Comcast-TWC Execs On What Consumers Can Expect, Meredith Vieira Makes Olympics History, Joel McHale Hosting White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Comcast-TWC Execs On What Consumers Can Expect

Execs from the two cable operators detailed the flurry of activity that led to an early Thursday morning agreement and talked about what customers can look forward to. (THR)

Meredith Vieira Makes Olympics History

Bob Costas will once again be forced to sit out NBC’s Friday night coverage of the Winter Olympics and will be replaced by Meredith Vieira, the first woman to ever host the primetime coverage solo. (VAR)

Joel McHale Hosting White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Community’s Joel McHale will be the headliner at this year’s politicians and Hollywood-heavy event on May 3. (DH)

Is House of Cards Really Television?

Its creator doesn't think so. A conversation with Beau Willimon about streaming, the creative process, and the meaninglessness of the word "television." (ATL)

'The Waltons' dad Ralph Waite dies at age 85

EW spoke with Waite last year for their annual Reunions Issue. (EW)

European Film Ticket Sales Down 4.1 Percent in 2013

Admissions slip in Germany, the U.K. and France while Italy recovers slightly and Spanish ticket sales collapse. (THR)

A Valentine's Day List: Kenneth Turan's DVD Picks of the Week

If you love movies, and you love romance, the DVD world has lots of new releases you can sample. (LAT)

Bethenny Frankel’s Talk Show Cancelled

The softly rated syndicated daytime talk show executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres walks into the sunset. (DH)

Lego Movie Set to Own Valentine’s Day Weekend

Valentine’s Day and President’s Day should pack a sizable punch at the weekend box office. (VAR)

Outfest Announces Lineup For 2014 Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival

The festival, presented by HBO and now in its 11th year, will be held from March 14-16 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. (IW)

George Clooney Is Causing an Art-Related Ruckus in Europe

George Clooney isn’t merely promoting his movie The Monuments Men - he seems to be living it. (VF)