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This is an archive of news about Hollywood TV. Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

Hugh Jackman culled amid US strike
From Media Guardian. Posted January 15 2008, 1.47pm
Actor Hugh Jackman and Entourage executive producer Larry Charles are two of the latest casualties of the writers' strike as Hollywood TV studios continue to cull production talent. By Maria Esposito (more)

Hugh Jackman dropped amid US strike
From Media Guardian. Posted January 15 2008, 1.47pm
Actor Hugh Jackman and Entourage executive producer Larry Charles are two of the latest casualties of the writers' strike as Hollywood TV studios continue to cull production talent. By Maria Esposito (more)

Hollywood TV strike threatens shows
From Rapid TV News. Posted August 30 2007, 10.52pm
A Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is threatening Hollywood’s TV studios, and some broadcasters are worried over whether they will have enough programming for the upcoming season. (more)

Sri Lanka imposes tax on foreign content
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 19 2006, 10.59am
Sri Lanka has introduced strict finance regulations on foreign content, in a move to boost the local entertainment industry, Lanka Business Online has reported. Effective 16 July, all imports of Bollywood and Hollywood TV content are taxed US$750 for every 30 minutes of airtime. Foreign content dubbed in native Sinhala and Tamil languages are taxed [...] (more)