‘The Big Bang Theory’ Pays Tribute to Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy never appeared in person on “The Big Bang Theory” but his name and that of “Star Trek’s” Mr. Spock are often referenced on the CBS comedy about a group of misfit physicists and…
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David Geffen Donates $100 Million for Naming Rights to Lincoln Center Venue
David Geffen has donated $100 million for the renovation of Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, which will be renamed for the showbiz mogul in the fall. Lincoln Center is in the midst of a $500…
Zachary Quinto to Visit ‘Hannibal’ in Season 3
“Star Trek” and “Heroes” favorite Zachary Quinto will pay a visit to “Hannibal” in the NBC thriller’s third season, Variety has confirmed. Quinto will play a patient of Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier…
Watch: Terrence Howard Explains His Oscars Meltdown
Remember Terrence Howard’s painful Oscars appearance? He sure does. The “Empire” star visited “The Tonight Show” on Monday to relive his Academy Awards snafu, which led some viewers to question…
Locations Field Report: Six Destinations That Provide Financial Perks for Filmmakers
COLOMBIA Claudia Triana de Vargas, Director, Proimágenes Colombia Incentives: 40% cash rebate for production services and 20% cash rebate for lodging, catering and transportation. Update: The…
Comedian Larry Daniels Dies at 92
Larry Daniels, a stand-up comedian and television and stage performer, died Feb. 6 of Alzheimer's at the Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda, Calif. He was 92. At the peak of his show business…
MTV’s ‘Shannara Chronicles’ Casts James Remar
“Dexter” alum James Remar has joined the cast of MTV's "The Shannara Chronicles” in the role of Cephelo, the leader of the Rovers, who roam the Four Lands in the magical fantasy series. "Shannara” is…
Rebekah Brooks Poised to Return to News Corp.
Rebekah Brooks, the former News of the World editor who was at the center of the phone-hacking scandal that enveloped News Corp. in 2011, is in negotiations to return to the company in a senior…
MTV Renews ‘The Challenge,’ ‘Are You the One,’ Orders 2 New Series
MTV has renewed “The Challenge” and “Are You the One” and given the greenlight to two new unscripted series. “Girl Code Live” is a latenight talkshow hosted by three hosts from MTV’s “Girl Code”…
Incentives Scorecard: Mississippi Lures High-Profile Projects
Thanks to incentive programs, Southern states such as Louisiana and Georgia have become hotbeds of production. Mississippi, which created its program in 2004, offers a 25% cash rebate on local…
