
Fox schedule includes '24' return
Fox, facing the ebbing ratings power of "American Idol," is betting big on its first miniseries showcase starting with a limited-edition "24," and ...
Television viewers make their choice of killers
The television audience appears to have made its choice of serial killers. Fox's Joe Carroll beats NBC's Hannibal Lecter in viewer interest.

'Following' cast withholds finale spoilers
Even before the season finale of "The Following" had finished airing in Eastern and Central time zones Monday night, followers of the popular weekly ...

Survivors angry over 'Pain & Gain' depiction
The real-life murder, torture and kidnapping case from South Florida that's behind the coming movie "Pain & Gain" indeed reads like a script — just ...

PBS shows to examine Newtown school shooting
Public television is putting its resources into a week-long examination of the Connecticut school shooting. PBS announced Monday it will air a series ...

A disconnect between violence and television
If there's any soul-searching among top television executives about onscreen violence contributing to real-life tragedies like the Connecticut school ...

Fox: No content changes to drama on serial killer
Fox's entertainment chief said Tuesday that the network did not change the content of "The Following," its upcoming drama about a serial killer, ...

A chemistry class for actor Kevin Bacon
Things are getting a little steamy among the stars of Fox's new thriller, "The Following." The series, which debuts Jan. 21, features Kevin Bacon as ...

'Downton,' 'Girls,' 'Idol' and more this January
Where once the post-holiday schedule was a blizzard of chilly reruns, January is aburst with premieres and finales. Already, the adored British ...

Musical of film 'Diner' postponed until fall
The musical based on the film "Diner" has postponed its Broadway opening. Producers said late Sunday night that the Kathleen Marshall-directed show ...

Violence baked into popular culture
Well aware that the television audience may be particularly sensitive, the Showtime network aired a disclaimer warning audiences of violent content ...

Fox's 'The Following': bloody, ghastly, ill-timed
I got a look at the first episode of "The Following," Fox's upcoming crime thriller, a few weeks ago. Its level of graphic violence left me disgusted ...