John Stephens has signed a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, the Hollywood Reporter says. As part of the deal, Stephens, who worked with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on “The O.C.,” will also serve as an executive…
CBS’ “60 Minutes” is creating a new 60 Minutes Global unit that will spearhead the program’s international and digital efforts, the New York Times reports. Among the new projects are local versions of “60 Minutes” in other countries, the paper…
“Camp Rock,” Disney Channel’s attempt to recapture the lightning it unleashed with “High School Musical,” might prove to be a hit with the kids, but adults are likely to be “less charmed this time around,” USA Today says. The movie…
CBS Corp. and EcoMedia will team up to address environment issues in major TV markets, Daily Variety reports. EcoMedia, a media and marketing group that contributes funds to environment projects, has already worked with CBS’ WFOR-TV in Miami to create…
Satellite TV provider DirecTV leads the pack of pay services when it comes to HD content, TV Predictions says. Although the company has added a few HD networks to its roster this year, its large rollout of high-def channels in…
USA Network’s new original series “In Plain Sight” is off to a solid start in the ratings, USA Today reports. The show follows a trend of series that feature quirky law women on cable, the paper says, but executive producer…
Warner Horizon Television (WHTV) has tapped Brooke Karzen as its senior vice president of alternative programming. Ms. Karzen will be responsible for the development and production of WHTV’s unscripted programming for broadcast and cable networks. She will work closely with…
ABC’s coverage of this year’s NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers accounted for the six top-rated programs for the month of June thus far. The finals peaked during game six on June 17 from 11:45…
The Disney Channel will cap its premiere of “Camp Rock” this Friday with the debut of the Jonas Brothers’ new music video, Multichannel News reports. The “Burnin’ Up” music video will air at 9:55 p.m. and will encore after ABC’s…
Showtime has given a pilot commitment to Matthew Perry’s new show “The End of Steve,” from Sony Picture Television, the Hollywood Reporter says. Perry will write and executive produce the half-hour show about an egomaniacal local talk show host on…