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NBCUniversal’s cable networks USA and Syfy are laying off staff. The headcount reduction, which is said to affect less than 10% of the employees at the two networks, or about 25 people, stems from the February executive restructuring at NBCU’s cable division, which led to the consolidation of USA and Syfy into the Entertainment Networks Group under Chris McCumber.
WWE’s “SmackDown” is trading the Cylons and ghost hunters of Syfy for a new tag-team partner, the USA Network. The only pro wrestling show named after a catchphrase, “SmackDown” moves […]
Fans of Vince McMahon’s WWE are wondering if the 70-year-old pro wrestling impresario has run out of good storylines. Ratings for WWE Raw, the company’s Monday night show on USA Network, have fallen nearly 50% from their 2015 high amid a slew of complaints from fans that the entertainment has become too predictable.
USA Network will not air the Mr. Robot season finale on Wednesday as planned due to the shootings in Roanoke, Va. “The previously filmed season finale of Mr. Robot contains a graphic scene similar in nature to today’s tragic events in Virginia,” the network said in a statement. “Out of respect to the victims, their families and colleagues, and our viewers, we are postponing tonight’s episode. Our thoughts go out to all those affected during this difficult time.”
