The Hollywood Reporter

Syfy has signed up "Lost" director/executive producer Jack Bender as director/executive producer for the 90-minute action-adventure pilot for "Alphas" (working title).

Fox on Monday gave another vote of confidence to freshman hit "Glee," renewing it for a third season.

DreamWorks Animation's final "Shrek" installment opened with weaker-than-expected boxoffice revenue, but Wall Street analysts on Monday expressed hope that it will replicate the staying power of previous DWA release "How To Train Your Dragon."

Police say the husband of deceased actress Murphy has been found dead.The body of screenwriter Simon Monjack was found late Sunday night at his home in the Hollywood Hills, five months after the death of his wife.

In an expected move, the Regional Branch Division board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild voted to endorse the creation of a single union to cover all performers.

Actors' Equity Association has elected Nick Wyman as its new president, the union announced Monday.

The world premiere of Disney Pictures' "Toy Story 3" will be the opening night film in the ancient Greek Theatre at this year's Taormina Film Festival, organizers said Monday.

"Shrek Forever After" bowed even more lightly than some had feared, topping domestic rankings with just $71.3 million in estimated weekend boxoffice.

Paula Patton, now onscreen in "Just Wright," is in negotiations to topline the wedding-themed comedy "Jumping the Broom."

Warners is getting into the ring with Tim Kelleher, picking up the scribe's pitch "Grudge Match." Billy Gerber and Mark Steven Johnson are producing.

Talent and literary agency Gersh has tapped producer and network executive Joan Harrison to join the agency's alternative programming division.

Paula Abdul is returning to the judges' table as part of a new primetime talent competition series on CBS. She will be lead judge, executive producer, creative partner, mentor and coach on "Got to Dance."

Those expecting a great comedy revolution on fall TV schedules thanks to the success of shows like "Modern Family" may be experiencing a little bit of a letdown.

Former "Smallville" executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are taking over scripting duties on ABC's reboot of "Charlie's Angels."

Disney's international TV distribution arm on Sunday unveiled its fall primetime slate for foreign program buyers, including 10 new and nine returning scripted series, during the annual international upfront at Disney Studios in Burbank.

Universal's "Robin Hood" braved a generally soft weekend on the foreign theatrical circuit, narrowly holding onto the No. 1 overseas spot for the second consecutive stanza.

Cable TV operators are trying to treat their customers better. Consumers now can get a 30-day money-back guarantee from at least two major cable companies. Soon subscribers might set specific times for technician visits and get their orders confirmed in writing.

Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" won Cannes' top honor, the Palme d'Or, as the 63rd annual event wrapped Sunday night.

DreamWorks Animation's 3D family comedy "Shrek Forever After" topped the daily boxoffice rankings on Friday with an estimated $20.8 million in domestic coin.

South Korean director Hong Sangsoo's “Hahaha” took the top prize Saturday for films showing in the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes.