USA Network said it ordered an eighth season of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Original episodes of the series moved to cable’s USA Network from corporate cousin NBC last season. NBC then re-aired episodes after they appeared on cable, reversing…
Former Fox reality executive-turned-agent Kary McHoul has left United Talent Agency. Ms. McHoul’s departure comes less than one year after she joined UTA. During her tenure at Fox, she was Fox Alternative President Mike Darnell’s chief lieutenant, helping to develop…
“Crusoe,” NBC’s retelling of Daniel Defoe’s classic “Robinson Crusoe,” has cast Sam Neill, Sean Bean and Joss Ackland, the Hollywood Reporter says. Bean will play Crusoe’s widower father in flashbacks, the newspaper says. Neill also will be featured in flashbacks…
Unilever’s Snuggle fabric conditioner and Wrigley’s Extra chewing gum will be the official sponsors of the fourth season of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” which premieres tonight. In a press release, Fox said it has formed a marketing…
The Food Network has ordered up another season of “Simply Delicioso.” Thirteen episodes of the Latin-infused cooking show, hosted by Ingrid Hoffmann, have begun filming in Miami. Ms. Hoffman, a Cordon Bleu-educated chef who specializes in South American cooking, also…
Place-based video network Channel M has partnered with Park Media to upgrade its digital distribution infrastructure, Media Daily News reports. The upgrade will allow advertisers to target specific retail locations and dayparts, while adjusting content to that audience, the Web…
“Hero,” Perry Moore’s novel about a gay superhero, was pitched as a TV series to two networks, Moore told New York magazine. Moore also revealed that he received offers from both networks and that a decision should be announced any…
Rosie O’Donnell and Fran Drescher are teaming to develop and star in a new sitcom, In Touch Weekly reports. “The New Thirty” will follow two high school friends and neighbors on the verge of a midlife crisis, the magazine says….
With a confusing slate of shows hitting the airwaves in the fall, it’s tough to know the score. Download the 2008-09 broadcast network schedule in order to keep track of which shows are facing off on which days next season….