Chelsea Handler’s a Busy Gal
The host of E! Entertainment’s celebrity-bashing late night show, Chelsea Handler, also has a best-selling memoir out and is in talks about a sitcom, the
Monthly Archives : August 2008
‘Dr Who’ May Fill Big-Screen Prescription
New “Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat says there could be a full-length theatrical release of the popular sci-fi series, the Hollywood Reporter says. Moffat, who took over in the role after Russell T. Davies left the series, said the project…
WGN Anchor Says Stroke Caused Slurring
After WGN-TV in Chicago received calls from viewers concerned when they heard anchor Allison Payne slurring her words during a report from the Democratic National Convention last week, the anchor blamed the incident on a series of mini-strokes that kept…
Mayne-ly On the Web for ESPN
Former “SportsCenter” wit Kenny Mayne is featured in the first scripted series on ESPN.com, TelevisionWeek reports. One episode of “Mayne Street,” which launches Oct. 2, features former “Sopranos” actors Tony Sirico, Steven Schirripa and Dominic Chianese.
FX, Speed Get Comcast HD Deals
Fox Cable Networks has signed carriage deals with Comcast to carry HD versions of FX and Speed channels, Multichannel News reports. While those networks have already been available on some Comcast markets, the deal will expand the HD channels to…
New FX Site Boasts Full Episodes
FX will have full-length episodes of its programming available for streaming beginning Sept. 22, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The move comes as part of the networks’ Web site relaunch and redesign, which is expected to debut Aug. 27. The site…
Sports: TV’s Power Play
As Many Genres Lose Steam, Athletics Is Gaining Momentum
Conventions to Rev Sales
Tight Races May Bring Upsurge in Ad Spending
ESPN’s ‘Mayne’ Thing
Sports Web Site Prepares to Launch 1st Scripted Series
Next New’s Thing: Boosting Ad Revs
Web TV Network Adds Sponsors, Sells Out YouTube Inventory