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One of the most intense and daring writers in television history, David Simon will receive the Ian McClellan Hunter Award for Career Achievement at the 66th Annual Writers Guild Awards New York on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show THE PRICE IS RIGHT, daytime's #1-rated series and the longest-running game show in television history, will feature family-friendly specials this holiday season. First, THE PRICE IS RIGHT invites kids to “come on down” in the second-ever kids episode on Friday, Dec. 27 (11:00 – 12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00 – 11:00 AM, PT). The kids will have a chance to play a pricing game with their parents and win prizes the whole family can enjoy, including a Hawaiian vacation, a trampoline, bicycles, and frozen yogurt and movie tickets for a year.

Mary Bridget Davies, star of the new Broadway musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, appeared on ABC's "World News Now" late last night. In a backstage interview, she chatted about preparing for the role of a lifetime and teaching Broadway audiences through her performance about the blues singers who influenced Janis's music so deeply. Check out her interview below!

After 208 episodes told over nine seasons, the story of how Ted Mosby ultimately meets his children's mother will conclude with a special one-hour series finale on Monday, March 31 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The How I Met Your Mother finale will be followed immediately by the series premiere of the new comedy FRIENDS WITH BETTER LIVES (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT).

The Public Theater has released a new trailer for the critically acclaimed world premiere musical FUN HOME, directed by Sam Gold and featuring music by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. Based on Alison Bechdel's graphic novel, FUN HOME will now run through Sunday, January 12. It was originally scheduled to close on November 3 but has been extended four times due to rave reviews and audience demand. A new block of tickets is on sale now and can be purchased by calling (212) 967-7555, www.publictheater.org, or in person at the Taub Box Office at The Public Theater at Astor Place at 425 Lafayette Street.

The 125th Tournament of Roses Parade will air live from Pasadena, California on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. 'Good Morning America' news anchor Josh Elliott and ESPN's Hannah Storm will co-host the network's live coverage. This year's parade will feature 45 floral floats in the theme of 'Dreams Come True.' The Grand Marshal will be famous sports broadcaster and The Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vin Scully.

From Warner Bros., PAN follows an orphan into Neverland, where he saves the natives and starts an uprising against the pirates, who are led by Blackbeard. Captain Hook is also set to make an appearance as 'Pan's close ally before turning bad.'

Sick of encores on TV this month? Wish you had the chance to watch the thrilling first season of THE FOLLOWING before the Season Two premiere in January 2014? This holiday season, catch up on all 15 killer hours of last season's No. 1 new series for free via FOX on Demand, FOX.com and FOX NOW!

Lou Wallach will produce alongside THE OFFICE alum and former SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE player.

Sources confirmed that Terrio was 'brought in to get the script in shape before filming begins. Goyer has been tied up with a number of other DC Comics titles including Sandman.'

Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for Nicholas Stoller's (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) new film NEIGHBORS. Starring Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne, The Comedy is set to hit theaters on May 9, 2014. Get a first look below!

There's no questioning the iconic status of the man they call 007, but before his thrilling adventures hit the page or screen, they were experienced first-hand by author-to-be, Ian Fleming. Stylish and explosive - BBC AMERICA's Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond tells the fascinating story of the man whose own life and escapades were the inspiration for one of the most iconic figures in modern literature - James Bond. The new original four-part drama stars Dominic Cooper (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) as Fleming, a charming and sophisticated maverick, whose pleasure-seeking life was turned around by WWII and led to the creation of the greatest spy the world has ever known. Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond premieres Wednesday, January 29, 10:00pm ET/PT as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville.

ABC and ESPN will combine to present all five NBA Christmas Day Games on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The blockbuster schedule is highlighted by ABC's first two NBA broadcasts of the season - the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant visiting the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony at 2:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant hosting the two-time NBA Champion Miami Heat and reigning NBA MVP LeBron James at 5 p.m.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII and new FOX comedy ENLISTED are getting into the spirit of the holidays with a special gift during the most wonderful time of the year! From Friday, Dec. 20 - Tuesday, Dec. 24, AMERICAN IDOL XIII will provide complimentary gift wrapping in local shopping centers in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Tampa and Nashville. At the festive stations, shoppers can have their purchases wrapped in exclusive IDOL-themed paper, watch clips and exclusive IDOL content from the all-new season. Also at each station, ENLISTED will provide shoppers with free postcards to write letters of appreciation to our service members deployed in harm's way. In partnership with Operation Gratitude, the collected postcards will be sent overseas in Operation Gratitude Care Packages.

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy,a “shockumentary” highlighting the horrifying history of Freddy Krueger, on Blu-ray for the very first time.

An A-list roster of voice talent has been assembled for the English-language version of Studio Ghibli's “The Wind Rises,” which opens in select North American theaters on Feb. 21, 2014, expanding wide on Feb. 28, 2014. The film marks director Hayao Miyazaki's final feature, as the legendary animation veteran announced his retirement in September 2013.

The AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY star confirmed to E! News that she'd be more than willing to reteam with THE NORMAL HEART and EAT, PRAY, LOVE director Ryan Murphy on his hit Fox dramedy.

Today, SHOWTIME released an early tease for its highly-anticipated drama series PENNY DREADFUL, which is currently in production in Ireland, for a spring 2014 premiere. The series stars Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Eva Green (Casino Royale) Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, License to Kill), Reeve Carney (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger), Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl) and Danny Sapani (The Bill). Check it out, titled 'We All Have Our Demons,' below!

According to Soaps In Depth, the GREY'S ANATOMY is set to guest on the long-running ABC soap on Jan. 28. As of now, no details on Wilson's character have been announced

Actress/comedian Kristen Johnston, currently starring in TV Land's hit sitcom THE EXES, has revealed that after months of illness, she has been diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder, which has forced her to miss filming on two upcoming episodes of the series.