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  1. Upfronts 2012: THR Live-Blogs Paul Lee's ABC Presentation

    Upfronts 2012: THR Live-Blogs Paul Lee's ABC Presentation

    1:05 pm PDT 5/15/2012
    • Kim Masters
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    THR's Editor-at-Large Kim Masters provides live updates from New York as the network chief lays out plans for the 2012-13 season. Read More

  2. ABC's 2012-13 Season: 'Nashville,' '666 Park Ave' and 'Malibu Country'

    ABC's 2012-13 Season: 'Nashville,' '666 Park Ave' and 'Malibu Country'

    11:48 am PDT 5/15/2012
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    Among the 10 new series headed to the alphabet network are projects starring Vanessa Williams, Connie Britton, Anthony Edwards and Reba McEntire. View gallery

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    NBC Greenlights Pirate Drama From 'Luther' Creator

    NBC Greenlights Pirate Drama From 'Luther' Creator

    9:49 am PDT 5/14/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The 10-episode "Crossbones" becomes the network's fifth hourlong project and second straight-to-series order behind "Hannibal." Read More

  4. Upfronts 2012: Which Studios Sold the Most Shows?

    Upfronts 2012: Which Studios Sold the Most Shows?

    7:30 pm PDT 5/13/2012
    • Lacey Rose
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    Warner Bros. TV leads the pack with nine series orders, followed by Universal TV (eight) and CBS TV Studios (seven). Read More

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    'Desperate Housewives' Star Vanessa Williams Talks Finale and New Series '666 Park Ave.'

    'Desperate Housewives' Star Vanessa Williams Talks Finale and New Series '666 Park Ave.'

    3:52 pm PDT 5/12/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The singer and actress looks back on her short time on the ABC primetime soap and describes her new series for the network. Read More

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    TV Pilot Buzz: 'Nashville,' 'Arrow,' Mindy Kaling, '1600 Penn,' 'Elementary' Among Front-Runners

    TV Pilot Buzz: 'Nashville,' 'Arrow,' Mindy Kaling, '1600 Penn,' 'Elementary' Among Front-Runners

    2:10 pm PDT 5/3/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
    • Lacey Rose
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    With the upfronts around the corner, THR has a look at which pilots are gaining steam heading into the broadcast networks' presentations to Madison Avenue buyers. Read More

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    AMC Gives Pilot Orders to Two Scripted Dramas

    AMC Gives Pilot Orders to Two Scripted Dramas

    1:50 pm PDT 5/3/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The cable network's orders to "Low Winter Sun" and an untitled Richard LaGravenese and Tony Goldwyn project mark the first time the network has picked up two scripted pilots at the same time. Read More

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    Frank Darabont's 'L.A. Noir' Lands Two 'Walking Dead' Alums

    Frank Darabont's 'L.A. Noir' Lands Two 'Walking Dead' Alums

    5:00 pm PDT 5/1/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Jeffrey DeMunn and Andrew Rothenberg have joined the TNT drama pilot, reuniting with their former showrunner. Read More

  9. 'Desperate Housewives' Star Eva Longoria Scoffs at the Notion Hollywood Should Avoid Politics

    'Desperate Housewives' Star Eva Longoria Scoffs at the Notion Hollywood Should Avoid Politics

    2:08 pm PDT 5/1/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The actress and producer speaks to THR about her political work and upcoming television projects. Read More

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    'The Corrections' Not Moving Forward at HBO

    'The Corrections' Not Moving Forward at HBO

    1:56 pm PDT 5/1/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    The premium cable network has opted to pass on the pricey adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's best-seller. Read More

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    'True Blood' Author Charlaine Harris Secures Syfy TV Deal for 'Harper Connelly Mysteries'

    'True Blood' Author Charlaine Harris Secures Syfy TV Deal for 'Harper Connelly Mysteries'

    11:42 am PDT 4/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The cable network is developing a supernatural drama, to be named "Grave Sight" after the first novel in the book series. Read More

  12. The Faces of TV Pilot Season 2012-13

    The Faces of TV Pilot Season 2012-13

    2:56 pm PDT 4/17/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    From Kevin Bacon and Cuba Gooding Jr. to Portia de Rossi and Connie Britton, a look at the biggest names vying for a primetime job next season. View gallery

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    Sara Rue Joins NBC's Jimmy Fallon Comedy Pilot (Exclusive)

    Sara Rue Joins NBC's Jimmy Fallon Comedy Pilot (Exclusive)

    5:36 pm PDT 3/30/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    She'll guest star in the project, which is in second position to ABC's Reba McEntire comedy pilot "Malibu Country." Read More

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    'Sons of Tucson's' Benjamin Stockham Cast on NBC's '1600 Penn' (Exclusive)

    'Sons of Tucson's' Benjamin Stockham Cast on NBC's '1600 Penn' (Exclusive)

    9:38 pm PDT 3/29/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The child actor will play the First Family's youngest son, Xander, on the comedy pilot. Read More

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    SAG Primetime Market Share Set to Fall Below 50% This Fall (Exclusive)

    SAG Primetime Market Share Set to Fall Below 50% This Fall (Exclusive)

    12:11 am PDT 3/25/2012
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Newly-obtained figures show SAG’s decline, AFTRA’s rise, and other changes in the pilot process. Read More

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    'Dolphin Tale' Star Nathan Gamble Joins NBC's 'The Frontier' Pilot (Exclusive)

    'Dolphin Tale' Star Nathan Gamble Joins NBC's 'The Frontier' Pilot (Exclusive)

    2:21 pm PDT 3/23/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The 14-year-old will play a series regular if the network picks up the series. Read More

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    'CSI: Miami's' Eva LaRue Joins ABC's Mandy Moore Pilot (Exclusive)

    'CSI: Miami's' Eva LaRue Joins ABC's Mandy Moore Pilot (Exclusive)

    1:37 pm PDT 3/23/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    With her CBS procedural on the bubble, the actress has booked a guest turn in the comedy pilot with an option to join as a series regular should the project move forward. Read More

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    'Secret Life's' Austin Stowell Joins 'Ned Fox Is My Manny' Pilot (Exclusive)

    'Secret Life's' Austin Stowell Joins 'Ned Fox Is My Manny' Pilot (Exclusive)

    12:42 pm PDT 3/21/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The actor will play the potentially recurring role of Ryan on the prospective Fox comedy. Read More

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    'Smallville's' Aquaman Joins CBS Pilot From 'Bridesmaids' Star (Exclusive)

    'Smallville's' Aquaman Joins CBS Pilot From 'Bridesmaids' Star (Exclusive)

    8:17 pm PDT 3/20/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Alan Ritchson wil play the boyfriend to Rebel Wilson's younger sister in the comedy which counts Conan O'Brien among its executive producers. Read More

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    'ER's' Eriq La Salle Joins CBS' 'Widow Detective' Pilot (Exclusive)

    'ER's' Eriq La Salle Joins CBS' 'Widow Detective' Pilot (Exclusive)

    7:56 pm PDT 3/20/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    He'll play the lieutenant and friend of John Corbett's character, guest starring in the pilot with an option to recur if the project goes to series. Read More

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