TV News: Cable network also brings back 'Rizzoli' -- TNT has given renewals to three dramas: "The Closer," "Leverage" and frosh hit "Rizzoli & Isles."

TV News: Cop drama sees 20% increase in ratings -- ABC's decision to pick up Canadian series "Rookie Blue" for a second summer is looking like a good one after the cop drama rose nicely and led its broadcast competition

TV News: Cable network also unveils new 'Sanctuary' drama -- For its latest development slate, Syfy is calling up a few familiar action TV stars.

Real Estate Links: California Dreamin at La Casa del Paraiso

Fest Traveler: Locarno 2010: Pere slims down lineup but adds edgy auteur infusion -- Olivier Pere is putting his stamp on the event by cutting clutter while radicalizing the selection to include more edgy, ultra-indie and genre titles alongside the

Los Angeles: As film laffers become more profane, smallscreen comedies emphasize realism -- Comedy is, at its core, a suicide mission. It has to find completely original material without pushing the kind of extreme buttons that offend audiences, but it

Television Critics Assn.: Newspaper affiliation not as crucial anymore -- Gail Shister may no longer be affiliated with a major newspaper, but she's held onto something the entertainment industry still covets: credibility.

Los Angeles: '30 Rock' reign has no guarantee of continuing -- Taking a cue from last year's diverse batch, one can't accuse the Academy of staid, predictable nominations in the comedy series category. This is not only the year the

Los Angeles: Seven straight wins dominate Emmy race -- A look at the nominees up for an Emmy in the variety, music or comedy series category.

Television Critics Assn.: 'Lost,' 'Breaking Bad' among program of the year candidates -- Before the Emmys have a chance to signal what they think is best, the Television Critics Assn. puts together a much less formal affair at the BevHilton

Legit News: 'Lear' staging added to NT Live slate -- London's Donmar Warehouse has partnered with the National Theater to add the Donmar's upcoming staging of "King Lear" to the National's NT Live lineup of international cinema broadcasts.

Publishing News: U.S. legislation limits suits on 1st Amendment grounds -- "Libel tourism" sounds like it refers to something like an egregious defamation of the Queen Mary II, but in the eyes of Congress, it is a First Amendment threat.

Indie News: Shearer documentary to plays theaters in August -- "The Big Uneasy," a feature documentary by Harry Shearer about the flawed preparation and response to Hurricane Katrina, is taking an unusual route to theatrical distribution, getting a one-day release

Legit News: Laurels handed out at summer conference -- Lincoln Center Theater exec producer Bernard Gersten, Oregon Shakespeare Fest a.d. Bill Rauch and helmer Anne Kauffman are among the recipients of the 2010 awards from Theater Communications Group.

Headline Newsletter Film News: Brit tycoon pacts for production entity with Relativity -- British tycoon Richard Branson is moving aggressively into Hollywood in partnership with Ryan Kavanaugh.

International News: Festival list is youngest ever -- The lineup for this year's Venice Film Festival looks to be a meticulously calibrated mix of classic auteur and genre fare alongside more esoteric offerings.