ABC is teaming up with People magazine for “Half Their Size: The People Magazine Weight Loss Challenge,” an hour-long special slated for a Sept. 30 broadcast, Daily Variety reports. The show follows eight people in Mississippi over a nine-month period…
The Walt Disney Co. is re-releasing some of its classic animated films with a new interactive version of the high-definition Blu-ray DVDs, the New York Times reports. Viewers will be able to connect to with friends through the Internet while…
ABC is bringing pie and prizes to the public, taking to the road to promote the return of “Pushing Daisies” and the launch of new game show “Opportunity Knocks.” The network Wednesday unveiled plans for separate cross-country promotional tours designed…
Jeff Goldblatt, the new anchor at WFLD-TV in Chicago, appears uneasy on air to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Robert Feder. Feder reports that attempts to talk to Goldblatt about his background and new job were rejected by a station spokesman.
Sci Fi Channel has promoted Matthew Chiavelli to VP of broadband and mobile for the network, Daily Variety reports. In his new role, Chiavelli will work with the development team on the west coast on potential digital-to-TV pitches, in addition…
The creators of Web series “LonelyGirl15” plan to release the next spin-off of the pioneering online serial on Sept. 20, employing a programming schedule that imitates traditional television. The new Web show, “LG15: The Resistance,” will debut a six-minute episode…