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TV Land's historic reunion of the female cast of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' on the network's original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' is here! Next Wednesday, September 4th at 10pm ET/PT, TV Land brings together Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Georgia Engel and 'Hot in Cleveland' regular Betty White for an unprecedented reunion of one of the most revered TV casts of all time. This is the first time in over 30 years that the five former castmates have gotten together for a sitcom.

Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that principal photography on 'INTERSTELLAR' is officially underway in Alberta, Canada.

Syfy's newest original scripted series Helix from Sony Pictures Television began production this past weekend in Montreal, Canada. The 13-episode drama is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) who is also showrunner, and Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle, Contact). Cameron Porsandeh, who wrote the pilot, will serve as a Co-Executive Producer.

TV Land has partnered with MatchingDonors.com, a leading non-profit organ donation website, it was announced today.

In partnership with Viacom, Time Warner Cable is celebrating the return of the popular TV Land series, HOT IN CLEVELAND with the debut of a national TV spot created to highlight Time Warner Cable's TWC TV app. Get a first look below!

TV Land previously announced that William Shatner ('Star Trek') and Brian Baumgartner ('The Office') will guest star in the LIVE episode of 'Hot in Cleveland' tonight, June 19.

TV Land announced today that William Shatner ('Star Trek') and Brian Baumgartner ('The Office') will guest star in the LIVE episode of 'Hot in Cleveland' on Wednesday, June 19.

Matthew McConaughey is headed to space. As BWW Movies previously reported, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan offered McConaughey the lead in his upcoming film INTERSTELLAR last week. Today, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the actor has officially accepted Nolan's offer.

If Christopher Nolan has it his way, Matthew McConaughey will soon be heading to space. According to Deadline, the acclaimed director has officially offered the lead in his upcoming film INTERSTELLAR to the actor.

Looks like they made it after all! TV Land announced today that the ladies of 'Hot in Cleveland' will soon be getting some special visitors in town as Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman reunite with their co-star of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' Betty White.

TV Land has renewed 'Hot in Cleveland' for a fifth season, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land. The 24-episode order brings the series to a total of 104 episodes. This past January, CBS Television Distribution announced that it has sold 'Hot in Cleveland' to TV stations in 92% of the United States for a September 2014 launch. The series stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White.

The Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB) was founded on the Paramount Studios Lot in 1993 by Sandra Lord, as a means to providing opportunities for industry professionals and emerging talent. Paramount Studios served as the event's home base for almost 12 years. Some of the most respected individuals, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, have offered patrons insight and advice. Backstage named the HNB "The Best Networking Event in L.A." in its "Best of LA" issue, a title that has continued to hold true. For the last 19 years the event has hosted Academy, Golden Globe, Peabody and Emmy Award winners and nominees, as well as top Hollywood Studio Heads and Production Company Presidents. HNB benefits Changing Images in America (www.ChangingImagesInAmerica.org) and is proud to announce their next speaker will be Chris Bruss and others from Will Ferrell's company, "FUNNY OR DIE" speaking on their branded entertainment, television and film production divisions.

Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures jointly announced today that writer/director Christopher Nolan's 'INTERSTELLAR' will be co-produced and distributed by the two studios, with Paramount Pictures handling Domestic distribution and Warner Bros.

Syfy is giving a 13-episode greenlight to Helix (working title), its newest original scripted series for 2013, it was announced today by Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. Helix is Executive Produced by Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica), Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle, Contact), Steven Maeda (Lost, CSI: Miami, The X-Files) and Cameron Porsandeh, who wrote the pilot, will serve as Co-Executive Producer. The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television.

TV Land announced today that television comedy legends Carol Burnett and Tim Conway will guest star on 'Hot in Cleveland' in an episode currently scheduled to air in August. Burnett will play Victoria's (Wendie Malick) mother Penny, a local TV legend and puppeteer on a children's program. Conway will make his return to the series as Nick, Elka's (Betty White) ex-boyfriend, but this time around, Nick has his heart set on Penny. Burnett and Conway are the latest in a long line of extraordinary guest stars who have appeared on the sitcom, including Regis Philbin, Mary Tyler Moore, Heather Locklear and many more.

The award-winning HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST prepares to celebrate its 20th year serving the entertainment community. HNB has announced its next speaker: Nina Jacobson, Producer of 'The Hunger Games', set to appear today, January 31, 2013.

CBS Television Distribution has sold HOT IN CLEVELAND to TV stations in 92% of the United States for a September 2014 launch, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales, CTD.

'Best in Show' star Fred Willard guests on the TV Land comedy HOT IN CLEVELAND. In the episode, titled A Box Full of Puppies, the ladies are at the vet's office when Joy is confronted with her greatest weakness; hot men with pets. Get a sneak peek below!

The award-winning HOLLYWOOD NETWORKING BREAKFAST prepares to celebrate its 20th year serving the entertainment community. HNB has announced its next speaker: Nina Jacobson, Producer of 'The Hunger Games', set to appear on January 31, 2013.

TV Land has ordered a second season of 'The Soul Man' starring Cedric 'The Entertainer' and Niecy Nash and picked up a third season of 'The Exes,' it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president of TV Land. 'The Soul Man,' which debuted in June of this year, was the channel's second highest rated original series premiere following only the series launch of 'Hot in Cleveland' in June 2010.