Topic: TNT

Turner's New Shows Confirm That Basic Cable Is the Auteur's HBO Backup Plan

Associated Press

At upfronts Wednesday, TNT and TBS announced new projects featuring names like Spielberg, Stallone, Bay, Foxx, and Carell attached to them. With a rebranding now firmly built up by Conan and big, bold shows like Dallas, the Turner cable duo appears to have a true Hollywood identity: It's not HBO; it's TV heaven for movie-star pet projects.

By Richard Lawson

May 8, 2013

The Call Sheet

Robb Stark to Charm 'Cinderella'

Today in show business news: A Game of Thrones hunk gets a hunky role, Jurassic Park 4 might be in trouble, TNT has another new show, and more Coen Brothers.

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By Richard Lawson

May 7, 2013

The Call Sheet

Michael Bay Is Coming to Television

Today in show business news: TNT is now in the Michael Bay business, Andrew Garfield books a prestigious role, and another movie musical is in the works.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 18, 2012

The Call Sheet

Brendan Fraser Heads to Television

Today in showbiz announcements: A once-big movie star downsizes, Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton team up to tell an old tale, and Joaquin Phoenix hates the stupid old Oscars.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 17, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Emily Owens, M.D.' In Critical Condition

Today in showbiz news: A likable new CW show is already in trouble, two deceased Walking Dead actors reunite in the afterlife, and Elizabeth Banks regrets a one-night stand. 

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Dallas' Is a Texas-Sized Hit

Today: TNT has new hit, Jeanne Tripplehorn slums, and Judy Greer gets serious

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

What We Watched

'Dallas': In with the Old, Out with the New

Howdy folks! Who among us watched the big premiere of the new, updated Dallas on TNT last night? We certainly did, and boy is that a soapy, self-serious affair. Which doesn't mean it's bad, exactly.

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By Richard Lawson

May 16, 2012

The Call Sheet

Jennifer Lopez an Idol No More?

Today: J.Lo might be voting herself off the show, Morgan Freeman heads to Vegas to get drunk, and the sad tale of Johnny Bananas.

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By Daniel Frankel, PaidContent

Mar 28, 2012

Signs of Cable's Ratings Decline

With the cable business finally reaching saturation when it comes to adding new subscribers, and viewers blessed with more on-demand choices than ever, many top cable channels have recently experienced their worst ratings declines ever.

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By Richard Lawson

Mar 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

Jake Gyllenhaal: Serial Killer

Jake G. gets creepy in a new music video, Michael Bay is going to put real families through the wringer, and an exciting new Hunger Games clip.

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By Ray Gustini

Dec 1, 2011

Cut the Huntsman Daughters Some Slack; A New Photo-Ruining Invention

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Ray Gustini

May 18, 2011

Epic Technical Failure Overshadows Perfectly Decent TBS Upfront

TBS and TNT's televisions fail at upfronts

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