded entertainment.

Alexis Alexanian Elected New Board President of NYWIFT

New York Women in Film & Television's board of directors announces the election of Alexis Alexanian as its president; five new board members also elected.

'Parks and Rec's' Jim O'Heir on Playing Jerry and Pilot Season

Veteran character actor Jim O'Heir takes abuse every week as Jerry Gergich on NBC's "Parks and Recreation." Why does he love it so much?

Cali. Tax Credit Bill Nears Full Passage

Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes’ bill adding two years to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program passed unanimously through two Senate committees.

Emmy Cheat Sheet: Who Will and Should Win on Sunday

The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards air Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. EST on ABC. Here’s your ballot for the top categories of the night, along with our best guesses at who will take home the gold—and who we would vote for.