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It seems like everyone is the JJ Abrams business these days and for NBC, which has struggled introducing new shows over the past few years is now officially in the JJ Abrams business.
The network has closed a deal with Warner Bros. and Abrams’ Bad Robot for a spy drama Abrams co-wrote with Josh Reims.
The spec sparked [...]

Everyone’s favorite nerd, Chuck Bartowski, will be hitting another season on NBc after the Winter Olympics in the spring. That is a long time since its season finale in May of 2009 so what to do? How do you keep from losing your fanbase interest while generating buzz for next season? Well a huge presence [...]

NBC Universal has announced another batch of highly exclusive, special edition collectible items from hit shows such as “The Office,” “Heroes,” “Chuck,” “Caprica,” and “Battlestar Gallactica,” through the NBCStore.com.
Small Batch of Limited Edition, Numbered Items To Be Given Away During The 2009 Comic-Con in San Diego, California
NBCStore.com and Syfy.com Scratch Off Discount Cards To Be [...]

Imagine Greater! That is the slogan behind the re-branding of the Sci-fi Network. An announcement back in March, told us that NBC Universal was ready to try something new and take the channel once geared for “Trekkies” and “GateHeads” and expand its programming to other demos and less science fiction heavy folks. We got to [...]

The NBC Universal-owned cable network, The Sci Fi Channel will become “Syfy” starting in July.
The re-branding comes as a way for the studio to tweak its brand perception among TV viewers who associate the name Sci-Fi with aliens and Trekkies.
“We love being sci fi and we’re still embracing that,” said network president Dave Howe on [...]

Jerry Seinfeld will be back with NBC to launch his first reality series. The Hollywood Reporter states,
“The comedian’s project is tentatively called “The Marriage Ref” and features celebrities, comedians and athletes who will judge couples in the midst of marital disputes while recommending various strategies to resolve their problems.”
“Seinfeld is partnering with “The Oprah Winfrey [...]

Jefferey Donovan, star of the hit USA show Burn Notice, has renegotiated his contract with Fox Studios.  Now, Donovan will be paid between $125,00 to $150,00 per episode, which is quite a leap from the $55,00 he previously made.  The new deal also adds one year to his original seven-year contract for the show.  For [...]

Universal Home Entertainment has just announced that the new prequel series to the acclaimed Battlestar Galactica series, Caprica, will have its world premiere on DVD April 21, 2009.
According to the press release from Universal Home Entertainment,
“In a groundbreaking move sure to delight fans of the long-running television phenomenon, the feature-length prequel will be available on [...]

So the NBC series Chuck continues to push itself on TV audience in multiple ways with a 3D episode, getting Chevy Chase to guest star in a multi-episode arc and now they have signed Enterprise and Quantum Leap star, Scott Bakula to play the estranged father of Chuck and his sister Ellie.
According to the press [...]