Aaron Sorkin on The Newsroom Criticism: That Much Talk About a Show Is 'Good for Television'

Prior to The Newsroom‘s showing at Wednesday’s Television Critics Association’s summer press tour in Beverly Hills, HBO exec Michael Lombardo countered recent criticism surrounding the freshman drama by starting that they are “very proud” of the series.

“There are 7 million people a week who are coming back to that show in a very competitive landscape — and they love it,” he shared.

And those sentiments only continued when …READ MORE

The Newsroom Recap: Meltdowns, Menace, Muscle and Mind Games

This week’s episode of The Newsroom featured a death threat, deep soul searching and an engagement ring – and that was just in Will’s storyline. In related news, Sloan picked the wrong time to man up, but after lots of yelling and a little lying, all is well… for now. READ MORE

The Newsroom Recap: Can I Get an Amen?

The Newsroom is a dangerous place to be this week, with injuries both serious and hilarious plaguing the ACN staff. We also witness revolutions huge (Egypt) and ginormous (Will hugged Mac!) in an episode that includes Valentine’s Day, extortion and edible panties. READ MORE

The Newsroom Recap: Mission (Out of) Control

Will’s on a “mission to civilize” this week on The Newsroom, but the way he goes about it earns him more drinks to the face than an episode of Smash. Meanwhile, Jim gets some action, Maggie gets mad and Neal gets all hopped up about Bigfoot. Seriously. READ MORE

Ratings: Newsroom Hits High, Good Afternoon America Looks So-So, GMA Tops Tweaked Today

HBO’s The Newsroom is still making headlines, this Sunday hitting a three-week (and thus “all-time”) high in total audience.

The Aaron Sorkin series’ latest tally of 2.2 million total viewers marks a jump of 32 percent from the Sunday prior, and inched past the premiere audience of 2.1 mil.

A few other ratings nuggets …READ MORE

The Newsroom Recap: (Tea) Party Foul

Just as News Night finds its footing this week on The Newsroom, the suits upstairs demand that Will and company bow to the corporate overlords. No reason that shouldn’t go smoothly, right? READ MORE

TVLine Items: Terry Crews Enters The Newsroom, Erin Andrews' Fox Debut, Covert Intel and More!

HBO’s just-renewed Newsroom is expanding its already massive cast with the addition of Everybody Hates Chris alum Terry Crews. READ MORE

This Just In: HBO Orders New Seasons of The Newsroom and True Blood

News moves quickly, but it’s got nothing on HBO: The cable network renewed The Newsroom Monday after airing only two episodes of the show’s initial season.

Additionally, the supernatural soap opera True Blood also has been renewed for a sixth season. READ MORE

Does Glee Project Need Acting Lessons? Feel the Burn-ing Desire? NFL Fumbles? And More TV Qs!

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, here are some queries we’re going to lob at you, from shows including The Newsroom, The Glee Project, Anger Management and Suits. READ MORE

Ratings: Newsroom on Par With Game of Thrones Debut, Army Wives Returns Strong

Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom premiered on Sunday night to 2.1 million total viewers, landing it well above the audience for HBO’s most recent — and quickly/briefly-renewed — drama debut, Luck (which drew 1.1 mil), and just shy of Game of Thrones‘ own series launch (2.2 mil).

Newsroom‘s 10 pm audience pales versus what Boardwalk Empire bowed to (in 2010) but trumped True Blood‘s …READ MORE